I ♥ fall

Hello and welcome to Studio 5380.

Thanks for popping in for a visit!

Fall still hasn't arrived in southeast Alabama, but I am so, so ready! We are still having temps in the high 90s and I cannot wait for a break from this heat.  In the meantime, I  guess I'll just have to settle for some fall-like craftiness....

These sweet images are from the "Into the Woods" stamp set by Lawn Fawn.

Images were colored with Copic Markers and the background was created with Distress Inks.

I also used Lawn Fawn's "Leafy Tree Backdrop" die. 

So, I'm gonna display my sweet little fall scene in my studio while I burn a pumpkin pie scented candle and crank my AC way down.  If fall won't come to me, I'll just create my own little autumn paradise!

Thanks again for stopping by. I hope you have a wonderful day - see you soon!

New Hobby...like I need a new hobby!

Hello and welcome to Studio 5380.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Well, it looks like I have stumbled into a new hobby!  I've been wanting to give furniture painting a try and after my first project, I'm afraid I'm hooked! I started with an old coffee table I purchased at an antique/thrift store that was inexpensive, watched lots of videos, then jumped right in!

 

Here's the "before" photo....

 

 

Sorry for the bad picture - I took this in the store with my cell phone.

 

And, here comes the "after" photos....

 

 

Very simple project, but I'm loving the way it turned out!

I used all "Dixie Belle" products for my table including:

White Lightning (to clean table)

Driftwood

Mason Dixon Gray

Hurricane Gray

Gravel Road

After my paints dried, I waxed the table with Best Dang Wax in Black and sealed everything thing with Gator Hide.

I put together my fall arrangement from items purchased at Kirklands and Michaels. I love the punch of orange against the grays of my table!

Now I want to roam around all the antique/thrift stores in my area searching for my next project. But, I've gotta do the laundry :(

Thanks again for stopping by.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend - see you soon!

Have A Beautiful Day

Hi there!

Welcome to Studio 5380 - thanks for stopping by.

I have a sweet, simple card to share with you today....

My background was made with Distress Inks and the "Leaves" stencil from Simon Says Stamp.

The butterfly and sentiment are from the Simon Says Stamp "Beautiful Day" stamp set.

I colored the butterfly with Copic Markers and added some sparkle with a clear Spectrum Noir Glitter pen.  I also added a few clear sequins as a finishing touch.

Thanks again for stopping by today! ♥