Shabby Chic with Blitsy

How can you not love the popular vintage look that is all the craze right now in decorating?  Today I'll show you how to create this one of a kind birdcage that is sure to jazz up any area in your home.  Check it out over on Blitsy. 

Who doesn't love Downton Abbey, get it now at Crafter's Companion

 I don't know about you but I adore Downton Abbey and the sheer elegance it brings.  Today you can go over to the Crafter's Companion site and see the whole exclusive set that has been released.  You are going to be drooling for sure. 

I created this fancy fold card with the Downton Abbey card kit.  Here's a little tip for you.  I glued two of the fancy fold card together to create the patchwork effect and I just love all the patterns working together, don't you? 

The Berry Cafe is here from Heartfelt Creations

Warm breezes blow, busy bees buzz from blossom to blossom, and perfectly shaped, ripe berries beckon you as you catch a glimpse of them through the vines winding their way up the rickety old picket fence in the picture perfect garden patch.  Bring back fond memories of strawberry picking while the early morning dew still lingered on the vines with the new release by Heartfelt Creations.  The Berry Cafe Collection will have you reminiscing of filling pails until overflowing while playing the game of "two for me" and "one for the pail", which always led to the task taking a tad longer. Travel back in time to the days of your childhood where you shared your first strawberry milkshake, or float at the local ice cream parlor with that special someone you so adored. Filled with sweet illustrations of vining strawberries, adorable children, elegant blossoms, old fashioned strawberry stands as well as delicately patterned papers featuring eyelet prints, soft checks, ornate borders and delicious clusters of strawberries nestled among flowers, you are certain to find yourself warming in the berry patch and hankering for a cold strawberry treat. Happy hues of pinks, reds, yellows, blues and greens create a cheerful color palette that is sure to make your heart sing the songs of summer.  Five extraordinary cling stamp sets allow you to recreate all of the memories of strawberry picking and enjoying the fruit from the vine.  Color and shape your way to a lush and productive garden plot where blossoms and fruit abound, being careful to avoid the ever busy bees.  After all of the toiling and care, reap your rewards, head on over to the fruit stand where anxious passerby’s will be ready to invest in your delicious crop...and once the day is done, grab a friend and treat yourselves to that special strawberry flavored treat with a generous helping of whipped topping! We present to you the ideal collection to welcome summer!

Butterfly Gift Box with Sara Davies Signature Collection: Butterfly Lullaby: Premeires Today!!!!

I love new releases and boy do we have TON coming up for you on Crafter's Companion.  Today we are releasing Sara Davies Signature Collection: Butterfly Lullaby and let me tell you, it's perfect for spring. 

This is a box a created using the Butterfly Lullaby, isn't it just dreamy. 

Need a tip?  If you have an open space in a box, you can just leave it open but better yet why not upcycle some of that packing from your craft goodies.  You can always use acetate sheets but if you don't have any on hand use some of the packing from your dies or other craft projects.  It's a great way to reuse everything from your purchase. 

 

Butterfly Lullaby 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Butterfly Corner Embossing Folder
Fancy Flourishes die...
Flit and Flutter Die
Ultimate Tool
Acetate Sheet
Collall Glue
Spectrum Noir Pencils 058, 032

Downton Abbey Shadow Box from Crafter's Companion

I love all the little what nots in the Downton Abbey collection and they certainly all come together in a little shadow box. 

This is really a must have collection from Crafter's Companion...check it out on HSN. 

Need a tip?  Don't be afraid to mix and match patterned papers from the same collection.  Even though there may be a vast difference in the collections patterns you'll find it adds a lot of interest and fun to mix and match the paper patterns and once you're finished you'll find it all works together perfectly. 

What Can You Upcycle?

Do you love taking old objects and turning them into one of a kind art pieces?  Today I'll show you step by step how to create this beautiful spring spoon.  Be sure to check out my Snapguide tutorial. 

Also be sure to head over to the Graphic 45 blog today and you'll see Robin's beautiful Gilded Lily piece. 

Celebrate Life's Beautiful Moments with Winking Frog

Are you enjoying the Winking Frog Collection from Heartfelt Creations?  I know I am.  Today I'm sharing with you this adorable tag that is adorned with all type of cute pond critters.  I just love it. 

Remember you can always head over to Heartfelt Creations Blog and find complete directions and supply list for all of my projects.  I'll see you soon...and remember next week is the release of the latest and greatest from Heartfelt Creations...so don't miss out. 

It's Blitsy Tutorial Time

Would you like to learn how to create these realistic flowers?  Tune into Blitsy's blog today and find out more!!!!  Be sure to leave some love and let me know what you think about the tutorial/post. 

Fancy Folds with the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection

Do you love fancy fold cards as I do?  Then the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection CD's are something that you really should invest in.  They are chocked full of crafts ideas, papers, images and tutorials including this adorable three panel easel card.  This is all from the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection that is currently available on HSN from Crafter's Companion.  

Need a Tip?  When you have diecuts with embossing on them,  to really make them come to life, ink the die cut with a contrasting color before you remove the die.  This will really accent all those fine details of your image. 

Faux Leather Tutorial with a Blitsy Tutorial

Want to know how to create faux leather from paper...check it out today with my tutorial over at BLITSY!!!!  CLICK HERE to check it out.