Garden of Grace

Acrylic Gesso - Black

Fairy Dust Glitter - Pale Gold

Metallic Wax ~ Aqua Sheen

Metallic Wax ~ Copper Blaze

Metal Microbeads - Deep Marine

Craft Pellets - Mini

Other Supplies

Wood Bracket Shaped Base purchased at a local craft store - 6 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Scribbly Butterflies

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Small Talk

Momenta ~ Metal Stickers: Flourish; Mini Corners

Speedball ~ Mona Lisa - Gold Leaf

Nuvo ~ Gilding Flakes - Sunkissed Copper

Martha Stewart ~ Microbeads - Fire Opal

Nature: Feathers; Twigs; White Birch Bark

Wonder Tape ~ 1" Double Sided Foam Tape

Sizzix ~ Stylus (Sizzix Paper Sculpting Kit)

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Under the Sea Clean and Simple Birthday Card including DIY Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

It's our grandson's birthday this month. He has an ocean themed room with a giant whale on his wall which he simply adores, so I couldn't resist using this whale image from the Little Birdie Crafts Songs of the Sea collection to create a fun and adorable card for him. I hope you'll watch my video to see how I transformed this mixed media paper collection into this cute clean and simple card.

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog HERE
for more close-up photos and leave a comment there to let me know what you think!

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the great sales they are currently running HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

In this DIY Under the Sea clean & simple card tutorial learn how to:

~ Color fun chipboard sea creatures with watercolor paint

~ Create hand drawn and painted balloons to embellish

~ Use circle dies and Distress Ink and to create a background ring

~ Arrange elements for a clean & simple card

~ Alter cardstock colors to coordinate with your focal paper

~ Add sparkling rhinestones

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Songs of the Sea Card Stock - 6x6 Inch

Songs of the Sea Card Stock - 12x12"

Premium Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Primed Chipboard ~ Under Water

Texture Brew - 12x12" Paper Collection

Other Supplies

Iridescent Rhinestones

M. Graham Watercolors

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Peacock Feathers; Old Paper; Hickory Smoke; Chipped Sapphire; Dusty Concord

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink: Mermaid Lagoon; Dusty Concord

Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black

Black Permanent Marker

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Micro Glaze

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Thinlits: Alphanumeric Label

Quick Kutz ~ Ktfestyle Crafts - Nesting Circles Dies

Stampendous ~ Clear Stamps: Birthday Wish

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Ranger Ink ~ Matter Multi Medium

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ EZ Dots Repositionable

iCraft ~ Removable Purple Tape: 1.5"

Lined Double Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Saturday, February 13, 2021

Romantic Shabby Chic Valentine's Day Card with DIY Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Valentine's Day is just a couple days away. I've created this romantic Shabby Chic Valentine's Day card to celebrate featuring the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts True Love paper collection, Love and Roses flowers, and amazing Chipboard. I've created a DIY process video tutorial with voice to share all the details. You can view the video below or on my YouTube channel HERE.

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the Dollar Deals sale they are currently running HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

In this DIY Romantic Valentine's Day card tutorial learn how to:

~ Use clear gesso to protect your focal paper

~ Use second generation stamping

~ Stencil a design with texture paste

~ Add spatter to the background with Color Splash

~ Heat emboss chipboard with embossing powder

~ Alter metal embellishments with metallic wax

~ Learn my creative process for arranging embellishments

~ Add texture with mica flakes and metal microbeads

~ Add glitter to flowers

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies
Paper Pack - True Love, 12x12"
Paper Pack - True Love, 6x6"
Card Stock A4 - Bright White
Marva - Love and Roses Flowers
Nora - Love and Roses Flowers
Karin - Love and Roses Flowers
Micro Roses - Love and Roses Flowers
Primed Chipboard ~ Blooms and Vines
Primed Chipboard ~ Floral Wreath
Primed Chipboard ~ Especially Cogs
Primed Chipboard - Celebrate Together
Primed Chipboard ~ Butterfly Flouris
Stencil - Butterfly Inspire
Grainy Texture Paste
Acrylic Soft Gel Medium Matte
Color Splash - Berry Blast
Color Splash - Charcoal
Metallic Wax - Rich Gold
Metal Microbeads - Ruby Red
Metal Microbeads - Gala Pink

Other Supplies
Momenta - Metal Stickers: Insects
KaiserCraft - Sparklets: Hearts
Red rhinestones in different sizes
Donna Salazar with Clearsnap - Twinkle Dust Glitter: Sugar Shimmer
Vintage lace snippets
Tsukineko - Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black
Ranger - Emboss It Dabber
Stampendous - Embossing Enamel: Shabby White
49 and Market - 1787 Stamp Set
Quick Kutz - Nesting Circles Dies
Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue
Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L - Crafty Power Tape
Tim Holtz with Tonic ~ 5" Mini Snips Scissors
Wagner ~ HT 400 Heat Gun

Thanks for stopping by!

I treasure your comments.

Friday, February 12, 2021

"Let it Snow" Mixed Media Winter Star with DIY Video Tutorial for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

We're in the midst of a frigid and beautifully snow covered winter vortex here in Ohio. Today I'm sharing a wintry mixed media star that fits the season perfectly with it's sparkling snowflakes. This shimmering star features gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts flowers and mixed media products.

Here's a full DIY video tutorial with voice instructions to share all the details on how to create one of these gems. I hope you find inspiration and learn new techniques as you view it.

In this DIY Wintry Mixed Media Star tutorial learn how to:

~ Prepare a wood base with gesso

~ Dry brush with metallic paints

~ Stencil a design with crackle texture paste

~ Accentuate crakle with Color Splash

~ Add spatter texture with ink

~ Heat emboss chipboard and wooden snowflakes with glittered embossing powder

~ Hand stamp your sentiment

~ Learn my creative process for arranging embellishments

~ Add texture with mini craft pellets and metal microbeads

~ Add sparkling mica flakes

Enjoy!

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

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.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Premium Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Shabby Chic Flowers - Bonita

Shabby Chic Flowers - Eva

Shabby Chic Flowers - Polina

Elsie Ocean Mist Flowers

Micro Jewelled Florettes Flowers - Arctic Ice

Cobbles Stone Stencil

Tinted Metallic Paint - Caribbean Teal

Crackle Paste

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Silver Charm

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Blue Waltz

Color Splash - Ocean Mist

Metal Microbeads - Deep Marine

Metal Microbeads - Iced Slate

Mica Flakes - Natural

Craft Pellets - Mini

Sissal Fiber - Natural

Other Supplies

Wooden Star Base

BeadCraft Jewellery Essentials White Pearls

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Adornments - Snowflakes

Clear Rhinestones

Beaded White Stamen

Blue Fern Studios ~ Shabby Flakes Chipboard

KaiserCraft ~ Wooden Snowflakes

Hobby Lobby ~ Wooden Snowflakes

Stampendous ~ Spoonfuls of Snow Embossing Powder

Wow! Opaque Bright White Embossing Powder

Ranger ~ Holographic Embossing Powder

Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber

Tsukineko ~ Versafine Ink Pad - Onyx Black

Higgins ~ White Drawing Ink

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Mini Paper Snowflakes Die Set

Alphabet Stamps - Upper and Lower Case Sets

Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Helmar ~ Premium Craft Glue

Tombow ~ MONO Multi Liquid Glue

Bristle Fan Brushes #1, #3, 20/0

Liquitex ~ Free-style Small Knife #5

EK Success ~ Tweezers

Liquitex ~ Free-Style Small Knife #5

Watercolor Rigger Brush #2

Thanks for stopping by!

I treasure your comments.

Friday, January 29, 2021

Industrial Steampunk Card and DIY Video Tutorial with Voice for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

I had so much fun working with Little Birdie's The Classic Gentleman collection to create this industrial steampunk card for our son-in-law who recently celebrated a birthday. I normally enjoy applying mixed media to the background in the form of stamping and stenciling, but the design was simply too fabulous to cover up. I've used the Little Birdie thincut Cogs and Wheels die set to create gears for my clusters.

I created a DIY video tutorial with voice sharing the techniques used to create this card. I hope you will find inspiration and learn some new techniques.

In this DIY steampunk card tutorial learn how to:

~ Create a patina effect on metal objects with paints and waxes

~ Accentuate background colors

~ Diecut and shade gears from patterned paper

~ Learn my creative process for arranging embellishments

~ Add texture with metal microbeads and prills

Enjoy!

Please hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the Dollar Deals sale they are currently running HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

The Classic Gentleman 12x12" Paper Pack

The Classic Gentleman 6x6" Paper Pack

Premium Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Premium Card Stock A4 - Ebony Black

Thincut Dies ~ Cogs and Wheels

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Caribbean Teal

Acrylic Gesso ~ Black

Tinted Metallic Paint ~ Fired Brick

Metallic Wax ~ Aqua Sheen

Metal Microbeads - Ebony Black

Other Supplies

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology: Optical Lens; Foundry; Date Dials; Hardware Heads; Mini Gears; Philosophy Tags

Bead Landing ~ Found Objects

Spare Parts ~ Clocks & Time

Miscellaneous: gears; clock;, cotter pin; and other found items

USArtqust ~ Mini Prills - Express-O-Yourself

Martha Stewart Crafts ~ Microbeads - Copper

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Ink: Black Soot; Hickory Smoke; Peacock Feathers

Tombo ~ Mono MULTI Liquid Glue

Helmar ~ 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Imagine Crafts ~ Tear It Double Sided Tape

Bone Folder

EK Success ~ Tweezers

Thanks for stopping by!

I treasure your comments.

Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Shabby Girl's Birthday Card for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

We've had an abundance of cloudy days here in Ohio this winter, but there is a bright spot that shines despite the dreary days and that is our sweet granddaughter, Avery. She celebrates her fourth birthday next month and I created this sweet card for her featuring the Little Birdie Crafts collection of papers and flowers along with some Shabby Chic flowers. The banner and cupcake design couldn't be more perfect for a birthday celebration and the Ornate Number 4 chipboard is perfect as well. I've also created a video tutorial sharing the techniques used to create this card. I hope you will find inspiration and learn some new techniques.

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog to view more close-up photos HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Be sure to check out the Dollar Deals sale they are currently running HERE.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

In this DIY mixed media card tutorial learn how to:

~ Dry brush background and flowers with white gesso

~ Color chipboard with metallic paint

~ Learn my creative process for arranging embellishments

~ Alter a metal jewelry piece with gesso and paint

~ Add texture with craft pellets and metal microbeads

Enjoy!

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Celebrate Life 12x12" Paper Pack

Celebrate Life Ephemera Embellishments

Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Celebrate Life Flowers Gianna

Celebrate Life Flowers - Kimberley

Celebrate Life Flowers Wendy

Celebrate Life Flowers - Marisa

Celebrate Life Flowers - Sparkle Florettes

Shabby Chic Flowers - Micro Roses

Shabby Chic Flowers - Agnes

Primed Chipboard ~ Ornate Number 4

Primed Chipboard ~ Bird & Birdcage

Tinted Metallic Paint - Shimmery Sherbet

Metal Microbeads - Mystique Rose

Craft Pellets- Mini

Other Supplies

Vellum Sheet

Bee Charm

Beadcraft ~ Jewellry Essentials - Pearls

3mm Clear Rhinestones

Jewelry Piece

Hemptique ~ 20lb Bamboo Cord, Natural

Tsukineko - Archival Pigment Ink Pad: Pearlescent Crimson

Stampendous - Clear Stamp - Birthday Wish

Wonder Tape - 1/2"

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Friday, August 28, 2020

"Smile" Mixed Media Wooden Heart for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Summer is winding down and with autumn approaching, I thought I would create a lovely home decor piece with these beautiful fall colors featured in the gorgeous Little Birdie Crafts Poppies and Roses Collection. I've used a mix of beautiful flowers and amazing chipboard pieces as well.

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial explaining how I created this shabby mixed media heart including details on how to alter flower colors to create a perfect match for your project HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Paper Pack - Poppies & Roses 12x12"

Paper Pack - Poppies & Roses 6x6"

Celebrate Life Flowers - Rosalind

Celebrate Life Flowers - Marisa

Shabby Chic Flowers - Micro Roses

Elsie Flowers - Carnation

Beaded Micro Petals Flowers - Grape/Tan

Primed Chipboard - Especially Cogs

Primed Chipboard - Celebrate Together

Primed Chipboard - Thriving Thistle

Jute Braided Flat Twine 7Ply Natural 10m

Stencil - Fleur-de-lis Trellis, 4x7"

Grainy Texture Paste

Home Decor Chalk Paint ~ Wild Wasabi

Color Splash - Hot Pink

Home Decor Chalk Paint ~ Butternut Squash

Metallic Wax - Glimmer Moss

Metallic Wax - Antique Gold

Metallic Wax - Copper Blaze

Craft Pellets - Mini

Paper Pack - Songs of the Sea 12x12"

Other Supplies

Fab Lab - Wooden Heart

The Paper Studio ~ Spare Parts - Small Ornate Photo Corners

White Lace

Gold Rhinestones

Feathers

Wing Charms

Gear Charm

220 Grit Sandpaper

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Thursday, August 13, 2020

"Be Fearless" Mixed Media Card for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

I just adore this beautiful beachy Songs of the Sea collection from Little Birdie Crafts. The fabulous paper designs and gorgeous flowers along with some Little Birdie Primed Chipboard pieces are just perfect for this summery card.

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial explaining how I put this ocean themed card together including details on the mixed media touches HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Paper Pack - Songs of the Sea 6x6"

Song of the Sea Flowers - Bonita

Song of the Sea Flowers - Charlie

Song of the Sea Flowers - Karin

Song of the Sea Flowers - Berry Branch

Song of the Sea Flowers - Micro Roses

Renea Flowers - Burlap Natural & Cream

Primed Chipboard - Blooms and Vines

Primed Chipboard - Sailing

Stencil - Butterfly Inspire - 4x7"

Mixed Media Paste White

Texture Brew - 12x12" Paper Collection

Other Supplies

Tim Holtz with Idea-ology ~ Small Talk

Blue Rhinestones

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink - Speckled Egg

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Distress Oxide Ink - Salty Ocean

Ranger ~ Emboss It Dabber

Ranger ~ Vintage Pearl Embossing Powder

Lindy's Stamp Gang ~ Cosmic Blue Violet Embossing Powder

Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Capri Detail Embossing Powder

Whispers ~ Baby Blue Embossing Powder

Stampendous ~ Fran-tage - Aged Silver Embossing Enamel

Wonder Tape - Foam Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Christmas in July Mixed Media Shaker Card for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

It has been a hot June and July here in Ohio with many days in the 90's, so I thought I'd cool things down with a wintry Christmas shaker card. This is my very first shaker card ever! I don't see a lot of shaker cards in the world of mixed media, but thought I'd give it a try. I would adore hearing your feedback and hope you enjoy a little bit of Christmas in July!

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial explaining how I put this wintry shaker card together including details showing how I created the shaker insert HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Watercolour Paper 12x12" 220gsm

Shabby Chic Flowers - Micro Roses

Serabella Classic Flowers

Amor Mio Flowers - Arcadia

Fiona Flowers - Arctic Ice

Zoey Flowers - Off White

Micro Petals Flowers - Moon Light

Christmas Handmade - Chipboard - Decorated Trees

Jute Braided Round Twine - Natural

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium - Gloss

Acrylic Heavy Gel Medium - Gloss

Color Splash - Ocean Mist

Craft Pellets - Mini

Sequins Medley - Angel Wings

Mica Flakes - Silver

Birds and Berries Paper Pack - 6x6"

Other Supplies

Recollections ~ Mini Wood Snowflakes

Stampendous ~ Diamond Dot Stickers - Stars

The Paper Studio ~ Gemstones - AB Round Assorted Sizes

Assorted Glass Beads

Clear acrylic plastic sheet - Can be a scrap of clear acrylic packaging

Chipboard Sheet

2mm Foam Sheet - White

Liquitex ~ Gesso, Clear

Tim Holtz with Ranger ~ Micro Glaze

Ranger ~ Multi Medium - Matte

Ranger ~ Embossing Powder - Holographic

Ranger ~ Embossing Powder - Steel

Seth Apter with Emerald Creek ~ Baked Velvet Embossing Powder ~ Agean Sea

VersaMark - Watermark Stamp Pad

Lindy's Stamp Gang ~ Starburst - frozen Jack Frost

Tsukineko ~ Versamark Watermark Stamp Pad

Blue Fern Studios ~ Imagine Ink Embossing Powder - Snow

M Graham Watercolors

Tim Holtz with Sizzix ~ Thinlits - Holiday Greens, Mini

Close To My Heart - Just to Say sentiment stamp set

Helmar ~ Super-Tac Glue

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L ~ Adhesive Sheets 12x12" - Permanent

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, July 20, 2020

"Life is Meant to be Lived" Mixed Media Card for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

I'm delighted to be back to share this sweet card I created for Little Birdie Crafts featuring their gorgeous Birds and Berries collection. I normally make 6x6" or 5x7" cards, but thought I'd try something a little different by creating this 9" by 3.75" card that fits a #10 or legal size envelope. It was fun to create an arrangement that fit this taller and thinner space.

I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie Crafts blog for a full photo tutorial explaining how I put this shabby mixed media card together including details showing how I altered the flowers and embellishments HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at their online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Birds and Berries Paper Pack - 12x12"

Card Stock A4 - Bright White

Birds and Berries Flowers - Nancy

Birds and Berries Flowers - Izabela

Celebrate Life Flowers - Kimberley

Primed Chipboard - Blooms and Vines

Stencil - Script 10x18cm

Acrylic Soft Gel Medium - Matte

Metal Microbeads - Mystique Rose

Metal Microbeads - Mute Orchid

Cheese Cloth

Paper Pack Boho Dreams- 6in x 6in, 24 sheet, 12 Designs, 250gsm

Other Supplies

Ranger - Distress Ink: Dusty Concord

Ranger - Emboss It Dabber

Stampendous - Embossing Enamel: Shabby White

Wonder TapeDouble Sided Adhesive Foam Tape: 1"

Tear It! - Double Sided Tape

Thanks for stopping by! I treasure your comments.

~ Blessings ~

Monday, June 29, 2020

"Never Stop Dreaming" Upcycled CD for Little Birdie Crafts

Welcome to my creative space!

Do you like to upcyle to create home decor pieces? Today I'm sharing an upcyled CD featuring the Little Birdie Crafts gorgeous Boho Dreams collection. Don't you just adore these vibrant summery colors? I hope you'll hop on over to the Little Birdie blog for close-ups and all the details on how I put this gem together HERE.

Little Birdie Crafts can be purchased at the online store.

Use code TRACEY05 for a 5% discount.

I receive a small commission at not cost to you.

Little Birdie Crafts Supplies

Paper Pack Boho Dreams- 12in x 12in, 12 Sheet, 12 Designs, 250gsm

Marisa - Boho Vibes Flowers

Wendy - Boho Vibes Flowers

Julita - Boho Vibes Flowers

Elira - Boho Vibes Flowers

Renae - Candy Mix Flowers

Primed Chipboard - Playful Circles

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Glaze

Tinted Metallic Paint - Golden Plum

Metallic Wax - Copper Blaze