A Vintage Girl

Mod Podge Rocks- Celebrating 50 years with a fun blog hop!

National Mod Podge day is May 19th and celebrating 50 years covering some seriously fun and interesting projects over the years!  Woo hoo, lets get our decopauge on!

I am so excited to share this fun and easy project that will light up your night.  When I am trying to think of something to make with a product, I set it out where I see each day.  It usually takes a few days, sometimes a week and even months but there is always an AHA! moment when I finally think of something clever or creative to do with it.  In this case, it came about because of an issue that I was having.

Each night when I have to use the restroom, I am typically half sleeping and groggy and have to fish around the wall to find the light.  I have now solved that problem, so lets walk you through what I came up with for a solution...

I received two bottles of Mod Podge, Glow in the dark and sparkle.  Well, honestly I could slather the sparkle on myself and nearly everything I own but that would not be very creative, quite sparkly but not a cool project necessarily.  So I opted to figure out what to do with the Glow in the Dark Mod Podge.  And it really did take me awhile to figure it out.  I wanted my light switches in my bathroom to light up in the middle of the night.  However, my bathroom is done in all Paris theme, so I had to match it.  I printed some beautiful images from the internet to apply to the wall plates.

I carefully removed the wall plates and gathered my supplies.

 

There is no way to take a nice photo of your bathroom, but here goes:

I lathered the face plates with Mod Podge and placed the images over the top. I trimmed the image once it was on the plate and had a bit of time to dry.

You will have to put a number of coats on it to make it glow.

Of course, the true test is do they "GLOW IN THE DARK?"  So I had to wait until late and have a dark room.  Pictures are not so great but it shows that they glow.  I makes it much easier to find the light in the middle of the night.

Don't forget to head over to the Designer Crafts Connection blog for more inspiration and to check out all the fabulous prizes you could win!  You must go to the DCC site and comment to be entered.

 

Thank you for stopping by and be sure to visit all these other great designers to see what they created:

Julie McGuffee http://juliemcguffee.blogspot.com/2017/05/decoupage-napkin-frame.html?m=1

Marilyn Gossett  http://marilyngossettdesigns.blogspot.com/2017/05/beautiful-boxes-made-easy.html

Ann Strecko Koeman http://annmakes.blogspot.com/2017/05/mod-podge-fabric-bowl-and-banner.html

Erin Reed http://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/2017/05/mini-mandella-embellishment-tokens-blog.html

Steph Ackerman http://stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/2017/05/graduation-sign.html

 Yolie Burke  http://www.justyolie.com/2017/05/mod-podge-50th-birthday-blog-hop.html

Anita Scroggins   https://goo.gl/MIKfLP

 Nadine Carlier  http://myscrapnstuff.blogspot.com/2017/05/mod-podges-50th-birthday-celebration.html

Maria Chuy Soto http://chuy-creativity.blogspot.com/2017/05/may-blog-hop-mod-podge-by-plaid.html

Sue Eldred https://sueeldred.com/2017/05/18/easy-photo-transfer-on-wood-slices-with-mod-podge/

 Tammy Santana Soller  http://www.tammysantana.com/2017/05/mod-podge-50th-anniversary.html

Emma Ivemey   http://www.emmanadecrafts.com/lets-celebrate/

Marjolaine Walker http://www.marjolainewalker.com/national-mod-podge-day/

Lisa Fulmer  http://lisalizalou.blogspot.com/2017/05/photo-transfer-on-canvas-board.html

Tanya Ruffin  http://tkarts.blogspot.com/2017/05/diy-photo-printed-canvas-with-mod-podge.html

Michelle Frae Cummings http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/2017/05/mod-podge-place-mat.html

Susan M. Brown http://sbartist.blogspot.com/2017/05/its-cre8time-celebration-mod-podge-50th.html

Candy Rosenberg  http://candyscraps.typepad.com/scraps/2017/05/modpodgerocks.html

Betsie Gibson  http://scrappycafe.blogspot.com/2017/05/mod-podge-blog-hop.html

Chantal Johnson http://chantaljohnson.blogspot.com/2017/05/covered-in-tlc-and-mod-podge-mod-podge.html

 

Happily Ever After Wall Decor

At the Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show in Anaheim in January this year, bloggers were invited to a fun event that introduced craft industry manufacturers to some of the movers and shakers in the industry in order to build relationships.  FaveCrafts has been a great motivator in the blogger/influencer world and we are very grateful.

VOTING WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 31st through APRIL 6th, 2016 on the FaveCrafts website.  I will keep you posted on the link!

As part of this event, we met with companies and later received some product to use in both promoting the companies and to enter the FaveCrafts Best Blogger Craft 2016 contest.  I used Testors products in my entry, mostly because I felt challenged to use a product that would not normally be used in traditional craft.  They are known for their paints for car and plane models.  So I took the challenge to use their products on wood and see what I can get the products to do!

Keep an eye out for a full tutorial when voting begins!

I used product from Testors, Beacon Adhesives, Imagine Crafts, Prima, Adornit to create this wall plaque. 

Look at the texture on the wood, the Testors CreateFX is amazing.

I am excited to see what everyone has made, I love this industry and thank you to FaveCrafts!!

May Arts and CardMaker Blog Hop-Get Ready to be Inspired!

Hop along with us to see all the wonderful projects created by many talented artists that have joined in on the CardMaker & May Arts blog hop.  I decided to take a little twist on the Valentines theme and remember those that have taken the time to mend our hearts when they are broken.

I used the twine to create the heart and a fun little piece of burlap that acts as a patch fixing the broken heart.  I really love the way it turned out.

Be sure to comment here and on the other blogs that you visit to get a chance to win FOUR SPOOLS OF RIBBON OF YOUR CHOICE!  

"You Mend My Broken Heart"

 

Supply List
- May Arts Red Twine, Green Burlap
- Graphic45 Alpha Stamps
- Beacon Adhesive: FabriTac
- Kaisercraft Flowers
- Ranger Ink-Burgundy
- American Crafts Cardstock- Cream 

 

Be sure to visit the other blogs for more inspiration, leave a comment to be in the running for FOUR SPOOLS of fabulous ribbon of your choice!!  You cant win if you dont comment!

• Brooke Smith / Cardmaker Magazine
• Ashley N Newell
• Charlene Driggs
• AJ Otto
  Christine Okken
• DeeDee Catron
• Emily Lanham
• Erin Thiem
• Glenda J. Wyatt
  Ivanka Lentle
• Gini Williams Cagle
• Jen Shears
• Jenifer Cowles
• Jennie Harper
• Melanie Muenchinger
• Jingle
• Karen Baker
• Lalo IK
• Marie Otake
• Susan Lui
• Vera Yates
• Virginia Fynes

 

Thank you for joining us and be sure to check out all the new releases at MAY ARTS website!

Win A Free Copy of "Creative Spaces with Megan Hoeppner."

Creating Keepsakes has outdone themselves with this wonderful special issue, "Creative Spaces" by Megan Hoeppner, featuring rooms and studios of some of the industries top designers.  Take a peek inside the areas that we create in, including mine.

And they said we can share some photos of our room with you as well, these photos are not in the magazine but round out how my room is setup:

 

 

 

 

 

Based on the popular Creating Keepsakes column of the same name, this new special issue showcases beautiful and practical scrap and craft spaces alike to inspire you.  But that's not all. We'll also show you how to get these inspiring looks with easy and inexpensive do-it-yourself approaches. Whether you have a little space or a lot, this special issue will help you make the most of your space in order to get the most from your scrapbooking.  This issue goes on sale May 10th, you can PRE-ORDER and save on shipping, use code: SPACESBB and go here to order:

http://www.scrapandpapershop.com/product/creative-spaces-2011/new-arrivals?r=CKVERT_creativespaces_042811

And you can win your own copy of this special issue courtesy of Creating Keepsakes by commenting here and telling us what is the most favorite part of your creative space!

This is a fabulous issue, and includes such top names as Nikki Sivils, Liz Hicks, Teresa Collins, Trisha Ladouceur and many more.  I am honored to be a part of it.

Living the altered life,
Candy

Let's Do The Bunny Hop with Vintage Street Market

"What is the Easter Bunny Blog Hop? Its a fun GIVEAWAY going on at Vintage Street Market! "Hop" around the Design Team's blogs and gather their favorite color eggs. Fill your basket with these answers and enter to win a fun prize! Details can be found at www.vintagestreetmarket.com. What are you waiting for? Get hoppin'!"

 
Be sure to click on image for giveaway details!  Here are the other design team members to visit:

Vicki Chrisman  http://www.vickichrisman.blogspot.com

Anabelle O'Malley http://www.anabelleom.blogspot.com

Melissa Phillips http://lilybeanpaperie.typepad.com

Julie Campbell http://avintagechic.blogspot.com

Nathalie Kalbach http://www.scrapbook-trends.com

Leica Forrest http://www.10-4livingoutloud.typepad.com

Jamie Dougherty http://jaylynnscraps.blogspot.com

Have Fun!

Upcoming Classes, Updates, a winner and another prize giveaway!!!

One of the best parts of working in this industry is teaching.  I dont get to do it quite as often as I would like to due to the fact that I own a brick and mortar shipping store that turns 11 years old and often takes up 6 days  of my week.  This in addition to several other ventures that I am a part of.

I am grateful for the time that I do have to teach and want to be sure that all the information is available in case you are close by one of these locations as I would love to not only meet you, but teach you!

APRIL
Ranger University Tinton Falls, New Jersey
April 29-May 1, 2011    Ranger Certification
No teaching.....I get to be a student!

MAY
Papertrix   Nashville, Indiana
May 13, 2011 
Meet and Greet for 2 hours prior to workshop.  
2 Hour Workshop- "Dress It Up" Steampunk inspired policy envelope album   

May 14, 2011
4 Hour Workshop- "My Creative Circus" a complete mixed media album using Graphic45's "Le Cirque" paper collection.

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Krop, Paper, Scissors   Grants Pass, Oregon
May 21, 2011   3-7pm   Dream Journal Workshop

Sugar n' Spice Paper Company   Central Point, Oregon
May 21, 2011   9-1pm Dream Journal Workshop

JULY

CHA- Craft and Hobby Association Trade Show   Rosemont, Illinois
July 19-21, 2011   Mixed Media Album "My Creative Circus" with Graphic45.  Charee Filimoehala of Graphic45 will be assisting me for this class.

SPONSORS: Graphic45 and May Arts

AUGUST

Your Creative Journey   Australia/New Zealand
August 20-September 4
A teaching tour of Australia with a variety of stores.  We will be teaching two seperate classes, more information will be posted as available.

UPDATES, WINNERS & MORE PRIZES
We will be launching my new mixed media album and some great bare embellishments the first of May, so keep an eye out.  Just wanted to tease you!!

Winner of Prima Goody Package:  MAXINE HODGES! 
Maxine, be sure to email me your mailing address so I can get this lovely package to you!

And a new Prize Giveaway:
Just comment here on this post and you could win a prize package that includes products from the following sponsors:  Imaginarium Designs (Australia), Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L(tm), Vintage Street Market and Graphic45!  

Thank you so much for stopping by,

Candy

So much to share, grab a chair a cup of coffee and lets get started!

First, I wanted to share a layout that is part of an iPhone app that was recently launched.  We just got permission to share our sketch layouts, however, I cannot share the sketch or the other 100+ sketches that are in this app, but check out the links below to get the app!  I am currently working on another sketch layout today for the upcoming second edition of this app!

{This is my son and his new wife when they were expecting.  Paper used is Graphic45, Prima flowers, 7Gypsies tag and Nikki Sivils corduroy buttons}  Oh and yes, this is only one layer, I can do simple layouts too, believe it or not! LOL!


Sketches2Scrapbook is a Scrapbooking Sketch App that will allow you to think creatively on the go with over 100 unique sketches and layouts to keep you inspiredSketches2Scrapbook is a totally self-contained system where you can search the sketches for the one that suits the layout you want to make - you can search by style, by number of photos, by embellishments, even by the number of different papers you want to use.

Full App can be had here: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-2-scrapbook/id404025304?mt=8  This one has 104 sketches plus the 12 free ones.

Lite Version here: http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/sketches-2-scrapbook-free/id404021445?mt=8
Comes with 12 free sketches!

 

Second, the reveal of the new stamps will be on The Rubber Cafe blog on Wednesday, so keep an eye out!  Meanwhile, be sure to friend their facebook page, we are giving away 5 prize packages that include the "Steampunk" inspired stamps, a pad of Steampunk Debutante paper from Graphic45 and some other goodies that Melissa has thrown in!  Think pocket watches, dress form, old script and more!

A NEW ANNOUNCEMENT!
I am completely honored and thrilled to pieces to have been asked to design for "The Vintage Market" and couldnt be more pleased! The Vintage Market is a unique kit club and manufacturer of some pretty cool new products that will be introduced at CHA!  Unfortunately, we have to keep the products a secret for a bit longer, but I would love to share a Punky Sprouts book, "Punky Love" that I made using the Valentine's kit that is now featured on their site! 

 

Lastly this one is on a personal note. 

I just had to share my youngest daughters christmas tree this year.  It was a cactus that she likes to call BOB, she got a few miniature ornaments and adorned bob with it.  Plus I have to share her holiday toes!

 

 It can be so fun to embarass your children!  Oh, and lets not forget my oldest daughters senior picture shoot yesterday...this is my "mini me" and she is such an incredible help. She is the one that works at the store when I am at the shows and teaching classes.  I could not do this without her!

So that is it for the moment, back out to the studio is it CHA crunch time and my to do list is LLLLLOOOOONNNGGG!!!!

Come on over to the Glue Arts blog all this week!

I am  honored to be a guest designer over at the Glue Arts blog all this week, be sure to stop by and check it out, plus head on over to the Graphic45 blog to see what the design team did with Glue Arts products as well!

 
Living the altered life,
Candy 

It's day two with Spellbinders and Graphic45...come hop with us.

 

Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’Blog Hop!  Graphic45, along with Spellbinders are showcasing their newest products just in time for your Holiday crafting and gift giving.  Lots of creative ideas are in store, as well as prizes galore!  Each participating company has generously donated towards the prize package listed on the Spellbinders Blog.  A total of two identical prize packages, one for each day, November 18 and 19 will be given away!  To enter, just leave a comment on a participating blog!  Comments in the first 48 hours of the post are eligible.  One commenter each day will be randomly selected as the winner.  Winners will be announced on November 22, on the Spellbinders Blog!

Mona Pendleton Gina Hanson Deborah Young Becca Feeken Julie Overby Kimberly Crawford AJ Otto Margie Higuchi Beth Pingry Jennifer Holmes Kerry Urbatch Shona Erlenborn Tammy Inman Jessica Turner Brenda Hurd Julie Koerber Rae Barthel Rachel O’Crowley Kellie Fortin Kristen Cohen Joy Dickson Candy Rosenberg (you are here)

Laura Craigie Stephanie Hester Leesa Crutcher Nina Brackett

Today I am using Spellbinders S4-297 Nested Crowns die template and Graphic 45 products to create these fun crown shaped ornaments.  I immediately knew that I would need to make some ornaments with these.  I love tiaras and crowns, not because I am a diva of any kind but I do know a few!

 

 

 
 
 

Simply leave a comment on my blog to be eligible to win the Spellbinders Holiday Hoppin’ Prize Package!  One winner will be chosen from all the comments on all the blogs participating today.  Comments made in the first 48 hours of this post will be eligible to win.  Winner’s names will be published on the Spellbinders Blog on November 22, and they will have 48 hours to reply to Spellbinders to claim the prizes.

Thank you for participating!

Graphic45 and Spellbinders...Holiday Blog Hoppin'...win prizes!

 
Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’Blog Hop!  Spellbinders, along with Graphic 45 are showcasing their newest products just in time for your Holiday crafting and gift giving.  Lots of creative ideas are in store, as well as prizes galore!  Each participating company has generously donated towards the prize package listed on the Spellbinders Blog.  A total of two identical prize packages, one for each day, November 18 and 19 will be given away! 

To enter, just leave a comment on a participating blog!  Comments in the first 48 hours of the post are eligible.  One commenter each day will be randomly selected as the winner.  Winners will be announced on November 22, on the Spellbinders Blog!

Participating Blogs:

Latisha Yoast, Judy Hayes, Kazan Clark, Ashley Cannon Newell, Holly Simoni, Debbie Olson, Heidi Blankenship, Sherry Cheever, Linda Duke, Laurie Schmidlin, Cheryl Marie Walker, Jill Jacobsen, Jennifer Priest, Christina Klauer, Jodi Sanford, Leslie Miller, Mimi Leinbach, Robyn O’Crowley, Sharon Harnist, Liz Hicks, Sarah Hamer, Wendy Sue Anderson, Anary Baumgarth, Jenifer Dove, Gina Krupsky

Be sure to check out tommorrow's Holiday Hoppin' blogs for inspiring projects and another chance to win starting here!

Thank you!