atc coin holder

I'm getting ready for next year's Card Sketches thank yous.
This year I made little framed atcs.

here's a sample of one.

Next year I've decided to make ATC coins so I made a holder  yesterday to be ready.

It measures 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 1 and will hold 12 coins easily.  There are 9 window pages and pockets on the inside front/back covers.

Interested in making one for your coins?  Let me know and I will send the directions!

need a little Fall fun???

create a shabby chic Fall banner.  so easy, too.
I don't usually reveal my sources but this is too cute to keep.....

check out Shabby Art Boutique.com for the all the banner pieces.  You may need to scroll down a few posts to find it. 
I printed mine onto copy paper then glued the pieces to cardstock for more strength.  You could probably print right onto the cardstock, depending on your printer...

I punched holes and threaded twine through them but you could simply hot glue them as suggested in the directions.  My clothespins are just for looks, too.

Go ahead......have some Fall Fun!!

autumn begins......

we don't get many color changes here so I decided to create some myself.

Using techniques from the watercolor class a few weeks ago, I created 4 x 3 1/2 panels.  The two on the right (top/bottom) used distress oxides.  I also tried to follow the color combinations given out.  If I didn't have a color listed, I used one from the color family.....
then I die cut leaves and.......

this is what happened!
I'm going to let them rest,and try a few more techniques to make their colors pop more.
Back soon to show you!

Happy Autumn!!!

back in Tucson!

made it back safely
even got to the correct freeway in St. Louis after crossing the river - that could be a first!

a BIG thanks to everyone that joined the classes at Scrappy Chic.  It is always so great to see all of you!!

I plan to get emails sent this weekend if there is something you signed up for......
Watch for Thanksgiving class news soon!