Canvas Journal Cover With Peacock Stamp

This peacock stamped journal cover was misted, distressed, and embroidered as a belated birthday gift. Stop by the Canvas Corp Blog to see the tutorial.

Distressed Monogrammed Journal Cover

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~charity~

How To Make Something Beautiful With Simple Diecuts

This beautiful card with simple diecuts is so easy to learn how to make. This month Rinea is teaming up with Pink and Main! Stop by the online shop to see the lovely stamps and dies. I snatched up the Hot Air Balloons immediately.

~ Adventure ~

This stamp set comes with matching dies so the card practically made itself. 

 I chose Rinea's Glossy Blush foiled paper. I cut balloons in all 3 sizes, then I used Rinea Ghost Ink to add graphics to my balloons.

 The top of the large balloon has a ruffled cloud shape. I used it as a stencil to add clouds with pigment ink.

 I heat set the pigment ink till it was mostly dry. Then I dusted on embossing powder and gave the clouds a golden glow.

I assembled the card and added the sentiment from the stamp set. Quick, classy, and versatile. Stop by the Rinea shop to see more colors of Foiled paper and make your own flashy cards.

Supplies:
Cardstock:Craftsmith
Pigment Ink:Clearsnap
Embossing Powder:WoW

Stamps and Dies:Pink and Main

Foiled Paper and Ghost Ink:Rinea 

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~charity~

How To Make A Breathtaking Carousel For An Epic Birthday

 Today I bring you a tutorial on how to make a breathtaking carousel for an epic birthday. My daughter's Sweet Sixteen is next week and I have been flooded with constant memories of my three kiddos growing years. This cheery carousel describes the delightful glow I get when thinking of them!

~ Birthday Adventure~

  ScraPerfect designers are creating with Lawn Fawn products and I couldn't be more thrilled! I was sent the Bicycle Built For You stamp and die set as part of our cross promo. It is one of the cutest sets I have ever played with!

This sweet wooden carousel from Sea-Land stands about 9" high and has a 7" diameter. I assembled a rough draft so I could determine the alterations I would make with the structure. These balsa wood puzzle kits are fragile so repairs and replacements are common.

The pieces were coated with a waxy substance to prevent splintering, but it also prevented me from painting or gluing the pieces on one side. ScraPerfect to the rescue! I sprayed the pieces lightly with the Best Cleaner Ever then scrubbed the waxy film off. I wiped them with a rag and they were ready for painting or covering with paper. The entire carousel is decorated using the Perfectly Plaid Rainbow 6x6 paper pad from Lawn Fawn.

As the wood pieces dried I stamped the design elements and cut them using the coordinating Lawn Cuts Dies. The balloons were painted with the vibrant colors of Dylusions Ink Spray.

I dotted the Best Glue Ever onto the wood and smoothed the paper over the top. This glue dries without leaving ripples in the paper and is so strong it should be used sparingly.

 The assembled carousel had a lot of holes and irregularities. I added washi tape between the roof sections, pom-pom trim around the roof edges and vintage ric-rac around the floor edges.

 To enhance the birthday theme I used sentiments from the stamp set on strips of paper and added them to the roof with dimensional adhesive. 

 ScraPerfect has both Holographic and Solid Transfer Foils.The central panels are decorated with Holographic Foil in place of mirrors.

 The bicycles are foiled in holographic gold, green, purple, and blue.

 These ADORABLE children represent my three kiddos with their assortment of pets. Their hair and bicycles are colored with marker and mist. I used the Bicycle Built For You stamps and the Perfectly Plaid Rainbow Paper to fashion their outfits. The tiny flower and hearts stamps that come with the set fit perfectly on the clothing.

This carousel project is my entry for
Lawn Fawnatics Challenge #1:Happy Birthday

Supplies:
Paper, Stamps, Dies:Lawn Fawn
Glue, Cleaner, Transfer Foil:ScraPerfect
Markers:Sharpie, Pentel
Mist:Dylusions (Ranger)
Dye and Pigment Ink:Close To My Heart
Washi Tape:Love My Tapes
Trim:Stash

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~charity~

How To Make an Adorable Card using Stunning Foil

Start with delightful subjects, that's how to make an adorable card using stunning foil. This card turned out fantastic and was a breeze to put together. The use of Transfer Foil just bumps it up a notch! ScraPerfect and Lawn Fawn are participating in a cross promo and I am thrilled with the product that I was sent from Lawn Fawn. What could be cuter than this stamp and die set, Bicycle Built For You?

~ Happy Adopt -A- Versary ~

ScraPerfect has regular and holographic Transfer Foil. For this card I used the Holographic Green. The Best Glue Ever is the perfect formula for applying the foil. The fine tip No Clog Writing Cap helps to apply and spread the glue thinly. From there it is easy enough to let it dry to a clear gloss, place foil, rub vigorously, and remove the foil quickly. And then, SPARKLES GALORE!

The paper I used for this card is also a Lawn Fawn product. The purple, green, and multi colored plaids come from the Perfectly Plaid 6x6 paper pad. I love the happy vibe these papers give off!

Thanks for viewing my Lime and Grape delight!

Supplies:
Plaid Paper, Stamps, Dies:Lawn Fawn
Solid Cardstock:Recollections
Transfer Foil, Adhesive:ScraPerfect
Coloring Pens:Sharpie, Stabilo, Rose Art
Letter Stamps:Mason Row
Ink:Close To My Heart

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~charity~

Sparkles on Things and Fairy Wings

Today's project is a Fairy Wing Dispenser.
One of the best things about paper crafting is the ways we find to illustrate our memories. My kids and I have a weakness for vending machines that spit out the latest collectibles in toys and trinkets. We have quite a stash from our visits and keep a quarter jar on hand. This vending machine commemorates those fun times and is for all the little fairies who visit my house.
Free wings for all!

~ Fairy Wings ~

This project evolved slowly. I began with scraps and watched my idea change repeatedly. The wings were my first creation. I used bits from Rosy Diamond Cardstock,  Girl Swirl Glitter Cardstock, Robins Egg Glitter Cardstock, and Moss Green Glitter Cardstock. I stamped and heat embossed the wing onto the cardstock then cut out the shape.

I strung a needle with thin fishing line and used it to tie a loop through a circle of foam adhesive. I stacked a pair of wings with the foam dot between so they could be hung in the dispenser.

I painted the inside of the glass globe white and sprinkled it with green glitter. The outside of the globe I painted with a clear adhesive and sprinkled heavily with blue glitter.

I added trim to the base of the globe and Metallic Gold Dew Drops to the dispenser and to the trim. Because of the varied materials and a need for a very strong bond I used E6000. It takes time to dry but holds well.

I used a tracing book to copy and cut two fairy shapes for the sides of the spout. I traced the shapes onto the Robins Egg Glitter Cardstock, cut them out, then dry embossed the edges with gold. I also stamped and embossed a pattern onto the back of the fairies.

I stamped and embossed a set of wings for each fairy and spread gold sparkle paste on the back of the wings. I attached the fairies to the dispenser with the E6000 adhesive.

The flower clusters on the sides of the dispenser were made from flower punches and Celebration Swirl Glittered Cardstock, Girl Crown Glittered Cardstock, Princess Cardstock, Rosy Diamond Cardstock. I glued Flame Dew Drops to the centers of the flowers.

The swirls were cut with a die from Robin's Egg Glitter Cardstock. I adhered the flowers and swirls to the globe with hot glue.

From the back of the dispenser the gold wings and body patterns of the fairies peek out.

As a final touch I placed a spare set of wings in the spout of the dispenser, as if a fairy child had just used her hard earned coins to win a magical pair of wings!

This sweet little Fairy Wing Dispenser was in great demand from my children. My oldest daughter won the prize. Her little pink Christmas tree looks adorable next to it!

Supplies:

Paper, Dew Drops:Robins Nest
Stamp:Hot Off The Press
Ink:Clear snap
Embossing Powder:Wow Embossing Powder
Trim:Webster's Pages
Glitter:Martha Stewart
Paint:Delta Creative
Adhesive:E6000
Punches:Martha Stewart, EK Success, McGill
Flourish Die:Poppy's Stamps

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~charity~

Christmas Joy

Today's post is a Christmas card I designed for a Professor friend. He loves all things literary and is invited various places to give talks on his favorite authors. A dragon with a horde of books seems to fit him exactly!

~ Christmas Joy ~

This card is constructed with layer upon layer of stamping, embossing, rub-ons, and cardstock. To begin with I cut the Red Glitter Paisley Cardstock to a little less than 5x7. I stamped the dragon in black pigment ink, dusted it with sparkling black powder, and heat embossed it. This process curled the paper heavily but I knew more embossing was on the way so I didn't let it bother me.

The only book stamp I have is a stack of three books so I dipped it in pigment ink and stamped and gold embossed repeatedly on the card. I tried to stack the books up, but the process was a bit haphazard.

The edges of the red paper were rather ink smeared by the time I was finished with the book stamp. I trimmed an 1/8 inch off the sides and a 1/4 inch off the bottom. This gave the impression of even more books, just out of sight.

I layered the dragon on top of the Wedding Cut-Outs Cardstock and the Snow Covered Trees Cardstock so that each layer had an 1/8 inch rim showing and the card fit a 5x7 card blank and envelope. 

With as much embossing as I had done the red cardstock was rather warped. I reheated it from the other side to smooth it out, then stitched all the layers together. The stitching gives the red cardstock a visual frame. It also provides a secure hold for all those layers.

To add the Christmas flavor to the card I used the Christmas Rub-On sheet. I cut the holly garland so that I could add it to the top of the card in a line rather than the corner shape offered.

I inked the edge of the card to give it just a tad bit more definition.

My final step for this card was a sentiment, also from the Christmas Rub-On Sheet. I added it to a strip of the Wedding Cut-Outs Cardstock. I used a corner punch on the end and inked the edges, then adhered it to the card front.

As with any handmade card the best part is the inside inscription. I hope for many years of friendship with my literary friend and many more handmade cards sent off to Mexico!

Supplies:
Cardstock and Rub-ons: The Robin's Nest
Stamps:Stampin' Up and Inkadinkado
Pigment Ink:Clear Snap
Embossing Powder:Wow
Corner Punch #301:Kreaxions

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~charity~

Believe

Today I have this card up on the Just Imagine blog. 

Stop by for product links and tips.

~ Believe ~

The idea for this card began with the pearl cross pendant. I made it with products from Robins Nest and needed a way to present it with style. My first goal was for a gender neutral card so I chose the green ombre from Kreaxions One Tone Rainbow paper. To keep with the neutral theme I added a tricycle and vintage bicycle. Yellow embossed flourishes and sequins add to the vintage flavor of the card.

Supplies:

Paper:Kreaxions, Darice
Ink, Mist:Color Box

Embossing Powder:Stampendous

Stamps: Hero Arts, Inkadinkado

Sequins:SpiegelmomScraps

Twine:The Twinery

Pendant:Epiphany Crafts

Pearls:Robins Nest

Dimensional Medium:Ranger Ink

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~charity~

Tea Time

Today is Design Team Reveal day at Just Imagine/Kreaxions.
Stop by the blog to see what our talented designers have made!

 My pastor's wife is a very gentle but sensible person.

 I've needed her advice with parenting as my children

 progress through the teen years. She has always

 taken the time to listen to and encourage me.

 I made this card in appreciation of her willing nature.

~ Thanks ~
for your time

I used kraft paper and the Kreaxions circle cutter to make the tea cup for this card. For the cup I cut a 3.25" half circle. I embossed the rose design and added gold glitter paste to the rim. For the handle I cut a 1.25" circle and then cut a 1" circle out of the center. 

I inked the edges of the handle and the cup for contrast.

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Stamps:Sandylion, Craftsmart, Mason Row

Ink:Clearsnap, Close To My Heart
Embossing Powder:Zing
Glitter Paste:Bo Bunny

Word Die:Lawn Fawn
Circle Cutter, Punch #916:Kreaxions

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~charity~

Make a wish...

ATC's are little morsels of goodness that can be designed anyway you want.

The only official rule is that they measure 2.5 x3.5 inches.

~ Make A Wish... ~

Just as the title says, they are Artist Trading Cards. 

This set of ATC's is in the process of being traded with 12 other designers.

Can't wait till I get my set of trades. The group is ultra talented

 and very diverse in their decorative choices!

This lovely rainbow paper is a Kreaxions product. 

The fade from dark to light adds to its novelty.

Supplies:

Paper:Kreaxions

Stamps:Close To My Heart, Teresa Collins

Ink:Ranger and Color Box

Embossing Powder:WOW

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~charity~

Friend

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Today is the

Kreaxions DT Reveal. This month our theme is Flowers.
Follow the link ^^^ to see what the other ladies have created!

~ Friend ~

I have been so inspired by all the mixed media tags popping up on Facebook and Instagram. The designers create such gorgeous pieces. I tried my hand at it and put together this mash-up of glitter, flowers, and paper.
SO MUCH FUN!

For more mixed media delight try out one of these pages on Facebook:
Finnabair and Friends - Open Studio
Art Anthology Adventures In Art
The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge

Supplies:

Paper:Craftsmith

Ink:Colorbox, CTMH
Mist:Colorbox
Embossing Powder:WOW

Flowers:Prima

Flourish Dies:Echo Park

Sequins:Spiegel Mom Scraps

Stamps:CTMH, Kaiser Craft

Glitter Paste:Bo Bunny

Trim:Stash

Punch:Kreaxions #302

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~charity~