swelldesigner

Lexington, KY, US
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craft interests: fashion, gifts, home decorating, jewelry making, memory making, paper crafts, restyle, sewing, digital crafting

my personal website:
http://www.swelldesigner.com

Member Since: 04/14/2008

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The Thankful Pumpkin

Nov 5, 2008

I've been noticing on a lot of blogs that a lot of people are becoming very in tune this season with what they are thankful for. I think it is always good to step back and take a look at the big...

Vintage Halloween inspired paper mache pumpkin box

Sep 10, 2008
1 comment

I created this little box after seeing one at a local gift shop that was way overpriced. I figured I could just do it myself! I just love vintage Halloween stuff, but wanted to give this...

Spooktastic Halloween Pennants

Aug 19, 2008
2 comments

I made these pennants last year after seeing some at a local book store for $8 each! I think they turned out super cute and fun...super easy too! We just used kabob sticks, printouts, black...

LOLCAT purse

Aug 14, 2008

This is a purse I made using a funny/scary picture of my cat Pixie (She doesn't always look this way). I included a quick tutorial on my...

Frightfully Funky Feather Wreath

Aug 12, 2008
2 comments

I created this for my front door last year. I wanted something in traditional Hallowwen colors, but something that had a little spunk to it. I give full instructions in my blog below :)

Retro Road Sign Purse

Jul 27, 2008
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I love making designs for these little wooden purses. They are the perfect size for doing small digital art pieces! Anyway, I actually was really excited, cause I got this on on the cover of the...

Neon Idea Notebook

Jul 27, 2008
1 comment

I created this to store some ideas in that I rip out of mags or find on the internet. I wanted to a use a photo of myself and neon colors, which are my favorite!

Re: You too can be Featured on CraftStylish

everytime I click on the craftathon link, it just goes back to the login screen and I was already logged in.

posted: 8:47 am on August 18th

Re: How to Make Cards and Tags with Stripes and Dots

these are so cute. What a great idea for all those scraps!

posted: 1:24 pm on August 6th

Re: Green Living With Style Tips

this is fascinating!

posted: 9:15 pm on July 29th

Re: Coral Pink Embellished Clutch Purse

how glam. I love it.

posted: 9:14 pm on July 29th

Re: Sun-Printed Wedding Invitations

what a neat concept and a twist on traditional paper crafts.

posted: 9:13 pm on July 29th

Re: Redeemed! -Kaleidoscope Frames

oh wow! I'm pretty sure I've seen some similar to this in high end gift shops, but yours look so much better!

posted: 9:11 pm on July 29th

Re: Gesso cakes

those are so sweet. Pun intended!

posted: 9:10 pm on July 29th

Re: Firecracker Bangle Rag Bag Mini Tote

this is beautiful. Love the color!

posted: 9:09 pm on July 29th

Re: The Quirky & Pretty Creations of EverythingWorksIfYouLetIt.com

you have a great eye for color!

posted: 9:07 pm on July 29th

Re: Traveling Sandals

ingenious! I have a pair of shoes I've been wanting to cover in yellow page ads.

posted: 9:06 pm on July 29th

Re: Fabric Flower Hair Accessory

these are super cute!

posted: 9:05 pm on July 29th

Re: I Love Rock 'n Roll Lariat

Great work! You really thought out of the box of what a lariat is!

posted: 9:21 pm on July 27th

– I love using the inexpensive and shiny colorful wire garland to dress up gifts. They usually come in 5 foot of more rolls for a dollar and they are a great alternative to expensive spools of ribbon...they add festive shimmer and shine to any present!

– A lot of stores sell tiny ornaments (like small mirrored balls or faux christmas light bulbs)for smaller trees. Turn these small ornaments into cute earrings by simply adding a ear wire or by dangling them from jewelry hoops. They also make fun, festive gifts for friends and family.

– For a great present on the cheap, personalize shiny ball ornaments with metallic paints or paint pens. Simply draw on a name or initial, add a pretty ribbon and you've got an instant gift! This is a great penny pinching idea if you have a lot of people to buy for! The giftee will also love the personal touch!

posted: 8:38 pm on July 27th