"Visual Memory" Altered Picture Frame

I was inspired to make this birthday gift for my mom's, friend's 50th surprise birthday from Fawn, a friend of mine, over at Always Chasing Life. She posted this adorable altered picture frame she bought for $1.00 at Michael's.

 On the invite it says to bring your favorite memory on a note card. I thought instead of a note card, I would make her something she can hang and admire. There is a picture on one side and then my written memory on the other. My mom's friend is a cancer survivor. She is a strong woman and I wanted to create a visual memory of just how strong she really is! 

You can see here the stamped image coming through the paint.

The is the written memory. She can flip back and forth between the picture and the memory whenever she wants to change it up.

She loves paisleys so, I made a paisley bird! Tweet! Tweet!

This frame not for sale. =)

Glass Magnets

I saw these types of magnets a while back and have just gotten around to them. I have been scouring through blogs I follow to remember where I saw them but for the life of me, I could not find it. If you posted this let me know so I can give credit where it is due. 

I love refrigerator magnets. Anything to spruce it up and add a little color. The colors in my kitchen are black and white with a splash of teal. These are fairly simple to make too! The short "How To" is at the bottom.

    

How To:

Purchase the large clear stone beads that you would put into a vase (I got mine at Michael's for $2.50). 

Pick out fabric and/or paper you like. I did a mixture of both paper and fabric. 

Trace the stone on your choice of paper or fabric then cut it out.

 I added some stamping such as the crown, butterflies, and arrow. 

Then, Mod Podge it to the underside of the stone. Make sure you Mod Podge it facing up!!  

Glue on a magnet and viola! 

A magnet that is stylish and chic! I am a sucker for chic! =)

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Photo Editing for FREE!!

So, I found this FREE photo editing site from Lisa over at re:Inspire. She has a few more editing sites but this is the one I got to first. I am in dire need of anything to help with my photos. I thought since I had the time I would sit down and try to figure this out. I think it is amazing and fairly easy to use! The site is called Picnik. You just create an account for free and get started. Here is the a pic I used to demo. It is from when my hubby and I went to the pumpkin patch last year. I think it turned out not too, too bad for my first.

BEFORE...

      

AFTER!!!!

WOW! What a difference!! Anyway, I just wanted to pass this little piece of advice on to anyone who is looking for better photos! Have fun!!! 

"Love Soars" Bookmark

Recently my little brother proposed to his girlfriend!! She asked me for a bookmark in earth tones. I entitled this bookmark "Love Soars" because I am thinking that is the emotion she is feeling. She couldn't be happier! I couldn't be more blessed to finally have a sister!

Here is the finished bookmark from the Mod Podge Matte Resist Technique.

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I did a heavy resist on the backside. I think it turned out great!

The "T" is for my soon to be sister-in-law's first initial. 

I used Glossy Accents for the little birdie's crown.

To check out the resist technique used for this bookmark, click here.

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Mod Podge Matte Resist Technique

I happened upon this technique by accident while creating my Psalms 55:22 bookmark. Check out the video tutorial and feel free to fast forward in some areas. I didn't realize how slow of an inker I am lol! The finished bookmark will be in the next post. It is called "Love Soars." I hope you enjoy it! Thanks for stopping by! =)

Distress Inks Used:

Chipped Sapphire

Faded Jeans

Stormy Sky

Weathered Wood

Bundled Sage

Shabby Shutters

Peeled Paint

Spiced Marmalade

Rusty Hinge

Walnut Stain (not in video)

Psalms 55:22 Bookmark

Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; He will never let the righteous be shaken. Psalm 55:22

I received an order for 4 bookmarks from a good friend of mine for her coworkers. She is a very encouraging and uplifting person. She chose Psalms 55:22 for the message on each bookmark. This bookmark is similar to a previous bookmark I made a while back called "Fly". Only this time I added more purple and the message is different.

The ribbon was initially cream colored. I needed a soft purple so I inked the ribbon. I also added glossy accents to the butterflies and...

to the Psalms 55:22.

I accidentally created a "resist" on the back of the bookmarks. I can't wait to show you how I did it and what I used. Here are some of the pics of the backside of the bookmarks that have the resist.

THE TUTORIAL HAS BEEN POSTED!!!

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