Accessorize!

Design team sister Sandy from My Sheri Crafts challenges us to accessorize our crafts! I made an endless flip book using Paper Sweetpea's You Tube tutorial. I used paper from Graphic 45 and accessorized the flip book with embellishments from K and Co, Prima, Gold Sequins from CTMH, Melissa Frances blue crepe paper ruffles and washi tape from Recollections. This was a lot of fun to make and I had to restrain myself from making a whole bunch of them. lol!

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Lovely Lace!

Our theme for our biweekly challenge at My Sheri Crafts is "Lovely Lace". Design team sister Kristi challenges us with using lace in our project. I made a tag using Tilda paper, and added some embellishments from K&Co, a heart paper doily from Recollections, paper lace trim from K&Co and seam binding that I dyed purple. The word "happy: was cut using a Heidi Swapp die. I kept it simple for easy mailing. It was also amusing to note that the only pic that I had of the tag was the one that I uploaded to Instagram, hence the "nostalgic" look.

Come join this fun challenge at My Sheri Crafts and show us that lace!

A Tim Holtz Pocket Letter

Hi! Welcome to another challenge here at My Sheri Crafts! Today, for our challenge hosted by design team sister Sandy, we are required to make a masculine project. I am still pocket letter-obsessed, so here's my Tim Holtz version. I used sprays from Tim Holtz, Lindy's and Heidi Swapp to come up with the mixed media background. All stamps and embellishments are also from Tim Holtz.

We would love for you to share your projects with us at My Sheri Crafts. Come join the fun!

A Vintage Cupid Postcard

I still have some Graphic 45 paper leftover from last year's Springtime Collection, so I made a postcard using a Cupid image from one of the pages. The background paper is from Prima, distressed using Cranberry Pigment Ink from Close To My Heart. I added a doily that I cut using a Cheery Lynn die. The mini roses are from Prima, the large red flower is from Recollection. I added some Crystals Clear Flourishes-Small from Close To My Heart. The stickpin was a swap item from my friend Tammy.

I am entering this postcard to the following blog challenges: Creative Card Crew: Shabby Chic
The Pink Elephant- Anything Goes
Noor Design--With Love

Distressed Valentine Post Card

I played with some Tim Holtz techniques when making this postcard. I used spritz and sprays from Tim Holtz, Smooch and Lindsay's to make the background paper. I also added a damask design to the side using a Tim Holtz stencil and some texture paste. What's amazing is that I did not do anything to the paste after it dried. Somehow, some of the spray from the paper under it must have seeped through and colored it, which was a nice surprise. "Love" was stamped using Archival Black Ink and a Tim Holtz stamp. I also sprayed the grunge board heart with some red Smooch and Tim Holtz spray, and added a lock. All embellishments are from Tim Holtz.

I am also entering this postcard to the following blog challenges:
Time Out Challenges- Valentine's Day With The optional Twist Of Hearts
Sentimental Sundays- Anything Goes
Imagination Destination-Anything Goes

April Showers Bring May Flowers

Design team sister Sarah gave us the challenge to use at least three flowers on our project.  I altered a couple of canvases from the dollar store and came up with a Paris theme.  The first canvas has a Marie Antoinette theme.  I used paper from DCWV, Prima flowers and pop-dotted a cake sticker from Webster's Pages.  The edges have flouncy stretch lace trim from my stash.  The centers of the large flowers are from Recollections.  The third flower on the design is found in Marie Antoinette's fascinator. :-)  I cut the Eiffel tower at 8 1/2" using the Summer in Paris Cricut cartridge.

The second canvas also has the 8 1/2" Eiffel tower but this time around, I used Graphic 45's French Country 12x12 paper and chipboard.  I fussy cut the flowers, added some micro beads from Martha Stewart, added Stickles to accent the Eiffel tower and glued some photo corners from Tim Holtz.  This piece now resides in Barb's home. :-)

Art Nouveau Triptych

It's my turn once again to host our biweekly challenge at My Sheri Crafts and since March 13 is Jewel Day, our challenge is all about "Blingin' It On!"

I made a triptych using the Art Nouveau cartridge from Cricut.  The ladies were cut at 9" and the daffodils at 2 1/2".  I made a background using the Ornamental Iron Cricut cartridge, cutting the gates at 11 1/2".  The corners were cut at 2" using the Story Book cartridge.  The hinges were from the Fabulous Finds Cricut cartridge, cut at 2". I used paper from Basic Grey's Curio paper pack and Amanda Blu.  I drew on the ladies' faces using a brown Copic multiliner, added some inking,chalk, brads from The Paper Studio, Smooch, Stickles, Prima roses and of course, bling from Martha Stewart.

 

A Steampunk Masculine Card

What better card can one give to an engineer who's turning 50 than one that's Steampunk-inspired?

I used paper from DCWV and Prima, Tim Holtz and Graphic45 stamps, Tim Holtz dies and spinners then inked everything and voila!  The perfect card.

Happy 50th Deane!  May you have 50 more. :-)

Join us today at My Sheri Crafts and share your amazing vintage masculine cards!  This challenge is hosted by our design sister Sue.

Nutcracker Sweet Printer's Tray

We're celebrating a Funky Christmas at My Sheri Crafts! I altered a printer's tray from Michael's with paper from Graphic 45's Nutcracker Sweet collection,--featuring teal, purple, pink, peach and yellow mixed with traditional Christmas colors.  The main images were covered with Glossy Accents, outlined with Stickles and pop-dotted.   This project makes me smile everytime I look at it. :-)
                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch Time!

Sue from our DT at My Sheri Crafts challenged us with a sewing inspired project this time around.  I made three "feminized Tim Holtz" tags using Tim Holtz stamps and Sizzix dies.  The designer paper is from Melody Ross for GCD Studios.  I used the resist technique for the background, with the exception of the third tag.  The lace is from Charlotte, the ribbon is from The Paper Studio and the trim is from a Cricut Message Board swap.  I added Baker's twine and crystals from Recollections for added bling.

Back to School With My Sheri Crafts

This another project for Kenzo Gunner's future teacher.  :-)  Glenda is hosting for this week, and she came up with our challenge theme: "Back to School", and we are to feature a bus or a schoolhouse.  I used paper from Prima for the background.  The schoolhouse was cut at 2 1/2" using the Heritage Cricut cartridge.  I cut a label using a Sizzix die and placed a Tim Holtz inside it.  I added leaf flourishes cut using Cheery Lynn dies, roses from Kaisercraft, and frames for the schoolhouse, cut using Spellbinders dies. I added faux pearls on the scalloped frame using Viva Decor Pearl pen.

An ABC Primer Bookmarks

The design team at My Sheri Crafts are one with the rest of the country in celebrating Read Across America.  I thought of making some bookmarks.  My challenge was to make something that does not stick out so as not to damage the book's pages.  To address those issues, I decided to layer some coordinating retro-style patterned papers from DCWV, then I added Stickles, plaid washi tape, fabric tape, and Liquid Pearls from Ranger to add interest.  I made tabs using a punch from McGill to make handling the bookmarks easier.  The main images are from Graphic 45's An ABC primer paper pack. I am saving the whole set for Kenzo Gunner's teacher's gift when he starts kindergarten...four years from now. lol!

Day Twelve Of A Nontraditional Christmas

The directive for "Twelve drummers drumming" was to create a project using music sheet.  I made some notecards for my Secret Sister.  The cameo images are from the Heritage Cricut cartridge, cut at 2".   The music sheet for the notecards is from GCD Studio's Paris Nights paper line, while the one used for the bag is from Tim Holtz.  I added flatback pearls, Viva Decor Pearl pen faux pearls, yellow mini pompom trim, and a die cut from Spellbinder's Fleur-de-Lis pendant die.

Day 11 Of A Nontraditional Christmas

The directive for "Eleven pipers piping", was to buy some trim or make an embellishment using trim.  I opted for the latter.  I wanted a more interesting presentation than just stuffing the trim into a bag, so I cut some dressforms from grungeboard using a Tim Holtz die, sprayed them with Glimmer Mist and stamped on them using some Tim Holtz stamps; after which I wound the trim around the dressforms.

Day 10 Of A Nontraditional Christmas

"Ten lords a-leaping" is all about masculine card fronts, and we were required to make two.  My Secret Sister asked for card fronts for her two boys--- one who plays the saxophone, and the other one plays basketball.  I used Christmas paper from Memory Box and Melissa Frances for the card fronts.  The frames were cut using Spellbinders dies. The saxophone is a Jolee's sticker.  I added crinkle ribbon in gray to add a vintage touch, and added a cardstock base embossed with the Allegro Cuttlebug folder.  The ornament tops are stickers that I pieced together to make basketball ornaments. I added Stickles for a more festive look, stars and embossed the background using the Stars Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Day Nine Of A Nontraditional Christmas

"Nine ladies dancing" made me think of clutches and purses that are an essential part of evening wear.  For this day, our directive was to make/alter a purse and fill it with candy.  I used the crackled paint technique for this project to evoke a feeling of shabby chic.  I stuck with my Secret Sister's color scheme for her crafting area and used creams, browns and yellows.  The designer paper is from Basic Grey's Cappella paper pack.  I used the Fleur-de-Lis Spellbinders Pendants die for the main design and added pearls using Viva Decor Pearl pen.

Day Eight Of A Nontraditional Christmas

I associated milky white pearls with the line "Eight maids a milking".  The directive for the eighth day was to make/buy an item with pearls.  My inspiration for this day was a beautiful wreath that I had seen at the Spotted Canary website.  I took an 8" styrofoam wreath and covered it with a wide cream-colored satin ribbon.  I added vintage buttons in browns and creams, pearl flourishes and Prima flowers to decorate the wreath.  The vintage lace is from my DT sister Charlotte. :-)  My Secret Sister said that this wreath is so her and it warmed my heart to hear her say that. :-)

Day Five Of A Nontraditional Christmas

I made a banner for "Five Golden Rings".  The directive for the day was for it to be jewel-themed, but my Secret Sister requested for something to match the colors in her craft room, which are creams/ivories, mocha, deep brown with yellow accents.  She also loves shabby chic and Victoria, so I kept both themes in mind when creating for her.  I used designer paper from Basic Grey's Capella and the Luxury Stack from DCWV.  I cut the pennants at 4"x6" and the letters are from the StoryBook cartridge, cut at 3 1/2".  The frames were cut using Spellbinders dies and embossed using the Textile Texture Cuttlebug folder.   I used vintage lace to connect the pennants.  I added tiny silk yellow roses to the frame to pick up the yellows in her craft room.   The buttons are from Basic Grey.

Day Four Of A Nontraditional Christmas Swap

"Four calling birds" translated to embellishments using feathers.  I made some feather butterflies for this day.  For the base, I used Martha Stewarts' large butterfly punch.  I proceeded to choose feathers that were proportionate in size for the wings.  The butterfly bodies were made of crystals and pearls from The Paper Studio.  I could not find a perfectly matched crystal for the brown butterflies, so I colored clear ones with an E55 Copic Marker.  I made a box to present the butterflies with.  The cuts were made using Spellbinders Pendants' Fleur-de-lis dies.  I used a lot of Fleur-de-lis in this swap since my Secret Sister mentioned she loves that emblem and uses that theme in her house decor.  The designer paper is from Basic Grey's Capella paper pack. 

Day Three Of A Nontraditional Christmas

The item for "Three French hens" is anything French.  What could be more representative of the French than the iconic Eiffel tower?  I cut the Eiffel tower from my Summer in Paris Cricut cartridge at "fit to page" which measured 9 1/2".  I used paper from GCD Studios' Paris Night and Basic Grey's Capella paper pack.  I added a couple of Fleur-de-lis, cut using my Spellbinder's pendant dies.  The yellow roses and leaves were cut using Cheery Lynn dies.  My Secret Sister loved sparkle, so I gave her a lot of it--using yellow mica flakes and with Crystal and Lemon Ice Stickles.