Head on over to The Robin's Nest

Hello Everyone!

Wanted to invite y'all to visit over at The Chattering Robin's blog, to see the details on how I created this "spooky" Halloween themed block.

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

 

 

 

Be sure while you are there, to view all the magnificent projects by The Robin's Nest design team as well.

 

For this or other exclusive BEAUTIFULLY designed paper, cardstock, bling and embellishments, visit The Robin's Nest Store at

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

 

Have a blessed & crafty weekend!

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Spooky Sneak Peak

Hello Everyone!

It is sneak peak time again, for my current project for The Robin's Nest.

 

 

 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for full details and photo's of how I created this fun Halloween project.

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

 

And be sure to check out ALL the beautiful projects created by the entire Robin's Nest talented design team!

Good Things

The last few weeks have brought many difficulties for my family, from the eldest to a handful of the youngest. 

 It seemed as for every step forward, we got the air punched out of us, and had to start all over.

But that is okay, because with each set back, there has been a learning process, and a better way to press forward.

 

Another upside? It is these times that my true creativity flows.

Just so happens, this last time, my love for creating jewelry has returned.

 

And what better way to "add something new" for the season fast approaching, "refashioning" of course.

 

This week I took some time and refashioned a leather cuff with some Venice lace and ribbon rosettes, and as well as upcycled some denim by creating a bracelet with part of the leg seam.

 

I also added lace & an applique to a fabric covered metal cuff, which is part of a very special young lady's birthday present (can not believe she will officially be a teen) for later this month.

 

 

 

 

 

I also used Dew Drop Embellishments found exclusively at The Robin's Nest, on this cuff.

 http://www.shop.robinsnest-scrap.net/Silver-Bells-Dew-Drops-dd14.htm

 

Aside from the Venice lace, trim lace (denim) and larger floral lace on fabric cuff, the GORGEOUS Rosette, Applique & lace trim (that I altered a wee bit for the fabric cuff) are from The Vintage Rose Emporium, a Facebook exclusive store.

https://www.facebook.com/thevintageroseemporium/?fref=ts

 

Thanks so much for stopping by, and please visit again soon!

 

Crafty Blessings!

 

 

 

 

FLOWER BEAUTY

Hello Everyone!

 

Wanted to share with you my recent project 

a whimsical frame  featuring GORGEOUS card stock, paper and embellies from The Robin's Nest, and my favorite Santoro GORJUS Stamp, "The Hatter".

 

 

 

 

 

The adorable beauty in the photo, is my favorite photo of my now 12 year old niece when she was just a toddler, Starr.

 

I began my project using gesso to cover two wooden frames I purchased at Michael's, as I wanted a "recessed" look for the photo.

 

 

 

I painted both frames with acrylic paint in an ivory shade, and covered the front frame with Just for Boys striped paper, adding damask design corners with textured gesso.

 

 

 

Next, I created flowers using additional papers along with embellishments found exclusively at The Robin's Nest.

 

 

 

I used beacon 3n1 glue to adhere frames, flowers, embellishments.

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed the project and brief tutorial.

 

 Remember to visit the Chattering Robin's blog, to see more projects by the talented design team for The Robins Nest, and for unique and beautiful paper crafting supplies, be sure to visit The Robin's Nest Store

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

 

 

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

 

 

Please visit again soon!

Crafty Blessings!

 

The Robin's Nest Sneak Peak

Hello Everyone!

 

September has begun, and things are getting ready to move into fall. For me, it means it is time for another Robin's Nest DT project sneak peak.

 

 

Be sure to visit tomorrow for more photo's and details on how I created this project, why not visit today to, and see all the inspiring projects by the talented Robin's Nest Team!

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

 

 

Thank You for stopping by!

 

Visit again soon!

 

 

Busily Creating...The Robin's Nest project, and more

Hello everyone!

Popping in to share my recent projects that I have created these last couple of weeks. I have been a very busy gal.

 

First up, my current project with The Robin's Nest.

Our theme for the month of August has been

"Girly Girl". I created a fun card, that is inspired by a girls life and some of a girls dream's.

 

For unique paper, cardstock, embellishments & more be sure to visit The Robin's Nest online store.

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

 

 

I have been creating away on a few personal projects as well.

 

Both my first, second & the 3rd projects, feature  vintage inspired hankie, ribbons, and appliques from my friend

Kim Larson Norman's Facebook store

The Vintage Rose Emporium.

 

13" Paper Mache' Dress Form

 

Paper Clay Egg 

French Shabby Wooden Heart Wall Décor

 

So if you are looking for vintage & vintage inspired craft supplies, The vintage rose Emporium, is the place to find them.

https://www.facebook.com/thevintageroseemporium/?fref=ts

 

Next, is a 6x6 deep canvas mixed media décor project I created for my future sister-in-law for her birthday, which was two days before mine, it was so fun celebrating with her.

 

 

The following project, just happens to be where my first love of creating began in my youth, canvas painting.

 

I absolutely love 6x6 deep canvas's for creating mixed media projects, and I found myself equally as please with painting on one.

 

My inspiration for this, is of memories from my favorite vacation spot, Panama City Beach in Florida.

 

 

And lastly, but not the least, my upcycled DIY

"work in progress"

a chandelier for my craft space.

Chandelier was free

Spray paint/primer $12

Acrylic Crystal Dangles $4

Cost thus far $16

I still need to pick up some chandelier acrylic crystal chain to finish, but as of now, it is coming together very nicely, and affordable too.

 

 

I want to thank all who stop by, please let me know you were here, by leaving me a note in the comments.

 

Many Crafty Blessings!

 Please visit again soon!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNEAK PEAK

Hello Everyone!

 

Wanted to share with you, a sneak peak of my design team project for The Robin's Nest this week.

 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow, at The Robin's Nest, for the full project & process I used in creating the project.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Crafty Blessings!

 

 

Some Birthday Love!

Hello, back for another post.

 

This posting, is my submission for the Birthday Challenge Giveaway, hosted by the wonderful and talented, and my crafty friend Amy Love.

 

She, like myself, can find creating cards a challenge, so this was also away for me to expand my efforts, in trying a new way to create cards. Without any aid of a die cutting machine. That is huge for me, lol.

 

I actually found it to be less challenging than I thought it would be, and found myself more creative with this card, than any I have created before.

 

I am a crafter that generally creates about something I am passionate about, 99.9% of the time, and find the results very satisfactory.

 

My most recent passion, rather "obsession" is the series OUTLANDER, and I wanted to make a card inspired by the series main characters, Jamie & Claire, and their love for one another.

The following are my personal preferences & selection of supplies, go by what you feel, what you may be passionate about, and what you like to create with.

On to the supply list & how to.

SUPPLY LIST:

Card/Cardstock

Adhesives:

Scor Tape

Dimensional Dots

Beacon 3n1

Patterned Paper

Tag(s)

Decorative ATC/Journal Card

Word Stickers
Object or Shape stickers
Ephemera (I used pieces from ArtC's Ephemera pack)

Embellishments; buttons, flowers, trinkets etc.

Ink; Ink Spray

Rubber Stamp Background Design

Embossing Powder

Heat Tool

Ribbon; Lace; Twine
 

 Remember, this is suggested supplies, work with what works best for you. 
 

 

 

I chose a square card, for some reason, they are my favorite.

And I really stepped out of my comfort zone with this design, I worked in layers, something I had never done before.

So, I chose patterned and solid paper selections for Prima's Stationer's Desk, only using my paper cutter to square the first layer. I lightly distressed the edges with both a tool and coordinating ink to the color of paper, in which case was TH Weathered Wood Distress Ink.
I set this paper with double sided Scor Tape.
 
The next two layers, after cutting the paper to card size, I decided to rip the paper, giving a very torn/worn effect, as the second layer was a solid color, I embossed with rubber stamp (written design) with TH Fired Brick Distress Ink, the used clear embossing powder and heat tool to set, as well as using the ink on the frayed edges for more definition. 

The third layer, was a handwritten and rose print design, and I used TH Antique Linen Distress Ink on the edges for definition.

Both of these layers, I used dimensional dots to adhere.

And finished by using TH Antique Gold Distress Spray, not spraying, but using the inside of the sprayer to place random "drops" of gold to finish.

I chose a preprinted ATC that has an old world feel as the base for the additional design. Using a small color coordinating tag & printed image of the "romantic couple", also adhering with dimensional dots.

For embellishing, I chose word ephemera, using both dimensional dots and Scor Tape to attach to the image, added twine to the tag, attaching a brass key, and gluing a "regal" looking brass button to add a bit more flair to the tag.

I finally finished with a light weight, pre-cut doily, cut in half, placed at opposite corners, and doing the same with handmade paper red roses on the other corners, and randomly place tiny lace trim for adding affect.

On the inside of the card, I used remnant pieces of the paper used for the front of the card, using the distressing tool & distress ink to add interest, and a cork sticker in the shape of a key.

So, here it is, my "Romantique" card.
The red signifies passion, and if anyone has ever seen the show, well, there is plenty of that between these two.

The inside.

I want to thank Amy Love for such a great challenge. I stretched myself way beyond my comforts in card making, and I am more than thrilled with the results!

If you are not yet a subscriber to Amy's YouTube channel, blog or haven't visited her store Shabby Is Chic Boutique, I invite you to do so, you will not be disappointed!

Here are her links:

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChW3qIJnd5A2p53C6ttwyiA

Boutique:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/535783653265316/

Blog:
http://amylovescraftykingdom.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for stopping by!
Visit again soon!
Crafty Blessings!




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Little Trinket Box

Hello Everyone!

I wanted to share my full Design Team project post this week for The Robin's Nest, with supply list and full directions.

 

Thanks you so much for viewing!

Please visit again soon!!

Crafty Blessings!

 

 

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/2016/08/vintage-inspired-trinket-box.html

 

Sneak Peak-Vintage Trinket Box

Hello Everyone!

 

I wanted to give a sneak peak of my Robin's Nest Design Team project this week.

 

I had so much fun watching this come together!

 

 

Please be sure to follow the following link, to view my project and process, and to see the other FABULOUS projects by the talented Robin's Nest Design Team!

 

 

http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Crafty Blessings!