Krafty's Korner

Sunday, January 27, 2019

Exploding Rose

I had so much fun making that first exploding box,
I decided to make another.

This time I used a different paper pad,
Terrace Blooms from Hobby Lobby.

This is a side view.
I added some trims and crocheted flowers along with some pearls and mesh butterflies on the top of the box.

Here's a top view.
You can see the pearls and butterflies better.

This paper is beautiful.

Now the view from the inside.
Again, I did three layers.

But I did add a box to the middle.
You can add a present in there for someone.

I did make the panels a bit more simplistic than the first one.

But there is still a lot of space for photos.

Now that I have done two of these boxes,
I think I am done.
I am thinking of putting these in my Etsy shop though.
I have started that back up for the New Year,
so I do have to start stocking it up with some items.

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Also...I would love to know if there is anything you would like to see on my blog. Let me know if there is a specific item you would like to see used, or a theme...or any suggestions you may have about what you have seen.
I would love any feedback you may have whatsoever, just comment below.
I'd LOVE to hear from you!!!

Thank you so much for visiting and take care!!!

Sunday, January 20, 2019

The 70's Explode

This week I was in the mood to make something

different than cards.

So after searching YouTube for a bit,

and I decided on an exploding box.

I found an awesome tutorial from RosaKellyScrapbooking

I love her tutorials and this one is no exception.

I used a paper pad from Michael's either

last year or the year before...Candy Retro.

Here's the top of the box.

The sides...

Here it is open. There are three layers.

This is one of the panels with a waterfall album.

This panel is opened with a ribbon...

Then there are two doors that open...

Which reveals a turning pop up card.

This panel is closed with magnets...

But once opened, there is a lot of space to add pictures.

There are many different panels to this box.

I didn't show you all of them,

but there are many spots to add pictures and other ephemera.

This was a lot of fun to make.

Once you have down the measurements,

it goes along pretty quickly.

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Papa Bear

I wanted to take the time this weekend

to speak of a man that has left us here on earth,

but I know he is watching us from above.

'Papa Bear'

I never had a dad growing up,

and this man, my Father-in-Law,

treated me as his own.

He even walked me down the aisle

as you can see above.

Before we started our walk,

he knew how nervous I was by my shaking.

He put his hand on mine and

told me that everything was going to be alright.

He was always able to put me at ease and

was always so super sweet to me.

We would always joke around together as well.

One of our little jokes was that him and

my Mother-in-Law paid me to marry their son...

Whenever we all got together,

he would remind my husband of that

and we would giggle.

Although we were not blood-related,

the 33 years of knowing him will be time I will always cherish

and time that he made me feel as if I had a Dad.

He treated me with respect, sweetness and love

and I will have a hole in my heart now that he is gone.

Take care My Papa Bear,
I can't wait to see you and give you a hug again.

Sunday, January 6, 2019

Out of this World

I am back to share some more cards I have been making.

I have to admit, I have had a lot of ideas lately,

so it has made it more enjoyable to be in my studio.

I get discouraged when I do not have the 'creative mojo' flowing, so when it is...I try and run with it.

I did a bit of a galaxy background with some makeup brushes I purchased off of Amazon that act just like the 'craft ones' that are way more expensive.

I have to admit, those brushes are way easier to use than the blending tool.

These little guys are adorable,

I didn't use my white gel pen on this one for highlights...

But on this one I did...I think I like the highlights,

how about you?

This card and the next, took me out of my norm.

I think I am more on the 'cutesie' side,

and these were more mixed media to me.

Even though they are different than my usual,

I do love the way they came out.

This guy was a bunch of fun to do.

Unfortunately, we always need get well cards

to try and put a smile on someone that is not feeling well.

I hope to keep this up.

The holidays were a bunch of fun,

and I had a lot of time off...

Now that I am back to normalcy,

I hope I can keep up with the creating!

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Tuesday, January 1, 2019

Catching Up

More than a year has gone by since I have posted,

but I have not forgotten about my blog.

I have just been posting all of my creations
on social media instead.
So I have been around, just not here.

I am going to try this again...
yes, I have said this before,
but what the heck...
maybe this year will be different.

All I can do is try, so here it goes.

2018 was a weird year for me.
There were many good times, but some low times as well.
I am looking forward to a great year in 2019!
I hope it is great for everyone!

December is my vacation month.
Meaning, every December for years,
I take the Monday and Fridays off at work,
to have nice, long weekends throughout the month.
This year I was surprised to actually get
Handmade Christmas Cards done and mailed,
and was also able to make a bunch of
Birthday Cards for the New Year.

Here are some of the cards I was able to make.

Come on, how can you not like this Freddie Mercury image?

I made this one a bit simple in case it is needed for any occasion later on. She was fun to color.

The splatter background on this was made
with my old smooch sprays.
I totally forgot about them and was
pleasantly surprised when I found them again!

I just love this adorable elephant.
He always looks so happy.

So many candles, so little time!
Had to do them in a rainbow.

So here is to the New Year and
wishing you nothing but the best.
I hope that the New Year brings
health, joy and happiness and
all of your dreams come true.

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Sunday, August 6, 2017

Let's Start Over

Wow...I can't believe how long it's been!!!

I have been creating, and even hauling...

but not sharing on here.

I apologize.

Nothing I can do about it now except to start over...again!

So, since the last time I have been here,

nothing much has really changed in my life.

Still working about 55-60 hours a week at a job I love...

Still living the BEST life I could ever dream about at home

with the love of my life and my two fur babies.

Still crafting, and watching sports.

We had a wedding and a birth this year in the family...

and everyone is doing well.

I am so blessed for that.

I am still loving my Happy Planner and am still tweaking it each month

to be more accessible for me and it has been so much fun.

I am still stamping and creating cards, which will always be a love of mine.

I have gotten into Loaded Envelopes, planner clips,

and other crafts that have been trending.

But the biggest thing I have gotten into in the past six months...

Adult Coloring!

I know, when it first came out, I thought...nah, not for me.

Why would I want to color in books?

Well...here's my answer in a nutshell.

When I make cards, they are for someone else.

When I color in the books, they are for me.

And although I truly LOVE making cards and such for others,

The books are just for me and for me to be able to

practice and hopefully get better.

So I have accumulated a bunch of books,

and I have to say that I am loving the illustrator Marty Noble right now.

Here are some of her drawings that I have colored.

'Angel' out of the Winter Scenes Book

'Fairy with Butterfly' out of the Fairies Book

'Mermaid' out of the Mermaids book

'Green-eyed Girl' out of the Steampunk book.

It was great catching up and hope to do more soon.

I have started on my Halloween cards,

and am trying to get my Christmas cards set up soon.

I will be sure to share them with you as well.

Happy Creating!!!

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Sunday, January 15, 2017

Happiest of New Years!!!

Welcome and Happy New Year!!!
I know, I know...I am a bit late.
And...one of my New Year's Resolutions was to blog more frequently!
I can't put any pressure on myself because then I get too crazy.
So I promise you will see me from time to time on here! LOL!!!

Anyway...this year I decided to go along with the flow and pick a word
to work towards.
My word...CREATE!

I know, I do create any chance I can get,
but I also know that for me to create, means I relax and relieve stress.
The older I get, the more I realize that life is too short to stress.
It's not going to matter in the long run...so let it go.

So I started with a blank canvas...and ended up with this...

It was a lot of fun to get my hands all inky.
I hope to keep my hands inky all year!

Thank you so much for starting the New Year with me!

Unfortunately, the end of last year I had a giveaway and no one participated.
I so hoped to give someone some crafty goodies,
but I did not receive any comments to give them away.

I may try again this year,
let me know if you'd like to see another giveaway at some point.
I would love to share with you!!!

Take care and I will share with you again soon!

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Holiday Red Loaded Envelope Giveaway!!!

Hello and Welcome!!!

It has been a bit since I have last posted but I have been crafting!

I also just joined in on the Loaded Envelope Bandwagon

and wanted to share my first one with you.

It was SO MUCH fun to do since a lot of the embellishments were made

with items I had in my stash.

It's always great to use items you already have...

even though I did go shopping as well...didn't mind that at all!

I used the Recollections Red and White Christmas Paper Pack.

So in the bottom pocket,

I made a couple of paper clips with clay ornaments I bought last year.

I also added three hanging icicle ornaments I made last year.

In the next pocket I made a poinsettia straw and

some tags with the paper pack.

I also hung from a clothespin from Target,

a hanging purse charm I made last year.

In the top I added some rosette straws and a pipe cleaner straw I made.

Here is the Envelope bare.

I used some mesh trim I had and a Happy Holidays metal piece.

I also added some pieces from some Christmas picks I had.

Here it is again with all of the items inside.

Now on to the BIG news...

I decided for the Holidays and because I have past 125 blog posts...

I am giving this Loaded Envelope away!!!

I have a bunch of items to share with the one winner:

Mini Distress Inks: Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Black Soot

Three Pencils, Three Pens

Christmas Card Holder

Two Paper Clips

Christmas colored enamel dots

Three tags

Three shaker cards

Red Mini Bells, Tree Shaped Glitter (more like sequins)

Three more tags

Purse charm hanger

Three icicle ornaments

Four various straws I made.

This contest is only open to US residents.

Follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below

in order to be entered to win!

Contest closes at 12:00 AM EST Sunday, December 4th!
I will then contact the winner by e-mail and allow 24 hours for a response.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.

Sunday, October 9, 2016

Crazy Dogs

Hello and Welcome!

This week I am sharing some cards I did with the Tim Holtz stamp set,

Crazy Dogs.

I think this set is adorable not only because of the animal lover that I am,

but because all of my dogs have or had such a personality

that the faces on these dogs are priceless!

This first one makes me smile with their tongue sticking out,

so I had to add smile to it.

I think whomever I send this to will smile.

This next one looks a little frazzled to me.

So they are just saying hello.

This last one I did totally reminds me of my Marley.

She can be so goofy at times... And this dog seems goofy.

I know I will be using this set a bunch... I just love the images.

I hope you enjoyed these creations...

and as always with all of the pictures on my blog...

you can always click on the pictures for bigger, detailed pictures.