The Graphics Fairy - Crafts

Father's Day Printable - Retro Gift Tags

2012-05-23T09:32:00.000-04:00

Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF I made this fun Printable for you guys this week! It's a cute set of Retro Father's Day Gift Tags. Just print, cut them out, hole punch them, add a ribbon tie, and you're good to go! They would look great on top of a package or added to a gift bag. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Music Video - Hazelnut Moon

2012-05-16T09:07:00.003-04:00

This is an awesome Music Video created by Jamie Adkins from James Adkins Productions!! He created this video for his friend, Singer & Song Writer, Joel Wilhoughby. James used the Vintage Moon Man in the Video. The song is called Hazelnut Moon. Be warned... the song is super catchy and you'll be humming and whistling it all day! Seriously though, it's a great song and a really fun video

Printable Mother's Day Card - Teacup with Flowers

2012-05-10T17:40:00.000-04:00

For those of you that are in need of a last minute Card for Mother's Day, I've created this Printable just for you! Click HERE for the Full Size Printable PDF Just click above to grab the full size Image. After printing it out, fold it in half and write whatever you like on the inside. I added some Glitter to mine, for a little extra sparkle! var addthis_config = {"

Amazing Digital Collage Poster & Bird Cage PNG Download

2012-05-08T11:30:00.001-04:00

This fantastic Poster was Designed by Anja De Dobbelaere from Belgium! I hope you will click on it to see every gorgeous detail! She designed this for an Artistic Street Theater Festival ... doesn't that sound like so much fun?!! Anja used a number of my images for her Poster design, including the Grand Bed image which she has colored in so beautifully! I believe she also used the Ephemera

Snap The Conference

2012-05-01T09:20:00.000-04:00

Just a little over a week ago, I attended an awesome blogging Conference, in Utah, called Snap! Tauni and all of the girls did an amazing job at putting it together! It was the first one (I hope there will be many more!), but you would never have known it. Everything was so beautifully organized and very well thought out! My first morning there I dragged my roomie Gina, from The

Artist Spotlight - Amazing Collages by Willian Santiago

2012-04-17T19:37:00.000-04:00

These amazing Collages are the work of Artist Willian Santiago! I just adore his style. Aren't they fantastic?!! Willian used a number of my images for these pieces, including several of my Bird Graphics. You can find more wonderful and whimsical pieces by Willian on his Flickr page. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Cute Paint Brush Storage Solution

2012-04-09T12:13:00.002-04:00

Here's a a cute way to keep your Paintbrushes organized! This crafty storage solution was created by Christine from Christine and Co. Christine recycled a glass jar and applied the Artist Paint Brush Image with some Mod Podge to the front of it. Be sure and stop by her site to see the companion jars that she made to go along with this one! var addthis_config = {"

Decoupaged Craft Chest

2012-04-02T13:00:00.000-04:00

This darling little Chest was made over by Laurel Stephens from The North End Loft. Isn't it sweet?!! Laurel made over this little flea market find, with some paint and then decoupaged on the Victorian Sewing Scissor Graphics. She also added some French Typography to the top, but you'll have to swing by her blog to see that! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

My Printer

2012-03-26T20:13:00.001-04:00

People often ask me about the type of printer I use. So I thought I would write a short post and tell, those of you that are interested, about it. I always use Epson Printers. The reason I like Epsons so much, is because many of them (although not all) come with pigment inks, that are both waterproof and fade-proof, which makes it the perfect ink for crafting! This means your ink won't

Combining Transfers with Painted Flowers

2012-03-20T09:00:00.000-04:00

This lovely project was created by Artist Tracy Moreau ! Tracy came up with the idea of combining transfers of my French Typography Graphics, with Hand Painted Flowers. What a stunning combo! I don't think I've seen anyone do this before and I think the effect is so beautiful. She used the French Typography Graphic and the French Label Image for these lovely projects. I love the aging she

Crafty Tutorial - Make a Vintage German Glass Glitter Easter Egg

2012-03-13T20:33:00.001-04:00

This is a fun project that I made over the weekend. It's a large Vintage Style Glittered Easter Egg, inspired by one that I made last Fall, in a class taught by the amazing Wendy Addison!! Click HERE for the Full Sized Printable PDF This is the printable that I created to go along with the project. I used the larger sized Bunnies, but I made some smaller ones too, in case you use smaller

How to Find the Original Source of an Image on Pinterest

2012-03-08T19:02:00.000-05:00

This is a neat little trick that my son taught me. I'm sure some of you probably already know about this, but in case you didn't I think you will find it to be super handy, particularly if you are a Pinterest user! More than a few times, I've clicked on a Pinterest Pin, in order to find the instructions to an awesome Craft Tutorial, only to find that the Pin went somewhere other than the

Mod Podged Cake Pan

2012-03-05T12:21:00.002-05:00

Click on Image to Enlarge My friend Erin, from My Very Educated Mother, came up with this darling idea for decorating a Cake Pan. Isn't it soo cute?!! Erin used the Fancy Dessert Graphic and Decoupaged it onto the tray with Mod Podge. You can find the full Tutorial on her site, along with her tips for this project! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Published Work - Featured Artist - Jill McCall

2012-02-28T13:27:00.001-05:00

My sweet friend Jill McCall from Feathers and Flight is being featured in the latest issue of Somerset Digital Studio Magazine! I was not surprised at all, since Jill is an amazingly talented Artist!! Digital Studio is featuring two of her glorious Digital Collages. Aren't they Romantic?!! She used several of my images in her creations including the Paris Opera Postcard, the Classic

Decoupaged Glass Tray

2012-02-20T11:59:00.000-05:00

I am a huge fan of Decoupage particularly when it's done under glass, and done well, as with the gorgeous Tray above! This stunning piece was created by Carrie at Eclectic Paper Designs . Carrie used the Natural History Moth Printable for this project. You can purchase this lovely, along with many other fabulous pieces in her Etsy Shop. Wouldn't this make a wonderful Gift?!

Pretty Sheet Music Flower

2012-02-13T15:06:00.003-05:00

This enchanting Flower was created by Virginia at Polly's Paper Studio! I believe she used an existing fabric rose and then embellished it using my Sheet Music Printable and bits of lace. How romantic!! This would look lovely on top of a pretty package. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Parisian Themed Jewelry from Make Jewellery Magazine

2012-02-06T10:43:00.001-05:00

Designer Helen Cant from Make Jewellery Magazine has come up with several more charming pieces of Jewelry using my images! Aren't they lovely?!! She used several of my French Graphics to make these very pretty pieces including the French Flower Seller Lady Image, the French Roses Postcard Graphic, the Floral Spray Image and Vintage Fleur de Lis. Instructions are included to make the

Music Promotion Video

2012-02-01T18:05:00.001-05:00

This amazing Video was submitted by James Stirzaker for King Spinna Records. He used a number of images from my site to create this awesome Video. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Quirky Steampunk Man Doll

2012-01-28T17:44:00.000-05:00

Paula at PollyAnna Reinvents came up with this cute and quirky Steampunk Man Doll! I think he's great!! Paula used one of those Wooden Mannequin Artist Dolls and decoupaged him with various bits, including the Steampunk Man Graphic. Make sure you stop by her site to get all of the details on this fun project! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Felt Applique Picture

2012-01-24T08:30:00.000-05:00

This charming Felt Applique Picture was crafted by Zoe from Scout's Stitches! Isn't it sweet?!! Zoe used the Autumn Scene Image as her inspiration for this darling piece! So creative! var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

French Music Paper Fan

2012-01-18T11:45:00.001-05:00

This lovely Romantic Paper Fan was created by M at Tales from an OC Cottage! Isn't it lovely?!! She used the Handwritten French Music Printable for this pretty piece! Be sure and check her blog to see all of the other pretty variations of this. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":true};

Beautiful Decorated French Lady Candle

2012-01-13T15:30:00.000-05:00

This one was posted on my Facebook Page today by a reader named Bindu Dilip and I couldn't wait to share it with you guys!! It's a gorgeous Candle! Bindu used a real candle here, as you can see by the flame. She printed out the French Lady with Bird image onto Tissue paper and adhered it to the front of the Candle. You can use the technique HERE from Closet Crafter, to adhere the Tissue

Darling Vintage Bird ID Reel Badge Holder

2012-01-03T17:39:00.000-05:00

This lovely little object is a Retractable Id Reel Badge Holder, crafted by Glamour Bomb!! GB used the Dictionary Bird Image for this handy dandy little item. Clever and cute .. don't you think?!! She sells these in her Etsy shop. Wouldn't they make a fun gift for some coworkers?!! No surprise... the Bird one is sold already, but she has others available like the cute Sewing Machine

Decoupaged Cutting Boards

2011-12-26T18:34:00.000-05:00

These lovely Cutting Boards were created by Mary Oliver and submitted via my Facebook page! Mary used several of my Christmas Graphics to create these. She purchased Glass cutting boards from The Dollar Store, removed the rubber feet and decoupaged the images onto the back. You could really make them for any Season or occasion (Like New Years Eve!), these would make great Hostess Gifts

Amaryllis Cookie Tin

2011-12-20T12:11:00.005-05:00

This beautiful Amaryllis Cookie Tin was created by Dinah Corley from Dinah's Gourmet Gifts! Dinah recycled an old tin by painting it and adding the Amaryllis Botanical Image to the top. She actually magnetized it so that it can be removed and the tin can be reused for another holiday! You can find all the details on her site. Also, if you need a fabulous recipe to fill this with, be sure and