by CraftyPaws | Dec 14, 2014 | Altered Items, Doggy Projects, Shabby Chic
Oh what fun it is to craft, with a little cork and lace–HEY! (sung to the tune of “Dashing Through the Snow”) I loved making my first ornaments for this holiday season with a couple of free corks that I picked up at my local Whole Foods store and...
by CraftyPaws | Nov 18, 2014 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple, Cutsie, Prim or Primative, Shabby Chic, Steampunk, Vintage
Oh my goodness, I cannot adequately express how thankful I am for all the crafty love sent my way. Celebrating my 1 year YouTube anniversary, I had hosted a giveaway challenge, asking folks to make ATCs and 4×6 cards for me. I never expected the incredibly...
by CraftyPaws | Nov 13, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic
I appreciate all crafting styles, and try them all from time to time. However, I find that I am a little hesitant when it comes to Shabby Chic. Once I get started, I love it and things just seem to come together, but getting started takes a little extra motivation for...
by CraftyPaws | Oct 7, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Uncategorized
I am so pleased with this, my first altered box! I started with a plain chipboard box. I first reinforced and made more decorative all the corners and edges of the box, with washi tape and Tim Holtz tissue tape. That made covering the sides of the box with paper...
by CraftyPaws | Oct 4, 2014 | Cards and ATCs, Shabby Chic
When a sweet crafter, Shirlene (YT: LadyScrafts) wanted to raise awareness about thyroid cancer, which she has been fighting over the past year, I knew I wanted to support her and help raise awareness about this horrible disease. Cancer is a scary and horrible thing....
by CraftyPaws | Oct 1, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Uncategorized
I was so excited when Mel (YT: MelsCraftDesign) asked me to be a guest designer for her Zibbet shop, MelsCraftBoutique. Her trims, appliques, laces, doilies, etc. are so beautiful and her prices are amazing! MelsCraftBoutique Coupon Code: At check out, use the code:...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 24, 2014 | Banners, Cutsie, Shabby Chic
I am not really a pennant maker. Yes, I have made a handful, but for some reason, they are not what I normally gravitate to when I enter my craft room. However, when my friend Tina Cappa (YT: Tina Cappa) asked folks to make her a pennant to help her celebrate reaching...