Monthly Archives: February 2011

Misting Mania

Posted on February 18, 2011 | 15 comments

Oh how I love misting.

Love, love, love.

It’s so great for adding a hit of color.

It’s fabulous for making something your own.

It makes me feel oh so artsy.

How you seen the new Paper Crafts Stamp It: Techniques issue? Another thing to love, love, love. Life happened and I didn’t get time to submit to that issue but I tell you…it is inspiring me now! So many great ideas!

Having my new issue in hand had the ideas swirling and then, along came Cath’s Moxie Fab World Stamping With Shimmer Sprays Challenge. I couldn’t resist. There still time to play along so why not join me? You know you wanna…

Misted Medallion Silhouette Card

This card features two misted elements. The background was created by stamping the music background onto white cardstock and then spritzing/misting with Viva Pink and Timeless Lilac Glimmer Mist. So pretty! I just let it blend and quickly dry with my heat gun to keep that splotchy, artsy look. The edges of the layer were then sponged with Marmalade Distress Ink to tie the color combo together.

My second misting adventure came in making the sweet rosette. I wanted the paper to really absorb the color for a saturated effect so I die cut the rosette from watercolor paper. It was first sprayed with Timeless Lilac and then I added in some Tiger Lily and Viva Pink. Love how it turned out!

This card actually fits two challenges as I used a silhouette image for the rosette center. This week’s Ways to Use it Challenge is Silhouettes and it’s a great trend.

Supplies: kraft cardstock, twine, Pink Vintage Button by Jenni Bowlin, flower by Prima, Trinket Pins by Maya road, lace by Webster’s Pages, 1.5″ circle punch, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink, Silhouettes stamp, Dictionary Greeting stamp set and Cling Musical Background by Hero Arts, Jet Black Archival Ink by ranger, Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz, Tim Holtz Paper Rosette Die, Viva Pink, Tiger Lily and Timeless Lilac Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, watercolor paper

Happy Friday!

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Posted in Card Designs, Copics, Hero Arts

Shabby Thanks

Posted on February 17, 2011 | 9 comments

How about a quick patchwork card today?

It’s a fun mixture of Lily Bee Design prints. I’m lovin’ on those polka dots and bright colors. It’s a dreary day here today and I’m in need of a little pick-me-up. How about you?

How many more weeks of winter???!

I’ve used a Pink Paislee Artisan Element as the focal point of this design. To make it shabby, I’ve sponged on some ink and also stamped the sentiment directly on it. Coffee Archival Ink works great on these pieces. You’ll want to heat set the stamping to make it permanent.

Supplies: patterned paper from Catching Fall, Domestic Bliss and Lovely lines by Lily Bee Design, flowers by Maya road, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger, Coffee Archival InkArtisan Element by Pink Paislee, Everyday Sayings stamp set by Hero Arts by Ranger,

Keep smiling!

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Posted in Card Designs, Hero Arts

i. o. u.

Posted on February 16, 2011 | 6 comments

Need to write an i.o.u.?

How about this cute way to do it?

The October Afternoon Schoolhouse chipboard stickers came with a cute row of stars with vowels on them. By cutting it in half, the vowel strip became the IOU sentiment.

Supplies: Modern Homemaker 8×8 paper pad, Schoolhouse 8×8 paper pad, Schoolhouse Chip ‘n Stick, and letter stickers by October Afternoon, 30mm Cream lace by Prima, Tiny Attacher by Advantus, Tim Holtz Mini Paper Clips

Thanks for stopping by!

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heart happy

Posted on February 14, 2011 | 7 comments

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Are you celebrating today? Hubby and I celebrated a little early over the weekend with a nice dinner out. We don’t make too much of a fuss over it. After all, you shouldn’t just focus on one day of the year to share your love.

Actually…I have a few mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day. I know it’s pretty hard one those who have lost a loved one and those who are waiting for that special someone to enter their life. I’d much rather get back to how it was in Kindergarten. Everyone gets a valentine and we all enjoy the day. After all, we all have loved ones in our lives. Today is a good day to say that.

You Make My Heart Happy

More fun with misting and inking on this card design. I’m lovin on that Tattered Angels embossed chipboard that you can ink and mist. It’s fun and it pops! I’ve also done some misting on the embossed patterned paper. This card was inky fun to create.

Supplies: kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, sewing machine, Anytime Messages stamp set by Hero Arts, Worn Lipstick Distress Ink by Ranger, Parisan Anthology line patterned papers by Pink Paislee, VaVa Victorian Irresistable Chipboard by Tattered Angels, Rose Tea Glimmer Mist, Twine, Vintage Cream Button by Jenni Bowlin, Trinket Pins by Maya Road, Electric Blue Glimmer Mist,

Share the love…

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Posted in Card Designs, Hero Arts

true blue

Posted on February 13, 2011 | 7 comments

Old friends are the best friends. Isn’t that often the case?

The friends that have been there through the good and the bad. The ones you can count on. They’re tried and true. True blue.

So here’s a card in honor of those wonderful true blue friends.

Thanks for always being there when we need you.

Love, love, love the Parisian Anthology line. I just can’t get enough of it. There is something so wonderful about being able to ink and spray a paper to whatever color you wish. The magic happens when the ink is resisted and an extra depth of pattern revealed. It makes me feel oh so artsy without having to work hard at it.

Supplies: Friends stamp set by Gina K, Brushed Corduroy and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks by Ranger, Jet Black Archival Ink by Ranger, leaves, Prima Pebbles and Raw Canvas Chipboard by Prima, Parisian Anthology Notes and Parisian Anthology papers by Pink Paislee

Thanks for your friendship!

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roses are red. hydrangeas are blue.

Posted on February 11, 2011 | 6 comments

Roses are red, hydrangeas are blue
This sweet little image says…
I appreciate you.

Well…as far as poetry goes, that’s a little lame but I hope the recipient of this card gets the message of appreciation with this card design. Please note: I didn’t actually put that inside the card…just a fun little intro for this post.

It’s been awhile since I’ve done some Copic coloring and this beautiful image was just the thing to get me back at it. Aren’t the flowers gorgeous?

This card today is for a CLASSroom post and I’ll hope you’ll join me there for some closeups and addition details.

Have you noticed how much I like blue, red, and purple together? Just scroll down to yesterday’s post for a totally different spin on the color combo. It might be very different tones but it’s still red, blue and purple.

Have a great weekend!

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Picket Fence…a million thanks

Posted on February 10, 2011 | 7 comments

I’m back! I didn’t expect it to take me quite this long to regroup from vacation but unfortunately it has. That’s OK though…it was totally worth it. Our family has never been south and it was a vacation to remember. I’m still sorting through almost 1300 photos but I’ll be sure to share a few. They’ll also be popping up in some layouts as I’m determined to find time to do more scrapbooking again soon.

Another thing I didn’t expect over the past weeks was the huge support and lovely reaction to my new Picket Fence line. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart! I sat and read every single comment both here and on the Lily Bee blog and I just have to say I am most blessed to have friends like you. Thanks so much to those of you who stopped by the Lily Bee booth at CHA and said hello. I wish I could have been there, but have heard such nice things about you all from Kristen Young and Linda Barber. Thank you! If you missed it and would like to see the entire Picket Fence line…you can find it here. Picket Fence is coming soon and I’ll let you all know when it ships out so that you look for it if you are interested.

Here’s a couple card designs I’ve created using the Lily Bee Picket Fence line. I adore spring and summer and hope you’ll find this line perfect for your spring and summer layouts and card designs. My short trip to Florida has me longing for beautiful days and time spent on the lake again.

Supplies: white & Kraft cardstock by Bazzill, patterned paper from Picket Fence line by Lily Bee Design, Baker’s twine, sewing machine, jet black Archival Ink by Ranger, sandpaper, Raw Canvas Chipboard by Prima, flower by Prima, Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels, stamp set by Hero Arts, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink by Ranger

Supplies: white cardstock by Bazzill, sewing machine, Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink by Ranger, Picket Fence Patterned Paper by Lily Bee Design, applique frame by Melissa Frances, flowers by Prima, Metal Word Charm by Maya road, stamp by Hero Arts

Once again…thank so much!!!

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