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Paris Chunky Charm & Tulip Earrings by Marina Wilson

Good morning, everyone!  I have a quick project share for you this morning 🙂  Design team member, Marina Wilson created a fabulous Paris themed chunky charm and a pair of tulip earrings using some of the goodies from ButterBeeScraps.  Here’s a look at the charm she created:

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Marina started her charm using a large bronze lobster clasp (#CL168-B) and some bronze cable chain (#CH783-B) from the ButterBeeScraps shop.  She then attached several small charms to the chain using jump rings.  She added a couple of bead dangles, a wooden button, miniature glass bottle, miniature bronze bell, bottle cap, an Eiffel Tower charm, and a couple of keys.  To finish the charm, Marina added a couple of small pieces of dyed seam binding and red fiber.

Here’s a look at the earrings that Marina created:

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I absolutely LOVE the tulip bead caps (#CAP015-B) that Marina used to make these earrings!  She first altered the tulip bead caps using some Vintage Quartz Patina by Ranger mixed with a little bit of the Patina Glaze.  After the patina had dried, she used a buffing block to expose some of the bronze of the bead caps.  Marina then hung several strands of bronze curb chain (#CH481-B) from the center of the tulip shaped bead cap, and added a single small rhinestone charm from the chain on each earring.  On the top, Marina added a couple of filigree bead caps – one gold and one bronze (#CAP857-G and #CAP827-B) – on each earring.

Well, I hope you liked this project today.  If you’d like a closer look at all of the details of this charm and pair of earrings, please hop on over to Marina’s Youtube channel and have a boo at the video she uploaded.  As always, I am grateful that you decided to pop by and visit my blog today.  Enjoy the rest of your week…Cheers!

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Tutorial of the Week: Graphic 45 “Cityscapes” Travel Wallet Folio

Good morning, everyone!  It is time for another tutorial, and I’m pretty sure you’re going to be stoked about this one…I know I’m totally excited about it!  With Christmas approaching at warp speed, I figured it would be nice to offer something quick, easy and fun to build that would make a great Christmas gift for pretty much anyone on your list.  What I came up with was this compact wallet sized folio:

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I used Graphic 45’s “Cityscapes” paper collection to decorate this folio…you really can’t go wrong with Graphic 45!  The overall dimensions of this beauty are 5″ x 7″, and the covers and spine are made from chipboard to make it extra sturdy.  Inside, there are several tags all perfectly sized to accept standard 4″ x 6″ and 3″ x 4″ photos, a folder for holding memorabilia, and a small journal to write in.  I even included a place to put a pen 🙂  Here’s a look under the cover of the folio:

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I did keep the embellishments simple because I didn’t want to add too much bulk…that will happen when photos are added 😉  I did end up using several small bronze corner filigrees (#730-B) to spiff it up a bit.  Seriously…can you ever see me making anything that doesn’t contain metal?  The only embellishment I added to the folio aside from on the cover and metal corners was to the center of the folder front.  Here’s a really close look at it:

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I started by gluing a piece of ivory crocheted ribbon onto the front of the folder.  I then layered two bronze filigrees (#980-B) and a chipboard element from the paper collection.  Flipping the center folder down reveals several more tags and a hidden pocket that holds the journal:

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Enough blah, blah, blah…let’s get into the nitty gritty, roll up our sleeves and build one of these puppies.  Here’s a video to show you just how to do that:

To make your life a little easier, I even created a little “cheat sheet” that you can print out so that you have the dimensions of all the pieces you need at your fingertips:

ButterBeeScraps Travel Wallet Folio Cheat Sheet

Well, I hope you’re as excited about this week’s tutorial as I am!  Thank you so much for popping in today 🙂  Cheers!

ButterBeeScraps Supplies:

Large World Junk Journal by Marina Wilson

Good morning, everyone!  Two days in a row…I’m on a roll!  Today I have a quick project created by design team member, Marina Wilson, to share with you 🙂  Marina created another beautiful junk journal using a myriad of papers and pockets from her stash and a few ButterBeeScraps goodies:

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Marina used a large cereal box for the cover and included 3 signatures that she bound using a pamphlet stitch.  She then dressed up the spine of the book with a chunky charm:

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Marina included parts of a vintage necklace, charms from her stash, and a few metal bits from ButterBeeScraps to create the charm.  The items from ButterBeeScraps include a round filigree (#554-B) that she added a small round cameo to, a small bronze arrow charm, and a small rhinestone charm.

Here’s a quick look inside the journal:

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Marina included all sorts of flips, flaps, pockets and tags inside her journal.  If you’re wanting a bit more eye candy, Marina has uploaded a ton of photos of the inside of this journal over on her blog and uploaded a YouTube video flip through 🙂

I hope you enjoyed Marina’s creation.  Thank you so much for popping by 🙂  Cheers!

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Design Traveler’s Mini Album by Marina Wilson

Good morning, everyone!  I have a project share to help brighten the start of another work week 🙂  Design team member, Marina Wilson created another drool-worthy mini album.  Marina used 3 different paper collections to create this album – Tim Holtz “Destinations, 7 Gypsies “American Vintage”, and The Paper Studio “Rock Island”.  Here’s a look at the cover:

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You can see that marina added some bronze corner protectors (#HD352-B) to the corners of her covers.  For the closure, she layered two bead caps (#CAP 055-B and #CAP055-S) under an antique bronze drawer pull.  She then attached an elastic to the back cover that can be hooked around the drawer pull 🙂

Marina wrapped the binding in leather and added a chunky charm…who doesn’t like a chunky charm, eh?  On the charm, Marina included items that you might find when travelling – a globe, postcard, airplane and a key.  She also added a few more metal bits from ButterBeeScraps, including a couple of small round bronze charms (#J176-B), a medium bronze gear, and a black suede tassel.

Marina did use Kathy Orta King’s “My Design Mini Album” tutorial to create this mini, and she did a great job of packing it full of great pockets, flips, flaps and tuck points!  Here’s a quick look inside her mini:

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…see what I mean?  This mini will reveal new little nooks and crannies every time you open it!   You’re definitely going to want to head over to Marina’s YouTube channel and check out the video she uploaded of this beauty.  She does a complete walk-through of the entire thing.

I hope you enjoyed yet another gorgeous project by Marina…I know I did.  Thanks for popping by and I’ll be back with another project to share with you on Wednesday 🙂  Cheers!

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Carta Bella “Old World Travel” Mini Album by Ginger Ropp

Good morning, everyone!  First off…I just want to wish my fellow Canadian metal lovers a Happy Victoria Day!!!  …and to make your day even happier (and make it tolerable for my poor American and International peeps), I have a mini album created by design team member Ginger Ropp to share with you 🙂

Ginger created this fantastic mini album using Carta Bella’s “Old World Travel” paper collection:

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As usual, Ginger does a beautiful job of layering all sorts of mats, banners and tags on the cover of her mini album.  She added a Copper Corner Metal Filigree Embellishment (#808-C) in the upper left hand corner as an accent.  She also added a Miniature Bronze Gear Charm on one of the postcards, and a Small Bronze Arrow Tibetan Charm under the word “explore”…what a perfect fit!

The inside of Ginger’s mini album is just as gorgeous as its cover.  Here’s a look at one of the pages:

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Ginger added a Bronze Corner Metal Filigree Embellishment (#807-B) on the edge of her tag on the left hand page.  AND…I just LOVE what she did on the right!  She framed a Bronze Flower Metal Filigree Embellishment (#420-B) using two Bronze Metal Filigree Embellishments (#851-B), then layered two Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (#CAP040-B) on top.  What a pretty arrangement, don’t you think?

If you like this little sneak peek at Ginger’s beautiful mini album, you’re going to want to hop on over to her YouTube channel to watch her video of a complete flip through of this beauty.  AND…as an added bonus, Ginger walks you through how she created the pages for this little mini album…THANKS, Ginger!!!

Thank you so much for popping by today…I hope you found it worth it.  I will see you in a couple of days for another project share, and another tutorial, of course 😉  Cheers!

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G45 Voyage Beneath the Sea Shadow Box by Keri Sallee

Good morning, everyone!  I hope you had a splendid weekend…I just returned from an extended weekend myself 🙂  …and what better way to return than with a project share?  Today, I have a gorgeous shadow box created by design team member Keri Sallee to show off.  Here’s a look at her completed project:

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Keri started with a Graphic45 Small Matchbox Book as her shadow box and used a variety of Deco Art paints and Texture Sand Paste to create a beautiful blue background with green textured seaweed.  She then had some fun fussy cutting images from the Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath the Sea paper collection and added them in her shadow box.  Here’s a close look at the top of the inside of the box:

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You can see that Keri layered a seahorse and fish from the paper collection with a some of the Small and Medium Mixed Silver, Copper and Bronze Gear Charms.  She also blinged up the center of the top gear using an SS16 Light Colorado Flat Back Glass Rhinestone.

Here’s a close up of the bottom of the inside of the shadow box:

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Keri added a silver Watch Mechanism Tibetan Charm and another Small Gear Charm near the top of this picture.  In the bottom of the shadow box, Keri added a Bronze Metal Filigree Embellishment (#553-B), more fish images from the paper collection, and some aquarium rocks.

After finishing the inside of the shadow box, Keri scattered more of the Small, Medium,and Large Gear Charms around the front edges of the box.  She also tucked in another Watch Mechanism Tibetan Charm and a binocular charm from the Steampunk Tibetan Charms Collection in the ButterBeeScraps shop.

Keri then used five Small Bronze Filigree Beads (#BD374-B) to create some feet for the box to stand on.  Finally, she added a few finishing touches using more SS16 Light Colorado Flat Back Glass Rhinestones and Liquid Glass from Deco Art.

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I hope you like this cheerful and fun shadow box.  If you’d like more detail on how Keri prepared the base of the shadow box, you’ll find great instructions over on her blog 🙂  Thanks for popping by today…I’ll be back tomorrow to share another great project with you 😉  Cheers!

ButterBeeScraps Supplies:

Deco Art Supplies:

  • Dazzling Metallics Paint – Ice Blue and Worn Penny
  • Americana Acrylic Paint – Cadmiun Orange
  • Metallic Lustre – Lavish Green
  • Texture Sand Paste
  • Liquid Glass

Graphic45 Supplies:

  • Small Matchbox Book
  • “Voyage Beneath the Sea” 12×12 Paper
  • “Deep Blue Dreams” 12×12 Paper

The Crafter’s Workshop Supplies:

  • Tribal Fish (TCW 594S)
  • Octopus (TCW607S)

Other Supplies:

  • Aquarium Rocks
  • White Gesso

G45 Come Away With Me Mini Album Card by Ginger Ropp

Good morning, everyone!  I am making up for my silence last week…I have a third project to share with you this week!  Today, I have a mini album style card created by design team member Ginger Ropp to share 🙂  As always, Ginger chose to use another fantastic paper collection – Come Away With Me by Graphic 45.

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Ginger used some of the new Vintage Postal Cotton Ribbon (#RB043-N) to create a closure and as a border on the front of her card.  She then embellished the border with a cut-apart from the paper collection, and layered a Bronze Flower Metal Filigree Embellishment (#420-B), crocheted flower made by yours truly and a Wooden Vintage Looking Clock Button (#W154) onto the border.

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Ginger created several fun flaps on the inside of her card, and added several of the new Kraft Scrapbooking Tags both tucked into the pockets and adhered to her pages.  To create tabs on the larger pull-out tags, Ginger used Bronze Flower Metal Filigree Embellishments (#420-B).

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For a closer look at this card, you can hop on over to YouTube and watch Ginger’s video.  Thank you for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂  Cheers!

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  • Graphic 45 Come Away With Me Paper Collection

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Tim Holtz Correspondence Mini Album

Good morning everyone!  Today is a great day!  Why, you ask?  Well, I am gearing up to add new products to the store today!!!  YAY!  Not only do you get some new goodies…I also have a beautiful Mini Album to share with you!  Does it get any better?  …maybe if I won the lotto, but it seems that even that can become a bit of a curse…lol.

Enough rambling…onto the gorgeous mini album that design team member, Ginger Ropp, created 🙂  Tell me…can you get any more beautifully distressed than this?  Ginger stuck to using a variety of silver filigrees throughout the mini album; however, she distressed them first by painting them with black acrylic paint, letting it dry for a few seconds and then wiping the excess off with a paper towel.  Can you say “perfection”?

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Ginger used a variety of filigrees and charms on the cover, including Silver Corner Metal Filigree Embellishment (#731-P), Silver Tibetan Style Connectors (#J347-S), Medium Silver Gears, Miniature Silver Gears, Silver Leaf Metal Filigree Embellishment (#400-P), and Silver Flower Metal Filigree Embellishment (#286-P).  She then coupled a key from the Mixed Decorative Key Tibetan Charma (Set B) with a charm from her stash to add a little something to the spine of her mini.

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Ginger glued one of my adorable Natural Miniature Wooden Clothespins to the inside cover of her mini album, creating a perfect little clip for holding a small folder she created.  She then adhered a Silver Butterfly Metal Filigree Embellishment (#041-P) to the lower right hand corner of the page.

Throughout the mini album, Ginger created beautiful royal blue flowers using her Flower Petals Die from My Creative Time.  For a complete browse through the entire mini album, you can visit Ginger on her YouTube channel where she has published a video of her project.

Thank you so much for stopping by 🙂  If you love Ginger’s mini album as much as I do, please leave me a comment and let me know – I’d love to hear from you!

A complete list of the items Ginger used in this mini album includes:

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