Sunday 26 February 2017

Start Again Card - Sin City Stamps

Hi Girls,
Today I have a vintage style friendship card.   I created the background with layers of overlapping masking tape which adds a beautiful subtle wrinkly texture. The paints accentuate all the crevices and is a very effective way to create an aged look so it is very versatile for any vintage & distressed project. I hope you will try this simple technique to create a textured  background because I'm sure you will love it too.

You can find the tutorial today on the Sin City Stamps Blog.  HERE

Supplies:
1. Birds Clocks Rubber Stamp Set
2. Flower Bird Sketches Stamp Set
3. Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set
4. white cardstock
5. black ink pad
6. masking tape
7. sponge applicator
8. paint - yellow
9. white crackle paint
10. gold mist
11. liquid adhesive
12. gold micro beads
13. gold brads


To purchase these beautiful stamps, visit Sin City Stamps.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at
the Sin City Blog and follow us on Facebook.

Thanks for visiting!

Saturday 25 February 2017

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Grateful Heart Card

This weeks theme for Simon Says Wednesday Challenge is "Anything Goes" so the possibilities are limitless.  I found myself playing catch-up because I still feel like celebrating Valentine's Day.  Here is my card Grateful Heart.

A Closer Look:
As always Simon Says Stamps will be giving away $50 voucher for the fabulous 
Simon Says Stamp Store


The complete set of rules can be found HERE.

Friday 24 February 2017

Lindy's Stamp Gang - February Challenge - Love Unlocks My Heart

Lindy's Stamp Gang February Color Challenge
You can find all the rules HERE.
Today I'm sharing my Valentine's card inspired by Lindy's Color Challenge. I used two of Lindy's beautiful starburst sprays to splatter the lower right corner. Here is my card called Love Unlocks My Heart.
Lindy's Stamp Gang Supplies:
Starburst Spray - Peony Scarlet Red

Starburst Spray - Autumn Maple Crimson


A Closer Look:

To be eligible to win, create a project inspired from the February inspiration board above using a minimum of two Lindy’s products. Then make a blog post sharing your project. Make sure to include links to Lindy's Challenge and also links to the specific products you used.
Good Luck!

Thursday 23 February 2017

Rinea Foil Scrapbooking Title


Check out my YouTube Video of a quick & easy Valentine's Day layout.  All you need are four photos and bit of vellum, transparency, and Ruby Foil to make this project so unique. Rinea paper foils die cut beautifully.  I used metallic red foil to die cut the title and then cut it in vellum to offset over the foil.  I also used a mini paper punch to cut some small hearts.  I think you will agree, it is stunning in its simplicity.
You can find the step by step video HERE.
 
Supplies: Ruby - Metallic Paper Foil (Rinea), love die cutter, die cutting machine, transparency, mini heart paper punch, silver permanent marker, Brilliance Moonlight White Ink Pad (Tsukineko), Red Glitter Sorbet Cardstock / Vellum Glitter Red Spatter / Teen Girl Stickers / Cherry Kisses Archival Seeds / Hearts Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest)


To purchase the Ruby Red foil for this project, visit Rinea.

For more inspiring paper-craft projects from the Design Team, be sure to visit us at the
Rinea Blog and follow us on Facebook.

                                              Thanks for visiting!

Monday 20 February 2017

Lindy's Stamp Gang February Color Challenge - Swirl Rose Card

https://blog.lindystampgang.com/color-challenge-info/
Lindy's Stamp Gang February Color Challenge
You can find all the rules HERE.
Today I'm sharing my Valentine's card inspired by Lindy's Color Challenge. I used Lindy's beautiful starburst spray as a paint to make the roses shimmer and Lindy's embossing powder to make the "love" tag.
Lindy's Stamp Gang Supplies:
Starburst Spray - Peony Scarlet Red

Embossing Powder - Midnight Bronze Obsidian

A Closer Look:

To be eligible to win, create a project inspired from the February inspiration board above using a minimum of two Lindy’s products. Then make a blog post sharing your project. Make sure to include links to Lindy's Challenge and also links to the specific products you used.

Sunday 19 February 2017

Love Layout Video - The Robin's Nest

Check out my YouTube Video of a quick & easy Valentine's Day layout.  All you need are four photos and bit of vellum & transparency to make this project unique.  I think you will agree it is stunning in its simplicity.

You can find the step by step tutorial HERE.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA6oFXCaKi4


Robin's Nest Supplies:
Cherry Kisses Archival Seeds, Red Glitter Sorbet Cardstock, Vellum Glitter Red Spatter, Teen Girl Stickers, Hearts Dew Drops, Dew Dew Glue

Other Supplies: love die cutter, die cutting machine, Red Paper Foil (Rinea), transparency, mini heart paper punch, silver permanent marker, Brilliance Moonlight White Ink Pad (Tsukineko)

You can find all of these lovely supplies at 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.

Thanks for visiting!

Monday 13 February 2017

Rubber Dance - February Color Challenge

 Here is my card for the Rubber Dance Color Challenge.
 


The February Color Challenge is to use the mood board below to inspire your project. The challenge colors must be the main ones, but you may use others.  You must include stamping on your project.  Please mention where you have used stamps if it isn't obvious. You do not have to use Rubber Dance stamps to participate.  
https://rubberdance.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/currentchallenge

Enter via the linking tool with a direct link to your post not just your blog's homepage. (Feb 1-14th)  The winner will get 5 stamps from Rubber Dance!  For the complete set of rules, go to the Rubber Dance Blog.

Before You Can Fly Card - Sin City Design Team

Shhhhhh...It's Time for a Sneak Peek
http://sincity-stamps.blogspot.com/2017/02/before-you-can-fly-card.html

For the complete card tutorial please visit Sin City Stamps.


Supplies:
1. Inhale Exhale Art Stamp Set
2. Flower Bird Sketches Art Rubber Stamp Set
3. white & black cardstock
4. water based dye inks
5. spray bottle & non stick craft sheet
6. small spots stencil
7. black permanent ink
8. white acrylic paint & bubble wrap
9. white gel pen
10. branch die
11. die cutting machine

Happy Stamping!

Monday 6 February 2017

Heart Paper Chain Decorations - Rinea Design Team

Today's project features Rinea double sided metallic foil. I wanted to add a bit of Valentine's touches in my dining room but wanted something quick, inexpensive, & not too cutsie.  I chose red & pink paper foil because of it's lovely metallic sheen. Luckily, the paper foil is double sided with gold which suited my project perfectly. Heart paper chains are easy to make yet elegant to display. I think you will agree, they are simple yet sophisticated.


Heart chains hang from the light fixture over the dining table.
    
Heart chains hang from the metal wall art in the dining room.

Supplies: Rinea paper-foil 10-pack 15 cm x 25 cm (6" x 10") - Glossy Red/Gold & Glossy Pink/Gold, baker's twine, double sided tape

Directions:
1. Apply a strip of double sided tape along the edge of a piece of paper foil.
2. Cut strips .5"x 6" (Each strip should have a bit of double sided tape.)
3. Fold each strip in half.
4. Gently curve each end in, remove baking paper, and attach ends together.
5. To join hearts, insert the end through the previous paper heart and adhere the ends.
6. Before adhering the last heart to the chain, attach the ends of a piece of baker's twine between the paper foil to form a loop and secure.

Sunday 5 February 2017

Valentine's Day Cards - The Robin's Nest Design Team

Today is my turn to share my designs for simple Valentine's Day cards at The Robin's Nest.   Whether you need an elegant & romantic card or a cute & fun card, The Robin's Nest has the perfect products. Please visit the Chattering Robin's Blog, as I share two very different styles of Valentine card.
The complete card tutorials can be found HERE.


Robin's Nest Supplies:
Vellum Glitter Red SpatterRed Rope Glitter CardstockValentine Hearts CardstockNeon Pink Mini Dew DropsRobin's Red Dew DropsFuscia Mini Dew DropsRazzleberry Dew DropsPetunia Dew DropsRed Alpha Glitter Stickers, Dew Dew GlueWedding Die Cuts


Other Supplies: chipboard heart, Inkssentials Glossy Accents (Ranger), red organza ribbon, white satin ribbon, white cardstock, Daisy Border Paper Punch (Martha Stewart), Scalloped Circle Paper Punch 3" (Marvy Uchida), card base 5x7" & 6x6"

A Little Sneak Peek:
Thanks for visiting!
To purchase these supplies, 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.


Friday 3 February 2017

Just Mixed Media Magazine - Feb 2017

Good news!  Two of my projects were selected for Just Mixed Media Magazine (Issue 2). Both are home decor items with a vintage and distressed style. This magazine is packed with cards, ATC's, sculpture, home decor, and jewelry.



Here is a sneak peek of my projects...(p 18 & 37)