Bling in the Season

This is My Mind's Eye's new Christmas collection paper " Lost and Found Christmas".   Isn't it just yummy with all it's glitter and bling.  Did you know that the new challenge for Beary Scrap is up right now and it's SUPER EASY!!!  ANYTHING GOES!!! yeap create something stunning and beautiful your pick and enter it in our challenge where you could win a $20 shopping spree.

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Fun With PaperClay

Have you played with Creative PaperClay yet?  If not, why?  Not sure what to do with it?  Well today I'm going to share a simple tutorial with you that will have you running to your nearest craft store to pick some up and start playing.

First let me tell you Paperclay is like clay but it's paper and dries light as a feather ready to use on your card, layouts or anything else you can think of.  Also with it being paper it so compatible with so many different products, dies, glues, inks, stains, mists, rubs...well you get the idea.  So onto our simple rose tutorial.

In the photo above I show you the first five steps. Create a small ball and flatten as thin as you can without tearing.  I use my fingers as I love the look of my fingerprints in the finished petals...makes it look like the veins on a real rose but paperclay works beautifully with any tools...so the choice is yours.  Then just roll your flattened petal into a center rose bud leaving the end a bit open. You've created your base for your rose flower.  Repeat step one and two and then apply to your base rose bud.  Continue to do this until you have the desired size for your flower.

Your next step is to let your rose air dry.  The petals are thin, so I only let mine dry overnight and then they were ready for the next step.  Remember I said how compatible PaperClay is, Glimmer Mist works great.  Spritz your flower with desired color and let dry.

For the final step for the roses I added some Viva Gold rub to the edges of the petals.  It just gave a really nice finishing touch.  I use a makeup sponge to apply, they're cheap so you don't mind tossing when it's time for a new one. 

So want to see what the roses look like in a project? 

This is an easel card that really became more of a sculpture once it was complete.  I wonder is it wrong to give yourself a card, LOL....I really can see this sitting on my office desk.  LOVE IT!!!

Finally a close up view of the rose cluster...Isn't your mind just going crazy thinking of all the things you could do with this product? 

Be sure to check out Creative PaperClay products here

and get even more inspiration from their Blog here. 

There are videos, tutorials and artwork ready to inspire you, so be sure to sneak a peek. 

Hugs,

 

Today I'm sharing my Jack-O-Joke card with you I created using Scrapping Cottage/ CottageCutz dies. "What did the Momma Jack-O-Lantern say to the baby Jack-O-Lantern.....Cut it out. " I always love to have fun and find humor in everything, and this is my silly sense of humor coming out with this card. The punch line is hidden with a tag that hides behind the pumpkins and can be pulled out when you're ready to find out the answer.

I used the Trick or Treat Puppy die for the Momma Pumpkin. The baby pumpkin is from Spooky Treats which is one of the My Little Shoebox dies that coordinate with their paper collections. Just a great pairing.

 I hope I brought a smile to your face.

Hugs,

Sweet Slumber

Kaisercraft has just released their new Bonjour collection and it's just down right beautiful.  All the soft colors end up giving such a rich feel. I love the way I was even able to use it for a baby layout of my youngest son.  So sweet.

The flowers and the title were all covered with Sakura Glaze. You may not see it so clear in the photo but it gave them all a glassy look that really helps them pop off the page.

See ya tomorrow with an adorable card for Cottage Cutz.

Hugs,

Hooray!!! Great News

I'm thrilled to finally be able to share with you all my exciting news.  I was chosen to be on Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp's  2011-2012 Design Team.  I'm in some wonderful company, here's a list of all the design team members:

Tesa
Angelica
Michelle
Kristii
Audrey
Ujjwal
Amy
Melissa
Cheryl - G. Designer

To see all about everyone and PPRS head on over to their blog . I can't wait to start sharing my projects with you soon, so keep your eyes open.

Hugs,

Fall Leaves with Glitter

This is a tag I created for Beary Scraps current challenge...FALL.  I had the idea to cover the leaves with glitter and I love the way it turned out.  The paper is from the Authentique Glowing Paper Pad.  It's chocked full of all those orange, brown and black colors that are all around this time of year.  The base tag was colored with Distress Ink so I could match up my colors as I wanted.  The kocha/brown seam binding ribbon added the final touch to my tag.

So are you inspired to make a Fall card?  I hope so...and be sure to link it up to our Beary Scrap challenge here...you could win a $20 gift certificate, so why not?

 

Hugs,

This tag quaifies for the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp and Show: Masculine

No Flowers Here

Happy Monday everybody.  I wanted to share a KaiserCraft card I did last month for so for my Dad's Birthday.  Sometimes masculine cards seem hard to me, not sure why.  I suppose it's that I want to plop flowers on everything, LOL.   I managed to tame my flower plopping urge with butterflies.

Have a great week and I'll see you all later on. 

Hugs, Lori

Halloween Shaker Easel Card

Hi Everyone...welcome to the weekend. Today I wanted to inspire you with this Halloween Shaker card I created using CottageCutz Dies from the Scrapping Cottage. I love creating shaker cards...so much fun. I wish I could show you better in the photo how the black glitter shakes around in the frame, pictures just don't do it justice.

You can see bits and pieces here in there that haven't fallen down yet, but you still just don't get the whole effect.

Want to know all the great dies I used for this card, here is the complete list.

Haunted House Border

Lamp Post With Sign ( yellow border interior of card)

Witch Castle Door ( Bats)

Have a great crafty rest of the weekend...

Hugs, Lori

Sunflower Days

Have you gotten your Fall card entered in The Beary Scrap Challenge yet?  If not you better get on the stick.  It' that time of the year to create fall creations and the best part is you might just win a $20 shopping spree with your entry.  Be sure to link yours up here , we'd love to see your work.

This weeks card was created using Authentiques Blissful Collection. Colors a little to bright for Fall colors...just ink your paper up with some Distress Ink and you'll be good to go. 

The handmade sunflower was made using Spellbinders dies, McGill tools and pad, McGill punch, glue and some patience.  Granted it took a little while to do, but really it's so stunning you only need one to set your card off, so what's a little time, right?  Oh and remember if it can fit in an envelope...it ain't a card, LOL. 

Hugs,
Lori

Happy Heartfelt Wednesday everybody.   Today I'm continuing to showcase the new Christmas Cheer Collection.  This cards features the Holiday Dove, isn't it just beautiful. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams creations...it's always worth the time for all the inspiration it will give you.

Hugs,