52CCT: Metallic Paper

Hiya!  Ready for another weekly challenge from 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown?  Good!!!  We've got another fabulous challenge for you!

Here's the challenge~

My card~

Details~

I've used stamps by Great Impressions, a rhinestone by Studio 112, a Spectrum Noir marker to color the rhinestone, metallic tissue paper by Hallmark, ribbon by May Arts, a small snowflake punch by Martha Steward, glitter paper by DCWV, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for popping over here to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you join in our challenge this week and that you leave some love with the other DT gals, too!  HUGS and merry stamping! :)

Junk Journaling!

Hi, friends!  I've joined my friend, Clare from Miscanthus Crafts, in a journey on junk journaling for 2014!  I've got my first page to share with you...I'll tell you the "junk" I used after you see the final product. :)

Here's the page~

Details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards: New Beginnings

Totally Paper Crafts: New Beginnings

Your Next Stamp: Photo Inspiration

Junk used: cardboard from a dinner box, black and gold packaging from canvas strip, old gold tissue paper, scrap papers.

I LOVE the way this turned out!  Now to figure out what to do with it???  Hmmm...any suggestions?

I used this quote because it's part of my resolutions for this year.  I'm going to try to love more, talk unkindly less, and share the love that I feel from God with those around me!  I'm also doing an interesting money saving thing that I might share with you later...but that's a totally different post. ;)

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!  I hope you've been inspired to take a peek today and to try something NEW!  I also hope you'll consider joining in the fun of JUNK JOURNALING!  You can email Clare for more info. ;)

That's all for me tonight!  I'll be back sometime in the near future with another page for your viewing pleasure!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

Gift Giving Gets THRIFTY!

Okay, I adore thrift stores.  Seriously--where else can you go and get a cheap vase to turn into a great holiday gift?!  Who's with me!?  Okay, thanks for shout "YEAH!" out there for me...now onto the reason for this post.

I'm hosting a Handmade Holiday Hullabaloo at my house on Saturday.  Each person is to bring a handmade gift and a snack to share.  I was wracking my brain about what to make because, yes I have a TON of cards, but....I wanted to do something NEW.  Then I saw the challenge at Simon Says Stamp Monday...and remembered a hoard of gold tissue paper I had.  A the idea was born...

Here's the set I made~

The vase and details~

The tag and details~

For these fabulous challenges~

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Tissue

Miriam's Crafting Blog: Homemade Gifts

Try It On Tuesday: Handmade Gift/Tag

I used gold tissue paper from Hallmark, Mod Podge Matte Finish, glitter by Martha Stewart (fine, white gold) and Stampin' Up! (chunky, gold), a stamp set by Close to My Heart, black Versamark ink, cardstock by Stampin' Up!, and all other supplies from my stash.

I apologize for some of the photos--all the glitter and shiny tissue paper made it really hard to photography!  And now, a "How To" on the vase...because it is SO easy!

1. Clean your vase (got mine at a thrift store...hence the beginning silliness).
2. Pour about 1/2 cup (more or less depending on size of vessel) of the Mod Podge into a new container.  Add about 1/2 a container of ultra fine glitter and mix well.
3. Use the glitter Mod Podge to add gold tissue paper to the vase.  I crinkled my paper before I adhered it to give added texture.
4. Stamp images onto other gold tissue paper and cut out around them.  Mod Podge these to the vase with the glitter mixture.
5. Add chunky glitter to the rest of the Mod Podge and make it really chunky.
6. Sponge the chunky glitter mixture liberally onto the vase, avoiding the image portions.
7. Let the vase dry thoroughly.

I still had some of the chunky glitter mix left over so I am keeping it to use sometime...soon hopefully!

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek at my creation!  I hope you've been inspired to try something NEW today!  Don't forget to also play along with these fabulous challenges!  HUGS and happy stamping friends!

52CCT: Anything Goes{ish}

Hi, friends!  Ready for another fun challenge over at 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown?  Good, because we've got a super fun one for you this week!

Here's your challenge~

My creation~

Details~

These are quickly becoming some of my favorite treat holders to make!  It's a toilet paper roll!!!  I've also used patterned paper by DCWV, a rhinestone by Prima, gold tissue paper by Hallmark, a silver pipe cleaner and silver eyelets from my stash, a clear glitter gel pen, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

So, what altered item will YOU create?!  I can't wait to see it!  Thanks for stopping by to take a peek and please take a peek at what the other members of the DT have made as well!  Merry stamping! :)

52CCT: Color Challenge

Welcome to another weekly 52 {Christmas} Card Throwdown challenge!  This week we've got an absolutely BRILLIANT color scheme for you to play with! I had such fun making this one!!!

Here's the challenge~

My card~

Details~

I've used a card base by DCVW, gold tissue paper by Hallmark, a rhinestone swirl by Prima, black rhinestones by Zva, gold embossing powder by Stampendous!, and all other supplies are by Stampin' Up!.

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to come and take a peek!  I'd love to see what YOU create for our challenge this week--it's never too early to start your holiday card making! ;)  Also, please pop over to see what the other gals have made and leave them some love as well.  Merry stamping, friends! :)

Fun Valentine Treats

I have just a few more Valentine treats to share with you today and then I will probably be done with this holiday until next year.  Well, after tomorrow, that is.  Tomorrow is actually the day that my DH and I celebrate--it's more frugal cheaper that way. ;)  I've made some fun treats to take to friends and I thought some of you might like to use these ideas next year!

First up: Vintage Kisses Holder~

For these fabulous challenges~

In the Pink: Pink Valentines

Moving Along With the Times: Love is in the Air

Creative Belli: Valentine/Hearts

This and two others just like it are going to some very special friends for a little treat to let them know how much they're loved.  I've used up some paper that has been in my scrap drawer begging to be used for about 2 years, stamped heart by Stampin' Up!, a little tiny heart rhinestone by Studio G, eyelets from my stash, some gold tissue paper from Hallmark, and a gold pipe cleaner.  OH, the tube is....wait for it...a TOILET PAPER ROLL!!!  That's right!  I used a toilet paper roll!  A DT teamie made one of these and I just had to try it out!

Second up: Mustache Kisses Holder~

For these fabulous challenges~

Cute Card Thursday: Eye for Detail

(Googly eyes are my detail--get it?!

Okay, maybe that's stupid...)

Sarah Hurley Challenge: Anything BUT a Card!

Divas by Design: Love & Romance

This one is for my DH--think he'll like it?  I hope it makes him smile!  The paper is by DCVW, the heart stamp is by Stampin' Up!, the mustache is by Hero Arts, googly eyes and eyelets from my stash, some red tissue paper from the Dollar Tree, and a silver pipe cleaner.  And, yes, a tp roll!

Third fun project: Kisses Rings~

These were SO easy and fun to make!  I'm not entering them into any challenges, and I don't even know who I'm going to give them to, but if you'd like to make them yourself, follow these easy steps:

1. Take a pipe cleaner and cut it in half.
2. make an x with the two halves and twist in the middle to hold them together.
3. Place the Kiss flat side down in the middle of the x.
4. Twist the pipe cleaners around the point of the Kiss and make a circular shape at the bottom!

See, easy peasy!  There are tons of picture/video tutorials out there on how to make them.  I'm sure if you Google these, they'll all pop up!

Anyway, there you have it!  Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Stamping, friends!  HUGS to you all and thanks for stopping by!  See you soon!!!