Mother's Day Lace Rosette

Hi everyone.  I have a project to share with you today for Creating is Fun.  I created this over-sized floral rosette using some gorgeous lace from Martha's shop.  I thought it would be super cute to embellish a gift for Mother's Day.  You could attach it to a gift bag or even to a flower pot that you've covered with fabric.  I added a pin back to mine so I could attach it to something! :)

I started out by cutting a large circle of cardboard.  I then hot-glued some 5" Purple Lace into a circle.  Next, I cut out several strips of pink lace (each measuring about 5-6" long).  I then hot-glued one end of the lace to the center of the rosette and folded the pink lace back and hot-glued again in the center, creating a loop of pink lace.  I added a touch of pearl trim loops and finished off with some I Am Roses flowers.

Creating is Fun Products Used:

5" Purple Lace

Pink Lace (no longer available)

Other Products Used:

Cardboard

White Pearl Trim

White & Pink Roses from I Am Roses (R 77 - 41)

Stick Pin

Pin Back

Hot Glue

I ♥ how this turned out.  This would be a great way to use up any lace/trim scraps that you have laying around.  I hope you enjoyed today's project and don't forget to stop by the Creating is Fun shop!  Have a great week everyone. :)  HUGS ♥♥

Domestic Goddess Layout

Hi guys, I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend!  I have a project to share with you today for I Am Roses.  My dad recently found this photo of my Grandmother when they lived in Japan.  I loved how nostalgic it looked and I knew I would be able to find the perfect papers in my Graphic 45 stash!  I decided to create a layout using some gorgeous IAR products.

And here's how it turned out...

I had so much fun creating this layout.  I love how the papers match my Grandmother's outfit so well.  I used several different collections by Graphic 45, I ♥ how the collections match one another.  

I Am Roses Products Used:

Brown Black Cherry Blossoms

Red Mini Roses

Red & White 2-Tone Roses

White 2" Roses (sprayed with LSG "Clam Bake Beige")

White 1" Roses (sprayed with LSG "Clam Bake Beige")

Brown Black Semi-Open Rose Buds

Green Rose Leaves

Other products used not listed above:

"Domestic Goddess" Collection by Graphic 45

"Times Nouveau" Collection by Graphic 45

"Fashionista" Collection by Graphic 45

Color-Ready Kraft Borders by CTMH

Vintage Photo Distress Ink by Tim Holtz

Vintage White Lace by Karlas001

White Peal Sprays by Karlas001

Small Red Organza Rose Trim by Maya Road


Click HERE to watch a video of my LO.  Thank you so much for stopping by today.  I hope everyone has a wonderful Sunday.   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 :)

Camera "Be You" Mini-Album

Happy Friday everyone!  My Spring Break is quickly coming to an end.... :(  I do, however, have an adorable project to share with you today for Karlas001.  I created this adorable Camera "Be You" Mini-Album for a sweet friend.  She loves to take pictures of her baby girl and updates her blog with such cute pictures.  I am always stalking her blog to see what her little dolly is up to.  My friend loves crafts, but isn't much of a "scrapbooker."  So...I thought I would take some of the photos she has taken and create a small mini-album for her.  My friend is an A-M-A-Z-I-N-G photographer and her daughter is uber cute, so I had a very hard time picking out 10 photos. Hehe :)

Here it is...

I cut up Cynthialoowhos Blingy-looking Black Mesh into strips and used it as borders throughout the mini.  ♥ that B-L-I-N-G!

I stuck one of the Clear Mini-Tulip Flowers into a crocheted flower...so sweet!

I added a touch of the Tim Holtz Film Strip Ribbon to go with the camera theme.

My friend and her family live on a farm, so I though the title of this book was so appropriate! 

See what I mean...is she not an amazing photographer?  ♥ her photos!

I left blank spots on the back of each page for her to journal a bit about that particular photo.   

I CANNOT wait to give this mini-album to my friend, I hope she enjoys it as much as I enjoyed making it.  I am in ♥ with the way this turned out, did I mention that already? Hehe :)

Karlas001 Products used:

Cynthialoowhos Blingy-looking Black Mesh (cut into strips)

Clear Mini-Tulip Flowers

Other products used not listed above:

"Behind the Camera Die and Stamp Set" by MFT

"Flat Bottom Cloud" Die-Namic by MFT

"Be You" 6x6 Paper Pad by Fancy Pants Designs

"Be You" Chipboard Pieces by Fancy Pants Designs

"Be You" Element Stickers by Fancy Pants Designs

Black Jump Ring by 7Gypsies

White Small Crochet Flowers by I Am Roses

Black Sultan Flower Center by Prima

"Blue Skies" Felt by MFT

Click HERE to watch a video of this sweet little mini.  I hope everyone has a weekend that is filled with Love & Whimsy, and crafting of course! HUGS ♥♥

"You Rock My World" Card

Hi everyone! I'm here today to share a project with you that I created for the Color Me Copic Club DT.  This is my 1st project as part of the DT.  I created a card for my hubby using the "Chelsea" stamp from The Greeting Farm. I stamp all of images onto heavyweight cardstock. I prefer "Perfect Panels" by MFT; however, they have recently stopped carrying them. So, when I run out I will be on the hunt for a new favorite. Hehe :) I stamp my images using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink. 

Here's my finished image...

Copic Markers Used:

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair - Y21, Y23, YR21, YR24

iPod & Shoes - V93, V95

Background - BG000

...and here's my finished card.

I cut the image out and matted her using my Nestabilities by Spellbinders. The card measures 5.5" x 5.5" and the paper collection is "Springtime" by Echo Park. I cut out the banner using the "First Place Award Ribbon" Die-Namic by MFT and the sentiment is from the "ALM Rock Star" stamp set by MFT. I added a touch of flowers below the sentiment.

I kept the inside simple, so I could write a message to hubbs!

You can check out a video of my card in the making HERE. I hope you enjoyed today's project and I hope the rest of your week is filled with Love & Whimsy! 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 ♥♥

"Spring" Altered Canvas

Hi everyone! I have another project to share with you today for Karlas001. I created a spring altered canvas.  I used a bunch of goodies from Karlas001 and a perfectly springy paper collection by Colorbok, Antique Paperie.

Here's how it turned out...

I created this banner by fussy-cutting some banners out of one of the 12 x 12 papers.  

This flower cluster features some of Karlas001's Yellow/Orange Wheat Leaves and some

Jo's Clear Shabby Crystals.  I ♥ how they add something special to accent your projects!

I also used some 4mm Bronze Pearl Trim and some of the gorgeous Vintage White Lace from Karlas001.

Other products used not listed above:

"Spa Blue" acrylic paint by Americana

LSG "Gossamer Gold" Moon Shadow Mist

LSG "Desert Moon Cactus Gold" Glitz Spritz

LSG "Creme Brulee Cream" Starburst Spray

Brown Black Cherry Blossoms by I Am Roses (S3 - 578)

Big White Gardenia by I Am Roses (Special 2) 

Ivory 2" Roses by I Am Roses (R40)

Check out a detailed video of my canvas HERE.  I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! HUGS ♥♥

"Charming, Adorable and Ever So Sweet" Altered Wood Frame

Hi guys!  I have another project to share with you for Karlas001.  I altered this wood frame that I picked up at Hobby Lobby.  It turned out so cute, I just ♥ it!

It started out as a 5x7 wood frame that I painted with a coat of gesso and then some khaki acrylic paint by Americana.  I sprayed the frame with LSG "Opal Sea Oats" Starburst Spray, such gorgeous shimmer!

I used the"Lost & Found: Union Square" 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye, so sweet and vintage looking.  I fussy-cut out some adorable embellishments from the paper collection and distressed and inked them up with TH Walnut Stain.  I stamped the chandeliers using my Versamark Stamp Pad and then embossed it with LSG "Midnight Pewter Obsidian" Moon Glow Two-Toned Embossing Powder.  The stamps are also from the "Lost & Found: Union Square" collection by MME.  Along the bottom, I layered some gorgeous trims from Karlas001. I used the Loopy Black Trim and some of the 6mm Black Pearl Trim.

I ♥ how this cluster came out.  I used some I Am Roses flowers and leaves and stuck a Beige Pearl Spray behind.  I also used some more of the 6mm Black Pearl Trim and created 2 loops and tucked them behind the rose.

Other products used not listed above:

 White Puffy Semi Rose Bud (T25-152)

1.5" Black Rose (R21-274)

3" White Rose (R50-17) sprayed with LSG "Bucket o' Blood Red" Moon Shadow Mist

Black Skeleton Leaves (K1-275)

Check out a video of my altered frame HERE.  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Check out Karlas001 for all of the products above and so many more gorgeous embellishments to accent all of your crafty projects.  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 ♥

March 2012 IARCC

Happy March!  To kick off the month, the I Am Roses DT ladies and myself are hosting a contest over on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog. Here are all the details...

Title: March 2012 IARCC

Theme: Green, Gold, & Glitter - St. Patrick's Day or Spring Theme

Contest Date: March 1st - March 23rd (11:59pm PST) 

Rules: 

Minimum (2) I Am Roses Products 

Any project: Card/Layout/Tag/Altered Item 

One project submission per participant 

One winner picked by Design Team 

Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “March IARCC” 

Participants will leave a comment to the "March 2012 IARCC" blog post and leave a direct link to their project (located here - IAR Challenge Blog) 

Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog

Now on to what I created...

I don't have any special traditions and don't really do anything other than wear green on St. Patty's Day, so I thought it would be fun to create a card and spice it up a bit this year!  Hehe :)  

I didn't use a sketch for this card.  I just created on the fly, but I ♥ the way it turned out.  The card measures 5.5" x 5.5".  I used some old DP that I had in my stash (Green - Check!).  I sprayed the paper doilie with LSG "Edelweiss Moss Green" (Gold - Check!).  I then cut out a circle of some plaid DP and layered the sentiment inside.  I put a layer of Glossy Accents on the outside of the circle and sprinkled it with green German Glitter Glass (Glitter - Check!).

 I used some of my all-time favorite IAR flowers and leaves on this card:

White 2" Rose

Soft Green 1" Rose

White Rose Leaves (sprayed with LSG Gator Gumbo Olive)

Here's a peek at the inside... 

Other products used not listed above:

Kraft cardstock by Paper Trey Ink

Shamrock sticker (sprayed with LSG Gator Gumbo Olive)

Jodi's Boosters

Holiday Sentiments by The Paper Studio

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

New England Ivy Ink by CTMH

Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

DP by The Paper Patch

Simply Scallops Die-Namic by MFT

Dainty Lace Border Die-Namic by MFT

What's up for grabs?  Take a look at the gorgeous flowers below, they could be yours!  

So, head on over to the IAR Challenge Blog for all the details.  May the "Luck o' the Irish" be with you!  Happy St. Patrick's Day.  HUGS. ♣