Redberry Barn

A simple project...

2011-12-02T13:22:00.001-08:00

A while back I won a vinyl saying "Family is Everything" from House of Smith's blog. You will have to go check out her blog, she makes amazing projects! I have been going through my craft room and found a thin piece of canvas. I painted it black, then applied the vinyl. I used my crop-a-dile hole punch to punch holes and thread the ribbon through!

Easy, Easy!

Have a great weekend!

Christmas Stuff

2011-12-01T07:55:00.001-08:00

This Christmas Season I thought that I could just get rid of most of my Christmas decor and start fresh and new. I have had most of my decor for the 15 years that Bill and I have been married and they are getting a little worn, plus I am getting board of the same ol' stuff. This month, even though it is just the first, is already bringing on new change for our family. I am trying not to feel overwhelmed with what will be on our family's "plate". I guess that my idea of starting over on our Christmas decor will have to wait until next year.

Until then...I will just get on Pinterest and DREAM!!

Do I have time to make something like this? {source}

A Christmas Banner is a staple in the decor department...right!? {source}

What an easy way to dress up a mantle or table! {source}

Seriously...how cute is this! I think this would be fun to make with the kids.

{source}

Enjoy your First of December Day!

Fabric...

2011-11-25T21:21:00.001-08:00

So, I wasn't one of the brave ones fighting the crowds for Black Friday deals...I just sat in the "quiet" of my own home and got a great deal on fabrics from Fabric.com. They are having a special coupon code that you can save up to 30% off. Let's just say that I saved $60!

This is a sample of the fabric that I ordered! I am sooooo excited to work on the projects that I have been dreaming up in my head.

The Navy Chevron will be new drapes for my living room and the navy floral in the bottom corner will be in our eat-in kitchen area. You can see both of those windows at the same time, so I figured to go with the same color scheme would be good.

The brown and white geometric pattern one is for my master bathroom drapes, the walls in there are a light spa blue.

{Amy Butler, Joel Dewberry, Heather Bailey, Premier Prints, Robert Allen}

The green oval & red chevron are for Christmas projects. The others are for pillows and random projects around the house.

Hopefully I will get it soon while I am in the mood to "sew".

I hope that you had a wonderful day!

Canvas Corp & myStamp Box Blog Hop

2011-11-24T08:23:00.001-08:00

First of all...Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

“Welcome to the Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX “Partner Blog Hop”!

If you have just happened upon our event now, please begin your journey on the Canvas Corp Blog blog here (http://canvascorp.com).
Many of our wonderful designers are joining us today to show off some inspirational creativity. See how well Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX products are working together!

We are giving away some amazing product from both participating companies. All you have to do is COMMENT on all designers blogs along your journey to WIN. For another chance to win “Like” Canvas Corp on Facebook {click HERE} and leave a comment to say you stopped by from the Blog Hop. And “Like” myStamp Box on Facebook {click HERE} and leave them a comment that you stopped by as well! Our two Hop winners will be drawn from all participants and will be announced on the myStamp BOX blog and Canvas Corp blog on Monday, November 28th, so all comments are due by Sunday November 27th at 6pm EST. Good Luck!

And here is what I did with Canvas Corp and myStamp BOX’s products:

I used the Road Trip stamp set and I thought of a Day Road Trip that we made last year to the zoo with the kids.

I started out by using Canvas Corp 12″x12″ sewn burlap fabric page as my “foundation”. I took colors from the picture and used Canvas Corp Chocolate & Ivory Zebra, Green & Ivory Dot, Green & Ivory Swirl & Orange & White Dot papers. Canvas Corp offers Canvas in a fabric sheet, so I cut a small rectangle out and cut slits down one side and frayed it a little. I matted the picture using burlap and patterned papers. Then I stamped “Road Trip” myStamp Box stamps and layered it on Canvas Corp e-flute kraft paper. I used Canvas Corp kraft scalloped tag and stamped a postal stamp on it and layered that with another stamp that was a tag shape. I inked all of the edges of everything with Vintage Photo from Ranger Ink. My favorite adhesive to use is Fabri-Tac from Beacon Adhesive, it does perfectly to attach the burlap & fabric to papers.

Now it’s time to HOP along and find out what the next talented designer has created. Your next designer is Marsha Valk(http://marshavalk.wordpress.com/) . Don’t forget to leave a comment below for a chance to WIN one of our TWO product giveaways!”

Thank you to all of the designers and to myStamp Box for making this possible and for all of your hard work!!!

A complete listing of the Blog Hop:

START AT: Canvas Corp (http://canvascorp.com)
Marsha Valk (http://marshavalk.wordpress.com/)
Linda Abadie (http://lindaabadie.com/)
Sue Sykes (http://www.kewl-beans.blogspot.com/)

Jeannie DeGruccio (www.polkacabana.wordpress.com)
Jaine Drake (http://www.craftydrake.blogspot.com/)
Janet Zeppa (http://janetsjoy.blogspot.com/)

Els Brigé (http://bestamped.wordpress.com/)
Jolene Johnston (http://jolenejohnston.blogspot.com/)

Cassie Box (www.somethingfromcassie.com)

Isolde Pyncket (http://sollie79.blogspot.com)
Agata Pfister (http://underconstruction-agata.blogspot.com/)
Jill Hildebrand (http://www.fromthefarm-jill.blogspot.com/)
END HERE: myStamp BOX Blog (http://mystampbox.com/blog/)

Burlap Giveaway at Whisperwood Cottage

2011-11-09T20:55:00.000-08:00

Amy over at Whisperwood Cottage is having a Month of Burlap...you have to go over there and see all of the fabulous ideas that she has posted, very inspiring!

Canvas Corp is sponsoring a Burlap Product Giveaway on her blog. Go over and enter to win!

{Click HERE}

Mini Gratitude Banner

2011-11-04T16:40:00.001-07:00

I have been thinking a lot lately of how grateful I am for so much! One of them being able to play with Canvas Corp products. I thought this would be a fun interactive banner to have my family be a part of. It is the simple things, with just thinking of one thing a day it is amazing how the simple things can bring us so much gratitude!

{details below}

I doubled up the twine for a little more stability, I am tempted to do a couple more strands across.

Each tag that is nestled in the mini bags have chalkstock tags, which makes it easy to erase and write a word each day.

With 3 boys in our family, of course we are thankful for Sports and Pizza!

Products Used:

Canvas Corp: Mini envelopes, Cork Pads, Chalkstock tags, Mini Canvas Shapes {Square and Round}, Red & Ivory mini dot, Chocolate & Ivory Stripe paper, Mini clothespins, twine.

Other: Ranger Ink {Vintage photo}, Crystal Stickers {Mark Richards}, Tiny Type words {Cosmo Cricket}.

Silhouette Christmas Advent Calendar and Canvas Corp

2011-11-01T09:05:00.000-07:00

I had the absolute pleasure of working for the first time with the Silhouette CAMEO electronic cutting machine. I truly believe that it was sent from Scrapbook Heaven! It was so easy to work with and I love having the ability to customize anything through the software program. I will have to ask Santa for one this year!

We are excited to announce our special price of the Limited Edition Silhouette Christmas Advent Calendar Shadowbox for $29.99 when you use the code CANVAS at the checkout. (http://silhouetteamerica.com/adventCalendar.aspx)

Offer good from November 1st-11th, don’t miss out!

The shadowbox comes with a free download card to download all of the boxes and/or drawers, as well as the back shapes of the individual cubbies.

Silhouette asked me to make a Canvas Corp version using their shadowbox for an Advent Calendar, how can I refuse! I found that I was able to get familiar with the machine quickly. I think I was smiling the whole time I was designing for this project!

For more detailed pictures and information on how I made this, click HERE.

Scary Mini Banner

2011-10-31T11:46:00.000-07:00

I made a quick 10-minute mini banner today. It has seriously been one of those days with my 2-year old that I had to focus on something that was fast! Mostly because Kate needs 24/7 surveillance, she is into everything! :) I am trying to enjoy this season of having a 2-year old!

I just love Canvas Corp's Chalkstock tags, especially the triangle shaped one.

More information on how I made this mini banner HERE.

Have a wonderful Halloween!

Halloween Goodie Boxes

2011-10-27T11:34:00.000-07:00

I made these Halloween Goodie Boxes this past summer for Canvas Corp's CHA Booth. I just thought they were fun to make!

I made them using Canvas Corp’s Halloween papers that coordinate perfectly with our basic paper lines and an Accu-Cut die cutting system. Just had a few embellishments and it is done! The Halloween words were cut out of the word patterned paper and all of the edges of the papers were inked.

More info HERE.

Enjoy your day...

Canvas Corp Giveaway

2011-10-25T19:39:00.000-07:00

Canvas Corp is having an awesome giveaway as a part of a celebration over at Scrapbooks Etc. Magazines Facebook page.

Here is the LINK to find out how to enter...over $100 worth of products.

That is an 12"x24" stretched canvas by the way, it is so fun to design using that size!

I hope that you are enjoying your day!

KC Temple and a Birthday Banner

2011-10-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

Bill and I had a little "get-a-way" to Kansas City last week and we drove around to find the Kansas City LDS Temple that is still under construction. It is gorgeous! The details are amazing. The windows have a really pretty turquoise color to them, like a patina. They were working on the landscape and the parking lot the day we drove by. This picture that I took doesn't do it justice of how beautiful it is!

Today was one of my hubby's co-workers birthday. As you can see...her name is Janet! I tried to make it pretty simple, I used a paper pack of GCD paper. I hope that she liked it.

Side view of the banner. It is hard to tell, but the floral paper is flocked and the dot paper has a pretty sheen to it.

What is it about having a banner pinned up for a birthday celebration? I don't know, but I hope to have one myself one of these day...I will probably have to make it myself! :)

Pinterest Finds...

2011-10-20T19:45:00.000-07:00

I have found my new favorite blog: Corner House blog. Laura has some serious DIY going on. If I had some extra time lying around between now and the 31st, I would make this...LOVE IT!!!

Button Necklace from etsy...sold :( I would seriously wear this everyday!! It also has a fall feel to it.

My obsession with a white kitchen is still alive and well. Instead of painting my kitchen cabinets for my birthday I ended up getting a new laptop instead...I know, I should've painted my cabinets. One of these days!

What I love about this kitchen is the random pops of color, I would love to just hang out in this kitchen/dining area all day long!

found on: A Life's Design blog {She has a lot of great inspiring pictures on her blog!}

Will do this...will do this...will do this...

Sharpie and a lampshade and there you go!!

A Little Glass Box blog has a lot of great ideas!

Yes, I want to make these also...the cheaper version of course!

Can't Stop Making Things Blog

There were so many amazing quotes from General Conference. This is one that stood out to me. I have only been texting for a year and it is so quick and convenient that I do have to be quick to be on my knees praying!!

On Skariann Blog, she has several other printables that she made up of quotes.

Enjoy...

Save the Date...October 31st pillow

2011-10-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

Can I just tell you that I seriously have the best job!!! I love working for a company like Canvas Corp that has fantastic products. I had fun working on this Halloween project. They sell several different sizes of pillow forms like this 10"x18" one. I cut the Chalkstock in a fun shape and attached it to a pillow!! You can change the words daily for fun. I have a Chalk marker that erases easily with a wipe and it gives a cleaner look that just plain 'ol chalk.

For more details on how I made this, click HERE.

Enjoy your day!!

Pinterest Finds...

2011-10-10T19:28:00.000-07:00

A Place for Us Blog has a tutorial on how to make these beautiful paper bag flowers! In love and will make for sure! I think they will be pretty using white bags also.

This one is actually from Pottery Barn, but it inspired us, in the Young Women's Presidency, to make chandeliers for our Young Women in Excellence program next month! I am going to start punching out circles tonight, we are making 1 large one and 2 medium sized ones {332 circles for the large chandelier and 860 circles for the other 2!} We decided to use shiny, silver wrapping paper from Hobby Lobby. I can't wait to make them and take a picture of them to share. I think that it will be fantastic for a wonderful night for the YW!!

First of all, I would love to paint my piano white like this one and second...isn't this so awesome! I love how she made the banner have several layers! This is from Carina Gardner, she has PDF files to download on how she made this...I want to make this!!

I am inspired once again...now I will have to go and do!!

I have been still working on my purging of my home decor and etc. I am sending them to the flea market to sell just in time for the craft fairs this weekend! My house is starting to look bare...but it is a good thing!

Stuff for the Flea Market...

2011-10-05T08:10:00.000-07:00

I am a collector of stuff...I admit it! I have so many random picture frames that I have bought over the years {they are mostly from goodwill or really cheap-o}. I am trying to purge my "collections" and sell them at the Flea Market {it really is more like a Boutique}.

I just got out some of my scrapbook supplies {that I also "collect"} and made simple sayings and designs.

I love the song "Count your Blessings"! I thought this was a fun one for a Thanksgiving theme.

Seriously...two seconds to make! I love this Basic Grey paper, it looks like eyeballs! I used American Crafts shiny letters.

This is the more rustic version of thanksgiving theme. It is old-style scrapbook design too...:)

I LOVE this quote by President Monson, "Your Future is as Bright as your Faith". I really and truly believe that! The person that buys this can also add a picture to the left of the quote...optional of course.

Not a conventional color combo for Halloween, but these picture frames had enough of an orange tint to it that I decided to try it out with the Black and White. I love mixing black and brown. Years ago I wouldn't even consider it...especially in fashion.

I hope this inspires you to get out your "old" stuff and transform it into some fun Holiday decor!

Halloween Love

2011-09-30T16:09:00.000-07:00

I seriously cannot get enough of the Canvas Corp Halloween paper! They go perfect with their basic paper lines, which makes it nice when designing. I made this 8"x10" Chunky Canvas project that has layers of stretched canvas on it. Then a small project to go anywhere!

For all of the info on how I made this click HERE.

See how the layers of canvases make it fun and pops out at you...maybe to scare you...:)

www.scrapbook.com has a great selection of Canvas Corp products.

Have a wonderful weekend!

I am looking forward to General Conference for my church this weekend! {www.lds.org}

I love hearing from our Prophet, President Monson.

Altered Notebooks

2011-09-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

So, before our BH&G trip, I was asked to make notebooks for the Canvas Corp crew that we can take notes in while we were in our meeting. Of course, the BH&G ladies were already on top of that and had some there for us.
I bought some cheap Steno pads and covered them with Canvas Corp goodness. More information on the products I used and instructions are HERE and HERE.
These are great for custom presents for a teacher, neighbor or just for yourself!

Halloween Wall Hanging {a small one}

2011-09-21T19:52:00.000-07:00

I made this scary little thing today and posted about it over on the Canvas Corp blog.

Click HERE for more pictures and info! It is a 4"x6" Chunky Canvas that I covered with fun stuff!

Those triangle tags...Chalkstock!!

I have been so excited about Halloween this year, I have actually been thinking about it all summer! I am ready to decorate my house for Halloween and Fall!

Have you started thinking about costumes? I am thinking that Kate needs to be Strawberry Shortcake this year...I will have to get started soon.

Have a wonderful day!

My Trip to Better Homes & Magazine Corporate Offices {Behind-the-Scenes}

2011-09-19T19:37:00.000-07:00

I had such an awesome opportunity to go up with the Canvas Corp crew to a meeting with 12 BH&G Editors and Creative team at their corporate offices in Des Moines. I have never been to Des Moines in it seemed like a very lovely city.

After our presentation, our sweet hostess gave us a full tour of the buildings on the BH&G campus. We saw photo shoots in session, test kitchens cooking, history all around. I have been a subscriber of BH&G for years, it has been around for over a hundred years...Americana!!

They had storage shelves all over full of props and displays. I really couldn't take pictures fast enough to really soak it in...

This is a picture of one of the buildings of the Meredith Corporation, I was standing in the Test Gardens. I just wanted to pack it up and take it home with me!!

This is the Scrapbooks Etc and the Quilting Magazine's Craft Lab where we had our presentation, as well as our luncheon provided by BH&G catering service.

There I am in action, I didn't know that Michelle {the Editor of Scrapbooks Etc} was taking my picture, I thought she was just taking the picture of the flowers I made out of the new Canvas Corp Tissuestock that I LOVE!

We actually went through this kitchen {pictured below}, but it was in the middle of a photo shoot with two young kids eating something. I am guessing it is for the Parents magazine or something. It is gorgeous!!

BH&G really tried to keep really good records of their history in chronological order, so cool!

We got to see in their "basement" the make-shift rooms for photo shoots. There was a guy in this one straight ahead that was painting and then he was going to put moulding up on the walls. So cool! They had several of these rooms and the biggest woodworking shop ever. Well, they do have a Wood hobby magazine.

I loved seeing the faux walls for photo shoots, if they want one painted pink...they paint it pink. I know they try to not waste and use what they have.

The official BH&G Test Kitchen...it looks like a normal kitchen! :) We were happy to see it in action. It looks like they use Bosch appliances. On the next isle to the right, there are a few gas stoves and ovens to cook at, this is the prep area.

I guess when you are cooking all of that food...you need a lot of fridge space! This is just one of the few walls of fridges. They have a full-time grocery shopper, I wonder if she is into couponing.

This was a beautiful kitchen right off the test kitchen, I am calling it the "Taste Kitchen" because they had food out for people to try and see what they think of the recipes they come up with.

Seriously, the prop rooms/closets were my favorite to see. Look at all of that stuff they use!!

I asked if I could take a picture of this photo shoot in action, I believe it was for the Scrapbooks Etc website. She was styling the carmel popcorn in this little holder.

Isn't this the sweetest little shed, it was in the test gardens.

Ok, I am going to get one of these...in the Craft Lab they have on of these tray holders like you see in a bakery. Each designer has their own tray {with their name on it} that has a project they are working on, so if they are not done they stick it back in their slot to keep the Craft Lab clean!! My craft table has stacks of projects on top of each other, I would be more organized with one of these!

When we first walked into the building, this is what greeted us...so cheery!

Better Homes and Gardens actually was called Fruit Garden and Home. The Meredith company actually started with publishing Successful Farming magazine in 1902, then they realized that the house/farm wife needed something for themselves and then that is how BH&G started. Everyone has a red/white checked cookbook, a wedding gift staple, right!?

A photo of the Canvas Crew with a couple of the Scrapbooks Etc. gals.

{l to r: Sonya, Christine, Michelle, Michelle Rubin {Editor of Scrapbooks Etc.}, me, Deb Berger {Art Director}.

I love the sign on the wall to the right...

"Make Something Good Today"!!

Wonderful day to be a part of and see the behind-the-scenes of so many things to make a magazine come to life!

I hope you enjoyed my little tour!!

Question for all of you DIY-ers...

2011-09-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

Ok...I haven't called any painting companies yet to get estimates for painting my cabinets. I happened to find on someone's blog {I forgot which one} them talking about the new Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation Kits. I had to check into it...I am all about saving money when it comes down to it. I may have to recruit my sisters or sweet talk my dad into helping me if we decide to go this route. I found this picture of someone's after picture that they posted on the Rust-Oleum website.

If you have tried this product, please give me your feedback on what you thought of it. I really like the idea of no sanding!

I might just try it out on my kid's bathroom cabinets first and see how it goes...

This is a picture of the kit:

{Website link}

Just a few items:

I have been working on a lot of upcoming projects for Canvas Corp, so I can't show them yet. Lots of new and exciting things happening at Canvas Corp...I can't wait to announce them!

I made these flowers for the gals that work with Bill. Pam requested a huge orange/red flower for a hat that she bought on a trip...I still need to make her a huge black and white satin one. The large flower is about the size of a small saucer plate. I made the black satin one for Janet, even though she didn't request one...I hope that she likes it!

My little Sam has been so cute, he has been coming up to me asking if he could "decorate" {he means scrap}. He has been making Go Utah State signs for our fridge, it is covered with signs...I love that he is being creative! He loves the decorative scissors. We are soooooo bummed that Utah State barely lost to Auburn last week! It was such a great game, especially playing the former National Champions!

This is a project I did for Canvas Corp's booth at CHA. That sweet little guy in the picture is my darlin' nephew, Cameron. He is seriously the cutest thing ever!

I made it using a 12"x12" stretched canvas and layered a 10"x10" stretched canvas on top. It is a really fun project.

These are Mr. Cameron's hands, his picture is on a 4"x6" stretched canvas. I would love to cover a wall with all different sizes of canvases just like this!

Have a great weekend!

A few items...

2011-09-06T07:39:00.000-07:00

I did a trade with Debbie from the flea market and this is what I got! A spoon necklace with a "J" that she made. She hammers the spoon out flat and then stamps the letter...so cute!

While going though my piles of stuff around the house, I found this mini album that I made years and years ago. I passed it down to my sister-in-law that has two little guys for her to use. The colors reminded me of her and her dudes.

Okay...down to business.

My birthday is in a couple of weeks and all I want is my ugly oak {builder's grade} kitchen cabinets to be painted. They are just worn out and have water stains on them, not pretty! I have been checking out on Pinterest all of the amazing kitchens and I keep coming back to white cabinets. They are timeless! I can't decide if I want it glazed also. My husband refuses to paint {he'd rather chew broken glass he always says to me} and so he said to hire someone. I wish I felt confident enough to do it myself...

I love this kitchen! I already have the beadboard backsplash.

{southernhospitalityblog}

I found this picture on Pinterest also that I just adore! What a great idea to paint the pantry door a color and that helps you not to have to commit to a wall color that bold. It is subtle, yet striking.

{thehouseofsmiths.com}

Wish me luck!

Have a wonderful day!

This and That

2011-08-29T14:54:00.000-07:00

Yes, another couple of weeks gone by and I haven't posted! Yes, I am still alive and have tons of projects piling up. Lots of fun assignments that I am working on, as well as some trade projects with my junky friend, Debbie. I will share soon!

Today, my Mom and Dad are celebrating their 39th Wedding Anniversary, they really have an amazing story of how they made the trek from Louisiana to Manti, Utah to be married in the LDS Temple. {click here to see the Manti Temple} Both of them are converts to the LDS church and knew it was important to be married in the temple, my mom had to get special permission to be married before her year anniversary of her baptism by President Harold B. Lee. They drove their little yellow VW bug {named Agnes} with chaperones {their home teachers}, they hardly had any money since they were in college. But, the sad thing was they didn't have one friend or family member there because they were not supportive at the time to my parents. I cannot imagine not having that kind of support on my wedding day! They are such amazing examples to me to always do what is right, no matter what others think. They have been so blessed in so many ways making that sacrifice at that time. I love you mom and dad!!

I made them a mini album with some of their wedding pictures that were taken after they got back.

My dad had tons of hair, check out those burns!!! My mom made her own wedding dress, it is gorgeous! I wish I was that talented in the sewing department.

My son informs us late Saturday "oh, by the way I am running for Student Council and it starts on Monday". It is a good thing that I had everything on had to make posters, hand-outs and these pins for his friends to wear at school. I had 58 brooches on hand! :) I really don't think I could've done it without my cricut machine!! His theme was "Captain Aaron" {like Captain America}, his speech this morning was pretty cool. Whether he makes it or not this has been a great experience for him {and for me making these really quick}!

Etc...

2011-08-17T17:15:00.000-07:00

While going through our stuff and my "stashes" of treasures, I found this fun stitch projects that my mom did for me when I was a wee little lass. I just think they are so cute!

This one is on a burb cloth. I need to ask her if she had a pattern to make it.

This is the bib that I am sure I drooled quite a bit on it...:)

I just have to say that Space Bags are awesome. I was able to get a lot of our linens and blankets condensed to save space!! Love it!

Last, but not least, Canvas Corp is having a "Back to School" giveaway of awesome products. Check out their Design Tool Tote..ultra fab! {Click here to find out how to enter}

Have a delightful day!

Purge, baby, Purge

2011-08-13T14:35:00.000-07:00

Today I am purging and cleaning-out closets. It takes a while when you have so much stuff between 6 people. I have had to use the thought process...'have I worn this in the past year, 6mo...' 'has Tommy played with this toy in the past 6mo...'& etc. I am a natural born pack-rat and because I usually think, "oh, maybe one day I will make a purse out of those old jeans"

It is time to let go. We don't know what our future looks like right now so besides just cleaning out our house, we may move one of these days {we have grown out of our house!}

These are some inspiring pictures that I have found...I can have cute closets {dream!} I love how the clothes are color coded and the cabinets!

{source}

I have to remember to only keep what I wear!

{source}

I can see this being a fun and functional closet for Kate. I think I am going to try to fit her little kitchen in her closet for more room in her bedroom. We'll see. Her bedroom is first on my list to decorate...soon!

Have a wonderful weekend!

I want to hear about your closets and your secrets of keeping it clean and functional!

Pinterest Saved Me...

2011-08-11T07:41:00.000-07:00

Our drive to Utah is very long and extremely boring. When I had spots of internet coverage, I took advantage of it and spent most of the time pinning fabulous finds to my Pinterest boards. It seriously saved me from going crazy on the trip. {Kate had to watch Chicken Little a million times, whatever it takes to keep her happy!}

Here are a few of my latest Pinterest finds that make me so happy!!

This is a sign from etsy.com. I need one of these...my brother-in-law calls me "y'all" because it is a part of my vocabulary. Plus, I think he is secretly jealous that he doesn't live in the South.

I love this picture of President Monson! {from sassysites.blogspot.com}

My dream house is a brand new house that looks old! I would love this one!! {source unknown}

Along with my dream house, I would love this dream functional room!! All-in-one for the modern, creative mother!! {from dreamhomesource.com}

There are tons of hair design ideas! I love this side braid/ponytail look! {source unknown}

Aren't these gorgeous!! I would love to wear them in the fall! {topit.me}

I want this in my entryway!!! {younghouselove.com}

Avocado Chicken Salad from cheekykitchen.com...yes, please! Anything with Avocados in it I will eat!!

I love how open and bright this kitchen is...It would be a perfect backdrop while I am eating those yummy Avocados!!

Have a wonderful day!!

This is the Place

2011-08-11T07:10:00.000-07:00

Well...it has been a while since I have posted {again!}. We went to Utah for a couple of weeks and totally enjoyed ourselves! Then once we got back our two little guys started school at the beginning of the month. Always something happening, I am just trying to get back into the groove...creating stuff groove!

I just wanted to share some pictures from our visit to This is the Place Heritage Park in Salt Lake City. It was a really neat place to visit!

I just love this window with the patriotic bunting. We took a "train" ride around the park and listened to the stories of what the pioneers had to endure when they first arrived to Salt Lake, it wasn't as beautiful has it is today, so they worked really hard!

The kids were able to wash their own laundry using a wash board and then hang them to dry.

Bill loves the "old-time" games, especially the stilts...he is good at it! Maybe I should get him a pair for Christmas!

We had to stop of course for some Farr Ice Cream. This is a picture of Olivia and Cali in the shop. Bill is related to the Farr's and has a pioneer heritage.

The boys and Aunt Lara had to try out the children's game that helps them to learn how to milk cows.

Lots of fun! I miss Utah tons!!!!

Recipe Book Contest

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I just wanted to let you know about the Contest that Canvas Corp is having right now...

Recipe book contest!! You do not have to use Canvas Corp products to enter.

{Details Here}

Here is a sample Recipe Book that Michelle at Canvas Corp made out of black gift bags, so cute!

This is a picture of the prize package and it will also include the new Gourmet Papers.

Have a wonderful day!

Pinterest Finds...

2011-07-15T21:16:00.000-07:00

I am definitely a Pinterest "surfer" or whatever you call it. I love being inspired by great projects, spaces, photography...you name it!!

I love this color combo...I really need to get some galleries going on my walls like this!

{I don't know the Source on this one}

My friend, Leslie, has an old church bench in her entryway like this one that I covet everytime I see it! Isn't that little boy darlin'?

{link}

I don't know how to decorate cakes, but one of these days when I do learn I am going to make this! Until then, I will let my sister-in-laws' make them for me. {I have several talented sister-in-laws' that can decorate a cake like no other}

{link}

This is my new motto...this saying incorporates my very creative exsistance!! I am el-cheapo!!

{link}

Have a fabulous weekend!

If you have a pinterest account, let me know so I can start following your boards!!!

Chunky Burlap

2011-07-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

Maybe I just like the word Chunky...like Chunky Babies, Chunky Chocolate Ice Cream, Chunky Salsa and now I will add to it Chunky Stretched Burlap!!

I made this for the Canvas Corp packaging picture for their Chunky Burlap.

It actually fits my home decor...I wanted to keep it! :)

I used Chalkstock on this project so you could change the saying or "title" of the decor for seasonal or misc things.

I used the Tissuestock as a part of the little posey that I made...love that stuff!!

Have a delightful day!

Wedding Layout

2011-07-12T18:08:00.000-07:00

So, I don't have my wedding photos all perfectly scrapbooked at all. But, I did have an opportunity to use a couple of them for a project for CHA.

My new favorite Canvas Corp product: Tissuestock!! I made all of the flowers using the tissuestock {white, ivory & kraft}

We got married in the middle of November, it snowed all morning of our wedding but we were able to get gorgeous fresh snow pictures. I was sooooo cold! I lost my shoe in the snow and we had just found it in the right hand picture. We had so much fun that day! :)

I layered several stretched canvases. 12"x24" Chunky Canvas was the base. Then I used a 12"x12" stretched burlap and turned it around on the backside and a 8"x10" chunky stretched canvas fit perfectly inside! I love dimension!!

{you can click on the picture to see it better}

I know this is upside down, it is a better shot of the tissuestock flowers.

More info here: Canvas Corp blog post

Christmas in July...CHA stuff

2011-07-11T18:15:00.000-07:00

This is the first time that I have ever made something for Christmas in July...not for me though. This will be on display in the Canvas Corp booth this next week in Chicago. {booth #800} I will not be there this time because we will be in Utah on vacation {Yeah!!}. I wish I could go and see the booth all set up, I have seen the mock-up booth that was put up in the warehouse and there are some amazing things that will be on display!! If you are going, you will have to definitely check out all of the new products that Canvas Corp came out with this summer!!

I will share more of the projects I made soon...

I made this Christmas Countdown Canvas on a 12"x24" stretched canvas {see here to buy}. I used Canvas Corp new Christmas line in Kraft...totally in love with it! I used all Canvas Corp products on this with some help of Rangers Ink {Vintage Photo} to ink all of the edges.

Canvas Corp has these small square envelopes that were easy to make into pockets for the 12 days of Christmas.

I LOVE Canvas Corp's Chalkstock tags! They are such a fun touch to projects!

Enjoy your day!

"Boom" banner

2011-07-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

I just have to share this banner that Shaela from Signed, Sealed, Delivered made using Canvas Corp products. I just love the vintage feel that the burlap adds to the banner!!

Products used:

Canvas Corp: Patriotic Paper {Stars, Stripes, Kraft}, Burlap mini Shapes {star, round}, burlap, rope

Have a fantastic weekend!

Patriotic Wreath

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I just love Red*White*Blue!! It makes me happy because it is a great time of year and a great day to celebrate our freedoms!

I made this using my coffee filter wreath that I made a while back that had "Spring" in the middle, I took that off and added this by using T-pins {that way I can change it out seasonally}.

I used all Canvas Corp Products {Paper, Canvas, Twine, Mini clothespins}.

Enjoy your day!

Lots o' Cards...{14 of them}

2011-06-29T16:49:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share a few cards that I have made lately for birthdays and etc.

Button Love

2011-06-27T14:42:00.000-07:00

I made this simple Button art using random vintage buttons that I have in my stash and attached them to a Canvas Corp Burlap Stretched Canvas 8"x8" {link to purchase}

I used to play in my grandma and mom's button collection for hours and hours! It was like a treasure hunt everytime I would play in them. I catch myself still playing with buttons!

Have a wonderful day!

Girl's Camp Craft...wall hanging

2011-06-22T19:55:00.000-07:00

This is the 13th Article of Faith Wall Hanging Craft that I had the girls do {in my faith we have 13 Articles of Faith that we believe in, see link}. It was so simple to put together because it is more of a scrapbooking project so I just had papers and embellishments out with the printout of the Article of Faith.

I collected boxes for about a month from others and cut them out about a 7"x9" pieces to act as the base for the project. I just wanted it to be sturdy to hang on the wall.

{If you want the .jpg of the design just leave a comment with your email}

This is the one that I made up...It will look cute on Kate's wall.

I took a picture of a couple of wall hangings that the girls did at camp.

Here is a picture of the stack of boxes that I had to cut up. I just sat myself in front of the tv and watched "The Next Food Network Star", just a little heads up...my fingers got little blisters from the scissors from cutting, it was worth it!

Have you ever...

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wanted to start all over?

It has taken years for me to accumulate all of the nic-nacs and decor for my house. But, I almost feel that my taste has been starting to change or maybe I am starting to get into more of a modern clean feel. Lately I have been so attracted to the Coastal/Beach look...clean, crisp.

{p.s. I am totally addicted to Pinterest...pictures from there}

Dream Kitchen:

Is it because I want to go to the beach really bad?

One of these days I will have a house with cedar shingles!

I really love the non-fussy, easy going look...

A couple of months ago I loaned a lot of my decor to my friend, Kelly, that was needing to stage her house to sell. Well, I have forgotten the majority of what I let her borrow until she has sold her house and is moving on Friday {I am totally going to miss her!!!}. She brought back all of my stuff, as you can see in my picture, a few days ago and it is just sitting in my entryway. I am seriously thinking of selling all of it at the flea market and starting over.{I want to keep the table and the grass}

Have you ever done that...completely start over with a new look?

Do you get attached to something that you have for decor and don't think you can part with it?

What do you think?

Fresh Start Canvas Corp Giveaway

2011-06-20T13:34:00.000-07:00

Just wanted you to know about Canvas Corp's giveaway this week!

They are announcing their new website and blog...www.canvascorp.com

Look at all of these fun products!

Here is the LINK to find out how to enter.

Have a wonderful day!

Girl's Camp Crafts

2011-06-18T17:33:00.000-07:00

Girl's Camp is over = Stress is over...for the moment!

I had 6 different crafts for the girls to work on. The YW were all so good and most of all respectful, which is always nice when you are dealing with hot glue guns.

Here are two of the projects for you to see:

Satin Flowers

I taught them how to make the satin flowers that you "burn" the edges.

They had 6 colors of satin to choose from {red, yellow, orange, green, blue & purple, cut into 8x10 sheets for easy handling}.

I only had 2 candles going because I didn't want to burn down the lodge...

It was fun to watch them mix and match the colors to make their flowers.

This is a picture of a girl that really got into it...I thought it was cute that she put all of them in her hair. She used the vintage buttons that I brought from my stash to embellish the middle.

Wooden Pendant Craft

I just always think that you need at least one jewelry type craft. This was a super, easy one for them to make and to show off their personality. This is actually the one that my mom made. I wish I would've gotten a picture of a girl that had made several of them and had them look like bangles on her necklace.

All you need:

Wooden Disk {I got it at Hobby Lobby in their unfinished wood section}

Scrapbook Paper

Paint

Mod Podge {if they want to use paper}

Jump Rings {hot glued on back}

Embellishments

Ribbon/Twine

Beads

Stickers

At the last minute, I typed up some random words for them to cut up and paste on their pendant.

{like Faith, Love, Bloom, Be True, Create, Unique, Explore and so on...}

There we are...my mom and I after the first day of crafts, we were pretty sweaty...my hair was sticking to my face. That is the main reason why I hate camping is the humidity and instant sweat. Thankfully the next day was cooler...

I would not have been able to do all of the crafts for the YW without my mom!

She is the biggest help and loves being at Girls Camp.

When my siblings and I were little, we always enjoyed mom being gone for a week to girls camp because my dad would feed us cake for breakfast, take us to amusement parks and play the whole time; party when momma is out of the house!

So, last Tuesday I just got all comfortable in my bed, ready to go to sleep and then all of the sudden it sounded like our roof was about to tear off! The rain and wind was so bad that I couldn't see outside...it doesn't help my anixety of bad weather that lightning struck in our backyard. The first thing I thought about were the girls & leaders at camp and also my oldest son at Scout Camp. Bill and I got on our knees to pray for protection for all of those out in the elements. We knew this crazy storm was headed their way.

The next day was when my mom and I were heading up to camp, there were tons of trees down and debris all over. We get to camp {an hour away} and found out that a tree fell on a tent from my ward. The leaders heard that a bad storm was coming and gathered the whole stake in the lodge. It was a good thing because 3 of our YW would've not made it if they were in that tent. Very humbling and also so grateful that our prayers were heard and answered! In this picture they had already cleared a lot and pulled out the tent.

I will post my other projects later...

Have a wonderful weekend!

June...slow down!!

2011-06-13T16:16:00.000-07:00

Okay...seriously! I don't want the summer

to fly by too fast {I know it isn't technically summer, it feels like it outside.}

This week is YW Girl's Camp for my church that I am in charge of the crafts for. I am way behind getting things ready for it because I was sick this past weekend. I have my son helping me with the kits right now, I bribed him with a Sonic Slushy {it works!}.

I will have more pictures of the YW crafts that I will be teaching hopefully tomorrow.

This is the June page of the Canvas Corp Calendar that I made...

You can buy Canvas Corp products at http://www.scrapbook.com/ or http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/.

Enjoy your day!

A Banner Book...

2011-06-11T11:54:00.001-07:00

A tradition that we have at our house is that every morning on the first day of school I take the kids pictures with their new clothes and fresh new backpack in our front yard. This is of my oldest son, Aaron, for grades 4-7. You can add more years easily with the binder rings. {scroll down to the bottom for products used information}

{I still need to journal on it, I was thinking of using the backside as the journal about his teachers, classes, friends and etc}

Products Used:

Canvas Corp: Canvas Regular & Mini Triangles

Canvas Mini Tag & Round

Burlap Mini Round & Square

Chocolate and Ivory paperline

Green and Ivory paperline

Handmade paper {brown script, Embossed brown spots}

Solid paper {brown and green}

Stretched Canvas 2"x2"

Stretched Burlap 3"x3"

Twine {jute rope}

Mini Clothespins {natural}

Cosmo Cricket: Tiny Type Brown letter stickers

American Crafts: Thicker Stickers {for the name and numbers}

Beacon Adhesive: FabricTac

Spring Wreath and Flea Market Stuff...

2011-06-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

I am super late posting this project since it says Spring, it is almost summer

{it feels like it}

and I am about to change out the embellishment for the 4th of July.

My cute friend, Ashley, came over a few weeks ago

and we made coffee filter wreaths together, super easy but time consuming!

It looks like something you can eat, like a meringue.

I sent more items to sell at my local flea market, I love these glass containers that I bought for Kate's birthday party...I just don't have anywhere to store them. So, I made cute tags to put on them with a little ribbon. Hopefully they will sell, who knows!

Enjoy your day.

Girl's Camp Crafts...again

2011-06-03T05:57:00.000-07:00

So, I have been asked once again this year to be in charge of Girl's Camp Crafts for my Stake {church group}. This year they were nice enough to give me a budget of $250 to come up with several crafting projects. I have designed 6 projects, I had many ideas but I had to just keep it to a minimum. There will be about 175 girls, plus leaders that may want to craft.

My mom is nice to be my Assistant again, bless her heart! :)

We will be up for 2 days and 1 night...I am not a camper, so this is big for me!

One of the projects is a little wall hanging with the 13th Article of Faith. I have been collecting cereal boxes to have as the base for it I am thinking that it will be a finished size of 7"x9". The girls will alter the base with scrapbook paper, bling and etc. then have this in the middle:

If you would like a copy of this, just leave a comment with your email and I will send you the .JPG that has 5 on one sheet to have printed out. It's simple and cheap! :)

I will be sharing the other crafts that I have planned for them soon.

If you are in charge of the crafts also, I would love to see what you are doing too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Last day of May...& a note about Joplin, MO

2011-05-31T19:16:00.000-07:00

Time is flyin'...

This is the May layout of the Canvas Corp Calendar sample that

I made. I just love how simple this one turned out!

I cut the top parts of the Canvas Mini Heart Shapes to create the

scalloped border around the butterfly.

This is an angle to show the dimension.

The black tag is actually "chalkstock" and can be written & erased like

an actual blackboard. On this tag I wrote with a permanent marker.

Canvas Corp sells blank calendar grids, I just made the title part and stamped the numbers in.

I just have to say that my thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been suffering through these horrible tornadoes this year. A lot of the storms were so close to us. One night the sirens went off around 5 times, we were exhausted with the anxiety of the unknown path of these massive storms.

About 550 men from our church went up and served the people of Joplin this past weekend. They organized themselves into teams and were able to help a lot of people. I was so happy that my husband, Bill, was able to go up for 2 days, it was a very humbling sight. My brother and 2 brother-in-laws were up there also. They saw the devastation first hand and the pictures cannot show what it really looks like. They heard so many heart-wrenching stories of what these people went through. If you can donate either your time or money to help where you can...please do so!

All of the men from our church wore yellow shirts. My brother-in-law, Steven, happened to make it on ABC Nightly News last Saturday. While they were filming him working he happened to hit his finger with a hammer and he was looking at it like "ouch"...:)

Inspired by...

2011-05-20T06:56:00.000-07:00

Where has this week gone...I am late posting my inspiration of the week that I have found.

I love porch swings! I would love one, along with nice weather, to relax on.

When I was little, my family had a southern style front porch and we would get

swinging on the swing pretty good and then "fly" off...those were the good ol' days!

{this photo from Southern Living}

I have been seeing a lot of big, long pillows for couches around, like this one from Southern Living.

I just love this flower that Rhonna Farrer shared on her blog HERE. Anything that Rhonna makes/designs I just adore!

Jen from Craft-O-Maniac shows how she made these fun Chevron Earrings on her blog {click here}.

I saw this on Just Beachy blog...I want one!

Did you see her feature in the Easy Decorating Magazine? I bought one the other day and noticed that it was Chris from Just Beachy blog that I love to find inspiration from her!

I want to eat some of this from Fudge Ripple blog {watermelon with mint and feta} on a porch swing...doesn't that sound good?!

Enjoy your weekend!

"Our Family Circus" Make Memo Board

2011-05-20T06:32:00.000-07:00

Canvas Corp Make Memo boards are so much fun to alter. You can do any theme to match your decor or how you need it to function.

The boards come with a 12"x12" magnetic white board insert, the size with the frame is 14.5"x14.5". The magnetic board is also available to buy separately.

On this project, I added chalkstock to the corners to make it an all in one message board.

Products used:
Canvas Corp: White Make Memo Board, Bright Patterned paper, Burlap & Canvas Mini Shapes, Chalkstock, Corkstock, Twine

Jillibean Soup: tiny letter stickers

American Crafts: Letters

Beacon Adhesives: FabricTac

Ranger Ink: Vintage Photo

Other: Magnet {the little lion is a magnet}

Here is a link to buy the Make Memo Board.

Flowers in my yard...

2011-05-16T13:02:00.000-07:00

Can I just tell you how much I love it when my flowers bloom, well I do!!

This is only a small section of my Peony bush. Last year I only had about 4 blooms, this year about 20!!

I think this is a Glamis Castle rose...I love it no matter what its name is!

I just wish that these deep purple flowers would bloom all summer!!

My light pink rose bush produces one hot pink rose, I just love how it stands out!

Enjoy your spring day!

Inspired by...

2011-05-10T11:15:00.000-07:00

Jen at Tatertots and Jello made this fun Cupcake Stand {Canvas Corp, click here to buy}. I just love the bright colors and of course the Chevron designs!

I just adore these rolled roses made out of paper that Emily at Jones Design Company created. She has a totally inspiring blog and tutorials.

Sweet T Studio made this fabulous wreath for her front door. I love the colors that pop on the burlap.

Jenny at The Little Green Notebook blog showed how she turned a dresser into a kitchen island...genius! She has ultra fab taste...would love for her to come and jazz up my house anyday!

Gourmet Mom on the Go blog showed how to make these Push Pop Cakes. Yum, Yum!!

Spring Banner Wall Hanging

2011-05-06T12:32:00.000-07:00

I made this wall hanging using Canvas Corp's 18"x18" Burlap Stretched Canvas, a perfect size for designing with the Canvas shapes.

Materials Used:

Canvas Corp: 18"x18" Burlap Stretched Canvas

Canvas Triangle Shapes

Canvas mini Hearts {the bottom was cut off and saved for another project}

2"x2" Stretched Canvases

e-flute

corkstock

1 Canvas Mini Triangle

1Canvas Mini Tag

Brights Pattern Paper Collection

Mini Clothespins

Twine

DecoArt: Paints colors: Turquoise Sparkle & Lemon Drop {Glamour Dust},

Peony Pink, Hauser Light Green,

SoSoft Fine Glitter Ice Crystal

Crystal Stickers Mark Richards: Bling

Cosmo Cricket: Tiny Type letter Stickers

Beacon Adhesives: Fabrictac

Other: Accu-cut die for the birds and label

For the scalloped border, I cut the bottom half of a Canvas mini heart shape and attached it all around to frame the pennants.

The great thing about this project is that each pennant can have is its own personality.

The key is to add layers of product for the dimension factor!

You can't go wrong with a tiny pennant on a pennant!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Spring Flower Stitch...

2011-05-05T14:08:00.000-07:00

You have to go and check out this large stitch on a burlap stretched canvas that Catherine made on her blog: Avery and Winslow.

She shows on her blog how she made it!

I just love the colors and how it is so whimsical!!

Have a wonderful day!

Kate's Birthday Decor...{photo heavy}

2011-05-04T06:58:00.000-07:00

So, it has only been about a month ago since Kate's birthday...

now I am finally posting about the whole thing.

I am a photo procrastinator on this one!

This was actually set up in my living room {for a while} until

I can do the photo shoot. I also had to make a new set of cupcakes

to take this picture.

I covered my craft table with a canvas drop cloth.

I used Canvas Corp Round canvas shapes and cut them in half for this scalloped edge.

Then it was easy to add the banners and butterflies. I thought of painting the scallops, but

I thought it would be better to keep it neutral to use for other occasions.
{2 of the butterflies are made out of Canvas Corp Corkstock}

Would you believe that when I was taking these pictures it was storming outside?

It was pitch black. I had my boys holding lamps up for light on the side.

Who doesn't love a great vintage scale in a tablescape? :)

This is a tiered shelf from Kate's room that I altered a little by adding some

embellishments. I used all Canvas Corp patterned paper.

I thought that it would be fun to have Kate's hands on canvas. I used a 10"x10" Canvas Corp canvas and DecoArt paints {bahama blue and peony pink}.

A great keepsake...

I just love using the mini clothespins to attach everything {Canvas Corp}.

A top view of the Cupcake stand. Canvas Corp's blank cupcake stands are soooo easy to alter. I used Beacon Adhesive Fabric Tac to attach everything...and it works awesome.

{to buy a cupcake stand, click here}

It is hard to tell in this picture but I used DecoArt SoSoft fine glitter paint {ice crystal}

on the canvas mini triangle.

Materials Used:
Canvas Corp:
Burlap Fabric Sheet, corkstock, mini clothespins, bright patterned paper line, Canvas Round shapes, Canvas & burlap mini shapes, Cupcake Stand, 10"x10" stretched canvas, mini bags, twine, mesh

Deco Art:
Bahama Blue, Peony Pink, SoSoft Ice Crystal

Cosmo Cricket:
Tiny Type stickers

American Crafts:
Ribbon, thickers

Enjoy your day!

Inspired by...

2011-05-03T19:43:00.000-07:00

This is a collection of what I am inspired by this week...

How cute is this...tutorial on how to make these hanging bird cages here: The Bride's Cafe.

Over at the Natty By Design Blog, she shares a tutorial on how to make these sweet bows. {click here}

My Dream Kitchen by Tobi Fairley! I just love everything about his room!! Is it the polka dots? Yes, and everything else! {Click Here} Tobi is a genius with color and design...

I am really loving all of the projects using rulers lately...especially this beauty!

Lois from Frugal Decor Mom blog made this Sunburst mirror using old rulers.

{click here}

I am lovin' this simple and sweet onesie that

Vanessa at V and Co. made.

{click here}

She is a sewing Goddess!

Amen!

I saw this over at Flea Market Magazine Blog...{click here}

I made some Banana Bread tonight...I love the smell of it in my house...yummy!

{click here for the recipe}

Burlap Contest Winners

2011-05-02T18:57:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to share with you the winners of the

Canvas Corp Burlap Contest.

Jen from Craft-O-Maniac was our guest judge and I think that she did a great job

of picking out these winners. There were so many fabulous entries!!

The Grand Prize Winner is Debbie from http://www.refreshrestyle.com/.

Here is her tutorial on how she made this chair, before and after pictures are amazing!

2nd Place goes to Suzanne at Pieced Pastimes. She also has a tutorial on how she made this wreath along with the bubble wrap fabric method. You will have to check it out! {click here}

3rd Place goes to Nancy with this beautiful and classy burlap lampshade.

{she doesn't have a blog, but maybe we can talk her into starting one...}

Jen also wanted to include 2 Honorable Mentions of other projects that caught her eye.

This Burlap Ruffle Curtain made by Heather from Our 3 C's blog. What a great idea!!

You have to go see her blog...some cute stuff on there!!

This fun alphabet board by Kelsey at Tattered and Inked. {click here}

This is a great project for a kids room or even anywhere else in the house!

Thanks for sharing!

Have a wonderful day!

The Wedding Watch Party!!

2011-04-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

Wasn't Princess Kate stunning today, I also think Prince William was dashing himself!

It was fun at the party even though I wasn't able to stick around for too long.

I just wanted to share with you the photos of the decorations that were made

for the big day!

When I was making this banner, I thought everything needs just

a touch of burlap...

This was the embellishment on the coffee filter wreath that Jessica made for the front door.

I used Canvas Corp burlap shaped heart as a perfect backdrop to the royal couple.

This was the refreshment table, the color of Alicia's dining room was perfect for the royal wedding also. Jessica found these faux branches at Hobby Lobby that we hung pictures of William and Kate plus some extended family on it. We added a little bit of chandelier crystals to it for a fancy touch.

On some of the tags, with the help of my sister...Janis, we added a coffee filter to create a wedding dress look, just for fun!

I just adore this picture of Princess Diana and her boys, she was such an amazing mother to them. Simple addition to the bottom of the branches was a strip of burlap tied into a knot with a painted {canvas corp} canvas mini heart with W & K initials on it. I also used a Canvas Corp mini clothespin and covered it with bling.

Jessica found these monogram sandwich picks at Hobby Lobby for her cucumber sandwiches, yum!

The ultimate was this fabulous Donut Wedding Cake...

Here are the little favor bags filled with the pearl-like Sixlets.

Here is a glimpse of Jessica {left} and Janis wearing their hats to celebrate the occasion.

I hope that you enjoyed seeing the watch party.

What a beautiful wedding. I wish William & Kate many years

of happiness...

A Sneak Peek to William & Kate's Wedding Party Decorations

2011-04-28T16:06:00.000-07:00

This is a little part of a wreath with William & Kate's engagement photo.

It says "Wuv, True Wuv" a tribute to The Princess Bride movie...

I used bling embellishments to try to make a mini British flag on the tag.

This is a tiny part of the big centerpiece that we made...

I can't wait to show you tomorrow!!

I used Canvas Corp's mini bags to have as favors.
Jessica found these wedding sixlets that look like pearls that
will be in the baggies.
{click here for a place to buy these cute mini bags}

I have a sister named, Janis, and she has a very special humor
about her. If you know her personally, you know what I'm sayin'.
See never reads my blog, so I can say that. :)
This is a sneak peek of her special hat that she will be stylin' at
the party at 9am in the morning.
She will be the talk of the town...like she is already.

I will have a post tomorrow in the afternoon of what the

party looks like finished.

British Flag Banner...Getting ready for the big day!

2011-04-27T20:05:00.000-07:00

My sister-in-law, Jessica, and a couple of her friends came up with this grand idea to host a William & Kate wedding party and watch the wedding together on Friday.

So, Jess roped me into making a few decorations for the big day.

I made this "abstract" version of a British flag...don't look too close, it looks like my Kindergartner made it. :) Of course I had to add a little burlap to it.

{side note: I actually have a son named William and a daughter named Kate...I wonder how popular those names will be now with this royal wedding!}

I will post more of the decorations when they are finished. It should be a cheery day!

Inspired by...

2011-04-26T10:59:00.000-07:00

Another week of fun inspiration and things to put on my list to do!

I think that Kate needs a room just like this one from Isabella and Max Room's blog.

I just love the color combos that she put together...gorgeous!

Lovin' this Athropologie inspired shower curtain! Tutorial over at Taylor Made Blog!

I have always loved this idea from Holly Mathis Interiors to put chalkboard paint on closet doors for the little ones {or for me} to doodle on.

I am looking forward to what Matthew Mead has in store with this Summer Magazine!

You can only order on his website HERE.

Look how cute this is: A Birthday Countdown Cake over at Holiday Snobs blog.

I also am in love with that chair that it's sitting on!

My mouth is watering...Chicken Gyro's made by Fudge Ripple! Her recipe HERE.

Enjoy your Spring Day!

Spring Burlap Banner

2011-04-22T12:46:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love a sweet Spring banner on their mantle?

This was a fun one to create...maybe it was the colors

that make me happy!

{for more detailed pictures of this project click here}

I do have to show you what I used for the grass. I used Canvas Corp Canvas Mini Star

shape, painted it 2 different colors {DecoArt: Avocado Dip & Hauser Light Green}.

Then I folded it in half and ta-da you have a piece of grass!!

This is a picture of a canvas shape before and then what it looks as grass!

I used Bahama blue and free-handed the letters...you can stencil or do whatever for the letters.

Enjoy your Spring Day!
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Burlap Framed Nest

2011-04-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

Today on the Canvas Corp blog I shared a tutorial

on how I made this...

{click here to see the tutorial}

I had so much fun making this, it was one of those projects

that came together quickly...my speed!

My new favorite thing {besides anything Canvas Corp} is

Tattered Angels Spray Mist!!!

Linked to:

Someday Crafts
Beyond the Picket Fence

Inspired by...

2011-04-19T13:06:00.000-07:00

Inspired by...
Roeshel at The DIY Showoff is having a fun party and giveaway

this week on her blog. She made these fabulous
eggs on display using twine!

Older than dirt Jar from Brown Paper Packages:

The tag says: "Just a friendly reminder that you are now older than dirt."

{the dirt is crushed up oreo cookies...brillant}

I will have to use this coral image on a project soon!

From The Graphics Fairy, my go-to blog for great vintage downloads.

I would love to receive any {and all} of the cards that Cherry's Julbilee makes!!

Beautiful dress made by Ellie G. at Less Cake More Frosting for her daughter.

I just need to get off my lazy sewing-ness and make one for Kate!

Yes, Please!!

Boston "Black Forest" Cream Pie is callin' my name

Julie at Mommie Cooks makes some of the most fabulous creations.

I just wish that I had an edible screen! :)

Spring Banner Lampshade

2011-04-18T10:00:00.000-07:00

I was a part of

Mine for the Making Spring Fling

last week, this is the project that I shared.

You have to go and check out all of the fun projects

that was posted on Kara's blog!!

I just have to tell you a little story behind my history

of lamp-making before we get started.

Back in college {years & years ago}, I had no money. So, for

presents for my friends and family I found a way to be creative and make something

for them. I figured out a way to make lamps out of huge, empty pickle jars that

the snack bar at *-mart would just give to me. One day, as I was making a lamp,

my husband {boyfriend at the time} came over to my place and thought it was

a fun little project and was impressed with my resourceful use of materials.

As I was making this one...it has been a very long

time since I have made one, he came in and told me that he knew that he loved

me that day that I was making lamps almost 15 years ago. I thought it was so

sweet to know that he loves me being creative! Ok...back to the tutorial...

I found this jar at my local flea market, spray painted the lid blue and had my hubby drill two holes in the top.

This jar is about 1 foot tall, you can find a lot of fun shapes and sizes of jars.

Before I embellished it...which I also like it plain and simple.

I bought the lampshade at Target, but you can also

make your own burlap covered lampshade!

You can buy a lamp making kit pretty much anywhere in the hardware section.

You thread the cord through the little hole and then back up the middle hole.

The kit comes with really good instructions also.

You split the two wires apart a little bit more {about 3" more}.

In the instructions, it shows you how to make an Underwriter's Knot. You have a ribbed and a flat wire and you have to wrap the right one to the right screw on this part, otherwise it doesn't work.

I tested mine to make sure it worked before I got any further!

Once I had that done, to make the fixture stable, I hot glued it on the inside.

Here are a couple of close up shots of the banner part.

I used Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels, Houseof3/Pink Paislee, Glitter, ModPodge,

American Crafts ribbons & Crystal Stickers.

In this picture, I used a mini canvas shape and twine{both canvas corp} and sprayed it

with Tattered Angels Glitter Mist. My new favorite thing!!

This is a side view of the lamp, I am loving it on my entryway table along with all of my Spring-y decor!

I just had to show that I tied ribbons on the lid and also added some bling around the top edge!

You can fill the jar with a lot of fun and interesting items, I chose a simple little

nest. Maybe because I can't get enough of them!

I hope that you enjoyed my little tutorial and that it inspired you in some way!

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Kate's Birthday Decor, Part 3

2011-04-15T08:30:00.000-07:00

I know, I am slow getting these pictures out of Kate's Birthday...

I actually had this frame hanging on this wall already with
a wreath hanging in the middle.

I have been wanting to change it, so this was a good time to start!

I found this fabulous, large letter "K" at my favorite Flea Market.

It fit perfectly hanging in this frame. Then I took Canvas Corp's mini canvas

round shapes and attached it using FabricTac adhesives all around the frame.

Canvas Corp also sells mesh in a lot of different colors. I cut out round circles to layer on top of the canvas circle. then I use Canvas Corp's fabric sheet to cut out 32 circles of burlap. I used a punch to punch out the scrapbook paper shapes and inked the edges just a little. A simple brad is used to hold it together.

It really added some color and whimsy to the decor.

The circles are not all perfect, I planned it that way!

Have a great weekend!

So Sad...House of 3 is coming to an end!

2011-04-13T08:41:00.000-07:00

I was so sad to find out that

House of 3

is coming to an end.

It was time for the "3" to move on,

but I LOVE their stuff!

I actually can't wait to see what they end up doing next!

They are all amazing designers.

I am going to stock up before they close

their doors for good.

I use their brushes all the time, I need to get this one.

Printable paper!!

Need I say more? Just fabulous stuff.

I have several of their blog couture backgrounds.

They just have an eye for color.

Have a happy day!

Specimen Art by Midwestern Sewing Girl

2011-04-12T10:28:00.000-07:00

I just love what Maggie made from Midwestern Sewing Girl Blog!

Her take on Specimen art was a fabulous idea!

{look at her vintage scale...love it!}

Shabby Apple Giveaway Winner...

2011-04-12T08:53:00.000-07:00

First of all, thank you to all that entered,

I am so happy to have new friends through this

giveaway!

Shabby Apple Giveaway Winner:

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The 37th Comment was from:
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and now I follow your blog...seriously, Jenn pick ME this is like the 9th Shabby Apple giveaway I have entered! I'm determined!
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Banananutmeg email me and so I can get your info to send to Shabby Apple! Congrads!

Remember that you can also receive 10% off your Shabby Apple order with my coupon code:

REDBERRYBARN10OFF

this code is good until May 7th

Kate's Birthday Decor, Part 2

2011-04-11T12:57:00.000-07:00

***Final Hours of my Shabby Apple Dress Giveaway,

don't forget to enter***

Instead of buying a bag full of cheap thank you party gifts...

you know the toys that last one second!

I decided to have a treat table, so Kate's party

guest took a mini bag that I put a label on and filled it

with candy. It was a hit! Even the "older" guests loved

it too! It was a perfect size for little ones.

I used Canvas Corp mini bags {find here} and punched out a scalloped edged circle

using Canvas Corp Pastel Papers. You can write anything you want on the labels, I

used a sharpie. It was a quick project.

I just love vintage scales, I couldn't help myself to use it on the birthday

table display. My son, Sam, has spent the past couple of days

weighing everything in the house on it.

Her party was so much fun and it was so nice to enjoy it with family.

Kate's Birthday Decor, Part 1

2011-04-08T14:46:00.000-07:00

Little Miss Kate will turn 2 tomorrow...that is wild and crazy!

So, I am in the middle of making her birthday decor table to hold

the cupcake tree, treats and more.

I am going to show all of the decor in parts because

I do not have everything done yet, I just couldn't

resist to show you this:

Canvas Corp sells cupcake tree "blanks", they come in

Square and Round shapes.

{Scrapbook.com sells the square one here}

They also sell most of the Canvas corp products that I

used to make this.

I was surprised on how easy it was to cover the stand, I was making it

harder than it was. I used the Canvas Corp mini burlap & canvas shapes to make

scalloped edges by cutting them in half. I love using Fabric-Tac glue

{Beacon Adhesives} to attach everything...even the paper! I guess you can say

that you should use this glue in a well ventilated area...

I got a little light headed using it.:)

I used the Accu-cut die-cutting system to cut out the cupcake wrappers, birds,

butterflies and labels. I especially like using the corkstock by Canvas Corp.

I used Cosmo Cricket's Tiny Type stickers to spell out words and her name.

Here is a "bird's eye view" of the stand, all of the papers are Canvas Corp.

I love the pink zebra papers!

So, keep checking back...I have tons more to share.
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Funky Junk Interiors
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Craft-O-Maniac

Shabby Apple Giveaway...Right Here!!

2011-04-07T10:48:00.000-07:00

I am proud to annouce my

Shabby Apple

Women's Dresses

Giveaway right here on

RedberryBarn.

A big reason why I love Shabby Apple dresses is

because they are modest and stylish at the same time!

I have a wish list of some of my favorite dresses they have,

here are a few.

Spanish Steps

from the new Roamin Holiday collection

Beauty Mark

**Love** the pleats on the bottom

Bellissima

I am into yellow right now...

Mauna Kea

Most of the dresses that I was drawn to was from the

South Pacific Collection

Waimea

North Shore

Tropical Sunshine

They also have a line of

Jewelry and Accessories

You can also receive 10% off your Shabby Apple order

with my coupon code:

REDBERRYBARN10OFF

this code is good until May 7th

Here is how you can enter to win a Shabby Apple Dress:

1. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook and leave a comment

that you are visiting from RedberryBarn {Click Here}

2. Become a Follower of RedberryBarn and

leave a comment to say hi, you can also tell me what dress

you like also!

3. Like RedberryBarn on Facebook and leave a comment

to let me know that you stopped by. {Click Here}

{open to US residents only}

The Giveaway will end on Monday, April 11 11:59pm CST.

Thank you to Candace at Shabby Apple for

asking me to host this giveaway and coupon.

Congratulations on your wedding this weekend!

A Fun Giveaway...

2011-04-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

Julie from the Etsy Shop Miss Pretty Pretty

is having a Giveaway of her amazing

Felt Card Table Playhouses

(worth up to $200)

over at the she wears flowers blog.

Miss Pretty Pretty's Card Table Playhouses fit over a standard size card table,

but can be folded up and put away when not in use. {woo-hoo!}

These playhouses are fun and educational. Each playhouse also has

interactive pieces for hours of imaginative and busy play.

Miss Pretty Pretty is so creative and has

thought of even the smallest details for her playhouses.

Aren't these seriously the cutest playhouses you have ever seen!

Julie has pre-made playhouses, as well as patterns to make your own.

I remember when I was little, my mom would find a big quilt and

lay on top of our card table

so we can have fun with our imaginations.

My siblings and I would play for hours in it!

I would've loved something this customized when I was that age.

I know that my kids would love one right now.

I am in love with this fire house themed one!

What a great gift idea for any little one that you know!

How sweet is this...

I have to make this one for Kate.

Since she is the only girl with 3 brothers in the house,

she has been playing with cars so much

that she has moved all of the matchbox cars

into her bedroom. She makes the noises and everything.

It comes in a handy bag to store away, a plus in a mother's book!

Check out Julie's amazing

collection of playhouses and more

in her etsy shop HERE.

Then go and enter the giveaway over at Tammy's blog

She Wears Flowers HERE.

Enjoy your Spring Day!

Canvas Corp Burlap Contest

2011-04-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

Announcing:

We had so much fun with the Banner Contest that we are going right into our next Contest!

The Burlap Contest

Enter your projects that you made with burlap...from altering decor,

banners, wreaths, scrapbooking & more.

It can be anything. Let your creativity run wild with Burlap!

You may enter more than one project.

The contest ends 11:59pm CST April 30th.

Send a picture(s) of your Burlap Project to Jenn at jenn.canvascorp@gmail.com,

subject: Canvas Corp Burlap Contest Entry.

If you have a Blog and/or Facebook page, post about your Burlap Project

and the Canvas Corp Burlap Contest.

In the entry email, send us a link to your Blog Post

and Facebook Post, we want to be able to link back to you.

Once you enter your Burlap Project, it gives Canvas Corp the right

to use your image on the Canvas Corp Blog and

Facebook page as product design ideas.

If we post your image, we will always give you the credit for the design

and link to you (if we have that information).

We have a Blog Button available that says that you entered the contest;

you will be given the HTML of the button once you submit your Banner.

There will be a

Grand Prize Winner (over $100 value),

2nd Place ($40 value)

and 3rd Place ($25 value).

It will be an all Burlap Prize Package of Canvas Corp Products!

***The Canvas Corp Blog is Under Construction for a new, fresh look.

I will let you know once it is up and running! You may find us on

our facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/CanvasCorp***

Canvas Corp Banner Contest Winners...

2011-04-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

Grand Prize Winner:

Melissa Waterbury

She just started a blog today!

Go and become a follower of hers: http://www.distresseddainties.blogspot.com/

I love the dimension that she created in her banner...simply gorgeous!

She teaches banner classes at her local scrapbook store, you can see why...

Another view:

2nd Place Winner

Cassie Box

"Let's Spoon"...so cute! This would be a darling addition to any kitchen! I also thought when I first saw this that it would be a cute wedding gift! Cassie also sells banners on her etsy shop, go check out all of her banner designs!

Her blog: http://www.somethingfromcassie.com/

3rd Place Winner

Malia Karlinsky

I am so inspired by Malia's colors that she used, it makes me want to go back to school!

I need to find out where she got her flashcards!

Check her blog out: http://www.yesterdayontuesday.typepad.com/

Honorable Mention:

Mandy Beyeler

She has a darling website here: http://www.sugarbeecrafts.com/

A computer banner, what a great idea!! She has a tutorial on how she made

this and got it to attach to her screen. She has tons of great ideas!

Honorable Mention

Melissa Kaiserman

You have to go visit her at http://www.atimeforeverything.net/

Isn't this the sweetest lampshade ever!

And yes, I will be making one of these soon!

Honorable Mention

Jenn Erickson

This banner has sentimental value, she has the clocks on the

exact time that big events happened in her life...so inspirational!

Visit her on her website: http://www.rookno17.com/

Now with all of the inspiration from all of the banner entries...I need to get to work!!

I will also be featuring the other gals that entered the contest.

Have a great Spring Day!

***Just to let you know, the Canvas Corp blog is temporarily down

while we are updating and giving the blog a new and fresh look.

You can keep track of us on Facebook while we are under construction!***

http://www.facebook.com/CanvasCorp

We will be starting our next contest soon, so keep in touch!!

Sweet Spring Card

2011-04-01T09:12:00.000-07:00

First of all, Happy April Fool's Day!

Our alarm clock played a joke on us today and didn't go off...it is funny to

watch a family race around to get out the door in time.

At least everyone brushed their teeth and have their zippers up.

This is a Spring Card that I made using a lot of Canvas Corp products

{pink & white polka dot card, burlap shapes, corkstock, twine}

I am also head over heels for the House of 3 product line with

Pink Paislee. I am totally into their fabulous look!

Canvas Corp Banner Contest is officially over and the guest judges are casting their votes. I have been totally inspired by all of the entries...I can't wait to see who the winners are!!

Have a beautiful weekend!

Inspired by: Shelley Haganman

2011-03-29T07:54:00.000-07:00

Today I was inspired by Shelley Haganman of {ScrapperGirl} & The Scrap Review.

For one, I love the design of the house and landscape.

But the big reason why I love this project it because it was a

NO-Sew project!!

It looked like she broke out the sewing machine to make this happen!

She used Canvas Corp's Canvas FabricPage to make into a pillow. The FabricPages can come double-sided sewn together and you can pick it open to create a pillow! Love it, Shelley! Now I will have to go make one!

Beautiful Butterflies...

2011-03-28T09:10:00.000-07:00

One of our family's favorite movies is

A Bug's Life.

I love that part where Hemlich the large caterpillar

becomes a beautiful butterfly...with his tiny little wings.

My son watched it over & over & over again,

back when it was on VHS. I think we went through

several tapes until we upgraded to a DVD.

This was super easy to make!

I used Canvas Corp Chunky Stretched Canvas &

Corkstock {it has an adhesive backing click here for more info}

that was cut out into butterflies

using the Accu-Cut die cutting machine.

Then I just added bling, stitching, sticker letters {fresh & happy}, punched

out bunnies {Martha Stewart punch} and etc to

make this a very spring-y project.

I love how anything that I hang on this old window looks perfect!

Have a wonderful day!

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Keeping it Simple
Making the World Cuter
Between Naps on the Porch
The DIY Showoff
Running with Glitter
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Meet Gnorman the Gnome...

2011-03-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

Meet my newest friend

Gnorman the Gnome.

He greets our friends in our entryway.

This is what Gnorman looked like when I first met him at HobLob.

I thought that he would fit perfect on my entry table if he was a different color.

So, blue he became...
I used Americana Bahama Blue Paint from DecoArt.

Have a fun day!

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Bloom & Grow Banner

2011-03-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

This is a banner that I made to attach to my fun little cabinet door that I

got at the flea market.

It is sitting on my ledge in the entryway to greet our guests...

I made it to hopefully inspire you to enter the

Canvas Corp Banner Contest,

it ends on March 31st and they have amazing prizes for 3 lucky winners!

{Details Here}

I used Canvas Corp Burlap and Canvas Shapes to make this.

The "l" and the 2nd "o" are on a little 2"x2" stretched canvas.

{you can click on the picture to get a better look}

Have a fabulous Spring Day!
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Misc Friday...& Banner Contest

2011-03-18T12:44:00.000-07:00

Canvas Corp has some amazing Handmade, embossed and flocked paper.

These are some of the samples of them.

One of my favorite places to shop when I go to Utah is Tai Pan Trading.

That is where I got this metal Welcome sign.

I told my husband that we are going to pack light this summer when

we go to visit because I will pack it to the max for the ride home.

Don't forget to enter in the Canvas Corp Banner Contest!

You have a chance to win some amazing product packages!

Here is the link to all of the info:

Contest

Please email me if you have any questions!!

Today we had to do a little updating of our computer and printer...

It was a long time coming, but we just couldn't drag it on any longer.

Good bye slower than molasses computer, hello mega speed!

So, I was able to get the nicest printer that I have ever had.

No more trips to *-Mart for photos!!

I chose an Epson Artisan 835 because it is more for the person

that wants to print out quality photos...like me!

Have a fabulous weekend!

A little present for a friend...

2011-03-15T18:42:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things to do when I get home from church

on Wednesday nights is to tune in on the House of 3 Webshow.

Last week Heidi Swapp was showing

how to make cute altered notepads.

So, with my friend's birthday coming up...I thought that this

would be a fun little gift for her. You know, for that friend

that has everything already...

I used a 12"x12" sheet of paper and cut it 8 1/2"x12".

I decided to have it open in the middle.

So, to help it stay shut I had to add the ribbon to it.

The middle bow is only attached on one side of the flap.

This notepad is a 5"x8" size, I bought a pack of 6 for cheap at my

local discount store.

I cut two slits, one at the top and then one towards the bottom

to feed the back of the pad through.

Have a Delightful day!

A Bird's Nest

2011-03-12T18:46:00.000-08:00

Hey, let all of your birdie friends know that I have a

"Nest For Rent".

I really do need to find a cute bird to live in it!

Any suggestions on how to make one?

I have a tutorial on how I made this nest over on the

Canvas Corp Blog {click here}.

Have a Delightful Weekend!

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Craft-O-Maniac

Card Sets...a Necessity

2011-03-10T12:06:00.000-08:00

I made these cards today...

I have a little tutorial on the Canvas Corp Blog about it

{click here}

I need to replenish my card supply. I love having homemade cards

on hand ready to go...birthdays, thank you, blank cards and etc.

I found this beauty at the Flea Market yesterday. It is amazing how

I go in there just wanting to get one thing and I come out

with a load! I just can't help myself.

Now I just have to find the perfect place for it.

Have a beautiful day!

A Tray full of Spring Delights

2011-03-05T09:57:00.000-08:00

I just made this little pretty.

It just made my heart jump when I was designing with

flowers, birds, banners, spring colors...

{you can click on the picture to get upclose}

I used the 7 Gypsies Paper Tray...{before}

After...

I just love that every little box has it's own personality.

I made this circle flower using Canvas Corp's new Handmade paper...

This butterfly was cut out using the Accu-Cut die cutting system with the

Canvas Corp Corkstock paper.

Love it! You can even stamp on it and create a whole new effect!

I love the dimensional look! The Canvas Corp Burlap and Canvas

{stretched canvas frames} that are the small 2"x2" size worked in perfectly.

Enjoy your Day!!

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St. Patty's Day Gift Bag Card

2011-03-03T12:13:00.000-08:00

I just made a St. Patty's Day card out of a Gift Bag.

You know how you can make those mini scrapbooks out

of lunch sacks...same concept.

More on how I made it here: Canvas Corp Blog

Products I used: Canvas Corp, Jenni Bowlin, 7 Gypsies, Cosmo Criket

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Banner Contest...

2011-02-28T12:05:00.000-08:00

Ok, Ladies!!

You have to enter in the Canvas Corp Banner Contest!

The great thing about this contest is your

banner can be anything, any size, any style!!

See Details Here:

CANVAS CORP BANNER CONTEST

We have Three AMAZING Guest Judges:

Holly from:

Ellie G from:

Jen from:

Burlap Bracelet!!

2011-02-24T13:30:00.000-08:00

You have to go to

Magnolia Junk

to see this beauty that Leslie made using

Canvas Corp products!!

Have a delightful day!

Front Door Decor: St. Patrick's Day

2011-02-23T10:36:00.000-08:00

I just finished my front door decor for St. Patty's Day!

I am lovin' the Green...that means we are

closer to Spring {and green grass!}

I started by using Canvas Corp canvas heart mini shapes.

Easy fit for a 4 leaf clover!

I used gold glitter to cover it first and then I

used Jacquard Paints {see bottom} for the Emerald Green.

I love it when I can use items that I have on hand.

I used the green streamers from last years St. Patty's banner {see here}

Then I used the green ribbon from my Christmas ornaments {see here}

I cut a stem shape out of burlap and painted it with green.

The green houndstooth paper is actually tissue paper from HobLob that I mounted on foam core board {10"x10" size}.

I then mounted that piece to a Canvas Corp black and white stripe scrapbook paper that I made

more sturdy by attaching it to some chipboard.

It was the first time that I used Jacquard Paints {lumiere} and I love it! Great stuff!!

Have a Lucky Day!!

Linked to:

Someday Crafts

Guest Post: Jen from Craft-O-Maniac

2011-02-21T06:35:00.000-08:00

I just had to feature this fun project that Jen from Craft-O-Maniac

made using Canvas Corp products!!

So I TRIED to make it rhyme, and the hubs made fun of me?

He said "Is it supposed to rhyme?" with a questionable look...

I said Yes'! butt head... just kidding...

No' but really I did try... and its darn close enough!

"JEN & KEV & "4" of them!"

i USED A Sharpie maker on the canvas material. To hang it I pushed silver thumb

tacks into the wood and through some grosgrain polka dot ribbon.

I put some cut out triangle polka dot paper behind some of the canvas pennants.

Thanks again Jen and thanks again Canvas Corp. Thanks to all of you who have stopped by this post. xo jen

Have a wonderful day!!

Happy Cupcake Wreath to Me!!!

2011-02-18T15:53:00.000-08:00

My creative friend, Leslie, made this little pretty for me!!

A Cupcake Wreath!

I was freaking out when she brought it to my door!

Aren't I the luckiest gal in the world?!!

I posted more pictures of it over at

Magnolia Junk

so you can see the other sides of it.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Canvas Family Wreath by Birgit Koopsen

2011-02-17T09:27:00.000-08:00

I am seriously inspired.

Birgit Koopsen sent me this picture of her gorgeous wreath

this morning...You have to see the detail that she put

into making this!!

I am going to totally make one of these.

I met Birgit at CHA and sent her home to The Netherlands

with the Canvas Corp products she used in the wreath.

You have to go see her creative blog:

Birgit Koopsen

Thank you my friend!!

Message Board by Sadie...

2011-02-16T08:44:00.000-08:00

You have to go over to Sadie's blog

Simply Delicious

and check out how she made this awesome

Message Board with Canvas Corp Products!!

I love how she repurposed a frame to make it!!

Thanks Sadie!

A Simple Card...

2011-02-14T12:54:00.000-08:00

It's been a while since I have made a simple "hi" card.

Canvas Corp has greeting cards, like this black & white polka dot one.

I just added a folded fan, Canvas Corp

burlap circle in the middle and to top it off

I made a flower using the Canvas Corp homemade paper for the center.

Sometimes it is nice to have a generic card on hand!!

Little Valentine Gifts for my Valentine...

2011-02-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

I got together with my 3 sisters {& in-law} and Leslie to do a

little Valentine Gift exchange for our Hubby's.

We decided to just give them 5 days worth of little gifts.

In the past, I have done 10 days and even 14 days.

Just a little behind this year...

Each of us made 5 of our little gift that we came up with.

Then we exchanged for us to have one of each.

Janis came up with the Crush theme, but she was sick

last week so I put hers together for her.

Jess put a couple of packets of Pop Rocks in the bag,

you can't go wrong with that!

I chose the "Nuts" theme. The funny thing about this was that

I actually had Bill go and buy 5 packs of peanuts.

Now he knows why...:)

You can be very creative, like Renee did with her "write" for me gift.

Leslie made this one, the little oranges brand name is "Cuties".

We have been eating a lot of cuties lately!

I know my Valentine has enjoyed finding his little gifts in fun places everyday!

Have a wonderful weekend!