Claire Selby Minnie Mouse crown

What Minnie Mouse fan wouldn’t want to feel like a princess? I glittered up a Minnie Mouse Crown just for a 1st birthday party but this would make all kids feel like royalty, from 1 to 100! I started out with the Disney Scrapbooking paper from Hot off the Press. I lightly glued the Minnie paper to cardstock. I then cut it out and glued the back of the crown closed. For the front of the crown I stitched a flower from green ribbon and crepe paper, topping the flower with a pink paper flower and a rhinestone heart. Minnie’s ears are cut from Creative Memories circle patterns and black paper that I topped with Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue™ and chunky glitter. I like a sheer snow like effect over the black paper but you could also try a black glitter,( glitter usually ends up all over me and my kiddos, so I avoid dark glitters!). I glued the ears to the sides of the crown and hole punched under the ears to attach the chin strap. Disney party here I come!

Baby size Minnie Mouse crown

Barbie Birthday Eco-Banner- upcycled paper, wallpaper remnants, ribbons, and lace doilies

Barbie Birthday Banner- How to make a Paper Rosette is in my August 2011 Post

Barbie Recycled tag for my Banner

Yes, I’m a Barbie girl in a Barbie World! For my 32nd Birthday this month I chose to go with the ” I Love Barbie” theme. I decorated with Red, Black, White and Hot pink. Even my 3 tiered Barbie doll cake is in the same colors, ( Don’t ask why My dolls have so many clothes!).

For my Upcycled Barbie Birthday Banner I repurposed and used-

1) acid free paper, Wallpaper remnants, vintage sheet music

2) Various 18″ length left-over grosgrain and satin ribbons

3) Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue™

4) 12 Stampin’ Up LArge Brad Eyelets in 1/2″ circle

5) Vintage Heart doilies, Carnival pink tickets, Jenni Bowlin Bingo card and

Creative Memories Paper flowers

Supplies

Hot Pink Paper Barbie Silhouette cutout and glued to mirror w/ a washable gluestick

3-Tiered Barbie doll Cake I used 1 small and 2 medium cake stands.

I was inspired to make my Girly Glam Blocks after going to FBFC’s W.O.W. which is on the first Wednesdays of the Spring and Fall months. I got my vinyl L-O-V-E letters and blocks from one of the W.o.W. days and then brought them home to embellish! I recycled some fabulous Silver and Cheetah wallpapers for 2 of my blocks. I also reused some Christmas glittered ribbon for the V block. To make my blocks first, I sanded the blocks and painted them around the tops, sides and edges. Once dry I glued the paper and wallpapers down using a foam paintbrush and Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue™. Let dry again, I used vinyl letters, but you could also try Alphabet letter stickers or rub on scrapbooking letters. Lastly, I glued on my bow, rhinestones and Heidi Swapp accent piece. I also, cut out 2 glittered circles from my bow to incorporate onto the L block. Voila, pretty glamorous and girly!

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I made this Jungle of Love Baby Shower banner for my Sister’s first baby shower. The color scheme was neutrals, jungle green and pale green. I was inspired after I found the Anna Griffin paper and the Cosmo Cricket Bright Eyes paper. Next, I hand cut out the baby onesies and then punched out the large circles with a circle punch. Here are some of the supplies I used-

1) Acid free cardboard and scrapbooking paper, I used an assortment of Creative Memories, Stampin’ Up, and what ever scraps I had on hand

2) Several Yards of vintage lace, satin ribbon, and pale aqua tulle ( I found most ribbons at my Michael’s store)

3) Aleene’s® Original Tacky Glue™

4) Scissors, Hole punch, Circle punches

5) Vintage baby trims like rattles & safety pins

6) Fine Glitter

Claire Selby Cards

January 26th, 2012 is the official Craftsy Party Meetup day. What is Craftsy? It’s an online source for crafters and artists to learn and connect. What is a Craftsy Party Meetup day? This worldwide day is a great way to meet other crafters and artists in your own area. It’s also a great way to pick up techniques for knitting, crocheting, quilting and paper arts. To locate a meetup near you or to find out more info go to Meetup.com or Craftsy.com