by CraftyPaws | Jul 25, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple, Vintage
I am so excited to be doing a collaboration with Justine Hovey again! When we decided to do water coloring projects, and I knew immediately that I wanted to play with my new Heartfelt Creations “Feathery Peacock” stamp and some Tim Holtz Distress Inks. I...
by CraftyPaws | Jul 18, 2015 | Altered Items, Cards and ATCs, Layouts, Shabby Chic, Steampunk, Vintage
I had a great time at the Scrapbook Expo in Duluth, GA yesterday. I got some great deals and a few less-than-great buys, but overall I learned loads and loved it! I wish I had had more time to peruse the booths (I barely made it through the floor), but I think I got...
by CraftyPaws | Jul 13, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Vintage
I wanted to make a special thank you card for my hubby’s grandmother who is 98 years old. She is a very elegant lady and I wanted a card to match. I decided to use the Inspired by Stamping “Delicate Doilies” stamp set and let the gorgeous intricate...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 30, 2015 | Altered Items, Clean and Simple, Steampunk, Vintage
I know I saw this idea somewhere, but for the life of me I could not re-find it, so to whoever originally thought of this–thank you! I was able to score all the original 48 Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pads in a destash on YouTube. Woot woot! Previously, I had only...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 17, 2015 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Vintage
I love upcycling projects, and I have a pile of baby food jars that I have been hoarding (I make dog treats with baby food and wheat germ–you can find the recipe HERE). So I decided to make some gift DIY lace votive holders using some of these jars and...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 15, 2015 | Altered Items, Vintage
A lovely crafty friend (YT: Justine Stone) periodically hosts challenges for altered journals that she donates to an elder care facility that her mother stayed in before she passed. She said journals like these are great for the family members dealing with ailing...
by CraftyPaws | Jun 12, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Shabby Chic, Vintage
A crafty friend, Sue (YT: slsaver) is celebrating the big 6-0! She asked folks to make her an ATC to help her celebrate so I knew I wanted to participate and make her an ATC with a little tongue and cheek humor. Luckily, I received a fun ATC kit from my friend Sheila...