by CraftyPaws | Jul 20, 2017 | Altered Items, Cards and ATCs, Shabby Chic, Vintage
I took a paper roses making class at the Scrapbook Expo last week and thought I would give it a go with some Diemond Dies that I already had in my stash. I am so glad I took the time (and yes, it does take some time) and effort to make these beauties! I used the...
by CraftyPaws | May 28, 2015 | Altered Items, Banners, Shabby Chic
This project hits so many wonderful points for me. First, it is an upcycling project; I use a cardboard box for the base and old book pages to decoupage over it. Second, I got to use my Silhouette (a pricey crafty tool that I have not used nearly enough to justify...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 24, 2014 | Altered Items, Shabby Chic, Vintage
I’ve been admiring the handmade flowers and lacy embellishments made by loads of people on Youtube for a while, and finally I just decided to give it a go. Much to my surprise I found it rather easy and fun. There are a variety of ways people make them and some...