Altered Wire Dress Form

Mornin' Yall! Happy Thursday!!! I hope you all are having a wonderful day so far! I was up bright and early this morning. I just could not sleep. So I got up, straightened up the house, and made breakfast for my hubby. I need to make some cards today, but first I wanted to share a project that I finished up yesterday with ya. I have been wanting to alter a wire dress form forever and am sooo glad I finally did! I love these and I can't wait to put this one on my scrappy desk! I think I'll try making more later on for gifts, but this one is mine. Of course, yall know me, I love peacocks and I love anything glam. So that is the theme I went with for this dress form. My husband says it is very "Moulin Rouge'ish"....if that is even a word! LOL!

Of course, I had to use my FAVORITE adhesives on this project. I want this to last a long time, so I turned to Helmar. I used their 450 Adhesive, Craft Glue, Scrap Dots, Adhesive Runner, and Zap Dots for this project. Everything is so sturdy and I am so glad. I cut a sheet of purple cardstock into 12x1" strips. This is what forms the 'bottom' of the 'dress'. I wanted the top to look like a feather bodice, so I added some of these super cute peacock feather combinations I found at Hobby Lobby. I also added in some black fur trim, patterned paper, and tulle. I used my Cricut Expression to cut a butterfly to add to the back.

First, here is the front of the dress form. I know this pic is small, but it is as big as Blogger would allow. But, if you will click on the picture (which I recommend so you can see all the detail of this project), it will bring it up big for ya. Then just click on the back button to return to this post. :)
Up close view of the feather bodice. These feathers came in a pack of 3 at Hobby Lobby for $2.99!!! Can't beat that!

I love the shape of this wire form that I purchased at Hobby Lobby. I used my 40% off coupon and got this for under $10. It is about a foot and half tall. I love how it cinches at the lower leg. I used the fur trim, a strip of patterned paper, and tulle to accent that. I then curled out the edges of my cardstock 'skirt'.

Here is a view of the back of the dress form. I wanted it to be a 'backless' dress, so I did not add anything to the top of the form. I contemplated adding some ribbon straps, but decided against it.Here is the butterfly I added to the back up close. I cut this with the Cricut Storybook cartridge. I used Stickles to add some bling.

I hope you have enjoyed this post. I sure had a ball making this dress form. I am so girly and things like this are my passion. I can't wait to make another!!! I hope all of you have a fabulous weekend! Take care and Happy Scrappin'!!!!

More SBC Reveals....

Hey yall! I hope you are having a fabulous day today! I first want to apologize for going MIA. I had a rough weekend and lost my scrappy mojo. I have a lot on my mind and needed to take some time off. But I am doing better this week and finished up 2 layouts yesterday that I wanted to share with ya today. I am still working with the AMAZING April Kit from Scrapbook Circle. This kit is beyond yummy! I just love all of the goodies with it. I also purchased the 'add-ons' that go along with this kit and have to say they are a must. All of the American Crafts 'Dear Lizzy' ribbons, crochet flowers, and stickers are beyond cute!! First up, I created this page of my nephew Carter and his first trip to the beach. I know I have scrapped these pix before for my own use, but I am now scrappin' some for my Mom. So these 2 pages are for her. She sends me pix to scrap with and then I give the pages to her. It is working out great because she has the pix she wants scrapped and I don't have to keep them in my house. Even though I adore all pix of him, I just do not have enough room for all of the layouts I do of him. Anyways, everything you see, with the exception of the brads, is from the kit and add-ons. Also, I pulled out my favorite Helmar adhesives for this layout. I used the adhesive runner and Scrap Dots for this page.

"Sandy Cheeks"

He was such a little cutie!!!

I adhered these flowers with Helmar Scrap Dots! Another Helmar project I am lovin'!

I pleated some of the October Afternoon paper...

Second up, I wanted to scrap Carter's first haircut. He was such a doll after that first cut! I miss this age so much! Can you believe he will be 5 years old this Saturday?!!!!! Oh my! I can't!

"First Haircut"

I used Helmar Zap Dots on the little birdie embellishment to pop it up off the page. I also used Helmar adhesive runner on this page as well.

Everything except the alphas are included with the kit and add ons. The alphas are some Thickers from my own scrappy stash.

Well, that is all from me today. I am off to start on a altered wire dress form. I have an idea of how I want it to turn out in my head. I hope it will come out like that though! LOL

Have a fabulous day and thanks for stoppin' by! Take care and Happy Scrappin'!

Altered Rolling Pin Kitchen Decor'

Hey guys! TGIF! Whoo hoo! So glad the weekend is here! IDK why...I do not have a thing planned except staying at home and scrapping, but I always just feel happier on the weekend! Anywho, today I have an altered project to share with you today. It is an altered rolling pin. Now, I have to tell ya this is a total lift. One of my best gal pals, Cristal, created this awesome altered rolling pin and I just had to try one myself. So I asked Cristal if she would let me lift the idea. Of course, being the total sweetie she is, she did not mind at all. So a BIG thank you to my girl Cristal for letting me scraplift and for the awesome inspiration! Love ya gf!

I purchased my rolling pin at Wal Mart. I covered it with some fruity themed paper from K & Co. that I have had for such a long time. I have really been trying to use up some of my older stash and was so glad to use this. I adhered everything you see with that awesome adhesive known as Helmar 450!!!! OMG! I thought I was in love before, but I really am now! This is just the best thing! It made this project so easy and so sturdy!!! Love love LOVE Helmar 450!!! Here is a view of the project.

(Click on the picture to make it bigger so you can see if ya need to! :) )

Up close....

I cut out the 'kitchen' with the Cricut 'From My Kitchen' cartridge. Brandon bought me this cart yesterday! They have them on sale for $39.99 at Joann if you are in the market for a Cricut cartridge. I have been eyeing this cart forever and was so thankful to finally get it! I can't wait to work with it some more!

For the edges, I pleated paper. This was another one of Cristal's clever ideas. I love the pleat look. I used some Fiskars decorative scissors for the edges.

For this next part, I recruited the hubby's help. He drilled 4 holes into the bottom of my rolling pin and then added the hooks. I hung 4 measuring spoons (1 T, 1 t, 1/2 t, and 1/4 t) on the hooks. I found these hooks at The Dollar Spot as you walk in Target. Can't beat it for a buck!

I hope you have enjoyed this project! I know I definitely enjoyed making it! I can't wait to put out my cherry dishes on my table and add this to the decor'!

As always, thanks for stopping by today! Have a fabulous weekend and Happy Scrappin'!

Scrapbook Circle April Reveals

Hey guys! April is here! I can't believe March went by so fast! Time just flies by way too fast! But, with a new month brings another fabulous kit from Scrapbook Circle. The April kit is no exception....it is awesome! If you would like to check it out, here is the link for ya.

http://www.scrapbookcircle.com/kits/2010/04

So far, I have created 2 layouts with the kit. I will be creating more as soon as the add-ons I ordered with this kit arrive. I can't wait to get them! Some yummy stuff! But for now, I chose to work with a lot of the 'October Afternoon' paper that is in the kit. First, I cut the circular pattern paper out like I needed it and then cut out more individual circles to 'overlay' on top. This way, I have some dimension. Of course, I had to use my favorite adhesive for this...Helmar. I used the Zap Dots to pop them up off the page. For the banner, I chose to add a pink stitch to the edge of my pennants. I adhered these with Helmar Scrap Dots. I also brought in some ribbon, alphabet stickers, buttons, a felt flower, and the use of a Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page set.

"Our Lil' Lamb"

Close up of the patterned paper from the kit that I cut out to suit my needs. I love this sheet of patterned paper!

Banner...

See the Helmar Zap Dots? I doubled up on some of them for even more dimension...

Another view of the banner...(the banner, yellow ribbon, felt flower, and button are all included in the kit)

Second, I took one sheet of a piece of patchwork patterned paper in the kit from Girls Paperie and cut the patchwork squares apart. I then placed them on top of solid cardstock in a diamond pattern. I stitched in between each of them. I cut the frame behind the picture out using my Cricut and SCAL software. I pulled the ribbon and alphabet from my own personal stash. Everything else you see is from the kit.

"Explore"

This sticker is from American Crafts and can be found on the sticker sheet that comes in the kit.

Patchwork....

To show dimension of the ribbon...

If you would like to see more projects from this fabulous kit, check out the April Idea Gallery at SBC.

http://www.scrapbookcircle.com/gallery/2010/04

OOOOH, ONE more thing! Be sure to hop on over to Helmar's facebook page for a chance at some fabulous prizes! Sign up to become a follower and your entered to win! Tell 'em Aymee sent ya! Here is the link for ya:

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Helmar/124378664981

Thanks for stoppin' by my blog today! I hope you all have a wonderful day and Happy Scrappin'!

Love Bytes

Hey guys! Happy Wednesday to ya! I hope you are all having a fabulous day so far! Today I wanted to share a layout that I have had finished for quite some time, but totally forgot to post it! How did I do that? LOL. I was going through my photos on my computer and found it. Duh Aymee! LOL.

This is of my nephew Carter and his little 'girlfriend', Carlie. All paper and embellies are K & Co. I used SCAL for the title.

Also, if you are into SVG's (for use with SCAL and your Cricut), do hop on over to my girl, Cristal's, blog. She has started to create her own SVG's and they are so cute!!!!

http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/2010/03/crafty-new-adventuressvg-files-yeanew.html

Be sure to leave her some luv while you are there and tell her Aymee sent ya! :)

Thanks, as always, for stoppin' by today! I hope you have a fabulous day! Happy Scrappin'!

Some publication pix to share with you guys....

Hey guys! Happy Tuesday! I have had a wonderful day today! Brandon and I went out on a day date and had a ball! We went to Hobby Lobby first because I wanted him to snap some pix of me in the 2 magazines I'm in this month. This is my first publications in a print magazine and I am so very thankful! I feel so blessed and am happy as can be! I've had several people ask about these, so Brandon offered to snap some pix of me. It was so funny! We went in Hobby Lobby and grabbed up the 2 mags, went to a secluded corner, and snapped pix really quick. He was so afraid we were going to get into trouble. I kept telling him to hush...it would all be ok! LOL. He is such a weeny! Tee Hee!

First, here is the CARDS magazine I am in. This is a publication by the makers of Scrapbook Trends. I had one card picked up.

My card was in the 'woodland critters' section. I believe it page 119.

Here is the card up close....


Second, I have 3 layouts in the 2nd quarter issue of 'Stamping, Stationery, & Scrapbooking.' This publication is put out by Hobby Lobby. It is in stores now. All of the pages that are in here are of my bff from high school's little girl, Olivia. She is such a little cutie! Here is the outside cover:

1st layout...upper left hand corner. The flash glared on the page, but you can see a bit of it. It is my 'Simple Beauty' layout.

2nd layout...upper left hand corner. This layout is called 'Natural Beauty.'

3rd layout...lower right hand corner. This layout is entitle 'Grin.'

Thanks for stoppin' by today and letting me share my publications! I am off to scrap! Happy Scrappin'!!!

Monday, Monday

Hey everyone! Happy Monday!!! It's the start of another new week and I'm hopin' Monday will bring some mojo along with it. I hate to say it, but my scrappy mojo was slacking this past weekend. I don't know if I was tired or what, but I did not scrap hardly any!!! I stayed busy on Friday night, had a veg day with the hubby on Saturday, and only finished one card on Sunday! I usually work more during the weekend than on the week, but this past weekend...no way! I was just in a blah mood. I felt creative and had ideas, but just did not have the desire to get up and do it. What's up with that? I'm hoping my weekend of rest has rejuvenated me and I can get some major stuff done this week.

Of course, when I did set down to scrap, I had to pull out the Helmar adhesives. I'm still playing around with this fabulous brand of adhesives. I sat down Sunday to work on my Cuttlebug Spot project for the upcoming week. This week we are doing a 'Cuttlebug Spot' themed project. By that I mean, we are using the colors seen on the blog (pink, green, white, black). We also were asked to use a stamped image on our project. For my card, I used the Helmar 'V2' Vellum Spray adhesive, the black 3d Zap Dots, and the Adhesive Runner.

Here is my Cuttlebug Spot themed card. I used the Cuttlebug Butterfly die to cut out the butterflies. I embossed them with the D'Vine Swirl embossing folder. The stamped image is from Stampin' Up. I also brought in some pink satin ribbon and rhinestones. These papers are from my scrap bin. I have been trying to dig into my scrap bin a lot here lately. It is getting so full and I need to use it or lose it! :) These papers are from Scenic Route, Jenni Bowlin, and Fancy Pants.

I added bling to the center of the butterflies and bent up the wings for dimension.

I adhered this clear 'KI Memories' paper using the 'V2' Vellum Adhesive from Helmar. I love it for this clear paper. It sticks on wonderfully and no sign of adhesive! Love it!

I popped up the butterflies with the black Zap Dots from Helmar.

Be sure to hop on over to The Cuttlebug Spot if ya can to see all of my fellow DT Sista's fabulous projects. Here is the link for ya:

http://thecuttlebugspot.blogspot.com/

As always, thanks for stoppin' by my blog today! I hope you all have a fabulous week! Happy Scrappin'!!!

Naturally Playful

Hey guys! TGIF! Whooo hoo! So glad the weekend is here! I created this layout yesterday and wanted to share it with you guys. I am still working with and loving two of my new favorite products: Helmar Adhesives and Cri-Kits Gelly Pens!!! I am just having a ball with these new, or new to me I should say, products! So fun!

I used the following Helmar Adhesives on this page:
1. Helmar Adhesive Runner
2. Scrap Dots
3. Zap Dots

Today, I hope to play around with there Vellum adhesive. It looks so interesting! Check out the Helmar blog if ya can. It is full of so much wonderful scrappy inspiration!!

http://www.helmarusa.typepad.com/

I also used the black glitter Cricut Gelly Pen with my Cricut machine and SCAL software. I mentioned this new product a few days ago. But if you have not seen there site, here is a link for ya:

http://www.cri-kits.com/

For this page, I used a kit that I won from being on the cover of Scrap Street magazine. It was packed full of the cutest Crate Paper and embellishments. I first 'drew' the shaped paper that you see in the background with the Cri-Kits gelly pen and using the SCAL software. I then cut it out on the 'shadow' option. I also incorporated a bit of sewing and some more burlap lollipop flowers. I attached the lollipop flowers with the Scrap Dots. Here is the layout:

'Naturally Playful'

This is Carter playing at the beach.

Here is an up close of the Cri-Kit gelly pen action. I love these pens. They flow so smoothly.

Chipboard rainbow embellishment...

Burlap Lollipop flower...

Well, that is all for me today. I am gonna go get my scrap on! Tee Hee! :) I hope each of you have a fabulous weekend and take care! As always, THANKS for stoppin' by my blog today!

Happy Scrappin'!

Bodacious Burlap!!!

Mornin' Yall! Aymee here bright and early on this Thursday morning. I hope all of you are having a wonderful day so far!!! Yesterday, I started to once again dig into the fabulous March kit at Scrapbook Circle. As yall may already know (LOL), I am crazy over the burlap that was included with the kit. It is just so functional and I love the texture! So while scrappin', I thought of another wonderful use for this scrappy medium...burlap lollipop flowers!!! They are so fun and easy to make! Plus super cute! Of course, I also had to include some of my new adhesive products from Helmar!!! I am now a big Helmar fan! There adhesives rock! For this project I used the Zap Dots (which are 3D double sided adhesives), Scrap Dots, and adhesive runner.

To make the burlap lollipop flower:
1. Trace 3 sizes of circles onto the back of burlap. Cut out.
2. Crinkle each circle into the palm of your hand several times. This will cause the edges to fray a tad and give some good texture.
3. Layer circles and attach together with brad. Fluff up the layers of your lollipop flowers if desired.
4. Attach to cardstock using the Helmar Scrap Dots.

Here is my card. I hope you can see this pretty good. I was up late last night and had to take this pic indoors.

Oooh, and another new (well, new to me) toy that I used on the card....Glimmer Mist! Man, how did I go so long without using this stuff?!!! I love it. I bought some during our trip to Gatlinburg this past weekend. The store I went to had a huge display and I bet I looked and looked for like 30 minutes! I just could not decide what color to buy. I finally decided on a 'Coffee' brown color. I figured I used brown a lot, so I would start with it. But I can tell you now that I am going to definitely be buying a lot more of this awesome stuff!!!

To show the dimension of the burlap lollipop flower...

Thanks for droppin' in today guys! I am off to scrap! I need to work on a project with the Cri-Kits gelly pens again and some other things. I'll share asap! Yall have a fabulous day, take care, and Happy Scrappin'! :)

After Several Requests....

Hey guys! I had many of you ask me through email/comments for the recipe for the banana pudding below. This is so simple and DELICIOUS! So I thought I would share with ya....

Easy Banana Pudding

1-3.4 oz pkg. instant vanilla pudding (small box)
1 1/4 c. cold water
1 can sweetened condensed milk (I use Eagle Brand milk)
2 c. whipped topping (I use Cool Whip)
24 to 32 Vanilla Wafers (I use 'Nilla' wafers brand...they cost a bit more, but make it sooo much better!!!!)
3-4 bananas

In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water, and milk; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Chill for 5 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Layer pudding, wafers, and bananas. Chill until serving. Enjoy.

Yall let me know if you make this! I hope you find it as delish as we do! :)

Happy Birthday To My Baby!!!!!

Hey guys! This morning I wanted to shout out a BIG 'Happy Birthday' to my husband, Brandon!!!! He is 29 years old today!!! Happy Birthday Baby!!!

Instead of the traditional bday cake, I made him his favorite, banana pudding...

I hope he will like it...he usually does! Well, I am off to go to the doctor's office this morning. But I hope to scrap when I get back and will share some scrappy stuff with ya soon!

Yall have a fabulous day and take care! Happy Scrappin'!

Hootie Tootie

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you have had a fabulous day so far! I have been scrappin' today and just had to stop to share something with you. I think I have found yet another FAVORITE!!! Tee Hee! Who would of thought I would find so many favorite products in one week??!! But I have! I have discovered Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. Man Oh Man! It is just about the most awesome thing ever! I can't wait to use it on more projects!!! I have been hearing about how great it is for such a long time and am so glad when I was sent some to work with.

First, I had to make a little altered project with the glue. I have a friend who is just about crazy over owls. Who wouldn't be? They are the cutest! Some of her favorite colors are primary colors such as yellow, blue, orange, green, red, etc. So I found some felt I had leftover from a kit and decided to make her an owl to set on her scrappy desk. I started with a styrofoam base and layered felt as shown that I had hand cut. I 'ruffled' up the feathers in the back for some dimension and added some eyes. This really was a fun and easy project. But I love how I could drop a dot of glue, press my felt on for like 2 seconds and then move on to the next piece. No waiting on glue to dry...LOVE IT!!! Here is my owl....

(I have placed a bottle of the glue in the background so you can see it. That way you can know what to look for when you go scrappy shopping. Yep...enabling again, aren't I?!! :) )

Also, you can click on this pic to make it bigger so you can see the owl better if ya want. Then just click the back button to return to this post. :)

Be sure to hop on over to the Helmar blog as well. They have some awesome inspiration goin' on, as well as info on their products:

http://www.helmarusa.typepad.com/

Thanks for stoppin' by this afternoon! I am off to scrap some more with these awesome Helmar products! Have a great evening and Happy Scrappin'!!!