Little Black Dress Mixable Medley Album

February 24, 2015October 9, 2015Leave a comment

When it comes to scrapbooking, I have a lot of stuff.

I have so much stuff… I should never buy another sheet of scrapbook paper. (but I will )

I love paper. I love pretty patterns. I love mini albums. (so much to love)

Lately, I’ve been on a quest to use more of the stuff I have on hand.

So, when it came to making this Mixable Medley Album for Clear Scraps, I pulled

from one of my favorite collections, the “Little Black Dress” collection from Basic Grey.

The album also uses Clear Scraps New Oval Fancy Mirror Frame.

To make the mirror stand out and give the album a vintage feel, I sponged “Spiced Chai”

Stazon Ink onto the back of the acrylic cover leaving the center of the mirror clear.

This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.

Cigar Box Washi Tape Holder

February 20, 2015February 9, 20235 Comments

Making Creative Storage for my ever-growing collection of Washi Tape.

I have a small, growing collection of Washi Tape.

In addition to all its many uses, I find that they are just pretty to look at.

Previously, I had all my washi tape gathered in a canning jar, although pretty…

I found myself dumping the jar every time I wanted to use one.

Being on a “old drawer” kick, I decided to make a small washi tape holder using an old cigar box.

I used two sheets of scrapbook paper from Carta Bella’s “Warm & Cozy” collection.

basic supplies: craft knife, cutting mat, craft glue, double stick tape roller and a metal label holder, black marker.

To Make a Cigar Washi Tape Holder:

Cut the lid off the cigar box. Measure and cut the lid into two strips to fit inside your box as dividers.
Remove excess loose paper from box.
TIP: Use a black permanent marker to color the inside corners of your box. This will help keep any white from the box from showing.
Cover box with scrapbook paper.
Adhere paper over both dividers.
Apply craft glue onto bottom and sides of dividers and put into place.

Add metal label holder and fill with your favorite washi tape.

Captivating Squares

February 17, 2015October 9, 20152 Comments

I will be teaching a new card class in April at The Paper Forest called Captivating Squares.

In the class we will be using Spellbinders dies and Kaisercraft’s Rustic Harmony Collection

to make these four cards.

The Paper Forest in Washington, IL

Saturday, April 18th from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Cost of the Class: $22.00

Students Bring: tape runner, scissors, foam mounting squares, Vintage Photo Ink, Ink Applicator

Contact The Paper Forest at 309-745-3440 to sign up.

I used Spellbinders Captivating Squares* on these cards.

Click on picture for ordering information from Amazon.*

Disclosure: I am a Amazon Affiliate.

Home Sweet Home

February 15, 2015October 9, 20151 Comment

A quick share today to show you the Mini Album I made using Clear Scraps New Mixable Home Album.

My “Home Sweet Home” album is a 8″ x 9″ Acrylic & Chipboard mixed Album.

I used chipboard stickers from My Mind’s Eye “Sweetest Thing” collection and various scrapbook papers

to decorate my album.

My favorite part of the album is the fence.

I love the look of a white picket fence so I sprayed the clear acrylic with white spray

paint. Now I have a white picket fence.

(This project was created for and sponsored by Clear Scraps.)

Canvas Corp Brands Creative Crew

February 13, 2015February 13, 20152 Comments

I’m so excited to finally let you know that I’m now part of

Canvas Corp Brands New Creative Crew.

So many wonderful brands to work with… Canvas Corp Home Basics, Tattered Angels and 7 Gypsies.

I can’t wait to dive right in.

One of our first challenges as a crew was to make a 4 x 4 canvas that represents our style.

Here’s mine…. clean, simple with a shabby vintage feel.

(tag from the New “Gypsy Moments” Collection)

Valentine Snickerdoodles

February 12, 2015February 12, 2015Leave a comment

One of my husband’s favorite cookie is the Snickerdoodle.

It’s been years since I’ve made them.

Since Valentine’s Day is in a couple days I thought I’d make him some as a Valentine’s surprise.

So what makes these cookies “Valentine Snickerdoodles”?

Nothing more than they’re made with LOVE!

(Oh… and the fact that I substituted red sugar in step #5.)

Snickerdoodles

1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon

Heat oven to 400º.
Cream butter, shortening, sugar and eggs.
Blend in cream of tartar, baking soda, salt and flour.
Shape into little balls.
Mix the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon.
Roll balls into the sugar/cinnamon mix and place on ungreased cookie sheet approx. 2″ apart.
Bake 8-10 minutes.

Don’t Forget to SMILE Today!

February 11, 2015February 9, 2023Leave a comment

A fun little project to brighten your day.

Along with the Art Play Paintables that I used for the ADORNit Blog Hog,

I also received some great wood pieces, a pad of Blender Basics and some fun Art Play Prints.

To make the project:

Paint the edges of the wood pieces with black acrylic paint.
Glue paper from the Blender Basics pad onto the wood pieces using Mono Adhesive glue.
Trim around the shapes with a craft knife and lightly sand the edges with a sanding block.
Distress the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a Ink Applicator.
Glue the two pieces together.
Cut around the inner circle from the “Smile” Art Play Prints and glue to the center.

Have a great day and don’t forget to SMILE!

This project was created by me, materials provided by ADORNit.

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ADORNit Blog Hop and Giveaway

February 8, 2015February 9, 20239 Comments

Have you seen ADORNit’s Art Play Paintables Collection by Lindsay Ostrom?

These papers are a card makers dream.

All these wonderful images without having to buy a ton of stamps.

The papers are perfect for coloring with color pencils, markers or painting

with water colors or inks.

I like to watercolor with my inks and markers and a waterbrush.

If my inks have a flexible lid, I squeeze color into the lid and use that as my palette.

If not, I dab the ink onto a non-porous surface and paint away.

(These cards were created for and sponsored by Adorn It.)

How to Make a Snowflake Hair Bow

February 5, 2015October 15, 20165 Comments

To make my Snowflake Hair Bow you’ll need:

Supplies Needed:

16″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Tranquil Blue 7/8″
14″ Single Face Satin Ribbon Tranquil Blue 3/8″
48″ Arabesque, Wired Edge – White 5/8″
16″ Single Face Satin – Navy 1/4″
Metal Barrette Base
Needle, Thread, Scissors
White Button
White Snowflake Brad
Fabri-tac Adhesive Glue
Tsukineko StazOn Midi Ink Pad, Blue Hawaii

Directions:

Cut four 4″ pieces of 7/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon and four 4″ pieces of the Arabesque Ribbon.
Remove wire from the Arabesque ribbon. (white sheer)
Cut four 3 1/2″ pieces of 3/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon and four 3 1/2″ pieces of Navy Satin.
Thread needle and thread, tie with a knot leaving a long tail.
Lay the 4″ white sheer ribbon over the 7/8″ Tranquil Blue Ribbon, fold the ribbon in half and stitch together with a simple running stitch.
Lay the 3 1/2″ Navy Ribbon over the 3/8″ Tranquil Blue ribbon, fold the ribbon in half and add with a simple running stitch to the first section of ribbon.
Continue stitching ribbon sections together. (as shown in the picture above)
Gather both ends of the thread, pull the ribbon together and tie with a knot.
Cut eight 4″ of Arabesque sheer ribbon. Remove wire from ribbon.
Stitch ribbon together like in previous steps. (see steps 6-8)
Glue the two ribbon sections together with Fabri Tac glue. (see picture below)
Lightly apply blue ink onto white snowflake brad. Wipe off excess ink.
Remove prongs from the back of the snowflake brad and glue onto the white button.
Glue button to the center of the bow.
Glue or sew bow onto the metal barrette base.

I would like to thank Offray Ribbon for generously providing the ribbon used in this project.

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