Shabby Chic Flowers

     These are a few shabby chic flowers I made using techniques I learned from Fiona over at YouTube.  Her channel is jennings644.  She is fantastic!  The fabric is quilting fabric from Tim Holtz.  It is the Clocks pattern.  The largest flower is made with about 20” x 2” of fabric.  The one on the bottom is about 7”x"2” (folded over length ways, so no open edges were showing).  The last flower is about 5”x2”(and folded like the second flower).  Some people call the smaller ones lollipop flowers.  The lace a beautiful cream lace.  The centers are all clay pieces that I created myself.  I created the two smaller molds using buttons.  The rose is a mold by Mod Podge.  I used white Sculpey clay and then painted them.  I keep a stockpile on hand for when I need them…lol  I added some Glossy Accents around the edge of the rose and dipped it in some white gold micro beads.  On the smaller flowers I just dripped a few micro beads on the centers as the paint dried.  I also made the stickpin.  It is made with pearls and silver bead caps.  Lots of fun!  TFL!

Fun Stair Step Card

     I just found out a friend from Church is having a baby girl.  So, I wanted to make a quick card to congratulate her and her husband.  This is a stair step card I got at the Silhouette store.  The file is by Lori Whitlock.  The cardstock is from Core’dinations.  The patterned paper is from DCWV.  The wood paper is real wood!  I got it on clearance at Michaels a while ago.  It cut in my Cameo like a dream.  The only issue with it was that it would splinter a bit when I was working with it.  I like how it worked out.  Thanks for looking!

Hinged Skeleton

  

This fun little hinged skeleton was made from a SVGcuts collection.  Their files are just fantastic!  He measures out at 22” long finished. 

Steampunk Halloween High Heel

SVGcuts is having another challenge/giveaway.  Details are on their blog http://svgcuts.com/blog/2013/08/06/make-a-3d-high-heel-shoe-earn-a-gift-card/.  Here is what I did for the “challenge” part.  You get the high heel file for free!  I went with a Halloween Steampunk theme.  TFL!



This is my absolute favorite part of the shoe!  I cut a piece of Halloween paper and glued it into a bottle cap that I had flattened in my Sizzix die cut machine.  Then I used some liquid jewelry resin (the resin and the hardener had to be mixed together) and I poured it into the bottle cap.  I let it dry for at least 12 hours before touching it.  The package says it needs to cure for a total of 24 hours.  I punched a hole in it with my Crop-A-Dile after it was dry.  I did not shatter and it was not too soft.  It is hard to see the glassy effect in this photo, but I just love how it came out!

Freestyle Crafts-Jennings644 You Tube

Hi All!  So, I have been crafting a long time.  But, I am always looking for ways to improve and grow my knowledge.  A while ago (my brain just can't remember how long) I came across a great You Tube channel called Freestyle Crafts-Jennings 644.  Her name is Fiona and she is soooo talented!  She shares her talent and knowledge on so many different crafting areas and she does it 'cause she likes to.  She never charges anything.  She does have an Etsy store where she sells her great goodies for very reasonable prices.  She is up to over 17,000 followers on her You Tube channel and she would like to reach 20,000.  You will love her videos!  I have learned so much from her!  Head on over and check her out and maybe become a subbie http://www.youtube.com/user/Jennings644?feature=watch.  Her link will also remain permanently on my sidebar under "You Tube Channels I like".  TFL!