Precious Memories Baby Album with Deflecto

Howdy everyone! Today I want to share a new product from Deflecto Craft Solutions with you. 

In my box this month I received a package of 5x7 Flexible Pouches and I knew right away that I was going to use my Cinch and make a mini album with them.

 Thank you Marilyn for the photo- I totally forgot to take one before I started creating!

I used some new Graphic 45 papers for this project along with a few items from my stash. I made the covers using book board that I cut to size.

 I love the weight of these, they are super sturdy for my photos, but I was still able to punch 3 at a time for my album.

I used Blue Fern Studios and Dusty Attic chipboard, Melissa Frances rhinestone pin, Offray ribbon roses, Petaloo flowers, and May Arts ribbon to embellish the front of the cover.

I created some bead charms for the spine of my album using beads and findings Connie Crystal. I love the touch of bling this adds and it looks like I spent so much time, when it was so quick!


Thanks so much for stopping by today! What have you crafted lately?

Hummingbird Vase with Connie Crystal and Etchall®

Good morning (or evening) and welcome to the Connie Crystal challenge at Designer Crafts Connection. I was so happy to receive the beautiful supplies from Connie Crystal to use for my project. I love bling and shiny things!

I decided to make a vase that I can use for all occasions so I pulled out a rectangle glass vase, my Connie Crystals, and my Etchall®.

 First step is to apply my mask and tape off the area I don't want etched. I applied my Etchall® Creme and left for 20 minutes. This stuff is reusable Y'all, so it lasts a long time!

While that was going on, I got my crystal sheets ready to add to the vase. I applied my pieces to double sided tape, then trimmed the tape down with an craft knife.

I used a piece of washi tape around the bottom of my vase to line up my crystals, peeled the backing off the tape and wrapped them around my vase.

Next up were the flowers, I layered some fabulous flowers from my stash and added some metal accents, pearls, and beads from Connie Crystal.

I used Glue Dots® to adhere the flowers to my vase, adding a few stamens to round out the bunch.