...just a few BagTags!

Hello my Friends!!

Wanted to share some of my latest creations.

As I am still in the process of unpacking my studio.

WHAT A TASK this has been.

But in my unpacking I came across some unfinished tags....

SOOO...you know what that means!

BAGTAGS made with 'Tovers.
Can I just say.....I had atleast 3 boxes of 'Tovers.
(is that normal???)

Thanks BUNCHES for stoppin' by

to check out my BagTags!!

I hope I've inspired you to....

Be Creative!

Mixed Media Mania YouTube Hop

Can I say.....I am OVER THE MOON excited!!

I was asked to participate in a Mixed Media Mania YouTube Hop with
a whole bunch of FABULOUS creatives.

I am both, HONORED and HUMBLED. 

HOW IT WORKS: - The hop will run for 1 week.

Starting April 20th @ 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time - Each stop will have at least two prizes :

1) winner’s choice of digital images being released this week

at UmWowStudio

2) a grab bag of Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber stamps.

OUR AMAZING DESIGNERS Amber - Bella Rose Creative BEGIN HOP HERE

Ana Bondu Rueda Blu Kissmycreative (Sam) Carisa Zglobicki (Inky Fairy Designs) Corrie Herriman DeeDee Catron Fiona Paltridge Heather - Kraaft Shaak Irit Landgraf Jamie Dougherty Jenn Engle Keren Tamir Keri Sallee Kim Dellow Lynne Forsythe Miranda Edney Nicole Watson Shawn Petite Tiffany Solorio Tina Walker Tusia Lech Zoey Scarpeli

- Sponsor prizes will be rewarded on a random basis chosen via random.org by Carisa & DeeDee from different stops along the way. - PRIZES will be awarded on May 4th. Winners will be announced on DeeDee's Blog: http://deedeecatron.blogspot.com/ Carisa's Blog: http://www.inkyfairydesigns.com

Prizes include: 7 Dots Studio : $35 Prize Pack AALL & Create : $25 Gift Certificate Amazing Casting Products : Clear Resin & Amazing Mold Putty Blitsy : $50 Gift Certificate Canvas Corp Brands : Prize Pack of 7 Gypsies, Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels Carabelle Studio : Prize Pack DecoArt : DecoArt Media Starter Kit Gel Press : Pack of Petite Printing Plates style B Marabu : 2 Prize Packs of $50 Value Ranger Ink : Prize Pack Thermoweb : $25 Gift Certificate

EVERY STOP UmWowStudio : Winner’s Choice of Digital Downloads Viva las VegaStamps! : $10 Grab Bag of UnMounted Rubber Stamps

My YouTube Channel Make sure to LIKE, COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE

Watch my video to see my giveaway......

...just couldn't stop

Hello peeps.....hope all is well in your neck of the woods!!

I have another ATC for

Week 3 Challenge.....

Week 3: Use up old alpha or number stickers/die cuts

I began with an ATC made from my "handmade" paper.

 To see how I made my paper head over here!

I pulled out a bag of UmWowStudio Alpha One

and randomly adhered letters to my ATC.

Next, I created a White Gesso Wash to cover
the Alpha One Chippies.

I then layered on some Multi Medium ~ Matte

and sprinkled on a bit of Mini Pearls.

When everything was dry I pulled out 2 Pipettes

and Macadamia and Tide Pool Glimmer Glaze.

I pulled up a bit of each color and deposited it on my ATC.

To help the color move, I spritzed with water.

I pulled out a piece of Woven Mesh from my 'TOVER's pile

and painted on a bit of the Tide Pool to help hold it together.

I also grabbed a piece of Black Ticking

from my 'TOVER's pile

along with pieces of an UmWowStudio ~ Ivy

and a premade spiral flower that was kickin' around.

The verbage is from 7 Dots Studio Fortune-teller.

 A few more closeups of my Alpha ATC.

Thank BUNCHES for stopping by and checking out my latest creation!

Playin' along...

I was invited by a fellow crafter to the 

Mixed Up Mag Mixer....

Their latest prompt for the Pix N Mix prompts is

Week 3: Use up old alpha or number stickers/die cuts

so I decided to play along.

First, I wanted to make some "paper"

using some scraps that were laying around on my desk!

some vintage music paper a piece of 7gypsies Architexture paper

a bit of burlap

a couple pieces of lace

a strip of linen ~ cut up

all adhered to a piece of Canvas Corp Kraft paper

using Multi Medium Matte.

I then painted a layer of Multi Medium ~ Matte

all over EVERYTHING! as a glaze.

When dry, I applied a layer of

diluted Gesso.

When dry, I cut my new "paper" into a bunch of ATC's.

Then I went digging for some old Alpha's.

I affixed them to my ATC and white washed them.

I pulled out various Tattered Angels, 

a few pieces parts that I had laying around,

I cut up a few left overs papers and made spiral flowers.

Here are a few closeups of my finished ATC.

So, what do you do with your finished ATC?

I adhered it to a metal sign I had picked up.

just PERFECT!

I hope you enjoyed my creative journey.....

Products Used:

Canvas Corp

Journal Lines on Kraft

Burlap

Ticking ~ Black

7gypsies

Architextures Paper pad

Tattered Angels

Chalkboard ~ Black Orchid
Glimmer Mist ~ Precious Metals

It's Brown

Glimmer Glam ~ Lime Cordial

UmWowStudio

Field Grasses

Impression Obsession/Yvonne Blair Designs
Everyday Quotes #1

The Crafter's Workshop
White Gesso

Ranger

Multi Medium ~ Matte

MERRY Christmas Banner

Christmas is just days away and I wanted to share my last

handmade holiday decorations.....

My "MERRY" Christmas Banner was super easy to make!!

The base of my banner consists of:

a bit of CCB Ticking

7gypsies Vintage Pennant ~ Holiday Table

and a length of vintage trim

I then created a layers of

Red & Kraft Ribbon Stripe

French Script on Ivory ~ Tissuestock

and

Hunter Green Burlap

I added Avocado ~ Small Clothespins and loved 'em!

The ends of the banner were adorned with berry picks,

local pinecones and pieces of garland

topped with a burgundy burlap bow.

I case you missed my Christmas Stocking.....

you can pop over and check it out HERE!

I WANT TO WISH ALL MY FRIENDS
a Very MERRRRY Christmas
and a WONDERFUL Holiday season!

The File Folder Has it!

SOOO...a few Crew Members were given a Social challenge....

watch Shannon Green's video on making File Folders...

and see where it lead us!!

My thoughts....just because I ALWAYS have to mess with things
....I really don't need any more file folders
....but this might be a kinda cool idea for a mini album.

So, upon my return to my studio...I watched Shannon's video
and let the creating begin!
SADLY, I have had internet and modem issues and
the video I created couldn't be loaded so....
finished PICTURES it is!!

To create my "folder"I pulled out
2 sheets of patterned paper from
7gypsies ~ Gypsy Seamstress Collection
12 x 12 Tape Measure
12 x 12 Buttons

I chose to fold the Buttons paper at 8", creating a deeper pocket
I then cut a 6"x 12" pieces of
 Tape Measure and adhered them together.
I then cut my folder in half.
My mini album measures 6" x 8".

I painted each of the pages with a 50/50 mixture of Gesso and
Perfect Paints Glaze Medium.
I love the texture of the Gesso with the transparency of the glaze.

Now......this is when I became impressed with the
7gypsies ~ Gypsy Seamstress paper...

I layered on Perfect Paints Polishing Plaster,

then spritzed and splattered with Glimmer Mist

AND MY ALBUM IS FLAT!!! LOVE IT!!!

Now, I love to tell on myself,

I recently had a conversation

that I have thousands of photos on my phone

and NEVER PRINT THEM OUT!!

SO....I went to my phone and

printed pictures of the family last Thanksgiving
to fill my mini album!

I have to say.....

Yvonne Blair Designs/Impression Obsession ~ Words for Art stamp set
was PERFECT to capture my thoughts!

I pulled out a piece of CCB Handmade papers

various colored Burlap and a bit of Flute to accent my photos.

Well.....there you have it!

My take on the "Make your own folder Challenge"!!

What inspiration did you get when you watched Shannon's video??

I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU CREATIONS!!

I FINALLY was able to resolve my internet issue....

here is my video...
or should I say part of my video...
I got caught up in creating and forgot to turn
my camera back on!!
HOW DO I SURVIVE this thing called life!??!??!

To see what the other gals came up with.....pop on over to
the Canvas Corp Brands Blog!!