A Little Jingle?

Hello friends!  I love the "Little Darlings" line by Graphic 45...seemed perfect to make this vintage type stocking that could be hung on a tree or used as a gift card holder.  I've used Spellbinder's Classic Inverted Scallop Die to make a cut in the stocking.  I've added some gold glitter and gold lace and some flowers.  Pearls by Zva Creative.
Have you started on any Christmas projects?  I always need to get an early start because there's so much I want to accomplish!  LOL!  I have a couple projects that are started but they need to dry...with a love for mixed media, it's always a process :)  Be sure to let me know what you've been working on!

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A Happy Fourth of July To You

A Happy Fourth of July a day early :)  I spotted a fun challenge over at Addicted to Stamps and decided to play along.  The challenge is simple and it's all about BINGO!  Hop on over if you'd like to see the details of the challenge.  I decided to go with the right hand row of the BINGO card and use STAMP, EMBOSS and BLUE (the star has been stamped and heat embossed.  The date stamp has also been stamped.

Tonight we will go visit some friends who have an annual July 3rd celebration.  It's always fun to sit and visit and we usually have a bonfire.  Since our temps here in Iowa have been so HOT, maybe they'll have water fun instead..LOL!

The papers are Authentique, the flower is Prima, Canvas Corp makes the cute burlap banners.

Paper Crafter's Library and Wow Embossing Powders

Hello friends!   A couple fun things today!
***Bind-It All and O-Wires Giveaway***  Winner announced on June 3rd!
 Recently, Suzy West asked me to do a special project for Wow and Paper Crafter's Library!  Talk about a win, win situation :)  You know I design for WOW and love the stamps and embossing powders. Are you familiar with Paper Crafter's Library?  A great resource for online video tutorials!  They are generously offering a 3 month subscription to a lucky winner.  (Be sure to leave a comment on Paper Crafter's Library blog  and right here on this post.  I will choose a winner on Friday at 4PM!

A Bit About Paper Crafter’s Library

The world of paper crafting is HUGE! Whether you are a beginner, or you’ve been creating for years, the sheer number of different products, tools, techniques and project ideas can be overwhelming.After spending 6 years helping thousands of paper crafters around the world become more successful in the creative space through her series of kits, digital tutorials and online classes, Andrea Walford began looking for a new approach to education. In 2011 she launched Paper Crafter’s Library – the first, and still to this day, only website that provides an all-in-one learning solution for paper crafters. With almost 800 videos currently in their library and 4-5 new videos added each week, Paper Crafter’s Library offers comprehensive training on products, tools, techniques, and project ideas. From beginner through to advanced, whether your interest is in stamping, card making, scrapbooking, creating 3D items or altered art – you’ll find all the resources you need to navigate the world of paper crafting in ONE place, organized and indexed so that it’s quick and easy to find.

Here are a few Sneak peeks at today project posted over at Paper Crafter's Library.  It's all about recycling, altering and stamping on metal!  I've used Brocade Stanp Set 4, Suzy West Cotton Candy and Metallic Gold Rich Pale Embossing powders by Wow!  WOW! Embossing Powders will also be giving away a 12-pack of beautiful powders!

Living In A Bubble: Steampunk Style

Hello friends!  This is my first post as a member of Hobby Baby Design Team.  I'm so excited to be part of this team and have an opportunity to work with these amazing products!  The Globes are so much fun to work with and they can be used in altered art projects as well as framed projects. The NEW chipboard gears were the perfect size for the head trinket.  I heat embossed the gears with Micro Copper Powder.   Globecraft Memories is generously offering 25% off your entire purchase!  Use coupon code TS25.

I started with a cardboard birdhouse.

Use the Oval Frame as a template and cut an oval in the front of the house.

Paint the house, base and the head with black acrylic paint.

Paint the spigot knob and roof with copper acrylic paint.  Let dry.

Heat emboss random areas of the knob using copper powder.

Heat emboss the chipboard gears.

Ink chipboard frame and stamp script.

Using Crop-a-dile, punch holes in the center and insert a battery operated tea light.

Glue the tea light in place.  

Glue metal gears and chipboard gears to head trinket.  Glue over the tea light.  Glue the Globe over the head trinket.

Using Glastique, adhere a beaded chain around the outer edge of the globe.

Add corsage pins, charms and chain to the base.

Insert the spigot knob in the base of the house.

Using glue for metal, adhere clock parts and gadgets to the house.

Make Steampunk words for the roof.

Glue into place on the roof

I painted coffee stir stick with black and copper acrylic paint.  I added silver rings to the stirs and glues them to the house.  Black on the roof and copper on the house.

Glue sticks to the roof and house using a Quick Dry Adhesive.

Hope you have enjoyed my "Living In A Bubble: Steampunk Style" Project.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Hello Peeps!

Hello friends :)  Seems like it's been awhile since I blogged.  It's been busy getting ready for our Son's Graduation.  I can tell you, I've been taking some time to create and today I worked on a couple of Altered Energy Drink Cans...gotta keep them hid for awhile though :)
Have you ever visited Retro Cafe Art?  Well, I hadn't until awhile ago when I discovered they sold the shines that I like to alter.  So, while visiting I went on to snoop through their digital images and bought a couple sheets.
The image I've used on my altered toy blocks is a design by Debrina Pratt.
These little votive holders were on sale at Hobby Lobby and I got them for $ .40!  Of course, I had to alter it right away and flip it upside down and add a crystal to the top.

In The Mood For Love: Berry71Bleu Challenge

Hello friends!  Are you up for a fun challenge?  Berry71bleu has a challenge that is sure to get you ready for Valentine's Day!  Here's a bit about the challenge.  Your project can be a layout, card, altered art, home decor', etc. Your project must include the color 'pink' and at least one of the following: lace, buttons, bling, and/or glitter.

How's that for fun :)  I'm sharing a Windows Album that went to CHA for Basically Bare.  As you can see there is a lot of glitter, lace, bling and the color pink :)
This album has so many pages so I'll share a few :)

As you can see, there's a ton of detail in this album.  These are some of the products I used.  Basically Bare Window Album, Graphic 45, Prima, Molding Paste and Glass Bead Gel Medium by Golden, , Tattered Angels, WOW Embossing Powders, Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Glitter, feathers, pearls, and lace.

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)

If You Believe In Fairies, Clap Your Hands!

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.

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