Throwback Thursday - 2012

I use to love to create little quilts like this one from 2012.

I didn't sell many,

I never tried to sell most of them.

This one I believe did sell.

Handwork like this is for the love of making,

the time spent cannot be priced appropriately.

Which explains the pile of finished and partially finished

tiny quilts in my studio cupboard.

JOYful hugs,

Kim

Stash To Treasure Saturday

Stash To Treasure Saturday has returned!

This piece was made back in early 2016,

and sat unloved in my shop for a bit of the 2+ years since.

A little overhaul was called for,

okay, more than a little.

Lots of new bits from Tim Holtz 

were combined with vintage items I have collected.

Funny side note,

these icicles are vintage (sadly, the last bit of them),

but Tim Holtz has a reproduced version.

I kept the vintage "wallpaper" backgrounds the same,

but went over everything else with a light coat of chalkpaint.

"Oh What Fun!" this project was.

It is available to purchase at

aJOY2bheld.etsy.com

Wishing you a blessed weekend!

hugs,

Kim

Stash To Treasure Saturday #7

Welcome to 

Stash To Treasure Saturday #7!

Every week I will dust off some long overlooked 

item(s) from my stash

and create something new.

This week I am sharing a big, fun project.

This accordion book and tags (actually this is a second book,

so the colors are different than the one I used)

were from Cosmo Cricket,

part of a large craft kit purchased on QVC

(if I remember correctly).

I don't think they even make paper products anymore,

but I did find the kit on Ebay.

Just search "Cosmo Cricket crafting kit,"

and be ready for sticker shock.

I used a lot of other items that have been around my studio for years,

I will try to point them out as we go through the photos.

I created a boho junk journal of sorts.

Some of the older product used on the cover include:

wood mount Anna Griffin stamps for the background,

number ephemera from K&Co were used here and throughout the book

 

the background paper was by Basic Grey,

the ink bottle ephemera was K&Co

Most of the paper used for tags and pocket stuffers is

Cigar Box Secrets from Prima Marketing (2014),

not super old, but definitely my all time favorite Prima line.

I may have been working from the 3rd paper pad purchased from this line.

These butterflies were fussy cut from (I believe) more K&Co 

The tags are blank on the reverse side

leaving plenty of room for photos and journaling.

Vintage lace snippets have been used throughout.

This is a cute little flip book with room for plenty of journaling.

The flip side of these journaling cards are blank too.

I used a very old sheet of stickers throughout the book

(see the banners and label on this page)

I want to say they were by Basic Grey,

but I am not sure.

 I even used up the last of these beige pearls,

which were purchased for a special order years ago.

This is a small matchbox album,

it was a kit from Basic Grey.

It was intended to be used as a mini photo album,

there are a number of pages.

There were so many more old bits 

 that were used in the making of this piece,

but honestly I cannot remember who made them.

(Note: the people and most of the words are from Tim Holtz)

Thanks so much for visiting.

I hope I have inspired you to dig through those drawers and cubbies to find your newest treasure.

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

happy hugs,

Kim

Altered Paint Sample Swap Returns

A big thank you to these 5 women for sharing their talents.

This was a fun swap!

You can revisit my 6 tags here.

If any of the swappers wish to share their contact info,

please leave a comment on this post with links to your social media.

A new swap announcement is coming soon!

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

hugs,

Kim

Stash To Treasure Saturday #6

I purchased a garland of these adorable fish

many moons ago.

The beads were used in a number of projects,

and a few of the fish as well.

This little darling was created for an extra little surprise for a swap.

I plan to make more,

but think I will try to add a bit more

by way of beads, charms, and shells.

Thanks so much for visiting.

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

Remember to "Just Keep Swimming!"

happy hugs,

Kim

My First Pocket Letter (& this will be June's giveaway!)

I don't know the history of pocket letters,

but I have been antsy to try my hand at one for quite a while.

Pocket letters are little happy mail gifts,

sometimes given as a RAK

or in a swap.

Nine pockets are filled with ATC-sized little pieces of art.

On the back side,

eight pockets are filled with small embellishments

for the recipient to use in their own artwork.

The ninth pocket is for a letter

in which personal information is shared.

This will be June's giveaway prize!

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

hugs,

Kim

Stash To Treasure Saturday #5

This week's forgotten item

is from my stash of paintbrushes.

A little paper napkin decoupage, a wrap of washi tape,

a few spritzes of mist spray,

and a handful of pretties made for quite the transformation.

Another fun project marked off as done!

Thanks so much for visiting.

Please leave a comment.

At the end of the month,

I will announce a random winner

of a special gift.

(only one comment per post will be entered).

Hoping your Saturday is pure magic!

happy hugs,

Kim

On A Grey Monday

I created more grey mixed media pieces.

These are all available at:

aJOY2bheld 

A New Tutorial

Visit Spellbinders' blog today,

for Mixed Media Monday.

I am guest artist and sharing a little

altered bottle tutorial,

featuring more of the beautiful products from

A Gilded Life.

 

en-JOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly

Here I Am!

Here's a peek at some work in progress.

I hope you are enJOYing a lovely week,

Kimberly

An Altered Bottle For A Kindred Soul

 

This is the altered bottle I created for

Kindred Souls Art Group's

Altered Bottle Swap.

 

The recipient of this bottle requested

"vintage shabby and pink."

 

I kept tweaking it,

so much so in fact,

that I forgot to take pictures,

but here it sits in its new home in California.

Thanks so much for the pictures, Gloria.

 

At least my artwork is nice and warm.

 

be safe and stay warm

as we prepare for another taste of Winter,

enJOY,

Kimberly

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I am a collector.

I know that there are other terms for it,

but I am sticking with collector.

I have collected so many wonderful bits and pieces over the years,

with great plans of creating even more wonderful things with them.

Well, I am endeavoring  to do just that.

 

I have boxes, bottles and bins of beads,

crates of crusty metal bits,

and a plethora of lost objects,

into which I am breathing new life.

 

These items are only the beginning,

much more to follow.

 

en-JOY a lovely weekend,

and Your Blessings,

Kimberly