So I have a few commissioned projects due but I couldn't help but take a day and do something not on the list and play. To remember why I do this in the first place. I love turning a blank canvas into something beautiful. I love digging in my supplies and doing what's fun.

 After watching Christy Tomlinson's video for the April Scarlet Lime kit club I had this idea stuck in my head.

 Stencils and modeling paste are lots of fun.

 Hot glued paper punched butterflies across all 3 canvas's. They seem more visible in real life than in these pics. Weird.

Thanks for stopping by! 

Happy Crafting, Kimberly

Canvas with Inks and Mists

Hey there crafty peeps. Today's project is a canvas for a super cute little girl. She's the daughter of one of my bff's and great friends with my youngest daughter. So, she's special. I made this for her 7th birthday. I used tons of Ranger and Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. Sparkle is a must for this little girl. <3

 I used glimmer mist and masks to do some of the background. I used the Distress ink pads to stamp shapes onto the canvas.

 Layers and layers of inks and mists!

 http://www.yourmemorieshere.com/category_66/Ranger.htm

 http://www.yourmemorieshere.com/category_24/Tattered-Angels-Glimmer.htm

 I hope she likes it! I hope you get your inks and mists out and try to use them in a different way. I hope all the lucky ladies going to the Sweet Retreat have the best time ever! 

Happy Crafting! :)

Kimberly

Canvas Lace Bin

Hey everyone. I have been busy this week taking care of my Mom so I didn't have time to craft so I thought I'd re post one of my favorite projects for yourmemorieshere.com. I will be back in full swing next week.
  Thanks for understanding. Sometimes family is just more important. See you fabulous people next week.
Thanks again, Kimberly

Canvas Lace Bin

 Hi crafty friends! Today I have an altered little canvas bin. I loved the color and thought I could make it even better with some PRIMA! Everything's better with Prima right?? lol

 I don't have much time for this post (darn work) but I do want to tell you that yourmemorieshere.com has the most beautiful Prima flowers and lace. Not to mention paper, bling and Live With Prima Kits! So please go check out the website and treat yourself to some beautiful products and great prices!

 Those flowers are gorgeous and that lace is so pretty!

I made the leaves out of Prima packaging and used some Glimmer Mist to add some sparkle. I hope you all have a fabulous day!! Sorry to post and run but I gotta get going.

I'd rather be scrapping. :(
    ~Kim

Adore Treasure Box

Sorry I'm a little late posting today. It's my birthday and I've been busy. My good friend took me and my girls for ice cream. How sweet is that?  

 I made this little treasure box for a good friend who just had the most adorable little baby girl. I used a cigar box and painted it white inside and out and then I glazed a little baby pink over the whole outside. I used Prima paper Madeline collection. I used Brushed Corduroy distress ink around all the edge to give it a shabby look that I know my friend loves.

 This is the inside of the lid with more Prima. Love these flowers and that gold glitter was already on there! Love that.

 These letters are from Prima as well and I love the texture already on there.

 I sprayed Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist over the whole thing when I was done. I used Chandelier Gimmer Glam on the flowers and used the Baby Pink Distress stain on the tips of the white flower. Love that green Prima lace.

 I glued Prima lace all around the edge. This lace fit perfectly and doesn't get in the way when I close the lid.

I used watered down white paint over the canvas word "adore" because it was a very bright teal and I wanted to tone it down a bit and I brushed the Chandelier Glimmer Glam over them too. SO sparkly. 

  I hope all the wonderful scrappy ladies going to the Sweet Retreat have a great time. I am so jealous but I know you guys will have a great time with Kristina. She's just the sweetest. :)

Happy Crafting!

 Kimberly

Allie Journal

Hello! It's Thursday and I have to admit that I seriously struggled with my post this week. Ever lose your mojo? How do you get it back? I started project after project only to put it all away and start again. I wonder why this happens. Is it to help us stop, take a break and then look at your stash differently? Who knows. I am so thankful I got something out of it. After all that struggling I made a little journal book for my 6 year old daughter Allie. She's always asking for something like her sisters journal I made a while back. So, she was my inspiration. Here's her book...

 I think she'll love it. I have put some blank pages inside for her. She loves to draw and write notes back and forth. She loves to put the circle yes or no in her notes. SO cute. 

 I used a scrap piece of canvas for the background and used a Tattered Angels mask to add the design. I used Sweet Pea Glimmer Mist.

 I sprayed Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Mist all over the cover and also added Chandelier Glimmer Glam onto the flowers, her name and around the edges. I used a paint brush to apply the Glam.

 I cannot tell you how much I love the Glimmer Mists and Glams, the Chandelier is my all time fave. The sparkle is fabulous!

I used  a lot of Prima too, of course! The flowers really soak up the Glam and it adds so much sparkle. I used Prima lace to hide the metal of the rings and I love the softness it adds. I would LOVE to go to the Sweet Retreat with all the fun and crafty girls. :( I tried to get myself there, it's just not working out. There is still time to sign up....lucky! Please got check out the fabulous store at yourmemorieshere.com to get yourself some yummy goodies!
  See ya next week....hope my mojo stays with me. :)
     Kimberly

Art Journaling with Ranger

Art Journaling with Ranger

Hi there! Last week got away from me with a showing. It's HARD work getting this house ready for strangers to come look around. I hate that part. Still no offers so I'll keep crafting til I have to pack it all up. :(
 Today's post is an art journal layout that I started late one night and wanted to use some of the Ranger Distress inks in different ways. I have 2 layouts to show you. Here's the first one:

 I stamped with the Distress ink and applied it straight to the stamp with the dabber. You could dab some out on a craft mat and add water then use a paintbrush to apply it.

 I used Ranger Crackle Paint in broken china in the sky. It adds awesome texture and lets other mediums ooze into the cracks. Love it! I used the Ranger Liquid Pearls to add the little dots behind the butterflies.

 I also added color with the dabbers straight to the page. I of course painted the background first then added all the fun stuff on top. The inks add great dimension and highlights.

 The colors are SO fun! The inks are so versatile and the one step crackle paint.. I mean come on! You need to get at least one to play with. It's a very opaque color too. Except for the rock candy, it's clear. :)

 I'm not quite done yet. I need to add some words and stuff. I usually try to keep my pages pretty flat because I work on the backs too. So, buttons and things like that are fun.

 The butterflies I punched out of Prima paper and then used the dabbers and applied the spun sugar and broken china. It's pretty transparent so you can add a little color or layer it for more. Of course I added some sparkle with the Ranger Stickles. I dabbed it out on my craft mat and used my finger to rub it on.

 This is the next page in my journal. I used Ranger crackle paint on this too. I used broken china, brushed corduroy, and shabby shutters.This is the first layer of probably 47 so I'll let you know how it turns out.

 I used the Prima Donna Downey stamp and dabbed on the color straight from the applicator right onto the stamp. I uses the peeled paint for the green and then used both spun sugar and fired brink for the flowers. I was messy when I applied the color not worrying too much about it blending and then stamped. I stamped the image about 3 to 4 times before the image was faded away. Cool!

 I also used my fingers to dip into the crackle paint and rub it on in places. You can get a thinner layer that way. However using the applicator included gives you thick lines with deep crackling. SO cool. The inks applied directly to the stamp gives you a great watercolor look, like the script stamp I did above with the broken china.

Well I hope you enjoyed my pages. I'll post the houses one on the FB page when I'm completely done. DON'T forget to check out the Sweet Retreat info!! Spaces are still available!! 

Happy Creating!

~Kimberly

Laugh Canvas Bag

Laugh Canvas Bag

Hello SPRING! I cannot believe how nice it's been! I'm sure it's going to rain today since I washed my van and all the windows in my house inside and out yesterday. Gotta love it. I have a canvas bag for you today! I LOVE the way Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist colors the canvas. I sprayed the bag down pretty good with water before I sprayed my mist on. It really helps move the color around and in all the cracks and crevices.

 I first used a Tattered Angels swirly mask with Turquoise over the Dragonfly but wasn't feeling it. So I got out this TA mask and I used a little bit if watered down white paint and a stipple brush and made sure to go over the outside edge to get the whole image. You can still see the mask in the background too in some spots too. Love that.

 The "laugh" is Prima and came like this. All I added was white paint around all the edges. Cute!

 I didn't want to leave the handles the canvas color so I watered down a tad of yellow paint and painted it on. You could use mist for this step as well.

 After I had everything in place and glued down I sprayed it all over with Marshmallow Glimmer Mist.

 These Prima flowers could not be more perfect! I just LOVE the colors together! So fun and fresh and ready for Spring! I was SO glad that I had some of these fun fall leaves. The orangey colors were just what I needed. Thank you Prima for making crafty time sooo much fun. <3

I did add a tiny but of the watered down white paint just inside the bag so you saw the clean white instead of the canvas color. Be sure to go check out the store at yourmemorieshere.com! I know she's always adding fun new things!

I hope you have a fun and crafty day!

 Kimberly :)