When Renee and Carolyn sent this Clip It Up Main Base to me along with the gorgeous Stella and Rose "Hazel" collection...I was immediately overwhelmed with memories of my Grandmother.
The colors and patterns, along with the beautiful embellishments made me want to Alter this Clip It Up in honor of her memory. She was the one who taught me to crochet. She taught me to take beautiful pictures. She taught me to preserve my photos in albums. She is the one who taught me to read patterns, mix colors, and create beautiful works of art long before I even started school. Many, many hours were spent in her living room, in her favorite chair creating yet another beautiful masterpiece by only the light light of the lamp on her side table. She was my mentor...my inspiration, and my reason for having the love of all things ART.
My Grandmother is gone now, but her memory will live in my heart forever. She was my inspiration for altering this Clip It Up Main base.
To begin, I disassembled my unit and spray painted all of the parts with an antique ivory.
I reassembled it when it had dried, and added in all of the beautiful "Stella and Rose" papers and embellies.
For the center rod, I used the roller from and empty roll of gift wrap and slipped it over the unit's rod to create an alterable post.
Everything has a good layer of Mod Podge on it to seal it in and protect it.
Once all papers were in place and sealed in, I added in all of the embellies that said "Grandma" to me.
The lacy edges, the strand of pearls, the hand made flowers and the store bought ones...
But most of all...the Lamp. The lamp is front and center on this Clip It Up Main base ...because it is the ONE constant in all of my memories of my beautiful Grandmother, whom I love and miss dearly.
Altering this unit was not only fun, but therapeutic. I drew my inspiration from the most unlikely of sources. Now, this piece holds more value to me than it would if it were just another "random project."
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What Clip It Up would you altered ? and where do you draw your inspiration from?
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Wow, that is absolutely gorgeous!!
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Wow, this turned out gorgeous! I don't own a clip it up yet, but I have a very small house so an altered mini would be perfect! I would prob alter it with all Pink by Design stamps, Cricut cuts and Cosmo Cricket paper since that's where I get a lot of ideas :oD
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Misty! I adore that paper collection! You did a fabulous job at altering the CIU!
ReplyDeleteI love how that looks, so cool!! I love all your stuff!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Misty!!! GORGEOUS, my friend!! I LOVE IT! You did a great job altering this. This definitely has that great vintage, grandma-y feel. I think I would alter a base clip it up. I don't have the wonderful grandma memories that you do, but I love the outdoors... beautiful flower gardens. I love going to the conservatory at the zoo looking at the flowers. I think I would draw from that.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects!
You did a wonderful job, very creative to use a gift wrap roll :) Your story about your beloved Grandma was also very touching to read about. Have a beautiful day :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely incredible-the attention to detail totally blows me away.I like the idea of altering a mini-just the right size for me to work with.And the beach at sunrise always inspires me and soothes my soul.
ReplyDeletetHIS IS BREATH TAKING WONDERFUL... I AM SO INSPIRED BY THIS ... WHAT A GREAT COMBO MME AND SIMPLY RENEE...
ReplyDeleteMisty I have tears in my eyes and a lump in my throat reading your post. My grandmother taught me how to sew, cook, fish, cross country ski and more. She is a huge part of who I am. You reflection of your grandmother made me miss mine. Your altering the CIU with things that say grandma to you inspires me to think about altering something to make me remember my grandmother. Thank you for sharing about your grandmother and sharing this wonderful idea.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to vamp up your storage. The collection reminds me of my grandmother as well, has a great antique look. I really like the Clip It Up 36" Ribbon Organizer. Inspiration comes just from the photo with the rainbow of bright colors.
ReplyDeleteWow this is really wonderful and what a touching story! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW.....fantastic project and now I need a tissue! Thank you for sharing your wonderful story. I actually draw inspiration from inspiration like this and my family!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project and an AMAZING chance to win one of these! I have had my eye on them for a while as I need a more practical way to store my stamps! This looks like the PERFECT thing for it! I would be THRILLED to win it! Thanks for the chance! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't mind which one, as long as there is one on my desk!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea and such a nice tribute to your grandmother! Right now my inspiration is coming from all the great colors in the product lines...I figure out how I want to use them after I buy them.:)
ReplyDeleteI just love how you decorated this Clip It Up. I would also alter my Clip It Up with my three daughters and my mom. Like you, my mom passed away and my daughters love reminiscing about what they miss the most of their grandmother. This would be a lovely way to display my mom's pictures with my daughters. Like I commented on MME blog, I get my inspiration through paper and embellishments. When I come across beautiful papers it makes me want to create something special. Thanks for such great ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love your card. My grandmother was undoubtedly one of the most wonderful persons in my life. It makes me excited to reflect on our good times again, especially since she's been gone for many years now. I can hardly wait for August. The new Clip It Up looks like something I really need!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! thanks for the chance to win a mini--that would make my day! i draw my inspiration from the internet (personal and manu blogs) mostly
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Gorgeous! I draw inspiration from my family and the many talented women around me.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous and a beautiful reminder of your grandmother! I like to draw inspiration from everything around me, and from creative talents of others!
ReplyDeleteI have two ribbon organizers. I would alter the mini CIU if I won! Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous job Misty!!!
ReplyDeleteI find inspiration everywhere!!!
I'm checking this out on my phone while my daughter is driving out to our mini road trip. Super gorgeous. Had to enter. I'd alter a mini one for sure :) Awesome giveaway. :)
ReplyDeleteThe altered clip it up is just darling...totally love it. I would have to alter one too if I had one, super cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a totally stunning piece, and so sentimental too! I was just thinking that a giant black CIU would totally stand out in my all white work space. What a way to problem solve.
ReplyDeleteThis is breathtaking girl!!! Amazing to say the least!!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely amazing. i just adore the soft colors and the all the details. love it!!
ReplyDeleteHow pretty! And it makes it so unique. :)
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!! I got my first CIU last weekend and I love it!!!! I would love a mini to go with it
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! love this! I get my inspiration from everywhere, absolutely!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is great. I think that everyone has already said it, but this looks amazing and is a great keepsake of a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteThis nis just gorgeous! Seen on MME blog too- so this swap is the best one ever1 Thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteWow!!!!!!!!! Totally and utterly awesome work!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the clip it up. Would love to win this. I want one just not sure which one I want and the paper just tops it off
ReplyDeleteSandy
this is such a gorgeous project! so unique and clever and I love the colors that were used for it.
ReplyDeleteI think it would be fun to decorate one of the ribbon organizers.. just add some cute embellies and ribbons etc.
I draw my inspiration from so many things.. especially from browsing through Pinterest lately :-)
Sylvia xx
I love the way you altered this organizer. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI would get the clip it up that could hold that round tray...which is so fabulous for paints etc. My inspiration comes from blogs and I love this idea for decorating a clip it up. Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooo amazing!! It looks terrific!!
ReplyDeleteYour story of your grandma is so sweet! I too love the old lace and pearls so I would do my best to alter this in a similar way! I'd be thrilled if I won one of these Clip It Ups!
ReplyDelete~Vanessa W
Misty - WOW! Love the way you altered the CIU.
ReplyDeleteI too was very close to my grandma! She was always there for me and left me many of her treasured pieces to remember her by.
Love the MME paper, color, bling, and embellishments! GREAT JOB!!!!!
It's beautiful, and your description of your grandmother brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteAww.. this post made me think of my own grandmothers and how special they were to me. I miss them both so very much! If i win a ClipItUp, i will decorate it in their honour! We just bought a house and i will soon have my very own scraproom, so i'll have the perfect spot for it!
ReplyDeleteI think I would alter a mini in Crate Paper's Emma Shoppe for my mom. It would remind her of my little girl.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty project, love those colors too. So vintage and pretty. Thanks for a chance to win.
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Gorgeous! My memories and the things that make me smile every day are big inspiration for me. I would alter a clip it up mini... I've been wanting to do this for awhile to create a recipe carousel for my mom.
ReplyDeleteMisty you did an awesome job!! I'd love a chance to alter any of the Clip it ups! What inspires me?.....the outdoors!
ReplyDeleteWOW your technique is amazing...very talented. Thanks for sharing your fun projects...they are beautiful..
ReplyDeleteWow. Gorgeous. I have seen this done a couple of times but this one is absolutely incredible. I would definitely alter a CIU if I had it though I don't know if I could do it quite like this. As for inspiration, I'd have to see what came to me that day. Sometimes it comes in the moment.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing that with us. My Grandmother was the most special person in my life so I can relate to your feelings. Thank you for the chance to win a CIU, I have wanted one for so long! What a great birthday present to me it would be if I could be the lucky winner.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!! You are so creative and your work is so inspiring. I never considered getting a ClipItUp, but its so pretty, I think I'd like one!
ReplyDeleteThe altered CIU is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteClipItUp I can see the small one on my craft table with lots of handmade tags
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing alteration ... your Grandma would be proud.
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