New Helmar Project – Bittersweet Bracelet

I have instructions for this bracelet up on the Helmar Adhesives DT blog this morning!    Come check out the picture of the whole bracelet and find out how to make your own

And don’t forget the Helmar USA giveaway ends Saturday, January 31,  as well, so make sure you’ve entered here!
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Catching up – Love Blocks

Wow.  I keep sitting down to blog and just can’t seem to get it done, lol!  Re-discovered Twittering though, lol, so if you REALLY want to know what’s happening in the oh-so-exciting life of Jenna, you’re welcome to follow me!  I’m michaelcsmommyj on there, since I can’t for the life of me figure out how [...]

Another Birdhouse

It’s been a while since I’ve made one of these!  I’ve missed it.  But I pre-painted up several of them so plan on seeing some more here soon!

This one used some K & Co. papers I fell in love with.  They match my living room, lol.  Or at least two of the colors in my [...]

SNR February 2009 Calls – Altered and Home Dec Section

Scrapbook News and Review is looking for your altered and home décor creations.
The Details:
-Must include complete supply list
- Please send each item in a separate email unless they are part of a set
–Photo must be a minimum of 650 pixels on longest side, 72dpi preferred
-Please include contact information
- Projects may be previously seen. If chosen, [...]

Boxer Green Necklace and Earrings

This was the other necklace and earrings set I used in my paper bead tutorial on Scrapbook News + Review in the November/December issue.  I used another paper from the Basic Grey Boxer 6×6 pack I picked up and was sooooo thrilled with how they came out!  In my regular beading, I love using semi-precious [...]

Project 365 – Week 2

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Bullseye Necklace and Earrings Set – Alternate Finishing Option for Paper Beads Tutorial

I made this necklace and earrings set for an article on making paper beads in the November/December issue of Scrapbook News + Review.  The original paper (Hobby Lobby) had a bullseye design that I actually didn’t like, but I liked the colors.  Once I had finished the beads, I thought it would go great with [...]

Christmas Tree Frame

This was a fun frame to make.  I used the $1 wood frame from Michael’s (of course, lol), and really wanted to show off the Basic Grey paper, simply because I like it.  Of course, it needed some bling though.
I love, love LOVE the Making Memories glitter glaze.  I’ve come across people time and time [...]

Christmas Frame

This was another simple frame.  I used the basic $1 wooden frame from Michael’s and added paper and a tag from a Hot Off the Press 8×8 Christmas pad.  Something to note, 8×8 fits these frames almost perfectly.  You still have to trim, but with the exception of the middle cutout, you’ll get almost the [...]

Project 365 – Week 1

So far so good on Project 365!  I thought I’d just do a weekly recap on my blog so I can add some notes to remember, etc. without inundating everyone with a daily peek into my hopefully improving photography.
1/365 – Max.  I’ve taken hundreds of pictures trying to capture my kitty and this was the [...]

Paper Snowflake Ornament

I tried several traditional paper folding patterns this year and this one is from an old Finnish design.  I’ve also seen it referred to as Scandanavian so while I’m unsure where it actually originated, it’s been around a looooong time.  I used the instructions I found here.   While the design was easier than I expected, [...]

Joys of the Season Ornament

Last of the little sign ornaments – I promise!   The patterned paper is from HOTP.  The stamp is from Wordsworth (I always loved their stuff!).  Ink and Stickles from Ranger.  The epoxy buttons are from Making Memories.

Joy Wall Hanging

Here’s another one of the Making Memories chipboard pieces I altered.  I really love how this one came out – it was in the November/December issue of SNR as well.
Supply list:
Chipboard word – Making Memories
Patterned paper – The Paper Element
Grungeboard reindeer and snowflakes – Tim Holtz for Advantus
Charm – Provo Craft
Stickles – Ranger
Paint – Ranger
Other [...]

Noel Tree

Ok, Michael’s back in school so I’m going to get caught back up on my blogging and try to get all the rest of my Christmas projects posted here in the next few days so bear with me!  Once they’re done I promise not to subject you to any more Christmas until at least…July, maybe? [...]

Wooden Sign Ornament Trio

Here are a few more of the ornaments I’ve been making from my little wooden signs.  I really have enjoyed how quickly these come together – I suppose one could make them much more complex, but I think they’re fun as is, just using some quick rubons and baubles.  This little trio went into the [...]

Happy New Year – Top Ten of 2008

Happy New Year!!
Jessica did this on her blog, Creative Cafe (go check out her top 10!), and I thought it was a fun idea to share MY personal favorite 10 projects  I’ve done in the past year.  So, in no particular order, here are the things I love best for one reason or another! Each [...]