Hi Everyone, I know it's been a long time since I posted any projects. I will have more time to post projects since I lost my job 2 weeks ago. Never saw it coming, the company did a massive layoff and 103 people lost their jobs. So while I look for a new job, I'm going to look into opening an Etsy site. I did some crafting this week to take a break from stressing of having no job. I made a vintage inspired pumpkin out of a hardcover book. I got the idea from a YouTuber, here is her video if you want to know how to make this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGfWWJMNG7o I added my own twist to her pumpkin, but the construction is the same, but I made the mistake of mixing Tim Holtz distressed stain with water and the pages took a few days to dry. If it was hot and sunny, I would have put the pumpkin outside and it would have dried in a day. But I still love how it turned out, it was fun to make. I'm going to try and make a Christmas tree next.
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Hey Aunt Joan, your amazing at what you do! I love you Great Job"
ReplyDeleteJoanie, Great Blog!! Thank You so much for all your help with the Pumpkin. Sharing your Instructions and Starting your Blog.... Best Wishes,
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Love the pumpkin!!
ReplyDeleteLOVEEEEEEE this pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteThis is totally awesome!! Thanks so much for posting the directions too!! I will be featuring this pumpkin on My Crafty Picks #37 with a link back to your blog on 10-9-11. Make sure to stop by to check out all the picks and to pick up your blog badge to display on your blog for being featured!!
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This is so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis pumpkin is gorgeous...I love the Spice Cake Designer Series Paper! I've used it on so many cards already. Thanks for sharing the dimensions of the layers.
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