Glitz Glitter Gel Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 13 of us highlighting the “Quick Glitz” Technique as shown on page 35 in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link to Debi's Blog.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Melissa's Blog, you are on the right track! 

 This month, I thought I would show the use of the Glitz Glitter Gel on chipboard shapes.  I first inked the snowflake with Crystal blue, then applied a thin layer of the silver Glitz over top and set it aside to dry.  I did the same thing with the heart using Chocolate ink and red Glitz.  I thought adding a bit of red to this card would really pop.  Who doesn't like a pop of red?!  I popped the heart up with some foam tape and stuck the pin clip through the foam tape.

 Here is a closer view of the glittered snowflake and heart.  I don't know if you noticed, but I stamped snowflakes lightly on the Grey Flannel cardstock.

Supply List:   

• Wonderland Level 2 Paper Packet (X7146B)
• Snowflakes Stamp Set (D1480)
• Silver Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1482)
• Red Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1484)
• Chocolate Ink (Z2111)
• White Daisy Ink (Z2163)
• Crystal Blue Ink (Z2117)
• Foundry Pin Clips (Z1612)
• Dimensional Elements Flurry (Z1225)
• Dimensional Elements Hearts (Z1278)

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Rachel's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

January's Mini Album Workshop

Hey, check it out!  I'm posting something that is not a blog hop!  LOL  I have been trying to plan this workshop for about a week in between Christmas busy-ness.  Is that a word?  Anyways, you all know what I mean.  This time of year is absolutely insane.  By the time I was through tonight, I looked at my room and had to laugh!  Check out the mess I made! 

I was too excited with how it all turned out to wait and clean things up (because let's face it, that's going to take hours!) before taking pictures of the project, so  forgive the mess.  This is a little mini album made out of Close To My Heart kraft card bases.  We made one at convention last summer, and I thought it was so cute, I just HAD to design one to teach for a workshop!

This is the front.  I love the way the title turned out.  It has a 3D effect when you see it in person!  Keep on going and check out the other pages.  I hope you like it!

Page one has a little hidden journaling spot that is held down by the little corrugated star.

Page two also has a hidden journaling spot in the form of a cute 3x3 card! 

No hidden journaling on this page.  I guess I wanted to shake things up a bit!  LOL

More hidden journaling!!!  These tags slip behind the photo mat.

Last page, and a little book type of hidden journaling.  I like the block quilt design of this page.  I was inspired by some of the artwork in the current Close To My Heart catalog.

I will be teaching this class on Saturday, January 14th from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. We will be creating it at my house, so I am limited on space.  I can only have 8 people.  The cost is only $25.  Payment will reserve your spot.  Don't delay!!!

Leave a comment and let me know what you think!  :o)

Happy Scrappin'!

December Stamp Of The Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighting this month's stamp set, "Mad About You".  This stamp set allows for some great versatility so hop with us and see what creativity we have to share with you!

If you have arrived here from Kim's blog, you are on the right track! So... let's get started!

December first happens to be my wedding anniversary, so this stamp set worked REALLY well for me!  I can see myself using this set for all kinds of things, though.  I really enjoyed it, and it goes really well with my very favorite tool, the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge!!!  I really don't know if I will ever do another project again without utilizing this cartridge.

So, here is my hubby's anniversary card!  I hope he likes it.  :o)  I used LOTS of different cuts from the Cricut cartridge.  It makes designing a card so much fun!!!  Especially since I really love having a very dimensional card!

Check out the heart!!!  It works perfectly with a heart box from Art Philosophy!!!  Isn't that great?! 

These flowers were fabulous, and easy!  I don't know if you can see the sheen on the flowers, but I sprayed them with the spray pen full of a mixture of water, Pearl Paint and Desert Sand re-inker.  It gives an antique gold sort of glimmer!

So, can you tell I like the tattered look?  :o)  The tickets were sprayed, crinkled, and distressed, too.  Just like the flowers!!!  So...this isn't a card that would fit in a conventional envelope.  I guess I'll just have to put it in a gift bag.  LOL  Though, I just had a thought that it would be fun to slip a gift card into the heart, too, along with the tickets.  I think I'll do that!!!  I'll surprise him with an i-tunes gift card.  Hehe!!!

Here's my supply list:

• Cricut Art Philosophy Collection (Z1686)
• Roxie Level 2 Paper Pack (X7140B)
• Mad About You My Acrlix Stamp Set (S1112)
• Rhinestone Designer Brads (Z1360)
• Shimmer Designer Brads (Z1349)
• Mocha Opaques Adhesive Gems (Z1333)
• Spring Blossom Paper Shapes (Z1266)
• Spray Pen (Z1380)
• Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint (Z1039)
• Inks: Black, Desert Sand, and Tulip
• Re-inker: Desert Sand

Thank you for taking the time to stop by... I hope you enjoyed the card!

Now hop on over to Melissa's blog where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set!

November Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Ghosting” Technique as shown on page 45 in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link to Debi's Blog.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Judy Faye's Blog, you are on the right track! 

This was a new technique for me, and I decided that I wanted to make a fall card with it.  I just love this pumpkin stamp, and I thought it would be perfect for this technique!

I wanted the words in the pumpkin to really stand out, so I stamped those first in Autumn Terracotta.  Then, I stamped the pumpkin on top of that with Versamark ink, and embossed it in clear.  I sponged the whole thing with chocolate ink.  

At this point, it is just a resist technique...now the fun begins!  I placed a clean piece of cardstock over the image, and ironed it with a hot iron!!!  Just make sure that you turn the steam off!  :o)  This will pretty much remove the embossing.  I stamped the swirls in New England Ivy, and misted over the whole thing with a mixture of pearl paint, Desert Sand reinker, and water.  I love the shimmer it gives!!!

I cut different leaves from the Art Philosophy cartridge at 1 1/4", and an acorn at 1" from some scraps I had left from the You & Me paper.  I also cut a stem from that paper, and a scalloped circle to go behind the pumpkin circle.  I hope you like it!

Supply List: 

Chocolate Ink (Z2111)

Autumn Terracotta Ink (Z2101)

New England Ivy Ink (Z2135)

Desert Sand Reinker (Z2218)

Versamark Ink (Z891)

Clear Embossing Powder (Z821)

Spray Pen (Z1380)

Create-a-Shade Pearl Paint (Z1039)

Autumn Terracotta Cardstock

Creme Brulee Cardstock

Barn Red Cardstock

Colonial White Cardstock (1388)

You & Me Patterned Paper

Clear Card (Z1309)

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Michelle's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

November Mini Stamp Of The Month Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighting this month's stamp set, "Cherish the Day".  This stamp set allows for some great versatility so hop with us and see what creativity we have to share with you!

 

If you have arrived here from Melissa's blog, you are on the right track! So... let's get started!

 

Supply list:

• Cherish the Day Stamp Set
• Dreamin' Level 2 Paper Pack
• Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
• Basic Assortment Buttons
• Bronze Glitz Glitter Gel

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by... I hope you enjoyed the card!

Now hop on over to Tonya's blog where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set!

Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 11 of us highlighting the “Masking” Technique as shown on page 15 in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link to Shirley's blog.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Melissa's Blog, you are on the right track! 

There are many ways to use the masking technique, but I thought I would share how to use it to make a nice, clean border without your images overlapping at the corners.  It is very simple, but this card was so sweet and simple, I thought it would be fun to share, anyways!

 It's all fine when you start your border, but when you get to the edge, what do you do?  Simple!!!  Just use a scrap piece of paper to cover the area of the border you don't want stamped.

Then, line up your stamp with your previous stamp, and you will have the first part of your border done!  As you move along, I have found that I will sometimes need two scraps at each end when I am working with a side that is shorter than my border stamp.

Supply List: 

•  Believe Level 2 Paper Pack (X7145B)
• A Holiday stamp set (A1115)
• Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (Z1686)
• Holiday Red Ink Pad (Z2127)
• Topiary Ink Pad (Z2155)
• Black Ink Pad (Z2105)
• Bitty Sparkles (Z1263)

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Shirley's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Christmas Card Workshop

Hello, everybody!!!  I have finally finished planning my Christmas card workshop.  Whew!  Things have been so busy around here!  I hope you like what I have come up with.  Here are the cards!  :o)

We will be making two each of these four designs, eight cards in total.  We will be able to use multiple techniques: dry embossing, heat embossing, paper folding...all kinds of fun!!!  Due to my extremely busy Saturdays this month, I need to schedule this one for a Friday night.  I will be teaching this at my house on Friday, October 28th beginning at 7 pm.  The cost is only $25, and I only have 8 spots, so hurry and book your spot quickly!  Once the spots are full, they are full, and I will be moving on to a different workshop for next month.  As always...happy scrapping!  :o)

October Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop highlighting this month's stamp set, Holiday Magic.  We are thrilled to showcase some fun uses for this gorgeous stamp set!

This hop is one big circle so feel free to start here and move through the entire loop.  You can also find a complete listing of all 13 participants by visiting Melissa's blog. If you have arrived here from Tawnya's blog, you are on the right track!  So... let's get started!

Here is the card I created.  I used the Believe paper from Close To My Heart.

For the background, I used an ink resist technique.  I stamped the snowflakes with clear embossing ink, then embossed them with clear embossing powder.  I sponged over with Sky ink, and edge distressed with Desert Sand ink.  I stamped the sleigh in black ink and Holiday Red ink, cut it out, and popped it up with 3-D foam tape.

For the flower, I took a 1x9 inch paper, and accordion folded it, and made a little flower.  I cut the shape out with the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  The little snowflakes are second generation stamped with Sky ink. 



Here is my supply list:

• Believe Paper Pack (X7145B)
• Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge (Z1686)
• Desert Sand Ink (Z2118)
• Black Ink (Z2105)
• Holiday Red Ink (Z2127)
• Sky Ink (Z2194)
• Designer Ribbon Red Collection (Z1615)
• Designer Ribbon Green Collection (Z1616)
• Pearl Opaques Adhesive Gems (Z1336)
• Holiday Magic Stamp Set (S1110)

Thank you for taking the time to stop by.  I would appreciate a comment or two, if you so feel led.  Now hop on over to Tonya's blog where you will find another inspirational use of this stamp set!

Happy hoppin'!

Technique Blog Hop

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 12 of us highlighting the “Multicolor Motif” Technique as shown on page 110 in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link for Debi's Blog.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Tonya's Blog, you are on the right track! 

 Roxie is definitely one of my favorite paper packs!!!  I am loving it!  I only used one stamp, but I got a double effect with this technique!!!  I inked up the stamp in Desert Sand.  Then, I used the brush side of a Tulip marker to go around the words along the outside!!!  I LOVE the way it turned out!  Don't forget to breath on your stamp BEFORE stamping the image.  This will remoisten the ink, and you will have much more success.  Also, it is easier to use this technique on smaller stamps, such as words or small flowers, and the like.  At least, that has been my experience.  :o)

Supply List:  

• Wishes book (9033)  I used the 'Center Circles' pattern on page 117
• Roxie Level 2 Paper Packet (X7140B)
• Bling Assortment (Z1466)
• Desert Sand Stamp Pad (Z2118)
• Tulip Marker (Z2366)
• Archival Black Stamp Pad (44751)
• White Daisy 4 1/2" Circle Cards (Z1353)
• Black Hemp (Z282)
• Spring Blossoms (Z1266)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• My Acrylix Art Philosophy Tags, along with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (Z1686)

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Rachel's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

September Stamp Of The Month Mini Blog Hop

Welcome to our inspirational blog hop, where we are sharing creative ideas with you showcasing this month's Stamp of the Month.  This month's Stamp of the Month is called "Limited Edition".  It contains 21 images and is available for just $5 with a $50 purchase!   
I have some wonderful Consultants joining me in this hop which works as a circle. So begin "hopping" and feel free to leave comments along the way.

You should have arrived here from Neely's blog.

For this card, I used the pattern Confidential from the Wishes book.  Here is my supply list:

• Elemental paper pack
• Elemental Complements Dimensional Elements
• Pacifica Ink
• Lagoon Ink
• Desert Sand Ink
• Lagoon Mini Medley Accents

I really like this stamp set for more than just cards.  I think it is also perfect for some fun little journaling spots in your scrapbooks!!!  Have fun with your stamp set, and see what YOU can create!



Thank you for stopping by. Now hop on over to Lorus's blog where she will show you her creative use of this stamp set! Happy Hoppin'!

Card Class Reschedule

Hello!!!  I am sorry to have to reschedule the card class, but I was notified today that the supplies will be here on the 30th.  So, I have rescheduled the class for Friday, September 9th at 7:00pm.  Here are a few pictures!!!

This is the top of the card box.  We will be using die cuts from the Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge!!!

Can you find the cute Zip Strip?!  I LOVE it!  It makes adding a fun touch so EASY!!!

Here are two of the five cards for this fun stationary set!  I'll post the others next week!!!

The cost for this workshop is just $20, and I only have 6 spots!!!  So, let me know quickly if you'd like to come.  Your payment will reserve your place!  Happy Scrapping!

Champ

This is my first layout that I have ever submitted for a competition!  It looks much better in person.  I don't think photos ever quite do things justice.  The story behind this makes me laugh.  My hubby, Clint, and my nephew, Forrest, have been smack talking for a year over who was the faster runner.  So, when my sister and her family came down to visit, the race was on!  They ran 2 miles.  Clint wanted to at least win in humor, so he wore a blue and white headband, and wristbands.  He had on a sleeveless shirt, and he wore knee high socks, which we striped at the top with a blue sharpie.  We really weren't sure if he would stand a chance against Forrest because he was 20 years younger than Clint, but within the first lap, it was obvious that Clint had him.  He won by 3/4 of a lap!  So...the race is on again for next year.  I'm sure that it will be a much tighter race next time, but Clint has already figured out what he is going to wear.  :)
If you want to vote for my layout, it is at Scrappin' Bunnies.  The competition ends this Saturday!

Glossy Dimension

Welcome to our Technique Blog Hop!  This month there are 13 of us highlighting the “Glossy Dimension” Technique as shown on page 23 in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book!  This blog hop is a great big circle so you can start wherever you want and continue through to see all the fabulous artwork incorporating this technique.  If you would like to start from the beginning, please visit this link to Debi's blog.  While there you will also find a listing of all participants and their blog addresses if you should get lost or want to reference a blog along the way.  Let’s get started!

If you are coming from Debi's Blog, you are on the right track! 

This technique was so much fun!!!  It was like PAINT embossing.  I first stamped the flourish using a lighter green, so I could have a guide to follow, then I mixed up my liquid glass with the New England Ivy reinker, and used my embossing stylus to "paint" the liquid glass over top!!!  I enjoyed myself SO much with it, I decided to mix up some Goldrush reinker to place dots of color on the scallops and around the flourish.  I can see this becoming one of my favorite techniques!

Supply List: 

• Dreamin' Paper Pack (X7142B)
• Honey Cardstock (available in Dark Yellow & Orange Shade Pack or Winter Combo Pack)
• Liquid Glass (Z679)
• New England Ivy Reinker (Z2235)
• Goldrush Reinker (Z2223)
• Cocoa Ink Pad (Z2114)
• Garden Green Ink Pad (Z2120)
• Pewter Mini Medley Accents (Z1487)
• Cocoa Designer Ribbon Collection (Z1316)

Thanks for stopping by!  Please continue onto Rachel's Blog where you will find some additional artwork highlighting this technique!  Be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you thought of my variation and happy hopping!

Kit Of The Month Club

This month is really going to fly by, so I am trying to get things up and going on this blog.  I absolutely fell in love with the Roxie paper pack, so that is what we are doing this month.  There are going to be a few changes to the club, so here are the details:

• You do not need to be a monthly member to join us, this just means you won't be on the hostess rotation.
• By ordering through me, you will receive everything you need to complete a THIRD layout.  This is a 'thank you' gift from me, because I want you all to know how much I appreciate you!
• If, for some crazy reason, you do not like the kit for that month, you can still participate in the hostess rotation by purchasing an equal amount of whatever you want.
• If you do not wish to purchase the kit, you can purchase the paper pack and whatever else you would like to bring your total up to the kit amount (not hard to do, as the kits are FABULOUS deals at only 29.95!!!)

So, with all of that said, we will be meeting at my house on August 20th at 10:30 am to make these DELICIOUS layouts!

I will need to put the order in this Saturday morning to ensure we have everything in on time, so let me know soon!!!