
Russell Stover Mixed Media Box: Part 3
With my vacation wrapping up today, I've spent the week busy with several creative pursuits that needed my attention and a few wonderful...

Russell Stover Mixed Media Box: Part 2
Here it is, week two of the Russell Stover candy box transformation and I've got to say I'm loving it. Though it's a long way from...

Challenge Accepted
I've been inspired and I want to share my journey with you! This large Russell Stover box was headed for the garbage last weekend when I...

Everything has a Purpose
With work, crafting, life, new business ventures and Christmas over the past couple of months my tiny apartment has turned into a...

Steampunk Debutant
Upcycling is by far my favorite type of crafting! It is a true expression of creativity and the possibilities are only limited by your...

An Upcycled Christmas
When I was younger I used to love getting gifts, getting to see the tree all decorated and sparkling bright. As I grew I was constantly...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Cardboard Ornaments
What you'll need: Cardboard Pencil and stencil (stencil is optional if you don't want to free-hand) Scissors Glitter Acrylic paints Paint...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Paper Bag Art Journals
What you'll need: 3 paper bags Glue Acrylic paints Paint brushes Scissors Twine Step by step: 1. Remove the bottom and side pieces from...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Wine Cork Danglers
What you'll need: Wine cork Jewelry or floral wire 2 eye pins Jump ring Ribbon or twine 2 pair of jewelry pliers Miscellaneous beads Step...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Laminate Sample Key Rings
What you'll need: Laminate samples (I bought mine for 10 cents each at Tinkertopia) Stamps StazOn ink Split rings Acrylic paint Step by...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Cereal Box Bookmarks
What you'll need: Cereal box Paper bag Cardstock or other paper Stamps Dye ink pad Scissors Paper trimmer Embellishments Twine or ribbon...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Toilet Paper Roll Cuffs
What you'll need: Toilet paper roll Hot glue gun Ribbon Twine or leather Jumpring Charm Jewelry pliers Step by step: 1. Cut the tp roll...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Paper Votive Holders
What you'll need: Cardstock or other paper Twine or ribbon Glue Xacto blade LED votives Paper trimmer Stencils Pencil and eraser Step by...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Soda Can Birdies
What you'll need: Soda can Embossing machine and folder Paper piercer Paint brush Wire Scissors Twig Sealer Step by step: 1. Wash and dry...

12 Days of Gift Giving: TP Goodie Bags
What you'll need: Empty toilet paper roll Foam brush 2 pieces of cardstock or other paper Ribbon Edge Punch Embellishment of your choice...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Water Bottle Bracelets
What you'll need: Plastic water bottles Doublesided cardstock or other paper 1 fine tip Sharpie Scissors Gel medium Paint brush...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Cereal box Notebooks
What you'll need: Cereal box Acrylic paint, 4-5 colors Gesso Stencils Stamps StazOn ink pad Paint brushes Water Sandpaper Hole Punch...

12 Days of Gift Giving: Ornament Earrings
What you'll need: 2 miniature clear ornaments 2 pieces of 2" chain (any color) Glitter (any color) 4 small jumprings 2 fishhook earrings...

12 Days of Gift Giving
As many of you know I'm not a huge fan of the holidays and no it's not the holiday's themselves I don't like it's the simple fact that...























