Tag Archive for ‘Gift Ideas’
Reflections: Rae’s Mirror
My sister-out-law is a fellow creative spirit. She makes incredibly fabulous pictoral art quilts, and we occasionally ride bikes together. She has been redecorating her bedroom – painting, new floor, new bed, etc. She wants to put new art on the walls as well, and had seen a bold poppy print at a thrift store, [...]
Beautiful – Asian Influence Landscape Layered Collage
Finished Size: 10.5″ x 15.5″ This project was featured on page 54 in my book – “Teach Yourself Visually – Collage & Altered Arts” published by Wiley (creators of the “Teach Yourself Visually” and “Dummies” Series of books). Supplies: Stamps: Asian Beauty (woman), Fans, Compass, Coins (Judikins) Vine, Oriental Postage Stamp (100 Proof Press ) Papers: [...]
Holiday Splendor: Vintage Wallpaper Window
Vintage Wallpaper Window By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide Finished size: 8″ x 8″ Supplies: Stamps: Flourish Stamp (Unknown) Paper: Peach Colored Card Stock (Stampin’ Up!) White Card Stock (Unknown) Ink: Rose Lame’ Ink Pad (Dr Ph. Martin’s) Arboretum Petal Point Set (ColorBox) Other: 2″ Wide Gold [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Autumn Leaves Pencil Cup
Welcome Autumn and Happy Thanksgiving! As a certified custom framer working at Michaels Arts and Crafts, I see a lot of frames. Some made of wood, metal and even acrylic (such as those box frames). I can’t tell you how many times I’ve restocked the little swivel photo pencil cups and never gave any thought [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Starry Wine Tote
Starry Wine Tote By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide This wine tote makes for the perfect presentation of a fine bottle of wine. What a great way to bring a bottle as a gift for the host of all your holiday parties. Supplies: Stamps: Christmas Greetings Star (Zimprints) Outline Star (Hero Arts) Paper: White speckled cardstock [...]
Memories Mini-book for the Inventor
“Memories” Mini-book By: Marcia Mattos, Artistic Guide Finished size: 6” x 6” As I mentioned before this month’s theme is “remembrances”. So, I decided to honor the memory of my mother, who passed away 15 years ago. I made a little Keepsakes mini-book, where I intend to add some of her photos and some written [...]
Holiday Blizzard Project – Melanie’s Desk Calendar
Desk Calender Sing it Loud, Sing it Strong… All Year Long By Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide This quick simple gift can be themed towards anyone. I think it would be effective made with an inspirational saying or picture of the grand kids. I have made this one for my Mum as she loves all that old [...]
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