Category Archives: Altered

Granny smith apples

Torn papers and some I had to Cut really thin lines, used card stock , Mulberry papers, scrap book papers Velvet papers from Cricut. And some tissue papers for back grounds. White paper is eye glass cleaner paper cut in squares to make apples shine……

unbranded and branded dies

I only bought these three dies to start with but boy do I wish I bought more they are just right to exchange the hair and clothes . love mixing and matching items.   started a bunch of cards need to color in some checks and add freckles and basic shading to them but they areContinue reading “unbranded and branded dies”

making new postcards look older

  cut the white off or leave it on for centering pleasing the eye. added some gold ink around edging …….. next Clear embossing ink is a lot cheaper then versa mark and works the same……….. you could distress it  on the edges, little cuts, bends, and tears..  

save those Clementines creates?…

OKAY so cool to turn into caddys .  used homemade glue.. {look in search my blog} and glue paper towels to create helps keep it sturdy and helps cover up the staples they use. do as many layers as you like. painted mine black to go with the napkin collage design . make sure youContinue reading “save those Clementines creates?…”

Session 4-Focal Point: Words, Images Session 5-Details: Pen, Pencil

Session 4: Focal Point Words-think magazine ads, alphabet stickers, newspaper headlines, print outs, etc. Images-think magazines pics, downloaded graphics, die cuts, family photos, etc. When you’re gathering supplies you might be tempted to hand pick items for each individual page. Don’t do it! Flip through your journal to get an idea for what you mightContinue reading “Session 4-Focal Point: Words, Images Session 5-Details: Pen, Pencil”

more fun….. joined Journaling by 5’s group…

have you gotten in a journal rut? Thanks to Kelly Donovan I have found a wonderful place….Yes Kelly I am still stocking you..LOL… In a good way… nothing but love….. Well anyways .. The group is a different way to try art journaling by 5’s with Shannon Green ………..What is Journaling By 5s? 5 SessionsContinue reading “more fun….. joined Journaling by 5’s group…”

working on Fairy home made from bamboo and paper clay

started off with a bamboo place mat…. with some cutting and gluing.. then I made a paper cone and added paper clay to get the cone shape.. and glued it to the house.And then came some paint…… paint paint … some  Grandchildren helpers gluing leafs and pink rocks…grammy waiting on the jems and more rocksContinue reading “working on Fairy home made from bamboo and paper clay”

Altering game pieces into Steampunk Book

Well you have been seeing them and wanting to try this, My art friend,  Edie Cournoyer  Made a great video on this  on youtube….     visit her for more great videos and ideas….   Wow such fun….. remember you can make this book about anything Christmas birthdays, any thing you’d like…. remember to leave EdieContinue reading “Altering game pieces into Steampunk Book”

Prayer shrine

I made this pin and put Mary in the charm, Back in the old days they would take photos of the love one for the inside and place a lock of hair ,  first communion medal , holy medals , or prayer beads. And placed On the back a prayer card or tribute. I used myContinue reading “Prayer shrine”