Patriotic Nesting Boxes

Hi everyone, hope you guys are having a fantastic Friday!  It's Andrea, from the LSG Design Team, with a Fantastic Designer Friday project.  The 4th of July is quickly approaching and I adore decorating for this fun summer holiday.  I am the self-proclaimed "Nesting Box Queen," so I had to create a set that displayed my love for the USA.  

The nesting boxes start out looking like this, just basic paper mache.  I don't prime or paint the boxes before spraying them with LSG sprays, as I like the kraft color to peek through here and there.

I started by painting my boxes with LSG Starburst Sprays.  I love how versatile LSG sprays are.  You can spray with them or take off the lid and dip in a paintbrush and paint with them.  I chose to paint my boxes.

This box was painted using "Afternoon Delight Denim."  I paint the box and then rub it in with a paper towel (the paper mache soaks up the color better this way).

I painted the middle box using "Rizzo's Rowdy Red" (a new Flat Fabio set being released July 15th).

The top box was painted with a coat of white acrylic paint and then sprayed with Scintillating Silver.

I love to add a touch of stamping to one of my boxes, so I decided to use some LSG Two-Toned Embossing Powder to really give my stamping a special touch.  I started out by gathering varying sized star stamps from several stamps sets.  I like to rub my nesting box with my embossing buddy before stamping my image with VersaMark ink.  I then sprinkled on some "Midnight Bronze Obsidian Embossing Powder" and set with my heat gun.

And here's how it turned out...

I added some trim and a few more embellishments to accent the boxes.

I enjoyed sharing this project with you today and be sure to check back next week to see what gorgeous project our next designer has up their sleeve. Hope everyone has a great weekend!  HUGS :)

I'm BACK...with some masculine projects!!!

Hi everyone, I'm back!  I haven't created anything in about 2 months, I haven't had any energy but I'm hoping that because I am now in the 2nd trimester my energy levels will SOAR! :)

Father's Day is coming up...here's a card I created for my FIL.

I used a combo of Graphic 45 papers: Communique, Transatlantique, and A Proper Gentleman. I also used some random Graphic 45 staple products I had in my stash.

Here's a peek inside...

I used a new stamp set I received a few months ago, but haven't used yet.  It was the perfect fit for this Father's Day card.

"Dad Rocks" by Ali Edwards

I also created a card for my Grandfather's birthday next weekend.  He will be turning 80!!  I used papers from Communique, Transatlantique, and A Proper Gentleman collections by Graphic 45 on this card as well.

I sprayed a manila shipping tag with LSG Dark Chocolate Truffle SS.  The stamp set I used is the "Just My Type" set by MFT.

I used random scraps that I had left over to decorate the inside.

Other products used not listed above:

TH Walnut Stain Distress Ink

TH Edge Distresser

Black & Cream cardstock

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

TH Ideaology Sprocket Gears

Black Hemp by CTMH

Gypsy Mini Ephemera by 7gypsies

I'm glad to be back and I hope you enjoyed today's projects.  Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!  HUGS ♥♥♥

Creating is Fun Baby Blog Hop

Hi guys! Today, the Creating is Fun DT gals and I are hosting a Baby Blog Hop. Each DT member has created a project using some goodies from Creating is Fun.

One winner will be selected at random to receive a wonderful prize package, which will consist of a $25.oo gift certificate to Creating is Fun ... so be sure to hop along and leave a comment on each DT's blog post to increase your chances of winning!

Now on to what I created.

I created this adorable little pocket mini for a friend.  She wanted an album with pics of her daughter to give to her Mother-In-Law.

This sweet little girl loves the camera so much, I had a terrible time only picking 9 photos. :) I printed the photos out on my Kodak PictureMate and left a white border on each one.  The mini-album kit is from the "Amy Butler" collection by K&Company.  The kit came with lots of cute little embellishments.  I used some of the twine that comes on the Manila Shipping Tags to tie on the sweet blue tag on the right.

On the left page, I added a layer of Light Purple Lace and a Lilac Button from Martha's shop that I threaded with some twine for the Manila Shipping Tag.  I used a bit of Light Purple Ric Rac on the right page.

Aren't these pics, the cutest?  I adore her precious looks!  I used some more of that Manila Shipping Tag twine to thread through the tag on the left.  I used a Small White Tag that I sprayed with LSG "Cotton Candy Pink" for the page on the right.

I used another Neutral/Beige Button threaded with the Manila Shipping Tag twine.

On the left page, I used a bit more Light Purple Lace.  I left the frame open at the top on the page on the right, so she could write a small note to her sweet Mother-In-Law.

I ♥ how this album turned out, so sweet and simple! :)

Other Products Used Not Listed Above:

Pearl Rhinestones by CTMH

Small Crochet Flower by I Am Roses (ZJC1 - 601)

Foam Adhesive

Next up is Hannah. I'm sure she has something gorgeous to share with you! In case you get lost along the way, here's a list of the DT member's participating in today's blog hop.

Martha

Andrea (You are Here!) 

Hannah

Rebekah

Leticia

Ashley

Lacee

Violet

Rachel

Carrie

Maria

Lorrie

Thanks so much for stopping by today and best of luck winning.  Don't forget to comment as you hop along to increase your chances of winning!  Hope everyone has a great rest of the week.  HUGS :)

May IARCC

I can't believe it's already May!  That means it's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge. It’s happening right now. Here’s your chance to win some amazing flowers. Head on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog for more details and challenge rules.

Before you leave I want to share with you the project I created for this month's challenge.  Mother's Day is right around the corner, so I have quite a few cards that I need to make.  I ♥ how retro this card turned out, not what I originally had planned...but sometimes that's how it works out! :)

This month's color challenge was to use purple and teal/turquoise.  In my stash I found the "Flea Market" 8x8 Specialty Paper Pack by Making Memories that had both colors in it, so I knew it would be perfect for this card.  I layered the DP onto some Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink.  I stamped the sentiment using the "Happy Mother's Day" stamp by Verve Stamps onto some Cream Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink that I had sparyed with "Royal Amethyst Fire" Glitz Sprtiz by LSG.

Since the card was looking a bit 70's-ish, I thought this white fringe lace would be perfect!  I added a row of iridescent flat-back pearls on top of the lace. 

Here's a peek inside... 

Turquoise 2" Rose

Purple 2-Tone Rose

White Curly Rose

Small Green Rose Leaves

Other Products used:

Teal Cardstock

"Delightful Things" stamp set by CTMH

Flat-back Pearl Trim from Karlas001

White Fringe Lace from CreatedbyMartha

Leaf Trinket Pin by Maya Road

I hope you will join us for this month's I Am Roses Color Challenge.  You can get all of the details over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog.  You can also check out a quick video of my card HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I can't wait to see what you will create! HUGS :)

Color Me Copic Club: "Look on the Bright Side" Card

Hi everyone, I have a quick project to share with you for the Color Me Copic Club DT.  A few weeks ago, it rained for almost a week straight.  I never thought I was going to see the sun again! LOL.  So, I created a card to send to a friend.  I ♥ how it turned out.

Isn't she a doll?  I adore MFT stamps.  They are so much fun to color up with your Copics.  I paper-pieced her boots using some of the DP. The Copic markers I used are listed below.

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E25

Rain Coat: Y13, Y15, Y18

Jeans: B93, B95, B97

Umbrella: T4, R81, R83, R85

Puddle: BG000, B01

0 Colorless Blender  

I ♥ creating paper flowers.  I used the "Botanical Beauty Die-Namic" by MFT.  I am elated with how this one turned out.  So much fun to make!! :)


Here's a peek at the inside...

Other Products Used:
"ALM - The Rainbow will Come" stamp set by MFT

"WTG - Puddle Jumper" stamp set by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Perfect Panels for Copics by MFT

"Springtime" 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Burlap String by May Arts

Purple Rhinestone Adhesive Gems by CTMH

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT

"Classic Scalloped Rectangles Large Nestabilities" by Spellbinders


You can check out a video of my card HERE.  I hope you enjoyed today's project.  Thanks for stopping by today.  HUGS ♥♥

Sweet ♥ Hanging Layout

Happy Friday!  I'm so thankful it's the weekend.  I have an adorable dimensional hanging layout to share with you for Karlas001.  I absolutely ♥ these cute pictures of this little doll.  Isn't her outfit just precious?  I was walking through JoAnn's one day and saw this adorable paper collection by MAMBI.  I knew it would match these photos perfectly.

Here's how it turned out...

I ♥ dimensional layouts because I can pile on as many goodies as I want.  Hehe :)

Isn't that Tear Drop Spray to die for?  I ♥ how it catches the light...so pretty!  And how sweet is that Large Wood Spool?  I just wrapped some burlap string around and hot glued it into the cluster of flowers.

I put down a layer of green Burlap Trim and then some White Embroidered Sheer Lace.  I topped it off with some pleated trim by Maya Road.  I love the different textures and colors here, such a fun effect!

I used a vintage BINGO card that I had in my stash along with a white paper doily.  I am so pleased with how this layout turned out.  I can't wait to give it as a gift to someone special, she is going to be so excited!  

Karlas001 Products Used:

White Embroidered Sheer Lace

Large Wood Spool

Burlap Trim

Tear Drop Spray

Other products used not listed above:

"Mambi Sheets" Paper Stack by Me & My Big Ideas

Color-Ready Kraft Borders by CTMH

Daiquiri Black Thickers by American Crafts

Adhesive Rhinestones by Recollections

Eclectic Buttons from the "Emma's Shoppe Collection" by Crate Paper

Burlap String by May Arts
Jute Twine
Teal Mulberry Paper Mini Roses by Recollections
"Lovely Fabric Leaves" by Prima

"Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold" Starburst Spray by Lindy's Stamp Gang

"Hottie Patottie Hot Pink" Starburst Spray by Lindy's Stamp Gang

"Scintillating Silver" Glitz Spritz by Lindy's Stamp Gang

Puffy White Daisies by I Am Roses (PS - 15)

Pink Rose by I Am Roses (R40 - 0) 

Soft Green Roses by I Am Roses (R6 - 161)

Check out a video of my layout HERE.  Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!  HUGS ♥♥

IARCC Handmade Flower Layout

Hi everyone!  It's time for another I Am Roses Color Challenge and you are in for a treat with this one.  You can get all of the details HERE.  

Part of the Challenge was to create handmade flowers using at least 2 IAR products.  I chose to create one of my all-time favorite spring flowers, the cherry blossom.

I sprayed the Hydrangea Petals from IAR with "Salt Water Taffy" by LSG.  I used a fine-tip paintbrush to add a dot of "Ramblin' Rose Pink" by LSG to the center of each flower.  I also used some of the White Foam Stamen from IAR.  I sprayed the stamen with "Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold" by LSG.  I also added some Small Green Rose Leaves to accent my flowers.

Here's how my flowers turned out...

It's super fun to create flowers to perfectly match your project!  I incorporated my handmade flowers into a dimensional layout.  This layout features one of my favorite pictures of my Great-Grandmother.

Other products used not listed above:

Amy Butler Lotus 12x12 Tea Box Paper Collection by K&Company

Manila Shipping Tag

Pink & White Baker's Twine

Pearl Rhinestones

Lace & Trim

Pearl Spray from Karlas001

LSG "Cosmopolitan Pink" Starburst Spray

Karlee Chipboard Alphabet by The Girls' Paperie

"Vertical Greetings" stamp set by MFT

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

You can check out a detailed video of my handmade flowers and layout HERE.  So, head on over to the IARCC Blog for all of the details on this awesome challenge.  I hope everyone has a wonderful rest of the weekend!  HUGS :)

Antique Paperie Birthday Card

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I have a fun birthday card to share with you today for Creating is Fun.  I used one of my current favorite collections, "Antique Paperie" by Colorbok.

I love the vintage, feminine feel of this paper collection.  Plus, it's super cute for Spring.

I used some gorgeous crochet lace and some brown grosgrain ribbon from Martha's shop.  I ♥ how these layer so well together!

Here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

"Iceberg" Paper Blooms by KaiserCraft (blue flower)

"Love Letter Roses Peridot" flower by Prima (yellow flower)

Off-White Cherry Blossom by I Am Roses (S3-153)

"Card Chatter-Birthday" stamp set by CTMH

Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Cocoa Ink by CTMH

"Labels 15" by Spellbinders

Bling Flourish by Recollections

I hope you enjoyed today's project.  Stop by Creating is Fun and check out all of the luscious trim, lace, and ribbon that Martha has available!  Hope the rest of your week is filled with Love & Whimsy.  HUGS ♥♥

Creating is Fun Spring Blog Hop

Hi guys!  Today, the Creating is Fun DT gals and I are hosting a Spring Blog Hop.  Each DT member has created a project using some goodies from Creating is Fun and an {ippity} stamp.  

One winner will be selected at random to receive a wonderful prize package, which will consist of a $25.oo gift certificate to Creating is Fun and some {ippity} stamps...so be sure to hop along and leave a comment on each DT's blog post to increase your chances of winning!

Now on to what I created.

I created a 5.5" x 5.5" card.  I used the "Madeline" 6x6 paper stack by Prima.  Such rich colors, but springy at the same time. ♥ that!

I used one of the White Doilies from Martha's shop and colored it up using my "Tainted Love Teal" Starburst Spray by Lindy's Stamp Gang.  These doilies are so versatile and you can alter them up to match your projects perfectly.  I layered on some gorgeous Lace and some Brown Grosgrain Ribbon and tied it in a bow.  The {ippity} stamp that I used is from the "Now & Always" stamp set.  I embossed it using "Midnight Bronze Obsidian Moon Glow Two-Toned Embossing Powder" by Lindy's Stamp Gang.  So cute!

Here's a peek inside... 

Check out my video HERE for more details on how I created today's project.

Other products used not listed above:

"Pure Innocence Out on a Limb" stamp set by MFT

Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Walnut Stain Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT

Opaque Adhesive Rhinestones by CTMH

Next up is Shemaine.  I'm sure she has something gorgeous to share with you!  In case you get lost along the way, here's a list of the DT member's participating in today's blog hop.

Martha

Maria

Julie

Andrea (you are here!) 

Shemaine

Bonnie

Lisa

Rachel

Carisa

Vicky

Rebekah

Angie

Ashley

Carrie

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Hope everyone has a wonderful week. HUGS ♥♥

Altered Paper Mache Initial

Hi everyone!  I have a project to share with you today for I Am Roses.  

I painted this paper mache letter with "Spa Blue" acrylic paint and then sprayed it with 

LSG "Opal Sea Oats" Starburst Spray.  I used some gorgeous IAR flowers on today's project, the links are listed below.  I am in ♥ with the "Antique Paperie" Collection by Colorbok.  It's soft and subtle and perfect for spring!

Here's how my project turned out...

I created the banner by fussy cutting some of the DP and stamping the word "dream."

In ♥ with this gorgeous cluster of I Am Roses flowers!

I Am Roses Flowers used:

3" Big White (sprayed with LSG Scintillating Silver)

2" Roses (sprayed with LSG Gossamer Gold & LSG Desert Moon Cactus Gold)

2" Brown Rose

Brown Black Cherry Blossoms

Small Ivory Crochet Flowers

White Paper Flower Spray

Other products used not listed above:

Ribbon Buckle

Cream Flat Back Pearl

Lace

Gray Seam Binding

Adhesive Rhinestone Flourish by Recollections

Brown Vellum Butterfly by Jenni Bowlin

Porcelain Ribbon Center Flowers

Clear Wheat Leaves

"Typewriter Alphabet" Stamp Set by MFT

Thanks for stopping by today.  Check out a video of my project HERE.  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!  HUGS ♥

"Fairytale" Anniversary Card

Hi everyone!  I'm here to share a project I created for Karlas001.  My parents are celebrating their 33rd Wedding Anniversary this month, so I wanted to create a special card for them.  The card measures 5.5" x 5.5".  The DP is from the Madeline collection, by Prima.  I am loving this paper stack lately.  It reminds me of Spring! :)  I created the sketch that I used for this card quite a few months ago and I go back to it again and again.  I ♥ it.

Here's a pic...

I am in ♥ with this Medium Pearl Spray (pink sold out, but white is available)!  I also used some of the Pink Flat Back Pearl Trim...luscious! :)

And here's a peek inside...

Other products used not listed above:

Kraft cardstock by Paper Trey Ink

Hot Fudge cardstock by MFT

"Madeline Cardstock Stickers" by Prima

Silk flower from "The Roosevelt Collection" by Prima

"Clearly Sentimental About Romance" stamp set by MFT

"Pink Sparkles" adhesive rhinestones by CTMH

Small Green Rose Leaves (ZQ L0-0) by I Am Roses
Raspberry Grosgrain Ribbon
Corner Chomper

Check out a video of this card HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Head on over to  Karlas001 to see all of the yummy goodies she has available, you will not believe your eyes! Hehe :)  I hope everyone has a weekend that is filled with Love & Whimsy!  HUGS ♥