Graphic 45 Altered Frame

I wanted to make something a bit different, with items easy to get at Michaels, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby.

I bought the wooden frame and the wooden Friend's sign at Michael's and then gesso'd both.  I painted the frame white and the Friends sign a light green.  Then I took a white paint marker and added detail to sign to make sure that the Friends stood out.

I used the Sweet Sentiment collection from Graphic 45 to decorate the frame.  My biggest challenge was how to create an oval that conformed to the frame using the paper. 

After three attempts at a flat ring of paper, it occurred to me that it might work far better to score the paper and then score it and fold it at 1/8". 

A lot of work, but don't you think it came out just right?

I also fussy cut the two girls and the roses to use as the main decorations. I used part of an acrylic doily, I believe they were Cosmo Cricket (but don't quote me on that) to support the embellishments on the left of the frame.

 

 

I added a stick pin I'd made, some fabric and acrylic flowers.

That's my lovely, sweet friend Charlene with me. Hope you enjoyed! This really is a fairly inexpensive present and with pictures of you and your kids, it would be a great mother's day present!

Here is the video! 

 Have a happy crafty day, and see you soon!  I do have more to show you! :)
M-C

 

 

Altered Book Box

I hope that it isn't a sin to have as much fun, enjoyment and even relaxation as I had creating this!  It just came together so easily! I sure hope you will like it!

The pattern paper I used is the Nirvana collection by Marion Smith Designs.  The paper maché book box is from JoAnn's, the sticky back canvas is from Hobby Lobby, and the wood frame on the front of the book is from Michael's.  The metal trinkets are from Prima and were part of Marion Smith's Vintage Trinkets released a few years ago!  I've done some serious hoarding on those and fortunately still have one set of each left even after the ones used in this project! If you want to see all the papers in both the Nirvana and the Mad Tea Party collections, please watch my video:

I have a couple of sets of each collection left in my zibbet store and if you mention my blog post when you purchase, I'll be sure to add a small gift!

Here are a few more pictures of the inside and the outside of my altered book!

I hope you enjoyed! Please feel free to comment and question.  You can also watch my YT video:

Thank you so much for stoping by! Have a very happy week!

M-C

Coupns Week of August 1 - 6, 2011

UPDATE August 2nd: Archivers info, Hancock Fabric and JoAnn's Coupons and sales.

Even on the road, I'm doing my best to post the coupons! Can't guarantee next week though. Today I am still in the US, crossing the border into Canada tomorrow morning. Next week, I'll likely be in Quebec City, so no promises, though I'll try my best! Have you entered my giveaway yet?  Please check the right sidebar for the link!

AC MOORE

Click here for the AC Moore 50% off coupon and here for this week's ad!

 

ARCHIVER'S (updated August 2nd)It's that time when Archivers doesn't send coupons via emails and instead sends out snail mail pamphlets that include two sets of coupons.  So if you aren't on their mailing list, this would be an excellent time to join it! To shop online, visit archiversonline.com Archivers is continuing it's save 50% when you get your photocopies made on Tuesday all of August! That means you can get a colored photocopy of your 12x12 layouts, (their machine only cuts off about .5 of an inch on one side) for about $1.75.

HANCOCK FABRICS (updated August 2nd)

Brand new email wit coupons and savings!

JOANNs (updated August 2nd)Here is my latest email from JoAnn's! Coupons and sale are good until /August 13th!

HOBBY LOBBY

Click here to see this week's email. The 40% off coupon if off regular priced item.

MICHAEL'S  

Go to their interactive weekly ad and see what they have in store for you this week! 

NEW FOR KNITTERS!

LION BRAND YARN
Here is the latest email (Jul 29) from Lion Brand.

MARY MAXIM

Sorry, nothing current!

Thanks and have a great week! Oh and let's see who is reading, LOL! If you leave a comment on this post mentionning the color I asked you to mention in the giveaway post, you'll get another entry into said giveaway, LOL!  Sneaky, isn't it!

There will be plenty more hidden and not hidden ways to get more entries!

M-C

For the record, by posting the coupons here, I am not endorsing any of the stores, just including them for your convenience and mine! Nor do I purport to have listed everything or not made a mistake.

Coupons for the week of July 17th-23rd, 2011

WOO!HOO! I'm off to CHA tomorrow! I'll be updating the blog and posting video's starting Tuesday when the show opens! 

AC MOORE
Click here for the AC Moore 50% off coupon and here for this week's ad!

ARCHIVER'S
See the email ad that I got which includes a link to a 25% off coupon (one item.) which is good until July 24th.  Also buy 10 get 10 sheets of cardstock good until the 19th. Did you know that you can get 50% off copies every Tuesday in July? In addition, they have announced a contest for who makes the best decorated 7Gypsies tray with each in-store winner winning a $100 store card and the overall winner getting $1000. Last year the entries were simply amazing!

HANCOCK FABRICS 
Here is the latest email.

JOANNs
Here is the link this week's email. Lots of coupons good until the 23rd. $5 shipping, 4 40% off coupons good online or at the store and a 25% off your whole online order!

HOBBY LOBBY
Click here to see this weeks in store special and a 40% off coupon.

MICHAEL'S  
Go to their interactive weekly ad and see what they have in store for you this week! Here is a copy of the weekly email I got. 

NEW FOR KNITTERS!

LION BRAND YARN
Here is the latest email from Lion Brand.

MARY MAXIM
Here is the latest email from Mary Maxim.

Thanks and have a great week!

M-C

For the record, by posting the coupons here, I am not endorsing any of the stores, just including them for your convenience and mine! Nor do I purport to have listed everything or not made a mistake.

Coupons for the Week of June 13-18 2011

New this week: I've added a couple of links for the knitters out there!

AC MOORE
Click here for the AC Moore coupons, two weeks worth are included!

ARCHIVER'S
See the email ad that I got which includes a link to a 30% off coupon (one item). Good until June 15th!

HANCOCK FABRICS
Here is the web version of the latest email I got from them. Click here for 40% off instore coupons (1 for notions, 1 for fabric) good until June 15th!

JOANNs
Here is the latest email with coupons that I received from JoAnn's!

HOBBY LOBBY
View the weekly specials email I got here! Go here to print your 40% off one regular priced item coupon. Amonghst other specials, Spellbinder dies are 40% off.

MICHAEL'S   

Go to their interactive weekly ad and see what they have in store for you this week! 

NEW FOR KNITTERS!

LION BRAND YARN
Here is the latest email from Lion Brand.

MARY MAXIM
Here is the latest email from Mary Maxim.

Enjoy!

M-C

For the record, by posting the coupons here, I am not endorsing any of the stores, just including them for your convenience and mine! Nor do I purport to have listed everything or not made a mistake.

Christmas Decorated Tim Holtz Composition Box

I first saw this box at summer CHA in Chicago and thought, I've got to try this!  Well this is how my version of the box came out!  There is a video on my YouTube channel, but I think you get to see more on the pictures!  I hope that you like it!

Here is a partial list of the products I used.

- Tim Holtz Configuration Box
- Anita's All Purpose Metallic Craft Paint (11409 Classic Gold) This was my base coat.
- Glimmer Mist - Scarlet
- Glimmer Mist - Olive Vine
- Glimmer Mist - Sugal Maple
- Delta Creative Decorative Snow
- Various trinkets from Michael's and JoAnn's
- Ginger Bread Houses from Jollees

Coupons - Sorry I'm Late!

I hope all my American friends and family members had a great Thanksgiving and that everyone had the kind of weekend that you can be thankful for!

Oh and you have till the end of today to sign up for the November giveaway!!! I'll be drawing someone's name tomorrow morning!

Sorry that I'm late with these!  It has been a very hectic few days, but I wanted to make sure you got these, even if it is a day or two late! I'll try to do better next time!




AC MOOREClick here for your AC Moore coupon! One 50% off for today (Tuesday 11/30/2010) only and a 40% off for the rest of the week!

ARCHIVER'S

Thanks to Charlene for the link to thead and coupons! Remember, Archiver's will take the coupon right off your smart phone! As for me, I am still not getting their coupons. Have they blacklisted me for sharing? Coupons may only be used one and are good until December 15th!

HOBBY LOBBY

Here is the main link that will get you to the weekly ad, coupon and everything HL you need!

JOANN'S

Sorry, I don't have a link this week!

MICHAEL'S
Michael's coupons are here.

If you didn't spend all your money Black Friday or cyber Monday, then enjoy shopping some more!!!'

Coupons for the Week of October 18-23rd, 2010

AC MOORE
AC Moore has a 50% off bonus coupon here, good all this week!

ARCHIVER'S
Archivers came out with a new ad and a new 30% off coupon good until the 19th only.
HOBBY LOBBY
I guess we have to get used to HL not giving us weekly 40% off coupons anymore.  This week we have a 30% off stained glass, really? What it really means is that we have to take a closer look at their weekly ad since it usually does contain some good bargains, including on scrapbook paper and ink sets this week!
JOANN's
I'm still waiting for those to show back up, :( Seems like I may never get those again, LOL!

MICHAEL'S
You can find Michael's new ad here and two coupons here.  One for 40% of any one regular priced item and  a 20% off coupon on all Martha Stewart items.  Both are good until October 23rd.


Have a great shopping week and let me know if you get some real savings!

Also remember there are only a very few days left until my next giveaway!!!! Have you registered for your chance at winning a Cricut Cart or $25 worth of scrapbook supplies???