Wandering Wednesday

I love wandering around.. aimlessly, both in the cyber and in the real world. Just sorta being free, go where the wind takes you. Today, I'd like to talk about when the wind blows you my way. Today, I thought we'd have some discussion sparked. Answer one or answer all. All will assist me in creating posts that best fit my audience. I'd like some straight forward, honest opinions. No worries I have some thick skin! HEE HEE added incentive: answer all 10 questions: and I enter your name again into the drawing for this months giveaway! WIN--WIN!

1. What do you enjoy most about visiting this blog?

2. How often do you visit this blog?

3. What would you like to see more of on this blog?

4. What are your faves to see as giveaways?

5. Do you prefer picture or video tutorials?

6. Would you like to see videos of me actually creating layouts vs. handmade little items?

7. How do you feel about the variety offered on this blog?

8. If I began a design team would you be interested in applying for it?

9. What would you like to learn more about?

10. Anything else you'd like to share?

Ok, ladies that's all I have for today. If you feel you'd rather email me privately you may do so at craft.donkey@yahoo.com Thanks bunches ladies!

This and That

Sharing a new creation today! I created this the other day. A little treat can for Halloween. This was created with a recycled Prima acrylic paint can. I had a lot of fun with this.. vintage German glass glitter, fun newly released papers!

I had soo much fun with this project! I used a double sided paper so that even when looking inside of the can there's some spooky paper in there as well. Custom dyed and painted the pleated ribbon along the rim. Just lots of fun happy halloween goodness here! Was thinking maybe I would do a tutorial on how to make this.......whatcha think? Do you want to see that?

I wanted to share as I always do, I used a ton of dimension and different textures and materials on this project. I first attempted to adhere things to the acyclic or paper with a general glue... BIG MISTAKE!!! I wrapped rubber bands around things to keep them in secure place while they dried. Take the bands off in an hour... THEY FALL OFF!! I should of known!

HELMAR to the rescue!!! Thank goodness for the quick dry 450 and the scrap dots! I used only them on the project to ensure it all stayed.... 3 days later.... nothing is coming off. Once again thank you Helmar!

Helmar Sketch of the Month

This month, I accepted the Adhere to Helmar's sketch challenge and also invited you all to do so as well. I just adore Helmar adhesive as you all know very well. I've been doing some amazing things with it this last week that I'm bursting to share with you all. So, here's one layout I did with the sketch as motivation. As a bonus I used basic Grey's Out of Print collection on this layout as well to show you all just how wonderful it is... remember ladies it's up for grabs this month!

Motivation Monday

OOOO I have some fun things to share for motivation this morning. Everyone knows I'm all about using what you have on hand. For example, while a Clip it up is wonderful... (lol I have it in 2 varieties), not everyone can afford to purchase one of these. For instance, if I didn't have them already at the juncture I would not just be able to go out and buy them. So, over this weekend I began sorting my vintage laces. I looked at my Clip it up's. Wondering if maybe I could re-organize the existing clip up system  I have to somehow incorporate my laces.

If your anything like me then your always looking for creative fun ways to display and organize your scrap room. Whether it's the living room table or an entire room. Here's a cheap way to create a clip it up of your very own! I did use actual clip it up clips, however they are ubber cheap and can be ordered on your own. So, remember when your really wanting something, but not in a place to buy it or just want to save on funds.. look around!!! See what you can use! Do you have anything you have re-created to fit your needs? let me hear about it! Below are two tutorials of things I create to store my some of my overwhelming laces and some stick pins storage as well! Enjoy & get motivated! Use what you have! And if you don't have it take a trip to the hardware store or Wal-mart and look around for ubber cheap ways to get the same effects! You'd be surprised what you can come up with.

Here I used two metal ka-bob sticks! Don't have these sticks, there's another solution, you could use hangers! I like these ka-bob sticks because they look pretty and are alot longer than a hanger.

I then overlapped the pokey metal ended.

I then took some white duct tape. Tear the tape in half. If you use too much tape the clip it up clips will not slide on and off of it easily.

Begin wrapping the tape at the center where the two points overlap, then work your way out to each end. (helpful hint: slightly overlap each section of tape.) Could also use a fun pattern duct tape!

When you have completed all of the tape, ensure it is nice and strong and secure. I did a few bends on it to ensure it would take the weight and stress of the bending from the weight.

I then took a low gauge metal wire. Could also use a ribbon.

I did a pull thru knot on each end.

Then  knot the two ends together and then twist night and tight.

Here is my cheapo way to keep the laces nice and neat. I took tongue depressors.. that I have billions of and used masking tape to tape them together, then wrap laces around and adding the rubber band to ensure they don't unravel. I also used a small piece of tape as well.

I then hung a nail. You can hang from the wire or from the holes in the ka-bob sticks! I just love how shabby and sweet this looks. Instead of wire you could also use a strong ribbon to add more texture and color! I still have another 3 or so of these to make to get all my laces up.. but I think it's going to be sooo cute when I get them all done!

Stick Pin Storage

Here I used Styrofoam balls of varying sizes. I took a large ball and stuck it through a ka-bob stick.

I then glued  the ball to two pieces of chipboard secured together. Helpful learned hint: paint all balls and chipboard before gluing anything.

(sorry it is not straight up, but uploaded it not thinking about it) This is what it looks like thus far!

Here is the finished project. I love this funky way to display my pins. I know you could go with something more streamlined. However, I think this is soooo fun and funky and full of eye appeal for my room! I have plenty of room to grow with this as well.

Giveaways and Reminders!

I want to remind everyone of the challenges this month going on.

Karen- be sure to contact me about the tags you won!!!

Ok remember I have an awesome paper pack of Basic Grey's Out Of Print Collection this month. Leave a comment HERE or on any post that mentions the giveaway!

Remember you can be entered as many times as you like from your friends becoming followers and leaving a comment! In doing so they will be entered to win and you get your name put in the bucket for each person who does so.

Also, share my blog and giveaway in a post on your blog or by using my blinkie and your entered again! Share on facebook or twitter and send me a link and your entered AGAIN!!! How nifty is that!

I currently have 2 polls up on the left hand side bar of the blog. Please take 5 seconds and share your opinions on these two issues! Thanks bunches!

Also, remember our color challenge, the beautiful yellows and greys. Great motivation to use these colors can be found here: http://craftdonkey.blogspot.com/2011/08/august-color-challenge.html Remember to send me your projects using these colors at sayitsbyu@yahoo.com to have them showcased here.