We Create Blog Hop: Fall Fun

What can be more fun in the fall season than HALLOWEEN! It seems as if Halloween is ever increasing in popularity.  I know some people who spend more money on Halloween decor than Christmas decor.  I don't spend a lot in holiday decor in general, but when I saw the new Halloween DSP I knew exactly what I was going to do! Aside from it being Halloween theme, the chalkboard/subway art page in the pack just jumped out at me.  I knew I wanted to cut them apart to make cute little frames of art.  Seriously, it was so easy! I love it! 

I picked up these little frames at Ikea a few years back, so I had them on hand.  I just cut the sheets down to size and plopped them in! Fast and cute, my favorite combo! Right now they are on display in my stamp room, but they will soon make their way down to my halloween decor set up :) 

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Blog Hop: The Great Outdoors

What a great theme for August.  Seems like summer is all about being outside.  I have loved just hanging out in a lounge chair in my front (or back) yard.  I love the warmth that summer brings, and I love to enjoy it in a comfy chair.  

For this hop I chose to focus on the beauty of the outdoors.  And flowers are what do it for me :) I have also been obsessed with layering stamps.  For this card I used the new dictionary background stamp in Pool Party and then the Wildflowers back ground stamp with markers.  I stamped the humming bird separate and cut it out and stuck it on with a dimensional. It was super quick and easy!

Supplies:

Crushed Curry Cardstock

Whisper White Cardstock

Dictionary Background 

Wildflower Background stamp

This n That DSP

Pool Party Seam Binding ribbon

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2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop: Day 10

Okay, this project is by far my favorite thing I could ever make and have ever made with paper and ribbon.  I was able to find this cute lamp base at the thrift shop and then just picked up a small drum shade to go with it. I loved every part of creating this project.  And I'm the most sad that I don't get this one back! 

SUPPLIES:

Lamp from Thrift Store

Shade From Hardware Store

Baja Breeze Seam Binding

Calypso Coral 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon

Lucky Limeade 3/8” Ruffled Ribbon

Tea for Two DSP

Modge Podge

Hot Glue

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If you get lost here is a link to all the bloggers

1.    Brenda Quintana 

2.    Joan Robertson 

3.    Lauri Ingram  

4.    Laura Mellinger  

5.    Kandi Phillips  

6.    Lisa Hensley  

7.    You Are Here 

8.    Pamela Staples  

9.    Tina Munzke  

10.  Cindy Major  

11.  Mary Haugen   

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop: Day 9

Well, I saved the best for last.  I have known since February that I'd put in for the contest...and somehow the 3D items came first to me.  My ultimate favorite project will be tomorrow.
I know wreaths are all the rage this year.  So I figured I'd do a wreath with an assortment of flowers on them.  I tore the fabric, so each strip has a worn edge, then I dyed white bakers twine Calypso Coral and stitched it along the edge.  I completely loved the effect that had.  I went through and tried to find all the tutorials I could on paper flowers and then picked my favorites.  I think the most time consuming part of this project was the stitchings. The rest of it went pretty quick.

SUPPLIES:

Craft Store Wreath

Tea for Two Designer Fabric

Tea for Two DSP

White Bakers Twine (dyed with Calypso Coral Re-inker)

Daffodil Delight Cardstock

1 ¾” Circle Punch

1 3/8” Circle Punch

1 1/4” Circle Punch

1” Circle  Punch

Ornament Punch

Stampin’ Dimensionals

Sticky Strip

Hot Glue

White Simply Pressed Clay

Buttons & Blossoms Simply Pressed Clay Molds

Calypso Coral Reinker

Mini Brads

Thanks for coming.  Be sure to click the "Next" Button below to head to Pamela's amazing blog!

If you get lost here is a link to all the bloggers

1.    Brenda Quintana 

2.    Joan Robertson 

3.    Lauri Ingram  

4.    Laura Mellinger  

5.    Kandi Phillips  

6.    Lisa Hensley  

7.    You Are Here 

8.    Pamela Staples  

9.    Tina Munzke  

10.  Cindy Major  

11.  Mary Haugen   

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop: Day 8

This is the last of the scrapbook pages. I was totally loving the washi tape for this one.  I haven't used it much.  But I'm really happy with the effect it had on this page. 

There isn't much to say on these scrapbook pages.  I didn't use any special techniques on them.  I did however use Split Coast Stampers' Sketch challenges for my layout ideas thought.  I have a hard time coming up with great picture and element placement....so I found my inspiration there for these.

SUPPLIES:

Epic Day This & That DSP

Pool Party Cardstock

Smokey Slate Cardstock

Basic Gray Stampin’ Write Marker

Epic Day This & That Washi Tape

Daffodil Delight ¼” Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Sticky Strip

Thanks for coming.  Be sure to click the "Next" Button below to head to Pamela's amazing blog!

If you get lost here is a link to all the bloggers

1.    Brenda Quintana 

2.    Joan Robertson 

3.    Lauri Ingram  

4.    Laura Mellinger  

5.    Kandi Phillips  

6.    Lisa Hensley  

7.    You Are Here 

8.    Pamela Staples  

9.    Tina Munzke  

10.  Cindy Major  

11.  Mary Haugen   

2013 Artisan Entry Blog Hop: Day 7

This is a cute little page of my nieces and nephews.  My littlest niece in the photo is wearing a christening dress that had been passed down through many generations. So I thought it would be fun to keep the vintage feel in the page.

SUPPLIES:

Elements of Style Stamp Set

Very Vanilla Cardstock

Pink Pirouette Cardstock

Tea for Two DSP

Baja Breeze Seam Binding

Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker

Soft Suede Ink

Pearl Basic Jewels

Mini Brads

Stampin Sponges

1 ¾” Circle Punch

1 3/8” Circle Punch

1 1/4” Circle Punch

1” Circle  Punch

Thanks for coming.  Be sure to click the "Next" Button below to head to Pamela's amazing blog!

If you get lost here is a link to all the bloggers

1.    Brenda Quintana 

2.    Joan Robertson 

3.    Lauri Ingram  

4.    Laura Mellinger  

5.    Kandi Phillips  

6.    Lisa Hensley  

7.    You Are Here 

8.    Pamela Staples  

9.    Tina Munzke  

10.  Cindy Major  

11.  Mary Haugen