Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine

Hello friends!  I was so excited to see some happy mail in the mailbox yesterday.  Guess what was in the large white envelope?  Three complimentary copies of Scrap & Stamp Arts Magazine, September 2012 issue.  I wondered why they'd sent so many and upon inspecting the inner pages, I see I have a four page spread!  WOO-HOO! Pages 28, 29, 30 and 31 have three different Altered Projector Cases.  One of the cases is altered using Pink Paislee Daily Junque, the second is altered using October Afternoon and the last is altered using the new Graphic 45 Little Darlings Line.

Page 28 and 29

and 30 and 31

I'm so excited to have 4 pages :)

and

In other good news, my friend, Creatology sent me the sweetest mini album she made using the Bind-It All that she won a couple weeks ago.  There was also a beautiful pearl bracelet.  My daughter is happy to show you here :)

Thank you so much my sweet friend :)

Love My Tapes: Birthday Challenge

Scroll down for the Bind-It All and OWire GIVEAWAY!
Hello friends!  I happened to see a new Design Team Call for Love My Tapes.  WOW!  They do have some beautiful tapes including lace tape, fabric tape, glass tape and washi tape.  You'll have to hop on over here to read the details of the call.

I see one of the requirements is to have one of the projects be a Layout.  SO..I won't be trying out for the call. As you know, I have an altered and mixed media heart so that's where my passion is :)

While visiting Love My Tapes blog, I saw they had a challenge...BIRTHDAY!  I decided to make a card using Dear Lizzy papers by American Crafts.  My Happy Birthday stamp is Crafty Secrets and the tape is K and Company.

Glue Arts Teams Up With Tsukineko and Curiousity Vintage Shrine with G45

Hello friends!  I have a couple projects to share today.  The first is an Artful Kit made using Graphic 45, "Little Darlings".  This is posted on the Glue Arts blog today and I'd love to have you visit and see all the fine details :)  The case is a vintage projector case and it works well to hold a lot of embellishments such as buttons, ribbons, trims and glitter.  The ink around the edges is Tangelo Memento Dye ink by Tsukineko.

Hope you'll hop over to Glue Arts and visit me there :)

Now for the second project...It a Curiousity Vintage Shrine.  I bought these shrines through Stampington and Company and they are also available through Retro Cafe Art.  I did hop over to Retro Cafe Art and order some more because I'm loving them!  LOL!

I've used Graphic 45, Olde Curiousity Shoppe papers and WOW! Gold Rich Pale Embossing Powder.  The little charm at the bottom is 7 Gypsies.  The shrines are made by Coffee Break Designs.

Butterfly Garden In A Vintage Skate

Hello friends!  I just want to let you know up front...that I have been playing with  my "Tinker Toys" again!  LOL!  I was looking through my Graphic 45, "Olde Curiousity Shoppe" collection and found the perfect inspiration for my newest project.  "Butterfly Garden In A Vintage Skate".
Here's a peek at the paper that inspired me :)

The Vintage skate is beautiful with the ever so vivid peacock feathers.  So, here's where I began the journey with my Tinker Toys!  I had a ceramic shoe, peacock feathers, moss, G45 Butterflies, Embossing Powder, paint, Tinker Toys, and a vintage typewriter (YES!  That is what the tinker toy skates are attached to...a piece from a typewriter.

Tinker Toy Close Up

Butterfly Garden Close Up

The little rollers for the skates.  I've used G45, Metal Brads in the center of each roller.

Painted balck and embossed using, Rich Gold Pale by WOW!

So, there you have it!  My Altered Mind never rests :)

Sweet Treats Tin: Vintage Style

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)

Altered Projector Case with Glue Arts and Simple Stories

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)

DIY Christmas Decor With Really Reasonable Ribbon

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.

Lawn Fawn and Glue Arts

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!!!

Keepsake Box

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.

Handmade Holidays Blog Hop 2011

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!