Sew Fun

Hi!
I have been doing a bit of sewing lately. Here is a pin cushion I made for a friend this week to use in her scrap room.

Check back tomorrow for the Magnolia-licious Blog Hop! See you then! LC

Red, White, and Blue

It is my month to choose the inspirational colors for the Magnolia-licious Challenge, and since it is July I chose red, white, and blue. Here is the picture I chose for my inspirational colors.

Here is my card for the color challenge.

For my card I stamped #3029 Tilda in Star Dress from Magnolia-licious. Here is a close-up of Tilda.

Be sure to check out the Design Team's creations at the Magnolia-licous Challenge Blog. We hope you decide to take the red, white, and blue challenge. You might win a prize from Diana at Magnolia-licious.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you. LC

Layout Re-done

Have you ever created a scrapbook layout that just didn't seem complete or 'right'? That is how I felt about the 'Howdy' layout I posted  several weeks ago. There were elements I love and did not want to change; however, there were several that just didn't please me. I made some minor changes, and I do like the layout much better now.

Here are the two versions. What do you think?

This is the older version.

In the newer version below....
   I changed the upper corner pieces and put a decorate edge across the entire top of the layout to 'mirror' the decorated edge across the bottom. This seemed to better balance the layout.
   On the journaling box I added a larger blue mat to tie the mats together and better balance the middle of the layout.
   I added two charms to the title to give it a bit more 'character' and weight. The silver (gray) tone of the charms helped to tie in the color of the Jolee embellishment on the journaling box. I added rhinestones to the Magnolia image outfit, boots, and pink circles at the top of the layout. These rhinestones mimic the rhinestones on the Jolee.

This is the newer layout. I am pleased with the finished product.

Don't be afraid to re-do a project if you are not satisfied. Remember, it's your art....make it your own!!

Thanks for stopping by. LindaC

'A' Family Mini Album

You may remember last summer when I assisted my KY friend with a family wedding. I was busy during the wedding and reception; however, I did get to take some photos during the rehearsal events.

Here is a fun mini album I created for my friend with those photos. I adhered tags for journaling, and there are pockets with extra photos and large tags. My friend has grandchildren who will handle this album so I did not embellish the pages as I usually do. I was inspired to make this mini album after watching a how-to video HERE from With a Grin blog. The album was made using black paper bags from Michael's and Graphic 45 paper.

 My friend's last name begins with an 'A'.

I hope you enjoyed looking at this mini album. These are just a representation of the pages; I did not photograph the entire album.

Thanks for stopping by. LC

HOWDY!

Today's Magnolia-licious Challenge is to create a card or project using the provided picture as the inspiration.

For the challenge I created a 12x12 layout using Magnolia #229 Cowgirl Tilda from Magnolia-licious.

The patterned paper I used is from Creative Imagination. I also used Quickutz, Thickers, Jo-lee's, and Bazzill cardstock.

Here is a close-up of Cowgirl Tilda. I used Copic markers to color the image.

The photograph is of me around the age of 5. As a child I loved anything related to cowboys. Roy Rogers and The Lone Ranger were my idols (along with Superman). The 50's was a great time to be a kid.

I hope you participate in the Magnolia-licious Challenge. You might win a prize from Diana.

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day! Linda C

July Calendar

Here is my July calendar. I stamped Magnolia-licious' #161 Lightening Edwin which is a Christmas stamp. After I colored the image with Copic markers, I covered the Christmas bulbs with star rhinestones. I also added some glittery stickers.

I got the idea of  'altering' this image from Suzanne Dean. She had used this image for a Valentine card and had covered the Christmas bulbs with hearts. I love discovering new ways to use my stamps. Hope you give it a try.

Thanks for stopping by. Check back Tuesday for the new Magnolia-licious Challenge. LC

Thrift Store Frame

Those of you who often read my blog know that I like to alter items. Since I recently decided to change the accent color in my craft room from red to pink I have been busy painting and sewing. Here is a $1 frame I purchased to alter.

The altering steps I used:
1. Filled in cracks with wood putty
2. Painted the frame pink
3. Tore, distressed, and adhered pattern paper to corners
4. Adhered bling
5. Adhered flowers
6. Applied rub-on

I am pleased with the results of the altering. It was an easy process, and I hope you give it a try. You can find many used frames at thrift stores for very low prices.

Thanks for stopping by. I appreciate you and your comments. LC