Unity September Guest Designer Layout and Susan Weckesser Stamps

Hello everyone, I hope that you are all enjoying the first true days of Autumn. The leaves are all changing and the colors outside are stunning. I'm here today sharing a layout I created with some amazing Susan Weckesser stamps from Unity.

For this layout, I used a combination of A Little Bit Washi, ABC 123 Washi, Insta-Cute and a co-branded Simple Stories Set called Splatters and Stars. I embossed all the images using Wow embossing powder and everything came together using Helmar Adhesives. Here are a few close ups of the layout.

 Yes, that is a cheese head you see. My husband is a huge Packers fan, and our son thought this "hat" was too fun!!! Don't judge!!!! *snort*

I'm loving how these stamps layer over top of each other and adore how well the Wow Embossing Powder allows me to do this.

And here is the final project, full of Susan Weckesser stampy goodness!!!

If you love creating mixed media projects of any sort, these stamps are AMAZING!!!! Check them out and grab a few of your favorites from the Untiy store. You will be so glad you did. Also, Take a look at Susan Weckessers Design Team call going on right now. Try out and you may have an opportunity to work with Susan and her wonderful designs.

Until next time
Toodles
Erika Taylor

Miracle Star-Wow Embossing Indeed

Hello everyone and Happy Back to School Week. This year, our little girl is in Kindergarten 3 days a week, so I've got a little me time to do things. Yesterday was her first day, and she absolutely LOVED it. Gotta love when your children love school, and we are so blessed to have both of them in that mind set.

Today, I'm sharing with you a project I created for the Wow Embossing Powders blog and I truly think it is my favorite project to date. I created it using a lot of double embossing and I think it will become our new tree star for Christmas. If you want to see more of the project and see what supplies I used, hop on over to the Wow Embossing Powder blog to see.

Here is the finished products using Wow Embossing Powders, May Arts ribbons, Helmar adhesive and Basically Bare pieces.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I would love to hear what holiday decoration around your home, you love the most.

Also, there is a education team call going on right now on the Helmar blog and a great friend Susan Weckesser, has a design team call up now too.

Until next time
Toodles

Core Cards Creative Frenzy

When it comes to card stock, sometimes it is hard to find the perfect match for your projects. Yup I struggled with this ALOT, until I found Core'dinations cardstock. This stuff is truly beautiful to work with and since I do have a soft spot for distressing, there truly is none better!!!

Today I've decided to take the plunge for a shot at the Core'dinations Card Designer Call. Yes I know that I've been making a bunch of layouts and mixed media pieces, but I started this journey with a love for card making, and that has never gone away. I am going to share with you today, a few projects I've created and hopefully these projects with catch the eyes of the good peeps at Core'dinations.

So here we go.... First off a Christmas card I created using Cottage Porch WhiteWash paper. Core'dination papers are beautiful to emboss with aren't they!!!

The second project is this wonderful card, where I used Forest Moss Distress papers

Last but not least is this layout I created using a combination of Cordinations papers. I love how well they heat emboss and those frayed edges....SWOON!!!!!

I think that is it for today. I would love to hear how you like to use Core'dinations products. Until next time

Toodles

May Arts Ribbon Design Team Application

It is no secret that I'm a huge ribbon fan. It started when I was on the first design team for Really Reasonable Ribbon and it has just grown. So today, I'm throwing my name in the hat in hopes that I'll be a Ribbonista.

May Arts is my favorite manufacturer of ribbon and I must say, I own a lot. But is there such a thing as too much ribbon? I think NOT. So today I'm sharing with you a few projects I've created using different types of ribbons. 2 which you have not seen and a favorite of mine that you may have. So here we go.


This first project, I created when I was on the Really Reasonable Ribbon team and to this day, my little girl loves wearing this. It is an easy thing to create and I will be making many more of them to come.I used 3 colors of grosgrain ribbon to create the headband.

Next up, a Canvas I created using lace, embossing powders and chipboard. This canvas is an 8 x 10 piece and the lace is used to add color and accent to the rest of the piece.

Last, I've got a fun video tutorial to share with you where I created a Faux Marble Frame. Bakers Twine is a huge trend right now and has been for a while. The quick and simple double bow is perfect for finishing off any project.

Here is a photo of the finished project for you. 

You can find a few other ribbon posts about ribbon that I've done like  This Easter Tree .  Then there is this Ribbons Border tutorial I did for Gingersnap Creations


Thanks so much for stopping by today. If you haven't seen some of the beautiful ribbons and trims May Arts carries, go take a gander at Ribbonista Heaven. Some beautiful products are there for certain.

Until next time
Toodles

Imagine a layout Filled with Blog Candy!!!

It has been a whole week since I posted ACK!! It's funny how sometimes time just flies and suddenly it is the beginning of June. JUNE!!!! Only 6 more weeks til CHA,, 1 1/2 till Fathers Day, 4 till school is out for the Summer. This year is speeding on by Ferrari style. I think I need to take some time today to create. There is something so soothing and relaxing about playing with papers, glue and embellishments.

Speaking of playing with papers, I have a layout to share with you today. This layout uses the Rustic Collection from FabScraps. The colors and images on these papers are beyond scrumptious. Teals, greens and browns are perfect for a little boy layout don't ya think? I used a combination of 002, 003, and 004 papers, paired up with some awesome card stock colors from Bazzill (Safari, Hillary, Avalanche and Real Teal). I got out my trusty Prima edger distresser tool and got to work. The flowers are from the Rustic Paper Flower die cut pad and are super easy to create.

The Imagine chipboard piece is also from Fabscraps. I inked it up with some Quick Quotes inks then used Wow Embossing Powder in Clear to give it a glossy look. Love how this title turned out.

Here is the entire layout. I hope you enjoy.

Well that is it for today. I think I'm going to give away a little box of goodies today. Filled with DewDrops, Chipboard and a few Mini Albums. Leave a comment today and I'll select a winner next week. Let your friends know too.

Until next time
Toodles

Paper Crafters Library and My Girl!!!

What a great weekend away this was with family friends. I hope that all of you had a wonderful long weekend. Now back to the grind and crafting, which I love so much!!!


I am so excited to share with you, that I'm featured at Paper Crafters Library today. They are having a Wow Embossing Powder Week, filled with projects, videos and tips for using these great powders. If you haven't heard of Paper Crafters Libray before, You really have to check them out. Here is a little information about Paper Crafters Library


A Bit About Paper Crafter’s Library

The world of paper crafting is HUGE! Whether you are a beginner, or you’ve been creating for years, the sheer number of different products, tools, techniques and project ideas can be overwhelming.After spending 6 years helping thousands of paper crafters around the world become more successful in the creative space through her series of kits, digital tutorials and online classes, Andrea Walford began looking for a new approach to education. In 2011 she launched Paper Crafter’s Library – the first, and still to this day, only website that provides an all-in-one learning solution for paper crafters. With almost 800 videos currently in their library and 4-5 new videos added each week, Paper Crafter’s Library offers comprehensive training on products, tools, techniques, and project ideas. From beginner through to advanced, whether your interest is in stamping, card making, scrapbooking, creating 3D items or altered art – you’ll find all the resources you need to navigate the world of paper crafting in ONE place, organized and indexed so that it’s quick and easy to find.


Here is a little sneak of my project I created using Wow Embossing Powders.

Now when you leave a comment on My blog today, you will be entered to win a membership to Paper Crafters Library. How cool is that??? A great way to get inspired and learn new techniques or brush up on some you haven't used for a while.Make sure if you haven't checked out my complete project, you jump on over to the Paper Crafters Library Blog and leave me some love there!!!

Until next time
Toodles

Wow Embossing and Quick Quotes Papers- masculine scrapbook layouts

It is no secret that I love the earth tone collection of embossing powders from Wow Embossing Powders. I think it is the cook in me, with names like nutmeg, pepper and honey, how can you not like them right?

Hello everyone, I'm here today to share with you a scrapbook layout I created using Quick Quotes Tin Type papers and the earth tone collection from Wow (with a little Copper thrown into the mix). I'm so lucky to be a recurring Guest Designer with Quick Quotes and I will have my first project up on the Quick Quotes blog on the 16th of March. So stop by and check it out. (it is a Steampunk Mixed Media canvas)

I used these embossing powders for stamping, masking and to highlight the chipboard alpha letters. First a photo of the letters. I used Bloody Mary Powder Puff ink, then the copper.

For the envelope, I decided to emboss the entire thing. (the envelope was originally white with red polka dots) Then I used the postage stamp from Wow to add a little more interest.

This next photo really shows how well Wow Embossing Powders work with masks. I used the Tim Holtz Timeworks masks to create the background paper.

Now for the final project. Do ya wanna see? are ya sure? Well here it is, a layout all about our sons dreams. He wants to build his own hotel then be the chef in the restaurant. Gotta love dreams!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I have some exciting news to share with you tomorrow morning. It is FAB-U-LOUS!!!

Toodles

Valentines Day Altered Cigar Box and Wow Embossing Powders

Happy Valentines Day everyone. Today is a day filled with chocolates, valentines cards and people we love. A day to craft with your children and do something special for your spouse.

Yup, I'm a fan of the Hallmark holiday known as Valentines Day and today I'm sharing with you the Altered Cigar Box project I've created for the WOW Embossing Powders Valentines Week Hop. If you haven't been following along this week, make sure you take a moment and check out the creations so far.

I wanted to create something special for my husband and thought what better thing than an altered cigar box. My husband is a fan of a good cigar, so the item kinda jumped out at me. For this altered cigar box, I used Whirly Pop, Cable Car Red and Gold Ultra High embossing powders. These embossing powders work fantastic on wood, plexi and flowers and to prove it, I've got pictures!!!!

First of a close up of the Gold Ultra High on chipboard. I love this stuff!!! Such a crisp emboss when it has been heated. No bubbles!!!!

Next I masked a chipboard heart and used both Whirly Pop and Gold Ultra High. Pretty Pretty I say...

For the front plexi part of the box, I used Whirly Pop and Gold Ultra High again. I wanted a really distressed look, so took a fan brush to some of the powder before heat embossing it.

With me still? Now the entire cigar box itself was embossed using a combination of Whirly Pop and Cable Car Red. I love these two colors together. Perfect for a Valentine project indeed.

Now for the entire shadow box. I added the flowers using Helmar 450 Quick Dry and Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots to give dimension. The burlap and papers were from the January Dixie Pieces Kit Be Mine, The rub-on in from The Robin's Nest.I hope you like it.

Think he'll like it? Probably would love it if it had a few Cuban cigars in it for sure haha. Well, thank you so so very much for stopping by today. Make sure you leave a comment, because I'm pretty sure at the end of this Wow Valentines Hop week, there is a Wowtastic Prize. Hope you all have a fantastic day filled with love

Until next time
Toodles

Basically Bare Sneak Peek

Hey there everyone. Hope you are all enjoying this week and the beginnings of all the wonderfrul; CHA sneaks. Today I'm sharing with you a little sneak myself of an album that is new for Basically Bare. I haven't done a lot of albums, but this lil guy has me HOOK LINE AND SINKERED!!!! Full of Wow Embossing powder goodness to boot.

Here ya go. Hope you enjoy.

Wow Wow and Wow

Have ya ever used a product for the very first time and had your jaw drop? You know, when you use something and say out loud "Where have you been all my life?" There have been a few of those in my few paper crafting years but the latest one is all because of WOW Embossing Powders!!! I know I know, you are asking what makes them so different right? Well I'm here today to try and show ya.

Today I've got my first blog post as a Wow Embossing Powders Design Team member (say that 5 times fast) on the Wow Blog.Here is a sneak of the card, so hop on over to the Wow Blog and take a boo could ya?

Toodles

Be Mine- January Dixie Pieces Kit

The January Be Mine Kit from Dixie Pieces is out and I {HEART} it!!! Filled with Jillibean Soup, Doodlebug and Maya Road, this kit is perfect for your upcoming Valentines projects. I'm absolutely LOVIN the large piece of red burlap that is in this kit. So many options. Today I'm going to share with you a few of the layouts I created for the Be Mine Kit this month. These two are close to my heart, for they are filled with so much love and I hope that you love them just as much as I do.

This year, one of my goals is to create more projects about my marriage, my husband and us. The photos were taken when my husband took me up to Banff for a weekend, and I started snapping those photos.

Next, my favorite photo of my husband to date. Man do I adore him ~pitter patter~

I'm loving all the krafty goodness in this kit. Also I used some new embossing powders from WOW for the Sweetheart chipboard and I LOVE THIS STUFF.

I'm off to create some more projects for CHA. Make sure you come back tomorrow because it is my Blogiversary and I'm having a PARTY!!!!

PS, a just because winner of a Robin's Nest Diamond Stack full of purdy colored diamonds. Thanks for your comment Denise. Send me your mail information and I'll get that out to you soon.

Denise said...

Too cute! Love it. What a great gift idea. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year to you, denise http://tomorrowstreasurestoday.blogspot.com/

December 29, 2011 12:51 PM