Genuine Love and a Little Shimmer to Boot

Being in love is a special thing. To have someone in your life that fills your soul and can lean on you when they need, is a part of that love. Today I'm sharing with you a card I created using the beautiful Trinity Paper Arts Collection Sincerely. I've paired it up with my favorite fancy paper out on the market from Paper Temptress called Mica Metallic and this is what I've come up with.

 I love how the Mica Metallic papers take on rub-ons: so crisp. You can really see the shimmer on that paper. Isn't it scrumptious!!!??!!

 To get some great dimension on this card, I used a combination of Helmar Zapdots and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots. I sprayed the flowers with True Blood Glimmer mist and they are the perfect match for the Sincerely papers.

The sketch is the New Mojo Monday Sketch, which I haven't played along with forever. Was nice to do that again. 

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you are all having a fantastic week. Talk soon

Toodles

A Pink Paislee Altered Photo Album

Soiree, Soiree, Soiree!!! Doesn't that word just scream FUN!?!? Yup, if I could go to a Soiree every week, I think I would. The colors, the fun and the fun would be fabulous. I think it is why Pink Paislee picked this name for the most fun collection EVER.

Hey there everyone. Today I've got an altered project to share with you using the bright and festive collection from Pink Paislee. I've paired it up with a little Creative Charms and my favorite Helmar Adhesives.

Now do you want to see what it originally looked like? This is a transformation that Stacey from What NOT to Wear would be proud of I'm certain...

Holy Doodles Batman right? I used a bunch of my favorite Spellbinders dies for this one as well and wanted to show you a close up. Enjoy.

Someone in the family is going to get this as a Christmas gift and I sure hope they like it.

On a completely different note, I've recently gotten an iPad and I'm having so much fun. If you have one, what are your favorite apps? Games? mom apps? etc. Would love to hear from you.

Until next time
Toodles

Momenta Guest Designer

Sometimes when you get crafting products you are just moved to create. Something goes off in the Mojo part of the brain and you are racing down a path of creativity. This is exactly what happened when I receive my goodies from Momenta to be their October Guest Designer.

Today I've got 6 projects to share with you and I hope you enjoy looking at them as much as I did creating them. I got to work with 2 amazing collections from Momenta, both very different, but super sweet to work with.... and the Stickers!!!! Holy Batman these stickers are a TONNE of fun!!!

First off, 3 projects using the Chloes Garden Collection. Filled with soft tones of pinks, browns, blues and greens. This first card is super sweet  and a little girly with some wonderful ribbon to make it even sweeter. The stickers are puffy and filled with glittery goodness. Perfect for card making and scrapbooking.

Now I used the same Chloes Garden paper pack to create a much more masculine card. I added some Robin's Nest dewdrops using Helmar Gemstone Glue to finish it off.

Next a 12 x 12 layout using the Chloes Garden one last time. These papers were a perfect fit for the cheesy two tooth grin my daughter had in this photo. I did some fussy cutting of the flowers and added some flourishes and butterflies as well.

Here is a close up of the layout for you. I just love the soft palette that Chloes Garden has.

Next are three cards I created using the EYE POPPING Kaleidoscope Paper Pack and matching stickers. This has to be one of the most fun collections I've worked with in a while. So vibrant and cheery and the designs are awesome. The first card has some fun flourish stickers and great little gemstones from Momenta. I think I might have to send it to my girlfriend Jenn. Hope your house gets better soon hun!!!

Then a little more color with a great card using some Spellbinders dies and a few more butterfly punches. So fun!!!

And lastly a sweet card using some border stickers and that great Always sticker sentiment. Isn't this Kaleidoscope Paper Pack with matching stickers amazing??? I think so!!! Very Flower Power for sure

Thank you so so very much Jamie and Everyone at Momenta for giving me the opportunity to work with your products. I absolutely loved creating with them and I know I'll be using more of them in the future.

To see more amazing Momenta projects, make sure to check out the MyMomenta Blog.

Origins Friend

Hello Everyone and Happy Tuesday. My flue bug is gone and I'm feeling much better. Thank you for leaving "get better soon" wishes, I really liked that.
Today I've got a little 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card to share with you. This Origins line from Basic Grey is quickly becoming one of my favorites ever. I just love the color palette. For this one, I used the Card Patterns Anniversary sketch and I really love the banding. Another NON stamping card for me, just a few rub-ons. The sentiment is made from micro mini letters in the Origins line. LOVE IT

Now on with the show.

That wonderful cardstock the Spellbinders pendant has been punched from,is called Cappucino Mica Metallic.  It is available at Paper Temptress as are the rest of the cardstock in the card.

Hope you all have a wonderful Tuesday. I'll be back tomorrow with some more creations. Until then, Happy Crafting
Toodles.

Inspiration from the new blog

Hello Everyone. Today I am sharing with you a card that was inspired by my new blog design.This set of stamps is from About Art Accents, and the set is my absolute favorite in my stash. Can ya guess why? lol. I did some masking with chipboard for the background and sprayed with Glimmer Mist in Tattered Leather. If you don't have this color, you need to get it because it is so versatile. And a first for me with this card is the beads. Well here it is and look at that purdy new watermark too.
The post man was also super nice to me today. A bunch of new stamps and my first order of Distress inks. Man am I crazy excited to start trying things out with those. Thanks so much for stopping by and let me know what you think.

A very Happy Mothers Day to all my readers.

Today is a very special day for all of us. Everyone has a direct link to motherhood. You either are a mom or have one, know a mom or are friends with one. Take a moment today to Dream, to say a little prayer or to just be. The card I have for you is all about the biggest mom that is a part of all of our lives. Mother Nature. I hope you enjoy it and it brings a smile to your face. It is this weeks Mojo Monday challenge entry.
I don't use my cuttlebug folders half as much as I should, and I'm making a little pledge to do so. This one is done on Core'dinations paper and sanded for the image to pop out. One other thing I need to use more of is this paper. And for the first time ever, I did a little paper piercing. Kinda cool if I may say so myself, although I gotta work on the straight lines lol.

Supplies:
Accessories: Fabulous Chipboard shapes (Chatterbox), Chocolate and Ivory Pearls (Kaiser Craft), Teal Satin ribbon, black and white ribbon
Coloring agents: Cerulean Azure (Nick Bantock)
Die cuts- Labels One (Spellbinders)
Paper: Card stock- True Black(PTI), Teal Hocus Pocus (Core'dinations), Darling Dear (Sassafras), Urban Oasis (SU)
stamps: Dream (Unity March KOTM)Coloring agents: Cerulean Azure (Nick Bantock)
Tools: Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer, Big Shot, paper piercer, sanding block

Card Patterns Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone and Happy Friday to you. I've decided to change my format a little on the blog, so please let me know if you like it and can follow things a little bit better.

In doing some blog surfing, I've come across some really great color combinations, so thought I would have a crack at one that is all over the place this week. Orange and Pink. With the exception of the Very Vanilla CS, everything is from my scrap paper bins. I think I need a big Post-It saying "USE SCRAPS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE". Those drawers can fill up rather quickly.

I grabbed a few different papers that I thought would work and but busy working. For the CS, there were 3 colors: Very Vanilla, Pumpkin Pie and Regal Rose. I used 2 different patterned papers: A striped and graphic dot/square combo. The cat image was calling my name and I tried my first shot at the "kissing" technique. but wanted a very subtle print, so just gently touched the two stamps together to give this little kitty some spots. Wanting to give the ribbon a little attitude, I added paw prints with a black glaze pen. I hope you enjoy the card. Listed below are the supplies I used.


Supplies:
SU stamps: You're the cats meow set, Hampton arts crown.
Spellbinders: Small Oval & Small Scalloped Oval Nestabilities - Die 1 and 4
Paper: Unknown scraps
Accessories: Ivory satin ribbon, orange Little Yellow Bicycle Brad
Inks: Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark Dazzle Champagne, Colorbox Orchid, Glimmer Mist Tiger Lily
Embossing Powder: Ranger Irridescent

CPS 107 challenge

Today's card is a challenge card for Card Positioning Systems. I was a big fan of this sketch and definitely wanted to take part this week. Here is the sketch. For the CS, I used Basic Black, Cameo Coral and Always Artichoke. These colors really sing to me in a combo and if you haven't made something with them before, I'm challenging you to try. I decided that I was going to use as little designer paper as possible and I think I succeeded. The small green embossed paper rectangle is it. and I wish I knew who the maker is, because I gotta get more lol.
For the stamped images, I only used stamps from the Vita Bella Stamp set, which is truly, one of my favorites. First I stamped out the small diamonds on the Coral strip, as well as the swirl leaves on the scalloped nesties rectangle(both in onyx black). The same leaves were stamped in versamark on the green panel and 2 of the large diamonds were stamped on coral and cut out. I added the Beautiful stamp on top and put together the large diamonds, green primas and black rhinestone. A piece of black organza ribbon and edging the images with silver sticker tape and this "beaut" was ready to pose for the camera.
So glad you stopped by today. I really like when you all come by for a view, a read and a coffee. Thanks again for all the comments and support. YOU ALL ROCK!!! Until next time
Happy Crafting

Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant #4

This weeks Card Patterns Sketch #4 and Pink Elephant challenge #4 got me thinking. "How about you create a card that your nephew, who is 18, would maybe buy Erika". So I decided to get my "that rocks" mojo going. Here is the sketch First I decided on a pretty trendy color palette. For the card I used Real Red and Black Linen CS. The paper is from the Rockabilly designer paper series. After seriously distressing the edges of the red, I then added the black linen on top. For the side it was the red skulls and polka dots. A girl has gotta stay girlie ya know.
Now back to the black Linen. I used a flourish stamp from the Autumn leaves Flourishes II set. Stamped it with a opalite ink, then drew over the ink with a black marker (the type that looks like an embossing job has been done). Now those flourishes weren't showing up as much as I wanted them to, so i took my snow cap white ink and sponged it over the black. Taking a baby wipe to get rid of the white that was on top of the flourishes. Well well those flourishes went KAPOW!! Perfect. So all I have left is the ovals.
For the ovals on the opposite side, I used 3 different spellbinders ovals, of the 3, I turned one on it's side. Then I have this great ribbon in, you guessed it, polka dots, that had to find a home on this card. Made some slits on the ovals and tied a knot with the ribbon. As well as put a piece across the card. The little Hello tag and the heart tag were from a little pack of acetate die cuts from valentine. I used a white souffle pen to give that Hello a little more light. I think this card is definitely ROCKIN!
Thanks so much for stopping by today. Don't forget to enter my blog candy give away. Just scroll down to find the post. Hope you all have a great day and
Happy Crafting

Time for this weeks Mojo Monday Sketch And Flourishes Challenge

This weeks Mojo Monday Card was a hoot to make. I also used this for the flourishes challenge, which was to use flowers.I switched it up a little by putting a few things on the angle, but I wanted to see if a little change would make a big impact. Here is this weeks sketch challenge. For the colors of this card I chose Pixy Pink, Not Quite Navy, and Always Artichoke. I also used a piece of mattestack from the Rock Star DCWV. I decided to give a decorative edge to the card this time, so used my purple cow trimmer to do that. I love this 2 in 1 trimmer with the guillotine and paper trimmer in one. But me thinks I have to get a wee cutter for quick fixes.
I used a few different stamps for the card. The Love saying from Dreams du Jour, a flourish from Autumn Leaves and a medallion stamp that I sprinkled Perfect Pearls on form the background of the Sentiment stamp. I really like the effect that this has. I took my first stab at truly coloring an image using markers and blenders and I really am quite smitten with how that sweet flower turned out. What do you think? Also for the two stripes on each side of the design, I purchased this really cool metal embossed plate on my last trip south. I try to find the maker for you. Used alcohol ink to give it a green tint.
Lastly I used a few Prima flowers folded in half and secured them to the card with a pretty square ice brad in teal. Added 3 square buttons to give the card balance and TADDA!!!! My Mojo Monday card is complete
Hope you enjoyed looking at the card and if you haven't taken a Mojo Challenge...What are you waiting for?
Happy Crafting

Mojo Monday Challenge #73

Have I told you lately how much I adore Mojo Mondays? If not well now you know. This is this weeks sketch challenge and I thought I would use some colors that were a little more "demure" haha. I love working with color, so I was hummin and hawin about this one, but the finished product tickles my fancy. So here as per usual is the sketch followed by my take on it. Let me know what you think!!!

For this card I used a great Zebra stamp that I received in a Time to Stamp grab bag and I love this lil guy. The cardstock I used is SU Basic Black and Whisper White as well as a matte from the Far East DCWV matte stack and the zebra print from the All Dress up Matte Stack.
I used 3 different kinds of ink for this card. Versafine Onyx Black and Smokey Gray as well as Nick Bantock Van Dyke Brown. I seem to have a need to distress the edges of a card. maybe I can break myself of that, but for now I like the effect it has.
Adding some color to the landscape under the striped ones feet with Le Plume markers to give some depth. Lastly, a pretty piece of brown grosgrain ribbon and a wooden button to finish it off.

Hope you enjoyed the card and
Happy Crafting

CPS Sketch Challenge101

CPS has a wonderful challenge yet again and since I just received some new SU papers, I had an idea.

I absolutely love the new Rockabilly design paper line from SU. It is just to darn sweet! Here is the sketch followed by my spin. Hope you like it.

Firstly I used Kiwi Kiss and Black Cardstock for the mattes. Then a 2/3, 1/3 split with the cherries and the black texture.(these papers have a great shine to areas and are wonderful to work with)

I then used a scalloped nestability and a great Making Memories acrylic tag. Layered them and then for the finale
A silver hodgepodge frame, some real purdy red organza ribbon and a Cherry Stamp to make this cute card complete.


Hope you really enjoy this card. It was a smash to make
Happy Crafting

CPS sketch challenge

There is this great site on the net called Card Positioning Systems , which I absolutely love. It is a place that really helps me learn new ideas, and new layouts. This week they have a challenge called Readers Choice. In this particular challenge, you pick one of their previous sketches and create create create.

This is my addition to this really cool challenge. I chose sketch #38




I believe the stamp is a split coast stamp, (got it in a grab bag) and this is my first shot at a window card as well as the first time I've used my spellbinders to make a frame.


I colored her dress in with prussian blue Le Plume marker, then used fuschia on the roses in her hat. Last but not least, I use Shimmerz to give the hat and the flowers some ZING! Adding some prima flowers and adhesive pearls and the rest is history.

Hope you like it.
and Happy Crafting