Tattered Angels Makes Me Happy!!!

There is reason to celebrate with all this amazing news and new products from Tattered Angels. New Glimmer Mists, Chalkboard colors to die for and some amazing news on Tuesday January 18th.

Here are the new colors of Chalkboard Mist. I'm absolutely LOVING THEM!!!!

Then make sure you join us for this HUGE reveal on Tuesday

 

Stop by http://www.ustream.tv/channel/heidi-swapp-live You won't want to miss this.

Finally a few projects to share that I created for my January projects for Tattered Angels. Canvas is the theme this month and I created these. To see the colors that I used for them, check out the Tattered Angels Blog

 For the Hero Canvas, I used a raw canvas from Canvas Corp and my favorite Helmar Adhesives. 450 Quick Dry Adhesive for the chipboard and Liquid Scrap Dots for the soldier. This piece was a fluke that turned into something pretty cool.

The next is my girly girl project and I love how the Glimmer Mist colors complimented the berries and feather so so very well. I used a product from Golden called Glass Bead Medium on this one, and I am head over heals with how it turned out. YUMMO!!! For this one I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive as well as Liquid Scrap Dots for the Magistical Memories Chipboard Wings set. Love that piece. Finishing the canvas off, was a few beautiful flowers from Maya Road.

 A close up of the vibrant colors with the glass beads.

That's all for today. I hope that you are all having a wonderful start to your week. See you soon

Toodles

Really Reasonable Ribbon November Blog Hop

Hi There Everyone and welcome to the November Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop. This is the first Hop with our new team, and I'm so excited to see what everyone has created.

If you have been hopping along, you should have hopped here from the talented Tilly's Blog. This lady has talent in spades and can make anything from ribbon. If you are just starting out, hop on back to the beginning which you'll find at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

Make sure you leave a comment at every stop for you chance to win this months prize. Love the ribbon club kit this month. Super delicious indeed

For my project this month, I decided to create my very first wreath. Full of snowy colors, snowflakes and ribbon. I hope you like it. I used the pretty white ribbon in the November ribbon club assortment to create the bow. The wreath itself is wrapped with 1.5" Royal Blue Wrinkle Ribbon. Then I finished it off with the pretty Shimmer Satin Silver for the hook, which is also a part of the November Ribbon Club kit

I stamped out some PSA Essentials snowflakes and fussy cut them. Attached them to the wreath using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, and then added a wonderful acrylic piece from Magistical Memories that I sprayed with Frost and Arctic Blue Glimmer Mists. Here she is....

Now I need to get more wreaths so I can create more of these. I love how easily the wrinkled ribbon wrapped around the wreath. Beautiful I tell ya. Now hop on back to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and answer this months Blog Hop question, for you chance to win. Thanks so much for stopping by today. Until next time.

Toodles

Snow Glorious SNOW!!!

Our first snowfall of the season graced our presence yesterday and this morning our daughter says "mommy look!!!! It's time for Christmas" From the mouths of babes right?

So I followed her lead and created this great card using some Nikki Sivils Happy Holly-Days papers, my favorite snowflake chipboard pieces from Magistical Memories and Helmar Liquid Scrapdots. The beautiful ribbon is available at Really Reasonable Ribbon

The chipboard snowflakes were spritzed with Scarlet and Meadow Green Glimmer Mist. Once dry, I added some Icicle stickles to them for that snowy sparkle. This next photo really shows the dimension that Liquid Scrap Dots creates. Love it

Never would have thought to do green and red snowflakes, but i love how they turned out.

After our daughter and I got home from preschool (I'm the teacher in town), we made her very first snowman. Carrots, coal and twiggy arms too. hehe. I'll take a photo of it later today and post it for ya.   Here is the Snowman complete with licorice eyes and buttons, hence the blue tint lol.

Well on that note, I've got some projects to get done. I'm super excited about an upcoming one I created for Say it With Letters. Oh Christmas Tree indeed

Until Next time
Toodles

Wrapping Chipboard with Ribbon

Hi Everyone and happy weekend to all of you. My term with Magistical Memories is just about up and I wanted to share with you a project that I created with one of my favorite chipboard pieces from Magistical Memories. I love how ribbon looks when you wrap it onto a surface, and this piece is no exception. I used the Cowboy Star chipboard piece and a wonderful Lemongrass Satin 5/8" ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon

It is also my rendition of the August Sketch from Magistical Memories.

I thought that some of the Urban Lily papers would be just perfect for the sketch. They are available at Scrap-tastic. I covered the star part of the cowboy star piece with paper and wove the ribbon through the inner cutout circles. Then I covered those with pearls.

Thank you again Crystle at Magistical Memories, for giving me this absolutely amazing opportunity to be a part of your design team and work with such a wonderful product. I've so enjoyed my time on the team and I'm looking forward to being a part of the challenges and contests in the future.

Toodles

Ms Scraptastic 2010 Round 3- Passion

Hi Everyone and Happy Friday to all of you. The weekend is finally upon us and it should be a great one.

Well I've made it to round 4 over at Scraptastic for the Ms Scraptastic 2010 pageant and i'm beyond tickled. This card maker is starting to really fall in love with scrapbooking. Some of you did warn me, so I should have been prepared. ACK!!!!! Now I'm really going to have to ask for a better camera for christmas hehe.

Here is the layout that I created using all Pink Paislee Queen Bee collection papers. On a side note, have you seen the new Pink Paislee releases? HOLY DOODLES!!! I'm in love.

I also used some Magistical Memories Acrylic for the layout that I colored using alcohol ink. Love that true colors of it came through, thanks to using Helmar V2 vellum adhesive. This stuff ROCKS!!!. V2 works on vellum, acyrlic, Punchinella, and fabric. LOVE IT!!!!

I've loved faeries as long as I can remember, and I'm so glad I did a layout about that passion. This layout stuff is FUN!!!

The faerie photo is just the perfect match for those Pink Paislee papers.

Now I'm off to finish my round 5 project. This one scares me a little hehe

Toodles

Ink Spray and Smash technique with Bombshell Stamps

Hi Everyone. Hope you are having a great start to your week so far. I'm a busy little bee here trying to get all of my projects done for when I'm gone to CHA. Today I've got a great technique to share with you. I first found this at Splitcoast Stampers and just loved the results so I knew I had to give it a go. You can find my tutorial at the Bombshell Forum here.

Here is the card I created using Nick Bantock inks and the Hawaiian Girl Stamp set from Bombshell Stamps.

The beautiful frame around the image is one of my absolute favorite pieces of chipboard from Magistical Memories. It is called Frame Craze and is available at the Magistical Memories store.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you all have a fantastic Monday.

Toodles

Magistical July Challenge- Red/White Polka Dots

Friday already, Man how this week has flown. Great week at that. Wednesday was weigh in, and after 5 weeks of plateau, I am on the losing side again. 4.8 pounds is gone and I love it. What a great feeling when things are working and you know what you need to do to stay successful.

Today I've got a little piece of chipboard that I've painted up for a card made for Magistical Memories. The July challenge is to use red and white polka dots. I think this card is a little Betty Boop"ish" don't you?

I used the Cheer chipboard shape and painted it with paint dauber in Pearl and Pitch Black. Then I added the polka dot paper to the back side using Helmar Premium Craft Glue. This glue is now officially my go to glue. I use it for all my layering and think Why did I use double sided tape before??? lol.

The flower is made from Jenni Bowlin's mini deck and I love how it turned out. I used some 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to set it in place.

Make sure you enter this months challenge for your chance to win some beautiful chipboard from Magistical Memories. This Chipboard is the best I've used.

This card is based on the Quirky Crafts sketch challenge this week

One last thing. Who of all of you, are going to CHA? I would LOVE to meet up with some of my online friends. Let me know

Toodles

Ms Scraptastic 2010 contest

When I found out that Scraptastic was having their Ms Scraptastic 2010 Pageant, I knew this year I'd have to take part. I'm brand new to the community, but this place is super sweet. So off I went to grab my best evening dress and practice my speeches. Praying to whomever would answer that there would NOT be a bathing suit competition.

After try-outs, the first weekly challenge rolled out and what an amazing color challenge. Magenta, Chartreuse and Grey YUMMO!!! Okay, I've gotta have a little fashion sense to make this one work. So who better to learn from, than our 2 year old daughter. . Here is my layout that I entered for round #1-"Bling Queen"

She sure loves her bling. The papers are a combination of Stampin Up, Rose Moka, Bo Bunny and Pink Paislee. One of my favorite chipboard pieces from Magistical Memories  , the Til de Swirl , was added to the bottom of the layout. First, I applied liquid pearls and distress stickles to it. Think I'll move on to round 2? Layouts scare me lol

Thanks so much for stopping by today. This week is super busy with projects, so I'm hoping to share a bunch with you.

Until Next Time
Toodles

A sweet day

Hello Everyone and welcome to Tuesday. Yesterday was our sons graduation from Kindergarten. He was so excited that his Nephew from Calgary was here for it that he could hardly stand it. I cried, my husband got a little emotional and our daughter loved the whole celebration. What a special day indeed.

Today I'm sharing with you a card I made this weekend using some great Magistical Memories Chipboard and Bombshell Stamps. I so love using the two of these manufacturers together because I find they really compliment one another.

For the stamps I used the Hawaiian Girl Stamp Set. These were stamped on the flower after it was inked up in Distress Ink. The Chipboard flower pieces are then drawn on with alcohol ink , bent into shape and set aside to dry. I attached them with a brad and there ya have it. A purdy Hibiscus Flower

Here is a close up of the flower so you can see it a bit better

Do you have a special moment in your children's early years that you hold dear? What is it and have you created a scrapbook page from it? If you have, I would love to see it.

Thanks again for stopping by and taking a peek at what I've been up to. Tomorrow is Weight Watchers and I think I've had a really great week. We shall see

Oh one last thing for you all. Today is a brand new challenge day over at Really Reasonable Ribbon and the top 3 and winner of our first challenge have been announced too. Hop on over to see the new challenge and take part.

Toodles

Magistical Memories meets GCD

Hello everyone and welcome to the middle of the week. I hope that all of you are having a great week so far and thanks for stopping by my blog today.

Today I've got a card to share that will be the new colors of my new craft space. I'll be hopping along to get it all ready, but no time limit has been set yet.

For this card I used quite a bit of paper from the GCD Artsy Urban collection as well as the super sweet Flower from Magistical Memories. There are so many beautiful chipboard pieces at Magistical, that I find myself gravitating to use them ALOT!!! And what would a sweet project be without some Helmar adhesive. This baby is put together with Zapdots and the adhesive runner

The ribbon I used for the card is from Really Reasonable Ribbon. White Leaves, Grey Diamond Ombre and Silver Grey Organza .

Now where is the card you ask? Here she be. This is one of my favorites to date I think.

And a close up of the flower. I created the look on the flower by first painting it with black and pearl paint dauber. Then applied Mustard seed Distress stickle to the top. Easy peasy!

I think these colors are seriously going to kick up my mojo in the new space. Everytime I create something from grey, yellow and white, I smile ear to ear.
Now on to the crazy list of challenges that I've entered this ray of sunshine into

Flutterby Wednesday-use flower with winged creature
Crafty Creations- encouragement
Flourish timeless Tuesday- Use chipboard
Paper Take - Use Flowers
Mojo Monday- sketch
Ooh-La-La- Bright and Cheery
If the Shoe Fits - rain or shine
Raise the Bar- yellow gray white

Thanks a bunch for stopping by. Tonight we are taking the children to the circus. They don't know yet, so I'm sure they will be beyond excited when we get there.

Toodles for today

Magic

Hello Everyone, how are you all doing today? Weather is really feeling like spring and a few days ago, I saw the first American Yellow Finches of the season. Love how they chirp and play in the trees.

Today I'm sharing with you a Layout. I used this months sketch at Magistical Memories, and if you've never heard of this company before, you've just gotta check them out. They specialize in chipboard and acrylic pieces and have the biggest variety I've seen.

For this layout, I used the Tulip chipboard piece. Such a magical little flower I tell ya.
Here is the sketch

Now when I took a look at this layout, I wasn't sure how I was going to pull it off considering I've never created a scene card or layout, but How would I know if I could without trying right?

Here is the result..... brace yourselves lol

and a close up of the Tulip

This one really had me thinking, and I'm pretty please with the outcome. I created the border using the Pink and Wine Chex ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I punched holes around the entire sheet of paper, then laced the ribbon through twice to create the look.

Hope you enjoyed my 4th layout ever. It truly is a learning curve, going from cards the scrapbook layouts.

See you soon

Sweet Cherry Pie

There is something so wonderful about glitter. It adds that little bit of panache to a project and you can really personalize your chipboard using it.

I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry adhesive on the chipboard piece and applied one color of glitter at a time. I love how nicely the Art Institute glitter looks on the 450 Quick Dry. I applied all the brown, then green, then red. Love how it takes a raw piece of chipboard and pushes it into Divaland!!! Sure helps when the chipboard is Magistical Memories. It really is Magistical!

I love the end result. Thought I'd keep the rest of the card fairly simple to really let that Bubble Borders shine. Love how the Nikki Sivils papers just light up with this combination. What can I say, I'm on a cherry kick!
Try your hand at glittering up your next chipboard piece. You'll be super excited about the end recent.

A Gift

Happy Thursday Everyone.

Where do you get your inspiration to create from? Art? Emotion? your jewelry box? Today I'm sharing with you a card that really reminds me of a piece of turquoise jewelry I have. I usually start creating a project for the base up, but this one started from the top.

I was inspired by this great Heart Swirl from Magistical Memories and decided to emboss it using Zing Metallic Pewter from American Crafts and a Native American sparkle embossing powder from Sparkle and Sprinkle.
Finding the perfect ribbons to match was NO problem since Really Reasonable Ribbon has every shade, color and texture of ribbon under the sun. This is also this weeks Mojo Monday sketch challenge and I'm crossing my fingers. If you haven't done a sketch challenge before go take a look at Mojo Monday

For this card I used the Ivory 5/8" Grosgrain ribbon and sprayed it with Olive Glimmer mist 4 times for deep saturation. Then layered  1/4" Aqua Satin ribbon on top. I just love the look of these two colors together.

What a great way to add that little bit extra color on a project. Stop on over to the Really Reasonable Ribbon store and take a look around. There are so many new products including some great embellishments.

Thanks for stopping by today and remember Really Reasonable Ribbon is  having a design team call right now. For more information check the Design Team Call post HERE. We'd love to see you apply

One last little thing to share. There is more about me and some of my favorite projects over on the Gauche Alchemy Blog today, so hop on over and take a peek.

Toodles

Let them Eat Cake- March Sketch Style

It's the middle of the week. Half way there everyone...

Today I'm sharing with you a layout of our daughters 2nd birthday. This scrapbooking thing is still UBER new to me. With this one, there are now 3 layouts done. 

The sketch is from this months Magistical Memories March Sketch and I really love it. This is my first ever multi photo layout, so I was a bit nervous to begin with. But those nerves left the building as soon as I started painting. The flowers are the Mod Leaf Open Flowers from Magistical Memories and I painted them with Smooch paint, then heat embossed with glitter embossing powder.

 

I hope you enjoyed a little piece of heaven today. Stop by the Magistical Memories Forum for lots of tips, tricks and great conversation.

Tonight is weigh in night at Weight Watchers and I'm so hoping for that 10% keychain. Last week I lost 4 pounds so I'm a pound away. Wish me luck

Toodles

Be a Good One

Happy Thursday everyone.
Many times when I'm trying to create a masculine card, things don't come as easily. I've heard it from so many people before "I have a hard time making cards for boys and men". Well let me tell you, there are SO many chipboard elements at Magistical Memories that will help you get over that masculine card slump.
The card I'm sharing with you today, uses the Football Player Silhouette, and I must say I love these sports silhouette pieces. They are great for making general crafts, but can also really kick it up a notch for those special projects too.

Here is the card that I created using distress ink and crackle paint.

What a great way to celebrate that big sports achievement, or a quick way to say hello to that special masculine someone. Hope you enjoyed todays card. I think I'm going to try and tackle a layout next. Be afraid, be very afraid!!!

Toodles

The Best of Times

The sun is out today, birds are chirping and I can almost smell spring in the air. I will be so happy when the snow melts and things start to grow and turn green.
Today I'm sharing with you all, my very first Magistical Memories Project. I received my design team goodies and my jaw dropped to the floor. You see, I've always love chipboard and grungeboard, but this has now turned into something much bigger than love lol. I've never SEEN so many different shapes. From Gorillas to swirls, picket fences to beetles and EVERYTHING in between.  If you are looking for chipboard, Magistical Memories is the place to go and the prices are CRAZY AMAZING!!!
I think I waited about 10 minutes after opening the box to start creating, and since my mind is on the arrival of Spring, a card made with a green base was just the start.

For this card I used the Til de Swirl (cut in two), butterfly and scalloped photo corners (cut to make border)
The butterfly is painted with Glimmer Mist, then heat embossed with a Zebra stamp and Zing embossing powder. An underlay of patterned paper adhered to the bottom finishes it off.
Both the photo corners and the Til de Swirls are painted with Ranger paint daubers in Black/Pearl.
Now doesn't this card get you in the mood for Spring and Summer? I'm looking forward to seeing the bulbs I planted last year come up through the ground and start to flower. It will be a butterfly friendly place for sure. The Best of Times

Toodles

A little ray of sunshine

Happy Thursday it is. I've got a few things to share with you today. First there is a new post over at Really Reasonable Ribbon. I've got a big ole bow to share with you over there.

Secondly a little card to share with you that i created when I was with Scrapbook News and Review. A real cheery card that certainly makes me smile.

 I will be doing a CASE on this card for an upcoming Reasonable Ribbon Post

And the last snippet of news is this

Do you see it? HOLY CANNOLI BATMAN!!!! I'm beyond excited about this. I've got a growing love affair with chipboard and now I'm gonna be a part of a great Design Team for Magistical Memories. WAHOOOO. Come by their forum and check it out, say hello and browse the gallery. There are some awesome contests going on and I'd love to see your entries.

I hope you are all having a great start to your February. Thank you again for your continued support and visits. I'm super blessed to have you here.