So Easy Black & White Frames!

I love how fast and easy these altered picture frames are to make! These are the $1.00 frames from Michaels. I painted the frames white, then placed them face down on the back of my Creative Memories paper and traced the outline of the frame and the opening. I used Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the frame. When it was completely dry, I inked all the edges with black chalk ink.

For the flower on the first frame, I cut a strip of CM paper about 1" wide x 12" long. Then I trimmed one long edge with scalloped scissors, inked the edges, folded it fanfold style, then formed it in a circle. I used a glue gun to hold it together. The black crystal swirls are from Zva Creative. Isn't my cousin's sweet little girl Emma beautiful?! I love the elegance of this second frame. Absolutely beautiful paper! For this frame I just added some sheer black ribbon and a silver button to finish it off. Thanks for looking!

Beautiful Color Combination!

I love this altered star I made recently using the Creative Memories Black and White Designer Print paper. I love how it turned out!! This is just a beautiful new line of paper. I made this as a gift for my cousin, but I'm thinking of making one for myself soon! The metal star is from Michaels, but it may only be a Christmas item.

Star of Wonder

Well, it's not exactly the star of wonder, but it's a fun altered metal star I made recently using Basic Grey's Figgy Pudding papers. I bought the plain metal star at Michaels and used tissue paper to make a pattern for the sections of the star. After cutting out all of the sections from patterned paper, I used ModPodge to adhere them to the star, added red trim, a bow, and a big K & Company brad. Now it's a pretty Christmas decoration for my front door!

Contest Card

I recently entered this card in the World Card Making Day Contest. Since I didn't win, I thought I would go ahead and post this card here. I used all K & Company papers. I cut four squares, stitched them to cream cardstock, pinked and distressed the edges with ink, and then applied the squares to the card. I covered a chipboard heart with paper, inked the edges, and stamped one side of the heart. I punched a hole in the corner of the heart to hang it from a piece of hemp. The "thinking of you" stamp is from the $1.00 bin at Michaels.

Home Sweet Home

A fun vintage card here made with Cosmo Cricket paper, a vintage image from Crafty Secrets, a flower punch-out from K & Company, and a piece of lace from Wal-Mart.

A Card and an Altered Composition Book

I made this little card with K& Company paper and some other scraps. The chipboard frame is painted Antique Ivory, then sprayed with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), then sprinkled with a little glitter. The chipboard button is from Jenni Bowlin.

I altered this composition book to give as a gift to a sweet college student at our church. I used Basic Grey paper and "Cherish" sticker, flourish stamps and some rhinestones.

Have a great day!

Thinking of you....

I've been making lots of cards lately and finishing up my huge painting project. This first card was made using K & Company Margo paper, Tattered Angels Butterfly Framed Font, and a Jenni Bowlin vintage chipboard button. I sprayed the butterfly with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist. This card has a vintage feel to it, and it's one of my favorites!

This card is made with K & Company Wild Saffron Paper, Martha Stewart twill tape, and a Martha Stewart border punch. I also added some bling with the little gold rhinestones. This last card is made with K & Company's Peabody Scrap Pad, a Tattered Angel's Framed Font, a Prima flower and some sweet little pearls. I picked up the lace from a thrift store. The frame is sprayed with Vintage Pink Glimmer Mist from Tattered Angels. Last, but not least, I've just finished painting the wall sections between these china cabinet shelves. This is a built-in china cabinet, so the shelves are not removable, which made this job very challenging, especially when you wear bifocals!!