Lavender and Lace for Frilly and Funkie!

Hello again! I'm back two days in a row this week! Have you been up to any crafty adventures? I've been blessed with time in my craft room again, which I've come to believe is the best therapy in the world. 

We're launching a new two week challenge today at the Frilly and Funkie Blog! Suzz is our hostess with the theme of  It's Not Easy Being Green. In honor of Earth Day (April 22nd) she asks us to create an UPCYCLED project. Repurpose an existing item, recycle an element that would usually be thrown away, or use your paper scraps in a creative way.

At the end of the challenge the team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at the Frilly and Funkie Blog. Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! For entry specifics and  inspiration from my amazing teammates just click on the blog link above.

I rescued an old 'book box' from my Goodwill bag and upcycled it into this 'lavender and lace' storage container. It's photographed with a couple of vintage handkerchiefs, but it's true purpose will be to store my friend's car keys. She keeps losing her all key fobs and has to pay hundreds of dollars to get them replaced. Hopefully they'll be easier to keep track of with a dedicated home!

An altered shabby key is a natural focal point for this key storage box. I have a tutorial for the altered keys here. The key is surrounded by an abundance of  blooms and foliage, all sitting atop a pair of delicate die cut paper doilies. Linda recently started carrying the prettiest paper magnolia blossoms in her shop. I ordered 50 of them the minute I saw them! 

The container is gessoed and covered in Maja Design's beautiful Vintage Spring Basics paper collection. The tiny blooming roses are also handcrafted from Maja Design papers. You can find a tutorial for the roses on the sidebar of my blog. 

Pretty pearls and Prima's Art Stones added an extra shabby touch to the box.  

The natural twine bow is no surprise. I am addicted to bows. 

The interior of the box is lined with more design paper and embellished with another paper doily.  

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit me! Now it's your turn to post your gorgeous projects to the challenge. I can't wait to see what y'all will upcycle. I send wishes for a day filled with love, sunshine, and crafty fun! 

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	RANGER MIXED MEDIA CARDSTOCK 8 1/2" X 11" 10PK
Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snip w/Non-Stick Blade & Cap	Sizzix® Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair	Sizzix Accessory - Die Pick (Tim Holtz Alterations Edition)	Tonic Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer 8.5" By Tim Holtz 160E	Sizzix® Accessory - Precision Base Plate for Wafer-Thin Dies
Natural Jute Twine	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Base Tray	Ranger ADHESIVE - WHITE FOAM ROLL 1/2" X 1/16"x 2.1 YDS.	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Spring Basics	Maja Design Paper - Vintage Spring Basics Sheets (Full 30 sheet set)
Maja Design Paper - Ska vi ta en Fika? (Full 30 sheet set)	KAISERCRAFT Wooden Flourishes - Keys	Heartfelt Creations - Classic Leaf Die Set	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Tattered Florals Die	Dina Wakley Media Mediums - White Gesso
Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi Embossing Paste - Crackle	Ranger Tim Holtz Mini Distress Ink Pad - Vintage Photo	White Mulberry Paper Magnolias	Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Crocheted Doily 1 by Tim Holtz 661497 (February Pre-Order)	Heartfelt Creations - Deluxe Flower Shaping Set
Prima Art Ingredients - Art Stones (March Pre-Order)

In the Garden Card for Maja Design

Hello! I wish everyone a warm welcome on this beautiful Tuesday! I hope all is well with you and your family. We've been blessed with several days of lovely spring weather. My husband and I took a few long walks over the weekend It was such a treat to be outdoors breathing in the fresh air. 

   

I have a new card for Maja Design to share! Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my mother's passing. Creating this card inspired by my sweet mom's favorite hymn, 'In the Garden', helped me get through the day a little easier. When I imagine her in heaven I always see her surrounded by beautiful flowers, and Maja Design's Enjoying the Outdoors paper collection brought the garden in my mind's eye to life. 

Several design papers are layered, distressed, and stitched to form a base for the card. A center circle is cut to reveal this peaceful garden retreat.

The photos above and below give you a peek at the layering. The floral bouquet on the right is fussy cut from the paper collection.

The flowers are handmade from the design paper. There is a tutorial for the roses on the sidebar of my blog. The leaves are die cut with a Magnolia Rose Leaf die.

The edges of the card are randomly splattered with Mr. Huey's color mist. The addition of a few green berries and a twine bow are the finishing touches.

Thank you for visiting me today! Don't forget to check out the April Mood Board at the Maja Design Blog. You still have plenty of time to enter your own lovely creation. May your day be filled with happy moments and crafty inspiration!

Hugs,

Maja Design Papers Used:

Additional Supplies: Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Alterations Tattered Florals dies, Spellbinders Circle die, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Mr. Huey's color mist, Natural Twine, Berries from my stash, Adhesive and Foam Tape, Sewing Machine, Thread.

Maja Design on Social Media:

Pinterest: Did you know that Maja Design has a Pinterest Page? You can find it right here.

Facebook: You can follow us on Facebook right here and of course "LIKE" us.

Instagram: Maja also has an Instagram account – majadesigninsweden.

(Use the hashtag #majadesigninsweden or the tag @majadesigninsweden

with your Maja papers so we can find you.)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MajaDesignChannel

Frilly and Funkie Challenge: Boy oh Boy!

 

Hello and welcome to my beautiful friends! How is everything in your part of the world? It's a beautiful day in my little corner of the planet. The birds are singing and the sun is shining. It's one of those days you just want to be outside soaking up all of that springtime loveliness.

Today marks the beginning of our new two week challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog! Jenny is our hostess with the theme of 'Boy oh Boy!' She asks us to create any type of vintage or shabby chic project with a man in mind. 

At the end of the challenge the team will choose their top four picks. Our first place winner will be invited to join us in a Guest DT spot at the Frilly and Funkie Blog. Three additional talented participants will receive badges to display on their blogs. Everyone who enters and adheres to the challenge guidelines will be entered into a drawing to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique! For entry specifics and  inspiration from my amazing teammates just click on the blog link above.

The man who captured my heart this week is only a few days old. My sister became a grandma a few days ago, and I became a great-auntie! 

Maja Design's adorable Vintage Baby paper collection is the perfect choice for welcoming a sweet new life into the world. The male themed colors are featured here, but you'll find a plethora of pinks as well. 

The papers are distressed, layered, and stitched to form the base, then the embellishment begins!    

The paper collection contains two sheets of vintage baby images, journaling spots, and sentiments. In the photo above you'll see one of the sweet little postage stamps. 

The photo below captures a bit of the layering process. I use foam adhesive to pop up some of the layers.

The sentiment is also part of the paper collection.

Of course there must be a bow! Sometimes I think about not adding a bow, then I come to my senses and add one anyway.

Thank you so much for being here with me! I'm hoping you'll find some time to play along with our challenge. It's you that make the challenges so wonderful. I can't wait to see what you've been up to in your craft rooms! Wishing you warm spring breezes and happy crafting!

Hugs,   

Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors	Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	RANGER MIXED MEDIA CARDSTOCK 8 1/2" X 11" 10PK
Tim Holtz Tonic Studios Kushgrip Snip w/Non-Stick Blade & Cap	Sizzix® Accessory - Cutting Pads, Standard, 1 Pair	Sizzix Accessory - Die Pick (Tim Holtz Alterations Edition)	Tonic Guillotine Comfort Paper Trimmer 8.5" By Tim Holtz 160E	Sizzix® Accessory - Precision Base Plate for Wafer-Thin Dies
Natural Jute Twine	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Base Tray	Ranger ADHESIVE - WHITE FOAM ROLL 1/2" X 1/16"x 2.1 YDS.	Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Baby	Maja Design 12x12" Paper - Vintage Baby
Maja Design 6x6" Scrapbook Paper Pad - Vintage Summer Basics	Mixed Pink Cherry Blossoms SAA-244

Summertime, and the livin' is easy...

Hello! Happy Tuesday and a warm welcome to you! I'm excited to be sharing three projects this week (today is the second)!  

  

I have a new card to share for Maja Design! It features the breathtaking  

Vintage Summer Basics collection. The little girl in the image below (found in the paper collection) recalls memories of the sun-drenched days of summer in our tiny midwestern town. My mom's garden overflowing with fragrant blooms. Bare feet and soft, cool grass. Playing outdoors all day with friends, being called in for lunch, then right back out to play again. As the sun went down we'd play 'kick the can' and catch lightening bugs. There was always a pitcher of Kool Aid in the fridge and popsicles in the freezer. These gorgeous papers carry me right back to those carefree days.

Multiple layers of design paper are distressed, layered, and stitched for the base of the card. Additional layers are rolled back to reveal a cheery floral pattern and add dimension. A couple lengths of lace from my stash anchored with vintage button lend a cozy feel. The photo below gives a closer look at two of the images in the paper collection.  There's an entire 12 x 12 sheet of vintage images. Imagine the possibilities!

A tumbling bouquet of flowers, rose leaves, and tendrils provide a cheery focal point. I experimented with adding touches of Golden Fiber Paste to the florals, but it doesn't show up well in the photos.  

A natural twine bow and a two more vintage buttons from my stash provide a finishing touch.

Thank you for visiting with me and taking a peek at my card! It's so much fun to share adventures in paper crafting with y'all. I hope your day is overflowing with happiness and creative inspiration!

Hugs,

Maja Design Papers Used:

Additional Supplies: Poppy Stamps Lovely Tendril die, Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, Golden Fiber Paste, Paper Flowers, Vintage Buttons and Lace, Twine, Sewing Machine, Thread, and Adhesive. 

Maja Design on Social Media:

Pinterest: Did you know that Maja Design has a Pinterest Page? You can find it right here.

Facebook: You can follow us on Facebook right here and of course "LIKE" us.

Instagram: Maja also has an Instagram account – majadesigninsweden.

(Use the hashtag #majadesigninsweden or the tag @majadesigninsweden

with your Maja papers so we can find you.)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MajaDesignChannel