Two new cards for Friday the Thirteenth

Good morning! Today I have a couple cards that I've created for Friday the Thirteenth using their beautiful papers. I hope you will like them. On the first card I added some texture by distressing and tearing the edges. Then added a bit more texture using a stencil and modeling paste, smudging it in random spots for a bit of a distressed look, then added pearls to the design. I added a thin piece of cardboard between the layers for a touch more dimension. Next I added my flower clusters and a lacy double bow with a birdcage charm sewn on. I finished it off with a couple of yellow flutters and a few random touches of gesso using a small sponge.

 And here's my second card. For this card I cut a distressed edge with my scissors, then inked the edges with Prima chalk ink for definition. I then mounted a thin piece of cardboard between the papers for added dimension. I've added some stenciling and pearls to this one as well. Next I added my layers of laces and ribbons. I created the paper ruffle by lightly wetting a strip of paper so that it was easier to manipulate, then added my ruffles and allowed it to dry. And then I added my flower cluster, with more pearls, and finished it with a couple of contrasting flutters.

Well that's it from me today. I truly appreciate you stopping by and allowing me to share my cards with you today. Hope you have a creative day!

For ReneaBouquets

Good morning! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Today I'd like to share my latest creation for Reneabouquets.com/ and Reneabouquets Etsy shop featuring some of the products you will find in her shops. I need a title for it though, do you have any suggestions?

 I started by punching a border with a MS punch set- I don't remember the name of it something "gate" I believe. I'll have to see if I can look it up so I know next time =) To lighten up the dark blue background I used a few different stamps and Mixed Media ink in Jasmine. Then using texture paste and a stencil I added more texture, smudging it in a few spots for a distressed look and help lighten the background even further. I was inspired by the way the lady in the photo has her papers sort of strewn about so I tried to mimic it in my layers under the photo. After distressing the layers I mounted them on cardboard for dimension. For a perfect touch of elegance and bling I added a couple rhinestone/pearl buttons and Renea's butterflies. Once I had my design down I went one step further and added some of Renea's glass microbeads to the background and throughout the clusters. It really adds even more beautiful texture and detail to the page.

The products I used from her shops are:

 Tim Holtz texture paste and the Gothic layering stencil

Prima metal mailbox embellishment

Prima Winthrop flowers Tourmaline

Tiny Treasures English Rose Garden butterflies

Timeless Rhinestone button

Reneabouquets Glass Microbeads- silver

Thanks so much for stopping in and letting me share with you today! I truly appreciate it! Hope you have a creative day!

Enjoy every second

Good morning and happy Saturday! Here we are midway through November already and it's time for a challenge reveal at Colorful Creations. And here is the page I created using the color palette and sketch.

I was inspired by the black, gray, green, and yellow with touches of white in the color palette so used KaiserCraft's Limelight range. I started on the background with a few random punches using an EK punch, then inked the edges black. Next I did some stamping with a couple different stamps and added texture using modeling paste and a stencil. Then I gave the background a good dose of splatters using thinned gesso and Smooches in lettuce and wicked. After adhering all the layers in my design I added a few more splatters as a finishing touch. Here are a few close-ups.

And here's our mid-month sketch and color palette. 

You have until the end of the month to link your creations up. I'm looking forward to seeing your projects. Thanks for stopping by! Have an amazing weekend!

Country Cutie

Hello there everyone! Hope you're enjoying your week so far. Today, I have another page I created using Rustic Beauty.

I have loved creating with these FabScraps papers paired with the Prima embellishments. The creativity just flows and the projects come together so smoothly. Here are a couple detail close-ups.

And here's a quick guide on how I created this page.

Check out How to Build a Layout by Michelle McDonald on Snapguide.

Thanks so much for stopping in! Have a wonderful day!

Together

Good morning and happy Monday all! It's time for a new sketch reveal at Let's Get Sketchy. So today I'm sharing my inspiration page based off this week's fabulous sketch.

I used KaiserCraft's Key To My Heart collection for this page. On the background I've done some stamping and stenciling, as well as some sloppy punch work. Then I distressed all my layers, mounting the layers under my photos on a thin piece of cardboard for a bit more dimension. The large flower and flair are from Prima, all the other flowers, buttons, and pearls are from my stash. I colored my wooden title with a couple different inks trying to get a bit of a mottled, aged look. As a finishing touch I thinned down some gesso and gave the page a few splatters with a fan brush. I'm pretty happy with the results. I hope you like it =)

And here's our fabulous sketch this week designed by Laura Whitaker.

Now it's your turn to work the sketch. I can't wait to see your projects. Remember you have until Nov. 30th to link your creations up. Thanks so much for dropping in! Have a creative day!

In love with my life for My Creative Scrapbook

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope that you are enjoying your weekend so far. Today I'm sharing another creation for My Creative Scrapbook using the November Limited Edition kit featuring Kaisercraft Be-You-tiful papers and Prima flowers and metal trinkets.

And I have the process video for this page here:

http://youtu.be/_7kI5ynEG0s

Thanks so much for stopping by and letting me share with you today! Have a fabulous day!

Picture This Design Team Call

Welcome to Picture This! Challenge Blog!!

Who Are We?

Picture This!  is a scrapbooking challenge blog that is dedicated to focusing on photos, technique and products. Each month we will post a new challenge that focuses on a certain number of photos, product, techniques or even placement.  The recipes are short and sweet. We want you to "picture it" then let creativity be your guide!

For more info, check out How Our Challenges Work.

To help us get off the ground and running we are going to need a Design Team so we are holding our very first Design Team call. I am looking for about 6 talented committed designers who are energetic, dedicated and committed to making this blog a success!  As a designer you will be require to complete one project a month.   You must also promote Picture This! on your blogs, Facebook, Instagram, etc....  Challenges will post on the 5^thof each month.

Why apply for our team? 

• To be inspired and to inspire others to use those machines
• To be on the ground floor of an up and coming blog 
• You will be a part of an amazing group of women and develop lifelong friendships with women from all over the world. 
• Your work will be featured on Facebook and Pinterest. 

What is expected of our Design Team? 

• Complete 1 project month (you will be given challenges at least a month in advance). 
• Comment on participants entries (THIS IS A MUST!).  Any team member not adhering to this rule will be promptly removed from the team so please make sure you can do this before applying. 
• Commit to a 3 month term (Beginning January 1, 2015)
• Keep an active blog that is updated frequently 
• Post our challenge and your project on your blog on reveal day and link back to the Picture This! blog. This is a MUST!

How to apply:

• Create a layout using the following picture this formula : (1 photo + frame + flower cluster)
• Leave a comment below indicating you would like to apply 
• Provide links to your blog and any online galleries. 
• Place our DT call on your blog to help get the word out.
• You MUST have a Facebook account as we will have a private DT group on Facebook
• Become a Picture This! Follower

We are accepting applications through December 1st. New design team members will be notified by December 2nd.   This is an open call, what that means is, I have the right to close this call at any time if I feel all the positions have been filled.    The first reveal will be January 5^th.  Please email your applications to picturethischallenge@gmail.com.  Place DT call in your subject line.  Thanks!

Frosted Design's "The Gift of Giving" Blog hop

   Hello there fellow crafters!!!  Welcome to our "Gift of Giving" Blog Hop! If you've come from the Frosted Design's blog you're on the right track.

With the holiday season lurking just around the corner, we decided to give our members some ideas for fabulous handmade items that can be gifted this year!  Our Design Team has been working really hard so sit back and enjoy the show as you "hop" along with us! As you hop along, you will notice each Design Team member has a "secret" word on their blog that makes a quote.  Be sure to write it down and email Brandimatos@gmail.com with your completed quote.

 We also have some fabulous prizes up for grabs!

And here's the page I created for the hop using Rustic Beauty goodies.

I've been holding onto this photo for quite a while and I'm glad I did. These papers from FabScraps worked perfectly with it. I started with punching & distressing the background. Then a bit of random stamping and stenciling, and then toning it down with a sponge and gesso. It all came together so easily and I really had a blast creating it.

My secret word is "Only" for the quote =) 
Now your next stop is a visit to Sandee.
Thanks so much for hopping by! Have an amazing day!

Stick It Down Design Team Call

Design Team Call!

It's time once again for a design team call! We are looking for new members for each of our teams - single page layouts, double page layouts and cards.

Our next term will run from January to June 2015 so please do not apply if you cannot commit to this time frame.

What you will do:

• provide one project per month with a possible special event during the six month term
• comment on all submissions as you are assigned
• post our challenge to your blog and other social media outlets 
• have projects completed ahead of time in order to meet the deadline

What you need:

• an active blog
• a facebook account as this is where the DT "meets"
• a love for sketches

What we will do:

• provide the sketches at least one month in advance
• provide your posting schedule and commenting assignments
• be supportive and encouraging
• share your photo and your link on our blog
• share your project on various social media outlets

How to apply:

• send an email to Stick it Down with the subject line "Design Team Call"
• include your name and location
• include a list of current teams (no experience necessary!)
• include 3 of your favourite layouts or cards that best display your style and suit the requirements of the team you are applying for (ie, submit cards if you are applying for the card team)
• introduce yourself in few brief sentences

This call is open to everyone including our current team members and will run from November 1st to November 21st. The new team will be notified by November 28th and announced by December 1st. The new team's projects will be revealed on January 1st

So Thankful

Hi there everyone! I have two more pages to share that I've created while guest designing for My Creative Scrapbook.

I have loved working with the Kaisercraft Be-You-tiful collection in the limited Edition kit. These papers are so gorgeous and fun to work with, not to mention all the gorgeous flowers. On the first page I've done some random stamping and stenciling, as well as a little dabbing with a sponge and gesso. I tucked my clusters under the photo and used a couple of the Prima metal embellies.

And here's my other page.

Once again I've done some stamping to the background, first along the edges & then randomly with a script stamp. Then I did a bit of random stenciling & sea sponged some gesso for some subtle texture.

Thanks so much for coming by! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Love Always

Good morning all! Today I have a page to share that I created using the November Limited Edition kit from My Creative Scrapbook. 

The Kaisercraft papers are gorgeous and the Prima flowers compliment them perfectly. To start I've done a little random punching along the edges. Then using the Prima stamp in the kit I stamped here and there for touch more interest. To add more texture I used a script stencil and texture paste. I cut the bling flourish and placed them around the clusters.

Thanks so much for stopping in and letting me share with you! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Everlasting

Hi everyone! Today a new sketch was reveal at Stick It Down and I have my inspiration page to share with you.

 I used older Basic Grey papers for this page with a bit of inking, stamping, and stenciling to the background. And here's our fabulous sketch that I based my page off of.

Now it's your turn and I'm looking forward to seeing your creations. Thanks so much for coming by!

Get Inspired Issue 5

Good morning all! Can you believe it's November already? Get Inspired Issue 5 was released today, have you checked it out yet? You can view it HERE. And for mobile viewing HERE.

And they are taking submissions for the Holiday Issue until Nov. 15th so get those submissions in. Have a great weekend!