tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313277862024-03-05T06:42:17.515-08:00Faerie EnchantmentBlogging my creative, sporty and travel adventures, stay in the know on the latest news/features of the Original Sport Cuffs (SCW), Rocker Cuffs and Lisa Kettell Designs Line.
For inquiries contact me at lisakettell@yahoo.comLisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-72906335073646839202017-02-03T09:54:00.001-08:002017-02-03T10:03:15.150-08:00DIY Cactus Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I am sharing with you a cute cactus project created using
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This project is also apart of the Hygloss Cactus Round Up on the Hygloss Site!</div>
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and Cardboard Roll Cactus. So much Cactus Love, its contagious!</div>
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Visit more of my projects on Home Talk, Darby Smart, Rit Dye Studio, Hygloss, Beacon Adhesives, Signature Crafts, LisaKettell.com, and other sites!<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-12941599897897205302017-01-05T07:30:00.000-08:002017-01-05T07:30:53.464-08:00New Website/Blog LaunchHi All,<br />
Its been a while since I posted over here. You can view current posts, updates, new works, store, etc over on the new website, complete with a new blog:<br />
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I'll still be checking in here often. This blog has almost a decade of works and inspiration which will continue to thrive on this blog including visitor lists and views.<br />
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I needed to build a whole new website for the brand. But will continue to keep you guys in the loop over here too.<br />
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Thanks so much. You can visit me here or at the new site!<br />
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xoxo<br />
Lisa Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-23285630421788816332016-04-11T19:52:00.003-07:002016-04-11T19:52:56.163-07:00New Website and BlogHi All,<br />
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Just a quick update! Soon we will be launching our new blog and website!<br />
Check back soon for all the details!<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-60461016355169701042015-10-16T20:45:00.000-07:002015-10-16T20:45:17.578-07:0031 Wishes, Canvas Corp and Giveaways!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week I headed down to <b>Texas</b> for a Spook-tac-ular Halloween Event called; <b>"31 Wishes" </b>hosted by <b>AnnDenise Anderson.</b> For several years now AnnDenise has been hosting this festive event every October with new themes every year. This time she opted for a favorite theme of mine, vintage circus. Now if you all know me, you know I love creating vintage styles, circus themed projects and Halloween magic. When AnnDenise asked me to teach, I accepted within seconds and knew 31 Wishes was going to be over the top.<br />
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The new challenge, creating a fast and simple project that the attendees could make within 1-2 hours. A <b>project</b> they could mix in with their Halloween decor throughout the house, something with a vintage feel and worked into the events theme. <b>The supplies</b> I used needed to have all these elements and had to excite the attendees. So without hesitation I knew the <b>Canvas Corp Brand</b> of companies would be the perfect choice. With <b>7 Gypsies and Tattered Angels, </b>Canvas Corp helped me customize the perfect supplies for my project.<br />
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The result a <b>Vintage Style Halloween Paper Cone</b> filled with sparkling tinsel shards, layered with vintage images, labels and Halloween tags. Finished with tiny potion bottles, crepe paper fringe and ink. I used the orange and black striped paper as the cone base, then layered all my pieces inside. A very simple project to create with such a great impact. All the attendees each made paper cones that screamed vintage, screamed circus and screamed spook-tac-ular.<br />
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After my project, AnnDenise taught her gorgeous circus-y dolls. Everyone made a doll which fit their personality. Some were tattooed, some were glamorous and some theatrical, all with a touch of vintage flare. The whole process for each doll was amazing. So what kind of doll did I sit down and create? Any guesses? Give up? A tight rope circus performer who I named; <b>"Tippy Cornwall</b>, <b>The Greatest Tightrope Ballerina of the Century".</b><br />
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There was way too much excitement at 31 Wishes from the food, to the supplies, the projects, the decorations, the ladies who attended and AnnDenise. Everything was absolutely magical, that's why I had to bring back some magic for all of you and <b>one lucky reader to win </b>one of my 31 Wishes Kits and a surprise treat bag from the <b>Canvas Corp Brands; 7 Gypsies and Tattered Angels.</b> There's just too much goodness I had to share.<br />
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<b>So here's the scoop on how to enter:</b><br />
Enter on the Rafflecopter Link below w/this info<br />
1. Share your favorite Halloween movie with me.<br />
2. Like the Canvas Corp Instagram and Facebook Page<br />
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<b>The Giveaway starts 10/17/15 and ends 10/21/15 at Midnight.</b> The winner will be announced on the blog and contacted for their mailing information. The package will be shipped as soon as the winner sends me their information.<br />
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Good Luck Everyone, stay tuned for more of the 31 Wishes Event recap w/project highlights, set up and Texas snapshots.<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-42813209116661035802015-10-06T19:33:00.001-07:002015-10-06T19:33:52.921-07:00My Countdown to 31 Wishes<br />
In just a few short days I will be heading southwest to Fort Worth, Texas for the fabulous <a href="http://www.31wishesevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: purple;">31 Wishes Event.</span></b></a> I'll be bringing some Halloween magic with me as I leave NJ courtesy of the Fabulous Canvas Corp Brands: <a href="http://canvascorp.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Corp, 7 Gypsies</a> and <a href="http://canvascorp.com/" target="_blank">Tattered Angels. </a><br />
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From magical project kits to spook-tac-ular goodie bags, all the attendees will be squealing in delight from all the Canvas Corp Brands products they will be receiving and creating with during my fun and fast project at <a href="http://www.31wishesevent.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">31 Wishes </a>on Oct. 10, shhhhhh. its a surprise.<br />
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Every year <b>AnnDenise Anderson</b> puts together an over the top amazing Halloween spectacular. Her attendees enjoy a full day of creative bliss with scrumptious treats, whimsical projects, treat bags, and social fun. All of this is set in a world of magic allowing all who attend to escape into a realistic fantasy world. I promise the spirits are friendly just like Casper and Wendy.<br />
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This year's Halloween theme is one of my favorites, a <b>Vintage Circus</b>. Seriously? A Vintage Circus theme? Once I heard this, I knew I had to create something special to share with all the attendees. It has to be spooky, spellbinding and magical, after all AnnDenise is all about the enchantment.<br />
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My project series <b>this fall</b> have all the elements of world travel focusing African Safari's, the Australian Outback, Egyptology and Old London. With hints of hidden magic, enchanted circuses and wizards. I focused on lots of aged and rustic textures. Navy, leather, parchment and burnt cream color palettes, Plus I never forget the shimmer, its important to add shimmer for a more magical feel.<br />
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What better brand to use in my projects this fall then the <b><a href="http://canvascorp.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Corp Brands</a></b>. <b>7 Gypsies</b> creates one of the best series of vintage papers and haberdashery I've seen, they fit perfectly with my projects, as do all the products in the <b><a href="http://canvascorp.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Corp line</a></b>. I just can't wait to share them with my students.<br />
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Over the next week I will be blogging snippets of my journey to Texas, my time at the 31 Wishes Event, project diy and a series of giveaways that will get you really excited. So hold on tight, the magic is just beginning.<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-88814327255378271372015-08-19T19:35:00.000-07:002015-08-19T19:35:44.994-07:00Midsummer Fun, Exploration and Fairy Specimens!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Its late August and that can only mean one thing, <b>Midsummer Season<i>.</i></b> You probably thought I was going to say Back to School, didn't have the heart to blurt it out. In NJ students go back to school after Labor Day which is September 7th this year.</div>
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<b>Midsummer</b> is such a magical time of year, sunflowers glowing in the warm light, fireflies flickering in the night, last minute vacations and explorations. There is just so much to do this time of year.</div>
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After a month's break from heavy creating, I found my creative muse and started making a ton of projects from jewelry to paper craft and everything in between. I have a huge parcel from the <i><b><a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/" target="_blank">Canvas Corp Brand of familie</a>s</b></i> that I just couldn't wait to dig into. Everything in their brand speaks to me.</div>
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I have started a series of<b> exploration projects</b> reflecting on the 1920's Egyptology era, African adventures, specimens and wizard-ology. Some seaside whimsy and storybook tales mixed in there some where. </div>
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The first series of projects are the <b>fairy specimens</b>, The first one is labeled "FAE" no.1, she is a Fairy Queen discovered off the coast of South Africa by a Museum Archaeologist named Brady Winthrop who discovered an old map and legend in the museum's private library chamber. Professor Winthrop along with Blake Davis, Cooper Vanderhoff and Casey Mellon sailed off on an exploration to prove fairies do exist. What they found was more then just fairies.......</div>
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The first in the series of 12 specimens is <b>"FAE" no.1,</b> who has been named Ciara and carefully placed in a specimen box with branch samples from the site. Legend has it that these specimens are actually mummy casings which cannot be opened until the Fairy Life Rites Spell is said. This secret spell can be found in the Ancient Book of Fairy Rites and must be read on a blue moon....</div>
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For now I'd like to share the first series of specimens, "FAE" no.1-Ciara.</div>
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<li>Clear 3 by 5 inch Plastic Hinged Box (craft and dollar stores have these)</li>
<li>Serengetti 6 by 6 inch Paper Pack-<a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/serengeti/products/paper-pad-serengeti-6x6" target="_blank">7 Gypsies</a></li>
<li>Maritime Mini Ephemera Pack-<a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/maritime/products/maritime-mini-ephemera" target="_blank">7 Gypsies</a></li>
<li>Printer Tray Label Holders-<a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/hardware-metals-1/products/printers-tray-metal-label-holder-brass" target="_blank">7 Gypsies</a></li>
<li>Pearl Glimmer Mist Spray-<a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/glimmer-mist/products/pearl-glimmer-mist-2oz" target="_blank">Tattered Angels</a></li>
<li>Tattered Leather Glimmer Mist-<a href="http://shop.canvascorpbrands.com/collections/glimmer-mist/products/tattered-leather-glimmer-mist-2oz" target="_blank">Tattered Angels</a></li>
<li>Flat Back Frozen Charlotte-<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/221273052/mini-frozen-charlottes-set-of-5?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Lisa Kettell Designs</a></li>
<li>Rhinestone Strand-<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-3849-rhinestone-trim.aspx" target="_blank">Simplicity </a></li>
<li>Glues/Tools: Hot Glue, Hot Glue Gun, Glue Stick, Scissors</li>
<li>Other: Copper Tape, Thin Branches, Beige Lacy Floral Leaves, Glitter, Stamped Lettering</li>
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<li>Line the bottom of the plastic box with two types of paper from the Serengetti paper pack using a glue stick.</li>
<li>Hot glue thin branches to the right side of the base and side of the plastic box.</li>
<li>Age the frozen charlotte with walnut inks, rubbing off excess with a soft cloth or napkin until desired amount of aging is achieved.</li>
<li>Cut the leaves to form whispy wings, age with more walnut ink and hot glue to back of the frozen charlotte. </li>
<li>Next hot glue the winged frozen charlotte to the box center. Spray the whole box contents with mist spray a few times. Embellish the frozen charlotte with copper tape and rhinestones.</li>
<li>Attach the plate to outside of the front rim of the box and add lettering.</li>
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<li>The <b><i>frozen charlottes</i></b> I use are from my line of products and are perfect for painting, aging w/inks and gluing in paper projects and assemblages.</li>
<li>For a realistic porcelain frozen charlotte coat these frozen charlottes from my line with resin glaze or spray glaze.</li>
<li>I used the wrappings from ground cherries as my wings. But you could cut open floral chinese lantern flower pods or use bark shards or shells.</li>
<li>Try vintage images in place of the frozen charlotte.</li>
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Stay tuned for the rest of the exploration projects including more specimens, the book of Fairy Rites, Professor Winthrop's Journals, Casey's Treasures and more.</div>
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Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-30472423208468385202015-06-21T18:33:00.001-07:002015-06-21T18:33:55.640-07:00Tropical BoHo Necklace DIY<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recently received an amazing package filled with jewelry components from the <b><i>Dazzle-It Tropical Punch line</i></b> from the <b><a href="http://www.johnbead.com/"><span style="color: purple;">John Bead Corp</span></a><span style="color: #4c1130;">.</span></b> A variety of designers were sent a package from the John Bead Corp. Each package was filled with different items from the <b><i>Tropical Punch Line</i></b>. The challenge was to create a jewelry piece using these supplies and share it within the <i><b>Tropical Punch Blog Hop.</b></i></span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My package was filled with so much summer goodness. With the BoHo trend still rising this summer, I decided to create a fun <b><i>summer BoHo statement necklace.</i></b> The only thing extra I added were the fun tassels I made using neon floss.<br /><br /><i><b>After making my necklace</b></i>, I paired it up with a fun and flirty tank, mixed yellow summer cardigan and skinny jeans. Think a preppy boho Carmen Miranda. This is a fun and flirty line perfect for adding some sunshine to your designs.<br /></span><h3>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pack Tropical Punch Flower Maker, rhinestone gold</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pack Tropical Punch Lucite Mix, Riviera</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pack Tropical Punch Lucite Mix, Siena Wall</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pack Tropical Punch Finding Kit, Gold Jump Rings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 pack Tropical Punch Petal Curves, Shaded Purple</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1 Pack Lucite Chain 16x30mm, Sugarloaf</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 Skeins Neon Yellow Light Effects Floss, E980 DMC</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Additional: gold jump rings, gold clasp and gold beading
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tools: needle nose plier, flat nose plier, wire cutter</span></li>
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beads onto gold jewelry wire.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Then wrap the
wire around the rhinestone gold tropical punch flower maker.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Wrap the extra wire around the flower maker
center a few times, tighten and twist the ends together to close, cut extra
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Repeat the step above for the second flower.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Thread 7 beads from the tropical punch Lucite
mixes onto gold jewelry wire.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Then wrap
wire around the third rhinestone gold flower maker and pull tight, twist ends
close.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Cut the remaining wire.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Cut the Lucite chain in half and attach each
chain half to the purple flowers, using the extra large gold jump rings.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Attach the mixed bead flower to the center of
the purple flowers using a few small gold jump rings.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Open the 3 skeins of neon yellow floss from
their packaging. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Fold the skein in half,
twist a thin strand around the center a few times and tie knot to secure to
form a small tassel. Trim length till desired length is achieved.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Repeat for each tassel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Insert a small gold jump ring to the top of each
tassel and attach to the bottom of each beaded flower.</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Make your tropical flowers larger using 6 leaves instead of 5. Try doubled flowers using 12 flower leaves.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in;">Make a layered flower necklace and add more tassels or fringe.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hope you enjoyed my post and get inspired to make your own tropical boho pieces.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lisa :-)</span></div>
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Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-72496914585628268842015-06-02T12:56:00.001-07:002015-06-02T12:56:54.033-07:00Under the Boardwalk, Altered Book Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is a great <b>altered book project</b> I created, perfect for using vintage ephemera. images, mixed with modern day papers, inks, found objects and recycled items.<br />
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<b>Under the Boardwalk </b>was inspired by the history of boardwalk communities by the shore. It was <i><b>inspired by </b></i>my adventures to<i><b> the Jersey Shore</b></i> particularly Ocean Grove, Asbury Park, Seaside, and LBI. Vintage beauty pageants, and Victorian Seaside Splendor. By 1950's amusements and confections, candy apples, calliope music and summer nights.<br />
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If you love to recycle and use recycled items in your works, this is a great way to do that.<br />
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<b>To make your own follow these instructions below: </b><br />
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<b>Materials:</b><br />
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<li>Sails and Shells Paper Pack, <a href="http://canvascorp.com/">Canvas Corp.</a></li>
<li>Seashore style ephemera, and vintage images, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns?ref=hdr">Lisa Kettell Designs</a></li>
<li>Vintage or modern bingo cards,and wood bingo tokens <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns?ref=hdr">Lisa Kettell Designs</a></li>
<li>Chipboard style card stock, <a href="http://canvascorp.com/">Canvas Corp.</a></li>
<li>Basic office folders</li>
<li>Paper Straws, Recollections Line, <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michaels Stores</a></li>
<li>Vintage style embellishments, <a href="http://www.sevengypsies.com/">7 Gypsies</a></li>
<li>Inks, <a href="http://www.mytatteredangels.com/">Tattered Angels</a></li>
<li>Found Objects: broken glass bottles, wood shapes, branches, cake balloons.</li>
<li>Other: crepe paper, German glass glitter, tiny star fish, shells, muslin fabric, ribbon.cocktail honey combs stirrers,color clothes pins</li>
<li>Tools/Glue: hot glue, hot glue gun, glue stick scissors, small paper hole punch, white floral wire</li>
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<li>Cut 2 pieces of the chipboard style card stock to 8 by 10 inches for the cover. Then cut out 4 pieces of basic office folders and 4 pieces of chipboard style card stock about 5 by 7 inches, for the interior pages,</li>
<li>Begin layering the cut interior pages with scrapbook paper from the Sails and Shells paper pack, Glue in place with glue stick.</li>
<li>Assemble all the pages together and punch 1 hole into the pages with a hole punch about 2 inches in from the top and another hole 2 inches from the bottom. Make sure you punch the holes 1 inch from the side. ( the side I'm referring to is the area where the book pages will have its binding.)</li>
<li>Thread each whole with white floral wire and twist around 3 small branches. This is your binding.</li>
<li>Start decorating the top cover with bingo board, scrapbook embellishments, paper straws, found objects, images, additional scrapbook paper cutouts,</li>
<li>Cut various strips of scrapbook paper from the Sails and Shells paper pack and cut fringe into them, then hot glue to the cover sides and interior sides,</li>
<li>Age ribbon, scrapbook paper and objects with inks from Tattered Angels.</li>
<li>Finally add the remaining embellishments: honey comb stirrers, ribbons, clothes pins and bingo tokens.</li>
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<b>Tips/Tricks:</b><br />
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<li>Use old book covers or bingo boards instead of basic office folders or chipboard paper.</li>
<li>Layer the whole cover with paper straws.</li>
<li>Create these books with your kids or family on a rainy summer day.</li>
<li>Turn this book project into a family vacation heirloom.</li>
<li>Make a theme book. Example: fairies and pixies, flowerland, candyland, wizards, Santa Claus, etc.</li>
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I Hope you enjoyed this project and have fun making one of your own. If you do please post pictures and share, so we can all see the magic. Stay tuned for more fun projects.<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-74696448579334864442015-05-07T06:03:00.000-07:002015-05-07T06:03:16.190-07:00Crafting EphemeraAs we get into Mid Spring and warmer temperatures, this can only mean summer is near and that means, more exploring, and outdoor adventures. This leads to making memories and creative fun.<br />
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Here are some pieces of ephemera from my collection for you to use in your works.<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-58642716742737765562015-04-18T17:42:00.001-07:002015-04-18T17:42:20.478-07:00Infinity Forever! <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Over the past few months I have been teaching a ton of <b><i>Infinity Bracelet</i></b> classes and I have to say, I am hooked. I created my first infinity bracelet a few years ago, over a 100 later, I'm still excited when I get a chance to make one and to teach it to others.<br />
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<b><i>Recently</i></b> I taught infinity bracelets at Michaels Stores using all bead landing supplies and beads via Halcraft USA. I love the quality, styles and colors that <b>Halcraft USA</b> creates for the <b>Bead Landing</b> line at <b>Michaels</b>. Their beading selection is fabulous and works in all my projects and workshops.<br />
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<b><i>To make my version</i></b> of the infinity bracelets you only need leather cording, thin wire, beads of choice and a clasp which is optional. I warn you, these bracelets are so easy to make and the results are so breathtaking, you will be hooked. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Made with the threading.</td></tr>
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I prefer using thin wire to wrap the beads instead of thin threading. I think the wire gives you more flexibility, more forgiving and looks nicer. Wire comes in so many colors and thickness today, as does leather cording. My students also prefer the wire and love the control they have with it opposed to threading.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Made with the thin wire.</td></tr>
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<b><i>In the next week</i></b> I will post instructions on how to make your own using the leather cording, wire, and beads. This bracelet project could even become an anklet, belt or necklace cuff.<br />
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<b><i>For now </i></b>here are samples of the bracelets I made for the classes and some my students made using the technique they learned in my class.<br />
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xoxo Lisa<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">These are from a recent class. I love what Nicole<br />did to her bracelet. So soothing and peaceful.<br />Like sea glass at the beach. The Turquoise one<br />is inspired by Sedona.</td></tr>
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-89601083167387837072015-04-14T09:39:00.000-07:002015-04-14T09:39:30.926-07:005 Minute Wood Necklaces<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5qzPC_l3cYDwNRufaQiciD-oTuXwFA2hDuD2UOfrHSNBlkDBiYo22pa2atRw6yIRUkH8ijG0GlMA3aP6w-HCz0gIUqDxnNFZ0_S_QdFQIpNg2XE55Is9yEFuEHgkSkcNpypo/s1600/IMG_3198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-5qzPC_l3cYDwNRufaQiciD-oTuXwFA2hDuD2UOfrHSNBlkDBiYo22pa2atRw6yIRUkH8ijG0GlMA3aP6w-HCz0gIUqDxnNFZ0_S_QdFQIpNg2XE55Is9yEFuEHgkSkcNpypo/s1600/IMG_3198.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><b><i>Wood laser cutouts</i></b> are all over the place. From ornate scroll works, cute shapes and wording, wood has taken over. The variety of uses for these elements is endless. Every second an idea pops up. With the big emergence of the 80s and 90s again this year.<br />
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<i><b>In the 80s</b></i> some of my biggest memories were neon and bold colors, roller skating, leg warmers, strawberry shortcake, stickers and laser cut jewelry or accessories. For my sweet 16, my mom bought me an ornate laser cut mirrored album for my party pictures.<br />
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<b><i>This project</i></b> is a take on 80's style with a sweet modern update and takes only minutes to actually make. All you need are some wood word cut outs, paint, jump rings, chains and jewelry tools. With a few quick steps, you'll be skating away with your new name necklace.<br />
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<li>Laser cut wood name ( I used "sugar" and 'sweet"), Michaels Stores</li>
<li>Ready made 18 inch jewelry chains w/clasp, Bead Landing Michaels Stores</li>
<li>Jump rings, 6mm, Darice</li>
<li>Acrylic paint (I used cream, peach and aqua)</li>
<li>Jewelry drill puncher, 0.9 and 0.6 holes, Advantus Corp</li>
<li>Tools: needle nose pliers, paint brush, pencil</li>
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<b>Directions:</b><br />
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<li>Flip the laser cut wood name over so the wording is in reverse. With a pencil mark a hole on each end of the laser cut wood name.</li>
<li>Insert the laser cut wood name into the jewelry drill punch, line up with the marked holes and twist using the 0.9 drill punch. </li>
<li>Paint your laser cut wood names with colors of choice, let dry a few minutes. </li>
<li>Open up the ready made chain at the center using needle nose pliers, Attach the open chain to the laser cut wood names using jump rings.</li>
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<ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN5tk6sxCzxBuTVgsz_fZnaJS5tf23V16oChyphenhyphen75P1HL97o5I2UHpcUjFF_uEymi2gbuuria_mL1mJ0J2A9zwqLbR8GqJY9wRT5uMvxyxeUIIyhfVJcNTcxyaeHbiA0wc_Aeka/s1600/IMG_3200.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvN5tk6sxCzxBuTVgsz_fZnaJS5tf23V16oChyphenhyphen75P1HL97o5I2UHpcUjFF_uEymi2gbuuria_mL1mJ0J2A9zwqLbR8GqJY9wRT5uMvxyxeUIIyhfVJcNTcxyaeHbiA0wc_Aeka/s1600/IMG_3200.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a>
<li>The jewelry drill press is light, small and easy to use. Many companies offer them and can be found at most craft stores in the jewelry or tool section of the stores and range in price from $8.00-$17.00 and drill through most light woods, and metals. Advantus corp/Tim Holtz line has one available as well.</li>
<li>Coat your wood cutouts with glitter and nail polish clear sealer.</li>
<li>Cover your wood cutouts with rhinestones or sequins,</li>
<li>Wrap your wood cutouts with embroidery floss.</li>
<li>Gold foil, chalkboard paint, or wood stain markers give some fun to your piece.</li>
<li>Make your own chain or thread with beads.</li>
<li>Try cutesy animal shapes, crowns and mustaches.</li>
<li>Use flocking on your wood cutout.</li>
<li>Spray paint works well too.</li>
<li>Try rub on transfers or rubber stamps to add more detail to your wood cutout. </li>
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<b><i>Recycling</i></b> is what I do best. Here is a great project which can give a journal or drawing book new life, and a great way to recycle old, ripped or discarded jeans.<br />
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The first recorded use of <i><b>indigo </b></i>as a color name in the <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">English</a> language was in the year 1289. There is something so magical about the color of indigo which has a mix of blues and violets embracing it. Indigo is a color which has many facades. It can be romantic, mysterious, and mystical. It can call on fairies, goths and bohemians. Its vintage and modern all wrapped in one.<br />
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-Jean/Denim pocket and scraps<br />
-Discarded hard cover book, journal or drawing pad<br />
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-Large metal safety pins, Michaels Crafts Line<br />
-Adhesive page flags, Michaels Crafts Line<br />
-Paper stickers, Flora and Fauna, Brenda Walton for K & Company<br />
-Acrylic paint, ink spot color, Folk Art Paint<br />
-Glues: hot glue, sturdy craft glue<br />
-Tools: scissors, hot glue gun<br />
-Other: metal tags, metal flowers, tiny metal cabochons, rhinestone bow, rhinestone pieces, jewelry findings<br />
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1. Using the jean pocket scrap I covered my book's front cover and spine. hot glued in place. It fit perfectly around the front. I then folded the uneven edges over the cover and onto the other side.<br />
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2. For the back cover I added left over jean scraps from my scrap bag and hot glued in place. I layered a cut piece of muslin fabric to the inside covers to finish it off.<br />
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3. Now add decorative page tabs to the inside pages.<br />
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4. Tie a large ribbon around the center of the book, attach metal number tags to the ends. These are the book marks.<br />
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5. Embellish the cover of the book with large metal safety pins, paper stickers, tiny metal cabochons, rhinestone bow, rhinestones and metal flowers.<br />
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6. Enhance the book pages with ink spot color paint, ephemera, images and your fave mementos.<br />
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-Cover a blank journal or drawing pad and carry on your travels. Fill it with your adventures.<br />
-Dye your jean scraps for more color choices.<br />
-If you don't have jeans cover your book with fabric and make your own pockets.<br />
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This journal I created represents, friendship, love, and the magic of life. It will be filled with mementos that I acquire along my journey in creating a wonderful life.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this project and come back for another visit.</div>
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Lisa</div>
Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-47558635791862302842015-04-08T18:06:00.003-07:002015-04-08T18:09:11.179-07:00Popsicle Stick Glam Bracelets<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>Popsicle sticks </i></b>have reached a new high. We all know they work well in kids craft projects, but what about taking them to another level, wood bracelets. Thin wood can bend fairly well without splintering when placed in a hot water bath for a few minutes. When the wood is completely saturated in hot water it can bend.<br /><br /><b><i>With a few simple supplies</i></b> you can bend popsicle sticks into fabulous bracelets for both adults and children. Once bent, stamp on them, roll in glitter, paint, wrap in paper or decoupage. This project is so fast and easy to make, so let's get started.<br /><b>Materials:</b><br />
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<li>Jumbo wooden craft popsicle sticks</li>
<li>Ornate wrapping paper or large sheet paper, Paper Source</li>
<li>Clip-on earrings, Forever 21 </li>
<li>Velvet ribbon, Simplicity</li>
<li>Drinking glasses or mugs</li>
<li>Glues; hot glue, industrial glue, modge podge, Plaid</li>
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<li>Tools: hot glue gun, scissors, large pot, foam brush</li>
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<li>Fill a large cooking pot with water, bring to a boil, drop popsicle sticks into boiling water, let boil for around 10 minutes. Reduce heat and let soak in the hot water for 5 more minutes.</li>
<li>Remove popsicle sticks from water using tongs, let cool a minute. </li>
<li>Begin slowly bending the popsicle sticks and insert them into a glass or mug. Bend them into rounded shapes that fit around the inside of the glass or mug. You can even wrap one around the glass or mug and hold in place with elastic band or wire.</li>
<li>Let dry for 24 hours to 32 hours, so they dry and hold their shape. Remove from glasses.</li>
<li>Brush modge podge onto the front of the rounded popsicle stick. Fold a piece of paper over it. Let dry.</li>
<li>Cut any extra paper and glue the ends on the back of the bracelet. </li>
<li>Hot glue 2 pieces of velvet trim to each end of the bracelet.</li>
<li>Add a clip on earring to the center and your bracelet is ready to wear.</li>
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<li>Add a bunch of popsicle sticks to the boiling water, as a few may break.</li>
<li>Always be careful when working with hot water or hot glue.</li>
<li>Try covering bracelets with washi tape, rub on transfers, stamps and vintage ephemera.</li>
<li>Paint or ink your bracelets and use rubber stamps to create wording or design of choice.</li>
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Hope you enjoyed this fast and fun project. There are a ton of popsicle stick projects available on the web. This is my version of a classic kids project, made for adults.</div>
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More projects on the way and the new blog is coming along!</div>
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xoxo</div>
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Lisa</div>
Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-64043768058941970162015-04-06T11:39:00.001-07:002015-04-06T11:39:29.266-07:00Patriotic Splash, Paper Cone Tutorial"The <i><b>American Flag</b></i> is a symbol of our freedom, national pride and history" -Mike Fitzpatrick <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><i>"Patriotic Splash"</i></b> is a paper project inspired by the seashore, vintage Boardwalk, and primitive summer patriotic holidays! This huge paper cone was made the w/sails and shells sampler pack from Canvas Corp., paper straws, wood accents, vintage ephemera and stained ribbon using Tattered Angels. <br /><br />I recently came across a box of vintage ephemera containing old patriotic costumes, bathing beauty scenes, and seaside amusement. All ornate, detailed and some had color. Blues, whites, tans and creamy reds. Everyone of them screamed old boardwalk, old patriotic Americana with Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day scenes by the seashore. So inspiring and fun. The result was this project and a few others I will post soon, think bathing beauties and flags.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To make your own paper cone you could photocopy the template out of my mixed media art book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Altered-Art-Circus-Techniques-Assemblages/dp/B005SNBP44"><b><i>"Altered Art Circus", Quarry Books, Lisa Kettell.</i></b></a> If that''s not available to you, here is the full set of instructions to make a paper cone and this project.<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"><br /></span>
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<li>Scrapbook paper sampler pack<b>, <a href="http://canvascorp.com/">Sails & Shells, Canvas Corp</a>.</b></li>
<li>Paper straws, <a href="http://www.michaels.com/"><b>Michaels Crafts</b></a></li>
<li>Wood accents, stars and crescent moon</li>
<li>Vintage image ephemera cd, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu"><b>Lisa Kettell Designs</b></a></li>
<li>Old bingo card, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu"><b>Lisa Kettell Designs</b></a></li>
<li>Creamy white or beige ribbon</li>
<li>Fine wood spray ink, <a href="http://www.mytatteredangels.com/"><b>Tattered Angels</b></a></li>
<li>German glass glitter, silver</li>
<li>Other: white paper floral wire, light blue paper shreds</li>
<li>Tools: hot glue gun, hot glue, scissors</li>
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<li><b>Starting </b>from one corner, roll a 12 by 12 inch piece of scrapbook paper into a cone shape. Hot glue in place and cut any excess paper. Fill with light blue paper shreds, set aside.</li>
<li><b>Hot glue</b> a 12 inch piece of white paper floral wire to each end of the paper cone, arching it around the front. Cut various square shape images from the scrapbook paper, and hot glue to the white paper floral wire to form a banner.</li>
<li><b>Attach </b>a crescent moon shape to a paper straw to make a wand, set aside.</li>
<li><b>Begin</b> dying white or light color cotton ribbon with fine wood spray ink. Spray until desired ink color is achieved, let dry. Then tie to the crescent moon wand and insert into the paper cone, hot glue in place. </li>
<li><b>Cut</b> a 2 inch by 12 inch strip of seer sucker scrapbook paper from the scrapbook paper pack. Begin cutting fringe into the cut paper strip, when complete, hot glue to the paper cone rim.</li>
<li><b>Layer</b> your cone with more images cut from the scrapbook paper, vintage image and ephemera.</li>
<li><b>Make</b> a paper fan rosette from the scrapbook paper, add that to the paper cone.</li>
<li><b>Finally</b> embellish with German glass glitter and a wire to hang your paper cone. </li>
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<li>You can make smaller sized paper cones, paper cone wreaths, paper cone banners.</li>
<li>Turn your cone into a seaside party hat or large table center piece.</li>
<li>Add shells and more ephemera to your paper cone.</li>
<li>Distress your paper with more inks. </li>
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<ol><br /><br />I hope you enjoyed this project and get inspired to make your own version.<br /><br /><br />Happy Monday,<br /><br />Lisa xoxo</ol>
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Its that time of year, <b><i>Easter and Peeps</i></b>. I love the adorable shape and sweet taste. I needed a way to preserve these sweet delights to enjoy year round, the result Peeps as craft embellishments. Using peeps in crafts is a great way to recycle any leftovers that never made it to the mouth, lol.<div>
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Every year I head to store and purchase a stash as soon as they become available for purchase. I save some for sharing at the Easter table, the others I open up the packaging and let air dry for a week so they are ready for crafting.</div>
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<b><i>This project</i></b> is fast an easy to do using paper straws, stale peeps, and lace ribbon ( I dyed with <b><i><a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/2014/04/04/peeps-wands/">Rit Dye</a></i></b>). If you are looking for a creative way to serve edible peeps at the Easter dinner table, you can repeat this craft without glue and with fresh peeps opened the day of Easter. Sprinkle with edible glitter or colored sugar for more pizzazz.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqGiAlhsnnIbpWfCCmxkrspnFd8HDXBfl9hYZca74HkEhyphenhyphen2xMt6rXX1YllC2NgIl6O8UbFdxwFXH-oCX-wDDlRHo6Es-bd2lOql4LR_i_EJDtUEirFSj-rQi4w786tH8SUY7k/s1600/IMG_8669+lettered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVqGiAlhsnnIbpWfCCmxkrspnFd8HDXBfl9hYZca74HkEhyphenhyphen2xMt6rXX1YllC2NgIl6O8UbFdxwFXH-oCX-wDDlRHo6Es-bd2lOql4LR_i_EJDtUEirFSj-rQi4w786tH8SUY7k/s1600/IMG_8669+lettered.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a><b><i>To make your own Peeps Wands</i></b> visit my step by step project on the <b><a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/2014/04/04/peeps-wands/">Rit Studio</a></b> site by clicking on this link: <a href="https://www.ritstudio.com/2014/04/04/peeps-wands/"><b>DIY PEEP WANDS</b></a></div>
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<b><i>Other projects</i></b> you can make are cards embellished with peeps, Spring/Easter assemblages, garland, banners. Line a wooden frame with peeps. What about peeps jewelry? Or how about peeps in a jar. Peeps in a box or peep crowns.<br />
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If you can't resist the urge to not eat your peeps for craft purposes, then make your own out of air dry clay such as model magic from Crayola.<br />
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Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-47316895689262395732015-04-02T11:32:00.000-07:002015-04-02T11:32:36.123-07:00Come Sail Away, DIY Large Driftwood Boat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i><b>"Come Sail Away"</b></i> with me on a seaside adventure. This project is for a large 3 foot driftwood schooner boat made w/products from <a href="http://canvascorp.com/"><b>Canvas Corp</b></a> Sails & Shells line,<a href="http://www.sevengypsies.com/"> <b>7Gypsies trinkets,</b></a> ink from <a href="http://www.mytatteredangels.com/"><b>Tattered Angels,</b></a> shells and driftwood I found last week near my house. This boat is now sitting proudly in my loft space! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The benefits of living in NJ, means quick access to many lakes, and the shoreline. Some rivers such as the Raritan river stream to the bay, which extends into the Atlantic ocean at the Perth Amboy points of the state. Whenever I get the chance, I head over to <b><i>Duke Island Park</i></b> to explore and look for natures gifts and washed up treasures such as sea/river glass, tile shards, coins, shells and drift wood, which stream up line from the bay and wash up onto the land edges.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /><br />After a storm or high water, is the best time to explore, as new treasures surface. I never know what I will find on my exploration. This always leads to inspiration and a bevy of project ideas such as this project. After receiving a fabulous package of paper and goodies from<a href="http://canvascorp.com/"> <b>Canvas Corp.</b></a><b>,</b> line of products, I new my found objects would become a form of art.<br /><br /> I stumbled onto several pieces of driftwood, and new they were destined to become a large boat assemblage, the result this project; <b><i>"Come Sail Away". </i></b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Crinkle a piece of parchment earthy color paper from the scrapbook sampler pack, punch two holes into one side of the paper. (one hole at the top, one hole at the bottom).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Cut 2 pieces from fabric ribbon measuring 12 inches each. Thread through each punched hole and tie onto the upward piece of driftwood. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Attach a piece of white paper wire to the top of the upward branch, and one end at the bottom right of the downward branch (the base). Cut triangle shapes from more paper and hot glue to the wire. </span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Create an anchor shape onto the front of the sail with more paper.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Spray tattered angels ink of choice into a cheese cloth or cotton pad, spread all over the edges of the sail and any areas you want aged or distressed.</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">For a truly sturdy boat use clear caulk and caulk gun where the nails and branches are.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Try nautical ribbons instead of the muslin fabric ribbon.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Created various sails instead of one large one. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Add more pieces of driftwood to form a larger boat, wider boat or make a row boat base.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Add German glitter and chipboard lettering.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, 'lucida grande', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Stay tuned for more driftwood projects this weekend. Smaller in size, fast and easy to make, perfect for table settings and memory projects.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"><br /></span></span>Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-17912230058691706912015-03-31T16:43:00.000-07:002015-03-31T16:43:03.076-07:00DIY Vintage Transfer PillowsFor a few months I have been wanting to make <b><i>DIY Vintage Transfer Pillows.</i></b> I turned muslin fabric craft totes into vintage pillows w/ black/white copies, wax paper, heat and stuffing! Whole project cost $10 for 4 pillows! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This project can be done a variety of ways. <b><i>Instead of wax paper</i></b>, you can use stencils, stencil brush and black paint. Try a black and white photocopy, transfer paper, stylus and a black sharpie. Iron on transfer paper works as well. <br /><br /><b>Materials:</b><br /><br />-Wax paper<br /><br />-Printer paper<br /><br />-Ink jet printer<br /><br />-Image or lettering of choice<br /><br />-Bone folder or painting scrapper<br /><br />-Muslin fabric craft tote<br /><br />-Pillow stuffing<br /><br />-Paper spray adhesive of choice<br /><br />-Tools: scissors, sewing needle, sewing thread, heat tool<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiUuFSb88tAmZKq4tZKWMvayEYPFfPe0iTTTymM2c6zYvMoTsf6apVmhmW8TtHIRfqxzkgOI4NzOF_5b896KaBzUyDi_Jwr4tVhdMwOd2HCH59rBo0fpYjRM_EFS0uEkKtPEs/s1600/IMG_2324.JPG"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbiUuFSb88tAmZKq4tZKWMvayEYPFfPe0iTTTymM2c6zYvMoTsf6apVmhmW8TtHIRfqxzkgOI4NzOF_5b896KaBzUyDi_Jwr4tVhdMwOd2HCH59rBo0fpYjRM_EFS0uEkKtPEs/s1600/IMG_2324.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrVEo32ExyAZGTxCegFeAFqXnwce__PGPU_z3-Rozj7SFJbvatwn_N_V76xO9qxUBbgfDpWWiIYd6L8pA21O4oe53W7gQfA5efCBnyMiUP68Mn61R1yMchGv_AvZy5g6GEBl01/s1600/IMG_0972.JPG"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrVEo32ExyAZGTxCegFeAFqXnwce__PGPU_z3-Rozj7SFJbvatwn_N_V76xO9qxUBbgfDpWWiIYd6L8pA21O4oe53W7gQfA5efCBnyMiUP68Mn61R1yMchGv_AvZy5g6GEBl01/s1600/IMG_0972.JPG" width="240" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlElnOU6HZkA98gYPbtvDxUYQbZSF-v6l5XxfBt74A8lTE9Rc3KaotZ1wOil6ELr56uZxJxlTMtZ4DvYHt_xDtTiTqnkWiDoW4-eZP9P7-xVeXaYjEvQs8Oo6V-tP7dFdJGmF2/s1600/IMG_0973.JPG"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlElnOU6HZkA98gYPbtvDxUYQbZSF-v6l5XxfBt74A8lTE9Rc3KaotZ1wOil6ELr56uZxJxlTMtZ4DvYHt_xDtTiTqnkWiDoW4-eZP9P7-xVeXaYjEvQs8Oo6V-tP7dFdJGmF2/s1600/IMG_0973.JPG" width="240" /></a><div>
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<b>Directions: </b><ol>
<li>Choose a few images or lettering labels you want to print. (visit my flickr gallery for a bunch of free collage images) </li>
<li>Cut a few pieces of wax paper to 8.5 x 11 inch sheets. Attach the cut wax paper to the same size computer paper using spray adhesive. Load into your computer printer. Make sure the wax paper part is the area that gets printed on when it comes out of the printer. (Doing this makes printing the wax paper easier) </li>
<li>Before you begin printing, make sure you switch your printer settings to mirror images, so that the wording or images print in reverse. </li>
<li>Carefully remove the printed sheets from the printer, making sure to hold the ends, away from the ink, as the ink stays very wet. </li>
<li>Place the wet side of the wax paper onto one side of the muslin fabric craft tote, then using a bone folder or painting scraper, press/rub down onto the paper until the ink has transferred to the fabric. </li>
<li>Remove the paper and using a heat tool or blow dryer, add some heat to set. <br />Cut the tote straps, fill with pillow stuffing and stitch close.<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"> </span><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Replace the wax paper and printer paper with iron on transfer paper and print. (remember to click on the mirror settings on the computer before printing)</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Then iron onto the fabric, stuff, stitch.</span></span></li>
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<span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;"><b>For Transfer Paper and Sharpie:</b></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Print your image on regular printer paper. No need to mirror image.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Place a piece of transfer paper onto the fabric and layer the printed image onto it, with printed side facing you (Blank side down against the transfer paper).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Trace the image onto the fabric using a stylus or pencil. Remove both papers.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Fill in the transfer with a black paint pen or sharpie. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, lucida grande, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 21.466667175293px;">Using a stencil brush and black fabric paint, stencil on the fabric.</span></span></li>
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-Photocopy ticket stubs such as a first movie date, wedding table number, broadway or sport tickets for a fun memory pillow.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A clever way to showcase your jewelry designs and brand message.<br />
Here I created a heart from my jewelry designs and filled it with <br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Choosing the right colors</span></i></b> and themes can be overwhelming. If you create fun and flirty jewelry, your backgrounds need to reflect that mood in order to compliment your piece. With the rise of social media, designers of every degree are utilizing the benefits of social platforms to promote their product and create a brand awareness.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Instagram is a great visual platform</span> </i></b>for capturing everything we do in the current minute. Clogging your IG feed with more then 3 or 4 pictures of the same thing at the same time can be shunned upon by fellow Instagramers, who crave varied inspiration to retain their commit to follow. Its very important to choose "the perfect picture" to capture your message to your audience.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Blogging, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter,</span></i></b> You Tube, Vine, Flickr, and Websites are some of the larger social media platforms designers are using to get their brand across. Smart phones are replacing the everyday camera at a fast pace. Why, you might ask? Because you can instantly download to one of these sites and share that current moment.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">Pay attention to the details you want to showcase. This dress<br />
screamed vintage prom and the focal point was the fabric and<br />
the center details. One photo was enough to portray that point.</td></tr>
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<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Thinking out of the box</span></b></i> is essential. Having great photo enhancing apps is key. Mix these two together and any photograph can be creative and eye catching. I have been an Apple Iphone lover since the beginning. I currently use it to take most of my pictures for social media. After I select the set I want to share, I load them to my fave social media sites and tweak. Then I caption and upload to social media.<br />
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<b><i><span style="color: purple;">I play with colors</span></i></b>, textures, props and lighting to get the look I want. Frames, chalkboard prints, scrapbook paper, and signs play big roles in my product photography sessions. If the lighting seems dull, I load the photos into editing apps and correct them.<br />
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<b><i>Details,</i></b> I love up-close details, they are in themselves a work of art when photographed. Details almost always get pinned to my inspiration board in the studio. Scraps of fabric, trims, and broken jewelry. Snippets of ephemera, tags and event badges. Photographs of vintage things, and magazine cutouts line my inspiration boards. I layer them with the things that inspire me. I think inspiration boards and detail photos are always a must.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">The Selfie! I've been doing the selfie for decades.<br />
Here's a selfie I recently took at my best friends<br />
bridesmaid dress gala. This headband is so me.</td></tr>
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<b>Some of my recommendations:</b><br />
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<li>-<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Chalkboard</span></i></b> or rustic black backgrounds for leather, distressed, metal, and industrial vintage pieces. Try chalkboards, chalkboard paper or spray paint foam board with chalkboard paint. (I will post my homemade chalkboard paint recipe next week). <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8000001907349px; text-align: center;">A chalkboard rustic background to showcase my authentic<br />
baseball necklaces</td></tr>
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<li>-<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Try paper bags</span></b></i>, parchment paper, old sheet music, wicker baskets, maps, metal signs, books, globes and wood for additional rustic backgrounds. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Earrings I made for a friend, layered onto a<br />
piece of scrapbook paper from My Minds Eye.</td></tr>
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<li><span style="color: purple;">-</span><b><i><span style="color: purple;">Kitschy wrapping paper</span>, </i></b>wall paper, scrapbook paper, or fabric for sweet, sugary products, baked goods and dolls.</li>
<li>-<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Furniture,</span></b></i> trunks, dress forms and candle bases work wonders for height and dimension.</li>
<li>-<b><i><span style="color: purple;">Take photos</span></i></b> from the bottom up, angled or upside down for some creative fun. </li>
<li>-<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Look for eye catching</span></b></i> reflections in glass windows or elements.</li>
<li>Don't forget <span style="color: purple;"><i><b>the selfie,</b></i> </span>sometimes its all about the selfie.</li>
<li>-<i><b><span style="color: purple;">Outside props</span> </b></i>work fabulous. Think rustic barns, house siding, trees, benches, pools, lakes.</li>
<li>-<i><b><span style="color: purple;">The beach</span></b></i>. Gotta love the photographic properties that the beach has to offer. Sun, sand, shells and water. </li>
<li><span style="color: purple;"><i><b>Inspiration boards</b></i>!</span> Make an inspiration board of the things that inspire you and inspire your brand. Add to it or take away from it the further along you go on your journey. </li>
<li><i><b><span style="color: purple;">Never steal someone's</span> </b></i>background or imagery for your own work. Remember copyright is essential. Always respect other designers works. <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Layering a piece onto a photo greeting card. I used a greeting<br />
card and necklace I received for Valentine's day, photographed<br />
them together. Worked like a charm. Card from Taylor Swift,<br />
Necklace-Francesca's Boutique.</td></tr>
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Next week I will post some creative backgrounds and paint recipes for you to use and create.<br />
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xo<br />
Lisa</div>
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With building the new blog format (not yet released), the website and creative work, I have neglected blogging for over a month, after returning from VK Live. During this time so much has happened and lots to share. I'll start with a recap of my day in NYC at Simplicity and the girls.<br />
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After getting our schedules together, I ventured into the city to see my friend Michele at Simplicity Creative Group, along with a friendly lunch with Michele Muska, Laura Kelly and Laura Neiman at Pera. You couldn't ask for a better group of girls to spend the day with. Being creative, fun and exciting.<br />
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Traveling to the city is just a train ride away for me and one I enjoy. I always grab my coffee and start walking to my destination, first off Simplicity Creative Group. Okay, I have to say, I just love it here. I'm always excited here. The ribbon room is like eye candy for the soul. I mean how do you choose your favorite ribbon, or trims, you just can't.<br />
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Exploring through the sewing department and seeing everyone hard at work to bring you the latest simplicity patterns and products is exciting. Vintage dress forms still in use, fabrics draping down off tables, glimpses inside Ek Success Brands and chatting with creative types adds to your time there. I love the staff and their creativity.<br />
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Before we left, the four of us exchanged gifties, hugs and love, then we were all off to enjoy a wonderful lunch at Pera. Can you say fabulous? The food at Pera is divine, Mediterranean cuisine at its finest.<br />
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Relaxing with Michele and the girls was incredible, a complete pick me up for the month. We all left happy, inspired and shall I say, full? lol. I returned home with a bag of goodies and a fabulous memory with good friends. Can't wait to see my girls again.<br />
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This bowl was a gift for my new dog "BO" from Laura Kelly, created in her signature style, along with personal heart ornaments for my momma and me, plus a stash of her buttons. The trims below are from Simplicity. These will grace some projects soon.<br />
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I will keep blogging here for all adventures and creative fun. The new blog on word press will have mostly projects and creative ideas. It should be ready first week of April, I will keep you all posted.<br />
Till then happy crafting!<br />
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xoxo<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-73170409780407979442015-02-03T08:54:00.000-08:002015-02-03T08:54:07.511-08:00VK Live 2015 Recap, Part 2Welcome to my second recap post of the <b><a href="https://www.vogueknittinglive.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=45793&"><span style="color: #990000;">VK Live Show</span></a> </b>held Jan.16-18, 2015 at the Marriot Marquis in NYC. This show is a yarn enthusiasts dream, a mecca for yarn style and creative bliss.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh59FflM-xhyphenhyphenkWwpFR7qLF3clZrTw-2y3DYtfiPiNs_5t3iA9CZOdI_-rEA9rOMILreF5ffS4qD3q3ozK87oP-ktcKNRJttomQOAmqa657CPmv7TrI8Yr7T6AzezWzGNNwiG8/s1600/IMG_7561.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzh59FflM-xhyphenhyphenkWwpFR7qLF3clZrTw-2y3DYtfiPiNs_5t3iA9CZOdI_-rEA9rOMILreF5ffS4qD3q3ozK87oP-ktcKNRJttomQOAmqa657CPmv7TrI8Yr7T6AzezWzGNNwiG8/s1600/IMG_7561.JPG" height="320" width="240" /></a><br />
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The second day at the show was incredible. We weren't at the booth more then a few minutes before shoppers combed the<b><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.shopdmc.com/ecommerce/default.aspx">DMC Thread</a>s</span></span></b> booth looking for their favorite products and looking first hand at the gorgeous yarns that lined the shelves. From <b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Natura-Just-Cotton/Natura-Just-Cotton.aspx">Natura Yarns</a></span></b> and<span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;"> <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Woolly-Natural-Knitting/Merino-Knitting-Wool.aspx">Woolly Yarns</a>, </span>all the colors are gorgeous, natural and happy. The use of these yarns are endless. Again, the quality of the yarns are incredible just like DMC's threads.<br />
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My post before covers the difference in the yarns, but I will recap that again for any first time viewers. <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Woolly-Natural-Knitting/Merino-Knitting-Wool.aspx"><b><span style="color: #990000;">DMC Woolly Natural Knitting Merino wool</span></b></a> is wonderfully soft. Its unique quality comes from long, thin fibers that give superior softness to touch and a feeling of comfort when against the skin. Sourced from Australia, it is 100% natural and renewable. Woolly yarn weight is "Light" size 3, making it ideal for all seasons. Fabrics knitted with Woolly have a fine even appearance with a nice drape and crisply defined stitches. Knitting with multiple strands produces a bulkier fabric. Using multiple colors creates interesting blends. Available in 48 beautiful colors.<br />
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<span style="color: #990000; font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.shopdmc.com/ecommerce/CatalogSearch.aspx?Searchstr=top%20this&SCID=-1">Top This</a> </span>was a show favorite among our shoppers and DMC loyalist. Elephants, giraffes, owls and monkeys are just some of the stuffed animals that live large on top of the finished knitted hat. The continuous textures make it simple to
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On Saturday at 11:15am attendees come experience the DMC fashion show, getting a first view of the beautiful clothing and accessories created with DMC patterns and yarns. Watching models wearing them live on the show runway was so exciting. I couldn't wait till the show was over so I could try some on and experience wearing the glamour that the models did.<br />
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Later that evening, a few of us attended the Saturday night gala. One word to describe the gala, Incredible. From the speakers, to fellow gala goers, the food and the swag bags, everything was Incredible. I left feeling inspired and re-charged, ready to begin creating something fabulous.<br />
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The whole weekend at the show was once again, Incredible. Lots of excitement and inspiration. Good energy, synergy and new friends. Incredible products, projects and patterns. Leaving is always tough, always wishing for another day of the show to exist. But alas, VK Live will be back in NYC next year and we will be waiting to go.<br />
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No show can start in NYC without some exterior sightseeing, it's apart of the journey to the show. The city itself is a work of art, telling a story every minute. Then follow up the trip with some coffee, an early morning pastry perhaps from Zaro's and you are ready to go.<br />
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This year I worked the show with<b><span style="color: #990000;"> <span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.shopdmc.com/ecommerce/default.aspx">DMC Thread</a>s</span></span></b> who launched their gorgeous yarns to the consumers at the show in booth 715. Seriously yummy textures and softness from <b><span style="color: #990000;"><a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Natura-Just-Cotton/Natura-Just-Cotton.aspx">Natura Yarns</a></span></b> and<span style="color: #990000;"><b> <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Woolly-Natural-Knitting/Merino-Knitting-Wool.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;">Woolly Yarns</span></a>.</b></span> The colors are so gorgeous, natural and happy. The use of these yarns are endless. The quality of the yarns are incredible just like DMC's threads.<br />
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For those wondering the details of the yarns, <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Other-Yarns/DMC-Woolly-Natural-Knitting/Merino-Knitting-Wool.aspx"><b><span style="color: #990000;">DMC Woolly Natural Knitting Merino wool</span></b></a> is wonderfully soft.
Its unique quality comes from long, thin fibers that give superior softness to
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blends. Available in 48 beautiful colors.<br />
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In addition to Natura and Woolly, DMC Italian yarns were available. Inside the <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Collezione-Lana/woll-glamour/Neo-Vintage.aspx"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Neo Vintage Collection</span></b></a> were Goa, Groovy, Janis, Mia and Sharon. <a href="http://www.dmc-usa.com/Products/Collezione-Lana/woll-glamour/Metal-Chic.aspx"><b><span style="color: #990000;">Metal Chic Collection</span></b></a> included Tiara (Love this one), Marquise, Estella, and Belinda. </div>
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If you roamed the outside floor you would have been lucky to experience the yarn tasting bars lined throughout. At the DMC yarn bar you could experience knitting with some of the yarns and see what all the excitement was about.</div>
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Friday night ended with a burst of energy and excitement. Meeting fellow yarn enthusiasts was incredible. Re-organizing and prepping the booth for Saturday was amazing. Exploring a bit after the show was inspiring and heading to Michael's Crafts for some prop supplies in NYC was so much fun. (Best Michael's Store I was ever in).<br />
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Tomorrow I will recap Saturday and Sunday's part of the show and share more new products from the DMC line of yarns. To shop for <a href="http://www.shopdmc.com/ecommerce/default.aspx"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>DMC products</b></span></a> including the yarns, patterns, kits and handmade items visit: <a href="http://shopdmc.com/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">ShopDMC.com</span></b></a></div>
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Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-64306324424662400742015-01-30T13:06:00.000-08:002015-01-30T13:06:16.896-08:00Crafting With Lisa Kettell Designs<b><span style="color: #990000;">Valentine's Day</span></b> is almost here, just a few weeks away. Inspiration is popping up all over the place and my creative mind is whirling with ideas to create some sweet romantic fun.<br />
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Over at<b><i> ILoveToCreate, </i>Jennifer Perkins </b>created the most fabulous <b><a href="http://ilovetocreateblog.blogspot.com/2015/01/vintage-inspired-chenille-valentine.html?m=1"><span style="color: #990000;">Chenille Valentine People</span></a></b> using chenille stems and <b>Carnival Cupie Doll Head</b> embellishments from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213402015/carnival-doll-cupie-heads-rainbow-set-of?ref=shop_home_feat_4"><span style="color: #990000;">Lisa Kettell Designs</span></a></b><span style="color: #990000;">.</span> These Chenille dolls are beyond fabulous, I just heart them. Jennifer Perkins rocks.<br />
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<i><b>Julie Cottrell</b></i> made the cutest set of <b><a href="http://instagram.com/p/x47k-buzOM/"><span style="color: #990000;">Valentine Banners</span></a></b> that I have ever seen. Julie used a variety of fun supplies including the <b>Cherry Soda Pop Charlotte Doll </b>head embellishments from <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/216919270/cherry-soda-pop-set-of-5-red-hair?ref=shop_home_active_16"><span style="color: #990000;">Lisa Kettell Designs</span></a></b>. These embellishments are some of my fave in the line. I just love what Julie did with them in her banners. Visit her <a href="http://instagram.com/p/x47k-buzOM/"><b><span style="color: #990000;">instagram </span></b></a>feed for more inspiration.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmmkUN9oorFnyK7sKqHEggUUtFDdgSO-tm0VHNpce60xJe6o8ZNNRvmiapzmc1pPyk0Ip7SqDiVZH99k7KvUYw6FngtD3itNF2r7YS6APHC4pRJnt9wzCV3Vhz7qw6nVl8RjU/s1600/valentine+banner+by+julie+cottrell+instagram.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLmmkUN9oorFnyK7sKqHEggUUtFDdgSO-tm0VHNpce60xJe6o8ZNNRvmiapzmc1pPyk0Ip7SqDiVZH99k7KvUYw6FngtD3itNF2r7YS6APHC4pRJnt9wzCV3Vhz7qw6nVl8RjU/s1600/valentine+banner+by+julie+cottrell+instagram.jpg" height="320" width="318" /></a><br />
Over at <b><i>Craftside</i></b>, <b>Stefanie</b> <b>Girard</b> shares an <b><a href="http://www.craftside.net/2015/01/how-to-make-almost-no-sew-quilted-heart.html"><span style="color: #990000;">Almost No-Sew Quilted Heart Decoratio</span>n</a></b> for Valentine's Day, I just love it. Even her display vignette filled with pink and red spine books from the <b>Rockport/Quarry/Craftside</b> family of books, the finished quilt and decor is fabulous. I spy a <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaKettellDesigns?ref=hdr_shop_menu"><span style="color: #990000;">Lisa Kettell Designs</span></a> </b>original doll: <b><span style="color: #990000;">The Two Headed Charlotte</span></b>, straight from the circus.<br />
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Over at <b><i>Sparkling Scrapbooks</i></b>, <b>Deb Famularo</b> is just bursting with inspiration. Everywhere I look is something fabulous, I just love visiting her blog. Her recent post is a project called <a href="http://armenian-princess.blogspot.com/2015/01/love-2-party-lisa-kettell-designs.html"><span style="color: #990000;"><b>Love 2 Party</b></span></a> which she created a sparkling frame vignette for Valentines Day using <b>Party Girl Heads </b>from <span style="color: #990000;"><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213707652/set-of-5-party-girls-doll-heads?ref=shop_home_active_8">Lisa Kettell Designs</a>. </b></span>The project is on her blog.<br />
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Deb is a LK Designs team member and has contributed to many LK Designs projects and articles. Her artwork is so inspiring and we just love what she does with the products.<br />
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Scroll through her blog and check out all the inspiration. Here is a peek at the Love 2 Party project. So sweet, so romantic, so elegant. <br />
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Stay tuned for more inspiring projects for Valentine's day and everyday. Special thanks to all who have created with LK Designs products and their wonderful projects, inspiration and posts.<br />
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<br />Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-46362085595920481232015-01-27T18:47:00.001-08:002015-01-27T18:57:06.550-08:00Love 2 Party By Deb FamularoHere is a fabulous project from <span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://armenian-princess.blogspot.com/2015/01/love-2-party-lisa-kettell-designs.html"><span style="color: purple;"><b>Deb Famularo</b></span></a>,</span> a LK Designs
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of fabulous creations using LK Design products.
For this project Deb used the <b><span style="color: purple;">"Party Girl"</span></b> embellishments and
the <span style="color: purple;"><b>"Charlotte Party"</b></span> sticks. I just love it!<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">pink wood frame (</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Hobby Lobby</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">various flowers including paper and ribbon roses</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">vintage cluster earrings and bracelet</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">pink lace trims</span></li>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Prima </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Say It in Crystals angel wings</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">pearl adhesive border</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">rhinestone appliqué from </span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">A Gilded Life</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">three heart shaped vintage doilies</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">scrapbooking paper</span></li>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213714315/set-of-5-candy-party-girls?ref=shop_home_active_4">Lisa Kettell Designs</a></span><span style="color: #535353; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">candy party girls </span></li>
<li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/213335469/charlotte-doll-party-cupcake-cake?ref=related-5"><span style="color: purple;">Lisa Kettell Designs</span></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Charlotte party cupcake toppers</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visit Deb's blog for more fabulous ideas <b><a href="http://armenian-princess.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: purple;">armenian-princess.blogspot.com</span></a> </b></span><br />
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Lisa Kettellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01151529247987766642noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31327786.post-2872886523435763682014-10-29T19:12:00.001-07:002014-10-29T19:12:28.801-07:00Recycled Halloween<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Recycling items we already have or saving items from the trash can open up a whole new world of possibilities when it comes to creating.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">For years I have always loved old frames. They are just so timeless. Whenever I head to a thrift store or rummage sale I go right for the frames. There are always so many of them left over, I usually take the whole lot of them and get a great price as well.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Last Spring I received a lot of 12 big wood frames w/o the glass for $2.00. Then 2 days after the sale there was Spring clean up week in my town. As I was walking I found a bunch of discarded frames waiting to head to the dumpster, so I rescued them. Now I had a bunch of open frames waiting to turn into some kind of art and this Fall they did.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">A few weeks ago I mounted the open frames onto the wall and decided to create a Halloween scene in each of them using black paper owl cutouts from the dollar store. There are about 18 in a pack, just attach some scotch tape to the back of each owl cutout and attach inside the frames to create a scene.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">This whole project cost about a $1.00 for the cutouts and the free frames from cleanup week. You could do this for any theme, holiday or family silhouettes. Fast and easy project with an artsy, vintage feel. Recycling is a great way to preserve our past and to bring discarded items back to life again.</span><br />
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Long ago there was a Magician named Oliver who believed in magic, he believed that he was a direct ancestor to Cornelius Morvette. Cornelius was a wizard from Brush Hollow, a city which some how just disappeared, just as OZ did.<br />
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Oliver recently discovered a trunk period under heaps of copper scraps while fixing his flying air machine. He dusted the top of the trunk and opened it with the gleaming key still inside the trunks key lock.<br />
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They a puff of golden light sprinkled some glittering powder and the contents were made clear. An old large ornate book, some smaller books, journals, potion supplies, bottles, jeweled amulets and a map. What was all this stuff? he wondered. Could it be, could it really be true, was he the great great grandson of Cornelius Morvette. Afterall they shared the last name and finding this trunk just proves it.<br />
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Are the disappearances of Brush Hollow and Oz a coincidence?or completely separate? Oliver packed the trunk and map on his air ship and set sail with his friends Miranda Sicklesby, Doey Muddstone and his pet Owl Puffs.<br />
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Where will their first stop be? I'm thinking Jaggerville or Tuckerton. Who knows, as soon as I find out, I will let you know. In the meantime enjoy one of the necklaces from Cornelius's trunk.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed the necklace and its story.<br />
xoxo<br />
Lisa<br />
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