♥ Simon Says...Flower Power ♥

Happy Wednesday!! That means it's time for a brand new challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!! This time we want to see Flowers! They can be stamped, paper, rolled, etc!

And this week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Prima and/or CAS-ual Fridays. I actually used both on my card. The stamp set I used is by CAS-ual Fridays and it is called Casual Elegance. Love the vines with leaves and sentiments in this set.

I also used some Prima Crystal Hearts and some Prima Meadow Lark Roses. I finished this CAS card with some White Opal Liquid Pearls.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

 ♥ I didn't forget about my Giveaway! I promise to have it up shortly. I have had 2 sick kiddos, 1 sick hubby and now I don't feel well! Ughh!

Have a sweet day!

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♥ Decoupage on Glass ♥ {Crafty Secrets Style!}

Hi there everyone!! I hope all of the moms had a wonderful Mother's Day! I spent a lovely, relaxing day with the kiddos and hubby at the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights. The Boardwalk was totally destroyed during Hurricane Sandy but it is like 75% done! The roller coaster is still in the ocean but once Prince Harry comes to visit today to look at it they are going to start to tear it down. I can't believe I forgot my camera that day! Just took some cell phone pics that came out pretty bad! :(

I always wanted a piano for my Foyer. And I am a lover of all things old and vintage. So what did I get for Mother's Day from hubby and the kids?? A Knabe Grand Piano from 1890!! I am in Love!! And it plays perfectly!!

I am back with some more fun DT projects for Crafty Secrets. My technique given to me this month is to use Decoupage. This time I decided to use it on glass. This makes for some really pretty decor and they also make lovely gifts.

First, I decided to make a pretty candle holder for my craft room. I printed out some more of the gorgeous rose paper from the Radiant Paper Collection. And I also used some beautiful Mini Vintage Creative Scraps as well.

Even though Mod Podge wipes away easily from glass, I found it a little less messy if you put the Mod Podge directly on the back of the paper and then apply it to the glass.

I then matted the Mini Vintage Creative Scrap to a piece of light pink cardstock and then it applied it directly on top of the rose paper. When dry, apply 2 coats of Mod Podge over the papers. It looks really pretty when a candle is lit inside.

Next, I printed some words from the new Digi Coffee and Tea Set onto some vellum. It wouldn't go through my printer, so I added a little piece of double sided tape to the back corners of the vellum and adhered it to piece of cardstock. It ran through the printer great then. At first, I didn't like the way it looked once the Mod Podge was applied but then I thought it gave it a rustic look and I actually like the way it turned out.

The fun thing about this Coffee Jar, is that it acts as a kind of room freshener! Fresh Coffee anyone? It gives off that welcoming smell of fresh brewed coffee through out the room. Just keep the lid open when you want the coffee smell in the room, close when done! :)

Next, I decoupaged some cute little apothecary bottles with some more of the Mini Vintage Creative Scraps. Love those beautiful images!

And finally, I decoupaged a large cylinder type glass with some of the Sewing ephemera from the Sewing Images and Ephemera Collection. This would look great with a candle inside or to hold scrap pieces of ribbons and threads.

Next week, I will have a fun and creative way to make a vintage style Charging Station for your cell phones, Ipad, etc using Decoupage and Crafty Secrets!!

Have a wonderful day!!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Things with Wings! ♥

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog! This time we want to see anything with wings on your cards! Butterflies, birds, owls, fairies, angels, etc!!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Studio Calico. I chose these fun Wood Veneer Butterfly Shapes. They are really fun to work with. You can keep them plain as is, paint them, ink them up or you can spray them with some Tattered Angels, like I did! I then added some Martha Stewart White Glitter and some Liquid Pearls to them.

I also used the HeyDay Paper Pad by Studio Calico as well. To make the card base, I just simply used a Spellbinders Classic Oval Large Die in the center of the card front, and then inked around the edge with a Sage Green ink pad. The pretty sentiment is from the Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Best Mom Ever Clear Stamp Set.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

I will be back shortly with a Giveaway!! ;)

Have a wonderful day!

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♥ Shabby Decoupaged Stacking Boxes ♥ {And CS May Linky Party!}

Today is the first Monday of the month...so that means it's time for a new Crafty Secrets DT Challenge and May Linky Party! We would love for you to join in on the fun! Just link any type creation using a Crafty Secrets product at the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and you could win a $50 gift certificate to the Crafty Vintage Girl Store! You have until Sunday the 12th!!

This month we are having a super fun DT Challenge! We were all asked to make something using a different technique. I am making fun things using Decoupage! I must admit though, I never did it before. And guess what?? I am addicted! I love it! I am looking for things to decoupage everywhere! My kids better watch out, I may decoupage them! LOL

I decided to make some shabby chic rose nesting boxes using decoupage. They go perfectly in my newly decorated shabby chic craft room! They are so easy to do and look beautiful sitting on a table just stacked with nothing in them or filled! Here's how to make them!

The Nesting Boxes I purchased are from Michael's. They were only a few dollars for all 4 of them! I first painted them white, using only 1 coat of acrylic paint, since I wanted a shabby look to them.

While they were drying, I printed out some beautiful rose paper from the Radiant Paper Collection and some labels from the Sew Fashionista Digi Stamp Set. I printed everything out on simple white cardstock.

After the paint has completely dried, spread a generous amount of Mod Podge onto the front of the box, where the paper will go.

Using a ruler, carefully run it over the paper to remove any excess glue and air bubbles. Then apply more Mod Podge in the center of the paper and apply Label. Repeat, using ruler.

Now apply a layer of Mod Podge over the paper and label. When dry, apply a second coat.

For the top box, I added a rose (from the Vintage Valentine Kit) to the inside, bottom of the box.

There you have some wonderful, shabby chic stacking boxes that you can display proudly! Just think of the possibilities for these boxes! Crafty Secrets has so many wonderful themes you can choose from to create something special with! Think Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, Spring, etc...

Now, don't forget to check out the rest of the Crafty Secrets DT to see what they have created with their special technique!!

                                                      ♥ Vicki Chrisman ~ DT Leader
                                                      ♥ Michele Kovack
                                                      ♥ Darlene Pavlick
                                                      ♥ Rebekah Fairies
                                                      ♥ Sheila Rumney

Oh, and before I forget, right now Crafty Secrets is having a HUGE sale!! You can save 30% off all Regular and Digi Products at the Crafty Vintage Girl Store! Hurry! You only have until this Wednesday, the 8th!! :)

Have a sweet day!

hugs...