Out with the Old Part II

Here are a few more projects I made this week using some products retiring soon!

I found this burlap bag at a craft store, and added the polka dots with white craft paint and a sponge dauber.  I inserted a scrap piece of cardboard in the purse so the paint wouldn't leak through to the other side.  Once dry, I added dots to the other side.  Ribbon trim as added to the top of the bag with hot glue.  Tip: I used the seam on the top of the purse to guide where I added ribbon to make sure it was straight.  Scraps of ribbon were added on a safety pin, and rosettes were glued to the top.  Then, the safety pin was added to the side of the purse.  This step is optional, but I liked the idea of taking the ribbon streamers on or off depending on my mood!  

I've made a tray like this before in a previous blog using Etcetera designer series paper.  I've had this paper for a while, and decided it was destined to be a tray!  This wasn't hard to do, but took some time with measuring and cutting out the paper.  I used antique finish modge podge for this project and then finished it off with a gloss spray sealer.  

Out with the old....

The "Sound of Music" song of "so long, fair well..." comes to mind when I think about the changing of  annual catalogs with Stampin' Up!  On one hand, it's sad to see some of you favorites go, and if you are like me, you tend to hoard your favorites.  But, I can promise that the new catalog is amazing and worth it!  Because of the upcoming changes, I felt inspired to do a little de-cluttering and try to use up some of my scraps and bits that have either already departed or will so be no longer available to make room for all the amazing new things coming in a week.  I went a little crazy this weekend, so this might end up being a two-parter to fit it all in!

First up, I found these darling burlap canvases a while back, and luckily stocked up on a few sets.  Today, I used some scraps of paper and ribbon to create these cute guys.  

Items used: Scaps from Quatrefancy Specialty DSP, Etcetera DSP, Eastern Elegance DSP, and Epic Day DSP, Gold Sequin Trim, Rosettes and SAB Pool Party Ribbon, Soft Suede and Crisp Cantaloupe Ink, Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Hot Glue Gun.

Second, I used some additional Epic Day paper and the Floral Framelits to make a cute banner.  Ribbon scraps helped finish this guy up.

More "out with the old" projects coming soon- stay tuned!

Washer Wonder

I'm back!  Sorry for the delay in writing lately.  I had a little issue with being able to post for a while, but that is all fixed now.

The past few weekends have been busy with vendor shows and craft shows, so I've had a blast getting together some fun things to make.

One of creations I recently brought back is washer jewelry.  What, you might ask?  Beautiful pendants made using hardware washers.  Here's what I did...

First, I picked up washers in a variety of sizes.  They are really inexpensive at your local hardware store, so get a variety!

Scraps of paper is a great thing to use here.  With a variety of circle punches, I was able to cut out the inner and outer ring of the washer shape easily!

Next, I used a little glue (modge podge or tombo works great) to adhere the paper to the center of the washer.  After this dried, I used Crystal Effects lacquer to add a beautiful finish to the piece.  Let this dry overnight.  In the case of adding a rhinestone or other embellishment, go ahead and add that on your washer while it is still drying.

 Once dried, the washer was made into a necklace by tying some ribbon, twine, leather cord, or other necklace material to finalize your necklace!