I'm a self-employed web designer & photographer since 1998. But that's all business and this blog is all about my crafty hobbies! Throughout this blog you will find things like watercolor painting, paper crafting, stamping, card-making, copics, my own hand drawn digital stamps, beading, cooking, gardening, photography, photoshop, the antics of my 4 legged children, Emma & Francie!
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
Apple Bowl!
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Friday, January 08, 2010
Introducing DoodleBlooms Digital Stamps!
I am so excited to share my doodles and drawings with you! These come right out of my bright yellow sketch pad. Drawn with black ink. Then "digitized" in Photoshop just for YOU with nice clean lines! I've created a whole new site to display and sell these little doodles so check it out at www.TiffanyDoodles.com I would really love to hear your thoughts on the colorful look of the site and the doodles too!
I have pages of creations and drawings so I'll be releasing new ones on a fairly regular basis. Be sure you are subscribed to this site so you'll know when! These first sets of Doodleblooms are gonna sell for $3.00 per set! They are 300 dpi transparent png files. They can be resized to fit your needs! I can't wait to see what you create with them!! =)
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Handmade Bracelet!
This is my first piece of jewelry that I've made!! This was a lot of fun and could be very addictive!! I got the idea from Lisa Johnson. She has a free template that you can download to make the paper beads! Yes, these beads are handmade from paper! This was a gift I made for my Mom!! =) I also put it in a little plastic bag and designed a nice label. (the red bird was from a Martha Stewart punch).
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Family Memory Game for Kids!
I ended up with 60 squares (30 pairs). I went to my computer and picked out photos of all family members, I choose closeup head shots. I also added in a few of my own nature photographs of some animals. I printed out 2 of each photo at 2.5" inches each onto white cardstock. I also printed 60 card backs. I designed those in Photoshop and did Owen's name. I cut them all out and used matte decoupage on the back of each photo and glued to the chipboard. I made sure all edges were glued down really good. Then I painted a coat on top of the photo. After that dried I did the same with the back of the chipboard and glued on all the card backs (Owen). Then after that dried I did a second coat on each one!
Christmas Gift Bags!
I decided to make all my own gift bags this year! What fun! Here are a few below!! If you have a question about anything, just ask!
Monday, January 04, 2010
Tree Box!
I made this box for my sister Laura! I got the idea from my #1, all time favorite crafting IDOL, Mel McCarthy at Mel Stampz. She made a beautiful box with the Riley Tree Stamp (from Paper Garden Projects). Here is Melz project, which is beyond beautiful! (like everything she does!)
Jewel Magnets!
These magnets were super easy! I bought a bag of the clear jewels(hobby lobby), a pack of round 3/4" magnets (walmart or HL), and pretty paper of your choice!
I used a 3/4" round punch to cut the papers and used zip dry paper glue to stick it all together! I made several sets of these!
I used a 3/4" round punch to cut the papers and used zip dry paper glue to stick it all together! I made several sets of these!
Post It Note Holders!
This was a really fun little project that I saw over at Durcan Designs. I made 5 different designs and had so much fun doing these little babys!!
- Cut the cardstock at 3 1/4" x 8 1/2"
- Score at 4 spots: 2 1/2", 3", 6", 6 1/2"
- Apply sticky notes to paper with repositionable sticky tape so that you can re-use it!
- Note: the shorter end flaps over the longer end to make the cover.
- I cut a small piece of velcro to make the fasteners! (that was David's idea!!)
- Cut the cardstock at 3 1/4" x 8 1/2"
- Score at 4 spots: 2 1/2", 3", 6", 6 1/2"
- Apply sticky notes to paper with repositionable sticky tape so that you can re-use it!
- Note: the shorter end flaps over the longer end to make the cover.
- I cut a small piece of velcro to make the fasteners! (that was David's idea!!)
New Nav Menu
You might notice a new menu at the top of my blog! I have BIG plans for this site as well as a new site (or 2)!
There are 2 buttons that aren't active links yet... Digi Stamps and Blog Design.... they are both coming SOON and I'm completely excited about it!! I've been very busy!! =)
There are 2 buttons that aren't active links yet... Digi Stamps and Blog Design.... they are both coming SOON and I'm completely excited about it!! I've been very busy!! =)
Sunday, January 03, 2010
Lonesome Dove!
This was my handmade gift to David this Christmas! I bought this wood piece from Walmart.
To prepare the wood I sprayed on a coat of matte finisher and used fine sand paper to very lightly sand until smooth. I used about 9 shades of browns and tans (acrylics) even mixing many of them together to get different shades. I wanted to get a sepia tone to the painting. I started by painting a sepia toned background that was a little lighter in the middle area. After I painted the background I sanded it very lightly again. It took me some time to paint the picture b/c I only did a little at a time, then finally, after I finished the painting I sprayed on 3 coats of the matte finisher (drying between coats). If anyone wants more details just email me! Click to zoom! Oh, and David LOVED it and wants to hang it in our living room!! =) It really is so much more fun to give than to receive!
To prepare the wood I sprayed on a coat of matte finisher and used fine sand paper to very lightly sand until smooth. I used about 9 shades of browns and tans (acrylics) even mixing many of them together to get different shades. I wanted to get a sepia tone to the painting. I started by painting a sepia toned background that was a little lighter in the middle area. After I painted the background I sanded it very lightly again. It took me some time to paint the picture b/c I only did a little at a time, then finally, after I finished the painting I sprayed on 3 coats of the matte finisher (drying between coats). If anyone wants more details just email me! Click to zoom! Oh, and David LOVED it and wants to hang it in our living room!! =) It really is so much more fun to give than to receive!
Clothespin Clips!
This was another idea I saw at MishMash Blog. These were also very easy gift to make! I made the box from a template I made myself! You can get the PDF Template here! It measures 4x6 and is 1" deep. I cut the window in the front for display.
I printed my labels onto pretty paper using Microsoft Word. Then cut them to fit. I added a couple of dewdrops and jewels and that was it!! I made a set in 4 different colors!
I printed my labels onto pretty paper using Microsoft Word. Then cut them to fit. I added a couple of dewdrops and jewels and that was it!! I made a set in 4 different colors!
Pen Cups!
The next easy thing I made for gifts were the pen cups! I think everyone knows how to make these starting in the first grade!
I also made a manly one for David!!
I also made a manly one for David!!
Bookmarks!
I know it has been a while since I posted anything, but I have been very busy with some "stampy" stuff up my sleeve that you will be able to see by the end of this month!! I can't wait! So for now I am finally able to share some of my Christmas gifts that I made this year!
These bookmarks where an easy creation! I modeled them after some I saw over at PTI. I made 4 sets of 8 bookmarks. I used 2 sheets of double sided pretty paper and cut each sheet in half at the 6" mark then cut the bookmarks at 1.5" each. I stamped on a monogram and glued it on top of a little piece of looped ribbon. Then I used a punch to create a little design at the bottom. I wrapped each set with craft paper and designed the label!! This was incredibly easy and everyone loved them!!
These bookmarks where an easy creation! I modeled them after some I saw over at PTI. I made 4 sets of 8 bookmarks. I used 2 sheets of double sided pretty paper and cut each sheet in half at the 6" mark then cut the bookmarks at 1.5" each. I stamped on a monogram and glued it on top of a little piece of looped ribbon. Then I used a punch to create a little design at the bottom. I wrapped each set with craft paper and designed the label!! This was incredibly easy and everyone loved them!!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Bluebird & Azaleas Painting!
It's been a while since I got out my watercolors and painted something, but I had a really good reason to blow the dust off the ol' watercolor palette. I asked Granny what she wanted for Christmas and she said she wanted a bluebird to match the Cardinal I painted her a while back. I'm able to share this with you b/c there is no chance of Granny seeing this before Christmas! Needless to say Granny doesn't get on the internet!
I painted this bluebird in a summer scene! I love fuchsia azaleas and can't wait for spring to get here!
I painted this bluebird in a summer scene! I love fuchsia azaleas and can't wait for spring to get here!
