Enjoy the Little Things

Happy Thursday! Just wanted to pop in and share my favorite card thus far for 2015! This little gem is from The Greeting Farm. It was a freebie digi image sent in their newsletter, so if you are not signed up...what are you waiting for? I printed her out and colored her with Copic Markers. I made a shaker card, because that's what you do when you have a sh*tload of sequins LOL.

I added some Glossy Accents on the starfishes adorning her hair. Also I wanted to try this white dot technique that I've seen other artists' colored images. Love love love the look! You best believe that this will happen again. The leaves and background colors are created with Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays. I wanted lots of shimmer.

So there is my mermaid shaker card. My all time fave so far, if I didn't mention that already. I love the vibrant blues and purples. Confession, I always wanted to be a mermaid, hehehe.

Thanks for stopping by and I do have another card for you tomorrow! Have a fabulous day!

Supplies:

TGF Freebie Mermaid Digi

MFT Hibiscus Die-namics

MFT Tropical Sensations

LSG Sprays (Backgound) - Delphinium Turquoise/Ocean Breeze Blue/Tainted Love Teal

LSG Sprays (Leaves) - Freaky Franken Lime/Luscious Lime

Sweet Stamp Shop - Enjoy Calligraphy

Sequins

Metal Embellishments

Cheese Cloth

Uniball Signo Broad - White Gel Pen

Glossy Accents

Copics

Hair: BG09/BG23/BG49

Skin: E00/E11/BV00

Starfish/Top: Y11/Y17/Y21

Tail: V09/V12/V15/V17

Mar. IAR Designer's Challenge

Hello, it's a new project from me today hosted by I Am Roses. This a new challenge brought to you by Designer Donna Smith. Each Designer picks a Color Combo and creates a project. The awesome winner of the challenge will win the Color Combo of their project.

My colors are PINK & PURPLE! I created a mini 5x7 Mix Media Canvas. I used my homemade texture paste and stencils. I used a lot of Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays.

I used a mixture of Curly Roses, Rose Buds and Paper Flowers for my choice of Pink & Purple flowers. This was a fun challenge. Do you want to win these colors, pick my color combo! Go to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog for more details on this month's IAR Designer's Challenge.

I Am Roses Products (Links provided):

G 2-00

T30 - 601

ZR5-32

BF1 - 151

Other Supplies:

5x7 Canvas Board, White Acrylic Paint, Homemade Texture Paste, Donna Downey Stencil #922412, The Crafter's Workshop Stencil #TWC261s Mini Art Is
Lindy's Stamp Gang:
Starburst Frozen Jack Frost
Starburst French Lilac Violet
Flat Fabio Hibiscus Rose
Flat Fabio Plimeria Pink
Flat Fabio Frenchy's Pink Pouf
Magicals Cotton Candy
Magicals Pretty in Pink

August IAR Color Challenge "Back to School"

There's a new IAR Color Challenge just posted over at the I Am Roses Challenge Blog. If you want to win some beautiful flowers check it out and create to win.

The theme for this month's challenge is "Back to School". I decided to dress up a paper lunch bag. Fill it up with snacks or some school supplies for your kid. That big gardenia is new to I Am Roses, it measures at 4". I used some two tone yellow roses and added some red roses as well.

The calendar month "august" is embossed on acetate with white embossing powder. I draped some banner border stickers at the fold. The letter "A" is the initial for the receiver of this paper bag. The yellow ruler ribbon was perfect for the school theme.

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see all the submissions created by you guys. GOOD LUCK everyone!!

I Am Roses Products (Links provided):
GB5-15 4” Large Gardenia
ZM-48 Random Mixed Sizes of Yellow Tone
R4-12 ½” Red Mulberry Paper Roses
Other Supplies:
Versamark Ink Pad, Inque Boutique Clear Stamp - Your Calendar, PinkPaislee - Hometown Summer Border Stickers, Misc “A” alpha, Ruler Trim, Acetate, White Embossing Powder, Heat gun, Lindy’s Stamp Gang Flat Fabios - Pineapple Paradise, Lindy’s Stamp Gang Starburst - Wake Me Up Before You Go Gold, Brown Paper Lunch bag

Lindy's "Pin It to Win It"!

• Got a Pinterest account? CHECK
• Want to win some fabulous LINDY'S STAMP GANG Products? CHECK

Check out the newest contest Lindy's Stamp Gang has going on now. Starting today July 27th - Aug. 3rd.

This is what you can win:

For more details go to the LSG Blog HERE for the official rules. GOOD LUCK!!!

Father's Day Sale

                            

Father's Day Sale going on now at Lindy's Stamp Gang. This sale will extend 'til tomorrow afternoon.

                                          20% off Everything. 
                                       Coupon Code: dadsday

If you've always wanted to try Lindy's Stamp Gang, here is your chance. We've got new colors and new sets  for you to try out. Also we now carry awesome laser cuts from WOW and Dusty Attic. Don't miss out!

Lindy's Stamp Gang: Spring Fling Linky Party

Good Morning! It’s time for another Linky Party on the Lindy’s Stamp Gang’s blog! Show off your favorite spring-themed artwork and projects and you’ll have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate for Lindy’s Stamp Gang products.

We’d love to see your prettiest scrapbook pages, cards, altered art, home décor, art journals and minis. You may enter projects using any products, any manufacturer, not just Lindy’s Stamp Gang.

The entry with the most “Likes” will receive a gift certificate to Lindy’s Stamp Gang store. So tell all your friends to visit the Lindy’s Stamp Gang blog.

Have fun and GOOD LUCK!
~Jo

Winter Wonderland Tag Swap

TGIF! Hi everyone, here is a tag that I made for a "Winter Wonderland" themed swap over on YouTube. I used some KARLAS001 Etsy goodies. I incorporated some of the pearl sprays in her store. I was going for a shabby vintage look. The color palette was kept very neutral. The only pop of color in the tag is the colored snowman and the light blue spray in the background. The pearl sprays looked so delicate, like tiny little snowballs.

I embossed the snowman with white embossing powder and colored it in with my LSG Magicals in Azure Sea Asters. For added shimmer, I sprayed the whole tag with Scintillating Silver. I was able to use mostly what was in my stash on this tag and I didn't have to buy a darn thing LOL.

Now that I'm finished with this swap I can finally put all my Christmas stamps, papers, embellishments away! Time to move on to Valentine's Day themed projects...stay tune! Have a great weekend everybody =)

Don't forget to check out my video on this tag here.

KARLAS001 Etsy Products (links provided):
Light Blue Sprays
White Pearl Sprays (OS)
Other Products:
White Mat Board, Inkadinkadoo Holiday Filigree Stamp Set, Vellum, White Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Mini Pearls, Burlap Mesh, Martha Stewart Leaf Punch, Lace Trims, Lindy's Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz Scintillating Silver/ Magicals Azure Sea Asters, We R Memory Keepers XL Wide Eyelet, Jute Rope, Bell Embellishment

Lindy's Stamp Gang: One Day Sale

Secret ONE DAY SALE.... TODAY Dec 15!

20% off all sets!
Starburst Spray, Stain, & Color Shot sets
Moon Shadow Mist & Ink sets
Magical sets
Try Me kits
and all Filagrees

Coupon code: secretsanta
Remember-all US orders over $40 get FREE SHIPPING, always!

Black Friday Sale @Lindy's Stamp Gang

Let the madness begin! Lindy's Stamp Gang is having a huge sale! If you loved all the shimmery goodness on my projects don't miss out on the fabulous deals going on.

Bitten

Good afternoon everyone. I have an I Am Roses project to share today. It is a gift box and a card. This was a hostess gift for my friend Thai (YouTube: EvilScrapper). She was kind enough to open up her place for me to stay the night after a birthday crop that we went to.

As you can see the theme I chose was Twilight. Go Team Edward!! LOL. The stamp I used was from The Greeting Farm, a Edward digi stamp. I made him all sparkly with some awesome glitter. The images of the apple, the moon and the word Bitten are all from the stack DCWV Immortal Love, perfect! I thought it was cute to add the Red Semi Open Rose bud to Edward =)

I made the coordinating gift box to go with the card. You can watch my tutorial video here, showing how you can make a similar box with any design paper of your choosing. I added more of the rose buds in front, as well as the 1/2" White Flowers and a Black Rose from a Random Mixed Sizes of Black Tones.
I wanted to personalize the lid, so I used some die cuts to spell out her name. The leaves and the letters were sprayed with a gorgeous black from Lindy's Stamp Gang, Midnight Rendezvous Black. I added some bling and more flowers on the top left corner. For more details you can view my video of this project here. Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your short work week (for those in the U.S)!

I Am Roses Products (links provided):
ZM-78 Random Mixed Sizes Red Tone & White
ZM-274 Random Mixed Sizes of Black Tone
R8-15 1/2" White Paper Roses
T30-101 Semi Open Red Rose Buds
Other Products:
DCWV Immortal Stack, The Greeting Farm Edward Digi Stamp, QK Mademoiselle Alpha Die Cuts, Cuttlebug, Want2Scrap Black Flourish Bling, Lace Trim, SU! Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Misc. Leaves, Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Midnight Rendezvous Raven, Silver Brads