Project #2 Mixed Media Shadow Box

*note* I will post the artful inspiration later this afternoon.<br/><br/>Here is a little tutorial we came up with for you guys.. A Mini Shadow Box. Enjoy!!<a href="#"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 360px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500033913662449170" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFQLtDxzphI/AAAAAAAABYA/yzKbH_V9Jb0/s400/Lomo-(Light-Vignette).jpg"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>Supplies: a Tin, Fabric, Paper, Felt, Pop Dots, Misc Embellishments<br/><br/>1. Cut a piece of fabric about 2" wider than your tin on each side.<br/><a href="#"></a><br/>Taking one side, fold the edge in, and then up to the top of the tin. glue.<br/><br/><br/><a href="#"></a><br/>Do this with the opposite side.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>with your next side, Do the same thing,<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>And then glue the corners down.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>Repeat with the last remaining side. You should now have a tin covered in pretty fabric. :)<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>2. Time to start cutting out you shapes. You want to glue in the very back layer first.</div><br/><div>For me, it was the hills in the distance.</div><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>Glue the next layer down. (tree stumps.) You will want to start using some pop dots to give it dimension.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>Next I added in the tops of the trees, popping some further out with pop dots. and a felt deer.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>Add in any other embellishments you want, I found some miniature plastic trees, so I glued them to the tin.</div><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>And Lastly, Glue a pretty ribbon or fabric scrap around the edges.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a></div><br/><div>Please send me a link to pictures if you do this, I would love to see how yours turns out. :)</div><br/><div></div><br/><div>xoxo, Taylor and Katie</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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Project #2 Mixed Media Shadow Box

*note* I will post the artful inspiration later this afternoon. Here is a little tutorial we came u...

Artful inspiration- lovely blogs.

Hey hey Guys, I'm glad your joining us for this mini weekend class, Here are some of my favorite sites I go to for inspiration.<br/><br/><a href="img/design_sponge.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 379px; HEIGHT: 98px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="img/design_sponge.jpg"/></a><br/>1. <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/">Design*Sponge</a> has a ton of inspiration and lovely DIY's.<br/><a href="_bJ5LBp6uG_Y/S42MxghXexI/AAAAAAAAD6w/EnT3aDJha5Y/S220/newkiss.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 220px; HEIGHT: 220px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="_bJ5LBp6uG_Y/S42MxghXexI/AAAAAAAAD6w/EnT3aDJha5Y/S220/newkiss.jpg"/></a><br/>2. <a href="http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/">Color Me Katie's blog </a>if full of pretty color inspiration, if you haven't been to her blog, you should go check it out.<br/><a href="#"></a><br/>and 3. <a href="http://www.oneprettything.com/">One Pretty Thing</a> is another one of my favorite sites, They post links to awesome craft tutorials everyday.<br/><br/>Have a loverly evening<br/>xo, Katie

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Artful inspiration- lovely blogs.

Hey hey Guys, I'm glad your joining us for this mini weekend class, Here are some of my favorite...

Sewing Machine Mat

<a href="#"></a><br/>Supplies: fabric & embellishments<br/><br/>1. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 18" x 15", this will be the fabric for the mat.<br/><a href="#"></a><br/>and a piece of contrasting fabric 17 x 10 and fold in half. this will be the fabric for the pockets.<br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>2. Add any embellishments you want to your contrasting piece of fabric, I kept it simple and just sewed on a scout badge.<br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>3. Sew you contrasting piece of fabric to one of the first pieces of fabric, about 1 inch above the bottom. <strong>Be sure to leave the top unsewed</strong>.<br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>4. Stitch straight lines about 3 inches apart on you contrasting fabric for pockets.<a href="#"></a><br/><div><div>5. Cut a 18" x 15" piece of batting and layer it between your 2 front and back pieces of fabric.<br/><br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>6. Quilt your mat. I chose to do free motion quilting, but Just regular straight stitching would work just as well!<br/><div><a href="#"></a><br/>and to give it a finished look, I sewed a strip of plain fabric around the edges, flipping it over and also sewing it on the other side for binding. <div><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOd4el08I/AAAAAAAABTg/TRUzj2Jmb7c/s1600/011.JPG"></a><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOdg8KJuI/AAAAAAAABTY/sAp0BfW2dqo/s1600/012.JPG"></a></div><div><strong><em>*extra*</em></strong> a matching pincushion. :)</div><div> </div><div>1. Cut two 4" squares of fabric, I also added a scout badge to the pin cushion.<br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOdUWNqYI/AAAAAAAABTQ/gDkcPfBGAls/s1600/014.JPG"></a> </div><div>2. Sew and Stuff.<br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOdPAt6lI/AAAAAAAABTI/rD44hGEmRFI/s1600/017.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499825834102221394" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOdPAt6lI/AAAAAAAABTI/rD44hGEmRFI/s400/017.JPG"/></a></div><div><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFNOcwa5c3I/AAAAAAAABTA/Ko2gjO9eFc8/s1600/018.JPG"></a> </div><div>I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! I would <strong>LOVE</strong> to see your version, please send me a link if you make one. :)</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

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Sewing Machine Mat

Supplies: fabric & embellishments 1. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 18" x 15", this will be...

Free Mini Class!

Hey everyone, this weekend, I am teaching an impromptu mini class! Right here on my blog, please join me for a weekend of DIY art, inspiration and free goodies!<br/><br/><br/><br/>These projects are totally unique, the are not from any of my other classes. However, this mini class is meant to give you a preview of how my regular classes work. Our classes are completely work-at-your-own pace, have lots of detailed instructions, are chock full of inspiration and are so much fun!<br/><br/><br/><br/>My next class, Indie Harvest, runs September 1-22, with over 20 projects, bonuses, downloadable patterns, and more! Registration for this class opens on Aug 1st. For more info on Indie Harvest, click HERE, or just ask me!<br/><br/><br/><br/>Here's an idea of what this weekend's mini class will be...<br/><br/><br/><ul><br/><li>Project #1 Sewing Machine Mat with pincushion</li><br/><li>Artful Inspiration</li><br/><li>Project #2 Mixed Media Shadow Box</li><br/><li>Mini-Class Giveaway</li><br/><li>Project #3 On-the-go Crafting Case</li><br/><li>Q & A about classes, art, and inspiration</li><br/><li>Registration for Indie Harvest opens!</li></ul><p> </p>

Free Mini Class!

Hey everyone, this weekend, I am teaching an impromptu mini class! Right here on my blog, please join me for a weekend of DIY art, inspirati...

A Peek at our Craft Room

through one of these little toy kaleidoscopes...<br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIerZ-XSYI/AAAAAAAABS4/B8D5azWKD-s/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 386px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491826028464514" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIerZ-XSYI/AAAAAAAABS4/B8D5azWKD-s/s400/014.JPG"/></a><br/><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIemrnJy8I/AAAAAAAABSw/ypGiYgKDLvQ/s1600/006.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491744863603650" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIemrnJy8I/AAAAAAAABSw/ypGiYgKDLvQ/s400/006.jpg"/></a><br/><br/><div><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIemR2x_mI/AAAAAAAABSo/dZ2kz_WEbT8/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491737949830754" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIemR2x_mI/AAAAAAAABSo/dZ2kz_WEbT8/s400/010.JPG"/></a><br/><br/><br/><div><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIel9k0NSI/AAAAAAAABSg/YRrQ2GIdDU0/s1600/008.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491732505769250" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIel9k0NSI/AAAAAAAABSg/YRrQ2GIdDU0/s400/008.JPG"/></a><br/>our art wall:<br/><div><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIeltPlCeI/AAAAAAAABSY/asIXjIeEf6Q/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491728121727458" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIeltPlCeI/AAAAAAAABSY/asIXjIeEf6Q/s400/003.JPG"/></a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><div><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIelR5hriI/AAAAAAAABSQ/FcLA622Hk_I/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499491720781475362" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFIelR5hriI/AAAAAAAABSQ/FcLA622Hk_I/s400/009.JPG"/></a><br/><div>I got weird looks when I stuck the kaleidoscope up to the camera... But I like it. lol</div><div>xoxo,</div><div>Katie</div></div></div></div></div>

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A Peek at our Craft Room

through one of these little toy kaleidoscopes... our art wall: I got weird looks when ...

pretty pictures

I think these pictures are pretty...<br/><div> </div><div><a href="#"></a><br/>and this is a really cool bookcase. :)<br/><div><a href="#"></a> </div><div>and being the total neatfreak that I am, I love how these book are organized. It gives me a happy feeling, lol. Not to mention how cute that pug is. ;)<br/><a href="#"></a><br/>and this is pretty.</div><div><a href="#"></a><br/><br/>I will admit it, I'm a bookworm. ;)</div><div>xo,</div><div>Katie</div></div>

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pretty pictures

I think these pictures are pretty... and this is a really cool bookcase. :) and being the total neatfreak that I am, I love how these boo...

Live Long and Prosper

a while back I saw a "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">spock</span> monkey" on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Etsy</span>, and wanted to make one, but I never got around to it.<br/>So, I finally decided to make him!<br/>He's even got his little star*fleet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">communicator</span>.<br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFCI3hwf7jI/AAAAAAAABSI/ejhByVSE8_Q/s1600/126.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499045632555347506" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TFCI3hwf7jI/AAAAAAAABSI/ejhByVSE8_Q/s400/126.JPG"/></a><br/><div>I love him. xoxo,</div><div>Katie</div>

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Live Long and Prosper

a while back I saw a " spock monkey" on Etsy , and wanted to make one, but I never got ar...

Flash Back- 1980's

<a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TE8SYlEw_kI/AAAAAAAABSA/A7z5cfz7V0c/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 389px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498633883520925250" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TE8SYlEw_kI/AAAAAAAABSA/A7z5cfz7V0c/s400/012.JPG"/></a><br/>This is a layout I did using a pic from the 1980's photoshoot we did here..<br/>Most of the embellishments I used are American Crafts, except for the paper measuring tape, which I got from IKEA. I love that store. :)<br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TE8SYrNsFnI/AAAAAAAABR4/Ph6h1tvW2es/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498633885168965234" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TE8SYrNsFnI/AAAAAAAABR4/Ph6h1tvW2es/s400/014.JPG"/></a><br/><div>xo,</div><div>Katie</div>

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Flash Back- 1980's

This is a layout I did using a pic from the 1980's photoshoot we did here.. Most of the embelli...

Make it Monday!

<div>How cute are these DIY's?<br/><a href="http://blog.polkadotrobot.com/.a/6a0115711f7aaf970b0133ee07aedb970b-800wi"></a><br/>You can find a <a href="http://blog.polkadotrobot.com/polka-dot-robot/2010/05/diywatercolor-paper.html">tutorial on how to make this cool *watercolor style* paper over at polka dot robot</a>.<br/><a href="4081/4818622694_01bc6b44b3.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 432px; HEIGHT: 278px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="4081/4818622694_01bc6b44b3.jpg"/></a><br/><a href="http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2010/07/recycling-project-security-envelopes.html">Stationary made from security envelopes here at A Little Hut</a><br/><a href="_gN-KrJN7Hks/TEyg8M6lrOI/AAAAAAAABVg/5iF88eLgvtE/s400/DSCN9843.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="_gN-KrJN7Hks/TEyg8M6lrOI/AAAAAAAABVg/5iF88eLgvtE/s400/DSCN9843.jpg"/></a><br/>And over at The Perfect Pear you can find a <a href="http://theperfectpearpair.blogspot.com/2010/07/leather-feather-earrings-diy.html">tutorial for these cute Leather Feather earrings. :)<br/></a><div> </div><div>Have you done any sweet crafts this week?</div><div>xoxo, Katie</div></div>

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Make it Monday!

How cute are these DIY's? You can find a tutorial on how to make this cool *watercolor style* p...

mushroom love

I love mushrooms, and how cool are <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kittybee/">these</a>?...<br/><a title="fly agaric by kitty bee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kittybee/4821283371/"></a><br/><a title="coin cap mush by kitty bee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kittybee/4821900228/"></a><br/><a title="little brown mush by kitty bee, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kittybee/4821283593/"></a>

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mushroom love

I love mushrooms, and how cool are these ?...

*sneak peek*

<a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWbD9Ca0I/AAAAAAAABRo/2ua9vubTYng/s1600/banner.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 128px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497442055565241154" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWbD9Ca0I/AAAAAAAABRo/2ua9vubTYng/s400/banner.jpg"/></a><br/>Here is a sneak peek of some more of the projects that will be in our online class, Indie Harvest<br/>Registration opens August 1st! More info about the class here.<br/><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWZ3dQuzI/AAAAAAAABRQ/wjc0nUQJemE/s1600/060.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497442035030866738" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWZ3dQuzI/AAAAAAAABRQ/wjc0nUQJemE/s400/060.JPG"/></a><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWatLqNPI/AAAAAAAABRg/mNeWjQ-UkMk/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 364px; HEIGHT: 307px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497442049452553458" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErWatLqNPI/AAAAAAAABRg/mNeWjQ-UkMk/s400/078.JPG"/></a><br/><a href="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErX5OVvffI/AAAAAAAABRw/eg75aS9GMLI/s1600/087.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497443673260916210" border="0" alt="" src="_XAEtJEBWiF4/TErX5OVvffI/AAAAAAAABRw/eg75aS9GMLI/s400/087.jpg"/></a><br/>This class is going to be <strong>super fun</strong>! Hope you join us!<br/>xo, Katie

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*sneak peek*

Here is a sneak peek of some more of the projects that will be in our online class, Indie Harvest R...