Vintage Crate with Altered Christmas Tags

 
It is that time of year when my thoughts turn to documenting my family Christmas. I normally make a mini album with a page for each day. This year I decided to make a series of tags and I altered a crate from 7 Gypsies to hold them all.

This beautiful flower is new from Maya Road and yes the bling comes in the center! I used my Cameo to print and cut the circles for the tops of the tags.

I used DecoArt's Crackle Paint in white on the crate first. When it was dry I lightly inked with silver metallic ink, then added touches of Metallic Luster in Silver and buffed it to give the crate an aged look.  I added paperclips with embellishments to several of the tags - a great way to tuck extra things on them! - this little glittery light bulb is my fave!

 For each tag I sprayed with Perfect Pearls mist and added ribbons, flowers, and other embellishments.

I used the Festive Collection from Tim Holtz - paper and ephemera - to decorate the tags as well. 

Back to School Desk Decor

Hi everyone, I was recently challenged to work on some classroom decor and I had a lot of fun with it. I wanted something small and cute that could go on each student's desk. I was working with some amazing products from Deflecto Craft- they are so versatile!

I actually broke down and pulled out some of my vintage Daisy D's paper- they are just so beautiful!! I had some that I knew would be prefect for this project.

I used a Mini Slanted Sign Holder and attached it on top of my block with double stick tape. These little holders are just 1 1/2 x 2 inches, and they would be so cute as place cards on a table too!

I decorated a small wood block with pattern papers, and used coordinating papers to decorate a baby food jar as a pencil holder. I used a journal card and mini alpha stickers to add the name in the Mini Slanted Sign Holder

I added some school themed ribbon, painted star, wood button and twine in the upper corner of the holder to finish the project off.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful weekend.

Easter Tea Table Decor with Smoothfoam

Hi everyone! Today I have a project to share for Smoothfoam. This weekend I am hosting an Easter Tea and I needed a cute accent for the table. Of course we needed to throw some Alice in Wonderland into the mix, so here is what I came up with.

Supplies:
Smoothfoam 2x4x8 Block
Paper Mod Podge, Paintbrush
Vintage sheet music
Assorted flowers, leaves, washi tape, chipboard letters
Ink, push pins, double sided tape, crepe paper

1. I started by tearing several sheets of music into large strips and adhering them to the block using Mod Podge.
2. To keep the wet paper from sticking to the table, push a few pins partway into one side so that the block will be elevated. Allow the Mod Podge to dry.

3. Apply washi tape around the corner. 
4. Ink chipboard letters and adhere.

5. Use double sided tape to adhere crepe paper around sides of block.

Add flowers as desired.

There you have it! I am so happy with how this turned out- I love it! I will have more on this tea later in the month. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Vintage Easter Eggs

Howdy everyone, today I want to share a fun project that I am so happy with! I am planning several projects for Easter Decor this year and I wanted to start with something that was QUICK!

How cute are these?? I am in love with them. I used paper mache` eggs, vintage book pages, and Modge Podge. Tear the pages into small pieces, apply Modge Podge to the egg using a paintbrush, and add paper one piece at a time. I used my fingers to smooth the paper pieces on, until the whole egg was covered.  I used a wet wipe to blot an excess Modge Podge off - I applied it very heavy!

I added a band of lace around the egg, then wound some thin crochet thread around it several times. I added a charm to each one before tying the thread into a bow.  A little bit of pretty stuff onto each one finished them off.

I have a few more to make for some other projects and I hope they all turn out as well as these!

Thanks for stopping by today. What are your Easter crafty projects?

Fall Centerpiece with Smoothfoam

Who is ready for FALL?

It has been a very weird summer here in North Texas, very cool all in all, but I am ready for fall to start so I am getting my decor ready. 

I needed a new centerpiece to go along with my new table runner this year and decided that quick and simple was what I needed. 

You will need:

5 (five) 6" Diam x 1" Disc

Double Sided Tape

Burlap Ribbon 6" Wide

Silk Flowers

Beacon 3-n-1 Adhesive

Wired Ribbon

I stacked the discs together and adhered using double sided tape.

I used some fabulous Burlap ribbon from BurlapFabric.com to wrap the outside of the stack, again using double sided tape to secure.  I used Beacon 3-N-1 to add some loose flowers I had saved from another project, and some ribbon from my stash to finish it off. I am using a vintage doily and cake plate from my grandmother to display it on my table.  Easy Peasy!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. 

Anita

Deflecto USA Ambassador Design Team

Hi everyone!

Today I am happy to announce that I am a member of the 

brand new, amazing,

Deflecto USA Ambassador Design Team!!

I am so honored to be a part of this team with such a talented group of ladies. 

We have some incredible projects coming your way and today I am sharing my first one with you.

I used the Classic Image 8 1/2 x 11  Stand Up Sign Holder for my project. Because I wanted to add my changeable numbers on top, I adhered the paper right to the front of the frame. 

I am so in love with these little dancing witches and cats! I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut all the images and words on the project, and Tsukineko inks to shadow them.

I used vintage flash cards that I picked up at a tag sale years ago to make my number cards. I stamped each one and inked the edges, then punched them all at the same time. I used the smallest Command Hooks that I could find to hang them on- this way I can just change them out each day. 

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Have an amazing rest of the week!