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Posted:
March 28, 2013
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Photo Cards + TWO Giveaways

Hello again!

Today I am hosting the Paper Crafts Connections blog… sharing some ideas for using photos on cards. (Be sure to comment here AND head over to the PC blog for a chances to win some goodies!) I also used “scrapbook supplies” on the cards, too. I shared two cards there, and have a third for you here…

Whenever I get around to getting photos printed, I always order extra to add to cards. Grandmas LOVE cards with photos! I used some FUN goodies from Chic Tags on these (the greeting and sunbeam pieces), along with my new favorite 6×6 paper pad from Pebbles.

Those hearts scattered on there? They make my heart giddy. Just used Lawn Fawn and Simon Says Stamp heart dies and covered the die cuts with Glossy Accents.

(Wow – Lila was so small in these – just 2.5 months!)

And another… using many of the same supplies. I used the heart dies to cut from Chic Tags doily pieces. Easy. Oh, and I crossed out “me” and made it “us.” Now it is perfect for my husband…

The little dots? Those were done with Silver Liquid Pearls. And the white hearts? They are covered with White Enamel Accents…

And the third one – no photo, but quick and easy…

I really LOVE these Chic Tags products and have been stalking their instagram page since CHA. I think I was drawn the color palettes and fun design. I was so happy to finally get some to play with. They are very well suited for scrapbooking and Project Life, but also work great with card making. Good stuff…

And that patterned paper I used? I LOVE it. It is from my current favorite 6×6 paper pad – Pebbles Seen & Noted. It is incredible.

Thanks for stopping by!


There are TWO chances to win today! Leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on Friday for your chance to win a few packs of Chic Tags AND head over to the Paper Crafts blog for another chance to win some more! Good luck.

 

Posted:
March 20, 2013
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420

Video: Tattered Floral Challenge – Cutesy Floral Hair Clips + Giveaway!

Hello!

I was excited when Tim Holtz told me about his awesome Tattered Floral Challenge. (Check it out – there are lots of prizes!) I have loved this die since the moment it came out and have used it in many of my classes. It will cut through anything.

I instantly decided to do something different and unexpected. Instead of a vintage look, I decided to go the opposite – cutesy, bright, simple and “skittles-like.” (This is a term Tim gave my work years ago. It works for me! :) I LOVE the vintage look, but I thought it would be fun to show the die used for something completely different.

So, I present to you my “Cutesy Floral Hair Clips,” made with the Tim Holtz Tattered Floral Die…

I also present to you my sweet little model, Lila. (She is 9 months and walking like crazy, so it was hard to get a good picture of her!)

These clips are SO easy and VERY fast to make. The possibilities are endless! And if you don’t have a cutie girl to wear them, these would make excellent brooches or card accents. (OOOoooo… idea! I am going to make a pillow for my older daughter covered in a heart made of these. Yay!)

Fun, huh? I love showing the versatility of a product. And this product is a good one.


Giveaway! Tim has sent me an extra Tattered Floral Die to give to a lucky winner. Just leave a comment here by 3/23/13 at 11:59pmEST for your chance to win.

Also be sure to stop by Tim’s Tattered Floral Challenge for info on how you can play along and possibly win some big prizes. Enjoy!


 

Posted:
March 15, 2013
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931

Inktense Pencil Giveaway!

Hello!

One of the questions I get the most…

“Which Inktense Pencil colors do you use the most?”

Well, I talked to Heidi over at Simon Says Stamp and (since she is super cool) she put together three custom sets of my favorite colors. Yay! (And keep reading… I have some tips about these pencils for you. Inktense pencils are a unique pencil that are a cross between watercolor, paint and ink. Very unique. And very awesome.)

The first set is the Rainbow Collection. This has all the basic colors. You can use less water on your brush to make them more vibrant, or more water to make them softer. Love that option…

If you like “less bright” colors, check out the Jewel Tones Collection. Again, these can go darker or lighter…

And finally, we have the Brights Collection. These are fun, playful and trendy. And that grey in there is a must-have…

(Oh, and thanks to Sarah, Jana, Stephanie and Heidi for your input on these collections! And of course to Heidi for making them happen.)

If you want to see all of the Inktense sets, you can go HERE. I have the big momma set, but keep in mind this is my job. Otherwise I would have gone with one of the ones above. :)

And while I am talking about Inktense Pencils, there are a few things worth mentioning. First, don’t be intimidated if the color on the top of the pencil looks super dark. Any color can be made lighter or darker, depending on how much pencil you use and how much water you use. I took this picture while it was still very wet – you can see the color moving…

Also, Inktense Pencils can trick the eye. For example, the tip of this Mustard pencil looks very green. However, when you use it, the color is a gorgeous yellow…

Therefore, I recommend making ink swatches to help with making sure you have the right color for your project. Here is mine. I used a Tim Holtz die to cut the tags from my favorite watercolor paper and “painted” with my favorite water brush. And I keep in mind that each color can easily go lighter or darker…

Finally, if you wanted some videos and examples showing how to use Inktense Pencils, check these out:


Time for a giveaway! Leave a comment here by 11:59pmEST on 3/18 for your chance to win the Rainbow Collection of Inktense Pencils! Good luck. :)

 

 

Posted:
March 14, 2013
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552

Lots of Giveaways… Class + Card Kit!

Hello! I have some very awesome giveaways today!

First up… our next Online Card Classes class – Pattern Play – starts on Monday. This one will be fun…

(That is a peek of one of my techniques in the class. The class includes a variety of styles – simple to techniquey – something for everyone!)

Here is a bit about the class, Pattern Play…

Love pretty patterned paper? Grab your favorites and join Kristina Werner, Jennifer McGuire and friends for Online Card Classes’ newest class – Pattern Play. Make the most of your patterned paper stash while learning tips and tricks and discovering both clean-and-simple and advanced techniques. Pattern Play includes many card ideas – all with videos – and a variety of card styles. Add step-by-step pdfs, a forum, giveaways, shopping discounts, additional inspiration and a gallery, and you’ll be ready to use your pretty papers in fun new ways. Class runs March 18-25 but you will have lifetime access to the content. Sign up now for only $16!

For more information, head HERE. Remember – all class cards have videos!

Hope to see you there!

I also wanted to give you a heads up about the April Simon Says Stamp Card Kit. It is up for sale now and it is the best one yet. Truly. Check out these colors… so very awesome. (I am using the same colors in my new studio.)

And that stamp set  in there? Delightful.

Great, huh?


So now is your chance to win! Leave a comment here by Saturday at 11:59pmEST for your chance to win one of THREE spots in the Pattern Play class… or one of the April Card Kits! (If you win a class spot and already signed up, you will be refunded your money.) Good luck!

Posted:
February 25, 2013
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450

Video: Ghost Stamping on Kraft + Giveaway!

Hello!

How about a video? :)

Ghost stamping is fantastic on light and dark kraft paper. Check it out…

The new stamp set from the Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit is perfect for fun techniques… such as ghost stamping. Ghost stamping is simple: stamp dye ink over white pigment ink for a great layered look…

For this card I used Desert Storm kraft cardstock. This is a light color and very smooth. Perfect for stamping…

This next card shows the same technique but on a darker kraft paper from Hero Arts. This is more like a typical paper bag color and has a bit more texture…

I really like both of the krafts – both are must-haves…

Supplies are below. For more information (and another giveaway), head to the Simon Says Stamp blog.

By the way, the winner of the You Got Mail class spot is Elaine Allen. I emailed you.


Giveaway time! Leave a comment here for your chance to win a Simon Says Stamp March Card Kit, which includes the stamp set I used above. Giveaway closes Friday, 3/1 at 11:59pmEST. Good luck.

Posted:
February 13, 2013
Comments:
131

Lots of Techniques To Cards + Class Giveaway

Hello!

I am the guest blogger over on Paper Crafts Connections today and talking about taking small “technique squares” and turning them easily into cards. I really feel making small “canvases” (3×3 or 3×4) is a great way to try out techniques or use small images. Then just pop them on a card and you are good to go. I do this a lot!

Here are the cards I shared over there today along with a few more. All the pieces on the front are from previous Paper Crafts issues. (For more info, head HERE.) I just stamped a favorite background stamp and greeting. Easy…

This first one has a technique piece showing stamping on kraft cardstock with a white Distress Marker. LOVE that Leafy Vine background stamp. Elegant…

Next, the flower shows waterpainting with inks. And the background stamp (which is hard to see) happens to be a favorite of mine – the Paisley Crystal stamp…

This piece is watercolored Distress Markers… and the background is a great one – The Alley Way Love Knots…

Next are the cards I shared over at PCC. (Go HERE to see more.) The first shows inking over a stencil and the awesome Fizz background. It works with everything! The butterfly is stamping with Distress Markers, teamed up with a new Hero Arts background. For the stamped-with-Distress-Markers fern card, I stamped the card with the Looped Circles background. Finally, the last one has a technique piece showing swiping ink directly to paper… along with the works-with-anything stripe background stamp…

  
  

Here are the backgrounds I used – I know some of them are hard to see:

There you have it – a fun way to play with new ideas in a simple way.


I also thought I would give a heads up about a new class over at Big Picture. My dear friend Stephanie Howell has her first class called “The Ties That Bind – Five Ways to Scrapbook Your Most Important Relationships.”

I love the idea behind this class – especially as I am starting scrapbooking again: “Learn to identify and treasure the relationships in your life, both big and small, while creating authentic and meaningful scrapbook layouts in five vital relationship categories.”

The class is self-paced and only $10! Go HERE for more info.


I have a spot for Stephanie’s class to give to a lucky winner. Just leave a comment here by Friday at 11:59pmEST for your chance. Good luck.

See you soon.

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