Friday, August 31, 2012

Faux Ceramic Tile Tutorial with Altered Pages



Happy Friday everyone! Today on the AlteredPages blog I am sharing a super easy tutorial that would be fantastic as a hostess gift or a seasonal decoration for your message center or refrigerator! I'm a magnet junkie at my house...constantly we are crafting one magnet or another and my favorite are the ones that I've crafted on ceramic tiles. The problem with the ceramic tiles however is they are HEAVY and even with the super strong magnets can slide on your surfaces! That's where the EcoArtBoard is AWESOME. It has the thickness of a ceramic tile but none of the weight! Check out my procedure for creating these fabulous faux ceramic tile magnets!


I love how they look! I hope you enjoyed my project!
Only 2 more months of Halloween crafting left!!!

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Weekly Challenge | Fall Days



It's time for a new challenge with Digital Delights by Louby Loo! This week at Delightful Challenges our challenge is Fall Days! Even though there's about a month left on the calendar to the equinox denoting the change of season, the rest of the signs of fall are well on their way. School has started. Football has seen it's first kick off! We are finally seeing cooler temperatures here in Texas. One of my favorite things about the fall is the LEAVES!!!  I hope you enjoy my card! Thank you for looking!



Digital Stamps : Rainy Day Dilly
Card Stock : Bazzil Basics & Club Scrap
Accessories : Prisma color pencils on Kraft Card Stock, silk leaves,
Beacon 3 in 1 foam tape and Crystal Lacquer

Fall Days
You are not required to use a Digital Delights Image to join in on the fun

but if you do you can enter TWICE. 

To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image your 

1st entry use your card link
 2nd entry use your blog address and add 2nd entry after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme or it will be removed



We have a wonderful Sponsor this week
£10.00 store voucher

Pencil Bound Mini Album with Digital Delights by Louby Loo


Today on the Digital Delights blog I have a tutorial for a Back-to-School Mini Album with papers and
pre-colored digital stamps by  Digital Delights
I hope you enjoy my tutorial!


Check out the how-to video on our Tutorial Blog
Thank you for joining me! 

Monday, August 27, 2012

Altered Travel Case


Happy Monday Morning everyone! A year ago next week I began my 1st term with Sakura Hobby Crafts--sharing the allure of this amazing product here and on the Crystal Lacquer Blog. For my first project with you, I concentrated on the high viscosity lacquer in the pink and white bottle with Luggage Tags for my son and for his girl friend for their band instruments. It is merely a coincidence that today's project is an upcycled travel case; but that I'm focusing on the lacquer in the pink and white bottle again is not! I've altered this case to hold my felting tools and wool roving! I hope you enjoy my project! 

The Method

I began with a travel case that my friend Marie found at a garage sale for me! I new immediately that I wanted to make it into something for my fiber crafts. I sanded the surface of the case to remove some of the smoothness giving the paper and lacquer something to hold onto. 


I layered tissue paper and white paper to the entire surface of the travel case--adhering it with brushed on Crystal Lacquer--until I was satisfied with the look of it. I sanded the metal hinges so that they looked like brushed metal. I added back more paper as necessary to cover any blue that showed through from the case.

Finally I used these fantastic pink glittered letters that my friend Molly gave me to spell out Felting on top of the case. I adhered them to the top with Crystal Lacquer. I love the clean feeling the white lacquered paper gives the case. It's the perfect home for my felting tools.

...and goodbye

It is with this final project that I bid you farewell on the Sakura Hobby Crafts Design Team. I have enjoyed my time creating crafty projects for you using amazing Sakura Hobby Crafts Crystal Lacquer and Sakura products.  I will continue using them in my paper crafting and altering projects for years to come. You can continue to connect with me as I travel my crafty adventures here on my blog or here. Thank you for looking!

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Weekly Challenge | Fancy & Frilly


It's time for a new challenge with Digital Delights by Louby Loo! This week at Delightful Challenges our challenge is Fancy & Frilly! I LOVE the Josie images from this month's birthday release and wanted to sparkle her up with my Gelli Roll Stardust Pen and some Want2Scrap bling!!!I adore this bunting stamp--it comes with polka dots, stripes or plain and I just can't get enough of it. I hope you enjoy my card! Thank you for looking!

It's Your Special Day by leslierahye

Digital Stamps : Pressie Josie, It's your special day sentiment and Bunting Set
Digital Paper : It's a Party Paper Pack
Markers: BIC Mark-Its
Accessories : Baker's Twine. Want2Scrap Bling, Sakura Stardust Gelli Roll, foam tape and Crystal Lacquer
Fancy & Frilly
You are not required to use a Digital Delights Image to join in on the fun

but if you do you can enter TWICE. 
To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image your 
1st entry use your card link
 2nd entry use your blog address and add 2nd entry after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme or it will be removed

We have a wonderful Sponsor this week

The Cutting Cafe' is offering 3 sets from their store

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Your Gift of Time


Today on the Viva Las Vegastamps blog I share with you a part of my life that is very important to me--volunteering--and the tutorial to make this beautiful blank card that I will be giving away so that others might have a card to send to friends and family!
Please hop on over and check it out!

 

Welcome to my Zeen!


Today I want to share with a new publishing venture I'm trying to enhance how you, my readers, experience my projects. This is called a ZEEN...as in Magazine. It is an electronically delivered magazine containing projects by me!  In some cases such as the issue you see here, I will compile a selection of projects using a certain product into a collection In other issues, I will simply focus on one technique or giant project or I will share with you inspiration that I've come across from fellow crafters and artists. Each page of this issue has an image of the project with an introduction...when you select the link above the photo it takes you to my tutorial with complete instructions. In some cases it takes you to a video!
You will be able to connect to my Zeen from my blog--a special tab above labeled "My Zeen." You will also notice a tab to my Pinterest and to my Fan Page now--making it easier for you to connect with me! You also will find a button on my Fan page and a pin on my Pinterest Boards to connect to my zeen! I hope this helps make it easy for you to find it!
To enjoy Amazing Mold Putty Projects by leslierahye 
simply click here!
I have soo many fun ideas to share with you! I'd love to know what you think!!! Please leave a reply below!! I will draw for a $15 gift certificate from CutnPasteMemories.com from the comments at the end of the week!!

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Nicolette's Flowers & Ladybugs Blog Hop | Day 2




Happy Sunday!! Today I am delighted to be hopping along with Nicolette and friends as we celebrate nature with her Flowers & Ladybugs Blog Hop!

If you happened upon my blog on in the middle of the hop and would like to start at the top, Go to Nicolette's blog Beyond Scrapin. If you came from Ashley's Blog The Blog Hop Princess then you are in the right place!

This is day 2 of Nicolette's Blog Hop. Today I felted a bangle cuff. The base of the cuff is a core to packing tape. I felted 4 wandering ladybugs onto the tan felt and glued it to the the cardboard tube to create this fun bracelet. I love how it turned out! My little ladybug will love it to!

Hop on over to April's blog at Curls & Grins!


Enjoy all the stops on the hop
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
leslie-rahye~ http://leslierahye.blogspot.com
April - http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Jennifer- www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com


Saturday, August 18, 2012

Flowers&Ladybugs Blog Hop | Day 1


Happy Saturday!! Today I am delighted to be hopping along with Nicolette and friends as we celebrate nature with her Flowers & Ladybugs Blog Hop!

If you happened upon my blog on in the middle of the hop and would like to start at the top, Go to Nicolette's blog Beyond Scrapin. If you came from Ashley's Blog The Blog Hop Princess then you are in the right place!

Today I'm sharing some fun Ladybug Projects. I'm making a set of ladybug magnets that can be used to hold notes and artwork on your magnetic surface...they live in a little tin. I hope you enjoy my project

Also take a minute to check out the links below to some fun ladybug food projects!!



Enjoy all the stops on the hop
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Cheryl - http://cardsbycg.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
leslie-rahye~ http://leslierahye.blogspot.com
April - http://www.curlsandgrins.blogspot.com
Jennifer- www.craftycardgallery.blogpsot.com


Altered Spoon Blog Hop | Happy Blogiversary Susan!!



HAPPY 5th BLOGIVERSARY to Susan M. Brown "SBARTIST: Painting in the Dark". I was honored when Susan asked me to celebrate with her and alter wooden spoons. Wooden spoons you ask? Well of course, for 5 years of marriage the traditional gift is wood and flatware the modern...so of course you would think "Wooden Spoons!"

If you happened upon my blog by coincidence, start at the top to check out all the fun  altered spoons! You can travel through the hop with the link list below!! Join us in celebrating Susan's Blogiversary by linking up on her page with your own altered spoon!

For Susan I have painted my spoon purple--Susan's favorite color--and tangled an "S" and a "5" on the bowl of the spoon.I tangled every inch of the spoon except on the tip of the spoon which I wrapped with Baker's Twine. It is important to sand the spoon before painting it to provide a smooth surface for tangling with makers--I used both Zig Millennium Pens and BIC Mark-Its for tangling!!



 Thank you for looking!!

Presenting the artistes de spoon...

Friday, August 17, 2012

Glitzy Mystery Women with AlteredPages.com


Good Morning! Today on the AlteredPages.com blog I am playing with some great glitzy and chunky items for my Altered Trading Card addiction. Yes...it's an addiction. These tiny pieces of art have stolen my heart and I have a need to create them! I am using Glitz goodies and the EcoArtBoard Artist Trading Card Blanks along with the beautiful new Feeling Mysterious Collage Sheet. EcoArt boards are super sturdy and thick and are great for piling on heavy embellishments and chunky items!!
Head on over to the AlteredPages Blog and check out my method to these fine beauties!
for this project you will need
Beacon 3in1 and Fabri-Tac, Prima mulberry roses and ribbon


Thank you for looking!!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Weekly Challenge | Punches & Dies


It's time for a new challenge with Digital Delights by Louby Loo! This week at Delightful Challenges our challenge is Punches & Die Cuts I wanted to take this opportunity to use Buttons the Clown and the Celebrate Ticket Sentiment to convey the month I've been having!! It's been such a fantastic month so far I just want to celebrate!! Thank you for looking!
Celebrate!!
Digital Stamps : Buttons and circus tent
Card Stock : Bazzil Basics
Markers: BIC Mark-Its
Accessories : punches, foam tape and Crystal Lacquer

Punches & Die Cuts

You are not required to use a Digital Delights Image to join in on the fun
but if you do you can enter TWICE. 
To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image your 
1st entry use your card link
 2nd entry use your blog address and add 2nd entry after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme or it will be removed
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http://www.cutnpastememories.com

Potions Bottle Tutorial for Digital Delights



Hi everyone it is time for a Bonus Tutorial.
I'm sharing with you a fang-tastic new digital stamp set by  Digital Delights
I hope you enjoy my project!


Check out the how-to video on our Tutorial Blog
Thank you for joining me!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Tuesday Tutorial | Chalk on Dark Card Stock


Hi everyone it is time for another Tuesday Tutorial.
I'm sharing with you a simple coloring technique using dark colored card stock and chalk with digital stamps by  Digital Delights
I hope you enjoy my tutorial!


Check out my tutorial on the Digital Delights Blog~

Thank you for joining me!

Paper Bead Bracelet with Prima and Sakura


Today I bring to you a fun and easy jewelry project that you can make with remnant pieces of scrapbook paper, your Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer, some matching ink, some large-holed accent beads, and some hemp twine.  I hope you enjoy my project.
I love paper! Love it! I will buy at least 2 sheets of a particular pattern when I'm scrapbook paper shopping [or even when I'm not shopping for paper and it just reaches out and grabs me]. If it's particularly choice I will often buy 6 or more sheets so I can have it around me for several projects. As I work on the projects I will hoard the scraps--something I would not normally do to "plain old" paper.
This new Mechanic paper from the new Craftsman Collection from Prima I just can't get enough of. I love the deep blues and red-rusts in it and find myself holding on to the scraps. This paper would be perfect for a simple bracelet that could work for both a guy or a girl!

The method

for this project you will need
Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer
Hemp Twine
large holed beads
13-15 paper strips cut 1"×5"
1 paper strip cut ¾"×5"
matching ink
bamboo skewer for rolling paper
brush and Emory  board

I roll the strips on the bamboo skewer--creating a large hole for stringing. I glue the flap closed with the lacquer and then brush on a thin coat of lacquer to create a shiny finish to the bead.
Once all the beads are dried, I sand the ends to even up the paper and ink them to remove the harsh white edge.
I start with 2 yards of hemp. I fold it in half, knot a small loop on the fold and thread a large hold bead with both strings. When I get near to the loop I take both ends of the hemp and run the thread back through the hole the same direction--it creates the thread pattern on the outside to the bead AND keeps the bead from slipping through the knot. Stiffening the ends of the string with Crystal Lacquer also helps in the threading process. 
After 3 large holed beads, I added on the paper beads threading on string through the bead left to right and the other string right to left--so that the strings cross in the bead and the ends come out either end of the hole. The rest of the paper beads are attached in the same manner.
After all the paper beads are added to get the desired length, the large holed beads are added again to match the beginning of the bracelet. Finally the ¾" bead is added as before and then knots are created at each opening and the ends are then coated with lacquer and tucked back into the holes.


Thank you for looking!



Saturday, August 11, 2012

Prima Steampunk Memories Mini Album | the Details

Good afternoon! I wanted to take a minute to at least give you a replay from Thursday night's show and the still photos of the Steampunk Memories Mini Album with the list of Prima products used. The written instructions are still coming and will be added here...some technical difficulties with the computer earlier today has delayed me finishing. The instructional download should be available here tomorrow! I appreciate your patience.




Prima Products used :
  • 558420-Kennedy
  • 556891-Tasha Gold
  • 556341-Velvet Rainbow Flowers
  • 556389-Laredo
  • 546038-Innocence
  • 530921-Accent Gems
  • 556327-Velvet Rainbow Leaves
  • 530266-Rose Leaf Pillar
  • 558833-Wood Clips
  • 559045-Craftsman Note Cards
  • 559670-Craftsman Trinkets
  • 559762-Gear Trinkets
  • 560300-SIIC Mini Swirls
  • 560164-SIIC Swirl
  • 844752-Craftsman-Tool Of Craftsman
  • 844790-Craftsman-Architect
  • 844776-Craftsman-Engineer
  • 844769-Craftsman-Mechanic
  • 559182-Wood Clocks and Tickets
  • 559113-Alpha Stickers
  • 559953-Velvet Trinkets
  • PE 003 35-Grey Flowers
  • 891541-Tiny Bulbs
  • 655350-Precious Metals-Chestnut
  • 556563-Wood Gears
  • 558970-Craftsman Tiny Alphas
  • 561017-Resist Canvas
  • 559328-Cling Stamps-Craftsman
  • PE 001 05-Burgundy Flowers
  • 891022-Brick Wall Chalk
  • 891015-Dark Rust Chalk
  • 890988-Farmers Jeans Chalk
  • 891169-Shabby Tote Chalk


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Friday, August 10, 2012

Snowflake Doily at alteredpages.com

Snowflake embellished with Pearl Maya Mists and Snow German glitter!

Today on the AlteredPages.com Blog I test drive a new Nesting Doily Squares die set with one of my favorite papercraft snowflake projects!! I love how it turned out...now I need to make some in  different sizes!!!
Thank you for looking!


Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Weekly Challenge | Fabric, Fiber and Trim



It's time for a new challenge with Digital Delights by Louby Loo! This week at Delightful Challenges our challenge is Fabric, Fiber and Trim! I am still playing with the precious stamps in the new release. Today I'm using Cupcake Josie to create a "celebrate you" type card. I hope it will bring a smile to a little friend who has had a rough few days. Thank you for looking!





Digital Stamps :Cupcake Josie and Bunting Set
Card Stock : Coredinations & Bazzil Basics
Markers: BIC Mark-Its
Accessories  Ribbon, Baker's Twine, Glitter, foam squares, white gelli roll pen, and Crystal Lacquer
Fabric, Fiber & Trim
To go with the theme we Digital Delights have lots of great new releases today too!!!
You are not required to use a Digital Delights Image to join in on the fun
but if you do you can enter TWICE. 
To enter twice when using a Digital Delight image your 
1st entry use your card link
 2nd entry use your blog address and add 2nd entry after your name
**Please be sure to follow the challenge theme or it will be removed
We have a wonderful Sponsor this week
http://www.scrapyland.com/ 
Scrapy land - Prize $20 store gift card 

Summer Milestones Mini Album with Prima Live!!!

If you don't subscribe to the Prima Live newsletter, or even if you do, I want to share some exciting news with you!!! The fabulous Cari Fennel, Endorsed Prima Educator and Coordinator of Live with Prima, invited me to guest demo for them TOMORROW!!! I'm very excited at this awesome opportunity and hope my fans can join me Thursday August 9th, 8:30 p.m. CST/9:30 p.m. EST
I will be featuring the new Craftsman Collection and making a Summer Milestones Mini--steampunk style!

 

See you tomorrow! Can't stop smiling!!! 

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

leslierahye's fairyland blog hop!!

Welcome to my first ever fairy-themed blog hop. I have a group of talented artists who LOVE all things fairy and have some wonderful projects to share with you!!! I can't wait for you to get started so sit back, relax, and select each blogger's photo in turn to see the amazing work they've shared with you today!! Thank you for joining us!!
I wanted to share with you these Altered Trading Cards--ATCs--that I built on Bazzill Book Board and covered with beautiful collage sheet fairies from Summer Fairies Collage Sheet AP-639 available at AlteredPages.com. Next I sanded the edges and layered on creamy rub-ons. The wings were accented with prisma glitter--fairy dust on Earth! The final accent was bling and sculpted punchie flowers. I hope you enjoyed my ATCs! Be sure to check out everyone's creations by selecting the link below!

 


Today, for those who hop through and leave a comment at each stop as well as on my own blog, I will enter you into the random drawing for a small packet of fairy fun altered art stuff to make you own fairy creations! Happy Hopping!