Wilson Designs April Release Day 2!

Today I am highlighting the large heart shaped diamond in Kim's new set.  Isn't this a fabulous image?!  And what with the re-release of the movie Titanic, I can't help but to be humming along to the theme song right now as this stamp reminds me of the necklace in the movie.

I used varying shades of blue to stamp the image three times and then detail cut them and pop them up on foam tape.  Bling from Want2Scrap adorns the centers in coordinating colors and also as a backdrop to these pretty hearts.  I'm thinking wedding card on this one.

Ready for more inspo from the girls? Stay tuned in this week for inspiration every day from the DT Dolls and WD Stamps!

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

Kalyn Kepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

I hope you plan on hopping along and leaving comments for all of the designers each day to up your chances of winning this cute set that releases on friday. Good luck and thanks for coming by!

Stamps: Wilson Designs
Ink: Colorbox
Bling: Want2Scrap
Paper: Papertrey Ink

Just Us Girls #125... buttons and ribbon and flowers, oh my!!

For my Wilson Designs release post, click here!

This week Lisa is challenging us to make a template based on 3D project and you must also incorporate ribbon, button(s) and flower(s).

This week I chose to use the super cute milk carton template from Kelleigh Ratzlaff.  Kelleigh is my go to gal for templates and I have enjoyed a good long run as a creative team member for her since spring of 2009!  I am bidding a fond adieu to my post on the creative team....it's time for me to move over for the sizzlin' new members of Kelleigh's team!  So excitedc for them as they embark on the next creative chapter with their fearless leader, Kelleigh!  Kelleigh, it's been SO great!  Thanks for finding me and taking me on the journey so far. *sniff*  Love you, girlie!

Are you ready for some challenge fun?  Check out the girls...

Be sure and stop by the Just Us Girls DT blogs for more inspiration:

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

Pam Imholz

Kathryn Berthiaume

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

Thanks for coming by!

Template: Kelleigh Ratzlaff, cut with Cricut and SCAL
Paper: Papertrey and MME
Punch: Martha Stewart
Button: Buttons Galore and More
Ribbon: Offray
Fower: Prima

Weddings and Snow Princesses

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Hi there!  I wanted to share that Buttons Galore and More is highlighting how I made this button boutonniere!  Check out the post for detailed photos on how to construct one of these pretties.  I hope you'll try it...but be careful, this is one of those addicting craftivities!  I made one and then suddenly I was having dreams of crafting parties, holidays and floral designs ala BUTTONS!  Plus, this was my first post over at Buttons Galore and More and I would be DELIGHTED if you'd spare a moment to run over and give them a shout out on their amazing blog.  SO many fun crafting tutorials and ideas for all from the many talented designers at Buttons Galore and More!

Another blog not to be missed is the Want2Scrap© blog!  Want2Scrap© is a bling and papercraft lovers dream.  You can find my post on how I constructed this upcycled Snow Princess craft and LOTS more including the hottest newest releases from Want2Scrap© straight from the CHA floor.  Treat yourself to a browse at Want2Scrap© today!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  It's my pleasure to have you! 

Button Boutonniere
mix of buttons like those in Button Bonanza White from Buttons Galore and More
ribbon (check out Black/White Striped Grosgrain or a beautiful satin ribbon from BG&M)
craft wire
florist’s tape
pearl-topped corsage pins
wire cutters
floral leaf picks

Snow Princess

Want2Scrap© Supplies

Nestaboard™ Sprightly Sprockets by Donna Salazar

Nestabling™ Sprightly Sprockets – White by Donna Salazar

Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Red Rhinestones

Decorative Pin Jewels – Set of 6.

Funky Swirls – Silver Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

Pink Rose Ribbon 1″.

White Ribbon 1″

72 Count – Black Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

72 Count – Silver Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

72 Count – Red Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

Cross Promotional Product

Spellbinder’s© Grand Calibur GC-001

Spellbinder’s© Classic Scalloped Heart S4-137

Beacon Adhesives™ 3in1 Advacned Craft Glue

Eco Green Crafts™ – Acrylic Paint: Peony Sku #01025

Other Supplies

Punches: Fiskars and Martha Stewart

Glitter: Martha Stewart, SU! micah flakes and Stickles by Ranger

Computer Font: Blackadder ITC

Paper: Papertrey Ink and vintage sheet music

Craft Supply: beads, sand, tulle, cotton lace trims, floral pick leaves, recycled jar, mini flower pot, craft acrylic paint, stryofoam ball, tinsel pipe cleaners 

Just Us Girls #122 sketch.....I love you like a {love song}, baby!

Hey friends!  Just Us Girls are back with a sketch for you this week.  Based on my post earlier about Wilson Designs Stamps, I had to keep the WD love going with a card using Let's Rock. 

I stamped up some suh-weet vinyl using versamark ink and clear embossing powder on Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow paper.  Hey notice something off about this card?  Well it's kinda hard to read the record label on an angle like that.....

Hold up!  The record SPINS!  *grin* revealing the surprise photo!

Couldn't really resist making this record spin and I can't wait to try this technique on future cards using this stamp set.

Another detail on this card is the sweet lyrics I cut from a thrifted piece of sheet music.  I love when things just work like that.

One more shot from the gratuitous "vinyl" cam and then it's off to a ton of sketch inspiration from the girls of Just Us Girls!

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Lisa Kind

Andrea Matthews

Kathryn Berthiaume

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

That's all kids!  Thanks a million for stopping by and I do hope you'll join us for some Just us Girls fun!

Paper: Papertrey Ink and vintage sheet music
Stamps: Wilson Designs
Punch: Fiskars and CM
Glitter: Martha Stewart
Dies: Spellbinders
Ink: Versamark
Craft supply: mini brad, mini satin heart sprinkles and dimensional fabric paint

 

Just Us Girls #121 valentine's themed template/3D...LoveBirdHouse...and announcement and the WINNER!

Hello love birds!  February is looming which brings the pink and red out in me....this week the Just Us Girls gang is challenging you to make a 3D/template project with a valentine's theme. 

Recently on a room clean up with my daughter's we came upon a wood birdhouse that she was done with.  I asked {ok, begged a little} could I PLEASE have it for valentine's day?  I have this idea of making holiday houses and when these cute alterable plain wood "birdhouses" come along in so many cute designs and for right around a dollar each at Michaels, only time and inspiration can hold me back!  In this case, I just recycled an old project of my daughter's!

I pumped up the roof with some gorgeous red and pink BUTTONS to serve as shingles and cute trims and papers to finish off the sides and back of the house!

Speaking of BUTTONS...I have an exciting announcement to share...I was invited to join the amazing crafters of the Buttons Galore and More Button Bevy design team!!!!  I am thrilled to be a part of the Bevy and I can't wait to share my button projects with you in the coming months!

 A girl could go wild using red, pink, white and hearts ya know? And you know I couldn't resist red glitter glue to outline the heart-shaped door right?!

This LoveBirdHouse is right at home among the pink and red on our sideboard cabinet.

Now it's your turn!  Check out the inspiration from Just Us Girls:

Elise Durenberger

Pam Imholz

Maria Levine

Lisa Kind

Andrea Matthews

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

Guest Designer for January...the talented Kylie Kueter!

 

and one last piece of info....the winner from my MME paper giveaway is

comment #22!

Pam P said...

Gorgeous card, love the pastels and the layering.

January 21, 2012 1:59 PM 

 

Yay Pam! Please email me at paperdaydream at aol dot com with your mailing info and I will ship you some pretty papers!

 

Thanks for stopping by everyone.  Have a great weekend!
 

Buttons: Buttons Galore and More and other
Paper: Target
Glitter: Stickles
Twine: The Twinery
Craft Supplies: trims, bird, wood bird house, floral posies and heart shaped pick

A vintage-y Valentine and stick pin tutorial at Want2Scrap

Got a minute?  I'd love it if you checked out my latest card and a stick pin tutorial over at the Want2Scrap blog. 

Thanks a million for stopping by!

Want2Scrap® Supplies:

Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Pink Rhinestones

Red Rose Ribbon 1″

Decorative Pin Jewels – Set of 6.

Cross Promotional Products:

Beacon 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue

Scalloped Heart Nestabilities® SKU: S4-137

Nestabilities® Labels Four SKU: S4-190

Grand Calibur™ SKU: GC-001

Other Products:

Paper: Papertrey Ink and DCWV

Stamps: Waltzingmouse Stamps, Papertrey Ink and Stampin up!

Ink: Stampin Up!

Ribbon: Stampin Up!

Twine: CTMH

Craft Supply: beads, button, vintage book print, seam binding, doily, sewing ,machine

Valentine's Day...It's a Wrap!

It's a wrap!  Valentine's Day 2011 has made it's mark and the sugar will linger on for a least a couple more days!  I hope you celebrated the loves in your life yesterday.  I contributed my own variety of sweet treats to the day with the frosted sugar cookies above :)  Next up, a card by request...

I created this simple and graphic card with heart punched, foam tape, cardstock I straight-line embossed, a bit of ribbon and some sweet sentiments from Stampin Up!

Keeping it clean and graphic for the men folk in our lives...don't know about yours, but the guys I know don't always appreciate doilies, glitter and scrunched seam binding! ;)
The guys I know like a clean uncluttered message ....I think the above says it all.  No more needed then to tell your sweetheart that they mean everything to you!

Next stop, a downtown stroll in the rain to a favorite local bakery...

Downtown Petaluma's very own Bovine Bakery!  Couldn't you fancy yourself sitting for a spell on this sweet street?  My kiddos had yesterday off of school, so while my eldest enjoyed a high tea with friends around the corner at Jacqueline's High Tea, my littlest and I hung out with my mom and the sweet gals at the Bovine for a while.

There might have even been a baking lesson to be had....
mmmmmm...a custom sugar cookie for Shelby!

We took home some of our favorite morning buns too!

Aren't these valentines just the cutest....even when they are a little hopped up on sugar, hot chocolate and perhaps a few stolen sips of mom's coffee (shelby!)....

have a goodie today!

Stitch up a little love....

Hey sweet friends!  I'm here to share a little project I made to inspire the needlework of eleven 4-H girls today!  It  all started with a pile of fabric two days ago...

I had a fabulous night cutting and prepping project kits for my 4-H kids while hanging out with some of the craftiest gals in my area, including my dear friend Elise of Mamacow Creations, and etsy seller BeachFleaMarket...Anne has wonderful collage pieces and supplies in her etsy shop so if that's your thing, you gotta check her out.  At the end of the night, I had a pile of goodies to hand out today to me little seamstresses in the making....

Felt, ribbon, lace and handmade pins OH MY!  Plus the cutest little sewing kits in 4-H green!


Fun huh?  I thoroughly enjoyed stitching up this inspiration piece.  The kids always have license to strike out on their own design wise and I am always enchanted and impressed by their individuality as they get their craft on!

These two delightful valentines are Emilly on the left (her mama is Stacey of Motivated Me) and my own Shelby on the right!

And little Mamacow Creations shows off her creative stuff!  She obviously doesn't fall far from the creative tree, huh?

Flowers and yo-yos and corsage pins oh my!  Every now and again, I need to sew something ya know?

Thanks for stopping by!