Learn How to make a Fabulous Card with Fancy Folds in just a few Simple Steps

May 22, 2014October 9, 201511 Comments

Want to learn how to make a fabulous looking card in a few simple steps? I learned this technique from the book

Fabulous Folds for Card Making*
Design by Lisa Silver

Punch 9 circles. (mine is a 2″ circle) I edged each circle with Butterscotch Ink.
Fold each circle into four sections. (lines on the above picture are to make it easier to view)
Fold in bottom curves to make point at the bottom. (do this with 8 of the circles)
Flip Circle and fold in sides so folds meet in center.
Arrange petals on remaining circle to make a total of eight petals.

I added a little gold flower button from Buttons Galore and More. FYI: If you happen to pick up the book, I’m on pages 148, 160 & 164

(*Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.)

Ugly Chair Make-Over

May 20, 2014May 23, 20141 Comment

I picked up this ugly green chair last fall at a garage sale for only one dollar.

The man who sold it to me that morning wanted to hurry up and sell it before his wife came home

from taking the kids to school and changed her mind.

To him, it was an ugly chair. To me, I saw possibilities.

As luck would have it, the very same week-end, I picked up a wonderful length of red and cream

ticking fabric for 50 cents. It was perfect, it was meant to be.

But…because I just couldn’t cut the lovely fabric just yet,

I left the project in the garage to marinate over the winter.

I discovered in the process of recovering the chair that it used to have a red velvet seat. (yuck!)

It was gross. I took everything off and added new foam before re-covering the seat.

The chair was glued, reinforced and painted with red paint left over from previous projects.

Last night I put the final coat of red paint on the chair. (red takes a lot of coats)

I just love it. Now to find the perfect spot. Maybe my workshop.

Total cost on the project $4.50. Not to bad of a bargain. (Pretty resourceful if I say so myself.)

I can’t decide it I should leave it as is or add some kind of stencil design in the middle. Thoughts?

Steampunk “S” with Smoothfoam

May 19, 2014April 20, 2015Leave a comment

I recently started working with a new company called Smoothfoam.

Today, I have my first project and post on the Smoothfoam Blog, make sure to check out the project and how I made it here.

Basic Grey’s: Herbs & Honey Home Decor

May 16, 2014May 23, 2014Leave a comment

One of the things I look for when I go treasure hunting are picture frames. Square ones in particular. I am just drawn to square frames. Doesn’t matter how ugly the picture is inside.

I gave the gold frame a white wash look with Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Antique Linen. (frame cost .50)

I made a simple 3″ pinwheel using two different pinks from the “Herbs & Honey” Collection. The middle of the pinwheel was made using “bottle cap” stickers from the same collection.

What do you look for when you go treasure hunting? (I think that sounds better than garage sales)

Quick and Easy Washi Tape Mother’s Day Card

May 7, 2014May 6, 2020Leave a comment

Mothers Day is just a few days away. Your Mom is expecting a special handmade card.

Here’s a Quick and Easy Mother’s Day card that you can make in minutes.

First, I’m assuming like any good paper crafter, you have washi tape on hand.

If not, there’s still time to run out and get some. (visit your local scrapbook store)

Here’s what you need to do:

Using your computer, print your Mother’s Day greeting on a piece of white cardstock. Make sure it prints approx. half way down the page.
Cut the white cardstock 1/4″ smaller than the size you want your card to be.
Then tear the washi tape into strips and alternate onto the white cardstock.
Adhere it to a cut and folded coordinating colored card that is 1/4″ larger than the white cardstock.

(My finished card is 4 1/2″ x 5″)

Voila! Now run out and get her a bouquet of fresh flowers from the grocery store and your done.

To my kids:

If you are reading this post, the supplies are on my desk.

Help yourself.

Love, Mom

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Do you Zentangle?

May 4, 2014May 23, 20141 Comment

What is Zentangle?

The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. (www.zentangle.com)

I was introduced to Zentangle a year or so ago and I swore I wasn’t interested.

Never say never! Now, I am fascinated by it. Such a easy and relaxing artform.

It’s kind of like being a kid again, just sitting, doodling and drawing.

The supplies are simple and cheap, ideas and images are everywhere on the internet.

There are several books available on Zentangle.

If you live in the Mid-West there’s even a Zentangle Art Expo in Madison Wisconsin this summer.

Do you Zentangle?

I do now!

Beach Rules

May 3, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

Planning a Beach Vacation this year?

If so, here are a few rules you may want to consider.

I love it when you can use an item for multiple purposes.

Like the “All Mixed Up” chipboard album from Clear Scraps.

The chipboard album comes with six different overlapping pages.

I used the fifth page in the album to create my “Beach Rules” wall hanging.

To create the “Travel” album, I used the remaining 5 chipboard pages.

I painted three of the pages with acrylic paint the others are covered with papers from

Graphic 45’s “By the Sea” Collection.

I’m not sure it’s in the cards for me this year. But a girl can dream, can’t she.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

“Big things often have small beginnings” Mini Album

April 24, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

I really enjoy making Mini Albums and 6″ x 6″ is my size of choice. Clear Scraps 6″ x 6″ Chipboard Album is a great place to start. I love how sturdy the pages are and that the edges are already distressed for me.

My album was made using the regular 6″ x 6″ chipboard album.

When I make my mini albums I like to trim around my pages with an exacto knife and then sand the edges for a smooth finish. A standard 1/4″ office hole punch works to punch out the holes once you’ve covered them up with the scrapbook paper.

The paper used on this album is Kaisercraft’s Violet Crush Collection. The flower on the front is from Petaloo.

A Round Clear Tag works wonderful as an added embellishment. I glued left over scrapbook paper to the tag and went around the edges with a Silver Leaf pen. I easily punched a hole on the top of the album to tie on the tag.

Inside pages.

Below, I added a small flap page to the inside of the book.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a Creative Day, Sue.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Wedding Wish Tree Tag

April 16, 2014June 20, 2017Leave a comment

An old tradition that has been gaining popularity with brides is the Wedding Wish Tree.

The Wish Tree is a Dutch Wedding custom where the guests are given a piece of paper, either shaped like a leaf or tag made of cardstock. When the guests arrive at the reception, they write their wishes to the happy couple and then hang them on the tree using ribbon, clips or string.

The Wish Tree will make a attractive centerpiece and a great statement to wow your guests. It can also be used as an alternative to a traditional guest book. Can’t you just see branches painted white with twinkle lights full of wonderful wishes.

Casual, Elegant, Rustic or Baubles and Beads. Individualize your tree, the possibilities are endless. While Wedding sites on the internet suggest that Manzanita branches are the best to use, for those more creative souls, let your imagination run wild. The style is up you.

Why stop at weddings? The Wish Tree could be used for any special occasion.

Marvy Uchida

Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Circle Punch
Clever Lever Extra Jumbo Scalloped Heart Punch
Clever Lever Extra Giga Merchandise Tag Punch

Additional Supplies: (*affiliate link)

Tea Rose Ink (Clearsnap Inc.)
Distress Ink Pad, Peeled Paint*
Ink Blending Tool*
Mini Misters*
Piercing Tool*
Decorative Scrapbook Paper
Cream cardstock
Small brad, twine, small adhesive pearls
1/8″ Hole Punch*
Computer generated greeting

Instructions

Making the flower is easy.

Punch six cream scallop circles.
Using a ink applicator, ink the edge of each scallop circle with the Tea Rose ink.
Mist the circles with water, allowing ink to run.
Stack all the circles together and pierce a hole the the center of all circles. Attach circles with small brad.
Starting with the top circle, carefully scrunch the circle to the center. One by one, continue scrunching the circles until you have a small paper wad.
Gently unfold the circles to start forming the flower.
For extra color, apply a little more ink to the tip of the flower. This can be done while the flower is still damp or wait until it has dried. Allow flower to dry.
Punch two cream scalloped hearts.
Ink hearts with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.
Mist hearts and scrunch in your hand. Carefully unfold.
Glue dried leaf underneath the flower. Another alternative for the leaf is to pinch the two rounded ends of the heart using the pointed end as the tip of the leaf.

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