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!

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!!

Love And Laugh MINI Clipboard! NEW CHA 2016!

Hey there! Happy Friday friends, 

You know last year Clear Scraps came out with these amazing Acrylic Clipboards, 

well this year for CHA 2016 they came out with MINI Clipboards, and

of course a whole new slew of stencils as well!

Also the LAUGH is one of their new Chipboard Word Titles.

For this project I used one of the new Mascils/Stencils, and Krylon

Gold Metallic spray paint, then after I painted it gold and let it dry, 

I painted over it with a teal blue spray paint. 

When it was all dried I added mermaid rhinestones, and 

Pearl Dots. For the title I spray painted it the same blue, then

glittered it with gold while the paint was still wet. 

It was a fun project that was at CHA 2016 this year. 

Even if it's not a scrapbook page, I still love creating for home decor 

or even just personal style. 

Have a wonderful Friday friends!

Pinky~

NEW CHA 2016 Release! Cell Phone Stand!

Hope you enjoyed your holidays! I had a little

break for Christmas to hit up Orlando. It was fun but so busy!

I have oodles of projects to share so stick around!

NEW Release for CA 2016, this cool Cell Phone Stand from Clear Scraps!

I used Blue and Gold Metallic paint from Krylon of course, and 

a new Mascil from CS as well. 

I love how it sits on my table or counter but I made it myself!

Check out all the new goodies!

http://www.clearscraps.com/category_s/42.htm

Happy Monday friends. 

Christmas Tree Cards

Hello Monday and hello friends, I am so behind on holiday crafting!

After my accident I just can't catch up! Hahaha I guess it's life. :)

I did want to share these fun Christmas Tree Cards I made using the 

December Kit from Creating Made Easy. 

They are stenciled using Clear Scraps Stencils and Krylon Spray Paint. 

I had fun making them and they are going to be so cute for my friends. 

Happy holidays my friends, have a wonderfully crafty day. 

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Stenciled Canvas Gift Bag Tutorial!

Yes, I am still crafting! LOL 

Since the divorce, it is so difficult to blog consistently, 

working and taking care of two boys by myself just limits my time.

I wish I had more blog time, I will try in 2016. 

So this is a project I created for publication and here is a photo tutorial for it.

Modeling Paste:

Mica Powder:

CLEAR SCRAPS STENCIL!

A little spray paint on the edges and viola! :) 

Beautiful Gift Holder Idea!

Not Your Usual Layout Idea!

Hey there friends, I have a layout with my sweet boy Gage.

For this unusual layout I used a Clear Scraps

 XL Shape base which I stenciled the corners with 

Modeling Paste, then spray painted the entire thing GOLD with Krylon.

Not your usual layout style I know, but I love it. 

It's my sweet Gage and his the picture shows the struggle in his eyes. 

Gosh I love this kid. This one was published in SNA in July.

Spray Paint On Layouts!

Hello friends and happy Monday! :)

Spray painting on a layout...have you tried it?

It's amazeballs. 

This is a layout I created using Clear Scraps Mascils/stencils and krylon

spray paints. See the hearts? All stenciling!

That RELAX is canvas I stamped on, this was featured in Scrap N' Art 

magazine a while ago. 

Have a great one friends! :)

My BOY Layout

Happy Friday friends, 

I am behind on posting because I ran to Cocoa Beach last weekend

and played catch up all week! 12 hours each way kicks your butt. :)

I have this layout I created using Krylon and Clear Scraps.

This was in the Scrap N' Art magazine a few months ago. 

The background is a stencil/Mascil using Krylon. 

Happy Friday friends- MUAH!

Mini Layout and 80's Style Card

Hey there friends, its officially Tuesday pretty sure I am ready for Friday! ha

I will point out my mistake here...

I have a mini layout to share today, I love making 6X6 mini pages. 

I used the newest Avocado Arts stamp set paired with Clear Scraps Mascils.

I used Modeling paste then glitter, but I waited too long for the glitter, next time

I will do it right away, but I forgot where I put the blue glitter LOL

For the card I was going for a Miami Vice/80's vibe so I used black ink

then a bright embossing powder. 

Just had some fun with it all. :)

Happy Tuesday friends!

Stencils, Stamping, Embossing, And Spray Paint!

 Well hello Monday, it feel like Monday. 

I have a few projects this week but I will start with this tag I created

using Avocado Arts Stamps, Krylon Paint, and Clear Scraps Mascils!

I really had fun with this new AA stamp set. 

I loved pairing the colors. It's been a crazy week.

Have a beautiful Monday friends! :) 

Down By The Sea Sailboat Album!

Hey there, I can't believe it's already Thursday. 

I thought I would share this cool CLEAR Sailboat Album I made. 

I left it clear  but used Krylon spray paint on the cover with 

Clear Scraps stencils. 

 Of course the album is Clear Scraps as well, I love the shaped albums.

 The textured water is Gesso and Mica Powder. 

Such a fun piece. 

You can grab the album here

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

Black Gesso + Clear Scraps Teapot Album Fun!

Hey there my friends, 

Man I have been slacking! I have been creating but hardly the 

time to blog since my kids have been home. :) Happy SUMMER!

I made this Clear Scraps Teapot Mini Album this week. 

The dots are a Mascil/Stencil from Clear Scraps called Pearl Swag!

It was so much fun creating this album. 

Thank you for coming by, I know I have been so sporadic! :)