Tuesday, December 31, 2013

New Year's Resolution

There is a new challenge over at


The theme this week is 

New Year's Resolutions


Well 2014 is almost here. I must say I gave up on resolutions a long time ago as I got too busy and never really stuck it through the whole year, or even half a year.

This year I do have a few resolutions but really when I think about it... it is just life. I think we all make lists in our heads or on paper about what we want and what we need.

Well this year I NEED a vacation... (SAHM two kids and two dogs always alone with daddy only home on weekends every once and again :( friends and family are all on the opposite coast).

I NEED to finish building my crafty space and clean it up (nightmare in itself).

I NEED to lose more weight and get healthy to reduce my risk of health problems (as if cutting sugars and portion control of real fresh fruit, veggies, and meats wasn't enough, I have to cut most carbs - no pasta or bread :( ------- minion voice wwwhhhhaaaaatttttt)

Lastly, being pregnant durning 2012 and breastfeeding exclusively 2013 thanks to one picky little boy.... I have come to the conclusion a drink every once again might be nice while I soak my feet...

So cheers to having some me time with a glass of wine (or two on Fridays) and a foot soak!!!






Our Sponsor this week is 

 
Items Used:
Kenny K - Happy Hour
Prima Letter Press
My Mind's Eye - The Sweetest Thing - Honey
Black Ink
Copic Paper
Stickles
Liquid Pearls
Glossy Accents
Pleated Ribbon Trim

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Glimpse of Life Larger

Happy Holidays everyone. The New Year is just around the corner. This past year flew by so fast. So many things happened this past year good and bad. I am hoping to focus more on a healthier 2014 and getting back to a more comfortable less stressed me. 

So here is to me letting going! My second message in a bottle art journal page. 



I had fun creating this page and did so in the chaos of my children running around me. It was so hard to stay focused but I managed. Not sure it turned out quite as I imagined, but in the end I was smiling. 


I was so excited I got to play with the Industrial Chic set from Lindy's Stamp Gang. I love how bright and vivid the colors are. I threw in some Distress paint though and saw that my studio matte medium did not resist everything like I thought it would. Still I was fun to create. 




Items Used:
Gina's Designs Chipboard
Old Bottle Shape Set
Garden Fairies Medium
Chicken Wire Panel

Mediums:
Studio Matte Gel
Gesso
Lindy's Stamp Gang Spray
Bo Bunny Stamps
Prima Stencils
Faber Castell Gel Stick
Water
Distress Paint

Don't forget about a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Gina's Designs.
GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!!

We are 50+ likes away from 500. We would love to reach 500 by January 1st. So if you already like Gina's Chipboard Design's then you are already in for the draw, but we have to make it to 500!!!! So tell you friends they have a chance at a chippie spree for your chance to win! 

The winner will be announce January 2nd. So you have time to spread the news.


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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Happy Holidays

Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. 

 One of the Design Team posts is the hop's Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher! 

  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

So you should have hopped over from Ceal Pritchett  if not go and start HERE!

I made this card for Christmas and didn't get a chance to use here. I actually colored her up last year but took a break off during Christmas because I had just had my son. So this year she is making her debut lol. I had fun trying to color her up and give her some depth. Red is sometimes a hard color to blend out and create real good shadows. I got to play with my Toner copic shades. I am beyond excited and love how it turned out in the end.


So this hop is a bit moer as each team member is joining after a good Christmas break. 


Don't forget to check out the NEW ITEMS in the store!

Items Used:
Magnolia Stamp - Sweet Christmas Dreams Collection - Sitting Tilda with Teddy Bear
Bo Bunny Papers - Silver and Gold
Copics
Copic Paper
Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
Black Ink
Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers
Ribbon
Jute String
Button
Lace
Pearls




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Friday, December 27, 2013

Sweet Pea Christmas Card

Happy Friday. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I am excited for the new year to hurry up and get here. So many exciting things I cannot wait to get started on and do!


So sharing one of my last Sweet Pea Stamps Christmas cards. I am using Ching Chou Kuik's image Silentness. Of course you can use this image for so many theme but I paired her with some fun Christmas papers and I am loving how it turned out!


I did add glossy accents to the owls eyes and beak, and the berries in her hair but I was not able to catch it no matter how I took the photos. 


Items Used:
Authentique Papers - Traditions
Copics
Trim
Flower Sticker
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Monday, December 23, 2013

Gina's Design's Gingerbread Mini Album


Hey Everyone!!!!
Are you ready for Christmas???

I am excited to share with you today an amazing mini to store your holiday memories!!!

 But before I get to my creation I would love to tell you quickly about a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Gina's Designs.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!!

 We would love to reach 500 by January 1st. So if you already like Gina's Chipboard Design's then you are already in for the draw, but we have to make it to 500!!!! So tell you friends they have a chance at a chippie spree for your chance to win! 

The winner will be announce January 2nd. So you have time to spread the news.

I am so excited to share as some of the team has already shared their wonderful take on this fun mini album. Check them out here and here.

Warning - PICTURE HEAVY












Items Used:
Stickles
Sparkle N Sprinkle EP and Glitter
Gesso
Distress Ink
Snow Cap Ink Dabber
Glossy Accents
Puffy Paint

Also did a little video in case you want a little more detail.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Where We Met

It is Sweet Pea Stamps Friday here on my blog today. Have you stopped by the Sweet Pea Inspiration Facebook Page where you can share your sweet pea creations with everyone?

So today I am sharing a card using Ching Chou Kuik's image Where We Met. I love this as it reminds me of where I live. We have deer everywhere and the snowy scene is so pretty. Well we barely got snow this year but it is better than summer storms that didn't get the memo it was winter.



Here you can see a little glitter for snow. I also used some Creative Inspiration Paints on the antlers just for a smidge of shimmer. 


Thanks so much for stopping by for some inspiration!



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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Holiday Blitz at Loves Rubberstamps!

It is time for another new weekly challenge at 


BUT...... We are going to do something special for you!
Today starts a special HOLIDAY BLITZ challenge at Loves Rubberstamps Challenges where we will be giving away TONS of prizes with multiple winners!  The Holiday Blitz is your favorite.... ANYTHING GOES...theme AND it will last from now until December 30th so you have planty of time to get your entries in!  

You will DEFINITELY want to play along with us for your chance at soooo many goodies!


I thought this image would be a little fun to give to your hunny with some sweet inside lol! Mine travels all the time... I mean all the time. I think I see him a total of 2 months out of the year.... and that is broken up through out the year. He loves candy so thought this would be fun for him to have so chocolate kisses or nuggets in. 



We are going to have a bunch of fun sponsors which means more lucky winners. 

 Items Used:
Whimsy Stamps - Kenny K - Bow - The Adult Version
Whimsy Stamps - Greetings Notable 7 
Whimsy Die - Notable 7
Echo Park - Season's Greetings
Copic Paper
Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Gina's Designs - Intricate Doily
Button String
Stickles
Ribbon

 Just an idea for some sponsors
Loves Rubberstamps - $50.00 Gift Voucher
QKR Stampede 
Kenny K - (Giving 2 prizes)
Aurora Wings 
Milk 'N Coffee Stamps - 5 Free Digis
Crafty Sentiments Designs
Eureka Stamps 
Challenges

 Simon Says Stamp - Stamp out 2013
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Monday, December 16, 2013

TImeless Cutie


First off I would love to tell you quickly about a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Gina's Designs.

GIVEAWAY ALERT!!!!!

We are 50+ likes away from 500. We would love to reach 500 by January 1st. So if you already like Gina's Chipboard Design's then you are already in for the draw, but we have to make it to 500!!!! So tell you friends they have a chance at a chippie spree for your chance to win! 

The winner will be announce January 2nd. So you have time to spread the news.



Good day everyone out there in blog land. I am Happy I made another layout and wanted to share it with you. I will say I had some mess ups but fixed it. I dunno how these mixed media gurus always create something so perfect!

 Well I made this for Gina's Designs showing off some chippies. I am not sure how I feel about the layout now that it is photographed but in person I love it. 



Here you can see the HS Gold spray I used and then smeared gesso and India Ink and Lindys sprinkled everywhere.



Items Used:
Gina's Designs  - Cottage Windows, Words and Phrases 1, and Intricate Doilies
Pink Paislee Cottage Farms
Prima Stencil and Flowers
Lindys Spray
Heidi Swapp Spray
H20's 
Gesso
Modeling Paste
India Ink



Challenges
Scrap Around the World
 ( I took the elegance and shabbiness from the mood board)
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Sunday, December 15, 2013

Pocket Christmas Card



Welcome to the Loves Rubberstamps weekly Sensational Sunday Blog Hop! The Design Team has created some gorgeous projects for your Inspiration. Check out each link and leave a comment. If you get lost along the way, each stop will have a full list of links. One of the Design Team posts is the hop's Sensational Sunday Sweet Spot and a name will be drawn from that list of comments to be in a monthly drawing for a $20 Loves Rubberstamps Gift Voucher!  We will draw the winner of the Voucher the 1st Sunday of each month! Remember, you have until 8:00 pm CST Saturday to leave your comments!

So hopefully you arrived here from Athina's blog  if not go and start HERE!

 Today I am sharing a fun pocket card. You can check out a tutorial here, but my inspiration came from Indah (Loves Rubberstamps DT Member) with her project HERE!




In case you get lost:
Shanna ---- You are here!!!
Laura



Don't forget to check out the NEW ITEMS in the store!

Items I used:
MFT Stamps - 
Authentique Paper - Festive
Memento - Black Ink and Pistachio
Bazzill - Marshmallow, Peppermint, and Licorice Twist
Ribbon
Twine
Button




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