Creative Embellishments - January Challenge - Turn Back Time Card

I just found some creative energy to enter a challenge at the last minute that has had me stumped for weeks.  Here is my entry to the Creative Embellishment Challenge for January called Turn Back Time.  I was inspired by the spirals, time, & blue/gold. I've also submitted this card to More Than Words January Mini Challenge.  The Mini Challenge runs on the last week of each month and is for cards, tags and ATCs only.  This challenge requires you to use a specific word on your project.  This month the word is "one."

I began creating the background with a spiral text stamp that has a quote involving time which seemed very appropriate for this challenge. Then I heat set with clear embossing powder and applied Gelatos over it which created a resist affect. I stamped the clocks onto transparency and attached them with brads. Finally, I added a small embellishment cluster.
A Closer Look:

Supplies: Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set (Sin City Stamps), Versamark Watermark Ink Pad (Tsukineko), clear embossing powder (Stampendous), Heat Gun (Ranger), Archival Jet Black Ink Pad (Ranger), Stazon Black Ink Pad (Tsukineko), ink blending tool, metal flower, decorative hat pin, key, ticket, gold brads

To be eligible for the $50 gift voucher prize, you have until the last day of January (11:55 pm eastern time) to enter.  Gather inspiration from the picture below and be sure to somehow include numbers.  Create a new project - layout, mini album, tag, card, canvas and then add your entry to the InLinkz box on their blog.  It is required that you mention in your blog post that you are playing along at Creative Embellishments together with a link back to their blog. For the complete set of Challenge rules please visit the Creative Embellishments Blog.

Thanks for stopping by.

Simon Says Monday Challenge - card 2

Simon Says Monday Challenge - "Spread Your Wings"
Spread you wings and fly!  You could interpret this as looking for new adventures or use something with wings on your project.  As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

I created the background by stamping with script & flourishes and misting over a leaf shaped die cut and then added little dot details with a white gel pen.  I used chalks to color the bird which blended really to give the bird a more realistic appearance. The sentiment was the perfect finishing touch

You can find all the specific rules to enter HERE.

Simon Says Monday Challenge - card 1

Simon Says Monday Challenge - "Spread Your Wings"
Spread you wings and fly!  You could interpret this as looking for new adventures or use something with wings on your project.  As always Simon Says Stamp will be giving away $50 voucher to shop at the fabulous Simon Says Stamp Store

Here is my entry for the Spread Your Wings Challenge.  I made a desktop calendar featuring a clock & butterfly. I stamped & embossed a wooden heart and stamped and cut the flowers from patterned paper. I found the perfect sentiment that embraces the future which was just right for my calendar.

You can find all the specific rules to enter HERE.

a2z Scrapbooking - January Challenge - card 2

January Challenge "Anything Goes" 
The challenge this month is simple “Anything Goes” as long as you
have used a Hero Arts product on your project.
You can find all the rules to participate HERE.

The background was created by blending Gelatos to create a watercolor smudge effect. The flower is a single paper daisy folded into fourths to make a side profile view. For the perfect finishing touches, I outlined the word "thanks" with a glitter gel pen and added a scattering of Dew Drop Gems.

A Closer Look:

Other Supplies: Gelatos (Faber-Castell), Archival Jet Black Ink Pad (Ranger), Dew Drop Gems (The Robin's Nest), paper flower, Stardust Glitter Gel Pen (Sakura)

Please be sure that your project contains at least one main Hero Arts product as the focal element.  You have until the last day of January to enter your project.  By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store. Winner announced February 7th!

Folded Dimensional Hanging Snowflakes - Rinea Design Team

When you need a project for a cold wet winter day, this is a great family activity you can get the kids involved with. You don't need many supplies to make these gorgeous hanging snowflake decorations. Rinea Paper Foils fold and crease wonderfully and easily hold their shape. Try alternating colors of foil for a fun twist. Then display the finished snowflakes hanging in the window for an elegant Winter accent. Stop by Rinea Blog today to find the complete tutorial.

HERE

Rinea Supplies: Crafters Glossy Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 15 cm x 25 cm (Silver)
Crafters Embossed Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 23 cm x 33 cm (Blue & Lt. Blue)

Other Supplies: scissors, ruler, double sided tape, needle, thread

A sneak peek...


Hey look, here is the Rinea Team at CHA and they are making some XL snowflakes for the winter display at the Rinea booth.

Timeless Floral Desktop Calendar - Sin City Design Team

Today I created a card using Sin City Stamps which secretly holds a mini calendar. With a simple crease the card front folds down and transforms to display both the embellished card and the calendar. This is the perfect gift for anyone with a 9-5 desk job. My project includes numerous techniques such as stamping onto wood, heat embossing wood, coloring with chalk, as well as, stamping onto transparency.  Visit the Sin City Blog for the complete tutorial.

A Sneak Peek:

Supplies: 
1. Inhale...Exhale Art Stamp Sheet Set SC87 (Sin City Stamps)
2. Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set SC97 (Sin City Stamps)
3. Birds & Clocks Rubber Stamp Set SC3 (Sin City Stamps)
4. card base (6x6")
5. paper creasing tool
6. pattern papers (3) & transparency
7. ink pads - watermark, pink, black permanent
8. embossing powder - white
9. chalk
10. heat gun
11. embellishments - wooden heart clock, butterfly, pearls, mini calendar

To purchase the stamp supplies used in this project please visit www.sincitystamps.com
For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to follow us on Facebook

Thanks for visiting & happy stamping!

a2z Scrapbooking - January Challenge - card 1

          
a2zscrapbooking January Challenge "Anything Goes"  The new challenge this month is simple “Anything Goes” All you have to do is use any Hero Arts product on your project.
You can find all the rules HERE.

I'm also joining the stamp challenge at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog.You can find all the rules HERE.

I'm also joining the Time Out Challenge.
You can find all the rules HERE.

I'm also joining Card Mania Challenge. (#88 Layer It)
You can find all the rules HERE.

I created the background with Gelatos and lots of patience to watch the drips.  I worked with one color at a time to control the direction and length of the drip.  I embossed the small flower and fussy cut it to give the petals more dimension.  Finally, I finished off the card with a large gem (secret confession...it was an earring in another life that lost its mate and was rolling around in my stash for years.)

A Closer Look:

                                      Newsprint Flower Cling Stamp (Hero Arts)
                                              
Other Supplies: Gelatos (Faber-Castell),  Black Embossing Powder (Stampendous), Heat Gun (Ranger), Archival Jet Black Ink Pad (Ranger), Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Sheet Set (Sin City Stamps), black gem

Please be sure that your project contains at least one main Hero Arts product as the focal element.  You have until the last day of January to enter your project.  By entering you will have a chance to win a $25 Gift Certificate to the a2z Scrapbooking Store. One lucky winner will be announced on the 7th of February!

Rubber Dance January Stamp Challenge - card 3

 

I just love the colors for this months challenge at Rubber Dance

and there is still time to enter.  Deadline: January 31

        Find out all the details HERE.

Create the winter background by stamping Grunge Swirls (Rubber Dance) stamp randomly onto a piece of transparency with watermark ink.  Next, add blue translucent embossing powder and heat set. Then turn over the transparency and stamp various size snowflakes and heat set with white embossing powder.

 

Pressure emboss on a white cardbase with a snowflake design & embellish with glitter glue.

Stamp and color a snowman. Attach the snowman to the snowflake transparency and fold the excess overhanging transparency over the fold of the cardbase and adhere it to the backside.  Lastly, add a gem and apply texture paint at the base of the snowman as a pile of snow.
                         
Supplies: Grunge Swirl Stamp(Rubber Dance)

A Closer Look:

Rubber Dance January Stamp Challenge

CHA - Rinea

Rinea has a booth at CHA. Between January 21-23 you can visit them in Pheonix, AZ at booth #735.

                      Hard at work making snowflake decorations for the booth.
                      

Rubber Dance January Stamp Challenge

I just love the colors for this months challenge at Rubber Dance

and there is still time to enter.  Deadline: January 31

                                                Find out all the details HERE.

My second card was made be tearing strips to create a flag like background.  The lasso made of baker's twine give it a hint of wild west flavor.

Rubber Dance January Stamp Challenge

Carefree & Fearless Card - Sin City Design Team

Today is my first blog post for Sin City Stamps and I'm thrilled to have been invited to share their products with you. To complete my nature inspired friendship card, my project incorporates three different Sin City Stamp Sets. The sweet little bird and sentiment stamp of hope were perfect to create my encouragement card.

I hope you will join me at the Sin City Blog where you will find the complete tutorial.

I'm also joining the Inspirational Challenge.

You can find all the rules HERE.

A Sneak Peek:
                                                               You can find the complete tutorial HERE.

Supplies: 
1. Art Journaling #2 Rubber Stamp Set sc24 (Sin City Stamps)
2. Flower & Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Sheet Set sc97 (Sin City Stamps)
3. Inhale...Exhale Art Stamp Sheet Set SC87 (Sin City Stamps)
4. white cardstock
5. black & brown ink pads
6. green & copper mists
7. white gel pen
8. chalk
9. card base (5x7")
10. embellishments: paper doily & burlap leaf die cut

                 

To purchase the stamp supplies used in this project please visit www.sincitystamps.com
For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to follow us on Facebook

Thanks for visiting!

Snowman Card - The Robin's Nest

Today I am sharing a video tutorial about creating a card using The Robin's Nest Winter Retreat Glitter Swirl Cardstock & snowflake embellishments.  The color pallet includes aqua blue with tan & chocolate brown with delicate flourish designs. I used Archival Seeds to embellish the card and they were just the perfect finishing touch. They are made of paper and therefore, they are very light and have a matte finish.  Each package contains various size domes; some are solid and some have small prints with a hint of glitter.  Wherever, you like to use bling, buttons, or brads, Archival Seeds are a more subtle and discrete option.  I look forward to using these more often in my projects. 

YouTube Video: HERE

 

Robin's Nest Supplies: Winter Retreat Glitter Swirl Cardstock, Chocolate Brown Glitter Cardstock, Glitter Snowmen, Winter Snowflakes Glitter Chipboard, White Pearl Diamond Dew Drops, Black Dew Drops, Tender Teal Archival Seeds, Dew Dew Glue

Other Supplies: wooden snowflakes, Stazon White Ink Pad (Tsukineko), card base 5x7"

A Closer Look:

To purchase the supplies needed for this cute snowman card, visit The Robin's Nest. 

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at

The Chattering Robin's Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Stamping on Paper Foil - Rinea Design Team

This is my project using Rinea paper foil.  I used light blue embossed metallic paper foil and stamped a variety of snowflakes randomly across the page. Then I added embossing powder and heat set. Lastly, I used blue and silver paper foil to back the chipboard ornaments.  

Rinea Supplies:
Crafters Glossy Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 15cm x 25cm (Silver)
Crafters Embossed Pack: Rinea Paper-Foil 10-Pack 23cm x 33cm (Blue & Lt. Blue)

Other Supplies: double sided tape, chipboard ornaments, pine foliage, snowflake rubber stamps, Perfect Medium ink (Ranger), Platinum Planet Brilliance Ink Pad (Tsukineko, )white & silver glitter embossing powder, Heat Gun (Ranger), blue thread, organza ribbon, Dew Drop Gems (The Robin's Nest)

Here is the foil after it has been embossed with white & silver glitter snowflakes. Notice, that I inked the edges with Platinum Planet ink to create a frosty finish.

Embellish:  Attach chipboard ornaments onto foil & fussy cut.  Adhere snowy pine foliage across the top and add three snowflake stickers.

Next, add a scattering of transparent Dew Drop gems.

Lastly, use blue thread to hang the ornaments creating kinetic elements.

It was very easy to stamp and emboss onto the paper foil which creates lovely depth & layers.  I was so pleased with the result and look forward to stamping on paper foil for more projects in the future.
Thanks for stopping by!