Love is in the air with Graphic 45 and Petaloo

Everybody loves a blog hop and today's is over the moon with Graphic 45 and Petaloo...two companies everybody loves. 

This is a cute Valentine's Day box that is ready to hold some trinkets of love, but there's a special treat just with the box alone.  It's an easel box.  So it can really stand out. 

 

Here are several more photos so you're sure to get a good feel for this beauty. 

 

Now hop over to the Graphic's 45 Blog and see more projects today and from the rest of the week.  You'll be sure to get inspired. 

 

Ribbon Resource and Stampedous Blog Hop

Today's a fun day, it's blog hop day with May Arts Ribbon/Ribbon Resource and Stampendous Stamps.  I created this adorable little treat box and topped it all off with Ribbon, a few flowers and of course some embossed stamped images from Andy Skinner & Stampendous stamps and summer shine embossing powder.. 

 

 

 

 You can pick up the ribbon I used with the links below....They are sure to top of your projects of love perfectly. 

 

 3/8" Violet Satin Ribbon

 

1/4" Lavender Silk Ribbon

 

Now get to hopping...here's a complete list of the hop below and remember you could win some beautiful ribbon for having fun. 

Monday

Amy Rysavy

DeeDee Catron

Gini Williams Cagle

 

Tuesday

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

 

Wednesday

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Latrice Murphy

 

Thursday

Lori Williams (that's me)

Michele Kosciolek

Rebecca VanDeMark

 

Friday

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

 

Whoooo do you love??? Sugar Hollow with Heartfelt Creations

 

I love this tiny little guys just sitting and waiting...He's adorable as is the rest of the Sugar Hollow collection from Heartfelt Creations.  I was able to dress him up with beautiful border die, edge die and flowers all from Heartfelt.  I just love Sugar Hollow. 

 

 

Be sure to head over to Heartfelt Creations Blog and see all the fabulous projects from the rest of the Design team and get inspired yourself.  Also remember you can always find complete directions for the projects on the blog, including step by step of this card. 

Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection is almost here!!!!

I've been so excited about this collection as I know you are going to fall in love with it, just as I have.  We all have been huge fans of Downton Abbey and all the elegance that it brings...now you can bring that same elegance into your crafting with the Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection.  These items will be debuting exclusively on HSN next Tuesday and you are not going to want to miss it.  Let me just say, be prepared to want it all.  It's a fabulous collection. 

Need a Tip?  Be sure to ink the edges of all your dies cuts and paper pieces...this will really make them stand out when you are layering multiple layers. 
 

The Sparkle is POPPING out with Crafter's Companion

 

If you didn't know, Poppies are my favorite flower.  They are just stunning with their red and pop of black....What a beautiful creation of God.  This stamp set is one that lends itself to being a poppy or any other flower depending on how you color it...great versatility. 

 

I cut along the stamped line and curled my petals up just a bit to add some dimension.  Of course I had to add it to the card with some foam tape, because foam tape makes everything better, LOL. 

 

Be sure to head over to Crafter's Companion and check out all the latest and greatest stamp sets. 

 

 

 

Floral Delight Stamp Set,

Spectrum Noir Sparkles markers: Red Berry, Holly Leaf, Emerald Green,

Die'sire Decorative Die, Nouveau Stamping Frame

 

 

Cuteness Overload with Sugar Hollow and Heartfelt Creations

 

 

 

Get Ready for Valentines Day with Ribbon Resource and May Arts

 

Want to have fun project to make for Valentine's Day with the kids?  I've got the perfect tutorial for you.  This adorable heart garland was created using May Arts/Ribbon Resource twine and I'll walk you through step by step how to recreate it on the May Arts Blog.  Hop over there to see more pictures and step by step directions. 

 

You can pick up the ribbon I used on May Arts site, or on Ribbon Resource's site (May Arts Retail Online Store) 

 

String Burlap: Bittersweet  M28

1/16” Twisted Rope: Red and White RJ14

What time is it??? Children's Hour

I'm in love with the newest collection from Graphic 45, Children's Hour.  It's such a sweet calendar collection that can be used for so many different projects other than a calendar.  Look at this adorable vintage card I created with multiple layers, handmade flowers and a little chipboard. 

I know that Arlene created a beautiful layout using the Children's Hour so be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog and take a peek. 

Ribbon Resource and Cardmaker Blog Hop

 

Love is in the air with Cardmaker Magazine and May Arts Ribbon/Ribbon Resource.  It just couldn't be any sweeter.  In celebration of this card hop I created this vintage style Valentines Day card topped off with some beautiful silk ribbon.  Pearls, ribbon, vintage paper and delicate die cuts make for a beautiful but simple card to recreate.

 

 

Please be sure to hop and see all the designers beautiful Valentines Day cards and leave comments...cause you might just win a couple rolls of ribbon of your choice.  That's always enough to make you swoon. 

 

Here the hopping order

 

CardMaker

Amy Rysavy

DeeDee Catron

Carisa Zglobicki

Gini Williams Cagle

Jenifer Cowles

Dawn Lusk

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Kim Klinkovsky

Karen Hanson

Latrice Murphy

Linda Beeson

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Lisa Silver

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Pamela Haskin

Terri Burson

Jen Shears

Tracy McLennon
The Ribbon Resource

Let Crafter's Companion Inspire You

 

 It's so lovely to be able to sit down with some colorful pens and plan papers and be able to create a beautiful card, such as this.  I love the scene I was able to achieve stamping and coloring in with the Spectrum Sparkle and Spectrum Aqua markers.  It really did inspire me.  Have you been able to check out Crafter's Companion's new sparkle pens?  I'd love to hear what you think?

 

 

 

Here's a list where you can pick up the supplies I used for this project

Stamp Set: Forest Friends

Spectrum Aqua: Desert and Chestnut

 Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Crystal Clear, Blue Topaz, Harvest Moon, Olive