Well I haven’t had time to break into my new GINORMOUS Costco pack of embellishments, but I did finish up a few other little projects to show you.
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Unique collages
I already have ‘The Feathered Nest’ blog listed in my sidebar along with my other favorite blogs; but these wonderfully made items were deserving of their own entry.
When I first saw this one I really thought it was the top of an old suitcase! But it’s a wood TRAY with an old suitcase pocket added. How clever!
I just love all the new ‘collage’ and altered art kinds of things so many artists are creating these days. I’d have NEVER thought to create a collage on an old plate! How pretty! And it has my new favorite colors and subject matter (eggs and nests!)
Here’s the direct link to the page with more pictures of these creations.
http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/2008/02/please-visit-my-new-store.html
Altered coffee filter book tutorial
Complete step by step directions (and pictures) for how to make this altered coffee filter book:
http://ewenmeprintables.com/shop/index.php?act=viewDoc&docId=18
The site also offers a printable kit to make the book from:
http://ewenmeprintables.com/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=273
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Memory jar
How sweet is this?!?!?! And what an ‘adaptable’ idea for just about ANY occasion! I could see a ‘Christmas version’ of this with tinsel and little ornaments and a picture of Christmas morning.
One for a new baby containing the hospital bracelet and name card and a pair of booties tied to the top.
There are SO many great little charms and embellishments in the scrapbook supplies these days that the possibilities are endless! Nearly anything that you might do a scrapbook ‘page’ of could also be make into a memory jar.
MORE tags!
Using up the rest of the papers from those other bundles. For these I used stickers, and satin ribbon for the tie.
Many of the coordinated paper packs are packaged with a heavy piece of card-stock for stability. You can also use that for backing your paper!
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Tim Holtz blog; altered art
We carry several of the products recommended by Tim, and have one of his books in our store. So, I was really thrilled to find he has a blog with really cool ideas for altered tags! He takes LOTS of pictures and goes step by step so the ideas are very ‘user friendly’. Have a peek!
I’ll also add his blog to my list of favorite blogs on the start page.
Happy crafting!
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Collage art
A new customer in the store the other day shared with me how she used one of the old cubby hole curio shelves to create a collage. It sounded so cute that I asked her to send me a picture to show you all. Here it is:
And here is one she did in an old drawer:
How fun is that!?!?!?
Thanks for sharing your great project ideas Karin!
If you want to see more of Karin’s work, and find some unique collage supplies, you can visit her shop on Etsy: www.snazzykc.etsy.com
If you are wanting to peek back at the one that I did (just the frame, no collage) for a reminder, it’s under the outdated/updated category.
