Clear Scraps Mixed Media Layering Stencil Video Tutorial

Happy Thursday friends, I have a fun video tutorial to share today because 

everyone is asking how to use the new Layering Stencils from Clear Scraps. 

I made this Steampunk Hot Air Balloon Tag using some mixed media techniques. 

If nothing else it will give you an idea of how to use these super cool stencils!

Here is the video, pardon my clumsiness! LOL

Have a fantastic crafty day friends!

Mustache Holiday Tree?! Hipster Fun Project

Hey there friends, I have kind of an unusual fun project to share for MOVEMBER- if you had not heard of Movember- it's really all about mustaches in November. 

I thought it would be fun to make a Hipster Holiday Tree and Card for one of my mustache fanatic friends to celebrate men's health. Such a great idea, why not have fun with it.

I used the Clear Scraps medium sized (7.5X11.5) 3D Chipboard X-Mas Tree, paired with the Clear Scraps 6" Mustaches Mascil/Stencil and the Clear Scraps Acrylic Coasters(for the card).

I wanted it to be masculine yet still shine for the holidays, so I painted the 3D Chipboard X-Mas Tree black then used metallic gold paint to stencil on the Mustaches Mascil/Stencil. Then I added black pearls.

For the card I used a black shimmer cardstock, that I fitted to the Acrylic Coaster and added 1" at the top for the border punch and fold over. 

It was a fun little kitchy project to create and perfect for November, I can't wait to see my friend's face, it is the holiday season and all sorts of decor goes, why not make it YOURS!

I hope you like my fun project today, happy November friends.

Until next time, keep on checking the Clear Scraps blog and mine for more project ideas, and keep checking back for even more new releases!

Vintage Tag and Bicycle Card Projects

Happy Monday my friends, today I actually have another project to share!

This one is a Vintage Card and Tag set that I created using the August kit

from Creating Made Easy.  

I literally fell in love with everything from this kit and not only did I create a full Mini Album, 

a Layout, and a Card Tag combo but I also went on to make another layout, 

and another Tag using the August Kit!

The card was so much fun, I took the Chipboard Bicycle in the August Kit 

and painted it gold and turquoise then I dabbed the basket 

on the bike with gold for more texture. 

For the Tag I took the Acrylic Scalloped Frame and painted it gold, 

the used the sticker in the kit that fit perfectly behind it. 

The colors are to die for, I love the vintage feel!

I really enjoyed the versatility of this kit and how many projects I was able to create. 

Be sure to snag yours before it's gone!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/august2016main.htm

Happy Monday my friends, have a beautifully crafty day. 

Pink

Rainbow Sandcastle? Yes Please!

Hey there friends, you KNOW when they sent me a Sandcastle Album 

in the new Creating Made Easy July Kit I was gonna go a little crazy with color! 

So of course I went pastel rainbow. 

Yes I know I am late this month but momma needed a little getaway

so off to Florida I went with no kids. 

But I did in fact create all month. 

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/july2016main.htm

In fact this is the Featured project for the Creating Made Easy July Kit. 

Which of course means every single kit has full instructions for this project!

No the edges are not sand it is pink glitter enamel I heat embossed to be

like sand only better because....GLITTER!

Grab your kit!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/july2016main.htm

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Autism Love Altered Clipboard

Morning friends, Since April is Autism Awrwaness Month, I decided to 

create another Autism themed project using the Clear Scraps 6"

Puzzle Stencil and the NEW stamp set from A Creative Journey With Melissa

Awareness Ribbon Set #6 – Angels with Autism.

For this project I spray painted the back over the Clear Scraps 6" Puzzle Mascil

 and stamped the images and cut them out. I am in love with it. 

Happy Wednesday friends!! <3 p="">

Remember to share and talk about Autism, it's such an important cause. 

Pink

New Tablet Stand!!

Hey there friends, check out the new Tablet Stand that Clear Scraps

just released! This is one I created. 

They also have very cool Phone Stands which I love!

 Perfect for the kitchen, a crop or craft room.

And they fit a variety of tablet sizes. 

Happy Thursday friends :)

Pet Love Photography

Morning friends, I wanted to share this project today

because my son who is now 13 is really showing his eye for

photography and he loves to snap pets. He is 100% an animal lover

and I know he sees things I do not.

He took these pictures at my friends house while we were

visiting one day. I sent them to my email and had them printed. 

After looking at the I decided to make a project with them as well. 

The first thing I reached for was a Clear Scraps Clipboard. 

Not everyone has scrapbooks, so these make incredible gifts for 

the person who loves art but doesn't have a scrapbook. 

I left it clear because I like the effect and I used the 12" Arrow Heart Mascil from

Clear Scaps on the back with some teal Krylon spray paint to create the hearts 

 I used some Jillibean Soup papers and stickers I got on clearance for the rest. 

Such a fun heartfelt project to create with my son. 

He sees that I respect his work and I can share with our friend.

Hope your Wednesday is beautiful friends. 

Much love- Pinky

Cheese Grater Jewelry Holder POPPED!

Hello two days in a row blogging! She is back! :)

I have a project today that really is for any DIYer or crafter who likes to make things as gifts or for themselves. I have seen these Cheese Grater Jewelry holders forever it seems and I really wanted t personalize one for myself. But I wanted it to POP!

So why not add some Clear Scraps goodness to make it an amazing gift. 

Of course you can use any cheese grater, new or old, they are quite inexpensive in fact. I took some spray paints and one of my favorite Clear Scraps Mascils/Stencils, the 6" Groovy Hearts Mascil. Really the 6" stencils fit perfectly on the grater itself making an easy decorating area. 

Once you paint the entire grater, you set the 6" Groovy Hearts mascil on the grater, and use several paints to make it pop with graduated colors. It's easy to place and if you need it held down you can use a glue dot, but I did not need one to create mine. I wanted a pretty base color so I chose teal. 

Because you will be using a metal friendly spray paint, I do suggest a sealer and 24 hours dry time before using or it can be slightly sticky. I believe it is because the paint is a bit thicker with a primer built into the paint before you use it. Also be sure to clean the grater with alcohol a well. 

There are so many Clear Scraps Mascil/stencil designs you really an customize it to any style you like, and the Doily Mascil would make it more vintage style!

I am thinking of making these for  gifts during the holidays, really they would make a fun customized gift you could add a name to as well. 

I hope you enjoyed my project today, it's definitely a great one for kids or anyone who love DIY!

Have a great and crafty hump day friends!!

Easter Chick Basket Mini Album by Pinky

Hey there friends, as terrible as I have been at blogging lately,

 I have been creating! Better late then never? haha

This fun project is from the March Kit from Creating Made Easy.

It's a Easter Chick Clear Scraps Basket Mini Album I created using the kit. 

Actually it is the feature project of the month!

 I had so much fun creating this Easter Chickens Basket Album using the kit, and yes there are step by step instructions included with every kit!

The flowers included in the kit are so easily altered to fit any color. 

And of course they easily match the Clear Scraps  Chipboard Title with paints!

I thought it would be fun to include pictures of my chickens since they were my Easter chicks when they were little peeps. 

So many beautiful colors in the kit, I found it easy to coordinate.

For each page I left the acrylic clear to show through, placing the matting on the back to hide the adhesive. 

I placed the photos on the front and could easily add more. 

For the back page I graduated colors of paint, you could easily add extra photos on each side!

Each flower was painted to match the "Easter", and the buttons were from my stash, but they went very well.

The florals and colors are perfect if you wanted to go with reds or yellows just as easily. 

Grab your kit before it's gone because it's a fun one!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=March2016main

ALL the crafts ALL the time!

Happy HUMP DAY friends,

yes I have another craft today, this one is an adorable 

MINI Acrylic Clipboard Dry Erase Board!

If you love adult coloring, her are ways to apply the coloring

to your every day crafting! :)

I colored all these butterflies and put them on using solvent base adhesive. 

And instead of using patterned paper behind the clipboard? I actually

took spray adhesive, placed a 4X6 card behind the Clear Scraps clipboard. 

Added glitter after spraying the adhesive on. 

I allowed it to dry fully, then I spray painted the back of the clipboard with

light pink Krylon spray paint!

How fun is that? I loved making it. You can buy the kit here and the 

new MINI Clear Scraps Acrylic Clipboards are so tiny and cute and

make fantastic crafts!! I love them. 

FEB Kit from Creating Made Easy

What are you working on this week?

Have you tried Krylon paints on your projects? Man they are fun.

Have a beautifully crafty day my friends. :)

February Mixed Media Tag!

Happy Thursday friends, you know Clear Scraps started a new monthly

tag program and I decided to make my FEB tag Mixed Media. 

If you go to the CS blog I have step by step instructions!

http://clearscraps.typepad.com/my_weblog/2016/02/febraury-tag-fun-by-pinky.html

Nothing in life is better then glitter and hearts! LOL

I can be a fun tag or a birthday tag, I really just enjoyed painting it with 

Krylon paints and playing with the Large Tag Album page from Clear Scraps!

Have a wonderful day my friends. :)

Tags, it's all about the TAGS!

Morning friends, Clear Scraps is starting a new TAG

program where we will be taking monthly tags, and yes instructions are included!

This is my January Tag

And I have instructions on the Clear Scraps blog:

http://clearscraps.typepad.com/my_weblog/2016/01/winter-tag-by-pinky.html

The tags are from the new Tag Album & Tag Box Set.

I loved using all the Krylon, and glitter for this one. 

If you use spray adhesives to glitter the back it is easily

sealed by using either regular spray paint, or

a Clear Sealer. Either one seals in the glitter so it won't flake.  

Check out the post. Hope you enjoy your week! MUAH!

Thank you for stopping by!

Circle Mini Album Stenciled With Krylon

The newest Creating Made Easy January Kit is live and this is

a project I created using the Acrylic Circles that were included. 

Now I did use a NEW CHA 2016 Mascil/Stencil from my stash  but 

it's not up yet so I will share when it is!

I love the stencil. I simply sprayed with yellow Krylon spray paint

then glittered it before it dried!

 The blue and yellow colors in the kit have a vintage vibe, perfect

for pretty much any project from winter to fall!

There was a HOME Word Board included and a Chipboard Bannner

and these Circles PLUS MIXERS~ It was a huge kit. 

So grab yours, it's pretty fun!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/january2016main.htm

Happy Monday friends, hope you can enjoy this frigid day! 

Love ya~