Sneak peek

Here's a little something that is going up a little later today on the Art Anthology blog.

No first day of school pics here due to the rain and feeling like running late. Oh yes the bus was 10 minutes late.
Gotta love that!!

It's a happy little tag that made me think of my boy when he started Kindergarten.

Hope on over to Art Anthology to check it out.

I used a Stencil Girl Stencil, and Close To My Heart Stamps. The colors were all from Art Anthology.

That's all for now. happy scrappn!

SOUS "You are Sweet" Challenge

Hello Sketch fans!
You gotta see what the awesome Design Team came up with this challenge simply click here!
"You are sweet" is the challenge this time over at Stuck On U Sketches.
Below I made a little card. I used some Tim Holtz Distress Glitter for the topping. I cut the image on my friend's Cricut Expression 2.

 Below you can see where I used my stamp from Close to my Heart and  my giant Heart stamp from 3rd Eye.

Here you can see my Dusty Attic chippie that I put on the cupcake bottom.  All paper used is from Paper Temptress.

Be sure to head on over to Stuck On U Sketches and definitely enter. Thanks for stopping by.
Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress - Moments

Happy Craft Day to you!
I made a card today using the specialty papers from the store of Paper Temptress.
I used  a soft blue from the Basis package and some beautiful sparkly paper from the Copic Sampler Package.

Here you can see the simple card yet beautiful and sparkly.

I used one of my Anna Griffin embossing folder. I also used some Distress ink Broken China along the edges of the blue cardstock.

 

I tried to capture the sparkles of the paper. I also used some embellishments from Close To My Heart.
Thanks for stopping by.
Over at Paper Temptress we have a super Christmas sale going on. Go check it out:  CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

Products used:
Paper Temptress paper (Basis Package and Copic Sampler Package)
Distress Ink: Broken China
CTHM: embellishments.
Anna Griffin Embossing Folder

ROCK STEADY... RR entry for SOD

I had forgotten that I had signed up for the RR over at Scraps of Darkness back in October for the November round. Luckily everyone needed an extension so I was able to contribute my entry. Hooray!! I used my JULY kit of the month Gypsy Summer. Papers used were Graphic 45- Bohemian Bazaar and My Mind's Eye - Collectable Collection.

Here are a few close ups:

In this photo I used my heat embossing powder from Close To My Heart : Sunny Yellow and my 3rd Eye Stamp - Rose.

In the above photo ... I used my EXCLUSIVE StencilGirl  Stencil... and my awesome LAVA RED  InkaGold Metallic Rub! It worked beautifully with this stencil.

 

Using another EXCLUSIVE StencilGirl Stencil from the month of October;this time using Lime Green InkaGold Metallic Rub.  

I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut my Graphic 45 paper to make this butterfly and the round circle image behind the photo and topped off the butterfly with Stickles. I also used Heidi Swapp Color Shine : Black Velvet on this cardboard as well as several Gelatos.

I just got these letters from my friend Margaret!! Thank you! I've loved my Tim Holtz Industrial Stickers.

Here is the final  layout:

The subject is Jamie and her dog RockSteady. Melissa Mann Photography.

Products used:

3rd Eye Stamp: TES-20

Graphic 45 Bohemian Bazaar

My Mind's Eye Collectable Collection

StencilGirl : EXCLUSIVE Stencils for the month of October 

Tim Holtz Industrial Stickers - Thank you Margaret Hoffman

InkaGold Metallic Rub - lava red and lime green ( my new loves with stencils)

Close To My Heart Embossing Powder - Sunny Yellow

They are taking signups currently over at Scaps of Darkness in this thread. Tons of fun to play.

Thanks for stopping by and as always HAPPY SCRAPPN! 

Paper Temptress for my ATC

Hello Crafters!!

It's my day here at The Paper Temptress.

I wanted to make an ATC for the swap I'm involved in. Well my ATC needed the fabulous papers that are available at The Paper Temptress.

I had to use some more of my Silver Lustre Paper for the Skull. I also used Neenah Solar White 80#.

My absolute FAVORITE paperline, the entire Lustre paperline is on sale for 25% off! This cardstock has a beautiful pearl finish and can be EASILY color coordinated with any of your projects using inks especially distress inks but still maintains the beautiful pearl finish! The six beautiful finishes that are available in the Lustre paperlines compliments any design too.

Here are some closeups:

Here is the final project:

Supplies used:
Paper Temptress Silver Lustre and Neenah Solar White 80#
3rd Eye : Skull Large TES-  
Gauche Alchemy : Halloween Kit
CTMH D1442 : Thriller
Distress Ink : Black Soot

This is for the ATC Swap  for Ms. Sarah over at the Scraps of Darkness.

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress - Soar

Hello Crafters,

Here's a card I created focusing once again on the leather line of papers available at The Paper Temptress.
I love the look of leather. I have the variety pack and wanted to show you some of the colors that were available.There are so many fantastic papers available at The Paper Temptress. I hope you will go visit.
Here's a close up that captures some good color. :

As you can see I used an ivory (looks beige-y to me) base.. Then the top butterfly is called Cordovan and the next butterfly is white.

In the above photo you can see all 3 butterflies and the third butterfly is blue.

I used my EK Success layering punch for the butterflies.

Here is the finished card.:

I used my Close To My Heart Stamp and Distress Ink from Tim Holtz - Peacock

Head on over to Paper Temptress for all your Specialty Paper Needs. Stay tuned I will be participating in a special OWH hop. I will be experimenting with a digi-image.

Also check our blog to see a whole lot of inspiration: Paper Temptress Blog.

Once again the focus for this project was to showcase the paper leaving it relatively exposed.
Hope you enjoy.
Have a great weekend.
Happy Scrappn!

Round Robin over at Scraputante

I do enjoy Round Robins.
Over at Scraputante's Facebook I got to follow to fabulous ladies.
I got to use my favorite butterfly 3rd Eye stamps and some hex looking stamps from Close To My Heart they were called Honeycomb Flair.  I got to use a really cool overlay from Crate Paper and it really added to the butterfly pic. I was at my brother's birthday party and a butterfly landed on my mom's shoulder.  I was really pleased at the colors and how this turned out. Thanks for looking.

TES-076 BUTTERFLY - 3RD EYE STAMP

3RD EYE STAMP - TES-076L BUTTERFLY LARGE and Viva Decor Pearl Pens

ZVA CREATIVES bought from Scraputante's store

a little Prima vine which I just love

Supplies used:
3rd Eye stamps - TES-076 BUTTERFLY, TES-076L BUTTERFLY LARGE 3rd Eye blog here
Glitz papers -Sunshine in my soul rays (from Scraps of Darkness kit)
cheesecloth
Crate Paper -DIY SHOP - Overlays
Distress Ink = Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo
Zva Creative = bought at Scraputantes' store here
Close to my heart =C1537 Honeycomb Flair

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrappn!

Army of One at Scraps of Darkness

This just in... I got featured with this Layout at About A Boy! How Awesome. Thank you.!

The June Kit over at Scraps of Darkness is called Firecracker. I just love that title for some reason.

This layout I made is designed following their sketch and for their Round Robin. I LOVE these Bo Bunny Papers... this collection titled Anthem!  Here is the sketch designed by the fabulous Sue Pup.
I chose to use this super cute preschool picture of my son. I saved my leather Prima leather flowers because it tied in the leather jacket he's wearing.  I did find when I was using this one mask with some Lumiere paint it dried rather quickly so that it tore the paper...so I covered it up. Then I tried the Shimmerz Textuurez "Gritty Graphite and Brick Wall". It lasted longer and was more wet. I know to be more careful when using my Lumiere.

TES-007L Stars

3rd Eye Braid Stamp TES-019 and Mini Brick Mask

3rd Eye Stamp TES-086  Borders 1

and here's the final project.

I am entering this in the About a Boy July 1st Challenge.

Supplies used:
BoBunny Anthem Collection
TCW Mini Garden Gate, Mini Brick Wall
3rd Eye Stamps : TES-086 [Borders 1], TES-007L STARS
Prima: Laredo Austin, ink - Farmers Jeans
Authentique - Dignity
Memory Box Dies -Ivy Tendrils
Distress Ink - Black Soot
Close To My Heart Vintage USA

Thanks for looking and happy scrappn!

Tag Swap Time

Happy June.
Over at Scraps of Darkness we have a Tag Swap going.
This is for Ms. Karen. I've seen mine and cannot wait to get it!
I specifically created it with the challenge in mind going on at The Flying Unicorn.

Here are a few close ups:

My 3rd Eye Stamps shining

The flourish peeking out under the keys cut from cardstock from PAPER TEMPTRESS.

Loved using my cogs

Can't have too many keys

The keys were on Heavenly white 80# cardstock from PAPER TEMPTRESS.
Here's the final pic of the completed tag:

I used several pieces of my papers from PAPER TEMPTRESS. In the top right corner is a flourish I cut using the Lustre paper. For the keys I used Heavenly White 80#, and for the leaves I used from the Basis Cardstock green. I embossed them with different types of powders.. I tried the Tim Holtz Embossing Puffs and it was ok... I like the black gloss look better.. it turned my paper some weird ashy look. I still love my CTMH embossing powders.. I have yet to find a better powder.
To check out the fantastic papers over at Paper Temptress : Click Here.
I used several of my 3rd Eye stamps: BRICK WALL  TES-080 I used for the basis of my tag;  For my leaves I used the BRAID stamp and cut it up TES-019; I was inspired by a post on the 3rd Eye blog which you can see here Click here; I used the KEY stamp TES-028;  I loved stamping them in multiple colors; I stamped the Cogs 3 set on the outer portion of the little envelope TES-090. To check out all the amazing stamps available from 3rd Eye click here.
I used the following Distress Inks: Black Soot, Walnut Stain, Antique Linen, Peeled Paint, Tea Dye, Vintage Photo, Seedless preserves.
CTMH embossing powders and their ink Autumn Terracotta.

Thank you for dropping by.
Happy Scrappn!

PMB -If God Will Send His Angels

It's reveal time over at The Paper Mixing Bowl. How exciting is reveal day!!!

Here is our Sketch to follow:

Now my paper really is green but you can't tell it.  We were to Quote a U2 Song and I chose one of their song titles as my title.
Some of the utensils I used were : Gold, a wee photo, stamping with my 3rd Eye stamps, and I added some lace.
I used some more of my Heartfelt Creations paper from the paper pad called Delicate Aster. My son suggested I add some metal to the page and so  I raided my Scraps of Darkness Stash and got my metal out. All the supplies are from previous Scraps of Darkness Kits.
Here are some closesups:

using my 3rd Eye stamp - Key TES-028

Punchwork

some websters pages on the edge by the buttons

3rd eye Braid and gold Dusty Attic Chain

The flower is more brown

cute little WP butterfly stick pin

TES-019 BRAID with DA chippie painted gold.

Thank you for looking and hope you feel inspired to come join us at The Paper Mixing Bowl.

Supplies used:
3rd Eye Stamps: Braid - TES-019 , Key -TES-028
Flourish With A Bling - Pearl-Antique Gold bling
Dusty Attic Chain - DA0312
Tim Holtz Liquid Pearls - Mint Green
Heartfelt Creations - Delicate Aster
Graphic 45 - Tropical Travelogue Alphabet stickers
Heidi Swapp- Color Shine - Mint Green , Bronzer
CTMH-Olive Embossing Powder
Shimmerz Enamels - Molten Medal
The Crafters Workshop - Min chickenwire reversed
Tim Holtz Distress Metallic Stain - Antiqued Bronze
Prima - Carlotta Tropics, Bel Canto 1
Websters Pages - Green Resin from Feb Kit
Dylusions - Melted Chocolate
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Dusty Concord

Happy Scrappn!

Deck The Halls - 3rd Eye Foggy Challenge

3rd Eye is having a challenge.

The Foggy Challenge.

Here is my entry. First the close ups:

Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence and TES-046

TES-001, TES-043, TES-046

PINK BY DESIGN - CHRISTMAS WISHES SENTIMENT, Washi tape edged

DECK THE HALLS

I made another ATC. I loved using my 3rd Eye Stamps.. I painted the Picket Fence Distress Crackle Paint and then put the Eyes (TES-001) on top to serve as a background.. The Santa (TES-043) I used a gray watercolor pencil and blended in his hat and beard a bit. The Tree (TES-046) got a special touch of Viva Decor Pearl Pens ...

Supplies used:
Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence
StazOn - Jet Black, Dove Gray
3rd Eye Stamps : Eyes : TES-001, Santa TES-043, Tree TES-046
Viva Pearl Pens : Ice White, Cream, Silver
We R Memory Keepers : Tab Punch : Bracket
Close to My Heart Watercolor Pencil : Gray
Pink By Design : Christmas Wishes
Martha Stewart: Dimensional Pearl Stickers (Top of Santa's hat)
Washi Tape along the top border.
Random Staples

Thanks for looking.
Happy Scrappn!