Stampin' Ribbons

Sunday, 21 February 2016

100 year old Apothecary find for my Craft Room. 9 Feet Long, and 60 deep drawers.

One more picture before I call it a night. haha I have a few video's for you tomorrow, so I have to get some rest...hahah Here is my 60 drawer, over 100 year old Apothecary I have bought from an auction. It is original, from a Drug Store they were demolishing, and I had to have it in my Vintage Craft Room. The bidding began, and as you can see, I bought it. It took days to clean, and wax. I waxed it over 5 times to get it shining. It is 9 feet long, 60 deep drawers, and stores my paints, ribbons, and things. I did calligraphy on each drawer, so I knew the contents. As you can tell, I am a Vintage, Antique's, and Thrift Store searcher of treasures. I just bought 2 matching Lakeside Parlour Chairs in mint condition for my Craft Room. I found them at an Antique Shop in town yesterday. I will post pics...I think you will fall in love with them, as I did at first glance.

Mixed Media Canvas I created for my Granddaughter...The Beginning Stage to the Finished Project.

This is another Mixed Media Canvas I made for my Granddaughter' room. It represented all the thing she enjoys. The top canvas is the preparation stage, where I pick out some fun things from my stash, and then I grab my Mod Podge, Gesso, and Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays to finish. I hope you enjoy seeing the process ....I love doing Mixed Media.

The Before and After of my "STILLNESS" Canvas

Mixed Media Canvas Before adding the Gesso, showing all the yumminess not sprayed and painted. I thought that you might enjoy seeing the process of a Mixed Media piece I did in memory of my Mother. The top Canvas is before adding Gesso, and spraying with Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays. Hope you like it. I wanted to show you how you can apply any medium to the Canvas, then add Gesso, and paint, spray, and have fun making it your own.

Dollar Store Box turned Jewelry Box

Good Evening Friends. I am sharing a dollar store box I bought, so I could do some mixed media fun with it, and present it to my daughter- in- law for her Birthday. Little stuff from my stash, turned this simple box, into a place for her to store jewelry. A fun project in a few hours.

My Homemade GESSO Recipe

Hi everyone, and a huge hello to my new Subscriber's. I wanted to post my recipe for making my own Gesso here today. I like to make my own, because of affordability, and I get to control the thickness. It lasts a long time in a Mason Jar. I have had some jars over a year, and when I open it, they are as smooth as can be, just like the day I made it. Please enjoy.

1/4 Cup of Water
1/4 Cup of Elmer's White Glue ....any white glue will do.
1/4 Cup of Baby Powder....I use Dollar Store BP
1/2 Cup of Acrylic White Paint.... I use the cheapest brand I can find....

Place the water, and the baby powder in a jar, with the lid secure, shake it all up. Now, add the glue, and shake it some more...stir if you like, just make sure it is all mixed well. Now the paint is added. I take a wooden stick to mix it up. I add more baby powder to the mixture until I am satisfied with the consistency. I like my Gesso THICK. I can always thin it with water when I need it thinner. You can substitute the white paint for any colour you like. Black will need to be thick, because I add more to the mix just before I start to apply it to my canvas...Makes it look so much darker this way. I hope this helps, and if you have any questions, please leave them for me, and I will get back to you, as soon as I can. Take care.

Saturday, 20 February 2016

3000 Subscriber's Giveaway

Hi there everyone, and a warm welcome to my Craft Room. I am thrilled to announce that I have over 3000 wonderful Subscriber's on my YouTube Channel. In appreciation for all their support, I am going to give some gift away. I want to thank you, my Blogging Subscriber's for you continual support, and encouragement along my journey. Have a wonderful week, and I will see you on the next video.

My Bestie YouTube DT BLOG HOP

Welcome this morning to my Craft Room. It is an exciting day, because it is a My Bestie DT HOP...I hope you will go to the DT members on the Hop, and leave them some encouragement. You will have the opportunity to WIN some awesome BLOG CANDY. I decided to do a Canvas for the "Everything I Love" Blog Hop to-day. I love Mixed Media so much, and although I love making cards, my first love is Mixed Media, Shabby Chic, Vintage Projects. Please leave me a comment, either on my YouTube Channel, or on Stamp Nation, and of course here would be great as well, and tell me what you like about Mixed Media, and YOU will have the opportunity to WIN this image, and some included Blog Candy for you to enjoy. Here is my YouTube Channel Link if you want to go and leave me a comment there. As always, I enjoy leaving this fun project with you today. I am so Blessed to be on the YouTube Design Team for Sherri Baldy. Drop by all the DT members, leave a comment, and then go to Jen's Channel, tell her in a comment that you dropped by all the DT Channels, and you will have the opportunity to WIN some more wonderful GOODIE'S....See you in the Comments. Thanks everyone. There is a huge SALE over at Sherri's Store. I left you the information below, so you can check out all the wonderful products, and images on SALE for you during this BLOG HOP. HAPPY HOPPING EVERYONE.

STARTHERE!

Hereis the video line up. Each link takes you to the DT Hop Video. Enjoy and don't forget the leave a comment for each.

1. Jen Evers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxQGHyj7hT0

2. Yvonne (UNAVAILABLE, please continue to #3!)

3. Sandy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bkI3DEvfX4

4. Carlene https://youtu.be/7jDrd5JwiEo

5. Alvina https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8lWxs9UnyU

6. Janie https://youtu.be/xr_6htJ1NVo

7. Carol Held https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGIb_KRnYr4

NOW..WHERE TO SHOP?!!

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