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So many fabulous summer projects to make.  Allow us to help make it easy for you to create those memories.   See this one here So much fun, place a photo on the reverse side, order here. Find this kit here Make this one for the kids

Hello again! During the month of June, you will see our Design Team focusing on projects that incorporate wood. We are very proud to be partnering with Foundations Decor to make this a big success. Today, I am starting Phase 1 of a two-part project where I create a cute little "Home" for a very pretty cupcake.  So unds a little funny, I know, but come along and you won't be sorry.    Here is a little sneak peak...   I began with this cute little cupcake, pretty papers and paint... Next, came a coat of paint... Then, a bit more paint to embellish and a bit of sanding to give the piece a bit of a distress.   I began applying some of that pretty paper and a beautiful butterfly image as well... Then, it was time to assemble... Here you see that side one is done.  Yep, this is going to be a two-sided, two-part project.  It's nice to be able to change up the color scheme for different occasions or even just your m...

Last month I has honored to be a little part of a very special day... my cousin's wedding!  Here in the Pacific Northwest we have had one of the rainiest years on record. The wedding day was blessed without any rain! It was a great pleasure working with  the bride and groom on their wedding invitations. Many don't know this, but at one time I did a lot of cake decorating.  Yes, I made the bride and groom a small wedding cake.  The most wonderful part of the day was I got to photograph the event.  No I am not a professional, but I do enjoy taking pictures! Here is a peak at the day! This was David and Leah's day.   The invitations, all edges lined with silver pen, were sent out weeks ago!     The cake had been baked the day before and final decorating touches were done on site.       The Bride & Groom in front of the small church they were married in!   ...

Happy Sunday to all! We got in the Spring mood and made this lovely Spring decor piece to celebrate the season of fresh, renewed, happy colors and a desire for sunny days! We started with a blank wooden die cut.   You could choose paper from the wonderful USArtQuest selection of fabulous papers, gluing some Mica DeLites with PPA (Perfect Paper Adhesive) directly onto the paper for a subtle shimmery background.  In this case, I had a lovely paper from Robin's Nest.   This paper was set aside to dry while we painted the wood with some Dixie Belle Chalk Paints  - color buttercream.    The next step was to paint and add Mica DeLites to small wooden die cuts of flowers and butterflies.   Allow them to dry as well.    Next, glue the small shape pieces onto the face of the sign, placing them to create an eye appealing layout. The SPRING wood diecut allows all that sparkle from the Mica DeLi...

Artist trading cards don't have to be 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 rectangles--you can make them any shape you like.  I try to technically keep to the standard dimensions, meaning that somewhere the card is 2 1/2, and somewhere it is 3 1/2.  (The captions are links, by the way.) Mr. Poe and his Raven This Poe gothic arch atc is 2 1/2 inches at the base, and 3 1/2 tall.   Vintage Text background and Moth transparency This bird shaped card is 2 1/2 from the top of his little head to the bottom of his tummy, and 3 1/2 inches long. Easter collage atc This egg shaped collage also meets the technical size of an atc, but obviously in egg form! This last gothic arch topped atc also opens: an atc sized triptych The next time you're out to make an artist trading card, consider the possibilities of creating in not-rectanglular shapes.   Happy Thursday to you! :)trisha  

In keeping with the artist trading card celebration here at Altered Pages, I'd like to share some of my favorite atc makes.  I like to keep the artist trading cards I mail fairly flat, but sometimes it's fun to go outside that 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch canvas, as with this Christmas card (the photo captions are links!): from the Nativity Angels collage page And there's always the option of keeping the atc flat, but giving it an inside--making it a tiny book or card, like with this Irish Blessings book: tiny pages from a Vintage Text collection Irish angel from the Erin go Bragh page This one is a standard atc sized card when folded, but opens to reveal a pop-up butterfly: lots of wings to choose from in the collage collection! And these silly Halloween atc riddle cards open to reveal the ridiculous riddle answer , perfect for a little calorie-free Halloween treat (the kit includes a whole array of crazy, kid friendly-riddles): Halloween kit at Altere...

Hi Everyone, Jess  here with a quick wrapping project that you can customize for any occasion.  You will soon discover I have a thing for anything with wings- birds, fairies, butterflies, you name it.  I figured there is no better way to kick off my posts than with a bird project.   I started with a 7X5 inch white craft bag and some doilies.  I folded the doilies in half and wrapped them around the bag.  I played with different size and colors until I came up with a combination that would work with my image. Once I made my decision I used my  double sided tape  to adhere them to the bag.   I chose the hummingbird image from the Altered Pages  Birds with Hats Collage sheet .  How can you not love a bird wearing a crown?! I cut out one full image and then trimmed just the butterfly on the crown out of a second image.  All of the images were inked around the edges to hide the white paper they are printed on. ...