Quick Quotes Grid Challenge

Hello friends!  Are you up for a fun challenge?  The Challenge for Quick Quotes is to use a grid.  Grid challenge is to use a grid pattern formed by pattern paper blocks or strips on any project, card, layout or altered.
I decided to make a Gate Fold Mini Album and have used a grid on the top corners.  I’ve used the “OH SO” Color Vellum Quotes and cut it into pieces to add the the album.  Cardstock is Summer Samba and One Fine Day.





Powder Puff Chalking Ink:  Blue Hawaiian, Mango Mai Tai, Lemonade and Baja Blue.  The chipboard butterfly is Bag 0’ Chips.    Rosette die is Tim Holtz and the ribbons are Really Reasonable Ribbon.  Trinket Pin is Maya Road.  450 Quick Dry Adhesive is Helmar.

Doll House Bedroom Set

Hello friends!  Have you seen the new collection, "Little Darlings", by Graphic 45?  As soon as I saw the sneak peeks of this line, I knew it would become a favorite.  I actually drove for 6 hours in snow and ice to get my little hands on this!  I had no idea of the weather forecast when I took off for Archivers in Des Moines, IA...but I have it now and I made sure I bought plenty to last me for awhile.  LOL!
It was well worth the trip and I've made several projects already.  I've used Really Reasonable Ribbon, Beatrice White Crocheted Lace for the trim on the bed.
OH!  Some great news!  Bonnie at Really Reasonable Ribbon is having a 3 Day SALE!  The more you buy, the more you save...woo-hooo!

Night Stand and Frame

See why I'm smitten with this line?  Every single paper in this collection is just gorgeous!

"Olde Curiousity Shoppe" Pennant

Hello friends!  I've been playing with my "Olde Curiousity Shoppe" cardstock by Graphic 45!  I ordered some Mini Shrines and Mini Houses that are made by Coffee Break Designs and sold at Stampington and Company Shoppe.  These are the cutest mini's!
Here's the Shrines and Mini Houses

I decided to make a pennant and have used the base of the house as a frame for an additional piece.  Perfect to hold a metal butterfly!

The back

The side

A Little Retro: Peace Man

Hello friends!  I couldn't help but to give my post the name "Peace Man!"  LOL!  Every time I look at my new retro lamp, it brings back childhood memories of mom sewing us girls Peace sign smocks.  Anyone remember these?  Anyway, I bought the lamp at an antique shoppe and it was originally a 7-Up soda can.  I decided to add some Graphic 45, "Olde Curiousity Shoppe, Optical Oddities" paper, a metal frame and number (Tim Holtz) and some chipboard wings by Basically Bare.  I've embossed the wings with black and silver WOW! embossing powder.

Cool, huh?

WOW! Metal Flowers

Hello friends! Today I wanted  to share a "Metal Flower" technique that is also posted on the WOW! blog today.   They're actually aluminum as they are made using Pepsi cans.  YES!  If you have Sizzix or Accucut flower dies, it works like a dream.  I don't know how this would work with other dies or diecut systems.  I've used Tattered Florals, Sizzix Die and Accucut Diecut System. and WOW!  Rich Gold Pale Embossing Powder.

The two flowers near the top have one coat of embossing powder.  Notice on the bottom flower, I used 2 coats and it caused the embossing powder to crack.  I like the look of both but if you don't like the cracked look, one coat will suffice.

Another close up.

Use caution as these are aluminum and the edges may be sharp.

Here's how to make your own.

Start with an aluminum can.  I used wire cutters to cut through where the drink hole was.  Scissors work well for the rest of the cutting on the can.

Cut the top and bottom off the can.  You'll end up with a rectangular piece that is ready to diecut.

Diecut flowers.

Using VersaMark Pigment Pad rub the entire surface of the flower, sprinkle with embossing powder and heat emboss.

Repeat these steps for each flower.

Using a paint brush handle, curl the petals.

Use Helmar 450 Quick dry in between the layers of the flower.

Add a bead or pearl to the center, if desired.

Easy Peasy, huh?  Now you can make your own metal flowers!  The best part is, it's eco-friendly and costs very little :)  Let me know if you give it a try...I'd love to see :)

Graphic 45 Design Team Finalist and Winner of Berry 71 Bleu Challenge! Fairy Album

Hello friends!  I got some happy mail this morning and I am so darn excited!  I am one of the 30 Finalist for Graphic 45 Design Team Auditions!  WOW!  Thank you G45!  Please wish me luck on the final round :)  This team would be a dream come true :)
 In other exciting news... from Marivic at Berry 71 Blue.  I'm the February challenge winner with my Fairy Album!  To save you from looking at older posts, here's a few of the pages.All the papers are Graphic 45, "Once Upon a Springtime" collection.

Have a peek at my prize...love all these goodies!  Just my style!  Looks like I'll be having some fun with these!

OH!  If you'd like to join in on the March fun, the sponsor at Berry 71 Bleu is "Once Upon a Sketch".  It's all about you and the theme is something you're good at!  Here's what's up for grabs for the March winner.

So how 'bout it?  Do you enjoy sketches?  If so, be sure to check out the sketch at Berry 71 Bleu!

In The Mood For Love: Berry71Bleu Challenge

Hello friends!  Are you up for a fun challenge?  Berry71bleu has a challenge that is sure to get you ready for Valentine's Day!  Here's a bit about the challenge.  Your project can be a layout, card, altered art, home decor', etc. Your project must include the color 'pink' and at least one of the following: lace, buttons, bling, and/or glitter.

How's that for fun :)  I'm sharing a Windows Album that went to CHA for Basically Bare.  As you can see there is a lot of glitter, lace, bling and the color pink :)
This album has so many pages so I'll share a few :)

As you can see, there's a ton of detail in this album.  These are some of the products I used.  Basically Bare Window Album, Graphic 45, Prima, Molding Paste and Glass Bead Gel Medium by Golden, , Tattered Angels, WOW Embossing Powders, Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Glitter, feathers, pearls, and lace.

Sweet Treats Tin: Vintage Style

Hello friends!  Today I'm sharing a sweet treats tin, just in time for your favorite Valentine.  These are easy to make and who wouldn't love to get a hand made Valentine?  For a complete tutorial, visit Really Reasonable Ribbon Ramblings.  Bonnie is celebrating 2 years and is having a GIVEAWAY...be sure to check it out!
Here's the January Club Assortment.  Lots of bright and cheerful ribbons and lace.

Inside

Here's the supplies I used.

Paper (Fancy Pants), Glue Glider Pro and High  Tac (Glue Arts), Cable Car Red and Earthtone Pepper Embossing Powder (Suzy West Collection, WOW Embossing Powders), Tin, kisses, Metal Trim (making memories), Ribbon and Lace (Really Reasonable Ribbon), Helmar Glue, Pearls, Heart Gem (Prima)