Mixed Media Mini Album

This is such a fun mini album I created for KasierCraft.  All the trinkets and ribbon hanging off gives it such interest.  The collection I used for this projects is Novembers release " Through the Looking Glass" and if you couldn't tell it was my favorite this month. 

I inked my handmade flower and then painted it with Ice Resin for a waxy look.  I loved the way the ink bled just a bit when painted, it really adds to the grunge whimsical feel. 

One more view of the flower as I really think it's the center piece of the project.  I'll see you on Wednesday with a Heartfelt project so until then.......:)

Life is? Layout

This layout was designed for KaiserCraft and one of their November Sketch Challenges.  Sometimes challenges are a great way to spark your creativity.  You have an outline to follow but still get to get those juices flowing.  Plus sometimes you might just win and lots of companies have prizes, like KaiserCraft.  They actually give a whole collection away that is valued at over $75, so it's fun and it can really bulk up your supplies.  Be sure to check out challenges, they're a lot of fun. 

This paper collection is from the Through the Looking Glass collection that was just released this month.  It's truly lovely.  See you next week and have a great weekend.

The Beauty of Heartfelt Creations

Today I'm thrilled to share a layout I created for Heartfelt Creations and I've fallen in love with this project.  I really love the way my handmade flowers blended with the fussy cut matching paper.  What a great clustering it made.  Please see below for a complete recipe and instructions. 

Heartfelt Creations Products:
HCDP1233 Sunkissed Paper Collection
HCD729 Decorative Blossom Corner Die
HCD734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCPC 3533 Sunkissed Fleur Precut
HCPC3435 Feather Grass
HCPC3495 Bold Delicate Asters
HCD726 Delicate Asters Die
Gold Gala Glitz
Art Institute Dries Clear Glue
Zip Dry Glue
Other Products Used:
Super Fine Tangerine Glitter
Embossing Powder
Versa Mark Ink
Pigment Ink: Corn Blue
Distress Ink:  Peeled Paint, Crushed Olive
rub on numbers
Xyron foam glue tabs


Project Instructions:
Wet edges of designer paper with water and distress edges, back with darker color designer paper.  Fussy cut flower banner from designer paper and put aside for later.  Cut four corner dies backed up together creating a doily.  Glue to layout base with dries clear glue.  Stamp Love sentiment in top right corner of the base layout.  Glue picture down with foam tape and edge the bottom of the picture with the fussy cut banner/border mounted on high foam tape.  Stamp, emboss and cut Sun Kissed Fleur.  Ink from center of flower outward lightening the ink to the edges for a variegated color. Add Gala Glitz to the center of each of the flowers. Curl flower petals with tweezers.  Create 12 varying sizes of flowers as just described.  Stamp aster leaf and cut, once cut ink edges with darker green ink and curl edges of leaves. Arrange as shown throughout the cluster of flowers.  Fussy cut flower label from paper and add rub on numbers/year.  Attach with foam tape to complete the layout. 

This is Impossible....Only if you believe it is......

Happy Monday.  I thought we would kick off this week with a card I created for KasierCraft from the Through the Looking Glass collection.  I made the flower bases and then topped them off with some ink for blending and a mini bloom.  I think they made for a stunning array.  The single mini blooms were inked along the tips to give them a bit more pop. 

I'll see you Wednesday with a layout I created for Heartfelt and it's one that I'm sure you'll love, so be sure to hop back over then. 

Happy To Be Back With Heartfelt Creations

I'm so happy to be back at home with Heartfelt Creations Design Team.  This is one of my projects I made for the final round of the call.  Here are the directions and supply list for you to make a copy for yourself. 

Products Used:
HCDP1 237 Antiquity Paper Collection
HCD 740 Sweet Juliet Die
HCPC 3568 Moments With You PreCut Set
HCPC 3567 Juliet Spray PreCut Set
272486 Cameo Sparklets
159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Project Instructions:
Other products: Spellbinder Resplendent Rectangles, Smooch, Rhinestones, Card Stock, Distress Ink, Inka Gold Rub, Embossing Powder, Foam Tape
Instructions: Cut base card stock card 5 x 7. Cut 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 paper from Antiquity Collection. Stamp Juliet Spray Stamp randomly over paper and emboss with cream dry embossing powder and apply to card. Cut Resplendent Rectangle die and apply to base card with foam tape. Cut decorated rectangle from Antiquity paper. Stamp the Moments with you stamp in the center of the designer paper. Color in flower image with distress ink. Add to card as shown with foam tape. Apply rhinestones around the border as shown. For the larger flowers cut out two large Sweet Juliet Dies and one small, and ink with distress ink, not all the way to the edge so you have a variegation in coloring. Apply thin strokes of smooch from the center out, again not all the way and random. On the small and one large petal curl under to make you base bloom. On the last larger petal cut the ends of to a point and arch the petals using your McGill tools. Adhere to the bottom of your double stacked bloom and top off with the Sparklets. Create two larger flowers like this and then make three smaller blooms without the base. Cut two leaves from the Sweet Juliet Die and color with the Inka Gold Rub. Curl with your McGill tools and then assemble card/flowers as shown.

Go Find Alice

I adore the latest collection from KaiserCraft " Through the Looking Glass ".  I just happened to have a picture of my youngest with Alice at Disneyworld and the colors were perfect with the combo on the paper collection. 

Both of the tags on the sides of the pictures hold hidden journaling.  I love to add hidden things to my work.  Something about it makes it so personal and special. 

See you on Friday with some more great projects.  Have a great hump day. 

Lady Rose Layout

This is such a great picture of my little one and my sister, I love it.  So I had to feature it on a layout.  This paper collection is from KaiserCraft " Lady Rose" .   It's beautiful graced with all the roses.  Here are several close ups for you to check out. 

Arts and Crafts Inspired Card

One of my favorite style is Art and Crafts....and man do I see it in the Hidden Treasures collection from KaiserCraft.  Of course I had to play it  up a bit with the deco die cut and the metal accents.  Even the layout I did on the card lends itself to Arts and Crafts.  The blue background paper really reminds me of Liberty and Co.....how about you.

See you soon.

Steampunk Magnet Video Tutorial with Xyron and Maya Road

Please be sure to scroll down to see an additional post for the day....some exciting news to share.

 

 

Now onto a great tutorial for the Xyron / Maya Road Hop

 

Hi Everyone, today I'm so fortunate to be able to share a steampunk magnet I created using Xyron products and Maya Road goodies.  I've made a quick video to share all the different techniques I used to create this projects.  They are all super easy but several of them. Have fun viewing and let me know what you think in the comments. 

Need to stock up on supplies??????  Here's a complete list of the Maya Road and Xyron products used in this video

Xyron Magnet Tape, Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit, 1 1/2 Create A Sticker , 3/8 Glue Dots,  Birds with Cages Chipboard, Antique Angel Wing, Kraft Layerable  Flowers,  Vintage Metal Heart Tart Tins,

Alphabet Chipboard

So Blessed with Heartfelt Creations

I'm thrilled to announce I'm joining the Heartfelt Creations design team again....YEAH!!!!  I really do love their stamps and dies and since I've been on the team they have added their own paper collections too.  What a dream.!!!!   So start looking forward to Wednesday posts in November where I'll be creating and having fun with Heartfelt. 

 

Want to see the other amazing designers that I'll be working with.  Check out the entire team and some beautiful projects at www.heartfeltcreations.us and read the blog.