Thursday, October 23, 2008

A Halloween Invitation...



I designed this card to use for a pre-block party planning get-together. I think it might work for any Halloween get-together. Have fun with it!

If you would like to create your own cards from this design:

  • 1. Copy and save the two designs, primary and hat.

  • 2. Size and print the design on plain typing paper (as I did) or white cardstock.

  • 3. Insert a sheet of bright orange paper.

  • 4. Fold and trim around the black lace edge.

  • 5. Print out your invitation information on a sheet of white. Trim. Secure orange and white paper lining with glue stick to the interior of the card.

  • 6. Cut hat outline from black paper. Add small silver bow to hat; I added a rhinestone crown to "Her Shabbiness" and a thin outline of sparkly glue around the oval shape. Elevate the hat by attaching it with an adhesive strip.





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    Saturday, October 4, 2008

    Easy Painting Projects Fit For Royalty: A Royal Tee, Crowned Pillow, and Game Tote with a Crown on One Side That Flips to Checkers-2-Go





    I designed patterns for years and years for the arts and crafts industry. I tried hard to create versatile patterns, patterns I loved myself. The best part about creating the patterns was hearing from customers how much they enjoyed them; whether for gifts or for creating things they could sell at craft fairs, or just for their own home and personal use.

    I've been working on some patterns to offer on my Many Shades of Shabby Catablog. I'm working on several at a time, and hope to fill it up soon.

    I just added this first one that I had so much fun creating. It's for fabric painting, but of course, it's easy to see that the design might go on many surfaces.
    This pattern begins with a glitzy crown loaded with sparkling gems. It's really simple to use the pattern - on most medium or light weight fabrics, all you have to do is slip it beneath the pattern and trace it before you paint it. Above, I'm marking off the squares for the pillow cover and you can see the design beneath the satin fabric.

    I made the pillow out of scraps of an old vintage wedding gown I purchased at a thrift store. It really turned out elegant and I love it. But the pillow is just as elegant made of plain old muslin.

    What I really find a delight to do was the Game Tote.

    I thought the game tote would make a great place to store all those little things it takes to play a game. I couldn't help but think what a sweet gift this could make as a set for a little princess-who could sleep in the tee, pack overnight things in the tote, and she and her friends could play checkers right on the bag. How much fun would that be?

    These look lovely in different colors. Now why does pink and silver glitter come to mind?
    The crown is shown on a tee and a hooded sweat here, but wouldn't it be sweet on a night tee, the long ones?