Misting Ideas

Hi everyone, today I wanted to share a layout where I used a fun technique - I used my FWAB flourish as a mask for misting - if you'd like to see the step-by-step photo tutorial, please check out the FWAB Blog - HERE. Here's the result I got:

Some Odd Girl

Sadly, my DT term with Some Odd Girl is coming to an end this month. I had such a great time working with Kristy and the rest of the team, and getting to play with the amazing Nouveau girls. As this is my last project, I wanted to make something for my “me” scrap album that would really help me remember my time with Some Odd Girl. I decided to make a layout incorporating all of the 8 available Nouveau girl stamp sets that I got to work with over the last 6 months.

I used a more muted collection – this is “Butterfly Garden” by Pink Paislee – to make sure that everything went well together and none of the elements overshadowed any of the others. This collection also had a lot of great subtle prints, such as pale text in the background, etc., which made it perfect for stamping the girls on it. I love the effect of stamping on patterned paper. It makes for a very artsy and collage-like effect. The words, sentiments, and cloud, I also got from the stamp sets. I added just a touch of color to the girls’ lips.

hope you guys liked my layout. I think stamping your images on the more muted B-sides of the paper collection you’re working with is a great way to get an embellishment that will match and enhance your layout. Thanks for stopping by!

More July challenges!!

July is here, and I have a few new challenges for you.

Punky Sprouts challenge for July is to create something using a color you usually don't use. Go to the BLOG for more details. For me, that color is orange. I made a LO using Punky Sprouts Lil' Lacy Blossoms and the pp I used is "Sketchbook" by Amy Tangerine for American Crafts.








Some Odd Girl July challenge is also up, and this month it's a sketch - see the BLOG for more details. I used the stamps set "Grow" and the "She Art" line from Pink Paislee.




Also, be sure to check out the Imaginisce BLOG for the July challenge - this month, the challenge is to create something with the word "Sun" on it, or the image of a sun.

Flourish With A Bling July Challenge!

The challenge for July is a color challenge, so be sure to check out the BLOG for more details! Here's my LO - I used Chloe Pearl Flourish Pink and Adhesive Pearls 100 Pack Purple and Webster's Pages pp.

Here are the colors for the challenge:



And here's my LO "My Eskimo":

A little card, and goodbye June!

Last day of June, can you believe it? Where does the time go? And why does it always feel this way...I should stop being surprised when the months fly by :)

Today, I have a quick little card to share - used MME pp, Tim Holtz alarm clock die, and lots and lots of different WOW Embossing Powders.

Little Printer's Tray

And finally, my last project for the craft show in Australia, again featuring tons and tons of Scrapmatts laser-cut chipboard (including the little printer's tray itself), all treated with various gorgeous colors of WOW Embossing Powders. I used some old "Nook And Pantry" Basic Grey pp here. Since Sophie was keeping this one as well, I wanted to make a little gift for her to display in her kitchen...I hope she liked it :)

All about me!

For the craft show in Australia, I also made a mixed-media canvas using Scrapmatts laser-cut chipboard. The whole DT made a simlar canvas, each about themselves, and Sophie gets to keep them. This is me (obviously...LOL). I LOVE the new Scrapmatts birdbaths! I used lots of WOW Embossing Powders here as well, for the birds, flowers, etc.

Destination USA

Today, I'm sharing the LO I made using Scrapmatts laser cut chipboard for the show in Australia. I used a combo of October Afternoon and Simple Stories pp. I made this LO for Sophie to plug in a pic of her in USA (she visited in April and I got to meet her :)

Here's the LO:


Here's the LO with a pic in it (it looks so much better with a pic, although this is just an example, since Sophie will be putting her own pic in):


And a close-up of the gorgeous new dimensional/layered fence:

Thank You Scrapmatts!

I've been with Scrapmatts for a while now (over a year), and I really love being a part of this team! I get the most gorgeous laser cut chipboard embellies sent to me by Sophie and Andrew. In June, they had a big show in Australia and I made 4 projects for the show, and I knew one of those projects would have to be a Thank you card for Sophie and Andrew. I used some really old Daisy D's pp, a Gorjuss stamp, and of course, Scrapmatts laser cut chipboard treated with WOW Embossing powder (the bird, the leaves, the gold sign, the frame around the stamped image). Hope you guys like it!

Back from the Beach!

We went to the beach at Ocean City, Maryland for a couple days (Friday and Saturday) and we had a great time. Although I was exhausted Sunday, for some reason, and I'm still tired. But I got some great pics, and I thought I'd share a couple of my faves :)

His expressions...

DS makes the cutest expressions. He loves to make everyone laugh and be silly - 3 is such a sweet age. I wanted to scrap a picture of just one of the millions of faces he makes all the time. I used the new Amy Tangerine "Sketchbook" line by American Crafts. I had gotten this as part of my Paper Lovelies kit for July, but sadly, Carrie has decided to discontinue the kit club, as it was taking too much time away from her family. I will miss Paper Lovelies and Carrie herself, but I had a great 12 months with it :)

Free Your Imagination

I'm having so much fun with all the new Bo Bunny pp I got recently at Your Scrapbook Stash. This is using the Little Miss collection - that pp is so gorgeous and it matched Morgan's green dress and pose perfectly. I couldn't wait to rip the package open and get to scrappin' with it. I also used the super adorable "Jack Vine" from Flourish With A Bling. Here's the result:

Morgan's card :)

Morgan made a card for my father for Father's Day as well - she used some 7 Gypsies 6x6 pp that Carrie had sent her, as well as the flower she got from her. I think it came out super cute!



Also, wanted to let you guys know that Flourish With A Bling's challenge for the month is a sketch:



Flourish With a Bling Challenge Rules
- You are required to use Flourish With A Bling products on your creation;
- You are required to use the above sketch as inspiration for your entry;
- You are required to upload your entry into the Flourish With A Bling Gallery under “Amanda’s sketch challenge 2012″;
- You can create a card, layout, OTP, home decor, anything you like;
- Challenge closes midnight Saturday 30th June, 2012;
- You can enter as many times as you like;
- You MUST have fun!
PRIZE – a fantastic pack of Flourish With A Bling goodies perfect to scrap more fabulous layouts or cards!!