Birthday Boy Frame

This cute little frame I made for my co-worker to put her grandson's 1st birthday picture in. I purchased the $1 frames at Michael's Arts and crafts. I love these frames. They are perfect for altering!  First I painted the frame with FolkArt acrylic paint in Country Twill. The patterned paper is from the DCWV "Linen Closet" stack. Then I inked the egdes of the frame with TH Vintage photo ink. I used the Birthday Baby Boy file from Treasure Box Designs. Instead of adding both boys in the file I only used the one sitting down. He also is holding a candle so I omitted it and used the number 1 from my fonts instead. Everything is accented with a white gel pen. This file was perfect for the occasion. 

Altered Composition notebook

My daughter asked if I could make something for a friend of hers that loves Hello Kitty. So I decided to alter a composition notebook for her. The patterned paper I used is "Sweet Life" by K&Company. Hello Kitty of course is from the Hello Kitty cricut cartridge. The little flowers are from an ek success punch and the letters are thickers. I thought it turned out cute.

Marvin the Martian

This project was a birthday gift for my youngest sister. I gave it to her last month but I've been so busy that I forgot to post it.

I took a paper mache box from Michael's and painted it in black acrylic paint. My sister LOVES Marvin the Martian so I found a picture of him on Google and used my MTC software to create him and cut him out using my Cricut Expression. I LOVE my MTC software. It gives you sooo many possibilites.

On the lid I typed out a popular phrase that Marvin always uses and cut the letters out at 1/2 inch. For the rest of the box I purchased some outer space  files from SVGCUTS.com.

I made some feet out of clay but unfortunately could not get them to stay put on the box without falling off.

Last but not least I made her a Birthday card using a rubber stamp I got from a used stamp sale. So glad I picked it up.

I think my box is out of this world!!!

Double Decker Matchbox Swap

I participated in another matchbox swap at myscraproom.ning.com hosted by Gina. This time we had to stack 2 matchboxes on top of one another. Same rules applied, make flowers , stick pins, and charms. So here's what I came up with!

 

The paper line used was by DCWV "Music" pad. 

       My partner Christina love the Beatles so I found picture on Google to add to my project!

                                    I made these flowers using some wired ribbon.

I made her three charms different color beads.

This flower was made using the Tim Holtz Tattered Florals die and white card stock. I distressed the flower
using dusty concord distress inks.

Valentine gift for Gina at MSR

I participated in a Secret Cupid swap at myscraproom.ning.com. I altered this little wooden box I got from Michael's.First I painted the box with acrylic paint and then covered it with patterned paper from Making Memories. I used bling from Michael's and pearl beads for the feet. The little rose buds bouquet's I made myself. And the handsome man is Shemar Moore that I printed off the internet.Gina and I both love Criminal Minds and and especially Shemar!!!!

Altered gift box for my mom

Sorry its been so long. I altered this wooden box I purchased at Michael's. It's unfinished and ready for decorating. I used Folkart acrylic paint in Metallic Garnet red on the entire box. Once dry I covered with patterned paper by Creative Imaginations. I sanded all the edges and used distress ink in dusty concord. I sealed the whole box with glossy Mod Podge and then embellished the lid. The letter A was cut with my Cricut using base camp cart. I then ran thru my bigshot using a cuttlebug embossing folder(music notes). I made paper roses in two diff sizes and added diamond dust to the edges. My favorite part was using the Elvis stamp both outside and inside the box. My mom loves Elvis!! This will be a birthday gift for her this weekend! Love ya mom!

Teacher's Gifts

I am proud to say my son graduated from the 8th grade on June 4th.

I decided to make his Principal and 8th grade teacher a good bye/thank you gift.

The first project is an altered papermache book from Michael's. I painted it with gold acrylic paint and used paper from the DCWV "Mariposa" collection. I used mod podge to adhere the paper and seal it as well. The embellishments are prima flowers, brads for the centers and a butterfly from Michael's.

The second project is a clipboard also from Michael's. I removed the clip to make it easier in gluing down the paper. The paper is from the DCWV "Sorbet" collection. The flourish is from Tlm Holtz grungepaper pack. I took some pearl ex powder and mixed it with a little mod podge and painted it on. The results were great. I added a quote from the computer on plain cardstock and glimmer misted it with "old lace". Some mini roses and lace for a finishing touch!

Congrats to my son for graduating with "second Honors"!