Vintage inspired Altered paper bag with a tutorial

Hi everyone

and welcome back to my happy place

Today I have been busy creating a special mini album that I can't show yet 

so I thought some previous projects to share with you would be a great idea!

As anyone who knows me knows I just love vintage inspired projects......

A quick tutorial for you......once you have chosen what type of paper bag you would like to alter

Start my laying down some cheese cloth ( I have tea stained mine ) 

Then place your picture where you would like it to be....I added mine central and up a little so I could add more trims at the bottom....

Next add trims and lace to surround and frame the picture....

Working your way outwards......I had the edge of a doily I dyed vintage brown so I added that on top of the cheese cloth ....

Next add your trims on the corners to finish off....the flowers I used were cut from a vintage doily 

Finally I added a dangle charm to the handle!

TIP! If you want to age your laces and trims ......make a strong mug of tea, let it cool then add your items.....the longer you leave the stronger the colour ....squeeze out excess liquid then heat dry items

Remember you can't use on items to be washed 

Thank you for stopping by ....... Happy crafting

Winter fun and classes

Hi everyone well winter is finally on its way out here in New Zealand with wet and windy Spring on its way in.....yay summer won't be long!

I just want to share a few of my projects with you all

First is my stack of letters keepsake.....

A beautiful vintage inspired baroque mini album

Sewing themed card for all occasions 

An altered cigar box

A mini journal using a to roll for the cover....thank you Ruth for the inspiration 

A lovely photo wallet

Mixed media canvas

Hi everyone and welcome back to my happy place

Wow life has been so full on the last year with classes going so well and the added challenge with surgery.

One thing that stays the same is my love of creating beautiful projects 

Today I'm sharing with you this mixed media canvas created using stencils, texture paste, crackle,chipboard, some pieces I made, flat back pearls, microbeads.....sounds like lots of product! 

Ok so next a couple of layers of gesso when dry I used mica powders spritzed with water to add some 

Colour to the piece 

A touch of pink to add dimension and white gesso to highlight 

I was very pleased with how my canvas turned out!

Thank you for stopping by

Hi everyone

Wow it's been a year since I last blogged.....

And what a very busy year it's been

Markets online and off 

My classes have been an amazing experience so very very busy, and a pleasure guiding people to create beautiful projects 

Some of my creations to share with you

 Oh my gosh I don't think I can fit them all......so I will be back soon to share with you all

Don't forget to check on Facebook to see what's happening...... 

Altered matchbox

Hi everyone and welcome back to my happy place!

Winter is here in my little corner of the world and of course that means snuggling up in the warm with my crafting supplies.

I have started a swap group with altered projects and ATCS if you would like to join in hop on over to 

Mystical touch on Facebook (Nz and Au only)

I just wanted to share what I created for my partner using a matchbox and a few little embellishments, some from a crafting friend (thank you Lainie) 

Mixed media tag

Hi everyone and welcome back to my happy place.....

I've been creating non stop with so many projects and not much time to share them all.

This is another tag I'd like to share, 

this one was such fun playing with products not easy controlled.....lots of mess!

Tim Holtz stencil and Lindys colours.....gorjuss effects!

Have a play....unpredictable fun....

Thanks so much for stopping by

Shabby/Vintage Tag

Hi everyone and welcome back to my happy place!

 

It has been a very busy time here on Mystical Touch with classes taking off and I am so very happy being able to create and inspire with a wide group of people..

 

Classes are from card making, layouts, mini albums, journals and much much more so pop on over for a look and join in!

 

This weeks project to share with you (found a similar idea on pinterest).....

 

First I cut out 3 tags...one in craft card, one in peach card and one using Graphic45 Gilded Lily....

then I glued the peach onto the craft card!

 

Next I stressed up the edges on final tag and rectangle measuring 5 1/2cm x 3 1/2cm from same G45 collection to match everything up and just because I loveeee these designs! 

glue these into place using main photo as a guide...

Frey up a small piece of gauze or muslin to age it and glue this down into place....

 

cut out four small hearts and stitch down the centre

 then adhere and fold up to give dimension!

 

Using seam binding or ribbon make a lovely bow (I used my glue gun for this)

glue on and add a pretty embellishment to finish off!

 

Layer on some matching peach lace and a pretty dangle lace...

I then stamped love, cut out the letters and glued into place...

tied on a pretty trim to the top of tag.....what a lovely idea instead of a card...

 

I hope you have enjoyed my little project....