by CraftyPaws | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
I wanted to draw a little Christmas kitty for all of my kitty-loving readers. I drew her up with big doe eyes and sitting under a sprig of mistletoe. I colored her up with the following Copic markers: Fur: W1 and 3; Ears: RV00; Eyes: B21, 24, 18 and G40; Scarf stripe:...
by CraftyPaws | Dec 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
I’m so thrilled, honored and humbled. I just passed 1,200 YouTube subscribers and over 575 blog subscribers! As a little thank you to all who have supported, encouraged and inspired me, I thought I would do a little Christmas blog candy giveaway. What do you...
by CraftyPaws | Dec 3, 2014 | Cards and ATCs, Clean and Simple, Uncategorized
There is a wonderful crafter, Beth (YT: Bethsscrapbookroom), who regularly hosts challenges for worthy causes. And especially during this season that should be dedicated to thankfulness, sharing, and generosity of spirit, I knew I wanted to participate in her latest...
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 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 7, 2014 | Cutsie, Steampunk, Uncategorized
This may be my favorite ATC so far. There is something about this image, called “Play with Me” by Sureya (who is an artist on Deviantart.com) that totally captured my imagination. I simplified the image, cutting off some extra ruffles and some of the hair...
by CraftyPaws | Sep 5, 2014 | Clean and Simple, Layouts, Uncategorized
I made a small 6×6 layout for a crafty friend, Vonny (YT: MyDivineGrace), well actually for her daughter, Gracelynn. 🙂 They wanted something with a mermaid theme, in soft colors, and a space for a small picture. When I looked through my stamps, I realized I...