The Crafty Tulip

02/24/2025

Work In Progress. Update #3: it is a wrap!

After some research I choose Frances as the name for this project.
The covers of the book that was used to create this journal had the name Carl Zander inside. Below is the story of Carl and Frances, based on the info I found while doing some research.

If you like to see the flip through, it is available on my YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/qjchlS1KEfA
To purchase this journal set, visit my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1879101761/frances-handmade-journal-file-box-file

Karl Friedrich Zander was born January 4th, 1878, in Wetter, Germany. He arrived in Seattle, Washington on November 1st, 1904, via Vancouver, BC, Canada, during the gold rush. At some point during his time in Alaska he started using Charles (Carl) Frederick Zander, as his name. His WWI draft registration card, dated October 25th, 1916, shows him working at Hot Springs, Alaska, while the registrar is located in Nenana. Presumably in 1912, Carl lived in Valdez, Alaska, purchased and read the pocket size book 'Models for Study' by Grenville Kleiser, of which the front and back cover were used to make this journal. Carl stamped his name and address inside the book.
Frances Rogers was born on June 16, 1879, in Manchester, England. In September 1880, Frances and her family entered the US via Philadelphia, PA. When Frances was 11 years old, she and her family became US citizens through naturalization (August 6th, 1890), at the Superior Court in Oakland, California.
Carl was 68 years old when he became a US citizen on April 15, 1946 and officially changed his name at the same time.
Carl and Frances were married on March 31st, 1923. Carl became a turkey farmer. They lived in Los Gatos, California, and didn't have any children.
Carl passed away on May 4th, 1973.
Frances passed away on September 9th, 1969.

02/18/2025

Work In Progress. Update #2.
This project has three parts (1 and 2 are now completed):
1. The box ✅️
2. The file folders ✅️
3. The journal

2. The file folders.
Using Tim Holtz backdrops cardstock, I created 12 custom sized file folders. The cardstock is double-sided and creates a wonderful vintage upcycled feel. My inspiration for the file folders came from Margreth at Sevenplaza.

Up next: the journal!

Check often for updates!

02/14/2025

Work In Progress Update No.1
Cigar box upcycle.

Last night, my creative juices still flowing, I couldn't resist exploring what to do with the inside of the lid. It came together one piece at a time and had many variations before the final outcome.
Items I used:
One of the blue flocked side panels (previously removed), an antique picture, antique French lace, vintage paper flowers.

While working on this, and things take shape, I imagine this box and its contents once belonged to the lady of the house to keep track of anything important to her.

Now I feel it is time for a name. What name would you give her?

thecraftytulip

02/14/2025

Work In Progress.
This project will have three parts:
1. The box
2. The file folders
3. The journal

1. The box.
A nice size cigar box I picked up one summer. Originally the outside was white with beautiful bright blue. Some of the blue is still visible on the inside. Four blue flocked side panels on the inside were removed to allow for extra space.
The box is done, now on to the file folders.

Check often for updates!

02/06/2025

Full Deck Challenge Group by Shanouki Art - Card # 7 - dark blue

These once a week challenges for playing cards with prompts are just the right small project size. They don't take long, and I get to use my scraps!

Join me and create a small masterpiece every week!

02/04/2025

I just can't pass up a good challenge!
Week 1: a key, navy blue, an insect, something rusty.

I used a vintage silk tie for the navy blue, butterflies for the insect, a rusty metal piece, and a key.
I stabilized the silk by ironing it onto interfacing. Then, I cut the tie to the size of the tag. I cut the fabric in half, following its pattern, to use on the front and back.
Stenciled and stamped the tag. Sewed tie pieces to tag. Used texture paste to add butterflies and colored them with posca pens.
Added a rusty piece to the top of the tag and fastened with a large eyelet.
Tied a key through the eyelet using blue sari silk.
Two butterflies on the back using translucent paste with embossing powder.
Left journaling space in the back.

02/02/2025

Recently I joined the Full Deck Challenge Group by Shanouki Art . These once a week challenges for playing cards with prompts are just the right small project size. They don't take long, and I get to use my scraps!

Join me and create a small masterpiece every week!

01/28/2025

Recently, I discovered Antonis Tzanidakis on Instagram. He is a mixed media artist based in Greece. What got my attention is his 100 days of backgrounds series. Short videos with a ton of information.
Today was my first attempt at playing with a layering background.
Curious? Visit and follow Antonis on IG at !

01/28/2025

Fodder School 4
January - Liz Constable

My second book for this months workshop!
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01/26/2025

New flip through on my YouTube channel!

Second Ocean themed journal in a series made using mixed media.The cover has metal corners (added after recording), and the spine is reinforced with hand dye...

01/19/2025

Fodder School 4
January - Liz Constable

So much fun learning new techniques and getting more inspiration!
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01/19/2025

See the flip through of my latest journal!

This first Ocean themed journal in a series is made using mixed media.The cover has metal corners, and the spine is reinforced with hand dyed cloth.Paper use...

12/26/2024

Now available for download in my Etsy store and on Ko-fi: 24 unique collage strips on background paper!
All as jpg files so you can print them as small or large as you like!

Links to Etsy and Ko-fi in my bio.

12/23/2024

Coming soon to my Etsy store and Ko-fi shop: downloadable collage strips!

Today I finished the last of the 24 strips! They will get scanned in at 1200dpi and combined into a zip file.

Follow me to be the first to know when they are available!

12/21/2024

Thank you for all of your likes, hearts, and amazement in the past year.
2025 will be even better with more sharing of crafts and availability in my store.

Have a wonderful holiday season everyone!

12/11/2024

Another inspired project.

Look for 'Jack Ravi stitches a tree' on youtube.

12/08/2024

My christmas cards this year!
Thank you for the inspiration, !

Watching Jack's youtube on Winter and Christmas Assemblages inspired me to make the cards for this year's holiday season. I scanned the wintery scenic photographs and printed them to the size I wanted on glossy photo paper. I decided to use gold and silver photo corners as well because why not.

No, I don't know any of the people or places in these photographs, but I imagine there will be some conversations about them!
My favorite is the man chipping away at the ice on his roof. He is using a hatchet!

12/05/2024

Fodder School 4
December: Sally Hirst

A few of my favorite gelli prints!

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