Paper Sculpting made easy…

March 16, 2016March 17, 201625 Comments

Another Fun Blog Hop!

As a Deflecto Design Team member, I am super excited this week to play with our friends over at Stampendous. With two amazing teams joining in the fun you will want to check in everyday of the hop. There will be some fabulous projects and we’re going to be showing them off all week long.

Make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

Paper Sculpting made easy…

Years ago, when I still had my store, we had a Paper Sculpting Card Class

using of all things a sunflower stamp. (oh, my…cutting all those petals!!!)

While the end look was beautiful, I thought the ladies were going to revolt.

They held that card over my head for years. (it was not for the faint of heart)

Matter of fact, I was reminded of that card not that long ago.

Do you love the look of paper sculpting but hate all that fussy cutting?

With this stamp and die set from Stampendous, there is minimal cutting and the flower assembly

goes together very quickly.

The Cling Rose Bouquet Rubber Stamp Set from Stampendous comes with various sizes

of flowers each meant to be used separately or layered together to create one large dimensional flower.

When used with the matching die set, you get amazing results.

Here’s what I used on my frame:

Deflecto Beveled Frame, Metal Knobs, 5 x 7 Inches (799593CR)
Stampendous Rose Bouquet Rubber Stamp Set Cling
Stampendous Rose Bouquet Die Cut Set
Stampendous SSH57 Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle
Graphic 45 paper: Garden Fresh and Natural Beauty
Echo Park “Simple Life” Collection: Wonderful World and Merry Meadow
Black Permanent Ink-pad
Thin 3D Foam Squares
Big Shot Die Cutting Machine

Directions:

Stamp the flowers and leaves onto the patterned paper. (see above image)
Die-cut the shapes using the thin dies and big shot die-cutting machine.
Cut the leaves off the rosebud and the bottom portion of the second stamped rose image.
Use a gray marker to go around the outside edge of each image to hide the white core of the patterned paper.
Using a foam mat or mouse pad and a large ball stylus, turn the shapes over onto the mat and gently rub the shapes with medium pressure on the back of the shapes. This will give the shapes added dimension.
Using thin foam mounting squares, adhere the flower sections together in this order: large rose, medium rose, rosebud and bottom section of medium rose to create one large rose.
Cut out the 4″ x 6″ What a Wonderful World section and adhere onto a 5″ x 7″ polka dot paper layer.
Add layers inside the clear acrylic beveled frame from Deflecto.
Mount dimensional flowers and leaves onto the front of the frame using thin foam mounting squares.

You’ll want to get your commenting fingers ready! Each comment on a post this week will enter you to win a fabulous prize package! (one comment per post, per person) Contest open to USA residents only. We have three prizes, and each will have a 3 Tiered Cake Stand from Deflecto AND the Stamp and Die Sets from Stampendous.

Now click on the links below and get to hoppin’! Remember to comment on each blog and then return to the Deflecto Blog and leave a comment there for your chance to win.

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Deflecto Craft – Facebook Page
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provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

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all things are possible if you believe…

March 14, 2016March 14, 201631 Comments

Today, I’m joining the Paper House Design Team for a Easter Blog Hop.

For this hop, we were all given adorable Easter stickers along with the Faith Paper Crafting Kit.

I was racking my brain trying to come up with a cute Easter Bunny layout

(ready to steal pictures from my daughter-in-laws Facebook page) when it hit me.

Why not make a card instead.

Easter’s so much more than candy and eggs.

The Faith kit came with lovely white puffy words that wasn’t quite right for this card.

So…. I used my Tsukineko StazOn Midi Ink Pad, Spiced Chai(which is permanent)

along with an ink applicator and rubbed brown ink onto the white letters.

I used the “HOPE anchors the soul” sticker and stuck it onto a small scalloped

circle. I mounted the circle onto the corner of the card.

A simple card of encouragement. (who doesn’t need that?)

Would you like a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Paper House?

Good Luck and Happy Hopping!

*This project was created for and sponsored by Paper House Productions.

At the Lake…

March 11, 2016March 17, 2016Leave a comment

I recently asked my daughter Stephanie to send me some pictures for a family album I was working on.

Stephanie sent me these lovely pictures of her and her husband Zach at the lake.

His parents own a little place by the lake in Conover, Wisconsin that they love to visit.

I love these pictures. It looks so peaceful there. (I want to visit.)

I find it hard to believe that she took these beautiful pictures with her phone.

The “At the Lake” layout is my first Design Team project for Paper House Productions.

When it comes to scrapbooking, I consider myself to be fairly simple. I like layers and clean lines.

I used a variety of Paper House Products from several different collections on this layout.

I love how the Paper House collections work well with each other.

Here’s what I used for my “At the Lake ” layout…

This project was created for and sponsored by Paper House Productions.

Stitched Sampler

March 7, 2016September 16, 2021Leave a comment

I hate throwing anything away that might possibly be used on a project later.

In an effort to make room and not become a hoarder,

I actually threw these little scraps of fabric away. (It was hard, I love these prints.)

But…Only minutes later, while I was making a permanent home for my new sewing machine

that I got for Christmas, (thanks Nick and Bonnie) I got the idea to make a stitched sampler.

What a great use for little pieces of fabric.

Now, bear in mind that this is my first real project on my new machine.

I misted the iron-on embroidered letters from Joy SA and the white decorative trim with

Tattered Angels Ruby Slipper Chalkboard Mist Paint and stitched to my hearts desire.

I cut a large die-cut square out of premium gray felt using my Accu-cut machine.

I’m pretty please with the way it turned out.

This project was created for and sponsored by Joy SA.

Graphic 45… A Time to Celebrate Frame

March 1, 2016Leave a comment

I have a hard time resisting the beautiful patterns of Graphic 45 paper and love using

it in my creations whenever possible. The other day, while I was shopping at my local

Scrapbook Store I picked up a few sheets of the “Time to Celebrate Collection”.

I thought it would be perfect for a Spring Frame I wanted to make. I couldn’t decide on

which way I wanted to go with the frame so I created two looks for the same frame.

For a slightly more contemporary look….

I used a older black and white picture of my daughter. (I love the contract.)

There’s a bit of fussy cutting involved with this frame.

I used the border on the Time to Celebrate paper to create a border around my green frame.

Then, I started cutting out the butterflies and flowers, giving them slight bends with my fingers

before layering them onto the frame with foam mounting squares.

The finished frame is 6″ x 8″ and is made to hold a 4″ x 6″ picture.

Here’s what I used:

Deflecto Craft Frame, Green Border, 4x 6 Inches (69574CR)

I used two sheets of paper from Graphic 45’s “Time to Celebrate” collection.

Graphic 45 Time To Celebrate Paper Pad, 12 by 12-Inch(available on Amazon*)

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been
provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

*This post uses Amazon Affiliate links. I am an Amazon Affiliate

Pretty Pink Birthday Party Sign

February 15, 2016Leave a comment

Pink Birthday Party Frame 4299

A quick share today of a Pretty Pink Birthday Party Sign…

I made the sign using the Deflecto Craft Frame, Pink Border, 8.5 x 11 Inches (69771CR)

from Deflecto Craft Solutions and the new Flamingo ColorWay paper and stickers from

Paper House Productions. I love the way they look like they were made for each other.

After the Party is over, add a couple cute photo’s of the birthday girl for a fun memory.

Happy Monday Everybody!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Deflecto Design Team I have been
provided product in exchange for my creative ideas, views and opinions.”

This post uses Amazon Affiliate links. I am an Amazon Affiliate

add a little LOVE in the bathroom

February 12, 2016February 10, 2016Leave a comment

When I was little, my Grandma B loved to sing the song “Let me Call You Sweetheart” to us kids.

It’s a sweet song endeared to my heart.

So… while decorating the house for Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d show my family a little love

by adding a cute embellished hand towel in the powder room.

A perfect way to let them how much they’re loved.

It’s easy! Use mini Joy embroidered letters to iron-on your message and then sew on a simple lace trim.

This project was created for and Sponsored by Joy S.A. Inc.

DIY Etching on a Mirror

February 10, 2016June 7, 20181 Comment

It all started with an inexpensive gold mirror that my daughter didn’t want anymore.

I had spray painted it red and left it like that for a couple of years. (it was o.k.)

I took it off the shelf, while cleaning the other day, and decided it needed an immediate update.

Of course, I had to stop cleaning. (when inspiration strikes)

This is how I etched my mirror… (*affiliate links)

I removed the mirror from the frame. I gave the red frame a light sanding and then painted it with Tattered Angels Decor and DIY Paint, Ebony*.
I cut an oval mask using etchall etchmask* vinyl and centered it on the mirror. Make sure to burnish the vinyl to get out air bubbles and to make sure the all edges all down.
Apply a thick coat of etchall Etching Crème* over the sides of the mirror using the squeegee. It’s important to get an even coat of etching crème to achieve a consistent even etch. (remember more is better)
Wait 15 minutes. Scrape excess etching crème from the mirror and return the extra etching crème back into the bottle. (it’s reusable)
Rinse mirror with warm water to clean.
Remove mask and dry.
Return the mirror back into the frame. Apply the gold “love” rub-on onto the mirror.

New to Etching? You might want to check out the video on the Etchall getting started page.

The Etched Mirror project was created for and sponsored by Etchall®.

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My 4 x 4 Canvas

February 7, 20163 Comments

As a member of the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Crew we

were asked to create a 4″ x 4″ canvas to represent “you”.

As a returning member we were given the choice to stay with the one we created

last year or make a new one. I decided I needed a new one.

One that looked a little more my style.

As you might guess, I love the color red. I also love taking pictures.

Since receiving my new camera last year for Christmas, I have taken over 15,000 pictures.

Most of those pictures are of family or of projects I am working on.

The camera is never put away. (always on the counter, ready to go to work)

So this is me described in a canvas. (at least for now)

Let it Snow Canvas…

January 27, 2016January 26, 2016Leave a comment

After all the Holiday Decorations are down, I like to decorate the house with a Winter theme.

Even though I may not like the cold winter months.

I still find beauty in a blanket of newly fallen snow.

So “Let it Snow”. (just not too much)

Supplies Used:

12 x 12 Denim Canvas (or painted blue canvas)
White Acrylic Paint
White Embroidered Iron Letters from Joy S.A.
Old Firm Toothbrush
Snowflake Embellishments
Lace and Ribbon
Silver Berry Sprig and Greenery
Jingle Bells
Fabri Tac Glue

Directions:

Squirt a small bit of white acrylic paint on to a piece of scrap paper. Lightly apply paint to the bristles of an old toothbrush. Wipe excess paint off. Gently flick paint spraying paint over the canvas.
Glue embroidered letters and snowflake embellishments onto the canvas.
Glue lace and ribbon onto the canvas, wrapping and gluing ends around on the back of the canvas.
Gather up silver berries and greenery, tie them together with a jingle bell and satin ribbon and glue to the bottom corner of the canvas.