Altered Photo Albums

Hopefully, by now, most of you know I love to host and be in swaps. It is enjoyable to help others with their own craft while improving myself. So, I started a 12 Week Christmas Challenge swap and had 2 partners. One of the weeks was to alter a photo album for your partner. I love the way these turned out and I hope that my partners will be able to enjoy these for years to come.

Twilight Altered Gift Box and Goodies

I hosted a Twilight SS (Special Sister) 1 month Shoebox swap, where you alter a notebook, alter a shoebox, make some bookmarks, add at least $20 of Twilight goodies, favorite adhesive, ribbon, stickles and other things and I had 2 partners: Cathie and Claudia. One of my fellow swap members sent a box to another and her daughter sent a box to the other's daughter. I felt terrible when I heard that she (my dear new friend LauraH. and her daughter) did not recieve anything back. So, I contacted Laura and said that I would make a box for her daughter and be a sort of "Angel" to her. I was going to alter a shoebox, but found a really neat shiny gift box that I altered. I bought Laura's daughter a Hallmark Edward and Bella Christmas Ornament, Twi Stickers, Twi Pens Assortment, and several more goodies. I altered the top of the box, sides and the bottom. I hope she truly enjoys the box. I enjoyed creating something for someone who loves the series as much as I and to be able to give something to someone who deserves it.

Final Result of Twilight's Cullen vs. the Volturi Checker/ Chess Game Board

     
      In earlier postings, I posted the pieces of a checkers game that I made for one of the best book series I have read in awhile: Twilight. I created Cullen Crest and Volturi Crest pieces out of polymer clay. I used some decoupage glue and attached each "color" square to a sturdy piece of cardstock, then finished gluing it onto a piece of wood that was cut to fit onto the 12"x12" board. I distressed the edges and sealed it. I created a little baggy that goes inside an altered box to hold all the game pieces. I took several photos to show the steps.
       Supplies needed:

Start of Layering:

Finished Board:

Bag holding the pieces and the box the pieces are housed in:

Twilight Inspired Cullen Crest Chess/ Checkers Game Piece Cameos

After tinkering around with some clay and fine little tools, I have begun the process of making my very own "Twilight" Cullen Family vs. Volturi Chess game. I made a ton of these cameo crests with the hope that at least one turns out the way I like it and I could continue. Ta Da!!! 16 turned out...Next I will start on my version of a "Volturi" crest of some sorts. I could not wait to show you the pieces and I tried to find the digital camera that I thought was buried under much craft-related clutter.

The result: I spent an hour tonight doing intense cleaning in my studio (it did need it) only to discover that my digital camera was not in there, and I think one of the kids has it hidden amongst their lego creations. So, for now, you will get a small version (sample) of my crest display. I used a black fabric with red lace. I figured the black fabric and red lace to surround the cameos would to start my excitement of the upcoming Twilight Saga movie "Eclipse." I plan on making just a few more, some for a trinket box, charms, and other exciting thoughts that will come to exist. Most likely, I will make a special trinket box for the game pieces.

On another note: Today, I spent an entire day at the mall (haven't done that since I was a teenager) and went to a store called: Hot Topic. At first, I was leary and hesitant to go inside because there was some "racy" or "not quite me" things that are the first thing you see in a display. A flash of excitement burst in my heart as I saw a "CLEARANCE: 1/2 Off" Twilight New Moon area. Okay, I was sold. I saw all sorts of neat things, body glitter, shirts, Bella's Birthday dress, posters, trunks and much more. Even at half off, everything was still a little spendy. But, I splurged. I ended up buying the Green coat that Bella wears in the movie. I figured it would be a great spring jacket and I liked it. Happy Twilighting!

Twilight Inspired Memorablilia and Crafts

Twilight Inspired Memorabilia- Crafts, Embellishments, Merchandise, Twinchies, Notebooks, Address Books

I truly enjoy the “Twilight” series written by Stephanie Meyers, and it gives me just enough boosts to focus my creativity. Recently, I made several items for my Twilight Swap partner. I have found some of the neatest merchandise out on the market, like the Twilight stamps, they are worth the money.
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