Altered Aluminum Cans/Photo Display

Hello all!  I am Super Excited to be a part of the new 'Fab Four' design team at Scrapyland! I have created a unique photo display - made out of aluminum cans! The photos can be changed over and over, I applied a small glue dot to the back just to keep it sturdy.  I love to alter items and this was no different. Here is a brief walk through of how I constructed this project.  **Caution photo overload** :)

  I first painted some clean aluminum cans with black spray paint. In a previous life - they were cans of corn :)


  I decided to use Teresa Collins Memories 6x6 paper pad to cover the outside of the cans. I also chose a Martha Stewart punch to add some detail to the perimeter.




   I chose to use the Cheery Lynn Designs - French Pastry Doily die as my base for the front of the photo display with the paper collection.




I added some white seam binding, chipboard elements from the same collection and a cute handmade charm to both cans.






 I made some wire holders to plug into the top. I curled wire around itself and voila! I use more paper from the collection and chipboard as a base for the cans.



 I created a makeshift topper, using a plain circle die cut. Finally, I added some black lace from my stash around the edges and a paper flower to each can. For a final touch, I added some pearl trim.



To add something fun and quirky, I made some rosettes using Tim Holtz rosette die. This die makes this process so much faster!



  Last but not least I added some funny picture memories of my family!




Don't cha' just love pictures and recycling?! I do! (obviously) So, that's all for me guys. Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to check out Scrapyland for amazing deals! Try this project at home - I'm sure you'll LOVE it ;)

Scrappy Hugs,

 Tmika



 

 

**BLOG CANDY** Random Stash Giveaway!!

Hey all!!!

I am Super excited to share with you guys the FABULOIUS news! I have been selected to be part of the 'Fab Four' DT 5.0 members for Scrapyland!! You can check out the announcement post here and all the other members as well.

My first post will be tomorrow (YAY) on Scrapyland blog. Be sure to check it out and show your girl some scrappy love :)

I wanted to give away a little prize to show my appreciation of you guys. I am a bit behind as I wanted to do this last week. There is no better time than the present! So...here is what I dug from my stash..

 

Just random stuff from my stash..

 

To be entered to win this prize, leave a comment with your most CURRENT favorite paper collection. So if you like FRENCH COUNTRY from G45 or DEVINE from Prima..etc.. I know you guys have great taste and I'm looking forward to reading what you guys like :) 

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**Giveaway will close 10/23 and announced 10/24 ***

C.A.S.E. IT CARD TUESDAY

Hey all!

A quick post today. Here is this week 'C.A.S.E. it card'.  I love how it turned out. I had a bit of trouble copying the card exactly, I didn't have the right papers and it just wasn't working out well. Here is the original card that I copied.

 I decided to change up the colors and style a bit and Voila!

Thanks for stopping by!! Happy Scrapping until next time!!

Tmika

Halloween Time...

Hey all!

I'm popping in again :) It's time to get those Halloween project in. I feel like I'm a little behind though.. But I am off to a great start! I used My Mind's Eye's Haunted paper pad as my base. I also used die cuts from Echo Park's The Apothecary Emporium line. My card base is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 and it corrugated board from Michaels.  I think it turned out rather cute!

What do you think?  This is the beginning, I already got my crafty juices flowing.. Stay tuned for more....

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Vintage Elegant Pillow Boxes

Hey all!

I have been playing with lots of pillow boxes. This is a design team project for The Cutting Café!  These are so versatile! In fact, its my go-to item to use as a vehicle to hold gifts. I've put chocolates, gift cards, candy, lace and scrappy goodies in these boxes.  You can dress them up or dress them down. I have done both. Here is a pic of my most recent set:

If you want to watch the video..you can find it here:

Don't you just love lace, trim, burlap and flowers all dolled up on some pillow boxes?? I do!  This project was so easy to do with Regina's file. She has them available in PDF, SVG and MTC. You can go wrong - whichever you choose! You can find the assorted plain file here. You can also find Christmas, Halloween, Snowflake and Candy Corn at the shop.

Don't forget if you go to the blog, you can enter to win your choice of 3 files. Just leave a comment - that's it! On Monday's she had an AWESOME sale - lots of files are sold at a low price!

Thanks guys for stopping by and Happy Scrappin'!

Hugs,

Tmika

Prima Engraver {{small}} Vinyl Layouts

Wow! It's been a minute since I stopped in (ooops)! I missed this part of social media. Just because I love you guys I have a special treat for you today :)

I have created two (if I do say so myself) AWESOME layouts of my boys Tj (17) and Tyler (14). Here is the YouTube video, if you prefer to see a more detailed description.

I used the Prima Engraver paper collection for both of my layouts. I embellished  Tj's layout with the Tattered Floral die from Sizzix using burlap paper.  I used the playing cards, ball chain from the Tim Holtz line.  I added a bottle caps charm that I received in a swap I hosted. I used a white doily, chicken wire and a handle I got from the hardware store, a metal key and finished with some white dash lines around the edges. Love how his turned out!

Now on to some visual elements:

 

 

For Tyler's layout I added more of the same chicken wire to the edges and painted them both white. I used a bit more of the metal pieces that I got from a Butterbeescraps on Youtube. I used Graphic 45 staple buttons and a Tim Holtz "14" charm.  I think that went well, seeing as though he is 14. I also used the playing cards and ball chains on his layout.  If you want a closer view or more details, check out the video here. If you do stop by, please comment/rate/subscribe :)  Here is my visual cue:

 

 

Is that enough pictures for you? If not, I have more, lol!  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you do decide to try this vinyl layouts in your scrap room soon!

 

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Hugs and Kisses,

 

Tmika

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner (Updated)

Hey all,

Well, its not a chicken dinner - it's something better!! Here are the results for "The Cutting Café Blog Hop". Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving such nice comments on my blog. I appreciate them all :)

The winner of the POLAROID AND CAMERA FUN TEMPLATE AND PRINTABLE SET goes to this Random.org winner...Drumroll please...


   Melisa Waldorf !!!!!! **THE ORIGINAL WINNER** (she is a design team member and already has the file,lol) Here we go again..NEW drumroll please...

CLANCY!!

CONGRATS!!! Please send my your email address - so that I can get your file out to you :)  (tmikamiller1@gmail.com)

Thanks so  much guys for hopping along!! I wish all the best to the design team members heading on - You GUYS Rocked!!


Be sure to check out The Cutting Café for new files and sales!!

Hugs,

Tmika

Chalkboard Series #3

Hey all,

I'm back with a quick post today. I'm a bit behind schedule ;) So today's chalkboard lesson is: Altered Frame.  I got this particular frame from IKEA. But, I have also seen them at Dollar Tree. I spray painted the frame with an Aqua color twice. I then painted the frame with my chalkboard paint. I added some pretty trim from Hobby Lobby and a handmade flower created for me by Afallas72 on youtube. 

If you want to see the video, here it is:

 

Here are a few stills:

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you can use some of these ideas for your projects at home :)

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Tmika

 

Chalkboard Paint Series - Day #2

Hey all,

I'm back with another chalkboard idea. Today's chalkboard lesson is surrounding: wood!

You can get these cute little wood pieces at Joann's Fabric Store. They are in the bin, with the other $1 items. There are many different shapes and sizes to choose from. I started out with chalkboard spray paint, then I made a scallop template to cover the wood. I took another color of regular spray paint and sprayed over that. I removed the template and voila! You can check the video out here, if you are interested.

Here is a couple pictures of the project:

 

I think they turned out so cute! On the back, I attached some magnets. These will hand in my kids' locker at school :)

 

Thanks for stopping by. If you missed Day #1 the link is below:)

 

 Day #1: http://scrapdaworld.blogspot.com/2013/08/chalkboard-series-day-1.html

 

Happy Scrapping!

 

Tmika

Chalkboard Series - Day #1

Hey all!

Okay, as if I can't get enough series, right? I love it though :) So, here is one that focuses on chalkboard paint (as if you can't read the title ). I came across the many, many uses of this stuff on Pinterest. It is a lovely place to inspire and BE inspired!

I decided to start playing around with it on my own. WOW! This is fun.. And 5 project later - a series was born :)

Here is a quick tutorial for the DIY Chalkboard paint. She rocked this tut!

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/02/how-to-mix-chalkboard-paint-in-any-color.html

You can also buy the spray paint and the pre-made version at any Wal-Mart. The spray paint is under $4 and the pre-made is under $10. I made some myself, following the tutorial for about $13. This is the better option, because you can make the amount you need, as needed. You'll get a lot more, since you're buying it in bulk.

So here is Day 1's video regarding this lesson. Today's lesson: Die Cuts!

These are so versatile - take a look:

 

I ended up making a full 12x12 of these die cuts! I ran them through my Silhouette Cameo. I'll have them for days to come :)

 

I also made some cute cards using the banner pieces and some hardly ever used washi tape. This is a great way to used those up too :) Here is what I created:

 

 

They turned out really cute - if I can say so myself :)

 

The last thing I created with the die cuts is a cute packaging idea. This can be used for birthday's, Christmas, Valentines..etc. Think of different colors, shapes and sizes - possibilities are endless :) Here a pic:

 

 

So cute!! Thanks for stopping by and please don't forget to let me know you where here! I'd love to hear from you :)

 

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Big Hugs and Happy Scrapping!

 

XOXO- Tmika