Recent Posts Tagged With 'paper arts'

• Etsy Shop -- Special to all my Art and Craft Friends

  Posted on Monday November 16th, 2009 at 15:55 in paper crafts, handmade, one of a kind, etsy, recycle, paper arts

  Any order from a craft or art friend will get a free bagfull of awesome collage, mixed media goodies from my craft room.  Please check it out! Many good gift ideas. Click here or on the right hand side for:  Etsy Items...

• Creating with Hair Color

  Posted on Wednesday November 4th, 2009 at 19:57 in flowers, haircolor, paper arts

  Hair color crafting?  Hey, its my frugalista's idea.  I had quite a bit of hair color left in my bottle after coloring my hair and I just couldn't throw it away, could I?  NOOOOO!!! And the cool comb applicator made it really simple an...

• Prima's Blog

  Posted on Thursday August 27th, 2009 at 14:50 in paper crafts, scrapbooking, flowers, Giveaway, prima, bling, embellishments, trims, paper arts, paper flowers

  I'm a follower of the Prima Marketing blog and I get beautiful eye candy each time. Many of their creations are truly beautiful and so inspiring. They're currently running a monthly challenge of sorts and a giveaway. I don't know about you, but I ca...

• Google Reader Treasures

  Posted on Thursday July 30th, 2009 at 14:38 in paper crafts, mixed media, reader, paper arts, google alert share

  Since I still can't download photos of my creations to show; I'm once again sharing the latest stuff I discovered on other terrific blogs via Goggle. I'm always sharing new posts I love constantly so its always fresh. Click below to see all that I've...

• Girls and Dresses

  Posted on Saturday July 25th, 2009 at 00:00 in flowers, vintage, mixed media, lace, buttons, ribbon, dress form, altered arts, paper arts, vintage image, old key

  I'm still struggling with computer trouble so I can't post my latest creations. These are older projects I worked on. I'm almost finished my altered book from the online class and will post that as soon as I am able to.This cute little dress is a pap...

• Altered Book Photos

  Posted on Wednesday June 3rd, 2009 at 23:53 in books, reuse, repurpose, altered book, paper arts

  I'm learning so much about altered books! I'm so grateful to Elizabeth of Altered Book Lover for giving so much of her time and talent to teach this class free of charge. She's touching of many techniques and really challenging me. I've used gesso...

• New creations, giveaway and videos

  Posted on Wednesday May 13th, 2009 at 22:33 in google, paper crafts, Giveaway, ranger, paper arts

  Here are 3 art paper dolls I made for a swap with the Altered_stArt Yahoo group. I'm ok with the way they turned out. I enjoyed working on them. If you're a member of that group and haven't already, be sure to check the dolls made by other swap pa...

• This and That

  Posted on Friday May 8th, 2009 at 11:57 in Wedding, collage, lace, repurpose, paper arts, paper flowers

  I have been busy with the online altered book class I'm taking, and an art doll swap. I have learned many new techniques for the altered book and I never made art dolls, so its been challenging as well as fun. I'll post some photos soon. And the...

• Distressing Video

  Posted on Thursday April 23rd, 2009 at 19:53 in tags, flowers, techniques, distressing, stamping, inks, paper arts, resist stamping

  I just discovered this video via the Hero Arts blog and I love the look and just love what they have done with this tag. Visit them for more videos as well as so much inspiration and their products.Enjoy!...

• Easter Egg Banner Swap

  Posted on Sunday April 12th, 2009 at 18:12 in mixed media, easter, eggs, swap, paper arts

  Here's the Easter Egg banner I got in return for the swap I participated in. Isn't it lovely! I sure got some awesome artwork. Thanks again to Jennifer for organizing this swap and all the participants. Be sure to click on the images to see the w...

• Dance Cards and Antiques

  Posted on Sunday April 5th, 2009 at 18:44 in books, vintage, collage, mixed media, antique, swap, paper arts, dance cards

  Finds at a small/crowded antique shop at the Green Dragon flea market and auction25c buttons for 75c. Oh well, they're sweeeet!Adorable mini book. I'm currently working on a children's fairy tales altered books so I especially love finding this one...

• Easter Eggs

  Posted on Saturday March 28th, 2009 at 18:39 in paper crafts, mixed media, easter, paper arts

  Here are the rest of the eggs I made for the Easter Egg Banner swap. It was so much fun doing these. I can't wait to see the ones I'll get to decorate my home.I stamped the background of this one.I now I have to get moving on a wedding gift I want ...

• Finally

  Posted on Wednesday February 18th, 2009 at 19:18 in flowers, Giveaway, vintage, paper arts

  I have not been creating very much in the last couple of months, just in my head. Here's a bag I already had to which I added a flower and lace. I wanted to try to make these flowers for a while after I saw them at another blog. They are gorgeous,...

• Bits & Bubbles & Tags

  Posted on Sunday February 15th, 2009 at 10:22 in jewelry, tags, swap, glitter, stamping, napkins, bling, black and white photos, rhinestone, paper arts

  Wonderful surprise! Here's the items that Kathy of Four Dog Day, my Bits & Baubles Swap partner sent me. Thanks, Kathy! Love all my bits & baubles and can't wait to put them to use. A special thanks to Malissa of Sleepy Hollow Folk Origin...

• Cool Use for Magazines

  Posted on Friday February 6th, 2009 at 22:06 in paper crafts, magazines, recycle, reuse, repurpose, paper arts, craftstylish

  In blogging around, I saw yet another cool use of paper.At Craftstylish...

• Tutorial from Mind Wide Open

  Posted on Sunday February 1st, 2009 at 13:33 in paper crafts, tutorials, fairy, butterflies, wings, paper arts

  One my favorite blogs that I visit quite often recently posted a really neat tutorial on how to make wings out of a butterfly. Here's their example seen on the little girl on their above picture. I thought I share it here for you all to try. I hav...

• Altered Calendar

  Posted on Thursday January 22nd, 2009 at 09:44 in paper crafts, calendar, glitter, altered, stamping, 2009, paper arts

  As promised, here is some of the calendar that I altered using the previous printable calendar from LollyChops.com.Thanks for visiting,...

• Awesome Giveaway

  Posted on Wednesday January 14th, 2009 at 19:02 in Giveaway, stamping, paper arts

  Via my good friend Nola at Ink On My Paws, I found this other blog with a fabulous giveaway. This picture is only part of the amazing package. Click on the picture to take to participate.Good luck!Thanks for visiting,...

• First Friday Sale

  Posted on Friday November 7th, 2008 at 07:00 in handmade, vintage, notebooks, cd, shabby, altered arts, clipboards, paper arts

  Welcome to my first, first Friday Sale. Many good ideas for your Christmas shopping at affordable prices.Unique, one of kind & handcrafted by me. Shipping within the USA only at this time.Go here if you'd like to estimate your shipping. Enter you...

• Happy Halloween!

  Posted on Tuesday October 28th, 2008 at 17:43 in scrapbooking, banner, halloween, paper arts

  Why not celebrate with a blog party? Amy at livinglocurto is hosting a party and I'm participating by entering my halloween banner. The one I posted earlier. Check her site for more entries and to participate, there's still time....

• Vintage Postcards For You

  Posted on Thursday October 23rd, 2008 at 19:05 in vintage, antique, postcards, ephemera, paper arts, adamstown

  Here is one of a few postcards from my collection purchased in antique shops in Adamstown, PA. May be used in your creations. When you create something with this postcard, it would be great if you would credit my blog and let me know so I can visit ...

• Wallpaper Shops Rock!

  Posted on Friday October 3rd, 2008 at 19:55 in books, paper crafts, wallpaper, creating, craft shows, paper arts

  I finally had the nerve to go to my local wallpaper/hardware store in town and ask if they gave away their discontinued wallpaper books and indeed they do. Woohoo! Got 2 books. Aren't these papers beautiful? The papers are great quality and beautif...

• Altered Rolodex

  Posted on Friday September 26th, 2008 at 19:02 in handmade, recycle, altered, reuse, rolodex, repurpose, altered arts, paper arts, retirement gift, retiree gift

  Here's the finished Rolodex I worked on to give to someone retiring at work. The cards were done by several employees in our department. I later put it all together. The single cards photographed here are my own design. A cool touch for wrapping, ...