Here's a project I put together for Crafty Secrets. I'll deliver this to Sandy (owner of Crafty Secrets) on Monday at CHA (Craft/Hobby Assoc. convention) for her to display in her booth.
The house shape is from the "unfinished wood" department of Hobby Lobby. They have a few misc shapes of unfinished wood that are sold as singles, and others in packages of 4. The house was in a package of 4. Rather than being made of chipboard, it's actually thin wood which makes it a bit more durable than chipboard. But just as fun to alter!
The heart is also from Crafty Secrets, from their chipboard shapes package. It was already white so I didn't have to paint it. I roughed up the edges a bit with my scissors, inked the edges lightly with some brown Distress ink, and covered the top surface with white liquid adhesive. I added some white glitter by Martha Stewart for sparkle and set it aside to dry while I prepared the button and sentiment embellishment.
The sentiment is from the recently released Crafty Secrets Home Sweet Home clear stamp set. The punches I used for the leaves and twigs are by Martha Stewart. I used paper from Crafty Secret's Classic paper pad for the house and the punched leaves and twigs. I inked the edges of the punched shapes and sentiment banner a bit with a nice champagne colored ink from a Queue ink stack. The buttons are from my stash!
The flourish image I chose to stamp on the house is from an older Crafty Secrets set called Flourishes. I stamped it in the same champagne colored ink I used on the leaves, twigs, and sentiment banner.
I thought it might be cute to have a little embellishment on the wire hanger, so I created a little "flower" using a couple of punched leaves, a button, and some hemp twine. Pretty cute, I think! *grin* After everything was assembled, I spritzed the entire project with Gold Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels. It really sparkles and shines!
I'm flying out to California tomorrow to spend a couple of wonderful days with my friend Lisa. We'll be attending CHA, doing some shopping for her stamp/scrap shop, and checking out what's new for the season. I'm looking forward to the trip!
I'll be taking a BUNCH of photos while I'm there, but I won't be taking my computer.... (sorry!) So, that means I'll have good stuff to share with you when I return on Wednesday! I will try and post a few updates via Twitter -- you will find my Twitter updates over on the right side of my blog. You can follow the posts here on my blog, or you can follow me on Twitter.com too, and receive emails of any updates I post. Who knows... maybe I'll find something entertaining to share! =)
Hope you're having a GREAT weekend!!
very beautiful !I am going to try to make it
thanks !
Posted by: Nanou | February 09, 2009 at 12:29 AM
wonderful ! I am going to try to make it.
bravo !
Nanou from France
Posted by: Nanou | February 09, 2009 at 12:26 AM
This is stunning. Well done!
Posted by: Cardmakinggalore | February 01, 2009 at 09:37 AM
This is so beautiful! All of your detailing is amazing!
Posted by: Barb F | January 31, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Outstanding project! I love it.
Hugs
Heather
Posted by: Heather Fullerton (Retired Heather) | January 30, 2009 at 11:50 AM
WOW!! This house is beautiful!!! I love the heart and all the glitter.. Love all the details.
Gorgeous,as usual.
Hugs,
LIM
Posted by: Lim | January 29, 2009 at 10:58 PM
Wonderful creation! Love the color, the papers, and the great leaves!! Have fun in CA! I'm a bit jealous ;)
Posted by: Danielle | January 29, 2009 at 08:15 AM
Anna, your tags that you add to your creations are just my favs! I don't think I have told you that...What a cute little house you made! :) Have some fun for me too!
Posted by: paula | January 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Your house is so cute. Have a great time in California.
Posted by: Troy Louise | January 26, 2009 at 10:42 AM
This is so awesome!! I love the look of it. One of the leaves on the wire acutally looks like a bird!! Too cute!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey Stephens | January 26, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Now that's just neat. I love all of your little details. Always make the projects super special.
I just know Sandy, as well as anyone who sees it at the show is going to love it!
Posted by: Darlene Pinder | January 26, 2009 at 06:18 AM
Anna this is FABULOUS!!!
Posted by: Janine | January 26, 2009 at 04:01 AM
These are wonderful Anna!
Posted by: Jean | January 25, 2009 at 08:42 PM
Both projects are sweet...I do LOVE the bug- so clever!! Have fun at CHA
Posted by: sherri.field@sbcglobal.net | January 25, 2009 at 05:27 PM
Anna, these two houses are sensational and I adore your use of the Crafty Secrets products. I hope you're having a grand ol time. I miss you though.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | January 25, 2009 at 05:21 PM
Very cute little house! Sandy will love it!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | January 25, 2009 at 04:22 PM
Oh my word!!!!!!!!! I love this! I was at Hobby Lobby last weekend looking at the balsa wood shapes, but nothing inspired me. Now I gotta go back!!!!! I am just LOVING how you do the wavy sentiments!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | January 25, 2009 at 02:57 PM
oh..no computer?!?!! Okay! have fun and bring lots of photos and memories back to share with us.
I love your little house. It is really cute and a neat gift
Posted by: jules p | January 25, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Your project is outstanding! I'm so jealous that you get to go to CHA! Wish I were with you - have a super time and stay safe.
Posted by: Erika M | January 25, 2009 at 10:51 AM
this is so nice and very creative
hugs
Norine
Posted by: Norine | January 25, 2009 at 09:35 AM
LOVE IT!!!!! LOVE IT!!!!!!
B in Blfwr
Posted by: Barbara in Bellflower | January 25, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Hi Anna! I was in Anaheim yesterday, attending Marianne Walker's Copic Certification class. I'd give my eye teeth to get into the actual show. What fun! I know you'll have a blast, and I'll look forward to your posts and pictures when you return. P.S. I heard the rumor that Paris Hilton was supposed to make an appearance, promoting her new scrapbook line. You'll have to tell us whether that was fact or fiction.
Posted by: Lisa Hjulberg | January 25, 2009 at 08:33 AM
Your little wooden house is so adorable!!
Posted by: Cindy H. | January 25, 2009 at 06:50 AM
Honestly, Anna!
You always inspire me so, without fail.
I hope your time at CHA is remarkable and sweet! I'll miss seeing you this time! Keep an eye out for Jessica!
Posted by: Savor the Journey | January 25, 2009 at 12:33 AM
Perfect, as always! This is just SOOOO cute!
Have fun, and good luck flying! Hope you don't have delays like before! ACK! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | January 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM
This creation is SO pretty Anna :o) You certainly have a knack for taking simple, boring objects and turning them into head-turning art.
But all inquiring minds want to know ... Where the heck are you getting all these gorgeous buttons from??!~~ haaa
Have a wonderful trip and ensure to have loads of fun for the bunch of us who are stuck in this rotten, bitter, snowy, CRAP weather that we call Winter :)~
Posted by: Robb_eeie | January 24, 2009 at 11:38 PM
This is awesome!! I love it!!
Posted by: Jessie/knightrone | January 24, 2009 at 09:45 PM