Farmhouse Kit - Making Embellishments

I am still working with my mock Farmhouse kit.

Since this is a kit that I put together myself

with bits from around my studio,

there were no cute ephemera collections to use.

So what to do?

Make some!

I purchased this adorable layering stamp set

to use for kids' cards.

I realized, horses are on farms, well duh.

I created this trio of embellishments

with scraps of paper, bling, flowers and trims from my kit;

as well as, the stamped horses.

Thanks for visiting.

Make something from nothing today!

hugs,

Kim

Etsy Cyber Sale!

 I am joining the Etsy Cyber Sale!

Both shops are on sale beginning right now,

and ending on Cyber Monday.

That's 7 days of savings

on everything in both shops!

Handmade,

Supplies & Vintage,

Kits

are all 20% off with any $25.00 purchase.

I will combine purchases made from the two shops,

simply make your purchase and I will refund you the 20%.

Merry Shopping!

hugs,

Kim

12 Monday's 'til Christmas

 Here is a little look at the first of my 2018 Christmas cards:

These 8 cards use paper from

LET IT SNOW by American Crafts.

It is an older pad (2015) and is most likely no longer available.

This paper, with its updated retro vibe,

was a perfect challenge for me this past weekend.

I was excited to use my Christmas supplies,

and decided I would make 8 unique cards 

using a different stamp and/or die set for each.

I used half the paper pad

(I line my envelopes,

 so at least 2 sheets of paper were used for each card)

With the other half paper pad,

I created this little paper crafting kit.

It's perfect for card making,

tag making,

journaling,

December daily,

or scrapbooking.

Thanks for visiting today!

Warm Autumn Hugs,

Kim

A Little Sharing

I was in the mood to create,

so I grabbed one of the kits from my shop.

(there is still one just like it available)

These 4 fiber and paper

mixed media pieces were fun and easy to create.

There is something so sweet about these little doorknob-size 

pocket pillows.

Layered paper and fabrics

with a bit of machine stitching

were all it took to make the greeting card

and the hanging pin thingy

(that's the technical term).

Then a couple pieces of salmon-pink craft felt

were die-cut into tag shapes for the pages of this petite needle and pin book,

and a few tiny flowers scattered on the cover.

I started this 2 page layout for a journal project.

It is in need of a lot more embellishment.

This is what still remains from the kit.

My kits have been so well received,

that I thought it time to share a little inspiration

for using them.

hugs,

Kim

What's On Your Workdesk? Wednesday 472

Keeping it real.

No pretty staged photo here,

this is how my kits get made.

I am linking up to 

Stamping Ground,

WOYWW #472

Be sure to visit:

Happy halfway through the week!

hugs,

Kim

Be Inspired

 

 

I have been working on 

Christmas and Winter themed Inspiration Kits.

 

I have a difficult time letting go sometimes.

Many of these items have been greedily kept for years.

(insert visual of Gollum with his Precious :0)

 

Playing with these treasures and arranging these kits

makes it is a bit easier to let go of my Preciouses.

 

I only hope that they all find good new homes,

where they will continue to inspire.

 

I am sharing this blog post at:

 

en-JOY an inspiration filled week,

and your blessings,

Kimberly

Alice In Wonderland Inspiration Kit

 

My mantra these days can be pretty much be summed up as:

"I will not buy any new old stuff,

until I have used my old old stuff."

 

I have so many beautiful old treasures that simply must find a new home.

I have decided to create a number of themed kits

and offer them for sale.

 

Each contains beautiful antique and vintage lovelies,

can be easily disassembled for use in new art,

but are pretty enough to be displayed as is.

 

I have listed 2 kits,

but there are many more coming soon.

 

en-JOY a sweet weekend,

and your blessings,

Kimberly

A New Fabric Art Kit

The finished hanging pillow is available here:

DANCE - remnant bits and pieces - stuffed wall hanging - fabric art

 

It is hand-sewn

and mostly vintage items have been used in its making. 

 

It is also available as a kit here:

DANCE stuffed pillow wall hanging fabric kit - Supplies - assorted vintage and new bits

 

Everything to create the exact same piece is included,

except thread and stuffing.

sweet ballerina printed onto fabric,

vintage velvet millinery,

vintage shoe buttons,

mother of pearl heart,

wired pearl spray

vintage quilt piece,

cotton batting,

die-cut vintage fabric, which has been coffee-stained,

stamped DANCE label,

silk ribbon

3 lovely lace snippets

(2 are beautiful vintage,

an the last is dyed the softest pink)

 

I love putting these little kits together,

sew much fun!

 

I hope you are having fun,

en-JOY a lovely today,

Kimberly

A Little Inspiration In My Etsy Shop!

I just listed these 5 vintage postcard inspiration sets in my etsy supply shop.

Each begins with a pretty antique postcard , and finishes with one of my handmade tags.

Some include vintage millinery,

some have beautiful vintage handmade lace,

all are color and theme coordinated to give you a great little pop of inspiration.

Thanks for stopping in,

Scroll down to the next post for today's 50 Day Birthday Bash Giveaway!

enJOY Your Blessings,

Kimberly