Clear Stamp Storage by Lynne

Hey there everybody! We all know a crafter can never have enough storage for all her treasures. While I'm not much of a stamper, I have managed to accumulate a pretty substantial collection of clear stamps (many through prize packs or design team kits) and had them all in a shoe box. Well we all know the old saying: "out of sight out of mind" and I found I was hardly ever using them. I decided to create a decorative way to keep them out in the open and a little better organized using the new 8.5" square shadowbox that will soon be in the store.

I used some Authentique papers  to cover the chipboard and added some fussy cut elements and paper strips. I fashioned feet from some knobs I found out in hubby's workshop and added some flourishes cut from a GSL texture sheet.

This was a very simple project to put together but I'm so excited about this new storage-and I had a blast sorting my stamps and arranging them by theme. So many of the dimensional items in the GSL store can be used in a variety of ways and can be decorated to suit any room theme or decor. Have a    wonderful week and happy crafting!  

Gypsy Soul Items Used
Texture sheet-flourished
8.5" square shadowbox-coming soon

Other Items Used
Authentique Renew collection
yellow acrylic paint
white glue                                                 

Catch your Dreams Canvas

Hi crafty people! This week I decided to create a mixed media canvas with a quote from a sheet of Kaisercraft "Be-YOU-tiful" paper and lots of awesome Gina's goodies.

 After figuring out where I wanted everything, I added the stenciling, primed the canvas and all the pieces were covered with gesso, and then glued them on. I then painted the entire project with gold acrylic paint before adding several different colours of mist. Some I dried between colours and others I didn't. This created a marbled effect in some spots. I also dabbed at some areas with a wad of paper towel to create a mottled effect and remove larger spots of mist. To define the edges a bit more, I dry brushed the pieces with black acrylic paint.

After everything was dry, I slid the quote into place (I had glued only the top of the arrow one side of the flowers, and only part of the key so this would be possible). I had a great time putting this together and getting messy with the mist and paint was so much fun! Have yourself a terrific weekend and be sure to find time to get messy!

Gina's Designs Items Used

Balloons-Birthday Shape Set

Cardstock Doily Set 1

Wooden Decorative Keys

Texture Sheet Flourished

Other Items Used

Kaisercraft Be-YOU-tiful paper

gold and black acrylic paints

misc spray mists

Tim Holtz metal arrow

Prima metal shape

Prima and Crafter's Workshop stencils