Altered ATG Stand

Wow!!  Been so long since I've posted.  I really didn't know how long!!  Well, here for just a short post today.  I got a great ATG stand and I altered it of course to go with my scrappy room deor. 

Here's the pics

I used RED paper...just from my stash.  No IDEA who makes it.  Some Red roses and rose buds, the black bling was purchased from JoAnn's on a very small roll.  I had a coupon!!  The patterned paper is from Hobby Lobby by the Paper Studio.  I used black acrylic paint by Folk Art as well.  The red ribbon around the edges of the base was also purchased from Hobby Lobby in the Sewing Section.  I did this simple because I didn't want to have to deal with a lot of embellishments and my ATG at the same time.  When I was done, I covered the entire stand with Modge Podge Glossy to seal it.  Great way to keep your ATG right where you need it.  I purchased the stand from Ebay.  If you'd like the seller name please let me know!  Thanks for taking a peek!

Need Paper?

Hey y'all! 

I am a paper hoarder and I admit it!  So, I've been cleaning out my stash and I have an entire large flat rate priority box full!

I'd like to sell this paper if anyone is interested.  It has all brands. Most of it is 12X12.  Some seasonal papers, die cut pages, solids, patterns...just about anything you can name!  I can provide a few photos of some of the papers, but no way I can take photos of each piece.  :)  I can also give you some brand names and collections.

So, if anyone is interested...please leave a comment or email me at shelly_anne00@yahoo.com and we can work out the details.  Paypal is acceptable!

Thanks so much!

Altered Box for Susie & Page for Sally

Hey Y'all!!

I just finished an altered box for my best scrappy friend Susie.  :)  I finally got it to her so I can now post the pics and share with you.  :)

First I took a box that I purchased from Hobby Lobby. 

Then I measured the box and traced around the outside to cut paper to cover the sides and top.

Then I cut out what I had measured and traced. 

I then painted the box with a purple color that coordinated with my paper.  I painted the edges, the entire inside of the lid and box and bottom of the box.  I neglected to take photos of that part!  :)

Then I applied the papers after letting the box dry.  I used Glossy Modge Podge.  If you don't like the shiny look you might want to use Matte Modge Podge.  After I had it all modged podged and dried, I added some feet to the bottom.  I used tiny wooden spools for the feet and painted them gray.  Then, I embellished the top with all kinds of goodies! 

Here's the finished top of the box.

I have also made a slide show with some close ups of the top.  :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKjIbgFxEGI

Here's a list of the products I used.

Purple acrylic paint

Box from Hobby Lobby

Paper by the Paper Studio

ColorBok chipboard sticker

Recollections flowers

Recollections resin flowers

Micheal's Dollar Bin Bling

Purple Ribbon from Hobby Lobby

Ribbon roses

Baroque Die

Mini Baroque Die

Gray Acrylic Paint

Glossy Modge Podge

Dimensionals

Hot glue

Prima Flower

You will see in the video that I also did a friendship page for Sally

Here's the still photos of the page.

Back of page

Front of Page

Here's the products I used on this page:

DCWV Rockstar 8X8 stack

Making Memories Flowers

Guitar, Red roses and rose buds from Mulberry Bear

Redline Tape from TexasJodylynn

Prima Star vine

Red lace from my Granny's stash

Recollections Bling

8X8 Paddington Collection by 7 Gypsies

Tim Holtz Swivel Clasp

Black Card stock

I am thrilled with how both of these projects turned out!!  Thanks so much to both these great ladies from the scrappy community.  They are great scrappy friends.  :)

Passing on Some $aving$

Hey Y'all!!

Do you love butterflies?  I sure do and I just love the little nylon butterflies we've all seen in those youtube videos and in those etsy stores.  My friend Monica(scrappin4MyBoys) found a great deal on some of these items and she wants to pass on the savings to scrappers on a budget.  :)

So, here's the link to Monica's Blog >>>>>  Scrappin4MyBoys

Please go visit her before you purchase butterflies anywhere else.  She also has some Crystals, Black Mesh Bling, very very cute nylon Bumble Bees and has some slider buckles on the way.

Here are some photos of what she has

 
Thanks for taking a look and go on over to visit Monica's blog today! 

Cancer Survivor Mini

Hey Y'all!!  I recently joined in on another Random Act of Kindness group over on the Scrapbeach.  You can visit the forum board HERE.  The Group was started by Laurie and she asked that we all make a mini for cancer survivors.  You could choose the color you wanted to do or you could go by the type of cancer.  A lot of people did mini's in salute or tribute to family and friends that have died from or have had cancer. Each type of cancer has an assigned color.  I choose Yellow because I had this beautiful collection by Teresa Collins called Carolina Breeze.  :)  Yellow is normally not my color but I must say this collection is just beautiful.  I kept this really simple since I wasn't sure if the person this would be going to is in to crafting at all. 

So, I made a video for a change!!  No slide show.  :)  So here's a pic of the front: 

Now here's the video if you'd like to see the inside.  I apologize in advance for all the aaaahh's and uums!   Been a long time since I actually talked on a video. 

This is a list of the products I used:

Chipboard
Teresa Collins Carolina Breeze Collection
White Rosebuds from Wedding Section at Hobby Lobby
White Leafs from Wedding Section at Hobby Lobby
Recollections Bling
Vintage lace from my Grandmother
Spiral clip from Hobby Lobby
Red Line Tape from TexasJodyLynn - Visit here store HERE
Gray pigment ink pad by Studio G
Recollections boosters
Martha Stewart Butterfly punch
Prima Yellow Flowers
Handmade Ribbon Roses
Tim Holtz Clip
Anita's Gray Paint

To Thanks for taking a look!!  Have a wonderful day/night.

Updated - Where IS it made??

Hello Crafty Friends,

Recently, I have been feeling more like i should be more aware of what I'm buying and where it comes from.  Why you might ask?  One of the local Grocery stores is going out of business.  I can only imagine it is because of the Walmart down at the next exit.  I started to think...what could I have been doing any different?  My answer is I could be more aware of what I'm buying and where it's made.  Even non-crafty products we pick up.  So, I made a decision that I am going to be more aware.  If I buy American Made...and I pass the word along...maybe we can help boost our economy?  We as the craft community have the power to do so!  I was a little discouraged when I started looking on the web today for companies that make their craft products here.  More than a few of the ones I found...have gone out of business.  This was so sad to me!!  I know that the craft explosion to me anyway...seems to have just gotten bigger and the big name companies of course will most likely continue to manufacture overseas.  I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the product names that I recognize and now will be trying to support those companies more than I have in the past. 

So, I'm asking you...if you are an American and you want to help our economy...look at the label before you buy it.  I'm not asking for a complete boycott of your favorite products...but be more aware.  Yesterday when I went to the store, I picked up items just to take a peek! I was shocked.  The stores brand was made in South Carolina and the name brand...that I won't name...was made in China.  These were non-crafty items, but still...it goes for all the things that we as consumers pick up and need for daily lives.  Even some TOOTHPASTE if you can imagine that!!

So, here's my list of products that I've been able to verify are American Made...some of them have split products.  I did my best to list these as well. 

Graphic 45 - http://g45papers.com/
Technique Tuesday - http://techniquetuesday.com
Mrs. Grossman's - http://www.mrsgrossmans.com/2-0_category-summary.cfm
Fancy Pants - some made here...rub ons i have are made in China - http://www.fancypantsdesigns.com/
Luxe Designs Inc. - closed but I found websites that still have some of their products - Here's 2 places I found them online - http://www.blackberrypaper.com/lx.html
http://thescrappygourmet.com/cart/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_328
My Mind's Eye (unsure if all are USA still trying to verify what products the die cuts i have are made in China) - http://www.mymindseye.com/
Rusty Pickle(They have closed :( according to a post on their blog as of Feb 3, 2010, still some of their
products out there to be bought)
Tim Holtz Distress Inks and adirondack felts for aplicator - unsure of other products by Tim Holtz at this time - http://www.timholtz.com/
Hero Arts - http://www.heroarts.com
Some Pink Paiselee products
Stampin Up - http://stampinup.com/
StazOn All Purpose Cleaner
Basic Grey - http://www.basicgrey.com/ - I have noticed my newer stuff says made in China, might be a split product as well...some here some over seas
Bazzill - http://bazzillbasics.com
Cosmo Cricket - http://www.cosmocricket.com/
Echo Park - http://www.echoparkpaper.com/
Karen Foster - http://karenfosterdesign.com/
StampingStation - http://www.stampingstation.com/
Creative Options - http://creativeoptionscrafts.com/
Beacon Adhesives - http://www.beaconadhesives.com/cgthree2.html
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists
Ranger Liquid Pearls
Boxer Papers (also liquidating) - http://www.boxerscrapbooks.com/
Keller Creations - http://www.acidfree.com/
Paper Trey Ink Dies - http://www.papertreyink.com/
MFT Dies and stamps - http://www.mftstamps.com/
Shimmerz Paints - Verified with rep ALL PRODUCTS are made in USA - http://www.shimmerzpaints.com/ - i prefer these to Glimmer mist.  I've never had a Shimmerz clog on  me.  :)
Paper Trunk - Closed :(
Daisy Bucket Designs - Closed/liquidating
Piggy Tales - unable to verify this so far - Thanks to Tinacome on sb.com looks like they are closed
Glue Arts - http://www.gluearts.com/
Jillibean Soup - papers, stickers, soup labels and die cut seets (peapods are made in the USA) all
others come from overseas - verified with Jillibean rep - http://jillibean-soup.com/site/index.php
Three Bugs in A Rug - verified with rep - http://www.3bugsinarug.com
**Update**
Offray Ribbon
Bella Blvd - from owner - papers and stickers printed in USA, other over seas - www.bellablvd.net
We R Memory Keepers - website says albums made in United States...leads you to believe all are, but I'm not sure...gonna check my stamps! - checked my stamps they are made in China
Scotch - ATG Refills www.3m.com/glider
October Afternoon - got this from SB.com board, but has not been verified with the company yet.  :)
Websters Pages - got this from SB.com board, but has not been verified with the company yet. :)
Authentique - got this from SB.com board, but has not been verified with the company yet. :)
Clear Scraps - www.clearscraps.com
Leaky Shed Studios - http://www.leakyshedstudio.com/
Red Line Tape and dimensional boosters from TexasJodyLynn! - check her out guys! http://confessionsofaribbonaddict.blogspot.com/2008/10/october-sticky-sale.html
Sugar Tree Papers - http://www.sugartreescrapbook.com/
Folk Art Products - http://www.folkartpaint.com/
Bow Maker from Cathie - www.creativecutterroom.com
Paper Bliss / Paperbilities - couldn't find a website for them.  Not sure they are still in business but I have some of their older items such as tags that say MADE IN USA. 
Sad to see that some of my favorites were made in China.  Like Bo Bunny and K&Company.  I have been told that Bo Bunny is also split.  Part in the US part overseas. I'm trying to verify more products.  I've sent emails to some of the companies with no response yet.  I think that most of the ones that are made in the USA will proudly display it, but I did have to dig for a few places to find on their websites.  The ones I couldn't find...I am only assuming they are not made in the USA.  There are some great companies in foreign countries!!  But, I'd like to buy as much Made in the USA that I can.  I realize Canadian scrappers don't have much of a choice in products.  Most of their products have to come from outside of Canada.  I do also purchase Canadian products such as Forever in Time.

I have emailed the following companies to try and verify where their products are made:

October Afternoon
Simple Stories
Crate Paper
Lily Bee
Teresa Collins

There's also several that I'm still Researching:

Lindy Stamp Gang
7 Gypsies
Daisy D's
Hampton Art(Caron International, South Carolina)
Adorn It
Anna Griffin
This list could go on forever, but you get the idea

Here are some I know are made in China/overseas:

The Paper Studio by Hobby Lobby (This one HURT for sure!!  I have tons of this product at home now)
K&Company
Part of Bo Bunny
Part of Pink Paislee
Part of Jillibean Soup
Part of We R Memory Keepers
Part of Bella Blvd
Zva - confirmed email
MAMBI
Recollections
Making Memories - China
American Crafts - China
Creative Memories - looked on my punches I have
Tim Holtz Reinforcers - China
Prima vines - Thailand
Petaloo - Thailand (Petaloo International - wasn't expecting those to be made here)
Basic Grey Bling
Fancy Pants Rub Ons - Taiwan
Mark Richards
My Minds Eye - checked on some die cuts I had lastnight - China
My Little Yellow Bicycle - China and Taiwan
Martha Stewart Punches - Taiwain

If you know of anymore products that are made in the USA...please comment.  Or if there's a correction that needs to be made to my list above.  There's also a running thread for updates on Scrapbook.com.  Please click here if you'd like to keep up!  I will also try to keep a running list and add it to my links section when I get more responses.  Thank you so much!

Friendship Page Swap for Susie

Hey Y'all!!  So, what have I been working on?  Another friendship page.  I actually had this one ALMOST done for a long time.  I found this paper that was PERFECT for Susie because she loves tie dye!  So, I snatched some up at Micheals and it was the start of my page for her.  I didn't wanna cover the paper because it's so sparkly and pretty.  It's bright and cheery!  Just like Susie.  I kept the embellishing to a minimum.  I feel so lucky to have met Susie so the quote I found fit her PERFECTLY!  She's a wonderful lady and a blessing to me. 

I took the 6x6 Chipboard and added the pretty papers on front and back.  I used a Spellbinders die to cut out the shape for the paper the quote is on.  It's just plain white textured cardstock.  I added a little dusty concord distress ink to tie in with the darker purple color on the paper.  I add dimensional boosters to the back of the quote then added my flowers, bling and a velvety butterfly! 

Here's a still shot of the front:

Then for the back, didn't wanna cover the paper again...so I added a piece of acetate on the bottom half to hold a tag.  Added a few more flowers in the corner..another butterfly and some trim across the bottom.  That was it!  The tag I used is plain white tag by the paper studio.  I stamped it with a butterfly stamp, colored a little and stickled of course!!  I plan to add a photo in the corner. 

Here's a still shot of the back:

Here's a slide show of close ups

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_POE5wihAc

sorry...blogger wasn't cooperating to insert the actual video!  AAAHHH!


Here's a list of products used:

Recollections Paper
Making Memories Green Trim
Prima Flowers
Green Flowers from Paper Wishes
Tag by Paper Studio
Micheals $1 bin butterfly stamp
Susan Branch Brush Tip Markers - Pruple and Yellow(These are so old surprised they still work!!)
Purple Bling by Forever In Time
Chipboard
Miscellaneous trim/fibers(used on the tag)
Spellbinders Die