Thrifty Thursday, er um...Friday!

I purchased this cute little frame from my local SA a while back. I hung it on my wall where I wanted my photo collage to go and there it sat...for months I tell ya. Until, finally, I was issued a challenge and I actually scrapped a photo!!! It's been way too long and I thouroughly enjoyed myself.
I began by painting the picture frame Heirloom White by Rustoleum.

I removed the picture of the li'l country bumpkin and traced it onto a piece of white cardstock. Then I created my sunburst background in yellows and grays.

I added the family photo and the "love is spoken here" silhouette cut, a little washi, a doily and some enamel dots and called it good.

Here's a side by sid comparison of the before and after. I'm pretty happy with it.

And here it is in it's place of honor on my living room wall.

I think it's found it's happy home. Thank you for stopping by. Hope you have a great day.
I get to celebrate with one of the most amazing people in my life, my beautiful daughter is turning TEN!!

Framed Burlap Earring Display

Good morning blogland. Thought I'd share a non paper project with you this a.m.! I made this framed display for my earrings. It hangs in my closet. I love having all of them out the int open so I don't have to dig through a drawer to find matches. 

There's my little grouping of earrings without their mates...I know they're hoping one day to be reunited with their long lost friend. :)
It's super easy to make. Just paint up a frame, stretch some burlap across the back and staple it to the back of the frame.
I also stapled a piece of  ribbon on the back of each top corner and tied a bow in the middle to hang it by.
Hope you have a super day.

Cool Scoop ATC's

If you're looking for the give away just scroll down :) to the next post.
I have a little something sweet to share with you today.

I'm headed up to a scrapbooking retreat in Utah for a few days this week and I'm participating in an ATC exchange. I love this sentiment from the Cool Scoop set they can be used for so many things!
I got to play with Sweet Stamp Shops Cool Scoop set and had a blast. If you want to see the other project I made with this set head on over to the

SWEET STAMP SHOP BLOG

Here's a little sneak peek. ;)
Thanks for stopping in today and don't forget to enter for your chance to win a SSS Haunted House set in the post below! Today is the last day to enter. Have a great day and remember to make some time to create.

Sentimental Birds go Spooky

Hey there everybody! Fall is in the air, Halloween is just around the corner. 

What are you working on?

I'm over at the

SWEET STAMP SHOP 

today. Head on over to see the full project!

Sweet Stamp Shop and Canvas Corp Altered Canvas

This was such a fun project for me. An altered canvas with some of  my favorite stamps and some great products from Canvas Corp.

The patterned papers are also from CC.

I received a swap box from a dear friend with the Petaloo flowers, ribbon trim and corsage pins. So lucky am I.
Canvas Corp burlap tags are just waiting to be dressed up.

The Pattern Craze set from Sweet Stamp Shop is so versatile and I love all of the different patterns. I added some Liquid Pearls to the designs.

Now my daughter has a special piece of art made just for her.
Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day. Make sure you head on over to the
SWEET STAMP SHOP BLOG
to see what other projects have been created.

Sweet Stamp Shop Anniversary Blog Hop

Sweet Stamp Shop is celebrating it's one year Anniversary and they are giving away AMAZING prizes. 

All you have to do is hop along and leave comments ;)

You should be coming here from Kim's blog if not then go ahead and start at the very beginning, the 

Sweet Stamp Shop Blog

there you'll find out about all the prize details and how to earn extra entries!!!

Here's some sneak peaks of one of their brand new sets called Under The Sea

I created a little birthday set with these perfectly paired stamps. The 3d crown and crown card are Silhouette cuts. Gotta chopstick and some tissue paper handy then you too can make this wand. :)

I know so many little girls who would go gaga over having a crown like this to wear on their birthday.
My daughter is nine and she was walking around with the crown on her head and the wand in her hand. I could  tell she felt special!
Now head on over to Nicole's blog and see what gorgeousness she created with this set!

So here's the lineup just in case you lose your way.

SSS Blog- http://sweetstampshop.blogspot.com

Emily- http://www.createserendipity.net

Jamie- http://jamielanedesigns.blogspot.com/

Kim- http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com

Misty- http://www.mistylynnwhat.blogspot.com/

Nicole- http://www.onesweetromance.com

Comfort Cafe Tea Bag Holder

 

 

We made this project this past week with my good friend, Erica, Stampin' Up Demonstrator Extroadinaire.
You can find instructions online. Fairly simple Christmas gift?
Have a great weekend.

Butterfly Baby Shower Framed Art

I punched out a bunch of butterflies from random papers with a coral, aqua yellow theme. I made a five by five grid of butterflies and glued them down. Popping up their wings after they dried.

Tessa now wants one for her room :)

I used my Stampin' Up blender pen to color in the name with Stampin' Up ink.

A little bit of art for a beautiful baby girl.
Have a super sweet day!

Spring Coffee Filter Wreath Tutorial

I have a wonderful friend...she is such an inspiration to me. She gives my daughter piano lessons every week. She gives of herself to SO MANY other people we know. I want her to know how special she is. I hope this wreath says that. Says...you are full of life and happiness and I'm grateful to be your friend and to have you in my life.

Spring wreath with my beautiful blooming irises. 

Irises in the front of my house this morning.

Tiny little dyed clothes pins to hold my pennant banner on.

Layered flowers using American Crafts Classics Collection. I love the texture and colors of this paper for spring.

Hope all you beautiful people are having a GREAT DAY. I'm going to story time at the library with my baby boy and running errands with my mama.

Scrapbook Steals April Blog Hop

WELCOME to the April SCRAPBOOKSTEALS blog hop!!

Today's steal is so AMAZING!!! 
MY MIND'S EYE MISS CAROLINE

I was overjoyed to receive a pad of MISS CAROLINE DILLY DALLY in the mail from the Steal Network to create with! It's so fun and cute too. 

I quickly dug into the paper and began by covering an over sized clothespin. I added some ink and flowers and voila-a recipe holder that's perfect for my kitchen.

Next, I used a mix of the papers to make flowers for this batch of ATCs. Sweet, little spring treasures to trade with friends. I love the wood grain papers that come with this set. The red polka-dotted paper made me swoon too.

And finally, I made this sweet little gift basket to be filled with goodies for a friend. I hope you enjoyed this morning's eye candy and don't forget to leave comments along the way to be entered to win a 

$20.00 gift certificate 

for some amazing scrapbook supplies from ScrapbookSteals.com

1. ScrapbookSteals
2. Misty Buck: http://www.mistylynnwhat.blogspot.com/  ------ You are here
3. Michelle Philippi: http://michellephilippi.com/         ----GO HERE  
4. Stephanie Umpleby: http://sucw.blogspot.com/
5. Kerys Sharrock:http://scrappinnhappy.blogspot.com/
6. Jennifer McDermott: http://wonkywares.blogspot.com/
7. Emily Lanham: http://createserendipity.blogspot.com/
8. Brenda Smith: http://theimperfectscrapper.blogspot.com/

PS I'M GOING TO BE DOING A RANDOM GIVE AWAY OF MY OWN--JUST BECOME A FOLLOWER OF MY BLOG OVER ON THE SIDE BAR AND LEAVE A COMMENT AND YOU'RE ENTERED

Brand new Loyal collection: AUTHENTIQUE CHA 2012

I was in Heaven when I opened this last package of goodies. With three boys I need all the blue and green, rough and tough I can get my hands on.

From the geometric prints to the paisleys, the plaids and the crests this collection has it all.

Here's a little treat box I made with some of the papers.

The sentiment is from the Genuine collection.

And here's a sneak of an upcoming tutorial I'll be doing for the Authentique Blog

New Authentique: Genuine

Denim is all the rage right now and Authentique did it right!!!

Here's a quick sneak peak of the Genuine Cabinet I made for CHA.
Have a wonderful day.

Go HERE to see the full collection.

Uncommon Authentique Calendar

Good Morning!!! Head on over to the AUTHENTIQUE PAPER BLOG to see my newest project :)