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

Free Vintage Photo for visiting my new web address.

I finally changed my name. I have been thinking about it for months,

I am now COLLAGE SHEET GIRL... 'cause I sell collage sheets and I'm a girl.... and it's easier to remember and find on the search engines.







Anyways, the new website http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/is up and running! Please come bye and take a look and grab this beautiful free vintage image while you are there.

How To Make Toile Clip Boards

Recently a wonderfully creative customer asked how to make French Toile clip boards. I came up with the following two methods: One using Fabric and another using Paper.

I searched through my archives and assembled the most popular patterns in a collection of 6 sheets as shown above. These sheets available in my store can be used with these decoupage instructions or the images can be printed out on sticker sheets easily purchased at local office supply stores.

PAPERS
Purchase an unfinished clip board at a local craft store
Unscrew the metal clip
Paint clip board color of your choice
Print image sheet on 8 1/2" x 11" sticker paper
Peel backing off
Apply to clip board
Remove excess paper with exacto knife
Screw metal clip back onto clip board

FABRICS
Purchase an unfinished clip board at a local craft store
Unscrew the metal clip
Paint clip board color of your choice
Cut fabric to size
Apply one layer of ModgePodge decoupage glue
Apply fabric to clip board
Coat with three more layers of ModgePodge
Let dry between coats
Screw metal clip back onto clip board

Thanks for looking and please visit my site: http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/
Kate

How To Paint Shabby White Furniture

What do you think of this front page lay out? I've been fine tuning my Photoshop skills while working on my newest lesson. It should be ready soon. I've painted and sold furniture for years and am so excited to pass on what I've learned. There are so many ways to paint furniture.
This lesson teaches how I paint and the products and techniques I use to change flea market cast-offs into Shabby Vintage Finds. It is a fast easy-paced painting lesson with artist's tips so you can paint pieces for sale or for your home that have a warm French Country or Shabby n Chic look.

Thanks for looking and please visit my site: http://www.collagesheetgirl.com/
Kate