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RED, WHITE and BLACK!   A block of LOVE!  Front of block Supplies: Wood Block Red Chalk Paint Gel Medium Altered Pages Collage Sheet Young Lovers Teresa Collins Alphabet Dies News Print Flowers Black Bazzill Edges - Black Tacky Glue   Use Red Chalk Paint  on Wood Block  and let dry.   Cut image from Altered Pages Collage Sheet Young Lovers and apply to block with Gel Medium.  Let dry.   Attach the Teresa Collins Alphabet Dies  L O V E to the front of the block with Tacky Glue.  Add Teresa Collins Alphabet Dies   randomly to the letters.  Finish with Black Bazzill Edges - Black  around the bottom. Back of block    

"Or would you like to have your tea first?"  (Peter Pan) I've started on decorations for an upcoming baby shower, and this baseball card box was the perfect thing for a tea chest. National Treasures 2009 The first step was a couple coats of Americana Chalk Paint (which of course I forgot to photograph, having too much fun painting, sorry about that!)  Chalk paint was perfect, because this box has a glossy finish, and honestly, if I can skip a step like sanding, that's all the better.  Next was a little Creme Wax to add a little antiquing and protect the paint: A collage image tea label adhered with matte gel medium , And the adventure/tea quote from Peter Pan, added to the inside: I like to think of it as a functional decoration.  That quote is also part of the baby shower invitations, so it really is perfect here.  Check back for more altered boxes all this month, and remember you can continue to submit ATCs for publication on the Altered...

Howdy to you and  to a beautiful month of May. My name is Jean and I am addicted to the colors of Spring! Hello dear friends and followers.    May Day is filled with flowers and the promise of summer breezes to come.   Everything is blooming, yes even in the desert.   May gives us, in the USA, Mother's day, Cinco de Mayo, and Memorial Day.  Many other international holidays take place in May as well, such as Orthodox Easter, Flag Day and Holocaust Memorial.   I am getting ready to change out the decor and felt a bit patriotic for Memorial Day. So the candlesticks and sofa pillows will be stars and stripes and the outdoor welcoming will be red, white and blue.    I wanted a new piece for outside and created my Blog project for today.       I started with a piece of wood, however, a Canvas Art Board would be perfect too~  I coated it with chalk paint , ...

HELLO LOVELY READERS ~ I AM SHARING CREATIVE SPRING THEMED WOOD BLOCK PROJECTS TODAY.    We had a class for Spring wood blocks this past week.  I was blown away by the creativity of the participants.   We provided the basic parts and pieces and let them have at it!   One of the girls is so afraid of creating and wound up with an awesome out of the box creation!  This is one of my projects ~ We began with raw wood blocks  3.5" x 4.5"  I also added a brand new copper penny and a yellow ceramic butterfly plus the glass knob.  More blocks, with a Shabby look The wood was painted in an array of Spring colors using  DecoArt / Americana paints . Some girls used sandpaper to soften the edges of the blocks after paint was applied.  This provided a lovely shabby effect. Die cut adhesive letters were prepared using our double side adhesive specialty paper.  Assorted precut papers were availabl...

Have you been lurking at AlteredPages.com lately... there are a few new things just in I would like to share with you!!!   Altered Pages has all of these Authentique 6x6 Pads HERE ! 6x6 pads are perfect for cards and collage work!!!   Hat Pins!     Mardi Gras charms   BEEN HERE FOR A short WHILE  Perfect for Valentines!   Chalk Paints Canvas Flag Banner Glitz Black & White Paper Pack     Glitz Black & White Giant Rhinestones!     Metal Arrows!     Get your FREE rubber stamp Bring on the bright cheerful colors of Mardi Gras , each order placed at Altered Pages will receive a FREE MARDI GRAS Rubber Stamp.    (valid through February 1, 2016 , with postal orders minimum $10.00 order)

 Happy April 2nd!  This month our sponsor for Altered Pages is Stencil 1 .   What I have to share with you today is a made over bird feeder, using my Birds-3 pack-two layers ,from Stencil 1. Since the winter has been long and dull here in New York,I decided to create a cheery feeding spot to greet the arriving birds after their long flights!     Have a look and I hope to inspired you to create today! Supplies used: Stencil 1~Birds 3pack-two layers Stencil DecoArt Chalk Paint DecoArt Americana Paints Gloss 3D Gel other stencils Thanks for your visit! Don't forget to check out the great sale going on at AlteredPages.com !!  Lots of incoming crafty goodness supplies~ You know you need them!! heehee ") Jackie ") www.creatingwithoutcrayons-jackiepneal.com