Copic Container

I've had so much going on lately that it's been hard to get into the creative flow.  I needed something quick and easy to put together to see if it would help my creativity to flow again.  I have been keeping my Copic Pens in an old canister so I figured that was the easiest place to start.  It only took 20 minutes to put this project together but it has also sparked the creative flow.  The only thing left to do is face my fear of using the Copic Markers.  I play with them but my inner critique keeps telling me I have a long ways to go before I can post those images.  Anyone else feel that same way??  I am facing that giant today and will post the finished result regardless of what I think of the finished look.  I have a tendency to be way to hard on myself.  Thanks for looking!!

Laine

Altered Box for a Little Boys Treasures

This is a wooden box that I altered for a co-workers little boy.  My youngest grandson always loved boxes and all types of storage containers when he was smaller which is what gave me the idea for this box. 

My co-workers son is 3 years old and has lots of little treasures that he carries with him where ever he goes.  So I decided to make this box as sturdy as possible for his little hands. 

I painted the box and then used Mod Podge to attach the cardstock to the front lid and to the inside of the box.  I used the cardstock from the TAC Hip Hop collection.  Once everything was dry I applied a couple more coats of Mod Podge to help seal and protect the box. 

Fortunately the box was a hit with the little boy and his mom says he takes it every where he goes.  To me - there's no better compliment than that.

Altered Key Chains - Holiday Craft Bazaar

Wow!!  It's hard to believe that its been almost a month since I have added anything to my blog.  I have been extremely busy making lots of projects for a Holiday Craft Bazaar that I was a part of last weekend.  I decided to share a few of the altered key chains that I made to sell. These are super quick and easy to make and they were a huge hit at the craft bazaar.  All supplies used are from The Angel Company.  These photographs show the front and back of each key chain. As soon as I have a chance to go through the rest of the photographs of the items I made I will post them.  Thanks for looking!

 

Altered Bird House and September TAC Contest Winner

This is a small wooden bird house that I finally took the time to play with and altered.  I love the finished project.  I used cardstock from the Mia's Cottage Collection from The Angel Company, acrylic paint and buttons.  This really is a quick and easy project. 

I also found out earlier today that I was one of the September contest winners for The Angel Company.  I've included the link - I hope you will take a moment and check out my winning entry and the other contest winner projects as well.

http://www.theangelcompany.net/CW_Sept09_ThisisUs.html

Thanks for looking!!

It beings with this.............

These are a set of wooden coasters stored inside a wooden box that I found on clearance at JoAnn's. The design on the coasters aren't my style however I had an idea when I saw them and brought them home. I am in the process of altering them into something I love. I thought it would be fun to have a little teaser which is why I am only showing these photos to begin with. I will post the finished item as soon as I am done.

Curious???

Altered Clipboards

In the past 3 years I have altered more than 100 clipboards. A couple of years ago I altered 50 of them to give to children that were patients at Children's Hospital in Seattle. The others were sold at a Holiday Craft Bazaar. The Paris clipboard is my favorite - I have been offered some serious bucks for this one but I will NOT part with it. The other one I really like because it's purple and has flowers. I decided that tonight I was going to share these clipboards on my blog to show something different. There are no stamped images on these clipboards - just something I altered which is actually one of my most favorite things to do.

A Work in Progress

This is a glass cabinet that I found on clearance at Michael's well over a year ago. Each square is 4" x 4". I have decided I am going to alter it and turn it into a family album (of sorts). It's my daughter Lynette that seems to find the best clearance items (especially at Target) but I was the lucky one this day. Now I just need to decide how I am going to alter it, which family photos and embellishements to use. If you have any ideas just send them my way.