Subscribe to this Blog!
Search
-
Blog Badges
Calendar
Archives
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
-
Recent Blog Posts
Recent Comments
- Trina Curran on In Record Time
- Michelle on mama
- Becky Green on mama
- Lynn on Spring Party~Part 2
- Peggy Packer on Dimestore Vogue Card
- Becky Green on Mother….
- Michelle on A Thank You Vintage Style
- Michelle on Congrats… It’s a Boy
- Michelle on Ephemera Journal Part II
- Debby on Spring Party~Part 1
Categories
- Allison Rittner
- Amy Duff
- Anabelle O'Malley
- Andrea Budjack
- Bingo Craft Cards
- Candy Rosenberg
- CHA 2011
- Challenges
- Cherry Nelson
- Cheryl McAdam
- Christmas
- Chunky Buttons
- Circus
- Collecting
- Connie Mercer
- Diane Payne
- Dimestore Vogue
- Easter
- ephemera
- Epiphany Crafts
- Family Fun
- Farmers Market
- Garden
- Gift Wrap
- Halloween
- Heidi Blankenship
- Jamie Dougherty
- Jennie McGarvey
- Julie Campbell
- Keri Babbitt
- Kitsch Kitchen
- Leica Forrest
- May Arts
- Melissa Phillips
- Michelle Jackson
- Nathalie Kalbach
- Paper Dolls
- Party Games
- Patriotic
- retro kids
- Sewing Room
- Sheila Rumney
- Shellye McDaniel
- Shellye McDaniel
- sneak peek
- Sneak Peek Winter 2011
- St. Patrick's Day
- Thanksgiving
- Tinted Tape
- Travel
- Tutorials
- Twirly Twine
- Uncategorized
- Valentines Day
- Vicki Chrisman
- Victoria Warren-Mears
- Vintage
- vintage camping
- Vintage Fusion
- Vintage Valentine Design Team Challenge
- Winter
Category Archives: Michelle Jackson
Vintage Easter Box
I’ve always been a fan of boxes of stationary, which I’m sure is true for many paper-crafters, so I especially love this vintage box that once held “Smart French Folders.”
Vintage boxes are so beautifully decorated, and when embellished with a pretty ribbon and tag, can be transformed into a uniquely gorgeous gift box!
This pink patterned paper, Pinto Beans, cut into a tag, coordinates beautifully with the box! An Easter image cut from Bunny Collage cardstock tops the tag and is edged with Stickles. A vintage flower seal, and shimmer stickers add extra texture.
I love the gold accents on this vintage box! It adds such a great contrast with the pastels. To carry this look with the tag, I edged it with gold ink. A fan brush and gold paint would be a really neat effect too!
Pink Twirly Twine and blue May Arts crochet ribbon complete the look.
Do you have the perfect gift that will fit in this box? Its now available in the Vintage Gift Market! You can find it HERE.
Happy Creating!
Michelle
A Charming Easter
Yay for Spring! Love the extra sunlight and cannot wait for the tulips and daffodils to start making an appearance! I’ve already spotted 2 bunnies this week hopping around the neighborhood. 
These little retro chicks are so cute and deserve to be a focal point. Vintage Easter seals make for super festive charms when framed and embellished with a jumble of vintage glass beads and pearls and vintage flower bells.
This framed charm would be adorable hanging in a window, adding a touch of Spring to an office or suspended from a chain as a necklace. Such a great way to display your love of retro vintage! Or, give as a gift! This Easter Charm is now available in the Vintage Gift Market-you can find it HERE.
These vintage seals also add a unique focal point to a card, or maybe even dress up an Easter egg!
Happy almost Spring!
Michelle
Valentine Treats!
This weekend, I am attending a ladies Valentine tea party. It is always such a fun time, and this year I thought it would be even more fun to give all of the attendees a Valentine, but one that is not loaded in calories! Using the Valentine Creativity Kit, and my handy Zutter, I created mini Bingo card notebooks and embellished them Valentine style.
This notebook was embellished with scraps of Fancy Pants’ Vintage Valentine and Making Memories Je t’adore Heart Doilies cardstock. Platinum Stickles and vintage red ribbon finishes it off.
This sweet clown image was also trimmed from the Fancy Pants cardstock. A vintage ticket, book paper heart and a sparkly cupid complete the collage, and a bow of May Arts lace and Making Memories Gem Pin tops it!
These were so fun to make and really came together quickly, considering there were 14 to make! Now, for the hostesses…
I purchased pretty soaps and packaged them in sheer organdy drawstring bags. May Arts ribbon and Making Memories roses embellish the bags nicely.
Are you running short of time, but would like something hand-crafted for Valentine’s Day? Be sure to visit the new section of our online store-the Vintage Gift Market. You can find it HERE, and more will be added soon, so check back often!
Looking forward to the tea!
Have a great rest of the week,
Michelle
A Valentine Crafty Party
Happy almost Valentine’s Day!
To celebrate, I hosted a Valentine crafting party this weekend, using the Valentine Creativity Kit and the Vintage Ephemera Assortment! This kit contains so many fun papers and embellishments that there was certainly something for everyone. We added a few doodads here and there, and had a great time!
Here’s a couple great tips: use the negative of the image you punch from vintage book paper to become its own embellishment. This red heart looks gorgeous against the book paper! Also, layer smaller bits of ephemera, such as this sticker, vintage ticket and book paper punch out, and “adhere” with a Making Memories Gem Pin (included in the kit). As its a bulkier embellishment, adhere to your card or tag with hot glue.
The young girls even made valentines. Here’s a pic of my sweet Miss Meghan and her simple Valentine card.
Make the party run smoothly by taking the time to “prep” the supplies, and creating a crafting station. An old muffin tin makes for a great organizer of little embellies such as gems, tickets, flowers and brads. A crafting station also helps keep the work table clutter free!
And, don’t forget the treats! Crafting valentines works up an appetite!
There’s still time to host your own Valentine party, and the Valentine Creativity Kit is a great way to start! Need a card idea from this kit? Here’s a recipe card to help get the party started!
Have a fun time with crafting with friends!
Michelle
Retro Valentines
When I think of Valentine’s Day, I always think of retro images. The artwork from the 40s, 50s and even the 60s was always so vibrant and playful, and I’m sure, we’re just as fun to pass out as to receive!
This typewriter valentine just makes me smile, and looks super cute adhered to a vintage Bingo card from the Vintage Bingo Card Assortment. Adhesive pop dots lift it up and a bit of Christmas Red Stickles adds some bling!
And, just for you, here’s a copy of that sweet valentine! Click on the above photo and print it out on cardstock to create your own retro valentine! Would love to hear about what you create with it!
I’m still on my “pocket kick. ” I just so love the contrast of wax/parchment paper and cardstock. Its so delicate looking, and of course, vintage! For this pocket, I sewed another vintage bingo card to the front, and adhered a retro valentine to that. Then, the fun part-trimming with foil hearts, ribbons and more Stickles! These little tags will slide right in-what a fun way to create a little message for someone you care about! Vintage tickets and Vintage Valentine Seals trim them nicely!
Be sure to check out the Valentine Store! There, you will find authentic retro valentines, and all sorts of vintage embellishments to make your Valentine’s Day projects one-of-a-kind!
Have a super day!
Michelle
