Tag Swapping

I was asked by a couple of gals a little over a month ago to join a tag swap over at le Petit' Crop Shoppe.

Lindamae is hosting this quarterly swap.

I haven't participated in a swap in quite some time, so I thought, what the heck I'll give it a try.

I've been putting all my efforts into my booths lately, that I've neglected my papercrafting.

This opportunity gave me a chance to reconnect with my punches, scrapbook paper, and cricut. 

 I hope the gals enjoy my tag creation.

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by~

A Chair For My Mother

I am lucky to have a mom who still enjoys handmade items from me even at my age.

 

I sooooo love this about her. 

 

Besides, I get my craftiness from her, so the apple didn't fall far from the tree. 

 

I saw a chair makeover on a local site, and knew my mom would love a similar look.

 

My booth mate had the perfect chair.

 

She painted it "cloud" blue from our line of handmade chalk-like paint and removed the seat.

 

Love, Love, Love~

 

 

I distressed and waxed it to add a little more "shabbiness."

 

 

 I made a quick trip to the local Michael's Arts and Crafts store and purchased a precut letter "M" and a burlap bow. (Don't forget your coupon.)

I attached the materials to the back of the chair.

 

 

I added a beautiful fern from Home Depot in the "seat" part of the chair frame.

 

 

I tried it out on my porch for a couple of days before giving it to my mom.

 

My mom had the perfect spot on her patio. (My mom has a knack for decorating, that unfortunately, I didn't get.)

 

Happy Mother's Day!

 

Thanks for stopping by~