Creating from the Heart: Are you ready for a G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y??!!

Creating from the Heart: Are you ready for a G*I*V*E*A*W*A*Y??!!

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ALtered Canvas

Good monday morning ladies, just 1 of the many projects I am working on. A grad pic I altered as a gift for my Sons Girl friend.
The canvas is 8x10. I painted it with several purples, and an aqua under coat, then distressed it a bit, and just started adding lots of flowers, crystals, lace. The die cuts from the Cricut and Silhouette were also painted and distressed to match the look of the layout. I am happy with the end results.

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ALtered Canvas

Just a few close ups

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GSD Files

Hello crafty ones....well today one of my projects is a card for a baby shower.. Instead of pulling out my favorite stamps, inks, and embellies, I pulled out my inks, chalks, and found one of my favorite GSD files and went to work, or shall I say put my Silhouette to work cutting this card. Once its cut out, well then you see all that mesh and lattice work, all those 2 million holes need to be cleaned out..Then you can begin the fun of embellishing it the way you like.. I stayed with the soft baby colors and lightly chalked so as to give the card not only but dimension. I prefer all white card stock for these beautiful cards, and to add color either dramatically, or subtly, depending on the project. Being a baby boy card, I kept it soft....Using Memento, and Brilliance ink pads, Tattered Angels glimmer mist in Glacier, Dew drops, and stickles, I went to work on the card. Topping it off with wide organza ribbon as a closure. This will go into a box for presentation..Also able to embellish the matching box/envie...This beautiful design I purchased from Tina, who is amazing, she has more talent in her pinkie that I could ever hope to have. See does a much better job of embellishing her beautiful creations than I ever could. But I do try. WOuld you like to see more of her creations???? You can find her here at.... http://forevermemoriesforyou.co.uk/Shop/ (OR) find Tina's link in my side bar, and just click on it, it will whisk you away to her store front.
I just counted, and I have purchased 17 of her hundreds of files..I hope to some day have them all, or at least as close as I can get to that. I love working with Tina's files, they are very easy to use, and they cut beautifully. And did I tell you she has these compatable with the Wishblade, Craft Robo and SIlhouette machines. Check out her store, and prepare to be amazed and see some beautiful eye/blog candy.
Sorry it is really hard to photograph white cardstock...
It has been raining and gloomy all day here, so I decided to play the day away. Wait till you see what else I am working on....

Have a great weekend crafty ones.
I have been getting a lot of requests via email for certain things, as well as different techniques, and where I get my products from. You can leave those comments here on the blog, I will see them quicker, and will be able to respond sooner.

Also all my home town gals, it was great seeing all of again. I sent out 73 invites for the open house, and 48 of you came ready to scrap up the city. We had a blast, and I look forward to the next saturday, on June 12th, starts at 10:00 am. As always I will have what warms the soul, and satisfies the sweet tooth.lol, ya'll know what I mean.
Check back soon, as our Saturdays are going full force, and this is the only place you are going to find all the announcements and schedules...Keep dry and warm.
Hugs,
Ronnie

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One more

One more from Kristi and Val....This was used as a card front for my Sister, from her hubby...all my brother in laws come see me when they need something..And usually in a hurry, so I always try and keep a stock pile for the men folk in my family..

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Paper Piecings from Kristi and Val

Hello ladies, as promised, here is a pattern from Kristi and Val, Its made up for a customer to add as an element to her scrapping layout...
The best part of these patterns is, you DO NOT need a fancy machine, you can cut and print these from your home printer...
But, If you do have a Cricut, and SCAL program you can cut these little beauties on your Cricut, NO cartridge required!
If you do have a Silhouette, KNK, Craft Robo, Pazzles, Wishblade, or Boss kut, and Inkscape, you can convert, and cut them on your machine in all sizes...SO versatile so wonderful, so addicting!! Thanks Ladies

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fREEBIE FRIDAY AT MYSCRAPCHICK

OMG, I absolutely love this site! I have purchased about 70% of these gals paper piece patterns, they are so cute, and the designs just keep getting better, the patterns are very easy to put together, and they fit perfectly! Some patterns out there the pieces do not match up, or there are so many pieces one looses interest before you get even half way through the project. But these gals have a handle on this and are very professional, and might I add talented, I love their store, and blog..I will see if I can post some pics of the projects I completed with their patterns. Who could resist these patterns?? Not me thats for sure...
Thanks Kristie and Val.

Oh and the best part is you do not need a Cricut, or Other computerized cutter!!

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12x12 scrap album, hand made

This is also another manly album i have completed, instead of flowers this time, i dug out my sizzix vine die, and cut the leaves and vines out of chipboard, then covered the leaves in the scraps of paper from the cover, sort of like a Serendipity square, and again decopaged them for more stability, the title was also done the same way, and then stamped family onto the serendipity squares, there are rub-ons and plenty of distress stamping done on the sifde and spine of the book. Also added some bead work, a few mulberry flowers, and a name plate in the corner, I really like doing the serendipity squares as it is a great way to use the paper scraps... Added a touch of gold metallic creames, and gold embossing, and were done. I love making covers, you can personalize them to match any person or project your doing, and they are much nicer, and cheaper than those high end plain albums....Give it a try...Its fun!

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12x12 handmade scrap book......

Hey everyone, this is an album i re-did for my youngest Son...This album is for all those special moments in life, from birth to graduation....I used a lot of pattern papers, some hand made papers, mulberry papers, lots of metal embellishments, rub-on's stamping, and the chipboard letters that spell his name are also made from scratch....I am sort of happy with the results, but disappointed as well, a manly book is much harder to do, cause we can't, or at least I don't use flowers and such..So it always looks un-finished to me. I still have a bit of work to do on this yet. Will post when finished....

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Clip Board Mania....

In case you don't know what these are, there are the basic cheap-O clip boards for a buck....I love them, just add photos and you have yourself a new style of picture frame, or even a useable board for notes or whatever you like. Theres no limit to the possibilities of these lil cuties...
Since I am a cowgirl, and am 100% country, I could not resist doing them in the western theme, either style is awesome, and i mostly used recycled objects..The Second one, is an actual jean pocket from a pair of my jeans, and binder twine off one of my hay bales. The little tags in the pockets can be used for smaller pics or for journaling. The larger frame is also for a photo of your favorite cow-poke. The first board, also has recycled bottle caps, the letters are recycled cereal boxes covered in pattern paper, then decopaged for strength. The mesh is from the home repair center called dry wall tape, and works like magic mesh, only better and cheaper cause you can ink it, or spray it with any color wash allowing you to custom it for any project, and it is self adhesive. It's great stuff!!!
This board is done up for your favorite lil puppy dog, Nothing recycled on this, just plenty of cuteness..The possibilities are endless...So have a go at it...

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Tuesday tasks...

Rookie after a mud puddle bath, about 2 1/2 months old

Ryder after his mud puddle bath, about 2 months old

I am so excited, my new baby is such a cutie, he is a full brother to our 2 year old stud, Rookie. Rookie has the heart of gold, and is so very sensitive and laid back, he is so sweet and cuddly, and at 100 lbs he thinks he is a lap dog....
Then we got Ryder, who is on these pics 2 to 2 1/2 months old, a completely different personality, a whole different yellow color, and a spit fire to say the least, but yet a heart of gold. I love my boys and can not resist their faces.

Hugs, Inky

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Monday morning

Good Monday morning crafty ones. I have a few things planned out for the week ahead, some new projects with brand new techniques. I am very happy to be sharing these with you. SO stay tuned the fun is yet to come.
We are also going to be starting June 1st, "Tip of the day" so stay tuned for details...

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Handmade Scrap covers... Sundays project

So give the scrap covers a try, they are fun to do and very addictive.

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SCrrapbook cover, handmade

I love to make, scrapbook covers to match the themes of the projects. Or just because it is so hard to find a really nice album that does not cost a fortune, so I make my own from scratch in all sizes. This book is a 8x8, and was done for a friend.
You can add so many personal items to a handmade album, and truly make it personal for that special someone in your life.
I love to use embellies that give a lot of texture and dimension. microscope slides, slide mounts, large flowers, flourishes, rub ons, and anything else your lil heart desires.
Oh, and don't forget to add some stamping and distressing...lol
Remember to have fun with it and there are no rules!!

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Lunch pails, altering the weather

I have used a lot of different products on the pail. I believe to much is never enough. Just have fun with it, and any theme is possible.

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ALtered Lunch Pails

I am so very ready for SUmmer to get here, I am hoping this project will help get us in the Summer Time fun, cause we not yet had days any warmer the 50 degrees, and that was just 1 day.
Today, Gale force winds, and freeze advisory tonight. But with this sitting on my desk, I can feel the warmth, and the Sun on my face. LOL...ok well in my mind I can do anything

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ALtered Letters, ALtered Arts...

This letter "P" I have made for a Neice for her Conformation, and one just like this for a swap on a different forum.
I love to make these altered letters, and when I can incorporate them with my Love for the altered arts and mixed media, its the best of both worlds....

These were my early morning creations. I love to get up early before everyone else, sit with my 3 Labs, coffee, and just pick through things, gaining inspiration from the solitude.

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ALtered Arts Projects..

SO how many of you out there love altered arts?? I DO. Boy Is that a passion of mine. I love that there are no rules, and everything matches and works. SO here a few items i had been working on for a customer of mine, and to post on ebay. All you altered arts gals, if your like me, love the Davinci pears, doll torsos, wings, and crowns, exoyic and unusual fibers, well anything different, so i came up with these items. I hope you like them, they were fun to make! SO soon as i get my projects done using these items, I will post pics.
If anyone wants to order these or any other things from me, just email me or visit my ebay store
HAve a great day ladies, more later!
Hugs and stuff,
inky addict

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Alterd arts projects

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flowers and more flowers..

Been working on a lot of new projects, one of them being flowers, as we all love them, want them, and gotta have them. SO tell me what you think. They are fairly easy to put together, and the color combos are unlimited. And who does not like flourishes of all shapes and sizes...

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Some new projects

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Updates,

Hello ladies....Well the Summer market in Two Rivers is starting up again. I took a few more spaces to add lots of new items. My first weekend will be first saturday in June..I will remind you all by email when we get closer!! I am hoping to be adding some really cool surprises to the inventory.
Its been quite a winter, with sickness, accidents, and just life happening. But appears to be calming down, and I seem to be finally making progress.

Soon to be added are going to free cutting files for you KNK, Wishblade, Silhouette, Robo, and Gazelle, I am very excited to be offering my designs, and designs from so many talented friends, so keep a look out for those.

Also going to be having weekly challenges, give aways, and other surprises along the way. SO check back often...

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Spring is here???

Well it has been a bit since i posted, can you say crazy busy. I do think spring is trying to take over here, not having much luck at it, but this is Two Rivers. THe craft markets will soon be upon us, and am very busy trying to keep up with all the items for that as well as my ebay store. I am also in the process of remodeling and opening my own scrap/stamp/craft store of my own here in town. It is an awful lot of work and planning, sometimes overwhelming to say the least...
I have met some really awesome people lately that will help make my store FANTASTIC, a Stampin Up dist, whose talents are amazing, Branda S and a stamp company who is just out of this world. Cow town stamps, these are 2 gals are amazing, and I look forward to them being involved with supplies, lessons, crafting tips and tricks, and just being around them...It is going to be a great place to play with crafts....Hope to see yuou all there real soon..

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Winter has finally loosened it's grip on us and i am feeling great about Spring nipping on our heels. I have been working on many things, and am in the process of opening a shop. A lady recently asked me." What process takes place while making a paper project? I thought about and finally replied.......

""Art, comes in many forms. It reaches deep into your soul, and possibly beyond. The visions the soul see's, and what the hands and eye's interprets, and creates is a magical and mystical. One idea, and 10 people can create an infinite number of creative pieces of work. No one person being completely right, or is one completely wrong. That's what so great about Art. SO with that said, let your mind and creative spirit run free, and put no limitations on what your hands and eyes put forth, for every piece of work is a piece of yourself.

I am an avid crafter have been ever since i can remember. I love Mixed Media work, adore Collage pieces,Altered Arts is what i live for, and Scrap booking and Stamping well i guess it all sort of goes together. So let your self go and explore all the different mediums. You will not regret it. ""

SO on that note, ladies let your creative side go, and do not be afraid to mix many styles and mediums together, and you too will find your niche in this paper crafting world.

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Finally back

Hello everyone, i apologize for not being around, i had some things happen with my health that needed to be taken care of, but i am back and hard at work, ok play...so lets get creative and watch for upcoming freebies and giveaways....so happy to be back!!

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