tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43103742643221125342024-03-14T02:22:36.188-04:00Inspire...Create...ShareUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-53193659992667386522015-11-27T13:02:00.000-05:002015-11-27T13:03:22.354-05:00NEW BLOGHello, I know it's been forever but I wanted to share a new blog I've started, <a href="http://thebohoboutiquemi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Bohemian Boutique</a>. I've been very busy with life and DIY projects. I've just started this blog so it's a work in progress but I hope you'll stop by and see what's happening!<br />
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Click <a href="http://thebohoboutiquemi.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for new blog.<br />
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Thank you!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-73698908746239277922012-04-01T16:45:00.002-04:002012-04-01T16:45:29.355-04:00Star Wars LayoutI was able to capture these pictures last year of my son playing with his favorite Star Wars gun.<br />
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The papers are different collections, just trying to use up my stash. <br />
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I downloaded a Star Wars font from the web and imported it into my silhouette. I was able to create my title with the design studio and then cut it out. <br />
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I traced the title "the clone wars" from the negative part of some chipboard alpha stickers. The die cuts<span style="font-size: x-small;">, imagine and pretend make believe play,</span> are from MME. <br />
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I just loves these picture of my son and I'm so happy to finally have them scrapped.<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-67535384052261377672012-03-31T19:12:00.001-04:002012-03-31T19:12:08.049-04:00December Daily 2011Phew.....I finally finished this thing. Better late than never should be tattooed on my forehead. This Dec. daily is a little different than ones I've seen before. It looks more like a mini book although it's not very mini. The whole idea of a Dec. daily is to consciously document all the little things that make life LIFE. Well mine was sort of an after thought lol. I knew that I had alot of pictures because of all the gifts I made this year for Christmas so I thought why not print them out and see what happens.<br />
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The cover dimensions are 8x5 3/4. I used my Bind-it-all with 1 1/4" wires to bind it. <br />
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It was alot fun to make. I love all the different patterns, textures and things sticking out of it. <br />
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I used all sorts of things from my stash including this little paper bag which fits my tag perfectly.<br />
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For this page I cut a snowflake transparency and stuck it in between two vintage post cards for my journaling spot. <br />
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On this page I used another post card and glued three edges of my photo to make a pocket for one of my larger tags.<br />
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I used tons of scraps, stickers, punches, stamps and die cuts. I love projects that I can really use up alot of my supplies instead of hoarding them.<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-30859109541257035222012-03-22T20:19:00.001-04:002012-03-22T20:19:58.871-04:003 New LayoutsI started these 3 layouts right after I got my silhouette then my whole family got sick and I haven't played with it since. So bummed!! :( But I hope to be creating with it more and more. yaaay!!<br />
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All the paper and tags are from My Minds Eye and the buttons are from Stampin' Up. I cut the title out with my cameo.<br />
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The snap is from WRMK and the mini library clip is from SU.<br />
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I used a few different papers from my stash and cut out the title, arrow and #3 with my cameo. The buttons are from SU.<br />
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I also used a couple of Ali Edwards stamps on the pictures.<br />
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This paper collection including the gear die cuts are from Cosmo Cricket. I created this title with the silhouette design studio and cut it out with my cameo. <br />
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I used some more buttons from SU (I love, love, love their buttons) and the brads were from my stash.<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-84025200718621201632012-03-21T10:30:00.001-04:002012-03-21T17:12:35.471-04:00SU Girls Weekend!!Ok, for those of you that don't know this, this was a big deal for me. I'm SAHM to 3 little ones ages 7, 5 &3 and they keep me busy. This girls weekend was the first time I've ever spent away from my kids and my son will be 8 in May. I love my kids more than anything they're every minute of my everyday, and that's just it, a girl needs a break sometimes lol. So when my amazing friend Jenny invited me to be a guest and go with her to Stampin' Up's Regional in Milwaukee I said count me in!<br />
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We stayed at the Hilton in downtown Milwaukee which was a nice older hotel that had alot of character. <br />
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Beautiful marble lobby.<br />
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I just loved this sign on the elevator.<br />
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I had a great time with Jenny she is one amazing lady, very talented and loves to share her talent with others. We've been friends for about 7 years now. I'm thankful for her everyday, seriously I think I might lose my mind in this small town without her. It's always nice when you have a girlfriend to share and vent haha your everyday life with. We both have similar tastes and love to share are crafty creations with each other.<br />
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In the middle of the room is where the swaps were taking place which I named "Swap Alley". I didn't participate in any swaps but it was fun to watch all the excitement.<br />
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To no surprise to myself Jenny was picked to be a presenter and she did an amazing job. This is Shelli Gardner stoppin' by her both. <br />
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I'm bummed this pic is blurry but I had to share. I am and apparently some of the SU staff in also a fan of Jimmy Fallon. This segment on stage was SU's version of Jimmy's Thank You Notes hahaha so stinkin' hilarious!!!!!! Thank you Big Shot for redefining how to make a sandwich......it was so funny I wish I could have got it on video. <br />
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My first time at Mar's Cheese Castle.<br />
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I took this shot when we stopped to have a quick dinner at an oasis. I thought it was pretty cool how it turned out.<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-23209033699972917662012-03-05T10:10:00.002-05:002012-03-05T10:10:20.618-05:00What a Bunch of SickosWe've been sick for about a month around here. We just can't seem to kick this thing. In the past month we have also celebrated 3 birthdays in our house. My birthday was in early Feb. my daughter Claire's was at the end of Feb. and 11 days later is my daughter Adelyn's birthday. This year we combined the girls family party which I think we'll be doing every year.<br />
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I made a couple of layouts a while ago but I haven't had the time or energy to share anything. It really stinks b/c I added a new awesome tool to my scrapbooking arsenal. <br />
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Drum roll Please..........Introducing the New......Silhouette Cameo. Woooohooooo!!!!!!<br />
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I'm soooooo stinkin' excited about it! I used it once on a couple of layouts and then we all got sick, so it's been sitting there collecting dust and it just kills me. Normally I would be downstairs playing the minute I put the kids to bed, but this thing has zapped all my energy. The thing is my mind has been spinning with all kinds of ideas and projects I want to do and it sucks when your body isn't cooperating. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-33406076345111379692012-01-22T01:03:00.002-05:002012-01-31T09:44:29.478-05:00Brrr......Winter BannerThe house always seems so empty after I take down my Christmas decorations, so I decided to make a winter banner.
I've been wanting to make a banner out of this mini album from Michaels for a long time. I started this winter banner at a crop last weekend and finally finished it.<br />
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The pattern paper is from My Minds Eye Holiday Glitter Book, chipboard embellies are from Little Yellow Bicycle and large button is from Stampin' Up.<br />
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I also used early espresso and marina mist card stock from SU. The chipboard snowflake is from the LYB collection. I picked up the clear flower from my <a href="http://www.scrapbooknookludington.com/">local scrapbook store</a>, sorry I can't remember what they're called, and I added a rhinestone brad from stash. <br />
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I think it turned out pretty cute. I just love having something crafty hanging around, it puts a smile on my face!<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-38156163403266256292012-01-21T20:54:00.001-05:002012-01-31T09:38:53.390-05:00My Garden Girl- DT LayoutHey Ladies, just thought I'd share this l/o I did last month for my <a href="http://www.scrapbooknookludington.com/">local scrapbook store</a>.<br />
I was able to use some really beautiful paper from the Floral Lane Collection from Pebbles. This paper has a great texture to it and is nice and thick. I really like pattern paper that has some weight to it, it makes me feel like I getting more for my money hahaha. This line says spring and summer to me. I knew I had a couple of good pictures of my little garden girl that would really make these paper come to life. <br />
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I tucked in a couple of tickets from sei and went through my stash of ribbons to add a little more dimension and texture.<br />
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The chipboard alphas are from Girl's Paperie and they are one of my all time faves.<br />
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For the flower I punched out 3 circle then distressed and cut around the edges. Then I painted them with a white paint dabber and crumbled them up. For the center I cut up some Prima Bloomers and glued it all together. I just love the colors in these papers and I think turned out pretty cute!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-2562475937085494982012-01-19T16:41:00.000-05:002012-01-31T09:37:26.480-05:00My Very Own Smash Book IIThe first one I did went through my middle school years. This book goes through my high school years. The covers are 8.5x10 and in inner pages are 8x10.<br />
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This book is packed full. I kept a ton of stuff from those 4 years. I used a K&Co. rubber band from the Smash Book line to keep it closed.<br />
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I'm in love with this camera stamp that I picked up at Michaels in the dollar bin.<br />
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Hahaha my smash board.<br />
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A few pics of my skydiving trip for my 18th birthday....<br />
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Oooh to be young again! Good thing I have a picture of it because I'll never see that body again lol! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(love the garbage cans in the background haha!) </span><br />
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My beautiful mother and I on my graduation day. I wish we lived closer together. I miss you soooo much Mom! <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-73556038254660649912012-01-19T13:57:00.001-05:002012-01-31T09:31:39.722-05:00A Smashing GiftHere is a look at another smash book I made. I gave my niece Alexis this one for Christmas, she's a freshman in high school. I wish I had one when I was in high school. Hopefully she has fun with it. I didn't have any color scheme in mind just that she likes zebra print.<br />
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Here are a few of the projects...<br />
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....I made 18 or so of these bags for a friend. This bag is made out of SU Spice Cake fabric. I also made some from the Flirtatious and Candy Cane Christmas fabrics. I think these are so cute!! I plan to make a couple more for my girls, they kept asking if they could have one. I will say they were time consuming to make, lots of stop and start and trimming of thread. I found a great <a href="http://youtu.be/EIz-whiBMww">youtube video</a> that walked you through it, very beginner friendly. Note: I didn't need to pin all the pieces together if you glue the felt in place you can hold the rest just fine. <br />
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Girls Christmas Presents...<br />
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...I picked up this desk at goodwill for $8.00. I LOVE deals like this!!!!<br />
I also picked up another desk this time from craigslist for $15.<br />
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I started by sanding them and getting off any rust, then I gave them a good cleaning and let them dry. I used a rust resistant spray paint primer. After a couple of coats of that I sprayed them with a nice white top coat paint. <br />
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I used some left over pink and green paint for the seats and stenciled their names on.<br />
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They were a big hit on Christmas morning!! <br />
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I also made my son a Christmas present. He is really into Harry Potter and we just started reading the books together. I'm hopeful that they will spark a love for reading.<br />
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So I decided to make a Harry Potter robe for him complete with wand and glasses. Here are the <a href="http://diyfashion.about.com/od/costumes/ss/gryffindor_robe.htm">directions</a> that I used.<br />
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He was completely surprised and loves it. I wasn't sure how it was going to fit him so I just pinned the patch on. It fits just fine so all I have to do is sew it on permanently.
Christmas morning is always so much fun but this year it was a little extra special because I made some of their gifts.<br />
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Thanks for still Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-49290611089255343972011-12-19T12:38:00.003-05:002012-01-09T09:00:57.740-05:00I'm Still Here!I will be sharing some projects this week. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm still here, just been really busy.
Thanks for stoppin' by!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-13180034133458970512011-11-20T00:24:00.013-05:002011-11-23T18:27:27.091-05:00Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving Everybody! This Thanksgiving is extra special because we're spending it in the Blueridge Mountains of GA with my family. I haven't seen my brother and sister for two years. It will be nice to see my kids play around and goof off with their aunt an uncle. My sister and I are a little obsessed with the Twilight books and movies so friday night at 7pm we have a date with Edward Cullen. Team Edward all the way baby hahaha!!!<br /><br />Here are a few things that I've made recently.<br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb9EbK7EFwA/TsiT5X30-bI/AAAAAAAABgA/sPoLDw-FxdM/s1600/P1130155c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Vb9EbK7EFwA/TsiT5X30-bI/AAAAAAAABgA/sPoLDw-FxdM/s400/P1130155c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676949944170510770" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j4ViuXk55OM/TsiT5a5q0RI/AAAAAAAABf4/ZCG_AnWh_JA/s1600/P1130156c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j4ViuXk55OM/TsiT5a5q0RI/AAAAAAAABf4/ZCG_AnWh_JA/s400/P1130156c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676949944983539986" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KkLk9e59qb8/TsiTxsPOqBI/AAAAAAAABfo/3kGAY2Bc63o/s1600/P1130166c.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display: block; 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I found a <a style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=No-RGC20B_0&list=PL3443064818971642&index=5&feature=plpp_video">video</a> that explained exactly how to do it, gotta love youtube lol! We kept ours pretty simply and kid friendly but you could make them as detailed as you'd like. (Note: I found that the spray adhesive I had didn't work so I just used my glue gun instead.)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CVrWIByaDQ/Tq12AHKUUaI/AAAAAAAABbM/ioCiF17kYbY/s1600/P1120900c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8CVrWIByaDQ/Tq12AHKUUaI/AAAAAAAABbM/ioCiF17kYbY/s400/P1120900c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669317250223722914" border="0" /></a>I will warn you it does make quite a mess. It looked like snow came early this year.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FYXoJuj6jIg/Tq11_7KhW5I/AAAAAAAABbA/OYWAFKhYSYc/s1600/P1120902c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FYXoJuj6jIg/Tq11_7KhW5I/AAAAAAAABbA/OYWAFKhYSYc/s400/P1120902c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669317247003351954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8pPeD3GSoE/Tq11_t06cWI/AAAAAAAABa0/Z4nO9fRDypE/s1600/P1120903c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h8pPeD3GSoE/Tq11_t06cWI/AAAAAAAABa0/Z4nO9fRDypE/s400/P1120903c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669317243423060322" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-re9oB5jVmPs/Tq11_nNXxFI/AAAAAAAABao/bQdyc9B6xgk/s1600/P1120906c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-re9oB5jVmPs/Tq11_nNXxFI/AAAAAAAABao/bQdyc9B6xgk/s400/P1120906c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669317241646597202" border="0" /></a>I haven't decided want material I want in my planting bed so it's just sort of in limbo right now. I have to say it does make a good graveyard though hahaha!!<br /><br />Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-30257890114503868242011-10-30T10:49:00.007-04:002011-10-30T12:03:48.972-04:00Kids Art GalleryI wanted a place to display some of the larger art drawings and paintings from my kids. We have a bulletin board upstairs for the small art projects and papers from school but we needed more space. I loved this idea of taking your saved wine corks and using them for bulletin strips instead of boards. I just bought a 12' strip of wood and some masonry screws from Home Depot. I had them cut the strips into three 4' sections, which saved me time.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-momUPuiVTRA/Tq1xeDLH0pI/AAAAAAAABac/wTE_FSYOJfc/s1600/P1120842c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-momUPuiVTRA/Tq1xeDLH0pI/AAAAAAAABac/wTE_FSYOJfc/s400/P1120842c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669312266991293074" border="0" /></a><br />I predrilled some holes, put in the anchors and screwed up the strips. Then got my glue gun and started putting up the corks. It worked better than I thought it would.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WH4d2GXq1Xc/Tq1xdyNPuhI/AAAAAAAABaM/JkFIvwT5L3Q/s1600/P1120845c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WH4d2GXq1Xc/Tq1xdyNPuhI/AAAAAAAABaM/JkFIvwT5L3Q/s400/P1120845c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669312262436796946" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I picked up the wooden sign from a yard sale and of course I forgot to take a before picture, oops. It was orginally black and said Baa Baa Black sheep with a wooden sheep and moon. I just simply pulled off the sheep and moon, painted and sanded it. I had a UL expression which fit perfectly, I guess it was meant to be, and just simply rubbed it on.<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4mQuz5JeZyM/Tq1xdaNZRbI/AAAAAAAABZs/9qYSguT7UIE/s1600/P1120876c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4mQuz5JeZyM/Tq1xdaNZRbI/AAAAAAAABZs/9qYSguT7UIE/s400/P1120876c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669312255994971570" border="0" /></a><br />I pulled some drifted wood from my collection and added the word ART.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82tI26-bNUs/Tq1xdW3MK-I/AAAAAAAABZ0/FuAADiVdgL4/s1600/P1120877c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-82tI26-bNUs/Tq1xdW3MK-I/AAAAAAAABZ0/FuAADiVdgL4/s400/P1120877c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669312255096531938" border="0" /></a><br />It was all pretty painless and I like how it turned out. The kids were so excited to see their art hanging up.<br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVxArxOnhZc/Tq1xdlU59JI/AAAAAAAABaE/8Zkj9L3lPtM/s1600/P1120878c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OVxArxOnhZc/Tq1xdlU59JI/AAAAAAAABaE/8Zkj9L3lPtM/s400/P1120878c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669312258979263634" border="0" /></a><br />Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-87716767570738461482011-10-30T10:38:00.006-04:002011-10-30T10:48:52.218-04:00Design Team ProjectsI received my new product from the Scrapbook Nook. I was so excited to work with the new line from Little Yellow Bicycle called Hello Fall. I made a 1-page and a 2-page layout and a really simple card. Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I really enjoyed working with this line the colors are so vibrant!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Psp96Wmbp64/Tq1i5-iXl-I/AAAAAAAABZg/yaTm0nGQJMk/s1600/P1120723c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Psp96Wmbp64/Tq1i5-iXl-I/AAAAAAAABZg/yaTm0nGQJMk/s400/P1120723c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669296254108538850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-esGHMF9qHLY/Tq1i5oI1ERI/AAAAAAAABZQ/cMn0jhloyRM/s1600/P1120726c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-esGHMF9qHLY/Tq1i5oI1ERI/AAAAAAAABZQ/cMn0jhloyRM/s400/P1120726c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669296248095838482" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QgJrbu1k29o/Tq1i5X-deEI/AAAAAAAABZI/CGnNqKSCKIE/s1600/P1120727c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 204px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QgJrbu1k29o/Tq1i5X-deEI/AAAAAAAABZI/CGnNqKSCKIE/s400/P1120727c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669296243757381698" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQmXh8mDi6g/Tq1i5ePUHfI/AAAAAAAABY8/XAwUnBls68o/s1600/P1120728c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tQmXh8mDi6g/Tq1i5ePUHfI/AAAAAAAABY8/XAwUnBls68o/s400/P1120728c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669296245438684658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Lbkj18GRww/Tq1i5Bp9jHI/AAAAAAAABYw/-UQ3q5ZgODA/s1600/P1120751c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7Lbkj18GRww/Tq1i5Bp9jHI/AAAAAAAABYw/-UQ3q5ZgODA/s400/P1120751c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669296237765823602" border="0" /></a>Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-55410352925554416502011-10-30T10:14:00.007-04:002011-10-30T10:35:37.941-04:00Thrifty FindsI picked up this house frame from goodwill for 3.oo and the bird cage at a yard sale for .50 cents. I thought they would make a great addition to my Halloween decorations.<br /><br />The Before:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDJXqZtkHhA/Tq1gFdPZY0I/AAAAAAAABYk/XDOHNV7Rp38/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-10-30%2Bat%2B10.29.50%2BAM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eDJXqZtkHhA/Tq1gFdPZY0I/AAAAAAAABYk/XDOHNV7Rp38/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-10-30%2Bat%2B10.29.50%2BAM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669293152794141506" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9Sw-oXk7s4/Tq1gFAScNFI/AAAAAAAABYY/H5-zCZe0YVU/s1600/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-10-30%2Bat%2B10.30.41%2BAM.png"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 286px; height: 356px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-v9Sw-oXk7s4/Tq1gFAScNFI/AAAAAAAABYY/H5-zCZe0YVU/s400/Screen%2Bshot%2B2011-10-30%2Bat%2B10.30.41%2BAM.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669293145022280786" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJzWUvh29WA/Tq1c8Ew004I/AAAAAAAABX4/IkgQe1VnKqE/s1600/P1120715c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cJzWUvh29WA/Tq1c8Ew004I/AAAAAAAABX4/IkgQe1VnKqE/s400/P1120715c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289693069759362" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tOSH3H5HfpM/Tq1c8CpUliI/AAAAAAAABXk/5-b0Kgeaj9c/s1600/P1120719c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tOSH3H5HfpM/Tq1c8CpUliI/AAAAAAAABXk/5-b0Kgeaj9c/s400/P1120719c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289692501415458" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8atWDbd-XYQ/Tq1c76u863I/AAAAAAAABXc/BdlNIGUg9rI/s1600/P1120721c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8atWDbd-XYQ/Tq1c76u863I/AAAAAAAABXc/BdlNIGUg9rI/s400/P1120721c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289690377546610" border="0" /></a><br />The After:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hZ-_C6-oQLU/Tq1c75eTXMI/AAAAAAAABXQ/-2XTN4VHcNA/s1600/P1120734c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hZ-_C6-oQLU/Tq1c75eTXMI/AAAAAAAABXQ/-2XTN4VHcNA/s400/P1120734c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289690039278786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opJcBXkhXoM/Tq1cq0IC8aI/AAAAAAAABXE/uetRpi9RBak/s1600/P1120736c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-opJcBXkhXoM/Tq1cq0IC8aI/AAAAAAAABXE/uetRpi9RBak/s400/P1120736c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289396545974690" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JU942yHbmHE/Tq1cq4vqGaI/AAAAAAAABW0/L5Z213xXtdo/s1600/P1120737c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JU942yHbmHE/Tq1cq4vqGaI/AAAAAAAABW0/L5Z213xXtdo/s400/P1120737c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289397785860514" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9jOaePNA1c/Tq1cqivJ1YI/AAAAAAAABWs/R2fODWzQRDY/s1600/P1120738c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-f9jOaePNA1c/Tq1cqivJ1YI/AAAAAAAABWs/R2fODWzQRDY/s400/P1120738c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289391878165890" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_i2UyeoEhI/Tq1cqkf3aGI/AAAAAAAABWc/vlgtVVFSRNo/s1600/P1120731c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a_i2UyeoEhI/Tq1cqkf3aGI/AAAAAAAABWc/vlgtVVFSRNo/s400/P1120731c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289392350914658" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sMng2SjpeQI/Tq1cqQ5jBiI/AAAAAAAABWU/1UnBhaTJwV8/s1600/P1120732c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sMng2SjpeQI/Tq1cqQ5jBiI/AAAAAAAABWU/1UnBhaTJwV8/s400/P1120732c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669289387089921570" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-22148487824169190662011-10-21T13:57:00.004-04:002011-10-21T14:11:38.510-04:00Giveaway Alert!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oEfcYCcatkk/TqG0PRR8-3I/AAAAAAAABWI/P1NccJZheIE/s1600/BANNER%252B950.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 168px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oEfcYCcatkk/TqG0PRR8-3I/AAAAAAAABWI/P1NccJZheIE/s400/BANNER%252B950.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666007980638534514" border="0" /></a><br />Just wanted to let you guys know about an AWESOME GIVEAWAY that Sharon is having on her youtube channel. Head on over to her channel to see the amazing goodies and hear all the details on how to win them. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/smscrapper">http://www.youtube.com/user/smscrapper</a><br /><br />Thanks for stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-42511034203768972952011-09-29T11:32:00.017-04:002011-09-30T12:01:41.804-04:00Getting Ready for HalloweenI wanted to do more for Halloween this year without spending to much. So here are a few ideas I came up with. I searched the internet for some spooky bottle labels and other images that I could print off for free. Then I searched my house and started looking at things in a different way. I found some old books, a tarnished silver sugar cup, a box of emergency candles and some old bottles. I did buy a few things to pull the look together spider webs and spiders, a bag of bones, a rubber snake, a skull, and some of that aged cheese cloth stuff. It seems like alot but these items are very inexpensive. I found all of these items in the Halloween section.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Erwi6KEnXcE/ToSQv2Sa-TI/AAAAAAAABVc/tIUqPeUa6yY/s1600/P1120704c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Erwi6KEnXcE/ToSQv2Sa-TI/AAAAAAAABVc/tIUqPeUa6yY/s400/P1120704c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806183585216818" border="0" /></a>This frame usually sits on my mantel with a family photo in it. I just simply removed the photo and printed these items from the net and combined them with some patterned paper I already had.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m7pymtqNRIs/ToSQvhoe1bI/AAAAAAAABVU/3BcuuDWFrn4/s1600/P1120701c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m7pymtqNRIs/ToSQvhoe1bI/AAAAAAAABVU/3BcuuDWFrn4/s400/P1120701c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806178040599986" border="0" /></a>My husband had these old books lying around so I didn't dust them off and added some webs to them. The candles are emergency candles they come in a box of ten for a couple dollars. I just wrapped some twine around them.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sOm6gmJDSxc/ToSQnCdczOI/AAAAAAAABVM/cA-Irv4Dzng/s1600/P1120660c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sOm6gmJDSxc/ToSQnCdczOI/AAAAAAAABVM/cA-Irv4Dzng/s400/P1120660c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806032233876706" border="0" /></a>This is another label from the net that I aged with old paper and vintage photo distress ink.<br />The lid is a used coffee filter that I hot glued on the top and added a little distress ink. I saw this idea from a site called a fancyful twist.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3agOSdBjCI/ToSQmk1V5qI/AAAAAAAABVE/vL2Fjd4LN6c/s1600/P1120700c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v3agOSdBjCI/ToSQmk1V5qI/AAAAAAAABVE/vL2Fjd4LN6c/s400/P1120700c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806024281024162" border="0" /></a>My husband was in the woods the other day and found this tall brown bottle and brought it home for me. It had some old leaves in it that I couldn't get out so I just went with it. I used one the my inventory tags that I sell here on my blog. I decided that the leaves were dried troll skin and aged the tag with distress ink.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HlzQBNsISkQ/ToSQmMdptXI/AAAAAAAABU8/SLAcMPCnshQ/s1600/P1120705c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HlzQBNsISkQ/ToSQmMdptXI/AAAAAAAABU8/SLAcMPCnshQ/s400/P1120705c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806017739208050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NEtquoOxQ_I/ToSQlleu11I/AAAAAAAABU0/Yoy1peUB9Sk/s1600/P1120706c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NEtquoOxQ_I/ToSQlleu11I/AAAAAAAABU0/Yoy1peUB9Sk/s400/P1120706c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657806007274755922" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxUA3MUVR8c/ToSQlFc26xI/AAAAAAAABUs/xUFfkA0C4Qc/s1600/P1120708c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oxUA3MUVR8c/ToSQlFc26xI/AAAAAAAABUs/xUFfkA0C4Qc/s400/P1120708c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805998676962066" border="0" /></a>This is a shadow box that I've had lying around for ever and thought it would be perfect for this. I used pattern paper, images from the net, some of the bones I bought and few other things I gathered from my scraproom.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mM8dHa-k2hg/ToSQM5cN4KI/AAAAAAAABUk/R39S1fnBXpk/s1600/P1120709c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mM8dHa-k2hg/ToSQM5cN4KI/AAAAAAAABUk/R39S1fnBXpk/s400/P1120709c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805583136186530" border="0" /></a>Used a printed label distressed it and used color wash ink to make the blood spots and drips.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqu_tadkXmU/ToSQMkbNL-I/AAAAAAAABUc/5HiHBARnnUc/s1600/P1120630c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uqu_tadkXmU/ToSQMkbNL-I/AAAAAAAABUc/5HiHBARnnUc/s400/P1120630c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805577494802402" border="0" /></a>This Boo banner is the one I made last year. I'm not sure it really fits well with the mantel but I up for now.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBMmu3gvKX4/ToSQMCiy5QI/AAAAAAAABUU/L4DDAxbZHsc/s1600/P1120696c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBMmu3gvKX4/ToSQMCiy5QI/AAAAAAAABUU/L4DDAxbZHsc/s400/P1120696c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805568399828226" border="0" /></a>I found this label and thought the green rubber snake would work perfectly. I just added water and a few drops of alcohol ink to make it look green and murky.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gtA-3oODft8/ToSQLspbzvI/AAAAAAAABUM/QM4k_hIdJGI/s1600/P1120691c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gtA-3oODft8/ToSQLspbzvI/AAAAAAAABUM/QM4k_hIdJGI/s400/P1120691c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805562522095346" border="0" /></a>I found these sticky eyeballs in the Halloween section and added this label, water and red ink.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qoUFIxxJjrI/ToSQLVqmysI/AAAAAAAABUE/CQ4sEIdgsH0/s1600/P1120697c.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qoUFIxxJjrI/ToSQLVqmysI/AAAAAAAABUE/CQ4sEIdgsH0/s400/P1120697c.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805556352993986" border="0" /></a>Here are some of the places I found the images and labels. I hope you picked up some ideas for your Halloween season.<br /><br /><a href="http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/p/search.html">http://graphicsfairy.blogspot.com/p/search.html</a><br /><a href="http://www.matthewmeadstyle.com/images/stories/2009_halloween/download/SS/lables.jpg">http://www.matthewmeadstyle.com/images/stories/2009_halloween/download/SS/lables.jpg</a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AWFxh9-T6O8/TiMJNtqe8tI/AAAAAAAANZ4/F--x22DWbNE/s1600/poison%2Bvintage%2Blabels%2Bgraphicsfairy004bw.jpg">http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AWFxh9-T6O8/TiMJNtqe8tI/AAAAAAAANZ4/F--x22DWbNE/s1600/poison%2Bvintage%2Blabels%2Bgraphicsfairy004bw.jpg</a><br /><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1327fb08c84de461&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3Ddecfd2e4fe%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1327fb08c84de461%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_gsqvntuv0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTlBNlndFu06Rbq88Ka9xKvsWC-YA">https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=gmail&attid=0.1&thid=1327fb08c84de461&mt=application/pdf&url=https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui%3D2%26ik%3Ddecfd2e4fe%26view%3Datt%26th%3D1327fb08c84de461%26attid%3D0.1%26disp%3Dsafe%26realattid%3Df_gsqvntuv0%26zw&sig=AHIEtbTlBNlndFu06Rbq88Ka9xKvsWC-YA</a><br /><br /><br />Thanks for stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-22764242836059672392011-09-29T11:16:00.005-04:002012-02-07T11:50:46.344-05:00Old BottlesThese are some bottles I kept from our old house. I thought I could do something crafty with them for Halloween.<br />
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<span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-size: 130%; font-weight: bold;">Before:</span><br />
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXG8WdGg3o0/ToSM-OHenUI/AAAAAAAABT8/txYO7ijylVU/s1600/P1120570c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657802032453426498" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QXG8WdGg3o0/ToSM-OHenUI/AAAAAAAABT8/txYO7ijylVU/s400/P1120570c.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">After:</span></span><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0EuEh_Qx670/ToSM9uFZfcI/AAAAAAAABT0/V4RuMWO5G8M/s1600/P1120592c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657802023854767554" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0EuEh_Qx670/ToSM9uFZfcI/AAAAAAAABT0/V4RuMWO5G8M/s400/P1120592c.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>I used stamps, punches, patterned paper, ribbon, wire, a brad, a feather, an old key, glimmer mist and color wash sprays.<br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gQKbIYXqWNc/ToSM9GmUVGI/AAAAAAAABTs/d6BDGX9jD9k/s1600/P1120594c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657802013255423074" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gQKbIYXqWNc/ToSM9GmUVGI/AAAAAAAABTs/d6BDGX9jD9k/s400/P1120594c.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 300px;" /></a>I used an old Stampin' Up rub-on on this one, added some wire and a brad.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2zdTMLi3ww/ToSM83l48rI/AAAAAAAABTk/i-PGqPF2GpQ/s1600/P1120598c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657802009227096754" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2zdTMLi3ww/ToSM83l48rI/AAAAAAAABTk/i-PGqPF2GpQ/s400/P1120598c.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Some of them have a pirate flare to them but I really like the way they turned out.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-90383352904682331102011-09-29T10:45:00.004-04:002012-01-31T09:27:05.150-05:00Altered Paper Towel Holder<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdU4-xX4zT8/ToSLDFvWuII/AAAAAAAABS8/dFgewpoaaCk/s1600/P1120566c.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657799917080852610" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xdU4-xX4zT8/ToSLDFvWuII/AAAAAAAABS8/dFgewpoaaCk/s400/P1120566c.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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I picked this up at a yard sale a couple of weeks ago. I think it was for paper towels but as soon as I saw it I thought ribbon storage. I changed out the dowel for a smaller one painted and distressed it then added some of my favorite paper. I think it turned out pretty cute.<br />
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Thanks for Stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-17190607762980025942011-09-10T12:42:00.008-04:002012-01-31T09:28:18.314-05:00Altered Clothes PinsMy sister was in charge of some of the games at her friend's bridal shower and she mentioned that she needed some decorative clothespins. Well, that was all she needed to say I volunteered to make these for her. The colors of the shower were Lilly Pulitzer pink and green so I went through my stash and found this Basic Grey line that I though matched pretty well. I think they turned out cute and my sister really liked them the shower is today so we'll see what the bride thought. I glued strips of paper to the clothespins and then sanded the edges of the paper. The sanding took a while but really makes such a difference.<br />
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Thanks for stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4310374264322112534.post-84789307148600587862011-09-10T12:11:00.007-04:002011-09-10T12:42:27.045-04:00My very own Smash BookWhen I first heard of smash books I thought it would be a great way to display some of my own ephemera that I've been hoarding for years. I have a large tote full of pictures, movie stubs, advent tickets, cards, postcards letters and the list goes on. I created this smash book and filled it with all sorts of things. This book starts with my parents marriage and runs through my middle school years. I've already started on the another one that will be my high school years.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NvG-lQMRnB8/TmuRSMzloTI/AAAAAAAABSM/CL_eixVoYSc/s1600/P1120406.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NvG-lQMRnB8/TmuRSMzloTI/AAAAAAAABSM/CL_eixVoYSc/s400/P1120406.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769899327693106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VTu9oanycWA/TmuRIkx3GsI/AAAAAAAABSE/NgvSPRs0Iik/s1600/P1120407.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VTu9oanycWA/TmuRIkx3GsI/AAAAAAAABSE/NgvSPRs0Iik/s400/P1120407.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769733964208834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ7qsdKmOZ8/TmuRISxlEmI/AAAAAAAABR8/vMOxCB1Q2q0/s1600/P1120409.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kQ7qsdKmOZ8/TmuRISxlEmI/AAAAAAAABR8/vMOxCB1Q2q0/s400/P1120409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769729131188834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtuqWx8bfGQ/TmuRH3n4mZI/AAAAAAAABR0/c7gIXu81vPM/s1600/P1120410.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HtuqWx8bfGQ/TmuRH3n4mZI/AAAAAAAABR0/c7gIXu81vPM/s400/P1120410.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769721842768274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEDcRRwgx0k/TmuRHqmpmWI/AAAAAAAABRs/mGn-IsbdbcA/s1600/P1120412.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEDcRRwgx0k/TmuRHqmpmWI/AAAAAAAABRs/mGn-IsbdbcA/s400/P1120412.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769718347929954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aoa0JIL6V9c/TmuRHTeScNI/AAAAAAAABRk/L-3a2IFs3FY/s1600/P1120413.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Aoa0JIL6V9c/TmuRHTeScNI/AAAAAAAABRk/L-3a2IFs3FY/s400/P1120413.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650769712138842322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I love this idea. Now I can actually flip through and see all of my little treasures instead of them sitting in the corner of basement never to be seen.<br /><br />Thanks for stoppin' by!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2