Belli Challenge #164 - Black/Red/White

The Belli Challenge for the next two week's is Black/Red/White on your creation.  I used the sentiment from "Lace Medallion Labels" by JustRite Papercraft.  The frame created for the sentiment is "Frame One" De-Lites by Spellbinders PaperArts.  The designer paper I used to create the roses are Licorice and Red Devil by Bazzill Basic Paper.  To create the roses I used "Rose Creations" by Donna Salazar. The flourishes and butterfly  were created using "Jewel Flowers and Flourishes" also by Spellbinders PaperArts.

Meljen's Design DT Day - Inspiration

This month we were asked to create something that "Inspires" us design team members.  I volunteer at our elementary school.  The BEST thing for me and it INSPIRES me is when a child can pronounce his first word and be told he got it right.  The excitement and the smile on the little ones face is unbelievable.  The joy of a child learning to read, is this most wonderful inspiration on this earth.  

So, I chose to use "Story Time Boy" by Meljen's Design.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from my sister's craft room.  My frame is created with the Classic Oval by Spellbinders.  I added twine at the top and bottom corners.  My finishing touches are six light blue pearls.

The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge

Here is my creation for The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge.  My image is "Kiwi Koala's Cuppa" and sentiment is "Hot Cocoa Sentiments" by Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I colored the koala with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Winter Wishes" by Echo Park Paper Co.  The frames are created using Classic Circle by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are two white snowflake buttons with purple twine and purple rhinestones.  

Here is this week's sketch:

Meljen's Design Challenge #148 - Seeing Spots

Here is my creation for this week's Meljen's Design Challenge - Seeing Spots.  Your creation needs to have some spots!  I used "Windswept Diva" by Meljen's Design.  I colored her with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from Michael's.  The frame is created with a Classic and Scalloped Rectangle by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are a double polka dot pink organza bow, pink pearls and a pink rose.

The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge

Here is my creation for this week's The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge.  This challenge has a spin, use either birds or bees.  I used "Just Buzzin By" by Stampin Up!  The sentiment is from "Bee Happy" digital stamp by Sweet N Sassy Stamps.  I colored my images with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "The Classics" by The Paper Studio.  The frame around the sentiment is created with Classic and Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are three brown pearls.

Here is this week's sketch:

Meljen's Design - Happy Valentine's Day!

Here is my inspirational valentine card.  I used "Kitty Cats Cuddles" by Meljen's Design.  I colored my kitties with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Love Me" by My Mind's Eye.  My frame around the cats are created with Classic ans Scalloped Circles by Spellbinders.  My finishing touches are six white pearls.

Hope everyone has had a Happy Valentine's Day!!

Belli Challenge #163 - Valentine's/Hearts

Here is a fun treat box full of candy for someone special in your life for Valentine's Day!! For the next two week's the Belli Challenge is Valentine's/Hearts.   The image is a retire "Changito The Monkey" cling stamp by Stampendous Stamps.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  The candy wrappers and background paper are from "Valentine" by K&Company.  I used a doily MS punch to create my edges.  My finishing touches are lime green pearls and a hot pink bow.

The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge

Here is this week's creation for The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge.  I used "Popcorn the Bear - Romance" by Crafter's Companion.  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is from "Valentine" by K&Company.  My frame around the bear is created with Heart and Classic Circles by Spellbinders Paper Arts.  My sentiment is from "Hugs & Kisses Sentiments" by JustRite Papercraft.  The frame around the sentiment is is a retired "Nested Frames" by JustRite Papercraft. I used a doily punch for the edges by MS and the Swiss Dots cuddlebug folder for my background paper. My finishing touches are black grosgrain ribbon and black pearls.

Here is this week's sketch:

Meljen's Design Challenge #146 - K-I-S-S

Here is a fun creation using "Little Heart Vase"  by Meljen's Design.  The theme for this week's Meljen's Design Challenge is K-I-S-S (Keep It Simple Stampers).  I colored my image with Copic markers.  My designer paper is Echo Park's "Dots & Stripes".  The doily edges are created with a MS punch.  My finishing touches are a lime green polka dot ribbon/bow and lime green pearls.

Guest Designer For JustRite Papercraft - Day Three

My final project is a coaster set using different stamps sets.  My coasters are 4x4 square white ceramic tiles from my local hardware store. To stamp on a tile surface use Stazon Ink and let you ink dry overnight or heat set your project. Stazon Ink is a solvent based stamp pad, designed for decorating non-porous surfaces such as glass, metal, shrink plastic, cellophane, aluminum foil, leather and acrylic. Stazon ink dries instantly on almost any surface and is waterproof once it dries.

Two of the coasters are created by stamping “Elegant Damask Background”  on to the white tiles with “Staz-On” Royal Purple ink.  The other two coasters were stamped with the roses and filigree design from Amazing Paper Grace Stamps “Vintage Filigree Fancies”.  Let all four tiles dry overnight or use your heat gun.  Lightly mist the stamped coasters with Krylon Workable Fixatif.  Let the tiles dry, then repeat. Once thoroughly dried, add four felt pads to the corners on the back of each tile. For gift giving, stack the tiles and tie a double bow of silk Lavender ribbon by “May Arts” from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.   To create your tag stamp “Hugs & Kisses Sentiments” onto white Bazzill paper.  Cut/emboss with Spellbinder Paper Arts™ Classic and Eyelet Circles to create the outer frame.  

I would like to thank Kellie for giving me another opportunity to be your Guest Designer for JustRite Papercraft.  I have so much fun trying to come up with new projects for this fabulous company.

Project Recipe:Stamps: JustRite Papercraft “Elegant Damask Background” and Amazing Paper Grace Stamps “Vintage Filigree Fancies”
Dies: Spellbinders paper Arts™ Classic and Eyelet Circles
Inks: Staz-On Royal Purple, Marvy Black
Paper: Purple, Lavender and White Bazzill
Accessories: Copic Markers, Krylon Workable Fixatif Spray, Scotch Self-Stick Felt Pads, White 4x4 Ceramic Tiles, 1.25 Lavender Silk Ribbon by “May Arts” from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Guest Designer For JustRite Papercraft Day Two

For today’s project, I created this pretty card.

 I stamped a sentiment from “Antique Valentine Tags One” byJustRite Papercraft with black Marvy ink onto designer paper by Basic Grey “Lucille” 6x6 paper pad and cut around the edges.  I cut out my second frame with the “Nested Oval  Medallion Labels”die.  I did this twice and used glue to bind them together.   The next frame is created with “Labels Eighteen” by Spellbinders Paper Arts™ and again adhered together.  My large frame is created with “Nested Medallions Label” die and again adhered together. I then cut 3, 1 inch strips and used a square punch to create my triangle shape at the end of my designer paper.  Finally, I created a double bow with 1.25 Silk Mauve Ribbon by “May Arts” from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I glued my layered piece to a teal Bazzill card.  My finishing touch is a teal rose by “Prima Flowers”.

Come back tomorrow for my final creation which I think you will love. 

Project Recipe:
Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Antique Valentine Tags One
Dies: JustRite Papercraft Nested Medallions Labels and Nested Oval Medallions Labels, Spellbinder paper Arts™ Labels Eighteen
Inks: Marvy Black
Paper: Teal Bazzill, Basic Grey “Lucille” 6x6 Paper Pad
Accessories: Mauve Silk Ribbon by “May Arts” from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon 3n1 Adhesive Glue, Prima Flowers

Guest Designer for JustRite Papercraft

I am so excited to be Guest Designer for JustRite Papercraft for the second time.  I just love working with these fabulous ladies and their awesome products. 

    For my first day, I have created a candy box filled with wonderful treats inside.  The first thing I did was stamp “Cupid Background”  by JustRite Papercraft  onto white Bazzill paper with black Marvy ink.  Next, I colored the design with Copic markers, then I adhered the image onto my plastic box.  I stamped the “Happy Valentine’s Day” sentiment from “Antique Valentine Tags One” into the center of my heart image.  Again, I stamped “Chocolate Treats” from “Hugs & Kisses Sentiments” at the bottom of my background stamp. To make my candy wrappers I stamped three different sentiments from the “Hugs & Kisses Sentiment” set on white Bazzill paper with red Marvy ink.  I cut the paper I just created to 3x1 inches to cover my Hershey Chocolate Nuggets.  The bow is created with red satin ribbon and a double bow with a black brad.  My finishing touches are red and white pearls.

Come back tomorrow and see my next creation as the JustRite Papercraft Guest Designer. 

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft  Antique Valentine Tags One, Hugs & Kisses Sentiments, Cupid Background

Inks: Marvy Black and Red

Paper: White Bazzill

Accessories: Recollections Pearls, Red Satin Ribbon, Black Brad, Copic Markers, Beacon 3-IN-1 Adhesive Glue, Hershey’s Chocolate Nugget

Come back tomorrow to see my next creation as Guest Designer for JustRire Papercraft.

The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge

Here is a fun creation for The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge.  I am using an adorable teddy bear image from Free Digital Stamps.  I colored my bears with Copic markers.  My designer paper is "Crazy For Love" by Bo Bunny.  My finishing touches are pink/white baker's twine bows and brown pearls.

Here is this week's fun sketch, come play along: