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Altered Box

Hello Everyone,

I created this altered box a while ago (several weeks back) but for some reason, I forgot to share it here on my blog.  I needed something pretty to hold my extra adhesives.  Since I’m not in my normal stamping room (in Ireland), I’ve been ‘making do’ with storage here.  This is working out great to hold my extra ATG tape and Tombo refills.  Hope you like seeing it.

You can click on the photos to enlarge them…

(Recorded June 20, 2011)

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Easel Card Calendars

I’ve been busy creating!  Today, I created 8 of these Easel card calendars to get ready to put in the mail tomorrow.  They are meant to be a year long desk calendar with 12 tear-off months for 2011 with a little note pad as well.  Once the note pads run out, more sticky notes or memo pad sheets can be added to the base.

The card when closed measures 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ so it fits nicely in a standard sized envie.

I stamped the word “note:” on the memo sticky notes.

Side view

Here is what I used:

Bordering Blue and Always Artichoke SU! cardstock

Webster’s Pages Nature’s Storybook – 2 prints

Prima lace

Anita’s brand calendar pull off sheets

5 mm half-backed adhesive pearls from Wild Orchid Crafts

Sizzix Big Shot and Top Note die

Stampendous Clear Stamps – “Take Note”

Prima flowers

Pearl Glimmer Mist

Singer Sewing Machine

Linen thread

Wooden butterflies and blue buttons  from my stash

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Altered Frame/Box

Two yummy projects: An altered, crackled painted picture frame and an altered Christmas mail box.

Hi Everyone,

I’ve been busy creating so many different types of things lately that I almost forget to stop and take pictures to share with you all. I  have an altered frame to share with you that I picked up the other day at the Heart Foundation Charity Shop (Re-sale shop).  I’m always on the look-out for frames at these type of shops as a lot of times you can pick them up for a song and then re-purpose them and pretty them up. :c)  Then below are a couple of still photos of the Christmas mailbox (US Post box) that I created yesterday.  I didn’t get a chance to take pictures last night.

Here are some pictures of the frame…

The frame measures 9″ x 11″ and was raw pine.

I painted it brown and then added crackle medium before painting on the cream acrylic paint.  The gorgeous flowers all came from Wild Orchid Crafts.  If you haven’t checked out their website, its just full of gorgeous-ness!  Is that a word?  I added some Prima lace, Prima pearls, pearl trim, and Webster’s Pages paper.  The sentiment is a sticker that I cut out using my labels #14 nesties.  The paper can be removed and be replaced with an 8″ x 10″ photo.

From Wild Orchid Crafts, I’ve used the smaller sized Flat Gardenias, Cherry Blossoms, 25mm (I believe) Roses, 15mm Roses, and 4mm closed Rosebuds.

I love the crackling effect, it’s almost as exciting to me as when my embossing powder melts while I’m embossing. LOL  I’m easily amused!

Here are a few photos of the mailbox for my friends that aren’t able to watch the videos…

Side note:  My camera just does not like the color red for some reason.

These are the lovely new Hellebores (white center flower) from Wild Orchid Crafts.

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Christmas Neighbor Gift Idea

Sharing an altered mail box that I created for as a neighbor Christmas gift idea.

Hi Ladies,
I’ve just finished a little gift that I created for my neighbor. I plan to fill it with homemade Christmas goodies. I used one of the mail boxes from Target that I got ages ago along with lots of gorgeous flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts. I’ve used their brand new Hellebores, Cherry Blossoms, and 15mm deep red roses.

Here’s the video telling what all I’ve used…

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’re having a great week. For my US friends, I’m sure you’re getting all ready for Thanksgiving. I know we are here at our house. Lots of baking going on tomorrow! Fun, fun! My girls and I just love it! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving on Thursday with your loved one. Make someone feel extra special. :c) xx

PS – When you get a chance to head over to the Wild Orchid Crafts website, take a peek along the left sidebar at what they added last week; sure makes me feel special!  I so ❤ Wild Orchid Crafts. Thank you Paul and Siri.:c)

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Christmas GIft Idea: Cookies

I created this cute little goodies bag using a cello bag and a top note topper.  It is part of a little Christmas ensemble that I’ve created to be added to the altered box (post below).

Here is a recipe for how to create these delicious cookies:

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 2/3 cups mint chocolate chips

1. Heat over to 375 degrees F.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla and salt in a large bowl until creamy.
3. Add eggs; beat well.
4. Stir together flour, cocoa and baking soda.
5. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture beating until well blended.
6. Add chocolate chips to batter.
7. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Cool slightly; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

Recipe courtesy of www.food.com

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Handmade Christmas: Altered Tin

This is an altered tin that makes an ideal little Christmas gift either given alone filled with sweet treats, or added to a home made goodie basket tied with a big red bow.  This one is filled with chocolates and goes with a whole ensemble of Christmas goodies.  I love the look of Vintage Christmas that it reminds me of.

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