Triple Strand Bracelet with Matching Earrings

Okay, isn't this set a beauty?  I LOVE IT.  Was going to be a gift but I love it so much I have decided to gift it to  myself. 

Do you know what is so very special about this little gem?

The large beads are made from PAPER yes I used W R Memory Keepers Merry January 12 by 12 dp 

to make these beads.  They are strung on a wire with crystals.  The triple chain was a huge challenge I  sat it aside and walked away on a few occasions.  I loved it so much I kept going back and giving it another try.

Thanks to my Sister for a huge donation of beading supplies the girls and I have been stringing crazy the past few weeks.  We have some gifts ready for your stash as well;)

Here is a quick video on making paper beads.  I did the later technique and when finished I coated the paper beads with diamond Glaze and let dry.

http://store.scrapbook.com/wr-61356-5.html?o=9&w=we+r+memory+keepers&t15-19=christmas&t15-19=holidays&t15-19=winter

If you live in my area R Scrapbook store does have this collection in stock;)

Happy Stamp Day.

May God Bless our Country and the World.

Charmed Heart Boot Candy

RaNdOm post part 2...

Put yourself in a state of mind where you say to yourself, "Here is an opportunity for you to celebrate like never before, my own power, my own ability to get myself to do whatever is necessary.--Anthony Robbins

Here is an extra dangle in lime and purple...

Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.--Carl Jung

I have been seeing these boot charms all over the Internet as of late.  Just had to make one for myself.  It was so easy I even had Little J helping out.

I attached silver split rings with two jump rings to create the chain.

Then I made a dangle using a head pin.  I connected the dangle to the chain using a magnetic clasp to make it easy for switching out dangles to match my outfit for the day.

So I think I will be keeping my boots out for a bit longer now;)

We even made little j a pair they are so CUTE!

Elizabeth, Sara and little j ready for the spring concert.  Liz had a solo and she did GREAT!

My purse I LOVE IT!  You can get yours at the link below also.  Yes, I had to purchase the matching wallet;)

Can you say Bling Bling!

Rhinestone Wallet

RCC Western Store Red Western Purse with double cross

Happy Stamp Day.  God Bless.

PTI Blog Hop Old is New...

From Nichole...
"With the new year comes a clean slate along with many resolutions.
This month's blog hop challenge Involves you challenging yourself
to use a Papertrey stamp set that has yet to see ink or even one that
might be collecting a little dust!

Go through your stash and see what little used treasure it might hold.
If you are in need of inspiration for your chosen set,
feel free to utilize the gallery posted in the side bar of
each set's sale page on our website,
or go to the Previous Countdown page on Nichole's blog where
each set is organized by month of release.
2011 is the year where what's old is new again!"

Seriously, I can't remember the last PTI Hop I posted to?? What a crazy life 2010 turned out to be. However, I am back and more CREATIVE then EVER so watch out;) Needless to say I had MANY dusty yet clean sets. I pull out last year's Anniversary set that has not even seen ink yet. Thought I better get on this before the next one arrives in a few months. Here is my project...



I just love these little gems of wood scrap I picked up. They look so very cute altered. I made a necklace that matches the recipient can remove that and they then have an altered piece of art.

I have shown in previous posts how to make these you can find more about them here...
You Make my Heart Sing
Inspired Crafters Challenge Blog Christmas
Shabby Knobs Tutorial

Product List...
PTI Anniversary 2009 Stamp Set
Felt, ribbon, Rick Rack Die
SU Melon Mambo Ink
BasicGrey DP
Glass Round
Diamond Glaze
Bail
Chain
Recollections Flower
Wire
Round Nose Jewelry Pliers
Wood Scrap

Happy Stamp Day. God Bless.

You Make My Heart Sing

I played along with the Card Patterns sketch you can take this link and check it out.




Here is my creation based on the provided sketch...


While junking I found this bag of nice sanded wood scraps and thought OMGoodness so many possibilities. We arrived at the register to here the clerk say "why would you want to purchase a bag of wood"? Seriously? Let Me just say she would not have been around very long in one of my stores. Anywho, this is what I did with one today. I took the same DP used on the card and created a glass round necklace. the wood block has become the gift box (of sorts) for the necklace. Why would I want to purchase a bag of wood? LMAO!



Here is a second card I created while all the supplies were still out...


Product list...
PTI Bird Watching stamp set, card stock, ink, ribbon, buttons
Wood block
Glass round
Diamond Glaze
Bail
Chain
Cricut Expression
Cricut Cindy Loo Cartridge
Dimensional tape
pop dots
SU word window punch
MM stick pins
jelly Roll Glitter pen
recollections flowers
Old German Hymnal

Happy stamp day. God Bless!

Awkward Tiles and Trees

Glass tile magnets with SU DP...


Little J made me crack up when she could not think of "Edward" and she spitted out "Awkward" instead. LOL! These little gems are anything but awkward they are fun to make the girls have laid claim on all of the Eclipse goodies.

Eclipse Necklaces...


Eclipse magnets...


My best guess is we lost a quarter of the big tree outback the day after a windstorm hit the area. We are truly blessed as you can see by the view here out our back door the tree missed our house and the neighbors by inches. It did take out DH's smoker that was sitting on the patio.
Fallen tree...


Product list...
1" glass tiles
photo printer and paper
Diamond Glaze and small brush
SU DP
E6000 adhesive
magnet
chain and necklace bezel

Happy Stamp Day, God Bless!