by CraftyPaws | Jun 24, 2014 | Altered Items, Cutsie
Ever want to just add a little somethin’ somethin’ to a card, a layout page, or even just a gift bag? How about embellishing a large paper clip? I’ve only done this once before, but it was so fun and the results were so cute that I thought I wanted...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 14, 2014 | Altered Items
Making homemade embellishments for cards, layouts, altered item projects, etc. can be quick, easy, and give you a great sense of accomplishment. Another bonus? You will have embellishments that no one else has! I had never tried this before, but I think going forward...
by CraftyPaws | May 23, 2014 | Altered Items, Doggy Projects, Steampunk, Vintage
Ok, I may be the last crafty person to try these Tim Holtz magnetic dies, but I really didn’t understand their point–until now. I recently received a large format “Movers & Shapers” die called “In the Bag” from a dear friend,...
by CraftyPaws | May 5, 2014 | Altered Items, Book Pages
When most folks in the crafty community talk about making banners, the style that is normally thought of is shabby chic or vintage. I decided that I would try something a little different and approach making this pennant like an art journal page. I was inspired by a...
by CraftyPaws | Mar 18, 2014 | Altered Items
A YT friend, Tina (YT: tinakucinic) is hosting a 500 Subbie Challenge in which she asked folks to alter a Domino or a bottlecap. Truth be told, I wanted to try a bottlecap (which I have yet to try), but having thrown out my back I didn’t see how I could go and...
by CraftyPaws | Mar 14, 2014 | Altered Items, Doggy Projects
This is the first hat I’ve ever made, and boy was it ever a hoot! To enter the challenge that Kerry (YT: kerryluvcat) has going on through St. Patrick’s Day, I threw caution to the wind and just started pulling out everything I had that was green, which...
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...