Art In The Pines

I am headed to Arizona in July , yes.... going to the Art Retreat hosted by Altered Pages ! It is in the Cool Pines of Arizona  with classes,goodie bags and lots of fun ! How fun can that be to create art & relax !!! So set aside July 20 to 22 on your calendar & head to the Pines !!!! You can click on this link for info and to register !! Class size is limited , so don't be tardy & miss out !!

Library Cards and Pockets

Just posted my tag I created using the library cards and pockets from Altered Pages on the AP blog ! Click here to see the rest !!

It is already May , thoughts of flowers butterfly's and soft colors ! I made some spring tags !Using some of the great products from Altered Pages !

Using a die cutting machine such as the Zing , cut a tag from colored card stock , about 6 1/4 by 3 1/4 " . Using card stock of color choice emboss with embossing folder , I used dots folder, then cut out a butterfly shape of your choice with die machine or by hand.

Using Versa Mark stamp pad stamp image of your choice on tag , then using clear embossing powder and heat set . Using stamp pad of choice and a inking tool ink portions of tag with at least two colors

Add your floral image ( Klein Postcards ) with edges distressed and inked, using mini clear Squares adhere your image on tag .

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Choose your Edges Mini Boarder's and cut desired size , then ink edges and if large enough stamp a sentiment on it. Adhere with Mini Clear Squares.Using Glimmer Mist or any other glitter product spray your paper florals and when dry add them to your tag where you like , layering the paper flowers and adding a half pearl in center of each flower. Add your butterfly , you can also ink the butterfly for a more distressed look and also brings out the embossing more.

Hope you enjoyed the post !! And have fun creating !!

Postcard Journal Book

I received my Postale Tags  ( the larger size 6 1/4" by 4 1/8" ) , from Altered Pages ! I have always had a "thing" for tags , I love making them and using them for many things !! I loved the size of these , and the "weight" , I thought to myself, perfect for a small journal !! I think it could be used even as a "special" card for someones birthday !! So I got out my papers & paint !!  I cut a piece of paper as wide as the postcard and about 2" wide , this is how it will be held together !

I used a scalloped edge scissor also , and after I glued it to the postcard I distressed it with a blending tool and ink. Gluing the whole book together this way !

After my book was all assembled I used stencils that I had and  mist paints or use any kind of paints you want for your backgrounds.

I aged some pages again with ink and a blending tool , I like an aged look !!

This is what the page ended up looking like !

I used some die cuts , a clock from Altered Pages Collage sheet , and stamped the text on clear acyclic from a package ( recycle )  ! More pages to follow,

Rubber stamps and vintage papers,

More stamps and a die cut chair and sweet little birdie from an Alterd Pages collage sheet.

The cover of the book( the very first photo )  is from a stencil that I misted on and added embellishments such as a paper doily that I also misted and glued , then stamped the cover with various stamps , added a die cut butterfly that was glittered and some leaves, and an adorable little image from Altered Pages! I use a pen for outlines and doodles& of course some pearls & rhinestones !! A quick little book to make to journal some thoughts for yourself or for a friend !If you have any questions feel free to email me , there is an email link on the right side of my blog !

Have a fabulous and creative day , hope I have inspired you today to create something !

Postcard Journal & More !

Sorry for so long in between posts !!! Life , some days I think I will catch up & boom ...something happens to put you behind again ! I have been working on my taxes ..........ugh , will say no more !I have been working on a lot of projects , will share some of them with you today !  I have a new kit on Altered Pages , an altered "book" with a Paris Fashion Theme ( above photo )!!

 This is a little journal I made , very quick little journal to make using Postcards from Altered Pages , I love the postcards , they are heavy enough to use for a journal page and large enough to journal in , yet not super huge ! I think it would be great to use as a "card" for someone , dual purpose I guess ! I will post directions later on how I created it !

                                                          A tag I made the other day !
Came across a new site ( to me at least ) that has a lot of various craft supplies !  Click on the link and I get rewards for when you also join & make a purchase !!! If you have time check it out !! A girl can never have too many supplies on hand !
Have a wonderful & creative day !!

The Winner Is.....

And the winner is...................

Valerie !!!  Yeah !!! I did the picking the old fashioned way , numbers on paper & picking one ! I had my grandson help me to pick the winning number ....#5
A big thank you to all of those that entered & left comments ! And thank you for also checking out the Altered Pages web site & blog !
Jean is getting fun new things everyday ....how fun is that & a lot of items have sold out , so it is re-order time !!! Who does not love getting new supplies !? I love it !

                                            Have a fabulous day ! And congrats to Valerie !!!

It's a GiveAway !!!

Yup !!! It's a GiveAway !  It has been a little over a year that I have been part of the Design Team at Altered Pages ! So in honor of that I thought I would do a little give away for all of you !! I gathered up some of my hand made treasures  ! Such as :

This altered Journal , ready for your notes & thoughts !  Next I picked out some hand crafted embellishments to use in crafting projects !

Hand dyed coffee filter flowers and folded fan flowers ! Next , some hand crafted tags , you can keep or use as a gift !

One set of tags I used the sweetest little dress on each tag , the other set I made using several techniques , embossed & distressed ! The next photo is a collection of treasures

A CREATE scrabble sign ( hopefully to inspire you ) !!! A set of four magnets I made from tiny domino's altered with alcohol inks and preserved with Ice Resin , a scrabble tile necklace with a dictionary page on it with a ball chain ! And last on the list , but not the least ...is an altered tin I made using an image from Altered Pages collage sheets and a ton of embellishments on it !
So .........now to the rules of winning this package of goodies !! Follow my blog, then , Go to Altered Pages web site and then come back to my blog and tell me in my comments section an item you think is fabulous ! NEXT ....visit Altered Pages blog here and follow the blog also !! You will be kept up to date on what's new on the site and other interesting projects and more !!
I hope it all makes sense to you & you have a fun time checking out Altered Pages web site and blog ! Will end on March 9 th ( next Friday ) and I will post the winner on sat the 10 th !!! Make sure I have an email to contact you !!
Have a wonderful & creative day !!!