Let's open another safe deposit box in the Vault and see what I've been playing with here lately. My sister introduced me to the DIY world of Midori style traveler's notebooks. I must say for now I'm hooked. I made her a passport size one out of leather remnants I got at Hobby Lobby and this one I made from a placemat I got at Walmart for myself.
Front view showing wooden butterfly and charms
I used eyelets for elastic holes
Made the pen holder from placemat remnant and rivets
I have enough remaining to make 2 more. Finished book measures 5 by 6.
This was a fun project. The hardest part was how to get the tutu to stay on the tray but make it easy for mommy to remove after the party (Velcro dots did the trick).
Okay, I'm game. My sister got me surfing the internet for how-to's on Fauxbonichi. I was inspired by Tracystreasures on Youtube, her style was simple but clean. I purchased my journal from Walmart for under $10.00. It is a hard cover journal with ruled lines not gridded. I got to use my Cricut Expression to cut the white wording out of vinyl.
The one on the right is for 2016
This is the page style I got from Tracystreasures
and
this is my vinyl work and why my studio is named the VAULT.
Well like so many others, I can't wait until someone break me off a piece of their millions. Below is the latest project that I was commission to do. A rocking horse diaper cake. I'm 90% complete, just need to add a few embellishments.
I've always wanted to create my own headboard showing my love for life. Well, here is my creation using Ikea's MINUT wall lamp, Erikslund Picture in Frame and just out of the box (2 years old) Cricut Expression. The safari scene was cut out of black cardstock and tack taped to the wall for easy removal when the time comes.
While Youtubing paper beads, I came across recycle newspaper bowls and I gave it a try. I like how they both came out. The small one I used a junk mail catalog and gold leaf the top edge. I have one more to add to this set and one holiday gift is done.
As I was sitting at my workstation, I thought, it was time to name my studio and what name could I give the place where I store my most Valuable, Art, Utensils that I Love and Treasure. I got in a VAULT. So welcome to my studio the VAULT and here is a picture of my new sewing area in it. At first I used a small IKEA standalone island, as you can see below, it was okay but more Alex drawer units worked better in that corner.
Besides I wanted to move more of my stamps in the studio, needed more drawer storage and still keep my sewing station just in case I feel the need. The hookup below works better and I got more storage on both sides of the room.
And in the cubby hole behind the sewing machine I have 5 of these velcro boxes that IKEA had on clearance. I store my scissor in one, bags of buttons in another and diaper snaps in one more and I have two more spares for now.
I'm done, I can't get another piece of IKEA furniture in here and I making myself deal with what I have.
Here is a pic of the wood storage shelf during the warm months (craft supplies storage boxes) along with the wood stove. I knew there was a reason for not throwing away that giant tea cup.
Well, I'm trying something new. When I finish a mini scrapbook album I have to find it a new home. This one, "Gift of a Secret Garden", is going to find itself going to a member of the yahoo IOCSA group. First I have to share it here. It is a paper bag style album. Love the closure which is a jewerly hitch style clasp combined with chain. 75% complete with the sister album. That two will find a new home after I post some pics here.
I've been wanting these Julie Nutting Mix Media Paper Doll stamps every since I seen them two weeks ago. Well, look what I picked up from The Queen's Ink (www.queensink.com) today....
All six of the first set.
I also got these cool hardware closures....
Recently I also made these hankie bridal dresses for a friend's high tea party last month. It looks like I'm on the roll again.
Will be back soon with some Gelli Plate pieces to share.
Received my We are Memory Envelope Maker. UPS misplaced it for two weeks but after requesting a tracer I got it yesterday. I had the corrected measuring template ready to go and now I get to play.
Termra and I took a class with Ann Greenspan (http://anngcrafts.blogspot.com) last weekend at our local Hobby Lobby store and we learned how to make rosette cards. Well, after we got home Termra could not stop. Here is a peek of what she created.
We know someone who is going to have a birthday soon.
A beautiful thank you card.
If you look harder in the right hand corner you will see a lovely embossed owl.
Well I'm off to put away my purchase haul from today (Michaels, Hobby Lobby, AcMoore and JoAnn Fabrics).
Well, the holidays are here and I want to share what I got under the tree. If you know me I'm all about inspiration and raw talent. My oldest son who has a God given talent gave my husband and I this self portait he drew himself.
I'm back... Here is the latest and greatest inspiration that I want to share with you from my recent renovation to our mobilehome. As you know we installed a wood burning stove but I wanted an appealing way to store the wood during the winter months.
Here is the inspirational piece -
And this is what I came up with using a Expedit Bookshelf from Ikea -
Once winter is over I can fill up with more family photos or my artwork.
Well, today the wood stove was installed and I'm so in love with how it turned out. Now I get to shop for new fireplace accessories. My contractor did a wonderful job in constructing the hearth and the installers said it made their job so easy.
Here is a pic of the rugs I got for all three rooms and I want to thank my sister for suggesting to get all three the same.
The crew took out the corner fireplace and I was amaze how much room was behind that wall. A wood burning stove will be installed next week so that is why the chimney pipe is still there.
Well today I came home and the walls and ceiling were painted in both rooms (family and dining). The laminate flooring layed and hearth for wood stove should be build on Monday. Hopefully, I can get a piece of granite just like I got in the kitchen to put on the half wall shelf (green with phone on it).
Here is a magnetic board I created out of an extra picture frame, sheet metal (flashing) and fabric. This will be the future home for hooks to hold our car keys. Will be making another for the art studio.
