Saturday, August 23, 2008

Caardvarks - Name that Tune


Here is another card that I have made....Hope you enjoy

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Woof~ means Thank you....


I made this card for a friend that I work with. It was for her dog to give as a thank you to her neighbor. Her neighbor receives alot of sample product and give them to my friend for her dog. Well, anyways it is a Thank you card from a dog...Hope you like it....

Monday, August 18, 2008

Altered Frame Instructions




Altered Wooden Frame Instructions
For this project you will need:
~ an unfinished wooden photo frame (you can pick these up at Michael’s for $1.00)
~ a few sheets of coordinating papers (depending on the size of your frame, you could use scraps)
~ Ribbon
~ Embellishments (flower, buttons, chipboard, stamps, etc.)
~ Craft Glue (Modge Podge, or I have used Scotch White glue)
~ Paintbrush
~ Sandpaper or an emory board
~ Self-healing mat or cutting board
~ X-acto or craft knife
~ ink
~ Acrylic Paint
The first thing you want to do is sand down the rough edges of your frame, if necessary.
Paint the outer edges and the insides of your frame using acrylic paint (if you do not want to use patterned paper for the outer sides).
Choose the papers that you want to use on your frame and cut them down to size. Don’t worry about the space in the middle where the photo goes, you will cut that our later.
Paint the frame using the paintbrush and the craft glue.
Lay the papers down on the frame, rubbing gently.
Flip the frame over onto the mat or cutting board and cut out the excess paper in the middle of the frame.
Glue and cover the outside edge of the frame with more coordinating paper. Unless you have decided to cover with acrylic paint.
Glue and cover the inner edge (where the photo goes) with the same coordinating paper as the outside edge.
Sand down all the edges so that they are smooth and no excess paper is hanging off.
Ink all your edges (if desired) with a coordinating color of ink.
Finish your frame by adding embellishments of your choice.
This could also be done without paper, just using paint on the frame and embellishments. You could also try a mosaic look.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

New Contest listed

There is a new contest listed on my CTMH website....prize is valued at $1000
go to www.creationsbyjulie.myctmh.com to enter....Wish I could enter but I can't, being the consultant....but Good Luck everyone.....

Cupcakes


Here is a "cupcake" card that I recently finished....It turned out so cute. It is really a simple card, but I just loved it. I used Liquid Applique for the frosting and added some glitter for the sprinkles....Hope you like it....

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Custom Monthly Card Workshop kits Coming soon

I am starting to make a monthly card kit. These will be on a preordered basis, so I will need to know before and have payment before the 5th of the month, so I can order supplies and get them assembled. First kit coming out in Sept. Kit cost $5.00 for the card kit plus shipping.


Card kit may have a variety of items in it each month, some of the items are: 3-4 pieces of quality cardstock, 2-3 sheets of designer paper, ribbon, brads, eyelets, various hand stamped images to complete your project. Plus each month will come with a color image of sample card, instructions on cutting and assembling your card. Some months will include a new technique, or card cut....You never know what little surprises I will throw in....

I am excited about this new monthly kit club. Let me know your thoughts on it, and you can start pre ordering at anytime. Just send me an email....

Monday, August 11, 2008

Some inspiration




I thought since it has been awhile since I posted anything, I would post a couple of cards that I have been making. Hope you enjoy them....