Bird tag Scrapstuffz Inspired by....

After I finished my guest designer post for Scrapstuffz, I had some left over die cuts and ideas.  I used one of the tags where I had been experimenting with backgrounds.  This one is inked with spritzes and sprays then I added a texture, Goosebumps clear texture spray.  Finally when I decided what I was going to do with it, I stamped lightly with a music background stamp in copper.  I added lots of left over die cuts.  The bird cage, bird and wing were left over from the many layers of birds I created for the first project and use Tim Holtz Sizzix diecuts..  I also used a left over flourish and leaf (Spellbinders) from various other projects.  I inked everything up with Quick Quotes mocha moma chalk.

I also had my past passion BEADS!  Readers I tell you I may have thousands individual beads, no lie!  I have so many I can't do inventory any longer.  (It used to be a business for me).  So I have added some vintage Czech glass drops, glass drop head pins with ryolite beads and a laser cut wooden musical note to the bird cage.  

The bird is cut from coppery glitter paper with the wing on a pop dot but that is a little hard to see.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://scrapstuffz.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-inspiration-challenge.html until July 31

http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2014/07/things-with-wings-is-new-challenge-at.html until Aug 4

http://alteredeclectics.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/new-month-and-so-another-challenge.html until July 30

http://themixedmediacardchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/mmcc-1-touch-of-nature.html until July 25

http://www.tando-creative-challenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/week-4-come-fly-with-me.html until July 31 (no more than 5 challenges)

Happy Birthday! My first card in a box!

This is my very first card in a box!  I made this for my a friend a couple of weeks ago.  I used We R Hip Hip Hooray collection.  I also added some curled streamer ribbon to add to the festiveness!  I started with Kiwi Lane Designs templates from Tiny Celebrate but the balloon was still a little big, so I free handed the remaining balloons.  I did have to fold the "banner" a little in the back to fit in the envelope.

More views.

I want to enter this in the following challenges:

http://thecupboardtrilogychallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-24-birthday.html until July 26

http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/happy-birthday-with-encino-stamps-50.html until July 26

http://avenue613.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-81-anything-goes-woptional.html until July 25

http://glitternsparklechallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-94.html until July 25

http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.com/2014/07/pde-linky-party-15-with-team-a.html until Aug 4 (3 or more patterned papers)

http://emeraldfaeries.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-57-hip-hip-hooray-birthday.html until July 30

Thanks for stopping by today!

Paris Card using Tim Holtz embossing folder

There are actually two different cards here.  I did these cards for a bingo challenge.  My row was bling, chipboard, blue, tearing, and 3 or more papers.  The three papers are a K&Co patterened paper background, DCWV metallic paper I used for the Tim Holtz Sizzix die cuts of the fleur de lis and Eiffel Tower.  I added a Jolee's resin embellishment in the center of the tower, Recollections chocolate pearls on the fleur de lis (these are so versatile, I have to buy another pack soon).  I colored the pretty piece of chipboard with markers.  Added pop up dots and sheer and velvet ribbon underneath.

I embossed the background paper with a Tim Holtz embossing folder that matched the dies.  Then I really laid on the chalk to enhance the image.  I used Quick Quotes Mocha Moma.  In the upper left you can see where I added a torn corner of a paper piece stamped with a Jenni Bowlin stamp and embossed with Tim Holtz distress embossing powder.  

Thanks for stopping by today!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://www.vintagejourney.com/2014/07/challenge-10-dies-and-distress.html until July 23

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/2014/07/fan-tastic-tuesday-challenge-45.html until July 28

http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com.au/2014/07/p-is-for-pearls.html until July 28

http://gloriadesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-12-whos-boss.html until Aug 3 (limit 4 other changes)

Fluttering About Spellbinders Wings of Hope

I created these cards with Spellbinders Wings of Hope and a Stamp Doctor sentiment.  Each card is a little different but have some basic components:  spellbinders oval cut and embossed, Inkadinkado Flights of Fancy clear stamps and Kiwi Lane Design template.  The Inkadinkado stamps are in the background stamped with Versamark ink.

This one has gold vellum, gold metallic paper, handmade paper and is embossed with Judikins Egyptian Gold.

This has a Creative Memories printed paper and Coordinations card stock.

I included this one because it has the "other" butterfly shape.

I included this one because it is pink. I love the pink and orange together.  I used WOW clear embossing powder on a Colorbox pigment ink.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-48-get-wellthinking-of-you.html until July 23 (pink and get well)

http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-2014-challenge.html until July 25

http://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2014/07/things-with-wings-is-new-challenge-at.html until Aug 4

Thank you for stopping by today!

Girly tags

I have made some tags today.  First I started with spraying the tags with some Perfect Pearls Spritz.  After that dried, I inked up a background stamp and faintly stamped the harlequin pattern stamp from Jenni Bowlin.  I sprayed the doilie with Tattered Angels spritz, then adhered and cut of the edge.  Back for some more stamping with the word and flourish which is also embossed with black detail by Judikins.

The lady stamp was purchased at Stampaway 2013.  I embossed her in Judikins black detail and colored her with Chromatix markers.  I also added a chipboard key that I inked and highlighted with markers.  Finally, I added a Tim Holtz reinforce, smokey bling flouishes and some Paper Studio lacey rosette ribbon in black.

Here's the second card (actually the first).

I used the same image and colors are very similar.  I used some black flowers with pink bling in the center.  This one has a Recollections glitter tape in a diamond pattern, the same harlequin stamp (although most of it is covered up), a die cut purple paper (Spellbinders scalloped circle), and another inked and detailed piece of chipboard.  I also stamped another image (a bottle) in pink and embossed with Tim Holtz Distress Worn Lipstick embossing powder.  I am not completely satisfied with that aspect.  The first tag is my favorite but I thought this one had some good qualities as well.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://scrappyhands.blogspot.co.il/2014/07/challenge-17-17.html until Aug 10 (lace and tag)

http://pdelinkyparty.blogspot.com/2014/07/pde-linky-party-14-with-team-a.html until July 21

http://2cuteinkchallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-111-anything-goes.html until Aug 3

http://www.sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/all-crafts-challenge-junejuly_2.html until July 31

http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-28.html until July 27

http://craftcreatoins.blogspot.com/p/new-challenge.html until Aug 2

http://sparklensprinklecreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-2014-challenge.html until July 25

http://www.throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/2014/07/51-distress-those-makes.html until July 26

http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.com/2014/07/lots-of-pink-challenge.html until July 26

Thanks for stopping by.

Sketch N Scrap July Card Sketch

Good morning!  Today I am using my winnings!  I am using a 6x6 paper pad that I won from Tamika, one of the DT gals at Sketch N Scrap last month during their birthday bash.  This Switchboard paper by Pink Paislee is perfect for the Fun & Games challenge I am entering.  I am also following the first Sketch N Scrap card sketch of the month.  (I just saw the new one on their blog today~so I need to get to work!)

Here's the sketch:

The stamp is from an Inkadinkado collection about tattoos.  I colored it with my Chromatix pens.  I also highlighted with a bit of metallic gold that matches the horseshoe.

I hope you have a lucky day!!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://themaleroomchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/games.html until July 21 (male/games)

http://sketchnscrap.blogspot.com/2014/07/card-sketch-29.html until July 31

Let's Hear it for the Boys Blog Hop

If you are here for the Down by the Seashore Blog Hop Go~HERE.  Thanks!

Hi Everybody!

Welcome to the For the Boys Blog Hop!  We all know how hard it can be to create guy/boy themed projects, so this hop will help you with that!  You'll find tons of inspiration for the men and boys in your life!!

If you came here from Melanie's blog, then you are in the right place.  If you just happened upon this Blog Hop, make sure to head over to Jenny's blog so that you see the full hop from the very beginning.

 

This is my beautiful son!  So of course when I heard about a Let's hear it for the Boy's blog hop, I had plenty of ideas.  These pics are from 2011, back in 2011 I did my son a digital page of these photos and framed it for Christmas.  This layout is very different.  I made the digital version sepia so I wanted to bring out the bright colors in this traditional paper version.

 

Today's project uses:

Kiwi Lane Designs:
Paisley Place 3A, 3B
Bracket 2
Large Bracket 2

Creative Memories Cheerful Power Palette:
Paper
Paper ribbons
Paper buttons and labels
sentiment stickers
sticker letters

Floss (in the buttons)

Before you go, make sure to sign up to win these AMAZING PRIZES!

$5 Gift Certificate

 

Close to My Heart A Size stamp set

 

You can comment THROUGH Monday, and the winner will be announced Wed the 23rd. 

Now it's time for you to head over to 

La-Vie's blog.

Here is the full line up in case you get lost along the way:

Jenny - http://crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com/

Janet R. - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/

Alicia http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

La-Vie B. - http://cestla-viedesigns.blogspot.com/

Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com

Angela- www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

Ashley ~ http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com

jessica ~ www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com 

Sarah ~ www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

Robin L. ~ http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

Down by the Seashore Blog Hop with The Paper Loft & Kiwi Lane

Welcome to the Down by the Seashore Blog Hop

 

Sit back and enjoy the view as we whisk you away to the Sea with amazing projects full of bathing beauties, salty air, sandy toes, and crashing waves.

Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this relaxing Blog hop. 

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented friends who are here sharing their ideas and creations.

We have an awesome sponsor and giveaway for this hop!

ScrappyKDesigns

She will be giving away 2 sets of yummy flat back flair buttons of the winner's choice. YAY!

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects. Then stop by our sponsor's page at be sure to like her on facebook!!

You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish the hop and leave your comments.

Winner will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

Hello, today I want to sweep you away to the beautiful beaches of Ocho Rios, Jamaica!  This two page layout is from my honeymoon last fall.  I have used two of my favorite things Kiwi Lane designer templates and The Paper Loft Island Sun collection.

 

This series of pictures started with the beer but there was a bird in the background....



So I followed the bird....

He led me out to the dock.

One of our favorite places!  Can't wait to go back to Paradise!!

Ingredients:

Kiwi Lane Designs:

Nature 3

Wacky 2T

Adventure 3,4

Playtime 3

Abbie Road Min 1A, 2A, 2B

Clara Lane 3A, 3B

Wacky 3, 3T

The Paper Loft:

Cabana, Coral Bay, Beach Blanket, Clearwater Springs, Emerald Cove

Island Sun Accessory Sheets

Quick Quotes chalks:

Rusty Nail, Blue Lagoon, and Tahiti

Title cut with Creative Memories Cricut Traveler cart Road Trip font

Up next is Pam

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie - http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

2. Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

3. Alicia - http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/

4. Pam - http://lovebugcreations3.blogspot.com/

5. Jessica -  http://craftinandstampin.blogspot.com

6. Melissa - http://papershenaniganz.blogspot.com

7. Sarah - www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com

8. Gina - http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

9. Angela - www.crazy3monkeys.blogspot.com

10. Madge-  www.thescrappinlounge.com

Thanks so much for joining us!

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

 

http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-103-sea-sand.html

Child's Play~Kiwi Lane Sketch with The Paper Loft On the Go

Today's layout is based on Kiwi Lane  basic sketch challenge on their Facebook page.

Here is the sketch:

Please excuse my pictures they are a bit blurry today and I haven't had a chance to retake them. 

Ingredients:

The Paper Loft On the Go collection:

Like a flash, Places to Go, Things to do, Zippy, Hurry Up, People to See

On the Go Family accessory sheet

KLD: 

Bracket 1

Large Bracket 3

Playtime 3

Quick Quotes Mocha Moma

pop dots

I would like to enter this in the following challenges:

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-100.html until July 19

http://sparklingblackrose-craftmylife.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/all-crafts-challenge-junejuly_2.html?showComment=1404157403362 until July 31

http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/2014/07/craft-it-up-link-it-up-summer-linky.html until July 19

http://www.exploringcricut.blogspot.com/2014/07/time-for-challenge_14.html until July 19

http://corrosivechallengesbyjanet.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-203-forever-young.html until July 19

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/2014/07/fan-tastic-tuesday-challenge-44.html until July 20

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Straight from the Nest Owl Card

Today, I have for you a super cute owl card!  I used this Straight from the Nest Cricut cut of an owl in a die cut swap of birds/owls.  I love how cute it turned out. To make the card I stamped the background of kraft card stock with Heidi Swapp woodgrain background stamp.  I used Kiwi Lane Designer templates to cut the same blue card stock and plaid paper from the die cut.  Super cute and easy! 

I am entering this in the following challenges:

http://greatimpressionsstamps.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-challenge-animal-friends.html until July 31

http://fattastictuesday.blogspot.com/2014/07/fan-tastic-tuesday-challenge-44.html until July 20

http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/ltscb-33-anything-goes.html until July 20

http://artisticinspirationschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2014/07/challenge-100.html until July 19

http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-123-animals-anybirdsteddy.html until July 17

http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/challenge-249-trend-woodgrain.html until July 17

Thanks for taking a look!