Serene

Turning one of my spray projects from my tutorial this week into an easy but so pretty card.
To refresh your memory, here’s how I created this gorgeous background--
Finally for the Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spray I wanted to try something different. I took a darker cardstock and then an embossing folder (isn’t it pretty! It’s one of the new ones at SCACD from Couture Creations called Serene) and sprayed a mixture of Copper, Frost and Gold onto the embossing folder and then quickly ran it through my Big Shot. Gorgeous end result!! and super easy!!

To make it into a card I just glued it down with ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever and then went around the edge with Gold Pearl- Liquid Pearls and also added some of the liquid pearls to the center of the flowers. I have to say I just really think this turned out so pretty and it was so easy!!

Have a great day and don’t forget about my stamp giveaway- HERE!

Spray Fun

I know, I know--very strange title today but I thought it very appropriate because that’s what I did…had fun with sprays/mists/spritz. Just thought I’d share some of my fun with you!

First I got out all my sprays/mists/spritz which consist of Dylusions Ink Sprays {these are quickly becoming a favorite!}, Maya Road Mists {totally gorgeous mists}, Smooch Spritz {fun spritz--mine are a bit messy as when we moved over a year ago a few got broke but I saved what I could) and Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spritz {another favorite}--all of these I got at SCACD!!

For the first project I took out my Dylusions Dotted Flower Stencil and some white cardstock and some scrap paper. I taped my stencil to my cardstock and then covered up the middle section of the stencil with some scrap paper as I didn’t want that part to be sprayed. Back tracking a bit, I am doing this on my craft mat which cleans up easily and then my hubby cut a box for me so I’d have a “spray shield”.

Next the fun comes, randomly I just sprayed the Dylusions Ink Sprays in Bubblegum Pink, Vibrant Turquoise, Crushed Grape and Lemon Zest onto the area with the stencil. I let it dry (shhh…I might have speeded it up with a heat gun) and then removed the scrap paper and stencil. I’m a bit OCD about my stencils being clean so I also cleaned it up with ScraPerfect’s Best Cleaner Ever. I love how it came out!! Now I have a nice corner for a project!

 

Next I wanted to use the Maya Road Mists. I placed my cardstock down, adhered my mini Fish Scales Crafter’s Workshop Template and then misted with the Maya Road Mists in Amethyst Metallic Mist and Iridescent Pearl Mist. Repeated the process above..waited for it to dry and then took the template off-cleaned it,etc. So shimmery and sparkly!

  

For the Smooch Spritz I just randomly spritzed the cardstock to create a shimmery background for future use. (the photos don’t show it well but it is really shimmery)

Finally for the Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spray I wanted to try something different. I took a darker cardstock and then an embossing folder (isn’t it pretty! It’s one of the new ones at SCACD from Couture Creations called Serene) and sprayed a mixture of Copper, Frost and Gold onto the embossing folder and then quickly ran it through my Big Shot. Gorgeous end result!! and super easy!!

Hope this has given you a few ideas on how to play around with some of the fabulous sprays/mists/spritz that are out there. So much fun and the possibilities are endless--for backgrounds, as a card front, chipboard, in art journals/mixed media…and etc. and etc.!

I’ll have projects using all these soon so stay tuned!

Make It Crafty- Cordelia the Mermaid

Today a few of the SCACD DT sisters are showcasing the fabulous Make It Crafty stamps and products that SCACD is now carrying! These stamps are so much fun!
So be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to find the links to my DT sisters who are showcasing these stamps today!!
Today I am showing the gorgeous Cordelia the Mermaid. I think she would be able to tempt any pirate or man in her ocean, what do you think?
I took two photos to show off the shimmer a bit! and {gasp} I didn’t realize until I got these photos posted that I forgot to add sparkle to her tail..yikes..I guess it’ll be okay…LOL!

The little details~ Cordelia the Mermaid, copics, Cuttlebug embossing folder- Musical Flourish, Psst Frost Shimmer Spritz, Kaisercraft rhinestones,
Susana also got some new goodies in~ New 6x6 paper pads-Basic Grey Oxford and Out of Print and Best Creations Baseball!  New chipboard birdhouses by Maya Road! Maya Road Typewriter Stamp! LOTS of things added to the Clearance section! also more Spellbinders on sale!!

Time to start the PMS sneak peeks!

**This is my second post for the day, be sure to scroll down for my FBW card**

It's time to start showing some fun sneak peeks for the upcoming Paper Makeup Stamps Release! Be sure to watch the PMS store blog for all the sneaks and then join us on Sunday, November 7th for a fun blog hop in the morning and then the release party in the PMS forum at 9:00 pm (EST).

Today we are showing some of the wonderful Word Art that will be released.  I love this word art that I am showing~~ All I want for Christmas~~ it holds so true for the way I feel about Sam, especially when he's deployed during the holidays. I'm so thankful he's going to be home this year!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: All I want word art,
• paper: retired TAC Merry Wishes scraps,cardstock,
• ink: green ink,
• others: nestabilities, cuttlebug embossing folder, marker, metallic dew drops, Cricut- When It's Cold Outside Cartridge, Tsukineko Psst Frost Shimmer Spritz,

Try it Out with a "T" #88

Our challenge for this week is a wonderful sketch by Suzanne!

Be sure to visit Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see what the other design team members created!


Here's the wonderful sketch~

Here's my creation~

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: 1st Leaf of Fall,
• paper: Cryogen white cardstock, Basic Grey Marrakech, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, CM cutting system, Basic Grey buttons, scrappers floss, Petaloo butterfly, SU Sizzix Little Leaves die, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Tsukineko Gold Psst Shimmer Spritz,

Oh Alice- Chapter 25

The challenge this week at Oh Alice, is to create a card that is all white, with the exception of your image.

Here's what I came up with~ Isn't Aurora so cute with her little baby ladybugs? Oh so sweet! I know I would adopt one or two!! hehe!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: A ladybug is love,
• paper: PTI cardstock, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, stardust pens, copic glitter pens, Cuttlebug embossing folders, Tsukineko Psst Spray, Kaisercraft pearls,  Viva Decor Glitter Liner,

Just a little note too...many of you have commented that I've been busy creating and I've had a few emails asking how I can get so much done. 

Well..... both my kiddos are in school and both go all day now so that leaves ALOT of time for me to create, visit blogs and all that good stuff. (if you read between the lines that reads I have to keep busy or I miss my kiddos like crazy)! That is also why I have taken on some extra design teams.


I know how precious time is so I know you can't leave comments for all my creations, I just appreciate you stopping by and looking and I hope I can inspire you to create!!

Also adding this photo of Miss Daisy for Barb~~see, my Daisy lays like your Heidi only Daisy doesn't realize she's growing and this is in my crafting area...I keep almost rolling over her with my chair!

Under the Mistletoe Fairies for FBW #114

Finally getting my card made for this week's Flutter By Challenge which is Christmas in July! Just have to be sure to have a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation.

I used these gorgeous fairies from Paper Makeup Stamps, Under the Mistletoe Fairies.

I think my creativity is still hiding out after the headache, not sure this turned out like I wanted...

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: Under the Mistletoe Fairies, 
• paper: PTI vintage cream cardstock,some from my older than the hills stash,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, CM cutting system, Fiskars texture plates, Psstt Gold Shimmer Spritz, Martha Stewart punch, Viva Decor Gold Paper Pen, stickles,

Be sure to check out the PMS blog today too!! There is a new makeup card kit ready to purchase..so fun!!

Happy Days are here again blog hop!!

Yippie!! Release day! You know I just love release days!! Are you having fun on the FAB hop?? You should have arrived from the talented Aud's blog, if not, start at the beginning of the hop at Suzanne's fab blog!

Be sure to follow the hop until the end and then head on over to Susana's and order your Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler Edition #5! You won't be sorry, such wonderful, versatile images!! 

Today I'm showing you the new image, Just For You. Seriously I am thrilled with this image...the possibilities are endless for it~~obviously a Just for you card, thank you card, Happy Birthday card, just because card and so on!!

I kept this card pretty simple to show off this gorgeous image but I really think this would be a perfect image to use Flower Soft with!! 

I used my Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen on the vase but you could also use Diamond Glaze for a wonderful effect. 

For some sparkle I added some slight touches with my Viva Decor Holographic Glitter liner. And then for some shimmer I used my Tsukineko Psst Spritz on the white cardstock--it really looks so gorgeous in real life, so pretty and shimmery.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Just For You,
• paper:
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Holographic Glitter Liner, nestabilites, cuttlebug d'vine swirl embossing folder, Tsukineko Psst Spritz, bella baubles, glue dots,

Now you want to hop on over to the wonderful Simonne's blog! Enjoy the hop and don't forget to go to Susana's and order your stamps today!!