Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Creating is Fun Baby Blog Hop

Hi guys! Today, the Creating is Fun DT gals and I are hosting a Baby Blog Hop. Each DT member has created a project using some goodies from Creating is Fun.




One winner will be selected at random to receive a wonderful prize package, which will consist of a $25.oo gift certificate to Creating is Fun ... so be sure to hop along and leave a comment on each DT's blog post to increase your chances of winning!

Now on to what I created.

I created this adorable little pocket mini for a friend.  She wanted an album with pics of her daughter to give to her Mother-In-Law.

This sweet little girl loves the camera so much, I had a terrible time only picking 9 photos. :) I printed the photos out on my Kodak PictureMate and left a white border on each one.  The mini-album kit is from the "Amy Butler" collection by K&Company.  The kit came with lots of cute little embellishments.  I used some of the twine that comes on the Manila Shipping Tags to tie on the sweet blue tag on the right.

On the left page, I added a layer of Light Purple Lace and a Lilac Button from Martha's shop that I threaded with some twine for the Manila Shipping Tag.  I used a bit of Light Purple Ric Rac on the right page.

Aren't these pics, the cutest?  I adore her precious looks!  I used some more of that Manila Shipping Tag twine to thread through the tag on the left.  I used a Small White Tag that I sprayed with LSG "Cotton Candy Pink" for the page on the right.

I used another Neutral/Beige Button threaded with the Manila Shipping Tag twine.

On the left page, I used a bit more Light Purple Lace.  I left the frame open at the top on the page on the right, so she could write a small note to her sweet Mother-In-Law.

I ♥ how this album turned out, so sweet and simple! :)

Other Products Used Not Listed Above:
Pearl Rhinestones by CTMH
Small Crochet Flower by I Am Roses (ZJC1 - 601)
Foam Adhesive

Next up is Hannah. I'm sure she has something gorgeous to share with you! In case you get lost along the way, here's a list of the DT member's participating in today's blog hop.

Andrea (You are Here!) 

Thanks so much for stopping by today and best of luck winning.  Don't forget to comment as you hop along to increase your chances of winning!  Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.  HUGS :)

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Creating is Fun: Mother's Day Card

Hi everyone, I have a project to share with you today for Creating is Fun.  I created this quick and simple Mother's Day card using several items from the CIF Shop.



Other Products Used:
Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink
White Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink
"Jubliee" Collection by K&Company
"Mom - Renee" Embellishments by MMBI
Memento "Rich Cocoa" Ink
"Vertical Greetings Stamp Set" by MFT
"Open Scallop Doily" Die-Namic by MFT
"Small Simply Scallops" Border Die-Namic by MFT
"3/8 inch Rosette" Die-Namic by MFT

Be sure to stop by Creating is Fun and pick up some gorgeous lace, trims, or buttons.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Saturday and a very Happy Mother's Day! HUGS :)

Monday, May 7, 2012

May IARCC

I can't believe it's already May!  That means it's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge. It’s happening right now. Here’s your chance to win some amazing flowers. Head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog for more details and challenge rules.



Before you leave I want to share with you the project I created for this month's challenge.  Mother's Day is right around the corner, so I have quite a few cards that I need to make.  I ♥ how retro this card turned out, not what I originally had planned...but sometimes that's how it works out! :)


This month's color challenge was to use purple and teal/turquoise.  In my stash I found the "Flea Market" 8x8 Specialty Paper Pack by Making Memories that had both colors in it, so I knew it would be perfect for this card.  I layered the DP onto some Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink.  I stamped the sentiment using the "Happy Mother's Day" stamp by Verve Stamps onto some Cream Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink that I had sparyed with "Royal Amethyst Fire" Glitz Sprtiz by LSG.

Since the card was looking a bit 70's-ish, I thought this white fringe lace would be perfect!  I added a row of iridescent flat-back pearls on top of the lace. 

Here's a peek inside... 


Other Products used:
Teal Cardstock
"Delightful Things" stamp set by CTMH
Flat-back Pearl Trim from Karlas001
White Fringe Lace from CreatedbyMartha
Leaf Trinket Pin by Maya Road

I hope you will join us for this month's I Am Roses Color Challenge.  You can get all of the details over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.  You can also check out a quick video of my card HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I can't wait to see what you will create! HUGS :)

Monday, April 30, 2012

Mother's Day Lace Rosette

Hi everyone.  I have a project to share with you today for Creating is Fun.  I created this over-sized floral rosette using some gorgeous lace from Martha's shop.  I thought it would be super cute to embellish a gift for Mother's Day.  You could attach it to a gift bag or even to a flower pot that you've covered with fabric.  I added a pin back to mine so I could attach it to something! :)

I started out by cutting a large circle of cardboard.  I then hot-glued some 5" Purple Lace into a circle.  Next, I cut out several strips of pink lace (each measuring about 5-6" long).  I then hot-glued one end of the lace to the center of the rosette and folded the pink lace back and hot-glued again in the center, creating a loop of pink lace.  I added a touch of pearl trim loops and finished off with some I Am Roses flowers.



Creating is Fun Products Used:
Pink Lace (no longer available)

Other Products Used:
Cardboard
White Pearl Trim
White & Pink Roses from I Am Roses (R 77 - 41)
Stick Pin
Pin Back
Hot Glue

I ♥ how this turned out.  This would be a great way to use up any lace/trim scraps that you have laying around.  I hope you enjoyed today's project and don't forget to stop by the Creating is Fun shop!  Have a great week everyone. :)  HUGS ♥♥

Sunday, April 29, 2012

"You've Had a BIG Impact" Card

Hi guys! I hope everyone is having a super Sunday. I have a simple card to share with you today. Sadly, this will be my last project for Karlas001. I have enjoyed my 2 month term as a Featured Guest Designer for Karla's Etsy and am so sad to see it come to an end.

I created this super simple card using the new "Kraft Funday Happy Days" 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye. I ♥ how dressy this card turned out, not what I had planned in the beginning! :) 

I cut up some of Nancy's Black 1.5 inch Rose Trim and placed the rosettes in a cluster. I added some pearl loops behind the cluster using some 6mm Black Pearl Trim.

Here's a peek at the inside...



Karlas001 Products Used:

Other products used not listed above:
Black cardstock
Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink
Black Licorice Ribbon by MFT
Black Pearls by Recollections
"Big Greetings" stamp set by MFT

You can check out a video of my card HERE. I have thoroughly enjoyed being a Featured Guest Designer for Karlas001 and want to thank Karla for allowing me this opportunity. I hope everyone has a fantastic upcoming week! HUGS ♥♥

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Domestic Goddess Layout

Hi guys, I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!  I have a project to share with you today for I Am Roses.  My dad recently found this photo of my Grandmother when they lived in Japan.  I loved how nostalgic it looked and I knew I would be able to find the perfect papers in my Graphic 45 stash!  I decided to create a layout using some gorgeous IAR products.

And here's how it turned out...

I had so much fun creating this layout.  I love how the papers match my Grandmother's outfit so well.  I used several different collections by Graphic 45, I ♥ how the collections match one another.  





I Am Roses Products Used:
White 2" Roses (sprayed with LSG "Clam Bake Beige")
White 1" Roses (sprayed with LSG "Clam Bake Beige")

Other products used not listed above:
"Domestic Goddess" Collection by Graphic 45
"Times Nouveau" Collection by Graphic 45
"Fashionista" Collection by Graphic 45
Color-Ready Kraft Borders by CTMH
Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz
Vintage White Lace by Karlas001
White Peal Sprays by Karlas001
Small Red Organza Rose Trim by Maya Road


Click HERE to watch a video of my LO.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.   HUGS ♥

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Color Me Copic Club: "Look on the Bright Side" Card

Hi everyone, I have a quick project to share with you for the Color Me Copic Club DT.  A few weeks ago, it rained for almost a week straight.  I never thought I was going to see the sun again! LOL.  So, I created a card to send to a friend.  I ♥ how it turned out.


Isn't she a doll?  I adore MFT stamps.  They are so much fun to color up with your Copics.  I paper-pieced her boots using some of the DP. The Copic markers I used are listed below.

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20
Hair: E25
Rain Coat: Y13, Y15, Y18
Jeans: B93, B95, B97
Umbrella: T4, R81, R83, R85
Puddle: BG000, B01
0 Colorless Blender  

♥ creating paper flowers.  I used the "Botanical Beauty Die-Namic" by MFT.  I am elated with how this one turned out.  So much fun to make!! :)


Here's a peek at the inside...


Other Products Used:
"ALM - The Rainbow will Come" stamp set by MFT
"WTG - Puddle Jumper" stamp set by MFT
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Perfect Panels for Copics by MFT
"Springtime" 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park
Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink
Burlap String by May Arts
Purple Rhinestone Adhesive Gems by CTMH
"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT
"Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large Nestabilities" by Spellbinders


You can check out a video of my card HERE.  I hope you enjoyed today's project.  Thanks for stopping by today.  HUGS