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 :)

"Hippity Hoppity" Easter Card

Happy Saturday everyone!  I have a quick Easter card to share with you today for Karlas001.  I had so much fun making this card.  The colors just scream S-P-R-I-N-G!  Plus, who can resist an adorable bunny. Hehe :)  


Here's my finished card...

...and a peek of the inside.

I adore all of these products from Karlas001.  So much fun to play with and a gorgeous way to embellish your projects.  All of the products from Karlas001 are linked below.

4mm White Pearl Trim

Green Burlap Trim

Pink Butterflykisses Crystal Flower

Other products used not listed above:

"Hippity Hoppity" Paper Collection by We R Memory Keepers

"Hippity Hoppity" tag by We R Memory Keepers

"Sour Apple" cardstock by MFT

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

"PI - One Sweet Chick" stamp set by MFT

"PI - Warm Fuzzies" stamp set by MFT

"Pretty Pocket" stamp set by MFT (flower stamp only)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Sunny Yellow Ink by CTMH

White Paper Doily (sprayed with LSG Frosted Forget-Me-Nots Starburst Spray)

"First Place Award Ribbon" Die-Namic by MFT

"Scallop Ribbon Border" Die-Namic by MFT

Small Green Rose Leaves by I Am Roses (ZQ L0-0)

Pearl Opaque Adhesive Gems by CTMH

Click HERE to watch a video of my card.  I hope everyone has a fantastic Easter.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  HUGS :)

"Peep, Peep" Easter Card

Hi everyone, Happy Saturday!  Easter is almost here and I have a card today to share with you for Creating is Fun.  I added some of the luscious trim, lace, and buttons that Martha carries in her shop to embellish my card.


I used a previous sketch from MFT to get me started.


And here's what I came up with...

Other products used not listed above:

"Hippity Hoppity" Paper Collection by We R Memory Keepers

"Happy Easter" Soft Spoken Embellishment by Me & My Big Ideas

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

"PI - One Sweet Chick" stamp set by MFT


You can check out a video of my card HERE.  Be sure to stop by the Creating is Fun shop, Martha has a ton of wonderful colors in for spring and summer.  I hope everyone has an egg-tastic Easter!  Thanks for stopping by today.  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 ♥♥

Pink Rosette Spring Brooch

Hi everyone!  I created an adorable Pink Rosette Spring Brooch for Karlas001 that I want to share with you today.  I am still amazed at how easy this was to create and how adorable it turned out.

I used some of the gorgeous 4" Pink Rosette Trim to cut out the flower using my TH "Tattered Florals" Alterations Die.  I just hot glued all of the flowers together staggering the different petals and added a Pink Butterflykisses Crystal Flower in the center.  I then hot glued a pin back to the back of the flower and....viola, the brooch is finished!  ♥ when something looks so cute, but took so little time.

Here's some close-ups...

Check out a video of my brooch HERE.  You can find all of the products I used from Karlas001 by clicking on the links above.  Thanks for stopping by.  Hope your Sunday 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. ♣

Creating is Fun Design Team Valentine Blog Hop

Happy Valentine's Day!  Thank you for joining us for a Creating is Fun Valentine Blog Hop. The Design Team created some projects in honor of this very special day...and we've decided to show a little ♥ and give away some prizes!  If you happen to be stopping by my blog today, be sure to start back at Martha's blog so you don't miss out!

Here's how for your chance to win some goodies:

- Hop along to each of the Design Team members' blogs and be sure to comment on their individual VDay Blog Hop post.

- A $25.00 gift certificate to the Creating is Fun shop will be given to one lucky winner (This is hidden in one of our DT member's blogs, so be sure to comment on each one!)

- Be sure to comment on my blog post also, because I too will be selecting a winner at random.  This winner will get to choose one item from the Creating is Fun shop as their prize.  :)

- Commenting along the way highly increases your chance of winning the prizes.

- Comments will be closed on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 11:59 PM CST.

- Winners will be announced Monday, February 20, 2012.

As you hop along be sure to subscribe/follow to the individual design team members' blogs so you don't miss out on the winner announcement!

Now on to what I created...

I created this Valentine for my brother who lives in South Korea.  I loved how cute the PI image is in that adorable aviator suit!

I used this MFT sketch as inspiration.  I ♥ to use sketches when creating cards!

Isn't she a doll? :)  I colored her up with my Copics and paper-pieced her outfit.  I colored her goggles, cuffs, and aviator pin using my red Atyou Spica Glitter Pen.

I used some gorgeous laces from the Creating is Fun shop.  I layered a bit of neutral lace on top of the beautiful pale blue lace.  I love how flat these laces are, so they don't add a lot of bulk since I will be mailing this card.

And here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

"Valentine Sweetheart" Paper Collection by K&Company

"Pure Innocence - Plane Amazing" stamp set by MFT

"Simply Scallops Die-Namic" by MFT

"Heart a Plenty Die-Namic" by MFT

"Open Scallop Doily Die-Namic" by MFT

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT

Circle Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Purple Opaque Rhinestones by CTMH

Burlap String by May Arts

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

TH Edge Distresser

I hope you enjoyed the Valentine I created. 

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the Creating is Fun Design Team members hopping today:

Martha

Angie

Carrie

Bonita

Rachel

Rebekah

Shemaine

Carisa

Ashley

Maria

Andrea ← You are here! :)

*Don't forget to LIKE our FB page: Creating is Fun.

Thanks for stopping by and playing along! 

Hope your day is filled with Love and Whimsy.  Happy Valentine's Day.  Hugs! ♥♥

Valentine Card for my Sweet ♥

Hi guys! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a Valentine Card for our Sweet ♥ .

Here's what I created...

I used this sketch to get me started.

Isn't this stamp adorable?  My hubby ♥s tennis, so I thought this card would be perfect.   I had so much fun coloring her up with my Copics and paper-piecing her dress.  She's so adorable!

Let's take a peek inside...

Products Used:

Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Hot Fudge cardstock by MFT

"Life of the Party" DP by My Mind's Eye

Lacey Ovals Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders

"ALM I've Met My Match" stamp set by MFT

Teal seam binding 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Simply Scallops Medium Border Die-Namic by MFT

Rhinestone Stickers by Recollections

 I can't wait to give it to him!! :)  Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have whipped up for their Sweethearts.  I hope everyone has a Valentine's Day that's filled with Love and Whimsy. ♥♥

"Forget Me Not" Valentine

TGIF!  It's been a long week and I am ready for the weekend, how about you guys? :)  I wanted to share an adorable card I created for Martha's Zibbet shop, Creating is Fun. I created this card for my Grandmother using some of the gorgeous trims that Martha carries.

Here's a peek at my card...

I love how the sequin trim looks on top of that beautiful white lace trim, so adorable!

Other products used not listed above:

Kraft card stock by PaperTrey Ink

White cardstock

"Valentine Sweetheart" Collection by K&Company

TH Edge Distresser

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

"Mad About You" stamp set by CTMH

1/2" soft pink mini roses by I Am Roses

Burlap string by May Arts

Hot Glue

Jodi's Boosters

Be sure to check out Creating is Fun for super adorable laces, trims, buttons, and other cute accents to embellish your creations with. I hope everyone has a great weekend. HUGS!! :)

Vintage Valentine Treat Bag

Hi guys!  I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge.  Our challenge for this week was to create a Valentine's Day Treat Project.

Here's what I created...

 I used some of these adorable Vintage Newspaper Kraft Paper Bags that I picked up a few months ago from an Etsy store.  

I ♥ this paper collection by K&Company.  It's so cute and vintage looking.

I cut out the tag using the Baroque TH Alterations Die with my BigShot and some of the DP.  The Valentine cutout is from the paper collection also.

I used some of my favorite seam binding and sprayed it with Poinsettia Red Gold Starburst Spray by LSG...♥♥♥ this stuff!  I attached the tag to the bag with a tiny clothespin that I had in my stash.  I also added a touch of bling in the corner with some Red Sparkles by CTMH.  I hot glued some vintage creme lace to the edge of the bag.

Click HERE to watch a video tutorial for this Vintage Valentine Treat Bag...and head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom Blog to see what the other lovely DT ladies have created today.  Hope your Sunday is filled with Love & Whimsy! HUGS :)

Addicted 2 Scrapping Valentine's Blog Hop

WELCOME! Thank you all for stopping by the Addicted 2 Scrapping Valentine's Day Blog Hop! Love is definitely in the air and the Design Team is thrilled to share some special projects with you showcasing some of our favorite ideas for Valentine's Day. As you hop along, be sure to subscribe/follow the individual design team members' blogs so you don't miss out on all of the gorgeous projects they are creating...and stop by our Facebook page, Addicted 2 Scrapping, and LIKE us if you haven't already!

Now on to my project...I created some quick and simple cards using some adorable products from K & Company.  I used the Kelly Panacci Valentine collection, super cute papers and adorable embellishments to match! 

Here's my 1st card...

I sprayed the pink heart DP with Cotton Candy Pink Starburst Spray by LSG. The 3D embellishment is from the Valentine collection and the layered heart was created using Layered Heart Die-Namic by MFT. I thread some May Arts white burlap string through the holes. I also added a white seam binding bow and some gorgeous I Am Roses flowers.

Links to the IAR flowers:

Hot Pink Cherry Blossom

Pink Mini Roses

Tiny Green Leaves

I kept the inside super simple.

I used the Hearts a Plenty Die-Namic by MFT to create the layered hearts and used the PI You're So Tweet stamp set by MFT to stamp the sentiment. I used my "bubblegum" ink pad by CTMH.

And here's my second card...

I used another 3D embellishment from the collection. I created the scallop border by using Simply Scallops Die-Namic by MFT. I tied some seam binding in a bow and used some of Jodi's Red Line Sticky Tape to adhere it to the scallop border. I used another Pale Pink Cherry Blossom from I Am Roses.....so sweet! :)

A peek at the inside

The sentiment is from the PI Berry Sweet stamp set by MFT. I used the Hearts a Plenty Die-Namic again to create that adorable heart.

Here's my final card...

I added an adorable snow globe sticker from the collection to a tag that I cut out using the Tag You're It Die-Namic by MFT. I tied a double bow using some more May Arts white burlap string. I added a row of Small Pink 2-Tone Flowers from I Am Roses.

Again, I did the same thing on the inside.

You can watch a video on how I put the cards together HERE!

I had so much fun putting these cards together and they were super easy to create.

Next up is Sue ← (Click here to keep hopping along).  I'm sure she has something AMAZING to share with you!

In case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the Addicted 2 Scrapping Design Team members hopping today:

Mandy

Andrea ← You are here! :)

Sue 

Canica

Sandy

Stampin La'Diva

Thanks for coming by and playing along.  Hope your weekend is filled with Love & Whimsy! HUGS :)

Valentine Treat Bags

Hi everyone!  I have a really cute project to share with you today for I Am Roses.  I created some adorable altered glassine treat bags for Valentine's Day.  These were so fun to make and I know the recipients are going to love these treat bags filled with candy! Hehe :)  I used the Tags & Note Card Die Cuts from the "Jubilee" Collection by K & Company....super adorable collection.  It's my new fav! 


Here's a peek at the bags I created.  

Sprayed with LSG "Tainted Love Teal."   

I Am Roses flowers used:

White Rose (sprayed with LSG Scintillating Silver)

Purple Roses

Mini Blue Roses

Sprayed with LSG "Cranberry Mist Burgundy."

I Am Roses flowers used:

Aqua Rose

Brown Black Cherry Blossom

Burgundy Rose

Sprayed with LSG "Cranberry Mist Burgundy."

I Am Roses flowers used:

Soft Green Rose

White Roses

Pink Rose

Sprayed with LSG "Desert Moon Gecko Green."

I Am Roses flowers used:

Brown Tan Cherry Blossom

White with Pink Center Rose

Soft Green Rose

Sprayed with LSG "Frosted Forget-Me-Nots."

I Am Roses flowers used:

Baby Blue Curly Rose

Purple Roses

White Roses

Sprayed with LSG "Mountain Lavender Gold."

I Am Roses flowers used:

Pink Rose

Pale Classic Lilac Curly Rose

Purple Cherry Blossom

Click HERE to watch a video of these altered treat bags.  Don't forget to check out I Am Roses for the yummy flowers listed above. I hope your weekend is filled with Love & Whimsy. HUGS! :)