tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41312839611595551022024-02-28T18:44:18.240-05:00Killam CreativePaper and JewelrySusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.comBlogger369125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-175448188843963802019-10-26T17:00:00.000-04:002019-10-26T17:00:12.129-04:00Around the Skellie NeighborhoodHello crafty friends! I'm here today to share my latest Halloween-themed <a href="https://alphastamps.net/">Alpha Stamps</a> project. As you know, October's kit is <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/twilight-kit-october-2019?variant=30170262929487">Twilight</a>, and I've used the fantastic Twilight papers found there to create this glimpse into the everyday life of The Skellingtons. Come take a walk down the lane with me!<br />
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I've used linen hinging tape painted black to bind the houses together, and bits and pieces of the twilight papers to bring the houses to life.<br />
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Dresden trim of all sorts as well as gold paint highlight the roof lines.</div>
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The skeletons are fussy cut and adhered with white adhesive foam. There are two layers of foam on a few to pop them up more than their companions.</div>
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To see all my Alpha Stamps used for the neighborhood, please visit my source list <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=191027SK*">HERE</a>. Thanks for your visit today! </div>
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<br />Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-39725157067300566642019-08-27T01:00:00.000-04:002019-08-27T01:00:11.957-04:00Maisy the CowHello crafty friends! I'm over on the <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog, inviting you to join me down on the farm!<br />
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I've had this little rubber cow magnet for at least 25 years. At some point it went from refrigerator to supply box, and now she's made her way back to the farm... or the cow pen.<br />
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I used the 3 x 3 Bagatelle Box. I love these boxes since they are small but deep enough (for a milk bottle!).<br />
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I cut my farm-themed papers to size, then glued the box together. Once it was dry I added the papers with Mod Podge. Quick and easy!<br />
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And here she is, happy to be out of the supply box and back on the farm.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today!<br />
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<br />Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-51942584255976687142019-08-17T17:00:00.000-04:002019-08-18T06:49:17.760-04:00Edgar Allan Poe Tunnel Shadow BoxHello crafty friends! I'm here today to share a new project made with elements from the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/tunnel-book-kit-august-2019?variant=29473035714639">Alpha Stamps August Kit: Tunnel Book!</a><br />
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The kit comes with great seasonal papers and timely sunflowers, but my 4x4 Arch Tunnel Book is a little darker with an Edgar Allan Poe theme. Hey, I'm a Baltimore girl and I can't pass up a Poe project opportunity!<br />
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The design team will show you different ways to use the tunnel. I made mine into a shadow box.<br />
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To begin, I chose the center element first. This photo shows how I rigged it up so I could see the chipboard layers and plan the elements. (Note to self: put wee lights in the next tunnel book.)<br />
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I painted all pieces with black gesso, then decided to cover with papers. The easiest for me was to paint the adhesive onto the tunnel panels, then put that onto the paper and allow to dry.<br />
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I cut the centers out with a straight edge on a self-healing mat. See how ragged they are? My fix for that is sandpaper. I used two grits - first was 320 to sand the paper up to the chipboard, then a finer grit of 600 (or higher) to "polish" the paper and get it ready for the next step.<br />
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Using sandpaper on your projects is a lot like using a good knife in the kitchen. Choose the right tool and it will do the work for you. You'll only need the smallest amount of pressure. And maybe more patience.<br />
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White core on paper makes me squint and squish my nose, so I use the edge of a brush marker to color it in. If you want to try this, keep light contact between the paper and marker -- the paper will soak up only what it needs. Polishing the paper with the 600+ grit sandpaper keeps the sanded area from soaking up too much ink, so it's an important step.<br />
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I used the brush marker (brown or black) to color the edges of all the collage sheet elements. When doing this, make sure you always come from behind, as I've done in the photo below. It's easy to "fall off" the edge of the element (especially fussy cuts) and accidentally swipe a dark brush stroke on the surface. Much better to have that on the back than the front!<br />
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Here's a view of the panels, ready for assembly. The polka-dot panel is already attached to the Edgar panel (the back of the book). I was a little eager and didn't photograph before putting those two together.<br />
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There are so many great motifs throughout Poe's writing. Here I've included a raven, heart, cask, skull, and, of course, Lenore, all from Alpha Stamps collage sheets. There's also a pendulum, eyes, premature burial, and doubles. Oh... if only I'd used the <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/6x6-arch-tunnel-book?_pos=569&_sid=316d65fed&_ss=r&variant=29473395408975">6x6 Arch Tunnel Book</a>! :)<br />
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Back to the project at hand, Susan... To create the space in between, I used layered strips of excess chipboard to separate the panels. I save all kinds of board "just in case". I'm not a pack rat... just a planner!<br />
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Thanks for your visit today! You can view my complete Alpha Stamps supply list <a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=190818SK*">HERE</a>.<br />
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<b><u>Other supplies used</u></b><br />
My Mind's Eye paper<br />
Heavy black card stock<br />
Mod Podge<br />
White glue<br />
Zig glue pen to adhere dresden trim<br />
Gold paint pen around interior window openings<br />
Black gesso and acrylic paint<br />
Black Tombow brush marker<br />
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<br />Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-11240651549023961402019-07-23T01:00:00.000-04:002019-07-23T01:00:08.738-04:00Voltaire Mini Assemblage Box Hello creative friends! I'm on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog today, sharing a wee assemblage/shadow box.<br />
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I like to use quotes. A lot. I have them scribbled on scraps of paper, a white board, a notebook, the tablet; all waiting for inspiration to strike. Recent events inspired a quote by Voltaire, an 18th century French philosopher.<br />
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<b><u>Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used</u></b><br />
<a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=1227">Mini Shadowbox Set C33P Set of 6 </a><br />
<a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=1106">House Ornament Fence D172HF</a><br />
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Thanks for your visit. I hope you find positive inspiration today!<br />
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Cheers<br />
SusanSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-14369611568959817632019-07-09T01:00:00.000-04:002019-07-09T01:00:00.335-04:00The Lady In RedHello crafty friends! I'm over on the <a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog, sharing another project in my occasional Pin-Up series. <br />
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I've been hoarding these 3x5 music cards for years, waiting for the right projects to come along. "The Lady in Red" is from a 1935 movie musical called "In Caliente". Head on over to the <a href="https://gslcuts.blogspot.com/">GSLC blog</a> to see my step-by-step!<br />
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<i>Oh! The lady in red</i><br />
<i>The fellows are crazy for the lady in red</i><br />
<i>She's a bit gaudy, but lawdy what a personality!</i><br />
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<i>Oh! The lady in red</i><br />
<i>Is fresh as a daisy </i><br />
<i>When the town is in bed.</i><br />
<i>Dancing and dining </i><br />
<i>And shining with originality.</i><br />
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<i>She's very proper;</i><br />
<i>She's nothing more than a pal.</i><br />
<i>But oh me! and oh my! </i><br />
<i>You'd never stop her,</i><br />
<i>She'd be a dangerous gal</i><br />
<i>If she should ever meet the right guy.</i><br />
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<i>Oh! The lady in red</i><br />
<i>Is she a study,</i><br />
<i>Oh! buddy what a personality</i><br />
<i>She's got vitality</i><br />
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<i>Say! have you ever met</i><br />
<i>The girl who's the talk of the town?</i><br />
<i>A work of art without a question</i><br />
<i>You'd better write her number down.</i><br />
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Lyrics by Mort Dixon, 1935.<br />
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<b><u><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" />Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used</u></b><br />
<a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=989&zenid=m9dqnmj5j7u2ftonpdv64beib4">Arch Top Cabinet with Doors #D11B</a><br />
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<b><u>Other Supplies Used</u></b><br />
Mod Podge<br />
Vintage 3x5 music card (print date 1943)<br />
Pin-Up Girl image<br />
Jute<br />
Black netting<br />
Black tulle<br />
Brass stars<br />
Dresden trim<br />
Graphic 45 Communique papers<br />
Black gesso<br />
Metal washers<br />
Aleene's tacky glue<br />
Chipboard scraps<br />
Matte varnishSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-58707390178464329872019-06-25T01:00:00.000-04:002019-06-25T01:00:02.007-04:00Birdsong ACEOHello fine folks! It's Susan here, welcoming you to today's edition of the <a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> demo! I have an ATC redux to share.<br />
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I have a bin of leftover chipboard parts. This is different from a bin of leftover parts from assembly of, say, a computer or a bicycle; that's usually bad. My parts bin holds pieces that are partially used but ultimately (gently) rejected for a project.<br />
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In this case, it's an ATC/ACEO from the sarcastic frenzy I was on a month or two ago. One side was ripped off just like this one here, and the other a pretty yellow design.<br />
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I've been dying to do a project with birds in hats (have you seen these <a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_35&products_id=1306">Little Hats</a>? So cute!) so off I went.<br />
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It didn't go so well.<br />
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I wanted the hint of a musical background, so I pulled out a fine clear embossing powder and musical notes stamp. Turned out the stamp details are way too tiny for embossing powder. then I tried a larger musical stamp with a light brown embossing powder. Fail.<br />
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I went back to the drawing board, or in this case, the paper pad with the yellow paper. Instead, I found this music note paper and heard a choir of angels sing! It had nothing to do with my state of overtiredness and mild frustration. Really. Ok. I might've been imagining it.<br />
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In mere minutes I Mod Podge'd over both sides and adhered the musical notes paper and it's coordinating reverse on each side. Once the papers were dry, I used a straight edge to cut off the excess.<br />
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I used the same Mod Podge to attach the three elements. (The bird was a fiddly and wouldn't wear a hat, so I gave up on that idea.)<br />
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Once those layers were dry I cleaned up the edges with sandpaper, painted them with Archival Brilliance Galaxy Gold and Coffee Bean inks, then finished with a matte varnish.<br />
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There's a feeling of nostalgia and comfort that comes from vintage sewing artifacts and ephemera. I've collected enough bits and bobs over the years to have a vintage-sewing-themed guest bedroom, including an old singer treadle machine as a side table.<br />
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I was thrilled to see <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/atelier-12x12-scrapbook-paper-pad">Stamperia's Atelier</a> paper pad, a beautiful nod to seamstresses everywhere. I couldn't wait to work with it.<br />
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Don't get me wrong - I am NOT a seamstress. Funny story - when we lived in Pennsylvania, my husband and I hosted an annual Christmas party for a few neighbor friends. There were a total of 4 couples and we did a funny gift exchange. One year I made fleece pajama pants for everyone. We had the weekend morning habit of wandering to someone's house for porch coffee -- usually in pajamas -- so I bought a pattern and matched the fleece designs to their personalities as best I could. I sewed for months. I was relieved when the last pair was finished, and tickled when everyone put them on at the party. Needless to say, I haven't made a garment again. It was fun to walk out my door and see those jim-jams that winter, though.<br />
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I mostly use my sewing machine on paper now, as you can see on each page of this tiny album. <br />
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I loved working with this <a href="https://alphastamps.net/products/memory-hardware-tiny-chipboard-album">Memory Hardware Tiny Chipboard Album</a>. Leslie, our fearless Alpha Stamps leader, knew I wanted to embellish the heck out of this paper so she searched high and low for the perfect base. Thanks Leslie!<br />
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The spine is white sticky canvas with a few coats of matte varnish to give it more structure and keep from fraying. I supplemented the sticky back with white glue, just in case...<br />
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Let's take a peek inside!<br />
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The dress form on the right is great on it's own, so I only outlined it with a silver star jelly roll pen to give it a little sparkle.<br />
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Once they can no longer be worn, my husband gives me his old silk suspenders to reuse. The collection of fabric "shirting" samples are actually very old quilt blocks that came in a large vintage sewing auction lot I won a few months ago. These are my favorite pages of the whole album.<br />
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This is a small sampler of crochet laces. I found the celluloid thread cutter in that auction box, also.<br />
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The dress form and thread top are just a few in the Atelier paper pad. I wrapped brown ribbon around the waist and sewed a blue button with a lace scrap onto it.<br />
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A few notes on construction. I painted the album edges white, and added linen hinging tape between each page to give a fabric-y look without adding any bulk. It coordinates with the white canvas I used on the spine.<br />
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To help pick out a specific part of a paper design, I cut a piece of acetate to fit my item (in this case, the front and back covers), then hovered it over different designs until I find the perfect one. After the outside was done, I trimmed the acetate to fit the pages, then set it aside for the next project.</div>
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There is a fair amount of hand sewing here, including the large mother-of-pearl button closure. I punched two holes in the chipboard before covering with papers and added the button at the end. That message was appropriate since I poked my fingers a few times... ouch.<br />
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The suspenders were added before the page was attached to the book. I sewed the buttons on and attached the suspenders part with a zig-zag stitch mirroring the one on the fabric.<br />
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The dress form charm dangles on a sturdy eye pin from the jewelry section of a craft store. I used cream seam binding for the closure. The other end is glued between the inside back cover paper and the chipboard. <br />
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Thanks for your visit today! A complete Alpha Stamps supply list for this project can be found <b><a href="https://alphastamps.net/search?q=190620SK*">HERE</a></b>!<br />
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SusanSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-21537221913459842352019-06-11T02:00:00.000-04:002019-06-11T02:00:02.872-04:00A SecretHello crafty friends! I'm over on the <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog</a> today with this wee house of secrets. I'm fascinated by the secrets people keep, from big whoppers to little things that can cause big misunderstandings. I'm all for honesty and communication, even when it's hard.<br />
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This "secret" key had been hanging around my stash for at least 5 or 6 years (if not more). I had the chance recently to work with Stamperia's 'Time is an Illusion' paper, and set aside a small image of a woman's face. I figured it could be a big element of a small project... then I found the key. Bingo.<br />
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I started with the GSLC <b><a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=1030&zenid=bqc82e7j43pmlq5e2ioi6690i2">Tiny Little Shadowbox Houses #1</a></b>. This comes as a set of two houses.<br />
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I gave it a coat of white gesso first. I thought at first I'd do a light base color, hence the white gesso. I quickly decided to go dark, and repainted the seams with black. (I took the photo after the shingles were added, so ignore them for a minute.)<br />
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Aaand a minute's up! It's shingle time. I used <a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=1129&zenid=bqc82e7j43pmlq5e2ioi6690i2">Tiny Shingles - Standard</a>, alternating the seams. (At this point, I thought I would hang something from the roof, but ended up skipping it and covering the hole.)<br />
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Once one side was fully shingled, I added shingles to the other side but left the last one off to give the scissors room to trim. Before cutting, it's best to allow the glue to dry completely overnight. Trim the shingles on both sides, then add the final layer. I held that final piece in place until the glue set up, in order to ensure there wasn't a gap at the top. Once dried, I trimmed that one, too.<br />
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The keyhole got a coat of Lumiere brown metallic paint, then I lightly swooshed my finger across the high details with a little copper metallic paint. It took a few swooshes to get the coverage I wanted.<br />
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By this time in my project, the papers are adhered with modge podge, except the inside bottom. The night before, I used E-6000 to attach the painted black base to the shadowbox, with the intention of adding the final paper once the E-6000 dried. The next day I realized the weight of the key would have made this top-heavy with such a small base, so I added a metal washer and wider wood. Once that cured overnight, I painted with black gesso then acrylic.<br />
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I'll share a secret with you: I use the washer trick a lot. I really makes a difference for the stability of shadow boxes, altered Altoids tins, and the like. Plus, layering wood bits in this way helps give projects their own uniqueness.<br />
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Now, back to the face image... I love that she's right behind the key. Does she <i>have</i> secrets, or is she <b><i>the</i></b> secret?<br />
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Thanks for your visit today!<br />
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Cheers<br />
Susan<br />
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<u><b>Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used</b></u><br />
<a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=1030&zenid=bqc82e7j43pmlq5e2ioi6690i2">Tiny Little Shadowbox Houses 1 - #C20A</a><br />
<a href="https://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=1129&zenid=bqc82e7j43pmlq5e2ioi6690i2">Tiny Shingles Standard BB57A</a><br />
Keys Engraved D12Q - coming soon<br />
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<u><b>Other Supplies Used</b></u><br />
Stamperia Time Is An Illusion<br />
black gesso<br />
black acrylic paint<br />
wood bits<br />
E-6000<br />
TH "secret" metal key<br />
Tiny eye screw<br />
White glue<br />
Black twine<br />
Metallic paints<br />
Pilot gold marker<br />
Tiny gold balls<br />
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<br />Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-71268925566658252032019-05-28T02:00:00.000-04:002019-05-28T02:00:01.263-04:00Working SkeletonsHello crafty gypsy friends! I'm over on the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog today sharing a little skellie triptych made with the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=1230">Arch Top House Silhouettes</a>.<br />
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The first thing I did was match the personality of my three skeletons with paper bits, outlined them with pencil and cut out.<br />
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I lined up the silhouettes with about 1/4-inch between them and added Linen Hinge Tape on each side.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Susan<br />
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Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=1230">Arch Top House Silhouettes</a><br />
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Other Supplies Used<br />
Tim Holtz Halloween Paper 8x8<br />
Black gesso<br />
Dresden trim<br />
Antikamnia Calendar skeletons<br />
Gray and black watercolor pencils<br />
Matte mediumSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-60238769302899526882019-05-14T01:00:00.000-04:002019-05-14T01:00:05.374-04:00Wit & Sarcasm Fun!Hello crafty friends! I'm on the <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog</a> today sharing giggles, guffaws, and chuckles.<br />
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Generally, I'm the person who comes up with a snappy retort about 20 minutes after it was needed. *sigh* I admire people fortunate enough to have a quick wit. For the rest of us, there are Susan's Wit & Sarcasm Flash Cards! Ha ha. I just made that up. See? I *am* funny (or so I keep telling my husband...).<br />
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The base materials are <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=1114">Simple House Ornaments</a>, <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1265">Artist Trading Coins</a>, and the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1323">2.5 Inch Trading Coasters</a>. The construction process is pretty simple but I admit to agonizing over caption and image pairing. I spent hours scouring the internet for free high resolution 50s housewife images and also bought a few pre-made downloads (those are much, much easier...).<br />
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I fussy-cut as many shapes as I could handle at one time. This is really just carefully cutting with sharp scissors, good lighting, and reading glasses/magnifiers. Seriously! I perch drugstore 1.75 reading glasses on the end of my nose while I'm cutting and it is most helpful!<br />
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From a long list of collected sarcastic and witty comments, I choose according to the figure's "personality", printed on card stock and cut into strips.<br />
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Next, I coordinated the figure with the background papers and used Mod Podge/adhesive medium to adhere to the first side of the chipboard. I gave that a few minutes to set up, then flush cut around the edges. You can use another coordinating paper for the reverse/magnet side, and adhere the same way or paint the reverse side a fun color.<br />
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Next, adhere the figure and trim off the edges as needed. Don't worry about the rough edges at this point -- sanding is one of the last steps. The coins can be cut with scissors.<br />
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Add the captions --tweezers and Zig glue pen are great for this-- and sand all the edges once that glue is dry. Ink the edges and add magnet squares as needed. Fun!<br />
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I have a stand at a weekly market and it has been a lot of fun watching people look through them, recognize themselves and friends, and whisper to each other about the captions.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today!<br />
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Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=1114">Simple House Ornament #C17O</a> Set/2<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1265">Artist Trading Coins #D81M</a> Set/3<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1323">2.5 Inch Trading Coasters #C23L</a> Set/3<br />
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Other Supplies Used<br />
Collage sheets from Alpha Stamps<br />
Mod Podge<br />
Assorted My Mind's Eye 6x6 paper pads<br />
Sand paper<br />
Brown ink for edges<br />
Zig blue glue pen<br />
Magnetic sheets cut to 1 1/2" squares (from Amazon)<br />
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Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-52573743177368059752019-04-23T01:00:00.000-04:002019-04-23T01:00:03.245-04:00There's A CureHello crafty friends! I'm on the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog today sharing a tongue-in-cheek altered tin. <br />
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As a frame for the tin, I used the <b>Altoids Fairy Tale Inserts</b>. This is a set of three, each with a two-part decorative label holder. Here are the other two in the set:<br />
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For a textured surface, I tapped an embossing ink pad on the frame then sprinted embossing powder all over it (over a separate piece of paper so I could pour the excess back into the jar).<br />
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I dabbed black paint onto the label frame surface, then used a brown brush pen to even out the color on the label's edges.<br />
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Attach the insert with a line of glue around the tin.<br />
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I used both parts of the label, and helped the glue set up with clothes pins. Since the embossed surface is textured, I glued the label to the tin using strong E-6000.<br />
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I hope I haven't shocked you too much... I do like to raise eyebrows every once in a while!<br />
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Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1126">Altoids Fairy Tale Inserts #YB23A</a><br />
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Other Supplies Used<br />
Tim Holtz paper, washi tape, metal knob<br />
Seth Apter Baked Texture - Rocky Road<br />
Seth Apter Vintage Beeswax<br />
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Cheers!Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-44373052982102527642018-11-13T00:00:00.000-05:002019-02-22T08:28:00.051-05:00Graphic 45 Tag SamplerHello crafty friends! I'm on the <a href="https://gslcuts.blogspot.com/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog today. I have to be honest, I started this <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=932">Tags In A Box</a> project without real focus. I wanted to use scraps of Graphic 45 papers, things I prepared with fussy cutting or layering, yet never used. Once I started it, I quickly became underwhelmed by my efforts. It was a good idea, but... 'meh' on execution. It was way after midnight and I went to bed with 3 tag fronts laid out, thinking I was too far in to quit, but I needed to sleep on it.<br />
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In the morning over coffee, I wondered what I'd do with this project after it was completed. Should I even continue?<br />
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Then I remembered Margo. We met at a local monthly art & craft event. My table that month held shadow boxes, embellished greeting cards, altered tins, and such. We bonded over a love of Graphic 45 papers. I see her every once in a while and each time we lament that we've never actually gotten together for crafty time.<br />
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Margo, this one's for you. You breathed life into this project and gave it purpose. Thank you. I hope to see you at November's 3rd Friday!<br />
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Here is the base. You'll see I was rubbish at taking photos of the steps, but this should help a little.<br />
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The small piece in front allows you to display a tag without it sliding forward. Pretty clever design, if you ask me. The kit includes the base as well as 6 tags. The tags are all roughly 4" x 8" and the box has a generous amount of room, so embellishments weren't a concern.<br />
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There's even an <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=10&products_id=933">Extra Tag Set</a> available if you want to fill it up!<br />
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I painted the inside black and covered the outside with Renaissance paper and black acrylic paint.<br />
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The tags were covered with background paper using Mod Podge. The edges were sanded and then inked with brown marker and a foam pad.<br />
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Each tag was assembled with scraps of G45 and embellishments. I used a small cut of gears from the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=410">Steampunk Frame</a> to enhance the Steampunk Spells tag. (Visible in the top photo.) I used a mix of browns and black embossing powders on the gears.<br />
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Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-51531260869005525642018-11-07T07:05:00.000-05:002019-02-22T08:29:51.338-05:00#EngageHi friends - Here's my latest project on the <a href="https://gslcuts.blogspot.com/2018/10/engage-with-world-around-you.html" target="_blank">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog, using the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1015">ATC Shrine Box</a>. Pop on over to see how I made it!<br />
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Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-86578903313086396742018-09-17T15:33:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:29:14.121-05:00Apothecary CabinetHello crafty friends! Today I'm sharing an <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=1073">apothecary cabinet</a> made with one of the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a>' fabulous hinged boxes. Come see the treasures inside!<br />
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This apothecary cabinet comes with a shelf for the center middle and a drawer for the center bottom -- I have left both of these out. I glued the pieces together with white craft glue and allowed to dry.</div>
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I wanted the hinge holes set before I painted or papered (haven't decided which way to go yet). I laid the hinges in place, marked the brad holes with a pencil, then used a tool to poke the holes. I attached them to make sure the cabinet doors hung evenly, then removed for later use.<br />
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I measured the harlequin paper for the back center and painted all sides with black acrylic paint.<br />
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In this next photo I have attached the back harlequin paper and the door front/side papers. This allowed me to attach the hinges permanently. Now that it stands, I gathered bits and started the inside design. During this, I realized I wanted to paper the insides.<br />
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The papers are cut and scored, but I added front door handle holes first. (I didn't end up using the handles but was able to disguise the holes on the front with black Dresden trim.)<br />
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In this photo, I've added the inside papers with Mod Podge. After that dried, I coated all sides with matte varnish. Time to fill the shelves!</div>
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The label on the tall bottle is a rub-on. I carefully dabbed wet glue all over the glass bottle for a frosted effect.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today! I hope you are inspired by all the designers over on the GSLC blog.<br />
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White craft glue<br />
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Designer scrapbook papers<br />
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Assorted bottles and bits<br />
7 Gypsies labels rub-on<br />
E-6000Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-4187456460855968282018-08-14T01:00:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:31:09.611-05:00"Study" Shadow BoxHello crafty friends! Over on the <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog</a> today I have a peek into a curious person's study. I don't know if a mad scientist lives here or just a collector of ... oddities. I can only imagine what's tucked into corners all over the room!<br />
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Come visit to see the step-by-step for this box!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
SusanSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-1484701489787733672018-07-10T01:00:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:31:43.844-05:00"His Collection" Shadow BoxHello crafty friends! Today on the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> blog I have a masculine-themed shadow box to share with you! I used the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=511">3 Story House</a> and packed it to the rafters with bits and pieces. Visit the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/" target="_blank">GSLC blog</a> for all the details!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Susan<br />
<br />Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-19500339124577631402018-06-12T01:00:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:32:11.948-05:00Civic Duty Shadow BoxHello crafty friends! I have a civic-minded shadow box with you. While we were clearing out the attic the other day Husband found a 70s-era patch that set the tone for this weeks project using the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=989">Arch Top Cabinet w/Doors</a> (and feet -- really great feet) from <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/" target="_blank">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts.</a><br />
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You'll see the patch at the bottom of the post. For now, let me walk you through my construction. Remember my crafty education team motto? "I make the mistakes so you don't have to!"<br />
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Here all the parts laid out. The dimensions when finished are 4" x 1 1/2" x 6 1/2" (10.16cm x 3.81cm x 16.51cm).<br />
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The first thing I did was to outline the body on my chosen paper. I like to score corners rather than cut separate panels, but you can do that, too. If you do one big piece like mine, leave extra on the side flaps to account for the corners. See how there's more on the left edge (and barely more on the right)? That's what I mean AND what you see here was barely enough. While it's flat, outline the base arches, moving the left and right panels out a little first ( accounting for that scored corner). Set this aside and do the same for the doors and front panel.<br />
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I picked out door knobs and poked a hole in the first door. To match the second door, I laid the first onto the second and marked where the hole needed to be. These doors are marked "front" and "back" in pencil, and -- even though you can't really see there are two doors here, they are stacked front-to-back-to-back-to-front. It doesn't matter as much at this stage, but if paper or paint had already applied, I can guarantee I would have something upside down. ::shrug::</div>
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I now have all my outer papers cut. Notice I've penciled in the base arches but not cut. I glued the top and bottom then the sides, and let it sit for a while.<br />
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Score the paper where you think the corners are. This sounds scary, but you can score a little to the left or right of the original score lines if needed. I had to adjust both and it didn't make a difference in the finished appearance.<br />
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Once the cabinet is dry enough to handle, double check the paper width before cutting out the base. This is where I needed to adjust my score lines. Cut out the center arch first, then check your pencil lines on the side arches and adjust as needed. Once your arches are cut out, go ahead and glue the paper to the cabinet, starting with one side and wrapping around, making sure to flatten the paper as you go. I like to use Mod Podge for these kinds of steps since it briefly allows me to nudge the paper a little if needed.<br />
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At this point leave the doors and front alone.<br />
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I applied black gesso to the inside, base, and top. Later I painted the top outside and bottom outside with a mottled brown-black-red combo to mimic the door paper.<br />
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I used linen hinge tape to attach the doors to the frame. I put as much as possible on the narrow frame and marked the spot.<br />
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Next I separated the tape from the backing and stuck it the the door; I reattached the backing to the little flap as I worked on the red door panel.<br />
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I don't have photos, but here's what I did: sanded the left edge of the paper at an angle to account for the hinging. This was easier to do before attaching to the door because I didn't want to sand the linen tape. I did the same for the right door, then attached the paper to the door panel. I sanded the rest of the edges a bit and then inked all around.<br />
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Here is what it looked like at this stage. Notice the doors fall in a bit - at the end I made door stops from the little dashes left from the laser cutting. (I keep all of these "just in case"). In the future I'll add the door stops before the front panel is attached so they can be better aligned.<br />
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I let it dry overnight with the doors open. The next day I sanded all the edges (and reinked as needed), then decorated.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today. Please vote in your local elections as well as the big ones!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Susan<br />
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<b>Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used</b><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=3&products_id=989">Arch Top Cabinet with Doors #D11B</a><br />
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<b>Other Supplies Used</b><br />
Tim Holtz Seasonal paper<br />
Brown Dresden trim<br />
Acrylic paints<br />
Black gesso<br />
Mod Podge<br />
TH metal door knobs<br />
Vintage photo<br />
1970s fabric patch<br />
Cheese cloth<br />
Vintage brooch<br />
Lineco Linen Hinge TapeSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-70179100317242143482018-05-08T01:00:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:33:28.223-05:00Boardwalk DioramaHi friends! Over on the <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-good-life.html" target="_blank">Gyspy Soul Laser Cuts blog</a> I'm sharing scenes from beach vacations past using the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=12&products_id=577">dimensional diorama</a>. Come on over to see <a href="http://gslcuts.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-good-life.html" target="_blank">how I made it</a>!<br />
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SusanSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-11705099893768305822018-03-21T10:08:00.000-04:002019-02-21T16:51:10.907-05:00Flights Of Fancy NecklaceHello my friends! Today I have a new vintage-inspired necklace and a story to share with you. Quite a few yeas ago I was at the Philadelphia Beadfest and spent a little time chatting with Suzanne of <a href="https://www.agrainofsand.com/" target="_blank">A Grain Of Sand</a>. Not only did she have gorgeous vintage beads and clasps, but AGOS is the same town as family, so there was a bit of a 'connection'. Since then I've kept up with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agosbeads/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> and drooled over new stock posts about the famous Vintage Bead Hoard.<br />
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Last year Suzanne and team created a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1699057623459749/" target="_blank">new Facebook group</a> dedicated to jewelry designers who are inspired by the Miriam Haskell design house (1930s-present). During the past year, I've been inspired by so many incredible pieces posted by designers from all over. In January I decided to enter the AGOS 2nd Miriam Haskell Design Challenge - how exciting!<br />
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The entrants bought a challenge-specific assortment of vintage beads from AGOS and had a few weeks to design. The top 3 winners received gift certificates to buy more great vintage stuff. What could be better than that?<br />
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I entered... and I won grand prize! Can you believe it? I was surprised. No really. When you go to the FB page and see all the other entries, you'll be in awe, too. <br />
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This necklace was made with a cage work technique, meaning all components (except cabochons) are wired to the filigree base using a fine gauge wire. This is a fiddly technique but oh-so-satisfying to make. I feel like I'm carrying on an almost-lost tradition when I make this type of jewelry.<br />
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See the wee hummingbird on the flower? That's Fancy, and this necklace is part of my Flights Of Fancy line.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today. <br />
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SusanSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-60428760617845156312018-03-13T01:00:00.000-04:002019-02-22T08:34:29.334-05:00Travel Board Book/AlbumHi folks! It's Susan, here to share the beginning of an ongoing project. I used to make albums often, but got away from it for a while. At some point I decided to use mini albums blanks as board books that tell a story - like the kid's books from years gone by. (I have a very detailed Halloween one in the works!)<br />
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Today I want to share the beginnings of a travel mini album / board book, using the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">GSL Cuts</a> staggered <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=996">bracket edge mini album</a> and elements from a couple different sets.<br />
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Here's the album. See how pages 4 and 5 are set with brackets on top and bottom? I accidentally put bot bracelets on the bottom (see above). No worries, though - it still works!<br />
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The first thing I did was to choose the paper for each page. I used IOD "Gallivant" since it has a vintage travel theme. Number the pages 1, 2, 3, etc and note which side is the front to make sure you don't accidentally flip a page while gluing the paper (like me).<br />
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The papers were attached using Mod Podge, and I set a heavy object on them the keep them flat while drying.<br />
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Fine and extra-fine sandpaper cleaned up the edges.<br />
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Ink and a brown pen gave the edges a vintage look.<br />
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I was recently talking with another education team member about embossing powders. I figured this would be a good project to use them again. First I prepped the laser cuts I wanted to use. This travel word is from the small <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_47&products_id=1151">Chevron Words</a> travel set. Other words in the set are journey, adventure, and destination. I'll end up using all of them in this book.<br />
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Since I only wanted the word, I snipped off the chevron parts. Travel was eventually embossed with browns and landed on the album front.<br />
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Next I wanted to add a little color without painting. I used blue Prismacolor pencil and layered a little brown on top. This was a total experiment!<br />
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Embossing ink and clear powder added, and voilà , it worked! I added more ink and powder to the cut-out <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=410">Steampunk Frame</a> balloon basket to fill in.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=437">banner strip</a> got the same blue pencil/embossing powder treatment as the balloon. Here I'm gluing it to the front page. From here I continued embellishing the front and first two pages. I'll continue the project in the next few weeks!<br />
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Here is a view of the embossed balloon, <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_22&products_id=469">compass rose</a>, and medium size <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=820">tudor rose</a>.<br />
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Thanks for your visit today!<br />
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Cheers,<br />
Susan<br />
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GSL Cuts Used<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=996">Bracket Edge Mini Album #D100BE</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=437">Banner Border Strips D34D</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_47&products_id=1151">Chevron Words Travel Small C71</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=410">Steampunk Frame D20C</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_22&products_id=469">Compass Rose D61B</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17&products_id=820">Tudor Rose Singles D6Q</a><br />
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Other Supplies Used<br />
Iron Orchid Designs "Galivant"<br />
Brown ink<br />
Brown marker<br />
Embossing ink<br />
Embossing powder - clear, fine clear, brown blend<br />
Prismacolor pencils - Copenhagen Blue, Sepia<br />
Mod Podge<br />
Vintage tatting<br />
Cheese cloth<br />
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Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-68527344647668971882018-02-27T01:00:00.000-05:002019-02-22T08:35:32.699-05:00Anniversary Card Hello friends! I have an anniversary card to share today. I've used lots of fun <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/">Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts</a> bits and bobs including <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=49">butterflies</a>, <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_48&products_id=1179">heart dangles</a>, and wee little number plates. I made this for my sister Lora, who also happens to be on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts education team. I hope she doesn't take a sneak peek at my post before she receives the card!<br />
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I started with the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=D69A">Butterflies and Dragonflies</a> cut. Look how many choices are on the card!<br />
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Separate the cuts from the card -- I usually just press a blade into the board at the little stay-tabs. Repeat on the other side if needed.<br />
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I dabbed white gesso on each piece and allowed to dry.<br />
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I positioned the heart frame top over the scene I wanted and traced it with a pencil. I cut it inside the pencil lines so it wouldn't overlap on assembly and used brown ink on the edges.<br />
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Paint was next! First I coated everything in creme white and quickly became bored with it.<br />
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I didn't take photos along the way, but I used these paint in roughly the left-to-right order. The white on the end was mixed with colors to lighten them. A little water diluted the paints so I could blend them in.<br />
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Here's the butterfly result. Pretty! The beaded hearts and bead trim were sponged with very diluted brown paint. I used a brown marker to color the heart base so white didn't show through.<br />
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The Viva Pearl Pen is useful for pearls but keep in mind the dots will dry like little daggers if you don't make sure the tops are rounded when applied. I didn't work carefully enough, I'll admit. I ws able to push the dagger dots down a bit once dried.<br />
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The number plates are finished and don't need any treatment. I used a straight pin to poke holes in the beaded heart where I wanted to attach the number plate. Small vintage eye pins did the trick!<br />
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Once the card was embellished I decided to add a glassy surface in the heart using Diamond Glaze.<br />
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And here's the finished card!<br />
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Happy anniversary Lora and hubby! I love you both dearly. :)<br />
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Susan<br />
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<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_48&products_id=1179">Bead Strand Heart Dangle #D12H</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6&products_id=49">Butterflies and Dragonflies #D69A</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_36&products_id=1193">Bead Strands #D99K</a><br />
Tiny Number Plates White #C8TW (coming soon!)<br />
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<u>Other supplies used</u><br />
Sewing machine<br />
Scor Tape<br />
Clear fabric glue<br />
Liquitex white gesso<br />
Diamond Glaze<br />
Brown and ivory card stock<br />
Pink Paislee paper<br />
Mulberry paper flowers<br />
Vintage tatting<br />
Vintage crochet<br />
Lumiere paints<br />
Ivory acrylic paint<br />
Viva Pearl Pen in cremeSusan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-1436775702329299472018-01-27T17:09:00.003-05:002019-07-06T09:32:46.805-04:00She's The Talk of the Town Hello crafty friends! I found a few cool Vargas pin-up girl playing cards recently and couldn't wait to use them on my Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts project. Luckily the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1016">ATC Shrine Box w/Feet</a> is the perfect size for playing cards. Who knew?!<br />
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I started with standard assembly, which for me means making sure I have all the parts going in the right direction before gluing in place. I learned the hard way.... *ahem*<br />
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I suggest you glue top and bottom first so you can slide walls on. As you can see in the photos, I put the right side wall on first without thinking ahead about that bottom notch. It didn't end up being a hardship, but I did have one of my "Huh... ok" moments. They are more frequent that I should admit.<br />
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Once dry, I slathered the whole box with black gesso.<br />
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Gesso dries pretty quickly so I tapped my fingers a few times, or did something equally speedy. I then measured the exterior and interior paper panels and cut out with a paper cutter.<br />
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I needed to tweak this side panel a bit. There's a joke about measuring twice, cutting once. Bah, whatever.<br />
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Here I have everything cut out. I inked the edges with black just to get rid of the too-bright white core.<br />
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Mod podge it all together!<br />
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I've jumped ahead a bit in the photos. After the mod podge dried I added a layer of lace, then a layer of rhinestones on the inside edges. Diamonds are a girls best friend, right?<br />
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After all the trim was placed and the reverse side lettering was attached, I covered it all with a layer of matte varnish to seal and give a nice finish. I used E-6000 to attach the word blocks.<br />
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Thanks for stopping at the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog today. I hope we can inspire you on your next projects!<br />
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Susan<br />
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<b><u>Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used</u></b><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15&products_id=1016">ATC Shrine Box w/Feet #BD12F</a><br />
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<b><u>Other Supplies Used</u></b><br />
Prima Romance Novel 6x6 paper pad<br />
Dresden trim<br />
Vintage tattered lace<br />
Rhinestone trim<br />
Vintage playing card<br />
Vintage word blocks<br />
Mod Podge<br />
Glossy Accents<br />
E-6000Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-51722989893009262532018-01-09T09:27:00.002-05:002019-02-22T08:38:16.601-05:00American Dream Shadow Box"The American Dream is that dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement." --James Truslow Adams, historian, 1931<br />
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Hi crafty folks! Today I want to share a vintage-style American dream tucked inside the 4" x 4" <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=1102">Mini House Room Box</a>. This young couple is just starting out and have saved their pennies for a home. Let's build it!<br />
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First thing is a bit of a warning that this is an image-heavy post. A lot goes into home construction. ::nod nod::<br />
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I measured and cut vintage ledger paper to cover the back wall (including the attic area) and side walls.<br />
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Then I laid out the parts before gluing -- notice the right wall is upside down? Luckily I did, too.<br />
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Brick is my favorite construction and this young couple deserves the best! I used the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20&products_id=842">Brick Wall 2</a> stencil and molding paste on the back and sides. Allow it to dry overnight.<br />
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For the roof I used the <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20&products_id=976&zenid=1f5hhhbvmorjdq5dl27r18jd77">pointed Chipboard Shingles.</a> I gesso'd a bunch then cut them down to 4 points each, which allowed me to stagger the points. Next thing was to glue them down and allow to dry, then cut with heavy duty scissors. I tried to use a guillotine paper cutter but the shingles were too thick. A little sanding helped to clean up the cuts.<br />
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Time to paint the bricks! This isn't a real brick factory so I had to paint them... You know how it is. I've made bricks a couple of ways so far, and this time I used my education teammie Nicola Battilana's <a href="http://blog.pixiehill.com/2015/07/brick-wall-tutorial.html">video tutorial</a>. It was very helpful!</div>
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I glued tiny little rocks to the base and let it dry overnight.</div>
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So back to the roof! I needed to cap it off. My idea was to cut a piece of thin chipboard, score it, and glue it down. In the second photo, you can see I found a big enough blank in the middle of another GSL Cut laser cut. Yay! </div>
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To finish off all the roofing edges I mixed molding paste with black gesso (even though the photo shows acrylic paint -- oops). I carefully applied it to the peak and all the edges in layers, allowing it to dry each time. It took a couple of layers to fill it all in and look like roofing tar. Or whatever that's called. The black stuff!<br />
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For an inside element I used a piece of felt (just because it was close by) to dab black paint on a <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=1181">Filmstrip Mini Sheet</a> then cut down photos of the couple.<br />
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And finally, they moved in!<br />
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Here's a view of the filmstrip and see their first house number plate? That's from the white set of <a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=516">Faux Metal Number Plates</a>. There is a mini wood spool popping out from the back wall.<br />
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Here's a finish view of the roof peak. See how I softened the edges with the molding paste mixture? Once that was dried I did a bit of finish work with a fine sand paper and coated it all with flat black paint.<br />
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GSL Cuts Used<br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14&products_id=1102">Mini House Room Box 4x4 Open #D13WB</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20&products_id=976">Chipboard Shingles - Pointed #D119P</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_20&products_id=842">Brick Wall 2 #D42D</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=18_31&products_id=1181">Filmstrip Mini Sheet D12J</a><br />
<a href="http://www.gslcuts.com/Store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=9&products_id=516">Faux Metal Number Plates (White) #LN042114001</a>Susan ~ Killam Creativehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07970774355458783494noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4131283961159555102.post-40532147004507456832017-11-20T08:52:00.001-05:002017-11-20T08:52:06.677-05:00Altoid Tin Lid OrnamentsHello crafty friends! Last week I had a table set up for a local "3rd Friday"/Holiday Bazaar. It was coooold and it took the whole weekend to thaw out. <br />
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Today I want to share 2 Altoids tin lid ornaments made from leftover paper. In my last blog post I shared bright Christmas cards made with Blue Fern Vintage Christmas and Vintage Christmas 2. (I've been hoarding the paper for a while but I think it's from 2015-ish.)<br />
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Anyway, I had the ephemera-card-type scraps and layered them into leftover Altoids tin lids!<br />
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Neat, huh? They came together pretty quickly except for Stickles drying time... Oh how I love Stickles! i used a nail and hammer mat to poke holes for the beaded charm and the hanging string. Let me know if you have any construction questions -- I'm happy to help!<br />
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Thanks for your visit today! <br />
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Cheers,<br />
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