AquaCharms Phone Case Contest

Hi Everyone. There is this contest that Bona (LiveLoveScrap) on YouTube is hosting. It is sponsored by AquaCharms. AquaCharms is a company that sells swarovski covered phone cases. They are beautiful. Check out Bona's video to find out all the details on how to enter. So here is my entry for this contest. This is my "Pearls & Bling" tag:



I had soo much fun creating this tag. I love bling/rhinestones and I went all out =) You can watch my video here, as I explain how this was created. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you guys join in on the fun!

Marion Smith's 31 Days Challenge

Hi everyone! If you don't know already I have committed myself to Marion Smith's 31 Day Challenge.

The challenge is to post 31 videos, 31 goals for the 31 days in January. I am on day 10 today, and it's been a challenge. If you haven't seen my days 1 thru 9, you can watch my playlist on YouTube here. You don't have to do videos, you can post pictures on your blog if you want to join in on the fun. Okay gotta go and film Day 10! Thanks for stopping by!

2010 Favorite Things & Marion Smith's 31 Days Challenge

Here are my Top Ten 2010 Favorite Things:

#10. Burlap

#9. Lace

#8. White Flowers

#7. Kraft Cardstock

#6. Sakura White Gel Pen

#5. Pink ATG

#4. Glossy Accents

#3. Twinklets Diamond Dust

#2. Lindy's Stamp Gang

#1. Hot Glue Gun

Be sure to come back tomorrow. Marion Smith of APieceOfCraft.com is having a 31 days, 31 videos, 31 goals Challenge on her blog. The challenge is to set a goal every day for the month of January and to make a video post on YouTube. This is my 1st post of 31 days...lets hope I can do this and follow thru. I'm not particularly sure what tomorrow will bring, but stay tune and find out.

Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas everyone! I hope good times were had with your families. This is a picture of my very first Christmas tree. I bought it and all the decorations. I kept it very simple. Next year I hope to make some handmade ornaments to adorn it. It's a tree in progress, I have plenty of time to "junk" it up =)

Only one more week of the year 2010...make it a good one!! Thanks for stopping by.

Diamond Dust & Liquid Applique`

Supplies:
Twinklets - Diamond Dust
Marvy Uchida - White Liquid Applique`
Paper - MME Festive & Frost
Misc Pearl Flourishes
Vellum
Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder
Misc Lace Trim
Paperback Novel Sheets

I made this card using two of my favorite products, diamond dust and liquid applique`. Here is a video showing how I combined the two together.



Larger tubs of diamond dust can be found at your local Michael's craft stores. Liquid applique` (that I have found) can not be bought at Michael's or JoAnn's, only JoAnn's online.

Paper Rosettes

Here's a quick video tutorial on how I made these paper rosettes. Enjoy!

Holiday Cards

The images on these cards were made by using the Lindy Stamp Gang Stamp Set Autumn Joy Gang, the wreath image:

The stamps come in a 4.5" x 6" unmounted rubber stamp sheet. All the images are original drawings by Lindy herself. The stamps are deeply etched and are full of detail. If you purchase 4 or more sets you can use the code: STAMPS at check out and they will be $4 each.

Here is a video of me making this card:

Supplies List:
A2 Card Base - Ivory Cardstock
LSG Starburst Stain - Poinsettia Red Gold
LSG Glitz Spritz - Desert Moon Cactus Gold
LSG Embossing Powder - Midnight Copper Obsidian
Starform Glitter Stickers - Gold/Silver
Anna Griffin - Calisto Christmas Paper Pad
QK Flower Nesting Cookie Cutter Die
Coluzzle Circle Cutter

Thanks for passing by! Good luck to everyone on finalizing their Christmas shopping. Be safe =)