by CraftyPaws | Jul 2, 2016 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Steampunk
Are you one of those people who can’t stand to leave things undone? I am. Although I certainly enjoy the process of creating, I also really love the feeling of completing something (and the converse is also true–I really dislike unfinished projects). As I...
by CraftyPaws | Jul 1, 2016 | Altered Items, Steampunk, Vintage
It has been nagging at me that I never completed the chunky charms collection of The Greeting Farms Hatters girls that I started a while back (video tutorial HERE). So when I was able to buy a perfect display hanger at Joann’s for 50% off, I took it as a sign...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 22, 2016 | Altered Items, Clean and Simple
I was so excited to find this letter holder at Tuesday Morning with a little nick that allowed me to get an additional 35% off, under $10! I love the black leatherette exterior and the graphic interior. I had some foam core left over from another project so I used...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 12, 2016 | Altered Items
This is the second altered journal I made for my friend, Justine’s (YT: Justine Stone) current Gift From the Heart Challenge (see the prior post HERE for the first). About once a quarter, she hosts a challenge asking crafty friends to alter journals that...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 11, 2016 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic
I had been hoarding this gorgeous 12″ x 12″ Authentique paper from the “Life is Uncertain. Eat Dessert First.” collection but I broke it out for this special project. Transforming a simple Dollar Tree find into a beautiful altered journal where...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 5, 2016 | Altered Items, Cutsie
Debbie Hayslette has been so patient as I ran around the country for work and had no time to craft. She was the lucky winner of the custom chunky charm giveaway that I did for my first The Greeting Farm guest design team project. I think I am finally wrapping up my...
by CraftyPaws | May 30, 2016 | Altered Items, Clean and Simple, Cutsie
This will be a quick post, as I have been away for work and have been pulling all-nighters, trying to finish up a big consulting project and I am so sleep deprived I’m a little loopy. I just wanted to share with you all what I think is a super cute custom...