Good Monday morning, I think. It might not be so good when I step out to get in my car.....booooo-zeeeeee!!!!!A perfect day to show you my Holiday Planner/Holiday Open House Guest Book/Christmas Card Journal, what ever you want it to be! This was so much fun for me to make. I love doing projects like this, it means I can really use some bling!!
I used the Crafty Secrets Wood Clipboard Album, Christmas Vintage Postcard Kit and Earthy Paper Pad. I painted the 2 board pieces with antique white acrylic paint and covered the top board with Earthy paper. Sandy had sent some paper doilies quite awhile ago and I got one out and dirtied it up with Ranger Distress Antique Linen ink and a blender tool. I put in on over the paper. I covered the inside of the top board with confetti white card stock to cover the doilie I had adhered to the inside. I covered the chipboard pieces with the papers from the postcard kit. I put Distress Crackle Paint~Clear Rock Candy on the postcard piece, it's all cool & crackly IRL!
I used Grungeboard~Seasonal (snowman, snowflake & ornament) I used Crackle Paint~picket fence & black soot on the snowman. I painted the snowflake with acrylic paint and sprinkled on Diamond Dust glitter. The '25' numbers are by Tim Holtz.
I used Grungeboard~Seasonal (snowman, snowflake & ornament) I used Crackle Paint~picket fence & black soot on the snowman. I painted the snowflake with acrylic paint and sprinkled on Diamond Dust glitter. The '25' numbers are by Tim Holtz.
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I picked this up at a flea market for $2.00. I remember seeing them in cafe's years ago sitting by the cash register, they would poke the tickets on it. Remember? I thought I could use it for something. Well I decided it made the perfect hemp holder. It could also be used as a weapon if need be, LOL!! Cool, huh?!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~OK, time for the give-away!!You'll have a chance to win this Crafty Christmas! There is 1 Christmas Vintage Postcard Kit, 1 just released Christmas Creative Scraps and the Christmas Images & Journal Notes booklet!!All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post, along with your email address so I can contact you, that's it! I won't make you work too hard, LOL! I will announce the winner Sunday,Oct. 11th.
I love your Christmas Journal. Piris, one day I would love to come over and watch you create! You are amazing! While I there, I will do some of your warsh too! Just cuz I love ya!
ReplyDeletePam--gorgeous! Love the journal. I'm going to have to do one of those, such a great idea! Great idea for the little stabby thing, too--what are those called, anyway? Thanks for sharing these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous Christmas album, Pam!! Love your flea market find too! Yes, I DO remember those!
ReplyDeleteI love albums like that too where you can just PILE IT ON! And...I am a flea market girl, but I must admit I tend to 'store it' rather than 'use it', but I am getting better.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win...my email is paul.julie1102@sbcglobal.net
Your Christmas planner is gorgeous!! Love all of the details. Thanks for the chance to win. mach713 (at) gmail dot com.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS journal/guest book! I remember those little pokie things too . . . you've come up with a perfect idea for it. I can also see it being used to poke holes through grunge, etc. At least you would have a handle to push against! I might have to look through Bernie's Bargain Barn to see if I can find one!
ReplyDeleteI love your journal - very pretty. Thanks for a chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGini Cagle
beadz@bellsouth.net
Pam,
ReplyDeleteI like your Vintage Christmas Postcard Kit! How nice to have a kit and you'll still have stamps left to work with later! Thanks for another opportunity with Crafty Secrets to win !
Love your vintage Christmas project! I grew up with my Dad poking important receipts on your "hemp holder". Your flea market finds always make me smile!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a BEAUTIFUL journal! I absolutely love it!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous, Pam!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to make one of those last year...well, it wouldn't have come close to the masterpiece made by you, but nevertheless a Christmas journal, and time escaped me. I'm looking forward to your blog throughout the holidays!
WOW! This is absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing all the details and your fun vintage find!
ReplyDeleteHave A Great Evening!
Hello Pam! How are you? I've just stumbled across your blog and I hope you remember me from the Dirt Pile....???? I've been admiring all your creations (I especially love the turtle... I now NEED sparkly fluff!!) You have just got better and better!! 8)
ReplyDelete(Oh... ps... don't need to win... just wanted to say HEY.) 8)
OH My goodness. Your journal is just gorgeous. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThe planner / open house journal is beautiful! It will be so pretty out on the table for your guests at the open house event over the winter season!! It's got so much Happiness all in the form of crafty secrets - that's cool! And the weapon is neat too.. ;-)
ReplyDeleteI love the "vintage" products from Crafty Secrets! Your samples are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteC Burke cindyhutterburke@msn.com
Love your journal and all the creative vintage projects. What a great 'candy' offering. TFS
ReplyDeleteIt's so much fun working with the vintage items from Crafty Secrets. Love all the inspiration the design team gives us. Your journal is beautiful!
ReplyDeletePassval7@aol.com
WOW Pam! That is one amazing journal! It is so inspirational & so "enabling"!!
ReplyDeleteLinda C.
leenda1 at cox dot com
I love your journal, and I love all of the Crafty Secrets Vintage product, thank you for sharing your lovely projects.
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I love your journal/planner with all the wonderful embellishments! Crafy Secrets have such wonderful products. I have been so anxious to get the postcard kits. Thank you so much for your inspiration, creativity, and the chance to win!
ReplyDeletemwhite@fmwildblue.com
You sure are talented. Thanks for sharing and also for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLinda Peterson
craftylin1968@aol.com
Love your use of the doilie! What a creative idea!!
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day~Laura
laura@bohall.org
This is so gorgeous!! I love how you did the snowman, and the metal numbers look great among the vintage images!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your project. It is the style I enjoy. I think your use of emblishments is great....Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful art work....and the opportunity to win a prize....
ReplyDeleteOh my how BEAUTIFUL. Love doing journals and giving them away to friends and family. Love the vintage look. Thanks for sharing and giving everyone a chance to win some candy. Smiles fluffersjunior@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteFabulous journal!! Just having it on the table will make your house look decorated!! Cool spindle! Thanks for the opportunity to win some Crafty Secrets GOODNESS!!!!
ReplyDeleteI just recently found "crafty Secrets" and I am obsessed...LOVE the VINTAGE stuff...Kathystafford17@yahoo.com Great work!!!
ReplyDeleteYour holiday book is wonderful!! I love all the bling and sparkle you decorated it with! *Hugs* Julie (julie4nn@gmail.com)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous booklet! I wish I had an ounce of your talent. I also remember those ticket holders next to the cash register. I love Crafty Secrets, so thanks for the inspiration and the chance to win some great Christmas goodies.
ReplyDeletecdmurphree@yahoo.com
you certainly can pile on the embellishments for this journal/planner. it makes it sparkly and interesting...and a wonderful keepsake.
ReplyDeleterush8888@att.net
I love the Christmas journal. It is beautiful. connie@drsmanda.com
ReplyDeleteI love vintage "everything" and I love your new weapon LOL.
ReplyDeleteYour Journal is gorgeous! I only wish I had half the talent to create like you. I am hoping if I read your blog long enough, I will learn how to do some of these things.
Pattyjo :+)
gosh i love the vintage look of your project. its adorable and i love all the extra touches you used.. i would love to win this goodie :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome project!!!!Really love the layers...thanks for the chance to win something! mcmeier54@aol.com
ReplyDeleteYour xmassy journal looks awesome
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Christmas Planner. I love the Crafty Secret lines. Would love to see the inside of your planner!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your Holiday Planner! I would love to win this give-away. 2amscrapper@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHello!! I absolutely love the journal that you made! It truly is a work of art! Christmas is so special to me and my family. I would love to attempt a Christmas journal like this one for my mother this year!! Thank you so much for all of the inspiration you have given so many people!!
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Don't have any but I love all this vintage stuff and your album looks FABULOUS - I have a couple of those spikes and am wondering what I can reuse them for -thanks for the tip(no pun intended)- love all your work.
ReplyDeleteThe holiday journal is gorgeous. I love all the textures. I was going to try making a couple for friends for th holidays but mine can't compare to yours! Of course, I don't have a lot of your fun stuff to play with and that's what makes yours so special. Thanks for sharing your ideas. Now to win some of those fabulous items to try and make one on my own!
ReplyDeleteChris R. from Iowa
ckrobinson01@hotmail.com
I just love your stuff! The album is just awesome. What great inspiration for Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI just love your creations. you are so creative!!!! Cali.baxter@hp.com
ReplyDeleteLove your vintage looking planner...thanks for sharing all your ideas!! I would love to win this vintage candy. Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteSusan H.
tomsue@charter.net
I would absolutely flip if I should be the lucky one and win this outstanding art piece! It is beautiful and get's my thinking cap on for the holiday season that will be here very soon! Thanks for sharing and giving it away. Nelda Deakins
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Once again, you have created a beautiful work of art. I so admire your projects. They are always beautiful, creative and something I want to try. Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI hope to win your candy, so I can start my Christmas projects.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Need I say more? We can always count on you for some fabulous inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove anything vintage and may even try your planner thanks for a chance to win some candy.
ReplyDeleteyour journal is gorgous! I love Crafty Secrets!
ReplyDeleteElissa
eshier at hotmail dot com
I'm new card making and have very few goodies in my case. What a wonderful addition these items would make!
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my street, love love love every single detail of it... you are so talented! Found you over at organisedchristmas.com but will definitely be looking out for more of you hereonin! Thanks for sharing - Diniroe
ReplyDeleteI love the vintage look of this Pam. And I really, really love the bling! It isn't in your face bling, but its there. Everything just fits together so nicely. I see this being handed down as a family heirloom. Thank you so much for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteElaine Allen
veallen6@optonline.net
My goodness your Holiday Planner is absolutely gorgeous!!!Thank you so much for sharing it with your bloggers!!! laura j
ReplyDeleteVintage and Bling. Two things a girl can love! Your projects are great.
ReplyDeleteTFS.
The journal is awesome! I love this Christmas vintage stuff and would love to win it!!!!
ReplyDeleteHmmmmm. . . .seems like that little gadget would be a good thing to use when I show a fabulous-just-made card to my hubby and he just says "That's nice." :-) Thanks for a chance to win the great prizes!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! Christmas is such a wonderful time of year to celebrate...especially this gorgeous vintage look...Thank you so much for sharing !!
ReplyDeleteI told myself I was not going to buy any Crafty Secret Christmas because I went hog wild over the Halloween-and than I saw this. So much for good intentions-this is just beautiful. I have to try and make one. You are an incredible artist. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
ReplyDeletehurley48@bellsouth.net
Love the book...so pretty. It has many uses and could simply be a "pretty" addition to a holiday table. Thanks for sharing all your creativity...enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteDarlene (dderyke@mchsi.com)
Your holiday planner is beautifully done. Love the layering and texture. The color combinations are yummmmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteava
cottagerca@yahoo.ca
Love vintage and love your cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the inspiration and a chance to win.
Hi, I am a new follower of your blog and I am so thrilled to have found it. I fell in love with your holiday planner..I wish I could make something so pretty as that. My crafts never usually turn out as nice as the ones I find pictured. lol
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your blog during the upcoming holiday season.
Thanks
What a sweet planner . I love it! mvdspelt@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am a new follower of your blog. I'm really excited by your planner. Totally love the style. Great to see what is to come.
ReplyDeleteBEEEAUTIFUL, I am really liking all the creations that can be made with Heartwarming Vintage products. I have been following these blogs for a while now and I just love the old fashioned antique looks. This give-away would be a terrific jump start to my newest craving! Thanks!!!
ReplyDeletejhammond39@tampabay.rr.com
Your work is beautiful! I just suscribed and cant wait to see more.
ReplyDeletehow wonderful, another change to win crafty secrets vintage xmas and make a gift for a friend.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon
sdenimandlace1@aol.com
This is my first visit to your blog - WOW! Look at all the details in your planner...such eye candy! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy Crafty Secrets...just purchased a few fall/harvest/halloween items. So much to choose! LOL!
MargieH
mhiguchi@comcast.net
Oh Pam, that planner is adorable! I love Crafty Secrets and would LOVe to win some of their goodies. Pleez, pleez pick me:)
ReplyDeleteDebbie K.
dkaste@wi.rr.com
Hi Pam,its really gorgeous,I would like to make one!
ReplyDeleteJust love Crafty Secrets and your ideas.
Holly S.
holly@bluebus.nl
Pam - Elegant Christmas Planner - too pretty to write in!! I just love Crafty Secrets products - it makes creating easy! Cathy :)
ReplyDeleteDntlAsst418@aol.com
What a lovely Christmas planner and giveaway...
ReplyDeleterumcraft@kc.rr.com
Wow! This is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewow, love it all, i have some of the halloween crafty secret stuff, made one thing, need more time. wish we could meet. loved the buckeyes, the only ones i have ever seen are the candy ones made with choc. and p'nut butter. thanks for all the good ideas.
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ReplyDeleteOnce again, you have created a beautiful work of art. I so admire your projects. They are always beautiful, creative and something I want to try. Thank you for sharing and being an inspiration. I hope to win your candy, so I can start my Christmas projects.
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