Altered shabby frame ....another one

I am enjoying these projects so much, it encourages experimentation and also digging into the depths of my stash!
This time I found the remains of my handmade paper which I made heaps of about 7 - 10 years ago. Now I want to make more!

I must admit I am dissappointed with the birdcage, I did not do it justice and also should have raised it from the background..next time!

However I just love the bow cut from Sweet Tooth Cart, they are divine, I have used them a lot and am cutting more to make a bit of a stash. The embossing and gem really make it stand out. There are three invarious sizes on the frame.

The "Love" tag base paper is from the backing paper in a hooked on craft pack and the stamped layer is my own handmade paper.

My button and lace collection came in handy again as did the ball of wool I could not resist recently!!

Enjoy

I will do a brief tutorial on how I put the bows together.

Little treasures...

I have been playing with the shelves in my room again and got the boys to put another set up.
I had begun sorting buttons and found some gorgeous old old jars in the shed with a history to them....
So they had a good wash and I have used them as below....

This is only half my button collection!! I use them regularly on various projects and for years in my sewing and embroidery crafts.
Here is a close up of the little birdcage from the above picture. Further information about this can be received through Leonies blog
http://scrapbooksinners.blogspot.com.au/
Leonie's blog is very new, but she is a talented crafter and owner of Scrapbook Sinners in Traralgon. Leonie is very good at creating her own designs and sharing them through teaching in classes.

The papers are just gorgeous!

Back soon with out winner of the blog candy!

My fabric flowers...made with paper of course!

I was cruising you tube recently and saw some fabulous fabric flower tutorials. I have a stash of fabric but felt that this same technique would work effectively with paper.
Here are the draft results.....

Above are my first efforts....

Second play...on the left is the semi finished product, just needs perhaps an old button for the centre and perhaps more inking.

On the right is how the flower looks pre-curling.

There are three sizes cut and 4 of each size.

Lots of layers and some folding provides a very full effect and makes for an extra special flower.

I will post a tutorial later with detailed instructions

The size of the cuts can be varied according to your need or preference. I went through my carts for suitable flower cuts and there are soo many!
These were art philospophy but flower shoppe and mothers day bouquet have lots of variations.

Buttons....galore....

I am also enjoying bringing out the button collection and sorting through these!

Just a few......................

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Regards
Robyn