Tuesday, October 29, 2013

My Cricut's New Home

Well I have been working on my scrap room and the week before I was going to start the neighbors had this dresser out by the road with a free sign on it. I was so excited. I dragged it home in the morning all by myself and hoped no one was looking out their window. It must have been quite a site. I can not believe I got it home! I did some research on the web and pinterest to get some ideas on how to paint it. This is what it looked like at first.
 The stickers came right off because it had been raining outside and they were wet. I first made my own chalk paint using a recipe I found on the Internet. Three parts paint and one part plaster of paris, plus water. Add the water to the Plaster of paris first and mix well then add the paint. This is how it looked next.  Then I added some glaze to give it an old look. You paint it on with a foam brush and wipe some back off.  Here is one drawer done.
Then when it is dry you add wax and buff it off. 
And here is the final product. i was really happy with how it turned out for my first try. I ended up moving it around in my room a couple of times but I think I have finally found the best place for it. i am still making adjustments and organizing my room but I will post more pictures when it is all set. thanks for stopping by. I wonder what my neighbor would think of his dresser now?

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Freshly Made Sketches 109


 I made two cards for this sketch. The first one I used some stuff from my bucket. The paper is Elements,and Roxie.The stamp is In My Heart. For the second I used Believe paper and the stamps;Holiday Wishes, Plus Share The Magic. To see all the cards fro this sketch click herefreshlymadesketches.blogspot.com  Thanks so much for stopping by and Scrap Happy!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Simon Says Monday Challenge

 I just got this sizzix die in the mail. I bought it from the outlet on Tuesday( Tuesday teaser) for a steal. I used some scraps and the CTMH stamp Beware. I am entering it in the Simon Says Stamping Monday challenge.www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge  I have been neglecting my blog lately. sorry. I am still trying to get my scrapbook room put together and we have been busy cheering for the swim meets. As soon as I can I will post pictures of my room. i still have a little more work to do. Thanks for stopping by. Brenda

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Simon Says Challenge -Nautical



I used CTMH Element paper for both cards. I cut it out with Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Sizzix die and Movers & Shapers Mini Heart. The twine is from Maya Road. The stamps for the first card are:Tommy Workshop on the go and Artiste Kudos.. I also used stickers from K & Company called Par Avion. The stamps I used on the second card are: Buzz & Bumble workshop, A Little Thanks, and Thoughtful Tidings
I would like to enter the first card in Simon Says Monday Challenge -Nautical. www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge Thanks for stopping by and Scrap Happy

Monday, October 14, 2013

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge

For this card I used Close To My Heart clear stamp set A Little Thanks. I also used Miracle resist die cuts, and my CTMH ruler to poke the holes for stitching. It was very easy to get these straight using the holes on the ruler.The paper is Bella and I cut the base using my Art Philosophy cartridge and my Cricut.  I am entering this card in Simon Says Wednesday Challenge.www.simonsaysstampblog.com

Friday, October 11, 2013

More cards using Element paper

I used a background stamp from the Tommy workshop on the background of these cards. I also used the stamps Card Chatter Sympathy, Distressed Backgrounds, and Card Chatter Birthday. I used some threads from my burlap and gems from my stash.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Rylin's Banner


This is a good one! I used Super Hero and Stardust paper. I cut it all out with my Art Philosophy cartridge. the stamps are: Boys At Play, Later SK8ter Workshop, and Fast & Furious. I also used some brads from my stash. I made a card from my scraps and I also used the stamps Serendipity, and Playing Hard. I used Liquid Glass on the letters to make them stand out.The ribbon was from Michael's. I am just in love with the Fast & Furious stamp so I enjoyed making this. Scrap Happy!




Sunday, October 6, 2013

Cards with Element and Lucky paper

 I have been busy working on painting and getting my scrap room done so I have gotten behind a little on my blog. i can not wait to show it to you but it is not quite finished. On these cards I used Element and Lucky CTMH paper. The stamps are: Tommy workshop stamp, and Distressed Backgrounds. I also used Recollections sparkles and gems. Thanks for stopping by! Brenda