As promised, here is the paper rose tutorial I teased you with at the end of Monday’s rose embellished frame tutorial. You can use any decorative scrapbook paper you want, but it should have print on both sides. I like to ink the edges of the petals and leaves with distress ink pads. The possibilities
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Paper can be used to create stunning roses for embellishing cards, frames, gift packages and more. The most time consuming and tedious part of the process is cutting the petal and leaf shapes, especially if you want detailed edges. Paper shape punches have made getting great, consistent shapes easy and quick. Now they even come
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Working on a summer wedding’s centerpieces has gotten me in a mason jar mood. I hope you are as inspired by browsing this list as I was by making it. I will never look at a jar the same again! Enjoy… Pin It
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There is nothing quite like the excitement that comes over me when I find that perfect thrift store frame. As soon as my eyes landed on this little ornate thing, I knew exactly what I was going to do to it, what picture was going to go in it, and where it was going to
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Image transfers are huge in the craft/mixed media world, and it is no surprise. They are a great way to add interest, layers, text and dimension to your art projects, home decor, jewelry, even fingernails! Check out this great roundup of tutorials involving image transfers and get started on your own! Print to canvas monogram
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If you love the idea of recycling newsprint into beautiful handmade home decor accessories, keep reading. This is a picture frame from newspaper pages rolled into reeds. Essentially free, green and functional, these picture frames make wonderful gifts for all occasions. For how to roll pages into reeds, visit the Craft Stylish magazine reed box
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This week’s 50+ post brings great ideas for repurposing objects into everything from jewelry to home decor to storage and more. Enjoy these great ideas, sure to exercise your “thinking outside of the box” muscles and decrease landfill waste! Pin It
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No need for a bezel or pendant blank. You can make charms with a simple paper shape and resin. Here, I used my paper punch to get the shape of this orange courage charm, decorated it with word label and rub-ons, and layered resin. To hang, I just puched a hole in the top and
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Making a wire wrap bail is a decorative, inexpensive way to attach pendants that eliminates the need for messy glue-on bails and hole drilling. The look is intricate and ornate, and can be achieved quite simply with a few basic jewelry supplies. This is a perfect way to bail glass tile and domino pendants. TUTORIAL
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I have wanted to do this project since I first saw this framed “p.s. I love you” on Pinterest. It is uploaded by user, so I don’t know who made it. If it was you, let me know so I can send you some link love. Anyway… my guy and I are big note writers,
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