Junkin' ~ Box from Utah #2

Hi guys!

I'm back with blog post#2 on the Utah box.  Really cool stuff!!!

I really love these, can't wait to create with them. So pretty

 and I love the birds~

The small frames have roses on them.

Framed print of small child.  I do have ideas for this~

The box is cool but what is in it is so COOL!!!! Loved them all.

The box was full to the brim of vintage photos.  Later I will photograph them and

 share more details.  All I can say is, they are amazing!!

The guy on the bicycle is very cool.  In the box there are lots of really neat pictures!

Another mystery~no not candy, but love the box!

vintage note cards~~very sweet. 

Stay tuned for Utah box #3 blog post!!!

Junkin' ~ Box from Utah #1

Hey guys!!

I have some junkin' goodies to share that were sent to me by a special friend.

I had a BLAST going through this BIG box~

She really knows what I like :)

Button tin ~ love the deer!! 

and look at these beauties!!!!!

and more buttons!!

Old vintage keys ~ love them!!

chains ~ I see a junk necklace in my future!!!

coins and heart charm

This is part one of three blog posts on the box from Utah .

Stay tuned~

Try It Tuesday~stamping on a scrapbook page.

Hi guys!

I have a scrapbook page to share that stamps were used to embellish the page.

I thought that would make a great Try It Tuesday. 

Have you ever stamped on a scrapbook page?

I usually stamp the images and then cut them out and add them to the page

but rarely do I stamp directly on the page. Always afraid I'll mess up :) 

Decided to go ahead and try it~

I have scrapped these photos before but really wanted to use

the Noah's Ark stamp set by Joy Clair. Such a great set!!

This was such a fum family outing and we all enjoyed the Ark Encounter in Kentucky.

  It was a rainy day but we were in the Ark :)

The paper by Photo Play/ Paprika is so appropriate for these photos. 

So perfect!

A photo strip was created using black and white photos.  I love how they

 look with the paper.  Archival ink, by Ranger, was used to stamp

 the images on the pattern paper.

Supplies used:

Joy Clair:Noah's Ark

Photo Play/Paprika

Archival ink/Jet Black

Canon iP8720 Printer

Scrapbook Adhesives

Thanks for stopping by~

Darkroom Door April challenge ~ Mother's Day card

Hi guys!

The monthly challenge for Darkroom Door Inspiration

 Facebook page is a Mother's Day card. You have until the end of April to post

 your card on the Darkroom Door Inspiration  page.   

The background was created using the lrg Mesh stencil and the sm. Ferns stencil. Archival Black ink was used. The Succulents were were stamped with Distress Oxides and then embossed. I love the texture the embossing gives them. The sentiment is from the All Occasions set.

A vintage piece of music paper was rolled and added with some green twine and buttons, to

 complete the card.

Supplies used:

Darkroom Door: Succulents and All Occasions

Darkroom Door: Lrg Mesh stencil and sm. Ferns stencil

Archival ink

Distress Oxide ink

Clear embossing Powder

Buttons Galore & More

Divine Twine

Beacon Adhesive

Fun Stampers Journery/Dark Roast Silk

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Thanks for stoppping by~

Try It Tuesday~more junkin' !

Hi !!

Thanks for stopping in for a late Try It Tuesday!!!

I have some really neat junkin' stuff to share with you today. Some I

found and some items were  given to me but all of it is really cool.

I really don't know about this dice other than I think it is super special. It was a gift and it is large.

Did you notice I have it turned towards "six" (six grands) ~love!!!

I have a thing for vintage boxes (that is a whole other blog post).  I think they are really neat, the graphics, the colors, the style ~ so cool!! I use them to store craft supplies in .

This guy, hanging on the post, not wanting to leave Texas, came from my mom's house. It is pewter

and heavy.  Not sure about it but I like!!!

I call this guy, army guy.  He came from my mom's house and I think he is darling. 

 Ceramic with no markings.

Another piece from my mom's ~ super cute!!!

Ceramic 

This was $4.  I think this is a receipt hook.  I think it would

 be great wall hook for a mini album.

Found these at resale shop, in our area, for $2 each. Love the colors and they had plenty

of the "cool" factor!!!

Found at the resale shop for $1. You know I can't walk past these.  I have many of these and plan to make bells from them (just need time).

Thanks for stopping by~

I need a junkin' trip:)

Acrylic Scalloped Scrapbook Page with Clear Scraps~

Hi, Connie here with a scalloped edge acrylic scrapbook page using products by Clear Scraps.  I have created a short tutorial, to give a visual, of how the page was created.


Four photos were collaged to make a film strip type photo and then mounted on solid paper.  The pictures are of a hail storm that came through our area,
a few days ago.  The only one I can remember while living in this area of Texas.  Pretty exciting, too!!


Pattern paper was chosen for the scrapbook page.  The "Mother" chipboard word by Clear Scraps, was inked with Distress Oxide, coated with clear embossing powder and then using a heat tool embossed.  By embossing the chipboard word, the word stands out and the word has a shiny texture.  Remove the plastic film from both sides of the acrylic before adhering the pattern paper to the back of the acrylic.  Trace the shape on the pattern paper and  cut out.  Adhere to the back of the acrylic with Beacon Quick Grip.  The background paint splats were added with irRESISTible / gold embellisher.  It sticks to acrylic really well.

 
A journal pocket was created, out of a vintage library envelope, to hold the story of the hail storm that came through Belmont Texas.  What a day, is right!!!!

Products used:
Clear Scraps: XL Scallops acrylic sheet
Clear Scraps: chipboard word "Mother"
Beacon Grip Grip

Other:
irRESTISTible / gold by Imagine Crafts
S.E.I. paper
stickers
vintage library envelope and card

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member

Creating Made Easy April Kit ~ Birch Wood Signs

Hi, Connie here with the Creating Made Easy April Kit by Clear Scraps.  The kit comes with a package of rectangle Birch Wood shapes that are perfect for painting or altering.  I used a couple of stencils by Clear Scraps ( not in the kit) and made a couple of word signs. 



The wood is so smooth, no need to sand it before you paint.  I love that!!!



After the color was painted on and the Birch Wood was dry, the stencils were used to add a word or words (in my case).  The boards were hand sanded, to give a vinatge look, and speckled with black and white acrylic paint watered down.  I always use an old toothbrush to splat on my projects.  I feel I have more control as to where the splat will end up.





Hubby drilled the top holes for me and wire was added for the hanger.  These would be so cute attached to a gift bag or hanging on the wall or door knob.  Stickers and ribbon were added also.

Products not included in the kit are:
buttons, paint, stencils.

products used:
12" Imagine stencil by Clear Scraps
6" Imagine stencil by Clear Scraps
Creating Made Easy April Kit by Clear Scraps

Thanks for stopping by~
Connie Mercer/DT Member