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Bewitched Halloween Cone

October 25, 2021

The whisper of October’s falling leaves, crisp air, and colorful pumpkins everywhere…this “Bewitched Cone” is an enchanting project sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.

This project is from the 2011 Design Team archives. I thought it would be fun to showcase it again 10 years later!

Supplies:

Paper Whimsy Collage Images

Rusty Bell Garland

Studio Cloth

Kraft Shed

Rustic Folk Star

Rustic Pins

Black Ball Trim or lace

Black Ribbon

Black Craft Paint

Tacky Glue

Cheesecloth

Silver Sparkle

Technique:

(1) Trace large circle (I used a dinner plate) on to Studio Cloth. Cut out and cover with black craft paint. Once dry, flip and cover areas that will peek out when it is rolled into a cone.

(2) Roll circle into a cone shape. Glue areas where the cone meets and clamp to dry with clothespins or book binding clips.

(3) When cone is dry, add black lace around top edge. This can be done with a needle and thread or hot glue gun.

(4) Cut black ribbon for handle hanger and black ribbon streamers for front. Tack on with a few stitches.

(5) Print Single30b PNG (isn’t she spooky?) on to matte card stock photo paper. Cut out a piece of chipboard to match photo dimensions and collage image using Perfect Paper Adhesive or Matte Gel Medium. Set aside to dry.

(6) Coat Rustic Folk Stars with Perfect Paper Adhesive and dust with a coat of silver glitter. Glue star to center front of cone, and glue two of the stars to bamboo skewers. Tie black ribbon underneath.

(7) Print script from Backgrounds 02 PNG and roll. Attach a staple in back to secure.

(8) Cut and tea stain two pieces of cheese cloth (approximately 4.5 inches by 10 inches each). Set aside to dry.

(9) Stuff cone with kraft shred. Add photo, rolled script tube, tuck cheesecloth in front and back of cone, silver stars, and straw flowers.

(10) Dust the cone with black glitter in certain areas using tacky glue.

(11) Wrap rusty bell garland around the base of the cone. You may need to glue it at the back to hold the bells in place.

This cone will make a charming accent to your home, office, studio or to give as a gift this Halloween season.

Pumpkin Tea Stained Journal Tutorial

September 2, 2021

Welcome September! I am grateful for cooler temperatures. I am sad that summer went by so quickly (it always does) but look forward to fall as it is my favorite season.

I have been in limbo for a week with my web site. After 14 years with Go Daddy, there has been ongoing problems with it. I have been waiting since last Thursday to log in and keeping my fingers crossed they may have finally “fixed” it correctly.

Today, I want to share with you this Pumpkin Tea Stained Journal I made and how to make one.

Mixed Media Paper: First I pre-cut the papers using my trimmer. My journal today measures 9 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide. I held back one sheet for my cover and trimmed that just a tad bit larger then the inserts that will go inside.

Tea Staining: I started out by tea staining papers in my oven. The paper is mixed media sheets you can find in a pad at the craft section in Walmart. I use a 9 x 13 dish that has strong brewed tea. The papers I dip into the mixture and let them sit for a few mins. Then I bring them out and allow the access to drip off in the glass pan. Next, I place them on a cookie sheet. You can over lap them a wee bit if need be. My oven is on 200 degrees. I place them in the oven for 20 minute intervals. For this project, I also included a tea stained envelope.

Drying: Sometimes it may take a longer amount of time for your papers to dry. If that is the case you can take them outside, hang them from a clothesline etc. Once they are dry, often I iron them to make them lay flat. I always use a pressing towel.

Digital Tags: In my project, I used these wonderful pumpkin tags from CompassandInk that were found on Etsy here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CompassandInk

I also printed postcards from this shop (vintagebyme): https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagebyme

I printed them at home using Microsoft Word and my printer.

Ephemera: I used a reproduction Sears Catalog (reprinted in the early 1970’s) and the pages to make inserts. I also have old music sheets.

Assemblage: To assemble the journal I compiled the tea stained papers and ephemera pages alternating them. Once I was pleased with it, I hand stitched the signature on to the cover. There are many Youtube videos on how to make a signature.

I made pockets on the interior of the journal to tuck little items inside.

Decoration: I then started the process on decorating the journal with the tags, postcards, lace, etc. I also decorated the cover using book pages, laces, buttons, tag and ribbon to close the journal. I used Fabric Tac to glue down the lace and buttons. I also inserted some vanilla cardstock that was embossed into pockets.

I hope you enjoy learning about the process of creating a handmade journal and attempt making your own!

{Fairy Heart Tag} 14 heARTS Day #14

February 14, 2013

Fairy Heart Tag

This sweet little tag is sure to make someone’s heart go pitter pat!

Supplies:

Collage Image
Cardstock
Ephemera
Distress Ink
Silver Crown
Silver Heart
Bingo Number #14
Mica Chips
Adhesive
Paper Whimsy Sheet 266
Digital Collage Sheets Tags #5-Vintage Text
Old Sheet Music
Ribbon

Technique:

(1) Cut out vintage text tag and distress edges with ink. Attach tag to cardstock and trim leaving a small edge of cardstock.

(2) Tear a small strip of old sheet music and glue to bottom of tag.

(3) Layer ephemera ticket and heart shape on tag carefully centering to make sure your image will fit on top.

(4) Add roses at top of tag and punch hole for ribbon.

(5) Add little collage girl to tag, add crown and piece of bling on center.

(6) Add silver heart and bingo number to front of tag.

(7) Add a bit of glue to roses and dust with mica chips.

(8) Tie a piece of seam binding ribbon through top.

DAILY GIVEAWAY Each day 3 lucky winners could receive a free download image sheet from the lovely Gale Blair, owner of www.paperwhimsy.com TODAY’S GIVEAWAY IMAGE IS: Paper Whimsy Sheet 129 Please leave a comment with your name and email address to be eligible for this prize. Giveaway winners will be contacted by email to claim their prize!

Our giveaways winners for Day #13 are: Barbara Such Patty Margie Congratulations! Gale will contact you by email with your prize!

{Vintage Treasures Paper Bag Album} 14 heARTS Day #13

February 13, 2013

Vintage Treasures Paper Bag Album

Supplies:

Standard Size Lunch Bags
Distress Ink
Various Pattern Paper
Ribbon Ephemera
Buttons
Old Bingo Card Numbers
Double Sided Tape
Heart Glitter Stickers
Small Jewelry Tags
Filigree Rubber Stamp
E6000 Glue
Graphics Fairy Postcard
Hearts #11 French Floral
Tags #5 Vintage Text
Sisters 1 Collage Sheet
Bind It All (optional)

Technique:

(1) I used 5 standard size lunch bags to create this album. Please refer to this video clip to see how it was put together…the artist has even more details for creating fancier covers. It will give you a better concept of folding the bags and getting them into place. Your paperbag album can be as simple or fancy schmancy as you wish.

(2) Once your album (bags) has been put together, start decorating with pattern papers. I distressed the edges of my pattern papers.

(3) Go through the album and start adding ephemera, tags, images, stickers, throughout.

(4) Add ribbon or lace to tags. Tuck bits of ephemera or journal cards inside the bag ends.

Please see this Youtube link for additional ways to create a Paper Bag album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAcsKl87Ryg

DAILY GIVEAWAY Each day 3 lucky winners could receive a free download image sheet from the lovely Gale Blair, owner of www.paperwhimsy.com TODAY’S GIVEAWAY IMAGE IS: Paper Whimsy Sheet 008 Please leave a comment with your name and email address to be eligible for this prize. Giveaway winners will be contacted by email to claim their prize!

Fairy Heart Tag

Our giveaways winners for Day #13 are: Barbara Such Patty Margie Congratulations! Gale will contact you by email with your prize!

Vintage Treasures Paper Bag Album

Supplies:

Technique:

Please see this Youtube link for additional ways to create a Paper Bag album:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAcsKl87Ryg

Our giveaways winners for Day #13 are: Suzy Chris C. Joy M. Congratulations! Gale will contact you by email with your prize!