Free Hugs Repurposed Plant Pot and Video!

Hello! I'm back today to share a sweet little no fuss diecut cactus and DIY plant pot. I really do love having plants in my house, but... and not for lack of trying... they never survive 😢 It is really safer for all those sweet plants out there if I stick to the faux variety, lol. So, I decided to craft a cute cactus from a Cricut cut using my Cricut Explore. Of course, this little guy needed a lovely home, so I repurposed a clay pot I had laying around my house with the Tattered Angels Naturally Aged Paint System Bare Metal Weathered Bronze. This is a super cool set of 4 paints/mists that combine to create a bronzed metal look. When combined with the clay pot it looks so awesome!

I used the Cricut Cartridge Cactus Love to cut this sweet 3D plant. It is really easy to put together. I added a Prima Flower and a little cork butterfly with some gems and sequins from Buttons Galore. I happened to have a styrofoam cone in my stash and cut it down to fit inside the pot. Instead of leaving it white I added some Tattered Angels Kraft High Impact Paint and then covered it with Emerald Creek's Baked Texture Dirty Sand Embossing Powder by Seth Apter. I love when I can use a product for more than its intended purpose, and this Dirty Sand Powder looks amazingly like sand when it's dry! I just sprinkled it on and glued it down with some tacky glue before adding my cactus.

I've been experimenting with cutting vinyl with my Cricut more - I know, that's not anything new, but for some reason I thought it was harder than it was! I'm really loving it and thought this free hugs was super cute! It's from the Humming In My Garden cartridge.

You can see how everything came together in the full process video HERE or click below:

Thanks so much for stopping by! You can find this project and see what other Crew Members came up with for this fun spring pot challenge over on the Creative Studio Blog. You may just want to create something crafty using some fun pots around your own home!

Paper Doll Canvas with Gyspy Seamstress Papers!

Hello! I am so excited to share a pretty canvas with you that I created for the Canvas Corp Brands blog using the gorgeous 7gypsies Gypsy Seamstress Mixed Media Pad. I love vintage sewing ephemera, and this collection is full of just that! I'm always reminded of my grandmother, who loved to sew and draw my sister and me paper dolls, and this canvas was the perfect combination of those two things! Be sure to check out the video below where you can get a look at exactly what is in this beautiful Mixed Media Pad.

I used Mod Podge to add layers of the pretty papers to a canvas after inking the edges with Distress Oxide Ink, and I created some dimension by using foam tape and curling edges. This cute Julie Nutting paper doll was just perfect to add to the top of the canvas!

I used some Tattered Angels mists to add colour to the rick rack from my stash, and even added a vintage package of the rick rack that I found in my ribbon drawer. A bit of Glossy Accents added a realistic effect to the buttons and snaps I cut from the patterned papers.

Here's a look at everything you get in this beautiful Gypsy Seamstress Mixed Media Pad in the video below!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Canvas Corp Brands blog to get a supply list and see what all the other Crew Members came up with for this challenge!

Watercolour Valentine Cards!

Hello and Happy Valentines Day 💓!! We are still in the midst of a cold snap here in Calgary, so we are celebrating with crafts inside today and of course a little chocolate 😉🍫 I'm sharing a pair of pretty watercolor Valentines on the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Studio Blog using some Tattered Angels Mists and Tattered Angels Mini Origins papers. These papers are great for watercolouring and have a fabric-like texture - so cool!

I stitched around the edges of the watercolour panel to give even more texture. Since I was featuring the coffee themed mini origins papers I chose coffee love stamps from my stash!

I added some watercolour diecuts misted with the Tattered Angels sprays and used Glossy Accents to highlight various areas of the cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head over to the CCB Creative Studio blog post to get a list of supplies used and see all the other creative crew members' projects! Have a wonderful Valentines Day friends!

Canvas Corp Painted Brush Holder!

Hello! I sure hope you're having a fabulous week! I wanted to stop in to share a pretty gift I gave to my daughter over Christmas using the lovely Canvas Corp Studio Printed Canvas Brush Holder. 

I made a quick video of how easy it is to customize these pretty canvas holders.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Studio blog post for details, supplies and closeups used on this project. I hope you have a very happy and very crafty day!

CCB Compose Your Life Traveler's Journal Layout!

Hello! I'm popping back today to share a fun Traveler's Notebook layout that I created using some of the gorgeous Compose Your Life collection by Aga Baraniak. I love scrapbooking in traveler's journals so this was such a fun way to use these beautiful supplies! The girls wrote out their answers on a pretty journaling card and signed their names. I think this will be a fun page to look back on!

Be sure to check out the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Studio blog to see closeups and supplies and have a look at all the other beautiful projects created with this collection by other CCB Crew Members! Have a wonderful day friends!

Emerald Creek Craft Supplies - New Products & Canvas Art with Videos!

Hello friends! Well, it's my last Design Team post over on the Emerald Creek Dares Blog - I've had an amazing year with them, and of course I'll be continuing to use their amazing products and work with them here and there. I'm really excited to see what the new DT comes up with! And, I'm super excited to be one of the first people to try out some of the amazing new products that will soon be released! This month it's all about what's new, and here's what I've had fun playing with this week - Seth Apter is releasing more amazing powders and Gwen Lafleur has also come up with some gorgeous products - powder and gemstones, all produced by Emerald Creek Craft Supplies!

Here's the video where I give you a close up look at what I'm playing with today!

And, of course, I couldn't stop playing, so this is what I created with these new goodies - a lovely 6x6 canvas!

Here you can see the video where I show you how I put this pretty canvas together-

Emerald Creek Supplies used:

STAMPS:

Christmas Polka

EMBOSSING POWDERS:

Coming soon-
Lapis Lazuli by Gwen Lafleur

Baked Texture Rustic Indigo by Seth Apter
Baked Velvet Mediterranean Kit by Seth Apter
(includes Lime, Dusk and Aegean Sea) 

EMBELLISHMENTS:

Coming soon-

Amber Crystals Gemstones by Gwen Lafleur

African Amythest Gemstones by Gwen Lafleur

Other Supplies:

7gypsies Artboard

Tattered Angels Mists

Canvas Corp Brands corrugated cardboard

Various wood veneer and diecuts

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Emerald Creek Dares Blog to see closeups and check out this month's challenge details. There is an amazing prize to win!! Have an awesome weekend friends.

Canvas Corp Brands - Christmas Bulb Challenge!

Hello! Hope you all had a great weekend. We took it easy, did some crafting - of course - and watched some Christmas Classics. My favourite thing to do is snuggle up on the couch in the living room with the Christmas Tree on. I have to remind myself to just sit and relax sometimes! Since we're in the festive spirit, I definitely wanted to share a tutorial I have over at the Canvas Corp Brands Blog where I'm creating three Christmas ornaments for this month's Christmas Bulb challenge. I'm using beautiful pre-printed canvas in the Canvas Corp Jolly Christmas Mix & Match Pad from the Canvas Corp Brands Shop. These are quick and easy to stitch up for your own tree or as a gift set.

Here's inspiration for our challenge! We'd love for you to join us. You can link up HERE. Just use at least one product from Canvas Corp, 7gypsies or Tattered Angels!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out the Step by Step tutorial, closeup photos and a supply list on the Canvas Corp Brands Blog. Have an awesome week friends!

Linked to:

SSS Monday Challenge - Warm Winter Wishes

Canvas Corp Brands - Christmas Blog Hop!

Hello friends! I am so excited to be participating in the Canvas Corp Brands Christmas Blog Hop today!! If you aren't familiar with Canvas Corp Brands, this wonderful company owns Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels and 7gypsies - three amazing companies themselves with beautiful, well made and trending products.  There is such an awesome assortment of goodies in the CCB Shop you'll have no problem choosing just the right products for your own projects! Today, I'm sharing a lovely Christmas Apron, and I can't wait to show you. 🎄 I started off by using one of the pre-sewn Canvas Corp canvas aprons. They are a great sturdy material and perfect to customize for any holiday or some special person on your Christmas Gift List!

I gathered a piece of the pretty blue ticking fringe and sewed it along the top of the apron.

I grabbed a pre-sewn canvas flower and sprayed it with Rose Gold Glimmer Mist and then added a cute reindeer button. I attached it to the apron with a safety pin so I could remove it if I needed to.

The Tattered Angels High Impact Paints were perfect to paint in the cute reindeer from an iron on transfer I found at Michaels. It looks so vintage and they remind me of the transfers I used to paint on as a kid!

Canvas Corp Brands Supplies:

Canvas Corp Adult Canvas Apron

Canvas Corp Natural Canvas Flower

Canvas Corp Blue Ticking Fringe 

Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Rose Gold

Tattered Angels High Impact Paint: Kraft, Green, Rose Gold, Light Blue, White

Here's a list of all the blogs sharing amazing Christmas projects to inspire your holiday decorating and gift giving:

Betz Golden

Mary Cat

Michelle Wells

Karla Yungwirth You are here!

Karen Jiles

Ava Gavoski

Thanks so much for stopping by! I can't wait to wear my new apron to do some Christmas baking and crafting! Be sure to head over to Karen's blog next to see her fabulous festive project and have a fun and crafty weekend!

Canvas Corp Brands November Yarn Challenge!

Hello friends! I don't know about you, but here in Alberta Canada the weather is getting chilly and I'm bundling up when I take the kids to school! Looking at our hats and scarves has got my ideas flowing and this month's Yarn Challenge over on the Canvas Corp Brands Blog is great timing 😉 There are so many fun ways to use yarn, and I'm sharing how to use it in your cardmaking to create a set of fall cards. You can check out the full tutorial over on the Canvas Corp Blog HERE and see closeups and details.

 

I'd love to see what you come up with for this challenge! Check out the details on how to enter for a fabulous prize as well as see what our other Design Team Members have come up with HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Don't forget to check out the tutorial for these cards and a supply list on the Canvas Corp Blog HERE. Have an awesome week friends, and stay cozy!

Canvas Corp Brands Creative Crew Challenge - Think Pink!

Hello! I sure hope you've had an awesome week 💗 Mine was great, but flew by so fast! Today I'm sharing a pretty gift bag for my daughter's teacher. Her birthday was today and Amie, who is 11, just adores her.  She's had an amazing school year so far - isn't that awesome when that happens?!! Amie even went in early with some class mates to decorate the classroom and the teacher was so surprised and thought it was very sweet. This gift bag goes along with our Pink Theme for our Crew Challenge this month on the Canvas Corp Brands Creative Studio blog in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

I fussy cut a lovely tea pot from the printed Bags and Beans Canvas sheet and painted it with the Tattered Angels Mists. I then added some French knot embroidery stitches and glued it down with tacky glue. I used the Tattered Angels Mists on a piece of plastic packaging to add a ‘smooshed’ effect to the canvas bag as well as the Happy Birthday tag and then used the Mists again to colour the seam binding ribbon to match.

I was able to stamp directly onto the white paper mini bag using Archival ink and a fabulous coffee stamp from Emerald Creek Craft Supplies, designed by Pam Bray. I then used the Tattered Angels Mists and paints to add colour to the image. The bag is the perfect size to slip a gift card into.

I tucked the decorated mini bag into the tiny tote and added a happy birthday tag for a very special gift card presentation. A few sparkly SpiegelMom Scraps sequins and a pretty pink handmade flower from Little Birdie Crafts finish it off.

Canvas Corp Brand Supplies:

Canvas Corp Canvas Mini Tote 5x4 Canvas Corp Mini Bags White Canvas Corp Main Collection To You Tags Canvas Corp 12x12 Bags and Beans Canvas Sheet Tattered Angels Rose Gold Glimmer Mist Tattered Angels Tutti Frutti Glimmer Mist Tattered Angels Chalk Chalkboard Mist Tattered Angels Light Pink High Impact Paint

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Creative Studio blog to see all the other amazing pink entries, and I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Southern Ridge Trading Company - Halloween Mini Banner & News!

Well, I guess this is the week of exciting news for me 😉and today I'm sharing that I've just joined the Southern Ridge Trading Company Design Team! SRTC is a Canadian based business that carries a huge selection of wood veneer, chipboard and stencils - perfect for all your crafty needs! I have used the SRTC products in the past and love the quality and designs, so I can't wait to bring you fun projects using it! Today, I'm over on the SRTC Blog where I'm sharing this fun Halloween Mini Banner.

Here's a look at my mantel, decorated for the fall and Halloween season (since Erica who is 6 was helping me decorate and decided we simply had to put up everything right now...) with this fun banner across a framed subway art print.

Here's the video where you can see the process I used to create this mini canvas banner-

Supplies Used-

Southern Ridge Trading Company:

Happy Halloween Chipboard Set

Herringbone Stencil

Soda Fizz Stencil

Canvas Corp Brands:

Mini Canvas Banner

Purple Cord

Tattered Angels Mists- 

Iron Chalkboard

Iris Baseboard

Golden Lime Glimmer Mist

It's Orange Glimmer Mist

Emerald Creek Craft Supplies:

Embossing Powders-

Stamps-

Paper Artsy Paints by Seth Apter:

Terracotta

Magic Moss

Midnight

Buff

Little Birdie Crafts:

Handmade Flowers

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to stop over to the Southern Ridge Trading Company Blog to see lots of inky closeups and get all the details!

7gypsies - Summer Traveler's Journal!

Hey friends! Boy, it's been chilly here the last week, and I'm missing summer all ready! Today I'm sharing a Traveler's Journal blog post from the Canvas Corp Brands blog where I show you how I documented my summer using one of the fabulous new 7gypsies Traveler's Journals! Here's a look at the video where I'm sharing my process to decorate the cover and create a spread - but be sure to head over to the BLOG post for a written tutorial and photos, including closeups, of the finished project!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope you're staying warm and your week is happy and crafty!

Canvas Corp Brands - Fall Blog Hop!

Hello Friends! Thank you so much for stopping by today. You are in for a treat! Today I am participating in a MEGA BLOG HOP!!!!!! There are 18 fantastic designers world wide that have come together to showcase terrific fall projects that you can recreate and put your own artistic touches on in your craft room. You have seen a lot of these designers featured on The Canvas Corp Brands blog using Tattered Angels, 7 Gypsies and and Canvas Corp products! Do you see a trend? This is the CCB Fall Blog HOP! Each of these designers have created a project to share with you on their blog. Some are offering prizes - including me! so please hop on through to each blog. If you are inspired we would love if you would share the hop with others 💓 We would truly appreciate it!

For my project for this fabulous fall hop I’ve created a pretty autumn wreath using some dollar store goodies I upcycled with lots of fun products from the Canvas Corp Brands Shop. Fall is my favourite season! I can’t help getting excited about the fall colours, sweater weather, and Pumpkin Spice everything! 

Here are the steps I used to create my fall wreath:

I sprayed a white dollar store grapevine wreath with Tattered Angels Rose Gold and Woven Burlap Glimmer Mists and let dry. Then I glued strips of Canvas Corp burlap around, using hot glue to attach the ends.

Next, I sprayed faux leaves and berries (dollar store finds) with Golden Lime and the Rose Gold Glimmer Mists and the acorns and pinecones with the Woven Burlap and Dark Vintage Green Glimmer Mists. The mica in the mists gave the fall foliage a lovely shimmer and shine and adds such a nice effect!

I sprayed the Tattered Angels Mixed Media Mini Origins 'The Vines' paper with various colours of Glimmer Mists and then fussy cut them out. This mixed media paper is just amazing to work with - so thick and perfect with water mediums. I added some Emerald Creek Thanksgiving Embossing Powder to parts of the leaves and heat embossed to add even more glittery goodness and added a bit of ink around the edges.

I finished off the wreath by gathering some Canvas Corp Red Hemp Rope into a circle and hot gluing it to the wreath, adding all my glimmered elements and some pretty Little Birdie Crafts handmade flowers. This wreath came together nice and quick and I just love how it turned out!

Here are a few closeups:

BLOG CANDY!

Be sure to comment below for a chance to win an envelope of Happy Mail! I will be sending out a small package of goodies with some fun crafty surprises included to one of the people who leave a comment by Monday, October 8th!! Winner will be announced Tuesday, October 9th

Here’s the full blog hop list-

1. Scrappy Cafe (Betz Golden)
2. Papierstau (Sanna Lippert)
3. Marie Nicole Designs (Marie Heiderscheit)
4. Steph Ackerman
5. The Crafty Robin
6. Monica Taylor
7. Karla Yungwirth That's Me!
8. Lynne Joncas
9. Priya Satish
10. Erin Reed
11. Natassa Blazaki
12. Peggy Lee Baker
13. Nadine Carlier
14. Jaine Drake
15. Christine Santos
16. Viktoriya Porechnaya
17. Hema VelCraft
18. Linda Israel

I am so excited to get out all my fall decor now and celebrate the season! 🍂 Be sure to hop over to the next stop on the list - Lynne Joncas and see the amazing project she’s come up with. 🍁 I hope you get lots of inspiration to start your next fall project!

Linked to:
SSS Wednesday Challenge - AG

Canvas Corp Brands - Lost In Translation Twist & Pop Card!

Hi friends! I hope you've had a wonderful week - I can't believe how fast it's flown by! Today I'm sharing a twist & pop card created for the Canvas Corp Brands Crew Challenge - Lost In Translation. Every month we have a challenge open to the Design Team and as soon as I saw the theme of this one I had an idea of what I wanted to create. Our challenge was to use a word that was not from our native language, so I chose Arigato, and the Japanese symbols that mean the same thing, which translate into Thank You in English.

I layered 7gypsies papers, the Tattered Angels mushroom painted with glimmer mists and preprinted flowers fussy cut from Canvas Corp's Compose Your Life paper on my card base and then heat embossed the sentiment from Pretty Cute Stamps Sushi Sentiments stamp set on a kraft Canvas Corp tag sprayed with Glimmer Mist.

Inside, I followed the directions from a previous Twist & Pop Card video HERE and added more fun crafty goodies from the Canvas Corp Brands shop. I always love the magic that happens when I open up these cards! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to head over to the Creative Studio Blog to see what other crafty Crew Members came up with and get a list of all the supplies I used. Wishing you a very happy crafty week ahead friends!