Vintage Clusters

 I've been working on some vintage themed clusters. 

These are made with scraps, die cuts, lace, and trims. 

Image is from Tim Holtz photo booth set. 

Used a vintage sewing pattern. It was glued

to a piece of parchment paper. 

Wrapped blue fibers around my fingers and

added a small flower to the center. 

This one was done with scraps of pattern

paper, and die cuts. 

Added some black lace, and a gold charm that

is attached with a bulb pin. 

Stamped the sewing machine on the scrap of pattern paper. 

Layered some green lace, and a piece of parchment paper. 

Cameo is also a die cut. 

Well my house is going to be torn apart for the next two months. 

We started the remodel on the kitchen. What a mess. I'm just thinking

about how nice it is going to look with a wood floor, new cabinets, counter top

and subway tiles for a backsplash. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Master Board Completed Pieces

 Back today with another master board. This piece started

as a 12x12 piece of pattern paper. Used scraps of paper, ephemera, and

stamps to cover it. Most of the paper was adhered using modge podge. 

After the completed piece was cut I had nine pieces to 

work with. I cut to create one belly band, one pocket, 4 tags, and 3 

journaling cards.

All the cut pieces were stitched. I also used Tim Holtz 

field notes rub ons. I thought they went well with the botanical

theme of the master board. 

This is actually a double belly band. I added a strip of paper

ruffle in the center and attached a paper clip to the large rose so

it could be clipped on. 

Here is the pocket. Just added some cheesecloth, floral ephemera, and

word/bee is from the rub on collection. 

I forgot to say that I did use some distress oxide ink on the master board before

I cut it apart as I thought it needed a bit more color. 

For this tag I added a side pocket. Filled

it with some more floral pieces. There is also a strip

of paper ruffle down the side. You can see the oxide inks

more on this piece. 

Another tag. The large butterfly I left open at the top

so it could be used for a tuck spot. 

Added a tab, cheesecloth, twine, and small flower to decorate it. 

Journaling card. This also features a tuck spot

under the ephemera I used. Tab at the top is done the same way, as I 

did the tags. 

Another journaling card with a pocket. I was

having so much fun creating these! I made a little 

tag to go into the pocket. 

This is the smallest tag. Cut from the strip that I used

to make the belly band. 

Another tag. You can see the flower theme going in all

of these pieces. 

Journaling card. Left the top of the flower piece open

to be used as a tuck spot. 

So there you have them. Really happy with how they turned out. 

I have two more completed master boards to work with. 

May not get to them for a bit, as I'm busy working on some swaps

that need to be finished. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Playing Around with Master Boards

 I've been working on master boards. 

Took a 12x12 sheet of pattern paper that I didn't really like or thought

I would ever use for this masterboard. 

Next step was to cover the entire thing with scrap paper. Just bits and

pieces I had in my scrap bins. 

To attach the scraps I used modge podge that I added a bit of water to just

to make it thinner. I find it easier to brush on with a foam brush when it is not so thick. 

After the modge podge was dry I added a bit of stamping. 

The images where then colored with Prisma pencils. 

Here is the first master board I made. Haven't cut this one apart yet. 

Trying to figure out how I can scan this size, or find someplace that will make

prints of 12x12 paper. Please let me know of any place that can do this. Thanks! 

I'll be back tomorrow with another master board, and will show how I cut it apart. 

These pieces will be used for junk journaling. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Peep ATC

 Happy Easter to all my "peeps" out there! 

This is a artist trading card. 

Used some different dies, ink, and stamps to

create it. 

Love that little basket. Was in a set of two that I ordered 

from cozyscrapbook. 

So busy yesterday. Cleaning up the house, and prepping

for dinner. Kids, and their spouses are coming over for dinner. 

Doing non traditional this year. They wanted lasagna. Since we

couldn't celebrate Easter last year it was very hard to tell them no. 

I love lasagna too! 

Stamping trails

Karen 

March Journal for Kathleen

 While going through my junk journal posts I see that I

didn't share the March journal that I made for the swap with Kathleen. 

Here is the cover. Lots of green, and gold. This one

is held closed with the help of gold elastic cord. 

Love the buttons I added to this. 

Inside cover, and first page. 

Side pocket with some gold leaf trim that I got at Hobby Lobby. 

Next page is mixed media. Used different shades of oxide ink. 

I added this store bought greeting card. Just rounded the corners. 

Pretty little Miss makes a great little tuck spot. 

This is a little book that attaches with a binder clip. 

Here it is open.

Luck of the Irish pocket.

Center of the journal. 

This is a sheet of Graphic 45 pattern paper. 

Gold doily, green yo-yo. Under that is several sheets

of parchment paper for additional journaling space. The

tab at the side allows the pages to be lifted. 

I used  two tabs for the paper. 

another little tuck spot. This is the inside of that greeting card I added. 

Belly band that holds a little notebook. 

And the last page. I added a little pocket with mini notebook, and writing paper. 

Kathleen loved this one. 

I'll be posting the rest of the years journals soon as I just sent her

box with the last four so I'll be able to post them after she sees them. 

We started in September last year and made one journal for each month. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

Decorated Glassine Bunny Bag

 I was recently in a bunny swap. Players were

to decorate a bag, and then fill it bunnies. Well

bunnies do multiply so my bag was pretty stuffed by 

the time I was finished. 

I decorated a glassine bag with a book page from Watership Down. 

I found it at the library sale, and got it for .50 cents. 

Added some silk flowers, glitter centers, and grass along the bottom. 

Used a die for the grass. 

The bag I got at Hollo's. They are selling them for .10 cents each. What a deal! 

Size of the bag 9 3/4 x 12, so it is a pretty large bag to fill. 

Made this 5 x7 envelope then decorated it with this cute little bunny. 

Also found at the library book sale. 

Pocket made with a book page. 

Made some bunny die cuts and embossed with a folder. 

Some of the other stuff I put in the bag I've already

have been posting on the blog. 

Not going to post every thing here, but my partner

has already received the bunny bag, and loved it. 

I have to say I enjoy swaps like this one. 

Stamping trails

Karen 

April ATC Wine Themed

 My artist trading cards for April. 

Got the stamp set from cozyscrapbook.

Base was inked with different colors of distress oxides. 

Did some fun stitching around the edges using purple thread. 

Edges are also inked with purple. 

Today is April 1st, and we got an April fools joke.....SNOW.

Now I'm going to have to leave my car parked again till after it rains

and washes the salt off the road. Good Grief! 

Oh well its not like I drive the car that much anyway. 

Stamping trails

Karen