Upcycled thrift store find: Altered Spoon (Tutorial)

Hello everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week. Today, I'm going to share how I altered this vintage spoon I had picked up at the Lost and Found Market. It had so much character that I just couldn't let it go.  

To get started, all you need, other than basic supplies, is an old silverware piece (which you can usually find at thrift stores):

Ink pads 101

I had forever been confused about which inks to use for what purpose in my paper crafts. A walk in the craft aisle would leave me confused, and I am sure every newbie feels the same way. All these inks come in various brands, sizes and shapes, and it is easy to get lost.