Feeling Lucky? Paper Secrets has a new sketch for you!

Hello All! 

I just wanted to stop in and remind you all that Paper Secrets has their second second sketch up for the month and as always its another great one!

Here it is:

Word: Lucky

Now remember you must include items, colors, brands, etc. beginning with each of the letter of the word - WINTER.  You must use a different item for each letter ( for example you CAN NOT use white cardstock to represent "w" and "c" as "w"hite & "c"ardstock). 

Here is my take on Kelly's sketch:

L-Letter Paper

      U-Uni Ball Pen White

   C-Chevron Veneers
    K- Kraft Cardstock

    Y-Yellow Ribbon   

 

Here are some details just for fun:)

Now its your turn make sure you link up your layout over at Paper Secrets by March 31st for your chance to win a $10 Gift card to shop in the store! By the way if you like the collection I used to create my layout you can find it here in the store. Make sure you take time to shop around you will find LOTS of GREAT DEALS!!!

Products Used: Authentique-Curiosity Collection, Uni-Ball Pen, Maya Rd Ribbon, Studio Calico Wood Veneers, American Crafts Thickers.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Art Journal Day at Practical Scrappers

Hello All! 

I just wanted to stop in and share a quick Art Journal Page that I created for Practical Scrappers. Each month we are given a theme and or challenge, this month we were asked to include a collage element along with our "Luck Me" theme.

For me I thought of how I need to always remember how lucky I am. It's so easy to be distracted by the "what ifs" &" if only's" I wanted to create a page focused on how truly lucky I am.

I started by creating a collage background using scraps of green paper, I filled in the cracks with paint. I added a few green journaling stickers from Kaisercraft and lots of fun snapshots of my family.
Everything fell into place after I added some random stamps and my quote.

Just a few details for fun!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Please make sure you stop by Practical Scrappers to see what the other ladies created!

Welcome Spring Bunny Basket

Hello All! 

I'm up on the Imaginisce blog today sharing my happy little spring project :)

With piles and piles of snow outside, I happily went to work on this week’s assignment over at Imaginisce to create a spring themed project.

I started with the bright & beautiful Welcome Spring Collection and added a dollar bin bird cage that I thought could be a cute altered gift (I always pick through the dollar bins to find items to alter someday).  After a bit of weaving and rolling I ended up with this sweet little springy Bunny Basket treat.

Products Used: Imaginisce: Welcome Spring -Pattern Papers, Dice cut & Adhesive Gems, 

American Crafts- Ribbon, Martha Seward Fringe Scissors and small bird cage.

I just love rolled roses! They are so easy and add such a pop to any project. I created these ones using my cameo!! Yes another project that I used it on, I really am on a roll!

Here is a peek at the little bunny,

 I tucked in some grass that I made using some fringe scissors.

Here you can see how I weaved strips of paper

 between the bars to transform the cage to a basket.

Packed full of yummy treats this is going to make someone special smile! 

Now I just have to decide who to give this little sweetie to.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!

S.W.A.T Scrap Warriors #28

Its that time again we have another Drill ready for you over at S.W.A.T Scrap Warriors!

Drill #28 

Just Another Sketchy Saturday! 

That's right now twist no trick just a sketch to get your mojo going! Just create a canvas or layout biased on this sketch:

Plus just for an extra push of motivation one lucky player will win this super fun prize:

                                                         

 from the

                                      

Here s my take on the sketch:

Products Used: Prima -Lady Bird Collection Pattern Paper, Prima Stamps, Bo Bunny Doilie, Kaisercraft Bling, Heidi Swapp Mist & UniBall Pen.

Here are some details just for fun:)

Now it's your turn just link up your project by March 31st over at S.W.A.T.

 for your chance to win the Gelato pack from the Paper Bakery!! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Remember to join S.W.A.T's Facebook Page to keep in touch!

Over the MOON Excited!!

Hello All! Today is my I am up over at Art Anthology for the very first time ever!! To say the least I am Over the MOON Excited!!

So I thought I would share one of the projects that I submitted for my application. I had a lot of fun creating this little canvas! Cleaning my desk after well not so much... But I think it was worth it after all  I made The Dream Team!

Anyhow back to my canvas..... It all started with a lovely  Steampunk Heart from Creative Embellishments that I've been hoarding for a special project and here it is:

Now you know I LOVE to get messy! But, WOW this little beauty took it to a whole new level! With so many layers of paint, mist and embossing powder. Plus all the yummy chipboard, flowers and metal bits & pieces.

I'm so sorry that I don't have step by step pictures to share with you, but here are  lots of details.

Here you can see a little of the embossing powder that I sprinkled on the Art Anthologly while it was wet and then heat set, poof amazing texture!

Lots of Tim Holtz metal & Maya Road trim.

You know I had to add this Prima Create bulb.

(Yes another item I've been hoarding)

  

Here you can see just how striking the Art Anthology- Red Velvet really is.

I just love how it makes the heart stand out. The color is so deep and rich,

its by far one of my favorites!

But I must say there is nothing quite like painting white roses red!

I really hope that my canvas has given you some crafty inspiration, If it did I would love to see what you create! Please share Art on the Art Anthology Facebook page.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

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Big Kisses!

Hello All! 

It's a  new month and you know what that means.... That's right its time for this months first challenge over at Paper Secrets! 

I just loved this one, just look at Kelly's fabulous sketch:

Word:SPRING

Now remember you must include items, colors, brands, etc. beginning with each of the letter of the word - KISS.  You must use a different item for each letter ( for example you CAN NOT use white cardstock to represent "w" and "c" as "w"hite & "c"ardstock). 

Here is my take on Kelly's sketch:

       

      S- Stitching

P- Pin

              R- Red Wooden Hearts
              I- Ink used stamping

                              N- Number's on Pattern Paper

                              G- Gray Cardstock

     

Here are some details just for fun:)

A better look at those sweet little Studio Calico,

 hearts that I colored red with a copic.

a sweet little Maya Roan Pin to 

meet the challenge requirements :)

Lots of stitching and a ton of layers! 

Hey that's my style :)

Now its your turn make sure you link up your layout over at Paper Secrets by March 14th for your chance to win a $10 Gift card to shop in the store! 

By the way if you like some of the products I used to create my layout it's Teresa Collins -Family Stories Collection and YES its in the store! 

Thank you so much for stopping by today! 

Mixed Media Madness! Join the fun!!

Hello All!! 

Its the March!! Already and its the first Saturday too! So that means we have a new drill for you over at S.W.A.T! This week we are challenging you to jump in to mixed media!

Now, I know that this just sounds crazy for some people and maybe even a little scary. But I promise if you give it a go you will enjoy it at least a little, you might even love it!! As for me I love it! Now don't get me wrong, I love my simple scrapping and my clean LO's documenting my families memories. But I truly enjoy playing with my mixed media products. I just love the process, the techniques and mess! Most of all I love how much you can express using different colors and textures! 

For my project I started with a quote from Dr. Seuss and a few of my favorite colors. I had so much fun creating this panel I hope you like it.

Products Used: Art Anthology Paint, Lindy Stamp Gang Mist, Prima Stamp & Flower, Basic Gray Flower, Misc Puzzle Pieces, Tim Hotz Stamps & Ink, Pink Paislee Tissue Paper and Faber Castell markers & Gesso.

Some details Just for FUN!!

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 Here you can see the piece of tissue paper 

I tucked to give her skirt a little pop!

 I just love  how the Art Anthology 

looks when its been Spackled on!

 And you all know I love my Art Anthology!! 

Just look at the sparkle it adds to her shoes.

Before you go I have a quick slide show to share. It shows my panel start to finish, its up on my YouTube Channel...Now, I just started it so its empty, but it will be filling up fast!! I hope you will take a peek!

I hope that I have inspired you to try something new! I really can't wait ti see what you create!

 Have Fun GET MESSY and share your Art!! 

Just make sure you link up over at S.W.A.T. by March 31st for your chance to win a fabulous prize from the Paper Bakery!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!