Magnetic Screen Door

I have always been curious about these magnetic screen doors ever since they come out. So when I had a chance to review one, I was super excited! Being an owner of two little dogs, I’m constantly letting “the boys” in and out. This screen is ideal for the spring, early summer and fall months, when you can leave the door open and not have to worry.

The screen is super easy to install. The entire process took around 10 minutes; not time consuming at all. The only tool we used was a pair of scissors to cut the Velcro to size. The Velcro provided is heavy duty and holds well. I like being able to adjust the screen if needed. The screen itself is a very nice thick mesh. The magnetic hold goes all the way to the bottom of the screen. It holds very well with no gaps, but easily opens when in use. A little reluctant at first, but the boys finally got to a point where they were comfortable using it. I received this screen at a discounted price in exchange for my honest review, but I would definitely recommend this to my family and friends. In fact, I’m thinking about getting another one for the front door. #MagneticScreenDoor

Valentine's Card - Hugs + Kisses

Got this great idea for a Valentine's Day card from Kristina Werner at kwernerdesign...  You guys have to check her out; she is so super talented!  Using her heart collage, and adding a few other embellishments; this is my version...  Hope you enjoy!

 



Supplies Used:

Recollection - Ivory cardstock

DCWV - Adhesive Mat Stack Print

Tim Holtz - Distressed Ink - Frayed Burlap

Tim Holtz - Distressing tool

Color Box - Chalk ink - Lipstick Red

Sentiment Stamp - Unknown (bought from Michael's)

Buttons - Various shades of Pink and Red

Brown and White bakers twine - Katiebird Studio (www.etsy.com/shop/katiebirdstudio)

Basic Grey - Opaline Designer Half Pearls - Pale pink

Glossy Accents



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Altered Shabby Chic Bird House

Welcome back guys!  Thanks for popping by.

I've been pretty busy trying to keep up at work, since this is the busiest time of year for us.  So, I may not be posting much for the next few months, but I will certainly be keeping up with all the blogs I subscribe to.  I really enjoy reading each and every one of the blogs; and getting a little inspiration is a bonus!

Anyhow, I purchased an unfinished bird house several months back, but didn't really know how I wanted to alter it...  Well over the weekend, I decided to just dive in; and so here it is...  Hopefully, I've accomplished the look of "Shabby Chic"...

Supplies used:

DCWV - Songbird paper stack adhered with Mod Podge - mat
Recollection Boutique Fleur - Mulberry paper roses and leaves
Recollection Boutique Fleur - Lace embellishments - pale pink
Basic Grey - Opaline Designer half pearls - pale pink
DCWV - Doodlin' Around - Glitter rub ons (bird and flower)
JoAnn - Craft Essentials - Family rub ons (sentiments)
K&Company - Amy Butler - Chipboard Alphabet ("A" for Abby)
Ashland Signature Accents - Cottage Garden - white (colored with Copic YG97)
Tim Holtz - Antique Linen distressed ink
Glossy Accents
Hot glue gun

Let me know what ya think!  Thanks for stopping by!

"Bee" my Valentine... Bookmark

Been busy finishing up a project for my daughter's class to give out on Valentine's Day.  Here it is...  I decided to go a non-traditional route and make bookmarks; along with some candy (not shown), which we'll attached to the back.  I forgot to snap a picture of the backside.  But, I stamped a "To:" and a "From:", so that Abby can hand write her name and her classmate's name.  How sweet are they???

They were super easy to make!  It took two Diet Mt Dew cartons (24 pack) to cut out 22 bookmarks with my Cricut.  The bookmarks were actually the "Rounded 1" tags, under basic shapes in the MTC software.   Since I'd planned to use my crop-a-dial to make the holes, I made sure to remove the hole before I cut.  I've listed the supplies I used down below, but here are just a few other details...  The actual tag measures 2" x 5 1/2".  The bumblebee was cut from the "Create-A-Critter" cart, pg. 68 at 2 1/2".  I covered just the front with K&Company "Smitten" Designer Valentine paper and used plain white Recollection's card stock for the back.

Supplies Used:

2 Diet Mt Dew cartons (24 pack)

Cricut Expression

Create-A-Critter Cartridge

Make The Cut Software

K&Company - "Smitten" Designer Valentine's paper

Recollection's white cardstock

Bee:  Recollection's cardstock - yellow, brown, pink - Neenah Translucent Printing paper for wings

Recollection's Heart and Flower large Eyelets

Natural polished fine hemp - from Wal-Mart

Cloud 9 Design - pink prismatic heart rain dots

Stamps:  "my" - Hero Arts Alpha's CL141, "Valentine" - The Paper Company (I think), "stitch" - Paper Studio Stitches

Scotch quick-dry

Crystal Stickles

Crop-A-Dial
Nail file to buff the edges

White Gelly Roll pen

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80's Anya - Hello Friend

Okay this 80's Anya reminds me so much of the 80's Madonna...  I couldn't help but to giggle the whole time I was coloring her...

I origionally colored her tanktop, tutu and leg warmers with Copic markers (C1, C3 & C5).  I wanted to give them a little sparkle, so I reached for what I thought was my Spica clear pen and started to color the tanktop in...  Opps, I wasn't paying attention and grabbed a Metallic Gelly Roll pen instead.  Oh well, I think she turned out great anyway...

Supplies Used:

Copic - Skin:  R20, R02, E000, E00, E11

Copic - Hair:  Y38, YR12, YR31

Copic - Tanktop, Tutu, Leg warmers:  C1, C3, C5 (Metallic Gelly Roll Pen)

Copic - Bow, Shirt, Skirt:  BV000, BV01, BV02

Recollections card stock for base

DCWV - The Grade School Stack

K&Company - Cut N Paste Designer mat pad

Joann's Textured Mat Stacks - sewn

We Are Memory Keepers Coner Chomper

Tim Holtz's Antique Linen Distressed Ink

Martha Stewart Pastel Mini Pearls

Martha Stewart Doily Lace Punch

White Gelly Roll Pen

Black Memonto Ink

Stamp set - Unknown (Sorry, I don't keep any of the stamp packaging)

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