tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10900779725446859672024-03-12T18:15:55.338-07:00Re-CreationsRe-fashion, up-cycle, scrapbook, and crafting fun. <a href="http://pinterest.com/sheilatommy/"><img src="https://s-passets-ec.pinimg.com/images/about/buttons/follow-me-on-pinterest-button.png" width="169" height="28" alt="Follow Me on Pinterest"></a> Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-42223672418548296872016-01-26T19:12:00.001-08:002016-01-26T19:12:24.642-08:00Queen of Hearts and Valentine Coloring Page Dear fans of coloring. Here is another page drawn just for you. I'm trying something new here, it's divided into 3 sections so you can turn it into a cards if you wish. Let me know how you like this format. I do listen to your suggestions!<br />
With Love..<br />
<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-AJSwEEjRhwczhULU44VzY2NUE/view?usp=sharing">Click here for this free page to print</a><br />
This is a preview of the page<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-74631945813063475462015-12-20T13:26:00.001-08:002015-12-20T13:26:06.099-08:00Christmas Coloring Page 1Merry Christmas to all of my coloring and Red Hat ladies! All the best to you and your families in 2016. <br />
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Click on the link to download a nice clean copy of this page (drawn by hand) just for you. xoxoxo<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-65085926696456333042015-11-16T12:44:00.001-08:002015-11-16T12:44:27.057-08:00Happy Thanksgiving, Red Hat StyleHappy Thanksgiving to all!<br />
I am grateful for the opportunity to share my artwork with coloring and Red Hat friends around the globe.<br />
All the best wishes to you and your families. Remember to take some time out for yourself to relax and color.<br />
Here is another free prinatable... Red Hat themed, of course! Get out those red and purple pencils and enjoy. Remember to click on the underlined link to print a nice clean copy.<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-37381879453515665112015-10-26T05:31:00.003-07:002015-10-26T05:42:26.826-07:00International Color it Red and Purple Day!Happy International Color it Red and Purple Day!<br />
Why Red and Purple? Those are the signature colors of the ladies who are members of the Red Hat Society. Here is a Halloween Treat for all those who are members and coloring fans.<br />
Click on the words that say "Red Hat Scarecrow" to print a nice clean copy of this picture out.<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-87330290416313678242015-10-13T20:27:00.000-07:002015-10-21T07:09:37.376-07:00Coloring for Adults, Red Hat Theme<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">(New Picture added on Oct 21st)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">It's been a while since my last post because life took me away from random acts of creativity. However, I'm suddenly inspired to ride the wave of adult coloring. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm a proud Queen of a Chapter in the <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red</span> <span style="color: #cc0000;">Hat </span>Society. This led me to an on-line Facebook meeting of another Queen (Joann Miller) who has officially organized an International Color it <span style="color: #cc0000;">Red</span> and <span style="color: purple;">Purple</span> Day. Link to <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-AJSwEEjRhwalJDU3Rpci1hdlU/view?usp=sharing">International Color it Red and Purple Day Facebook Page Here</a> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">For 2015 International Color It red and Purple day is Monday October 26th. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">Below you will find three- free to print - Red Hat themed pages that I created for the event. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I would LOVE to see any of them after they have been colored and would happily post them on my blog. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I'm thinking of drawing a few more, what do you think?</span><br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-31055393372706645602014-07-27T10:09:00.001-07:002014-07-27T10:09:49.749-07:00Fabulous Blooming OrchidsHaven't posted in a while, actually MONTHS. Work was so very busy this last winter, and then Spring in the new house! I was planting and weeding and growing daily. <div>I found I have a green thumb when it comes to house plants, especially my orchids can you believe the blooms on this beauty! 28 buds at last count. I got a tip from a friend to plant it in a clear bowl because the roots love light...yes they do! </div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAZ5OmbG9eezyloA_sVlvOB4KfaLl5n003eL3Ugf0_CzF5bIqsEFbv9MlCTqffeNpX9ltXDd4vrbpQsHwutM76GjGis9Do2J6A9sgPKUsaj_wWpjDs3qHjhSMjVBb8ARS32dlPj-mk9Q/s640/blogger-image-1709717431.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAZ5OmbG9eezyloA_sVlvOB4KfaLl5n003eL3Ugf0_CzF5bIqsEFbv9MlCTqffeNpX9ltXDd4vrbpQsHwutM76GjGis9Do2J6A9sgPKUsaj_wWpjDs3qHjhSMjVBb8ARS32dlPj-mk9Q/s640/blogger-image-1709717431.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I also think it liked having a friend. This pansy orchid was given to me as a gift in the fall, no matter which way I turned these plants in the window, they kept reaching out to each other. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQyHZyQiwBcQyXpCb_UOnUAMeptQPuxouqEiRK-nPduW73hua6nJV3nurafDm87tpY4SYO2PlfCfe6ghScEU0deBnlyiiOyClevIUci20Vl6Nz363BJP2CfD9Z5U0GX8i3ACTKt9sm1E/s640/blogger-image-343664970.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQQyHZyQiwBcQyXpCb_UOnUAMeptQPuxouqEiRK-nPduW73hua6nJV3nurafDm87tpY4SYO2PlfCfe6ghScEU0deBnlyiiOyClevIUci20Vl6Nz363BJP2CfD9Z5U0GX8i3ACTKt9sm1E/s640/blogger-image-343664970.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33jC3So041fFe_kHEnKzGohqx6Ec11URf_8OVZrsiK3GJi4rdjLzH_BKLLNsfxihWSSWga6r3qCTXuKgR8Ifbuk2sfaJqdofQSaceSXIgWcCdc5-pDecMlCd5v1vNXwbmU0KiGuAed-A/s640/blogger-image--1391390180.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh33jC3So041fFe_kHEnKzGohqx6Ec11URf_8OVZrsiK3GJi4rdjLzH_BKLLNsfxihWSSWga6r3qCTXuKgR8Ifbuk2sfaJqdofQSaceSXIgWcCdc5-pDecMlCd5v1vNXwbmU0KiGuAed-A/s640/blogger-image--1391390180.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For those who want my growing tips, this is a small bay window that faces North. I live in a suburb on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin. I water very, very little once a week, and I check that the "feet" aren't standing in water. They don't like standing in water. Ill be splitting the Pansy Orchid in two after it finishes blooming, and will update how that goes. I learned a lot about Orchids on Youtube, great resource for new gardeners.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Off to a garden party...TTFN</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-86470469903788563242013-12-19T20:09:00.000-08:002013-12-19T21:05:53.679-08:00Up-cycled 3 Ring Binder to a Scrapbook<b>Welcome! </b>If you are hopping along with us today you should have come from <a href="http://simplyprice.blogspot.com/">Simplyprice.blogspot.com</a>.<br />
If you aren't already a follower of my blog, I would love to have you follow me.<br />
The hop order is;<br />
My Craft Channel <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fmycraftchannelblog.blogspot.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHGH00us2gCGtuEnzsyw3H5gklvRQ">mycraftchannelblog.blogspot.com</a><br />
Tifany DeGough with special guest Midge Hammon <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Finkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNHSwi3PSdQ0qqqrVvVTcOYN60EjYA">Inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com</a><br />
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This is a project not only inspired by, but using many products purchased on My Craft Channel. I really can't narrow it down to one episode because I have learned so many tips and techniques watching all sorts of episodes.<br />
We were getting rid of some 3 ring binders at work (they had been well used and were falling apart). I decided to try salvaging the back piece that houses the actual 3 ring mechanism. When my October "Kit of the Month" arrived from My Craft Channel, I knew this was the perfect project for an all day crop.<br />
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The October "Kit of the Month" was all about the home. We just moved in, and I had put a lot of thought into making our home feel warm and inviting. I want to document what really makes a house feel like a home. </div>
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The front of this album is a chipboard house shape sprayed with Color Shine spray (by Heidi Swapp) glued to a square piece of chipboard that was also sprayed. </div>
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The back of the original binder is covered with wood printed paper, and the edges are sealed with gaffers tape so that none of the original binder shows. I left the pocket on the inside back for momentos. </div>
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Honestly, I cried when I got this kit in the mail because the sentiments and sayings on each piece really touched me. The paper is double sided and beautiful, the ribbon and buttons included are adorable. they really do a great job of putting a delightful bundle together. (No, they don't pay me to say this, I mean it! ) </div>
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Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-85595861494093121752013-08-30T05:00:00.000-07:002013-09-08T09:40:09.269-07:00My Craft Channel Superfan Blog Hop!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZVVX9B671d0CapHzl3KOGFfPssBRjIo8S7if5HFB_ez9OTagp2UOJn_txep4PuuMtaawtXu2fAmiowFoOTuEPKLPn9qB_n43lvUEVd66Mg0BkI4mFQf8suR5xo_hanfz9Fz1lKEau-Q/s1600/2013SuperFan_Badge.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLZVVX9B671d0CapHzl3KOGFfPssBRjIo8S7if5HFB_ez9OTagp2UOJn_txep4PuuMtaawtXu2fAmiowFoOTuEPKLPn9qB_n43lvUEVd66Mg0BkI4mFQf8suR5xo_hanfz9Fz1lKEau-Q/s200/2013SuperFan_Badge.png" width="200" /></a><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are </span>hoppping along with us today: You should have come here from Andrea West's blog, <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://craftydreams.com/">craftydreams.com</a> </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20px;">If you did, you are in the right place, Welcome! </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To join along in the hop, start at </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 155%;">you can
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 155%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">My Craft Channel - <a href="http://mycraftchannelblog.blogspot.com/">mycraftchannelblog.blogspot.com</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 155%;">Abigail Stoops - </span><a href="http://scrapbookista.com/">scrapbookista.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 155%;">Michelle Price with special guest Peggy Monroe -</span><a href="http://www.simplyprice.blogspot.com/">simplyprice.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: 155%;">Andrea West - </span><a href="http://craftydreams.com/">craftydreams.com</a> (if you skipped this page please visit Andrea next)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 155%;">Sheila Lonergan with special guest Priscilla Joseph - </span><a href="http://www.sheilatango.blogspot.com/" style="line-height: 155%;">sheilatango.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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Here is where we were going to list the My Craft Channel episode that inspired us, and add to link to it. I had a problem with doing that because I can't decide on just one! So, here are a couple of links to fun episodes. <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Imaginisce/Imaginisce-iMagicut-Ribbon-Cutter/">Imaginisce-iMagicut-Ribbon-Cutter</a>, <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/Clearly-the-Best-Stamping-with-Close-To-My-Heart/Alcohol-Marker-Madness-Clearly-the-Best-Stamping-with-Close-To-My-Heart-Episode/">Clearly-the-Best-Stamping-with-Close-To-My-Heart</a>, <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/DCWV-Deals-with-Erin-Madsen/DCWV-Deals-My-Sunshine-Cards/">DCWV-Deals-My-Sunshine-Cards</a></div>
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Back in June, I was luck to receive a box full of goodies from <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/">My Craft Channel</a> and <a href="http://www.imaginisce.com/">Imaginisce</a>. I had been thinking about making some cards that were more interactive, or that had a little surprise inside that a person could actually wear. These tools and papers were the perfect motivation.<br />
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The box included the irock heat setting bling tool...</div>
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and some bling. This was a tool I thought I would never use, and now that I see how easy it is, I'll use it for everything that needs a little bling. The other tool was the ribbon cutter and sealer. This was great for cutting beautiful ends and angles, and stopped the ribbon from fraying. Finally, I received the Black Ice cardstock collection...</div>
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<img alt="Black Ice" src="http://www.imaginisce.com/images/cache/CollectionImage92w185MAR.jpg?20130415084636" /> It's really beautiful, so click on the link to their web-site above and check it out. It's very good quality double sided cardstock, and a really nice weight for crafting.</div>
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Here are the cards I created with these products, and a few more as listed with each card. </div>
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For this card I made a pin (brooch) first with honey comb paper. On the card, It is pinned to the ribbon across the front. In addition to the irock bling that you can see dotted around the polka dot paper, I also used velum cut and embossed with my Spellbinders die cut tool, and Cherry Red Powder Puff Chalk Ink (my favorite chalk ink ever) from Quick Quotes.<br />
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The out side of the card shows a little charm that I made with the new Mod Podge <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/learn-about-the-new-mod-podge-mod-melts-mod-molds/194/video.htm">Plaid Company</a> "Mod Melts". I have to say, that stuff is addicting. I added a little gold leafing (inspired by an episode of My Craft Channel) and hot glued it a piece of ribbon. When the card is untied, the inside of the card contains this cute punky ribbon bracelet, made with the irock studs and rhinestones. Other elements include a doily, Powder Puff Chalk Ink in Amaretto, and Tim Holtz vintage washi tape.<br />
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Now for the most difficult card. It took me a while to figure out how to engineer this, but now I've got it and I'll be making more of these for sure. I LOVE hats!<br />
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Using the honey comb paper again, and attaching it with hot glue to paper, and to a hair clip. I think anyone would love to get this fun card. The clip is attached to the ribbon after the card is assembled. There is a strip of strong red tape on the underside of the triangle you see above here, so when the shape is lifted, it opens up, and the paper can be pealed off of the red tape, and the sides can be connected around to make the hat shape and glued together. I know this sounds complicated, so if you need more instructions, just email me and I will send a step-by-step.<br />
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Some of the papers were begging to be colored with my Copic markers, the cardstock holds up very well, and the colors blend well without any of the ink on the paper smearing. I made a necklace, or, desk top banner? 1/4 inch ribbon strung through paper circles. Tuck it all into a custom made card/gift bag, and Viola, adorable gift. I added a pieces of clear acetate to the front cutout portion of the bag for the peek-a-boo effect. Also used a border punch on the top edge. <br />
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My final card is not a wearable, but I was carried away with the fun irock tool and a cupcake came to mind. Additional supplies included washi tape, and a fabulous chalk board mini clip I found at Michaels. Did I also mention that I use "Scrap Happy" glue from <a href="http://therubbercafe.com/">The Rubber Cafe</a> for everything, unless hot glue is needed.<br />
So, that's all for now crafters. I might just have to spend a little time cleaning up the "<b>craftermath</b>" .<br />
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I had this nice block of uninterrupted quite time at home (rare) and lost myself in color, paint, and sweet memories.<br />
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I think it's really cool how the 1/2 inch depth of the little canvas makes a tiny shadow box on the left side. The accordion album is tucked into the right side.<br />
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Two 4x4in Artist Canvas (stretched over wood and pre-gesso primed)<br />
Echo Park papers and embellishments<br />
My Mind's Eye Wood button<br />
3 ft Seam Binding<br />
A bit of Muslin<br />
Acrylic Paint<br />
Green Crepe Paper<br />
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink with <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/shows/Clearly-the-Best-Stamping-with-Close-To-My-Heart/">Close-To-My-Heart</a> Stamps (that I won from MCC!)<br />
Plaid's Dimensional Magic<br />
A set of tiny brass hinges<br />
Quick Quotes chalk ink in Amaretto<br />
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If you want to try this at home, learn from my mistakes. The hinges are very difficult to put into the canvas, so ask a handy husband, and do this first, otherwise your album may get damaged while trying to do it afterward. Next time I will just hot glue ribbon as a hinge.<br />
Paint the canvas LAST. It was hard to stamp or stick paper to canvas after the flat surface on the outside had been altered. Make your accordion fold mini album and stick it in first. MCC has a few tutorials on making an accordion fold m ini album- View Melissa Francis, Heidi Swapp, Or Teresa Collins past shows here. <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/">mycraftchannel.com/Shows/</a><br />
<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-58320408113485934662013-06-22T16:18:00.001-07:002013-06-22T16:18:05.713-07:00Trash to Treasure Stool, Magnetic Chalkboard, China Cabinet and Frame.Three items that were meant for the trash, rescued by me! I'm not sure how this post will look online, as it is the first post that I am trying from the iPad. Doesn't seem like I have as many options as to where to place photos and such, and no spell check! Yikes! Here goes...<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgpEql_FTisw70LIDRDltEjkP5CxwduCKU_XcjkozeDmM7nXGUJY0nrWGk0JSpOO7rbClZy0AJp19P6UJwPWfLWoYQyZz4jHJE340RF1k4iM4cEGgt6DePRqxL7n28lO_yPWJJhZSCYk/s640/blogger-image-1241712202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgpEql_FTisw70LIDRDltEjkP5CxwduCKU_XcjkozeDmM7nXGUJY0nrWGk0JSpOO7rbClZy0AJp19P6UJwPWfLWoYQyZz4jHJE340RF1k4iM4cEGgt6DePRqxL7n28lO_yPWJJhZSCYk/s640/blogger-image-1241712202.jpg"></a>Adorable old fashioned step stool. It used to be a weird beige color. A few coats of cherry red spray paint give it a new life in my retro home. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmqNfD7PCMk3JoJDM2cje5V2gl_dj5d1zGn_lfa4avqHJeZRaEupXqnLkLCCHbrNhudU9Km0IgP-xzQEI_Qu3TdzliU9oul98wuWLEtfIC1Hxrtae_90hiHvn5QQ7kV6OgbHN244QDZY/s640/blogger-image--1341055658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnmqNfD7PCMk3JoJDM2cje5V2gl_dj5d1zGn_lfa4avqHJeZRaEupXqnLkLCCHbrNhudU9Km0IgP-xzQEI_Qu3TdzliU9oul98wuWLEtfIC1Hxrtae_90hiHvn5QQ7kV6OgbHN244QDZY/s640/blogger-image--1341055658.jpg"></a>Yep, someone threw this out on the very day we moved in, and happened to have a truck on hand to pick it up. It used to be very dark brown, doors falling off of hinges. My awesome son helped me sand and stain it to a color that matched the rest of our furniture. He also fixed the hinges. We had to use a very white wood stain called "Limed Oak" before two coats of "Honey Maple".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBBIGBusokFyDx9DjZ5AJouoH-hmndYbha0IrKjmDdLU6KvLqPTUmuHXjhc1qCUNWMqhY7Tr-Jk10xfPbS1eOewgmC929hHhTsbgqDj5myc0xSKmZ9TRGzJ9lHOiCSHM-TM7z4os53_I/s640/blogger-image--2074405373.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJBBIGBusokFyDx9DjZ5AJouoH-hmndYbha0IrKjmDdLU6KvLqPTUmuHXjhc1qCUNWMqhY7Tr-Jk10xfPbS1eOewgmC929hHhTsbgqDj5myc0xSKmZ9TRGzJ9lHOiCSHM-TM7z4os53_I/s640/blogger-image--2074405373.jpg"></a>This sweet magnetic chalkboard was once and old baking pan. 3 coats of chalkboard paint and voila! More cute decor for my retro kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Last for this post, I was shopping for a card for a friend (yes, I usually make them, but my craft room was in boxes) and I bought myself this card. Went to thrift store same day and found adorable red frame, added gingham ribbon and glued a pearl brad to the top of a flathead nail. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This says it all...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDSounxNmY4JV59dsc597gYsRZax5ABSUMbTF_hOQTtf834V9A6tM-pbp-7C_zpiDs308UQ7qzKeYQobZmRn95a9fKzMVzoJ25o6qKQJcqdeNS-CFC-44iwdUO9h-AsFMKbbAKTI5cuY/s640/blogger-image-1495755650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDSounxNmY4JV59dsc597gYsRZax5ABSUMbTF_hOQTtf834V9A6tM-pbp-7C_zpiDs308UQ7qzKeYQobZmRn95a9fKzMVzoJ25o6qKQJcqdeNS-CFC-44iwdUO9h-AsFMKbbAKTI5cuY/s640/blogger-image-1495755650.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div></div>Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-16432413978845343212013-06-22T15:41:00.002-07:002013-06-22T15:41:45.063-07:00Trash to Treasure Bulletin BoardAbout 3 weeks ago we moved into our new home. (That's why no posts for a while) I knew I was going to have my very own craft room, so when I saw this really large frame from an old mirror on the street, I saw (in my head) a new bulletin board, and I had to pick it up. <div>
I forgot to take a "before" picture, but grabbed my camera and took this picture before it was completely covered with the first coat of Martha Stewart mint green paint.</div>
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The next step was painting a second layer of mint green, then a coat of this turquoise green. Because it was on the un-treated wood, it gave a rough surface that was perfect for chalkboard markers (shown in last photo) After the two coats were dry, I went back in and added a touch of pink with a very flat, very "dry" brush. Then rounded the corners of cork tiles and glued them on.<br />
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Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-66418221394219233052013-05-25T06:24:00.000-07:002013-05-25T06:24:24.598-07:00Vegas Theme Ice Show, Part 2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How cute is this? They skated to the song, "Poker Face" (yes, I edited out the nasty bits.)<br />
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Next up, some "junk bows". Same great clips with tulle cut from spare skirts that they wore. They fluff up really weel when the fabric is a bit stiffer. We layered 5 rectangles of fabric, tied in center with matching ribbon, and hot glued on to clips.<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-35261757815947633182013-05-17T06:03:00.000-07:002013-05-25T06:25:36.756-07:00Las Vegas Theme Ice ShowFor the last 30+ years I do a disappearing act for 5 weeks in the spring. No, it's not a vacation.The only place I can be found is in an ice rink. Planning starts in the Early fall, but rehearsals begin in in the spring. Costumes arrive, hair bows need to be made, hats need elastic, props need paint and glitter, music needs to be edited, the list is very, very, very long. Because I am the director for the show, I really don't have much time for any kind of personal crafting.<br>
This post features the set that my friend Michelle Goodnetter made, from scratch! From plain white 1/4 inch foam board sheets into the awesomeness you see pictured here.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each of the cards features a Vegas performer. Left to right- Fran Sinatra, Elvis, Cher, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr.</td></tr>
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I will add a full set photo when we take one this weekend, and I will be posting the how-to on the creative hairpieces, costumes, and design after the shows this weekend - promise.<br>
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Here are pictures of the gifts I give to my students to wish them luck on the show. (to be clear, I usually give a little something to all of the kids I teach private lessons to, not all 100 kids in the show). Because I was short on time this year, I shopped for the show theme colors of candy at Party City, filled the cello bags, and voila. Much less time than last year's Movie-themed gifts. The tags are made from playing cards.<br>
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Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-9091212494229132792013-04-02T08:47:00.001-07:002013-04-02T08:47:20.803-07:00Anthropology Inpired DIY Fabric Flower NecklaceI get the Anthropology catalog, I have a store very close to me that I wander around in, I never buy anything. because it's too pricey for my budget (o.k. I'll give them credit for some good sales). Wandering around upscale stores, thrift stores, even hardware stores for inspiration and then going home to make it, yeah, I'm that person. In high school I fell in love with some bait in a fishing tackle store. They were adorable little painted wood fish with feathers on them. They became earrings.<br />
This charming little piece of eye candy was made by hot gluing rolled fabric flowers to a felt backing. Hung with a gorgeous piece of seam binding, subtly died with Heidi swaps Color Shine Sprays.<br />
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Here I am wearing my new favorite necklace.<br />
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Soooo, I old fashioned dyed the eggs with the Paas dye, and then used Staz On ink to acrylic stamp them.<br />
The Staz On was the ONLY ink that would dry and stay on the egg. The clear acrylic stamps were need because I had to kind of roll the inked stamp onto the egg very slowly and carefully and had to see where I was stamping when I double stamped a second color over the first.<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-15441037392600504912013-03-24T15:00:00.001-07:002013-03-24T15:00:31.205-07:00Spring Memory JarFirst I would like to say THANK YOU to my friend Elise who asked why I hadn't posted in a while. I had no idea that I had any regular followers because blogger doesn't show me people who signed up to get the blog post as an e-mail?? So, I'm sorry to anyone else! The news is that I have been so busy creating samples for the classes I will be teaching at Michaels this April, and I'm not allowed to post pictures of those.<br />
However, I did make time to do a little home decor for Easter. This project has a sweet memory and story included. The memory jar idea was inspired by an episode of My Craft Channel <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/My-Craft-Studio-with-Kristine-McKay/Guest-Marci-Welcker/">click here for link to show</a><br />
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To make a memory jar like this, I used a jar that I purchased for a couple of dollars at Goodwill. I added paper grass, made from shredding green paper in a paper shredder. </div>
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I decorated two standard tags, and tied them together like a card so that I could write the whole story on the inside of the tags. </div>
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The ribbon is actually white seam binding colored with (click here for link to <a href="http://www.heidiswapp.com/sections/color-shine/">Heidi Swapp </a>)Color Shone spray (can't get enough of the stuff!) then it's scrunched and dried crinkly. Of course I had to add a bit of bling to the bow as well. </div>
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My Craft Channel posted a "What can you do with toilet paper rolls? " challenge a couple of weeks ago. This is one challenge where my imagination took flight. (Pardon the pun). Anyone remember the Tiki Room song from Disney World? "In the Tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki room, in the t.p. t.p. t.p..." kidding.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">So I started with a couple of cardboard toilet rolls, craft paper, wooden spools, scrap trim, 3 in1 glue, hot glue, Heidi</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>Swapp<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">Color Shine, chopsticks,</span><span style="text-align: center;"> </span>washi<span style="text-align: center;"> </span><span style="text-align: center;">tape, baker's twine and some google eyes.</span><br />
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1) Cut 2 strips of paper into 6 inch long, t.p. wide strips.<br />
Cut a third color for the beak, half as wide, but 6 in long.<br />
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2) Glue paper to cardboard rolls with 3-in 1 glue or a strong craft glue. Hold paper together with paperclips while waiting to dry.<br />
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The length of your marionette's neck and legs is up to you. If you want to make a four legged puppet, you may want them shorter.<br />
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4) Cut, fold in, and hot glue the beak in place, then the back of head in place.<br />
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5) Color Shine in Fuscia and Gold Lame was used on the tail feathers which are an old cotton tassel, and on the feet which are wooden spools.<br />
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6) Hot glue on the tail "feathers" and "plumage, the eyes, and the spool feet. I used small tassels for plumage as well.<br />
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7) Put dots of hot glue or 3in1 wherever the strings and hole are to give it a solid hold during active play.<br />
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8) Attach the string to two chop sticks by tying in place, then holding in position with washi tape (you will need help from someone for this). The chopsticks in this picture have been wrapped in matching washi tape just for a bit of color.<br />
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DON'T MAKE THIS MISTAKE, I forgot to punch holes and put string through before sealing up head and body going back to do it later was kind of messy.</div>
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Can't wait till the little guy comes over to play, he will love it!Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-3402042907038302352013-01-31T18:44:00.001-08:002013-01-31T18:44:25.112-08:00My First Badge!So happy to proudly display my new badge... <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IQd7qhNvArz5sW9SS6Zt-DjDeIltMGSQwWbj086lAdQqZatvfim7FDleb5rYdV0RS_ZyXcuHOwr-VwxXv8O_czEKdpmp7vmnVR58UMIgABd7GCrXeT1TjprA8XFpvFBwqkUYwpdTWKQ/s640/blogger-image--881989736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4IQd7qhNvArz5sW9SS6Zt-DjDeIltMGSQwWbj086lAdQqZatvfim7FDleb5rYdV0RS_ZyXcuHOwr-VwxXv8O_czEKdpmp7vmnVR58UMIgABd7GCrXeT1TjprA8XFpvFBwqkUYwpdTWKQ/s640/blogger-image--881989736.jpg" /></a></div>Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-1270230417582004532013-01-31T07:46:00.000-08:002013-01-31T07:47:38.827-08:00Melissa Francis Give Away! My Craft Channel and Melissa Francis have a contest right now to win $200 worth of beautiful Melissa Francis things!<br />
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Here are a couple of the finished works.<br />
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I can't take credit for the idea of a dragon incense burner. I saw one at the Bristol Renaissance Faire.<br />
This next project took so much time to figure out. I wanted to re-create a honeycomb paper decoration. You know, the kind that come packed flat and then you open them up and attach the two sides together. They come in bight tissue paper colors. Anyway, very challenging to recreate in clay.<br />
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During the class, I remembered why I never liked throwing on the wheel back in my art school days. It's HARD!<br />
I do like glazing. And I enjoyed carving a design around the sides of this bowl.<br />
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Finally, I was attempting to make this piece look like it was very ancient, dug up from under a lost city. The technique was fun because I simply pressed a wood cut block into a slab. The I cut the slabs and pressed them together. It's actually not glazed, it's stained with a brush-on, wipe off technique.<br />
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I haven't posted my son's work here, at (his request) He is so talented at this, his work is really amazing. You can see it on my Pinterest page. Just click on the "Follow Me.." tab at the top of this page.<br />
<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-23654245501172209362013-01-22T18:05:00.000-08:002013-01-22T18:05:24.781-08:00Glass Paint on Recycled Jelly Jar Wow! I've been a social media butterfly since I posted last, and it's been a blast! So far, I really enjoy being a <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/">My Craft Channel</a> Superfan! I have virtually/digitally connected with 14 wonderful, funny and creative ladies in the group. I'm pinning and posting and tweeting my passion for creative thinking and crafts, and receiving so much inspiration in return.<br />
While internet surfing (a great thing to do in Chicago when it's only 6 degrees outside) I saw a beautiful post on the <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/">Plaid Crafts</a> web site and wanted to try it for myself. This is the first attempt using . <a href="http://www.plaidonline.com/gallery-glass/brand/detail.htm">Gallery Glass</a> Window by Plaid (The makers of Mod Podge).<br />
I was holding on to a couple of really cute jelly jars, and now I know how I want to up-cycle them.<br />
<i>Best</i> thing is this takes about 10 minutes, and dries over night.<br />
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1) Plaid's Gallery Glass Paint In Blue Diamond $3.49 ( They have a Martha Stewart version out now, I will try that next)<br />
2) Rinsed out jelly jar<br />
3) Crepe paper trim and blue bird of happiness purchased at <a href="http://www.michaels.com/">Michael's</a> 90% off after Christmas sale (85 cents), fabric flower on hand and hot glue to stick it all onto the lid.<br />
4) Paint Brush<br />
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Step One- squeeze paint onto jar in pattern desired. The paint is about the consistency of white school glue and will drip <u>very</u> slowly.<br />
Please check out the blog <a href="http://somethingturquoise.com/2013/01/11/diy-tinted-mason-jar-candles/">Something Turquoise </a> where I was inspired, for directions on covering entire jar.<br />
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I wasn't sure how transparent it would dry, and I wanted a little texture, so I thinned it out with a paint brush.<br />
I won't thin it out next time because when dry, it is very sheer and I really like the color.<br />
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I did not "cure" the paint in the oven, because I'm not using this for food, and won't be putting in the dishwasher.<br />
The color is just lovely, and even better when on a window ledge in the sun. It's stuffed with tissue for the photo, but I think I'll keep tiny buttons in this sweet little blue jar.<br />
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<br />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1090077972544685967.post-76924294930956752292013-01-08T08:44:00.000-08:002013-01-08T08:44:04.352-08:00My Craft Channel Superfan!I am very proud to announce that I have been chosen as one of the <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/">My Craft Channel</a> Superfans! I will have the opportunity to test products and projects, participate in craft challenges, and maybe even snag a few bargains! I watch this web show (it's about 5-10 min per show) every weekday morning while having coffee. I have learned great tips, been inspired by many projects, and purchased some great supplies at fabulous prices. If you haven't checked it out yet, do it now! You can watch the programs at any time of day, and even go back to older episodes and watch those. Just so you know, I'm not getting paid for this, I really love this web channel. Click the link above and check it out now.<img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeu2ETO3PYkjf_dypTpkiAkwkSsnvEAXcnjnu-8UuBmgCshUMJYVkEM9X-LnhynUYlLpY5mMnG8WVjvXxlqTv_T9ju-UxC4Mx1SZKhEk7iEr6M6N8_UKbVn7AmaE0NhiyRGomx0PFlOdw/s640/MCC_SuperFans_JoinUs.jpg" />Sheila Tangohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03155474874261095255noreply@blogger.com2