Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Shabby Fall Card for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Fall is just around the corner. I’ve been seeing fall projects pop up on social media, so I just couldn’t resist pulling out Little Birdie’s gorgeous Woodland Stories paper and flowers with their beautiful fall colors to create a card. I've also embellished with amazing Little Birdie Primed Chipboard and mixed media products. I have a full photo tutorial with all the details on how I created this card up on the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE. Thanks for stopping over there to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Some close-up shots:



Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Other Supplies
US Artquest ~ Prills - Minnie Pearls
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel - Aged Bronze
Emerald Creek with Seth Apter ~ Baked Velvet - Dusk (Embossing Powder)
Opaline Embossing Powder
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Repositionable Tape Runner


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Friday, August 20, 2021

Altered Vintage Mirror with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

 
Welcome to my creative space!

I found a tarnished and chipped mirror in a thrift store. It had seen better days, but I just adored the intricate design on the back and thought it would be a lovely base for a project. I used Little Birdie Gesso and Multi-Surface Paints to give it new life. It’s decorated with amazing flowers from the Celebrate Life, Shabby Chic, and Fairy Sparkle collections along with Primed Chipboard pieces and a clock cut with the Timekeeper die set.

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.
Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

I hope you’ll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how to create this gorgeous textured background, alter little birdie chipboard and die cut pieces with embossing powder, layer butterflies to build depth, arrange gorgeous little birdie flowers for this sweet floral cluster, and add sparkling texture.

Enjoy!


Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Other Supplies
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Chitchat
Pearl Flourish ~ Pink
Beaded Stamen ~ White
Sequins and Crystal Gems in pink, clear, blue, Aqua
Aqua Beads
US Artquest ~ Prills - Minnie Pearls
Mini Microbeads ~ White Gold
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel, Shabby Pink
Ranger - Emboss It Dabber
Repositionable Tape Runner
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Ranger ~ Multi Medium, Matte
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue
Marvy ~ Jewel Picker
Ranger ~ Heat it Craft Tool
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~
















Friday, August 6, 2021

Mixed Media Butterfly with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts also using Brusho Powders and Dollar Tree MDF Butterfly

 

Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore the teals and blues in the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Song of the Sea collection along with the fabulous seaside images. I've featured this collection on this summery card. 
I'm recovering from the flu and wasn't able to complete a video for this project (It's not easy to do vocals for video when talking results in coughing. lol)  

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.
Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

I hope you’ll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how create a gorgeous textured background, use stamps and dies to make sweet embellishments, develop a lovely patina finish on chipboard, color odds and ends leftovers to achieve a cohesive look, and add texture with microbeads and glitter.

Enjoy!


Little Birdie Crafts Supplies
Crackle Paste
Sisal Fibre - Natural

Other Supplies
Dollar Tree ~ MDF Butterfly
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Clippings Sticker Book
Crochet Cotton Lace ~ Natural
Bee Charm (Amazon)
Bits and Pieces from my Scrap Jar
Colourcraft Brusho Colors ~ Grey; Purple
Ranger ~ Archival Ink - Watering Can
Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink - Hickory Smoke
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink: White
BeadCraft Jewellery Essentials White Pearls
Stampendous ~ Glass Glitter - Bronze
Microbeads ~ Copper
Gina K Designs with Therm o web ~ Die Set - Decorative Tag Set
Blue Fern Studios ~ Clear Stamp - Halftone
BoBunny ~ Clear Stamp - It Is Written
Ranger ~ Multi Medium - Matte
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

"Embrace the Journey" Summery Card for Little Birdie Crafts

 Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore the teals and blues in the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Song of the Sea collection along with the fabulous seaside images. I've featured this collection on this summery card. 

I'm recovering from the flu and wasn't able to complete a video for this project (It's not easy to do vocals for video when talking results in coughing. lol)  I do have a full photo tutorial over on the Little Birdie Blog. I hope you'll hop over there for the details and leave some love while you're there. You can view the post HERE.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Here are a few close-up photos:



Tim Holtz with Idea Iology ~ Small Talk
Starfish Beads
Distress Ink ~ Peacock Feathers; Salty Ocean; Faded Jeans; Speckled Egg
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Glaze
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Spray - Speckled Egg
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Glue
Double Sided Tape
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Tracey

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Masculine Airplane Card with Faux Metal Gears with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

 Welcome to my creative space!

My dad served in the Air Force, so when I saw this fabulous vintage airplane in Little Birdie Crafts Classic Gentleman collection, I knew I would be creating a card for him featuring this amazing paper. I combined this gorgeous airplane image with industrial embellishments. Some are metal and some are diecut from chipboard with the Cogs and Wheels die set that have been transformed with metallic paints into grungy metallic beauties with a patina finish.

The metal embellishments are from Tim Holtz and the Dad sentiment is embossed with Tim's Typewriter 3-D Texture Fade which are so perfect for the industrial vibe I wanted to achieve. Distress Ink is used to enhance add patina to the background paper.

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.
Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

Little Birdie Crafts is having a huge sale at their online store with their best prices
of the year along with FREE worldwide shipping on orders over $99.
Check out the sale HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

I hope you'll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how to add thin borders to image blocks and backgrounds, create a grungy typeset title, use metallic paints to transform diecut chipboard gears into faux metal beauties and to create a patina finish then add grungy texture to take this masculine card to the next level.

Enjoy!


Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Other Supplies
Thin Kraft Chipboard
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Metallic Kraft Stock: Champagne
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Sprocket Gears
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~  Mini Gears; Adornments - Stars
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~  Compass Coins
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Salvaged Patina
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Salvaged Patina
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~  Peacock Feathers
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~  Pumice Stone
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ 3-D Texture Fades - Typewriter
US Artquest ~ Prills - Gilt Trip
Microbeads ~ Bronze
Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue
X-Press It ~ High Tack Double Sided Tape
Wonder Tape - Foam Tape



Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, June 14, 2021

Summery Slimline Floral Card with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

 

Welcome to my creative space!

Summer is just around the corner and those warm (hot) temperatures have arrived along with beautiful vibrant flowers coming into full bloom which inspired me to pull out the gorgeous Boho Dreams collection filled with amazing yellows, corals, and pinks!! 

Slimline cards are trending these days, so I thought I'd use this popular format to create this summery card filled with gorgeous Little Birdie flowers, chipboard, and mixed media products.

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.
Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

Little Birdie Crafts is having a huge sale at their online store with their best prices of the year along with FREE worldwide shipping on orders over $99.
Check out the sale HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.


I hope you'll join me to view this video tutorial and explore how to use paints and waxes to beautifully color resin, add a lovely finish to chipboard with embossing enamel, arrange gorgeous flowers and embellishments to fill a slimline card while creating dimension, and add sparking texture to flowers. 



Other Supplies
Zuri Designs ~ Dragonfly Wings (Affiliate Link)
Amazing Casting Resin - White
Lace ~ Gold
Ice Resin ~ German Glass Glitter Shards - Primrose
USArtquest ~ Mini Prills - Go ManGo
Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Embossing Enamel: Shabby White
Ranger - Emboss It Dabber
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ EZ Dots Repositionable
Wonder Tape - Foam Tape

 
Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

"New Beginning" Mixed Media Canvas with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

I simply adore the colors in the gorgeous Little Birdie Birds and Berries collection ranging from pinks to purples with lovely touches of green. I have used the ephemera pack along with flowers from this collection along with beautiful Little Birdie chipboard, more flowers from other collections, a fabulous stencil, and mixed media products to create this cheery layered canvas. 

Close-up photos and more details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts Blog HERE.
Thanks for stopping over there if you have a chance to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

I've created a full project video with voice instructions including how to:
  • Create a textured background with Grainy Texture Paste, Stencil, & Color Splash Mist
  • Build Layers with chipboard, ephemera, flowers, and molded pieces
  • Use Metallic Paint to highlight chipboard and resin clocks
  • Color chipboard with sprays
  • Create a grungy finish on molded pieces with paints and Metallic Wax
  • Use white gesso to soften colors
  • Add beaded texture to the flowers and background
Enjoy!




Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Friday, May 7, 2021

"You Are Beautiful" Layered Shabby Mixed Media Card with VIDEO TUTORIAL for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Mother's Day is this Sunday and I've created this beautiful layered card for my mom featuring gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Papers, flowers, and mixed media supplies. The video shows all the details and techniques used to create this beautiful card.

My sister and I took our mom out for lunch to celebrate this week. How do you observe Mother's Day with your mom or another special woman in your life?

All of the close-ups and details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE.
It would be great if you could stop over there to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

I've created a full project video with voice instructions including how to:
  • Alter gorgeous flowers with paint and texture
  • Highlight texture on this fabulous butterfly with paint and wax
  • Transform seam binding into a grungy bow using paint & gesso
  • Create gorgeous gems with pearl drops
  • Add tattered edges to beautiful layered papers

Enjoy!


Amazing Casting Resin ~ White
Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Ledger Script
Tim Holtz with Stampers Anonymous ~ Flower Shop
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Old Paper
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Archival Ink: Ground Espresso; Peeled Paint
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Paint - Kitsch Flamingo
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Stampendous ~ Embossing Enamel - Shabby Pink
Stampendous ~ Glass Glitter: Bronze; Champagne
Mini Microbeads ~ White Gold
Hug Snug Seam Binding - White
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Repositionable Tape
Tim Holtz with Tonic Studios ~ Paper Distresser
Ranger ~ Heat it Craft Tool
Ranger ~ Mini Ink Blending Tool


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, April 19, 2021

Rusty Journey Art Journal Panel with Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts


Welcome to my creative space!

When I first laid eyes on Little Birdie's The Classic Gentleman collection, I knew I had to create a birthday card for my husband with this fabulous vintage car image. My design ended up being too heavy for a card, so I created this art panel instead. 

I was inspired by this amazing rusty brake pad piece to transform Little Birdie cogs with a grungy texture paste effect I created. Be sure to view my video to see this DIY transformation along with a full project tutorial.

All the close-ups and details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE.
It would be great if you could stop over there to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.
Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Here are a couple close-ups showing a little more detail:


I have created a full DIY video tutorial for you with voice instructions to share all the details on how to create this rusty industrial art panel including a technique to create grungy rusty gears and details on and industrial metal finish used on the diecut cogs and rotor blade seen above.. I hope you find inspiration and learn new techniques as you view it.

Enjoy!


Little Birdie Crafts Supplies
Texture Sand

Other Supplies
Thin Kraft Chipboard
Heavy Chipboard for base (Paper Pad Back)
Corrugated Packaging
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Paper Dolls
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Metallic Sticker Book
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Thinlits - Stacked Deckle
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Bigz - Steampunk Parts
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink - Black Soot, Ground Espresso
DecoArt ~ Crafter's Acrylic: Bright Orange; Burnt Umber; Yellow
US Artquest ~ Prills - Express-O Yourself
Bronze Mini Microbeads
Silicone Glue
Wonder Tape ~ Foam Tape
EK Success ~ Craft Tweezers
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Vintage Spring Mixed Media Art Tag with video tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts.

 

Welcome to my creative space!

Spring is in the air and I am enjoying the warming days scattered in here and there along with sweet flower blossoms wafting their gorgeous scents into the air. I've created a spring inspired vintage mixed media art tag with a step by step process video featuring gorgeous the Little Birdie Crafts Shabby Chic Bouquet collection. You can scroll down to view the video or stop by my YouTube channel HERE.

All the close-ups and details can be found on the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE.
It would be great if you could stop over there to leave a comment.

If you would like to see a full supply list, please scroll down.
Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the current sales HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Here are a couple close-ups showing a little more detail.



Other Supplies
Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Clippings Stickers
Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Framelits Dies 658784
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distressbrush
Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Frayed Burlap
Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber
Higgins ~ Drawing Ink: White
Stampendous ~ Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel
Bee Charms (Amazon)
Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Microbeads - Florentine Gold
Home Decor Chicken Wire - White
Thin chipboard sheet
Wonder Tape ~ 1" Double Sided Foam Tape


Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.
~ Blessings ~