Dancing in the Rain…

September 11, 2014January 13, 2015Leave a comment

I usually don’t mind a little rain… especially when I don’t have to drive in it.

But seriously folks, yesterday’s rain was a little bit more like Monsoon Season. (in the Midwest?)

Since I’m getting over bronchitis, I didn’t dance in the rain.

Still… I managed to find beauty in it. (I took this picture out my bedroom window.)

Think Happy Be Happy

September 10, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

After a long stormy night and morning, the rain has finally let up. (for now at least)

A perfect day to share a couple cards that I made using the Chamberry Collection from Adorn It.

It’s always a good day to Be Happy!

Fun & Easy Felt Projects to make her smile.

September 7, 2014September 21, 20171 Comment

Today I’m sharing a couple of Fun & Easy Felt Projects that is sure to make her smile.

I was recently sent a variety of felt from Kunin along with some great glues from

Beacon Adhesives and buttons from Buttons Galore & More

for a Designer Craft Connection September Blog Hop.

My First Project is a cute little dress up purse made with just three pieces of felt.

Directions:

Glue the edges of two pieces of felt together with Fabri Tac glue from Beacon Adhesives.
Fold over in thirds and glue sides together. (see above picture) Binder clips works great to keep everything secure while drying.
Glue a piece of lace to the underneath side of the felt flap.
Cut a button-hole and sew on a big black button.
Cut 8 small petal shapes from Black Glitterfelt™.
Simply quick stitch the petals together. (see above picture)
Gather both ends of the thread together and tie with a knot.
Glue a Fancy Button from Buttons Galore & More into the center to finish off the flower. My button was originally gold. I used a silver paint pen on my button to make it silver.
Glue finished flower onto flap of purse.
Punch a couple of holes on each side of the purse with a Crop-a-dile punch and string black cording for the handle.

Did you know that you can easily die-cut felt?

The love heart pillow was made using White Classicfelt™ and Princess Hearts Fancifelt™ with a large heart die and alphabet dies. One side of the heart has the white felt, the other has the Princess Hearts felt. I cut one of the small hearts from the Princess Hearts felt to use as my “o”. The pink flower on top was made the same as the above black glitter flower except that I used 6 petals instead of 8.

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Castle Fit for a Princess

September 3, 2014July 1, 20162 Comments

With the song “Let it Go, Let it Go…” stuck in my head,

I channeled my inner princess to make this “Frozen” inspired album.

Making the album is easy. Getting the song out of your head, not so easy.

Supplies Used:

Sandcastle Chipboard Album 7″X9″-5-Pages/No Rings
White and China Blue Apple Barrel acrylic Paint
Diamond Stickles Glitter Glue
Felt Snowflakes
White Liquid Applique
Heat Tool
Blue Adhesive Rhinestones
Paintbrush
Washi Tape
Trinket Pin
Post It Notes
Craft Glue
Silver Book Rings

Directions:

Coat the entire album with two coats of White acrylic paint.
Mask off sections of the castle with post it notes to create crisp lines and paint with China Blue acrylic paint.
Apply Liquid Applique around tops of the roof and around windows to replicate snow.
Heat Liquid Applique with heat tool.
Paint entire album with Diamond Stickles Glitter Glue.
Glue snowflakes onto front of album.
Make flags from washi tape and stick directly into the chipboard.

Now you’ve got that song stuck in your head! (Don’t you?)

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Their Special Day…

August 29, 20141 Comment

One of the Big surprises of the summer was the wedding of my sweet niece and her new husband.

I am so happy for them. They make a great couple and they look so cute together.

My last design team assignment for The Paper Forest was Simple Stories: The Story of Us.

Once I saw the collection I knew exactly what pictures I wanted to use.

I appreciate my niece sharing her photo’s and allowing me to scrapbook her special day.

“Dream Big, the Sky is the Limit” …with Clear Scraps and Imagine Crafts

August 28, 2014April 20, 2015Leave a comment

All this week on the Clear Scraps and Imagine Crafts Blogs we are combining efforts with one Big Creative Blog Hop.

My “Dream Big… the sky is the limit” tag features a clear acrylic butterfly from Clear Scraps along with a variety of StazOn Inks for a wonderful effect. I love how the ink works so well with acrylic. And… that Wedding Dress irrRESISTible colored textured spray, LOVE!!!

Products Used:

Butterflies Embellishments (Clear Scraps)
Stazon Inks: Orange Zest, St. Valentine, Spiced Chai, Jet Black, Blue Hawaii (Imagine Crafts)
Wedding Dress irRESISTible colored textured spray (Imagine Crafts)
GlazOn (Imagine Crafts)
L751 Marbled Background (Serendipity Stamps)
“Hello Sunshine” 6 1/2″ Paper Pad (Kaisercraft)
Alpha & Word Stickers Teal (My Minds Eye)
2″ circle punch
Kraft cardstock tag
white acrylic paint and paintbrush
ribbon and trim
sponge
black cardstock
adhesive tape runner

Directions:

Dab with a sponge, Orange Zest and St. Valentine’s inks onto the clear butterfly. (allow to dry)
Ink marble background with jet black ink and stamp directly onto the butterfly.
Paint the center of the kraft cardstock tag with white acrylic paint.
Gently rub with a soft craft sponge Spiced Chai ink around the edges of the tag.
Spray surface of the tag with Wedding Dress irRESISTible colored textured spray. (allow to dry)
Lay circle onto tag to use as a mask. Gently sponge Blue Hawaii ink around circle.
Layer and adhere tag onto a piece of black cardstock.
Add strips of scrapbook paper with the edges inked onto bottom of tag.
Glue butterfly onto tag using GlazOn.
Finish embellishing tag with ribbon, trim and word stickers.

Creative Ideas using Craft Frames by deflecto

August 25, 2014October 9, 2015Leave a comment

I recently started working with a new company called Deflecto. Some of you may recognize the name Deflecto from dryer vents or bicycle reflectors. (among many other things) Deflecto now has Craft Storage Solutions. Providing solutions to stay organized so you can concentrate on your projects not your clutter. (and that’s always a good thing)

Each month Deflect-o will send me something new to play with. This month, I’m getting creative using their Craft Frames.

Call me silly, but, this has to be my favorite frame so far.
This frame is not just a clear 8 1/2″ x 11″ acrylic frame. It is flat backed and comes with heavy-duty magnets, velcro and a push pins attachment so that it can go on a fridge, wall or even a bulletin board. They’ve thought of everything.

For my frame, I went with the velcro and have it attached inside my office cabinet. I’m always losing my Editorial/ Blog calendar on my desk among piles. Now I can find it, take it down and update it anytime I want.

I like that this frame comes with a black edge. I added some personal inspiration with scrapbook paper and stickers.

The purple frame I made into a girly Post It Note Holder. The second picture shows the frame clear with no paper scrapbook paper added. I’m not sure which one I like the best.

How about this mini 2″ x 3″ frame decked out for the Holidays. (too cute right?)

I think I’m going to really enjoy working with this company and all their Crafty Storage Solutions.

I love being organized and this will work out great.

“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.”

Wedding Day Brag Book

August 22, 2014February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Overwhelmed by all the Wedding Pages you need to scrap?

The Wedding Brag book is a perfect way to show off a few of your favorite Wedding photos until you get that larger book finished.

The Wedding Brag Book would also make a perfect gift for your favorite Mother or Mother-in-law.

For my Wedding Brag Book I used the 6″ x 6″ Chipboard 3 Tabbed Album from Clear Scraps and

The “Story of Us” Collection from Simple Stories.

I love these sturdy chipboard books. When I use these books, I can easily trim around the edges with a craft knife and smooth any rough paper edges with a sanding block.

To spice up boring silver book rings, I painted each ring with a gold metallic paint pen.

Tip: Being a frugal scrapper, I used the 1/2″ strip at the bottom of most scrapbook paper to cover the tab. Start with that edge and cut your paper 6″ x 6 1/2″ and include that strip for the perfect tab.

Have a Creative Day!

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