How to make a Chippy Window for Spring

March 20, 2017March 20, 20195 Comments

Happy Spring!

To celebrate the first day of Spring I’m sharing how I made this cute little Chippy Window.

To make the Chippy Window…

I started with a 7gypsies 8×8 Shadowbox Insert that I painted with white acrylic paint

To achieve the look of an aged, worn, old chipped painted window…

I alternated layers of Deco Art Media White Crackle Paint* and

Deco Art Media White Crackle Paste* from DecoArt.

Allow plenty of drying time between each coat.

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For the background of the window…

I cut a piece of 7 3/4″ x 7 3/4″ decorative scrapbook paper and adhered it to a thick piece of

mat-board. I cut down a couple of 3″ x 4″ journaling cards from the

“Tealightful” collection from Pebbles Inc. and adhered it to the back of the window

frame before attaching the covered mat-board. Because the mat board is heavy,

I used a Beacon Adhesive Quick Grip Glue* to attach it to the frame.

I added loop screws onto each side of the window frame approx. 1/2″ in and added a thin chain

to the loop screws for hanging. Ribbon would also work.

To create the floral swag…

I snipped a few sprigs of artificial flowers and attached them together in the center with

a thin floral wire. I tied a simple bow to cover the wire.

I attached the floral swag and wood embellishments to the front of the frame with

Beacon Adhesive Quick Grip Glue*

FYI…I found the “Welcome” and “Butterfly” embellishments at Michaels.

I added the Spring Window to the center of a wreath and hung it on the front door.

I found the greenery wreath yesterday at Homegoods. It was just what I was looking for,

the perfect backdrop for my Chippy Spring Window.

FYI…Having a problem finding a window pane to use or would like one that’s even bigger?

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The new guy in my life…

March 15, 2017August 12, 20249 Comments

There’s a new guy in my life and I’m in love.

Meet the newest member of our family, my sweet little grandson Emerson.

Emerson is my third grandchild, my third grandson and the littlest brother.

He has already stolen all of our hearts.

I’m so excited to have a new love in my life.

For Emerson’s layout, I used the Lullaby Collection from Pebbles Inc.

- I created a lacey border for the photo using the Spellbinders Captivating Squares Die Templates* and cutting and piecing six squares together.
- I wanted some small floral accents for my layouts so I fussy cut small flowers from the floral scrapbook paper. I used thin 3D foam mounting squares on a few of the flowers.

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It Feels Good to Feel Good

March 9, 20172 Comments

There’s nothing like sunshine, blue skies…

and a couple days of antibiotics to get the creative juices flowing again.

Yesterday, I re-worked the mantel and put away the last of my winter decorating.

I washed all the bedding, threw out my toothbrush, opened windows

and used Clorox wipes all over the house.

After being stuck at home for the past several days dealing with Strep Throat,

I finally ventured out. I went to Goodwill (donated and purchased),

visited the Camera Shop to exchange my tripod for an upgrade

and I went to Michael’s to get supplies for a new Spring project.

It feels good to feel good.

And talking about feeling good.

This past Holiday Season, I got a new tri-pod for my camera.

I researched several new tri-pods online first.

I was looking for a tri-pod with a pivoting arm for table top shots and videos.

Being that a really good tri-pod is somewhat costly…

I wanted to make sure I got the best deal.

I decided to go to the local Camera Shop to check them out in person

before I made my online purchase. (I know, I know, that’s wrong)

Once there the guy helping me was so nice, that I spent a few more bucks

and bought local. I did the same thing a few years ago when I was looking

for my new camera. Great Service is worth something. Right?

Long story short, I bought the wrong tri-pod. (technically it wasn’t my fault.)

Flash forward to today.

I stopped by the Camera Shop to see if I was doing something wrong.

A couple of the sales-guys and myself were playing with it when a more

knowledgeable salesman informed us that my tri-pod with the rolling ball

action wasn’t made for what I was wanting. (Oops, someone made a mistake.)

He took me over and showed me the one that would, explained how everything

worked and exchanged my 3 month old tri-pod. “No problem, I’ll take care of you”.

You don’t get that kind of personal service when you buy online. (Just sayin!)

Want to know a little secret?

March 3, 2017February 9, 20234 Comments

I’m excited to let you in on a little secret.

I have been chosen, for the next three months, to be an ADORNit Ambassador

for the Art, Coloring, Paper Crafting and DIY categories.

It’s going to be crazy fun.

I’ll be sharing lots of fun projects here and on all my social media outlets

using their great products. I can’t wait to get started.

So…STAY TUNED!

for little storage needs…

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Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. (A. A. Milne)

Now that my new grandson has finally arrived in all his adorable sweetness…

It’s hard to believe that someone so small can need so many things.

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I created the Bath Time Organizer, for my Daughter in Law, to make bath time a little easier.

For the organizer, (and bath time sign) I used puffy stickers from the “lullaby” collection

from Pebbles Inc. and Deflecto Tilt Bins*

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The bins are interlocking and stackable.

Great for little storage needs in the nursery, craft room, garage, kitchen and even the kid’s room.

Wherever you need a little extra storage.

You can purchase these bins by themselves or as a set of four from Amazon*.

Use on table, mount direct to wall or hang using the Deflecto Mounting Bar* (sold separately).

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Quick and Easy Make Up Bag Make-Over

February 24, 2017February 27, 2024Leave a comment

It’s the little things in life that make me happy…

I was packing and getting ready for my last trip when I noticed how dingy my make up bag

was. Yuck! It was time for a change. (My make up needed a make-over.)

Looking around, I found this cute little pink ticking canvas bag from Canvas Corp Brands.

The bag was the perfect size, but kind of simple. It needed a little make-over, too.

To add a little extra personality, I used iron-on letters from Joy with lace and buttons.

I glued the lace trim and buttons on my bag using Beacon Fabri-Tac Adhesive*.

A very quick and easy project to do and now my makeup bag is “BEAUTIFUL”.

A cute and easy make-over done in minutes. (If only getting ready was that easy!)

JOY Embroidered letters can be found at your local craft stores in a variety of sizes, colors, simple and decorative fonts.

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Sue’s Favorite Projects of 2016

February 22, 2017February 21, 20173 Comments

Do you ever wonder which of my projects are my favorite?

Like most DIY people, I try really hard with all (or most all) of my projects…

some of my projects are a hit and some are a miss.

And some are just my favorite…

So… I decided to share them again with you. (just in case you might have missed one)

Enjoy!

Click on post titles for project instructions

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Craft Ideas Magazine: Dreams Come True Card

February 18, 2017January 8, 2023Leave a comment

The newest issue of Craft Ideas Magazine arrived in the mail this week.

Even though I knew it was going to be in there, it’s still exciting to see one of your cards in print.

My dreams come true card using paper and stickers from Paper House Productions

is on page 71. With Spring Fever setting in big time this week, it was the perfect time to

receive the Spring Issue.

Make sure to pick up an issue for yourself.

Dreams Come True

A simple and elegant card perfect for weddings.

Finished Card Size: 5” x 7”

Supplies Used:

P-2007 Love 12” Double Sided Scrapbook Paper (Paper House Productions)
STCX-1001 Wedding Day Cardstock Stickers (Paper House Productions)
STDM-0024 Just Married 3D Stickers (Paper House Productions)
Cardstock: Kraft and Cream
5/8” Sheer Ribbon
3D Foam Mounting Square (Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L)
Double Sided Tape Runner

Tools:

Paper Cutter
Scissors

Directions:

Cut the top left corner of the paper 4 ½ ” x 6 ½ ”. (“dreams come true”)
Add the “lace” border sticker to the bottom of the paper.
Embellish the bottom right corner with the leaves sticker and the 3D white flowers.
Add a foam mounting square under the “heart” and add heart and 3D butterfly to the embellishments,
Adhere onto a 4 3/4” x 6 3/4” kraft cardstock layer and then onto a cream 5” x 7” card.
Add simple ribbon bow to top of the card.

My Creativation Adventure 2017

February 14, 2017January 27, 2023Leave a comment

It’s been a few weeks since the Creativation Trade Show in Phoenix…

and I’m finally getting around to sharing.

You might want to sit back and grab a cup of coffee. (it’s a long one)

The Creativation Show was a fast, busy few days.

Getting the opportunity to see old friends, meeting in person online friends you’ve known for years.

And the best part making new friends.

Creativation, for me, is more than seeing the latest and greatest in the Creative Industry

(although that’s great too)

it’s about the opportunity to meet and network with people from all over the world.

When you’re at a show like this, you sit by a stranger on the convention bus and talk the whole way.

You go to lunch by yourself and instead of looking for a empty table, you sit with a group or

a table of one and the conversations flow. That’s where we share ideas and inspiration.

We ask… “what did you see that excited you?”

During one of those conversations I heard someone say this is where our “tribe” is.

(The cactus in front of my hotel.)

This was my first trip to Phoenix and the first time this Midwest gal saw cactus this large.

Can you tell I was impressed?

I wish I would of been able to see more of Phoenix, it poured the first evening I was there

and the sun didn’t come out until the last day. Most of the time, it really didn’t matter as it was

dark outside when I left and it was dark when I got back to the hotel.

I didn’t even notice the mountains out my hotel window until the second day.

I left the hotel before 7:00 on Saturday morning to take a class before working all day

in the Deflecto booth. We made mini desk calendars using Deflecto’s 3″ x 4″ clear acrylic

frames, paper from Paper House Productions “One Big Happy Family” collection and cute

little calendars from Taylored Expressions.

Also in the booth was the “Caddy Challenge”. ↓

Each challenger was given two empty caddies and a variety of craft supplies.

Every caddy container had to have at least one craft item and put back into the caddy,

each layer had to be locked and put on the base.

The whole thing was timed and the timer stopped when the caddy was lifted.

It was so much fun watching how competitive it became. (there were Visa gift cards at stake)

Co-worker against co-worker, friend against friend, husband against wife.

SO…What’s NEW at Deflecto?

An interlocking wheel base for the craft caddy and the Interlocking Marker Organizer.

Right next to the Deflecto Booth were my good friends at

Canvas Corp Brands, 7Gypsies and Tattered Angels.

So many new things there. They introduced their new line called “Architextures”.

I can’t wait to get my hands on all that vintage inspired goodness.

Coming Soon from Canvas Corp Brands… Relics and Artifacts.

A lot of mixed media potential.

On Sunday afternoon, I got to hang out in the Paper House booth where I helped attendees make

the Discover USA travel mini book project. I’m so lucky to work in such a fun industry.

For full Discover USA project instructions click here.

Monday was the last day of the show and a half day for me.

After working in the booths all day on Saturday and Sunday,

I decided I needed to take some time to do something fun.

DecoArt, 3M and Pinspiration had a clear acrylic booth set up called the “Splatter Room”.

Dressed in a hazmat suit and goggles…

I went to town choosing paint and splattering onto a 12″ x 12″ canvas.

Oh, what a glorious mess. It was the highlight of my day.

After painting and splattering…

I walked the show floor, taking pictures and making connections.

I always wish that I would have taken more pictures and maybe even a video or two.

Time at these shows go fast and I needed to make the most of that time.

Below are a few of the booths that I remembered to take pictures of. (Enjoy!)

Probably one of the most photographed booths is the Tim Holtz Idea-ology booth.

For Vintage lovers this is serious eye-candy.

Lovely Mixed Media from Rebekah Meier Designs.

Somehow my camera setting got changed and I didn’t get a lot of sharable pictures of the Sizzix booth.

And the always impressive Graphic 45 Booth. ↓

Of all the wonderful things I saw, do you want to know what impressed me the most?

Let me start by saying, I’ve been a stamper for 20 years and it takes a lot to impress me…

the clear animated stamps from Uchis Design did just that. (it’s the simple things)

Below is the business card they gave me.

I hoped you enjoyed my adventure to Creativation.

I just want to say…

I am very thankful that I have the opportunity to work with all the wonderful and talented people

and companies in the Creative Industry. I am one lucky girl.

Discover USA Mini Album

February 8, 2017July 24, 2019Leave a comment

No matter what part of the country you visit, Paper House Production’s

New Discover USA collection has you covered. I used this new collection along with

Eileen Hull’s adorable suitcase die from Sizzix, for a cute little make and take project

in the Paper House Productions booth at Creativation.

It’s a fun project that could be used with Vacation Memorabilia or even as a going away present for someone getting ready to retire and travel the good ole’ USA.

Products Used: (*affiliate link)

Discover USA Collection
STDM-0276 Discover USA 3D Stickers
Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die – Bag, Suitcase by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Little Sizzles – 6″ x 13″ Mat Board Pack, 6 White Sheets*
Sizzix 660425 Big Shot Cutting/Embossing Machine*
Sizzix Accessory – Cutting Pads, Extended, 1 Pair*
Xyron XRN900 9-Inch Creative Station Multi-Function Crafting System*
Home & Hobby Extreme Double-Sided Tape, 1/4-Inch*
3L Scrapbook Adhesives E-Z Runner*
Brown Cardstock
Scoring Board*
Paper Cutter

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Directions:

Cut a 6″ x 12″ piece of P-2123 “woodgrain” scrapbook paper.
Run the paper woodgrain side up through the Xyron Creative Station using permanent adhesive.
Adhere paper onto the mat board.
Die-cut covered mat board using the suitcase die and Big Shot Machine.
Fold each piece along score lines.
The larger of the four pieces is the suitcase body. Using extreme double sided tape, adhere and secure the four corner pieces.
The next largest piece is the lid. Apply extreme double sided tape to the flap. Place the lid over the opening of the suitcase body and slide into position. Adhere the flap.
Attach the closure flap at the top of the lid using extreme tape. Leave approximately twice the thickness of the mat board used between the hinge of the flap and the top edge of the lid. The lightly folded tab will press against the inside of the suitcase to keep it closed.
Attach the handle and embellish with the 3D stickers.
Cut a piece of brown cardstock 3 3/4″ x 11″. Using a score board and the scoring tool, score the cardstock lengthwise 2 3/4″, 5 1/2″ and 8 1/4″. Fold along score lines to create a mini accordion book.
Choose one of the Discover USA tag 12″ double sided scrapbook paper. Cut tags just slightly smaller than 2 3/4″ x 3 3/4″
Adhere tags onto the mini book using the tape runner and embellish with 3 D stickers.