Day 5: 3 Sisters

Day 5 and we're going on a trip down memory lane.  This card has a picture me with my 2 older sisters from sometime in the early 70's.  The coats crack me up...and the pants!!!; I imagine they were in style back then?  I'm on the far left in the red coat.  I imagine one sister will crack up over this and the other will roll her eyes and groan.  Some things never change......

It's a great example of being inspired by a photo.  I used papers that closely matched the coats; isn't it amazing that I HAD papers that closely matched the coats??  I know....crazy.....and proof that I need lots of papers cuz you never know what you'll need for a project ;p

Construction is simple, the papers were embossed with an embossing folder to add more texture. 

What old photos do you have in an album that can become an inspiration?

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

Day 4: Vintage Tag Card

Day 4 brings us to one of my favorite kinds of cards.  I LOVE-LOVE making TAG cards!  A regular ol' shipping tag is a fabulous little canvas for creating art. Tags will appear in an upcoming day as well in a home decor project that is almost finished.  This card is super simple to create and has lots of vintage appeal while still remaining flat, meaning it's easy to mail with no extra postage or packing.  The 'buttons' are paper from a Sizzix die tied with a bit of red/white bakers twine.  The snowflake is 2 punched shapes layered and coated with Martha Stewart's Crystal Fine Glitter; love the look!  Everything is better with glitter...or so I've heard ;p

Tag cards: "It' s a Good Thing"

  
I've got lots more to share, there are still 8 days remaining in the 12 Artful Days of Christmas.  I'm realizing I need to time the posts so that folks don't see their card on the blog before it arrives in the mail!  I hope you are inspired to create something fun.  Enjoy!

Day 3: Take your Penguin for a Spin!

It's Day 3 and I'm ready for a fun card; how about you?  This card is almost too cute to send.  I made 2 of them; one for my niece and nephew and one for my dear friend who loves the 'gwins".  It's a spinning penguin all frosty and cute.  I used a Tim Holtz Metal Game Spinner to allow the lil' guy to spin around.  Some white glitter makes him frosty white. 

I'm guessing it'll bring some fun to all the recipients.  I know I took him for a spin a time or two...check out the movie ;p

Day 2: A Banner year!

Day 2 brings a "Merry Christmas" Banner made for a dear colleague.  It was a special request, custom colors project.  It is truly art from the heart; made with love for a sweet person with a kind soul.  It uses the Tim Holtz "Artful Dwellings" die; how perfect!  Each 'house' is embellished with fancy trim, punched shapes and glittered letters.  There is even a clock tower house and Santa's key!  It was truly a fantastically fun project to make and once the Holidays settle down I may just make one for myself.   Sometimes it is AFTER Christmas is over that I can relax and enjoy some crafting time for 'christmas projects'; the best part is pulling them out the following year as something new!

Enjoy and Be Inspired!

The 12 Artful Days of Christmas!

Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner?!?  I can't!  I mean I'm almost ready, but nooottttt quite.  I thought in an effort to share some Crafty Goodness and Holiday Fun I'd share my current projects with you over the next 12 days...as I work on them right up until Christmas ;p
This first card is one made for my Mom and Dad.  Its rich velvety papers, gold German Scrap and glitter remind me of the lovely tree my Mom has all festooned with Victorian ornaments, lace and sparkle.  The photo does not do it justice, the texture and lushness are beautiful in person.  I must ask around the blog world to see how folks take such great pictures of artwork.

On a paper crafting note, you can make any punch/die cut shape 3D by using multiples of them.  Fold each one in half and attach them together end to end to create the 3D shape.

Stay tuned over the next 12 days for daily projects.  Feel free to post a comment and follow along.  I think it will be fun to have a drawing from all posted comments on Christmas Day for a special gift. 

Artful Tags Kit

*********Artful Tags Kit*********

just $20 (free shipping!)

This gorgeous tag set is easier than it looks. You'll only need a glue stick and double stick tape to get crafting.

 Send these tags as unique Tag Christmas Cards or decorate plain gift bags instead of wrapping paper. Hang them on your tree, from a wreath or set on a window sill to beautify your Holiday Season.

These Artful Tags utilize book papers, punches, trim, stamping and a surprise item to create the hand painted look.  They are so easy you'll want to create your own designs from your supply stash.

**Email me to place your Artful Tags Kit order**  

artfulhands@gmail.com

I have a few more kits left of the

5 Holiday Card and Snowflake Gift Tag set,

just $20 with free shipping. 

I love the Holiday Season and look forward to filling my home with lovely decorations.  I'm working on 2 new kits; a Vintage Tag Wall Hanging and a Holiday Banner kit.  I cant wait to share them with you...stay tuned.

 

Holiday Card & Gift tag Kit



 Now that Halloween is over, the "Holiday Season" has officially begun! I've created a  Holiday Card &Tag Kit  to make card crafting fun and easy. This kit consists of 5 cards and 4 coordinating tags.

 

One Thanksgiving card; so you don't forget to send them out in the bustle of Christmas preparations.  I've chosen soft blues and browns, die cut leaves and a "Gratitude" theme for the Fall season.

Four Holiday cards with coordinating Snowflake gift tags. The cards incorporate a variety of colors and have sayings like "Peace", "Let is Snow, "Make the Season Bright", and "Joy" so they can be used to celebrate a variety of Holidays and Winter Birthdays.

 It's not all about red and green anymore, there is Blue and White, Pink and Green and a vintage Kraft cardstock. There are punched and die cut shapes, textures, ribbon, a 3-D folded snowflake and stamped images. Full instructions included. A paper crafters dream!

 

The kit is just $20, shipping is free. 

Email me at artfulhands@gmail.com with your order. 

Stay tuned for even more Holiday Project kits!