Altered Paint Brush

So, there has been all kinds of talk about these little pretties!  I decided I wanted to try my hand at them.  I actually am hosting a swap over at scrapbook.com for these.  So far all the ones I've seen are absolutely gorgeous!  The two categories I chose were steampunk and Spring.  The two below are the two that I came up with to swap.
These were so much fun to make!  I will definitely be doing this again!

My first ATC

 

I decided a while back ago to try out my hand with making ATC's.  It seems to be a fun, new trendy thing to do, and I have to say.... I really liked it!  I made this one with some cardstock in a coral color, stamped it and then used white embossing powder.  I then stamped again and used some perfect pearls for the time piece.  The embellishments are just some lace and ribbon with a couple paper roses and a butterfly punch.  I really like doing these. 

 

 

 

 

 

My beautiful baby boy Asa!  We can't wait to meet you!  I'm so in  love with you I can hardly stand it!  When daddy and I saw you on the screen during this ultrasound, you seemed so eager to say hi and let the world know that you are in fact, a BOY!  We are so excited!  You look so healthy and BIG.  Your birthday is quickly approaching.  Only about 8-10 weeks left if you come on time. 

 

For this LO, I used the beautiful Scraps of Darkness January kit.  It was meant for me and these pics of my boy.  I also used some glimmer glam in mermaid and lots of glimmer mists.  There is some molding paste for texture as well.  The heart was made using the Tim Holtz sizzix die Heart Wings.

 

 

 

LO Inspired by Luvleescrappin

So, I found this video on YouTube and was awestruck by how awesome it was.  I wanted to try one of my own.  I've NEVER done anything like it before, so I thought it'd be fun.  So, here is a link to the first video of the series, and pics of my project...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub1uIWmccQU   ~Sweet November~

Here is my version...SOOOOOOOO not the same, but not bad for a first timer I think.

 

Here is my beginnings after I glued down all the pieces I wanted and then Mod Podged and Gesso'ed the crap out of EVERYTHING.... Really kind of fun.

 I had a blast finding all these different little pieces

I, of course, had to add an Army button from one of our dress uniforms.  We have so many!

And here is what it looks like all finished.  I will be framing it a little later on today.  I will add a photo afterwards.

 

 

Just a quick announcement....  There's a GREAT giveaway happening right now over at
http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/  Blue Fern Studios.  They're giving away some awesome chipboard pieces.  They're absolutely beautiful!  You've got to go check them out and sign up for the giveaway!  Have fun!

Finally...

Well, it looks like I'm finally starting to get back into the swing of things.  I've started scrappin' again, doing challenges on sb.com, and making my husband crazy by altering everything I can get my hands on.  I've very recently been inspired by a YouTube.com video I watched made by luvleescrappin.  I'm sooo excited to try her technique on a LO.  Hopefully it will turn out ok.  I will post pictures asap!!  Now, time to get caught up on everyone else's blogs...lol. 

I'm Back and Draggin' Butt!!!

Well, it's good to officially be back, but man do I feel lost in the sauce.  I feel like I've missed sooo much!  Now that I've settled back into normal life, I've realized that I've been out of the loop for so long, I have no mojo!!!  What does a girl do?