School

Hey y'all!

I know that my lack of presence is probably something of a bother (although I may be kidding myself). I am still crafting, but it is being munched by the hastening of the end of my last semester as a college junior (3.5 weeks left!).

Projects that I hope to post in the next week or so (depending on when I get my new power cord for my computer):

-ModPodge Romance Heels (putting the fox in foxy!)
-Recipe Cards (I am working on organizing all my recipes and getting a cute design for them... more difficult than I was anticipating!)
-Pictures on Parchment paper
-Large print image (2x3 foot photo that is now hanging up in my apt)

Joining you soon!

New Idea

Ladies!

I am trying out a new blog idea. A dedication to all things vintage. Can I get a little feedback on what y'all think of the design... and any ideas for content? http://vintagesweetheart.wordpress.com/

Love y'all!

Beeswax... inherent problems

I have started trying to make stuff with beeswax. It might just be my user errors, but it is SIGNIFICANTLY more difficult than I was anticipating.

My first problem was melting. This is going to be the biggest barrier as I try to work myself into a beeswax user. I have some to practice with.

I went with soap.

A little essential oil and water and I had this:

I have no idea what this is. It was not exactly what I was planning at all. However, it does smell nice. Kind of like Jojoba and Peppermint.

I have every intention of trying to use this little guy. It might be a special bar o' soap, but it was MY bar o' soap, special or not.

Anyone else try making beeswax products? Have any tips for me? Especially on good ways to melt beeswax. I really stink at that part. 

Love y'all! 

The Suitcases: Vintage Heyday

I was biking around Rexburg when a chance event landed me at the DI (which is basically our excuse for a Goodwill but better in some ways and much, much worse in others). I found a couple of vintage suitcases. With both suitcases, it only came out to be about $8. This was cheaper than some suitcases I had seen in some of my more exciting jaunts to estate sales.

So of course, I bought them. Only thing was, I was biking. Being the resourceful soul that I am, I biked back with my suitcases. About a mile or so... it was awesome. And I must have looked ridiculous. Small price to pay.

They were in such amazing condition. They spoke to me. I can not WAIT to get to use them. I have every intention to use them for all kinds of devious purposes. I did use them already for ghost pictures. Talk about some awesome pictures and fun in my future. Just wanted to share. Do you have any ideas for things to use it for... other than pictures and carrying round my clothes on trips.

It feels late...

Love y'all!

Tree Print with a Twist

I am going to be honest with you. Originally this was not meant to be a print at all. I had bought some pigment ink (which turns out to be awesome for decal on clothes if you are careful if you go with the good quality stuff), and I wanted to see if I could ink my shirt with a design cut out on card stock from my Silhouette.

So I embarked on my little quest. Much to my chagrin, when all was said and cut out (and it was awesome!), it was too thin for me to effectively use it as a stencil. A complete my-bad moment. But I had one excellent tree cut and ink. What was I supposed to do? Throw it out!?!

Instead, I pulled out the Mod Podge and another piece of card stock. I thought since the tree was a little bare, I should probably use a richer color. Then, it wasn't dark enough.

After coating the sheet in Mod Podge, I used one of my sponge brushes to spread the ink onto my canvas. Then I Mod Podged my tree to the page... Voila!

I was lucky. I actually love my creation, even if it was not what I originally intended, and I have every intention of framing it in a black frame when I get the chance.

How do you feel about my surprise? As always, I welcome comments!

Love y'all!

Owls: The New Bird Silhouette?

Okay, I designed this little guy when I was working on some prints.

I really like him, so fun and cute...

My plan is to cut him out on a Silhouette and then mount him on some really epic card stock. What colors do you think would be best for this little guy? (Yeah, I don't know why I am referring to him as a male either. Just strikes me as one, I guess)

How do you like my owl? I think its funny that owls are emerging from EVERYWHERE right now, but they do make life fun, and I think it would be fun to have it, not only for Halloween, but for a nursery maybe.

Love y'all!

Giveaway at Tatertots and Jello: Silhouette SD

Since I have now been able to play with the Silhouette SD, can I just tell you what an AMAZING product it is. It is quite possibly the best crafting tool out there. So much fun to be had, and if you go to Tatertots and Jello, you can have a go at winning one, complete with heat transfer paper!