Papercraft Pleasures (my personal blog)

Together We Are A Family Album

2012-01-25T14:27:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! It feels so good to have all 25 CHA projects done ! If you’re going to CHA, let me know if you eye spy any of my projects. There will be several in Basically Bare and WOW Embossing Booth, as well as Amazing Mold Putty and Robin’s Nest. This Tabs Album is one of the projects you may see in Basically Bare Booth.
Made using Generations by Simple Stories, lots of mediums by Golden, Kuretake Markers, WOW! Embossing Powders. Album and Fanciful Frame are Basically Bare.
Once my album is returned, all I have to do is add pictures.

A peek inside

I'm So Excited, I Just Can't Hide It. I'm About To Lose Control.....

2012-01-24T07:00:00.001-06:00

and I think I LIKE IT! All because Quick Quotes has picked me to be a designer! I want to thank them for choosing me. What a wonderful opportunity and because I don't design for any other paper companies, you'll be seeing a lot of Quick Quotes...lucky you <3. Hop on over and have a look at Club Q (monthly kit club), tutorials, challenges and a gallery full of beautiful projects.
I decided to make a little chipboard house (Crafty Secrets) to celebrate! I've embossed random areas with WOW! Embossing Powders. Kuretake Purple Calligraphy Marker.

Inside

close ups

Mom and Donna

Dad, Donna, Pam, Jan

The child on the left is my sister, Donna. I'm on the right :) I love working with these family photo's...it's a way to get them out of the book and into the home.

2012 Quick Quotes Design Team

Playing Dress-Up: Vintage Style

2012-01-23T07:16:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I've been busy with CHA projects and have all 25 shipped and ready to go for CHA! After CHA, I'll share some of the projects :) Basically Bare has so many new products being released and one of the designs is my very own! SO EXCITING! WOW! Embossing Powders will also debut at CHA and there are many beautiful powders as well as clear stamps. I have a very large project for Amazing Mold Putty and look forward to sharing it with you..soon! CHA is always so exciting with all the anticipation of new products and beautiful projects!
Playing Dress-Up was so much fun to make! I have been looking for the perfect fabric for my dress, but haven't found the perfect print. SO, I decided to use Simple Stories, 25 Days Of Christmas line. This is one of my favorite lines..it's right up there with Year-O-Graphy collection. The mini hanger is Crafty Secrets and the White String Jute, White Lace and Black crocheted lace are Really Reasonable Ribbon. The pattern is by McCalls and is an American Doll pattern.

Here's a closer look.

Altered Bottles

2012-01-19T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Today I'd like to share some altered bottles made using Jute String Cocoa. I love the different Jute String Bonnie offers at Really Reasonable Ribbon. Here's a couple more Jute products that I recently ordered.Jute String White Lovin' the Black Jute Ribbon and plan to make some flowers with this :) OK..just had to share a couple favorites. Here's the Altered Bottles.

Snowflake Tutorial And Flower Frenzy

2012-01-16T10:13:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I’m back to share the snowflake tutorial. Here’s the snowflakes I made. These are SO EASY and have loads of dimension. You can make them any size you’d like. For my tutorial, I’ve used 6”x6” squares.
Start by cutting four squares.

Fold the first square in half to make a triangle.

Fold again to make a smaller triangle.

Hold the triangle piece with the two folds in your left hand.

Make 2 equal cuts just up to the fold, being careful not to cut through the fold.

Unfold.

Join the ends of the center piece and glue or tape.

Turn the square over and adhere the second piece. Two of the pieces face the front, one faces the back.

Turn over and adhere the last two pieces.

Repeat this for the other four squares.

Assemble the snowflake by taping 2 ends together. Turn and attach the other two ends.

And it’s been a flower frenzy here at my house. I have been making flowers like crazy..LOL! Here’s some I have finished.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Valentine Challenge

2012-01-15T10:07:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Really Reasonable Ribbon's challenge is "Valentine" theme. I made a simple little treat bag using the Club Assortment ribbons. A fun project, perfect for my favorite Valentine :)
While you're looking at the fun challenge projects, be sure to sign up for Bonnie's giveaway. A winner will be announced on January 26th. Here's what one lucky person will receive.

Here's my sweet treat bag.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

2012-01-13T06:30:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! How about a Blog Hop with Really Reasonable Ribbon? The HOP officially starts at 7:30 EST. You should be arriving from Gloria's Blog. The design team gals have some fun and inspirational projects to share.
I decided to grab some Graphic 45 and the Club Assortment and make a few projects.
Love the Club Assortment this month :)

Spoolie

close up top

Spool close up

And a romantic shaker cup

Your next stop will be Emily's Blog.

And Bonnie is having a give away and someone is going to be so lucky to get this batch of goodies! Check out Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings for details! What a great way for her to celebrate 2 years of blogging :)

Amazing Mold Putty Teams Up With Paperclay

2012-01-10T00:01:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! Mold Putty has teamed up with Paperclay and the designers have been busy working their magic I decided to make an Envelope Album (7 Gypsies). I’ve added chipboard, mists, glams, buttons and a clear knob that was molded and cast with Clear Resin. The entire surface of the album was covered with paperclay and then rubbed just enough to expose part of the chipboard flourishes underneath. The beautiful image is Pink Paislee (Garden Collection) I’ll show you the steps so you can make your own!

Here are some fine details.

Start with a 7 Gypsies Envelope Album. Glue some chipboard flourishes on the cover.

Start covering the flourishes and cover with Paperclay.

Press gauze into paperclay and remove gauze.

Press a button into the paperclay.

Add 3 buttons.

Mold and cast a clear resin knob.

Add Distress Crackle to random areas of the album.

Sprinkle with glitter

Begin misting with colors that match the image.

Let dry.
Glue image in place. Glue knob in place.

Add a large flower to the left of the image. Make a bow using fibers and glue to the left side of the image.

Altered Monster Energy Drink Can: Vintage Style Challenge

2012-01-08T10:47:00.001-06:00

Hello friends :) You know me, if an object sits still long enough, I will alter it! Our boy's like Monster Energy Drinks and I asked them to keep a couple of their cans. After looking at them, I decided to start with a coat of Gesso. The butterfly is by WOW and is called Build-a-Butterfly. I've stamped on the can with WOW Brocade Stamp Set 4, and then heat embossed with Earthtone Nutmeg (Suzy West Collection). The chipboard dress form is Basically Bare. Lace is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

While snooping around and hopping to blogs, I spotted this challenge and decided to give it a whirl.
Berry71bleu has this fun challenge through January. Look at this awesome Prize!

Sweet Treats Tin: Vintage Style

2012-01-07T00:01:00.001-06:00

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a sweet treats tin, just in time for your favorite Valentine. These are easy to make and who wouldn't love to get a hand made Valentine? For a complete tutorial, visit Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings. Bonnie is celebrating 2 years and is having a GIVEAWAY...be sure to check it out!
Here's the January Club Assortment. Lots of bright and cheerful ribbons and lace.

Inside

Here's the supplies I used.

Paper (Fancy Pants), Glue Glider Pro and High Tac (Glue Arts), Cable Car Red and Earthtone Pepper Embossing Powder (Suzy West Collection, WOW Embossing Powders), Tin, kisses, Metal Trim (making memories), Ribbon and Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Helmar Glue, Pearls, Heart Gem (Prima)

Canvas Home Decor

2012-01-06T12:29:00.001-06:00

EDITED: Skip on over to Quick Quotes for the "Frame It" Challenge. Because mine in a canvas, it has 2 inner frames and the is a frame that holds "remember" on the front cover.
Hello friends! I've been busy working on some "fun" projects, ya know the kind you can do 'just for fun'? I'll have 21 projects at CHA this year so that was keeping me busy. They're all done and in the mail.
I've been working on a canvas and because I had been gifted some Glimmer Glam in shades of purple and blue,I decided to make this fun canvas book.

I've added an extra layer of canvas to the cover and cut it a bit to expose some lace. Heat embossed WOW Embossing Powder on parts of the canvas and on the edges of the canvas. "Remember" and "These are the moments I want to remember" are Quick Quotes. I've made little canvas straps for the canvas to open like a book.

Stamping and heat embossing on canvas with WOW Brocade Stamp and WOW powders.

Heat embossing on metal book plate.

Left panel

Right panel

Let It Snow!

2012-01-05T13:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Here in Iowa, we usually have snow by now. We had a "green" Christmas and there is not a snowflake to be seen. I went to Twin Oaks, one of my favorite local scrapbook stores yesterday and the owner was busy making beautiful snowflakes. She was kind enough to show me how. These would be so cute hanging in a window or suspended from a ceiling. I've used "Khaki Collection" by Quick Quotes on the small flake and a mix of Tumblebeasts and Quick Quotes on the large flake. Before I assembled the snowflakes, I inked some ares and heat embossed with Metallic Gold Rich Pale by Wow Embossing Powders. Suzy West has her line of embossing powders and they will debut at CHA.

Can you see how dimensional these are?

Large flake

Small flake

I plan to do a tutorial soon.

Altered Projector Case with Glue Arts and Simple Stories

2012-01-02T09:28:00.000-06:00

Hello friends :) Glue Arts has teamed up with Simple Stories and you're in store for some super cute projects! I altered the Projector Case with 3 drawers. The Year-o-graphy line was perfect for this Kit-to-Go. This is one of my favorite lines by Simple Stories.

Simple Stories: Year-O-Graphy Artful Kit- To Go!

GlueArts Designer: Jan Hennings

Supplies:

Glue Glider Pro Plus (Glue Arts)

Year-o-graphy (Simple Stories)

Ribbons and twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon)

Coin Kit (Hobby Lobby)

Projector Box (Antique Shop)

Pins and buttons (Maya Road)

Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD Winners and Somerset Life Publication

2012-01-01T09:24:00.000-06:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR friends! I hope all your dreams come true in 2012! We celebrated with friends and enjoyed a delicious fish fry, salads, dips and chips!
The lucky winners of the “Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD are VELMA and CHAR. Congrats to both of you and please click my email link so you can email me your mailing info! I appreciate all the sweet comments and I truly wish I had about 50 of these beautiful CD’s to give to friends!
If you’d like to purchase this CD, HERE’S THE LINK.

While we’re talking about Crafty Secrets, I have some exciting news to share. Two of my Tea Towels were published in Somerset Life Magazine, a Stampington and Company Publication. The tea towels were inspired by my Great Grandma Reed and I wrote the article to reflect on some fond childhood memories.

Pages 116, 117 and 118

The Canvas Heart is Basically Bare, all clear stamps are Crafty Secrets, Ribbon is May Arts and my sweet mom crocheted the flower! The heart has been misted with Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels.

Sparkle With Ribbon Challenge

2012-01-01T06:30:00.000-06:00

Hey friends! Sparkle with Ribbon is the current challenge at Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings blog! I used some white and red ribbon to make up this “Dress on a spool”. We’d love to have you join in the challenge!

WOW Embossing Powder

2011-12-30T06:05:00.000-06:00

If you're looking for the "Creating With Vintage Illustrations" CD, giveaway here... Winners will be announced on January 1, 2012!
Hello friends! It’s time to let the cat out of the bag! You’ve all been so patient about the “secret” Design Team, so now I can give you the full scoop. Suzy West has a line of embossing powders called “WOW” and I was invited to join the team. The WOW blog just went live yesterday so be sure to hop over and follow because there will be some giveaways! YEAH! I'll have several projects going to CHA and will share my projects after Suzy West's debut at CHA!

Here’s the WOW Team:
Suzy West, Marketing Coordinator
Jen Deal—Lead
Angel Bartonico--Lead

Giveaway: Creating With Vintage Illustrations CD

2011-12-29T07:48:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! You know that Crafty Secrets released the new “Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD. I’ve received mine and want to give two away! Sandy, the owner of Crafty Secrets was so generous and sent me two extra so I could share with you! How sweet is that? Here’s a link to the beautiful CD.
Here’s a peek at what’s inside.

You still have time to get in on the sale!

Paper Bag Mini With Really Reasonable Ribbon

2011-12-28T00:01:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Here's a mini that's just in time for quick and easy holiday gift giving. It's always fun to have a little brag book in your purse and share it with others. These sweet little Middy Bitty bags are from Really Reasonable Ribbon, one is the polka dot kraft and the other is the stripes kraft. Perfect size for a mini since they're 5"x7.5". I've also used the natural jute string for my bows. The papers are by Simple Stories. Hop on over to Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings for a tutorial!

Something To Chirp About! Crafty Secrets Sale!

2011-12-27T09:16:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! You’ll want to hop on over to Crafty Secrets to see all the details of their sale! Here’s the link.

One free pendant & necklace will be included in orders over $20.00. They are round or square clear blanks (glass or maybe acrylic) and come with a silver plated bail you can glue on the back after you add an image.
This sweet little bird is made using paper from “Creating With Vintage Illustrations” CD 2. The crown is an image from “Altered Fairies” Creative Scraps.

Merry Christmas with Basically Bare and Christmas Display

2011-12-24T20:00:00.000-06:00

From our family and Basically Bare, we’re wishing you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! We’re hoping that your stocking was over flowing with some Basically Bare goodness. We hope to inspire you! This album was made using a Timeless Tabs Album. I’ve also used the ornaments on the cover. This not so little album will hold many memories and is filled with fun techniques!!

Inside

We're so lucky to have this display a few miles from our home. It's HUGE and beautiful. Last night, I grabbed my camera and took some pictures to share with you :) Blessings to you and your family!

Glue Arts and Holiday Style by October Afternoon

2011-12-21T09:04:00.001-06:00

PHOTO'S HAVE BEEN REMOVED FOR PUBLICATION IN 2012!
Afternoon Holiday Style Artful Kit
This Artful kit was created inside an upcycled projector slide box.
Supplies:
Glue Glider Pro, Perma Tac, Ribbon Adhesive, Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Glue Arts)
Afternoon Holiday Style Kit (October Afternoon)
Aqua Seam Binding, Baker's Twine (Really Reasonable Ribbon)
Mini Boxes (from an advent calendar kit) Metal Handle (Hobby Lobby)
Test Tubes (Good Will)
Pearl beads, buttons and straight pins. Clam Shell box.

Hope you enjoyed my project and I’ll remove the post soon because it has been selected for publication! YIPEE! Be sure to hop on over to Glue Arts and see the beautiful “Joy” card!

DIY Christmas Decor With Really Reasonable Ribbon

2011-12-19T00:01:00.001-06:00

Hello Really Reasonable Ribbon fans! Today I'm sharing a canvas bag hanger. I've dressed up the little coin envelope with Cherry Baker's Twine. I love the assortment of Baker's twine at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

I started with 2 pieces of 7"x 9" canvas. Leaving the top open, sew the sides and bottom. Tea stain the bag and lay it on a towel.

While the bag is still wet, sprinkle on a bit of ground cinnamon. Mist with Glimmer Mist.

Using a paint brush, brush the cinnamon in.

Using Ribbon Adhesive, adhere vintage lace at the top.

I bought a red dog collar with bells at the dollar store. For an aged look, soak the collar in salt water for several days.

Hot glue a 2"x7" piece of weathered wood to the top of the canvas bag.

Add vintage images and a small coin envelope wrapped in Cherry Baker's Twine.

Hot glue the metal sleigh in place. Add some mini Christmas ornaments.

Frosty The Snowman Is Sporting Pink Paislee

2011-12-17T16:14:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I got this sweet little Frosty at Hobby Lobby. OK, he’s not so little at over a foot high I decided to take it apart and redecorate him with Pink Paislee Daily Junque. Although these papers are not Christmas theme at all, I really like the way the little man turned out. There are 25 drawers and they are holding a variety of scrapbook related items. Glitter, Baker’s Twine, ribbon, buttons, trinket pins and a small bottle of snow, just incase he runs into some warm weather and needs a patch

All Geared Up!

2011-12-16T17:05:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I can finally share a little more information about the new company. Suzy West will be heading up this company in the US. She will be working with designers and educator's from all over the world. Here's a piece I made using several "Suzy West Line" Embossing powders. I've also used Basically Bare Gears and Graphic 45 papers. The names of the colors are Metallic Rich Gold Pale, Earthtone Nutmeg, Primary Sherbet and Black. The colors are so vibrant and it's been fun to create with them!
Here's a few close-ups.

Anything Goes Challenge: Really Reasonable Ribbon and Guest Designer for Donna Salazar Designs

2011-12-15T00:01:00.000-06:00

Are ya up to a fun challenge? It's Anything Goes over at Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings blog! I decided to make a "Countdown to Christmas Album" and have used one of my favorite Baker's Twine, Cherry! The papers are by Simple Stories. We'd love to have you join in on this fun challenge!!

GUEST DESIGNER FOR DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS

I'm one lucky "Grungie Girl" today because I get to be her Guest Designer for Donna Salazar Designs! I got to work with her "Antiquities" Line and there is so much Grungy goodness packed inside these paper packs. On my "Grungie Girl" Dress Form and Hi-Top Sneakers, I've used the 12"x12" Antiquities Paper Pad, Green Smooch Spritz, Mixed Media Inx (Peridot), Fairy Dust Glitter and Emboss Gloss. Ribbon Adhesive and Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks by Glue Arts. Ribbons are Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Hi-Top Sneakers

Here's how I started:

Hi-Tops

Lawn Fawn and Glue Arts

2011-12-14T10:30:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Glue Arts and Lawn Fawn have teamed up this week. Be sure to hop on over to the Glue Arts blog to see some sweet Lawn Fawn projects. There’s also a giveaway ! I used a couple of Lawn Fawn stamp sets and ABC Primer paper by Graphic 45.

Supplies:
Glue Glider Pro and Perma Tac, Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Glue Arts)
Sylvia's ABC's, Schoolhouse Backdrops Photopolymer Clear Stamps (Lawn Fawn)
ABC Primer (Graphic 45)
Amazing Mold Putty and Resin (Alumilite)
Gray Acrylic Paint (Golden)
Walnut Distress Ink (Ranger)
Tin Box

Hop on over to the Glue Arts Blog and leave a comments for a chance to win! They will select one random winner and post their name right here next Monday!!
Please do stop by the Lawn Fawn blog to see what their Designers have created with our Glue Arts products as well!!!

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop: Using Up Ribbon Spools

2011-12-13T05:00:00.002-06:00

Hello friends! This hop officially starts at 7:30 EST. You should be arriving from Gloria’s blog. If you get lost along the way, just hop over to Reasonable Ribbon. Hope you’re in the mood to do some hopping and see some beautiful projects. The Really Reasonable Ribbon Design Team has been busy working with the “December Ribbon Club Assortment: Winter Whites”. For my Spool project, I used an empty cardboard ribbon spool and a vintage wooden thread spool. I’ve used several Winter Whites to complete my spool.

The image and music paper are Kaisercraft and the sweet little polka dot kraft is paper bag that I cut a strip from to use on the base of the wooden spool. These sweet paper bags come in a variety of patterns and are available at Really Reasonable Ribbon. This one is Middy Bitty Bag Kraft Polka Dot. So, save those ribbon spools and make a beautiful Home Décor piece! Your next stop will be Emily!

Keepsake Box

2011-12-12T11:47:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Hope you’re staying warm and snug Here in Iowa, it’s been chilly and the high today is 38 degrees. I know I’ll be begging for 38 degrees in a few months! I got this 5”x5” wooden box on sale for $5.00, it had a trim piece that was falling off, so being me, I tore it off and started fresh! The antique door plate and knob were finds at an antique store. I happened to find two complete sets so I’ll have an extra. The beautiful papers are Pink Paislee, Butterfly Garden Collection. I used my hot glue gun (Glue Arts) to attach the knob and door plate.

If You Believe In Fairies, Clap Your Hands!

2011-12-11T10:24:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Do you believe? I have pictures that will prove that Fairies are indeed, real Isn’t she the cutest little fairy ever? Her name in “Myka” and she id my best friends Grand-daughter. Myka’s mom was so good to give me her family files of their photo’s and I’ve been busy creating with some of the beautiful pictures. The papers are “Butterfly Collection” by Pink Paislee. Flowers are Prima. I’ve used two 8”x10” flat canvases and strips of canvas for strap hinges.

cage close up

handle close up

left panel

right panel

All About Fairies: Canvas Book

2011-12-09T15:55:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I’ve been super busy working on CHA projects. So far, I have 13 projects done and I love ‘em all..LOL! It’s always so fun to share my projects at CHA and get such sweet comments. When CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) is over, I’ll have plenty to show you. This canvas book will be making it’s way to CHA and will be displayed in the Basically Bare Booth.(I can share this one because all these products have been previously released) Don’t you look forward to all the new paper lines, embellishments and new companies? This is made up of Basically Bare hearts, leaves and buttons. Pink Paislee Butterfly Collection papers, Kaisercraft Dusty Pink flowers and lots of other goodies tucked inside.

COVER
Strap Hinge Close up

Handle Close up

Inside

Inside Close ups

Right Panel

Holiday Recipe Swap with Really Reasonable Ribbon

2011-12-07T00:01:00.001-06:00

The Holiday's are quickly approaching and it seems I have food on my mind instead of shopping! LOL! I have visions of Chocolate Covered Pretzels, Peanut Brittle, Pecan Divinity and Sugar Cookies dancing in my head.Really Reasonable Ribbon is celebrating with a Holiday Recipe Swap! I can't wait to see all the great recipes!Here's one of my favorite recipes:PECAN DIVINITY2 cups sugar1 cup water1 (7 ounce) jar marshmallow creme1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 1/2 cups chopped pecansIn a large saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reaches 250 degrees F. Remove from the heat, stir in marshmallow cream, vanilla and pecans. Continue stirring until candy cools and begins to hold its shape when dropped from a spoon. Quickly drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper.

Pretzels In A Tin. Using Jute String NaturalI like to keep a couple tins on hand for our postal carrier and quick last minute gifts. Here are some variations.

Cherry Baker's Twine

For the baker's in your family, how about a Recipe Album.

Cherry and Aqua Baker's TwineSeam Binding Spice, Seam Binding AquaI hope you get a chance to let me know what your favorite holiday dish is :) Notice that all mine are sweet treats!

Not A Peep On A Frosted Morn’

2011-12-03T05:56:00.000-06:00

Hello friends!! Here’s a DIY Home Décor piece using a Basically Bare acrylic bird, all nestled in for the winter. I’ve simply added a layer of Glossy Accents to the acrylic bird, place Authentique paper behind it and let it dry. Trim the paper from the edges and she’s ready to nest! The stencil is Tattered Angels and the Glass Bead Gel Medium is by Golden. I’ve added a vintage image, envelopes and Baker’s Twine by Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Using a stencil, apply Glass Bead Gel Medium over the entire surface of the glass. Let dry.

Drizzle a little molding paste on the nest as well as the envelopes.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge: Silver and Gold

2011-12-01T12:36:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! How about hopping over to Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings and joining in on the fun challenge. It’s all about silver and gold! Mine is a hinged tin that I have glittered with silver, and added a gold rosette to the front. I added some cherry Baker’s Twine and a sweet image from Graphic 45. The silver chipboard is making memories! C’mon and join the fun!

Exciting NEWS: A SECRET COMPANY

2011-11-28T21:48:00.001-06:00

Hello friends. I’m so excited I can hardly stand it! I’m not able to tell you all the details just yet, but, hopefully soon!
Here’s a portion of the email I received:
I would like to thank you for taking the time to submit your entry to the mystery company. I would also like to let you know that YOU have MADE OUR TEAM!!!

Congratulations!!
Suzy West is heading up the Company and the name of the Company will be announced very soon!
This is a team that consists of designers all over the world and I’m thrilled to be among them Let’s just call it “Can’t tell yet DT”.
Design members and leads:
*LEADS:
*Tricia Wilson--lead
*Gina Lideros--lead
*Jen Deal--lead
*Angel Bartonico--lead (Suzy's daughter)
*Erin Payne--lead
DESIGN MEMBERS:
1. Sesil Cratin, Utah
2. Ilene Tell, Delaware
3. Lara Scott, Utah
4. Amy Sotolongo, California
5. Diana McGraw, California
6. Jeannie DeGruccio, California
7. Jennifer Matott, New York
8. Anne Brown, Texas
9. Sherrie Shuttles, Ohio
10. Linda Abadie, Virginia
11. Jamie Cripps, Michigan
12. Jenifer Cowles, idaho
13. Tanisha Long, New Jersey
14. Jan Hennings, Iowa
15. Patti Hamilton, Georgia
16. Gini Williams, North Carolina
17. Tina McDonald, Canada
18. Donna O'Leary, New Zealand
19. Benedicte Raphalen, France
20. Amy Prior, Australia
21. Irit Shalom, Israel
22. Jennifer Roach, Canada
23. Erika Taylor, Canada
24. Iris Uy, Philippines
25. Katarina Damm-Blomberg, Finland
26. Birgit Koopsen, Netherlands

Home Décor Using Ribbon Spools and Vintage Thread Spools

2011-11-28T07:00:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I’ve been visiting your blogs and see many of you are in the full swing of Christmas. I don’t have my tree set up yet, but I’m feeling the pressure..LOL! Maybe this weekend. Although we are tree-less, the house is beginning to look a LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! So many handmade treasures perched throughout the house. I decided to recycle many of my ribbon spools and thought I’d share so you’ll have time for a little DIY home décor, too.

The chipboard heart is Basically Bare. Image is Graphic 45, Mica Flakes are Melissa Frances

Creating With Vintage Illustrations by Crafty Secrets

2011-11-23T08:49:00.001-06:00

Hello friends :) I'll be cooking for the family tomorrow and we're planning a lot of traditional Thanksgiving foods. Turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cranberries, pies and plenty of home made bread and salads! I have so much to be thankful for. Wishing all my USA buddies a very Happy Thanksgiving! I count the many friendships through blogging as one of the top blessings. So, thank you!
Just a reminder that the new Crafty Secrets, "Creating With Vintage Illustrations" CD is available for pre-order :)

Creating with Vintage Illustrations CD by Crafty Secrets

2011-11-22T19:46:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! WOW! Have you been to the Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage blog? Well, there's some super exciting new AND a newly released Creating With Vintage Patterns CD! The Design Team will be sharing projects this week, so be sure to check out the designer blogs!

The CD is available for Pre-order right now. Check out the blog for info on how to get a free goodie if you pre-order.
Here's a card I made using the Illustrations in the beautiful CD!

and an altered tin

Imaginarium Design Team Call: All About Chipboard

2011-11-21T19:08:00.001-06:00

Imaginarium Designs is having a Design Team Call. How exciting is that? I’ve been busy making some new chipboard albums, mixed media and home décor projects! I've been a follower of their blog for several months and the products and projects are always GORGEOUS! They’re requesting 10 of my favorite chipboard projects. So, are ya ready?
My first project is a December 25th album, I’ve used a chipboard ornament on the cover and various chipboard on the inside

Inside

Second is one of my favorite albums.

Inside

Third: Home Décor, Primitive Style

Fourth: Sweet Treats in a Tin

Fifth: A Christmas Stocking (I used a chipboard baby rattle and turned it into a park light.)

Sixth: Possibilities Album

Inside (Using a chipboard dress form as a mask)

Seventh: Dream Home Décor

Eight: Santa Album (Using cupcake chipboard and an upside down chipboard ornament)

close up

Nine and Ten: The 12 Days of Christmas (most contain some sort of chipboard)

Guest Designer: Clearsnap

2011-11-21T08:35:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! If you're here for the sweet little train giveaway, please scroll down. I'm thrilled to be a Guest Designer for Clearsnap for November! I created a "Thankful Album". I just love the fluid chalk inkpads and the ever so sparkly glitter!

Here's how to create the album:Start with a variety of shapes and sizes of chipboard. Lay the shape on the desired print and trace around the shape. Cover the front of each of the piece with Forever Fall Collection. Cover the back with a solid. Ink the front and back with Fluid Chalk, Autumn Pastels.After all the pages have been covered, lay them out and decide on the layout of the album. For the back page on mine, I glued two shapes together so I would have a higher back page.Once you’ve decided on the layout of the album, using the Bind-It-All, punch the sides. Bind with 1” O-Wires. Decorate inner pages with Design Adhesives and glitter. Add ribbon and trim as desired. Hot glue the Autumn Spray and glittered branches in place.

Clearsnap Products:

Design Adhesives Orchard Spray
Design Adhesives Many Thanks
Sweet Orange Glitter
Cinnamon Spice Glitter
ColorBox Petal Point Fluid Chalk Inkpad Autumn Pastels
Memory Essentials Terrific Tool and Tips

Other Supplies:

Forever Fall Collection (BoBunny)
Bind-It All, OWires (Zutter)
Chipboard Die Cuts (Unknown)
Autumn Spray and Brown Tassel Trim (Prima)
Glue Glider Pro, Perma Tac, Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Glue Arts)
Solid Cardstock (Worldwin)
Glittered Branch (Dollar Store)

Make It Monday Kraft Journal Challenge 45: Sweet Treats and Baker's Twine

2011-11-19T09:11:00.000-06:00

Hello friends :) I was hoping to get a chance to play along with this fun challenge of "Sweet Treats and Baker's Twine". I've used a metal hinged window tin, Baker's Twine, small tag, and a Memo Pin by Tim Holtz. All these great supplies are available at the Kraft Outlet. I added some silver glitter to the tin and the sweet image by Graphic 45. The glittered chipboard flourishes and frame are by making memories. It's all held together with my Glue Gun and Glue Sticks by Glue Arts.

AND...if you're looking for the "Train Load of Baker's Twine Giveaway..just scroll down to the next post! One lucky person will be receiving this sweet train and the contents!

Santa's Bringing a Train Load Of Baker's Twine and It MAY Be Coming To YOU!

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-06:00

Santa's Bringing a "Train Load of Baker's Twine" and you may be the lucky recipient! I spotted this sweet little train while shopping and fell in love with it. The little doors open and have been stamped with numbers 1-24 and each contains a sampling of Really Reasonable Bakers Twine! The original colors were quite bright so I distressed it and gave it a vintage look with mists and some of my favorite Christmas papers. See the little smoke stacks all dressed up in Cherry Baker's Twine? So, I'll randomly choose one lucky person from the comments here on RRR blog and on my personal blog. I'll announce the winner here and on the Really Reasonable Ribbon blog on November 27th! TIS THE SEASON...so be sure to send your friends!

OH! And have you joined in on the current challenge? Is CAS (Clean and Simple) and we'd love to have you join in the fun!

Little Miss Christmas

2011-11-15T08:20:00.000-06:00

Looking for Really Reasonable Ribbon Hop? Scroll down :)
Hello friends! Joanne is the host this week for the Crafty Secrets Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers. All ya gotta do is to use a pin on your card, and of course, a little Crafty Secrets, too! The sweet little image is from Christmas Creative Scraps and the papers are from “Creating With Vintage Patterns” CD. Crafty Secrets and Heartwarming Vintage will be releasing a new CD soon and you’ll love the papers, templates and illustrations!

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

2011-11-13T08:48:00.002-06:00

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop

Hello friends! I’m so excited to be participating in my very first Blog Hop with Really Reasonable Ribbon. Here’s theNovember Monthly Ribbon Club Assortment. You should be arriving from Gloria’s Blog. If you get lost along the way, just hop over to Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog!

I’ve been using this Ribbon Kit on several projects this month. How about a little Burlap Stocking? Just the right size to tuck a gift card in, and then use as a Christmas Tree Ornament!

And if you’re in the mood for classic red and white, how about Cherry Baker’s Twine?

Just the right size for a Gift Card or Gift Certificate. I wonder if I give this to my sweet hubby if he’d fill it with a certificate to my favorite scrapbook store LOL! So, with just a little burlap, divine twine and the Ribbon Club Assortment, you’ll be all set to get your Gift Card bags done before Christmas!
Be sure to save all your scrap ribbon for projects that need just a tiny bit!

Your next stop is Emily!

1800's Altered Dictionary

2011-11-10T06:41:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! I've been playing with Amazing Mold Putty again..LOL! I do love the idea that I can mold and cast whatever my heart desires! This is an 1800's dictionary that I spotted at an Antique Shoppe!
The pages in the book have become very brittle and tear easily so I thought if I'd glue several together, it would make it a little more sturdy. I guess if I were over a hundred years old, I'd be brittle, too! The sweet vintage images are Crafty Secrets and I made a mold of a mini door plate and knob. Amazing Mold Putty really is amazing!! Added lots of Glimmer Glam and Glimmer Mist. I've added some Basically Bare and Prima shapes.

The fancy swirls has been molded and cast with Amazing Mold Putty.

Knob and Door Plate molded and cast with Amazing Mold Putty.

Secret Santa Ornament Swap

2011-11-08T10:14:00.000-06:00

Hello friends! Nat has a super fun Ornament Swap posted on her blog. I jumped on this opportunity because last year I created some Snowmen On A Stick Ornaments and they turned out so cute! I'd love to share one of my snowmen for this swap :) Doesn't this sound like FUN? Hop on over to Nat's for all the details and hope you'll play along :)

Here's the sweet little Snowman On A Stick that I plan to swap~

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

2011-11-06T01:01:00.000-06:00

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011 - Day 3

Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!

Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on this Hop!

To sweeten to Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors!
GLUE ARTS will be giving away this! EST Retail value of $45.00! Be sure to visit Glue Arts for an additional chance to win!

Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!

Nov 6
Clearsnap
Spellbinder's
Hampton Art
Zutter
Graphic45
Donna Salazar Designs
The Twinery
Authentique Paper
Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap
Laura Denison – Graphic 45
Monika Martinson – Donna Salazar Designs
Beverly Sizemore – Hampton Art
Kazan Clark – Spellbinders
Janeen Shember – Authentique Paper
Charlotte Jenkins – Clearsnap
Grace Hester – The Twinery
Nicole Eccles – Graphic45
Audrey Pettit – Donna Salazar Designs
Nan Paturzo – Zutter
Jeannie DeGruccio – Authentique Paper
Tamara Tripodi - Glue Arts
Julie Ranae Murray - The Twinery
Cheers to creating gifts from the heart this holiday season!
Happy Hopping!

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

2011-11-05T02:01:00.000-05:00

To sweeten to Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors!
GLUE ARTS will be giving away this! Be sure to visit Glue Arts for an additional chance to win. EST Retail value $45.00!

Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!
Nov 5-Day 2
Clearsnap
Spellbinders
Hampton Art
Zutter
Graphic45
Donna Salazar Designs
The Twinery
Authentique Paper
Jan Hennings – Glue Arts (Here)
Kim Sonksen – Donna Salazar Designs
Jamie Harper – Hampton Art
Jenny Suchin – The Twinery
Heather Conklin– Authentique Paper
Gloria Stengel- Graphic 45
Christine Emberson - Spellbinders
Julie Overby – Spellbinders
Mary Dawn Quirindongo – Clearsnap
Lea Sanders – Zutter
Tara Orr – Graphic45
Patti Milazzo – Glue Arts
Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper
Jessy Christopher – Donna Salazar Designs
Cheers to creating gifts from the heart this holiday season!
Happy Hopping!

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

2011-11-04T02:01:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!

Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on this Hop!

To sweeten to Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors!Glue Arts will give away our Embellishment Kit plus a PRO Handle and a new PRO+ Perma Tac Cartridge. Retail value $45.00

Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 7, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!
Nov 4
Clearsnap –
Spellbinders
Hampton Art -
Zutter –
Graphic45 –
Donna Salazar Designs
The Twinery -
Authentique Paper
Sherry Cheever – Graphic45
Claire Towle– Hampton Art
Emily Leiphart- The Twinery
Andrea Budjack – Glue Arts
Lesley Langdon – Spellbinders
Daniela Dobson – Clearsnap
Natasha Naranjo Aguirre – Donna Salazar Designs-
Lisa Day – Glue Arts -
Lynne Forsythe – Zutter
Jennifer Priest- Clearsnap
Tifany DeGough – Authentique Paper
Holly Simoni – Spellbinders
Fleur Smith - Zutter
Stephanie Johnson- The Twinery
Robyn Weatherspoon – Clearsnap

Cheers to creating gifts from the heart this holiday season!

Happy Hopping!

Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge

2011-11-01T07:00:00.001-05:00

Looking for Robin's Nest Blog Hop? Scroll down to next post.
Hello friends! I’m jumping right in and joining in on the fun challenges over at Really Reasonable Ribbon. The current challenge is “CHRISTMAS”. YEAH…love making Christmas projects and there’s just something magical about Christmas! I’ve used Baker’s Twine Apple Green on my hot air balloon. Paper is Graphic 45 and the Stack-a-Bellies and album are Basically Bare. The doily and metal trim were an Antique Shoppe finds and it seemed to work perfectly for the trim. We’d love to have you come and play!

Really Reasonable Design Team Announcement

2011-10-30T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! I Have some super exciting news to share. Really Reasonable Ribbon has announced the new Design Team. Check out the list and I’m sure you’ll see some familiar names of some awesome designers! Am I the luckiest girl ever??? I’ve was notified awhile ago but had to keep it hush, hush! That’s always the hardest part, huh? LOL! It just wouldn’t be right to post this without including a project I made using RRR so here’s a keepsake box. I used Seam Binding Log Brown and White Wrinkled Ribbon. The door plate, knob and little bird nest have been hand molded and cast with resin. I painted the box and knob with Glimmer Glam and misted the doorplate with Glimmer Mist.

Really Reasonable Ribbon Design Team 11-2011 to 4-2012
Main design team
Cheryl (returning) -http://sweeetdesignsbycheryl.blogspot.com/
Misty (returning) - http://mommyof5kidz.blogspot.com/
Judy - http://www.jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/
Dawn - http://www.dawnscraft.com/
Joanna - http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/
Jan - http://papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/
Emily - http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/
Special Event design team
Trudy (returning) - http://truesgiftsfromtheheart.blogspot.com/
Jeanne (returning) - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Heidi - http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
Gloria - http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Here’s the products I used:
Really Reasonable Ribbon White Wrinkled Ribbon, Seam Binding Log Brown
Basically Bare Fanciful Frames
Angels Tattered Stiletto Black and Hayride Glimmer Glam, Hula Hoop, Black Magic and Olive Vine Glimmer Mist
Graphic 45 Le Romantique Collection
Prima Flowers
Tim Holtz (Hardware Legs)
Amazing Mold Putty (mold putty and resin)

Glue Arts and Webster's Pages

2011-10-29T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends! Today Glue Arts and Webster's Pages are teaming up! I did a couple projects with the Webster's pages line, "All About Me". Don't you love the soft color palette and the shabby chic feel? The first project started as a house (by Doodlebug Designs) and ended up a Birdhouse on a spool. I got the 4" vintage spool at an antique shoppe and it seemed to work well with the size of the house.
The second project is a double pane frame and was made for our Design Team Coordinator, Julia. This is a picture of her and her hubby on vacation! Check out the Glue Arts blog for some fun projects!

Julia and her Hubby

Instructions for the Birdhouse:

1.) Start with All About Me papers and house template.

2.) Mist the house with Caribbean Glimmer Mist.

3.) Cover the house per the instructions.
4.) Use Hula Hoop and Caribbean Glimmer Mist and mist the skewer.

5.) Hot glue one end of the red and white twine, spin on the skewer and hot glue the other end.

7.) Poke a hole through the center top of the house and insert skewer.
8.) Using Perma Tac, cover a 4" vintage spool.
http://s370.photobucket.com/albums/oo148/momof7_photos/
9.) Insert skewer into spool and hot glue.

10.) Add cardstock stickers to the door.

11.) Cut (4) 1" x 6" strips of paper, score down the center and used scalloped scissors on one edge. Use Perma Tac to adhere to the edge to the roof.

12.) Hot Glue pom-poms to the bottom of the house.

13.) Hot Glue flowers on the house and spool.

14.) Hot Glue a green baed and canvas ticket to the top of the skewer.

Products Used:
Glue Gun, Glue Sticks, Glue Glider Pro and Perma Tac (Glue Arts)
All About Me paper and embellishments (Webster's Pages)
Chipboard House (Doodlebug Designs)
Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)
Twine and pom-pom's (May Arts)
Hardware Cardstock Stickers (Crafty Secrets)
Greenry (Prima)
skewer
ScorPal
vintage spool

8.) Using Perma Tac, cover a 4" vintage spool.
9.) Insert skewer into spool and hot glue on the inside top and the inside of the bottom of the spool.
10.) Add hardware stickers for the door and knob.
11.) Cut (4) 1" x 6" strips, score in the center. Fold in half. Using Perma Tac, add to the outside of the house for trim.
12.) Hot Glue pom-poms to the bottom of the house.
13.) Hot Glue greenery and flowers on the house and spool.
14.) Hot Glue a green bead to the top of the skewer. Hot Glue canvas under the bead.

Kraft Outlet Anything Goes Challenge: Quote Journal

2011-10-25T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hello friends!! I placed my first order with Kraft Outlet and thought these little journals were so sweet. Because I enjoy quotes, there are rub-on quotes by Quick Quotes on some of the pages. There are plenty of blank pages to add quotes as I collect them. The beautiful image on the front is Crafty Secrets and do you see the 1800’s dictionary page in the background?
Right now Kraft Outlet is having a giveaway. Just grab some of your Kraft Outlet goodies and make whatever your heart desires fort the Make It Monday Challenge. Someone will win a $15.00 gift voucher! The designers have some cute projects on the blog if you’re in need of some inspiration.

Products used:
Mini Lunch Bag Kraft (Kraft Outlet)
#526 Natural Crinkle Journal Small (Kraft Outlet)
#939 Small Glassine Bag (Kraft Outlet)
136 Memo Pins (Kraft Outlet)
Ribbon, lace and tear drop gem (making memories)
Bird Image, Birds and Blossoms Creative Scraps (Crafty Secrets)
Aqua/White Baker’s Twine (RRR)
Blue lace
Quotes (Quick Quotes)
And..I think I figured out the challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers where Marcy is the host. If I'm right, it's to make a tag! LOL..if not, I had fun making the tag anway :)
I used my Accucut Shadowbox Die and cut out the center panels. Sewed the two sides together to make a tag. I kept the top open so a gift card could easily be tucked inside. Paper is Authentique and the sweet image is Crafty Secrets. Baker's Twine is Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Follow Your Heart

2011-10-23T15:33:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! I’ve been playing with canvas. mists and glass bead medium. The message on the canvas is so inspiring.
follow your heart
believe in your dreams
and create your own reality

close up of glass beads

Here’s what I used:
Glass Bead Gel Medium (Golden)
Caribbean Blue, Vintage Pink, Black Magic Glimmer Mist, Twinkle Toes Glimmer Glam (Tattered Angels)
lace, flowers and dress form (Prima)
Iron–on (Donna Downey)
Black Tulle
8” x 10” canvas
frame

A Halloween Collar

2011-10-21T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends! Here’s a fun Halloween Collar just right for your Halloween outings. I’ve used a Prima fabric and rhinestone piece for the main collar. I’ve added some crystals, beads and a Crafty Secrets image. Now that the kiddo’s are older there is no Trick-or-Treating and hubby and I usually stay home. Tonight we have a surprise party for a friend that is turning 40..so maybe I could wear my festive piece! How do you celebrate Halloween?

Humpty Dumpty Sat On A Wall

2011-10-20T00:01:00.001-05:00

But Humpty Dumpty didn't have a great fall...cause I caught him just in time! LOL! I bought this wooden box on clearance at Hobby Lobby for $1.20! I painted it with Gray paint and the used Molding Paste to hold the bricks in place. I gave it a misting with Sugar Maple Glimmer Mist. The words on the front were printed on the computer and then glued to the front of the bricks. I love the Climbing Ivy Set (#Es007VR) byBasically Bare and gave that a misting with Olive Vine and then sewed through the center of the leaves. Bricks are misted with Brick and Sugar Maple Glimmer Mist.Check out the Basically Bare Blog for some fun and inspirational projects!

Products:

Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)

Paint and Molding Paste (Golden)

Wooden Box

Stack-a-Bellies Birds (Basically Bare)

Computer

sewing machine

Halloween Glove Found Digging Around In The Graveyard!

2011-10-18T11:04:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! We always go all out when decorating for Halloween. There is a cemetery in the front yard with some caution tape wrapped around the fence that surrounds it. This is a glove I made using making memories ribbon, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Baker’s Twine, a doily,a rosette and a skeleton.

Butterflies Are Free Album

2011-10-16T14:22:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! I had so much fun making this album..so many fun techniques using Golden products. I’ve used the Glass Bead Gel Medium and Molding paste. There are several different techniques in the album including using Molding Paste and Glass Bead Gel. Glimmer Mist colors the pages of an album made using recycled corrugated cardboard. The beautiful "Fancy Butterfly" is Viva Las Vegastamps! and I love the fine detail of this stamp! I've used Robin's Nest Dew Drops (dd-143 Cotton Candy) and Aqua Velvet Ric-Rac as a border. The newspaper borders are made by tearing strips of newspaper and then crinkling them up, straightening them back out and adhereing with glue. Be sure to check out the Chattering Robin’s blog!

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Pages

All Dressed Up With No Place To Go

2011-10-15T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hello friends :) This sweet little dress really does have a place to go as she stands in our bedroom and keeps a watchful eye on any activity! OK..she has no eyes which is probably ok. It might be a little freaky if she did...LOL! I made her using strips of newspaper, water and flour, Black Magic Glimmer Mist, Twinkle Toes Glimmer Glam by Tattered Angels. May Arts Ribbon and bead trim. The crystals are Prima. It's all held together with Glue Arts Ribbon Adhesive and Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks! The dress is full size and stands about 3' tall.

AND

My sweet friend from Germany, Valerie, sent me these beautiful gifts in the mail. Aren't they beautiful? Thank you and I love 'em all! She is an amazing Artist and makes the most beautiful Journals!

When Opportunity Knocks, Answer The Door

2011-10-14T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends! This is my first post as a member of Amazing Mold Putty Design Team. I must say, I'm hooked. Being an Altered/Mixed Media Artist and like to use door plates and knobs on my projects and the best thing is, now I can make my own. I can get the exact color and texture I want for my projects. Be sure to visit Amazing Mold Putty blog to see some fun ideas using this putty! You can purchase these great products HERE!
18" x 18" Altered Frame/Home Decor

here's a close up of the door plate/knob

I love the detail!

Close up of flowers

Here's some of the steps!

Gather knob and doorplate

Mix Mold Putty according to instructions. And mold the knob and door plate.

door plate

Mix Amazing Clear Cast according to instructions and pour into the knob mold.

Let stand overnight and remove.

Remove doorplate from mold and fill mold with Amazing Casting Resin.

Let cure and remove from mold.

I left my knob clear and painted the doorplate using Spectra Amber paint. I them wiped the plate with Gesso and rubbed off the excess. After I removed most of the Gesso, I inked the plate with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink.

After achieving the look you want, hot glue the knob into place. Mist with Suede Glimmer Mist.

I diecut several flowers using recycled corrugated cardboard and misted the with different shades of Glimmer Mist. I then hot glued resin and buttons in the center. I then hot glued a glittered pick to the main corrugated cardboard that would be the back of the frame.

I printed my quote and distressed a bit with ink and misted with Glimmer Mist. I used stencils and misted the corrugated cardboard. I used some Amber Paint to paint the frame. I hot glued all pieces into place.

Artistic Photographer

2011-10-13T00:01:00.024-05:00

Today I'm posting on the Basically Bare Blog and sharing this 12" x 12" Altered Frame. I've used Basically Bare, Buttons and Banner. I've also used Crafty Secrets Clear Stamps, Core-dinations Cardstock, Graphis 45, Tattered Angels and eyelets. I set the eyelets right in the wood frame.

Guest Designer for Quirky Crafts

2011-10-09T12:01:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Recently, I played along in a challenge over at Quirky Crafts. Because I was one of the Challenge 19 winners, I got to be a Guest Designer this week! It’s all about “SPOOKY"!” We’d love it if you’d join us in this fun challenge. Limited Runs is the sponsor this week and the sweet images were so much fun to work with!
I decided to make a Treat Box complete with a glittered tree and black bird! I used the digi images on the drawers and at the top. The papers are Crafty Secrets and the acrylic gear is Basically Bare. Several shades of Glimmer Mist have been used for the background and on top of the crackle medium on the fence.

and a “SPOOKY” Frame complete with a Cemetery, bats and black cats!

Home Sweet Home Shadow Boxes

2011-10-07T06:20:00.000-05:00

Hello friends :) Our temps have been so nice this last couple of weeks. Highs is the 70's and 80's during the day then a cool down at night. Right now it's 58 chilly degrees :) We thankful for great weather as were still in the process of doing some home repairs after the storm in July.
I bought these two shadow boxes at a thrift store and they were $2.00 each. I knew I wanted to alter them so I removed the backs and all the furniture and gave them a new look :)
All the papers, wallpaper and paper on the ceilings, and images are Crafty Secrets. Made with Creating With Vintage Patterns CD. I've used Mini Vintage Creative Scraps behind the windows and in the frames.

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The Reading Room

Support the Girls and A New Design Team

2011-10-06T00:01:00.002-05:00

How about a fun challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness month? Hop on over to Splitcoast Stampers where Lori has challenged us to use the color pink with a Crafty Secrets product. This is a cause near and dear to me as I lost a friend to Breast Cancer last January. It’s so important to get those mammograms, girls! Do it for those you love and those that love you
I’ve used papers from the “Creating With Vintage patterns” CD and an image from Girlfriends Images and Journal Notes booklet. The metal frame and trim are making memories.

In other exciting news, I’ll be joining the Design Team for “Amazing Mold Putty”! I am so excited to join the first Design Team and try these amazing products! My box of goodies shipped on Monday so I’m anxiously awaiting the delivery! I see great possibilities for these products and the Company! Keeping my fingers crossed for a delivery today I’ve decided to let a couple of Design Teams go. This will be my last month with Heartfelt Creations and May Arts. Both are great companies and I’ve especially enjoyed designing for Heartfelt Creations!
I'm really getting in the groove for Halloween and have been busy with several projects. Here's one :)

Down on the Farm with Basically Bare

2011-10-04T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends! My daughter spotted this frame while thrifting with her Grandma. She bought it for me because she knew I would love it...and i DO! I used Basically Bare Film Strip, an Acrylic Gear, a Banner and a couple of Bottle Caps. The Clear Stamps and vintage images are Crafty Secrets. You'll have to check out the Basically Bare blog and see some of the gorgeous projects the gals have been working on!

Ghoultide Blog Hop and Glue Arts Pro + Cartridge

2011-10-01T00:01:00.004-05:00

Before we get on to the hop, I wanted to share some exciting news. As many of you know, I am a member Glue Arts Design Team and am going to let you in on something that is so cool! They now have a cartridge that you can PUSH or PULL! Just flip the cartridge and the adhesive flows the other way! Check it out HERE! I had the pleasure of working with this cartridge and I can tell you, it's quickly become a favorite! Okay, now onto the hop!

Welcome to the Ghoultide Blog Hop! So happy you've hopped over to see me. Today I'll share some Halloween projects.

"The next Blog that you will be hopping to is Marie Ramirez. She is Seventh on the list! Follow the link here:

http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/
If you have begun here then you need to hop to Angela's Blog at http://theblingtheory.blogspot.com
Here's all the beautiful bloggers who are participating in the "Ghoultide Blog Hop"!
1. Angela Holt- www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com (START HERE)

2. Christine Sawvell- http://christyannsscrappinplace.blogspot.com/

3. Kristen Koenig- http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/

4. Peg Rounds- http://www.pegscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

5. Jennifer Babcock- http://www.glittermyday.blogspot.com/

6. Jan- http://www.papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/

7. Marie Ramirez- http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/

8. Cheryl- http://www.capturingamomentintime.com/

9. Tamara Tripodi- http://happylifecraftywife.com/

10. Deborah Anton- http://beadnstampn.blogspot.com/

11. Patricia- http://www.pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/

12. Susie Moore- http://www.thedieshaveit.com/

13. Chrys Kamps- http://www.scrapbookingkampstyle.blogspot.com/

14.Keeley Kirwan- http://www.keeleyskreations.blogspot.com/

15. Ava Dernandez- http://www.scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com/

16. Ashley A Walker- http://www.proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com/

17. Melissa- http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/

18. Erin Bullock- http://www.deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/

19. Debbie Wilson- http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

20. Linda Auclair- http://elendae.wordpress.com/

21. Gina Torres- http://www.californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

22. Jan Wheatley-http://www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/
23. Amy Courchaine- http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
24. Brynn Flair and Frills Thornburg- http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
25. Cally Ann Cronwell- http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/
26. Staci D's Crafties- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
27. Jamie Lindstrom- http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday Girlfriend!

2011-09-29T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello friends! It’s another fun week with the Crafty Secrets Group over at Splitcoast Stampers. The challenge is easy and it’s all about celebrating our Girlfriends! I decided to make a Happy Birthday, Girlfriend card. The papers are from the “Creating With Vintage Patterns” CD. The image is from “Girlfriend’s Images and Journal Notes Booklet. Stamps are also Crafty Secrets.

Joy with Heartfelt Creations

2011-09-28T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hello friends! The Heartfelt Creations Design Team has some beautiful creations this week on the blog. Seriously, will all the new releases of stamps and diecuts, it's fun to work with these products each week!

Heartfelt Creations Products Used:

HCPC 3419 Holiday Poinsettia Candle PreCut Set

HCD 710

Other supplies:

Wonder Collection Papers (Authentique), 6" metal frame piece, foam board,Perma Tac and Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Glue Arts), Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger), Glittered Paper (Robin's Nest), Poinsettia leaf, Ribbon (May Arts), Mini foam glitter balls.

Instructions:

Start with 4" JOY letters and cut patterned paper to cover the letters. Cover a 2" x 8" piece of foam board with the patterned paper. Die cut HCD 710 and adhere to the back of the letter "O". Adhere the JOY letters to the foam board. Stamp Silent Night and distress the edges and adhere to the left side of the "O". Stamp poinsettia's on glittered paper and layer with dimensional foam. Cut three poinsettia's and adhere two under the poinsettia, to the right of the "O". Adhere the other poinsettia leaf to the bottom of the foam board, just above the frame piece. Add three foam glitter balls to this leaf. Tie a ribbon around the letter "Y". Slide the foam board and covered letters into the metal frame piece.

A Window To My Heart and Soul

2011-09-25T00:01:00.001-05:00

I've been having some fun with Basically Bare . I’m sharing a project that was made using a vintage barn window. For safety purposes, I removed the broken glass that was in the frame and replaced it with some plexi glass. I gave the plexi glass a good whack with a hammer and PRESTO..new broken glass. LOL! I’ve used Bottle caps and a canvas heart, both by Basically Bare. The flowers are made with Core-dinations Cardstock.

Glue Arts and Scor-Pal

2011-09-24T00:01:00.001-05:00

Glue Arts and Scor-Pal have teamed up and the Glue Arts Design Team has some fun projects on the blog! I made a Star Album and have included a tutorial for you.
5.5" x 5.5" Star Album
Supplies:
Glue Glider Pro and Perma Tac, Glue Gun and Glue Sticks (Glue Arts). ScorPal, All About Me paper and embellishments (Webster's Pages), Medium Belgium Blue ColorMates (Worldwin), Red Chalk Ink, (Colorbox), Sheer Balck ribbon (May Arts), beads from old jewelry, chipboard

Instructions:
1. You'll need to cut (6) 5.75" x 11.5"solid cardstock.

(6) 5.75" x 8" print

(2) 6" x 6" print

(2) 5.75" x 5.75" print for the front and back cover.
(2) 5" x 5" pieces of chipboard. (These will be covered with the 6" x 6" print to make a center panel on the front and back of the album.

2.) Using ScorPal, score the 5.75" x 11" solids at 5.75". Score the 5.75" x 8" print at 4".

3.)Using Perma Tac and one solid and one print, adhere the ends together. Repeat this on the other 5 sets.

Use Perma Tac and adhere all these pages back to back.
4.) Using Glue Glider Pro and Perma Tac, adhere the 6" x 6" piece of print to the 5"x 5" pieces of chipboard. Fold edges over and adhere.

5.) Adhere the 5.75" x 5.75" print to the solid front and back covers.
6.) Adhere an 8" piece of ribbon to the back side of the chipboard.
7.) Center the covered chipboard and adhere to the center of the cover. Repeat this for the back.
8.) Decorate the cover and inner pages as desired.

5.) Using red ink, ink around the edges of the covered chipboard pieces.

It's A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood

2011-09-23T16:42:00.000-05:00

Hi friends! Boy did I come home to some Happy Mail today! A surprise publication in "Just Cards" Autumn 2011 Issue. My card made using two Crafty Secrets Stamps is on page 108.

"Three Chix Thanks" page 108

AND in "Jewelry Affaire" (A Stampington Publication)

"Days Gone By" Lace Collar

Page 136

Crafty Secrets Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers

2011-09-22T07:39:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Won’t you join in on a fun challenge over at Splitcoast, Crafty Secrets Group? Joanne has challenged us to “Over The Rainbow”! It’s all about Alice in Wonderland and I’ve used Wonderland Tea Creative Scraps by Crafty Secrets. I spotted this cute little card design over at The Kraft Outlet Blog where Tracy MacDonald shared a tutorial! This is a perfect card and gift all wrapped up in one

A Vintage Christmas with Heartfelt Creations

2011-09-21T00:01:00.006-05:00

Christmas Decor: Vintage Style

Heartfelt Creations Design Team has been busy preparing some more beauty for your eyes! Check out the blog for some inspiration. All the products are available in the shop!

Heartfelt Creations Products Used:

HCPC 3421 Dove of Peace PreCut Set, HCD Bell Die

Other products: Felt, needle and thread, Beaded Trim (Hobby Lobby) Cord, (May Arts), Honey Dew Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), London Fog ink (Memento), Mica Flakes (Melissa Francis), Vintage crochet. Fiber Fill, Hot Glue Gun and Melt Sticks (Glue Arts)

Directions:

Using felt, diecut two bells. Make a hanger using silver cord, knotting the loose ends. Place the cord in between the bells. Place a small piece of fiber fill in between the two pieces and hand stitch around the bells. Cut a piece of beaded trim and hot glue the trim in place.

For the stocking: Stamp the sentiment, mist with glimmer mist and add some mica flakes to the edges. Adhere vintage crochet under the over turned part of the stocking. Hot Glue the sentiment in place.

Hop on the Halloween Bus and Take a Ride To Quirky Crafts

2011-09-20T06:35:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Caro over at Quirky Crafts has a fun challenge, ABC (Anything But A Card). I altered a little bus I bought at out Dollar Store and it's all dressed up for Halloween! Hop on a have a ride...free, of course :)
All the papers and images are Crafty Secrets. You have until Friday if you like to join in the fun at Quirky Crafts! I'm sharing a picture of the bus before it was altered, too!

Retro Inspiration Challenge with Crafty Secrets

2011-09-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! Today were having a lot of fun and creating retro art! This was a challenge for me because I tend to think of retro as vintage. LOL! Check out all the fun inspiration on the Heartwarming Vintage blog! The Design Team has some great samples for you viewing pleasure and you can click on their name and it will take you to their blog!

Vicki Chrisman
Pam Hooten
Heidi Blankenship
Michele Kovack
Linda Duke
Julie Campbell
Amy Teets
Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Fauve van Maanen
Gini Cagle
Jan (here)
Tammy Roberts
Victoria Warren-Mear
Viola Mahr
Retro bottle with the bright and beautiful!

A little chocolate, please!

I've used images from Crafty Secrets Image and Journal Notes. The paper are from "Creating With Vintage Patterns" CD. All the products can be found at Crafty Secrets on the Shopatron site.

Vintage Bottles

2011-09-18T08:35:00.002-05:00

Hello friends! I have a thing for little bottles and it started at a very young age. My Dad was a heavy equipment operator and often used a crane to dig and demolish large buildings. He would bring home the cutest little bottles that had been unearthed after many years of being buried. Mom would add them to her growing collection and once I was old enough, she shared some of them with me. I still look for little bottles when I’m shopping at boutiques, thrift stores and antique shops. These little bottles came from an Antique Shop and when I saw the new Clear Art Mini Frames Stamp by Crafty Secrets, I knew they would be perfect! The blue bottle still had some Tincture of Benzoin in it…being the snoop that I am, I twisted off the lid and gave a hearty sniff…and WOW…the smell about knocked me out! LOL! Check out the Heartwarming Vintage Blog for some more vintage goodness!

Luggage Album with Robin's Nest

2011-09-17T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hello Robin's Nest fans! Today I'm sharing a Luggage Album that's sure to keep all your important documents safe! Perfect to store your postcards, receipts and other memorabilia! I used packing that some diecuts had come in and traced it onto this beautiful Distressed Honeycomb cardstock. I've used Black Distressed Strip for the side straps. Cut two "Hardware" Diecuts and layer them on top of the side straps. Cowboy Dew Drops make the perfect little buttons on the front. The France stickers work so well for little luggage tags and inner page decor :) Be sure to visit the Chattering Robin's Blog for some inspiration!

Trace luggage pattern

Score in the center

Fold

Cut straps.

Diecut Hardware

Glue straps in place.

Glue hardware and trim at the top

Add Dew Drops

I used Sara Binder's for the inner pages.

Use France Stickers for the Luggage Tag and inner pages.

Autumn Bouquet

2011-09-16T09:18:00.000-05:00

Hello friends! June at DezinaWorld has a beautiful Autumn freebie and challenge today. I love the colors and the overall feel of the image. I decided to make a Fall Bouquet Wall Hanging with the image. I just diecut a portion of the image and added lace around the diecut. I misted leaves and flowers and container with Cranberry, Rust and Olive Vine Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels. Crackle Medium by Golden was used to get the deep cracks on the surface.