Chelle's Kitchen

Altered Shoe

2011-11-02T17:37:00.001-05:00

I went to a resale shop and bought some shoes to alter. Not to worry, the ones I purchased where probably not worn. No scuff marks on them at all!

I still make stuff!

2011-10-16T21:30:00.004-05:00

I just never take the time to upload any projects. Since it's been so long, here are a few creations....

Easter Treats

2011-04-17T22:14:00.005-05:00

I found these really cool vintage egg cups at a resale store this weekend. all the Easter items were 50% off. I got all 6 cups for $3!

This is what I did with them:

2011-03-13T13:49:00.002-05:00

I'm such a bad blogger!

2011-03-13T13:36:00.007-05:00

So i was reminded the other day that is has been six months since I last posted anything on my blog...so here is some stuff that I have done...

Before and after of a 12x12 frame that I bought on clearance at HL for $3. I really love altering frames and such!

Scrapping the Music

2010-09-07T22:06:00.006-05:00

I have been lurking at Scapping the Music for months. I finally decided to go ahead and DO IT! Here's how it works...Each week a new song with the lyrics is posted. You can use any part of the song in your layout. I have done pages before and never sent them in (for whatever reason). This time I'm doing it! Go visit the sight...it's great for inspiration. This layout is of the beautiful bed that I slept in while on a scrapbooking retreat with some friends last year in Galveston.

The images in the upper right hand corner are from Sabrina Zanetti's Etsy Shop. I love her images. She even used my artwork in her store as a sample.

One Smart Cookie

2010-08-24T21:11:00.002-05:00

Ethan's third grade "spring" photo.
When he got home that day he had to show me how he posed. He said it was going to be like when the seniors take their pictures. He was pretty proud of himself!
The rosettes were made of muslim and glued to a piece of cardboard to make them sturdy.

Something for ME!

2010-08-22T20:57:00.002-05:00

Yep! I made something just for me. I bought this frame from YaYa Chique when she was closing her store front. I think I only paid like $12 for it, pretty good price for such a huge frame! Each "window" is 4x6.
Anyway, the picture is of my husband's grandmother. My sister-in-law thinks it is her engagement picture from 1933! We lost dear Grammie 2 years ago and the tender age of 92. Her little body just finally gave out. Let me tell you this woman had a mind sharp as a tack. Very witty, and I loved to make her laugh.

Marie Antoinette

2010-08-20T21:28:00.007-05:00

Just a little something I made for my BFF from high school...the pink canvas is 11x14and the aqua canvas is 8x10. The digital images are from an artist in Italy. I just love her stuff! You can find her here etsy.com/shop/sabrinazanetti.

Two posts in two days???

2010-04-21T15:35:00.002-05:00

So my photography of my work is not so great! Any suggestions?

New layouts for By Design

2010-04-20T21:18:00.010-05:00

Long time, no post.........

So Ethan freaked out a little when he saw me cutting on his old, worn, tore up jeans that no long fit...but what's a girl to do, right? I hot glued the denim to the bottom of the tag and used part of a doily that I had already cut up for another project (my hat in the photo). Waste not, want not...LOL

You won't believe this but I did this picture with an app from my iPhone...cool, huh! It's called ToonPAINT. I got inspiration for the page from this awesome artist
Leslie Ashe

Have you ever been to Zube Park when the trains are there? It's really cool to see all the trains! There is no charge to ride....there is a donation box for the upkeep of the track.

Yep, that's me...turning the big "44"

Can you believe Ethan was once so small...I can't...he's only 9 and is 5' tall and weighs 90lbs...

Pink Taffy

2010-03-18T11:10:00.008-05:00

Well, it's that time again...time for a delicious serving of Pink Taffy, Le Bistro Rose KOTM...
Be sure to click on the link to the right to see more of this delectable kit!

Love lives here

2010-02-12T09:24:00.003-06:00

Just a little wall hanging I made for my boss and his wife...

So Random

2010-02-12T09:15:00.007-06:00

Here are some random projects and layouts I had taken pics of and never posted....

MIA

2010-02-10T10:39:00.003-06:00

I am so sorry I haven't posted any projects or layouts in quite a while...I left my good camera at my inlaw's house at Christmas and just got it back. I promise to post soon.

Just a Little More Christmas

2009-12-29T21:39:00.004-06:00

So...as usual my pictures do the pages no justice...someday I am going to do a layout on a nice sunny, bright day,

Le Bistro Rose December Kit

2009-12-18T07:03:00.004-06:00

Here are my projects for the December kit at By Design, you can find the directions on the Le Bistro Blog

A few of my Favorite things....

2009-12-14T22:12:00.002-06:00

I made these for gifts for some friends, I really like making these especially when I can personalize them.

Christmas Past

2009-11-18T21:23:00.002-06:00

I found these on my computer tonight...I don't think I posted them last year.

Alice in Wonderland??

2009-11-15T18:54:00.002-06:00

This was for my BFFs birthday. She loves Alice in Wonderland and she loves quirky things. Her birthday was Nov 1 but the celebration was last night. So much fun going to Chuy's.
So, about the canvas...it was a painting I found on line and copied (4 times). you cannot see it in the pic, but it is layered and foam tape is behind each layer. the first being the whole pic, then Alice and the bottle, then Alice, and then just Alice's face. I thought the whole idea was cool since her birthday is the day after Halloween which is called Day of the Dead. Alice has the Day of the Dead look about her....so any way, "Life what is it but a dream" is the last verse in the poem Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, which of course is the original works of Alice in Wonderland. To the left you will see small mirrors which represent the looking glass. On the right there is the crown from the Queen of Hearts and the golden key that got poor Alice into some tight places. (LOL) The whole thing was done on 9x12 canvas.

Every time a bell rings, an angel get's its wings

2009-11-14T15:08:00.004-06:00

Ding, ding, ding!!!!!
Okay peeps, I just received my December kit for LeBistro Rose (the link is to your right of the page) at By Design. It is beautiful! So many goodies, I just don't know where to start. It is not yet posted to buy....so keep your eyes peeled....it's going to sell out quick.

Busy, busy, busy for BY DESIGN

2009-10-30T00:26:00.009-05:00

Perspective...Life is kind of funny....yes it is! This is dear, sweet Makael. I was unable to get good pictures of these layouts. Usually I take them with good sunlight...no so. Lots of rain here and no sunshine.
Yes, this is my (oldest) little prince (Christian) when he was 15 months old. I had a photo copy of the original and cut out the image and backed it with cardstock, then I used my photo tinting pens to color his clothes. The crown is from Buzz and Bloom. I was originally clear acrylic. I used Tim Holtz alcohol metallic gold ink on the back and some rhinestones and stickles on the front. Sometimes stickles can be a bad thing! See that lion on the bottom???? Should have left the stickles alone! You know sometimes you are looking for that perfect flower for your layout, and there's not one in your stash? Well I found this one on the Pink Paisley blog. I did not use a rubberband like they did, instead I used embroidery floss to tie it off. Rubberbands deteriorate over time.
Trying to channel my friend Kristen. Her pages are always so funky and cool...I didn't even come close...but still something different and challenging for me. This IS a picture of me from 1992. The night Patrick and I got engaged. Look at all that hair...YIKES!!!! But hey, they bigger the hair the closer to God, right?

October kit for By Design

2009-10-14T22:21:00.001-05:00

You can get your kit here

I scraplifted from one of my favorite artists for this layout. I just couldn't resist. She just has a way with colors and I loved the green with this paper. See her layout here

Thanks Susan!

See what the rest of the chefs did. Le Bistro Rose Blog

Just a couple more

2009-10-13T21:56:00.000-05:00

I just loved the scent of this candle when I bought it...what I didn't love was the Asian character on it. So I covered it to match my scrapbook room and the character is gone! This is for By Design. I used spray paint that looks like stone to cover the mat. I really like the texture it gave it.

Christmas Layouts

2009-10-13T21:40:00.000-05:00

Some Christmas layout done for By Design.

This is an ornament I made using the new Cosmo Cricket line.
Lots of glitter going on here! I used my Cricut...Storybook...for these letters. I sprayed them with adhesive and loaded on the red glitter. I used stickles on the birdcage.

More Cosmo Cricket...I wish you could see the stickles...they sometimes don't show up.

Halloween Layouts

2009-10-13T21:28:00.000-05:00

Just Dessert

2009-10-04T18:13:00.000-05:00

I spent last weekend in Galveston with all my scrapbooking buddies. Sunday morning before we all left we did a round robin with plates. A great idea I got from Timi at By Design. This 1st one was done by me for the owner of The Red Victorian. This was a pass the plate idea...we just passed the plate around and everyone added a little something vintage. When it got back to me I went to work on getting it done before she went to bed. I got the pictures from the owners computer....with her permission. She just assumed I wanted them for my own. I printed them in sepia tone to be more cohesive. Kim, the owner, has put her heart and soul into restoring this 1860's Victorian home and is doing an amazing job! Oh, she has the most amazing Alaskan Husky named Cherokee. That's a lot coming from me...not much into dogs. BTW...she loved the plate...I think it really choked her up...especially the small letters that say, "the house that Kim built".

Maria's plate....loved this! So colorful and fun!!!

Terri's plate...her and DH on their 10th wedding anniversary.

Theresa's plate...her and DH on vacation....I bet she's glad she finally decided to come with us!

Kim's plate...(not the owner)...she decided no pic on hers...pretty cool...just home decor!

Kristen's plate....this was a blast to work on...she had all this strawberry stuff...and she is "berry" sweet!

Brandi's plate...this is soooo her taste...another one without a pic....wonder where she's gonna put it?

Ashley's plate...how sweet is this??? I loved how she centered the pic...and all that pink and black...gotta love that!

Star Wars Canvas

2009-08-30T16:51:00.000-05:00

full canvas...flash off

full view of canvas flash on...see the sparkles

8x10 canvas...I just love the "who's your daddy" sticker

4x8 canvas

8x8 canvas

4x8 canvas

Sooo....I got this really cool Star Wars themed paper, chipboard and stickers...no brads because apparently the discontinued them...so sad. Anyway...Ethan's bedding is Star Wars and I decided to make him some wall art. I have many canvases so I thought that I would make this cute little individual canvas pieces....turned out pretty cute! But then I thought that I would really like it to be one piece of art....soooo....I painted a 16x20 piece of canvas black and sprinkled it with Prisma glitter (kinda like the Milky Way but not really because this is another galaxy far far away) while the paint was still wet. Then I used some silver paint and just splattered the canvas with it to give a stars and orbit feel to it....okay, I put that by a fan to dry and said to myself, "self, you need to use some homemade glimmer mist just to add that little Queen of Bling touch"

So, I listened to self and spritzed the whole canvas in gold.

Next it was on to adding the smaller canvases to the large one...now where did I put that super tacky pink tape...not to be found....so, I had this super industrial, super strong, heavy duty adhesive....worked! This will never fall apart!!!!!

September Kit

2009-08-15T08:59:00.001-05:00

The ingredients have arrived for the September kit! This kit will be shipping on the 15th of September. Remember to make your reservation soon. You don't want to just look in the window and watch everyone else enjoying this delicious dessert....you want to taste some for yourself...maybe even lick the plate!

Carribean Souffle is Done!

2009-08-15T08:39:00.000-05:00

Well, here are the finished projects of all the talented ladies on the LeBistro Rose dt. Just wanted to share!

2009-08-12T21:12:00.000-05:00

Oh, this looks so yummy...I can't wait to sink my teeth into this September kit from LeBistroRose at ByDesign.

Make your reservation for this one before it's no longer on the menu!

I LOVE YOU

2009-08-12T17:42:00.000-05:00

I just love this line when it first came out! Maybe...just maybe you'll be able to get this as a kit at By Design....

Michelle

2009-08-10T19:35:00.000-05:00

It's not very often that I do a project with me as the focus...but at By Design they have this awesome wall with canvases of their employees and DT...here's mine.

I used the Lemonade paper collection from Basic Grey, Prima rhinestone swirls, butterfly and flowers and Maya Road chipboard bird and branches.

Sneak Peek for August LeBistro Rose kit

2009-08-08T15:39:00.000-05:00

Here's a sneak peek that you will find on the LeBisto Rose kotm club in the next week or so...
Be sure to sign up for your kit for September, "Lemon Meringue", it looks scrumptious!

YaYa Chique

2009-08-07T16:14:00.000-05:00

My goodness....I just love shopping here!
YaYa Chique

Shall We Dance

2009-08-01T15:22:00.000-05:00

So, I got this terrific paper at By Design and got real lucky that a friend (thanks Tricia) had just given me a couple of pictures of her son and daughter-in-law dancing at their wedding.

I don't know who makes the embossed background paper (originally white) but I sprinkled some antique silver PearlEX onto it and with my fingers rubbed it in, bringing out the pattern in the paper. I tried to just fade it to the edge.

I saw the roses and pom pom flowers on the Cosmo Cricket blog. There is a video to watch to learn how to make these...mine are much smaller than hers. Just adjust it to fit what you need. I used Delish Designs Peppercorn Petites:Reverse.

The usual Stickles, MM epoxy metal frame (I punched a whole in the bottom and hung a bead), Zsa rhinestones and a House of Three bird transparency.

2009-07-29T21:17:00.000-05:00

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS TOO MUCH BLING...nuff said!

African thunderstorm

2009-07-26T18:43:00.001-05:00

African thunderstorm
Because I thought this was amazing when I heard it, I wanted to share. It is all a capella!
Shared via AddThis

COME AND GET IT!!!!

2009-07-26T17:06:00.000-05:00

♪♫♫♪ding ding ding♫♫♪♪ That's the sound of the dinner bell for you to go and get your Caribbean Souffle' http://www.lebistrorosescrapbookkits.typepad.com/

More By Design DT stuff

2009-07-25T18:52:00.000-05:00

Lots of Bisous PDQ here! all cut out....also, Jenni Bowlin crepe paper, Prima flowers everywhere, some Chatterbox felt and, of course, Thickers!

Luxe papers, CB felt, Prima flowers (Galore), and Kaiser Craft rhinestones.

More PDQ paper cut up, HO3, Thickers.

FLY...BE FREE

2009-07-20T10:07:00.000-05:00

No pictures on this. Just a little wall hanging. I love the aqua and lime green colors together.

I used Bisous PDQ paper, House of Three transparencies, Prima flowers, Thickers, part of a Fancy Pants acrylic/felt/chipboard book, Stickles (of course), and the little bird dangling from the hanging, I made with some beads and a bird charm.

On his way

2009-07-18T11:51:00.000-05:00

Another one for By Design
http://tracykeith.typepad.com/tracy_keith/

If you look real close, you will see a picture on this layout..I promise there is one!

I went a little crazy with the Stickles, rhinestones, glitter and homemade "glimmer mist". They don't call me the Queen of Bling for nothing...

See how to make homemade "glimmer mist"
http://thefrugalcrafter.wordpress.com/2008/11/10/make-your-own-glimmer-mist/

I needed to change the color of the yellow felt that were on the Chatterbox embellies, I thought about using chalk, then I remembered I had made all these glimmer mist colors...well I took my chances and began to mist away. I loved the results! Then I Stickled the detailed areas of the butterflies and Prima paper flowers.

I made the flower out of ordinary tissue paper...the kind for presents...not your booty!

I tell you, never throw out that stuff. Even if it tattered and wrinkled. I found this idea here

http://www.creativelysavvy.blogspot.com/

My first layouts for BY DESIGN

2009-07-06T09:11:00.000-05:00

My first layouts I am sending to the store...I used Anna Griffin papers, Prima Flowers, Flora Doodles by Petaloo, Thickers Rockabye in Taffy, Remarks Getty in white, Zva creative rhinestones. Get to the store to get all this cool stuff before it's all gone! The Anna Griffin papers also come in blues and greens...

Snorkel Cozumel

2009-06-08T11:48:00.000-05:00

My E-Man and me on his first snorkeling trip...he sooo did not want to do this! But after some coaxing he finally did and he absolutely LOVED it and thought it was the coolest thing ever. He loved seeing all the colorful fish underwater. He told me later he was afraid that a shark might get him.

2009-06-08T11:46:00.000-05:00

One of the most beautiful coastlines ever...Destin is such a beautiful place to visit!!!!

Early Bird

2009-06-08T11:41:00.000-05:00

This started out a beat up frame I got from Hobby Lobby, and of course ,I forgot to take a pic before I recovered it:( I used my kit of the month from My Scrapbook Nook to cover it.

Hang Your Heart

2009-06-07T13:38:00.001-05:00

Just something I made for Tracie, she had a stroke 2 weeks ago and is on the road to recovery!

So long Miss Jeanie

2009-06-04T23:37:00.000-05:00

My sweet scrapping buddy moved away to Oregon this week. She is such a sweetie and we will miss her dearly! She is the one who dubbed me "the Queen of Bling"!

Just another day in paradise

2009-03-07T19:14:00.000-06:00

I just LOVE me some THICKERS!

Always a SUCKER for the paper with shapes!

These crocheted flowers at By Design are to die for!

I didn't purchase as much stuff as I usually do..I guess that's because I told myself "DO NOT BUY SOOOO MUCH PAPER" and guess what? I didn't! I do, however, have quite a lovely stash of PRIMA FLOWERS...lol!

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I just love spending the day with my BOFFs {birds of a feather friends}

We did a mini shop hop, only going to the stores we really like, By Design, Junkie and Novel Approach. We had so much fun laughing, quoting infomerials and ending it with an awesome lunch at the Fish Place.

The "Oh, sooo YUMMY" shrimp taco platter!!!!

Me aka "QOB" {queen of bling}

Terri aka "Terri" we gotta get you a nick name...LOL!

Kim aka "K-Rob"

Theresa aka Sweet "T"

Brandi {she's a fine girl!} aka "tank tops and flip flops"

2009-03-06T10:28:00.000-06:00

Just a few more things!

2009-03-06T10:22:00.000-06:00

Guess it's time I posted something...Made this to put pics of me and my BOFFs {birds of feather friends}

Cross

2009-02-15T14:59:00.000-06:00

Just a little something I made to pass the time while I am doing laundry...

A Million Memories

2009-02-04T21:17:00.000-06:00

Yay!!! Hooray!!! It' finally on it's way!!! KOTM from amillionmemories.com

Just one more!

2009-01-31T12:49:00.000-06:00

There are VERY FEW pics of me as a child...this is one of the few that still exists...a wheel barrel race with me at the mercy of my wicked stepmother!!!

More Layouts

2009-01-31T12:25:00.000-06:00

Kim gave me these buttons she got from SIS...the colors orange and aqua...okay i can do that! I had this pic of E-man from our cruise this summer...we went swimming with the stingrays and did some snorkeling in Grand Cayman. The most beautiful water you have ever seen in your life is here!!! Patrick found the conch while he was snorkeling and I got the best pic of Ethan holding it. Of course we put the creature back where we found it!

Christmas Layouts

2009-01-31T12:10:00.000-06:00

Just a couple of Christmas layouts of Ethan...one with his greatgrandma and the other was a trip to Memorial City mall when he was three.

2009-01-31T12:06:00.000-06:00

So, after seeing many blogs where people actually write, it occurred to me that I am not an actual blogger. I just like to put pictures on my blog. Just a thought....hey, I just blogged!

My Scrapbook Nook

2009-01-28T18:28:00.000-06:00

Just got my KOTM from myscrapbooknook.com. I just love their kits...so much stuff!. This kit was only $28!

2009-01-28T16:02:00.000-06:00

I have just found the coolest site! Her name is Melissa and she makes the cutest projects. Check her out here!!!!
http://keepsakesbymelissa.blogspot.com/

2009-01-04T20:39:00.000-06:00

2008-11-25T06:46:00.000-06:00

My friends, Kim, Helen and Brandi showed me how to do these magnetic easels. They are so fun to make and what EASY presents!!! Thanks GIRLS!!!!!

2008-11-21T15:19:00.000-06:00

HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

How do you start your morning?

2008-11-20T20:17:00.001-06:00

A Beautiful Saturday

2008-11-17T09:01:00.000-06:00

We decided to go to the Renaissance Festival on Saturday. We couldn't have chosen a better day to go! It was a bit chilly but the sun was shining and it was just beautiful! Isn't he the cutest gnome you ever did see?
And speaking of cute...NOT!!!

Beautiful dancing!

The $12 face painting

This should put an end to all that whining!

magnetic boards

2008-11-07T10:14:00.000-06:00

This is for you Helen!

Cute Kitties

2008-11-04T20:42:00.000-06:00

Here are a few pics of the kittens born the day before IKE hit!The yellow one has a new home with Kim but the grey one needs a new home too. I have 3 other cats to care for and I am not wanting to take in another. This little kitten is sooo puffy and the sweetest little thing. Very good natured and I think he ( I think it is a he) is gonna be a good lap cat! Any takers?

VOTE!

2008-11-03T20:53:00.000-06:00

More delicious cake pops....you gotta try these babies!

Oh! Don't forget to VOTE!!!!

halloween projects

2008-11-03T19:11:00.000-06:00

A halloween banner made from an old, large floor puzzle and a goodie bag full of yummy cake pops. You can get the recipe at www.bakerella.com. She full of fantastic cupcake recipes!!!!

random halloween pics

2008-11-03T16:45:00.000-06:00

So here it was halloween and Ethan decided to be something scary.

He didn't want to make a costume this year. He wanted one of these

store bought, pre made everything costumes. BUMMER!

At least I got some cute photos of him before he caught the bus.

2008-11-03T16:37:00.000-06:00

I made this for my dear friend, Kim, for her birthday. I put it in a 12x12 black frame but because it had glass I couldn't get a good picture of it.