Crafts Unleashed

Vintage Mixed Media Spring Eggs

Spring is finally here! Even though I’m the kind of person who prefers bold colors, there is something about spring that makes it OK for me to decorate with some pastels. Only for me, it has to have a vintage look to work–and you can’t get much more vintage than wooden craft elements and vintage [...]

Continue reading...

Ornament Challenge 2011: Crystal, Spool & Bead Mixed Media Ornament

In case you haven’t noticed by now, I like using items from very different craft “departments” for many of my projects. Who’s to say that an ornament can’t include a wooden spool, crystal star, beads, embroidery thread, ink, paper or buttons and ribbon? Not me!   Supplies: Craft Thread – Assorted Value Pack Wood Spool [...]

Continue reading...

Mini Canvas Challenge: CREATE!

When I saw the Studio 71 mini canvases I was smitten! I couldn’t resist making a piece honoring the creative spirit, using some of my favorite crafting products! I used 6 canvases, and base coated them all with Studio 71 paints. Then for each letter, I used a different craft product: C: Buttons! R: Martha [...]

Continue reading...

Mixed Media Gift Tags with Core’dinatons and Darice Embossing Folders

I made some really fabulous mixed media gift tags for the holidays last December and I ran out. I have to say that everyone who has received one of my gift tags really loved them and two other good things came from making them. I got a basket of cute tags in a short amount [...]

Continue reading...

Scrapbook Layout using DCWV Mariposa Stack

I will be the first to admit that while I love having finished scrapbook pages, I don’t think I love the process of scrapbooking.  I think the problem is that I’m too much of a perfectionist, so every little step takes me forever…should I put this piece here?  Should I put that embellishment there?  Is [...]

Continue reading...