January Scrapbooking with the Sampler

Hey everyone!  Today I want to share with you the projects I made using the January kit from the Sampler.  It isn't too late to grab this gorgeous kit (and you might want to as the January and February kits are perfect together...hint hint).  Anyway.....

 Filled with gorgeous papers and ribbons this kit  is just perfect for all your crafting needs

With the addition of some resist die cuts from and earlier kit and a few Pan Pastels, this layout of Ainsley at the Space Needle came together so quickly.  You wouldn't believe what it took for us to get her up the elevator, but once up there.....

 And of course, she loved Pike's Market.  Too bad it was so crowded the day we went.  sigh....

 Oh goodness....love some ribbon rose trims.  And it was nice to have a multi photo layout.  I find myself making more multi photo scrapbook pages these days.  hee hee

Finally, Mackenzie goofing for the camera.  lol  She loves her hats. And look at all the different faces in this multi photo scrapbook layout.  

 I used a bit of Luminarte silks and Twinkling H20s for this one and embossed the Core'dinations  cardstock for added dimension

Thanks for stopping by today, be sure to check out this kit in the new Sampler store.

Mixed Media with Creative Jump Start

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a few projects I made for Creative Jump Start.  I have been having a great time watching the videos, learning some new techniques and relearning a few others.  What a great way to get the year started.  Gotta love new mixed media techniques

This first technique was one Nathalie shared... to use dusting pads (swiffer) to make embellishments.  What a cool texture those pads offer.  With the help of some Design Master Color Tool Spray I was able to get the pad to be a gorgeous blue.  Oh, and the Design Master Spray, left the fabric totally soft and pliable.  Gotta love that!

 Oh, hint, hint...this card also contains some goodies from the February kit from The Sampler.  hee hee

 Next up, A fun tag featuring a technique using masking tape from Marjie Kemper...um, wait...masking tape?  All I have is painter's tape.  sigh  Well, I tried.  I wasn't quite as successful with this technique as I had to gesso over my blue painter's tape to get a uniform background.  And of course, in the process lost a lot of the texture of the tape.  Guess I will need to pick some tape up and try again

Don't you love that girl....she is a stamp from Prima, Jamie Daugherty's new Bloom Girls.  Love it!

 The last project today was a quick and easy tag made with a packing tape transfer technique from Kaz Hall...yep, got plenty of that kind of tape.  lol.  I haven't done an image transfer in quite some time so this was super fun.

Well, that's it for me today.  I still have many ideas floating around in my head and hope to continue to be inspired all year by these videos.  Hope you had a crafty weekend.

Hugs.

Creative Jump Start

Hi everyone!  Well, I am so far behind watching videos for creative jump start...but I am trying.  I made this page the other day to showcase this super fun wrapping paper roll by Suze Weinberg.  Loved it!

That said the idea of hanging it in my house didn't quite do it for me.  While quite lovely, it reallly didn't suit my style.  Anyway, I decided to do it on a much smaller scale...attaching it to an art journal page.

Instead of a paper tube, I wrapped an old pencil (one that had already lost 1/2 its length.  lol  The background was made by adding some Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals to my gelli plate and then misting with water.  I think it made kind of a cool background.  Just saying.  lol

As behind as I am, if you haven't started you are even more so.  Go, run, hurry!!!  Sign up now.  You will have access to the videos till much later this year.  Creative Jump Start www.nathaliesstudio.com

Oh, and one more thing.  The winner of the Prima Haul Video contest is....
Skyann Smith!  Skyann, I will send you an email to get the deets on where to send your package.  Thank you to everyone who played along.  Be sure to be on the lookout for another fun contest soon.


Hugs.

More Prima ArtVenture Projects

Hi everyone!  Today I wanted to share with you more of the beautiful projects we made at the Prima ArtVenture event in Anaheim.  None of these projects are my original design, they were all project based classes that were taught at the event.


This first project was taught by Limor Weber.  So girly, pink, and lovely.  Using the new Prima papers, Lindy's Stamp Gang mists, and gorgeous Prima flowers.  Love it!  Right now it is living in my bedroom.

Next up, a super fun journal featuring Jamie Dougherty's new Bloom Girl Collection.  We even got to use the journal that she created.  Each of the inside pages are prints of her original artwork.  How cool is that?

 We even got to use the new Color Bloom mists.

 Something about this is still bothering me...think I may turn the chevrons, I think that is the problem.  hmmm

 The final project I have to share is Steff Miller's.  How cute is the little doll?

 

This one was super hard for me as I really needed to be able to spread out to create...I actually ended up sitting out in the hallway with all my goodies around me so that I could see what I had.  Yep, I am that big of a goof.  

It is entirely possible that she get more flowers...she just doesn't seem done.

Well, there ya go...projects 4-6 from Prima Art'Venture.  If you missed it, be sure and check out the first three projects here.

Hugs.

Handmade Valentine - Pink Paislee and Sizzix

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a new project I made using some of the gorgeous HopeChest Pink Paislee papers and a beautiful Sizzix die from the Your Memories Here store.

This sweet little set is just perfect for Valentine's Day.  I am going to fill the little cup with some yummy chocolates.

The card was made with the Sizzix rosette die, lots of Stickles, and one of the Hope Chest Paper Goods Tags.

The teacup was also made using a die from Sizzix, Hope Chest papers, stickles and some beautiful Prima flowers.

Not sure which of my lovelies will be receiving this little set for Valentine's Day, but I am sure they will love it.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hugs.....

Layout Love - The Sampler

Hi Everyone!  Remember a bit back I told you I managed to make bunches of fun things with my December kit from the Sampler?  Well....Here are two more layouts.

I really can't seem to stop with the different techniques on the background.  For this one I used bead medium.  So shiny when it hits the light, and such and interesting texture.

 I added in a bit of twine and some stamping to add interest.  And these photos of Mackenzie just crack me up.

 This photo of Brighton and Ainsley just makes me smile.  I am so happy my children are close.

A few (well, maybe more than a few) pop dots, some buttons and brads from my stash helped complete this page...which of course once again had a fun mottled background with the help of some ink and masks.

Hope you have a great day!

Hugs.

Nancy

Gelli Plate

I started out the year so strong and now look at me...the month is not even up and I am terribly late today with a post.  lol  Blame it on my crazy weekend.  The boy was home from college so we spent lots of time hanging out, being a family...and we went to Cirque de Soleil.  I know...excuses.  lol

You may notice that I am working on a new blog design.  So hard...and all I do is tell my good friend Heather what to do...the poor thing just has to listen to me whine and complain about what I want it to look like.  Thank goodness she is such a good friend to get this done for me.  Big hugs and shout out!!!!

Today I have just a quick share.  I finally broke down and purchased a Gelli Plate.  After watching so many others use it, especially on the CJS videos (you still have time to sign up...) I had to try one for myself.  So much fun.  I used a big foam stamp from Donna Downey and the bottom of my paint bottle to make the design.  Loves!!!!!  Of course didn't know what to do with it once I made it...but I made it, lol, and that is what counts.

I really like the background before I added the photo...but I do love my shoes.  roflmao  I think I may move some stuff around and see if I like it better.  sigh  I used some gorgeous Liquitex acrylic paints for the color, and of course, the bottom of my bottle of Liquitex gesso created the circles.  lol

OK, well...it is the middle of the day, so I really should be getting something productive done.

Hugs.

Nancy