Altered Fun and a Tutorial!

As usual I was thinking ahead...some birthdays coming up for my fantastic nieces. I try to make something homemade for them each year. So here we go...

I did a little tutorial using Sakura Crystal Lacquer and  Terri Sprouls Mixer's. I altered this pressed paper A that I found at the dollar spot in Target. 

This is for my dear niece Adrienne. Here are a few details...

and a little bit more...

This is a super cute and really easy embellishment to make. Use an empty bottle cap. 

By mixing both the 3D Crystal Lacquer and Terri Sprouls Mixer you can get a great look.

This is so easy, after mixing them I then used a popsicle stick to spoon the mixture into the bottle cap. I also used a little of the left over mixture to paint on the edges for a little pop!

Now I added my letter A and sprinkled a little glitter and a few micro beads for some added details.

I let it sit over night to harden and it really is a fun and unique embellishment! 

One of my other nieces birthday's is coming up and I made her a embellished tin that I plan on putting a gift card in.

Do yo love that sheen that the Crystal Lacquer adds to the project...and it hold everything.

Those micro beads will not fall off for anything!

I hope this makes you want to dig in and create some fun projects for someone you love!

Want2Scrap Products:

Garden Motif Silhouette Images

Black Rhinestone Swirls

Black Rhinestone Funky Swirls

Black Pearls - 72 Count

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two Black Rhinestones

Nestaboard Fancy Tags Two Chipboard

Stylish Chipboard Alphabet

Nestaboard Stars Five - Chipboard

Baby Blue Rhinestones - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Products:

Sakura Terri Sproul's Mixture

Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer

Spellbinders Dies - Star, Fancy Tags

Sweet Stamp Shop

Heartfelt Creations

Clearsnap Smooch

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - Websters Pages, October Afternoon, My Minds Eye

Other - Bottle Cap

Letter A - Target Dollar Spot

Micro Beads - Martha Stewart

Punch - Fiskers

Ink - Staz On

Rub-ons - Kaiser Craft

Paint - Liquitex

Want2Scrap CHA Summer Releases...Check out some new products!

Want2Scrap had a ton of releases this summer! Lucky us...here are a few of my new favorites! I used a few to create some projects for CHA, there is no better way to share them then to see them being used!

We all know I love my altered containers...this in is right up my alley. This altered container is the perfect way for any teen to store earring, rings, jewelry or even just change.

Check out the Chipboard Angel Wings. I keep finding myself using them. 

The Nestabling Fancy Tags Two in Turquois has always been one of my favorites.

I also made this cute memo pad, this is a fantastic product from Traditions Studios. The Pearl Strips are the perfect accent to this and the new Jewel Fantasies Chipboard is perfect for creating your own flowers.

Last but not least is an altered clipboard.

Now...do you not absolutely love that Vintage Chipboard Phone. 

Now be sure to check out the Want2Scrap Store for all the new CHA releases. You won't want to miss them.

Want2Scrap Products:

Vintage Chipboard Phones

Jewel Fantasy Chipboard

Pearl Strips

Baby Bling Rhinestones

Turquois 72 Count Rhinestones

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two Turquois Bling

Chipboard Angel Wings

Blue Rose Ribbon

Black 72 Count Rhinestones

Nestaboard Fancy Tags Two Chipboard

Amber 72 Count Bling

Black Rose Ribbon

Cross Promotional Products:

Clearsnap Inks

Authentique Paper

Beacon Adhesives

Sakura Craft Adhesives

GlueArts

Other:

Paper - Pink Paislee, Jillibean Soup

Paint, Light Modeling Paste -  Liquitex

Rubons - Kaiser Crafts

Ribbon - Stash

Want2Scrap and The Cats Meow Blog Hop!!

Lot of fun on the books for today! A blog hop with both Want2Scrap and The Craft's Meow.

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Now be sure to check out the blogs at Want2Scrap and The Craft's Meow blogs!

Then pop on by Jessica Fick blog and check out her fabulous project using both companies products!

Now a card from me...

and a few details...

I don't make many cards but these cute stamps were perfect for a card for a friend...to cute! They go perfectly with the fun pearls and butterfly from Want2Scrap.

Be sure to leave comments and follow along!

Want2Scrap  Products:

White Pearl Swirls

Pearl Sleek Strips

White Butterfly 1"

Cross Promotional Products:

The Craft's Meow  - Stamps

Clearsnap - Colorbox Ink

GlueArts - Adhesive Dry

Sakura - Crystal Lacquer

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - Webster's Pages

Embossing Pad, Embossing Powder - Ranger

Cardstock - Bazzill

Want2Scrap, Graphic 45, and Art Glitter Blog Hop!

Want2Scrap is teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Want2Scrap, Graphic 45, and Art Glitter !

After you check out my project head to the Want2Scrap, Graphic 45,  and Art Glitter blogs.  

It has been such a quick summer, it is half over and all I hear is back to school. I  have not had to time to catch up with a dear friend  and her darling little guy. So since I was thinking about them I decided to make a canvas for her new son Max. Proof that they have been on my mind...and after this post is done...I am going call and set up a lunch date.

These canvases are now my favorite projects to make!

Of course I also had to dig into some of the new CHA Summer Releases.  These Chipboard Angel Wings are one of my new favorites.

I used Clearsnap Smootch to paint some of the wooden stars. The Art Institute Glitter was perfect. I used it to great tri-dots all around the canvas. I also added it to the Mod Podge for a hint of sparkle throughout the canvas.

Of course the perfect base for all of these fun products were the gorgeous papers from Graphic 45. The Little Darlings release was absolutely perfect for this and gorgeous to boot!

Now you need to pop on over to Keely Yowler's Blog and see the fabulous creations she has to share! Remember, do forget to stop at the manufacturer blogs too!

Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration!  Want2Scrap will be giving a $100.00 giveaway to one lucky commenter's who comments on the designer blogs as well as the Want2Scrap's blog! Make sure you come back each day and enter to win and stop by the Want2Scrap Facebook Page 

this week and tell them you joined in the hop for a second chance to win!

Want2Scrap Products:

Chipboard Angel Wings

Sleek Strips Pearls - Le Creme

Turquois Bling - 72 Count

Art Institute Glitter - Mystique Collection

Graphic 45 - Little Darlings Collection

Clearsnap - Smootch, Ink Pads, Stamp

Other Products:

Mod Podge- Mod Podge

Wooden Stars- Studio Calico

Paint- Liquitex 

Rub-ons- Pink Paislee, Hambly

Light Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Alphabet- Pink Paislee

Stamps- Unity for Christy Tomlinson, 

Pens- Le Pen, Fiber-Castell

Pins- Making Memories, Maya Road

Want2Scrap Flower Tutorial - Art Journal

I am new to the art journaling world, but loving it none the less. I have been so inspired by working with the super talented Christy Tomlinson. She has inspired me to try something new, and an art journal is just that. The world of mixed media is so huge that you can't help but have fun and get messy! I decided to add a ton of fun Want2Scrap goodies to this set of pages!

Digging my fingers into paint and inks can be so therapeutic. I have got to tell you how much I am loving our cross promotional paints from Eco Green Crafts.

To create this fantastic flower I first prepared my background. I then held the clear backing over the page where I wanted to place my flower and with pencil just lightly drew the shape.

 I  painted in my sketched design.

After the design dried I used a pen and loosely outlined the shapes. I then added the fantastic Pearl Flower.

Here is another view...

Look at these fun Chipboard Embellishments - Style D. They look great embellished with the Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count.

I hope your now inspired to dig into your own paints...happy crafting!

Want2Scrap Products:

Pearl Flower

Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count

Peridot Rose Ribbon 1.5 Inch

Red Rhinestones - 72 Count

Nestaboard Petite Scallop Circles

Cross Promotional Products:

Eco Crafts Paints

Other Products:

Pattern Paper- Cosmo Cricket, American Crafts, My Minds Eye, Lily Bee Designs, Websters Pages

Paint- Liquitex, Eco Green Crafts

Spray Ink- Tattered Angels

Ink- Ranger, Tsukineko Inc.

Trim, Toole- Glitz

Tissue Tape- Tim Holtz for Advantus

Rub-ons- Jenni Bowlin, Hambly

Stamps- Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection

Paper Flower- Prima Ink.

Pen- Scarlet Lime

Plastic Flower- K & Company

Want2Scrap Message Board

One of the perks of playing with all wonderful goodies from Want2Scrap is also getting to play with the fun product from other manufacturers such as Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker. I am not newbie to Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker. I was proud to be on her DT for 2 1/2 years and it was especially fun for me to work with one of her fantastic new lines.

I decided to make a little message board for my kitchen.

I simply made the canvas and added 2 sizes of Post it Note pads to write the memos on. I created lots of texture by mixing paint from Eco Green Crafts and Light Modeling Paste. I used a craft stick and adhered it over a punchinella mask.

Now the 72 Count Brown Rhinestones and the LeCreme Baby Pearls were the perfect center for each rub-on flower.

The Chipboard Embellishments - Style C were easy to dress up with spray ink, paint and pearls. I also added the Finesse LeCreme Pearls Swirls. 

Want2Scrap Products:

Finesse LeCreme Pearl Rhinestones

Chipboard Embellishments - Style C

72 Count Brown Rhinestones

LeCreme Baby Bling Pearls

Cross Promotional Products:

Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker (Messages) - Pattern Paper, Punch Outs

Eco Green Crafts - Paint

Clearsnap - Stamp

Other Products:

Paint- Claudine Hellmuth

Decopage- 

Light Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Spray Ink- Tattered Angels

Ink- Staz On

Rub-Ons- Kaiser Craft

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week!

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you...tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!  If you didn't start there, take a look at the Want2Scrap Blog.  They will direct you to the Designer's of the day all week long...today is myself and the talented Allie Grower and Keely Yowler so make sure you stop by and visit them.

Now for a layout from me! Check out my beautiful niece Samantha on prom day...isn't she just gorgeous!

And a few details...

and just one more...

Be sure to check back in at the Want2Scrap blog every day this week for more project inspiration! We have a Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters! Authentique Paper's Blog just may have some goodies up for grabs too!

One last thing, be sure to stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page and tell them you were sent by us.

Want2Scrap Products:

Sleek Strips - Silver Rhinestones

White Pearls - 72 Count

Nestabling Petite Circle

Silver Rhinestones

Sleek Strips Pearls

Light Pink Butterfly - 1"

Heart Ribbon Slides

Pink Baby Bling

Pink Rose Ribbon 1"

Authentique Paper Collection - Lively

Other Products:

Adhesive - GlueArts

Flower - Websters Pages

Punch - Craftgear

Pen - Le Pen by Marvy Uchida

Alphabet, Yellow Ribbon - American Crafts