I have been eyeing this wonderful tray for years! Thought it woulkd be a lot of work, and just never got around to doing it. Bit the bullet yesterday while my husband went out snowmobiling (so I did not feel guilty working!!), and it wasn't that bad! Thought I had one of these trays, but I didn't! This is a Tim Holtz Printer Tray, and only used about half of the boxes. Primarily, this is the Curio Line by BasicGrey (my FAV!), and a KaiserCraft wooden dress form. I painted the tray using DecoArt Americana Burnt Umber, then sanded the edges to get the worn look. Still have to add some photos (upper two boxes as well as in the middle), but what a fabulous piece to adorn my living area. Please leave comments below, and thanks for looking!
Keep Smiling!!

Card Technique

I found this card on the Split Coast Stampers web site, and this technique is awesome!! Look for it this month for our Card Workshop with Scrappin' GYPSIES! Very Fun!

Hard Work Saturday!

Card using Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper



Another take using the same Stamp Set, Apothecarty Art





So Grateful, usning the Apothecarty Art Set as well as the new Edgelits and Embossing folder





Valentne's Envelope/tag using teh Noteworthy Stamp Set



busy

Good morning, everyone! Try as I might, i am getting some stuff done. I just finished a few layouts and some cards as well as a Tim Holtz Printer Tray this weekend. As I am a Stampin' Up! rep, and in an Arts and Crafts showcase this coming weekend, I thought I had better get some stuff ready to showcase! To advertise the Scrappin' GYPSIES is also on the agenda, so my upcoming portion of the workshops will also be done for all to see! I will post some pics up soon, so  be sure to keep checking back so see what's upcoming. Just to be clear, I did scrap-lift the tray, put a little spin on it to make it mine, but the idea came from the Scrapbook.com gallery website. There are so many talented people out there, and when I first started stamping/scrapping, I thought, "How creative can you be? You can only do so much with a stamp!" Little did I know back then! Tole painting was my chosen form of art, but my eyes have seen the light! I can do both at the same time and they actually compliment each other. Now to get the photos on the projects. I find that the hardest element to add. Eventually they do get added, but it does take awhile!! Enjoy the wonderful, balmy day out there today! Looking forward to my afternoon run along the lakeshore!

designing

Good afternoon out there! i am trying to get some stuff done for a possibility of entering stuff into a design competition. A little scray but at the same time exciting as well. Crunch time is the best for me to get those creative juices flowing! That and coffee usually helps! And bad weather. Love it when it when it rains/snows and looking out the window right now, the wind has picked up and the clouds have rolled in and light snow is blowin'! If anyoe out there had any suggestions on art projects that they would like to see, please feel free to post as I am interested in delving in different concepts.
have a groovy day!! Cheryl

mixed media

I am getting bitten by the mixed media bug! I styarted a project yesterday, and well, I  think it looks really cool! It is not finished yet as I am missing one element. I will post a photo when all is said and done!

crafty day!

Was consumed by watching youtube ideos this morning, but they inspired me to get in the craft room and to GET DIRTY! Rach0113's vids are wonderful for that! You could check her out on youtube and see what I mean. So grab a cup of coffee or tea and wonder at her creativity. She is a multi-media artist, so if you are like me and like that type of thing, enjoy!

gettin ready

Hey Scrappin' Gypsies gals and fellow scrappers!!
Getting all prepared to teach tomorrow's "Love is in the Air" layout. I alos get to enlighten a few o you to cool folding wallet for brag photos and other good stuff that you can fit in it. I found it on youtube. I love that thing!! Great ideas! I could sit and watch for hours!
hubby just got home, and it is dinner time!! Looking forward to seeing you ladies tomorrow!
Cheers,
Cher

something new!

Wow!! To start blogging is something sureal for sure! My Scrappin' GYPSY partner has convinced me to go this route to "expand" the horizons! Well, it will be interesting! I am looking forward to posting creations I have made for the Scrappin' GYPSIES as well as ones I have created on the side just for the love of creating. Hope you find some inspiration along the way. Any tidbits to help me, please leave a comment!
Have an awesome day!
Cheers, Cherbear