Olde Curisosity Shoppe Card

Hello Everyone!

Below is the card I created to enter into my local fair. It is a 6x6 card with a black card stock base.  The decorative papers are from Graphic 45's Olde Curiosity Shoppe collection. The rest of the accents were odds and ends from my stash. I am super excited about how it turned out! The next week is going to be agony waiting for the fair to open and see how I placed. I will keep you posted on results!

 

The charm above, is from Michael's. It is part of their Bead Landing collection. I absolutely love how the clock is deconstructed to see the inner gears. It finished the card beautifully! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Sarah 

Embossed Art Tag

Hello All!

This is my most recent creation. A tag using some Tim Holtz stamps I got recently at my Jo-Ann's (on clearance no less!). I have been wanting to experiment and play with all of my supplies for some time now, but I have a hard time just letting myself go and not following a pattern LOL. Its a trait of mine that usually comes in handy (as a medical assistant I have to be VERY precise) but when it comes to creating, its a bit hindering. So for the past few weeks, I have been trying to push myself to just wing it. No sketches (unless I draw them), no patterns, and no running out to buy anything unless I run out (adhesive).

For the tag, I love the quote, which reads, " Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep." I find it very inspiring and wanted to make something to hang in my space with it. Since space is limited, I thought a tag was the way to go. I tried to use a variety of techniques such as misting, embossing, layering and distressing. All things I have done but not usually all on the same project. I really like how it came together, and it was fun to make. I am definitely going to make more to see what else I can come up with. This is only the beginning!

Stay tuned, I have another project to show you either later tonight or tomorrow depending on when I put the finishing touches on!

Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah :)

A Mixed Media First

 My very first mixed media project. I am so happy with how it turned out and I cannot wait to do some more! Where did I get the idea you say? From YouTube! On one of the channels I follow, Jennings644, I saw an amazing heart tag. I love all the texture and color!After watching the video (and a few others) I decided I absolutely, positively HAD TO make one! So it was off to the craft store, to get some modeling paste and knives so that I too could create one. After my shopping spree, while some accents for another project were drying, I got out all the goodies and tried my hand at a tag. I did have some trouble with the UTEE and it not wanting to cover the heart. It took a lot of finesse, but I think it worked!

Thanks for stopping by!
Sarah

First YouTube Video

Well its out there! LOL I just completed my first YouTube video. I didn't realize it but I do not like speaking on camera. I don't know why, since I have no problem teaching or with public speaking, but on camera is a different story. In the video, I showcase the Vintage Disney Suitcase that I finished. It was on my blog a few days ago but I want to start making videos, and I though that would be a good one to start with.

Please watch, leave a comment or 2 and let me know what you think!

Vintage Disney Suitcase

Here it is! The Vintage Disney Suitcase! Finally its a complete box, decorated, also a piggy bank (the slot is under the handle) and holding some savings for our trip to Disneyland for Halloween. It constructed from foam board, card stock and LOTS of glue, ink and glimmer mist! The small icons are stamps of Mickey Mouse images, giving it kind of a Louis Vuitton feel. The only thing missing is a luggage tag and that will be completed tomorrow! I am really, really happy with how it all came together. As you may recall, this was something completely from my own imagination that I brought into reality. 

Once I get the luggage tag complete, I will post more pics, including some close ups. I hope this inspires you to create something that has been living in your imagination! 

Accessories for Vintage Disney Suitcase

Here are some pics of 2 of the accessories I made for my Disney Vintage Suitcase. The first one is the side straps. I have taken Tim Holtz grunge paper and used ink and glimmer mist to get it that vintage leather look ( bottom pic shows color better). The Mickey icon is just 3 brads from a pack I had in my stash.



The second accessory is the luggage handle.  Again its grunge paper, distressed to look like leather. This is a better picture to show the coloring.



Enjoy and please keep checking back. The suitcase is almost finished and I cant wait to show you!

Scrappy Key Chain

This is something I put together from a free make and take at the Scrapbook Expo. Inside the top square piece, is the clear 1x1 glass tile that I created at the Expo. It was at the Craft Fantastic booth. You picked an image ( it says scrap diva) and then using something similar to glossy accents, adhered it to the back of the tile. I love how it came out! Afterwards, I immediately thought that it would make an awesome key chain.

 At the booth, they were not selling individual holders, so it took me a few weeks, but at my local scrap store, I found some Ranger metal frames that were perfect. Once I had the frame, it was off to Michael's. Tonight I found the perfect additions. They are the art charm and the crown, from the Art-I-Cake line. The A is wooden, similar to a Scrabble tile, the T is similar to a ceramic tile and the R uses the same technique I used to make the large tile. 

I am so excited with how it turned out. Who knows, I might be adding charms to everything now! This is now proudly on my key ring and it will inspire me everywhere I go.