So Much Glitter!!!!!!!!!!!

Take supreme boredom. Add some more boredom. Then sprinkle on a little glitter..and my little, I mean a LOT. What follows can only be called Awesomeness!

~Kori

There were just a pair of old black flats that I had laying around.

I am still working on going back over and getting a good covering of Modge Podge to seal on the glitter.

  I can't wait to wear them!!!

Various things I've been working on while away...

Well I have kinda gotten into doing more altered projects in the ...OMG 10 months?!?!?! that I've been away. Here are a few of the big projects I have done. Enjoy :)

~ Kori

Altered Teacher's Desk

I got this desk as a garage sale junker for $5. Some shiny paint, new hardware, and one awesome altered top, and this is a beautiful and unique desk that my hubby treasures. The top is simply scrapbooking paper that I decoupaged ( have I ever mentioned how much I love Modge Podge?) I did a slight inking to the edge of each torn piece. The ink, no matter how long I let it dry, always smudged a bit when I added the wet Modge Podge, but it worked out really well to help give the whole piece a very aged look. The hardest part of this whole project was just the inking of each individual little torn piece of paper. But in the end it was all worth it.

This is another altered desk project for my Mother-In-Law. I went for a more patterned quilted look on this one. Its as beautiful and elegant as she is and fits her perfectly.

**** Edit - If you are looking at making one of these altered desk projects, you WILL need to cover it with a glass top. Just to help even out imperfections and make it a nice smooth writting surface. Also make sure to use very fine grit sandpapering in between each layer of Modge Podge. Good luck!

Painted Changing Table

Sorry for the less than wonderful before pic. I didn't realize that it came out so bad until it was too late. Besides, Krista is the resident photographer around here. I got the changing table for $15. It is one of the older ones that is actually made of real wood. It is heavy and sturdy and wonderful!!! After using this table for a few months I was able to sell it for $60. Not too bad of a flip!

Painted Bunk Beds

Now I wish that I could take credit for these bunk beds, but sadly I did nothing but watch. My amazing artistic niece designed and painted this mural on a set of garage sale beds I purchased. I got these for $75 and when all was said and done, I was able to flip them for over $200.

Welcome to the Blog Hop

Welcome to the Martin Luther King Blog Hop!  We are so glad you stopped by!  Hope you enjoy yourself and please be sure to leave comments...how else are we to know you like or don't like us :)

If this is your first stop along the blog, I would like for you to take a moment and hop over to Karelj's blog (which is #1 below) and check out our hostess.  She has really outdone herself!

Now, on to awesome inspiration!

This is a dream journal. This is my take on Martin Luther King's I have a dream speech. In that speech, he lays out a powerful vision of a future where hate has been put aside in favor of brotherhood. The book itself is just a premade full size journal I got from Barnes and Noble. I added the glitter details to the leaves as well as the word “Dream” along the bottom. Then some ribbon to finish it off. I realize that its a very pink, girly journal that I plan on giving to my kids, but then again I'm a pink, girly kinda person. I wanted it to reflect me even though its meant for them. On the inside covers I collaged pictures of me and my husband going back to when we first met to present day. I outlined some of the photos with ribbon that quotes 1 Corinthians 13. This was the passage that we recited at our wedding. I purposely didn't doing any fancy scrapping on this. It looks very rough and handmade. I wanted to see JUST the important stuff and not get caught up in any details. The pictures of us and the verses that we bound ourselves together with. With this journal, I am going to tell the story of us and our dreams. I would like to someday pass this down to our children. They will have a collected story of our trials and smiles, our almost desperate prayers to have children, and our unfailing love for God and each other.

Kori

The Grand Prize Blog Candy is the Dreams Come True Cartridge,  donated by an anonymous donor!!  In order to be eligible to win, you need to leave a comment on each and every stop on the hop, along with a way to contact you.  Karelj will choose a winner by random.org on the 18th and announce it on her blog, as well as contacting the winner personally

More to come tomorrow by the other owner of this blog so please remember to come back!  Also, we will be posting some amazing blog candy later this afternoon.  To get in the drawing, simply add yourself as a follower, comment on this post, and vote on the pole to the left!  We will randomly pick someone on Tuesday morning and will contact you to get you your stuffs. 

1. Karelj at One By One The Flamingos Are Stealing My Sanity http://karelj.blogspot.com

2.  Nicolette at Beyond Scrapping  www.beyondscrapin.blogspot.com

3. Christel at Scrappin' Sista http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
4. Celeste at Touched By a Butterfly www.touchedbyabutterfly.blogspot.com
5. Rachel Henahan  at Suburban Crafter  http://www.rachelstampshappy.blogspot.com/
6. Stephenie at SS Crafter     http://www.sscrafter.blogspot.com/
7.  Col at Col's Creative Corner at www.scrappycol.blogspot.com
8. Jessica at  Overjoyed Scrapper  www.overjoyedscrapper.blogspot.com
9. Krista and Kori at 2 Crafty Chicks  http://2craftychics.blogspot.com/  YOU ARE HERE!
10.  Gina at Gina Thornton Stamping   http://ginathorntonstamping.blogspot.com/
11. Monique at Unique Monique at http://uniquemonique01.blogspot.com
12. Kathryn at Creations with Kathryn at  http://wamfamily.blogspot.com/

Laundry Room Decor

After months of looking for something for my laundry room, I decided to put my craftiness to work and make my own. Below are the results and I have to say that I am wonderfully pleased with how they turned out.

The is just a plain glass clock from Dollar General. I simply took a sheet of scrapbook paper and tore it into little pieces. Then using Modge Podge, I adhered the pieces onto the back of the glass so the paper was visible. (OMG can I take a second to rant on about how I love and adore Modge Podge? It makes my crafty life complete.) Then let dry completely and remove any extra paper hanging over the edges. A light sanding with just a nail file and it was ready to hang. Start to finish this project took me about an hour to complete.

Next is a comical sign. Using a plain painters canvas, I used colors to coordinate with my clock and used a bristled brush to create the textured look. The vinyl quote I ordered offline for $5 and simply followed the simple instructions to adhere it to the canvas. The a little white paint pen to finish it off and there you go. Simple and fun with a funny twist.

 

This one is my favorite and was so much fun to make. I took a piece of scrap wood that my husband has laying around, sanded and painted a sky blue. To make the clouds I used cotton balls and white paint and dabbed away. There were little pieces of the cotton that stuck to the board, but it just adds to the effect. These pictures I found online and printed. Using my amazing powers of scrapbooking, I put them on some cardstock and inked the edges to show a nice red. Then hung them along the board with some simple twine and painted clothes pins. The line hangs free along the front of the board so it mimics a real clothes line. I can even watch it move slightly when a breeze blows through the window. 

~Kori