Ti’s the Season!  It’s been so fun just working away on Christmas projects that past few weeks.  Before we know it it will be here.  I love altering, so all my projects this month were things I had on hand and had been wanting to alter.  Below is a altered project I did  using a square tin.       (The tin piece is about 1/2 inch deep).  I used Graphic 45 Christmas papers for these first two projects.  I found that “Brick” and “Forest Green” Glimmer mist colors worked really well with these papers.  The aged look was done by using “Old Lace” Glimmer mist.  A also used “Iridescent Gold” Glimmer Mist as an over all topcoat when I was finished.  I loved finishing off a project with the Embossed Chipboard Corners from Tattered Angels.   I double layered my papers , by cutting and adding foam squares between the layers for dimension.    I also added “flower flock” and glitter to the tree and to Santa’s beard.

 I had alot of fun layering , spraying, cutting and folding on this project for sure!

The project below done with the same papers and colors.. and using one of the screens from the “Iron Works” screen set.

I’m going to be using this little box album set for a gift.. so my sis will be able to add her own photos.

I have also been working on my  Christmas Album kit from Tattered Angels.

One of the other things I wanted to share with you was something new I tried.  I had seen a number of cute and inexpensive poly-resin things at different craft and hobby stores ,and always wondered what Glimmer Mist would look like on them.   Well… the Christmas things have now been on sale 1/2 off, so it really tempted me to get some and give it a whirl.      I love the outcome.  It does repell the Glimmer Mist slightly.. so I found that putting it on in lighter, multipul layers, got the best results.  I love the outcome!  I decided I wanted to set mine on my cake plate..so I made a “doilie” looking piece to go underneath.

Okay… one more thing.  Liz had a tutorial posted HERE showing how to make gift tags that is so fun!

I made a number of them … that hopefully they will be able to use for ornaments next year.

I used vintage photos from Crafty Secrets in place of photos for mine.

Thanks for letting me share my Christmas Crafting.

Wishing all of you a wonderful Holiday with those you love!

Happy Spring everyone!  Melissa here today, ready to share a fun, shabby, spring-y Mother’s Day card with you.  I’ve been thinking a lot about my mom lately and the mothers and grandmothers that I have had the opportunity of knowing and loving.  It’s so special to sit and think about these sweet women while I create something just for them. 

I love exploring the possibilities associated with Glimmer Screens, and so today I tried using one on some fabric.  I ended up loving the results.  It created a very defined image, but at the same time came with a softness that spraying on  fabric adds.  I used a Glimmer Screen from the Blossoms collection and chose Starfish as my Glimmer Mist color.  After it dried, I pinked the edges of the fabric to fit the front of the card and stitched it in place using my sewing machine. 

To top if off, I added a Glimmer Chip from the Embossed Regal Collection.  To create this accent,  I inked the chip heavily using Ranger Distress Ink, then coated it lightly with Lily White Doodlebug Glitter.  I matted it on old sheet music and then layered on my sentiment.  The sweet vintage image is from Crafty Secrets new Creative Scraps collection.

This was such a fun card to create.  I hope you’ll give one of these techniques a try…or try something of your own.  You just never know where your creativity will take you.

Thanks for visiting.

Melissa Phillips

I recently had the privilege of teaching aboard Crop and Cruise, of which Tattered Angels generously sponsored my Technique Treasure class. Participants had the opportunity to learn some FABULOUS tips and tricks for using Glimmer Mist. Well, using some of those tips and tricks and the beautiful new screens and stamps, I created this layout to showcase a couple of photos from that trip:) It was a very quick and simple scrapbook pages that were fun to create!

I also created this greeting card for my husbands 40th birthday that I thought would be great to share with you today too. Especially seeing as March is nearly over and we designers here at Tattered Angels had a great time working alongside Crafty Secrets and using their products in conjunction with Tattered Angels. This card was created by using the iron gate screen on a coaster and spritzing it with Graphite Glimmer Mist. The vintage image is from Crafty Secrets Journalling notes and images booklet and worked great on the front of this card. I added a touch of lace, some black crystals and a flower and VOILA… a quick and simple card full of charm sure to make your special loved one smile… it did mine!

Have a great weekend and happy crafting:)

Trisha

www.trishaladouceur.blogspot.com