The Open Sea

A little something I created using The Open Sea digital image.  Great thing about digital images, you can enlarge the images to suit your personal preference.

The boat was enlarged.  The ledger was printed on one sheet of cardstock at a smaller scale and the compass was scaled a bit larger.

Easter Floral Styro Egg

Anyone remember the egg I did in March of 2008?  Well, for some reason it was much more fun back then than it was creating this:

I started the egg two weeks ago and let it go.  I was stuck on what to do with it.  Not really sure I like this but at least I put it to use.

What you're looking at is a half of styrofoam egg I cut in half.  Using a Boho flower punch, I curled each flower around the end of a pencil (similar to the Ikebana Cross I made previously).  Then using glue and lots of patience, the process of attaching began. You've got to work in stages, applying some glue to a few, letting them dry and then working on another section...otherwise they'll pop off.

Give it a try, when you have a few hours to spare, LOL.

Paper Watering Can Video Tutorial

Well, here's the video turoial I promised to create of the Paper Watering Can posted earlier.  Use this as a guide for creating the basis of the can

If you'd like to adjust the height of the can, simply use a circle punch to create a higher hole before attaching your spout base.  You can cover the gap beneath the spout and the base of the can with the strips that are included on the Basket and Blooms die. 

I hope this idea encourages the additional use of your Baskets and Blooms die.

Winter's Tale

Winter is here, and with it lots of snow and bitter cold.  Many find themselves occuping their time indoors, catching up on projects and finding ways to keep warm.   That's what the Design Team of the Paper Crafters Sampler kept in mind when preparing for "Winter's Tale", The December 2010 issue of Paper Crafters Sampler.

Inside the Winter issue, you'll find the projects useful for before and after the Holiday season.

Here's a preview:


Winter's Tale ~ PCS December 2010 from Melanie Schulenberg on Vimeo.
With the arrival of winter comes glistening snowflakes, the holiday and time with family and friends....

Read more about "Winter's Tale at: PaperCraftersSampler.com

Gratitude Medallion ~ Treat card box

Gratitude Medallion Video Tut from Melanie Schulenberg on Vimeo.
Free template for treat card available at PocketsofInspiration.NING.com.

Greeting Card Charm

Yesterday I played with the new Greeting Card Kids set. The images are so charming.  Here's what I came up with:

The main images were watercolored.  The decorative papers are from Greenhouse Gala.  If you look close, you'll see the Hydrangea image from the Because I Care set stamped in pink on the pink card stock.

Finished off with some satin olive ribbion, new lace ribbon and some stitching. 

A bit of ivory and satin ribbon flowers to add a girly feel to the card.  The main ivory ribbon flower I created months ago (had it sitting on the side for future use). The pink was a last minute addition.  Two 4" strips of pink ribbon stitched along the side, pullied a little to create the ruffle and walla!  

If you really want to go crazy with ribbon flowers, do what I did and check out a ribbon art book from the library.  LOTS of ideas for using ribbon in your art.

Added an additional vintage feel by including the vintage brad in the center.

Here's what the entire set looks like.  Darling, darling.

Two more days till the WEEKEND.  WOOT!