Old Timey Tuesday

Old grungy pictures from my personal collection for use in your art and craft projects.

You may NOT sell, give or distribute the images, digitally or printed, alone or as part of a collection, collage sheet or group.

Violators will be turned into toads... I mean it... It won't be pretty.

A Card for Romantic Weirdo's

I saw a post the other day celebrating Morticia and Gomez Addams' romance. Sure, maybe they are a couple of weirdos... but they love passionately and give the rest of us weirdo's something to aspire to. 

I thought that this quote from the Addams's would make a great card to give your "Cara mia" or "Mon Cher" on Halloween... or if you're a true romantic, any time!

"Last night - you were unhinged. You were like some desperate, howling demon. You frightened me. Do it again!"

How fun! Petaloo's little Chantilly-Velvet Hydrangeas are totally lush and perfect for this project. I've also added a couple of small Burlap Blossoms and a length of Burlap Trim tied in a bow.

  

Finish off with some distressing and skull charm, and you've got just the thing to let your weirdo know you love them. :)

Here's the supply list: 

Chantilly-Velvet Hydrangeas 

Burlap Blossoms 

Burlap Trim 

Skull & Crossbones Charms - Copper 

Wallflower 12x12 Paper Stash 

Chipboard Fourishes

Mercury Glass Stickles* 

Moony house shrine

I've been busy chipping away at my holiday makings but I'm trying to hold off posting Christmas projects until after Halloween. On one hand I understand that posting wintery/Christmas stuff sets people into a panic... but on the other hand posting early gives people enough time to order supplies and make stuff. What a conundrum! What do you think? To post or not to post? Ugh.

ANYWAY here is my latest non holiday piece.

The shrine part of this piece is from Gina's and can be found HERE. (I know that I'm on Gina's DT but I really do love her stuff and do order from her for personal non-dt goodies.) The exterior of the shrine has a texture created with gel medium. The roof is natural bark collected from around Pixie Hill. Inside is lined with music sheets from a vintage hymnal.

Those little red roofed houses inside are from the batch that I pit fired in the back garden a few weeks ago. I'm pretty smitten with them. The moon and mushrooms are Creative Paperclay. And here are the links to the Roses and Tim Holtz Mirrored Stars.

And if you want a really good look inside...

This piece is currently listed HERE.

Old Timey Tuesday

Old grungy pictures from my personal collection for use in your art and craft projects.

You may NOT sell, give or distribute the images, digitally or printed, alone or as part of a collection, collage sheet or group.

Violators will be turned into toads... I mean it... It won't be pretty.

Simple Sparkly "Dream" Tutorial

Today I have a new tutorial created just for GinasDesigns.net. This month I thought we'd create something fun and simple. A quick project that doesn't take a lot of time or products but still has a 'wow' factor. Some glittery goodness to keep you inspired, or maybe a little bit of glam to cheer up a friend.

I've used a sturdy chipboard sentiment, a brand new design from Gina's, available soon. I've chosen the word "Dream" but other inspirational words will also be available.

To kick up the glam factor of this project I've covered my pieces in ultra fine glitter. You can see exactly how I apply it, and tips for a flawless flat glittery finish, in my tutorial video for this project. 

Finally, those sweet shooting star elements, another new design from Gina's, and adds even more whimsicality.

Are you ready to create your own bit of sparkly magic?!

HERE is the video tutorial and here is a list of all the products I used:

Gina's "DREAM" chipboard sentiment *Available Soon!*

Gina's chipboard stars *Available Soon!*

4 large beads
black acrylic paint
white acrylic paint
ultra fine glitter
star tinsel
bamboo skewer

glue

Old Timey Tuesday

Old grungy pictures from my personal collection for use in your art and craft projects.

You may NOT sell, give or distribute the images, digitally or printed, alone or as part of a collection, collage sheet or group.

Violators will be turned into toads... I mean it... It won't be pretty.

Out of the fire

I made these little clay houses a couple of weeks ago.

Yesterday I popped them into a fire pit. 

This morning I pulled out some lovely little rustic houses!

I really have no idea what I'm doing when it comes to clay. I've learned a lot with the few firings I've done, but I am by no means a 'potter'. I'm not looking to make a tea set or food-safe dishes. If I manage a few primitive pieces in the process of playing and experimenting, I'm happy.

Those little houses may not look like much to a seasoned potter, but today they make me pretty happy :)