Altered Frame ♥

Hello everyone!!

I have many photos that I've taken and they are just stored in my computer (counterproductive I know, lol). Today I decided to print one of my many pictures and put it in a frame that I altered.

I purchased this frame from Michael's (it's one of the nicer wood frames. I used a coupon and got it for 40% off the original price). Here is what it looked like before I worked my magic, lol:

Now here is what it looks like after I worked on it. 

This picture was taken two years ago when I completed my Master's degree. I was definitely happy!!

I first painted the frame with acrylic paint from Golden. The paper is from Close to My Heart and the flower is from Prima. The banners on the top left were punched using my Big Shot and the Spellbinder's die Pretty Pennants. I used a scallop and circle punch for the "medallion" on the top left. The happy banner on the top right is from a clearance shelf at Michael's. I think the manufacturer is My Mind's Eye (although I'm not 100% sure). I used my Xyron 1" sticker maker to adhere the banners and medallion.

I really like the way this turned out. I'm going to have to print my pictures and put them in frames more often!

Stay tuned for more art work and projects: coming soon! ♥

Spring Frame of Mind ♥

Hello everyone!!!!

Well, there's been a lot going on! But with all that, I am still trying to find time to craft. Crafting is definitely helping me to stay relaxed and I'm always looking to learn new techniques or improve my skills. 

I had a canvas (two actually, lol) that I purchased a year ago and didn't know what to do with it. It's been cold and snowy and I thought to myself, "Why don't I create something that feels like spring?" Well I sat down and thought for a moment. Here is what I decided to create! 

I REALLY like the way this turned out! This Tilda stamp is one that I really like and wanted to incorporate it into this project somehow. For her hair, I used E25, E27 and E29. For her dress and socks I used RV000, RV00 and RV10. I also used RV09 in the socks. The paper comes from Close to My Heart - the Chantilly paper pack. The colors are adorable and really invokes the colors of Spring. I used my Xyron Creative Station on the Tilda, the doily she is standing on, and the ribbon in the background. The doily was made using We R Memory Keepers mini 8 punch. 

I hope that you like my creation!!! I'll be back soon with another project and another giveaway!!

Link Up for Pink Projects!!!

Hi everyone! 

Today begins the first day of Link Up for Pink to bring awareness to Breast Cancer. Yolie and her crew have done wonderful things to help bring awareness to yearly screening and monthly breast self checks. Yolie is also having giveaways for linking your pink projects! Visit the website Link Up for Pink for more info on how you can link up your projects.

Now here are my first three projects:

This image comes from milk coffee stamps.

This image comes from Sassy Studio Designs. The background is a digital scrapbook page.

This image comes from Sassy Studio Designs. The background is a digital scrapbook page.

I colored all of the images using Copic Markers. Love, love, love Copics. I used my Xyron Creative Staion to adhere the digital images to the cards. This has made my life so easy! 

This is just the beginning of many projects/cards to come in the next fourteen days!!! Don't forget to link up your projects. BUT most importantly, DON'T FORGET TO GET YOUR YEARLY SCREENINGS AND DO YOUR MONTHLY SELF CHECKS!