Digital Halloween Washi tape

I always enjoy learning new things...especially in Adobe illustrator.

I decided to make washi tape from some of my Halloween designs I have been making.

If you have never had washi tape...it is cute decorative tape to craft with, collage with.... or scrapbook.

I made a bunch of them and they are slightly transparent just like real washi tape.

This is a screen shot of them...you can add the tape digitally to photos, signs, artwork...anything you like.

These all are color coordinated and go with each other. 

Here I added them to my Halloween wool pin pattern photo.

See the transparency? 

I used it on the corners of my Halloween pic....from last year's home decor.

This was tons of fun.

I might make them for sale eventually...as a  png (transparent background) file. 

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Do you try to learn new things every now and then?

I do!

Whether it is buying a new pattern, watching a tutorial, taking a class (in person or online)....I try to expand myself.  It is such a thrill to learn something new and say to yourself...

You did it!

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Fun with photos

Do you need a little help with your pics?

Or want to make your own Andy warhol type art with your family photos?

Go to Pixlr express

It's free!

I took a pic of my daughter....and made the above fun piece.

You choose browse...it will ask you to choose your photo....then just start playing with all the options...it is addicting! 

I took my cat Froy and made it black and white...linen like paper background and then added fireworks.

I added a sticker of an eye patch to Trix...and made her into a pirate.

 

Here I used the collage button and made myself an ad for a magazine.

I made a special listing sign for my etsy shop...using the text button.

On these ornaments I made for a pattern....I added an overlay to give it a smoky border.

Here is myself in Andy style.

You can add text, borders, fix wrinkles with a heal button, change colors, make it look vintage....it just goes on and on.

There is no tutorial ....you just have to start trying things (play!)...and there is an undo button for mistakes!

Have fun!!!

 

 

 



 

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Back to School freebie

Yay!  It's Freebie Friday!  It's time for Back to school....new clothes, new supplies, and new friends.  My daughter is entering high school...ninth grade...yikes!  She is really excited and has already got her class schedule which she loves!

This design would look soooo cute stitched up on black fabric and using white floss.  It would look like a chalk board!  You could use the old marking paper we used to use in Home Ec. to mark the design. 

It would also be sweet for a teacher gift.... as a pin. 

It is finally cooling off around here which is so exciting...too many days above 90...for me!!!

I have a new computer...since I was always fighting my old one.  It is great but I have to learn more things.  I threatened my old computer and now it is trying to be nice....ha!  I think my old computer put up with alot from me...he he he.

Have a good one!!!

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Back to School?

It is almost time for BACK TO SCHOOL. Can that be possible?  When it is 96 degrees...it seems crazy.
My daughter can't wait...she will be in high school.  Woot Woot!

My Cat quilt has a funny stitchery design....depicting kids going back to school.

This is a single design and also a design in a Big quilt.

Mini flash cards....so fun!
My preemie cards are on my ETSY

This is fun for teachers.

I got an old annual from the sixties at a thrift store....so fun to look at the pics and read the messages.

These are cute in scrapbooks....the first day of school pics we all take of our kids.
School in Washington doesn't start until Sept 5th....but I know others around the country are starting...so enjoy the rest of the summertime if ya can!

Organize your creative space!

I have been thrilled to recently show my studio on this blog and other blogs....creative spaces are so important.  I love seeing everyone Else's spaces too!!

These lil flash cards are great for labeling boxes, baskets, bins, and such....to organize your space and make it easier to find materials!  Punch a hole in the card to make it a tag label or just tape the label to the box.

This preemie mini flash cards set are on my ETSY...u print...only 3.99..print as many as you like!

They are also great for art projects, card making, crafting, and scrapbooking.

These have been such a popular product.....Supply Tags.

These are large tags and are already distressed and old looking.  This is another u print item.

Summertime.....is coming!!!

I love summer!!!  It is coming just around the corner.  I love how it smells outside now....so fresh.  You can smell all the blooms from trees and flowers....the grass being mowed!  No longer is it freezing and chilly.
The sun shines and it is a slice of heaven.  It seems this was one long winter!

I am looking forward to all the summer fun....camping, swimming, smores, gardening, baseball, picnics...etc...

I Made these mini flash cards to celebrate the season.  These guys are tiny!  They measure: 2 1/2" x 1".

Available on My ETSY.

These are great for your decor, tuck in a card, MAKE AS TAGS, great for scrapbooking, sweet in a dolls hands, use in altered art or collage art, bookmarks, and much more.

Here are my Virtues mini flash cards!  These are on my ETSY too.

The words you get are: caring, confidence, creativity, forgiveness, friendliness, helpfulness, kindness, love, obedience, patience, respect, thankfulness, honesty, honor, loyalty, diligence, compassion, courage, generosity, tact, trust, understanding, modesty, truthfulness, self-discipline, gentleness, and assertiveness.

Each one comes with a number.
They measure: 2 1/2" x 1".

These are such great words to live by.  Wouldn't these be great around the house to remind you to strive for a better you?!

You can't go wrong in life if you try to follow these....no one is perfect, but we can all try!

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Fun Mom tag

Here is a tag I made ....I always put it out during mother's day.  She has passed many years ago now.....but the love I still feel for her is sooooo strong!  She was a beautiful woman and I really don't know how she did it all.

To make a tag for your mom or to remember your mom....get you pics out and find a good one.  You can age a tag by rubbing brown ink on a toothbrush and rubbing the toothbrush over the tag....on edges.

This pic was a black and white...which I added a lil pink blush to the cheeks to make her light up.  I cut out around her and cut off the skirt area...so I can add a fabric skirt.

I glued the photo onto the tag and hot glued a little scrap of fabric for a skirt.  I added the ribbon belt to finish it better.  I added floral clipart and then stamped the word "Mom" on it.  Now....whenever I see my lil tag....I think of her at her prime....a woman who was going to conquer the world...and she could have!

Just had to show ya.....here she is on a pendant I made....wearing a party hat!  She was the life of the party....she didn't drink...but she was fun and people wanted to listen to her and be with her.

Her name was Betty Lou!

I was her baby and we were super close.  Now I have a daughter and she is my baby (one and only) and we are super close.

If you still have your mom.....give her a big old hug and say thanks....you won't regret it! 

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Prim tags---so easy

These are my new Prim gift and inspirational tags. 

This is for a SET OF 19 gift and inspirational tags on digital sheets....u print.....so easy!

I created these. BRAND NEW....2012 !!! THESE ARE SO AWESOME BECAUSE THEY ARE SO handy!

You can use them in projects for shows, etsy and ebay. These will be emailed to you, fast! It is a pdf file opened by adobe reader (which is free on the internet...it is probably already on your computer). You can use them over and over... just print on BROWN cardstock or CREAM colored cardstock(1 sheet is all that is needed for one set) when you need them, AND CUT OUT, this is a digital offering.

The words you get are: 2 Thanks, 2 congrats, 2 Happy Birthdays, 2 OMG, 2 love ya, 2 life is good, courage, hope, joy, dream, wish, inspire, and Good times. They measure between 6 3/8" x 1 1/8" to 2 1/2" x 1 1/8". 

These are great for your decor, tuck in a card, attach to jars and baskets, great for scrapbooking , sweet in a dolls hands, use in altered art or collage art, bookmarks, and much more.  

I keep a bunch handy near my mailing area in my studio so I can pop a tag in a box I am sending.....for fun!

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Mini Back to School Flash Cards

This is for a SET OF 27 Preemie Mini FLASH CARDS...with a theme....BACK TO SCHOOL!

I created these. BRAND NEW....2011 !!! THESE ARE SO AWESOME BECAUSE THEY ARE SO TINY!

The words you get are: Back, to, school, gym, english, teacher, lunch, history, mascot, markers, books, computer, sports, science, glue, principal, backpack, apple, library, pencil, notebook, paper, scissors, kids, lockers, math, and crayons. Each one comes with a number. They measure: 2 1/2" x 1".

They are $2.99 on my etsy.

These are great for your decor, tuck in a card, MAKE AS TAGS, great for scrapbooking your childrens back to school pictures, sweet in a dolls hands, altered art, and much more.

Freebie Friday- THANKFUL TAG

It is Freebie Friday!!!! This tag is great to give to each guest for thanksgiving...give them some time to think and write their answers and then read at the table!  I love this time of year..it is already going by so fast...I want it to slow down alittle.  I need to watch some more scary movies before Halloween, go on more walks to see the leaves on the trees in all the different colors, and bake some goodies....like Apple crisp! 

Garage sale finds!!!!

This vintage dress was basically free, because a lady made me a great deal.  It fits perfectly on my mannequin and I added a few Halloween items to it.  My cat freaked out when he saw it....side stepping away from her.

This is a full length shot, wish I was that wonderful shape.

This bunch of goodies cost about 13 bucks....from papers, to loads of stamps (some still in package), vintage lace tablecloth, ribbons, fabric and more.  I was in heaven. 

These are my best deal though....two antique quilts (crazy quilt over 100 years old) ...only 9 dollars for BOTH!!!  My picture isn't the best, but they are so pretty!!!  I am still just thrilled about it.  Tell me what deals you have gotten lately, I would love to hear about it!!!

Valentine's Tickets

Here are my new Valentine Tickets....they are fun for decorating, scrapbooking, using them as small tags, inserts for altered art, and to tuck into valentine cards. They are available on my etsy and instant printables. There are 21 tickets to a page...u print as many times as you like on your color of paper!

There are following on the tickets: cutie, Romance, True love, wild thing, sweetie, xoxo, smile, valentine, precious, soul mate, hotstuff, sugar pie, honey buns, ur gr8, love ya, got love, amore, be mine, heart breaker, awesome, & chocolate.