Christmas in July Part II

I enjoyed finishing up my Christmas Cards in July!  My holidays will go a bit smoother this season with these all finished up.  Here's the balance:

Thanks for dropping by, have a happy day!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Lace Box

Lace Box

Its the little things in our craftroom that warms our hearts!  Like this sweet lace storage box that holds some of my more luxurious laces.  I made this from Kaisercraft's Miss Betty paper collection.  The base box and cards are from Gina's Designs  I added the pearl trim around the top and used Orleans Glass Knobs by Prima as feet for the box.   I loved how sweet it turned out!  Thanks for dropping by!  Unit next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas

Today I'm sharing a layout I created using papers from my Mystery Box at Scrapbook Diaries.  I loved these papers, red flowers, red micro beads and Christmas Lights chipboard.  Let's have a closer look:

Flower Close Up

Picture Close Up

Stick pin close up

Mixed Media Close Up

Micro Beads Close Up

That's it for me today.  If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" on your social media.  Thank you for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Christmas in July

Today I'm sharing a sampling of Christmas cards I created from Prima's Sweet Peppermint collection.  I'm determined to get organized in time for the holidays this year, so I thought I try a little Christmas in July.   Here's a few more:

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Tie Perfect Bows!

Antiqued Letter Frame

Today I'm sharing a frame embellished with an S for  my last name "Scharff." I used Prima Heaven Scent flowers and rhinestones and this beautiful 14x11 ornate frame.  I used my favorite color paint, Robins Egg Blue by Prima and after brushing it on, I gently wiped off the excess to expose the ornate relief.  I simply hot glued the flowers around the "S" and added bumper flowers and rhinestones for added sparkle.  

That's it for me today.  If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" this post on your social media.  Thank you for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Parisian Shabby Chic Canvas

Today  I'm sharing a Parisian canvas made with Beauty Board from Renea Bouquet's (Eiffel Tower, Victorian Woman and Cherry Blossom Bits and Pieces). 

 

I used a double stacked canvas to create some depth and interest and outlined the bottom canvas with lace then topped it off with a generous flower cluster.

The top canvas was painted with crackle paste and pink acrylic paint. Added some harlequin diamonds, and Mod Podged with iridescent glitter so it sparkles.That's it for me today.  If you enjoyed this post, please "follow and "Share" this post on your social media.  Thanks for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna 

Steampunk Hot Air Balloon Tutorial

Today I'm sharing a Steampunk Hot Air Balloon that I created using a huge Edison Bulb, paper mache box, wooden BBQ skewers, chain, wooden cogs and wheels, fabric and ornate feet. 

This project really gave me a run for my money! I loved the idea of using the Edison bulb for the balloon and I wanted it to have an old world feel so I painted it in vintage red oxide, turquoise and gold. I variegated the red and gold and carried the green from top to bottom. Painted the basket (box) and used a stencil to add a touch of gold. 

Before I put the box together I placed wooden skewers in each corner and glued them in place so the bulb would rest evenly on the tips of the skewers. I used chain to drape around the bulb and attached wooden fans, gears, cogs (all covered with antique brass wax). Extra chain drapes below the balloon. 

I added coordinating fabric as flags on each corner. I put an eyelet in the flag tip and draped a charm chain in each corner. I haven't found the perfect charm to hang yet as most have been too big, but I'll keep looking to complete that finishing touch. 

If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" this blog to your social media.  Thanks for dropping by!  Until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Congrats Graduation Card

Today I'm sharing a masculine card that I made for my grandsons graduation.  I love the "rivet" embossing folder that makes this great masculine design.  Keep it sweet and simple.  If you enjoyed this post, please "follow" and "Share" on your social media.  Thanks for dropping by, until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Happy Memories Layout

Today I'm sharing a sweet and simple layout of Richard and I on vacation in Santa Barbara, CA.  I love these beautiful papers from Blue Fern Studio called Garden Life.   The papers were so pretty I didn't want to do too much to the layout or I would have covered them up.   If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" to your social media.  Thanks for dropping by, until next time!  ~ Dawna

Embellishment Box - Hello Fall Reveal

Altered Paint Brush, Graphic 45 Imagine

Tales of You and Me Loaded Envelope

Today I'm sharing a Loaded Envelope I created for my swap partner Debbie.  I really had a great time creating all these goodies for her and she loved it!  Lets have a closer look:

Decorated Envelope

Lower Front Right Tag

Shaker Wand and Bird Wand

Backside Tags

Main Center Tag Front

Stuffed Envelope Backside

Mid Tag Left Side

Note Cards, Gift Tags & Trinkets

 Backside Main Tag

Love Story Mini Album

Today I'm sharing a mini album I created using Prima's Love Story paper collection.  The one thing I really love about this collection is this image on the front of an 1880's model posing for the cover of a French magazine.  Lets have a closer look:

 

Well that's it for me today.  If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" this blog on your social media.  Thanks for dropping by, until next time.  Hugs ~ Dawna

Get Well Card

Here is a little get well card for my sweet friend Donna who's battling cancer.  This image comes fro Garden Life by Blue Fern Studios.  Thanks for dropping by.  If you enjoyed this post, please "Follow" and "Share" with your friends on social media.  Until next time!  Hugs ~ Dawna

Steampunk Debutante Hat

Today I am bring you this very cool Steampunk Debutante Hat.  I created this from Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante paper collection and a paper mache hat.  Lets have a closer look:

I love how this hat turned out and hope you enjoyed this post as well.  If you did, please "Follow" and "Share" this blog on your social media.  Thank you and until next time.  Hugs ~ Dawna