Vintage Blue!

Hi Everyone!  Danie here today with just a quick post and it's a bit late also.  Having been sick the past few days after our return from Melbourne and now that winter is well and truly here you could say the title of my post sums up how I am feeling Vintage (old) and Blue.  But it really is the name of the Collection from Glitz that I have used for my card today.

Altered Pages have a range of Glitz Paper Collections and coordinating trims, embellishments and stamps for you to choose from all of which have a wonderful vintage feel.

My card is made using an image from the Vintage Hats Collage Sheet - AP-11, Glitz Vintage Blue 6 x 6 Papers, Trims and the coordinating Clear Stamp Set. 

The individual half pearls, pearl trim and blue ink are from my stash.  

Also just a reminder that you still have time to enter this month's Altered Pages Challenge - Baby Dolls.  Jean has added a number fabulous item to the prize pack you could win earlier today and don't forget to vote for your favorite project by our DT also.

Danie xx

Baby Doll Challenge More prizes!

We thought we would make the prize package even more interesting by adding to it.

We will include this darling 1/2 yard of 44 inch lovely cotton fabric to celebrate Baby Dolls, Cut-out Dolls, all sorts of Dolls.    

Make sure to submit your project photo when Danie says you can.   

VOTE for your Design Team favorite NOW.  They win a prize too!

Garden Seed Kit

Hi all! Becky Voth here today!

Just wanted to share my little 

Garden Seed Journal Kit 

that's in the store RIGHT NOW! :)

It's a great little pocket-sized book where you can store your garden seeds with room for notes!

It comes in two different options with slightly different supplies...

Option 1:

Paper, collages, ephemera & FULL color, detailed instructions on how to assemble the book from scratch! Only $21.75

Option 2:

All of the above AND 3 (YES THREE) sets of Gelatos, Washi Tape, 2 Ink Pads & an Embossing Folder!!! All for only $49.75!

Thanks for stopping by today & don't forget to enter our latest challenge...DOLLS! There's TONS of inspiration from the Design Team over on the Challenge Blog...HERE!

Cheers,

Father's Day Card

Nothing says "I love you" more than a hand made gift or card... Altered Pages has the images that need your imagination to create your one of a kind cards. You can order collage sheets digitally and have them delivered right to your mail box just in time to make your cards for

 Father's Day!

LOVE this image!

Supplies

From Altered Pages: 

Collage Sheets-That's Class (image of man)

Leaky Shed Chipboard Watch Parts Gear

Bazzill Antiqued Aged Paper Pad

Stash

Scrabble Tile "A"

Graphic 45 Key and Bee Clock Face

Bingo Card

Card Base

Glue Stick

Helmar's Quick Dry Glue

Card Base

Foam Tape

Brown ink to desserts edges

Don't forget to join the monthly challenge HERE... the theme is "Baby Dolls." This month we have an amazing prize!  Be sure to vote for your favorite project created by our design team members . 

Vintage Fire Cracker Center Pieces

I can't believe how the year is just flying by...

Do you realize that it will be the 4th of July in about 3 weeks!!!

I don't know where the time has gone but it's time to start thinking about decorating for the 4th and I've got a fun idea to decorate for your family get-together....

 

Vintage Fire Cracker

Center Pieces

Supplies:

Yard Timber Cut-Offs (3 different sizes) (I raided my Dad's scrap pile)
Patriotic Collage Sheet (I used AP563 Americana)
White Acrylic Paint
Vintage Sheet Music
Brown Ink
Chipboard
Cardstock
Glitter
Raffia
Wired Tinsel

Instructions:

1. Paint the yard timbers with white acrylic paint.

2. Cover each timber with vintage sheet music and add a little vintage feel with a dash of brown ink.

3. Free-hand 3 sizes of stars on chipboard and cut out.  Apply a layer of glue to each star and sprinkle with red, white and blue glitter.  Set aside to dry.

4.  Trim images, ink the edges for a vintage flair and mount on black cardstock.

5. Tie a piece of ribbon, fiber or raffia around each timber; mount the stars and add the collage image to each timber.

6. Finally add the "spark" to your firework by curling three pieces of wired tinsel.  You can attach the tinsel to your fire cracker with hot glue or you can use a hammer and nail to create a small hole in the top of the timber, twist the tinsel together at one end and poke into the hole.

You're ready to get your party started off with a bang!

 

 

ALTERED PAGES CHALLENGE BLOG "BABY DOLLS"

This month on the Altered Pages Challenge Blog our theme is BABY DOLLS!!  I hope you click the link and join us.  All the rules are on the blog, and there is a prize, don't forget!!

I made a shadow box with paper doll items in it.

The collage sheet is AP-1716 "Vintage paper Dolls".  You can find this at the Altered Pages store.  Also from the store is the background paper, Glitz Paper 8x8 Pad.  Only $8 for 48 sheets!!

I cut the doll out and pinned her to the background,  Then, I glued some rope to the background and used little hangers to put her paper doll clothes on.  I glued the little matching shoes to the bottom and added a die cut button with a pin to the top.

So please, come visit us and play along!!  

xxDaniella

See the Mailbox Muse Kits with Alternate projects

 See projects from The Mailbox Muse Kits 
 click HERE for Video tutorial

The Muse is the Sister of AlteredPages

Peg Rounds and Terri Sproul asked if they could showcase The Mailbox Muse kits via video and we said YES!

The presentation allows you to see what you can do above and beyond the wonderful project booklet included with the kit.

They had such fun using Encaustics and creating a multi page size journal.   See the techniques and tips they offer.   How to make great expanding  pockets, use unexpected Encaustic ephemera & more!

SUCH FUN using the Center Ring Spectacle & Serengeti Sunrise!!

See kits and membership info 

click here

Zentangles have my attention Lately

I admit it.....
It is for lazy and selfish reasons I like Doodles.  

• They are very portable
• They are not messy
• They can be quick or take time as you desire
• They are satisfying
• They are calming with orderly chaos
• They make me feel good

4 hours

                                                                           2 hours

                               1/2 hour each

AlteredPages does carry both Micron Pens and doodle cards, fine quality, pressed rounded corner 3 x 3 paper cards for doodling.  I store my pens and cards in a small cigar box for easy portability.   

Some of you may have books on the topics of tangling or doodling and I have found some favorites, I also have found several great videos on YouTube.    Try to watch these for inspiration and relaxation.....each a different take and style.  

Click on each video to see the differences

A Doodle Video by Millande

Stacked Doodles by Cindy at Rainbow Elephant

Doodles by Robert Gasperson

Try Doodling to find your own pace and method for great results.

Enjoy!

An Elephant Never Forgets

Aloha, Gia here to share a Father's Day card I made for my 5 year old to give to my husband this year. It references the common belief that elephant's have a good memory, something that my dear husband does NOT have thanks to diabetes. I used some of the supplies from the Spring 2013 Mailbox Muse kit Serengeti Sunrise.

I love to travel and have been on many different continents but not Africa (yet). With this kit and my love of creating I can experience adventure in my imagination!  This kit has an epic safari theme with images of exotic animals like giraffes, lions, zebra and my personal favorite- the elephants. The artwork in the images is by Karen Ward and is really special. As of the time I am writing this post these kits are still available on the Altered Pages sister site: Mailbox Muse 

I also used some Happy Travels paper from Glitz Designs from the Altered Pages website. The heart map is from the Transparency Pack of the same line.

Here is the inside sentiment

To make the background texture I used the stencil included in the Mailbox Muse kit and some texture paste, which I then finished off with some gelato smudged on with my fingers! I am going through a phase of using this technique a lot.  Have you ordered your gelatos yet? They have to be one of the most versatile pigment media out there.

Once again, here's what you need:

1. Serengeti Sunrise kit from www.mailboxmuse.com and while you are there make sure to order the Summer kit (Alice's Utterly Mad Tea Party) or even better become a member and subscribe! The digital Altered Arts magazine is so worth it!

2. Happy Travels by Glitz Designs, 6 x 6 paper pad and Transparency Pack from Altered Pages under "Paper, Books, Tins, and Boards."

3. Design Memory Craft's Gelatos from Altered Pages, under "Tools."

Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

Gia Lau, Altered Pages DT 2013 (Visit my blog)

Mixing it Up with Gelatos Kit!

Hi everyone!  Danie here with you today!  As you read this post I will be away in Melbourne for a couple of days R & R.  I am here for a two day art get together with my fellow Australian/New Zealand AFA (ATC's for All) Members and then some time out with the family.  It will be our foster son's first time in Melbourne and saying he is excited is a little bit of an understatement.

I was due to design a kit for May and as I love my Faber Castell Gelatos I was thinking of a way to introduce others to how easily and versatile they are to use.

This kit is simply called it Mixing it up with Gelatos and the contents of this kit enables you to create and personalize your own canvas board using Gelatos and other Goodies from Altered Pages.

The full instructions included with the kit details numerous ways to use these Gelatos to create rich color, full textured backgrounds and to coordinate your elements to suit.  You will be water coloring, layering, blending, finger painting, and drawing your way to a wonderful mixed media piece which you can personalize with your own stamps/quotes that have meaning for you.

You will find this kit for sale at Altered Pages here.

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Danie xx