Good morning everyone! Are you ready to see some beautiful projects made with Crafty Secrets new products? Today I have two projects to share with you, so that means lots of pictures. Both projects were made using the new Creating with Vintage Patterns CD available from Crafty Secrets, just put your paper in and print... it's that simple. I also used some of the new Mini Vintage Creative Scraps, and a new stamp set.
I have tweaked my back, and sitting here is a little painful so again this is going to be another short post.
I have a tutorial to share with you today, but it's not a technique. It's something I learned while at the fabric store, and had no idea until the lady cutting my material showed me. I'm sure most of you already know this, but for some (myself included), it was totally new.
Be sure and visit the rest of the Crafty Secrets Design Team members listed below, they have some beautiful projects to share with you today.
Remember you can click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing, and all supplies are listed below.
Thanks for visiting today - Linda ❤❤
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- Heidi Blankenship
- Linda Duke
- Michele Kovack
- Amy Teets
- Debbie Marcinkiewicz
- Fauve van Maanen
- Julie Campbell
- Gini Cagle
- Jan Hennings
- Tammy Roberts
- Victoria Warren Mears
- Viola Mahr
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Project One:
Supplies for Project One:
Stamps: None.
Image: Mini - Vintage - Crafty Secrets.
Stamps Pads: Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet Distress Ink – eclectic Paperie.
Cardstock: Creating with Vintage Patterns CD – Crafty Secrets.
Ribbon: May Arts Crochet Lace, Wrinkle Ribbon – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Copic Markers: 0 Colorless Blender, BG10 Cool Shadow, G00 Jade Green, B00 Frost Blue, R20 Blush, R00 Pinkish White – eclectic Paperie.
Misc.: Glossy Accents, Snow Cap, Shell Pink Cloudy Blue Acrylic Paint Dabbers. Buttons. Glitter, Thread.
Project Two:
My DH is a Golfer, and a good one at that, he just won a Bronze metal at the Fireman Olympics in NewPort Beach last week. This project is a little Golf tin that can hold all of his tee's, ball markers etc that collects on the top of our dresser lol, It's not as dark in real life, as it is in the pictures, but it's the best I could get them to look.
How to cut burlap.
Decide how wide you want your fabric to be, and pull up a loop.
Start pulling, and continue until you pull the thread completely out.
Can you see where the thread was.
Different angle.
Start cutting in the blank space. Your burlap will be even, plus the edge of your remaining fabric will be even as well.
Now I have a piece of burlap the width I need, and the string can be used to thread my buttons for my project.
Stamps: Golf Time - Crafty Secrets.
Stamp Pads: Pitch Black, Latee, Espresso Adirondack Dye Pad - eclectic Paperie.
Cardstock: Crafty Secrets New CD available soon printed on Very Vanilla from Stampin’ Up!.
Spellbinders: Labels Twenty-One #4, Classic Ovals Large #4.
Copic Markers: R27 Cadmium Red, R46 Strong Red, R24, Prawn, E51 Milky White, E53 Raw Silk, E33 Sand, YG11 Mignonette, G21 Lime Green, YG95 Pale Olive - eclectic Paperie.
Misc.: Glossy Accents, Caramel, Lettuce Alcohol Ink. Burlap.
Wow! So, so girly and then so, so masculine! Great projects.
Posted by: Linda Beeson | July 25, 2011 at 02:07 PM
From girly to manly, awesome projects!
Posted by: Kathy H | July 20, 2011 at 01:57 PM
I love the tip on the burlap!I always end up with big pieces...Youre cards are amazing,love the distressing!
Posted by: Fauve van Maanen | July 20, 2011 at 12:03 PM
Gorgeous - the first one is so pretty!
Posted by: The Sparkly Fairy (Emma) | July 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful work and a great tip. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
Posted by: NWFlamingo | July 19, 2011 at 08:12 PM
What fabulous cards and a wonderful tip! Thank you!
Posted by: Victoria | July 19, 2011 at 07:46 PM
Beautiful first card and lovely tin. Fab idea for cutting burlap! TFS
Posted by: Carol R | July 19, 2011 at 06:12 PM
That card is exquisite! And thanks for the burlap tip, I did not know that!
Posted by: Carla Mayfield | July 19, 2011 at 03:50 PM
great projects I love all these vintage images-memories ahhhh. you can also use that tip with most woven fabrics- if there is a tight weave pull several threads at a time.
Posted by: Kathy S | July 19, 2011 at 02:57 PM
Beautiful cards and what a great idea for the tin. Wonderful tip on the burlap. I too had no clue about that. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Posted by: Andrene | July 19, 2011 at 02:53 PM
I particularly like the first project. Guess I'm partial to vintage, feminine cards. You captured the feeling beautifully. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Frances | July 19, 2011 at 09:05 AM
Wonderful projects the first is so sweet, love the sparkle, image and buttons. Neat gift for your hubby, love the way you did the sentiment, neat images, great project!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | July 19, 2011 at 08:35 AM
Linda your projects are beautiful, as usual. Thanks for the info, I didn't know that either.
Posted by: Regina aka Mrs. Ham | July 19, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Linda, I loved your projects! Such talent you have. Thanks for showing us your card and the golf tin. Love vintage!
Posted by: Joanne O'Brien | July 19, 2011 at 06:49 AM
The card is beautiful as usual and the golf tin is pretty neat! Thanks for the burlap trick. Now if I can remember to do it. Edna
Posted by: Edna Burgess | July 19, 2011 at 06:16 AM
Love your stuff! I MUST make the golf tin (as a card, though). I'm always looking for masculine projects and my husband as well as many friends are golfers. Perfect!
Posted by: Mara Adkins | July 19, 2011 at 05:40 AM
Love both of your great designs. Such feminine delicates, and masculine fun. These new products have such variety. Thanks for sharing the burlap tip. Isn't retirement busy fun?
Posted by: Sylvia/Little Treasures | July 19, 2011 at 05:30 AM
Oh WOW! The projects are gorgeous. P1 is my fav but that's 'cause it's all girly vintage :-) Nice job!
Posted by: Kelly | July 18, 2011 at 08:14 PM
Two very sweet projects!
Posted by: Sandi | July 18, 2011 at 04:31 PM
Linda, both of these projects are gorgeous. I love all of your distressing.
hugs,
Gini
Posted by: Gini Cagle | July 18, 2011 at 04:00 PM
I love the trick with the burlap. I never thought of that. Duh! I love both of your cards. That first one is beautiful.
Posted by: cardshark | July 18, 2011 at 02:47 PM
both cards are great, but the first one is over the top. tfs
Posted by: gypsy rose | July 18, 2011 at 01:54 PM
Both project are outstanding. Love the shabby chic and the bluebird is so cute.
Posted by: Mickie | July 18, 2011 at 12:42 PM
Sweet projects Linda! Congrats to you hubby - that is fabulous for him! This burlap tip is phenomenal - i had no idea either. Thanks for the tip and the inspiration :) hope your back feels better soon.
Posted by: Becky D | July 18, 2011 at 12:34 PM
I really like both project you done they are cute and manly. Thank you for sharing.
Have a great day :)
Delama
Posted by: Delama | July 18, 2011 at 12:26 PM