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Tropical Storm Irma – A Little Coloring

by CraftyPaws | Sep 15, 2017 | Altered Items, Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple, Cutsie, Doggy Projects

Due to tropical storm Irma (yes, it was downgraded by the time it passed my area), we were without any power, hot water, etcetera for about 4 days. All the best laid plans for crafty projects flew out the door (along with lots of spoiled food). We were very lucky to...

Handmade Paper Roses

by CraftyPaws | Jul 20, 2017 | Altered Items, Cards and ATCs, Shabby Chic, Vintage

I took a paper roses making class at the Scrapbook Expo last week and thought I would give it a go with some Diemond Dies that I already had in my stash. I am so glad I took the time (and yes, it does take some time) and effort to make these beauties! I used the...

Mixed Media Puppy Love

by CraftyPaws | Jul 17, 2017 | Altered Items, Collage, Doggy Projects, Prim or Primative, Shabby Chic

I took some wonderful classes at the Scrapbook Expo in Georgia a couple days ago, and one of the projects I started was a mixed media shadow box. I really don’t like leaving unfinished projects so I decided to take some time to finish this up today, and...

Shabbilicious Tag for Spring

by CraftyPaws | May 5, 2017 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Tags

I made this jumbo spring themed tag (which coordinates with the broach I shared in the immediately prior post) for a lovely lady who recently lost her mother, and I wanted to fill it with crafty love. The tag has a bit of an Easter (renewed life) feel, and I am hoping...

Shabby Chic Spring Broach

by CraftyPaws | May 5, 2017 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic

Ok, so I know that at 6 3/4″ x 4 1/2″ this is bigger than a normal broach, but as I kept adding more and more shabbilicious yumminess from my crafty hoard vault, it kept getting bigger and bigger! The final pin is too big for a blouse, but I think it might...

Spring Fantasy Wreath

by CraftyPaws | Apr 18, 2017 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Shabby Chic

I wanted to make a special surprise (belated Easter) project for a crafty friend and her daughter who love pink and have been super sweet and loyal subscribers to my blog and YT channel for several years. I started with a chipboard oval wreath form that I covered in...

30 Day Coloring Challenge + Updated Canvases

by CraftyPaws | Apr 1, 2017 | Altered Items, Collage, Cutsie

I am so happy and proud that I was able to color along every day during Kathy Racoosin’s latest 30 Day Coloring Challenge! Many of the days I was only able to color for 10-15 minutes, but I was always glad I squeezed it in, shared on IG (the crafty community is...