Sparkles on Things and Fairy Wings

Today's project is a Fairy Wing Dispenser.
One of the best things about paper crafting is the ways we find to illustrate our memories. My kids and I have a weakness for vending machines that spit out the latest collectibles in toys and trinkets. We have quite a stash from our visits and keep a quarter jar on hand. This vending machine commemorates those fun times and is for all the little fairies who visit my house.
Free wings for all!

~ Fairy Wings ~

This project evolved slowly. I began with scraps and watched my idea change repeatedly. The wings were my first creation. I used bits from Rosy Diamond Cardstock,  Girl Swirl Glitter Cardstock, Robins Egg Glitter Cardstock, and Moss Green Glitter Cardstock. I stamped and heat embossed the wing onto the cardstock then cut out the shape.

I strung a needle with thin fishing line and used it to tie a loop through a circle of foam adhesive. I stacked a pair of wings with the foam dot between so they could be hung in the dispenser.

I painted the inside of the glass globe white and sprinkled it with green glitter. The outside of the globe I painted with a clear adhesive and sprinkled heavily with blue glitter.

I added trim to the base of the globe and Metallic Gold Dew Drops to the dispenser and to the trim. Because of the varied materials and a need for a very strong bond I used E6000. It takes time to dry but holds well.

I used a tracing book to copy and cut two fairy shapes for the sides of the spout. I traced the shapes onto the Robins Egg Glitter Cardstock, cut them out, then dry embossed the edges with gold. I also stamped and embossed a pattern onto the back of the fairies.

I stamped and embossed a set of wings for each fairy and spread gold sparkle paste on the back of the wings. I attached the fairies to the dispenser with the E6000 adhesive.

The flower clusters on the sides of the dispenser were made from flower punches and Celebration Swirl Glittered Cardstock, Girl Crown Glittered Cardstock, Princess Cardstock, Rosy Diamond Cardstock. I glued Flame Dew Drops to the centers of the flowers.

The swirls were cut with a die from Robin's Egg Glitter Cardstock. I adhered the flowers and swirls to the globe with hot glue.

From the back of the dispenser the gold wings and body patterns of the fairies peek out.

As a final touch I placed a spare set of wings in the spout of the dispenser, as if a fairy child had just used her hard earned coins to win a magical pair of wings!

This sweet little Fairy Wing Dispenser was in great demand from my children. My oldest daughter won the prize. Her little pink Christmas tree looks adorable next to it!

Supplies:

Paper, Dew Drops:Robins Nest
Stamp:Hot Off The Press
Ink:Clear snap
Embossing Powder:Wow Embossing Powder
Trim:Webster's Pages
Glitter:Martha Stewart
Paint:Delta Creative
Adhesive:E6000
Punches:Martha Stewart, EK Success, McGill
Flourish Die:Poppy's Stamps

Scrap On!

~charity~

Dare To Dream

This spooky project is great for keeping track of super scary recipes, or writing down those haunting dreams!

~ Dare To Dream ~

 I like simple projects that go from "nice" to "WOW" with a flick of the wrist and a scattering of gems!

I picked up the notebook on a thrifting run.
It seemed the perfect canvas for these halloween papers

 so I took it apart and got started decorating.

On the back of the front cover I marked off a 1/4 inch edge around the window.
I used a 3 " circle divided into 1/8" to position the paper piercer.

I flipped the cover back over, sanded it to remove the smooth surface,
then painted the edges of the front window with black paint.
I didn't want any light colors to show through after I cut my paper cover.

I attempted a dream catcher and ended up with more of a spider web.
But here are the steps I took:
Step 1: Using a slip knot and two fingers to create a loose edge
 I looped thread all around the window.

Step 2: I went around my set of 8 loops, attaching the thread at the center of each loop and adding a bead.

Step 3: Each time I went round my set of loops I used the existing beads to loop the thread,
and added an additional bead.

Step 4: To finish off the center I add only four beads, and went through them twice with the thread.
  I painted a black frame around the window on the back of the cover before adding the Spiderweb Glitter Cardstock.

I used a craft knife to cut out the gate from the Haunted House Cardstock and layered it over the house and window. I added Halloween Dew Drops to the fence and Mascarade Diamond Drops to the bats and posts for added bling!

Scrap On!

~charity~

Robin's Nest DT

I am thrilled to participate in the Robin's Nest DT Hunt today.
 I am applying for both the Altered Art team and the Card team.
 I would love to fill my blog up with projects for BOTH teams made of Robin's Nest products!!!
Those that are interested in applying for the team have sent in a bio and application. In return we received this NIFTY logo and a chance to showcase a project of our choice!

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~ Happy Thoughts ~

My project is this 3-D Mason Jar card.
To begin with I cut the Daisy Stripe Teal Cardstock
to a 4x7 and punched each end with a Kreaxions border punch.
Then I layered the Brilliant Blue Glitter Cardstock
so that it provided a contrast behind the butterfly border.
Finally I cut and folded the Boy Swirl Glitter Cardstock
into a 5x7 card blank to hold my fancy card front.

For this card I used an acrylic mason jar stamp.
 I stamped on my card front and on green paper.
I added cork butterflies and gold confetti
for the inside of the jar on the card front.
I cut the jar from the green paper with a craft knife and used dimensional adhesive to pop up the jar over its contents.

I punched large and small butterflies from the glitter cardstock
and placed them on the card for color accents.

Supplies:

Paper:Bella Blvd and Robin's Nest

Stamp:Little Yellow Bicycle

Ink:Clearsnap

Cork:American Crafts
Confetti:Spiegel Mom Scraps

Punches #901 and #604:Kreaxions

Scrap On!

~charity~

Fall Banner

 Fall in my area starts with the return of rain and the greening up of the grass and bushes as things recover from fire season. The nights become colder and the leaves begin to change;

 Fall puts on a color show! Today I have a banner to celebrate this season.

For this banner I used a mix of the Robin's Nest fall and winter papers.

For a little extra fun I made paper tassels with the scraps.

I cut the letters from Leaf Glitter Cardstock and Orange Bones Cardstock with the WeRMrk Alphabet Punch Board.

The base of the banner is 4x6 pieces of  Black and White Pine Tree Cardstock with the lower corners rounded.

The top of each banner piece is reinforced with washi tape. Before attaching the letter I punched all around the banner's edge. I added laser cut Chipboard Leaves and Flourishes by Gina's Designs to each banner piece.

The banner pieces are strung on Natural Twine with a few added paper tassels.

Paper Tassels
Tassels are all the rage and with a few snips and a brad or two you can have an assortment to decorate your latest project in corresponding colors and papers.

For each tassel I used 10 strips of paper, cut to 6x.25 inches; a small brad; and 10 inches of twine. Two are from the Green Elephant Glitter Cardstock and the others are cut from the Leaf Glitter Cardstock.

I assembled the colors into two starbursts, pierced them at the center, and used a glue stick for adhesive.

When the paper strips were dry I stacked them and added a brad through the center.

I curved the strips down from the center brad and tied the twine around the upper portion. I trimmed the loose edges of the twine and curled the tassel strips up-ward. I threaded twine through the top strip of paper for hanging.

Supplies:
Paper,  Natural Twine:The Robin's Nest
Chipboard:Gina's Designs
Washi Tape:Love My Tapes
Punch #916:Kreaxions
Brad:Spare Parts
Alphabet Punch Board:We R Memory Keepers

Scrap On!

~charity~

Potion Bottles

Today's project is a step-by-step tutorial for fantasy themed altered bottles. These particular bottles are from Vanilla and trial size Olive Oil.

~ Potion Bottles ~

I am thrilled to say that with the exception of the bottles, twine, and tiny type, ALL of the supplies to decorate these bottles are available at The Robin's Nest Store!!!

Step 1: Clean bottles and let dry thoroughly. The dish washer works great for removing labels, but be sure to remove the paper from the filter!!!

Step 2: Cut feathers from Blue Glitter Chipboard. Paint lower two thirds of feathers white, leave to dry.

 Step 3: Apply Doily Die Cut to bottle using extra strength adhesive tape. Using the same method apply Orange Crush Card to bottle. Add lettering.

Step 4: Add assorted Dew Drops to doily and card.

Step 5: Wrap Natural Twine around neck of bottle, glue Natural Seashells to ends. Wrap twine around bottle at center of card, tie in back.

I love medieval themed items and often use them as year-round decor. If that is not your style then group these bottles in strategic areas for Halloween!

Supplies:
Decorative Supplies:The Robin's Nest
Feather Dies:Lawn Fawn
Tiny Type:Making Memories
Acrylic Paint:Delta Creative

Scrap On!

~charity~

Tooth-In-Waiting

Today's project is a tooth holder I concocted from a baking soda tin. Gotta keep those pearly whites looking fabulous for when the tooth fairy arrives!!!

~ Tooth-In-Waiting ~

To begin I selected a variety of girly papers and necessities from my Robin's Nest stash of products.

Step 1: Remove and discard the lid and label from a 4oz Baking Soda container.

Step 2: Spread adhesive around the can opening, dust with glitter. Before it dries add large dots of glue on top of the glitter and place Metallic Pink Dew Drops.

Step 3:Cut Girl Swirl Glittered Cardstock to size and adhere to can. *Wrap twine around the paper while the glue is setting to get a firm bond.

Step 4: Cut label from Princess Cardstock, ink the edges and adhere to can. Cut crown from Girl Crown Glittered Cardstock and adhere to label. Add lavender Precious Girl Diamond Dew Drop and pink Daughter Mini Dew Drops to label. Add trim around base of label.

Step 5: Cut a strip of paper 1.5 by 6" from Rosy Chevron Cardstock. Cut a 1.25 by 5" and a 1.25 by 7" strip of paper from Rosy Diamond Carstock. Roll strips of paper around a chopstick for shape. Adhere with a 1/4 inch overlap.

Step 6:Cut words from Girl Word Titles and adhere to paper straws.

Cut castle from Silver Castles Glitter Cardstock and adhere to trimmed Baby Girl Tag.
 Add Mettalic Silver Dew Drops. Adhere to paper straw.

Decorate Black Mask Die-cut with glitter glue.
Adhere to paper straw, add flower and glitter floss.
Cut flourish from Pink Swirl with Green Cardstock.
Apply letters. Adhere to paper straw.

Step 7:Adhere paper straws to back of can with hot glue. Gift this Tooth-In-Waiting can to a lucky little girl!!!

Scrap On!

~charity~