Mini Album for Sale

How about a beautiful mini album for a special gift. This mini album is $40 plus shipping and Handling. It was made with My Minds Eye Bramble Rose Paper Collection. It has a total of 6 pages, with pockets in the front and a secret gatefold opening in the back. Please email me at momof30728@hotmail.com  with your email information if interested, use mini album as subject.

 

Faux File Folder Mini

Here is my Mini I made from the tutorial from Angelwings14100 on youtube. Here is a link to the videos. I used BoBunny paper from the  Hello Sunshine line 6x6 pad. This was a very fun and quick mini that can be made in about 2 days or 1 if you are really fast. It does need a t least a 36 count pad of paper and about 5 sheets of 12x12 Cardstock.



Inside of front cove

Front and back page view



Open Flap View

Flowers were used from a prima mixed flower
package I won from Kathy Files.



Made the flower centers from clay and molds
made with embellishments bought from Michaels.



Inside back cover and mini insert
This is where the mini is inserted after binding

 

Altered Bottle

 

 



Here are some altered bottles I did. I got the idea from Heidi Bound. Here is her blog that you can check out. Gotham city stampers I received the bottle from a friend. I decoupaged various themed paper with a gel medium. Once dried I distressed it with some of Tim Holt's distress inks. I cut an eiffel tower die from my machine and adhered it to the bottle. I also added various flowers that i got from the floral section of my craft store, aged them with Distres ink also. I also decided to add Mica flakes to my tower. I added various flowers and other embellishments. Try on and see what you come out with.

Wood and Clay Tiles

 

 

 

This is the clay tile I did in the video. I actually added some blingage and just used glossy accents.

 

 

 

Here is the wood tile I made. I used the crackle accents on this one.

 

 

 

 

Here is a video where I made these tiles.  

 

Look what I am making tomorrow!!

It is a decorated Felt Top hat. I saw these at Joanns for $20 and it was onsale for $10, however I think my total cost would be about $5, I already had most of the supplies here in my stash. The hat I will be making tomorrow will be different.

So I will be making this on my ustream show tomorrow Saturday  October 6th at 1pm central time on my channel. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-things-creative1

Here is a list of materials you will need

Felt- any color or pattern

Trim- ribbon, sequins, beads ect ect ect, possibilities are endless)

Feathers  any feathers will work.

Embellishment - I used some of the rhinestone picks from the bridal section here. I will also make some felt flowers.

Glitter Glue

Hot Glue Gun and sticks

Scissors

Circle dies and or template- I used Spellbinders S4-114 I also cut a template about 4 1/2" circle for my brim.

Stuffing_ I will just use a plastic bag from walmart to stuff it

Headband or a spring clip

Optional - cereal box weight chipboard to keep the brim sturdy, can cut to size of brim. Will explain in the ustream.



If YOu want to precut your felt for the hat here is what I used.

1- 3"x9" strip of felt
1 - 3 3/4" circle largest in the die set
1- 3 1/4" circle 2nd largest in the set
1 4 1/2" circle, I cut this myself cause I didn't have a die for it

Dragon Canvas

Here is the canvas I did for Boni Grabusky for a swap we participated in. It is 5x7. I took a clip art from the internet and embellished it. Boni loves Dragons and butterflies. The Dragon is glossy accented to pop it out.

Negative Mask Technique Class

Tonight on my ustream I will be doing Tags on a technique called Negative Mask. I learned this from a book called Creative Foundations by Vicki Boutin. This book is available at Barns and Noble on the Nook Readers or Paper Back. I will teach you the technique of using a mask or Open Stencil as a mask. It gives a 3-D look.

Materials I am using

Open Stencil of any shape (example Punched Circles or any shape cut on your cutting machine)
Distress Ink and tool
White Craft Ink
Stamps (background and image)
Black Archival Ink
Painters tape for stability
White Gel pen

Join me tonight on my ustream channel http://www.ustream.tv/channel/all-things-creative1 at 7 central.

Pool Room Slaw

Okay here is the recipe for the slaw, there are not really exact measurements but what I have is just a idea and you can taste and judge about what you like.

Pool Room Slaw

1 head cabbage
4 to 8 oz mustard
1/2 cup Red Wine Vineger
2 cups sugar
1-2 tsp salt (adjust to your need)
2-3 Green Onions - optional and to your desire
1 Green Pepper optional 

Using a blender forst chop up the cabbage, then add remaining veggies and blend well but only to a medium course or a relish type chop, do not puree. Add  sugar and vineger, the add mustard in spurts to your desired taste. Store in a closed container in the fridge, the longer it sets the better the it tastes will be great for the 4th of July or a Picnic. Add to your hot dogs, hamburgers or BBQ sandwhiches!! Yummo!!!

Pin Wheels and Hot Air Balloon Stamps

Here are a couple of the pinwheels I made like the ones I did on my ustream Tuesday June 26th. I used a file from my Cameo Machine. If you would like more info on thepinwheel you can leave a comment with a way to contact you or contact me via Facebook or Twitter.

I can get the Hot Air Balloon Stamps for you for 8.99 plus shipping. If you would like more info send me a message on facebook or Twitter or leave a comment.



New Summer Inks

Christine has the new Ranger Inks available for purchase over on her blog http://becauseeverypicturehasastorytotell.blogspot.com/ 

All three for $15.99 and the reinkers for $14.99 for all three.

Time for Tea and Tea for 2

Here is a window shadow I made. I used a light weight chipboard to put this together. I would recommend a heavy weight cardstock though as it was tougher to work with. After putting it together I used a pallette knife and put molding pasted on just the window part and not the shutters. While it dried I painted the shutters a tan color then after it dried quickly and then I used crackle paint from ranger and swiped paint heavy and light in areas and allowed to dry. After the molding paste dried I watered down expresso dabber paint and brushed the paint on then took a paper towel and wiped it off to give the different tones and make it look like wood. After it all dried I glued the shutters to the sides and embellished with roses made from coffee filters, Clay bird, butterflies and the top embellishment. For the twig I added white flowers to it and then added scattered straw. You can get just the window pattern at http://www.thealteredmusestudio.com/p/template-store.html for $3.99.

*Tip When making this it is advised to use graphite paper to transfer the cut lines for the shutters.

Hat Boxes

These are some mini Hat boxes I made using the pattern from Patrice Carrow. I used chipboard for the base bottom and top and the sides are made from Light weight Chipboard. I used molding paste to cover up the chipboard and painted it. Added pearls around the base and lid. Added some premade flowers, the leaves are from the Martha Stewart punch and so are the butterflies and punched from coffee filters and colored with distress markers. Here is a link if you would like to purchase the pattern ,http://www.thealteredmusestudio.com/#!templates The possibilities are endless. 

Next Ustream - Cell Phone Case

Okay for my next ustream I will be making this cell phone case for your phone. If you would like to work with me you will need the following supplies

Construction supplies

Chipboard

Felt

Score tape

3 in 1 glue or a strong glue to adhere the felt to chipboard.

Hot glue

Cardstock cut in 1" strips

eyelet

Supplies for decoarting

Small D ring

Large stong jump ring for charm

Charm

paper for your choice of embellishing

Other embellishments of your choice

(examples)

flowers

bling

stickers

paint

Ect ect

I will be doing this on my ustream April 24th at 6pm central



Update on Accordian

I have not had time to do measurements and such for the accordian but will do my best to get it done soon. Sorry as you know Easter is Sunday and we run around like chicks with our heads cut off trying to get everything done!!

Mothers Day Tag Swap-Closed

Time to start sign ups for the Mother's Day Tags!! I have a few changes to my Swap. I want to make sure you read this all the way through so that you will know what is required. I also have a challenge with this Swap and you will find out below what that challenge is and I will do a drawing for those who fulfill the challenge. 

Here are the rules and Challenge

1. Use the standard size card #8 or at least 3x6 ** see Challenge to be exempt from this**
2. Must include a quote besides Happy Mothers Day
3. Must include 1 charm on each (can be handmade or store bought)
4. Individually wrap these tags in plastic and place recipient's name and your info on each, Makes it easier for me.
5. Do Your best work, remember you want to give something you would like to get back in return!!
6. For Shipping send $5.35 and a address label with your info for return shipping I will use a Priority box to return them. Please include this or I will paypal you an invoice. I cannot cover shipping costs so please send!!!!!! 
7. Follow Through, If you cannot complete the Swap then please Contact me!!! I rather you tell me you cannot do it then for you not to say anything at all. You can email me at momof30728@hotmail.com I will also would like to ask for Angel Swappers in case someone does not follow through. 
8. ****** CHALLENGE****** You do not have to do the challenge but if you do you will be in the drawing for a prize. I do not know what it is right now but I assure you it will be worth it. But you must do every part of the challenge to be included.  
1. Do something unusual- such as a different type of tag but try to keep it to a size to fit in a priority box. Such as accordion, pocket or anything different then just a plain tag.
2. Include 3-dimensional Roses 
3. Use a Stick Pin- Either hand made or bought
4. Include a doily either die cut or store bought.
5. Include Pearls, or a beaded trim.
6. Let me know in the comment to join if you will be doing the challenge!!
9. These are due to me by April 29th!! I like to get these right back out as soon as possible, please get them to me in time!!!!! I will only wait a few days after this then I will send them back out. I know Life happens and things arise so please let me know ASAP!!! It is not fair to those who do get them in time to have to wait!!

Here is my address to send your tags to
Chai Dackermann
6612 Windrow Road
Rockvale, TN 37153
To be sure you read the entire information answer this question in your comment to let me know you read it and understand it all.

 What 2 things should be included for return postage????

I will do my best to keep to small groups depending on how many joins!!
* means you are doing the challenge

1. Chai Dackermann * I am not including myself in the prize just want to do it. Finished
2.  Shannon Hayes Received
3.  Kim Cornwell
4.  Sue Carolfi* Received
5.  Christine Sawvell* Received
6.  Kristen Koenig *
7. Dalene Morales *
8.   Granny Gee *

Tealight Rose

Ok, I did a ustream last Thursday on the tealight flowers I do and I was thinking light shines through .

Great Deal from Christine - Sweet Williams

She is offering these flowers either in Kits

Show Date: April 20th

Last Day to Order: April 6^th

Ship Kits: April 13th


Kit #1 (Intended for people with a Die Cutting Machine)


The Sweet Williams Flower Die ( 2 dies in 1 Package-2 sizes)
1 Stacker Flower Die
1 package of 12 Pearl Brads
1 Colorbox Cat's Eye Ink Pad (color My Choice)
A Two Page Color Tuitorial of MY VERSION of this flower


Bonuses:
1 Piece of DCWV Shimmer Paper (Color My Choice)
A Chance to Win a Future Flower Kit From Me
(see below for more info on this!)


All of this in Kit #1 for $24.99!

Kit #2 (Intended for people who do not have a die cut machine or who do not want
to purchase the dies or cut out their own pieces):


42 Total Pieces cut out for you to assemble 4 complete flowers
(Colors chosen by me using DCWV Double Sided
Shimmer Paper)

1 package of 12 Pearl Brads
1 Colorbox Cat's Eye Ink Pad (color My Choice)
A Two Page Color Tuitorial of MY VERSION of this flower


All of this in Kit # 2 for $13.99

 

If you would like to buy these kits please check her blog

http://becauseeverypicturehasastorytotell.blogspot.com/

Wreath Finished

Well I finished my wreath and I though I would show it off.

ATTENTION!!!

Just wanted to let you ladies Know that my friend Christine Sawvell is offering kits for her ustream shows she is doing on Friday nights now. She offers 2 kits. One for those who have a die cutter like big shot and cuttlebug and vagabond, and those who do not. She offers these kits at a great price which includes the die and paper or the die already cut out along with the embellishments. These kits are a great value. Please check her blog out and follow her to keep up with the updates on kits she offers.
http://christyannsscrappinplace.blogspot.com/

Meghan's Collage I made for her Birthday

This is a collage I made for my daughter Meghan for her Birthday. She loves Horses and riding and wanted to surprise her with it. She loved it.