Today is Thursday October 31st. happy Halloween. Been crafting off and on, trying new techniques, polishing up on the old techniques and just plain making messes.

This is a Tea Light Luminary with a flame-less candle inside. The shade is made from paper and edges inked and laminated. I added Beaded trim for fun.

This is a 3D Star card made with G45 Christmas paper.  The binding is hand sewn. The pages will be covered with G45 Christmas Past and vintage ATC cards will be added.

This is an Altered Printers Tray I made. I used various Paper Stacks as the inserts were so tiny. I embossed some of the embellishments, flowers and gems and pink glitter in a vial. There are Butterflies, Birds, nest and eggs I had fun making this.

This is about all I am going to write today. I am trying to get in the habit again and will be back soon.

Happy scrappin'

Denise

Long time no see....sorry, the spirit is willing, but I am not.  Been spending time here in my craft room, but not crafting sadly.  Life has been rather overwhelming lately and I just have no energy.  Hoping to get back in the swing of things.
I have been participating in swaps on the Cricut Message Board, and have received many beautiful things in return.  I am in constant awe of the many crafty ladies on that board.
My latest things were an altered mouse trap and an altered paint brush.  2 things you would never think to alter, IMO.....will post pictures soon.  I am in the middle of several more swaps....toilet paper roll album, ATC challenge, altered switch plate cover and last but not least chunky charms representing your favorite movie.  I picked Elf...always brings a smile to my face.  On the individual Chunky Charm swap my partner requested Charms representative of the Graphic 45 paper stack French Country, I believe it is.  I am hooked on G45 paper and would own all the stacks if I could afford them.
Well gonna close this out for now.  Take care and Happy scrappin'

I am back, yay.  Not much going on really, well that is not true, been doing a lot of crafting but I did not want to talk about it till I could show pictures.  I am in several swaps on the Cricut Message Board (what else is new) and have completed several of the items that I am sending/have sent and decided to share here.

The weather here has been rather erratic, freezing temperatures, snow, sleet, icy rain, and now it is 50 degrees. Just thought I would channel my inner weather girl and put that out there.

Without further ado, my completed projects.

The swap was a Pin cushion/stick pin swap.  My partner is a (cough) Dallas Cowboys Fan and I decided to do her pin cushion in Dallas Colors.  Here are the results

I used Dallas Fabric and the bow was Dallas blue with Silver Stars.  I bought some bottle cap images from Etsy and added them to the sides and top. The Stick pins were iridescent blue and silver.

I did a few things in between, but failed to take pictures.

I just completed a Spool Swap and here are my pictures. I got one of the ideas from http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/other/3122119.html.  The first one is a wooden spool.  My partner wanted red and black so I covered the spool with paper from DCWV Immortal stack.  I added some flowers I received in a swap, a metal bow with charms hanging down. The charms I used were a butterfly, crown, small fairy, and heart shaped clock.  I also used metal flowers and some feathers.  The second one is a toilet paper spool.  I used Timeless paper stack and covered the spool with ribbon that she can use later.  The flowers are recollections and I smudged the edges with Tim Holtz Vintage Photo. Again I added feathers, obviously an obsession with me now and a Butterfly with a rhinestone center.

And last but not least is the card I made for this swap.  

Hope to back soon with more crafty goodness

Denise

Alrighty, I think I have it right.  I added a follow me widget, so please follow me!  Hoping to get in the craft room tomorrow, well later today really.  I have a few cards in mind that I want to try before I forget the idea, you know old age and all.  Hope everyone is having a great week so far,

Denise

Please bear with me while I get this blogging stuff straight.  Trying to figure out how to add a follow me button and blogs I follow button...any help out there?

A few things I have recently made.  A simple friendship card is on top.  And the middle photo is a framed Shadow Box with a French Theme.  I am moving on to altering dominoes   Bought glass Dominoes from Ocean Side Crafts on Etsy and used Alcohol ink to color them blue with silver accents. Inside I pasted Brazen Broads pictures from Jewelry Foolery, a store on Etsy.
Wishing all a pleasant Sunday!

Denise

Just completed another swap on the Cricut Message Board, and although they are fun, I tend to over think them. I will post pictures of what I made when I learn how to :-).
The dog is happily snoring and the husband just got up for work.  Ugh...it is 3:00 AM.  I just started using alcohol inks and am enjoying them, although they are messy and should not be used, by me anyway, without gloves.  One of the swaps I am doing, an altered spool swap has me a bit puzzled actually. I have searched Pinterest, You Tube and any other tutorials I can find. Hope you all have a great weekend.

Denise

My first post!

This is my first time blogging anything, so please bear with me.  I am attempting to force myself to craft more and think if I post about it, it will force me to create. I am a crocheter, a beginner knitter, and avid paper crafter. I use a Cricut E 2, Expression, and mini.  I also use a Silhouette Cameo.  I am beginning to stamp a little bit and am now getting in to Magnolia Tilda Stamps.  During this journey I will share my crafting triumphs and mistakes, so that I can learn from them.  All criticism is gratefully accepted and I will respect your opinions.

Denise