Myths & Magic Frames

Even though I've been at this papercrafting gig for a while now, sometimes I am still amazed at what can be created from a humble pack of patterned paper! These 2 picture frames (from Kmart Australia) have been turned into one-of-a-kind artworks using predominantly Designer Series Paper and a few wooden embellishments. I think these would look lovely on display in a child's bedroom. I created a blue version and a pink version.

Feel free to copy these to make a Magical Artwork for the little wizard/dragon/mermaid/unicorn in your life! All the supplies are available in my online store.

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Product List

Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper [145600] $21.00

Magical Day Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145857] $38.00

Hearts & Stars Elements [144215] $10.50

Mini Embroidery Hoops [146243] $16.50

Merry Christmas!

In amongst all of my pre-Christmas cooking and cleaning, I just wanted to pop in and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with lots of time for crafting! This is the Christmas card I sent out this year. I had lots of fun getting my fingers multiple shades of blue and green in the process! It's all shimmery in real life, thanks to Shimmery White cardstock.

I also just realised that I hadn't shown you the Christmas decor pieces that I made using the Hello December Project Life Cards and Accessories. A fun countdown flip-frame (Frame is from IKEA):

And a Christmas Box Frame:

So simple to put together, and these can be used year after year. Merry Christmas!


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Christmas Star Framed Art

Just in case you missed the bulletin, don't forget that today is the LAST DAY to join for $25.

Here's a little teaser in case you needed another reason to join...This is what we'll be making at our team meeting next month:

It's a framed Christmas artwork. All supplies are provided (apart from the frame), and I can mail out a kit and instructions to those who live too far away to attend.
So, what are you waiting for? Wouldn't this look lovely in your house this Christmas?
All you need to do is join my team and you can join in the fun!

Here's the whole frame:

I've borrowed the design from the Stampin' Up! Corporate Blog. Love this blog, make sure you check it out!


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Artisan Embellishment Frame

I love making framed art for my walls. I think it's so much nicer having original handmade art on your walls rather than a store-bought print. I have been asked lots of times to run a class making some artwork, and the Artisan Embellishment Kit in the seasonal catalogue provided the perfect opportunity.
Here's what you get when you cross the $16.95 Artisan Embellishment Kit with an IKEA Ribba $10 Shadow Box frame:

I think it looks much more than $26.95 worth! And the best part is, it only takes a little over an hour to put together.
Everything you see inside the frame is in the kit, apart from the squares of Patterned Paper. I used the Tea for Two paper from the Seasonal Catalogue, but any paper with small patterns in soft colours would work. I've also added a couple of punched shapes - bitty butterfly, small heart and a couple of pearls.
Amy has snaffled this one to go in her room!

 

World's Greatest Teacher Frame

Jacob was lucky enough to have an amazing teacher at his Primary School....and he was lucky enough to have her for 4 years straight! It was a small school, and as he moved up the grades, so did she. When their student-teacher relationship came to an end last year, I knew she deserved an extra-special present...hand-made of course :o)
I made her a few special gifts. Here is one of them:

A simple white frame, personalised just for her. It can stand on a shelf/desk or be hung on a wall.... I think the tear in her eye meant that she liked it :o)

Stampin' Up! Art - the Bedroom

Here we are at the final stop of my household art tour:

This was another tricky one to photograph. Our bedroom is not the brightest room in the house, especially on the gloomy, miserable days we've been having. Add in the reflections on the glass of the frames, and this is the best that I could get (after many even more unsuccessful attempts). The colour is a little off too - our walls are actually more Baja Breeze than Marina Mist in real life!
These frames are 12x12 scrapbooking frames, so they fit a piece of 12x12 cardstock perfectly (I used Sahara Sand textured cardstock). I sponged a square of "First Edition" DSP, and inside I have layered Very Vanilla flowers. I pulled out every flower punch and die that I own for this, and all 3 frames have different flower variations. I also curled up all the petals to give them some dimension. In the middle of each one is an Antique Brad.
Each frame hangs from our picture rail on a piece of garden twine. I like to think our dreams will be sweeter because we're sleeping under some handmade art :o)

Stampin' Up! Art - the Dining Room

Moving on through my house, the next Stampin' Up! artwork that you see resides in our "Big Room". This is our dining room, but also where my Craft desk is, and where I teach all my classes.
This is my favourite artwork:

Another Reject Shop box frame, which came with 6 sections in it. I've used some (now retired) DSP, and lots of embossing techniques. Because it's a box frame, I've been able to add lots of dimension using clips, ribbon and trinkets. It also has a "live life to the full" theme - each section has a different quotation "live with passion", "live life like you mean it", "you only live once but if you do it right, once is enough", "the best is yet to be", etc.
Total cost? $19 :o)
I hope you're enjoying this art tour. I have one more room to show you!

Stampin' Up! Art - the Loungeroom

These were a bit tricky to photograph, but hopefully you'll get the idea! I have made a series of 5 artworks that hang above our lounge:

I've used my favourite Medallion stamp, some simple black IKEA frames and some Basic Grey Patterns DSP for these. I wanted something  neutral, but still with a bit of punch. I think these fit the bill perfectly. I've positioned the medallion differently in each one...to me, it looks like it's "bouncing" :o)
I've embossed the Medallion with black embossing powder. I've also layered up the centre circle and raised it using Dimensionals. There is also a pearl in the middle of each medallion, and I've highlighted the dotted border using the White Gel Pen.
The best thing about these? If I get sick of them, I can make an updated version!

Stampin' Up! Art -The Front Door

This week I thought I would show you some of the Stampin' Up! artwork that decorates the walls of my home. I like adding that personal touch to my walls, and since I own plenty of supplies, the only cost is the frame :o) This is what you see when you arrive at my front door:

This is just a $7 box frame (from the Reject Shop), and inside is the velvety Mocha Morning Paper (but I plan to change this on a regular basis, to suit the season). Stampin' Up! Demonstrators can buy this decal on a Business Supply order, and I decided that this was the perfect use for it.
The best thing? It took me about 3 minutes to whip this up!