Christmas in July JUMBO kit

Hello, my dear friends!
It is that time of the year when we start thinking about CHRISTMAS IN JULY craft projects
As always, NSK is here to help!!!
Whatever is your crafting style or materials you work with our JUMBO JUNK JOURNAL inspirational kit that covers your crafty habits from the top to the bottom.
Our  JUMBO JUNK JOURNAL inspirational kit has enough materials to make 4 individual journals in 4 different styles: Shabby Chic, Vintage Shabby Chic, Classic, and Vintage.
You are going to get an assortment of all formats of papers: 12 by 12, 6 by 6, double-sided, hand died, unique (included Russian craft paper), vintage book pages in 4 different languages: English, Russian, Hibru, French; paper die-cuts and tags from foiled papers, glassine bags, and decorative self-seal cellophane envelopes, unique postage cards and stickers; laces, yarns and doilies and so much more...

To see all items that are included in this beautiful kit, please watch our live stream and email us with any inquiries.
Thank you so very much!
Hugs and Kisses, Natasha

Shabby Christmas in July Tiny Embellishments & Gift Wrapping

Hello, my friends!
This is the last project in this year serious "Shabby Christmas in July" one on one swap at NSK&Friends
We were supposed to make some embellishments to go with the rest of the items, so I made few decorative rosettes using Tim Holtz rosette die for the base and some embellishment elements.

 

And I had a few flourish die-cuts left so I gift wrap those nicely...

Hope you like this serious and will check out all related to this theme posts:

Shabby Christmas in July Watercolor Mail Art Envelope

Shabby Christmas in July Mail Art Swap by NSK & Friends

Shabby Christmas in July Mail Art Envelope

Shabby Christmas in July -Zig Clean Color Watercolor Postcard

Shabby Christmas in July Zig Clean Color Watercolor Stocking Tag #1

Shabby Christmas in July Zig Clean Color Watercolor Tilda Tag #2

Shabby Christmas in July Shabby Chic Card

Thank you for stopping by and spending some time with me!

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha

Shabby Christmas in July Mail Art Envelope

Hello, my friends.
Today I will be sharing one of the Art Mail Envelopes that I created for a one on one "Shabby Christmas in July" swap at "NSK & Friends"
I took plain Recollections envelope (with the card - card I used as a base for a layered shabby card that I will be sharing later) and created a background using Lindy's Stamp Gang Magical "Under The Boardwalk"
How to create a background using Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals?
When you purchasing magical you can buy those in color-coordinated sets. It is much easier to blend coordinated colors then trying to figure out if your own combo will look good (in my opinion).
Magicals are powdered inks that can be activated with water. Basically, that's all you need to know.
Now just a play time:
1. Place Tim Holtz working mat (or freezer paper or baking sheet) on the table or counter
2. On the mat mark or eyeball area that matches the size of your paper (so you want waist product)
3. Open desired colors and using gentle tap sprinkle powder right into the selected area (try not to blend powders and place them in different corners of selected area)
4. Sprinkle some water using a small sprayer (I used one of the clear shimmers by Lindy's Stamp Gang). You will see activation of the powders immediately.
5. Place your paper over activated Magicals. Here you can use several techniques in order to achieve the desired look: 
- press and lift
- press and drag
- tap
In order to secure desired colors use the hit gun ( or Hair fan) to dry our paper. After the paper is dry you can tap it back into inks and dry it again (that way you will be created layers)
Have fun!
Coming back to my Mail Art Envelope...
After creating the background I decoupage some napkins from my stash, added few die cuts from "Santa Baby" Prima collection and washi tapes. Added sparkle to the whole envelope.
How to add sparkle to your project?
While my decoupage is still wet I sprinkle a bit of glitter on it and letting it dry on its own. After its dry, I shake off the excess of glitter. Adhesive grabs just enough of sparkles to give that light shimmer to the project.
Try it!
Basically, that was it for my Art Mail Envelope. I really enjoyed how it came out.

Tea Party Pocket Letter

Hello my friends!
Today I am starting "Tea Party" serious of projects that created for a special person (the package is on its way to her, so as of right now she is incognito)..
This is very simple and  well known by now on YT project of Pocket Letter...
There are so many ways to create those and decorate...
Mine is Tea Party related, I used DCWV Tea Part paper by Craft Smith paper pad and Coupon holders from Dollar Tree.

 for the charms/ dangle decor on the side I used: "A Tree for Me" Christmas decoration from Hobby Lobby, some thrifty find of shell bracelet, handmade bead charm and decorated pre used tea bag.

 Altered paper clip, decorated with handmade paper bow using We R Memories Keepers punch board.

 Printed out images of tea party, cups , ect will make great anthemera for the recipient, which can be used in any craft project.

 I used quote notes from paper collection to add encouraging/ loving messages to this project....

 "You are my cup of tea" paper page was trimmed to a size of two rows of Pocket Letter & split in the middle for an easier band.

 Creating a shaker box in unused space with sequence , beads and metal filigree created double sided window in your PL + it is a moving (forever alive) substance, that makes your project more interesting. I used fuse tool to seal that pocket and ran a decorative washi tape across, to cover any imperfections.

 To add more 3D effect to this project I used tiny applique and a metal spoon placed right above the tea cup image. Now it looks like I have napkin and tea spoon laying right next to the cup.. Very realistic tea party set up.... Makes you want to have that cup of tea, right?

 A cup out of word "friends" brings special meaning to this project, which is really self explanatory.. But adding snippet of lace and securing it with altered paper clip - makes the word sing and fill how special recipient is.

 Lets flip this PL on another side.....

 That handmade paper bow has covered back - it makes big difference in a look ans in a sturdiness of this element... I used couple Life Project cards to tack into this pocket: those are functional and easily can be used in any other project. Handmade tag with couple rows of laces makes this pocket....

 The see through shaker box covers well the back side of this PL as well and by adding some Rhinestone bling finishes this whole ansamble.

 Each paper pad has a border page (it is almost looks like a small sample of the whole collection) and look how beautiful it looks as a background for the pocket. By adding more cut outs and tea party related images finished fullness of this Pocket Letter.

Hope you enjoyed this project and got inspired.
Have a great day!
XO-XO-XO, Natasha

Fabric Banner

Hello my friends..
today I would like to share a fabric banner that I created for Amy Love's 1K subbies giveaway challenge. She asked to create a banner 6 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches, shabby, pastel colors. She wants to make a garland with all entries and display it in her craft room.
Amy was participating in my 3K giveaway challenge and I had to respond as well.
I don't know how much pastel tones that project turned out..
well you be the judge...

Hope you like it..
I did record the process video while I was assembling this banner, so if you'd like to see it please watch this video.
Have a great day!