A Garden Challenge

Hello crafty friends,  A month or so ago I participated in Reneabouqets Garden challenge back in June.

I was so busy I forgot to post to my blog. Does life ever get that busy for you??

I love her new Beautiful Board products. I am always looking forward to her next creation.  She has so many wonderful embellishments on her site.

Where can you buy these fabulous products... right here: ReneaBouquets Hand Crafted Butterflies and Scapbook Embellishments

Here is my entry into her Garden Challenge:

Here are a few closeups:

Thanks for stopping by.

Make sure to check out her new Facebook Group and Facebook Page. 

Until next time......Happy Scrappn'

Stuck On U Sketches -Die Cut Snowman Challenge

Hello Crafters,

Is it still winter where you are?? It sure is here in Arkansas! So this week's challenge over at
Stuck On U Sketches  is to use a Snowman on your project.
I really love Tim Holtz's Sizzix Snowman.

Here's a cute little card I made featuring my snowman, Snowy. :)

Isn't he just a cutie pie!?

I used my Paper Temptress Papers... Blueberry Kraft Paper and the Lustre lines of paper. 

The chipboard you see is from 3rd Eye... Make sure to check out the 3rd Eye store to get your snowflakes. I first put some modeling paste on some of the snowflakes and then I used Tim Holtz Metallic Distress Stain. I like how it turned out. 

 Now of course my frosty flowers come from Renea's Bouquets Etsy store.. Which you must absolutely check out a perfect compliment to any project.

 In the above you can see one of my favorite snowflake chippies from 3rd Eye. I edged the card in Distress Ink - Broken China and then applied modeling paste to sprinkle a bit of frostiness. :)


I hope you're are withstanding the cold and making some lovely memories as the new year starts.
Go check out the design team's inspiration over at Stuck On U Sketches and definitely join us in our challenge. Snowmen are so cute!


Starting this month, SOUS will have monthly sponsors sharing blog candy prizes with you! All you need to do is join any challenge (sketch, die cut or project life) during the month to have your name put in for a chance to win! Winners will be announced the first Friday challenge of the following month. And I'm excited to announce that our first monthly sponsor is....

 

This is the kit club that I subscribe too and it's a great kit! Many of the layouts that I post here are created with supplies from the Scrap Shotz kits!

 

This month's generous prize is two amazing Tim Holtz layering stencils and two Project Life card sets (each containing 60 cards!) Thanks so much Scrap Shotz!

Supplies used:
Paper Temptress Paper
Sizzix Tim Holtz Snowman
3rd Eye Chipboard
Reneabouquets flowers
Modeling paste
Distress Ink
Teresa Collins Mega runner.

Happy Scrappn!

Zeus and Zoe Design Team Work - Life at Sea

Happy New Years Crafters!

I decided to enter 2 challenges that I haven't played in before. I got out my Zeus and Zoe kit and it was a perfect fit to make this layout.
Here is the layout:

In the above I wanted to show the StencilGirl stencil (Seashells) along the bottom border before adding to the rest of the layout. In first picture the light blue is using my Shimmerz: Texturez in Patina. The Sandy color shell is a mixture of modeling paste and Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Color Shot : Opal Sea Oats, the one following is from the same maker but a different color of Frosty Forest Green. The last seashell is done in Gelatos of a coral color.

The photo to the left here shows a flower from my ZZ DT pack and a flower from Tresors De Luxe in a pretty green.

This picture shows the other creamy flower from Tresors de Luxe, a badge from 3rd Eye, some Prima goodies. From ReneaBouquets Etsy shop you can see her butterfly and frosty seafoamy green flower.







Some more close ups from Renea's flower and butterfly and the creamy flower from Tresors.

Below you can see my Dusty Attic Chipobard that I altered using my White Pearlescent Smooch. Beside that is another 3rd Eye Badge.

The first challenge that I designed this layout for to enter is at Scrap Around The World .
Here is the gorgeous mood board. I love these colors. My kit had many goodies that complimented this board. I used a doily whose edge looked like netting. I also tried to capture some of the soft colors presented below.

This is the link to that challenge: SATW JANUARY 2014 CHALLENGE 9.  

The second challenge that I am entering my layout is over at Once Upon A Sketch. I thought to combine these great colors with this fun sketch!  Here is the sketch:

Lesson Learnt: I have a tag to the left under the photo...journaling about my brother at sea while serving the US Navy.. the freedoms we have and so on. I know he learned alot while serving as did I when I served. I really wanted to leave a heartfelt thought behind the picture.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. I hope you check out Zeus and Zoe's Shop for any of your embellishment needs.
Also feel free to participate in either or both of the challenges: Scrap Around The World and Once Upon A Sketch.

Happy Scrappn 2!

Products Used:
Zeus and Zoe papers and embellishments
3rd Eye Badge
StencilGirl Stencil : Seashells
Renea Bouquet's White and Sea Foam frosted tip flowers and Butterfly
Tresor's de Luxe flowers
Dusty Attic Chipboard: Chicken Wire DA0457
Shimmerz: Texturez: Patina
Modeling Paste
Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Color Shot: Opal Sea Oats and Frosty Forest Green
Gelatos: Tropical : Coral
Prima: Cinderella Collection : Crown 549206, Romance Novel Letters
Petaloo: Canterbury Vine Spray: Fuschia

Christmas Door Hanger 1st Project for 3rd DT

My first DT post for 3rd Eye. How exciting!!!
Are you looking for a little something different for your Christmas decorations? I had bought a door hanger a while back and when I saw my new stamps and chipboard I knew they would be a perfect match! I love snowflakes of all varieties. 3rd Eye products to the rescue!!! Check out the 3RD EYE STORE for so many wonderful chippes and more!

I painted the wooden hanger with the metallic rub and then  I stamped some snowflakes on some pretty silver paper. I also had to include Renea Bouquets Butterfly which is just splendid. Check our her Etsy shop.

From this close up you can see this beautiful snowflake chipboard. I put Inka Gold Metallic rub- Silver and then topped it off with a little bling. You can also see one of the flair buttons there right above.  You can find these snowflakes in the 3RD EYE STORE.

This snowflake I heat set some Shimmerz Enamelz on my pretty little snowflake. You can see some of the stamping underneath.

Here you can see the stamps a little better. I also included the stars and inked them in various colors and used some stickles. You can also see another beautiful flair button. Hurry on over to the 3RD EYE STORE and check out these snowflakes.







I am not able to hang a wreath on my front door but this little guy fits perfectly. I'm so happy to have something so festive and pretty to hang on my front door! Now what could you make with these snowflake stamps, chipboard and badges?

Thank you for stopping by. Hope you found some inspiration. Check out the 3rd Eye store today.

Happy Scrappn!

Products used:

  

Prima March BAP

Happy Easter Eve folks!
I thought since I tried the Prima PPP I would try the BAP.  The title of my layout is NEW WORLD.
Here is their link. PRIMA MARCH BAP & PPP 

Thank you to Scraputante's Store for carrying the entire line of the Engraver collection.

I loved using the little trinkets and brads that came from Engraver

a little FUSSY CUTTING

I love the Say it in Crystals, the buttons, the trinkets

Trinkets Trinkets Trinkts

the start of 8th grade

This is my son one early school morning... the beginning of 8th grade. I just love how the pic turned out. I thought the Engraver collection would be perfect for his pic.

Prima supplies used:
845398 Engraver "Atlas"
845339 E.          "Black Leaf"
845353 E.   "Calligraphy"
845315 E.    "Cesello"
845377 E.    "Arcade"
845360 E.     "Roulette"
565633 E. flowers
563943 E. Say It In Crystals
565596 E. flowers
564698 E. Brads
561246 E. Puccini C
563554 E. Vintage Trinkets
564964 E. Wood Buttons

THE FANTASTIC BUTTERFLY IS FROM RENEA. CHECK OUT HER ETSY STORE HERE.

Other Tim Holtz Distress Inks:
Walnut Stain; Tea dye; Gathered Twigs; Vintage Photo, Alcohol Inks - Cabin Cupboard