The Good, Bad and Great News!

The good news is that Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps has selected the upcoming guest designers and I am looking forward to seeing their work.  The bad news is that I know this because it is not me.  But why dwell on things that cannot be changed?  I'm choosing to focus on the GREAT news - I get to share my submission creations!  Do I start with my favorite of the three submissions?  Well of course because these handmade gifts qualify for the Die Cuts R Us Challenge - double bonus!

For one of my three submissions I decided to create something other than the typical card.  I choose to do a room plaque and matching picture frame for my daughter's room (fabulous Christmas gift idea - in fact, two friends have since asked for me to make them for their girls!).

I was surprised to find exactly what I was looking for in papers at Michaels where I purchased the plaque and frame.  Being the first project of this type that I've done, I approached it hesitantly but with determination.  I started by applying a base coat of paint to both wood objects.  Then using Modge Podge, I carefully adhered the paper on each, placed paper side down with weight on top, and allowed to dry.  Once dry, I used a knife to carefully cut around the edge of the paper and on the inside of the photo opening.  Very carefully, I used different distressing methods (sanding blocks, steel sanding files, emery boards) and carefully went around all edges to ensure a smooth distressed edge.

Taryn choose Charlotte and Lillith for the plaque.  Charlotte's "crazy" hair is red to match my own little princess while Lillith is blond after a couple of her cousins.  The images were coloured with Lyra pencils and blended with odorless thinner.  The letters and sentiment were all cut using my Cricut.

The frame features Clara from the Moonlight Whispers line at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps.

Thank you for stopping by and having a look!  Have a fabulous day!