Western Cowgirl Banner

This banner was lots of fun to make. My client wrote asking if I could come up with a western themed banner for a girl. She liked the others that I had done, but wanted a more girly feel. Well, this banner made its' way to Texas today and she was very happy with it!

Here at Altered to Perfection, every detail counts! I try my best to get the exact look the client has envisioned. Do you need a custom banner? You can contact me here on the blog by leaving a comment or by visiting our facebook page at: Altered to Perfection or our Etsy page: Altered to Perfection.

It's a Circus!

Last year at this time, I had someone call me up to do a banner. I believe she found my name by searching the type of banner she wanted for a baby shower and one I had made popped up.  Well, it's been a year now and her baby boy is turning ONE! She called me again and this time needed some CIRCUS themed items.  I had a lot of fun with this one.  It took me longer than usual to complete them due to working full-time outside the home now, but they are all complete and I can't wait to hear how she likes them.

There were four total - here's a look:

This is a First Year Banner. A photo can be placed in each appropriate box for the first 12 months.

 Just add photos!

Colorful pennant banner/garland. Great to add a pop of color to any event, photo shoot or space!

 Can be made extra-long. 

 "Rag" garland made of strips/scraps of fabric. This one is for a highchair, but would also be great as a photo back drop or mantel/headboard decor.

I pay attention to every detail!

Happy 1st Birthday!!

You "MUSTACHE" over to this baby shower!

 Made for a "Mustache" themed baby shower.

 Mustaches from the Billionaire Cricut Cartridge and letters are Don Juan font by Cricut.

Colors were bright blue and orange.

Minnie Mouse 1st Birthday Banner

 Cricut Cartridge Used: Mickey and Friends and Mickey Font

 Each 6"x6" chipboard square was hand-painted and stamped with acrylic paints.

This was a mini-banner made as a bonus.

Western/Cowboy Themed Baby Shower Banner

 I really enjoyed making this banner.  It was a custom order for a baby shower.  I was told that the expected baby boy's nursery was decorated western themed all the way down to having wagon wheels put on his crib!  What a fun idea!

 I panicked at first because I could not find brown cow print paper anywhere.

The buyer was specific about the brown cow print...  

Then I realized I could just PAINT the pattern. Duh. 

I used twine and barbed wire printed ribbon to add more to the look as well as red bandana scrapbook paper.

I love how it turned out.

I even found this adorable boot and star clip art already installed on my Cricut. Perfect.

I love making banners for all occasions! 

You can click on my Etsy store in the side bar for more information.

You can also join me on my Altered to Perfection page on facebook!

My 100th Post on this blog!! A game day banner for you Razorback fans!!

I just noticed that this is my 100th post on my Altered To Perfection blog.  Yay!
Today, I am sharing a banner with you.  GO*HOGS*GO! for a dedicated Arkansas Razorback fan.

Thanks for reading along!  I love all of my friends here at Altered To Perfection!

A few vintage-inspired items made for a vintage-inspired wedding ...

Now, I must say that none of the original ideas were my own.  My friend Mandy, the Bride, told or showed me what she wanted and I went to work.  She, along with her mother, father, sisters, friends, etc. also did a lot of amazing work to make this wedding amazing and full of personal touches.

 Instead of handing out programs at the ceremony, there was a large frame that had a chalkboard painted cardboard background.  I used the Chalkboard Markers mentioned in my previous post and got to work on this.  I must say that I loved how it turned out! 

 This gift table was eventually moved into the ballroom/reception area.  Coca-cola crates, different sized mason jars and vintage suitcases made this a perfect touch for the theme.

 Here, you can see more vintage Coca-Cola crates, mason jars, mason jar cupcakes and even a tray like the one I previously featured (chalkboard paint tray)  in the left hand corner. =) 

 

CARDS banner for the card box on the gift table.
This was how I set it up at the wedding.  I believe she bought these luggage pieces at a vintage shop in Colorado.  The skeleton key was a vintage-inspired key.

Mandy and her parents did all of the work on these mason jars and place cards.  Great idea right??  I just wanted to show off another little tray in the upper corner there.  They painted these and I used those fabulous markers on it. =)  Lots of different shapes and sizes at the Dollar Tree!

This banner made by me was hand-lettered and used as a photo prop.  I used heavy-duty scrapbook cardstock, white chalkboard paint marker, black Sharpie marker and twine.

There's inspiration everywhere!  For purchasing information, you can email me or find me here on facebook or here at Etsy.

CARDS Banner ~ Wedding

Vintage wedding themes are all the rage. 

Simple, vintage-inspired, and just the right touch...

 Vintage lace to add a special touch

 Yellow and Gray

Looks lovely draped on a vintage piece of luggage.

Perhaps you could use an old apple crate or large tin...

Email or comment for more information on my occasion banners.

How Sweet It Is...

I spent the weekend with 21 awesome ladies at a scrapbooking retreat. I had a great time making new friends and seeing some that I got to know last October at the Northern California retreat. It felt so good to get away and have some down time.
I knew my family was supportive of my get-away time and it was confirmed when I came home to a perfectly clean house. They had the candles lit and the house was smelling great! They wanted to know all about my weekend and kept leaning in for hugs as I told them what all went on.
Well, here's some of what I worked on. I didn't actually scrapbook because I didn't want to stress over organizing my photos and packing, etc. I just worked on some altering and I also made a bunch of cards. I helped out some of the ladies that were also altering for the first time.
Well, here we go!
I made (finished) a banner for my nephew.
Supplies:
Paper-DCWV Animal Crackers, Cricut-All Mixed Up, Mod Podge, Ribbon




I made a bunch of all occasion cards.
I just love the Cupcake set by Inkadinkado!
Supplies: Cupcake stamp set-Inkadinkado, Paper-Bazzil,
Ink-Stampin' Up, Stickles, Cat's Eye Fluid Chalk, buttons,
ribbon, eyelets

I used the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder and the Swirl
embossing folder on the next two. The white core of the paper shows
through since I sanded it a bit.


I heat embossed the large cupcakes. I also used the blending pen with
the stamp pads and colored everything in like water color.


I got some foam flowers and buttons in my goody bag and thought I'd try them out.





Well, that's all for now. Come back later when I post some more.
These will probably go in my Etsy shop soon. Let me know if you have any
questions!
Oh! Have a sweet day!!