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BYOB Bling in my Art Journal!

2013-06-30T22:39:00.001-04:00

Hi All! Summer is in full swing in my home and I love it. Kids are home, I am chauffeuring them about and we are having fun each day. Of course summer I am wearing lots of hats with the kids home all the time so I decided to do an art journal page to share that.

When I was going through my stash I came across one of those fun Want2Scrap products I never used before...I don't know how that happened but I am so glad I decided to play with the BYOB Bling. I mean, how cool is it that all these great shapes are already made for you, it is just a matter of adding them to your project!

I did that by adding a new page to my art journal!

I decided to do a page showing the many hats I wear. I wanted to create a grid design and the perfect way to highlight the grids is pulling out lots of strips of bling and pearls. The different sizes of strips and different textures of rhinestones and pearls create a nice effect.

After I had my grid design I added a flower with a fantastic center from Buttons Galore!

The BYOB Bling made it so easy to dress up my flower and the Pink Rhinestone is the perfect way to highlight the center of my button. If you have not tried the BYOB bling, dig in you will really love the versatility of it.

Want2Scrap Products:

Cross Promotional Products:

Button by Buttons Galore
Beacon Adhesives

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye, Lilly Bee Designs, Basic Grey
Ink - Staz On
Stamp - Ranger
Flower - K & Company
Pens - Faber Castell
Paint - Liquitex
Spray Ink - Tattered Angels

A New Twist on Want2Scrap Mardi Gras Bling!

2013-06-23T00:40:00.000-04:00

Hello Everyone! Summer is in full swing and I rarely get into my studio to play. Bummer! I did force myself to find the time and it made me feel so good to play. Okay, so we all know I love my bling and my borders. I just wanted to show you how versatile they can be...

Bet you did not know all those leaves and the strip at the top are all from just one piece...JUST ONE PIECE of Nina Brackett's Mardi Gras Borders. I cut apart the different pieces to outline the leaves on my clipboard. A touch of ink and black pen really adds a little pizzazz.

My nieces Taylor loves her bling as much a me so I know she will just love this decked out clipboard...a little bling can totally make homework a little more fun!

I used a stamp I picked up on clearance to create the flower border...I went with a monochromatic blue look. I still can't seem to put that Authentique paper down!

In the center of each flower I used lots of rhinestones and pearls...but a new go to for me are the Mother of Pearl 72 Count Rhinestones...they looks awesome! They are not like any other gem I have seen, very cool! It is also subtle but to create the background, I used the Brick Stencil. I am a sucker for a cool stencil and this definitely qualifies as cool!

I hope you are all enjoying your summer!

Want2Scrap Products:

Cross Promotional Partners:

Other:

Ribbon - American Crafts, Stash
Paint/Glaze - Plaid, Making Memories
Ink - Staz On
Other - Stamp, Clip Board
Pens - Faber Castell

Want2Scrap Pearl Strips Highlighting Altered Notepads!

2013-05-31T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hi, I am back again! I am a note taker and a list maker...yep, all of the above. So I figured why not make my note taking a little more blinged out!

I bought a bunch of 5x7 notepads and altered the header of each. The Pearl Strips were the perfect accent to add to them. They make a project super cute and super easy. The Strong Collection by Authentique Paper is one of my new favorites and I scraped together some scraps to top them off. The pre-cut circles are the perfect size and great to layer.

I always like to fit in some of the Chevron Bling Borders and 72 Count Pearls always end up on all my projects. I love the touch of white glitter around the circles.

A few fun family rub-ons make this one of those both fun and functional projects you will get to look at each day!

Want2Scrap Products:

Cross Promotional Products:

Other Products:

Rub-ons - 7 Gypsies
Ink - Staz On
Staples - Notepads

Want2Scrap Fancy Chipboard Word Art Journal Page!

2013-05-30T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hey Everyone, I can feel the summer right around the corner and I can't wait to have my kids home each day! At least I say that now, he he! If your like me, a busy mom trying to stay on top of everything and rarely getting time to do anything for yourself it is nice every now and then to sit down and do something creative. I only get a few hours a month in my studio but I make it count and I love to get my hands messy! I decided to do an art journal page dedicated to ME!

I love the new Fancy Chipboard Words and since my name happens to be a common nickname, woo hoo I get to make a page after my own heart. Better yet if you want a custom word or name made, you can do that too!

I first added gesso and then used spray ink. I touched it off with some glitter...fun!

If you have not used the new stencil, now is the time to try them. At only $1.99 each, they can not be beat. I love the Arrow Stencils, how fun this is. After creating my background I used the stencil and dabbed on paint with a make-up pad. After drying I used a pen to outline each arrow.

I used the Classy Corner in the Grace pattern. I also added some Purple Rhinestones alternated with glitter over my ink drips.

Want2Scrap Products:

Purple Rhinestones 72 Count

Classy Corners - Grace

Fancy Chipboard Words

Purple Rose Ribbon

Green Rose Ribbon

Arrow Stencil

Purple Butterfly - 2"

Cross Promotional Products:

Art Glitter
Eco Green Crafts - Paint

Other Products:

Plaid, Claudine Hellmuth, Liquitex - Paint
Spray Ink - Tattered Angels

Gesso - Liquitex

Ink - Liquitex

Want2Scrap and Authentique Blog Hop!

2013-05-21T00:01:00.000-04:00

Big fun today, check out the Want2Scrap and Authentique Blog Hop! Each day this week check out the Want2Scrap Blog and Authentique Paper Blog for tons of inspiration and a chance at a prize pack!

For the hop I created this Shadow Box Altered Frame, this line of paper is fantastic for any project with a few cute little boys like this!

Check out the Fancy Chipboard - Brothers, I painted it with some black gesso and dry brushed it with a blue glaze. The bling and pearls add some nice detail.

Of course you can not have too much bling and the Nestabling Classic Diamond Silver Rhinestone are fabulous. I always have to add my favorite Want2Scrap product to every project...Chevron Borders!

Hope you all are filled with inspiration and a little bit of eye candy! Hop away!

Want2Scrap Products:
Chevron Borders
Nestabling Classic Diamond
Nestaboard Stars Five
Fancy Chipboard - Brothers
Pearls Steel Blue - 72 Count
Brick Stencil

Preferred Partner:
Authentique Paper
Eco Green Crafts - Frame
Clearsnap - Stamp
Beacon Adhesive

Other:
Ink- StazOn (Black) Tsukineko
Rub-ons - Jenni Bowlin, 7 Gypsies, Black River Designs
Plaid - Modge Podge
Paint - Making Memories Glaze, Claudine Hellmuth
Black Gesso - Liquitex

Nestabling Stars Layout!

2013-04-30T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hi All! If you know me, then you know I am extremely close with my neices and this layout is dedicated to my niece Samantha!

Spring is in the air and in our family that means soccer and softball season. I created this layout using the Authentique Strong Collection. I love that this collection of paper is meant as a collection geared toward the masculine design but I fiddled with that idea and created this layout about my niece. I think it works perfectly and it really makes the fantastic Vintage Fancy Frames Silhouettes pop. They are just so intricate and create so much interest.

I am extremely proud of my niece Samantha! She has worked so hard in both school and on the softball field. She worked hard enough to earn herself a scholarship at a Division 1 University as a pitcher, her top choice school to boot! A little bit of 3 in 1 Craft Adhesive by Beacon was just enough to tack down my journaling and tell her story.

I used the Nestaboard Stars Five for my stars. Using the same Spellbinders die to cut the paper, makes it super easy! I topped it off with the Nestabling Silver Stars and a touch of Clearsnap Ink. A few of the Steel Blue Pearls are the perfect accent.

Hope you all enjoy this last day of April!

Want2Scrap Products:

Cross Promotional Partners:

Other:

American Crafts - Thickers

Mark Your Calendar, Want2Scrap Sale!

2013-04-24T21:21:00.000-04:00

A Fun New Way to use Sleek Pearl Strips!

2013-03-30T23:06:00.001-04:00

Happy Easter Everyone, I hope you enjoy this wonderful day with those that you love!

I just wanted to share with you on this sweet day a new way I have found to use the Sleek Pearl Strips. I love to make my own handmade flowers. With a little hot glue, ink, and pattern paper you can make gorgeous flowers. I always like to dress them up with a little glitter and bling from Want2Scrap©. I did just that on this altered tin.

I altered this tin for one of my nieces. After I made this flower I wrapped 2 different strips of pearls around the edges and dusted it with some glitter.

What a great little touch to really dress up this tin.

I added a cluster of flowers and dropped in some Coral Pearls, such a pretty way to add a little dimension and interest.

I cut a single bloom from the Rose Ribbon and it created a nice feathery look to highlight the flower and pearl cluster.

Want2Scrap Products:
Peridot Rose Ribbon
Coral Pearls 72 Count
Sleek Pearl Strips
Baby Bling White Pearls
White Pearls 72 Count
Other Products:
Pattern Paper - Pink Paislee, Authentique, Lily Bee Designs
Flowers - Prima Marketing
Ribbon - Making Memories
Glitter - Martha Stewart
Alphabet - American Crafts
Punch - Fiskers

Chevron Border Rock!

2013-03-29T23:33:00.000-04:00

Hi All, It has been a while since I posted. I am in the process of a home renovation and it had thrown everything out of whack. I am also in the process of trying to find new photo editing software I am happy with and I am not thrilled with any so far. Bear with me during my learning curve. I have not done a layout it AGES! I almost felt like I had forgotten how to scrapbook a page...it felt good to remember! I dug into my photos and pulled out one of my favorites and just went to town.

I set a few rules for myself in designing this layout. I only allowed myself to use the products I had sitting on my desk...thank goodness I never got around to putting my paper away last time I played. I love the fun mix of patterned papers I used. A splatter of spray ink on the background also added some pops of color.

One of my favorite things about Want2Scrap is how easy their product make it to dress something up. I dressed up a doily sticker here with a fun bling circle...immediate POP! You have to check out these Nestabling Circles.

I LOVE the chevron trend. I have totally fallen for it and these Chevron Bling Borders are my favorite product. I just ordered a bunch more...I need my bling and I need my chevron. Perfect together!

I mean seriously, how cool is that!

Want2Scrap Products:

Chevron Borders

Nestabling Petite Scallop Circle

Turquoise 72 Count Rhinestones

Red Baby Bling Pearls

Gun Medal 72 Count Pearls

Want2Scrap Tags

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye, Studio Calico, American Crafts

Spray Ink -Tattered Angels

Stickers, Brads - My Minds Eye

Wood Embellishment - Studio Calico

Mixed Media and Altered Fun!

2013-02-17T07:59:00.004-05:00

I am back with three fun projects for you this month...I felt the need to get my craft on! First off is a new page in my art journal.

I was feeling the love this week with both my birthday and Valentine's Day this week so I thought I would make a memory page of it.

Bling hearts and borders really do the trick highlighting the edges of this heart!

I also made my first She Art Girl! If you have not taken Christy Tomlinson She Art Class you are really missing out. I had taken it but never actually made a girl. It was my nieces birthday a few weeks again so I made her this to hang in her room. My sister loved it so much she confiscated it for the family room and now wants one of each of her daughters...you will see those one of these days.

I love that there are so many details in this. Talk about fun to make.

I seriously love all the texture that can be created on a canvas.

Lastly a little bonus project...and a trick to make it simple. I was cleaning out my scrap area and came across so favorite products I had not used in so long so I decided to make this quick photo holder out of a giant cloths pin.

Here is a little hint. Painting these clothespins can be a bit of a pain, messy and hard to get certain parts. These tints make it super easy. Check this out...

The top is a sponge and it makes it so easy to stain something. For the little cracks just rub a paintbrush over the top of the ink dispenser and paint in the small area. This took me about 5 minutes, easy peasy!

I have a ton of these little labels and the Want2Scrap Circles fit perfectly over them. What a great way to add a bold color.

Hope you have a little creating time today!

Want2Scrap Products:

Nestabling Brown Circles

Nestabling Turquois Scalloped Circles

Nestabling Yellow Scalloped Circles

Bling Hearts

Nestabling Scalloped Pink Bling Hearts

Mardi Gras Bling Borders

Endless Waves Bling Border

Fancy Waves Bling Borders

Classy Corners - Elegance

72 Count Gun Metal Pearls

72 Count Amber Rhinestones

72 Count Brown Rhinestones

72 Count Pink Rhinestones

72 Count Turquois Rhinetones

Other Products:

Tissue, Clothes Pin, Canvas- Michaels

Pattern Paper - Basic Grey, My Minds Eye, Scraps

Trim- Websters Pages

Paint, Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Decopage- Plaid

Ink- Ranger, StazOn, Fiberscraps

Journaling Spots- Jelly Bean Soup

Rub-ons- Basic Grey, 7Gypsies, Black River Designs

Template, Dress Tissue, Stamps- Christy Tomlinson for Pink Paislee

Pen- Scarlet Lime

Stamps- Glitz Designs, ClearSnap

Dressing up a Dollar Store Find and a Canvas!

2013-01-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

Canvases seem to be my project of choice these days...they make me feel like an artist, they are "usable" in that you can hang them up and in this case they make the perfect gift. One of my dear friends birthday's is this month and she is going to be starting a cafe soon. I decided to make her a canvas for her soon to be cafe.

It is a large 12x12 canvas. I cut out the mug by hand and then added lot of texture and definition. A Sleek Strip of Bling is the perfect touch.

I sprinkled Baby Bling White Pearls in the coffee foam...almost looks real. Light modeling paste mixed with paint really added texture and it gave a delish look!

These great Classy Corners really finish off the canvas.

A few tri-dots of Baby LeCreme Pearls accented the title.

I also picked up this cute envelope holder at the dollar store... cute, but could be cuter.

Now with just a few products, we could dress this up for sure!

This is so much cuter, don't you think?

Up close and personal...

I am much happier having this sit on my desk.

Want2Scrap Products:

Baby Bling White Pearls

Sleek Strips Silver Rhinestones

Classy Corners

Baby LeCreme Pearls

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two Chipboard

Amber Rhinestones - 72 Count

Product Partners:

Spellbinders Paper Arts - Fancy Tags Two

Clearsnap Ink

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye, Basic Grey, Lily Bee

Decopage - Plaid

Paint- Liquitex

Light Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Stamps- Unity for Christy Tomlinson

Pens- Le Pen, Fiber-Castell, Sharpie

Alphabet, Glitter, Microbeads- Martha Stewart

Rub-ons- Pink Paislee, Hambly

Mask- Studio Calico

An Altered Tin for my Niece...

2012-12-26T00:01:00.000-05:00

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are enjoying a peaceful day recovering from all the festivities. For Christmas I try to make my nieces homemade gifts to go with their other gifts. I made one of my nieces this altered tin from a hot chocolate tin...it still smells delish to boot!

One of Want2Scraps preferred partners is My Little Shoebox. I knew this would be perfect for Maya! I seriously love the 3-D Flower Roll-ups. What a great embellishment you can layer and make your own.

Of course I love my bling! And this Winged Butterfly Bling is one of my favorite products.

The cute little embellishments from this line are the perfect compliment for Want2Scraps Bling Borders.

I hope you are all enjoying this holiday season!

Want2Scrap Products:

Winged Butterfly Bling

Beautiful Bling Borders

Pink Pearls - 72 Count

Large Mocha Rose 3"

Preferred Partner:
My Little Shoebox
Clearsnap Inks

Other:
Ribbon - Michaels
Newsprint Flowers - Recollections

Tis the Season for a Snowman Canvas...

2012-12-17T00:01:00.000-05:00

I love to make art canvases. I never thought I would. I always though you had to be an "artist" to make a canvas but classes by the amazing Christy Tomlinson taught me that anyone can be an artist. With the holiday soon upon us I decided to make a snowman canvas that I could display longer than a holiday specific canvas.

The trees are just so easy to make, by cutting a triangle for the tree and a small rectangle for the stump...simple as that. Adding a few details with rub-ons and pens make them so dimensional.

I am seriously so in love with the Christmas Bling by Nina Brackett. There are two varieties to choose from and you can't go wrong.

Want2Scrap also has some great new Winter Releases. I love the fun chipboard words. I used the word Blessed. I painted on Gesso and then spray ink. I then added a layer of Sakura Chrystal Lacquer. It holds everything and is perfect for holding crushed glass. Last but not least a few strips of my favorite new product, Nina Brackett's Chevron Bling. Love it!

I hope you all have a Blessed Holiday!

Want2Scrap Products:

Nina Brackett Chevron Bling

Blessed Chipboard Word

Christmas Bling by Nina Brackett

Let it Snow Bling by Nina Brackett

Black Baby Bling

Black Rhinestones - 72 Count

Red Pearls - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Partners:

Sakura Chrystal Lacquer

Roller Stamp - Clearscraps

Other Products:

Paint, Gesso - Liquitex

Stamps - Christy Tomlinson for Unity Stamps

Ink - Staz On

Markers - Faber-Castell

Pen - Scarlet Lime

Corigated Cardboard Branches - Maya Road

Mistable Trees - Studio Calico

Decopage - Plaid

Rub-ons - Kaiser Craft, Basic Gray, 7 Gypsies, Black River Designs

Pattern Paper - My Minds Eye, Studio Calico, Lily Bee Designs, Stash

Fun, Fall project and a simple tutorial!

2012-10-17T00:05:00.000-04:00

Can you smell it? Fall is in the air. I am enjoying the beautiful colors all around us as I visit soccer fields all over the Northeast, lol! I am taking a fun class by Christy Tomlinson called Pumpkins & Cider. If you have not had the chance to take a class by her now it the time, she inspired me to create this fall canvas! Thanks Christy! Adding a little Want2Scrap bling added the perfect detail!

This is a larger canvas than I usually do, a full 12x12. I loved having the extra space to play with.

I added a ton of texture to this using tissue paper, paint, masks, light modeling paste and lots of layers of rub-ons.

I also added lots of bling and some fun silhouettes.

I found a cute basket at the Target Dollar Spot. I dressed it up for fall, but the great thing about this is I can change it every season. Here is a little tutorial on how I altered the tags to hang on the basket.

I started out with these Manilla Tags from Want2Scrap. I then sprayed them with some fall colored spray ink.

Allow them a little drying time and used ink to color the Alphabet.

Now just embellish as needed and attach the tags to your basket with mini clothes pins.

Hopefully you are now inspired to do some fall creating for yourself!

Want2Scrap Products:

Ivy Motif Silhouette

Coral Pearls - 7 Count

Sage Green Pearls - 72 Count

Nestabling Labels Twenty - Black Rhinestones

Nestabling Pennants Black

Chipboard Embellishments - Style C

Manilla Tags

Chipboard Alphabet

Cross Promotional Partners:

Authentique Paper

Beacon Adhesives

Other Products:

Paper - Junkitz

Tissue Paper - Michaels

Paint - Liquitex

Rub-ons - K & Company, Basic Grey, Die Cuts with a View

Leaves - Prima Marketing

Inks - Tattered Angels, Fiber Scraps

Stamps - Christy Tomlinson for Unity Stamps

Ink - Tsukineko (Staz On)

Light Modeling Paste - Liquitex

Mask - Crafter's Workshop

Mixed Media: Color to the Max by Want2Scrap!

2012-09-17T00:38:00.001-04:00

Fall is just around the corner and soon the leaves will be changing and and colorful leaves will be falling from the trees. My first project this month is an altered canvas using fall as my inspiration...greens, oranges, and a little pink for good measure. I really blinged my projects out this month...love the shine it can bring to any creation.

Just because it is almost fall does not mean a flower can not be the object of my art. I cut seven circles and easily made this fun flower.

At the center of my flower are several Blue Rose Ribbon 1". Adds a great texture! One of my favorite products are the Beautiful Bling Borders. The Fancy waves are so fun!

Of course the must use on every project is the bling! I used the Pink Rhinestones - 72 Count. These really are a must have in every color. I used them on EVERY SINGLE project I do.

Next up a few new pages in my art journal. Since color was my focus I decided to make my pages about it.

I used Faber-Castell Gelato to create the rainbow background. These are super simple. I used Gesso as a base for each page, colored on the gelato, brushed on water and a gorgeous watercolor based background was the result.

This gorgeous Small Pearl White Flower just pops from the page with this colorful background.

I use the Sleep Strips - White Pearls almost as often as I use the bling. It is a staple in my craft room.

The White Pearl Swirls and Bling Hearts are so versatile and can work on anything. I hope you are now feeling inspired to do a little creating of your own.

Want2Scrap Products:

Blue Rose Ribbon 1"

Pink Rhinestones - 72 Count

Beautiful Bling Borders - Fancy Waves

Nestabling Petite Scallop Circle - Silver Rhinestones

Small Pearl White Flower

Sleek Strip - White Pearls

Bling Hears - Pink and Red

White Pearl Swirls

Blue Rhinestones - 72 Count

Purple Rhinestones - 72 Count

Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count

Turquois Rhinestones - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Partners:

Clearsnap Smooch

Beacon Adhesives

Sakura Chrystal Lacquer

Other Products:

Pattern Paper, Mask - Studio Calico

Paint, Gesso - Liquitex

Gelato, Markers - Faber-Castell

Pen - Scarlet Lime

Ink - Staz On

Rub-ons - Kaiser Craft

Spray Ink - Tattered Angels

Stamps - Christy Tomlinson for Unity Stamps

Altered Fun and a Tutorial!

2012-08-28T00:01:00.000-04:00

As usual I was thinking ahead...some birthdays coming up for my fantastic nieces. I try to make something homemade for them each year. So here we go...

I did a little tutorial using Sakura Crystal Lacquer and Terri Sprouls Mixer's. I altered this pressed paper A that I found at the dollar spot in Target.

This is for my dear niece Adrienne. Here are a few details...

and a little bit more...

This is a super cute and really easy embellishment to make. Use an empty bottle cap.

By mixing both the 3D Crystal Lacquer and Terri Sprouls Mixer you can get a great look.

This is so easy, after mixing them I then used a popsicle stick to spoon the mixture into the bottle cap. I also used a little of the left over mixture to paint on the edges for a little pop!

Now I added my letter A and sprinkled a little glitter and a few micro beads for some added details.

I let it sit over night to harden and it really is a fun and unique embellishment!

One of my other nieces birthday's is coming up and I made her a embellished tin that I plan on putting a gift card in.

Do yo love that sheen that the Crystal Lacquer adds to the project...and it hold everything.

Those micro beads will not fall off for anything!

I hope this makes you want to dig in and create some fun projects for someone you love!

Want2Scrap Products:

Garden Motif Silhouette Images

Black Rhinestone Swirls

Black Rhinestone Funky Swirls

Black Pearls - 72 Count

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two Black Rhinestones

Nestaboard Fancy Tags Two Chipboard

Stylish Chipboard Alphabet

Nestaboard Stars Five - Chipboard

Baby Blue Rhinestones - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Products:

Sakura Terri Sproul's Mixture

Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer

Spellbinders Dies - Star, Fancy Tags

Sweet Stamp Shop

Heartfelt Creations

Clearsnap Smooch

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - Websters Pages, October Afternoon, My Minds Eye

Other - Bottle Cap

Letter A - Target Dollar Spot

Micro Beads - Martha Stewart

Punch - Fiskers

Ink - Staz On

Rub-ons - Kaiser Craft

Paint - Liquitex

Want2Scrap CHA Summer Releases...Check out some new products!

2012-08-17T00:00:00.000-04:00

Want2Scrap had a ton of releases this summer! Lucky us...here are a few of my new favorites! I used a few to create some projects for CHA, there is no better way to share them then to see them being used!

We all know I love my altered containers...this in is right up my alley. This altered container is the perfect way for any teen to store earring, rings, jewelry or even just change.

Check out the Chipboard Angel Wings. I keep finding myself using them.

The Nestabling Fancy Tags Two in Turquois has always been one of my favorites.

I also made this cute memo pad, this is a fantastic product from Traditions Studios. The Pearl Strips are the perfect accent to this and the new Jewel Fantasies Chipboard is perfect for creating your own flowers.

Last but not least is an altered clipboard.

Now...do you not absolutely love that Vintage Chipboard Phone.

Now be sure to check out the Want2Scrap Store for all the new CHA releases. You won't want to miss them.

Want2Scrap Products:

Vintage Chipboard Phones

Jewel Fantasy Chipboard

Pearl Strips

Baby Bling Rhinestones

Turquois 72 Count Rhinestones

Nestabling Fancy Tags Two Turquois Bling

Chipboard Angel Wings

Blue Rose Ribbon

Black 72 Count Rhinestones

Nestaboard Fancy Tags Two Chipboard

Amber 72 Count Bling

Black Rose Ribbon

Cross Promotional Products:

Clearsnap Inks

Authentique Paper

Beacon Adhesives

Sakura Craft Adhesives

GlueArts

Other:

Paper - Pink Paislee, Jillibean Soup

Paint, Light Modeling Paste - Liquitex

Rubons - Kaiser Crafts

Ribbon - Stash

Want2Scrap and The Cats Meow Blog Hop!!

2012-08-10T10:33:00.000-04:00

Lot of fun on the books for today! A blog hop with both Want2Scrap and The Craft's Meow.

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Now be sure to check out the blogs at Want2Scrap and The Craft's Meow blogs!

Then pop on by Jessica Fick blog and check out her fabulous project using both companies products!

Now a card from me...

and a few details...

I don't make many cards but these cute stamps were perfect for a card for a friend...to cute! They go perfectly with the fun pearls and butterfly from Want2Scrap.

Be sure to leave comments and follow along!

Want2Scrap Products:

White Pearl Swirls

Pearl Sleek Strips

White Butterfly 1"

Cross Promotional Products:

The Craft's Meow - Stamps

Clearsnap - Colorbox Ink

GlueArts - Adhesive Dry

Sakura - Crystal Lacquer

Other Products:

Pattern Paper - Webster's Pages

Embossing Pad, Embossing Powder - Ranger

Cardstock - Bazzill

Want2Scrap, Graphic 45, and Art Glitter Blog Hop!

2012-07-24T01:00:00.000-04:00

Want2Scrap is teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Want2Scrap, Graphic 45, and Art Glitter !

After you check out my project head to the Want2Scrap, Graphic 45, and Art Glitter blogs.

It has been such a quick summer, it is half over and all I hear is back to school. I have not had to time to catch up with a dear friend and her darling little guy. So since I was thinking about them I decided to make a canvas for her new son Max. Proof that they have been on my mind...and after this post is done...I am going call and set up a lunch date.

These canvases are now my favorite projects to make!

Of course I also had to dig into some of the new CHA Summer Releases. These Chipboard Angel Wings are one of my new favorites.

I used Clearsnap Smootch to paint some of the wooden stars. The Art Institute Glitter was perfect. I used it to great tri-dots all around the canvas. I also added it to the Mod Podge for a hint of sparkle throughout the canvas.

Of course the perfect base for all of these fun products were the gorgeous papers from Graphic 45. The Little Darlings release was absolutely perfect for this and gorgeous to boot!

Now you need to pop on over to Keely Yowler's Blog and see the fabulous creations she has to share! Remember, do forget to stop at the manufacturer blogs too!

Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! Want2Scrap will be giving a $100.00 giveaway to one lucky commenter's who comments on the designer blogs as well as the Want2Scrap's blog! Make sure you come back each day and enter to win and stop by the Want2Scrap Facebook Page

this week and tell them you joined in the hop for a second chance to win!

Want2Scrap Products:

Chipboard Angel Wings

Sleek Strips Pearls - Le Creme

Turquois Bling - 72 Count

Art Institute Glitter - Mystique Collection

Graphic 45 - Little Darlings Collection

Clearsnap - Smootch, Ink Pads, Stamp

Other Products:

Mod Podge- Mod Podge

Wooden Stars- Studio Calico

Paint- Liquitex

Rub-ons- Pink Paislee, Hambly

Light Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Alphabet- Pink Paislee

Stamps- Unity for Christy Tomlinson,

Pens- Le Pen, Fiber-Castell

Pins- Making Memories, Maya Road

Want2Scrap Flower Tutorial - Art Journal

2012-07-18T21:00:00.000-04:00

I am new to the art journaling world, but loving it none the less. I have been so inspired by working with the super talented Christy Tomlinson. She has inspired me to try something new, and an art journal is just that. The world of mixed media is so huge that you can't help but have fun and get messy! I decided to add a ton of fun Want2Scrap goodies to this set of pages!

Digging my fingers into paint and inks can be so therapeutic. I have got to tell you how much I am loving our cross promotional paints from Eco Green Crafts.

To create this fantastic flower I first prepared my background. I then held the clear backing over the page where I wanted to place my flower and with pencil just lightly drew the shape.

I painted in my sketched design.

After the design dried I used a pen and loosely outlined the shapes. I then added the fantastic Pearl Flower.

Here is another view...

Look at these fun Chipboard Embellishments - Style D. They look great embellished with the Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count.

I hope your now inspired to dig into your own paints...happy crafting!

Want2Scrap Products:

Pearl Flower

Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count

Peridot Rose Ribbon 1.5 Inch

Red Rhinestones - 72 Count

Nestaboard Petite Scallop Circles

Cross Promotional Products:

Eco Crafts Paints

Other Products:

Pattern Paper- Cosmo Cricket, American Crafts, My Minds Eye, Lily Bee Designs, Websters Pages

Paint- Liquitex, Eco Green Crafts

Spray Ink- Tattered Angels

Ink- Ranger, Tsukineko Inc.

Trim, Toole- Glitz

Tissue Tape- Tim Holtz for Advantus

Rub-ons- Jenni Bowlin, Hambly

Stamps- Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Collection

Paper Flower- Prima Ink.

Pen- Scarlet Lime

Plastic Flower- K & Company

Want2Scrap Message Board

2012-07-03T13:51:00.000-04:00

One of the perks of playing with all wonderful goodies from Want2Scrap is also getting to play with the fun product from other manufacturers such as Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker. I am not newbie to Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker. I was proud to be on her DT for 2 1/2 years and it was especially fun for me to work with one of her fantastic new lines.

I decided to make a little message board for my kitchen.

I simply made the canvas and added 2 sizes of Post it Note pads to write the memos on. I created lots of texture by mixing paint from Eco Green Crafts and Light Modeling Paste. I used a craft stick and adhered it over a punchinella mask.

Now the 72 Count Brown Rhinestones and the LeCreme Baby Pearls were the perfect center for each rub-on flower.

The Chipboard Embellishments - Style C were easy to dress up with spray ink, paint and pearls. I also added the Finesse LeCreme Pearls Swirls.

Want2Scrap Products:

Finesse LeCreme Pearl Rhinestones

Chipboard Embellishments - Style C

72 Count Brown Rhinestones

LeCreme Baby Bling Pearls

Cross Promotional Products:

Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker (Messages) - Pattern Paper, Punch Outs

Eco Green Crafts - Paint

Clearsnap - Stamp

Other Products:

Paint- Claudine Hellmuth

Decopage-

Light Modeling Paste- Liquitex

Spray Ink- Tattered Angels

Ink- Staz On

Rub-Ons- Kaiser Craft

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week!

2012-06-26T00:01:00.000-04:00

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you...tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today! If you didn't start there, take a look at the Want2Scrap Blog. They will direct you to the Designer's of the day all week long...today is myself and the talented Allie Grower and Keely Yowler so make sure you stop by and visit them.

Now for a layout from me! Check out my beautiful niece Samantha on prom day...isn't she just gorgeous!

And a few details...

and just one more...

Be sure to check back in at the Want2Scrap blog every day this week for more project inspiration! We have a Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters! Authentique Paper's Blog just may have some goodies up for grabs too!

One last thing, be sure to stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page and tell them you were sent by us.

Want2Scrap Products:

Sleek Strips - Silver Rhinestones

White Pearls - 72 Count

Nestabling Petite Circle

Silver Rhinestones

Sleek Strips Pearls

Light Pink Butterfly - 1"

Heart Ribbon Slides

Pink Baby Bling

Pink Rose Ribbon 1"

Authentique Paper Collection - Lively

Other Products:

Adhesive - GlueArts

Flower - Websters Pages

Punch - Craftgear

Pen - Le Pen by Marvy Uchida

Alphabet, Yellow Ribbon - American Crafts

Want2Scrap & GlueArts Blog Hop!

2012-05-25T00:01:00.000-04:00

Welcome to Day 5 the final day of the Glue Arts and Want2Scrap Spring into Summer Blog Hop! We have had such a great week sharing projects from our two companies and the creative magic of the talented designers.

Remember to be eligible for the prizes you need to leave a comment on the Want2Scrap AND the Glue Arts Blogs.

AND

Glue Arts provides a wide range of adhesive from their Glue RiderPro Adhesive Squares, or Embellishments Adhesive. They have just what you need for your next scrappy or crafting project.

Want2Scrap specialize in bling, chipboard albums, laser designs, iPhone 4 cases and ribbons!

To be eligible for the prizes leave a comment on the Want2Scrap AND the Glue Arts Blogs.

Comments will be taken until Sunday May 27 at midnight.

Day Five: Friday May 26

Audrey Pettit

Nina Brackett

Joe Morgan/Joe Rotella

Mimi Leinbach

Keely Yowler

I have not done a layout in a while but had fun using all the fun Want2Scrap and GlueArts goodies! These great adhesives made it fun and easy to layer lots of products for extra texture and dimension. The Pro Glider made it super easy and was really strong. I also loved the Adhesive Squares, very versatile.

You can't get too much bling either. I seriously love the Silver Rhinestone Fancy Brackets...so fun!

The Silver Rhinestones - 72 Count were perfect to add some depth to the kraft border.

Lastly the Silver Rhinestone Baby Bling was the perfect accent for this layout.

Thank you for joining our blog hop! Remember to leave a comment on the Want2Scrap AND the Glue Arts Blogs. Comments will be taken until Sunday May 27 at midnight.

My Inspiration Album...

2012-05-17T08:00:00.000-04:00

Every girl needs an inspiration album, full of wonderful things and colors to draw from when you need a little kick start to get creating. I am going to share mine with you. I used this fantastic Assorted Rectangles Chipboard Album by Want2Scrap as a fun starting place.

On each page I focused on a different thing that inspires me. Both technology and of course my wonderful family!

Who is not inspired by fun fabrics and textures? My love of photography and cameras is always a great place to start to get my creative juices flowing.

The beauty of nature and art are always inspiring to me.

When all else fails food and my love of color works every time!

As always just getting my hands a little messy is enough in itself to get me inspired to create.

Of course we need to get some detail shots to give you a feel of how inspiring all these things really can be.

Now it is your turn, create your own inspiration album. It will be fun making it...and drawing from it whenever you need a little push.

Want2Scrap Products:

Assorted Rectangles Chipboard Album

Blue Rose Ribbon 1"

Hot Pink Rose Ribbon 1"

Peridot Rose Ribbon 1.5'

Purple Rose Ribbon 1.5'

Light Green Rhinestones - 72 Count

Sleek Strips Silver Rhinestones

Pink Rhinestones - 72 Count

Heart Ribbon Slide

Pearl White Flower - Small

Red Rhinestones - 72 Count

Hot Pink Rhinestones - 72 Count

Turquoise Rhinestones - 72 Count

Beautiful Bling Borders - Endless Waves

Cross Promotional Partners:

Beacon Adhesives

Clearsnap Colorbox Inks

Art Glitter

Glue Arts Adhesives

Eco Green Crafts

Other Products:

Paint- Claudine Hellmuth, Plaid, Liquitex

Gesso- Liquitex

Spray Ink- Tattered Angels

Alphabets- American Crafts

Ribbon, Trim- American Crafts, Heidi Swapp, Making Memories, Stash

Buttons- Stash

Canvas Butterfly- Maya Road

Pen- Scarlet Lime

Stamp- Clearsnap

Art Journal Background Tutorial

2012-05-14T02:00:00.000-04:00

I wanted to share with you this tutorial on how to create this background. It is amazing what a little bit of paint, paper, and glue and create. This is the beginning of our background...first use a base of Gesso to prep the original paper. Then using adhesive and Modge Podge glue down the pattern paper. I also added some wads of tissue paper to create extra texture. I wanted the image to looks like rolling hills of sand.

Now comes paint. I added several layers of paint in complementing colors to create depth. I rubbed it on with my fingers and really got it in the nooks.

I added even more paint such as these lines of gold metallic paint. I did the same to create the sky, using various colors of blue and a few streaks of white.

Next comes the colorful part! To create the the umbrellas I dug into my scraps of paper and paper pieced the umbrellas. I then cut out birds and used a black pen to define the edges.

Next up...blinging it up with tons of Want2Scrap goodies! I used the Fancy Wave Bling Borders and added them to the bottoms of the umbrellas.

The Finesse Swirls in LeCreme Pearls were perfect to create the illusion of rolling hills in the sand. A few of the Blue Green Rhinestones Baby Bling added that little extra "something special" to these pages.

And here is our final project!

I am hoping you are now feeling creative and want to create a few designs of your own.

Want2Scrap Products:

Blue Green Rhinestone Baby Bling

Finesse Swirls in LeCreme Pearls

Fancy Wave Bling Borders

Cross Promotional Products:

Glue Arts

Donna Salazar GCD Pattern Paper

Clearsnap Ink and Smootch Spritz

EcoGreen Crafts

Other Products: