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! ♥

Link Up for Pink - Tag

Here's more projects for the Link Up for Pink!!

I used an embossing folder on the tag. The black border is a Martha Stewart Punch and the flowers are Prima flowers. 

More Copic Coloring

Hello everyone!!! 

My summer vacation is nearly over...and I go back to work the day after Labor Day. I've gone in to set up my classroom and I'm ready for my new students to arrive! 

Since I only have a few days left, I decided to keep my mind occupied by using my Copics to improve my coloring. Here are two cards that I worked on today.

The Halloween card is super cute! The paper comes from the Mischief (retired) paper pack from Close to My Heart. The sentiment shape comes from the Artiste cartridge and the sentiment comes from the Spellbound Workshop on the Go Kit from Close to My Heart. Although the Mischief paper is recently retired, the new Moonlight paper pack is just as adorable!

This card I think has a slight vintage feel to it. The paper comes from Kaiser Kraft paper pad. The border comes from a Martha Stewart Punch. The flowers are Prima flowers. The ovals come from the Art Philosophy cartridge. Both the Art Philosophy and Artiste cartridges are exclusive to Close to My Heart. PM me for details on how you can get FREE SHIPPING on either cartridge.

I hope that you have enjoyed my creations and I hope that I have inspired you to become crafty!

Link Up for Pink Challenge Number 3

Hi Everyone!!

Yolie and her design team are hosting a Link Up for Pink challenge for Breast Cancer Awareness. You can find out more info on her BLOG!

Here is my submission ---- a very simple card that speaks volumes. So many women are affected by this terrible disease. We all need to find the courage and strength to fight the disease and we need the love of our family and friends to keep us going. The stamped words come from My Pink Stamper - Hope and Courage.

The paper comes from Close to My Heart and the "flags" were cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge also from CTMH. The flower is from Prima. 

Remember to do your monthly self breast exam and get your yearly mammogram!

A Homespun Affair - Color Challenge!!!

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Have you entered the color challenge yet from A Homespun Affair? You still have time! 

This month's colors salmon, yellow and pink! You may create ANYTHING you want using the colors above. You have until June 26th to submit your projects! Visit  www.ahomespunaffair.blogspot.com. Click on this LINK to submit your project!

Here is the prize from our sponsor Gel-a-tins!

My project is an altered wooden frame! I painted the frame pink using acrylic paint. I added a string of pearl around the heart in the center of the frame.

I used white flowers from Prima and colored them using my Copic Markers (salmon, canary yellow, and forest green). The opaque pearls are from Close to My Heart.

The stamped sentiment and butterflies also comes from Close to My Heart from the Pair a Phrase stamp set. 

Make sure you enter your project for a chance to win!!!! 

Tiffany ~ AHA Design Team

A Homespun Affair - 1st Issue!!!---WINNER; Color Challenge!

HELLO EVERYONE!!!

I hope that you are as excited as I am!!!!! Today is the launch of the e-magazine A Homespun Affair! Jessica Kephart is the young woman who spearheaded the effort. Myself and some other VERY talented ladies jumped board on for the ride and the rest is history!!

There are many sections of the magazine to keep you busy!!! We have guest designers, challenges, tutorials (The Crafty Teacher - ME!!!), and other crafty novelties!!! You can read the magazine here http://ahomespunaffair.blogspot.com/2012/06/homespun-affair-june-2012-edition.html

WINNER!!!

We have a winner for the Close to My Heart stamp set!!!!! Lisa Banke -Lahiff, you are the winner of the stamp set! Please send me your mailing address either through Facebook or to my email at tyronetiffanys@msn.com. 

Color Challenge!

We have a color challenge going on right now! Using three colors pink, salmon and yellow, create a NEW project. It doesn't matter what you create! It's up to you...scrapbook layout, card, home decor, edible treats, etc.

I painted the frame pink with acrylic paint. After painting the frame, I added some pearls around the heart of the frame.  I used a salmon pink and canary yellow Copic Marker to color the flowers and the stamped butterflies. The flowers are from Prima. The butterflies come from the Pair a Phrase stamp set from Close to My Heart. I used ink in Tulip around the edges of the tags. The stamped sentiment is also from the Pair a Phrase set. I added some pearls to give it some more dimension.

Now it's up to you to create something!!! So get you crafting hat on and show me your best work!!! You have until June 25th to post your work! Winners will be announced in the July edition of A Homespun Affair!!! Good Luck!