Coastal Inspired Painted Glasses

For some reason I have been on  coastal theme kick lately. I just love the colors of sea glass. In keeping with that theme I created this set of Coastal inspired painted glasses - no need for glass charms when each glass is painted with a different color!

A couple of weeks ago I received some fabulous new paints from Plaid Crafts. I am in LOVE with these new Martha Stewart Glass Paints!! For this project I used the Sea Glass Translucent and the Milk Glass Opaque varieties.

I picked up this set of glasses at the thrift store a while back and have been looking for a way to use them. I painted the base of each glass a different color making small swirls and stripes with the paint and set aside to dry over night. I then added the cute white dots using the end of a small paint brush. I let the glasses dry over night again.

Once your paint is dry, you are going to want to cure the paint. Follow the directions on the Plaid Crafts web site to finish your project and cure your paint.

For this project I used Martha Stewart Crafts paints:
Sea Glass  #22454 Blue Calico
Sea Glass #22459 Azurite
Sea Glass #22452 Beach Glass
Sea Glass #22451 Scottish Highlands
Milk Glass #22456 Milk Glass

Spring Banner- Home Decor

Hi everyone, I am guest blogging over on Craft Paper Scissors, be sure to stop by and check out all the amazing projects!  I love Spring! It is my favorite time of year. Everything is coming alive in the yard, the birds are singing, the flowers are blooming and the world is happy. I like for my decor in the house to reflect those same feelings so cheery and full of color is the name of the game.

This year a created a new banner using laser cut wood pieces, cardstock, colorful flowers, and lots and lots of fun ribbon!

I found these wood cutouts at a popular chain craft store last month and I knew that I had to make a banner with them- they just yelled SPRING at me from the shelf. I started by covering the wood with two layers of VersaMagic ink in Pink Petunia, glueing them to cardstock when dry.

I pulled out my trusty decorative edge scissors and trimmed around the edges of the shapes- no measuring, I just eyeballed it. Then the real fun began! I pulled lots of spring colored flowers from my stash (have you seen my Prima Breeding Program?) and started layering them together. For the section on the right above, I punched three pieces of patterned cardstock in staggered sizes, shaped them, layered them together using foam tape, then added that onto a larger daisy. Easy peasy- super fun flower!

For the flower on the left I used vintage crepe paper and an XXL Glue Dot to create the back section, then adhered a ruffled flower in the center to complete the look. I have several tutorials on making your own flowers here.

For the section on the left I made a ruffled flower using Italian Crepe Paper, using a Maya Road trinket as the center, then adhered it into a hoarded vintage Martha Stewart paper flower (shown in the previous photo on the right). For the right section, I layered 7-8 hoarded vintage Prima flowers, using my Tiny Attacher to secure them in the center. These are the nice, big ones they used to make that came in the cans that are about 4" across. I really miss those!

 Something I do every time I make a banner is group lots of ribbons between each section. I just love the way this looks. I picked up this technique years and years ago in a class, so long ago I don't even remember what the class was about or for! The process is simple- grab a bunch of different ribbons, clip them to about 4" and lay them on your work surface. Take one ribbon and clip it a little longer- about 6" and use this one to tie all the others into a bunch, using a sturdy knot. Then tie that onto whatever string you have going from section to section. Easy peasy.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Deconstructed Layout #12 Newborn Photo

For the Deconstructed Layout #12 - Newborn Photo - I want to talk about using a LOT of the same color, without overwhelming your layout with it. You CAN do it! The secret is to layer the color same color with a neutral to help break it up.

To see the entire Deconstructed Layout series be sure to check this page.

This is my second layer from the bottom, and I love the pattern, but wanted more color. So after I punched the edges, I inked it- and I mean I really inked it! The ink extends about 2- 2.5" in from the edge.I started with the lightest color of ink I wanted to use, then added a darker color of ink just along the edge of the paper. 

Next up, I used my VersaMark  around one side at a time, and added a bit of texture with Lindy's Stamp Gang Hibiscus Rose Orange Embossing Powder. 

I also used Lindy's on my Blue Fern Studio's Chippie- this time Golden Angel Wings. You can see on the upper layer of paper, just under the chipboard, I stamped using the Heart Flourish Splash stamp and an ink one shade darker.  I added the small burlap flowers to the centers of a couple of larger flowers for the corners.

 I added more flowers, butterfly, and a brad to the lower corner. I also added some faux stitching with my Signo White pen. 

This photo illustrates how I wanted to use my color how it all came together. For the most part my layout is a monotone, mainly PINK. However, I separated each layer of pink with a NEUTRAL.

Starting from the corner there is;

1. The background page

2. the PINK punched page

3. the neutral flower die-cut and chipboard

4. the PINK edge of the punched paper

5. the white portion of the punched paper

6. the PINK cardstock

7. the photo

So, the moral of our story is this:

if you want to use one color in abundance, be sure to place it between layers of neutral colors

and it will be fabulous!

I hope you give this a try, and I would love to see how it turns out!

Girl Scout Adventures- ColourQ #238

Hello to all my blogging friends!

I am so loving this spring weather we have right now in 

Dallas- It is only going to last another day or so though. Boo!~

Today I have a project to share using the new Palette at ColourQ

I have to admit I struggled with these colors, even though I like all of them 

except for Elegant Eggplant- I am just not a purple kinda girl!

Here is a look at my project

I made a double page layout this time around, as I had several photos I wanted to use.

Of course- these photos are way back in the day before we all had digital,

so they are the prints I have from my old 33mm!

I have used Kraft paper, Bazzill CS, and I even broke out some of my stash

of Daisy D's paper- I just love that yellow! 

My chippie is Dusty Attic and I have heat embossed it. 

I used a MS punch on the edge of my cardstock.

Sorry about the fuzzy pic- my lens are I were just not on the same page today!

The little tiny flowers are from Iam Roses- and I inked them eggplant.

I used two different punches on the white cardstock, then used an embossing

folder on just the corners for some texture.  I inked the raised bit to make it stand out. 

Of course, I have added my journaling- remember adding your own handwriting to

your pages is so important! If you want to know why- see this blog post

on Why You Should be Using your Own Handwriting. 

Be sure to link up over at the ColourQ Blog- you have until

next Monday to play along. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful week!

Punches Challenges - The Crafty Scrapper

Good afternoon blogging friends :o) 

Today I want to share a new Challenge with you 

from The Crafty Scrapper!

 The rules are simple, create any layout, card, or project

using punches or dies and upload to our Facebook page in

the album for the  January Challenge!

Easy Peasy - so let's get creative!

Here is a look at my project.

I used the new Bo Bunny Pin Cushion, along with a WRMK Crazy 8 punch, and a 

MS Around The Edge Punch. 

Those cute little stamps- from the new October Afternoon Daily Flash Catch Phrase

roller stamp. They have 12 phrases on them in one little bitty stamp. 

Run in and get yours quick!

A little bit of Maya Road, with some embossing powder and some ink.

Here is a close up of my punching. This MS punch set is one of my favorite!

My inks are Tsukineko VersaMagic, also my faves.

So- any layout, card, or project, as long as you use punches or dies

and you are in! You have until Friday January 31st to add your project 

to the Facebook album. So get started!

I am also entering my layout in the following challenges:

Once Upon A Sketch - Sketch/journalling

Scrapping Everyday Miracles - Forever Friends 

Thanks for stopping by today :)

Anita

Girl Scout Camping - Frosted Designs

Howdy blogging friends!!

Who is going to CHA next week? I will be there, so look for me!

I am super ready to go and see all the new stuff :o)

Today over at Frosted Designs we have a new challenge up

The Great Outdoors- which is perfect for all the Girl Scout photos I have

been scrapping lately!! Even if the Huffington Post says that 

Scrapbooking is one of the 8 crafts that can never be cool!

I used Echo Park papers along with Glitz Designs, MME, Basic Grey, and Bazzill Cardstock.

I added faux stitching to my pennants with my PITT® Artist Pen in Black. 

I used a MS punch and my title is made using Basic Grey alphas. I used these 

same alphas throughout the album, I loved how small they were. I could put a title

on the page without it being overwhelming.

The journal card is from a Recollections pack. I used Tsukineko inks throughout. 

Be sure to stop by the blog and see some fabulous inspiration from the 

Design Team. We have some fabulous and talented ladies on the team!

I am also linking up at the following challenges:

City Crafters Challenge : layout

Lasting Memories: Country Colors

Challenge Me Happy: Anything Goes

Southenr Girls Challenge: No Ribbon/Twine/or Cotton

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a great weekend :)

Anita