More Holiday Preparations

Hello my friend...I've been recreating some things I saw on Pinterest that I love. Some things just pop out at you. This musical feather for one.  It really spoke to me. So simple to make...follow the link to find out how, then look around her blog, Karen creates the most amazing projects. Check out this link for Wynken, Blynken and Nod you'll be delighted.

I used "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" music printed on Ivory paper. I made an envelope to enclose the feather in; with brown kraft paper. Then I wrote "A Bit Of Whimsy" followed by: "Let your imagination take flight".  


I put one in my Christmas tree and was delighted when my son-in-law picked it out and remarked on it. He's so observant and really has an eye for unusual things. I was impressed and flattered. I sent one to my sister Deborah and my cousin Darlene Gail; my two best followers and fans. They both pick up found feathers and keep them. Perhaps they're looking for an angel's feather... because I know that angels look out for "both of them".

This is a DIY project I saw on Pinterest. I bought the glass candle holders plates and bowl at a local thrift store, then used E6000 to glue them all together.  Just perfect for holiday entertaining. I like the height between the plates and the bowl is great for dips or nuts. I like them both. There are so many possible variations depending on the candles stick holders and the plates you find. How fun. I made them as gifts for my daughter Corina and my daughter in law Sandy. Don't you just want to go to a thrift store and look at the many possibilities available to create your own personal tiered server? I'd be so pleased if you do... and than share the pictures with me.




Happiness is activity. Aristotle


Until next time...Be well and craft on!
Carole

Card Pattern # 236

  

Today I will show you my results using Styrofoam rubbings as snow and colored for floral effects. But first a new card pattern sponsored by Paper Makeup Stamps . If you're looking for some great ideas be sure to check out the designers take on this pattern. I've noticed other blogs offer a recipe for their cards instead of trying to explain it. So I"ll give that a try.      

Starting with a 5" square base,  score a 1/4" perimeter around the square. Then score the entire square with 1/4 " lines horizontally and vertically creating little squares.  Using stickles place a dot on every other square. Let dry. Punch a butterfly and 3 flowers, outline and fill with stickles - let dry.

Cut 2) 1" X 5" white strips and punch using a MS border punch. Attach a 1/2" X 5' base color strip to border strip.  Add ribbon roses to the dried punched flowers with glue dots. Attach to base card.  Print or stamp sentiment on a 2" square. Using a sakura gelly roll pen  trace over sentiment and attach at an angle. It sparkles and shines. I love purple and think this would make a nice wedding card. 

Now about the Styrofoam rubbings: Linda from the Paper Boutique offered a tip contest last month and I learn so many fun crafting tips. My favorite was from Sharon who explained that rubbing Styrofoam pieces together creates a snow like substance similar to flower soft. I had to try it. Wow... it worked. I rubbed and rubbed and filled 3 baby food jars with the:  Styrofoam Crumbs (SC). Than I added several drops of  sail boat blue adirondack alcohol ink and stirred it up. Fun.. I left the lid off so the fumes would disperse, but now I have blue crumbs. Here are my examples using the SC. I used  scotch quick dry adhesive because it's thick enough and it does dry quickly. I'm not sure if you can see it but it sparkles. How cool is that.

Well it's time to feed my man and our dog Beau. Time really flies when your focused on completing something. This blog page has not been very cooperative today, it looks good here but when I preview it looks different- to much white space. Does that happen on your blog?


No time to search for a quote. Have a great week-Carole