4th of July Tri-Fold Mini

Let the 4th of July Celebration begin!

With the 4th among us this week I wanted to create a little tri-fold mini to sit upon the table for all to enjoy. 

Also to inspire you to create  home decor items with your scrapbooking supplies.

To look outside the box!

Like taking this 7gypsies tri-fold journal card to create a little mini.

Here is a little look at front pages of the mini...

back side of little mini...

I started with a tri-fold journal card, gessoed lightly over the card-sprayed with homemade mist with brushed cordrury reinker and water.

Used walnut stain distress ink to ink the edges of the card, papers and embellishments.

Papers are 7gypsies Epicuream 6x6 paper pad cut down to 2.5x3.5 torn the edges and inked.

Die cut stars out of e-fluted kraft cardstock sheet, tied twine and button (also glimmer mist the stars).

Used a chalk marker to write Happy 4th of July on the chalkboard paper.

Fuzzy cut out images from the paper line for embellishments.

4th of July Tri-Fold mini home decor

video

Happy 4th everyone!

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies

Tattered Angels-Simply Sheer Imperial Blue and Chilli Pepper Red

Canvas Corp-Mixed Media Glue, E-Flute Kraft

7gypsies-Epicuream 6x6 paper pad, Naked Scalloped tag, Naked Tri-fold journal card

Ranger-Distress ink Walnut ink, Brushed Cordrury

Sizzix-Star primitive die

CTMH-Chalk Marker

Gesso

Twine and buttons

Parade - Loot Bag / Clutch Purse

Hi everyone, I think I've shared in previous posts that the 4th of July is one of my favorite Holidays that we celebrate here in the US.  Our little town throws a celebration that literally lasts for days.   The fourth is a full day that includes a parade, craft festival, parties, and ends with a huge firework demonstration.  Our typical "parade loot bags" are recycled plastic bags from the grocery store - (Super classy - right).  Well, not this year....

 

 Canvas Corps Saggy Baggy, Denim Flower, and Red Twine.

When I saw this little Saggy Baggy from Canvas Corp my mind immediately went to Loot bags for the little girls in my life. At the parade they collect flags, beaded necklaces, candy, gum, stickers and all sorts of other fun trinkets when walking around downtown. This bag offers a chic way to store their bounty.

 

 

This is also a great project for the kids to help you make.

 

You need to either stich your embellises to your bag or use a fabric glue (I don't recommend hot glue for this project).  I trimmed the flap of the bag with some pretty lace, and layered metallic Ric Rac trim over the top to mask the glue.  I also trimmed around the center of the  Canvas Corp denim flower center with the same Ric Rac trim and added a button and twine to finish off the flower.  Star buttons were glued diagonally across the bag to add a little more sparkle and shine. I finished the bag off with red grosgrain ribbon for handles. 

 

This little bag would also be a cute clutch for a small cellphone and camera at the downtown festivities.  A small piece of white Velcro could also be added to the inside of the bag, if you decide to use this as a clutch purse.

 

Thanks for stopping in today, I hope you guys have a fantastic weekend.

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com



Featured Artist - Einat Kessler

Hi Artsy addicts fans, my name is Einat Kessler and I'm so happy to be here!

 

I started scrapbooking about 7 years ago after my grandfather, who has been creating scrapbooks himself, suggested I make a scrapbook for my boy. I started then and haven't stopped since!

 

 Today I am a CHA designer member, workshop teacher, writer and designer. I design scrapbooks, mini albums, paper crafts, mixed media, canvases, cards, 3D and interactive designs.  

I design original projects with paper, wire, canvas, paint, wood, beads, fabric and bring a unique twist to my designs by incorporating traditional materials in unconventional ways. I have taught a variety of scrapbooking and paper crafts classes and on line workshops.

 

I don't just like to create, I love to create! Creating doesn't only makes me happy,it keeps me calm and sane. Sitting in my studio, flying on the wings of imagination fills me with so much energy and vitality that I don't think I can live without it. In fact if a few days go by and I haven't created something for whatever reason, I become restless and my hands start yearning for some action. It's my Passion and my being. One of my passions is to "infect" others with the bug of creation, that's why I love sharing my work in my blog and my workshops.

 

My style can be described as eclectic and versatile. I love to mix different kinds of materials and techniques in my projects and to always stretch my supplies as much as possible. I usually create projects in a vintage, shabby chic look and I love using embellishments, lots of embellishments.

 

 

I just launched my new You Tube channel with a fantastic video tutorial series called Saturday MIXTRAVAGANZA. You're welcome to stop by:  http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPdD0ifkS1vKYPs3zgDx3YQ

 

 

You can also visit my blog: http://scrapinit.blogspot.co.il/

My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EinatKessler

My Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/einatkessler/

 

Thank you so much for having me!

Have fun creating!

Einat

Canvas Pocket Home Decor

I am really enjoying creating little home decor projects to adorn my home for the 4th of July celebration that is just around the corner...and I love grunge primitive wall pockets!

I had to create a little flag wall pocket using Canvas Corp's mini canvas shape pocket (which are great for creating mini banners). But a light turned on and I said ohhh a mini wall pocket with a glimmer mist painted flag would be adorable.

Here it is....

Mini Canvas Flag Wall Pocket!

The mini canvas pocket comes sewed up.

I carefully inserted my sharp scissors into the back of the pocket.

Being sure to only cut through one layer of the canvas.

Punched two tiny wholes on the corners to add wire through.

Tore a 1/4 inch canvas sheet strip.

 Sprayed with tattered leather glimmer mist to grunge it up.

Hot glued to wire wrap, then wrapped canvas strip around the wire hanger.

Flag:

I freehand a flag in pencil.

Started to paint with Tattered Angels mist.

Blue: Imperial Blue Simply Sheer

Red: Chilli Pepper Red Simply Sheer

Grunge: Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist

Splats: Graphite Glimmer Mist

White: gesso

Star:

I traced on the back of E-Flute in White, cut out the star.

Grunged it up with Distress Ink-Brushed Corduroy.

Button from my stash.

Burlap twine to finish it off.

To finish this little prim wall pocket I added some cranberry pipe berries.

I love all the canvas strings hanging!

Thanks for stopping in,

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Canvas Corp:

Canvas Minis-canvas shape pockets

E-Flute in White

Burlap strings from Canvas Corp burlap sheet

Canvas Sheet

Tattered Angels:

Imperial Blue Simply Sheer

Chilli Pepper Red Simply Sheer

Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist

Graphite Glimmer Mist

Ranger:

Distress Ink-brushed corduroy

Gesso

Wire

Button

Cranberry pipe berries.

Happy Day - Layout

 

Today I want to feature a layout that I created using the May Artsy Addicts Kit.  The kit included: My Mind's Eye - Find Your Wings and Fly designed by Rhonna Farrer. The kits are a monthly subscription for around $40.  For more information about the kits and subscribe please visit:  http://www.marionsmithdesigns.com/kit-club.html

 

 

 



Last weekend we attended a birthday party for my Niece Emily who turned one (A layout of Miss Emily is forthcoming - I had to find some supplies first!)  Of course Aunt Tonya took hundreds of photos.  Among some of my favs were these of my Husband, Kenny, being silly with Averie and Addie.  I swear all I hear is "Tickle me Uncle Kenny" when they are around. I wasn't surprised to walk into the living room and see him being attacked by two giggling girls.  They were all so happy I needed the layout to have a fun happy theme, so I chose bright bold colors, but toned them down with a muted blue background.

 

 

 

 **GASP** Is that Glitter I see  on the page?  Yes, Yes it is.  Those of you who have followed me for a while know that I HATE GLITTER WITH A PASSION. However, my goal for this layout was to try some different things.

1. I wanted to use a glittered title (it was after all a celebration) and silver/gold glittered titles are trendy now.
2. Use bold colors (again, I tend to migrate to vintage muted colors)
3. Keep it flat -  I wanted to try my hand at clusters of flat embellishments - (NO FLOWERS allowed!). 
4. NO sprays/mixed media techniques. (this was really hard for me).
5. Use multiple photos (I normally only use one)

I know what your thinking -  what alien has taken over her brain?  Sometimes trying things outside your comfort zone will help stimulate your creativity.  I must say as simple as this layout looks IT TOOK ME ALL DAY to complete.  

 

 

 

I am pleased with the result.  I think the colors give a "circus" type feel to the layout and who isn't happy at the circus? I used lots of cuts from my Silhouette Cameo as accents on the right.  I love that pictures really pop off the page against the bright yellow background.  What are your thoughts?

 

I encourage you to try something different - whether it is a style or a product that you don't normal use.  You may stimulate the creative juices and find a "new" you!  Not that I'm going to totally embrace glitter with every project, but hey, I found a way to keep it from shedding so you may see it more often.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

 



 

 

 

 

4th of July Card

 "Let Freedom Ring" is ringing in my ear inspiring me to enjoy this beautiful and amazing holiday we have coming up! A time to celebrate our freedom, to remember those who keep us safe, and to cherish our family and friends.
Every year the 4th of July kreeps up on me and I can never seem to make home decor, cards or  a banner in time to celebrate it....so I am getting a jump start on creating!

This little beauty:

a card to sit upon my table to adore

 and

remind me to breathe and enjoy the small moments in life.

I used Canvas Corps amazing card stock weight papers,

burlap sheets, e-flute cardboard piece.

Love the mini clothespins in red to hold the banner up.

7gypsies numbers steampunk rubbings, and stamps to add texture.

and

of course splats of glimmer mist!!

I just love this holiday and can't wait to create some more home decor items...oh by the way did you get to see Tonya's  "Table Caddy" a few post ago...it's a must see!!

Here is a little video on how I create this card...

What are you creating for the 4th of July?

Thanks,

 Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Canvas Corp: Mixed Media Glue, Burlap Sheet,

E-Flute in white, White & Kraft Mini Dot CS, Red & White Chevron CS,

Navy & Ivory Mini Dot CS and Mini Clothespins in red.

7gypsies: Numbers steampunk rubbings and stamp

Tattered Angels: Graphite glimmer mist

Ranger: Archival ink in jet black

CTMH: word stamp

Button: vintage mother of pearl

Featured artist - Kimberly

I'm so honored to be asked to be a Featured Artist.  I've been a member of the Artsy Addicts group for almost a year and have been inspired by so many wonderfully talented people. 

Where to start?   I'm married to my jr high school sweetheart for 29 yrs. We have three amazing boys,  two beautiful daughters in-laws, a grandson and a granddaughter.  My family is my world! 

I've been crafting for six years.  I started out with a cricut then expanded myself from there.

I love to alter the unexpected. The things that people toss, I see as art!  Example is the Turkey Mesh bag used on the hot air balloon below.  One man's trash is definately my treasure!

 

 

I would consider myself a Grungy girl.   I love the vintage, and steampunk.  The dirtier the better!

If I had to pick one color out of the crayon box and say it was me,  I'd pick red, because I have a firecracker personality. I love to make others happy and engergized. If I were a scrappy embellishment I'd be a paper clip, because I tend to hold everything together for the people in my world.

 

Here are a few of my other projects I wanted to share with you today.

 

 

Talk about the unexpected.  The base of this steampunk dressform was created using mouse traps.

 

As you can see Halloween is one of my favorite holidays.  I think it is an excellent opportunity for me to show off my grungy techniques.

Thank you for asking me to be a featured artist. 
 

Kimberly
Blog:  Newkimber.blogspot.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/Kimberly2595