"I think I can, I think I can, I think I can..." That's what I think to myself as I inch closer and closer to getting all 12 of Hayden's first year layouts done! We are done with 10, just 2 more! It's taken longer than it should, but I feel its better to take my time and make memorable pages than to just try to rush them. The photo I used here is from our trip to the pumpkin patch last fall. I remember that Hayden loved the goats... until one touched him and then he was deathly afraid of them! I wanted the page to look kind of fallish but it ended up looking more like an amusement park theme. Haha. No worries, I still like how it turned out I used mostly scraps from my stash and a few embellishments here and there. I thought this chipboard ticket was perfect for writing in some memorable thoughts from the day. After I photographed it I went and wrote on it. The little banner was created from the packaging from the chipboard pieces. I thought it was so clever how Prima included that little "bonus" into their package. Since I usually end up using the packaging in my projects anyway, this was perfect! I really enjoyed this layout and I have it displayed in my craft room now. Ill put it into my actual scrapbook soon, but I sometimes hate to just file away my pages right away without getting a chance to enjoy them for a while. I also took a process video of how I put it all together. Enjoy!
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I recently was able to score 5 almost full bottles of Dreamweavers embossing paste at a garage sale for only .25 cents per bottle! That is one crazy amazing deal!
Now I just need to learn how to use embossing paste! I played around with the paste a bit, and I tried tinting the plain white paste with some Tattered Angels Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist. It works beautifully! I also found several Stampin Up! stamp sets, one of them being these cute ice cream cone images. I stamped out the images and then applied some tinted paste to them to make them look like real, creamy ice cream cones.
After the paste was dry, I glued the ice cream to the cones, and then adhered them to paperclips using foam adhesive. Its a quick, easy project that is really adorable. I have them pictured here in my Heidi Swapp Memory Planner, but you could also use them for bookmarks, office and school supplies, and just some fun little embellishments here and there.
I hope this has inspired you to get out and try some new projects and see what you can do (and also check out those garage sales- there is treasure to be found!)
Here's the process video for how these fun little clips came together. Enjoy!
For this fun tag I was inspired by Tim Holtz's Sizzix dies for this cute little airplane and clouds. I found these dies on sale, but after I got them home I realized I did not have the right Sizzix setup to use them. I kinda improvised and found a way to use them, anyhow. It takes a little more time, but they still cut pretty well. If you take a minute to watch the video I included I'll be able to explain there better how I managed to cut these!
Anyway, moving on... I created the sunset background by using a number of Distress Inks. I used Wild Honey, Carved Pumpkin, Barn Door, Aged Mahogany, Dusty Concord, and some Black Soot. More colors in one background than I usually use! I just kept blending these colors together to get that gradient sunset background.
After the background was finished, I used a white gel pen to add little stars. Then, I colored the three clouds a little bit to kind of blend in with the background. I used Black Soot to color the airplane. I wanted it to look like a silhouette in the sky. I adhered the clouds down using my ATG and then used some foam adhesive for one of the clouds as well as the airplane.
The "Live" on the bottom is a puffy sticker from Fancy Pants Designs Attwell collection. For the last finishing touches I added some black sequins and then brushed on some Wink of Stella over the airplane.
I just love how bright the color are and yet it still has that serene sunset feel to it. Makes you want to fly off into the sunset, doesn't it?
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Crafting! Over at Canvas Corp's Facebook group, they like to do some fun swaps from time to time. I recently took part in a postcard swap and a tag swap. Let me just say there are some very talented artists out there and I have enjoyed swapping with them! I wanted to share the items I received from these swaps, because I just can't bear to get these beautiful pieces and then put them away where no one will see them. That totally goes against what creating is about- SHARING! This first photo is my postcard that I received from Kim over at Craftisan Studios. When I first took this postcard out of the envelope I thought the flowers were a stamp that she colored in, but after reading her little note on the back, I learned that she drew it! Isn't it amazing? I wanted to get a good photo of it so you could see the lovely details she added. Thanks so much, Kim! For the tag swap that I took part in, my swap buddy was Midge from Midge and Madge Mingle. She sent me this adorable little ice cream truck tag, and she explained that she used some Canvas Corp canvas fabric for the tag itself, and then added her embellishments on top. Its so cute and summery! She also sent me some fun rub-ons which Im totally tickled about, because we crafters always need to increase our stash, right? :D
I absolutely love getting to know more people in the crafting community and I look forward to future swaps! If you are interested in any CCB swaps, or are just looking for inspiration, giveaways, challenges, and more crafty fun, join the Canvas Corp Brands Collective group on Facebook. See you there! I have been looking for vintage washboards to hang in my laundry room for quite some time now. The problem I have had in finding them is that they are all too expensive for me! Well, the last time my parents came to visit they brought this amazing washboard with them that they found cheap at an auction. I love it! I didnt want to do any painting or altering to the actual washboard because I love the old worn look it has. I decided instead just to embellish it up a bit. I cut a little bit of CCB burlap into triangles and then clipped them onto some twine with mini clothespins. The letters are chipboard pieces I painted with some Tattered Angels DIY and Decor paint and then hot-glued on. The little ruffled flowers I made with some fabric scraps, and then glued a magnet to the back so they would stick to the metal washboard piece. So its a very simple makeover to an already amazing washboard. Its now hanging up in my laundry room and I absolutely love it! I have a process video below on how it all came together. Enjoy! This is pretty much THE easiest little project I have ever done. We went to Home Depot today and they had these cute little succulents in the plant section. I knew I had this little pot and I immediately knew it needed some succulents in it. I got the plants home and my little toddler helped me plant them in the pot. He also tried to steal them. Anyway, with the plants planted, I decided I needed to make this charming little pot a little more... charming. I took some Canvas Corp papers and twine, stamped out a tag, and tied it on. Thats LITERALLY all I did. Sometimes the little details just make all the difference, though. In other news, succulents make amazing subjects for photos, dont they?
I really love shaker cards and tags. Its just so fun to have something a little more interactive.
I started by misting the tag with some yellow, blue, and green Tattered Angels mists. Then, after the paint was dry, I sewed a piece of vellum to the front, leaving the top open to dump in some beads, sequins and stickers. After I had my shaker pocket filled I sewed the top shut. Then, the last thing I did was fussy cut the globe and the word "travel" from some CCB paper and adhere it on with foam adhesive. Easy, peasy!
CCB challenged their Crew Members to do a "Quick and Quirky" project using junk mail.
The only two rules are: 1) Use a piece of junk mail 2) Use at least 1 CCB item I chose to use one of those mailing envelopes with the see-through window to create a cute shaker tag! This tag could be used as a bookmark, in your planner, on a scrapbook or project life page, or on a card. Lots of versatility! I used a die from Lawn Fawn to cut out the tag shape from the envelope. Then, I adhered three sides down, leaving the 4th side open in order to pour in some shaker goodies. I used sequins and beads and a few little die cut hearts that I colored with Distress Inks. Then I just glued down that last side and embellished the front with some washi tape and stickers! My one little CCB item is the twine I added to the top of the tag. Welcome Home BannerI just love banners! I think they are so easy to change up for every season or event. I have made multiple banners in the past, and I usually keep them all tucked away, ready to be strung up when I need them. The first banner you see above is a sentimental one for me. I made it while my husband was away for 4 long months. Gave me something to keep busy doing while he was away, and I loved decorating the house for him when he returned. I also have the dates of when he was gone and the places that he went written on the back. Anytime he goes away I can just add that info. Then in the future we can just look back on all his travels. So sweet! Denim and Stars BannerThis next banner I also made quite a while ago. No special occasion in mind, I just wanted something that had a little more of a rustic feel. I cut up an old pair of jeans for this one, and then hot glued some Ruffled Flowers on each flag. The flowers here are made from burlap and an old shirt that I ripped into strips. The stars were cut out with my Cricut, and then I scored and folded them to give them some dimension. This banner is currently hanging in my craft room, just for fun! USA Wreath BannerThis last banner is one that I just made this year for the 4th. I tied it onto my grapevine wreath so I could hang it on the door. I kept the embellishments very simple, just hot glued some lace trimmings, burlap, canvas, and rolled roses onto some Canvas Corp papers. The letters are ironed on. To finish it I used some shiny gold brads in a few places. I also put together a video for this one, so go ahead and watch how it all came together! I just wanted to share this quick video so you can see first-hand how amazing this Chalkstock is! I hope to do a few fun projects with it soon.
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AuthorSo glad you found me! This blog is my little space where I can share bits about my life and my latest crafting projects (mostly handmade cards). My goal is to share, inspire, and to be a positive presence in the creative community. Find me on Instagram!Archives
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