Thursday, September 29, 2011

Up-Cycled Ruler Frame!
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Here is a frame I up-cycled using a wood frame, photocopies of vintage rulers, hardware and glue.
Up-cycled Frame!
Materials:
-Wood frame
-Vintage ruler photocopies or originals
-Vintage or modern metal hardware/findings
-Mod Podge or decaupage medium of choice
-Matte sealer
-Epoxy glue
-Foam brush or paint brush
-Scissors

Directions:
1. Cut ruler images to fit frame, glue in place with mod podge using a foam brush, let dry.
2. Apply matte sealer or finish of choice using foam brush or paint brush, let dry.
3. Attach hardware to frame corners using epoxy glue, let set about 10 minutes.
4. Insert vintage or modern photograph into your frame and enjoy.
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Tips:
-Use original vintage rulers instead of photocopies, glue to frame w/epoxy glue or clear caulk.
-Use measuring tape instead of rulers.
-Age frame with antiquing medium.
-Jazz up frames w/steampunk pieces, rhinestones or broken jewelry.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Witches Tea Party Event:Book of Spells Project, More Layouts!Book of Spells! Layout 9!
Book of Spells! Layout 4!
Come Join us for the 3rd Annual Witches Tea Party at Piddlestixs, located in Historic Lafayette, NJ, this years project is the Book of Spells.
Book of Spells! Layout 5!Book of Spells! Layout 6!
Come create a spellbinding vintage book of spells using a variety of vintage, found and new objects, resin, parchment, clay, metals, broken jewels, all sure to add some magic to your day.Book of Spells! Layout 8!Book of Spells! Layout 9!
The Layout in the book of spells, was made using my line of steampunk scrapbook papers: Steampunk Fairy, Storybook Grunge, Steampunk Apothecary, images, diecuts, vintage supplies, glass glitter, vintage trims and more!Book of Spells! Layout 3!w
Book of Spells! Layout 7!

All my scrapbook papers and products can be ordered online or bought in person at my store: Piddlestixs!

To register send an email to me at:
lisakettell@yahoo.com
or at www.artoperanj.com

For payment options please contact me!
xo
Lisa!

Monday, September 26, 2011

Witches Tea Party Event:Book of Spells Project, Layout 2!

Come Join us for the 3rd Annual Witches Tea Party at Piddlestixs, located in Historic Lafayette, NJ, this years project is the Book of Spells.

Come create a spellbinding vintage book of spells using a variety of vintage, found and new objects, resin, parchment, clay, metals, broken jewels, all sure to add some magic to your day.
The Layout in the book of spells, was made using my line of steampunk scrapbook papers: Steampunk Fairy, Storybook Grunge, Steampunk Apothecary, images, diecuts, vintage supplies, glass glitter, vintage trims and more!

All my scrapbook papers and products can be ordered online or bought in person at my store: Piddlestixs!Witches Tea Party Goodies!Here are some of the sponsored goodies for the students!

To register send an email to me at:
lisakettell@yahoo.com
or at www.artoperanj.com

For payment options please contact me!
xo
Lisa!

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Up-Cycled Project: Wicker Shelf turned Arsty!
Up-cycled project, wicker shelfTurn a boring wicker or rattan shelf into an artsy piece. All you need is a wicker shelf, which can be found at most thrift stores, garage sales or probably in your attic, some glue, water, foam brush and recycled book pages, music sheets or newspaper.
Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 7 Step One, Mix 3 parts all purpose glue w/one part water, stir with foam brush, set aside.Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 6Step Two: Gather pieces of recycled ephemera such as book sheets, dictionary pages, music sheets or newspaper.Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 2Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 3Step Three: Coat wicker with homemade decaupage glue medium using foam brush, saturate paper with glue and press onto wicker, brush additional medium onto the paper, repeat until the whole shelf is coated in paper, let dry.Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 4Up-cycled project, wicker shelf 8Step Four: Coat piece w/sealer or finish of choice, then start adding your fave items to it.Vintage goodies at PiddlestixsHere is my finished shelf used as a display for some artful goodies at Piddlestixs!
Tips:
-Add die cuts, silhouettes or dresden scraps/trims to your shelf.
-Add broken jewelry, paper pinwheels or trim to your shelf.

The possibilities are endless. Remember recycling something can be rewarding and save you money too!

Magic and Joy,
Lisa!c

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Join Us For a Crafty Tea at
Sally Lunn’s
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Featuring Our First Craft and Tea on
Thursday September 29, 2011 at 6pm-9pm
$75 per person, seating limited

Includes Tea, Scones, Scrumptious Desserts, project and other goodies
Featured Project

Marie Antoinette’s Necklace

We will take you back in time to 18th century France where the essence of glamour and fashion frou frou was born

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Register Now at Sally Lunn’s Tea Room
9 Roosevelt Street, Chatham, NJ 973-635-2007

or email me: lisakettell@yahoo.com to register!
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Wednesday, September 07, 2011

3rd Annual Witches Tea Party, Book of Spells
Book of Spells
Come Join us for the 3rd Annual Witches Tea Party at Piddlestixs, located in Historic Lafayette, NJ, this years project is the Book of Spells.

Come create a spellbinding vintage book of spells using a variety of vintage, found and new objects, resin, parchment, clay, metals, broken jewels, all sure to add some magic to your day.

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To register send an email to me at:
lisakettell@yahoo.com
or at www.artoperanj.com

For payment options please contact me!
xo
Lisa!