A Hop With May Arts And Epiphany Crafts!

Hello and welcome to my stop on the hop with May Arts and Epiphany Crafts!  If you've stumbled along my post first, hop on back over to May Arts---and don't forget to leave comments for a chance to win some crafty goodness...

Now, on with the makes!  Here's what I've come up with...

One of my favorite ways to use ribbon, is to create a fabric cover for a mini album.  

   This particular book cover was created by layering several lengths of the 2" Burlap/Cotton Blend ribbon in white in a crosshatch pattern, and adding machine stitching in a contrasting black thread.

The Chevron Bubble Caps by Epiphany Crafts make the perfect colorful embellishment!  I love the ombre look I was able to achieve.

And that's the cover!  Super clean and graphic.  I love this geometric look!!

May Arts supplies used:

474-2-01" Burlap/Cotton Blend ribbon in White

363-08 Twisted Burlap ribbon in Black

Other supplies used:

 Ephiphany Crafts Shape Studio Chevron

Epiphany Crafts Bubble Caps Chevron

Core'dinations Distress Paper

UmWowStudio Chevron Confetti

UmWowStudio Alpha TWO Confetti

Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Sequins in 4, 6, and 8 mm

Thanks for stopping by!  And don't forget to check back tomorrow for more May Arts and Epiphany Crafts collaboration.

xx,

 

A New Release Blog Hop With May Arts!

Hello!!

 Welcome to my stop on the May Arts new release blog hop :-)  You should've come here via Mallika's blog, but if you've stumbled along my blog first, just hop on over to the May Arts blog and start from the beginning.  AND don't forget to leave comments along the way for your chance to win some lovely ribbon from May Arts!!

Now, on with the makes!!!

Here's what I've come up with...

For my first project, I've created a little backpack-shaped book for my baby girl to use as a sort of yearbook.  You know, something for notes/signatures from friends and photos to commemorate her 4th grade classmates.

The 2" Grosgrain Horizontal Stripes in Orchid/White makes the perfect straps!

I LOVE the stitching detail.

The inside paper is blank and ready to be filled...

...and the front latch doubles as a pen/pencil holder!

My second project is as simple as can be!  It was my first attempt at sewing a zipper, but I love how it came out.

This simple pouch was created by stitching four lengths of the 2" Grosgrain Horizontal Stripes ribbon in Black/White together to form the base.

The black stitches blend in well for an almost seamless look...

Once the base was formed all that was left to do is add a zipper and my pouch was ready to fill!  I had

 originally intended it as a pencil case for my daughter, but I may have to keep this one instead.  I LOVE the black/white stripes!!

Ok, guys that's it for me!!  I do hope I've inspired you to grab some of your favorite May Arts ribbon and get to makin'.

The next stop along your way should be Rhea's blog.  Thanks so much for stoppin' by today, now get hoppin'!!

xx,

A Year In Review With May Arts and Core'dinations!

Hello!!  

This week, the ladies over at May Arts got to play with some amazing Core'dinations goodness.  We've each whipped up a little something to hopefully inspire you and we'll be sharing that with you all week---so, be sure to check back each day for more!

And there may just be a giveaway.

We're talkin' Core'dinations.

And May Arts.

Just sayin'.

Ok, now on with the show!

As we inch ever closer to 2015, I find myself looking back.  I love taking a peek at everything that's happened this year, and I LOVE seeing it captured in pictures---so, I found myself smack dab in the middle of my Instagram feed :-)

This mini book---inspired by my favorite insta-photo-sharing site---is filled with my top 20 moments from 2013.

I've layered May Arts wired burlap ribbon and Core'dinations cardstock in coordinating colors to create the camera cover.  A bit of sanding adds a more worn/vintage feel.

The rainbow stripes really help my title stand out.  Plus, who doesn't like a rainbow??

And finally, a hand full of sequins adds a bit of FLASH!  Hee hee.  Ya see what I did there?  Because cameras flash?!!?

May Arts supplies used:

4 inch Burlap/Wired ribbon - Light Natural and Brown

Other supplies used:

Core'dinations Distress cardstock

clear craft sequins

Bind-It-All coils - 1 inch

Aleene's tacky glue

Thickers

Recollections heart punch

Alrighty, then!!  I do hope you've found some inspiration here today.  And don't forget to stop back in all this week for more May Arts and Core'dinations goodness.

OH!  And tune back in tomorrow for a video sneaky peek of how this project came together and a look at the inside this sweet little book.

xx,

May Arts Hops With Authentique and Imagine Crafts!

Good Morning!!

Welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere as we jump headlong into day 4 of hoppin'.  Today, I get to share a sweet and summery project I've created with a combination of  goodies from three amazing companies---May Arts, Authentique and Imagine Crafts :-))  Kinda fitting to pay homage to a summertime adventure as we transition into cooler temps, no??

Ok, onto the goods!!

This mini was completely inspired by the summery color palette in the Radiant collection by Authentique.  It's packed full of bright colors and practically screams, 'Here Comes The Sun'!

I've covered some of the paper with May Arts 4 inch burlap wired ribbon in the Light Natural color to add a bit of fun texture to my cover.

A quick dip into Golden Glitz Delicata ink gave a lovely sparkle to UmWowStudio chippies.  I love how they add just a touch of shine.

Ok guys, be sure to check back in a bit for a peek at the inside of my book.  For now, hop on over and visit Mallika to see the rest of today's lineup, and don't forget to check out the inspiration from days 1-3 by hopping back to May Arts!  Remember to comment on each of the DT's posts for a chance to win one of THREE prizes!!

May Arts Products Used:

4 inch burlap wired ribbon - Light Natural

Other Products Used:

Authentique - Radiant 6 inch paper pad

Delicata Golden Glitz Metallic Pigment Ink

UmWowStudio Circle Confetti

clear sequins

white vellum

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

xx,

May Arts Ribbon Design Team Call - Round TWO!!

Hello!!

Today, I have a little May Arts goodness for you :-)  Specifically, a few things I've whipped up for my ROUND TWO submission for the May Arts Ribbon DT call! 

Here's a peek at what I've created...

 

This sweet little fabric book is what I like to call a 'needle keeper'.  Ya know---a little somethin' that holds onto those pesky sewing needles that like to hide at the bottom of your sewing kit.  OUCH!!

Not only was the base created with May Arts ribbon, but the applique and all the embellishments were, too.  All but the buttons, of course ;-P

I've filled the inside pages with needles and buttons...

...and a few lengths of my favorite May Arts trims, as well.

If you wanna see how it came together, take a gander at the little video tut below!

And because I was feeling inspired by this gorgeous floral ribbon, I created a little 4 by 4 inch notecard to go along with the little book.  It may be obvious, but this card is reminiscent of a quilting square.  I LOVE the look of applique on quilts!  So homespun and lovely.

And finally, I created a little tag duo to hang around my gift after it's all wrapped up and snug.

Cute, no?

Here's a look at the set all wrapped up and ready for givin'.  Or maybe keepin'??  I love it so much, I may just have to keep this one for me!!

May Arts Products Used:

2 inch Cotton/Burlap Blend - White

2.5 inch Cotton Blend w/ Vintage Print - Pink Floral

1 inch Lace Ribbon - White

1 inch Eyelet Trim Ribbon - White

1/4 inch Silk Ribbon - White

1.25 inch Silk Ribbon - White

That's it for me for today :-)  Thanks so much for stopping by, and wish me luck!!

xx, 

The Hunt.

Hello!!  Today, I wanted to share a little something...

This tiny book was created with a few snapshots I took of my kiddos at the church's annual Easter egg hunt.  I wanted to scrap them in a quick way before they got buried under piles of other things on my 'to do' list.

In lieu of tearing into a new stack of paper, I decided to use up some of those neglected bits of paper in my stash.  This MME paper stack has been used and loved, but really needed a little somethin' extra to get my mojo runnin'.  

  A bit of rock-solid stamping can make those old papers new again :-)

I've done some Copic coloring around the images to really make them POP.  I really love the effect.

With this being such a small book, I knew that finding space for journaling would be difficult.  My solution??  

VELLUM!  It gives me tons of space for my thoughts and covers up none of my fun stamping.

SCORE.

How cool is it that you can see the clouds right through my journaling??  Best of both worlds, I tell ya!

Here's a peek at all the VLVS! goodness I've used...

I gotta say, I'm totally diggin' this mini mini!!

Supplies Used:

Viva Las VegaStamps! stamps - Medium Doily, Waybill/Invoice Background, Be Adorable, Bulls Eye Solid, Victorian Flourish, Lace Background, Whimsical Cloud 1 1/2 x 2 1/4, Whimsical Cloud 1 x 2 1/2

My Minds Eye 'Be Amazing' 6 inch paper, Copic Markers, UmWowStudio Chevron Confetti chipboard, thread, American Crafts black jute, craft sequins, vellum

Ok guys, that is that.  If you want to know more about how this book was put together, hop on over to the VLVS! blog and read all about it!!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by and I'll see ya next time ;-)

xx,

 

Book Of Hearts.

Hiya, Folks!!

Today, I come baring my heart...

Well, actually it's a whole book of them :-)  This month, as I was contemplating goals for myself in 2014,  I landed on the word 'heart'.  This little word can mean so many things!!

Sooooo, in honor of this years 'one little word', I've decided to art journal myself up a book of hearts to help keep my focus.

Keep these ideals in the forefront of my mind.

Keep my eyes on the prize!!!

Here's what I came up with...

It all started with a canvas base.  And lace...

Here's a peek at how I've created all that LOVELY lacey texture!!

Sweet, right?!??

I LOVE the amazing pop of color!!

That stitching makes me crazy happy :-)

And glitter.  DUDE!

I gotta say I'm pretty happy with my book of hearts.  I plan to create a page a month with a different take on the word 'heart'.  Hopefully, it'll help keep me on track and inspired to keep-on-movin' and shakin' towards my goals this year!

Thanks so much for joining me today!!  I'll see ya next time :-)

OH!!  And I'm playing along with the January Challenge over at Berry71Bleu.  It's all about one word.  Hop on over and play along!

xx,

Heart Organizer

Hello!  Today, I bring you my very first project as a designer for VivaLasVegaStamps!

I gotta tell ya, I'm so beyond excited to be joining the ranks of some seriously talented ladies to create lots of stampin' eye candy to inspire you to get your stamp on!!

First up from me is this fabulously functional organizer.

Yep!!  That's clay on an old book cover with a little Lindy's Stamp Gang color.

I've also collaged myself up a few dividers for each section.  We've got calendar, notes, goals, etc!

Aaaannnd, I absolutely can't get enough of this alien stamp!  Love.

Supplies:

VivaLasVegaStamps! - Cross Stitch stamp, Alien Circle stamp

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Pink Ladies Pink Flat Fabio, Mango Mania Flat Fabio

Gauche Alchemy -  ephemera

Ok guys, that's it for this one!  If you want a few more details on how this baby was made, hop on over to the VivaLasVegaStamps! blog and check out my post.  Maybe give me a little comment love??  Just sayin'.

Thanks for joining me today!!  I'll catch you next time.

xx,