by CraftyPaws | Feb 25, 2014 | Book Pages, Shabby Chic, Vintage
So there is a general category in crafting called “book pages” but what that means is varied and curious (at least to me). Sometimes, it means a real “book” or album is being made and the book maker is composing with his or her own...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 24, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Vintage
I’ve been admiring the handmade flowers and lacy embellishments made by loads of people on Youtube for a while, and finally I just decided to give it a go. Much to my surprise I found it rather easy and fun. There are a variety of ways people make them and some...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 22, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic
I have only done 5 altered canvases, but I have loved each and every one. When it comes to something like this, I tend to the classic timelessness of whites and creams because I think that if it is going to be on my (or someone else’s) wall for a long time, it...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 21, 2014 | Clean and Simple, Cutsie, Doggy Projects, Prim or Primative, Tags
When I am at a loss for what to create for someone, a “go-to” for me is a tag. I feel like they are a little more elaborate than a card, but less detailed than a canvas. Depending on my mood, the style may be totally different, but usually when I am just...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 19, 2014 | Art Journaling, Collage, Doggy Projects
What is art journaling? Until a couple of months ago, I didn’t even know such a thing existed. Basically, it is journaling but in the form of art. Usually folks try to do it on a regular basis and try to capture something that they are working on, thinking...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 18, 2014 | Doggy Projects, Layouts
I don’t normally do layouts unless I am making a whole scrapbook album for someone. My first adventures into layouts was back in 2004, when I made an album for my father’s 70th birthday. I did it over a period of about a month, collecting pictures from his...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 17, 2014 | Collage, Doggy Projects
Ok, I’ve had on my “to try” list a collage project that I saw on the Internet over 7 months ago. I don’t recall who was the artist (there may be several who do this); however, I knew the instant I saw this that I wanted to try to make a collage...