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Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day!! Blog Hop!!!

Happy Valentines Day!! Welcome to the Virtual Valentine'sDay blog hop!!!

Today a group of friends and designers decided to have a blog hop where 21 sponsors will be giving away a whole slew of fun! Hop along the blog hop and leave a comment and all winners will be chosen by random.org!! Good luck!

If you have come to Paper Therapy from Louise Healy's blog, Artfully Articulate, you are in the right pl

ace!!! If you get lost along the way, you can always get the master list of hops from Taylor Usry's blog or here is a list...

Taylor Usry - http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Libby Hickson - http://stampinlibby.blogspot.com/
Cindy Coutts - http://cindycoutts.com/
Cyndi Bundy - http://scrappychickcyndi.blogspot.com/
Amber Hillman - http://ambersantics.blogspot.com/
Angelique Nederpel - http://scrapping-angel.blogspot.com/
Tanya Johnson - http://little-scrapper.blogspot.com/
Suzi McKenzie - http://mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com/
Cathy Wallington - http://ellieskeeperscreations.blogspot.com/
Pam Hornschu - http://1pamperedstamper.blogspot.com/
Wendy Price - http://pap erinkandsmiles.blogspot.com/

Patricia Hays - http://thinkingofinking.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Maria Levine - http://riacreations.blogspot.com/
Sandie Dunne - http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/
Juanita Gillen - http://stampintwilghtmom.blogspot.com/
Janelle Stollfus - http://rainpuddlesdesign.blogspot.com/
Mary Collins - http://www.softangelkisses.blogspot.com/
Berenice Rendon - http://karbersweetescape.blogspot.com/
Cheryl Gorka - http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Jessica Fitzgerald - http://jkfitzgerald.blogspot.com/
Dee Morris - http://sprytebyrd.blogspot.com/
Darsie Bruno - http://www.craftingwithdarsie.blogspot.com/
Sandy Allnock - http://acolourfulworld.blogspot.com/
Margie Cortina - http://ohbumbleismemargie.blogspot.com/
Kathy Fronczak - http://pixieduststudio.blogspot.com/
Cat Darling - http://cats craftycorner.blogspot.com/

Joyce Martens (Jolara) - http://jolaras.blogspot.com/
Erin Leveille -http://stamptillucramp.blogspot.com/
Gudrun Loennecken- http://papirbloggen.blogspot.com/
Mackenzie Bruckler - http://midnightscramper.blogspot.com/
Melissa (Pink Cat) - http://pinkcatstudio.blogspot.com/
Patty Tanuz - http://cardsbypattytanuz.blogspot.com/
Emily Leiphart - http://www.leiphartonart.blogspot.com/
Jane Matsumoto - http://whoopsiedaisy-jane.blogspot.com/
Kimme Leach - http://kimme-t helifeofaprincess.blogspot.com/

Kerry Kung - http://kerryischilling.blogspot.com/
Heather Lee-Reppen - http://inkonmyear.blogspot.com/
Rachel Sztonyk - http://gingerbreadgallery.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Dove - http://just4funcrafts.blogspot.com/
Lysa Q- http://lysaq.blogspot.com/
Erica Johnson-Wanzer - http://www.inkedupandreadytoplay.com/
Tina Kiehn - http://kiehn10.blogspot.com/
Sugar Whiting - http://sugscardsnmore.blogspot.com/
Karin Martin - http://karin-withaniforpaper.blogspot.com/
Sunghee Chon - http://www.creativityinprogress.com/blog/
Tanis Palmer - http://tannyps-rubbish.blogspot.com/
Lindsey Martin-Penny - http://www.bashfulblogging.blogspot.com/
Kristi Parker Van Doren - http ://kristiscreativecafe.blogspot.com/

Julie Elak - http://www.lastminutecrafter.blogspot.com/
Alison Heikkila - http://alisonsrandomthoughts.blogspot.com/
Audrey E - http://hippieaud.blogspot.com/
Laura Drahozal - http://www.rememberinglifesmoments.blogspot.com/
Louise Healy - http://www.artfullyarticulate.blogspot.com/
Wendy Jordan - http://www.papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/
Lynell Harlow - http://www.dreamweaverstencils.blogspot.com/
Terrece Siddoway - http://www.made4ubyt.blogspot.com/
Liz Martin - http://www.blackcatsstudios.blogspot.com/
Kim Reid - http://kraftinkimmiestamps.blogspot.com/
Beth Ranney-Thomas - http ://inkyfingersrule.blogspot.com/

Here is my Valentine project...

Today I used MercArt's fantastic products to make this darling little goodie box!! I started by using Dreamweaver Stencil LL567, Heart Swirls. Obviously for the reason, I chose MercArts, red aluminum sheets, and a paper stomp to "push" the stencil through the aluminum. With the MercArt beginner tool kit, I finished embossing the image. I used the great border decorative wheel from the beginner kit around the heart and around the outside of the aluminum. Once I was all done with my embossing, I chose a sanding file and started sanding on the top to remove the red off to expose the silver of the aluminum underneath. This is such a fun technique and doesn't hardly take any time at all!! Check out all the awesome products for MercArt HERE.

Now...carrying on with the hop, you will want to see the fabulous stylings of one of my most favorite people, Lynell Harlow at Dream It Up!! Lynell is the owner and stencil extraordinaire of Dreamweaver Stencils. I am lucky to call her my friend...get ready to have your Uggs knocked off!!

If you are just here to see the fabulous Dreamweaver Stencil Dream Team, here is list of their blogs...

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! I hope you have a fabulous Valentine's Day!! Good luck on winning the goodies!!!

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Pink & Brown Dream Scheme Thursday!!

Good morning!!! You picked a super day to stop by my blog!! Today our challenge to you is to make a card using pink & brown!! Using Dreamweaver Stencils isn't required, but if you got em' we would love to see em'!!

Today I used two of the our BRAND NEW STENCILS, that were just released at CHA!

The two stencils I used are Bird Words (LG734) and Bird Cage (LL3012).

Today I simply pasted all the images with Pearlescent Embossing Paste and while it was still wet, I sprinkled Pink Ultra Fine glitter from Stampendous. Finished it off with some beautiful Perfect Pearls from Ranger....

Yesterday I received the most flattering phone call.

A gal called and told me that she has bought all of the cards that I had for sale at a local retail store. She said she was out of birthday cards and needed a card before 5pm last evening for her daughters 18th birthday. I couldn't say no.

Here it is....

The stencil is Dreamweavers (Happy Birthday LM 239), and the Butterfly Peel-Off is a sticker from Elizabeth Crafts that I glittered and adhered to double sided paper. Pretty huh?

Check out what the other Dreamweaver Dream Team members have been up too this week and how they answered the Pink & Brown challenge....

Dream It Up (Lynell Harlow)

Pam

I hope you have a great day!! Stop by again soon!!!

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday!!

Yeah!!! It's Skipping Stones Design sketch Tuesday friends!! Get out your Skipping Stones Design stamps and get creating!! The prize this week is a FREE New Release set...Pumpkins Seeds.

Here is Lea's Sketch...

Here is my card...

Today I used my beloved Heartsong!!

Check out what the other Stamp Tramps have been up too...

Have a great day!!

Friday, February 4, 2011

Dreamweaver CASE Study

Hi there!!! A few weeks ago, I ran across a really interesting challenge blog called CASE Study.

Each month they pick a MUSE and that MUSE designs a card that all the participants CASE (I am not sure what that acronym says, but I know that CASE is to make your own rendition of someones original project). This months MUSE is Eva Dobilas. You can see her card HERE.

This is the first chance that I have had to play along.

While at CHA, my Dreamweaver Stencil Design sisters inspired me to no end. I was so torn, I didn't want to leave CHA, but on the other hand couldn't wait to get home to start creating.

This card was inspired by a pasting demonstration by Laura Drahozal and Lynell Harlow. They simply pasted the new Damask Stencil (LX7001) with Glossy Red Embossing Paste and while the gloss was still wet, sprinkled micro fine Jewel Glitz Deep Purple Glitter (by Elizabeth Crafts) over the top. Once it was dry, shake off the excess, and then with a stiff bristled brush or I used my pasting palette knife, scrap off even more glitter. This is so the red glossy paste can peek through the glitter. If you look closely at the photo, you can see the edges of the damask are red.

Around the edge of the card, I used the same LX 7001 Damask Stencil, and stenciled red pigment ink through it, from there I used the Stampee Crafts Holographic foil and Stuck On You Bonding Powder. If you look closely again, you can see some holographic design. In person, you can see the holographic around the entire edge.

Here are the supplies used to make my card:

Card Stock: White Daisy (CTMH), Purple Shimmer (Wausau)

Stencil: Damask LX 7001 (Dreamweaver Stencils)

Embossing Paste: Glossy Red, Transparent Paste (Dreamweaver Stencils)

Glitter: Micro Fine Deep Purple Jewel Glitz Ritz (Elizabeth Crafts)

Stamps: Love Notes (Verve)

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink (Stampin' Up)

Extras: Punch (Stampin' Up), Detail Embossing Powder (Stampendous), Rhinestones (craft supply), satin ribbon (Stampin' Up), holographic foils (Stampee Crafts)

Thanks so much for taking a peek today. I hope you will have time to play along with the CASE Study challenge.

Have a suppa DAY!!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Back on Track....Dreamweaver Stencils Dream Scheme Thursday!!

Good morning friends!!! Welcome to Dream Scheme Thursday with the Dreamweaver Stencil's Design Team!!!

I returned from CHA! I got to meet most of my favorite bloggers, the Dreamweaver Stencil's Dream Team!!! I came home soooo inspired.... I couldn't wait to get started on the new techniques I learned while in Los Angeles!!!

Today I have three cards to share with you. I used the same design on each card, as well as the same stencil but three different techniques. I was able to grab a few new products while at CHA, which I will be using in my techniques.

Here are the cards....

I met an amazing lady at CHA, Julie Makela!! The Australian Stencil Specialists. She showed us an amazing technique using some new products from Stampee Crafts.

On this card, I used green and blue metallic foils on the Peacock Feather (LL437) stencil and one of the newest releases from Dreamweaver Stencils, Bird Words (LG 734). This technique is sooo simple. Soap the back of your stencil (with the amazing coconut soap from Hawaii, so it won't stick to the paper) and place the stencil, soap side down on the JAC Double sided sticky paper from Dreamweaver. Then place a piece of the metallic foil over the stencil. Using a stylus, push the Stampee Crafts foil through the stencil onto the sticky surface. Once you you pull away the foil, where you rubbed over it with the stylus, you will see foil in those areas. Once you have applied foil everywhere you desire, I placed black flocking on the stencil and rubbed it in with my fingers over the open, still sticky areas. The flocking will mainly be around the edges of the Stampee Crafts foil. Once you have flock in all of your desires areas, put the stencil down on your table surface and pull your sticky paper off the stencil. This is so you don't bend you stencil. Once your sticky paper is off your stencil, waterfall a multi-crystal transparent glitter over the rest of the surface.

Here is what mine looked like... It is hard to see the pretty shimmer of the metallic foils in this photo....Imagine it looking fabulous in person!!! (*wink, wink*)

At CHA, I was introduced to a technique that I have seen for many years, but never put two and two together.....Using colored aluminum sheets, edging tools and laminated green shell from MercArt....

I used all the cool MercArt tools and dry embossed the aluminum through my stencil the old fashioned way. You could do this with a dry embossing machine. I was just following the fun technique I was taught! After I pushed the aluminum through my stencil, I then sanded the raised area, I then punched a hole in the center of the Peacock feather and added a bit of green shell.

Last but not least......Stampee Crafts holographic foils with the wonderful Peacock Feather and Bird Words Stencil. This is another technique taught by Julie Makayla. For this technique, place your stencil on your paper where you choose. Color in your stencil with any pigment ink. Once you get the desired coverage, remove your stencils and sprinkle Stuck On You on the inked area, melt with your heat gun. It is not a time sensitive product. You can let Stuck On You dry and it will still work. After you have melted Stuck On You over the image, place your holographic film on you image, place it in between a piece of copy paper and run through a laminator, or you can iron, if you have a REALLY hot iron. We found that using a laminator gave the best result.

As soon as I got home from CHA, I went on the hunt for an inexpensive laminator. I found a great Purple Cow laminator at Costco for $18.99.

Here is my card using the Stampee Crafts holographic foils....

Here is another view so you can see the iridescent shimmer.

Thanks for hanging in there for this really long post!! Check out what the rest of our amazing Dream Team and see what they have for you today....

Pam

Have a great day!! See you again soon!!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

New Sketch Designer & SSD Tuesday Sketch Challenge

Hi everyone! I'm popping in today with a Skipping Stones Design new sketch from our new Guest Sketch Artist, Lea Lawson!! As you probably we know, we are super excited to have Lea this month. You have seen her work before...probably on the COVER of Color Inspirations magazine by Paper Crafts!!!

Get ready for an awesome month of sketches....

Here is sketch number #62....

Here is my card.....

I am loving green & gray right now. I think I have been inspired by Amy Tsuruta's header in her blog Tsuruta Designs.

Here are all the supplies that I used:

Card Stock: Going Gray, Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up)

Shimmer Sheet: Green Iris (Elizabeth Crafts)

Stamps: Sentiment Frames (Skipping Stones Design)

Ribbon: Going Gray & Always Artichoke (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Stazon

Pearls: Close To My Heart

Thanks for stopping in today!!! See you again soon!!!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

I am off to CHA......Finally!!!

Good morning bloggers...

I am super excited. This afternoon I am leaving for my first Craft & Hobby Association Convention!!! I can't wait to take in all it has to offer!!!

I will take alot of pictures to share when I get back!!

For my last post for a few days, I wanted to share a card that I will be teaching when I get back.

I was able to pair up an awesome combination of Dreamweaver Stencils and Petticoat Parlor die cuts! Isn't that frame too darling?

The stencil uses was Dangling Heart (LM 272) from Dreamweaver Stencils and the frame I used is Blanche, from the Petticoat Parlor Decorative Frames collection. The sparkle is a bit of Stampendous multi-crystal glitter.

I threw on a ribbon, some BG patterned paper and off I went!

Thanks for taking a peek today.

I can't wait to share pictures when I get back!! Have a great weekend!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Cardabilities Birthday Sketch with a FABULOUS Sponsor....DREAMWEAVER STENCILS...

Good morning sketch lovers!!!

Cardabilites has such a treat for you today, a great sketch and an AWESOME sponsor for this weeks winner!!

Dreamweaver Stencils is generous enough to be giving away THREE prizes this week!! Check out Cardabilites for all the details!

Here is our FAB sketch...

and here is my card...made with Dreamweaver Stencils...

This card was simply made with Hello (LS96). I paste embossed Hello with Glossy Blue Embossing Paste. The borders were sewn on with my AWESOME new Singer Curvy sewing machine (love that thing).

I hope to see you playing along with this week's sketch for your chance to win some Dreamweavers Stencils....pppssst......there are 11 new designs coming out this week at CHA...

Check out what the other members of the Dreamweavers Dream Team did with the Cardabilites Sketch...

Thanks alot for taking a peek today!!!

I hope you all have a day FULL of blessings!!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Ann's Happy Birthday BLOG HOP!!!!!

Happy Birthday ANN!!!! I am so honored to be included in this talented group of gals wishing you a Happy Birthday!!

I hope you have super day!!!

If you came here from Joanne's blog Just A Little Something, you are in the right place. If you have just stumbled upon this birthday hop for Ann, you can run over to Karen's blog and start from the beginning.

This card is so bright, I hope it doesn't hurt anyone's eyes!!!

This is a sneaky peeky of Skipping Stone Designs February release Pumpkin Seeds!!

Besides the Tim Holtz Alterations flowers here , the WHOLE card is Pumpkin Seeds!!

From here you will need to Dana's House of Cards for some more fantastic EYE CANDY!

Ann, I hope you have a fantastic day!!!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Dream Scheme Thursday...CHA Sneak Peeks...

We sure are excited to start sharing some of Dreamweaver Stencils new releases with you. With CHA only a bit over a week away, we decided it was time....

Oh my goodness, I fell in love with these two owls right away!! I think they are perfect in this simple frame, using the Double Glitter Technique.

Keep on the lookout for this stencil to soon be wildly popular with our Dream Team!

My next card isn't a sneak peek. This Beach Chair (LL329) stencil is available now. Click on the link for more information.

Using the Double Glitter Technique once again, I paired it up with some tropical papers that I picked up at Island Paperie in Maui and it brought back lots of memories of lazy days by the beach...A nice thought when there has been snow on the ground for three months. hehe

That's all I have for you today. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a day full of blessings !!!!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Scor-It Just Rite Stampers Challenges and my LAST Moxie Fab Color Combo!!!!

Hi there!! This is my second post today. To see my Cardabilites Birthday Sketch post, CLICK HERE.

There is a fun sketch at Just Rite Inspiration this week. Actually, there is only one day to join, so I grabbed it by the horns, with the four sets of Just Rite Stamps that I haven't inked up yet and got to work.

The challenge this week is being sponsored by Scor-Pal and the challenge was to using scoring on your card. This was a no brainer for me. I have been looking for an excuse to make on of those adorable easel cards. I got the tutorial for SCS. You can view it HERE.

Here is my in it's "easel" position...

Here is my card closed or ready to slide into an envelope...

I am also submitting this card for Moxie Fab World's Monochromatic Color Challenge....

I can't believe that I have completed as many challenge as I have this week. All these colors have really gotten me going!!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you can find the time to play along with me in one of these challenges!!! See you tomorrow for some sneak peeks from Dreamweaver Stencils!!

Here are the supplies I used on my card:

Card Stock: Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette, Blushing Bride , Very Vanilla (Stampin' Up)

Patterned Paper: Sending Love (Stampin' Up)

Stamps: Romantic Sentiments & Decorative Frame Borders, Baroque Nested Frames, Victorian Nested Frames (Just Rite Stampers)

Ink: Regal Rose Craft Ink (Stampin' Up)

Dies: Lacey Circles, Small Circles (Spellbinder)

Punches: Heart Border Punch (Martha Stewart), 1 1/4 Circle Punch, 1 3/8 Circle Punch (Stampin' Up)

Extras: paper doily (craft supply), seam binding (Etsy), pink border lace (Ebay), brad (Jenni Bowlin)

Cardabilities Birthday Sketch...Dreamweavers!!!

Good morning bloggers....

Today I have another sketch from Karan Gerber!! This months is Cardabilities one year anniversary, so we are celebrating every week this month with a great challenge!!

Link you submissions to Cardabilites.com

Here is my card...

I used an awesome stencil from Dreamweavers, Eyelet Border (LM 175), clear embossing paste and beautiful Stampendous Multi-Crystal Glitter !!! Such an easy technique, with a great result!! I also used Elizabeth Crafts Pink Shimmer Sheets, and I stamped some sweet Verve stamps with Stazon! It stamped GREAT. No smear, like when you stamp on other glossy sheets!!!

Here is the sketch...

Please join me tomorrow for our Dream Scheme Thursday. We have a free theme. Which means, you will be seeing some fantastic Dreamweaver projects!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope you have a super day!!!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

A Pretty Little Card

Check out my Skipping Stones Design Sketch Tuesday post ~*~HERE~*~

Hi there!!

Just popping back in to show a card I made for a few more challenges as well as to showcase some new products that I received from Elizabeth Crafts Designs!!!

Here is my card....

Awww... I love those birds kissing!!

I made this cards for Moxie Fab World Metallic Color challenge...

Clean & Simple Sketch Challenge

Now for those sweet Elizabeth Crafts Designs products...

I used the darling Birds Peel-Off's sticker on the Be Creative Sheets (11x8) . These sheets are sticky on both sides, so I removed the top layer and stuck my bird sticker, on the sticky sheet. I then used Glitter Ritz Light Gold, Cool Highlights and Pink on all of the sticky areas left inside the sticker. I love the Microfine glitters because they are so controllable. They don't fly everywhere, unless dropped of course.

I will be posting more cool stuff from Elizabeth crafts soon!!

Here is a list of other supplies I used:

Card Stock: Brushed Gold (Stampin' Up); Pink Shimmer (Island Paperie); Pearl (Coordinations)

Stamps: Love Notes (Verve)

Ink: Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)

Embossing Powder: Gold (Stampendous)

Embossing Folders: Ironworks (Provo Craft)

Sticker: Bird Peel-Off's (Elizabeth Crafts Design)

Glitter: Light Gold, Cool Hightlight and Pink (Elizabeth Crafts Design

Thanks for taking a peek today! I hope you have a super evening!!