Hampton Art Design Team!!! Give a Shout!!!!

I've been keeping a secret that I'm thrilled to share with you all today.....I've been asked to be the newest member of Hampton Arts. They make Graphic 45 stamps and so, so many more for various companies and their own label so I'm going to be having a ball.  I'm joining some extremely talented folks so be sure to hop over to Hampton's Blog and check it out. 

 

Have a great weekend everyone!!!!!!

Final Round for Graphic 45 Design Team Audition Video

Well it's official, the video is turned in and the waiting begins.  This has been such a great experience and as much as I hope and pray I make the team...the process has been amazing.  Thank you so much for all the thoughtful comments, good luck wishes and spurs of encouragement.  Graphic 45 is for sure a bucket list design team to be on....so we shall see April 21st. 

Be sure to check out my video and let me know what you think??? I always welcome feedback.



                           

 

OK Here are a TON and I mean TON of pictures of my primary project.  Next week I'll have photos of my bonus project so be sure to stop back by. 

 

 

 

 

Celebrate the Journey...Heartfelt Creations April Release

 

Heartfelt Creations invites you to “Celebrate the Journey” with this classic travel-themed collection.  Whether you are traveling around the world or around the block, you will find papers, stamps and dies to document your life’s adventures.  The coordinating stamps and papers feature maps, compass roses, bicycles, hot air balloons, vintage suitcases, boarding passes and postcards. The clever Luggage and Tag die even creates a delightful 3-D suitcase! Soft hues of light green, deep teal, pink and rose merge with subtle, neutral backgrounds that are richly layered with beautiful fonts, flourishes and focal images.  “Celebrate the Journey” is just the ticket for both masculine and feminine projects, the perfect traveling companion for all of life’s journeys great and small. 

Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creation blog by April 15th and you will be entered to win the entire collection valued at $180.00.

 

 

Happy Snaps is HERE!!!!

This month is the premiere of Happy Snaps by KaiserCraft.  It's a great collection for journaling, capturing those precious photos and just having plain fun.  This is a layout I created using the Happy Snaps and honestly I think it speaks for itself. 

I love the detail shot that really shows all the layering and levels....it really helps a layout to pop!  I'll see you Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations collection release for April.  I know you won't be disappointed. 

My Boy Frame with KaiserCraft

This cute little frame was one I made for KaiserCraft using the Limelight collection from March 2013.  I love the way the pop of color really comes out along the edge of the frame.  It's just a bit of color but it seems so balanced to me....just a little.  

I hope you have a creative weekend of fun and I'll see you on Monday.  

A Time to Remember Layout with Heartfelt Creations

Today's Heartfelt Creations layout is using the latest collection, Once Upon a Time.  This is a picture of me as a little girl with my Great Grandmother, whom I adored.  The older I get the more I cherish little pictures snaps like this...it's priceless to me.

Clustering is a key in layouts to add interest and depth to your projects.  

The vintage feel of Heartfelt blends perfectly with the look of the picture.  If you would like complete directions for creating this layout or the flowers be sure to hop over to Heartfelt Creations Blog and check it out.

Paper, Flour, Sugar...Really????

Today's project is one that I dragged the kitchen into my work, LOL.  Really.  Did you know flour, sugar and water will make a homemade paper mache base for your projects.  I was able to create this 3-D bowl using a balloon and the paste along with some beautiful papers from KaiserCrafts Blubelle collection.

Once you've created the form you're happy with, be sure to do a final spray of some type of sealer/clear matte finish.

Finally Heartfelt Creations!!!!!!

I know I said I would have my Heartfelt Creations card for you on Wednesday but I ended up having a Xyron Tutorial for you instead...so here is the Heartfelt Creations card I was suppose to show you.  I love the Once Upon A Time collection.  It's just so elegant as is all of Heartfelt Creations designs.  

Remember you can always go to Heartfelt Creations Blog and see complete directions on how to create this card and you can see other designers creations too!!!

 

Have a great weekend and I'll see you on Monday!!!!

Should have been Xyron .....but now it is / Barn Star Tutorial.

This whole week Xyron has been featuring projects that should have been made with Xyron but weren't.  We want to show you how easy Xyron could and will make these projects....here is a picture and link to the project that inspired my beach themed star. 

Today I've got a tutorial for you that your Xyron products are going to help make super simple.  Create a 3-D star adorned with your favorite motif.  On my star I used Graphic 45's latest collection " By the Sea" and finished it off with cut outs of seashells and rosettes.  Perfect for the beach house  So what to see how simple it is????? Take a peek. 

Step one: pick up a plain 3-D star at your local craft shop.  Use a piece of copier paper and lay over the star.  Using your bone folder, crease the outline of the star shape.  This is going to create a template for you to use.

 Step Two: Cut your shape out of the paper and then use as template on your designer card stock  I drew in pencil around my shape.  Cut out the pattern and do this on five different patterned paper. 

Step 3: Pronounce your center crease with a bone folder for a crisp edge.

Step 4: Run through your 5" Creative Station, then attach onto your star.

Step 5: Finish off all five of your shoots on the star as shown and then top with whatever embellishments you would like.  Take a look at my finish star close up....

 

Here's a complete list of Xyron goodies used on this project:

 

5" Creative Station

Teresa Collins Liquid Glue

Teresa Collins Foam tape



The Little Things Layout

This collection is one that compliments the greens of March for sure...Limelight from Kaisercraft is the latest collection for the month.  Butterflies, birds, flowers and time pieces make for a great eclectic mix. 

This picture is one that I was able to capture at Disney's Wild Kingdom.  That is such a great park if you've never been.  I loved it.  I could have take the safari ride all day long...over and over...well you get the idea LOL. 

I'll see you Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations post so be sure to pop back in.   Have a great start to your week.