Dawn's Craft Place & More

Quick Reminder To Make Sure You Entered The Giveaway at Crafters Companion

2012-02-10T05:00:00.000-06:00

Have You Entered The Giveaway yet???

Crafter's Companion has challenged us designers to help get the word out about our blog and website.
through 02/29/12 you can do a couple EASY steps to enter.

Here are the steps

You must become a follower of Crafter's Companion Blog (there is a box with all the followers) (only NEW followers) USA only
you must send an email to THIS LINK-it should have YOUR NAME and MY NAME in the email

Now why should you enter?

How does $100 worth of merchandise sound to you?

Now That is not all, every time someone uses a designers name ,our name gets put in the drawing for a $100 credit .

So that means Two people are going to be very happy!!!

One Follower and one designer!!!

So I am asking you to help me out and get my name in the drawing for sending the most new followers.

Remember you get in the drawing for $100 credit also.

So you can use my name any way you want -there are two of us named Dawn!!!

Dawn L

Dawn LL

Dawnie Blonde girl

Dawn Lotharius

I would Love if you share this post

Link anywhere you can think of

send out emails to your friends

PIN it

Add to your FaceBook

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The winners will be posted the beginning of March on the Crafter's Companion Blog!

If you have any questions let me know

Welcome My Guest -Erika Taylor

2012-02-09T05:00:00.000-06:00

There are so many wonderful, talented, and truly amazing people I have met through blogging.
I have decided to continue with 2012 I ADMIRE YOU- I will do my best to share as many of these spectacular guests with you.

Invitations have been sent, I am willing to beg, plead, whatever it takes to get some of these wonderful people to share something they are passionate about, or maybe a talent they have...you never know what you will see.

Let me share my guest today, I am thrilled beyond words that she accepted my humble invitation.

My first I ADMIRE YOU guest for February 2012.

ERIKA TAYLOR

Every moment of our lives is precious; Every personimportant on some level to us; Every experience brings us closer to our owntruth.

Hello everyone, my name is Erika Taylor and I am trulyhonored that Dawn has asked me to Guest Blog here at Dawns Craft Place. I satand wondered what I should post, create and share with all of you and aftersome serious thought, I began realizing that the words would simply come to mewhen they were ready. I am ready now…

First off a little about me. I’m a Calgarian through andthrough, married to an honest and loyal man named Mark who is my biggestsupporter. We have 2 great children aged 4 and 7, who light up my life everyday. I have had the blessing to be on design teams for Tattered Angels,Basically Bare, Helmar Adhesives and Dixie Pieces just to name a few. I lovecreating cards, layouts, altered art, jewelry and mixed media and if itsparkles I WANT IT!!! I love Tiramisu and Malbec wine and there is nothing moreinspiring than true friendship.

I have always loved crafting and shortly after our son wasborn 7 years ago, started dabbling in card making. It wasn’t until we moved toSouthern Saskatchewan, that I became extremely passionate about it. Perhaps itwas that I was so isolated, that I started noticing a lot of crafting blogs,forums and such that I could become a part of. Being so lonely, I yearned for companionship with like minded women. Tothis day, I am ever so grateful because it was this community that helped meget through some of the darkest times in my life.

When we moved back to Calgary, I was diagnosed withdepression and immediately started taking medication. Talk about a HUGEdifference a little pill can make in one’s life. Clarity started showingitself, I started embracing who I was once again and all the while I had mycrafting community. Most didn’t know anything about this, but I decided tobreak my own silence in hopes to comfort even one person. Suffering fromdepression isn’t something any of us need to be ashamed of. Life happens andsometimes we all need a little help to get us through the clouds of gray.

When the children and I were driving back to live inAlberta, I stopped to take a picture. A picture that was the beginning of mynew journey: A Light through the darkness. I wanted to share with all of youthe layout I created from that photo. The background is created using TatteredAngels Glimmer Mists.

Never feel alone. Never stop believing and Never feelembarrassed. There are people that understand and will help you when you leastexpect it. Coming home is more than a destination, it is a journey. KEEP LIVINGIT!!!

Toodles

Erika Taylor

Now I know why I admire Erika, I am drawn to people that are strong, intelligent, and able to share parts of themselves and still keep us wanting more.
Really I stumbled upon Erika's blog some time ago and I remember bookmarking some of her posts.

This project is amazing and Pink , you know I would be drawn.Can't believe it was back in June of 2010!
My next favorite I had to share is this amazing layout titled Ballpits Are So Stinkin Fun...
This took me back to when my children were younger and the colors are so amazing.

(I also think those ballpits are STINKIN) lol...
These are just a few of my favorites out of dozens and dozens from this talented lady.

So let me say THANK YOU Erika for remembering my invitation and being such a sweetheart to share with all of us, a little part of your self.
Hugs my friend

You Are My Beauty

2012-02-08T05:00:00.000-06:00

Hello, I am here with a sneak peek from Crafter's Companion.
This is a new set called Fuchsia Flower from Paint Fusion - you can keep watching RIGHT HERE for the release.

Let me share my project and a few steps it took to make this one.

I started with these simple tools to color my Fuchsia images and leaves...I love to use colored pencils and mineral spirits and a stump.
After using a combination of colors I like to have a soft towel to "wipe" the image a little, it kind of buffs it nicely to a clean shine. Each of the leaves and flower pieces were fussy cut-You should know this is one of my favorite things to do with images.

I found a great gift box picture frame and decided to accent with the fuchsia and leaf images. So sorry about the shine, I wanted to tone the shade of pink on the box down a little with a purple shimmery paint from Creative Inspirations Paint.

Here is a couple close ups of the vine I used and attached the leaves and Fuchsia buds with different levels of pop dots for dimension.

I really like how these flowers and leaves looked colored...these images are available to use with paints and
Sheena Douglass has many videos showing her beautiful designs..
Crafter's Companion has many beautiful flowers that are being added with The Paint Fusion line, so thrilled I got to play with this set.

That beauty in the picture frame is my oldest daughter, I think I will use this as a gift for her, I can add some gifts inside the box and she can re-use it then.

I am entering the following challenges:
Craft Your passion- anything goes-no designer paper
The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog- red, pink, purple
One Stitch At A Time Challenge Blog-With Love
Crafty Sentiments Design-Lets Get Girly

Have you entered the newest giveaway this week?

This giveaway ends tomorrow so hurry and enter your name AT THIS POST.

Won't You Visit The Dress Form Ball

2012-02-06T23:21:00.000-06:00

*** this is my second post today- please refresh to see my Sweet Stamps post***

This is so exciting! I am sharing a very unusual project today...it is a dress form!
I am linking up my project to The Polka Dot Closet Dress Form Party...it will be from February 7th-14th.
The dress form is from Barr Display.

My dress form has been decorated with many items I have been saving forever. The dress is a children's formal piece that I cut apart and used bits and pieces.

This is the top of my dress form. I started by using vintage music sheets and printed vintage dress forms on the sheets.The sheets were added to the dress form with mod podge.
I cut off the netting from underneath the dress and used around the neckline

This is the bottom half , I also used another section of netting around the waist. The pink satin around the waist was cut off the bottom. I used some vintage ear bobs to accent the waist.

These are a couple hat boxes I have them displayed a top in my craft room...the boxes hold antique doilies and vintage gloves.

Can you see all the vintage pieces of jewelery I used on the top? Love pearls and these delight me to see them hanging on my first dress form.

I really wish my pictures were better but I was in such a hurry to get these photos posted. I will try to get better ones this week.
Just love this added piece for my craft room-especially in pink ,but easily removable clothes in case I feel like changing. I think I have a new addiction...can't wait to get my next dress form.
I know my craft friends that visit weekly will be thrilled to see her finely dressed!
Please take the time to stop over and visit all the wonderful people that have shared their dress forms at The Polka Dot Closet Dress Form Ball.

Vintage hugs
I am linking up to the following parties
Ladybug Blessings.

Sweet Stamps New Team

2012-02-06T23:00:00.000-06:00

*** There are Two blog posts today, refresh to see The Polka Dot Closet Dress Form Ball***

Sweet Stamps recently had a Design team call and the new members have been chosen.
I would love to welcome these ladies to the team
You can pop over to check out those lucky few that have been chosen.
There are also many of us original members that are staying on for another term.

Stacey -the owner of Sweet Stamps asked us to list SIX of our favorite products we couldn't live without.

This was a lot harder then I thought it would be.
Anyways I have managed to dwindle my list down.
Check out my favorites.

Scalloped Heart Frame 434 stamp

This is one of my favorite products that I have used so many times I have lost count.

It works for so many occasions-love, wedding, birthday, valentines, thinking of you.

Three Rose Garland 7055 stamp

This is also a stamp I use all the time. I love to stamp several times and color with my Copics

then I fussy cut and layer several times. It can be any color and also can be added to so many altered crafts like frames, scrapbook layouts.

Bold Butterfly Large 627 stamp

Is there anyone that hasn't seen how many times I have used this stamp? I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE

this butterfly. I love to stamp on Parchment paper and cut out with my 4 prong tool. I always have these on my desk to add to projects when ever I need them. It can be colored, painted , or inked and look different each time.

FRM115 Lattice 2 Window Frame Die Cheery Lynnn Die

I love to use die cuts, and Cheery Lynn is one of my ultimate favorites-I just found them when I joined the Sweet Stamps Team.

This die is great for layering,it helps to add a pop of color in a design, and also great for adding texture to a project.

4-Split Perforating Tool 10226

This tool is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I was thrilled when we were introduced to this and the other piercing tools.

Really ,this tool has saved me fussy cutting many times.

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

If there was one thing I would never give up it is this ink!!!

I own several of this black pad and have them everywhere in my craft bags, on my desk,and on each table I work at.

Won't you pop over and welcome all the new members of Sweet Stamps Design Team?

There is going to be a giveaway of GIFT CERTIFICATES to TWO lucky people that leave comments.

Oh You Are A Cutie

2012-02-05T06:00:00.000-06:00

Teddy Bears are one of my weaknesses- I collect them in every form. Making a Valentine card with rich and beautiful ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.
This wonderful Red ribbon is from the January Ribbon club assortment.

Today I want to share an adorable Popcorn Bear image I used from Crafters's Companion- Just Because

I even used that yummy ribbon on the inside to join to pieces of designer paper.
I found those embellishments in my drawers while cleaning, I just love them on this card. I used my Cheery Lynn die cut and a few scraps of paper to make the greenery.

Now you know I also added some stickles to give some shine to the flowers and bow.
I also found this 6 x 6 pad of paper in my drawers-it is from HL
I am pretty sure I will be using this for someone at Valentines Day.
.Have you signed up to get Ribbon of the Month assortments?
You will love all the assortments each month.

New Linky Follower

2012-02-04T05:00:00.000-06:00

Okay, so I heard that GFC was ending on March 1.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW: This is only affecting NON-BLOGGER sites.
So I went ahead and added this new Linky Followers tool to the top right side of my blog even though I am a Blogger user. If you would like to follow, please do so. You are more than welcome to add it to your blog as well. You are also more than welcome to follow me through Networked Blogs which is also located on the bottom right side of my blog also.

Introducing LINKY FOLLOWERS (www.linkyfollowers.com)

Would love to have you join me

Craft Room Organization Part 2 (lots pics) WINNER

2012-02-03T06:00:00.000-06:00

I am back today to share my second half of my craft room pictures.It feels good to have finished so many projects.
If you can check out part one organizingI shared on Tuesday.

These are some of the drawers that were stuffed full and unable to open without a great effort.
Chipboard and doily's I cut up and use .

I was thrilled to get the same items together and easily accessible when I need them.
I was amazed at how many of the products I didn't even know I owned.
Tattered Angels, More chipboard

Then I decided to clean out my hanging organizers- these hang on the wall and hold lots of supplies.I have three of them handy when I need them.

Have you seen these Tim Holtz luggage pieces? I used this small one to put many of my embellishments so I could have them in one place.Next I want to decorate the outside.

Can you believe I went even further? I have these odd pieces of older furniture, the shelves were JAMMED full of things. I cleaned off everything, and got rid of many glass containers I didn't need anymore.

I love how clean they look now and I can enjoy some of my favorite finished projects.

Last of all I cleaned off my workspace! I love to have most of my supplies near me so when I take time to craft it is there.

See how much space I have now to work in? Sorry the mat looks so bad-I really need to clean it with a heavy duty cleaner.

So how did you like what I have finished so far?
I have more things to do but I am thrilled with what I accomplished so far.

Thanks so much for the visit

I am linking up at the following places :

The winner of my goodie giveaway from Tuesday is

11 Sharonsaid...: Good job Dawn! It seems that ever since I started my blog called Diary of a Craft Room Organization to hold myself accountable for actually organizing it I've gotten further and further behind. Does anyone else have this problem? I mean the one where we spend more time online looking at all the amazing stuff people have made and wonderfully organized rooms... well you know what I mean, right? I thought so!; 1/31/2012 07:33:00 PM

Sharon if you contact me through my contact link with your address I will mail out some goodies to you.

How about another small giveaway???
Leave a comment on this post and let me know what your favorite way to organize .
I will pick a winner and announce on next Wednesday

Are You In The 100 Giveaway At Crafter's Companion?

2012-02-02T05:00:00.000-06:00