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Paint Rose Christmas Ornaments Lesson On Sale

This is a lesson I only sell in December. It is a simple basic rose painted on an inexpensive ornament. This is a good seller if you are a crafter because you can paint lots of Christmas bulbs very quickly and it is F U N!!

The link to this $5.00 lesson is below

Merry Christmas

Collage Sheet Girl

HOW TO PAINT ROSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS LESSON

HOW To PAINT ROSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS LESSON

Decoupage a Vintage Witch Halloween Photo

Pumpkin Witch by Collage Sheet Girl

Celebrate the Season with Halloween Photo Decoupage

It's quirky, fun and just plain silly

          

• Find an old vintage photo, the grungier the better. This will give your project a creepy Halloween look and feel.
• Don't use the original, make a copy of the print.
• Purchase sticker paper found at your local office supply store.
• Using the sticker paper, create a page of hand drawn elements using a fine tip marker.
• Draw cartoony pumpkins, wands and witch hats.
• Cut out your elements.
• Peel off the sticky backing and place.
• Finally, you can frame your finished photo with an old ornate frame or a simple frame painted black.

Have fun with this project and if you like it, please leave a comment.

Thanks for looking!

Kate / Collage Sheet Girl

Making and Selling Decoupage Jars

Decoupage Jars

Recycled Jar Art

I have so many people interested in decoupage lessons I just copied this from my web site to share. if you like this please follow  this blog.  Because i will be adding more soon.

I love jars. I never throw them away. I alway re-purpose them using my images and adding a little paint and old jewelry. I use them for storage, give them as gifts, or sell them.

It is very green to recycle and it is very fun to make a little green while you are doing it.

Here Is How I recycle My Jars

I clean my jars and lids in the washer

I remove my labels under hot running water and use Goo Gone to get rid of the sticky residue.

If I am going to paint my lid I either use metal paint 2 oz. tubes I purchase at the craft store or I prime my lid with Kilz Primer and paint let that dry then paint my color.

Before I apply my image, I clean the outside of my jar again with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease.

I apply my image following the How To Make Stickers tutorial.

Or print out image using sticky paper and cover with clear contact paper to protect it.

To paint gold swirls, I use fabric paints in a tube found at the craft store.

I apply Swarovski Crystals right to the gold paint

 Here is am example of using vintage jewelry on a decoupage jar. 

This is so sparkling pretty!

To add vintage rhinestone jewelry like I did in the witches Brew Jar, I use a glue called E-6000 That can be found at Home Depot or any craft store.

Pricing Your Re-Purposed Jars

Many people ask me how I price my jars. The jars are basically free but for the sake of pricing I use the cost of the item plus supplies x 3 plus a little extra.

The Witches Brew  jar was once  strawbeery jam that cost $2.00 plus supplies of a vintage diamond necklace that cost 50 cents purchased at the flea market.

That's $2.50 x 3 = $7.50 plus I added $1.00  The price of the Witches Brew Jar is $8.50  

That means not only do I get my jam for free while helping the environment, I also make money to buy more jam.

It is good to have  variety of sizes and prices if you are selling jars.

Good luck with your Jar Art

Thanks 

Kate Bangs /http://www.collagesheetgirl.com

Super Close-up....   This is awesome because you can see all the details. 

It not perfect it just handmade goodness!  Haa Haa

I spray primed this lid with Kilz and then painted it a Girly soft pink.

Would you like to make your own Rose Jars.

Here is the collage sheet link below. 

http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/item_134/Vintage-Roses-Labels-Digital-Collage-Sheet.htm

How To Make Decoupage Domino Pendants with Vintage Halloween Photographs

 

 

 Decoupage Pendants are bewitchingly fun to make!  I will glady share with you how I make my Halloween pendants. You can embellish yours with glued on jewels to give it that extra sparkle and make it your own one of a kind piece.


 Easy Instructions to Make Halloween Pendant Jewelry

1. Print out digital collage sheet using glossy photo paper. Cut out images.
2. Paint a layer of Mod Podge glue on the Domino.
3. Press the image firmly on the surface making sure there are no bubbles.
4. Add top coat of Mod Podge to seal your pendant.
5. Glue on Jewelry bale (found at your local bead store) String 16 "silken cord though bale.

Wear and enjoy! 

Thanks Kate

I sell many vintage halloween digital collage sheets in my store. Here is a link to the Grungy Witch photos sheet. I still need to add the Witches Brew.
http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/item_306/Grungy-Prim-Vintage-Halloween-Witch-Photographs-Mini-Digital-Collage-Sheet.htm

Decoupage Purse Marilyn Monroe

Decoupage Purse by Carla, owner of Etsy Shop Cherub Lovers

Carla loves everything vintage and her shop is filled to the brim with vintage clothes, shoes, boots, high heels, jackets, dresses, skirts and swimsuit. This is a popular must see Etsy Shop!

Carla tells me this one of a kind bag will be in her shop soon.  We just love how she up-cycled using our vintage Marilyn Monroe image sheet.
We just have one question.
Carla can you decoupage some heels to match?

Great job Carla! We thank you for sharing and look forward to see more of your Decoupage Designs!


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Prettiest label ....My new passion

 I recently start making product labels. I love the romantic vintage look. So I use my old photos and postcards combine them together and came up with this design.This will be a blank uprint label  or I can add custom wording like the example below.. It's so pretty make me wish I made lotions.

 

Decoupage Domino Charms .... Newest forgotten collage sheet

Artist Musings

Sometimes I get an idea for a collage sheet. I make it then I forget about it.

I find it months later stored in a file on my computer.

That is the case with this sheet. 

Oh well...Such is the mind of a visual person.

I know I am not the only one who does this.

I hope...LOl

P.s I need to finish this and add it to my website
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DriftWood Fish Painting Class in Maine

Every year friends and family get together in York, Maine for a week.
This year I thought it would be fun to teach the kids how to paint my colorful Driftwood Fish.

After a day at the beach it was so fun to sit in the sunshine in the back yard of the cottage and paint together.  
They all did a wondeful job!

In the evening they were excited to gather there own drift wood they found on Short Sands Beach.  Each plan to paint more fish when they got home.. 

Pictured holding some sea blue jeweled fish are Brelee and Audra.

Driftwood Fish Art by Kate Bangs

Drift wood fish Art.
 

 This week The Periwinkle Painters are working on a cottage in falmoutth Ma. Here I am gluing a star fish on this great old door and then painting it a crisp clean white.

While I was there I got to take some picture of my Maine Driftwood fish on the local beach.

I Just added that new fish to my etsy shop The Shabby Pink Cottage. I love to work with the bright colors, vintage jewels and buttons.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheShabbyPinkCottage
Thanks for looking
Kate Bangs

Marie Antoinette Romantic Business Card and Tag Set

I love a romantic business card. I designed this Marie Antoinette set to have a vintage French feel. I used a classic portrait, aged fabrics, sparkling jewels and a French royal crown. This set can be customised with any business name and tag line you like. It is in a JPG file format so you can print them at home.

Pre-Raphaelites Decoupage Collage Sheet

i JUST LOVE ALL THE DRAPING FABRICS

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES.... sLEEPING jUNE

Here is a pretty collage sheet i made some time ago. I see a lot of folk searching for romantic decoupage images maybe this is something folks could use on small projects.
Happy to share this with everyone.

Decoupage Romantic Jars

Decoupage Jars  
How to Make and Price Your Beautiful Recycled Jars

I have so many people interested in decoupage lessons that I decided to copy this from my web site to share. If you like this post, please follow this blog as I am always adding more articles.

I love jars and never throw them away, instead re-purposing them, using my images and adding a little paint and old jewelry. I use them for storage, give them as gifts, or sell them.

It is very green to recycle and it's fun to make a little green while you are doing it.

Here Is How I Recycle My Jars

I clean my jars and lids in the washer

I remove my labels under hot running water and use Goo Gone to get rid of any sticky residue.

If I am going to paint my lid, I either use metal paint, found in 2 oz. tubes, which I purchase at a local craft store or I prime my lid with Kilz Primer, letting that dry and then paint on my finish color.

Before I apply my image, I clean the outside of my jar again with rubbing alcohol to remove any grease.

I apply my image following the How To Make Stickers tutorial or I print out the image using sticky paper and cover it with clear contact paper for protection.

To paint gold swirls, I use fabric paints, sold in tubes and found at your local craft store.

I apply Swarovski Crystals right on top of the gold paint.

Here's an example using vintage jewelry on a decoupage jar. This is so sparkling pretty!

To add vintage rhinestone jewelry like I did in the Witches Brew jar, I use a glue called E-6000, which can be found at Home Depot or your local craft store.

Pricing Your Re-Purposed Jars

Many people ask me how I price my jars. The jars are basically free but for the sake of pricing, I use the cost of the item plus supplies x 3 plus a little extra.

The Witches Brew jar once held strawberry jam that cost $2.00 plus supplies of a vintage diamond necklace that cost 50 cents when purchased at a flea market.

That's $2.50 x 3 = $7.50 plus I added $1.00  The price of the Witches Brew Jar is now $8.50  

That means, not only do I get my jam for free while helping the environment, I also make money to buy more jam.

It is good to have a variety of sizes and prices if you are selling jars.

Good luck with your Jar Art

Thanks, 

Kate Bangs /http://www.collagesheetgirl.com

Super Close-up....   This is awesome because you can see all the details. 

It's not perfect but it is handmade goodness!  Haa Haa

If you would like to make your own Rose Jars, here's the collage sheet link: 

http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/item_134/Vintage-Roses-Labels-Digital-Collage-Sheet.htm

The Art of the Bigger Sale - Use Beautiful Tags

When selling vintage or handmade items, don't use any old generic sticker, use your own unique beautiful tag and you can increase your sales. I designed this digital tag with bold colors and striking images. It draws customers in to take a closer look and best of all, it's a digital sheet so you can print as many as you need; whenever you need.

Here are some very good reasons to have beautiful price tags:
1. Your tag is part of your brand and when people see it they know it is your product. It tells customers you care about your product and it sets you apart from other sellers.
2. They are little pieces of art. I always remember the artisans and their products when I see a beautiful tag.
3. A tag is tactile. People love to touch things when they shop.
4. Your tag gives information about your business, services, and products. 

Here's a great tip:
An artisan once told me she gets a large chunk of her business from one simple line she write on her tag - Custom Orders Welcomed 


Kate


http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/

New Secret Garden Scrapbooking Kits

Take a look at our dreamy new line of scrapbooking kits by my good friend, Kate Clegg, artist and owner of Optic Illusions.

 These kits are so popular, you'll want them all. Each one is filled to the brim.

The featured kit, SECRET GARDEN has 6 beautiful papers and 25 gorgeous elements.

To see more, please visit our web site Collage Sheet Girl (www.collagesheetgirl.com).

Optic Illusions Scrapbooking Kits are featured on the home page and in Digital Scrapbooking Supplies

http://www.collagesheetgirl.com

3 Simple Things To Increase Your Shop Sales

Do you sell vintage jewelry or smaller items on Etsy, eBay or your website? Here are 3 simple things you can do for greater success!

1. Great Photos... This is the most important thing you can do to increase your sales. You don't have to be an award winning photographer but do the best you can. Let people really see what it is you sell. Add a few different views of your item. Add close-ups and use natural light. As you do this simple thing, you will naturally get better and better.

2. Display... Never underestimate the art of display. Beautifully themed displays are like going to an Art Gallery and they will keep your customers coming back just to see what you have new in your shop. I like to use old papers and vintage photos.

3. Inventory... Have lots of items to choose from in your shop and add new items often. It will give your shop a successful look and feel. It also encourages multiple sales.
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Good Luck and I wish you many sales! Kate

Decoupage Jars with Vintage Photographs and Rhinestone Glam

I love to recyle jars and bottles. It is sooo simple. All you need is some old Flea Market rhinestone bracelets, old photograph copies, and glue.
Nothing could be easier, just look at the beautiful results!

Here's how I made mine.

Clean the bottle.
You could print out your old images using sticker sheets.
Cut out image and seal with clear contact paper.
Stick image on front of your jar.
Glue rhinestone border.

For the pendant top, I made mine with soldered glass and one of my images sheets titled 'Inspirational Words'.

 You can purchase something similar at the craft store.

Want to make your own jars? To purchase my $3.00 digital collage sheets visit http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/

Have fun... kate

Decoupage Furniture with Vintage Music Sheets

The name of my daytime business is www.periwinkle painters.com

We are interior painters, faux finishers and furniture painters. Here is a fun idea for decoupage I'd like to share with you.

 This is a lovely old Flea Market piece. We painted it a creamy white.

Then rubbed it with Burnt Umber oil paint just on the edges to give it a warm aged look.

I decoupaged strips of antique music sheet to the side panels and add a painted hydrangea on the drawer front.

Below are a few before images. Takes a lot of ugly to make pretty is what we say in the studio.

To see more decoupage lessons visit my paper web site http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/

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Making One Dollar Sweet Dream Baby Sign

Sweet Dreams Baby

I just love the Dollar Store and the $1.00 frames they sell. They are such a bargain! You can make oodles of these pretty little signs at that price.

How I made My Sign
I made 2 signs, one for a girl and one for a boy. Printed them out using a Glossy Kodak Photo Paper 4" x 6" using my home printer and simply framed them with my super $1.00 frame.




I did paint this frame a creamy white using Ben Moore Linen White paint just because I have that at home. You could use any creamy white paint and get the same results.
Want to make your own?






Have fun visiting my site http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/
My signs are a bargain tooo. You are welcome to sell what you make. If you do, I wish you much success! Kate

Decoupage Your Flea Market Finds With Roses

Make a beautiful romantic collection of recyled small items.

Simply paint and apply an image. It couldn't be easier.
Then sell them in your shop or website, share your re-purpose pretties as handmade gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, births, or even house warmings.

Everyone loves a handmade gift. It says you really care about them and the environment.

These are my own handpainted roses from my Decoupage Your Romantic Flea Market Finds E-Book CD Lesson, which is found on my website http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/
Enjoy, Kate

Queen of Everything!

How Funny Is This! I often purchase my vintage images from auctions. I search though 1000's of listings looking for that one unique image before I put in a bid. Then I bid high, knowing I have only one chance to win and bring another specialty item to my customers.
When I saw this one, I just had to have it. This fairy cat postcard was originally black and white. I loved the postmark date of 1906, grungy worn edges and wear and tear; perfect for vintage inspired arts.
To view this and other selections, visit my website http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/
Enjoy, Kate