by CraftyPaws | Feb 21, 2015 | Cards and ATCs, Shabby Chic, Steampunk
I was a little hesitant about how I was going to make special ATC’s (Artist Trading Cards: 2.5″ x 3.5″) for my friend, Irene (YT: Craftyirina). She has very specific tastes, and mine (as you may know) are all over the place. However, with some...
by CraftyPaws | Feb 8, 2015 | Altered Items, Cutsie, Shabby Chic
A lovely crafty friend, Justine (YT: Justine Stone) is hosting a challenge, called Gifts from the HEART, asking folks to make altered composition books that can be donated to people dealing with loved ones in hospice care. She does this regularly ever since she found...
by CraftyPaws | Jan 27, 2015 | Altered Items, Steampunk, Uncategorized, Vintage
My hubby loves Altoid mints, and I hoard the empty tins for altering projects. So when Mel of MelsCraftBoutique asked me to do a Steampunk Valentine project, I decided I would alter one of them with some of her beautiful products and a scrap of hot air balloon B side...
by CraftyPaws | Jan 1, 2015 | Altered Items, Steampunk
This was a multi-day Steampunk project that took as much thinking time as creation time. I am so glad I tried this and got to use some items that I have been “hoarding” for a while. XD This was truly a “labor of love” and I love how it came...
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...