How To Turn Envelopes Into A Romantic Inspired Album

Hello Everyone!

Wow, nothing like letting life

take control.

In my last post, I had intended 

to share a project I had recently created, 

but did not get it posted

as I intended.

So finally here it is.....

A Romantic Envelope Album

I had watched a video by the uber talented

Marta Lapkowska

on how to create journals

with just about anything , 

and in any style.

One, just happened to be 

created with envelopes.

So I put several sizes of these

envelope journals together

and chose to use one as a romantic album.

For the cover, I used a cereal box.

In creating the pages, I left some of the envelope 

openings in tact, using them to tuck away tags, with charm dangles that coordinated with the page.

I added handmade embellishments,

including flowers & cabochon topped paper clips 

throughout the album, I also added tags & tag sleeves,

and used seam binding for the closure.

Front Cover Details

Back Cover Details

This was a gift made for someone 

that is very special to me, 

so a lot of my heart was in the details.

Really a fairly easy project to create, and did I mention I had never created ANY journal or album like this before?

Hope you enjoy.

Stay tuned, as I have finally learned

the basics of my webcam, and I am planning to do

a video, step by step, on how to create 

an album/journal with envelopes.

Until next time,

Crafty Blessings!

Head Over To Chattering Robin's & Find AMAZING Projects That Will Inspire You

Hello Everyone!

Wanted to share 

a couple of links with you today.

First, for some FANTASTIC 

paper crafting inspiration,

head on over to the Chattering Robin's blog.

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com

Next, for EXCLUSIVE 

paper & card stock, embellishments

visit The Robin's Nest 

online store.

http://www.shop.robinsnest-scrap.net

Check back tomorrow,

when I will be sharing 

photo's and brief

tutorial, of how I created

a keepsake album

with a cereal box for the cover.

  Until then....

Crafty Blessings!

Being Crafty Comes In Many Forms

Happy Blessed Sunday!

No matter what may be

going on in your life,

today is a blessing

because it is a day 

to have been blessed with.

Last night, as I combed 

through many phone pics,

captured at our youngest nieces

1st birthday party,

I was reminded of just 

how blessed my life truly is.

The love of family, is one

of life's greatest blessings.

I was also reminded

at how busy I have been

these last two weeks,

getting prepped & celebrating

my family.

Being crafty comes in many forms,

even in cake baking and decorating.

I was blessed to be with a couple of

our older nieces, as they wanted

to surprised their mom, with her

favorite cake, at her surprise 

anniversary party.

This is what we created together,

I had also made an 11x14 mixed media canvas

as a present to my sister & brother in law

featuring the phrase

"All Because Two People

Fell In Love"

For our festivities for our 

youngest niece yesterday

I created a couple of cards

and was blessed with the honor 

of making her birthday smash cake.

All themed Minnie Mouse

So, there is just some of the craftiness

I had been busy with these last couple of weeks.

Thanks for stopping by,

please visit again soon.

And until the next time

Crafty Blessings!

How To Create A DELIGHTFUL Easter Themed Treat Cone-A Robin's Nest Exclusive

Hello Everyone,

welcome to INSPIRE.

Are you looking for a fun way 

to present a youngster 

with some Easter goodies? 

Then head on over to the 

Chattering Robin's blog 

and see the details on

 how I created this DELIGHTFUL cone, 

sure to bring delight to any youngster.

And while you are there

 be sure to check 

ALL the great projects 

created by the talented 

Robin's Nest Design Team.

Just follow these links:

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com

http://shop.robinsnest-scrap.net

Thanks so much for visiting.

Until next time,

Crafty Blessings!

Looking for Fresh Inspiration? Head over to Chattering Robin's blog and find it.

Are you looking for 

fresh crafting ideas?

Well then, head on over to the

Chattering Robin's blog

and find the inspiration you are looking for.

There are galleries featuring 

card, scrapbook layouts, mixed media

and more

all created by the talented Robin's Nest design team,

using EXCLUSIVE product from

The Robin's Nest online store.

So follow the links below to both

the blog and the store

and find what you have been looking for.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Visit again tomorrow when I will be

sharing the details one of my latest

crafty designs.

Until then......

Crafty Blessings!

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com

http://shop.robinsnest-scrap.net

A Vintage Rose Emporium Exclusive-Old Shoe Transformation Inspired By Marie Antionette

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to INSPIRE,

a blog for creative inspiration.

I am here to share with you, a brief tutorial

on how to turn an old shoe into an inspired treasure.

I have had these pointed toe "mules" for many years. They were loved, and were worn well.

Older feet, means more comfort in footwear,

and well, these were never comfortable.

My inspiration to transform the shoe,

came from 2 sources, the opulent styling's of

Marie Antoinette, and the GORGEOUS ruffled trim, appliques, flower, braided & ruffled satin ribbons

from The Vintage Rose Emporium.

I began by "cleaning" the entire shoe with warm soapy water. Once dry, I applied 2 coats of white gesso to the entire shoe.

 

I had purchased a beautiful shabby chic printed tissue paper on clearance a while back, so I used the various prints, to cover the inside, front and heal of the shoe, applied with matte medium.

I used permanent fabric glue, to adhere to rows of the luscious sheer, pink satin trimmed ruffle trim to the inner edge of the shoe, in addition to the braided trim, flower and a single portion of the sheer trim to the back of the shoe.

I created mini rosettes to complement the flower

on the front of the shoe, and added them to each side where the sheer trim ended.

To complete the shoe, VRE heart applique, and floral bow, in addition to the white ribbon bows (a gift from a crafty friend), beaded trim, white feathers & for the sole and heal cap, I used some rose-gold paint, all from my personal stash.

So, there you have it, an easy and elegant transformation for an old shoe.

I hope that you enjoyed this tutorial, and find yourself inspired by this project.

For absolutely beautiful trims, ribbon, lace, appliques and more, that are vintage or vintage inspired

visit The Vintage Rose Emporium.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403440756344726/

Until next time,

Crafty Blessings!



A Robin's Nest Project Exclusive-A Quick & Easy Layout For A Beautiful Baby Girl

Hello Everyone.

It's Saturday, and a beautiful yet cold & crisp 

day here in the Ohio valley, so naturally

it is the perfect day to stay indoors & craft.

It is also the first Saturday in March, which

means it is my day to share my latest

project for The Robin's Nest.

I created this St. Patrick's themed layout,

featuring my youngest niece,

who will turn 1 year old on St. Patty's day.

Oh, but wait, to see the FULL project details

you have to hop on over to the 

Chattering Robin's blog.

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com

Trust me, the exclusive products from 

The Robin's Nest &

The Best Glue Ever from 

Scraperfect,

http://scraperfect.com 

were the perfect pairing 

for designing this project.

So, head on over to check out the details,

and remember to visit 

The Robin's Nest online store

http://www.shop.robinsnest-scrap.net 

for your paper crafting projects.

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty Blessings!

Taking a Much Needed Break-To Create

Hello There....

I have had the craziest of schedules 

the last 2 weeks, so I had spent the 

last couple of days, CREATING.

A much needed break from life I tell ya.

I, like so many other mixed media/crafting individuals,

have fallen head over heals for the 

Jane Davenport Mixed Media line,

featured at Michaels.

After a couple of disappointments of them being 

out of stock with this popular line,

I FINALLY now have the Magic Wand colored pencils,

and the 3  face acrylic stamps,

and I must say I AM IN CREATING HEAVEN here!

I have only used a couple of the stamps, 

and also the pencils, 

and I am quite pleased.

I also have finished two more rounds of the 

#52 CafeCard Challenge 

over at Maremi's Creative Cafe'

on Facebook (even using JD Stamp on one).

If you have not yet ventured to check this group out

you really should, artist's coming together

to share their work, creative tips, and being

encouragers to one another.

An AWESOME group.

That's about it for now, I will be returning in a couple of days

to share my latest DT project for The Robin's Nest.

Stop by and check it out.

Until next time

Crafty Blessings!