4 Days of Christmas with Paris Creativity- Day 4

on the forth day of Christmas Paris Creativity gave to me....

Hi Everyone and welcome back to my little corner of the blogosphere. Today I will be starting to decorate the house with Christmas decorations and the kids are super dooper excited about it. Having a 3 and 6 year old is so much fun at this time of year. Everything is exciting, from Christmas lights, to trees, presents and the big jolly man himself.

Today I've got a card set to share with you all. I created it using Paris Creativity goodies and at the local craft fair a few weekends ago, it went in a flash. The box is decked out in papers from the Flashes and Stars Paper Pad. These paper pads are some of my favorites. With the colors and patterned, you can't help but get into that girly spirit. The ribbon is a beautiful White Sheer Ruffled Edge available at Really Reasonable Ribbon and I just love how you can see the design of the papers beneath it. Yummo!!!

I love all the little bling pieces that are available from Paris Creativity. A little sparkle for every occasion I think. Now on to the cards. What girlfriend wouldn't love a swanky pair of shoes? Thought the die cut dimensional sticker from the Shopping Fever Theme pack was perfect for this one. The ribbon is tied in a Dior bow. Easy peasy. Just cut 4 strips of ribbon from short to long. Add the longest to your card front. With the second and third longest pieces, create loops. Stack together and take the shortest piece and wrap around the middle of the loops. I think this bow is my absolute favorite.

Next a shopaholic card. Bag, Boots and Sunglasses. Charge it please.

This third card was super simple. Just a few layers, some border punches, a sheer navy ribbon and some bling.

And lastly, a bunch of shopping boxes filled with wonderful goodies for a BFF. Jen if you are reading this, I've just sent you this card over the internet lol. I added a little more oomph to the boxes by using some bling and stickles. The ribbon is pleated using Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive runner. Just lay a strip and start pleating. Doesn't get any easier right?

The perfect box of girlfriend inspired cards for that very special friend.

I have had such a great time Guest Designing for Paris Creativity and I want to send a HUGE thank you to Deb for letting me create with some truly feminine and funky products. I hope you have enjoyed my 4 days of Christmas with Paris Creativity.

Now I did say that there will be BIG news today. Tomorrow is the day I put up my Blogoversary candy. There are some wonderful things in the candy, and it will be open until January 5th My 2 year Blogging Anniversary. There is so much to give away that I'm going to do more than one prize. This is what happens when you've got so many amazing manufacturers giving away some amazing things. A 36"Ribbon Organizer from Clip It Up is one, a huge pack of Paris Creativity goodness, some wonderful ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. You just GOTTA come back tomorrow for your chance to win BIG BIG BIG.

Until tomorrow

Toodles

4 Days of Christmas with Paris Creativity- Day 3

Oh the weather outside is frightful... Hi everyone and welcome to the 3rd day of my Paris Creativity 4 Days of Christmas. I've been loving all the bling that the Paris Creativity line has and I hope that you are enjoying all I have created for my Guest Designer spot.

Today is all about personalizing those Christmas gifts with some bright and sassy tags.I created the tags using the Shopping Fever Theme Pack as well as some wonderful papers from the Flashes and Stars paper pad. For the flower on the first tag, I cut out 6 5 petal flowers in 3 sizes. I layered them all together and attached them all using a pearl brad. Now I didn't have quite enough sparkle, so out came my gold Stickles and away I went.

I was looking at my wonderful selection of ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon, and Just had to add a little country charm with some beautifully sweet Plaid Ruffle Yellow ribbon.  Really makes the yellow in the Shopping Fever line POP!!!  Then some Bling and Gemstone Accents to finish that first tag off. The second tag is all about the Distress Crackle Paint and some super sweet dimensional stickers from the Shopping Fever Theme Pack. These Theme Packs are wonderful and have so much included.

I used a few different Helmar products on the tags. First off, all of the patterned paper is adhered using Helmar Premium Craft Glue. The large paper flower has some Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive (which works so well with metal embellishments like brads), and lastly a little Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner to attach the ruffle ribbon to the bottom of the flower tag. Once you try Helmar, You'll be HOOKED I tell ya.

That is all for day 3. Take a moment and stop by Deb's blog to take a look at Guest Designers from the past. There are some amazing pieces showcasing the Paris Creativity Line. Make sure you stop by tomorrow. I've got some great new for ya and it has something to do with HUGE HUGE HUGE candy.

Toodles

4 Days of Christmas with Paris Creativity- Day 2

Hi Everyone and welcome to my little piece of the blogosphere. Today is day 2 of my 2nd Guest Designer spot with Paris Creativity. I was so unbelievably grateful the first time Deb asked me to Guest Design for the Paris line, but when it happened again, I was simply blown away!!!

Deb has her own blog called Sparkling Scrapbooks and I highly recommend taking a boo. The girly factor is in full swing and I LOVE IT!!!!

Today I'm sharing with you a little gift using the Paris Creativity products. A sweet little gift box filled with that perfect little present for someone special. I absolutely love the patterns in the Shopping Fever Theme Pack. Filled with sparkly shoes, perfect purses and some wonderfully cheery yellows. I teamed these papers up with the awesome Animal Print Rhinestone Pack, a Rhinestone $ sign and some pretty Really Reasonable Ribbon trim.

I used the Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner to create the pleated edging on the tin (a recycled tea tin), added some Stickles in Black and Gold and the final project is the perfect way to give that little something special to someone you love. Isn't it a fun little tin?

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you come back tomorrow to see some Paris Creativity inspired Christmas tags. Until then


Toodles

4 Days of Christmas with Paris Creativity

What a fantastic weekend we had here. My parents came out from Calgary to celebrate our sons 6th birthday. That little boy got his 2nd goal ever on his birthday, and an absolutely amazing lunch at my sisters house to celebrate her birthday too. Doesn't get much better than that.

This week I am guest designing for Paris Creativity and Deb over at Sparkling Scrapbooks has made this week all about me and my Paris creations. I'm humbled and blessed all wrapped into one. Today I get to share with you the Blinged Out Christmas tree using the Paris Creativity Bling Gem and Rhinestone packs. I think out of all the Paris Creativity products available, these are my absolute favorite thing. So much fun to work with and so gosh darn sparkly!!!

For this project, I had a small sized paper mache cone that I covered. Then I punched out some butterflies using the Shopping Fever theme pack. Finished it off with a few color coordinated buttons and a plain jane cone turned into a Paris worthy Christmas Tree. TADA!!!!!

For the bottom of the tree, I wanted to create a little ruffle, so I spritz some white cardstock with Vintage Pink Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist. Yup I so love this little number. All of the butterflies and buttons have been adhered to the tree using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive. Talk about a strong hold!!!

I thank you so so much for stopping by today and checking out my first project for the Paris Creativity "Erika Taylor" 4 Days of Christmas hehe. come back tomorrow to see what I created next.  Deb will be featuring projects on her blog Sparkling Scrapbooks and on the Paris Creativity facebook page all week.

Toodles

Tuesday Morning Rise and Shine

Hey everyone and happy Tuesday. Lots of things going on here in small town Saskatchewan. The biggest is that I'm now homeschooling our just about 6 year old boy. I'm so excited about it and he loves the fact that "mom" is his teacher now. So to all of those Homeschooling Moms out there, I would love some advice, tips, curriculum ideas etc. It is a huge learning curve and I thought who better to ask for some guidance than all my crafty friends!

I've got a bunch of things to share with you today as well and also some BIG BIG BIG news!!


So first the projects, Starting on November 29th, I'm a guest designer again for Paris Creativity. I'll be sharing a bunch of projects including this super sweet blinged out Christmas tree. Just a peek today hehe. Make sure you check out my blog during the week of the 29th-4th of December

Next, on December 5th, Helmar is having another amazing Blog Hop. The Helmar Holiday Hop is filled with holiday inspiration, two amazing guest designers, and 3 wonderful preferred partners. Grab this blinkie and post it on your own blog to possibly win some awesome Helmar products. Mark your calendar for this one for SURE!!!

Now for the really big news. Although my blogoversary isn't for another 43 days, I've been busy busy busy gathering some jaw dropping prizes. Keep your eyes open for my Blogoversary post this weekend. So far there is over $500 dollar in goodies to be won, so start shouting that from the rooftops. You TRULY won't want to miss this. Prizes from Clip it Up, Magistical Memories, Helmar, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Nikki Sivils, Bombshell Stamps, Frantic Stamper, the list goes on and on and on!!! There are so many amazing things in this blog candy that there will be more than one winner. One more thing to mark on your calendar.

That's it for this morning. I teach preschool this morning and we are learning about faeries. Have a wonderful day

Toodles

Paris Creativity Day 3

Friday at last. This week has gone by so quickly. Our little boy is almost done his first ever Hockey school, and the progress that he has made is unbelievable. I'm a hockey mom through and through.

Today marks the last day of my guest designer spot with Paris Creativity. I really have enjoyed creating with these products and I hope that you have gained some inspiration along the way. If you are liking what you see, why not join the Paris Creativity Facebook Fan page . You will get to see new projects, guest designers and wonderful things along the way.

Let's start you all off with a card shall we. I'm a card junkie, I openly admit it. It is the one paper craft that I turn to most. Here is a little card using the Flowers and Lights paper pad and the My New BFF theme pack 

I took one of the papers from the Lights and Flowers pad that had gradient daisies on it. I fussy cut them out, and curled up the edges. Finished it off with a brad and I'm loving the look.

Another card shall we...

So bright and cheery. I absolutely love the sticker and again I've done some fussy cutting. I guess it is a "signature" thing. I love doing it! I added some liquid pearls to the flourishes and some white pearls to each corner. Love LOVE LOVE this one!! I think it was my favorite card of the bunch.

Now for the grand finale for my Paris Creativity Guest Designer week.

An awesome and super blinged out wall decoration for my little girl.

How stinkin awesome is THAT!!! The frame is from Ikea and I've covered it with a 4" x 6" Bling Gem and Rhinestone sheet. I've gotta get me another bazillion of these. What a way to make a frame go from blah to WOW!!!
Here is a close up for ya.

I created the flower using a few sheets from the My New BFF theme pack. The background of the picture is from the Lights and Flowers paper pad. YUMMO!!!

For the glittered alpha letters, I covered them in Gemstone Glue from Helmar, then sprinkled them with glitter. Love how the Gemstone Glue works with Glitter.

How about that Zebra Ribbon??? It is available at Really Reasonable Ribbon and really is the perfect way to finish off a decor piece fit for a DIVA.


Thank you so much to everyone that has stopped by during my Guest Designer Week with Paris Creativity and thank you Deb for giving me the opportunity to make Paris Creativity Shine.

I've also got blog candy up for grabs here, so make sure to enter if you haven't already.

I hope you have enjoyed all of my projects.

Toodles and Happy Friday

Paris Creativity Guest Designer

Happy Monday everyone. I hope that you all had a fantastic weekend. So many of you have your kids back in school. How are you adjusting to the non summer schedule?

Today is the first day of my Guest Designer position with Paris Creativity. Deb and I talk a bit before CHA and she asked me to be a guest designer. When I saw all the bling and shiny stuff these collections have, I just had to bite the bullet.

Check out Deb's blog Sparkling Scrapbooks, for some amazing projects and to see other design team projects too.

This stuff is UBER girly and I just love how it can be used not only for teen projects, but for big girl things too. Full of sparkle and glitter (perfect for this magpie), great combinations of pinks, purples and blues. Over the next week, I'll be sharing with you 7 projects that I've created using the "My New BFF" collection, Flowers and Lights Paper Pad, and tonnes of Rhinestones.

First let me tell you that I was thrilled with the amount of goodies that comes in the theme packs. Everything you need; from patterned paper, alpha stickers, rhinestones and border stickers. The price point is fantastic at $14.99. Well worth a little shopping spree.

Here is the first project I created

I think I should be sending this card to my BFF Jennifer. She is always harassing me that I never sent her any of my cards. Well at least you all know who she is now. Maybe that will shhh her hehehe.

The next project is a little trinket box I created. With some Range paint dauber in pearl and black, as well as a little lace, this one turned out super sweet.

Hanging out is the perfect little dimensional sticker for the front of this box. Love the colors on this one.

So there ya have it, my first two projects for Paris Creativity. I'll have a few more on Wednesday, so make sure you stop by to check things out.

Also I've got a little blog candy happening, so go to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop post (Friday 13th) to enter for a chance at winning some great goodies

Until next time
Toodles