Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Sometimes Simple is Good


Sometimes there are collections that really don't need a lot, a simple layout can really be a stunner.  This is from the Secret Admirer Collection from Kaisercraft.  The paper is beautiful as you can see so I just added a few rub ons, collectables and flowers and it was done. 

I love this picture of my little Cole and me, he's such a giggle monster and this pictured captured just that.  Love it! 

Monday, January 21, 2013

Re-purposed Wine Bottle


I had to get a bit tickled at my repurposed wine bottle/ vase...granted I really do like the way it turned out as I love the Tropicana Collection from KasierCraft, but note....from across the room the color of twine I used is the exact color of the original wine bottle.  So if you didn't know it, it just looks like a wine bottle...duh.  I love the way the twine looks wrapped around the bottle but next time I think I'll use a very different color twine, LOL.  


Friday, January 18, 2013

BIG NEWS!!!!!


I'm so excited to be able to share some BIG news with you all today.  I've been asked to joined Cheery Lynn's Design team.  I've admired and used their dies for so long, and they have so many talented artists on their team, it really is an honor.  

Today , I'm sharing a Cheery Lynn card using several of their latest dies. The "Orchid" die is a must have and is so unique if you love to create flowers. . The paper collection is of course from KaiserCraft / Tropicana and I think the two paired together (the die and the paperline)  are just perfect.  

The mesh border that was used as background is also one of Cheery Lynn's latest and it's going to be one that you will use over and over and over.  Especially with any type of mixed media.  Don't you think it's a must have?

I'll be seeing you every Friday with my newest design for the Cheery Lynn Team so be sure to check back often. 






 
Orchid B280, Ankara Lace Doily with Angel Wing DL232, Mesh Border B254, Thinking of Phrases B253, You Card Sentiment B235

Thursday, January 17, 2013

It's in the details


Were you able to catch a glimpse of the Secret Admirer Collection from KaiserCraft.  It was one of their beautiful releases for December.  This is a trade card frame I created using the collection and I just love everything about it.  

Here are a ton of close up pictures of my project that you can see a bit more of the detail...it's all in those small details.  





Saturday, January 12, 2013

Details with Cheery Lynn Dies


I was thrilled to be able to help out Cheery Lynn Dies with some CHA projects.  I just wish I was able to be there in California to see the booth myself, but one I will make it.  That's a promise to myself.  

My first card I created is entitled "LOVE" and trust me you'll love Cheery Lynn new release.  Here is a complete listing of the dies used for this project:






Ankara Lace Doily w/ Angel Wing DL232, Build a Flower 3 Embellishments B265, Build a Flower 2 Embellishments B188, Tags 3 B262 and Mini Pearl French Flair Mega Doily DL200


My second project card is called " Make a Wish".  It was actually the card that was made the quickest but I'm not sure if it's not my favorite.






Manon's Wedding Garland DL218, Oval Doily Stacker One DL183, Build a Flower 3 B264, Build a Flower 2 B187, Make a Wish B251 and Build a Flower 3 Embellishments B265 

   I hope you've enjoyed my work and for those of you at CHA  have a BLAST for me!!!

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Where have you been? Who Me?



I did so well through the holidays having my post scheduled and then ...post holiday, OH NO!!!!!  With getting back into the schedule somehow I overlooked my darn blog.  Today I was looking and thought oh no where have I been?  I haven't posted since the end of December.  Not a good thing, that's for sure.

Now don't worry I have been hard at work on design team work for CHA and upcoming posts, so there is plenty in the works to inspire you 2013 style.


This is a step card I created for KaiserCraft.  I love, love, I mean love this collection.  Tropicana.  Did I mention that I love it!!!  It screams 1940's holidays to me for some reason.  Kaiser is always so great at that vintage feel.

Please stay tuned because Saturday I have some Rockin cards to share with you...so don't forget to come back and take a peek.  Happy New Year and I look forward to living it up in Blog land with you!

Friday, December 28, 2012

Gotta Love That Clustering


This is one of those layouts that I really wasn't sure where I was going when I started but I loved where I ended up.  The collection is one of the latest from KaiserCraft, Forget-Me-Not.   I really tried to work on my clusters on this layout and adore everything that is going on.  Lots of little nooks and crannies to discover things.






Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Were you Naughty or Nice?


I hope everyone had a Merry, Merry Christmas.  So I have one question to ask, were you naughty or nice?  LOL.  Our big party of the year is Christmas Eve and this year was no exception.  We blew it out well.  One of the dessert was the naughty or nice trays.  I made regular Rice Krispie Treats for the nice side and Oreo coal for the naughty.  I'll list the recipe for the Oreos chews at the end of this post.

I made the little signs for the trays using products from Scrap-Mart.  I would have brought them home to take a bit better photos, but there was a precious little girl at the party who wanted them, so off they went in the spirit of the evening.




Here is a list of supplies used for the signs:

Sizzix Frame Back Ornate #3
Amazing Paper Grace Kit of the Month November: Stamp
Spellbinders Circle
Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Stickles 

Now the recipe for the Oreo Coal.  Let me warn you cut these very small as they are really chewy.

One package of Oreo cookies/ processed in the food processor to crumbs
4 Tablespoons of Butter
5 Cups of marshmallows

Melt the butter and the marshmallows in pan over the stove top.  Once everything is melted add the cookie crumbs and stir to all mixed.  Pour out and press into a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Wait to cool and cut into small bite size pieces.

Have a little Christmas money that needs to find a good home?  Remember you can get one item 40% off regular price at Scrap-Mart, just use the STOCKING coupon code.  Ends the 31st of December so hurry.  


Monday, December 24, 2012

Happy Birthday Jesus


This year something so small really struck me in such a profound way.  I have a client who was leaving to go to Jerusalem for the holidays.  I just happened to ask in conversation if they thought they knew the place where Christ was actually born, I have always heard it was cave.  My friend was quick to tell me yes they believe it to be the Grotto of the Nativity and in fact that is where he is going to be on Christmas Eve.  I asked if he would take a picture for me, in which he replied " not only will I bring you a picture but I'll light a candle for you".  I honestly started to cry.  To stand in a spot where Christ actually was born just takes my breath away.  I know that Jesus lives in my heart with me everyday but to see his humble beginnings and think about him as an infant, it's so amazing.  I must say this was one of my greatest gifts this season.  I feel very blessed to actually know someone that just happens to be going to Christ's birth place the eve he was born...WOW.    Just thought I would share with you.

I hope you all have a blessed Christmas season.  That you get to be with friends and family and are able to focus on the greatest gift that we have ever received.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS!!!

Sunday, December 23, 2012

Fancy Pants and Scor-Pal Gift Hop


Products Used: Scor-Pal, Scor Tape, Fancy Pants Hopscotch Card Stock, Card Stock, Stamps, Donna Salzar Ink, KaiserCraft Flower, Spellbinders Dies, Velcro Tabs and corner rounder

There is nothing like a last minute gift, and gift cards are perfect.  Today I'm going to share a simple project with you that will really take your gift cards to the next level. 

Step 1: Cut a piece of card stock 4 1/2 x 10 inches and score at the 3 inch, 4 inch, 5 inch and 8 inch mark. 


Step 2: Fold as shown below and use your Scor-Pal Tool to make the edges crisp. 


Step 3: Round the corners on the outside edges


Step 4:  Cut the following designer card stock pieces and corner round your end pieces 
(4)  4 x 2 3/4 
(2) 4 x 1 3/4 
(2) 4 x 3/4

Note: this will decorate the outside and the interior of the wallet


Step 5: Flip your wallet over the the outside and apply a line of Scor-Pal Tape to the very bottom of the score line between the small peaks that are going to form where the gift card sits. Apply the to peaks together. 


Step 6 : Flip back over to the interior and use a Spellbinders Die to line up just on the edges of the small pop up flap.  This will make a slit for your card to sit in and when the wallet is opened the gift card will flip up.  TIP: if the die doesn't cut all the way through just trim it up with scissors as the score line will be embossed enough. 


Step 7: Slip your gift card in the open notch



Step 8 : Apply velcro tabs to the flap of you wallet to open and close.  If you don't have velcro tabs you could easily use ribbon or twine to close the wallet. 


Decorate your wallet as desired and give away with love!!!!