♥ Giveaway Time! ♥

It's that time again....time for another giveaway!! Here's what I have up for grabs this time........

♥ 1 Sizzix Rose Die

♥ 1 Sizzix Mini Petal Flower Die

♥ 1 Sizzix Black-Eyed Susan Flower Die

♥ 1 Sizzix Big Shot Machine

And finally.... A $100 Visa Gift Card to help you buy some more fab dies!! (Aren't those flower dies gorgeous?? They are really easy to work with too!)

All you have to do is....

1. Leave a comment on this post...
2. Spread the word on your blog, Facebook page, Twitter, etc. (I will check!) ;)
3. Don't leave after the Giveaway! I have lots of giveaways throughout the year similar to this one. You will miss out!! :)

And if you want an extra chance...become a follower (friend) of my blog or subscribe to it.

Good luck everyone! I am going to leave this open until June 21st! My son's last day of 1st Grade!

hugs...

♥ Vintage {Faux} Fruit Crate/Charging Station ♥ {Crafty Secrets Style!}

Happy Monday everyone!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! If you are like me, all of the cell phone, ipad, Wii game remotes, etc chargers get in my way all of the time and I hate wires everywhere! So I decided to make a vintage style fruit crate/charging station. I wanted it for my kitchen since that is where I always charge everything. And since I have vintage decor in my kitchen, I wanted something to match it. All of the charging stations I have seen are very modern looking or just very plain. So I came up with a fun way to incorporate something vintage in my kitchen and make something to hide all of those pesky chargers and wires! Let's get started.

Here's what you'll need:

 ~ A Small Wooden Crate
 ~ Fruit or Veggie Label or any type label you prefer
 ~ Mod Podge
 ~ Small Power Strip
 ~ Brown inks for distressing
 ~ White Acrylic Paint

 I picked up this little wooden crate in Michaels for under $8. I also printed out one of the labels from the Crafty Secrets Digi Cooking Printable Sheet. I actually had to make the image a lot larger where the rest of the printables did not fit on the sheet. (See photo) I love this vintage label with the peas mixed with the roses. Just perfect for a kitchen especially in Summer!

Next, cut a round hole in the back of the crate just large enough for the power strip cord to go through. (I forgot to photograph this step) If you afraid to use a power drill, ask for help or just skip this step. If your wire isn't too big you can just run it underneath the crate.

Next I painted the crate white. I wanted a shabby, vintage look, so I only applied 1 light coat. You don't have to paint the inside of the crate, since it will be upside down.

When paint is dry, lightly run 2 different shades of brown ink (1 light and 1 med) over the edges of the crate for a distressed look.

Using a paper distressing tool and brown inks, distresses the label you are using as well.

Next apply a generous layer of Mod Podge to the back of the label. Apply to center front of crate. ♥ Be sure to apply to crate with the opening of the crate on the bottom. So it will be "upside down". When dry, apply 2 coats of Mod Podge over the label.

Now add the power strip to the inside of the crate. You can even add little screws to adhere it to the inside. I just placed mine "underneath" the crate.

Plug your chargers into the power strip and now run the wires up through the "top" of the crate.

Decorate as desired! I added a photo of my kids on top as well as a metal can to store my sunglasses, keys and cell phone. Easy peasy!! If you make one of these, please pass me a note, so I can see yours too!! :)

I'll be back tomorrow with an AMAZING Giveaway for you all!!

Have a wonderful night!

♥ Simon Says...Flower Power ♥

Happy Wednesday!! That means it's time for a brand new challenge at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog!! This time we want to see Flowers! They can be stamped, paper, rolled, etc!

And this week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Prima and/or CAS-ual Fridays. I actually used both on my card. The stamp set I used is by CAS-ual Fridays and it is called Casual Elegance. Love the vines with leaves and sentiments in this set.

I also used some Prima Crystal Hearts and some Prima Meadow Lark Roses. I finished this CAS card with some White Opal Liquid Pearls.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

 ♥ I didn't forget about my Giveaway! I promise to have it up shortly. I have had 2 sick kiddos, 1 sick hubby and now I don't feel well! Ughh!

Have a sweet day!

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♥ Decoupage on Glass ♥ {Crafty Secrets Style!}

Hi there everyone!! I hope all of the moms had a wonderful Mother's Day! I spent a lovely, relaxing day with the kiddos and hubby at the Boardwalk in Seaside Heights. The Boardwalk was totally destroyed during Hurricane Sandy but it is like 75% done! The roller coaster is still in the ocean but once Prince Harry comes to visit today to look at it they are going to start to tear it down. I can't believe I forgot my camera that day! Just took some cell phone pics that came out pretty bad! :(

I always wanted a piano for my Foyer. And I am a lover of all things old and vintage. So what did I get for Mother's Day from hubby and the kids?? A Knabe Grand Piano from 1890!! I am in Love!! And it plays perfectly!!

I am back with some more fun DT projects for Crafty Secrets. My technique given to me this month is to use Decoupage. This time I decided to use it on glass. This makes for some really pretty decor and they also make lovely gifts.

First, I decided to make a pretty candle holder for my craft room. I printed out some more of the gorgeous rose paper from the Radiant Paper Collection. And I also used some beautiful Mini Vintage Creative Scraps as well.

Even though Mod Podge wipes away easily from glass, I found it a little less messy if you put the Mod Podge directly on the back of the paper and then apply it to the glass.

I then matted the Mini Vintage Creative Scrap to a piece of light pink cardstock and then it applied it directly on top of the rose paper. When dry, apply 2 coats of Mod Podge over the papers. It looks really pretty when a candle is lit inside.

Next, I printed some words from the new Digi Coffee and Tea Set onto some vellum. It wouldn't go through my printer, so I added a little piece of double sided tape to the back corners of the vellum and adhered it to piece of cardstock. It ran through the printer great then. At first, I didn't like the way it looked once the Mod Podge was applied but then I thought it gave it a rustic look and I actually like the way it turned out.

The fun thing about this Coffee Jar, is that it acts as a kind of room freshener! Fresh Coffee anyone? It gives off that welcoming smell of fresh brewed coffee through out the room. Just keep the lid open when you want the coffee smell in the room, close when done! :)

Next, I decoupaged some cute little apothecary bottles with some more of the Mini Vintage Creative Scraps. Love those beautiful images!

And finally, I decoupaged a large cylinder type glass with some of the Sewing ephemera from the Sewing Images and Ephemera Collection. This would look great with a candle inside or to hold scrap pieces of ribbons and threads.

Next week, I will have a fun and creative way to make a vintage style Charging Station for your cell phones, Ipad, etc using Decoupage and Crafty Secrets!!

Have a wonderful day!!

hugs...

♥ Simon Says...Things with Wings! ♥

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's time for a new challenge over at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge Blog! This time we want to see anything with wings on your cards! Butterflies, birds, owls, fairies, angels, etc!!

This week the Simon Says DT are showcasing products by Studio Calico. I chose these fun Wood Veneer Butterfly Shapes. They are really fun to work with. You can keep them plain as is, paint them, ink them up or you can spray them with some Tattered Angels, like I did! I then added some Martha Stewart White Glitter and some Liquid Pearls to them.

I also used the HeyDay Paper Pad by Studio Calico as well. To make the card base, I just simply used a Spellbinders Classic Oval Large Die in the center of the card front, and then inked around the edge with a Sage Green ink pad. The pretty sentiment is from the Simon Says Stamp Exclusive Best Mom Ever Clear Stamp Set.

And don't forget, the super sweet and generous Heidi will give the random winner of this challenge a $50 Credit Voucher to the Simon Says Stamp Superstore! Good luck everyone!

I will be back shortly with a Giveaway!! ;)

Have a wonderful day!

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