Halloween Pop-up Card

I had another order come in for a birthday card. I went with my most current obsession and created a Halloween pop-up card. A friend at work requested this for her son who was born on Halloween. She sent me her greeting via email and was so heart felt that it made us all tear up. She absolutely loved how it came out. I was excited to hear this. Thanks for stopping by and please let me know what you think of this card. Till next time!  

Thought for Today

I have some projects in process in the studio. I came across this quote on Pinterest and it definitely fits my mood most days. I created this blog to display my projects, and to show my joy of crafting. Working on a project is my therapy and does calm me down when I feel like the world around me is out of control. Please stop back by soon, I'm hoping to have some new items posted soon. 

More Pop Up Cards

Thanks to Brenda Bliss!  After watching her tutorial on YouTube on this pop up card, I've gotten several orders. I see the ideas are endless on this item. I plan on making several different themed cards. Everyone who has seen it really thought it is an awesome unique gift. Here are two more examples of these cards!  Thanks again for stopping by!  

Home from the Fair

Very excited to show how I did at the Tri-State Fair. Three of my four projects placed. Would loved for all my projects to win something but maybe next year. I am happy to say that all my projects were sold before I left the fair. Now I have a whole new year to come up with some new ideas.  I want to thank everyone for their support. I have gotten some great feedback on this years projects. 

Pop up greeting card

I found this awesome tutorial by Brenda Bliss for a pop up box and I had to give it a try. I instantly knew I wanted to use this as a greeting card for a friend. My friend was throwing a birthday party for her daughter and asked me to make a card. I knew this would be perfect. I included some pictures and included a tag so that she could sign with a personalized message. They both loved it which made me really happy. I have a feeling I will be making a few more of these. Thanks for stopping by!  More projects to come!  

Tri-State Fair Entries

Hello everybody!  I am alive!  I've been really busy in the craft room. All my attention has been on getting my entries made for the fair. My first project is two shadow boxes hinged together to create an album. My second entry is a flower bouquet made from recycled items like coke cans and newspaper, and plastic forks. I love it!!  My last entry is a shadow box made for my friend Prissy. She was the person who introduced me into mixed media so it was only fitting that I created her shadow box using this technique. I also had some items from her home that burnt down which she didn't know about. So a lot of the ribbon, twine, buttons and spoon are from her old craft room. I think it came out amazing. I hope she loves it and I hope I can tell her it won a blue ribbon at the fair. Wish me luck!!  

Picture Frames

I know it has been awhile but I have been really busy. Feeling very blessed that custom orders have been coming in. Here is one of those orders. I had a friend bring me four frames and asked me to decorate them for her. She also provided the quotes she wanted on the frames. I'm glad she trusted me enough to do my own thing. If you have seen some of my projects you know I'm addicted to mixed media, so I had to include this on a couple of the frames. The other two I used what I call my vintage bling style. I can't wait till she sees them. I hope she loves them too.   I have a few more ideas rolling around in my head I can't wait to share. Thanks for stopping by!