September Challenge/Swap Announcement

Hello Beauties!
Are you ready for a new challenge with a twist???? Well here is what we are going to do! We are going to decorate the Jean Pocket Template and then swap them!

You will get the template for free if you participate and sign -ups are open until September 14th. All the pockets should be mailed out to your swap partner no later then September 30th. To sign up you can either leave a comment or email me at creativepatti@gmail.com . Please make sure I have your email address when you sign up so I can email you the jean pocket template. I will be announcing swap partners on Sept 17th.
You have to decorate the outside of the pocket and the insert card. You are going to decorate the insert card like you would for an ATC and on the back put your information so your swap partner knows who it came from and can follow your blog or YT Channel. If you have any questions please email me! Also, please sign up only if you know you can participate without backing out. It is not fair to your swap partner if you back out in the last minute.
Have A Great Day!
Hugs♥
Patti

Template Challenge Winner

Hello Beauties!
Are you ready to hear who our template challenge winner is???? Well it was to hard to pick between Violet and Kimie soooo....... They both are winners and they both will be receiving our prize! Congratulations Ladies!!! If you haven't seen their projects you can see them under the tab " Ooh-la-la Template Runway". Go check out their amazing challenge projects! Thank you ladies for participating in our challenge. I will be posting a new challenge for September this week, so make sure you check back.
Have a Great week!
Hugs♥
Patti

Labor Day Sale 10% off each item in the store

Hello Beauties,
We are having a Labor Day sale in the store! 10% off each item in the store. The prices are already in effect and all you have to do is add to your cart. The sale ends Tuesday 12:00 am. So go and check out the store here .
Have a Great Holiday Weekend!

New Template available at Ooh-la-la

Hello Beauties,

I am so excited to show you the new Mini Book Box template that is available at Ooh-la-la Vintage Treasures! My inspiration for this template was from Anna Fearer's Ustream. Doreen sent her a large book box that you can find at your local craft store and Anna altered it. Everyone wanted her to send it to them ( it was beautiful) and she said it was to big to ship. So I had decided that we need some mini book boxes! Now you can make your own way cheaper then buying them. 

I used the Pink Paislee Butterfly Garden paper to cover my book boxes. I have decided to use my mini book boxes for storage in my craft room. They are the perfect size for storing those small items that you always loss in your big storage containers ( happens to me all the time). Also you can use these little beauties for mini albums! How cute would it be to have a mini album inside these cute little boxes! The small book would make an adorable ornament for your Christmas Tree! Oh, and you can cut out the center part of the lid and turn them into shadow boxes! Okay, okay I will stop, LOL! Now I have to tell you the dimensions: Large is 4 1/2 in. wide x 5 in. long x almost 1 in. deep, Medium is 3 1/2 in. wide x 4 in. long x 1 in. deep, and the Small is 2 1/2 in. wide x 3 in. long x almost 1 in. deep. 

The Spine

 I used some of the Butterfly Garden paper to decorate the spine of the books. You could make cute labels to decorate your spine to look more like a book.

Inside of the large book

 I did a simple inside with images from the paper collection. I didn't want the inside to be bulked up because I am using my book boxes for storage.

Inside of the medium book

Inside of the small book

These little books are so fun to make and decorate and there are so many different ways you can use them and decorate them!
Have a Happy Crafty Day!
Hugs♥
Patti

Crafting with Dominos and Graphic 45 Le' Romantique

Have you ever wondered what you can make using dominos. They are great for pendants or just placed in a jar for a vintage feel in your scraproom.  I made a miniature picture frame using the wood dominos they are available at http://www.artfire.com/users/oohlalavintagetreasures

Wood Dominos
Vintage Hand Tea-Dyed Lace
Vintage Wedding Applique
Miniature Rose Bouquet Burgundy
Graphic 45 "Curtain Call Collection" Eiffel Tower Image
Graphic 45 "Le' Romantique" Collection Bride Image
I wrapped the lace around and secured the dominos as a book layered the front cover with Indian Trim and Wedding Dress Applique, a vintage metal key and a small rose complete the front. Inside I edged the images in Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz, wrinkled up the images and added Glossy Accents to give them a real vintage look.  I love displaying this in my craftroom on my shadowbox.

Front Cover

Inside of Frame

Back View 

Picture Frame Standing

I hope you have a great weekend!  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Doreen

All about German Glass Glitter

Hello Beauties,
I thought I would give you all a little info on how to use German Glass Glitter. First of all, German Glass Glitter is made from real glass. It looks vintage after awhile because it tarnishes. Most German glass glitter has a metal base for the tarnishing to happen. There are different grits and each grit gives a different look to your project. Fine grit is used most often because it is almost a powder consistency ( and you don't need to wear gloves to use it). Medium grit is mostly used for larger projects because you can use less for coverage ( also you don't need gloves for this). Course grit looks like large sugar crystals and you do need to wear gloves to use it. Remember, to keep this glitter away from children and pets! When you are done using German glass glitter make sure you sweep or vacuum your area before anyone walks on it. My favorite is the clear fine grit German glass glitter because it looks like diamonds!

  I have the clear German glass glitter available in the store for $2.00 and you get 14 grams. Yes, German Glass Glitter is expensive, but it is so worth it! The reason it is expensive is because it has to be imported from Germany. It usually sells for $5.99 an ounce. I have found to make it more affordable for everyone to use to offer it in smaller amounts. I also have some colors available for $1.00 and you get 7 grams. Yes, the color German Glass Glitter is much more expensive then the clear. The gold German glass glitter is made with real gold so you can imagine how expensive that is!
Now, how to use German glass glitter. I use glossy accents for my adhesive when using German glass glitter, but any clear drying liquid adhesive will work. I always use a plastic container to catch the glass glitter when I sprinkle it on my projects. So depending on the size of the project I make sure my plastic container is a little larger then my item that I want to glitter. Also, I use a plastic spoon to sprinkle on the glitter to my project for a light coat. For a heavy coat, I just add the glitter to my plastic container and press my project lightly into the glitter. If there a bare spots, I just set my project in the plastic container and sprinkle more glitter on and lightly press the glass glitter so it sticks to the glue. Now, go get some German Glass Glitter and give it a try!
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at creativepatti@gmail.com
Have a Crafty Week!
Hugs♥
Patti

New Tea-Dyed Bouquets and more on Ooh-La-La

These flowers are my newest creation Pink Ballet Slipper Tea-Dyed, Lavender Dreams Tea-Dyed Boutique, Vintage Suitcase Bouquet, Wood Buttons, Crystals & Pearls Fall Stick Pin Variety Kit and Chocolate & Gold Velvet Ribbon. 


Also, we just reduced the cameo brooches to $3.49. Can you say Ooh-La-La?

Vintage Suitcase Tea-Dyed Bouquet

Pink Ballet Slipper Bouquet

Lavender Dreams Tea-Dyed Bouquet

Crystals & Pearls Fall Stick Pin Variety Kit

Chocolate & Gold Velvet Ribbon

Wood Buttons Set of 12