Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Custom Made Wood Dress Form available Here!

Hello everyone! I am so excited to share with you my new exclusively designed for Ooh-La-La Vintage Treasures Custom Made Wood Dress Form.  I was inspired by clothing designs and fashion trends that have been shown on Fashion Runways and Clothing Stores.  Layering lace is a really beautiful way to embellish your projects add some rhinestones, pearls and now you have a beautiful Dress Form to enjoy.  There are so many possibilities with the stair step design to create a unique show piece.

I had so much fun creating my Boutique Corset Style Dress Form, I hope you will be inspired.

I will also be adding a dress form kit to the store by the end of this week.  The kit will include my Wood Dress Form, Pearls, Crystals, Lace, Stick Pins, Rhinestones, Vintage honecomb tulle, Script Writing Fabric and so much more!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Have a beautiful Day!!!!!!
Hugs Doreen

 
 













Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Trash to Treasure House Ustream Class

Hello Beauties!!!
I will be teaching another Ustream class this Saturday, March 17th @ 8pm. EST. We will be making these adorable houses out of pint cartons or you can use small food boxes.



Here is the supply list:


1- pint milk or cream carton
           or
1 small food box ( poptart, mac & cheese, or similar size)
Chipboard ( light & heavy) for roof construction ( cereal boxes work well too)
Exacto Knife/ scissors/ paper cutter
Corrugated cardboard or textural paper for roof
images (optional)
decorative paper, wallpaper, fabrics, or magazine pages
embellishments ( buttons, metal items, die cuts, flatback pearls/rhinestones, and/or wood items)
Glitter
Lace & trims
Ribbon
Mulberry roses ( small)
Heavy duty chipboard ( several sheets glued togther) or a flat box glued shut for the base that the house will sit on.
These are just some of the items to have ready! Get creative and feel free to find more items you can use on your house! The sky is the limit!!! 


To join the class just click on this link http://www.ustream.tv/channel/create-share-inspire
I hope to see you there!!!!!
Hugs♥
Patti

Sunday, December 11, 2011

12 Days of Christmas Event: Day 12



On the 12th Day of Christmas My Crafty Friends Gave to Me.....


A Crafty Idea by Juliana: Music Sheet Christmas Ornament






   
To see pictures of this beautiful ornament you can visit Juliana's blog here


AND.........


A Crafty Packaging Idea by Karla ( KARLAS001 on You Tube)......


and a Mini Album Gift Idea.....











And.......

Some Christmas Card Ideas by Jani 



card one I used paper from me&my big ideas,glitz spritz desert moon cactus gold,ribbon from a salvation army haul and metal glitter butterfly from and old barrett, say it in pearls,flowers from yardsale.second card I used paper me& my big ideas,ribbon from a salvation army haul,glitter from martha stewart silver,flower from prima, all images are found online,third card two shades of green,moon shadow mist gossamer gold  I painted on her hair, ribbon from salvation army haul and flower from prima. 
Visit Jani's blog here 

AND......


A Crafty Decor Idea by Kimberly

This is a 11 x 14 Canvas Fram.  I painted it Gold and turned it over to use the side you wouldn't use.  I incerted a paper with Christmas Music paper. I show how to make the tree on my You Tube Channel. http://www.youtube.com/user/berlykim37?feature=mhee
and I also listed photos on how to make this your self on my Blog.





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Thank you Everyone for stopping by everyday to check out all the awesome ideas! Doreen and I will be getting all the giveaway presents out this week to all of our winners!
I hope you all have a safe and Happy Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of our crafty friends♥
Patti & Doreen

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11


On the 11th Day of Christmas My Crafty Friends Gave to Me.........


A Crafty Gift Idea by Nancy Dynes ( TatteredTreasures on You Tube): Altered box and Iced Snowflakes



I was so excited when Patti and Doreen invited me to participate in their 12 Days of Christmas event! I created this altered box and set of Christmas ornaments to share with you. Today I’ll show you how to take a cereal box and some plastic packaging material and turn them into these vintage inspired ‘iced snowflake’ ornaments. I just love taking items we would normally toss out and upcycling them into something to treasure. My best wishes to all for a happy Christmas!







A Baking Idea by Patti Carrow:  Soda Cracker Cookies
This is a popular cookie at Christmas time in my house. This recipe was given to me by my Mother In Law. When she was alive she would make these every year and if she didn't the Grandkids would complain! I now am in charge of making these delicious cookies every year! I don't mind making them at all because they are my favorite too, and they are so easy to make even in large batches!

Joanne's Soda Cracker Cookie's
2 sticks of butter
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 bag of semi sweet chocolate chips
soda crackers ( about 1-1/2 rows)
aluminum foil
baking sheet
medium saucepan
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Lay soda crackers in a single layer on foiled lined baking sheet. set aside. In a medium saucepan put the 2 sticks of butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil on medium heat stirring constantly till all the butter is melted. When it starts to boil set your timer for exactly 3 minutes. Stir the butter/ brown sugar sauce for the 3 minutes. When the timer goes off remove from heat and pour over soda crackers. Spread evenly making sure each cracker is covered. Place in oven for exactly 7 minutes. Remove from oven after the 7 minutes is up and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips on top. Wait a few minutes for the chips to melt and spread evenly. Refrigerate for several hours. remove from fridge and peal away the aluminum foil from the bottom carefully. Now break off pieces ( you can cut them if you want them even) and add to a container. Make sure you keep these babies in the fridge to keep them crunchy! 


These cookies make great gifts! 
Also, my kids still like to watch them bubble up when they are in the oven! They thought it was magic when they were younger! Think of it as 7 minutes of peace and quiet! 


Thank you Nancy for your amazing project!!!!


Day 10 winner is........



Boni she said...
wow everything we need soft lights ,beautiful door frame and welcoming bread . I wish I was at your house for Christmas <3 wonderful as always

Congratulations Boni!!!!




Tomorrow is the last post for the 12 Days of Christmas Event!!!!! Hope you all can stop back and check out the last few projects of the event!!!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

12 Days of Christmas Event: Day 10

On the 10th Day of Christmas My Crafty Friends Gave to Me.........




A Crafty Decor Idea by Violet Foskey: A Altered Candle Jar






And.......


Another Crafty Decor Idea by Kari Sanchez: A Pine Spray for over your Door






First off, it is greenery I put over my door or a Christmas picture and usually I just put white lights in it and hang it up but since I am getting a purple tree I thought ah ha! I can finally decorate purple and silver like I been wanting to for years...have to admit that it took some time and yet was a lot of fun to come up with it.  Also didn't realize I ran out of a lot of supplies...hehe...so I improvise...and I made two projects instead of one for ya to see how we can use the flowers I learned to make...which was a lot of fun!!!



Take the greenery and fluff it up ...especially if it has been in storage...hehe...


then I use a ribbon I was given by my pastor's wife for me just because....she knows how I LOVE purple...hehe...so I just put it throughout the greenery and tied the beginning and the end of what I wanted to use...I love how it is full of texture and silver bling....then I had a little piece leftover to make a bow and tied that to the bottom below.




  

Then I made some of these pretty purple flowers out of different color cardstock...which was a lot of fun but does take time to make and twirl...as you can see by my pic you can make them any size basically I did just that from small to a larger to give it dimension.  You cut a square of cardstock and i do like 2x2, 3x3, and up....then you cut a circle then you cut the circle all around the shape so you can twirl it up but also near the end make a small circle so you can use that as a base to stand the flower and then once you twirl it up you let go a bit and then the flower comes out and on the circle part of the last part of what you cut is your base to hold the flower and I glue gun mine but you can use any strong glue like Helmar or Aleene's.

  Then I cut out some green leaves to give my flower some real life...hehe. 



Then I just glue gun the flowers all over the greenery and voila!  So pretty! I wanted to add pearl gems to it and mist it up ...then I found out ...gasp...I am out...then went to look for mica...gasp...out....hehe...so my flowers will be blinged up some more later but I think it looks cute as is.  Hope this at least inspires you try your hand at making something like this and it can also be used as a center piece for a table and have candles added...(didn't have that either)....



well I had so much fun making the flower that I made another project...

I made a pin that you can wear anytime of the year but also makes a great gift and in any color but I decided to make this for me...hehe...
I used a piece of lace from what I ordered actually from Ooh-La-La-Vintage Store....the have awesome lace ribbons and more...yummy...anyways to get back on track here..I cut a piece of white lace and trimmed 2 inches...folded in half and glued it to make a little poof then added some flowers (put a white bead pin centers) and a leaf and voila...a cute pin to wear! 



Thanks for letting me be here to give some gift/Christmas ideas...Merry Christmas to you all.
In His Love,
Kari


And.....

A Recipe from Violet Foskey for Banana Walnut Bread



Banana Walnut Bread

Preheat oven to 350
1 & 3/4 c all purpose flour
2/3 c sugar
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 & 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
Place all dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
2 ripe medium to large bananas
1/3 c vegetable oil                         
2 medium eggs
Place wet ingredients in a blender and mix until blended together well.

Pour wet mixture in with dry ingredients and stir with large spoon until blended well.  Blend in 1/2-1 cup of chopped walnuts.  Pour blended mixture into a well greased bread pan.  Bake @ 350 until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.  Yummy!  Yummy!



Thank you Violet and Kari for some awesome decor ideas!


The winner for Day 8 is..........

Rosie Cooper she said...
Thank you Lina and Kimie I love easy things to craft at Christmas that are easy to do but look great when done
Congratulations! Please email me with your snail mail address! creativepatti@gmail.com

Please remember to leave a comment so you can have a chance to win a surprise Christmas gift in our daily giveaway!

Only 2 days left on the event!! So please stop back tomorrow for more great ideas!!!!

Friday, December 9, 2011

12 Days of Christmas Event: Day 9

On the 9th Day of Christmas My Crafty Friends Gave to Me..................




A Crafty Decor Idea from Lina :  Upcycled Christmas ornaments






AND.......


A Gift Idea also from Lina: Mini Notepad







Make Sure you stop by Lina's You Tube Channel and subscibe because she is going to do a giveaway for new subscribers! Here is a link to her channel http://www.youtube.com/user/MyFunScraps?feature=watch







AND..............


A Creative Gift Idea by Kimie: Altered Clothespin Magnet and Card



HELLOOOOO Everyone!!
Here is a easy and simple gift idea that could be givin' not just at Christmas time; but anytime of the year. I love to make handmade gifts ( which I'm sure WE All Do..lol)..and when coming up with this idea I thought to myself, "What could I make that would be useable and enjoyable ALL the time"
 Hey why not a "Altered Clothespin Magnet w/ Card"!! 



  When the Hoidays are over the card can be put away with all the other cards we collect and still use the "Altered Clothespin Magnet" for ohter things: Hold pics on the frige or office, "To Do List", or a "Crafting Must Have" list !!! LOL!! 
" Endless" I say!!



Items Used:
*Clothespins- plain wooden ones form Walmart: you could take apart & paint or crakle paint yourself OR Michaels sales magnetic clothespins that are in many different color plastic ( with the magnets already on them).
*Magnets- you can find @Walmart in the craft area
* Tule /Lace-awesome finds I must say at Oh La La Vintage Treasures
*String Pearls
*Hot Glue Gun
*Any Other Yummy Embellies- You might have in a hore vault! LOL!
Hope everyone enjoys my gift idea for this 12 Days of Christmas event!!
Special Thanks to Patti & Dorren for inviting me to partake in a AWESOME event!! I had a blast!! HUG TO YOU BOTH!!! :)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS & HAVE A GREAT BLESSED 2012!!! :)~ Kimie :)







Thank you Lina and Kimie for your creative gift ideas!


Don't forget to leave a comment to be entered in the daily surprise Christmas present giveaway! 




Day 8 winner of the giveaway is......

Jani's altered Art she said...
patti I love the skates they are so baeutiful. You are so talented













Thank you for stopping by and checking out all the great ideas for today! Stop back tomorrow for day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas Event!