J's Crafty Studio

I used a myriad of markers on this card, I will list them so if you are looking for color combinations, you might find some inspiration here.

Skin- Touch Twin (TT) 26, PrismaColor (PC) Eggshell, Marvy (M) 810

Hair- M 827, Copic (C) E33, E31

Dress- TT 135, 136, M 813

Pockets and Collar- Colorless Blender and M 863 Tip to tip

Letters- M 871

Heart- M 793, 783

Mailbox - M 884, 883

BlueBird - M 705,708

If you would like to see a video of how I created this card, please look below:

I am also linking up to Deconstructing Jen's Blog for her Sketch Challenge this week! I created this card based upon her sketch!

WOYWW --I'm a messy Marvin

2012-02-08T11:43:00.001-06:00

Ugh.. I am so messy! I have been working on a few things I can't talk about yet and I have developed into a messy messy marvin! Am I ashamed? Heck no!!! Messy Desk Creative Mind isn't that right? something like that anyways!

Well not alot of time today to talk about what I have been up too! Pretty much I have made 1 card this week and an altered notebook for Pro31 Designs.. other then that! Nada!! Well that I can speak of anyways! :) hehe

So, without further ado, here are a couple of pics of my messiness! Can't wait to go check out yours! Don't forget to go check out Julia's blog since she is the one that started all this mess showing :) haha!!

Yep, I better get to cleaning or I can't move on to anything else! :)

I'm going to link up to:

Valentines Day Card - Deconstructing Jen Card Challenge

2012-02-05T21:56:00.001-06:00

I have been absolutely itching to color some of the wonderful images by Krista at Saturated Canary. I love the ragamuffins, they are soo adorable! In her newsletter his month she had a super cute freebie image and I fell head over heals in love with her! I knew right away I would have to make a card with her cuteness! While I was browsing some blogs I came across Jen's Blog, The deconstructed Jen. Being new to card challenges, her blog was new to me but it sure looks like it isn't new to lots of other people! Sometimes I feel like I have been living under a rock when it comes to card making!

Anyways, I decided to do the challenge and here is my interpretation of the sketch that was offered!

I used a variety of items that I had on hand for this card, My Minds Eye Lost and Found Market street for the paper collection with a light kraft cardstock for the card base (6x6). I used some prima pearl bling, some individual flat back pearls, some great buttons and twine, and a Martha Stewart Border punch thrown in for good measure!

I added some finishing touches to the image using my At You Spica glitter pens in, chocolate, blossom and pitch black. I also used my Sakura Stardust glitter pen to add highlights to her hair, lips and buttons on her clothes. ( I am still new at this and didn't noticed that I had colored her clothes slightly wrong, nope.. I'm not going to point it out although I am sure you will see it:) )

I love her little pouty lips! So so cute!

So dainty and shabby chic! I could have smothered this in vintage lace too! Dang it, I wish I would have thought of that earlier! haha!

I kept the inside very simple this time as I didn't really know what to do with it! In fact I didn't even add the sentiment till about 5 minutes ago because I just couldn't think of something that really fit! But The I Love you will work great no matter who this goes to for Valentine's Day!

List of markers used:

Hair- Prismacolor (P) Eggshell, Copic (C) Y32, E31

Skin- Marvy (M) 821, 824, Touch Twin (TT) 26

Shoes- M 865, P light walnut

Dress- M 697,690,695, 660, 664. TT 136, 137, 138, 27, 93 and 96

Lips and Rose- BIC (B) Rambunctious Red, M 817

I am going to link this card up to The Deconstructed Jen's Sketch Challenge!

Would you like the watch the video and see close ups of the products I used and how I put it together? See below:

Altered Journal- Pro 31 Designs DT Project

2012-02-04T21:57:00.001-06:00

I picked up a hardcover spiral notebook at Goodwill a month or so ago and I hadn't done anything with it and today it was absolutely calling my name! It said, Julie--- I would love you to slap some pretty paper on me and decorate me with frilly flowers and goodies! .. How could I say no when it asked so nicely! So out came the glue and scissors and diecuts and flowers and I got busy!

I first covered the front and back covers with My Minds Eye Union Square paper! Love the glittery-ness of this paper!! Gorgeous!

Then I used a sizzix die and cut out the heart and wings! The heart is cut from the rosette ribbon from Pro31 designs and the wings are cut from canvas! (Please see the video for how I colored and stiffened the wings)

I created these gorgeous flowers by using the double layer lace and satin ribbon trim from Pro31 Designs! I love this lace it is gorgeous! I topped it off with a big pearl center!

Here is a close up of the die cut heart and wings! Love it!!

Please head on over to Pro31 Designs and check out all of the amazing items Esmeralda is carrying in the shop! She gets new stuff all the time to so make sure you add the shop to your favorites!!

Here are the links to the products I used in this project!

Flower Centers http://www.etsy.com/listing/67109059/pack-of-8-of-18-mm-ivory-cream-pearlized

Double Ruffle Lace Trim http://www.etsy.com/listing/82374452/2-yards-cream-double-ruffled-lace-and

Burgandy Rosette Ribbon http://www.etsy.com/listing/67476437/1-yard-rosette-ribbon-4-inches-wide-many

White Curly Roses http://www.etsy.com/listing/91556099/6-white-mulberry-curly-rolled-edges

Medium White roses http://www.etsy.com/listing/73674814/white-mulberry-paper-roses-flowers-144

Ivory French Trim http://www.etsy.com/listing/79270585/2-yards-french-trim

Glassine Bag http://www.etsy.com/listing/91553988/10-glassine-bags-45-by-65?ga_search_query=glassine&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

Circle Pearl Spray http://www.etsy.com/listing/78240095/12-circle-pearl-sprays-white

Check out these awesome pages!!

See below for the video! I hope you will check it out!

Tiddly Inks Valentine Challenge

2012-02-01T21:15:00.000-06:00

Ahhh, So nervous about this! This is the first time I have ever entered any of my work into a challenge, so please excuse me while I hyperventilate! Anyways so I have been enamored with Tiddlyinks since I started coloring images a month or so ago. I just love Wryn, she is so cute! So, while I was browsing the website the other day I came across a link to their challenge blog! Being a first timer, I thought it would just be best to jump right in! So I did! I am linking this post up with their Valentine's Challenge! Yippeee!!! I am glad to get my first challenge past me because I want to participate in more things like this!! Over the last couple days I have been coloring this image and then today I was able to sit down and construct the card! It is pretty grungy, and doesn't really accurately reflect my mental picture of Wryn, but I do like how it came out! I would love to have your feedback as it is the only way I can improve in this craft!

I love the glitter pen (Sakura Stardust) that I used in her hair! It really accents it nicely! I will put the marker colors I used below all of the pictures! Wryn was printed using my Kodak ESP Office 6150 printer on GinaK paper.

The paper collection is by The Paper Studio (Hobby Lobby) and it is called Love You. If you haven't seen this paper, you are really in for a treat! It is gorgeous! By far the best line I have seen The Paper Studio ever come out with!

I used Prima Pearl Bling and then accented them with my own rolled roses using the designer paper. Wryn was diecut using the Lifestyles Crafts Oval Eyelet dies (Love these). In the bottom right hand corner is a heart punch out. I used the Martha Stewart Lattice Heart border punch and just cut out one of the hearts. All of the elements are distressed using Tim Holtz's Brushed Corduroy distress ink.

On the inside of the card I recreated the pattern with the designer paper and used a smaller sized oval eyelet die to create a place for the sentiment. I stamped it with "hugs and kisses" which is from the We R Memory keepers clear stamp line XOXO. I love how this turned out! I will definitely be getting more of the TiddlyInks images.. they are so cute and fun to color! In fact my previous post featured one too :)

Ok now, for the markers!

Hair (light to dark) Touch Twin (TT) Markers 103,96,93

Skin TT 136, Marvy Alcohol Markers (MA)R810, R812

Rabbit Ears on Wryn MA CG895, CG896, P783, P793

Shirt MA P797, P796, P793

Pants TT BG3, BG5, BG7

Shoes MA N885, N887, N889

Bunnies TT 103, Copic (C) E33, E31

Would you like to see the video I made showcasing this image and card? You can find it below!

A new card to share

2012-01-29T14:02:00.000-06:00

I LOVE this digital image by Tiddlyinks! Wryn is so cute and with her little birdie friend I had to have the image! And---Use it right away!!

I have really fallen head over heals for making cards. It is such a huge surprise to me because I didn't think it would ever be something that grabbed at me like it does! I just love these little images to color and then putting the design together just really gets the creative juices flowing!

On the Image of Wryn I used my Marvy Uchida Le Plume Alcohol Markers and my Shinhan Touch Twin Markers! The image was printed on Gina K Pure Luxury Cardstock in pure white. I love this paper so much! I love how thick and smooth the finish is! I am going to order some of it in the Ivory color next!

I used some pink and white bakers twine to tie around the card and then the sentiment was also part of the digital file. I used my Spun Sugar distress stain on the sentiment. I also added tattered Angels Glimmer Glam to sentiment! I wish you could see it in the photo! The papers on this card are Bazzill for the card base (in a pink shade) and the Pink Paislee Vintage Vogue collection that I just picked up recently from Blitsy! I used a spellbinders die ( Classic Triple Scallop) to die cut one of the patterned papers. Each of the papers has been distressed and inked with Antique Linen Distress ink. The image of Wryn has been fussy cut and also distressed with Antique Linen Distress ink!

The inside of the card continues with the Vintage Vogue by Pink Paislee and I have distressed and torn the edges of the paper. They are all inked with Antique Linen. Have I mentioned how much I love this ink! I have had it in my stash for sooo long and it wasn't until a few evenings ago when a friend asked me to describe the color that I really fell in love with it! It is a perfect shade of light brown (with a slight yellowish tint) I used another Spellbinders die ( Labels Eleven) for a nice place for a sentiment!

I really enjoyed making this card and I hope to make a few more this week!! Thanks for stopping by!
Julie

New Class! Upcycled Capri Sun Ribbon Storage

2012-01-27T20:23:00.001-06:00

Upcycle Capri Sun Ribbon Storage!

Video Instruction to begin on Tuesday 01/31/2012

Supplies

Capri sun Box
Hot Glue
Spray paint or acrylic paint to paint your storage
embellishments to decorate, I used paper, lace, alphabet stickers, flat back pearl trim and paper flowers.

Here is the video introducing the class!! :) Hope to see you at my YouTube on Tuesday!

What's on Your WorkDesk Wednesday!

2012-01-25T08:17:00.001-06:00

I missed last week because by the time I had a chance to photograph things and get a post together it was already Friday! haha! So, hopefully I can make up for it today by posting early (for me!).

This week I have been able to create a couple of things for the design team I am on, but not much else!

I hope to be able to do a few other projects this coming week and weekend! I am looking forward to creating some upcycled flowers for a LESSology challenge! (I just found out about LESSology yesterday! Thanks Linda!)

Here's whats on my desks right now... pretty disorganized but I was doing some work for the shop last night and I didn't clean up before calling it a night!

As always don't forget to stop by Julia's page! She is the mastermind behind all this crazy stuff :D Please post photos of your workspace as well! I love to see what everyone else is up too.. I'm nosy like that :D

Linking up to:

Valentines Day Card Pro31 Designs

2012-01-24T00:13:00.004-06:00

Hi Everyone! I hope you are enjoying the end of your Monday! Mine was hectic and busy! Phew, glad it is almost over!

I created another card today and I am totally loving it! From the flowers to the digital stamp that I used, I have to say that there isn't one thing on this card that I don't love! I hope that you will feel the same!!

I used a combination of Touch Twin markers by Shinhan and my Marvy Le Plume Alcohol markers to color the Tickled Pink digital Image! She is so cute! Her name is Valentines Cherrie Heart!

This side view gives you an awesome perspective as to just how dimensional the flowers are from Pro31 Designs! On this card I have used the following flowers:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67117534/white-mulbery-flowers-medium-8009e
http://www.etsy.com/listing/83835376/72-pack-white-mulberry-curly-rolled?ga_search_query=curly%2Brose&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037 I used this curly rose but in Red.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/90990293/6-brown-flower-acrylic-sprays

The leaves you see here are the white leaves from Pro31 Designs, I used my Tim Holtz distress stain in Peeled paint and Brushed Corduroy Distress paint to create this awesome color for the leaves!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/88858318/12-white-leaves-leafs-large-for?ga_search_query=white%2Bleaves&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

and I love that heart bling soo much! It's gorgeous and is so clear and reflects the light sooo nicely!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/72202392/titanic-heart-vintage-trinkets-5-pc-hot?ga_search_query=heart&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

If you are interested in watching the video I created that showcases this card please look below as I will have it listed! Thanks for visiting today!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/79864446/black-bling-blingy-flexible-mesh-4-34?ga_search_query=bling%2Bmesh&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

Pro 31 Designs DT project Altered Clipboard

2012-01-18T22:52:00.002-06:00

I am totally loving how just a few awesome embellishments and some gorgeous paper turned this thrifted clipboard into this spectacular home decor piece!

I started off by painting the clipboard in a bright pink color everywhere. Even the metal portion. Once the base coat was dry. I proceeded to use PVA glue on the back and then covered that while it was still wet with a layer of Black acrylic paint! Love that crackle!!

I covered the metal portions of the clipboard with modpodge to protect it once the paint was dry.

The paper collection that I used is Teresa Collins "Posh" Love this collection! So pretty with the pink and black!

I created the flower using the Rosette fabric from Pro31 Designs. You can find it here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/85980959/pink-2-tone-6x6-4-squares-fabric

I also added in some black lace from my stash!

I created these sprays using the Medium Fuchsia mulberry flowers! I love these! They are so versatile and the color is amazing! You can find them here : http://www.etsy.com/listing/83663782/fuschia-mulbery-paper-roses-flowers-80

Also, in the spray I used these super cute butterflies! I love these, so many uses for these! Think of how cute these would look as flower centers too. :)

I used the black and then pink Bling blingy mesh on this project! This stuff is so easy to cut! Scissors will even cut right through the bling, I love that!

Black Bling Mesh:

Pink Bling Mesh:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80608030/pink-bling-blingy-flexible-mesh-silver-4?ga_search_query=pink%2Bbling%2Bmesh&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

At the top I have created this wonderful butterfly from the Large size acrylic butterflies that Esmeralda sells! I used some 28 gauge wire for it's flourish and antenna's and then some pink bling mesh for its body! This butterfly is the perfect size for everything! I think it would look awesome on the top of a stick pin!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86013462/pack-of-12-clear-butterflies-chandeliers?ga_search_query=acrylic%2Bbutterflies&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

Want to see the video to see everything up close and personal? Here you go!

Make sure you check out Esmeralda's Shop Pro31 Designs she has amazing prices on these awesome embellishments and some wonderful trims to boot!

Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday? Not much.

2012-01-11T16:31:00.002-06:00

Hey guys! Not to much to show you this week. I did finish a card and did a video on it late last week. But I thought I would go ahead and show you guys here in case you don't follow me on youtube as well!

I love how it came out! It is the first colored card I have done! Took me a while to love it, but I can now say that I do :)

C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie Hello - Digital Stamp from All that Scraps colored with Marvy LePlume Alcohol markers.

This is the Handmade flower that I used, I created it from my Flower Friday tutorial this week! Also, I used the cover of the paper pad with all of the different patterned designs on it instead of cutting into a new 12x12 for just a few punches!

I added a flower center from Pro 31 Designs on Etsy. I love these flower centers so pretty! The paper collection is Echo Park Be Mine!

Now, I am taking part again this week in Whats on your Work Desk Wednesday, hosted by the lovely Julia! one of my desks is clean and the other is well, lets just say.. Not clean :) haha!

Clean

Not Clean

Big difference between the the state of cleanliness between them both! :)

Thanks for stopping by!!

Linking up to:

Pro31 Designs DT project! Altered Mirror

2012-01-05T12:27:00.001-06:00

This week I have altered an old Ikea mirror that I had in my stash! I love how it turned out! I used the new DCWV Tres Chic paper line! *Drool* I love it! Below the pictures you will find links to all the products that I used for this project from Pro31 Designs on Etsy! Make sure you check out the store!!

I just love how this turned out! I can't wait to find a place to hang it! I think I need to turn our downstairs bathroom shabby chic and hang this on the wall!! :)

I hope you guys will check out the shop! Here are links to all the products I have used!

Pink and White Curly Rose http://www.etsy.com/listing/77510858/72-pack-white-and-pink-mulbery-curly

Medium White Flowers: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67117534/white-mulbery-flowers-medium-8009e

1Yd of Rhinestones http://www.etsy.com/listing/79298174/1-yard-of-string-of-rhinestones
Chandelier Tear Drops http://www.etsy.com/listing/73662650/pack-of-9-black-clear-and-pink
White Fabric Leaves http://www.etsy.com/listing/88858318/12-white-leaves-leafs-large-for

White Etch Buttons http://www.etsy.com/listing/78927792/12-buttons-white-etch-look

Check out her store, Facebook and Youtube here!!

www.etsy.com/shop/jscraftystudio

Want to see the video of my project? It's right below!!

Whats on your Work Desk, Wednesday?

2012-01-04T15:49:00.001-06:00

Ahhh.. so the week after the holidays is here and I am in full organization and restart/refresh mode! My table is almost empty because I have been cleaning! Video is forthcoming! Here are two pics, one on my normal work space and the second one is the new workspace that I created! Woohoo :D

Can't wait for the pace of life to slow down a bit!! How about you?

Don't forget to check out Julia! She is our great organizer of these Wednesday Get to-gethers!

I am in the process of starting work on my next Pro31 Designs DT project! Right now I am spray painting inside ( gasp) lol got to get that tin covered!! I'm freezing because I have the ceiling fan on to disperse the fumes!!!

Talk to you guys soon!!
Stay tuned for a video of my room for Watcha Doin' Wednesday on my YouTube Channel!

I'm linking up to:

Capri Sun Box Upcycle Marker Storage Tutorial Finale!

2011-12-30T15:32:00.002-06:00

Today was the last part of our Marker Storage Tutorial! I am so happy with how these are turning out and I love that some of you are making them along with me! In case you haven't been following along! If you click on the links below, it will take you to classes number one and two!

Class one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56z5Gy_4QpI
Class two:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eOHkP42zYM

Here are a couple of photos of my completed storage units! I hope that you will follow along through the classes!! They really are fun to make and they take supplies you might already have on hand! If not, Capri Sun is usually 2.50 at the grocery store! Not bad for 10 drinks and marker storage! :)

And you can see the Part Three Finale directly below! I hope that you have enjoyed this class and I hope to do more of this type of thing in the future! Have a wonderful New Year and please be safe!!

Find all the lovely embellishments I used at:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Pro31Designs

Visit Pro31 Designs on Facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/Pro31Designs

Whats on your Workdesk, Wednesday?

2011-12-28T14:17:00.000-06:00

Well, my favorite holiday has come and gone! So fast, it seems like it was never even here! The only remnants left are my decorations that will be coming down tomorrow and then , well it will be almost like it never was. It didn't really even seem like Christmas this year. In my neck of the woods we almost always have had a significant snow by now (trust me I am not complaining) but it seems like that was all that was missing this year. So maybe I do need snow on or before Christmas, hmmm.. something to ponder for sure!

My desk, well my entire craft studio is in a major state of disarray! In fact, when I am done with this post..I am going to start a cleaning session that I hope will enable me to at least find some floor space! :D This evening I plan on going to check out you all's blogs. Last week I was a bit remiss in getting to as many as I could! This week.. I will do much better!

Here is a picture of my desk and surrounding spots this week:

I think that a tornado has went through the rest of the room! It's nuts! But It will be sharply improved soon! I hope!

Don't forget to check out Julia's blog and see how many others are showing off their spaces this week!!

In case you missed it, here is the video to the first class for the marker storage! I hope you will check it out! The second class will be finished uploading in about an hour!

Upcycled Marker Supply Storage Supply List

2011-12-22T09:58:00.002-06:00

Hey Everyone! Here is the Supply list you will need to gather for the 3 Part Class that starts Monday On YouTube! If you aren't already a YouTube Subscriber of mine, here is a link to my Channel!

JulieWalters74

If you click on Subscriber you can also elect to have a notification emailed to you when my new videos go live! This way you don't miss any of the classes or tutorials I offer!

Ok. Here is the Supply List!

Capri Sun Box --or similar weight box. The measurements of the completed portions of the box are 3.5" tall x 6" wide x 4.5" in depth. What you see above is two of the pieces stacked on top of each other. That is what I will teach in the class.
Medium weight chipboard 1 Piece of 12x12 or the equivalent in recycled materials. If I would have had a cardboard box to cut up I would have used that instead. So by all means please use what you have!
4 items that you can use as feet for your box. I used the little knobs that Stacy Ann sent me in a rack.
Assorted trims and decorations to decorate your box. My are all from Pro31 Designs! She has awesome items in her shop so I hope you check her out!
1/4 yard of fabric or paper of your choice to cover your boxes. Since I used fabric, I did apply a coat of gesso over the box so that the design could not be seen through my fabric.
Mod Podge or other adhesive to adhere fabric or paper.
Hot Glue for adhering boxes together. You can also use duct tape or other tape if you are coviering with a thick fabric.

That's it guys! If I think of anything else that you might need I will add it to this list so check back at least one more time before Monday to make sure you have everything!

I will try and have the Part 1 video up by 10 AM CST on Monday!

Have a very happy Holiday!!!

Julie

What's on your Workdesk? Wednesday!

2011-12-21T15:42:00.002-06:00

Oohhhh as the big day draws near, the faster the days seem to go! I have all of my wrapping to do still.. Eeek!! I need to get on it!!

But in the mean time --when I should be wrapping, my mind is off in a thousand directions! What has stirred it this time? Yep, those darn Capri Sun boxes.. they are so handy to have around! Check out my desk and see the new marker storage I created from 1 Capris Sun Box!

Here is a close up of it!

Interested in learning how to make this? Great.. I am going to create a YouTube class for it. The Class will be taught over the period of 3 videos. Hopefully with each one not being more then 15 minutes in length.

I will post a supply list tomorrow as well as when the first video will be live! It is really easy to make so don't be intimidated by it at all! And best of all! Now you can have pretty storage for your markers!!

Hope you guys will join me in the class! You can check out my YouTube channel here: JulieWalters74

Ooh, did you see my Blitsy Haul? Here it is.. Not to much this time.. but man I love that place!

While you are waiting for it to load, take a little stroll over to Julia's blog and link up to her What's on Your Workdesk Wednesday Linky! I look forward to seeing your workspace!!

Check back tomorrow for the supply list for the Marker Storage Unit!!

Pro 31 Designs - Altered Vintage Spool DT project!

2011-12-20T11:52:00.003-06:00

Hey Everyone! I am loving how this spool turned out!! I am thinking about giving it to my sister to put on her desk at work! I hope she likes it!!

This project was really easy to make and doesn't use too many supplies! I hope you will take a peek at Esmeralda's Shop on Etsy and make a purchase to make one of these of your own!!

This altered spool uses a clothespin attached to a small dowel or in my case a broken off pencil :) Use what you have! :)
Here are a list of supplies you will need to make one just like mine!

Vintage thread spool - or you can buy new ones from Jo-ann's, Michaels, or Hobby Lobby.
2 different colors of acrylic paint.
Crackle medium
Tim Holtz Adage Tag and Memo Pin
Clothespin and jewelry wire to attach it to dowel or pencil
Pro 31 Designs Rosette Ribbon in Pink
Pro 31 Designs White Mulberry paper roses Flowers 144 Medium 880
Pro 31 Designs 18mm pearlized round flower center
Pro 31 Designs Vintage Buttons
Pro 31 Designs Flat Back Pearl Trim in White
Pro 31 Designs Burlap Trim

Thanks for Stopping By! I hope that you will check out the store and the facebook Page! I have left the links for you below!!

Flower Tuturial - Upcycle old or Unused Silk Flowers!

2011-12-16T18:24:00.001-06:00

Love this weeks Flower Friday! These flowers make the best Hair barrettes or pins!

I just love how these turned out! Make sure when you are thrifting you are looking for Artificial Flowers!

Want to see the video?

I hope you all are having an amazing Friday! Here's to a great weekend!!

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WOYWW, Some cards I made and a Thank You Sale!

2011-12-14T14:30:00.002-06:00

Hi there Crafter's!

Hope you all are having a wonderful Holiday Season! It has been Busy Busy here at the ole Casa! I need to get my rump in gear and get the rest (majority) of my Christmas shopping done!

So, in order to do that! I must show you some things I have been working on!!

I finally gave up on the hopes that a Christmas Card making Elf would come into my life, and I started on some cards! Here is what I have so far!

The papers I believe are an old (probably Ancient) My Minds Eye Christmas stack! Some goodwill silk flowers are turned into embellishments along with some Tim Holtz Rosettes, stick pins, and a Spellbinders Pennant Die created these cards! I kinda like how they turned out. Remember, my expectations are low because I don't make alot of cards!

And finally, here is my Desk for Whats on your Workdesk Wednesday! Check out Julia as she got us all into this crazyiness! :)

What a Marvelous Mess it is! Marvelous because it is mine, all mine of course :D

Oooh Almost forgot, I am having a Thank You Sale at my shop! I feel so grateful to have had a wonderful Holiday Sales season so far and I want to pass along a discount to you all! Use the code MERRY15 to receive 15% off anything that is in stock at my shop! There are still lots of tags, flowers, die cuts and mini album kits to choose from! And, if you are in the states, there is still time to get it all before the big day! :) A gift to yourself? One for your friend? Whatever it is, I hope you will have a chance to take advantage of the discount!

Thank you So Much!

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Pro31 Designs Bling Blingy Mesh and Cameo Contest and Giveaway!

2011-12-08T17:35:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone! I just want to make a quick post about this Fabulous giveaway from Pro31 Designs!

Here is how I used some of the Bling Blingy Mesh!
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Here are the Guidelines to follow:

Create or Alter any item using Pro31 Designs Bling Blingy Mesh and/or Cameos
Please make sure it is a new project!
Make a video response to Esmeralda's Introduction Video ( Click here to open a new window and load the video.)
Please title your video " Pro31 Designs AKA Twinsmoms Bling Mesh and Cameo Giveaway"
Also, if you would, please tag your video "pro31 designs" and "twinsmoms"
Make sure you are a subscriber to her channel! She has contests and giveaways alot! This way you know when they are!!
The deadline is DECEMBER 30th and the winner will be announced on JANUARY 3rd.

Close up! See that bling blingy mesh in there :D I love how it sparkles when the light hits it!

PRIZE!!

Oooh the lovely prize!! Esmeralda is giving away 1 complete roll (10 yards) of Bling Blingy Mesh --or-- you can mix and match your colors to total 10 yards! **ALSO* * She is giving away 10 of the Gorgeous Cameo sets!!

Amazing Prizes for sure!

I created a video to show you the Christmas card I created with the Bling Blingy Mesh, Check it out right below here!

Need to learn how to make a video response? It is easy! Click this link to be transported to the directions!

Thanks for visiting! Please if you have any questions or comments leave them here!! :)

What's on your Wordesk? Wednesday!

2011-12-07T14:06:00.001-06:00

Oh boy! What a bunch of stuff we have here!! Just got back from doing a bit of shopping and Michaels and I just unloaded it right on top of everything else. My Joann.com order finally came today too! Phew.. I was getting ready I might run out of chipboard!!

Guess it is time to get busy working :D I have alot of things running through my mind right now about gifts and things I want to make! So, I guess I better get too it!

Also, If you are wondering where What's on Your Workdesk? Wednesday comes from.. Head on over to Stampin' Grounds blog (Julia) and take a peek around. Make sure you add your own desk every Wednesday! I love checking out how everyone crafts!!

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Have you heard of Blitsy.com?

2011-12-05T17:12:00.001-06:00

How many of you crafters out there have heard of Blitsy.com? If you haven't.. you need to check it out, Soon!!

Blitsy.com is the latest in the deal of the day sites with a bit of a difference. They have several deals each Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They also leave the previous deals up until the sell out or that day comes around again. For instance, if Blitsy lists some Tim Holtz goodies On Monday and they don't sell out by next Monday they will then be taken down for Monday's new swag!

Honestly the deals are amazing! I am going to post a link for you. I hope that you will follow this link and use it to sign up for Blitsy. It is a referral link and what that means is when you sign up using my link, it will go down in Blitsy's book that I referred you to them. When you make your first purchase, Blitsy will credit my account 10$. After you sign up you will be eligible for the same great deal. You will receive a link, and then you can post it around to your friends as well. Here is my link:

http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/1202/

If you have already signed up for Blitsy somewhere else! That is great!! I am posting this so that everyone can get some great deals! And the chance to get some free too!!

Thanks guys!!

I hope you are having a great Monday! It has been cold here :( <------ that's my face right now, sad. I don't like Cold!

Talk to you soon!

Pro31 Design Team Project #2 - Upcycled Can into a Great Gift!

2011-12-04T13:33:00.001-06:00

Hi Everyone!! I am so excited to show you this great project I just finished for Pro31 Designs! I think it turned out so cute and I can't wait to give this as a gift!

At the end of this post will be a listing of products I used as well as a link to Pro31 Designs Web page, YouTube channel and FaceBook Fan page! Thanks for taking the time to watch this! I will have a tutorial coming on this project soon!

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Below you will find the links to all the products that I have used:

Flower Centers http://www.etsy.com/listing/67109059/pack-of-8-of-18-mm-ivory-cream-pearlized

Vintage Gold Buttons http://www.etsy.com/listing/73673069/huge-vintage-buttons-pack

Pink and White Curly Rose http://www.etsy.com/listing/77510858/72-pack-white-and-pink-mulbery-curly

Burlap Trim http://www.etsy.com/listing/76994205/2-yards-natural-burlap-mesh-ribbon-2-12

Medium White Flowers: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67117534/white-mulbery-flowers-medium-8009e

Cream Leaf Trim: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82119845/2-yards-cream-leaf-trim

Round White Pearl Spray http://www.etsy.com/listing/77509227/12-round-bead-pearl-sprays-in-white

Nylon White Cherry Blossom http://www.etsy.com/listing/82157873/12-nylon-white-cherry-blossom-1-13?ga_search_query=nylon&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5987037

If you are interested in seeing a video up close and personal of all the details of this project you can watch it right here:

Please check out All of Esmeralda's Pages!