How To Alter Chipboard Scissors

How to alter plain chipboard into beautiful projects with a few supplies is what I intend to share with you today.  Hi, thanks for popping over.  Perhaps you are here because you saw my project over at the RN blog (click here) or you are here because you are subscribed to my blog.  Well, if you don't want to miss any of my crafty shares which are FREE, then subscribe to my blog or follow me.  There are links whether you are on Google or other platforms.  Just check out all the options in the side bars and choose which ever one you want.

Ok, now for the real reason you are here, the "HOW TO! "  I made this for the RN blog:

it started out as a plain chipboard (cardboard) die from Gina's Designs.  Pretty neat just by itself and lends itself beautifully to inexpensive craft paints.

Step 1: clean residue off chipboard with a damp cloth or some wipes.

Step 2: paint on a coat of a dark colour of craft or acrylic paint   I chose black in this case.

Step 3:  after the paint has dried apply a coat of Crackle Medium"and let that dry.

Step 4:  paint on a coat of light coloured paint..  Here I used a warm white.

Step 5: as the top coat dries you can see the lovely crackling happening.  Let that set.  I used some stamping dye ink and a sponge dauber to add some more dimension and antique the piece some more.

Step 6:  assemble the pieces of chipboard into the scissors.

Step 7:  decorate with some gems or dew drops using a good glue Tie a piece of ribbon near the top.

I enjoyed making this and I hope that I have inspired you to go find some plain old cardboard and turn into your own masterpiece!

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Thank you to the following sponsors: Robin's Nest,  Beacon, Gina's Designs

Thermometer for the Garden

Hi, today I want to show you how you too can take a simple wooden outdoor thermometer from the Dollar store and slightly alter it to fir your decor.  I made this with products from the Robin's Nest and I share how I put it together over at The Robin's Nest Blog.

So all you need is a wooden thermometer (I got mine at Dollarama)
Some white felt flowers (These ones were given to me by the Robin's Nest they are from Gina's Designs, I believe)
Kreinik Metallic Thread 6255 (also gift from The Robin's Nest)
Permanent ink markers in pink, yellow and blue.  (I  used Sharpies I had bought at Staples)
E-6000 glue (Michael's)

and of course beautiful Dew Drops and Mini Die-Cut Shapes from The Robin's Nest
Butterfly Dew Drops (available here)
Cherry Chocolate Dew Drops (available here)
Christmas Dew Drops (available here)
Azure Mini Die-Cut Shapes (available here)

Remember to work in a well ventilated area when using the adhesive mentioned or any similar product.

Thank you  for stopping by, and keep on crafting.

Altered Cigar Box Project

Hello,  today I am sharing with you another one of my altered projects made beautiful with the gorgeous Robin's Nest Papers and Products.  As I continue to clean and organize in my studio I found a stack, yes I said stack, of empty old cigar boxes.  Now these are perfect for storing in my already stuffed studio.  But, the boxes are pretty much worse for wear!  So I am sprucing them up one at a time.  Here is a picture of the after alterations:

Supplies:
Robin's Nest Papers:reverse of Wedding Cut Out Item #: cswedcutout; Rosy Chevron Cardstock
Rosy Ribbon 
Metallic Pink Dew Drops 
Black Herringbone Cardstock 
Brass Label Holder
Brass Mini Brads
Beacon Adhesives

Here are some pictures of the before:

and

Not very pretty, right? If you want to read how I altered this cigar box just go over to the Robin's Nest Chattering Robin's Blog.

This is a picture of what the inside looks like after.

You may be wondering what I intend to use this particular box for?  Well, I think I will use it to store those little odds and ends I collect to use in my altered projects.

On March 31st the Robin's Nest Design Team will be doing a Blog Hop whereby each of the Designer's will be sharing their talents on their individual blog, and some prizes!!!  So come back to visit.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Altered Art Photo Tree Sneak Peak

Handmade home decor items are trending right now but can be a little pricey.  Today I have such a project with you that will be easy on your wallet.

It is my turn to share an Altered Art Project over at The Robin's Nest Blog.  I love working with their products, especially all those yummy and precious looking gems called Dew Drops.  I turned this plain looking wooden photo tree into a pretty piece for my home by using the Cowboy Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest.

Other supplies included Metallic paste in dark brown, strong glue, Rub ons "Family" by the Robin's Nest.

To see how I transformed and made this project you will have to follow the link over to their blog.

Thank you for stopping by, and come back soon!

Some of the Best Things...

Hi, today I have a sneak peak of the project I made for the Robin's Nest Design Team blog.  Below the picture I have included a list of supplies I used.

Supplies:

The Robin's Nest scrapbook papers:(Flame Swirls,Honeycomb fleur, Glitter Numbers, Red, Grey)
The Robin's Nest dew drops:( Mini Dew Drops, Tear Drops, Dew Drops)
The Robin's Nest dew dew glue
Square canvas 5" x 5" (altered canvas purchased from Value Village)
Crafter's acrylic Paint in Light antique white by Decoart
Mod Podge in matte by Plaid
Tim Holtz Distress ink in Vintage photo by Ranger
Liquid glue Mono Multi by Tombow
Sanding block (Dollar Tree)
Double sided adhesive and Sticker Maker by Xyron
Semi-hard pastels by Gallery Mungvo
Embossing tools by EK Success
Cutting blade/knife by Fiskars
StazOn® solvent ink in black by Tsukineko
Punches/ Die makers Hearts, small 5 petal flower, and puzzle shape by Creative Memories;  Butterfly by Martha Stewart, 8 petal bloom by Fishers, Large 5 petal flower Blossom by EK Success for Stamping'  Up!
Stamp: What do you see Donna Downey Studios by Unity Stamp co.
Scotch 3M Glue Dots--/extra large

Over at the Robin's Nest blog you can find the instructions.

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#California Crafting

NEW and FREE crafting goodness coming to Annmakes for my lovely viewers in the coming weeks!!!!

Hell, my lovely viewers.  My trip to CHA in California has been life changing in a good way.  I have met incredibly nice and talented people and I have made new contacts that will help me bring you my viewers more FREE content.  I intend to start sharing my finds and how to's on Monday the 19.  There will be lots of pictures here and I will be working like crazy making Youtube videos for my channel.  Please stay tuned.  For now here is a gorgeous California morning.