Smile! Life is Awesome!!

Hey all!! How's the weather? Has the warmer temperature reached you Yet?? If it has, send it my way! I'm freezing!! LOL!!
A few weeks ago I had the honour of attending Scrapbook and Cards Today's CROP AND CREATE event on Moncton! To say it was fabulous would be an understatement!! It totally rocked!!  I was able to help out in 3 classes for Spellbinders taught my Kim Hupke and Mrs Spellbinders herself, Stacey Caron! It was SOOO much fun to be in the classroom with them! Let me just say that the students left VERY happy!! :)
While there I also had a little bit of time do create myself. So I dug out my new DCWV DIY Project Stack. But I did not create a project, as in this post here. But I did use the papers (gorgeous!!) to create this fun layout!! I love that this stack is SO extremely versatile!! Projects, cards or layouts! Anything you desire!!

I die cut most of the papers using Spellbinders Standard Circles small and large.  I nested them all together to create the rings. I think this is one of my favourite techniques... like, ever!!  I also added lots of little extras on here to coordinate with the papers... I had a few little strips of other patterned papers in black/white stripes, some wood embellishments and frame, Foam squares to add dimension to some of the circles, Enamel dots, a stamp and of course, some splats using Imagine Crafts irRESISTible texture 

And wanna hear something funny?? I went to an all weekend crop and forgot to bring... PHOTOS!!! I did not bring a single picture with me! Dummy me! LOL!  So I was so thankful when Stephanie and Tracy saved the day with their Instax printers! Thank you ladies! So I got these cool mini polaroids to scrap with! Totally cool! :)

Supplies:

• DCWV: DIY Project Stack (Birds and Butterflies)
• Spellbinders: Standard Circles Sm, Lg
• Imagine Crafts Featuring Tsukineko: irRESISTible Texture Spray: Black Tuxedo
• Cosmo Cricket: Text Stickers
• Teresa Collins: Nine and Co wood pieces
• MME: Enamel dots
• Heidi Swapp: Stamp
• Fancy Pants: Diecuts
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Adhesive runner, Foam squares

That's it for today! Thanks for stopping by!! Been SO busy creating! Having SOO much fun! Have you been by ScrapN'Art Magazine online?? It's AMAZING over there! SO much talent, so many awesome sponsors, and so many styles! Go check it out!!
Until next time...
Happy Creating!!

DCWV-Tombow USA Blog Hop- Day 2

Hi and Welcome to the Gold and Cork Blog Hop with Tombow USA and DCWV! 

We have 2 days full with gorgeous projects using GOLD and CORK! You probably came here from Lisa Lahiff's  blog but if you happened to stumble across my blog go to the  DCWV Blog to start! 

For my project today I created a scrapbook page. I used the The DCWV Gilded Stack, a 4x4 Cork Stack. I adore the patterns and colours in this stack! The background is the reverse side of one of the papers, so it's actually double sided!

To adhere my rings down, I used the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue. The layers are all held down with Tombow Xtreme Adhesiver. This adhesive works amazingly!! It does really well with the cork layers as well!! And finally I used the NEW Tombow Foam Tape to adhere my photo and give a bit of depth to my page. I LOVE layers and dimension, and this adhesive helped me to achieve that!

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To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until March 31^st at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 1^st 2015.

Tombow will be giving away: Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots, NEW Tombow Foam Tape and everyone’s favorite the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue!

DCWV will be giving away: The DCWV Gilded Stack, a 4x4 Cork Stack, Insta Kraft Album, Accordion Album and a set of Birthday Photo Props!

Here is a list of todays participants... in case you have missed any!

DCWV Blog

Jessica Pascarella

Britt Bass

Jennifer Priest

Jaclyn Rench

Sara Andrews

Latrice Murphy

Tessa Buys

Yolie Burke

Karen Jiles

Marie Browning

Karla Der

Lisa Lahiff

Tina McDonald

Tombow USA Blog

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and DCWV on Facebook.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Until Next time...

Happy Creating!!

Shabby Chic Birdhouse With DCWV

Hello all!!! Spring...  was really hoping it was on it's way... but now they are calling for another 30-45 cm of snow this weekend!!! Will it ever end?? LOL!!

However, I was feeling pretty "springy" when I created this project!!  DCWV has recently come out with DIY Project Stacks!! For the beginner crafter, they are fabulous, because they give you everything you need, including instructions!! For the more advanced crafter, they give you a basic design and then it is up to YOU to make it into something more!!! They are awesome!
The stack I used for this project is called Butterflies and Birds. It comes with 3 template sheets, 22 double sided card stock (many with a gorgeous pattern!) and 16 perforated sheets... that make over 800 butterflies! This is a super fun stack! And the colours are TO DIE FOR!!!

I used a birdhouse template that is included with this stack and traced them onto the papers I used... also in the stack. I used ScorTape to adhere it together and then inked the edges using Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Vintage Sepia ink to add a distressed look to the edges. Then came the fun of decorating it!!!

 I used some Want2Scrap pearls,  May Arts Lace, Cosmo Cricket tiny Text word strips, Spellbinders die template...and of course the butterflies from this DCWV Stack.

I added some twine to the top so that I can hang it if I decide that I want to. :)

This simple birdhouse has SOOO many options when it comes to personalizing it!! I think If I do one again I will begin with a cardboard base so that I have a more sturdy birdhouse for longer. Because I REALLY like the look of it!!!
This DIY Project Stack, along with 7 others are available at  JoAnn Stores.  So unfortunately we can not get them here in Canada... but if you CAN get them, do so! It's so worth it!! Check out the DCWV blog to see the other fabulous DIY stacks that are available!!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!!
Until next time...
Happy Creating!!

A New Adventure!

Hello all!! Just finished March Break here... so it's been busy stretch! Ha, who am I kidding! When ISN'T it!! :)

Today I'm excited to share with you a brand new opportunity that has come my way!! I have been asked to join the staff of Scrap N'Art Online Magazine!!! This is a super fun magazine that has some AMAZING things coming up!! If you are new to it, I'd definitely recommend that you stop on over and subscribe!!! I can promise you will not be disappointed! :)
Here are a couple of sneak peeks from the March issue... that's all I can share! You'll have to stop on over to see more!

Thanks for stopping by! I can't wait to share more of the fabulousness that is taking place over at Scrap N'Art!!!
Until next time... Happy Creating!!

Imagine Crafts Staz On Studio Glaze

Hello all! Today I am here to share a scrapbook page with you using the NEW Studio Glaze form IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko!! This stuff is so much fun on paper, as well as a million other things!! It is a "Staz On" product, so like Staz On ink, it actually stays on!! :)

So today I am sharing a video tutorial as to just how I used this product on my layout!
Enjoy!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until Next time...
Happy Creating!!

DCWV presents Seaside Yacht

Good morning all!!! Today I'm here to share with you a series of cards that I created using DCWV's brand new Seaside Yacht stack which has just been released in Michaels stores!!! LOVE this colour scheme!!!

Each of these cards took only 5 minutes to make!!! so 3 cards in 15 minutes? Yes please!!! Everything you need is in this stack... patterns, sentiments, tags and texture!! I just added some card stock, card bases and a little touch of embellishing and they are done! SUPER easy, and if I do say so myself, kinda cute too!!

For more details on these cards, stop by my post on the DCWV blog!! 
This stack has just been released at Michaels stores, so keep your eyes out! I can't wait to create some scrapbook pages with this stack as well!!
Thanks for stopping by!!! Later this week I will be sharing a couple of videos using IMAGINE Crafts/Tsukineko products! They are SO much fun!!!
Until nest time...
Happy Creating!!

Believe in Yourself : Spellbinders Contemporary Squares

Contemporary Squares border makes for a fun, modern design for a scrapbook page. Although this die is perfect for cards, as you can see, also works perfectly on a page when paired with a 3x4” photo. The die gives a great graphic feel and a masculine look. By using the negatives pieces as well as the actual die cuts, we are able to piece together a fun and detailed focal point, with very little going to waste!!

For full step by step instructions on how I created this page, please visit the Spellbinders blog. I have instructions and step out photos!!

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-455 Chevron Border
• S4-497 Contemporary Squares
• SCP-013 Whirl White
• Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• Beacon Adhesives™, Inc.: 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue 
• Cosmo Cricket™: Word Stickers (black)
• DCWV®: Candy Cane Lane Stack
• IMAGINE Crafts®/Tsukineko®: irRESISTible Texture Spray (Tuxedo Black), Memento Dual Marker (Tuxedo Black)
• SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L®: Foam Tape

Other Supplies:

Patterned Paper; cardstock, Word stickers, enamel dots, paper trimmer, scissors

The extra cuts that we make in this project are not for nothing! Be sure to keep all of those extra pieces and set them aside! They work fabulously for creating a last minute project when you are in a pinch!!
Thanks for stopping by!
Until Next Time,
Happy Creating!
Tina

DCWV Insta Photo Fun Valentines Album

Hello all!! Valentines day is right around the corner, so I'm trying to get some fun things created early this year!! DCWV made this SUPER doable with their Insta Photo Fun collection!! This collection can be found at JoAnn Stores!!
I used their  4x4" black Insta Photo Fu album, which actually measures 6.26 x 5.625", with 4" square page inserts. There are a variety of gorgeous fun colours for these albums, including yellow, blue pink...

The Insta Photo Fun Collection also has Diecut Cardstock Cards. I will be  using these throughout the inside of my album. but I also used them on my inside and outside covers, as well as on the binding. I love this little silver label on the side of each album!

And here is the inside of the front cover...

I layered some of the die cut cards together as well as adding some Spellbinders dies on here. of course... :)
I can't wait to fill this little album with photos of my gang over the next couple of weeks!! Stop by again to see!!

Supplies:
DCWV Insta Photo Fun album, Diecut card stock cards, Mirrored Hearts, Adhesive fabric
Spellbinders® Grand Calibur Machine, Chevron Border, Standard Circles Sm, Lg
Beacon 3in1 Adhesive.
ScoreTape
Twine, wood embellishments

Thanks for stopping by!
Until Next Time...
Happy Creating!

A Touch of Gold... with DCWV

Hello all! It's a beautifully snowy day here... and a great day to share a little sparkle with you all! I shared these cards yesterday on the DCWV blog and I want to share them here with you today!
My theme was GOLD... It is SO popular in the crafting industry lately, and DCWV is no exception to that! Here are a couple of cards I created using their GOLD goodies!! And of course, with a Valentines theme, since THAT is quickly approaching as well!!
For full instructions as to HOW i created these cards, please visit my post on the DCWV blog!!

Supplies:

DCWV Embossed Foil Paper 6x6, Chalkboard paper 6x6, Candy Cane Lane Stack
Spellbinders S4-136 Classic Hearts, S2-139 Sentiments 3, Grand Calibur machine
Scotch Adhesive roller, Permanent
Foam Tape, sequins

Supplies:

 DCWV Chalkboard paper 6x6, Embossed Foil Paper 6x6, Adhesive Frame Mirrors, Adhesive Heart Mirrors, Premium Paper Collection

Spellbinders S2-139 Sentiments 3, Grand Calibur Machine

Scotch Adhesive Runner

Foam Tape

I have been admiring all of the gold I am seeing in projects lately... and decided it was about time to give it a try. And I have to say... I get it! And I love it!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Until Next Time,

Happy Creating!!

Quietfire Designs... Guest Designer for Jan!

Good morning all!! Today I'm thrilled to share a few projects that I have created for Quietfire Designs! I was asked to be their Guest Designer for Jan and had so much fun with these stamps that i could not stop with just one card for my first post!! I created 3 cards with one stamp set!!

Before I share them, I wanted to mention that the WINNERS for the Seasons Givings Blog Hop HAVE BEEN CHOSEN!!! They will be contacted today and i will be posting them here as well!! I have to finish up the post with my favourite projects from 2014 and announce the winners with it! :) So look for that later today!!

Sp, back to my Quietfire projects... I'll share the project here, but fore more details including a supply list, you'll have to hope over to the Quietfire blog!

LOVE YOU FOREVER

 XOXO

VALENTINE

For complete supply lists and step by step instructions, stop by the Quietfire blog for all the info!!

If you are not familiar with Quietfire Designs, They are a CANADIAN stamp company which specializes in Calligraphy stamps! They are SO elegant and beautiful! Suzanne Cannon, the Owner is a complete sweetheart!! I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to use these designs for Jan! Stay Tuned for another post near the end of the month!!

Tomorrow I am sharing a couple more cards that I created for DCWV using GOLD products!! SWEET!

And remember to stop by later tonight for the Seasons Givings winners and my favourites from 2014!!

Until then...

Happy Creating!

All I Want... with DCWV

Hello all!!!Wowza! What a busy holiday season! As always! :) So I'm a bit later posting this layout than I wanted to be, but that's the way she goes sometimes... :)
Today I am here to share with you a scrapbook page created using DCWV's CANDY CANE LANE Stack®, as well as the WINTER Tag Stack®.

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU!

To help create some colour on the background, I used a Crafters Workshop stencil along with my IMAGINE Crafts Memento ink in Tuxedo black with a few drops of irRESISTIBLE Texture spray, also in Tuxedo Black.  A few odds and ends for embellishments, Spellbinders Standard Circles dies to create some rings as well as Snowflake Bliss set for a snowflake... Super simple page to put together, but lots of fun!!

As a finishing touch I used my sewing machine to add a frame (which I PROMISE is straight! LOL!) and to help keep my title down.
Thanks so much for stopping by today!! And better late then never with sharing this project I suppose. :)
Be sure to enter my contest here for the Seasons Givings Blog hop!! I am giving away 3 HUGE prize packages!!!
So, until next time... Happy Creating!!

Tombow Design Team Finalist Submission

Today I am thrilled to be able to share with you the project that I created for the Tombow Design Team Finals!! i was sent their Xtreme adhesive... which is 5x stronger than their standard adhesive!! So I decided to really put it to the test!! :) I could NOT decide what medium I wanted to work with... burlap, wood, cork, canvas... this adhesive is said to be fabulous with them all! Since I could not decide I thought "Let's use it all!!" And THAT is what I have done!!

Baby Bliss Mixed Media Mini Album

 My album is entirely hand made. I created the base with corrugated cardboard. I covered it with a patterned burlap from DCWV, which I ADORE!!! It adhered beautifully!!

 For my binding, I used a different printed burlap, also from DCWV.  I then punches holes and inserted eyelet's. Thru those I laced a beautiful ribbon from May Arts. I adore how this turned out! So soft and feminine!!

Onto my cover, I added strips of lace, ribbon and burlap to join the binding with the front cover. All adhered using the Xtreme adhesive! Then I die cut a Spellbinders Standard Circle from corrugated cardboard and adhered it to the center, with a "baby"die cut in the center. I created circles from twine and wired twine and tied them in "lasso" format. These were adhered using Xtreme adhesive! Yes they were!!! To keep the top layers down I did add a touch of Mono Aqua Liquid Glue. The flowers, twine and greenery on the front were adhered also with the Mono Aqua Liquid glue. A few extra little embellishments and the cover was complete.

For the inside, I created an accordion type fold which really tested the Xtreme adhesive! It held FABLOUSLY!!! I am very impressed!!  On the inside pages I adhered the following using the Xtreme adhesive... Metal embellishments, twine, buttons, chipboard, patterned paper, Wood charms, ribbon, lace and more!!

Here is a little peek at one of the inside pages... LOVE!! I die cut the inside pages using Spellbinders LF-109 Grand Labels Four. 

 However, I did run into one problem with the Xtreme adhesive... if i were to me completely honest. I ran out before having the opportunity to adhere the inside pages to the base of the book!! :) Yes, I used a LOT of it on this project!! So i decided to try some of my favorite double sided tape instead... BIG problem!! It would NOT HOLD!! AWESOME!!! That shows what a MAJOR difference the Xtreme adhesive made!! So, I will have to hold off on showing you the ENTIRE inside until I have the opportunity to complete it... which I hope will be soon. but for now, I wanted to share the outside and a sneak peak of the inside... More to come, I promise! :)

So my friends, THAT is my project for the Tombow DT finalist callback, using the Xtreme adhesive. What do I think of the adhesive?? I WANT MORE!! I NEED MORE!!! So wish me luck!! :)

Supply List:
TOMBOW Xtreme adhesive runner, Aqua Mono Liquid Adhesive
Spellbinders: LF-190 Grand Labels Four, S4-114 Standard Circles, GC-001 Grand Calibur Machine
DCWV: Cork Stack (Pastels), 12x12 corrugated cardboard, 6x6 printed burlap
May Arts: Ribbon, lace
Cropodile and eyelettes
Maya Road Twine
Dollar store wired twine
Zva Creative: Pearl Flourish and mini flowers
Simple Stories: BABY die cut
Cosmo Cricke:t Tiny Text stickers
Crate Paper Clothespins
Decorative Stick Pins by Darsie Bruno

Thanks so much for stopping by!!!
Until next time...
Happy Creating!!

Catching up and Holiday Greetings: Beginner project

Hello all!! It's been a while, it's been too long! But things have been nuts around here!!! Just returned from Phoenix AZ for the Spellbinders Design Team Retreat! Wow!! What an amazing time!! I will share lots of photos with you all... as soon as they are off my camera and edited! :)
But for now, I'll give you an update on what's happening in my creative world....

*So, as you know I'm a finalist in the Tombow Design team search! Project is due HERE on my blog by Friday! Stay tuned! New team members announced by Dec 4th! Wish me luck! ;)

*Zva Creative, My term with them is finished. I greatly enjoyed working with the gorgeous bling and flowers and had a great year!

*Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: So my term with them is also coming to an end. But I am HAPPY to say that I will be continuing on for another year! YAY!! love me some inky goodness!!

*DCWV: Did you had the news???? Huh? Yes! I have been asked to join the DCWV Design team for the next 6 months!! SUPER excited to dig into those goodies! They have some fabulous stuff out right now and I can't wait to start playing! So be on the lookout for THOSE projects, starting in December!!

And of course... Spellbinders.. they are keeping me around for another year!

i am SO blessed!!! "WOW!! HOW are you going to do it all??" I am hearing... This is my job... I adore what I do... My family will always come first, but they support me in what I do... and THAT makes it all doable. Without that, I'm nothing...

So to share with you a project while I am here today... I want to show you a project that I did for Spellbinders. The assignment is to use ONE die in three projects... Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Today i will share the beginner project, Tomorrow the Intermediate, and lastly, the Advanced. :)

S4-434 Holiday Greetings

NOEL: Beginner

Full instructions can be found here...

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-434 Holiday Greetings
• T-001 Tool 'n One™
• GC-001 Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine

Other Supplies:

• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®: Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips
• Want2Scrap©: Baby Gems
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® - EZ Runner Tape
• Worldwin Papers: Mocha and Beach Cardstock
• Sequins
• Red and Green Cardstock
• Liquid Adhesive

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Tune in tomorrow for the Intermediate project using this SAME die!!

until then, 

Happy Creating!! 

You Warm My Heart

Today I am here to share with you a project that I created for a product swap between IMAGINE Crafts and Lawn fawn!!
Now, those of you who know my work know I'm not much of a "cutsie" designer... I have always struggled with working with little animals and such. But today I am happy to say that I LOVED working with the Lawn Fawn stamps!!! They made creating SO easy!! i'm impressed!! :)
So, today on the Imagine Crafts blog, there are a bunch of projects being shared... both video tutorials as well as written!
Here is the project that I have created using the Lawn Fawn SNOW DAYS stamp set!!

I'm still no pro with this style, but I am happy with how this turned out! I ADORE those little bunnies!!!
Now stop on over to the IC blog to view the video and leave me your thoughts! I'd love to hear from you!!
Until Next time...
Happy Creating!!