Felt....Hearts.....Kewpie

Hey all, it's Luann.

I was picked to do the January Flamingo 4 Challenge for Flamingo Scraps and boy was it a challenge. We received buttons, twig heart, little orange bird, and a die cut wheelbarrell. I enjoyed every minute of all the creative process. I tried two other projects that just didn't work out like I visioned. Then I was thinking of Mom, remembering all the little things she made for my sister and me. The memory of Valentine's Day and the year she made us (including Dad) a heart shaped pillow to meet our personalities. I still have mine. Then I thought about elementary teachers. How they dress for each holiday season. Here is the outcome of my creative process.

I cut out heart shapes out of felt using pinking shears. There are some fantastic colors and designs on felt now. Then I got out the embroidery thread and stitched two heart pieces together. (Don't forget to stuff with cotton balls or fiber before stitching closed.)

I attached the buttons from my challenge package with hot glue (or sew them on) as you see on the blue heart. On the pink heart....I attached the

gesso, painted with Tim Holtz Paints, and Heidi Swapp sprayed vine heart. Glued the little orange bird at the top of the heart and attached a flower from my stash. On the back is a large saftey pin so it can be used as a pin.

Do you remember Kewpies by Rose O'Neill? I always wanted to find one in my yard. I found this one on Pintrest.

I call this my Kewpie pillow since it is a little large to use as a pin. I colored the wheelbarrell with Tim Holtz pens. Prima has this cute wood mushroom embleshment colored with Tim Holtz paint. I stamped the Kewpie and flowers on felt. I then used water and Tim Holtz pens to color the flowers and outline Kewpie. The butterfly was from my stash.

Sometimes simple is just better. Don't you think? This would be a fantastic craft for kids. (Using glue or kid friendly needles.)

I hope you enjoyed my Flaming 4 creative process and results. I also hope you will give it a try. The possiblities of all the items you could use to decorate your heart are endless. Just look around or look to memories for a little inspiration.

Until next time.

Luann

Birthday Card for Aunt Darlene

Hey all!  Hope you are getting some sunshine where you are.  We finally have had a least 4 days of sunshine. It sure makes everyone a little bit happier.  It was so nice that I got to work out in my yard.  I am blessed to live where we have spring starting the end of February.  I love all the spring flowers.  The colors and smells makes my heart sing.

On my last post I made a birthday gift for my aunt.  I am doing a follow up on the January 7th post.  I have finished up the mini photo book and made a birthday card.

I had ordered Marion Smith's Garment District and hadn't gotten a chance to use it.  As you may remember I used the Mad Tea Party and Nirvana papers for the gift box along with the the mini. I used the Garment District 6 x 6 papers to make the birthday card.  I love it when you can mix and match.  Awesome!

I cut a sheet of solid color 12 x 12  card stock in half, making it 6 x 12.  I then scored it at 6" to fold in half. I distressed the edges of the paper with my Prima distress tool and Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Pumice Stone.
I layered the paper along with a paper doily. Did you notice the pretty lace and trim from my stash. I used a digi image from Saturated Canary - Maxine (colored with Copic Markers).  Maxine reminded me of my aunt in her garden. The flowers are a mix of stash flowers and Prima flowers sprayed with Heidi Swapp Color Shine.  The little butterfly on the flowers is made from the Mod Podge line and colored with Tim Holtz pens.

On the inside of the card is another 6 x 6 sheet of Marion Smith's Garment District and another digi from Saturated Canary - Tea & a Book (colored with Copic Markers).  How many of you Skype?  My aunt and I spritzen (what my husband calls it) quite often over tea or coffee.  I don't feel so home sick when I get to talk and see her.

Here are a few shots of the completed mini that I promised.  Used my stash all the bling and flowers.   The little blue bird is Mod Podge colored with Tim Holtz pens.

Hope you enjoyed Aunt Darlene's birthday gift and card.  I hope she will love it.  But, most of all I hope I have given you some inspiration.  

Wishing you sunshine, warmth and flowers.

Until next time.

Luann

I must! I must! I must use all my stuff!

Happy New Year!

Do you make New Year Resolutions?

I did this year. I, Luann, resolve to use all my crafty stuff that I have horded.

With that said, I have a mini album and a little wood box that I would like to share with you. I have wanted to embellish this wood box for over three years. My inspiration was my aunt who dearly loves hot tea, roses, and her birthday this month. Flamingo Scraps carries the Marion Smith's paper lines Nirvana and Mad Tea Party and match made in Wonderland was made.

First, I gave the box a coat of gesso. Then painted with a rose chrome metallic paint. To give the some depth I used Ranger Gold Acryilic Paint and dabbed it on with a piece of towel. I cut the paper to fit by using the box as the guide. I used Mod-Podge to glue the paper and let it dry over night. I then gave the paper a top coat of Mod Podge and let it dry for a couple of hours. I did use Tim Holtz Distress Inks in Vintage Photo and Vintage Jeans to finish the edges.

I used Prima roses, fussie cut a picture from Graphic 45 Ladies Diary paper line and the corset stamp on the Nirvana paper. I sprayed the blue rose with Heidi Swapp Teal Color Shine for a pop of color. I just love the way it turned out!

Now the what to in this little box? I could put in some Rolo's candy (my aunt was telling me about a Rolo Cheesecake she is going to make for her birthday). However, I went with the orginal idea - mini

It is a mini 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" . I used the cardboard I saved from my new 2014 calendar for the center. I cut the Nirvana and Mad Tea Party papers to size and glued to the cardboard. The edges were distressed with my Prima distresser and inked with Tim Holtz Distress Inks. I had a Prima Treasures window that just fit. I found a cameo in my stash. Don't you think it looks like the girl is looking out the window? The clock charm is from my stash. I'm going embellish the other pages after I find the photo's I want to use. I'll give you a look when I'm done.

Let's see! I did keep to my resolution. I used a few things that I had for a time. I did use some new papers, Marion Smith, which I love.

If you can't find some of the goodies in the Flamingo Scraps Shop that I used, drop Suzanne a e-mail. She is awesome locating items for her customers.

Here's to keeping your resolutions and a fantastic 2014!

Until next time.

Luann

New Year - 2014

Happy New Year!

Hope you are all off to a Fantastic 2014.  My sister, Karla, came to visit for the New Year.  We had a good time and enjoyed visiting.  The only thing that Karla was disappointed in was that it was cold down here in Houston.  It suppose to be warm.  She's from Central Illinois and they are part of the deep freeze. 

I am so glad that she made it down.  This time last year Dad went on to plow the fields of Heaven for God and Mom followed to sing in the Heavenly Choir in October.  She made this time good with all the memories of growing up with wonderful parents. 

Here is a picture I took when we took a drive down to Texas City Dike on New Year's Day.

 

 

How many of you are Downton Abbey fans?  This Sunday is the beginning of Season 4.  I have been a fan since the very first episode.  Black Friday I went to World Market to get my free Downton Abbey teacup and tote.  I also went back the next two days to get the other totes.  I think I might have a little bit of a problem. But, you'll know where I will be on Sunday night around 8 p.m.

 

Well I just wanted to check in and wish you a Fantastic 2014.  I hope all your wishes come true this year.

 

 

Until next time.

 

 

Luann

Welcome!

I'm Luann and I want to welcome you to my first ever blog spot blog!

I am dedicating this blog to my parents, Gib and Sarah Eva.

This is a layout I did of my mom for Flamingo Scraps' Blog and thought I would be a great way to kick off my blog. 

 

Here is a canvas I did for Flamingo Scraps' Blog as a tribute to my cousin John for his mother, Patty. My dad was a big infuence in John's life and you see Dad with John in the center.

I am excited to be on this new adventure of blogging.  Hope you all will stop by to see what I'm blogging about.  It my be about crafts, life experiences, or who knows. 

Until next time.

Luann