Graphic 45: Steampunk Debutante

Admittedly, I have not been very inspired by all of this collection. In my view these papers are merely a homage "omage" too the decoupaged housewives... I will either try again with this collection or move the papers I like to other collections or cards...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Media Crafters...

I had to get this out of my system on the amount of garbage they have purchased through the years. After, I made it, didn't bother to paint over it, and then trashed it...

Failed Easter Attempt....

I had watched a you tube video on how to make a Easter Nest Pin, she called it something different, and I did not keep the link to the video. Her original was in silver wire, and flimsy. I assumed if I added more wire that it would become Heavier... and it is, and how it turned out. In turn it inspired me to use it, and re-create another one for something else.


If you want a paper weight... The first picture is the first enormously large attempt using multiple colored wires without the eggs.

The second picture is showing how easy it was to take it apart, and remake it smaller for another purpose other than a pin. I will eventually be attempting to incorporate that nest in too a charm for an album cover or binding.

The third picture shows the difference in the original enormously large size versus my blended wire small bird charm that looks more like a real miniature jewelry nest.

Graphic 45 Wizard of OZ

I am almost finished with the Graphic 45 Wizard of Oz album and will post the details and pictures at a later date to come.

Listen on Hallowe'en Night for the Buzz of the Witch's Aeroplane, for she Brings Fortune from the Stars...

Sneak Peak Cover...

The front cover...Marking an occasion...

The "traditional prima styling" front cover of my first complete envelope mini hinge album pictured below with the traditional fake bling... 

My re-measured Hidden Hinge (Kathy Orta) in 1/2 inch...

Now it's meaning Kathy Orta larger file folder systems have and feature a 3/8 inch hinge system. I have formerly made three envelope mini's as gifts. I did not use this hinge system on any of those. The only one I tried with the 1/4 inch Kathy Orta Hidden Hinge seemed, bulky, flimsy, and the pages did not lay well, and it definitely did not work well with thinner or flimsier envelopes. I have been working on another envelope mini in a black envelope format with a sturdier, and more flexible 1/2 inch hinge. I found the half inch hinge stronger, essentially nicer to work with, and I also found a heavier weight envelope worked better when attaching to the hinge as opposed to the traditional thinner Michaels black envelope mini's. With the 1/2 inch hinges it also seemed to lay better/flatter. The bottom  picture is of the unfinished mini and laying flat at the center like the stack the deck is supposed too but I have not attempted the stack the deck. Although, I think the 1/2 inch hinges make a difference, and to be honest I am not fond of the hinge system at all. I 'm still not fond of envelope mini's. I only used a 4 3/8 x 6 1/4 envelopes. When I get a chance in the future I would like to find a larger black envelope and try it again. I still have a few pages that need paper, and it needs a cover.

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