Booth display

So here is the end result of all of those bits and pieces I found in the garage.  This will be my basic set up for the booth display.  Now I need to do some hunting for some cool add-ons.  Vintage suitcases maybe? I will know it when I see it.  

This was actually a bugger to set up....it's in my studio at home and it was a pretty tight fit.

My application is in....filled it out, took the photos, shoved it in an envelope, slapped the stamps on and Nathan took it to the Post office before I could change my mind.  I will know by the 29th of July if I have a spot......stay tuned!

Hello all my crafty friends!

A few of you have been "poking" me....I know I have been MIA but I have not forgotten about you.

I am busy prepping display pieces for the Custer Arts and Craft show this fall.  I have been talking about doing it, Nathan has been pushing me to do it....I'm doing it!   Well maybe....

It is an application process.  I need to send photos of my work AND my display booth.....WHAT???
OH YEAH!  I had it worked out in my head so I had to get busy with my hands and put it together RIGHT NOW.  I wasn't counting on that.  I thought I had until show time in November.....nope! The deadline in July 8th.

So you all know that I am a big fan of recycle, re-purpose and reuse.  I got dirty rummaging around in my barn and came up with some fantastic stuff to build a booth display.  After scrubbing off the grunge and dirt everything just needs a coat of paint, stain and varnish.   This is what I am starting with....

Stay tuned!

Hand Made Journal

Hello all my crafty friends,

My inspiration for this came from the Midori Traveler's Notebook I have seen all over the internet.  I wanted to make my own version that was a bit less expensive using materials I already have in my craft room....I think you will agree this is a super cute version and it really was inexpensive to make....

 Be sure to check the Hobby Lobby Tab here on the blog for the details.  Please be sure to contact me directly to sign up for this class.

Re -scheduling.....

Hello all my crafty friends!

Due to some last minute scheduling conflicts, I am moving this Saturday's class (the 7th) to the 14th.  I apologize for the last minute notice.....it was unavoidable on my end.

Please be sure to contact me directly if you plan to attend....thetulipcottage@gmail.com.

Thanks for understanding.....sometimes life just gets in the way!

Have a great Mothers' Day weekend!

Tim Holtz Scrappy Book Project

Hello all my crafty friends!

I pulled out a bag of Tim Holtz scraps yesterday....it's the same bag of scraps I have been working on forever!  I'm trying to come up with creative ways to use them.

I really like the way this turned out...it was fun to create and I'm thrilled with how it looks.  I had scraps from 4 different Tim Holtz paper pads, so I tried to make them all work together.

As I put this together, I tried to limit myself to the scraps in the bag.....I did not use my die cutting machine or extra embellishments.  I did use my punch board to create the mini envelopes.

Here is version 2 using Prima Romance Novel 6x6 paper pad.

So dig through your stash and find your scraps!  You will find all the details on the Hobby Lobby Tab.

Please be sure to send me an e-mail to sign up for this class.

Gelatos Canvas

Hello all my crafty friends!

I get asked all the time about different products and mediums....how do I use this?  what is this for?

The most frequent of these is about Gelatos.  Gelatos are available in a ton of different colors and they are super affordable.

 As I was planning this project, it seems that Hobby Lobby doesn't carry these any longer.  However, I did find a great selection of colors at Jo Ann's....in stock!  Michael's has a few as well.

Be sure to check the Hobby Lobby tab for all the details about this upcoming class.

Hope to see you soon!

Dapper Drawing Pad Mini Album

Hello all my crafty friends!

I am so sorry that I have been MIA....I ended up getting a really nasty flu bug.  It feels like I have been sick forever!!!!!  I did not see the inside of my work room for over a week.  I still feel tired around the edges but I'm getting there.....

Up next....this was created with the new Tim Holtz Dapper paper stack.  I did find this in town, but now it seems to be tough to locate....you will probably need to order it on-line to get your hands on it.

Be sure to check the Hobby Lobby tab for the details and supplies.....

I hope to see you soon!!!!!