Trapped

Another challenge on the MAS board....this ONE did intimidate me.....lol. I wasn't sure how to do a ~~~MOUSE TRAP~~~ but think they turned out pretty awesome. I took some parts from the MOUSE TRAP and left them off. IT was definately OUT of my comfort zone, but the end results were amazing.
These are to be used a note holders...darlin' idea!!!
♥R~

Red Romance trap
 

Pink Key to my Heart Trap

 

Just **Hanging** around

On the CMB we have a monthly Maggie swap and each month it has an item we are to make or alter. THIS month was for an alter DOOR HANGER. My partner Cammi wanted PINKS...ohhh a girl after my own heart...lol. This is the hanger I came up with and hope that she too loves it as much as I do.
USed several of my dies, Doo Hickey Heart & swirl flourish die, MFT fancy flourish die, Memory BOx Fence die....the Scalloped squares by SPellbinders for the maggie paper.  Colored with my Copic Sketch markers. Pearls, ribbon and flowers from my stash and the stick pin I created myself. ENJOY...

♥R~

Complete photo

 

A Vintage Romance Mini Album

I made this for a swap on the MAS group. I loved the theme...anything VINTAGE, I'm there, and for it to be a Valentine's mini...PERFECT. I used papers from the  Fancy Pants Love Note collection....love that kit.....Here is my mini...enjoy

♥R~

Front Cover of mini

First page
 

2nd page

3rd page

4th page

5th page

6th page

7th page

8th page

 

9th page

Last page

TIckets anyone?

I've been making this adorable lil' altered tickets for a few months now....each with a different theme. Great additions to anything you want to add a lil' extra too, layout, card, or altered art.  I've made these two for a group on the MAS board. Loved how they turned out.  PINK and HEARTS....what a combo!!!!
Enjoy
~~R♥

 

 

Christmas

This is our beautiful tree this year. It has been 3 yrs since I've had one up. Long story....:(   But nonetheless...it's up with the help of Kia, Tif, and Chad. Ohh and our beloved Pit Bull, Sprint! I love how it looks all lit up at night. IT's time for new traditions and moving on. 

xoxoxo
~R

Chad,Kia,Tif and sprint

Sprint in front of the tree
 

Tree all lit up

sprint in fron of the tree

Reindeer Sprint...lol
 

Chad's Barn

DH has been wanting a MINI pole barn for a while now. His wish came true early this month. He had a local Amish family build his dream. They work sooo hard sooo fast. I think it only took them 3 whole days to complete this big thing...lol. He is so happy!!!

Hugs
rhonda

First day

close-up

 

Maggie Purse

On the Cricut Message board we have a monthly swap around the Magnolia stamps. We were to create a purse for one particular month. I was partnered with Teri and she wanted a shabby chic theme. Here is my altered mini lunch box turned into a purse. I  love how it turned out...better than planned. I made the beaded spray. We had to also fill it with things  on the inside. I made a few goodies for that too.

Altered Tin
 
 

 

Handmade Spray

altered frame~~Shabby Chic style

Altere *T*

Altered Photo SPool



 

altered key

Far too long

It's been tooo long since I've even been on my blog let alone post to it!!!! Life sure has been busy here in my world. My Mother has had her downs...been in the hospital. I've been sick and still trying to get rid of this nasty cold I found somewhere. Someone, anyone can have if they wish!!! LOL :)

I've been enjoying some craft time too. I have lots of new things to post on here. I so LOVE my free time to do things I enjoy. Can't beat that even with a stick!!!!

Will be back later to post photos...hope to hear from you on how crafty I've been

Xoxo
Rhonda

Autumn Dangles

On the CMB we had a swap for **FALL** dangles..(CHARMS). I had my own twist to what **FALL** is to me. I'm not into Halloween at all...so wasn't do that! I didn't want just a leaf charm...so here is my take on **FALL**.  I used Tim Holtz swivel clasps, beads, charms from the Charm Barn, and ribbon. My theme would be considered FALL FAVS....pumpkins, apples, FOOTBALL, school starting,Family, friends  and pretty colors of Autumn changing colors. I think my dangle fits the bill!!! I hope you do as well.

Then we had to place our dangles on a handmade tag. I used my sizzix alterations die by Tim Holtz to make the tags from chipboard. Then I ran them thru my cuttlebug in the Woodgrain embossing folder to represent a tree. I then cut and embossed pumpkins in different colors and patterns. Add gingham ribbon...that speaks Fall to me...a Fall colored beaded stick pin with two tiny tags that say..**FALL** and **Friends** on them.   luv them!!!!

leave some love

♥R~

Fall tag

 

Fall Dangle/Charm

 

The Letter **M**

In our Maggie swap...this month we had to alter a wooden/chipboard letter. My sis, Janice wanted the letter **M**. So that is what I did. She asked for it to be in greens/browns/earthtones. I think I did pretty good on that. WOn't know for sure until she has it...lol. But it was a fun time creating this letter for her.

I used the picnic maggie as she is sitting. SO it looks like she is sitting on the ribbon here...but I so luv it. I made the spray of flowers behind her.~~~A NEWFOUND LOVE!!!!!

I'm just happy it's done and I'm proud of my creation.

♥♥
R~~~

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maggie Banner

In our monthly Magnolia Swap on the Cricut Message Board, the theme was to make a banner or use a banner in some way for our sister. I made a banner for Kathleen. It was done in purples....her fav color...not so much mine!!! It turned out so stinkin' cute...luv'd it. I used three different Maggies and colored them with my copics.

The banner said **CREATE** when finished.

♥ to all
Rhonda

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sprays

I had hosted a swap on the Cricut Message Board for handmade floral sprays like the ones you see from Prima....they are soo fun to create and EASY! I have totally enjoyed the concept of these and will be making more and using endless ideas on attachments. Here these are made with flowers and beads...but just think of the possibilities there are for them?!

I used green 26" floral wire and many different beads in the same color family. The flowers are cherry blossoms from Iamroses.com  in a light to dark theme. I love my creation!

Hope you enjoy

♥Rhonda

 

Trinket Box

I've altered this small box to be a **TRINKET BOX** for a swap . SHe wanted colors in the pink and brown combo and that is right up my alley! lol....happens to be my FAVS...so it was easy to do for her. Inside I made an altered rolodex card....and put some things she desired inside. I am soo happy with the way it turned out.

♥R

Completed box

Close-up of embellishments

**Grunge** Rolodex Card

HERE is my take on **Grunge**! I made this for a swap in a group I'm in. I used my cuttlebug to alot of the embossing of the card. I cut them with the Sizzix Address Label die I purchased from SU.  I then used my music notes stamp in Chestnut Roan and ran it thru the cuttlebug using the brick wall folder by Tim Holtz. I glimmer misted my seam binding with sherbert and pinecone to give it an aged look. Cut the hearts from a MFT die.  Inked them and scrunched the scalloped heart. Popped it up with pop dots and then used the mini MFT doily die cut in half. I used the ticket die and stamps from Whimsy and poped it up with thin pop dots. I love how it turned out.

xoxox
Rhonda

Starting off...

Process of making...

FInished card