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. ♣

Family Layout Challenge

Hi everyone! 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 "Family Layout."

I created 6 layouts for a "clean & simple" family album I am working on.  I bought this 8 x 8 album kit by American Crafts at TJ Maxx last week for $8.00!  It is the "City Park" collection.  I thought it would make a cute family album. I am planning to create a page for each person in my family.  The colors are so fun, they just put you in a good mood. 

Now on to what I created...

 

Hope you enjoyed my family layouts.  Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have created for this week's challenge. Hope your Sunday is filled with Love and Whimsy. HUGS! ♥

Creating is Fun Valentine's Day Blog Hop Winner

Yippee!!  It's Monday and that means it's time to announce the winner of the Creating is Fun Valentine's Day Blog Hop. I used random.org to select a winner from those who commented on my post. My winner is....."kim.scrapper". 

 Her comment was "Super sweet card, I am sure your brother will love it, tfs."

So, "kim.scrapper" if you would please select one item from the Creating is Fun shop and email Martha your selection and mailing address to Creatingisfunshop@gmail.com, she will get your goody mailed out to you.

And the Grand Prize winner of the $25 gift certificate is....

"Tameko"

Congratulations ladies.  I can't wait to see what you create with the gorgeous goodies you're about to receive!!  If you haven't already, please go and LIKE our Facebook page, Creating is Fun, to check out the latest Design Team creations.

Today is the last day of the President's Day 20% off sale, so go grab some goodies! :)

Hope everyone has a great week. HUGS ♥

"You're so Bubbly" Card Challenge

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 card using stickles, bling and ribbon.

Here's what I created...

I used MFT's weekly sketch from last week for the layout (MFTWSC58).

1. Stickles

I colored up this adorable image and paper-pieced her outfit.  She is from the Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles Stamp Set by MFT.  I used Crystal Stickles by Ranger on the bubbles.  I ♥ how the stickles makes the bubbles look so real!

2. Bling  

I created this flower using a brown paper lunch sack and the Pretty Posies Die-Namic by MFT.  Isn't it adorable?  I added a Small Ivory Crochet Flower by I Am Roses to the center. These beauties already have the bling built in, ♥ that.  I also put some bling in the upper right hand corner of the card to help balance my layout.

3. Ribbon

I used some gorgeous Creme Lace Ribbon by Melissa Frances.  It is super soft and lays flat, which is great for cards.  You can see it peeking out behind my paper bag flower.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

Ellie's Tale 6x6 Paper Pad by Sassafras Lass

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Crystal Stickles by Ranger

TH Edge Distress

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have created for this week's challenge.  Hope your Sunday is filled with Love and Whimsy. HUGS! ♥

"Shine" Card

Hi guys!  It's Friday and I'm so excited for the weekend.  I created a super fun girly card today for Creating is Fun.  I ♥ when I create projects that put me in a good mood and this card is definitely one of those projects.  The colors just say "Hello Spring!"  

I created this card for a friend who is just the cutest.  She wears adorable flower headbands and always has a smile on her face.  I know she will adore this card. :)

I used an old stamp by The Greeting Farm, "Wild Sprouts Gigi."  She is so adorable.  I love to color up TGF stamps because they have so much face and hair!

Trim, baker's twine, buttons...OH MY!  I used some adorable items from Creating is Fun.  I layered on some beautiful white trim and then wrapped black baker's twine around the center of the trim.  I finished it off with a bow and hot glued a black button in the center.  The "shine" sentiment is a rub-on that I put on some of the DP and attached it to a TH Memo Pin.

Here's a look inside...

Other products used not listed above:

"Out of Print" 6x6 paper pad by Basic Grey

Kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Black cardstock

Copic Coloring White Panels by MFT

"Sweet Stack Labels Die-Namic" by MFT (circle die only)

"First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic" by MFT (circle die only)

Jodi's boosters

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers

Copic Atyou Spica Gitter Pens

"Dear Lizzy" Rub-Ons by American Crafts

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!! :)

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. ♥♥