Wishes

Happy Sunday Folks!

It was my day to post something for Paper Temptress. They do happen to have a sale going on right now of their special Columns Paperline and Vellum Papers. Click here to check out their special.

I also used this layout with a Round Robin that I am participating in over at Scrap That! It's always so much fun lifting from the wonderful girls before me. Click here to see my inspiration over at Scrap That!

Here are some close ups:

This was cut with the Cameo. I used the Lustre paper.

Blue Stripe Vellum with Pale Pink Vellum cut flower from the Cameo.

A little modeling paste and you can see the Hambly Overlay titled Brocade

Here's the final result:

The pink overlay turned a deep color on the black background. Cool right?

Supplies used:
Paper Temptress: Hambly Overlay : Brocade; Lustre Line, Pink and Blue Stripe Vellum, Basis Cardstock
Silhouette Cameo
Modeling Paste
Lace from stash
Want 2 Scrap pearls
Mini butterflies, butterfly mask

Thanks for looking and Happy Scrappn!

A GIVEAWAY A GIVEAWAY

PINK PAISLEE is giving away this collection titled Hope Chest and it is really gorgeous.

Head on over there by clicking this link.  Have a great day and Happy Scrappn!

Round Robin Time over at Scraps of Darkness!

Round Robin time!
This time I'm playing  over at Scraps of Darkness. I followed the fabulous Sarah! Her layout is here.

Here are some closeups. In this photo I was trying to get close to show you the pink netting underneath the layers. I had some wonderful Prima Metal Vintage Trinkets.. from the Sunrise To Sunset Collection.

Tim Holtz piece on top of the Prima flowers

a little twine

Brought out my Cricut for these badboys!

The final product.

Now the picture was an accident.. I accidentally loaded the paper wrong... that's what I get for being in a hurry! However I thought the pic came out kind of cool so I went with it and cut into .. a loose 3rds.
I hadn't used my Cricut in a while so it was nice to just pop in the cart and cut!

Supplies used:
Glitz Design Sunshine in my soul birds -SS0717
"         "        Sunshine in my soul ledger - SS0731
Bo Bunny -Anthem Celebration (fabulous collection this year!)
Authentique - Dignity
Bo Bunny Weekend Market Study
7 Dots Wonderland Spades and Clubs
CRICUT -BASE CAMP
Prima:
Mask - 560911; Flowers-Metalique Iron; Vintage Trinkets -Sunrise Sunset; Decorative Wood Embellishments - Clocks ; Lightbulbs
Tim Holtz Accoutrements
Art Anthology -Cinammon Toast Spray
Golden Gesso, Beacon Fabric-Tac, TH Scissors, Scotch ATG

Thank you for your visit and comments.
Happy Scrappn!

Paper Temptress ~ Tag

Here is a Design Team project for Paper Temptress. I thought I might do a bright cheerful tag.
On this tag I was able to use lots of Paper Temptress products such as the ribbon, vellum, cardstock, flowers and the overlay.

Pretty Paper Temptress Ribbon with some Prima parts

shimmery Cryogen White #89 cardstock

Overlay on top of more awesome PT cardstock

I used 3rd Eye Stamps for the honeycomb background and the roses are from 3rd Eye.
I stamped the flowers using my Prima stamp and a little piece from Gina's Chipboard.
Have you taken advantage of the Paper Temptress 4th of July Sale? There's still time!! 
Head on over now to take advantage.  

Thank you for looking.

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!

Paper Temptress 4th of July SALE!!!!!!!!!!!

Make sure to hurry on over to Paper Temptress and take advantage of this awesome sale!

And while you're out why not check out the Paper Temptress Blog for some fabulous inspiration. 

Did you know Paper Temptress is also on Facebook? Click here to check us out! 

Have a great 4th of July!!!

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ATC kitty and Paper Temptress

Happy Sunday to ya!!

I was playing with my Paper Temptress again and decided to use my cuts on my ATC for a swap.

I used some Marbelized Vellum which can be found here.

I really love the Vellum Package because I get to sample the different options.

Shimmery vellum and cardstock

I also tried the Copic Sampler Package the Cryogen White 89# There is a little sparkle to my kitty.

Paper Temptress also offers flowers and ribbons. I had to order the Holiday Blue Ribbon Carnation which can be found here. 

I also did a little masking in the top right corner by using a mixture of modeling paste and some powders from Lindy Stamp Gang. It's a soft pink butterfly wing.

I used my 3rd Eye Stamps for the various elements. 3rd Eye has a wide variety of stamps and some exciting new products check it out here.

Here is the final project.

This was created for a Swap for Scraps of Darkness for Ms. Marci.
Supplies used Paper Temptress Papers: Cryogen White 89# from the Copic Sampler Package, Holiday Blue Ribbon Carnation, Marbelized White Vellum, Yummy Iridescent. Consider Paper Temptress for yours specialty paper needs. Also check out our blog for some fabulous inspiration from our awesome Design Team members.


3rd Eye Stamps:

Bouquet  / Cat  / journaling lines TES-136 /  TES-041L Lightbulbs large 

I used 2 Martha Stewart punches for the butterflies,Viva Decor Gold Pearl Pen, molding paste and my Fabric tac, Tim Holtz Wire Pins, Hemp Cord, Quick Quotes Chalking ink - Hawaiian Blue.. 

Thanks for looking.

Happy Scrappn

Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peak at my post for Sunday with Paper Temptress. I can't wait to share it with you. 

One Big Happy Family

Hi Everyone!

This is Monica here with my first post for THE PAPER TEMPTRESS. I'm so excited to be  working with these fabulous papers! I'm not a normal cardmaker but thought I would give it a try. I'm starting to fall in love with dies, well when I can get them to work. Here is a close up  of the card. Products used Basis cardstock, Vellum, Silver Lustre Collection (my favorite). I took this picture in direct sunlight so you could see the awesome shimmer of the Silver Lustre Collection. I'm including a little mini tut. I hope you like it and that it makes sense. I used my brand NEW Memory Box Dies, and Marianne Designs Creations. Check out Paper Temptress for your cardstock and ribbon needs. 

Silver Lustre 

Here are the papers I used:

and now a close up of the Vellum that has a special sheen to it.

This next shot is using a technique where you ink the top of the embossing folder and then running my paper thru it. Anna Griffin Embossing Folder Foliard was a joy to work with. 

Getting the die cuts assembled and prepped for the final step.

dies

Tresors de Luxe fabulous flower

subtle ink on beautiful Paper Temptress Paper

Gears

The final shot

I loved these new dies that I found at my local scrapbook store.. R U Stampin and Scrapping! Thank you Joyce.

I also used a new Platform System called The Genius.  This is thanks to Joyce as well. I only have the Cuttlebug and had bought some new spellbinders and I could not get them to cut for anything!! Well she explained to me how The Genius only has 3 plates.. The base plate is MAGNETIC.. no more sliding around. The top plates are self healing and made of some material that doesn't let it warp.  So I only needed two plates to get my stuff to work! How amazing is that!!!  I will probably be getting the Big Shot this year. I need something a bit more reliable. I used The Genius with my new dies and they just came out perfectly.   

I also have to give a shout out to TRESORS DE LUXE!! I got my flowers today and I just love them. I highly recommend her store for the most fabulous laces and flowers!! 

Products used:

Paper Temptress: Silver Lustre Collection, Basis Cardstock, Vellum package

Tresors de Luxe : Flower

Memory Box Dies: Marietta Buckle, Ivy Tendrils

Marianne Designs Creatables: LR0248

Genius: Ultimate Platform System

Anna Griffin Embossing Folder: Foliard

Distress Ink: Black Soot

Pink by Design : All in the Family Stamp

Prima: Worn Jeans

Tim Holtz: Mini Gears

Thanks for looking and have a great weekend.

Happy Scrappn

June Publication

Hooray...

I submitted 2 baby layouts for Scrap n' Art Online Magazine.

You can view the article here : Scrap n' Art .

How exciting.

I just viewed the gorgeous submissions for Brides and Babies.. wow o wow!

So head on over to Scrap n' Art and see for yourself.

Thank you Scrap n' Art.

Mojo Monday

I'm trying new challenges.
Over at The Flying Unicorn they have Mojo Monday's.
I decided to do this cute pic of my coworker's nephew Carver. It's a joy to watch this little one grow up.

I used my Cameo to make the 2 Flourishes using my Paper Temptress "Lustre" collection of papers. There is also some Gina's Designs Chippie. I used my 3rd Eye Brick Wall stamp again and tucked in some Braid's as leaves.  Also the white vellum is from Paper Temptress as well. The background paper is from Heartfelt Creation's Timeless Amour Collection.  Here are a few closeups.

Zva Crystals I got from Scraputante's store. The flourish and  Vellum are from PAPER TEMPTRESS.

Renea's gorgeous butterflies

The Vellum peeking out under the butterfly is from Paper Temptress as well as the flourish.

Paper Temptress paper cut flourish from Cameo

Gina's Design Leafy Corner

The new sketch is already up.
and Random .org was choosing the winner.. and I found out.. I WON. whe whew.. I am soooooo glad I participated.

Thank you Uni's!

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!