Viva Las VegaStamps! and WOW!

Hello and welcome to my little corner of the crafty world.  Today, I have a fun project for you that's rockin' some Viva Las VegaStamps! rubber and embossing powder from WOW!

Supplies used:

Viva Las VegaStamps! Steampunk Gear

Viva Las VegaStamps! Sharp Edge Gear

Viva Las VegaStamps! Square Edge Gear

Viva Las VegaStamps! Gear Medium

WOW! Embossing powder in Primary Ebony Regular and Metallic Platinum Sparkle

UmWowStudio Gear Mash

Gina's Designs Wooden Clock

Thanks so much for joining me today!!  If you wanna see some more crafty eye candy, hop on over to the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog and the WOW! blog --- and don't forget to check back all this week for more!  And maybe even win a little crafty goodness??

xx,

You Are My Home.

Today, I have a project over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog.  Wanna peek?

Supplies used:

Viva Las VegaStamps! Waybill/Invoice Background stamp

Viva Las VegaStamps! Grunge 5 stamp

Viva Las VegaStamps! Field Of Stars stamp

wooden hanger

white paint

Jet Black StazOn ink

Gina's Designs House Mini Display Tray

May Arts 1/4 inch silk ribbon in Mauve

May Arts 1/8 inch Cord/Burlap ribbon

3/8 inch Lace Ribbon

7 Dots Studio 9th Wave 12 by 12 inch paper collection

UmWowStudio Alpha One chipboard alphabet letters

gold embossing powder

mother-of-pearl buttons

If you want more details, hop on over and check it out HERE!

xx,

The Girls.

Hello!  Today, I come with a mini layout.

Since I prefer to work in miniature, I always find it's easier for me to fill up a layout when I downsize.  This layout is 8 by 8 inches and features the vintage camper from the Sweet Summer Shape Set.

I LOVE the vintage camper and I knew from the moment I layed eyes on it, that it would make its way onto one of the layouts from one of my yearly NSD Scrapbooking retreats with My Girls!

 I began by paper piecing the camper with cardstock.  A bit of Copic marker shading gives some dimension to the piece.  I then added my metallic stripes and a bit of embossing powder to really highlight the antenna and hitch.

Here, you can see a bit of the metallic shine!

 It's not quite as girly as my real life camper would be (PINK with silver racing stripes!), but it totally gets the point across.  I don't really camp, and my idea of camping is a resort with a fully working bathroom!

Thanks for joining me today and I'll see you next time!!

Gina's Designs supplies used:

Camper from the Sweet Summer Shape Set

Other supplies used:

watercolor paper

black cardstock

watercolor paint in yellow and grey

Simple Stories Summer Fresh 6 inch paper pad

WOW! Platinum Metallic Sparkle embossing powder

Viva Las VegaStamps! Postal Background stamp

sewing machine

miniature alphabet stickers

xx,

Fly.

Hello!!

Today, I'm over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog with a fun tutorial to create a lovely, textured background.  If you want the details, hop on over and CHECK IT OUT!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

xx,

Quick Gift Bags.

Hello!

Today, I have a set of quick gift bags I've created for a few of my favorite scrappy gals.  Hop on over to the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog if you want the deets.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

xx,

Birdhouse Photo Display And A Hop With Art Anthology!

Hello!!  Today, I'm over on the VLVS! blog with some inspiration as part of a week long collaboration with Art Anthology!

Hop on over and check it out and don't forget to leave comments for a chance to win some goodies from both stores! 

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

For the details, hop on over to VLVS! and check it out!

xx,

Fly.

Hello!!

Today, I'm over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog sharing a little card set that's rockin' a bit of the rainbow.

Here's a close-up of the stampin' action...

...and the wrap-up!  I thought it would be cute to give this set all bundled up.  LOVE the vellum butterfly!

If you wanna see the full-on tutorial in pictures, hop on over to VLVS! to check out the 'how' and the 'to'.

Viva Las VegaStamps supplies used:

ButterflyGossamer/Large

Get Cape Wear Cape Fly

Other supplies used:

Canson watercolor paper

WOW! embossing powder in Primary Ebony

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabio spray inks in Pink Ladies Pink, Pineapple Paradise, Frenchy's Pink Pouf, Greased Lightnin' Green and Caribbean Blue 

vellum

wooden clothes pin

white sewing thread

Pretty Pink Posh sequins in Sparkling Clear

May Arts 1/4 inch silk ribbon in Grey and Pink

I've also played along with the Lindy's Stamp Gang April Color Challenge!  You can find the details HERE.  And here's a peek at the inspiration graphic...

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I'll see ya next time!!

xx,

With Love.

Hello!!

I'm over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog with a little Valentine love for my Sweetie :-)  Here's a peek...

If you'd like to read up on how this card was created, hop on over to the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog and check it out.

Thanks for stopping by today!

xx,

An UNLUCKY Hop With Viva Las VegaStamps!

Hello!!

Feelin' UNLUCKY??  Well, hopefully a bit of hoppin' with the Viva Las VegaStamps! crew will change those stars back to LUCKY :-)

You should have come here via Susan's blog---but if you've happened upon me first, be sure to hop on over to the VLVS blog and start from the beginning for your chance to win a pound of rubbah.

YEP.

One lucky comment along the way will win a pound of stampy goodness from VLVS!  Ok, on with the show.

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

Honestly, I've never been one to create something sinister, scary or spooktacular.  I'm more of a rainbows and glitter kinda gal!  So, when I was brainstorming a project, I knew I needed a bit of magic to make it happen. 

I've started with a background inked up with Distress ink in Black Soot and Pumice Stone and water.  I then stamped with Versamark ink and added a bit of Perfect Pearls in Perfect Pearl.  You can's see the images from straight on, but a quick tip into the light, and the Moon Phases and Field Of Stars stamping magically appears.

A little generation stamping (stamping repeatedly without re-inking!) with the In The Pale Moonlight sentiment stamp adds a bit of a spooky, shadowy look.

But my favorite (other than the stitching!), is definitely the sparkle of the moon :-)

Finally, I embellished with a small length of May Arts silk ribbon that I've distressed and a Prima star.

And that, my friends, is that.  Hopefully I've inspired you, even if  I've failed to give you the gore and horror.  If you've missed anyone along the way, here's the full list of hoppers...

Viva Las VegaStamps! : http://vivalas.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-blog-hop.html

DeeDee Catron : http://deedeecatron.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-vlvs-blog-hop.html
Corrie Herriman : http://madebychook.blogspot.com/2015/02/tgif-13.html
Hermine Koster : http://wp.me/p2KNz-3gI
Michele Kosciolek : http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/2015/02/friday-13th-unlucky-hop.html
Shanna Shands : http://scsdesigns.blogspot.com/2015/02/a-halloween-blog-hop.html
Glenda Tkalac : http://somewhereovertherainbowunicornsdream.blogspot.com/2015/02/freaky-friday.html
Susan M. Brown : http://sbartist.blogspot.com/2015/02/superstitious-are-we-viva-las.html
Mary Brockway : http://damselofdistress.blogspot.com/2015/02/an-unlucky-hop-with-viva-las-vegastamps.html

Supplies used:

VLVS! Moon Phases stamp

VLVS! Field Of Stars stamp

VLVS! In The Pale Moonlight stamp

Canson watercolor paper

Distress Ink in Black Soot and Pumice Stone

StazeOn ink in Black

Versamark ink

Prima Natural Wood Bark Star

May Arts 1.25" Silk Ribbon in Black

Perfect Pearls in Perfect Pearl

Thanks so much for stoppin' by today!

xx, 

Holiday Sweets With May Arts!

Hello!

Today, I'm hoppin' with May Arts in a totally sweet way!  We're sharing out best Holiday Sweet Treats along with some amazingly sweet (and ribbony!) packaging---'cuz everybody knows it's all about the packaging.  Well, maybe not all about the packaging, but it sure does make it feel a bit more special, no??

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

I kinda have a thing for mason jars, and they're definitely a bit more sturdy than a cello bag, so I decide to decorate one up to hold my treats.

A few silver and gold stars from the Metallic Star Banner Ribbon stitched onto the Green Burlap/Wired Ribbon, bordered with Natural Burlap/Woven Ribbon and my jar was ready to fill.

I made a simple tag (with the recipe written on the back) and tied it on with a bit of my favorite Natural String Burlap Ribbon and my treats were ready to go!

Not only did I get to spend some time with my favorite girl, but now we have one SWEET gift for someone special.

May Arts supplies used;

1.5 inch Metallic Star Banner Ribbon - Gold and Silver

2.5 inch Burlap/Wired Ribbon - Green

1/2 inch Woven/Burlap Ribbon - Natural

String Burlap Ribbon - Natural

Other supplies used:

Neenah white cards stock 

Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo

Viva Las VegaStamps! - Victorian Flourish rubber stamp

silver bell

Oreo Cookie Balls:

1 - 16 oz package Oreo cookies (crushed)

1 - 8 oz softened cream cheese

coating chocolate (chocolate bark)

sprinkles

Mix the cookie crumbs and the cream cheese thoroughly.  Roll the mixture into walnut sized balls and chill for 30 minutes.  Dip the balls into melted coating chocolate and add sprinkles to the top while the chocolate is still soft.  Allow the chocolate to set up before packaging.  This recipe made approximately 24 balls.

Okay guys, that's it for me!  Your next stop along the way will be Jen.  If you've lost your way, hop on back to May Arts for the full list of hoppers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

xx,

Learn.

Hello!

I've got a little somethin' somethin' over on the May Arts blog today :-)

Here's a peek...

If you wanna hear all about this little box and a bit about how it was created, hop on over to May Arts  and check it out.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by!

xx,