Saturday, June 30, 2007

~ReTRo PaPeRBaG ALbuM~







Hey-ho DADDY-O!!

Here is a RETRO-themed Paperbag Album that I created with actual Vintage ephemera and other embellishments...the Paper is SEI. I didn't really do ANY stamping in this book (maybe one or 2 words). This is mostly all paper piecing. Enjoy!

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

~QuiCK PaRiS CaRd~


Here is a quick little card I made for a Card Exchange at my local Paper Arts Shoppe (my 2nd home! ha ha!). Of course, I use my MOST FAVORITE product in the whole WORLD--CRAFTY SECRETS!...well, I used the Clear Art Stamps for stamping and did alittle heat embossing too.

The paper wasn't CS...it was from "me & my big ideas" Vintage Collage Paper Pad that I had laying around. I realized that I was out of GOOD CARD STOCK and had to use what I had (some budget, value, flimsy stuff....ugh! Yes, I am soooo embarrassed!)

Of course, when you use "yucky" cheap Cardstock...you can just tell the difference...my card kept tipping over from the weight of the brads and layering...

Monday, June 25, 2007

~ALTeReD BiZ CaRd HoLdeR~

I love to ALTER things..it's so much fun!

Here is a "once-ugly" basic business card holder from Office Max, it was burgundy and very plain. I didn't take "before" pix...but, I'm sure you have seen them.

I painted it white (like any SHABBY object should be...) and added Vintage reproduction images...and tiny picket fence (that I found at Big Lots for a BUCK!..after I distressed it, of course!) I added rhinestones for BLiNG!



Friday, June 22, 2007

~MaGiCaL FaiRy CaRd~

Here is a "Magical Fairy" Card I was trying out with my new Crafty Secrets Fairy stamps. I used paper from Crafty Secrets Earthy paper pad & Old Olive CS from Stampin' Up!. The flower punch is also Stampin' Up! I used Stickles to add some glitter BLiNG!


Tuesday, June 19, 2007

~6 iNCh SQuaSH FoLd-BooK~

Here is my newest creation--a 6 inch Squash Book....it is almost like making a quilt, since you piece the triangle pieces to the book. This was made with ALL Crafty Secrets paper and stamps. I am teaching a few classes on this at a local Paper Arts shoppe next month. I call this one "Moments in Life"....



Friday, June 8, 2007

MiNi bOOk pRoJecT

Here is a Baby Book that I created with Daisy-D's paper & Crafty Secrets cut-outs. I just love the VINTAGE look. This mini book measures 4"x4" when closed. It is very easy to create and a very quick project. It can be made in any size.



Monday, June 4, 2007

In the beginnings....

Oh! How I love to create & stamp Paper Art projects...I think it is a way to bring out your inner soul. I have always been busy drawing as a young child.

In High School, I wanted to be a Costume Designer and go to an ART & Design School in California...which didn't happen (other things came up!). I did manage to take several Design, Art, & Illustration classes at the local college. People always told me my sketches & ideas were outstanding and how creative I was! I even won an award at one Employer for "MOST CREATIVE EMPLOYEE".

I did continue to draw and sketch and create...on paper and fabric over the years. I have designed some costumes for a Community Theatre, volunteered as Wardrobe Coordinator for a local Cable Access TV show years ago, made baby quilts for a non-profit group "Sewing for Babies" (they donate handmade quilts to various local hospitals for preemies and stillborn babies).

I love HOW there are now so many resources available to create Artsy projects. The possibilities are endless!!!!

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