Pink Craft Fair Projects

You haven't heard from me much lately because I've been getting stuff made for my spring craft fairs. The first weekend of May was my longest one - 3 days. I didn't get pics of my favorite new item before it sold (forgot in the rush of packing up), so I'll be working on making a duplicate when I get a chance.

We carry "candy tins" in silver & white with an accordian folded white cardstock inside. I tried something "tricky" with the first accordian page and messed it all up - so for the 2nd tin, I cut the accordian pages in 1/2 to share between the 2 tins. Worked out better anyway since once it was embellished, it wouldn't have fit back in the tin.

Because the Bella Flor cardstock is back momentarily (on sale from $19.95 to $10 while supplies last); I decided to make a bunch of things with it to showcase the beauty of the cardstock (and I'm not a pink person).

I'm also working on swaps/trades for TAC's Annual Seminar in June - but won't post those until after I get home (gotta keep the excitement going). I will say I started with red cardstock and built from there - and I love them.

Supplies used: H-109 White candy tin, F-117 Sonia purse, H-104 chipboard clipboard, T-2638 Petal Pack stamp set, T2658 Swirly Gigs stamp set, T-2116 Earth Laughs stamp set, D-437 Assorted Bitty Blossoms, F-516 Crystal Stickles, Assorted TAC hardware including B-114 Lilly Anna, K-100 Crop-A-Dile, A-078 Kissy Fit Big Fab Flowers (plus a green one), D-300 Velvet brads, ribbon from Michael's (shhh).

Perfect for an Uptown Girl

I've completed my 2nd Sonia Purse...and I can't decide which one I love more. I guess I'll keep going, and decide which one is MINE later.

For this one, I inked the edges with black before applying any paper. Then traced the outlines of the purse on the papers and cut with a papercutter (slightly on the INSIDE of the lines). Since I had the exact papers ready, I stamped and decorated them BEFORE affixing to the purse. Then used the glue stick to adhere. Added a floral touch and some ribbon...DONE!

Supplies are all available thru TAC: Sonia Purse F-117, Uptown Girl paperpack V-922, Claret TT-194 and Noir TT-220 Palette inks, Starburst Florals stamps T-2866, Kissy Fit Big Fab Flowers A-087, Shimmer Brads D-301, White Gel Xtreme Pen F-169, and various ribbons.

Covered my FIRST Sonia Purse

I just finished my first Sonia Purse, yeah! It was fun and pretty easy.

I chose 4 coordinating sheets of the "A Little Whimsy" 8x8 paper pack. Then I used the "Tombow Glue Stick" on a side, placed the paper and then exacto'd the edges. Repeated for each one.

The top and front flap are one piece (not connected to the back). I used "Concord Grape" chalk ink for stamping and on the paper edges to cover any white. Then the eyelets & flowers came out - obviously had fun there!

I went online before starting this project for ways to do this. Next time I may try the tracing and cutting technique for comparison.

Supplies are all available thru TAC: Sonia Purse F-117, A Little Whimsy paperpack V-924, Concord Grape VersaMagic Chalk ink S-914, Flourishes stamps T-2614, Fresh Air Favorites stamps T2868, Assorted Bitty Blossoms D-437, and a variety of eyelets in the catalog.