The Bling Theory

Crafting with Basically Bare

2012-03-06T23:40:00.000-08:00

Crafting with Basically Bare products really brings out your creative side!!! Basically Bare products are designed with YOU in mind! Ink them, stain them, and paint them pretty colors. Rip them, distress them - they can take whatever you throw at them, and their beauty shines through.

I love working with Basically Bare products, so let me discuss with you a few of my favorites!!! Basically Bare has a huge array of Mini Albums. But what makes them unique from other competitors is the different textures in all different sizes to bring about the different personalities of each album.

This is one of my favorite Basically Bare Albums. It is called "Funky Findings". Crammed full of fun and functional pages, including a full size keepsake envelope, you won't know where to start creating first! The Covers are : Heavy weight chipboard, Second Page: Double sided corrugated board, Third Page is : Full size kraft policy envelope, Fourth Page is: Tabbed flexible embossable acrylic, Fifth Page is : Unbleached canvas, Sixth Page is: Two horizontally placed half size policy envelopes, Seventh Page is: Tabbed double sided corrugated board.

Wow so many textures so where would one begin? Well I have an idea!! Using a the fabulous paper collection from My Minds Eye called "Follow your Heart (Be Happy)" would be a great start!!

I can see blanketing the pages with the shade of shabby blues, creams, pinks and deep reds that this collection carries. Utilizing the bold designs of the patterned papers, 3 dimensional roses and honey comb shapes will make their home on each page!! Adding a little Glimmer Mist here and some acrylic paint there, would bring about the worn vintage look that I'm after. This collection comes with a fabulous acrylic stamp set that would be absolutely perfect not only to use in the album, but to use on two of my most favorite Basically Bare Embellies products.

Dress me Up Dress Forms

Wings

I would marry both of these products together to bring a vintage winged dress form!! How about adding a paper dollie to the dress to mimic the paper collection design? Oh, yes that would be fabulous!!! Then using the stamp set to add a vintage pattern.

Here is a great example idea

Brought to you by Jamie Pope at http://mytinylittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/

As you can see from the photos above, you are not left with just one dress form or wing. You have an array of them in the very same textures as the album, which lends you to do anything creative to them!!! Don't worry, they can take it!! And these styles of Embellies my crafty friends, are not all what Basically Bare has to offer!!!

So now that I have boggled you brain with tons of ideas and inspiration here is a fabulous

GIVEAWAY FOR YOU!!!!

Leave a comment here under this post. Share this post with all your crafty friends and tell them to let me know who sent them and.... BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR MY BLOG!!!!

1 LUCKY commenter, will receive.....

a BIG grand prize pack, including "ALL" the CHA Winter Basically Bare albums and embellies!

Brought to you by

Basically Bare and Angela's Craft Corner

The winner will be crafting for weeks!!!! How amazing is that?!!! Oh, I'm sooo jealous!!

Thank you so much!!!

My Minds Eye Be Happy Mini Album!!

2012-03-05T22:03:00.002-08:00

When creating on a whim is so much fun!! But tonight I decided to go live on a whim and create a mini album using several downloads from Silhouette. I think we all fell in love with the bows!!! I'm so going to cut out so many bows to future projects!!! I want to thank everyone who came to the class, I really enjoyed the chat and having you there!!! Please check out this slide show of the mini album I created using My Mind Eye Follow Your Heart "Be Happy" Paper Collection.

Your CHA Designer!!
Angela Holt

Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.

I'm a NEW CHA Designer Team Memeber!!!

2012-03-02T11:48:00.002-08:00

That is right, it's official!! I'm a design team member for CHA (Craft and Hobby Association). I soooo excited about this!! I cant wait to bring you new and exciting things and to share my talent on a whole new level!!!! I want to thank everyone for their support and for being a part of my crafting corner!!!!

ORDER NOW!!! Tattered Angels Spring Collection

2012-01-23T16:30:00.000-08:00

I so excited to announce that one of my most favorite online scrapbook stores has asked me to join them in bringing YOU fabulous products, creative ideas and projects!!! I'm so honored to be a part of

BlueMoon Scrapbooking is such a prestigious online scrapbook store, that they are offering the....

NEW Tattered Angels Spring Collection

to YOU at an awesome discount!!!!
Before CHA!!

Ready Ship!!!

In this collection you will get:

Verdigris, Blarney, Mardi Gras, and Boardwalk

4 fabulous colors that are awesome and ready to decorate all your projects!!!

Click the link below to order your set!!!

ORDER NOW!!!

Thanks Ladies, I cant wait to see what you all create with this wonderful Collection!!

I am Roses "Love is in the Air" Contest Entry

2012-01-22T22:51:00.000-08:00

Hello ladies, I want to share with you my I am Roses "Love is in the Air" Contest Entry. I am roses is hosting contest until Feb 13th. That gives you about 3 weeks to enter if you should choose to do so! If you would like more info on how to enter and what the rules are please visit the link:

I am Roses Challenge Blog

So now for my entry!! I created what is called a magic box!! This is such a unique box and so much fun to make and decorate!! Perfect project for those unused paper packs you have lying around!!

Watch this video of my entry and what all I used and did to create this box!! I will be posting a link to a video how to make this box soon!!! I hope you like this project and join in on the contest that is being presented by I am Roses!!!

Thanks Angela Holt

Here is my Altered Gumball Machine

2012-01-17T20:10:00.000-08:00

I really enjoyed creating this awesome Altered project. It was fabulous working with laces, trims , bling and more!!! So here is how it turned out!!! You can watch the recorded version of my show, creating this project by visiting my Ustream channel. You can find the link on the side. If you have any question please let me know!!! Live , Love and Create ladies!!!!

Altered Valentine Pocket Watch Necklace UPDATE

2012-01-06T12:49:00.000-08:00

Since Tim Holtz came out these wonderful alterable Pocket Watches, I have always wanted to create one!! So I did!! Valentine's is around the corner and what a perfect theme to use. Here is what I did!!

As you can see there is Bling, a red heart, a little Lace ,a Flower from Jenni Bowlin, some pearls.....

If you dont want to ware this as a necklace it could adorn a fabulous gift or altered book!! The choice is yours!!

Yes, I made kits!! I only made 3 of them that is complete for you to make the EXACT altered pocket watch above. The bling and everything is ready for you to assemble!! (CHAIN NOT INCLUDED) I even have the Exact paper pattern background all ready for you to cut out, so there is no measuring!

I only have 1 kit!! So it is first come first serve bases!! If you would like one of these kits, you will need to email me at thealteredpage@yahoo.com.

The cost for the kit is $7.99+2.00 shipping!!

Thanks Angela!!

Paper Craft Trends Report for 2012

2012-01-05T14:08:00.000-08:00

CHA is one of the most fabulous shows to ever attend and as the leading guru in the Hobby and Craft association, any emphasis they have on paper crafting and the hobbyist as a whole, you can pretty much expect they are on the mark with what is the coming trends. So what are the trends of 2012 in the paper crafting hobby? Well, it just so happens to be something I have been doing for the past couple of years with my layouts etc...

Mixed Media and the evolution of upcycling (re-purposing craft or no-craft materials) will continue. Green crafting will remain strong. But what is most exciting is that scrapbook layouts will move off the pages and out of the albums and on the wall as inspirational and memory art. This has been something I have been doing for the past few years. Which lends me to have some pretty exciting classes this year for Ustream!! Also, will lend me to have some awesome kits to present as well!!

Next if you have not already, you need to get a PINTEREST account. Social medias like these will be all the rage this year and will help get your work out there much faster than forums etc,,, You will need to get an invite to Pinterest so see if your friends have an account and have them send you an invite. Be sure to also check out Artfire, Craftster, and Etsy. These too will have a booming trend of popularity.

What is in store for patterns? Well bold patterns such as chevrons, houndstooth, damask, and animal prints (especially Zebra and Peacock) with strong contrasting colors will be the new trend in patterns. So step outside your comfort zone and begin playing with these patterns!! Get your self used to the idea so when you begin seeing these patterns, the shock will not over whelm you!! lol Another fun factor is that we will see monsters, quirky animals and flowers will be seen in papers for kids. Creative use of fonts will be almost everywhere. Oh, I love working with fonts!!!

Electronic die cutting machines such as Silhouette and Cricut will be popular as ever because they are allowing the machine owner the ability to cut their own designs to personalize projects.Hence I will be debuting some Silhouette classes with design downloads that I create for you!!! All Free of course to my followers and fans!! Manual die cutting machine will remain strong due to the fact that crafters can cut different mediums such as chipboard etc... whereas you cant with e-machines!!Take a close look with Sizzix and Spellbinders this years. Many new and fabulous dies will be debuting!!

Another thing, more and more companies are changing. This means that some of the smaller companies will either merge or partner with other ones with licensed designers to create exciting and often, unlikely collaborative product lines. However, I believe this will lend to many companies to discontinue products to make room for more!! I will be posting a list of items as I get it of some products that are being discontinued. So please check often.

In addition, wearable art will have stronger colors that will emerge such as poppy, geranium, tangerine, canary yellow, grass green, tiffany blue, hyacinth, ink black, honey and sandstone. The bright colors will be paired with sandstone or white. Many designers are using coloring blocking and or contrasting colors to make a strong statement with wearable art!!! Tangerine combines with black, royal blue is teamed up with canary yellow, and neon blue is paired with neon green.

Wearable art will carry geometric prints that will be used alone or coupled with a safari, African inspired prints in desert color combos. If you are a Fashionista, you will love this new trend. So be sure to look for some more fabulous designs of flowers, gems, and even decorative buttons.
( HENCE, Primas new Geni Gems!! ) I cant wait to work with them!!!

Scrapbooking companies will continue the trend of expanding into the fabric design segment. For instance, My Minds Eye, Doddlebug Design, BasicGrey, Anna Griffin and Little Yellow Bicycle have all introduced fabric lines. What is even more exciting, is that Graphic 45 is working with Belagio Enterprises (aka ArtSales/ Roselave/Belagio) on fabric and home decor ideas.I'm gagging with the anticipation of this announcement with Graphic 45.

So that is the updated info from CHA and thier Trend Report!!! Are you excited or what? I cant wait to see what this year has in store!!!

Angela

Beautiful You card

2012-01-04T13:44:00.000-08:00

I have decided I want to go Shabby Chic with most of my designs this year!! So I created this card to celebrate my decision!! I call this "Beautiful YOU" card. I used Melissa Frances paper and Kaisercraft Flowers with a few extra tid bits!!The pearls are from Fabscraps and the vine is a punch from Mcgill. The lace border is from Cherry Lynn Designs!

Would you like to make this card? You can Click below to download the Silhouette File of the elements you will need to create the card!! The Rosette, the scallop circle and the tag!! All perfectly measured for you and ready to cut!!

Beautiful YOU card Silhouette Elements!

Prima CHA Sneak Peek

2012-01-03T17:30:00.000-08:00

More and more companies are slowly letting us see new collection and products!! Prima has a sneak peek of an up in coming collection to hit the shelves.

To me Prima is playing with some muted colors in this collection!! Same flower styles has last years but the ribbon is different along with the bling!! I hope that we see some more color this year from them!! This collection is not my fave and does not have me excited!! But it is still pretty!!

Cute Altered Cofee Cup

2012-01-02T08:06:00.000-08:00

I have had these coffee cups on my desk for months now with the intention to do something with them. So yesterday I was in the process of restoring my desk top computer back to factory settings due to a virus. So if you have ever done that, you know it takes forever!!! So while waiting for the computer to give me prompts for the next step, I decided to work on the coffee cup or alter it in my way!!! :)

This little project is great for a gift or to set on your deck like mine and fill it with handy crafting tools like tweezers, pens and more!! The title was cut from my Silhouette using Hot Pink Vinyl. The handle is decorated with a hog podge of ribbon pieces and pearls!! Of course I had to add some bling and I did so by adding a Teresa Collins Crystal. So go a revamp a yard sale find or that coffee cup that has been setting in the back of your kitchen cabinet. Enjoy and have fun creating!!

First Post for the NEW Year!!

2012-01-01T04:29:00.000-08:00

I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. It is going to be a fabulous creative year and I hope this year I can achieve my goals of one, being published. Two, getting on a design team. Three, To embark on my creative journey with you and new peeps from all over the world!! I look for 2012 as the year to make a mark on the crafting community!! I hope this year will open more doors for me to walk through. So without further ado.............

Here is my first project for 2012. Playing with a fabulous DIE from Spellbinders called " Rose Creations" by Donna Salazar, I created these fabulous paper Roses.

Making these roses as been a blast!! I wont hold all my secrets!! I will be hosting my Ustream show on Jan 12th at 7pm central!! Where I will teach you how to make these roses plus more (like an altered gumball machine)!! Just check out the link in the tab bar that reads UStream. There you will stay up to date with all my class events this year!!!!

My resolution for 2012 is to bring you a daily postings here on my blog and to be more organized with my events. Everything will have its place this year!!

I hope to see you at my live ustream show!!!

Thanks Angela!!

First Ustream Class for the NEW Year 2012

2011-12-29T08:37:00.000-08:00

No, this is not my first class ever on Ustream but I cant believe I have been recording online classes for almost 2 years now. But this class is the First one for the NEW year!! So why not begin 2012 with an awesome altered art project!! I will be teaching you how to alter a Gumball Machine!! Yeah, I have a fabulous idea and want to share it with you on.........................

TUESDAY JANUARY 10th at 7pm Central!! on my Ustream Channel! This class will run about 3 hours or more, so set the date and grab you favorite snack and beverage and get settled in for some creative madness!!

CLICK HERE to join and bookmark the Ustream channel "Angela's Craft Corner"!!

If you would like to purchase a Gumball Machine in time to create with me, you can get the very same one I will be using at Amazon!! Just click the pic and order yours today!! If you have any luck in finding them elsewhere at a cheaper price, be sure to share by posting a link in the comment box!!

I hope to see you at the show!! I cant wait to show you my ideas for this fabulous project!! I will have a compete list of items that I will be using at the time of the show!! Be sure to book mark the show link and tell your friends!!!

Thanks for all your support!!

Angela

More CHA Winter 2012 Sneak Peeks

2011-12-29T07:57:00.000-08:00

I love it when companies share sneak peeks of new products that will be hitting the shelves!! Here are a few more I have found while doing my research.

Tim Holtz has been guiding us through this past year with wonderful tips and tricks. So to keep all his ideas in one place, he is coming out with a NEW book...........

That's right, a second installment of "A Compendium of Curiosities Volume II" I can only imagine what this book will be filled with. I have his first book, and I know that I will have to order this one!! I ooober excited about this new addition!!! I will have this book for sale when it come available for order!!

Teresa Collins is one of my favorite designers!! I love everything she has ever come out with!! She has a bold and sassy style that lends itself to great design!! This past year she has brought fabulous collections, awesome Cricut cartridges and there is no telling what else is on the horizon with her but I can say the anticipation is killing me!! I found this sneak peek of something pink and fabulous that is a must have because it carries both these aspects!! Teresa Collins will be releasing at CHA Winter 2012 ......

Is this not fabulous? I love it!!! I know I already have a sticker maker but a pink one in this fabulous pattern? I mean who can not resist? I will also be having this for order when it come available for purchase!!

Here are a few more sneak peeks that I have come across!! More will come as they are delivered to me!! Thanks for stopping by and reading this small update!!!

More CHA Sneak Peeks!!

2011-12-13T02:21:00.000-08:00

More and more sneak peeks will be spilling out for the next few months!!! Here are a few more sneak peeks to be looking for!!!

I have been a fan Pink Paislee for a long time and I'm never disappointed with anything they come out with!! This is 1 or 5 collections that we will see from Pink Paislee!! This Paper Line is called "Spring Jubilee". Being a fan of Rhonna Farrer for a long time!! I loved her when she was a part of The House of 3 and even more now that she has branched off. I know that Pink Paislee has not announced that she is on board as a designer, but this collection has her feel and design appeal written all over it!! I'm willing to bet, we might be seeing more of her this coming year!!! Pink Paislee has http://www.pinkpaislee.com/however announced they have a new designer on board, could it be her? I hope so!!!

Next on the sneak peek is Tattered Angels. They have announced they are coming out with 80 new colors and revamping their whole style including the bottles and more!! I got a sneak peek of some of the up in coming colors check them out!! LOOK FOR MORE SNEAK PEEKS coming soon!!!

Blarney
208203

Mardi Gras
208211

Thatched Roof Cottage
208214

Verdigris
208222

Pink Poodle
208212

Italian Sunset
208218

Boardwalk
208226

Driftwood
208228

Atlantic
208223

Lobster
208229

Clam Bake
208227

Summer Glow
208230

My Latest Tag Creation

2011-12-13T01:31:00.000-08:00

I was gathering some scraps and mixed embellishments that are literately scattered around my scraproom to make a tag using these items and a fabulous flowers tutorial I found while blogging. Here is the photo of the tag and them I will share with you where I found the flower tutorial.

I have been following a blog called "Such a Pretty Mess" for w while now!! Gabrielle is a designer for Websters Pages. On her blog she shows you how to make this handmade flower. I know that mine still needs a little work but she shows a fabulous VIDEO tutorial on her blog!!

Here is the link to her FABULOUS blog

Such a Pretty Mess

I hope that you have fun with this flower and create tons for yourself!! When you leave a comment, tell them who sent yah!!!

Some CHA 2012 Sneak Peeks

2011-12-12T04:26:00.000-08:00

Okay some manufacturers are not waiting to spill the beans about up coming paper collections that we will see in the coming year!!! I'm super excited around this time of year and of course around the Summer!! So while blogging as I do on late nights, I read that Wesbsters Pages has announced their NEW concept line called

I love love love this concept!!! Clean, Simple and just right up my alley!! I love the colors and patterns of this collection!! Straight from Websters site:

"ALL of our new collections will have a corresponding Clean & Simple paper line, the perfect complement to Classic Webster’s. So instead of having 6 papers per collection...we're now having 12 papers per collection {6 papers Classic Webster + 6 papers Clean & Simple}
But let’s be clear…we’re still Webster’s Pages, so you’re still going to get the elegant, beautiful style we’re known for…Clean & Simple just gives you designs in a tiny bit more graphic package.
And, the best news of all? The backsides of ALL our Clean & Simple lines will be SOLID."

Okay to a southern girl, this collection speaks Country Chic. I can see quilts and pillows made of these patterns if only they were in fabric. I can see sooooooo many wonderful altered projects and layouts made too!! As you can see from an earlier post I made about Pantone's 2012 Color of the year announcement, I see hues of orange. Again, pay attention to this color peeking through collections this coming year!!

Enjoy this little read and look for exciting reads as I find them!!!

Pantone Announces 2012 Color Of the Year

2011-12-12T04:06:00.000-08:00

I know that many of you have read a post about Pantone's announcement of the color of the year for 2012 but I love to share with you my input becuase it casts a HUGE predictor of what we should see in the new year with the crafting industry.

Many might think not to pay attention to the catwalk or designers up in coming patterns and prints for the new year, but as I always say "crafting, clothing designers and basically all mediums of art play a part on each other and all begin with a single element, Color." Pantone's predictions has such a influence on what all industries in the creative perspective produce and create. It effects fashion , decor and yes our crafting favorites. Many artist and designers play against this prediction in order to create trendy designers and color pallets that will blend nicely

This color is rather a strong tone to me!! However, ORANGE comes in many different hues. We have already see some of these hues be played in our favorite paper, ink and embellishments. So playing with this color will be old school and fun to re-introduced to our crafting. Lets see here are some examples:

The Tattered Angels color that I named for the 2011 fall collection that they excepted is called "Butternut Squash!! Yes, I gave a suggestion and they took it!!! Love this color!!! I was super excited when this happened!!!

Another Great example is is Tim Holtz Spice Marmalade Distressed Ink Stains and Ink Pads!!

I mean perfect color to re-introduce into our crafting all year around instead of just around fall.

Prima brought in this color already!! So you see the color is there and I'm super excited to bring it back in my crafting in fabulous new ways!! So pull out your fall stashes, pull out all of the orange related items that you have and see them in a whole new light!!! 2012 is going to be filled with this color so lets embrace it now!!

Gift Giving alert!! SCT Style

2011-12-10T23:56:00.001-08:00

I love it when I find fabulous Blog Gift Giving frenzies!! While blogging I this fabulous site called

Scrapbook & Cards Today!!

Each year this annual event gets bigger, more exciting and the prizes get even better!

When fabulous prizes from Imaginisce and Page Maps!! SCT has a fabulous gift to give as well!!

So Hop over and check out this 12 days of Giving and enter everyday for a chance to win prizes that will be presented everyday!!! Be sure to check out the facebook pages and like them for even more chances!!! So grab you coffee or tea and settle in for a Gift giving SCT Style!!

Blog Roll Linky Master List (Friday Featured artist)

2011-12-09T15:16:00.001-08:00

I began what is called " Blog Roll Linky Master List" where you post a link to you blog for others to find and visit. No other requirements are needed!!! All you have to do is post your link and get a chance to be featured!!

This weeks featured Blog is from Lori and her blog is called "Lori's Artsy Obsession" .

Lori, loves to make handmade things such as cards and journals!! She enjoys sharing tid bits of her life with her fellow bloggers that cast inspiration. She has links on her blog such as Great sites for Products, plus suggested sites to visit around her community!! She also has her very own Etsy Shop where she sales her wonderful handmade items. The Store is called Mini Books Galore.

So stop by her blog and read more about her and wonderful projects!! Remember when we "Craft It Forward" we support the crafting community as a whole.

If you would like to be featured on my blog and facebook, be sure to link your blog to my Blog Roll Master List. I feature a blog every Friday!!!

Lori, congrats on begin my first featured Blog!!! I hope that you continue your craft journey and share with us all your wonderful inspiration!! Please be sure to snag the blinkie below and place it on your blog and link it back here!!!!!

BLOG Candy Alert!!

2011-12-07T23:27:00.001-08:00

Okay I blog all the time, but when I see some good Blog candy, I have to share it with my bloggers!! Plus, the blog (Creating from the Heart) is awesome as well!! You have to check it out!! So what is up for grabs?

A $150.00 Gift Card to Michael's Craft Stores

PLUS Tons of other prizes like COPIC!!! You have to run over and check it out!!

Thanks ladies!!

Winner of the Blog Hop

2011-12-05T10:37:00.001-08:00

I want to thank each and everyone who attended and participated in the blog hop!! It was so nice to see fresh and inspiring ideas!! The winner will receive a goody box of crafty items that I have put together. I have put into the Random.org 26 comments and the winner is.........................................................

Aimee Kiddsaid...: What a beautiful card!! I love the added touches the gold embossing powder adds!! I just recently used it on a Christmas card.

How fun it sounds to crop with a friend via Skype!! I'm a new follower and have loved looking back through your blog! Your work is beautiful!; December 2, 2011 9:20 AM; .; Congrats Aimee!! Contact me bu email thealteredpage@yahoo.com to send me your addy!!

Altered Mason Jar

2011-12-05T00:08:00.001-08:00

Altered Mason Jar Holder

Okay you know I'm always shopping at the Goodwill or finding neat things for super cheap prices that fill my scraproom waiting for me to do something with!! Well, here is my latest creation.

This is how I created it!

I had this old candle holder. So the first step was to paint it in White Acrylic Paint. I put about 3 coats on the candle holder and made sure to get into every crevice to bring out the design of the candle holder.

NEXT......................

Once the Candle Holder (which came with a lid) is painted, I used a Gold Ranger Ink Dobber to add gold accents to the holder. I only touched the raised edges.

Now I took a Mason jar and Hot Glued it to the top of the Candle Holder.

Now I made this Jar so that I can decorate it and add many different things though out the year inside while keeping a shabby chic feel to the holder it's self. I found some broken Christmas beads for $.50 and a box of Crystal berries for $1.50 so I layered them and filled the jar!!

I added a bow to give it a festive feel for the Holidays!!! As I mentioned before I made this so that I can add many different Goodwill or Yard sale finds inside to commemorate a holiday or a season!!

The next time you see broken items or little baggies of this and that, pick it up and see it to be something different. See it to be something grander. Revamp and work it!!!

I love taken old things and making them into new creations!! That is what is the most fun about my hobby!!! If you should have any questions about how I created this piece, let me know!!!

Thanks

Angela Holt

Tim Inspired Christmas Tag

2011-12-03T21:52:00.001-08:00

I have really enjoyed creating these tag as Tim creates. He is filled with all sorts of ideas!!! However, I wanted to add my twist to it. Here is my tag!!!

As you can see from the photos above, I used the same general design elements that Tim used, but I add a little acrylic and I painted with the New DISTRESS STAINS!!! I will be teaching this class on how to paint with the INK Stains on Tuesday the 6th at 7pm central on my Ustream channel!!! Be sure to stop by to learn this technique!! You can find the link HERE!!!

Hope to see you there!!! LOOK for a Distress Stains bundle deal to right >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Christmas Greetings Blog Hop DAY 3 Final Day!!

2011-12-02T21:52:00.000-08:00

IF YOU ARE HERE THEN YOU ARE READY TO BEGIN THE HOP!!

Well fellow hoppers!!! Thank you so much for hopping along with us!! This is a Christmas Greetings Blog Hop. Each Blog that you hop too will have created for you 3 fabulous cards. Once for each day!! So you will leave with tons of inspiration and will need to hop everyday to see fresh and fabulous ideas.

Each Blog will have a prize to giveaway so be sure to leave comments for chances to win!!

Here is my card creation DAY 3!!

It is the final day of the blog hop!!! I hope that you have gathered tons of inspiration in this hope!! I have left with so many ideas and again I want to thank everyone who particpated and attended this hop!!

Here is my Card number 3

Playing with my fabulous kit I got from Flower Soft, I created this awesome Snow globe card!! Following the steps that were provided in the kit, I added a 3D effect!! To give the card more of a eye popping appeal, I added the same trees that are in the inside of the globe on the outside with a greeting. I tool a little Diamond Stickles and inked some of the snowflakes. I have always wanted to create one of these cards.

I do hope that you all have found inspiration in this hop!

Remember that each day will be a new card on all blogs that you hop to for each day!!!

I will be giving away a fabulous Grab Box of Goodies!!! You MUST become a follower of my blog and leave a comment here!!! I will pick ONE lucky winner on Monday and will post it here on my blog!!

Here are the blogs that are in this BLOG HOP!! In case you get lost, you can come back here and get back on track!!

Angela Holt http://www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com <<<<<<<<YOU ARE HERE

2.Cally Ann http://www.callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com

3.Ellen Card Monkey Jarvis http://www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com/

4.Tina Riley http://parablesproductions.blogspot.com

5.Kristine Koeing http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com

6. Janet Nagai www.createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com

7.Candace Zentner http://www.scrappin2littleprincesses.blogspot.com

I want to thank each of the ladies that particpated in this hop!!! I also want to thank each of you for stopping by and supporting us in a creative journeys!!!

Be sure to check out my TABS above for my Linky Parties I'm hosting!!!

Again thank you so much and have a blessed Very Merry Christmas!!

See you tomorrow!!

Christmas Tag

2011-12-01T20:05:00.001-08:00

This is a Christmas Tag I created using Tim Holts New Sizzix Pine cone die!!! I think this is the most awesome die!!! I love the 3-d effect you get!! Thanks Tim for all your inspiration!!!

Merry Christmas!!

Shabby Chic Christmas Village

2011-12-01T02:00:00.001-08:00

December is upon us and Christmas is only 25 days away!!! Can you believe it? November went so fast. As always, I have been up to crafting in the holiday. I purchased a set of 3 paper mache houses a couple of months ago in order to create my Shabby Chic Christmas Village. My hubby wont let me buy a pink tree lol, but that does not stop me from adding pink and bling to my Christmas decor. I used the Paper Mache Trio as you see here. You can purchase this Trio at http://www.save-on-crafts.com/papermache1.html

The Smaller of this set I used tons of Glitter!! As you can see from this photo below, The roof is glittered in pink. The Chimney and the body of the house is glittered in white. I added some tinsel and faux trees to the front. The blue swirls you see are added using a blue glitter glue pen. Pearls decorated around the door and window!! Bling and a few presents added the finishing touches. the Door and windows were Covered in paper and if you can see in this photo, an angle is peaking through the window!

This is the largest house of the Trio!!! Okay I went all out Shabby Chic style with this house!!! Using Goodwill $.50 finds, I added a pearl roof with silver bows on the high peaks of the roof. Glitter was also added to the roof to give contrast. Punched lace border gave the perfect touch to the front edge of the roof while the same sized pearls that were used on the roof were added around and down the sides of the house.

The whole body of the house was painted with a Blue Glitter Paint from Plaid. Then I added Diamond Dust to add sparkle and texture. The windows are embellished with paper shutters and snowflakes with bling. The door and windows have been backed with paper. Silver Pearls surround the door so that the Silver Snowflake will pop!! I added a painted picket fence to the front and adorned it with the same silver tinsel that I used to create the wreath. Again Faux Trees were added to give it a nice touch. There is snow and presents on the front porch.

All the pink and bling with the soft colored elements gives this a perfect Shabby Chic feel. I will be creating Live on my Ustream Show the 3 house. I will show you how to build the background of the house with painting and I will show you also how I will adorn the house will goodwill finds and more.!! The show will air live on Dec 1st at 7pm central on my Ustream channel!! Follow link here
: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/angela-s-craft-corner

I want to wish you a Very Merry Christmas!!! Hope to see you at the show!!

2011-11-28T14:43:00.001-08:00

That's right ladies, Blog hop this weekend!! So be sure to check back everyday in the blog hop for tons of fresh crafty inspiration each day!!!

Future Classes on Ustream

2011-10-28T11:31:00.000-07:00

I have been working my fingers to the bone in bring some awesome projects!!! Finishing up my Fall themed Ustream Classes I will be teaching Tues Nov 1st on my Ustream Channel,at 7pm central! I will be teaching this awesome fallish canvas!! I will be teaching you how to build the background and how to blend your glimmer mist!!!

Also I have been Gearing up for Christmas!!

On Nov 8th at 7pm central!! I will be teaching you how to Quill this beautiful card!! I call the card "The Partridge in a Pear Tree" I will be showing you how to create the Marquise and pear shapes and to assemble this card as well!! I hope to see you at class!!

This is one of many Christmas themed classes I have in store for the Holiday season!!

Finally here are some other projects I have been working on!!!

Cards created on the Ustream Show!

2011-10-04T13:42:00.000-07:00

Monday night is truly a crafting night!! So many wonderful shows on Ustream. It is hard to keep up!! Lastnight's show was fabulous!! I created and array of cards that were of the them of Halloween and Fall. Check out the pictures to see the designs!! Be sure to stop by my ustream channel and watch all my recorded videos!! Find the link on the sidebar to the left!! Happy Fall!!

Successful Blog Hop

2011-10-02T23:55:00.000-07:00

I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to those of you that stopped by and participated in the Ghouldtide Blog Hop. Having 27 Blogs is phenomenal and I sooo appreciative of the creativity and time that was given to make this a fabulous and successful blog hop!! Each project was amazing and so creative. I left with tons of spark to my creative side. I again thank you all for being a part of this. I will be hosting a Christmas Blog Hop buy yet have set the date!! If you would like to be a part of this hop coming in a few months, please let me know by commenting here or sending me an email at thealteredpage@yahoo.com!!

Thanks so much!!

Angela Holt

The Bling Theory

Halloween Ghoultide Blog Hop

2011-09-30T22:04:00.000-07:00

Welcome To!!

The crispness is in the air and the shades of Autumn are peeking through! I want to welcome you to the Ghoultide Blog hop which is Hosted by me Angela Holt. As you hop along, you will find tons of inspiration that will give you the very spark to craft for the Fall season.

If you are here, then you are in the right place

to START blog hop!

You will have 27 blogs to hop to!!WOW!! Hope you have your favorite beverage and the phone off the hook, you have some serious hopping to do!!! hehehehehe

But before you begin the creative hop, I want to share with you my wonderful project that is surely to get you wanting to craft.

Spooktacular Zero Calorie Halloween BON BONS

That's right they are fat free and the perfect appetizer to any Ghoulish Table!

Each of the candies were created using pins, sequins and more! I guess by now you realize they are not real but don't they look good enough to eat?

You can make a whole batch of these candies as gifts or keep them for yourself!!

I have put together a fabulous kits that will allow you to make the 1 of the above candies complete with instructions. All you need to do is figure out how you want to display them!! As you can see I have chosen to put mine in boxes with names for each BON BON.

If you would like to buy a kit, please see the right side bar to purchase.

As you hop along, please thank each blog owner for their help in hosting this wonderful hop! Each have worked hard to bring you fabulous creative ideas to spark your creativity!! Be sure to leave a comment and feel free to follow each blog!!!

The next blog to hop to is

Christine Sawvells's

She has something Spectacular to share with you!!

Here is a complete list of each blog and the order in which you need to hop!

1. Angela Holt- www.theblingtheory.blogspot.com (START HERE)

2. Christine Sawvell- http://christyannsscrappinplace.blogspot.com/

3. Kristen Koening- http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/

4. Peg Rounds- http://www.pegscraftingcorner.blogspot.com/

5. Jennifer Babcock- http://www.glittermyday.blogspot.com/

6. Jan- http://www.papercraftpleasures.blogspot.com/

7. Marie Pease- http://www.absosweetmarie.blogspot.com/

8. Cheryl- http://www.capturingamomentintime.com/

9. Tamara Tripodi- http://happylifecraftywife.com/

10. Deborah Anton- http://beadnstampn.blogspot.com/

11. Patricia- http://www.pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/

12. Susie Moore- http://www.thedieshaveit.com/

13. Chrys Kamps- http://www.scrapbookingkampstyle.blogspot.com/

14.Keeley Kirwan- http://www.keeleyskreations.blogspot.com/

15. Ava Dernandez- http://www.scrapbookdesign4u.blogspot.com/

16. Ashley A Walker- http://www.proudusmcwife415.blogspot.com/

17. Melissa- http://timeweavers.wordpress.com/

18. Erin Bullock- http://www.deeplyrootedlife.blogspot.com/

19. Debbie Wilson- http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

20. Linda Auclair- http://elendae.wordpress.com/

21. Gina Torres- http://www.californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

22. Jan Wheatley-http://www.tweetybugshouse.blogspot.com/
23. Amy Courchaine- http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
24. Brynn Flair and Frills Thornburg- http://flairandfrillscreativity.blogspot.com/
25. Cally Ann Cronwell- http://callyanncraftycreations.blogspot.com/
26. Staci D's Crafties- http://preciousmem.blogspot.com/
27. Jamie Lindstrom- http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com/

Halloween BINGO!!!!

2011-09-22T14:39:00.000-07:00

I have cleaned up my Scraproom, which left me with a ton of stuff that would make a great RAK to win. I thought a bit and figured I have not hosted an online BINGO game in a while and this is the perfect time to do so!! The theme is HALLOWEEN!

Anyone is welcome to play along!! So please read the rules and lets get the BINGO started!!!

RULES!!! (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY)

1. In the list below is a set of 75 words! You will pick 25 words from this list. IT IS A MUST that you send your list of words to me by email (thealteredpage@yahoo.com) with your full name and email so that I can contact you!! This info will not be shared!!

2. This will be a cover all game. This means that you will have to have ALL words called on your list!! I will keep a list here on my blog of the words called in case you miss a day!!

3. I will call 3 words a day with a bonus words here or there!! So you must check back everyday for the words called. You will see the days called words to your right (on the sidebar)

4. The winner will be chosen by who sends me the first email with a complete called list. (example: if two people send me a email with complete called list, I go by the time the email was sent. Say sam sent me an email at 5:45pm and Sue sent me a email at 5:30pm, SUE would win!)

5. If you should have any questions during game time, please send me an email to the same address above.

6. Sign up's will END Tuesday September 27th.

8. FIRST WORDS will be called on WEDNESDAY September 28th. ( YOU MUST CHECK BACK HERE TO RETRIEVE YOUR WORDS!!)

What will the winner win?

Teresa Collins Notations Line!! 2 of each paper with embellishments!!

PLUS

A grab box of various goodies!!

So this win is HUGE!!!!

Here are the words to pick from!

Halloween Bingo Words

1. Halloween

2. Grave Yard

3. Witch

4. Pumpkin

5. Dracula

6. Frankenstein

7. Trick or Treat

8. Spider

9. Haunt

10. Potion

11. Tombstone

12. Bat

13. Ghost

14. Blood

15. Orange

16. Candy Corn

17. October

18. 31st

19. Skeleton

20. Gourd

21. Gore

22. Spook

23. Costume

24. Vampire

25. Scary Movie

26. EEEKKK

27. Fright Night

28. Creepy

29. Scarecrow

30.Fall

31. Night

32. Dark

33. Black

34. Black Cat

35. Broom Stick

36. Cauldron

37. Cemetery

38. Coffin

39.ewwwww

40. Mask

41. Fog

42. Goblin

43. Warlock

44. R.I.P.

45. Frightening

46. Jack O Lantern

47. Howl

48. Mummy
49. death

50. Wolf

51. Gruesome

52. Corpse

53. Candy

54. Scream

55. Skull

56. Haunted House

57. Afraid

58. Zombie

59. Boo

60. Thriller

61. Magic

62. Bones

63. Web

64. Spell

65. Full Moon

66. Crypt

67. Wizard

68. Slime

69. Monster Mash

70. Candy Apples

71. Beware

72. Cackle

73. Gross

74. Decorations

75. Treats

GOOD LUCK and lets have fun playing HALLOWEEN BINGO!!

Halloween Lollies!

2011-09-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

Halloween Lollies!

Inspired by the fabulous Rhonna Farrer, these Lollies are a fabulous addition to any decor. They are so versatile and can been created to commemorate any Holiday or event. I created mine For Halloween!! Using the paper line from Pink Paislee called "Phantom". The possibilities are endless!

You can watch me make a Halloween Lollie over on my new YOUTUBE channel. Be sure to subscribe for more fabulous Videos coming your way!!

Monday Nights Class Project

2011-09-16T23:34:00.000-07:00

I love to find things that you can alter all the time!! My favorite is picture frames. While scavenging through my local Goodwill, I found some 5x7 Picture frames I thought would be perfect to use!! So it struck me, I have the New Black Velvet Fabric that I got in from Canvas Corp that I ordered at CHA, some Halloween embellishments so why not show you all how I would alter a Goodwill find!!

Monday night at 7pm central on the Ustream Channel, I will show you just how to create an awesome Halloween themed picture frame. I have the perfect idea and I hope that you will join me in creating this awesome project!!

Here is one I did using feathers, but my next idea will be fabulous too!!!

See you then!! Thanks

Bewitching Shoe Project

2011-09-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

This was a fun project to create!! I think I found the creepiest woman on the net to use, lol. Using a paper shoe template, I glittered it with Black glitter. I then added a stickled Rossett that read Witching Hour. Adding the photo of the woman, the mini pumpkins and spider web and more, brought about the fabulous haunted theme of Halloween. Okay the woman in the photo still give me the creeps with those spooky eyes!!

I could keep the creepy ladie all to myself!! Here is the photo I used and cut out!! I wonder what you can make with this photo? If you should decided to create something with her, please share pic on the facebook page!!

Click here to visit!!

Thanks Angela Holt

HAlloween /Fall Scrapbook Layout Kit

2011-09-14T21:54:00.000-07:00

Halloween/Fall LayoutKit

Created By

Angela Holt

This is a fabulous kit I have put togetherfor the coming season.

As you can see it is filled with beautiful 3Delements and design. You can easily assemble this layout just by looking at mypicture. It can be a Fall layout or a Halloween themed one as you see here! Inthe kit, you get everything you see here to make an exact replica of my layout.

In this kit you get

2 12x12 sheets of Paper

1 NEW Prima Halloween Vine

16 assorted sizes and shapes of flowers

3D Wooden Gate Embellishment

13 Silhouette Die Cuts which include

a spider

Bats

Branches

Flowers

Leaves

2 Scalloped edge cut outs to adorn the mattedphoto

Bling Rhinestones

Chipboard element with banner (to self personalized)

6 Green leaves

You get all of this for only

$15.99 plus $2.00 Shipping

I only have 7 of these kits made. It is first come first served. You canpurchase more than one but when they are gone, that is it!!

To Order the Kit, you need to email me at

thealteredpage@yahoo.com

I then will send you a paypal!! Please inform me of the correctemail address to use to send your paypal!

I will be assembling step by step the veryexact layout LIVE on Ustream

OCT 3RD at 7pm central.

If you find yourself not able to attend theclass, please note that it will be recorded for you to reference. If you shouldstill have any questions, you can email me!

I look forward to making many more kits foryou to recorded your memories!!

Halloween Altered Canvas

2011-09-11T20:29:00.000-07:00

There are times I simply love to paint!! Begin self taught, I never try to push off that I'm a professional. Simple designs is my cup of tea! So I created the 2011 Halloween Altered Canvas using a printed out Shelton that I decorated in a dress!! She is my SPOOKY dIVA!!

You can watch me live on Ustream Teaching this Canvas from Start to Finish!! There are two videos that you can watch,

First Video will show you how to prepare and paint your canvas.

Watch Here

The Second Video will show you how to complete the canvas by adding the paper doll skeleton.

Watch Here

If you have any questions please let me know by email thealteredpage@yahoo.com

Thanks and Happy Fall!!

A Few Halloween Crafts!!

2011-09-09T02:44:00.000-07:00

I have been busy coming up with ideas to teach on my show etc.... The fall crisp air has came early here in TN and it has put me into a fabulous mood to create for the season! To prepare for Halloween, I created this awesome Halloween Treat Box. Using the wonderful line from Authentique called "Glowing", this box shows a Vintage style that screams "Give me Candy". On my Ustream Show Monday the 12th at 7pm central (See link to the left), I will be teaching you how to create a Witch hat that can adorn a box or simply be a beautiful and festive decoration for Halloween.

My next Halloween Themed project, is called Mini Halloween Luminary Boxes. I'm very efficient in uing my Silhouette SD Studio Program, so I created a box file that would allow me to make these cute boxes. They are around 2.75 x 2.75 inches and I used the paper Line from Pink Paislee called "Phantom". If you would like more information on how you can get this file for yourself, please email me at thealteredpage@yahoo.com

Remember to visit the links to the side to stay up to date on all things Craft!!!

Thanks

Angela H.

The Altered Page

Submissions for the I am Roses Design Team Call

2011-09-06T13:33:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to hear about this call. I have been working with I am Roses flowers for several months now and to have a chance to be a designer for this wonderful company is sooo amazing.

My first submission is called Simple Elegance Altered Lampshade.

As you can see from the photos, adorned the body of the lamp shade with Lace, Pearls and a few pieces of Bling. What I love most about this project is the I am Roses that I used!! The top rim of the lampshade was created using I am Roses item P700-1. The bottom layers of flowers were created using I am Rose Item Puffy Daisies PS-15.

Another project that I submitted was a wonderful fall tag!!

Using a beautiful Vintage Photo, I highlighted with some use of Lace and of course some more fabulous flowers from I am Roses. The Bigger Airbrushed flowers that were created using I am Roses item R40-1. Then I took their wonderful Mini Rose Buds T1-151 and airbrushed them with glimmer mist in a fall color.

Snag the vintage Photo below to make your own tag

Gearing for Halloween/Fall

2011-09-02T10:45:00.000-07:00

I can feel changes in the air that are bringing me into a mood to get my Spooky on, LOL. I have created so far, two fabulous Halloween Cards. Each card comes with a Silhouette File that you can purchase from me that I have created. Each file is ready to cut and measured to fit cards. However, you can always scale them up or down, for tons of crafty ideas.

Here is what I have created.

The Phantom Hand Card is simple design using I am Roses and the Phantom Glove that I created on the Silhouette. You can purchase this file for only $1.99 and I will email you the file!!

Just email me at thealteredpage@yahoo.com if you would like to purchase this file!

My EEK Card was created using Jenni Bowlin's Halloween Bingo Card with files that I created.

For $3.99 you will get the PDF's of the tree and the Vintage Frame that I used in the background plus the Silhouette file that has the title, the skull and spooky fence. Wow Huge files!! Just email me if you would like these files for your collection at thealteredpage@yahoo.com

Please keep posted for more Halloween Themed items and more!!

Remember that my show is live on Ustream beginning Sept 12th at 7pm central!!

Hope to see you there!!

Bookmark the link HERE!

Winner of the MPTS Blog Hop

2011-08-21T11:28:00.000-07:00

I want to thank each and everyone for stopping by and being a part of The More Paper Than Shoes Blog Hop. I think it was a great success and there was some outstanding inspiration to be seen. Now for the winner of my prize. The winner will receive the template and instructions to my Angel Wings. There were 31 comments and I put that number into random.org and the winner is....................

Number 24

Bettysaid...What a wonderful idea!! Very, very pretty and smart too!! TFS

Congrats Betty!! All you need to do is email me at thealteredpage@att.net and I will send you the files!!

Again thanks so much for being a part of this!!

More Paper Than Shoes Blog Hop

2011-08-19T21:40:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies,

I cant tell you how excited I am to be a part of the More Paper Than Shoes Blog Hop!! If you are here your almost done with the hop!! My name is Angela Holt and I own and run The Altered Page, but today is about Anna and her fabulous site More Paper than Shoes!

Anna is a very talented lady and has graced us with her beautiful flowers in so many ways. To celebrate her success, she is hosting this fabulous hop! I had the honor to create with some of her fabulous flowers and this is what I made!! I hope that you draw tons of inspiration as you hop along.

Here is my Project!! I created this lovely Angel Wing Altered Project. This project is perfect for your walls, to hang on a door, or to give as a gift. As you can see, I used Anna's red and pink flower collection. They were the perfect addition to this project. If you would like to purchase the template and the angel wings instructions, you can do so by emailing me at thealteredpage@att.net. The cost of the instruction kit is $4.99. You can get Anna's fabulous flowers by visiting her her store. Be sure to use here coupon code!! Read below!

MY GIVEAWAY!

One winner will be chosen to get this template I created to make this fabulous Angel Wing Project!!

Be sure to leave a comment and I will announce the winner on Monday!!

You will hop from here to Juliana's Blog, but if you are lost or you began here, you can reference where your are and where you need to start by checking the links below! But before you go, remember that Anna is hosting a fabulous sale over at her store. Once you hop along and get the taste to create, you will want to shop and order your very own flowers. Please visit her store by clicking HERE!! Please use mptsbloghop this is a 15% off discount.

MORE PAPER THAN SHOES GIVEAWAY!

The rules for the giveaway is that you must leave a comment on everyone's project
that is participating in the blog hop and they must be a follower of
all the blogs too! So be sure to do this to be entered for a chance to win Anna's Prize!!

Anna - http://www.annafearer.blogspot.com/ Start Here

Patricia - http://pattyandcharlie.blogspot.com/

Marlene - http://uniquelyella.blogspot.com/

Charlene - http://lifeissogood495.blogspot.com/

Kristen - http://huneebcreations.blogspot.com/

Doreen - http://mybedazzledtreasures.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://scrap-happinings.blogspot.com/

Angela - http://theblingtheory.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE!

Juliana - http://iluvvintagescrap.blogspot.com/

More of what I have been up too!

2011-07-28T02:05:00.000-07:00

Here is another Canvas I created. I call this my Subway Art!! Using words that are the meaning of "Creativity" I placed them on the canvas in all directions!! Using Stickers, game pieces, buttons painting; a little bit of everything to create the words!

Here is a layout I created using Graphic 45. I love this layout because it is simply all in the details!! ad you can see many layers were added to bring about this effect. Handmade flowers, bling and flora embellishments as well as inking and glimmer misting techniques.

More to come!!!!

My Latest Projects

2011-07-28T01:41:00.000-07:00

It has been a while fellow blogger since I have posted my work on my blog!! If you would like to see more you can visit my NING site to explore the gallery!! So much inspiration from fellow bloggers to gather.

Here is what I have been up too these past weeks!

My Altered Dress form!!

The skirt is made from tulle. Layers and layers of tool.

The Waist is adorned with leaves that have been inked and glimmer glammed. I cut them from my Silhouette. Adding the veins gave them the perfect touch. The Bodice was created using paper dollies that have been embellished with Prima Bling!! I have to add some bling!!

The bow on the side was create with some beautiful sliver lined wired ribbon. The Silver Flower was created using ribbon from the Pink Paislee's Parisian Anthology Collection. I glued the ribbon on a circle disk until it formed the ribbon flower!!

I love to alter things and this is another one of my favorite pieces in my scraproom.

This is my Stationary Box! I created this fabulous box as a gift!! As you can see the outside is adorned with beautiful Roses in a simple but yet elegant cluster. The lid is identified with a band of antique lace.

When you open the box you have so many wonderful things for the receiver to send heartfelt cards, tags for gifts, a place for addresses and postage stamps. Plus, cute little memo cards to add to gifts too!

I enjoyed creating this wonderful project. I will make more for the Holidays!!

Here are some more of my Latest Projects!!

The Canvas above is 1 of 4 in my series of altered dolls that celebrate womanhood. The background was created using Glimmer Mist and Acrylic Paint swirled in all directions.Using several different pieces of ribbon and torn paper, I create the skirt of this lady. This Canvas was then adorned with a fabulous quote and flowers.

This Canvas is the Second of the series of 4. Using fun colors I dress the doll in a short funky style dress. Again the background was created using acrylic paint and glimmer mist. However, an added texture of using molding paste that was colored with glimmer mist, gave it a 3d effect.

Truly love this one!!

Here are my altered journal pages!! I love using stamps and paints and glimmer mist in so many ways. As my talents grow, I know so will my ideas!!

You can watch me create more projects like these though my live webshow in Ustream

Every Monday at 7pm central and Every Thursday at 7pm central.

I hope that you draw tons of inspiration from these pieces and explore your creative side!!

What recorded shows by clicking here!

Pre-Order The New Tattered Angels

2011-06-22T07:52:00.000-07:00

All of the NEW Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Glazes, Glams and Chalks

are in the store ready to Pre-Order!!

In my Store all Tattered Angels product are

always 20% off even

the Pre-order New Release!!

When you Pre-Order $50 worth of Glimmer Mist Products

you will get for FREE!!

The New Butternut Squash Fall Color

This is the one color I named for Tattered Angels

and in celebration, I'm giving bottles away with $50 or more!!

All New Tattered Angels Ships 3rd weeks of July!

Shop Go Shopping today!!

If you have any question please feel free to contact me!!

thealteredpage@att.net

Paper Doll Altered Canvas Class

2011-06-20T00:46:00.000-07:00

I'm so excited to be offering these classes to you!! The Paper Doll Altered Canvas Class is 1 in 4. This will be a series of 4 altered Canvases that can adorn your walls! Each Canvas will be themed to express womanhood!! You will not want to miss a thing!! Each paid class will come with an Exclusive Silhouette Download that I have created so that you to can make these wonderful projects! Here is the first installment.

Please visit the the side link under Pay Per View Classes and order your ticket today!! I will be teaching this class on July 5th at 7pm central!!

Dont forget to check out my Free!Thursdays Classes

at 7pm central

I will be teaching the Book of Me and New Altered Journal Classes!!

See side link!!

The Altrered Page Design Team Call

2011-06-13T07:15:00.000-07:00

Design Team Call

The Altered Page is pleased to announce the first design team call. We are looking for 5-10 enthusiastic, dynamic, and organized crafters who love working with several types of mediums to join our team. Our team is for crafters who are ecstatic about The Altered Page and are dedicated to bringing a wide range of designer projects. If you are excited to share your work and talk about The Altered Page everywhere you can, then you may be the artist for us! There will be 5 categories in which we are seeking designers for.
Layouts
Altered Art
Diecut Diva's (Sizzix, bigshot, cuttlebug, epic)
Cardmakers
Journal Artists

We are looking for individuals who can offer the following:
A Passion for Crafting!
Strong Written Communication Skills and Solid Project Photography Skills
Ability to Meet Deadlines
An Updated and Active Blog ( This can be facebook, blogger and or typepad)
Experience with Video Tutorials ( not required but fab if you can) or with Step Out Written Tutorials.
Artists with experience in Fiber Arts, Altered Art, Scrapbooking, Cardmaking, Layouts, Journal Art or any other craft discipline in which you have become accustomed too.
We are looking for team members in the United States only at this time.

Visit the link to read more details!!

http://thealteredpage.ning.com/forum/topics/the-altered-page-design-team

Book of Me Challenge 21 + Buy the MINI KIT!!!

2011-05-27T22:20:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies, I know that it has been more than a few days since I have posted over here. Busy Busy crafting and gathers awesome ideas for projects to come!! Last night's show was so fun!! I used awesome paper from Basic grey and these cute little tea cup diecuts from the Silhouette. I have so many goodies left over from the page, I also made a card!! Check out the pics!!

IF you would like to purchase the Mini Teacup Diecut kit you can do so by clicking to right in the sidebar!!

In the kit you will get the following

1 paper Dollie
1 Sting of pearls
3 I am Roses Blue Flowers
2 I am Roses Green Leaves
6 Teacup cutouts in various sizes and shapes

Happy Crafting!!

What I have been up too!!

2011-05-14T19:34:00.000-07:00

I took the week off to recoup from a Sinus Infection. UGG, now that it has moved out of my head it is hitting my throat and chest. So the wonderful tickling cough has begun. No, worries, I have cough drops and my antibiotic, lol. I will make it!!

While in my recouping slumber, I had to keep somewhat busy! Since Ustream has went back to normal I will be hosting my show on that Channel Monday Night at 7pm central! CLICK HERE, to visit the channel.

Monday night I will be teaching a technique that has been all over youtube and taught so many ways. One of my favorite artist that is one of the pros when it comes to fabulous techniques to add to your projects is Kathryn on Scrapbeach. She is amazing. Her teaching is so clear and to the point!! I love it!! I admire her taste and talents in creating some of the most amazing projects!!

"Girl, if your reading this, you are truly and amazing artist and thank you so much for sharing your talents and ideas. "

I was sent to one of Kathryn's amazing YOUTUBE videos by my good friend Kathleen Ford. She is another amazingly fab artist I love to chat and create with. Even though we live states away, we seem to come up with cute ideas. LOL, just the other day I had to get a refresher course of how to re-load my ATG gun. Kathleen Skyped me and said "Girl, let's do this!!" She is good people and so very talented!! Love yah girl!!

Now back to what I have been up to, I went to Kathryn's You tube video on how to make a Slider card and I was amazed!! So I made me one and will be teaching this very technique to you gals on Monday night live on Ustream at 7pm Central!!

Check it out!!

We will making 2 cards that will be two different sizes!! So you will not want to miss this show!!!

Monday night at 7pm central live on USTREAM!!!

I was visiting Teresa Collins's Blog and I had seen this fabulous necklace made from her "Posh Collection" you know me and girly girl things!! LOL, I had to make one!! So here is my Girly, Girly, Necklace that I love!!

Front View

Back View!!

I have decided to create a youtube video on how to make this necklace!! So please keep posted to here and my many other connections for the video update!!

Have fun and make something something

that Blings!!!

Creative Hugs

Angela Holt

Monday Night's Class Project

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I had a blast creating this awesome layout using elements cut from my Silhouette SD Machine! Here is the layout and I will tell you what all did to create it!! OR you can watch the recorded video by visiting the follow link: "Prima Style 12x12 Layout"

So let's begin with the details!!

Page Layout using Prima Madeline Collection

This is a 12x12 Layout to begin. The background was created using a Prima Mask and Sued Glimmer Mist. Then I began to add the elements. The title text was Cut out of my Silhouette "Life's Portrait". The Portrait title is pop dotted on little strips of paper and them embellished with black dots. The Life title is Glimmer misted in the new Summer Color called Mel's Dinner. The larger picture is matted in pattern paper from the paper collection as is the smaller picture. The Smaller picture is pop-dotted to add dimension. The piece setting behind the photos, was created by cutting out different size squares and placing in no particular pattern. You can see the step by visiting the recorded video.

The Flowers were created before the show from my Silhouette and Ribbon in my stash!!

The red flowers, swirls and blue vines were cut from the Silhouette. The brown flower was created using some pleated ribbon in my stash. I then added stamens to give it some detail. These flowers and elements are scattered all over the page just as the mini white flowers that were created on the Silhouette as well!

The metal book plate is from the Teresa Collins Bling Collection. I took three different acrylic paints to give it a patina look! You can see this step also in the recorded video by visiting the link above!

I love making Layouts!! So I hope that you draw some inspiration from my layout!!

Please keep posted for new show times and updates!!

Creative Hugs

Angela H

Exciting News!! Anna Fearer and The Altered Page

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I'm so excited to announce Anna Fearer and The Altered Page have collaborated together to bring you the option to buy the very same tools to make Anna's fabulous flowers!! She teaches a USTREAM show called "More Paper Than Shoes" that displays her talents as a flower Artist. She demonstrates how to put together her fabulous flower sprays that are simply breathtaking.

The Altered Page is offering to you the option to buy the very same punches and other tools that she uses to create her flowers. You can buy the tools as separate pieces or as the NEW FLOWER TOOL KIT which you can get all punches and more for a fabulous price

of only $33.99 plus shipping

Visit here to order now!!

Be sure to check out her latest ustream videos and you can email her HERE for times and dates!!

Let's "Craft it Forward" by supporting both

Anna and The Altered Page