Shrinki-Dink!

Hey there! in 21 hrs I will be aboard a plane heading to Arizona... I just can't believe it! I feel SO incredibly blessed!!! And in panic mode! I have SOOOO much yet to do!! LOL! But that's me... procrastinate! :)
So, I guess that's why I'm sitting here at my computer, right? Wasting time! LOL! But while I'm here, I have a LO to show you... one I did for Spellbinders booth at Summer CHA. Check it out...
I had SO much fun with this page! The photo was taken at my DD's 9th birthday party. I got the photo idea from Pinterest... with the paper background... I just love this pic of her! LOL!
For the design, I wanted to use the Jewel Stones die's... so I cut them out using Shrink plastic, inked them thru the template and then shrunk them down using my heat gun! Then I inked a bit more to get the look I wanted, and wrapped them with wire to look like jewlery! String them onto a chain and it was a real unique acent for this page! Funky... just like the photo! LOL!
I also used several Edgeabilities on this page... Creates fantastic edges and borders, don't ya think?

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S5-077 Labels Twenty-Five
• S5-098 Jewel Stones
• E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop
• E8-008 Classic Edges Two
• E8-013 Classic Decorative Inserts Five
• Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® Machine

Preferred Partner Products:

• Want2Scrap, Bling Black Pearls, Baby Bling Pink, Teal Jewels

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• KaiserCraft, Patterned Paper
• Bazzill Basics Paper, Black Cardstock
• Clearsnap, ColorBox Mint, Shabby Pink, Dark Peony, Maroon Pigment Ink
• Cosmo Cricket, Black Mini Alpha
• Cosmic Shimmer, Cosmic Twinkles Aqua
• Artistic Wire, 22 Gauge Silver Wire
• Scor-Pal, ⅛" Scor-Tape

cardstock, chain, stickles, Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Doodle Bug alpha and shrink plastic!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Next post will be after I return home from the Spellbinders retreat in Arizona!! :) Whoot!

Until then, Happy Scrapping!!

~TINA~

Spellbinders New Releases in Action

Hey there!!

Just a couple of quick cards to share with you today!! Both are using some fabulous new release die templates from Spellbinders!! Check out their new products page to see the entire release!! AMAZING!

Thank You

Supplies:
Patterned Paper:
Graphic 45: Once Upon a Springtime, “Flights of Fancy”
Cardstock:
Recollections: off white
Ribbon:
Michaels
Die Templates:
Spellbinders Paper Arts:
S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants
E8-006 Classic Petal Edgeabilities
ES-008- Garden Delight M-Bossabilities folder
Die Cutting Machine:
Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Flowers:
Kaiser Craft
Pearl:
Want2Scrap- pink
Ink:
ClearSnap: Shabby Pink
Ranger Distress ink, Frayed Burlap
Adhesive:
Helmar Zap dots, 450 Quickdry

Friends are the Sunshine of Life

Supplies:
Patterned paper:
Echo Park “Little Girl” collection, “Betty Bird”, “Jody’s Stripe”
Kaiser Craft “Timeless” collection, “Script”
Cardstock:
Recollections-white
Best Creation: Glitter cardstock-white
Stamps:
Unity Stamp Company-Ornate Artisan Stackers
Ink:
ClearSnap- Olive Pastel, Shabby Pink, Watermark
Embossing Powder:
WOW Suzy West collection, “Bubble Gum”
Die templates:
Spellbinders:
S5-077 Labels Twenty Five
S5-086 Bitty Blossoms
S4-328 Foliage
S5-050 Rose Creations
Die Cutting Machine:
Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Ashesives:
Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Liquid Scrap Dots

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Until Next Time...Happy Scrapping!!

~TINA~

Looking for handmade gift ideas?

I know it's about the time when many people are looking for those quick ideas that they can create for those special people on their list! I have one of those projects to share with you today! SO quick, but SO beautiful!!
Spellbinders Supplies:
S4-136 Classic Hear
tS4-348 Postage Stamps
S5-044 Banner Basics One
S5-061 Daisy Flower Topper
Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™ Die Cutting Machine

Other Supplies:
Quietfire Design: Gentle Thoughts Stamp
My Mind's Eye, Lost & Found Christmas Holly, Peace Patterned Paper
Graphic 45, An ABC Primer Happy Go Lucky, Games and Play Time Patterned Paper, Staples Cream Trim Lace
Clearsnap, ColorBox Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink
Buttons Galore And More, Cream Buttons
Jillibean Soup, Brown Twine
Scor-Pal, Scor-Tape
Ranger Distress ink (Frayed Burlap
Pink Paislee Brown Letter Stickers
Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, Premium Craft Glue
Frame

This is a cheap wooden frame that I purchased from Michaels for $1.50. Yes, for real!! I stained it using Cosmic Shimmers shimmer spray in BRONZE BLUSH. I applied it with a cloth and rubbed it in good. it gave it a beautiful stain!
Next, I covered the front in patterned paper and cut out the center using a craft knife. Sand and ink edges.
I used several Spellbinders die templates on this frame. The fun part about this is that you can create ANY themed frame! Think baby, Family, party, girl, boy, Mom, Dad... the possibilities are endless! There are so many die templates available thru Spellbinders that you are sure to find what you are looking for!
For me, I wanted to create a country charm look... which I achieved with the addition of the gingham print and the lace. This beautiful photo is of my sister and her hubby...
So if you have a special photo that you would like to give as a gift, try altering a frame for it! You'd be amazed by the personal touch it adds!

Have you remembered that Spellbinders is having a design team call? The deadline is Dec 9th for the first round!! Yep, my project is submitted! :)

Until Next Time...
Happy Scrapping!
~TINA~

Blessed

Hello Everyone! Brrr... it's a chilly day out there today!! I actually have the fire place lit! It sure is cozy though!!
So, while the kiddo's are having a little nap, I thought I'd hop on and share a layout with you that I created for Spellbinders.
This page is about how blessed I feel to have such an amazing daughter! So often I take for granted how incredible and special she is. This is one of those times I was in awe of her... beautiful inside and out!!

BLESSED

It uses the following Spellbinders Die Templates...

Spellbinders Supplies:

• S4-329 Butterflies Circles
• S4-344 Tear Drop Circles
• S4-352 Spiral Blossoms Two
• S5-059 Ironwork Motifs
• S5-062 Lace Doily Accents
• S5-066 Shadow Flowers
• LF-003 Donna's Alphas
• LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty-Three
• Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® Machine

I created this with some of the Summer release die templates... The Shaddow flowers were a lot of fun to work with... I sprayed them with Cosmic Shimmer spray (similar to Glimmer mist) and let them curl a bit!
Other supplies:

• GCD Studios, Paris Nights, Antiquities Patterned Paper
• Clearsnap, ColorBox Black Fluid Chalk Ink
• Cosmic Shimmer, Bronze Blush Cosmic Shimmer Mist
• Canvas Corp, Twine
• Scor-Pal, ¼" Scor-Tape
• Ranger liquid pearls
• Ranger Distress ink (Frayed Burlap)
• Making Memories eyelettes
• Helmar Premium Craft Glue
• Corrugated cardboard

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you have a very BLESSED and happy Thanksgiving weekend (for my Canadian friends)!
I am working on my class for Miss Paper Arts... and OH MY!! I think they are some of my favorite creations ever! Be sure to check back for info about that class coming up! :)
Until Next Time...
Happy Scrapping!
~TINA~

Home Sweet Home Canvas & more

Hello everyone! Thanks for stopping by!
Today I have a couple of Spellbinders projects to share quickly with you! For more great projects my the Spellbinders team, stop by the gallery...
The first was created using a 6" embroidery hoop! SO much fun!!! I decorated it with felt flowers, cut using LF-005 Grand Peony Creations. Felt is so much fun to work with using Spellbinders die templates! It cuts them so easily!!! The die templates used on this project were

• S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents
• S5-075 Cuckoo Clock
• LF-005 Grand Peony Creations

HOME SWEET HOME CANVAS HOOP

Supplies:

• GCD Studios, Authentiquities Patterned Paper
• Bazzill Basics Paper, Black Cardstock
• Canvas Corp, 12 x 12" Canvas Sheet
• Clearsnap, ColorBox Copper, Black, Burnt Copper Pigment Inks
• Buttons Galore and More, Buttons
• Artistic Wire, 18 Gauge Black Wire
• Penny Black Inc., Letter Background Stamp
• Alpha Stickers
• Quick Quotes Ribbon
• Felt, Black Thread
• Helmar Adhesives
  

This second project is a card created using...Spellbinders

• S4-345 Picot Edge Circles
• S4-346 Labels Twenty-Two
• S5-028 Nested Pennants
• S5-074 Retro Mod Clocks
• F-014 Delicate Pastels Premium Craft Foils Assortment

MOMENTS

Supplies:

• Graphic 45, Curtain Call Tour De France, Leading Ladies, Let's Dance Patterned Paper
• WorldWin Papers, Ivory Cardstock
• Clearsnap, ColorBox Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink
• Creative Impressions, Antique Copper Mini Brads
• Rubons
• Helmar Adhesives
• Creative Imaginations thin wood paper

Sorry for the quick post... it's almost 1am and I am up due to having coffee too late... lesson learned! LOL! :)
So, until next time...
Happy Scrapping!
~TINA~

"Fall"ing in love with Fall

Hey all!!Sigh... I'm breathing a huge sigh of relief...Now don't get me wrong... I love having my kids at home all summer! However... this year I completely lost control... lost control over the laundry, over the grocery shopping, the cleaning, my creating, my blog, everything! It was a crazy busy summer and I just couldn't keep up. I felt like such a failure...But here we are, the second day with the kids back to school and already I feel like I'm starting to gain a bit of control again. Laundry baskets are empty, meals are planned, the fridge is full of food, kids are happy... and I'm creating today. So just maybe I'm not such a failure... I just do the best I can with what time I have...and this summer I had very little. Kids staying up until my bedtime practically, gave me no sanity time... and I've come to discover that I NEED that time more than I realized. Lesson learned... now hopefully I will be able to come up with a game-plan for next summer that works better... for everyone's sake! :)So now that I'm back into the swing of things, I have some projects to share! :)Today's project is one I did for a blog post for Simply Renee... Clip-It-Up. See the blog post here with some organizational ideas and tips.

I Can't Help FALLing in Love With You

This layout was a big pain to photograph... so take my word for it when Isay it IS straight!! ;) I had so much fun playing with a ton ofSpellbinders™ die templates on here!! GrandOvals, GrandBig Scalloped Ovals, different Edgabilitiesand the Samantha Walker's Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents.

The ability to stencil thru the die templates makes these die templates soamazing!! See the detail on the leaves and the smaller frame? All stenciledthru the template!! Amazing!
IDEA TO TRY:
I cut a square of cardstock just a bit larger than the oval. I trimmedstrips of various patterned papers and lightly distressed the edges. I adheredeach of them to the rectangle. Then I ran it thru my Spellbinders ™ GrandCalibur ® die cutting machine using the Grand Nestabilities® Grand Ovals die template. This cut out the large oval mat! To make this photomat even more fun, I also cut out a larger Grand Big Scalloped Oval to “mat mymat” so to speak! How fun!! Add a bit of Stickles glitter and this unique photomat is ready for my oval photo!
Try playing with Ovals!! Circles have been a favorite design element of minefor a LONG time! So playing with ovals isn't too much of a"stretch"... LOL! And it gives a unique and fun look to your design!Give it a try!!
Thanks for stopping by! I will be back again soon!! Friday actually!! Spellbinders isparticipating in a blog hop with Just-Rite stamps and Want2Scrap!! It's going on now if you want to check out the AMAZING talent!! I'll be sharing myproject on Friday... right here! :)
Until then...
Happy Scrapping!!
PS: Please excuse how things are looking. Blogger is messing with me today... I'll fix it as soon as I can!
Thanks for your patience! :)

Spiral Blossoms andTissue Paper

HELLO!!!!!!! Man, is it REALLY the middle of August? Someone has GOT to be playing a trick on me!! WHERE has the summer gone? My kids go back to school in less than 3 weeks!!! I can honestly say that I'm somewhat ok with that... I need schedule... I need some kind of normalcy... and this summer has been nothing of the sort! It's been one crazy summer! That would explain the lack of posts... which I do plan on posting for you... but the kids just seem to NEVER go to bed!! LOL!
So, here I am to share with you a card and a tutorial for creating blossoms from tissue paper using the Spellbinders S4-351 Spiral Blossoms One.
Spiral flowers are found everywhere in paper crafting! Spellbinders has created this die template and another one (S4-352 Spiral Blossoms Two). These will be available to purchase 8/30/11!! They make creating these adorable and trendy flowers so simple!!
AND... You can cut felt, foam, fabric and TISSUE PAPER!! Today I want to show you the project that I created using Tissue paper!! I am in LOVE with the look it created!! Check it out!

Supplies: Spellbinders Die Templates: S4-351 Spiral Blossoms One, S5-063 Lace Doily Motifs, S5-062 Lace Doily Accents, S5-028 Nested Pennants, S4-321 Nested Leaves, S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, Graphic 45 Papers, Worldwin Cardstock, ClearSnap Cateyes ink, Heartfelt Creations stamps (leaves), Gina K Designs Stamps (sentiment), Want2Scrap Nestabling Helmar Premium Craft Glue and liquid Scrap Dots.

1. I began with tissue paper folded into about 8 layers. The more layers of tissue, the more layers in your flower.

2. Then I placed the die template on the tissue paper. I ran it thru the Grand Calibur(T). I did not run it thru a second time to emboss it.

3. I removed the tissue from the die template. Be very careful not to separate the layers of tissue. If they separate it is much harder to create the flower.

4. Beginning on the outside, I began rolling the spiral. Keep the roll tight and try not to let the layers separate. It is ok to have a fold or pucker occasionally. It is better than having it separate.

5. Once it is rolled, fold the end under. Now carefully allow the spiral to unravel a bit. This will create a beautiful, loose rose.

6. Add adhesive under the layers of tissue on the bottom to hold the flower together. Where there are 8 layers, you will need to use adhesive on all 8 layers. (I am wondering if I could have done this before rolling my flower… Hmmm… I’ll try that next time,.. J )

7. Before you allow the adhesive to dry, separate the layers of the tissue paper slightly if needed… much of this will happen on it‘s own. Shape it to suit the desired look. Then add your flower center!!

8. You can cut leaves using tissue paper as well if you like. I stamped the leaf image using ?Heartfelt Creations Distressed Leaves And then diecut. I gave it a shot of glimmer mist to complete it…

And there you have a gorgeous Tissue Paper rose!!

Remember, if you don’t have a Grand Calibur die cutting machine (yet) you can also run Spellbinders Die Templates thru other die cutting machines (like the Big Shot or Cuttlebug)… There is a chart inside of each Die Template package to help you with the plate layers! Isn’t that Fabulous??

Do remember though that the Grand Format die templates will not fit in the smaller machines, such as the Cuttlebug, as they need the 8 ¼” plate size of the Grand Calibur (T) .

I hope you enjoyed my quick tutorial today and are excited to try die cutting with TISSUE PAPER!! I know I have lots more ideas up my sleeves!

Thanks for stopping by! I will be back soon with a Fall themed layout for you, featuring my adorable 2 yr old! So…

Until Next Time…

Happy SCRAPPING!!

Puppy Love

Hey all! I know! I was supposed to be back sooner with more projects... but I've been completely enjoying some family time! :) I have been doing a bit of creating though and wanted to stop by to share with you! :) There is more to come... soon! ;)
Here is a LO I did using Kaisercraft papers and Spellbinders Circle Die Templates... both the (S4-114) Standard Circles LG and (S4-116) Standard Circles SM as well as the (s5-041) Floral Doily Motifs. LOVE these die templates!!!

PUPPY LOVE

To create the circle rings, I layered several of the circle die templates together and ran them thru the Grand Calibur. They cut into all of these fabulous rings! LOVE that!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Sorry so short! :) Off to see a movie in the park with the kids!
Until Next Time... Happy Scrapping!!

Supplies:
KaiserCraft patterned paper, Pink Paislee and Crate Paper Alpha.s, Autumn Leaves Stamp, Spellbinders Die Templates, Want2Scrap Bling, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Helmar Premium Craft Glue

I Hope You Dance

Hello there! So glad you have dropped by!
I have a layout to share with you today that I did for Simply Renee.

I HOPE YOU DANCE

I absolutely LOVE these photo's of my daughter! She was in dance class this year and these were taken the night of her recital.
I titled this layout "I hope you Dance" not so much after the song though. My thoughts are that I hope she goes after everything in life like she dances... she gives it her ALL and is amazing! At only 8 years old, she already demands the stage, and I'm just so proud of her! So my prayer for her is that no matter what she does in life, she gives it everything she has, and loves every minute of it... just like she were dancing! :)
This page was created to use up some of my stash. I LOVE to collect paper collections. THis is the A Capella collection by Basic Grey. LOVE it! So soft and elegant. I also used to collect a LOT of flowers... (Now I create a lot of my own with the Spellbinders Die Templates!) So I dug into my stash of flowers and papers to create this layout. I love how it came out... it conveys the feelings and emotions thatI was trying to get across. And check out that lamp post! NICE! It's a wood piece by KaiserCraft! SO fun!!
I used several Spellbinders Die Templates in creating this page. I used the Donna Salazar S5-051 Fanciful Flights (Large butterflies). I added some liquid pearls and stickles to the butterfly and adhered it using Helmar's Liquid Scrap Dots. Perfect for adding a bit of dimension! I also used the S4 328 Foilage. LOVE these leaves!! I covered them with ICE stickles and absolutely LOVE the look!! The small butterflies are the punch outs from S4-329 Butterfly Circles. These are all adhered with Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots and have a small drop of Ranger Liquid Pearls in the center.
Here are a few tips for you...
*Take advantage of the Stenciling abilities in the Spellbinders Die Templates. I used this technique to add the glitter to the leaves and some inking to the butterfly! SO simple and very beautiful!
*Have you used Liquid Pearls? They are like regular pearls only you do not have to adhrer them individually in the same way. You add drops of a thick liquid and they look just like little pearls! They are FABULOUS for adding a lot of fine details. Check out the lamp post and the butterflies.
*For adhering butterflies, I ALWAYS use Helmar liquid Scrap dots. This is a THICK glue that dries thick. It helps to give dimension and depth to fine embellishments and is so easy to use! See the leaves and the butterflies.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I just love your comments! Each one is read and greatly appreciated!!
Tomorrow is my day for Spellbinders Blog Frenzy!! Be sure to drop by! I have 2 AWESOME die templates to reveal to you!!! I'm just so excited! Have you been following along? If not, you are REALLY missing out!! :) These designers are AMAZING! And the new releases... JAW dropping!!
So, until tomorrow... Happy Scrapping! :)
~Tina~

Spellbinders publications

Hello all!!

Just wanted to drop in and show you a couple of my Spellbinders projects that have been released. All of the work we do for Spellbinders is private... I am not allowed to show any of it until it goes public by them. I have a layout to show you that was featured in an article sponsored by Spellbinders on Scrapbooking.com. Then i have a card/envelope to share that was used in a Spellbinders slide show on Scrapbooks Etc. Here we go!

This is the first LO I did for Spellbinders as a part of their Design Team. It was my April layout. It is featured on Scrapbooking.com here. There are step by step instructions on how I created this page as well as some close up shots. Feel free to check it out! :)

BROTHERS

I used the following Spellbinders products on this page.
GC-001 Grand Calubur (TM) Die Cutting Machine
S7-018 Big Scalloped Border Grand
S4-206 Renaissance Hearts
S5-051 Fanciful Flights
S5-029 Nested Lacey Pennants
S5-028 Nested Pennants

Other Supplies used:
MME Stella& Rose (Patterned Paper), Canvas Corp (Cardstock and twine), Buttons Gallore and More (buttons), Want2Scrap (Say it with Pearls) , Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Ranger Distress Ink, Crate Alpha's

The second project is a card/envelope set that I created for a HSN show that Spellbinders did. How cool is that! :) It was used in a slide presentation featuring the entire design team on Scrapbooks Etc website. Check it out here.

Thinking of You Set

Here is the writeup taken directly from the Scrapbooks Etc website.
The Tulips Pendants, die cut/embossed/stenciled, create the focal point for this lovely card. I replaced the cut-out tulips on the card with pieces from the Tulip Borderabilities™ Petite patterned paper. I repeated the border on the edge of the envelope, creating a lovely ensemble. The base for this 6 x 6" card is Grand Labels One, perfectly suited for making shaped cards.
The following Spellbinders Products were used in creating this:
GC-001 Grand Calibur(TM) Machine,
S4-209 Tulips Pendants
S4-211 Tulips Borderabilities(TM) Petite
LF-161 Grand Labels One

Other Supplies Used:
StampingScrapping, Label Accents Stamps; Want2Scrap, Say It With Pearls Cream Pearls; Graphic 45, Green Floral, Green Dots, Pink Gingham, Pink Striped Once Upon A Springtime Patterned Paper; Clearsnap, ColorBox Chestnut Roan, Toffee Fluid Chalk Ink; Scor-Pal, Scoring Tool; Cream Cardstock; Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots; Craft Glue

Thanks so much for stopping by! Did you know that Spellbinders is showing some of their new releases in the Get the Knowledge Blog Frenzy this week and next? I have the AWESOME privilege of showing for the first time... 2 of their new releases! It is going to blow you away... trust me! My day is Tuesday, so be sure to drop by! It is already going on featuring the other
designers and they are blowing me away EVERY day! Check it out!!!
And how about this video showing off their BRAND NEW Edgabilities!!!!! These are AMAZING!! Check out the video!! If you can't view it here, click on this link to view it on YouTube.



SOOO super exciting! What do YOU think of them?
That's it for now!!! i hope you have been inspired!! I hope you will drop by and follow the Blog Frenzy! Did I mention that you could win the ENTIRE NEW RELEASE along with a Grand Calibur Die Cutting Machine? No?... well you can! Head over!
Until Next time...
Happy Scrapping!!
~Tina~

I'm still here!!!

HELLOOOOOOOOOO>>>>> Do I hear an ECHO???? ;)

Man, I can not believe it has been so long since I've blogged!!!! I apologize to those who visit faithfully and have found nothing new...I have been SWAMPED in Spellbinders and LOVING IT!!! :) I have gotten to play with a TON of their summer releases which will be released in July at CHA! You are going to be in AWE!! I know I am! They are AMAZING!!
I have about 16 projects that I'm shipping out tomorrow to them for CHA all using these amazing new dies! I can't wait to share some of those dies with you!!
That being said, I really should share something with you! It's not a Spellbinders project though. It is my final project that I created for Helmar before my term ended. It's a fun LO!! :)
Check it out!

LAUNDRY

This LO is about... can you guess? LAUNDRY!! It may seem like a funny thing to scrap about, but it's one of those things that I just HAD to do!! It's a HUGE part of my life, as you can well imagine with 7 of us living here!! LOL!I used Helmar Liquid Scrap dots to help "pop" up the laundry on the line and give it a real lift! It worked like a charm!!
Supplies: American Crafts PP, Pink Paislee PP, Jillibean Soup Corrugated alpha's and twine, Robin's Nest glass beads, Canvas Corp Pins, K&Co Flowers, Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Helmar Gemstone glue

Thanks SO much for stopping by!! I REALLY appreciate your patience and your faithful visits! :) I promise I'm going to be back to my regular posting schedule... you know, the not-so-scheduled one! :)
Until Next Time,
Happy Scrapping!!
~TINA~

Best Creation SUMMER FUN Blog hop!

Hi and WELCOME to the Best Creation SUMMER FUN blog hop!!

Grab your suntan lotion and a towel and

get ready for a fun Summertime Hop to get some great ideas
to get caught up with old summer photos and lots of ideas
for inspiring you for this summer too!!

Our first stop on this weekend hop is to Liz's blog and then

off to a idea packed hop with the rest of the team

and our Guest Designer for this month Shannon Morgan...

And of course we have lots of chances to win some of

our New June releases and 6x6 mini packs too. Be sure

and leave a comment on either Facebook or the blog

or sign up as a new Follower!!!
And of course our DT loves, loves, loves to hear from you
so leave them comments too!!

Liz Chidester

Katarina Damm

Alicia Barry

Kim Holmes

Brittny Kilvaug

Petra Offrell

Karen Taylor

Sandy Ang

Karen Thind

Jona Panessa

Sarah Mullanix

Tina McDonald <---you are here

Julie Walton<----GO HERE NEXT

Jodi Wilton

Debbie Sherman

Kim Arledge

Irit Shalom

Nicole Wise

Emily Branch

Shannon Morgan

Contest ends Sunday May 29th at Midnight. Check out the Best Creation blog for details on the prizes that can be won!! NICE new collections!!

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For my SUMMER FUN project, I created a Mini book using Best Creation's I LOVE AMERICA line... and no, I'm not American! LOL! But the red, white and blue color combo is just so much fun to play with!!
By using the 6x6 papers, it made for very little waste! And the patterns on the papers were small and suit the size of the project perfectly! In creating my album, I used Spellbinder's NESTED PENNANTS # S5-028 and LACEY NESTED PENNANT # S5-029 die templates. I cut out each page in my Spellbinder's GRAND CALIBUR #GC-001 die cutting machine. This makes it SO EASY to create a unique mini!!
Check it out!!
Here are the inside pages...
The entire album was adhered using my absolute favorite adhesive... Helmar's Premium Craft Glue! On the cover, I used some of the Helmar 1/4 inch square Zapdots to give the banner and star some pop!
I hope that this project has inspired you to create something or at least helped you look forward to the lazy hazy days of summer which have to be coming soon! :)
Thanks for stopping by! Until Next Time...
HAPPY SCRAPPING!
~Tina~

A few little projects to share

Hello and HAPPY EASTER to you!!! I hope that you have a joyous weekend filled with loved ones and blessings! This weekend is a time for me to reflect on what my Savior has done for me and how thankful I am for my salvation! Today and every day!

Since returning from the Spellbinders Design team retreat, i have not been able to work on one single project without using my Spellbinder's Grand Calibur die cutting machine and the Die Templates! They are SOOOOO versatile and can do SO many things!!!! I am in LOVE! :) Today I have a couple of projects to share with you.

This first project is a card I made for Magistical Memories. That beautiful swirl on the front of the card is a chipboard piece called "heart border" and it is so elegantly beautiful! I covered it in Clear Snaps Color Box Cat Eye ink and Ranger distress powder. I then melted the powder with my heat gun, which gave it this beautifully distressed look! It went so beautifully with the KaiserCraft paper!
Supplies: Kaiser Craft Patterned paper, Spellbinders die templates, Recollections pearls, Ranger distress powder and ink, My Stamp Box Stamp, Clear Snap Color Box ink, Magistical Memories chipboard, Helmar Adhesives

Can I tell you a secret?... These last few weeks I have found myself LOVING making cards! I can't believe I just wrote that... but it's true! Using the Spellbinders Die Templates makes it SO much fun!! :) Now remember... don't tell!! ;)

The second project I want to share is a cute little Easter set that I made for Helmar... again, using my Spellbinders Die Templates! These were SOOO easy to make! And using the Helmar Liquid Scrap dots made those flowers stick on SO good!! We learned a similar version of these at the Spellbinders retreat and I just had to adapt them and make some Easter themed ones! :)
Supplies: Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive runner, Helmar Zap Dots, Fancy Pants Patterned Paper, Clearsnap Ink, Recollections blooms and pearls, Spellbinders die templates

Also I have some news... as of the end of this month my term is finished with Helmar and I will not be continuing on as a part of the Design Team. I have LOVED being a part of it and will continue to use Helmar on my projects! I look forward to seeing what the new team has in store!

I also have some fun news!! I have been asked to design some projects for the fabulous Iphone app "Sketches2Scrapbook" and "Sketches4Cards"! I will be designing with Anam's sketches for both cards and layouts! This will be lots of fun!! And seeing that I do not have an iphone, I will have some free app codes to give away once my projects are in!! Wohoo! So keep dropping by and I'll have those to give away someday... though I'm not sure when yet! :)
So... lots of changes... change is good! Looking forward to lots of changes coming up!
So until next time... Happy Scrapping!!
Tina

Officially a Spellbinders Gal!

Today marks the beginning of my term as a member of the 2011 Spellbinder Paper Arts Design Team! I still can not believe how blessed I am to have this opportunity!

I head off to sunny Arizona on Wednesday April 6th for the official Spellbinders Design Team retreat! I am so excited to meet this amazingly talented group of ladies!! I get to be roomies with the incredibly talented Windy Robinson... she was just named one of Paper Crafts new Go-To-Girls!!! I'm so thrilled for her! And I get to be her roomie!! Perhaps some of her talent will rub off on me!! :)

Check out my sidebar for links to all of the blogs of these fabulous designers!! They are all so amazing! Someone pinch me... please! :)

I created a little THANK YOU card for this occasion. I want to thank Spellbinders for giving me this amazing opportunity! I want to thank YOU for dropping by my blog! Please feel free to FOLLOW me for lots of inspiration in the coming months!!

Supplies: Patterned Paper (Pink Paislee, Prima), Cardstock (Bazill), Alpha stickers (Doodlebug), Pearls (Recollections), Button (Jenni Bowlin), Die's (Spellbinders, "Parisian Accents"), Adhesives (Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Helmar 1/2 inch round Zap Dots, Helmar quickfix adhesive runner)

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope to see you around lots more in the coming months!! Don't forget to hit that FOLLOW button to be sure you don't miss anything! :)
Until Next Time...
Happy Scrapping!!
~Tina~