Paper Purse Craft Tutorial

I absolutely love this paper crafting tutorial for Living Locurto. I'm thinking it would be really cute done with Halloween themed paper and embellishments. Enjoy!



Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.com

Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Vintage Inspiration Board

 Like most artists, I am constantly collecting tidbits of intrigue.  A small scrap of antique lace,  a pretty postcard,  random bits of nature- all necessary to the creative process. To maximize their inspiration potential, these tidbits need a proper idea board. My favorite idea boards begin with an up-cycled vintage frame and left over supplies lurking in the garage.

 I purchased this vintage mirror frame for $5 at an estate sale  but any large frame will do.

The supply list:

Spare paint (preferably paint with primer)

Sand paper

Paint brush

Wood Craft Glue

Cork Roll

Cardboard

Initially I was going to paint the frame white, but after sanding and cleaning the frame a beautiful vintage oak patina begged to prevail.

With scissors, or exacto knife, cut cardboard to fit frame opening.

Cut cork same size as cardboard.



Flatten cork board and apply a thick coat of paint. 

I started with a paint brush but soon gave it up for a paint roller.  Cork board is porous and the brush was taking forever to give a good coat.

Allow painted cork board to dry thoroughly.



Once the painted corkboard is dry it is ready to be glued to the cardboard.

I recommend using Elmers wood craft glue for this project.  Drop large dots of glue on cardboard back.  Spread glue evenly in a thin coat to cover the entire surface. Adhere corkboard.



To ensure a strong, flat bond, place newly glued cardboard and corkboard on a flat surface. Cover cork side with freezer paper and place magazines or books on top for weight. Let sit for at least 4 hours.

Insert dry corkboard in frame. Secure with small tacks, or frame backing, and begin pinning up inspiration! 

 I just love a blank slate. White space never lasts long in my studio!

Random bits of inspiration now have a home in plain sight where they can be accessed with ease and not get lost in the studio shuffle.

LOVE & UPCYCLE NATION!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

Welcome to our Blog Party Sunday. We would love to have you show us what you are crafting.

You are allowed to add 3 links to your shops or your blog.

The rules are simple:
1. Follow our blog
2. Handmade items only.
3. You may list up to 3 items each week.
4. Family friendly items only.

The success of this link party depends on the participants so spread the word to your friends, visit the shops,  post about it on your  blog, in a forum or on your favorite social networking site, grab the button and put it on your blog or website.
Just click on the Add Your Link button below and add your items.
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Pumpkin Pillow Giveaway Winner

Congratulations to Barb Stock.   Barb is the winner of the Pumpkin Pillow from Colleen Bass of Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries.

The winner was picked using the true random number generator on Random.org. We want to thank ALL of you who took the time to enter and for all the wonderful comments.

Would you like to be a sponsor for one of the giveaways on our blog? It is a great way to get your craft business noticed. For information email us at byyourhandsblog@gmail.com

Today's Featured Artist -- Americana Art By Ellis

Today's featured shop is Americana Art By Ellis.   Rustic Americana art photography, rustic style, barns, old trucks, vintage cars, nature and landscape photography, woodland photography, abandoned buildings photos. Custom orders welcome!


Abandoned House photograph Old Gray Vintage Miniature Tilt Shift

Halloween Photograph Spooky House 

Photograph Nine Black Horses Sepia Clermont County Ohio

Old Red Chevy Photograph

Be sure and visit Jerry and Melissa's shop to see all their art photography.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmericanaArtByEllis