by CraftyPaws | Oct 7, 2017 | Altered Items, Steampunk
My friend Shonda (YT: SLIMCards) put together a fun Halloween YouTube Hop in which each participant created a 3D or altered item piece. I haven’t done one of these in a long time, and I thought this would be the perfect motivation to get my upcycling on! I...
by CraftyPaws | Jul 24, 2016 | Steampunk, Tags
I was wondering if the Steampunk Debutante Collection by Graphic 45 would work with the Voyage Beneath the Sea Graphic 45 Collection so that I could make a couple of tags for the mini album I made recently (see HERE for that post). While the greens are different, I...
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 | May 9, 2016 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Steampunk
I am beside myself thrilled with this opportunity to be a guest designer for The Greeting Farm. I love their adorable images, and I had a blast creating these chunky charms using The Greeting Farm’s Hatters stamp set, Shrinky Dink paper, beads, tassles, charms,...
by CraftyPaws | May 1, 2016 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Steampunk
Thanks to all of you who played along and left comments! Your sweet words always lift me up and make me smile. Remember, my readers can get 10% off and free worldwide shipping on all orders of $35 or more at Diemond Dies! The following is a video of selecting the...
by CraftyPaws | Apr 23, 2016 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Steampunk
I love Steampunk, but I don’t get to craft in that style nearly as much as I’d like. I also love and naturally craft in the Cutsie and CAS styles (yes, they don’t normally go with Steampunk). So I was really happy to get the chance to do a light...