Yep. I'm going to make my usual comment about where in the heck did the week go? If only the weekends didn't fly by as fast. So let's get right to it and see what everyone's been up to this week!
Thursday, February 28, 2013
St. Patrick's Day Printable Using Dingbats
If you’re unfamiliar with dingbat fonts, each letter is its own image. So the clover frame is actually the letter d.
a b c d e f g h I j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
That’s the whole alphabet! Once you install a dingbat font, you can use in any program just like you would any other font, and the images can be resized. I made this printable using My Memories Suite Digital Scrapbooking Software.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
More Birthday Fun With Tim Holtz Stamps and Embossing Folder
Since he’s a good sport and comes with me on some of my crafting stops, I’ve discovered that he likes Tim Holtz designs. So Tim helped me out with my birthday plans.
For the card, I covered a blank 5x7 card with a piece of “wood paper”. It’s actual wood veneer over cardboard. I picked it up at one of my favorite stores before they went out of business. I added strips of paper from the Tradewinds collection by DCWV to the top and the bottom.
I ran a piece of chipboard through my Cuttlebug using a Tim Holtz gear embossing folder. Went over that with Ranger Distressed Ink in black and Fresh Ink pigment ink in grey, leaving some of the chipboard exposed. Layered this onto more of the DCWV paper, alternating with black cardstock, and added some gear charms by Bead Landing. I stamped the car and sentiment ( both Tim ) onto scraps of the wood paper and tore the edges. Finished with some coordinating washi tapes.
Accented the button closure of the box with another of the gear charms.
We had a wonderful day and even had cooperation from Mother Nature with the Seattle weather!
Monday, February 25, 2013
BFF Open House #93: Wrap Up and Features
No your clock isn’t off. Usually I post the features from Friday’s party on Monday mornings but let’s just say hopefully today is not a sign of the week to come.
First up, two of my favorite bloggers got together last week and held a weeklong jewelry tutorial extravaganza. You’ll want to check out the whole series by Michele at The Scrap Shoppe and Bev at Flamingo Toes. Two of their fun ideas:
Michele’s gorgeous braided chain and pearl necklace. Isn’t it stunning?
And how about these elegant gold dipped earrings that Bev made? The best part? Each of them has detailed tutorials of all the projects they shared last week.
Before you know it, St. Patrick’s Day will be here. I’m seeing some really great ideas around the blogosphere including this wreath from Sarah at Alderberry Hill:
I love that it’s multiple shades of green to which she added grey and white.
Easter is right on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day and these bright and festive bouquets from Jenn at RookNo.17 are “peeptacular”
And this week’s chocolate feature is simple and classic and mouth watering. From Six Sister’s Stuff:
Yum! Thanks to everyone who linked up and hope to see you all again on Friday. Make it a creative week!
First up, two of my favorite bloggers got together last week and held a weeklong jewelry tutorial extravaganza. You’ll want to check out the whole series by Michele at The Scrap Shoppe and Bev at Flamingo Toes. Two of their fun ideas:
Michele’s gorgeous braided chain and pearl necklace. Isn’t it stunning?
Before you know it, St. Patrick’s Day will be here. I’m seeing some really great ideas around the blogosphere including this wreath from Sarah at Alderberry Hill:
Easter is right on the heels of St. Patrick’s Day and these bright and festive bouquets from Jenn at RookNo.17 are “peeptacular”
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Mr. Chocolate's Birthday: Altered Cigar Box
And went around the edges with coordinating washi tape. I wanted a vintage 1920’s feel and was thrilled when I found this Susan Lenart Kazmer antique license plate pendant on sale for $2.99 at Michaels.
I stamped an antique car and sentiment (Tim Holtz) onto a torn dictionary page and distressed it with Ranger Distress inks. Mod Podged that onto the lid and added some coordinating chipboard stickers I’d found at Michaels (Recollections). Added a watch charm I’d also found at Michaels.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
BFF Open House Link Party #93
Happy Friday Eve once again friends! Hope the week has been good to you. Was Valentine's Day really already a week ago? St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner. I don't normally do too much for St. Patrick's but College Boy will be home for break so crafter that I am, it's an excuse reason to go overboard right? Let's see what everyone's been up to this week. If you're new, introduce yourself in the comments. Following isn't required but I do follow back! OK on with the show.
Sunflower Card in Orange and Green
We have a family friend who’s going through some health issues so I thought this card might brighten her day. I started with a Magenta brand Sunflower stamp which I stamped on white cardstock using black pigment ink.
Since I hate wasting pretty paper, I usually add some of it to the envelope. No reason the envelope can’t look nice too right?
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