SECRET DIARY

hello all,

this is my  last project for

nanikeola's.

first, i want to say what a blast being a designer at nanikeola's. i enjoyed these ladies company and i enjoyed making my projects using the products and collections offered in the store and sharing them with you all.

thanks.

 now...

 my project for today.

Secret Diary

   

hehe, just a sneak peek for now.

i used a variety of products i used during my term, not all but some.

and....loving the color combo that came out to be.

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everything was distressed and inked.

we have here some chic tags paper, some nature walk chipboard, some old country words,  prima ink, and some spray inks from lindy's stamp gang, paper from finley and a stamp from 7dots/

-a couple more pics-

and now have to say good bye to nanikeola!

and thank you all and thank you jennifer for giving me the opportunity to be in your design team.

NOTE: after i uploaded i added a "2" to the title. now it reads:

"secret diary...memories 2 remember"

thanks again for stopping by.

YOU EQUAL AWESOME...made with a brown paper bag

happy fall to you all

the weather in my area has been beautiful, cool and crispy. i hope you are enjoying it too.

today's post for artful delight was inspired by a pin from pinterest. i will show it at the end of the post.

You = Awesome

Me = Grateful

using a small brown paper bag 

(all supplies minus the paper bag are founded in the artful delight september card kit)

 

folding the bag in certain way to have a pocket where you can insert a note, money, tickets or whatever you would like. i stitched the two patterned papers with my sewing machine onto the bag, hard to see because of the edges being distressed.

i cut strips of the brown panel paper into strips to add some of the sentiments from the paper smooches stamp set called many thanks ALSO included in the september card kit, and tuck them inside the pouch. i made the semi circle on the patterned paper with a circle punch to match the one already in the paper bag. i added it the rounded fleur d lis paper clip just because to me it was the perfect spot :D.

i wrapped it all in jute and also added one of the small arrow chipboard on the center of the bow.

more arrow chipboards where added pointing to the chipboard cloud where i stamped another sentiment from the paper smooches stamp set.

this project has many uses....just use your imagination, :D

if you would like to join us in this month's challenge, please click here. you will also find more projects there made with our september kits (scrapbooking and/or card).

hope you enjoy it.

here is my inspiration from that pin

have a great week!

GOT SNOW?...using cardboard tubes

this week the challenge is christmas in july and you are invited to join in the fun. 

our sponsor for this week is 

the robyn's nest and the prize is "a christmas package worth $25"

my project?

 -a totally handmade christmas/winter decoration-

Got snow?

 re-purposing/re-claiming paper towels rolls

4", 5" and 6"

all it took was one paper towel roll cut into 3 different pieces, some black cardstock, felt, hole puncher, glue, diamond dust ( but you can use glitter or just white paint) and some embellies to make these set of 3 cute snowman.

how adorable!

the whole family will work for snow (wink).

cool inded!

(you can get even  more creative that i did and add so much more to it)

sponsor

thank you so much for stopping by!

CELEBRATE THE EVERYDAY...using my artful delight june card kit

have you checked these Artful Delight kits out yet?

they are packed with goodies. this is my second kit and i am so very pleased with every single item. they are all new trendy stuff and the quality is great too. 

i wanted to make something different and made a wall sign for my entrance wall.

anyway, for the base i used a kaisercraft super thick board i had bought and it was part of a DIY calendar. i might even use it as a calendar cover. duh! i did not think about it until now when i am writing this, lol.

Celebrate the Everyday

7.5" square

these papers come already cut in the cards kit: the top and the bottom one are two different pieces united by those little blue flags/pennants i embossed. i like the look of that cork in the background.

the pretty brad is mounted on a fabric circle.

and moving a bit down the bottom you can see i used the mini alphas for 2013 and a sticker: for the record.

i also added more stickers to make a side border with different saying and i also added a red twine and used that as a the hanging part too. i thought it was a nice addition.

i also did the back with another pretty paper and brought back the red twine.

and here is the finished project.

another fun project and i can use it for different things, even a gift i want too, :P---that is after i display it in my home---wink!---you know some friends come to your house and say :oh, i love that!!!...and then i can say...well, you can have it! it was handmade by me from the heart.

here is the kit again and a reminder to join in our challenge. the prize for a lucky participant is a kit of your choice...can't ask for a better prize. you will be delighted..trust me!

there is more ideas in the blog made by my awesome partners from the artful delight design team.

i will see you around and thank you for stopping by

flowerdisco's scrap hut!

A VINTAGE CHALLENGE...this time using a balsa box

welcome 

this week we are going vintage, wohoo!

i love vintage but i was so freaking stressed out about this project wanting to come out at least decent since i haven't go vintage in a long while, :P

i used this balsa box i received along other goodies from a dear friend and did my best to make it look vintage.

i think these boxes are sold at michaels'.

our sponsor this week is

"Scrapping Memories" 

and they are offering 5 free files of winner's choice

Cool!

anyhow here is my project,

Postcards

vintage look balsa box

this is my first cluster of flowers...at least i do not remember making anything like it, hehe. these flowers are all beautiful but i am in love with the callas (the little pinky ones). i even added a stickpin from webster pages i had in my stash.

the sentiment (xoxo tag) is from a stamp. i almost forgot about adding it. crazy days!

the paper is from recollections. the metal tag, the leather postcard strip and the key are all vintage in my craftroom, lol. i had them since the beginning of my paper crafts adventure and i remember i was then in love with all vintage and travel stuff, hehe, but never used. 

does it sounds familiar? 

anyone? 

*-*'

i painted the balsa box black first (so if i missed a spot when applying the patterned paper it wouldn't show up much)  and used modge podge to adhere the paper and then i used my glue gun for the rest. i had to watch some you tube videos to inspire me, not that i could even get close to all the work involved in altering these cute boxes.

at the end, i am pleased with what i came up with...not bad at all, if you asked me.

i give kuddos to these ladies who make all kind of projects like this because it does takes patience and time. i guess i won't be freaking out next time i work on anything like this...the more you do something the better you get at it...and that goes for everything out there, right?

psss...did you know the knob is screwed in? i learned that in a video. hehe...i had painted it over while in the box but taking it apart was so much easier, wink!

 and this is it for today...
as always i
thank you for stopping by!

A BASEBALL SIGN...an altered frame

welcome 

i bet you have lots of things you can alter, lots of things you can make prettier. lots of things that deserve a facelift.

 (and, i am not talking about me here, ok?--lol)

i found this little frame made of super thick chipboard and i used it for the base of today's project.

Baseball Plaque

3.5 inches wide by 7 inches tall

i also found an 8 x 8 baseball kit that needed to be dusted off and given some use.

 i used a  clear stamp set to make my own background on the banner behind the jersey (baseball shirt) where i repeatedly stamped the sentiment "You're a Super Star".

it was just what i needed for this cute plaque.

the rest of the elements used are from the 8 x 8 kit i mentioned earlier. 

the name i cut using my cricut expression and the doodletype font cartridge.

this is so cute!

i am so happy i was able to make my own background for the banner.

and this is it for today me dear. i let you see a bit more of what the challenge is about and i really, really hope you join us every week. there is always a nice prize waiting for a lucky entry.

Create an altered project

Sponsor: V's Sweet Ideas - $10 gift certificate

thank you again for stopping by and remember to 

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A CHRISTMAS DECORATION TABLE TOP...using winter frolic

hello and welcome to flowerdisco's scrap hut.

 i am hoping you are well. not much around here but that last night we started decorating the house for the holidays. we bought a new artificial tree (due to allergies, we haven't have a real tree in years), new led lights for it (which i like but not as much as the warm glow of the traditional ones) and a few new ornaments. we decorated the bushes outdoors and had trouble with the old lights (that is the bad thing about them: they do not last too long) but managed to cover some bushes. we still have to put lights on this awesome evergreen i have by the front door, but we will get to it before we go to pick up our son on the 20th.

anyway, this i made a few months back when i was submitting for the cricut magazine but i really can't remember if i ever submitted it or not, lol.

Joy to the World

this was made re-purposing one of two small frames i had. i had reclaimed the other one and had made THIS last year.

you can find these cuts on: 

carolers: page #45/overlay #18

christmas tree: page #55/overlay #28

phrase: page #70/overlay #43

i do not remember what holly i used but there is one on page #60---  :-)

and for the backing i used one of the fancy frames cartridge stands/easels.

i love this feature on this fancy frames cartridge. your work---especially your cards---become a piece of decoration on your table tops, bookcases, curios, shelves and more.

 cool!

YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY NOW AND THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!

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flowerdisco's scrap hut.

EPHEMERA POUCHES---with graphic 45 and knco patterned papers

i forgot i had bought this boardwalk patterned paper from graphic 45, lol. i found it hid it 

in the pile of 8 x8"s. lol.

i wanted to make some st. patrick's day treat pouches but somehow ended up like this.

WARNING: photo heavy

Ephemera Treat/Favor Pouches

2.75 by 4.25

2.75 by 4.50

2.75 by 5.25

all started with empty paper towel rolls.

the images are from graphic 45---on the boardwalk

the patterned paper is from k&co---portabello road

--some of the embellishments like the star, happy days, measure twice..., old stamp have been with me for a long while. 

the measuring tape is a border from k&co too, the staples are from tim holtz so is the ink i used to distress. 

some glitter glue from g-studio, wire from my supplies and the adhesive you use is very important. you need something like red tape or the scor tape i used on these.

i also stitched the bottom of the pouches using a decorative stitch. 

oh!... and i used the all night media liquid embossing on the star and the  measure twice embellishment and..... i made the accordion flower 3/4 of an inch and it gave me a bit of hard time...grr! :P and..that tape you see is from my first aid kit---i distressed it very well if you ask me, hehe

i think i like them a lot.

---thanks for stopping by--

HANDMADE---super easy to make pet collar/necklace

every month a make for miss lulu an accent pet collar, beaded necklace or a flower.

all i used here was a piece of ribbon-----measure your pet's neck and add a few more inches for the knot and because you do not want to strangle your pet, lol, but you do not want it too loose it can get stuck on things----

disclaimer: use your common sense and of course i am not responsible for any damage to your ribbons, flowers and/or pet-:-)

i have these prima old flowers i normally use on her necklaces and i attach them with a craft glue dot. on this case i even added a brad after cutting the prongs, i do not want miss lulu to get a sore if the brad rubs against her skin--;p and voila! you have make a trendy collar/necklace for your pet.

miss lulu loves them, she loves to be stylish--hehe

i just wanted to share this with you all. :P

on another page.....

this coming week i will upload another digital layout, using the awesome My Memories software.

---the more i play with it, the more i like it---. 

and, the other night i went to their site and grabbed almost all the freebies they have. 

 FREEBIES!

 yes, they have lots of them and 99 cents kits you can grab too.

NOTE THE GIVEAWAY REQUIREMENTS:

after i upload the layout, you have to go to their website, check it out and come back and let me know which one of the freebies you liked the most and i will pick a winner who will receive a code to acquire their own software value at 39.97 USD and you too can start with the freebies included plus grab the freebies on their site. you can also make cards, albums, home decor and so much more with this software from

My Memories

they also have...

 lots of tutorial, an awesome blog and, if you are business like, you can try and make some money when somebody you refer, purchase this software.

great opportunity!

hope you had a great weekend.

----thanks for stopping by----

A SILHOUETTE/PORTRAIT--- using the cricut heritage cartridge

i thought to share this cool, trendy, and super easy project with you.

a bit of info: i painted my room a WHILE AGO, lol, and really did not do much with it after all. i had all these big plans but never got to it. i know i am not the only one in this department...hehe

anyway, here it is:

A SILHOUETTE

11.50" high

the story of this frame is i got it on ebay like 6 years ago with an antique drawing. i do not know how old the drawing was but i liked the frame so i paid 99cents for it and free shipping...ha! i

 first, i had it hanging in the attic for many years and then off my camera tripod and now it is in one of my bedroom walls showing off this super easy cut from the heritage cart. it is image# 42, flipped on my gypsy and cut at 11 and a half inch high. i think it looks magnificent just like that..so plain and gorgeous at the same time...in my opinion that is. 

your opinion might vary...hehe

 another view:

and another view:

thanks for stopping by!...

oh!!!! ----my plans are to find a few more "alike" frames and make the male and a young boy silhouette and, if i find a doggie for lulu, that will be the topping on the ice cream \--- lol.

take care and i will see you soon.

NOTE: i have a digi surprise for one lucky winner of an amazing program you all are going to love.

please, stay tuned and have patience since you know how my days go---one good three bad...hehe

SWEET- a wall decor project

i do not know about you, but i am ready for spring. it does not matter that we hardly had any snow, or cold weather for that matter. i am skipping the gold from the irish for spring...lol.

 here i made a wall art decor. i already made some simple ones, but this one took me a bit longer. 

my inspiration was seeing my spring flowers already showing the green tops above the ground.

enjoy!

Sweet

3.5 by 7"

pretty, uh?

(wink)

i had/have these pieces of chipboard in my stash,  from albums i never altered---- they are like almost 1/4 of an inch thick and that is the base for my frame. 

this awesome tag is from k&co. i distressed it a bit with ink and added a bit if stickles to match the rest of the embellishments.

the sweet word is from paisley (cricut cart)---i wet embossed it with thick clear embossing powder and inked the edges too. i cut it four times, and glued the cuts together for dimension. after you have done this, they look like chipboard, and you get to use some of that cardstock in your stash before it rots, lol.

the square and circle are from the same k&co pack and the yellow pleated ribbon from recollections. the heart is from an old miss elizabeth product.

i made the holes with the pink crop-a-dile and added some eyelets and wire. the crop-a-dile is an awesome tool. it goes through everything--, including tin from pantry cans and new holes on your belt and sneakers if needed. ;p

this is the back. 

i added that strip of paper with re-enforcers to add sustainability.

here you can see the thickness of the chipboard.

and these, precious flowers below, are my own-- handmade.

i used ribbon, a needle with thread, made a few stitches until i gathered the 4 inches piece of ribbon and then glued it with my glue gun...ouch!!!. i got burned a few times. (i have to find a better way to make them)

 but----i LOVED the final product. you should try to make some.

 i also added a tear drop shape faux jewel to serve as a leaf. so cute!

any questions, please do not hesitate to ask...just shoot me an email or write on the comment area.

---thanks for stopping by---

your visits fuel my creativity and keep me crafting.

 thanks again!