i taught the halloween tryptic "stroke of midnight" at scrapbook n' more today; the attendees left with hands covered in alternating layers of glue, ink and feathers! but they also left with a halloween decor piece to display! for those of you who missed it, guess what --- you DIDN'T! due to requests, i will… Continue reading the clock strikes again…
alter with care…
i've been busy putting away my goodies from Canton and continuing to sort and stash some other vintage finds that have been sitting around. just for grins, i decided to look up a few things on e-bay to see what they were selling for. imagine my surprise when i found this book, secrets of charm...… Continue reading alter with care…
altered book classes
i posted pics from the "by the sea" altered book class at Stamp Antonio on the Clearsnap Blog - you can see the post HERE... if you attended the class, but don't see your pic - my apologies, i tried to get everyone! during the class, i took a poll about themes for future altered books;… Continue reading altered book classes
last but not least…
the last of the days finds... gathered from the remnants of a closed watch repair shop... lots of trinkets! stay tuned for more finds! we'll be shopping some more tomorrow before heading home. --- tami
and still there is more…
an old store sign (also for my studio), some door plates, fabulous old springs - I have a fun idea for how to use them, and some interesting small keys...
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vintage flash cards... rolls of old film... and "craft" spelled out in old billboard letters (for my studio)...
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I bought a WHOLE bag of little red capped transistor? pieces - I think they will be cute used as "pins". I also found some vintage cards out out by coca cola featuring botanicals, animals, bugs and MORE!
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some trims and a BIG card of stiff thread perfect for tying buttons or tags...
more goodies from canton…
I found some stereo cards and very unique keys...
canton finds….
I found these vintage, handmade boxes and thought they'd be perfect for a class. mom and I wandered for EIGHT hours today in the blazing sun, but I found lots of treasures! more pics soon! --- tami
tami sanders * paper crafter 