Typical Aquarian http://www.typicalaquarian.com Let Your Creativity Flow Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:17:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/handmadebyangelicahttp://feedburner.google.com NEW Colors from the Twinery http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/BlQ3NX5sFzQ/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/new-colors-from-the-twinery-2/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:16:48 +0000 Angelica http://www.typicalaquarian.com/?p=1885 Flax, Orchid, Shore, and Cantaloupe! Those four new colors have made their way over to the Twinery’s shelves today – go take a look!

 

Here’s a simple tag I created using Orchid and Flax! These colors are SO perfect for Spring! 
Nicole is also sweetening the release -just use discount code NEWCOLORS for 10% off your entire purchase at The Twinery…discount ends Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at 11:59 EST.
These tags were so quick and easy with my EK Success Butterfly punch and a few resin flowers from Prima. The “Hello Lovey” sentiment is from a Market Street Stamps set that is being peeked tonight – you don’t want to miss it! Enjoy your day, see you back here latah alligatah!
]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/new-colors-from-the-twinery-2/feed/ 1 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/new-colors-from-the-twinery-2/ Have Faith in His Timing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/Fip5vAFV_WM/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/have-faith-in-his-timing/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:51:35 +0000 Angelica http://www.typicalaquarian.com/?p=1876 We have had a rough start to the year at Casa de Suarez. You know what I’m talking about – the kids are sick, work’s piling up, deadlines are screaming at you, and you feel like you’re on your last nerve every second of the day.

Marlee is my youngest and she’s just over 2-1/2. We had a scary episode right before Christmas where she was admitted to the PICU for low blood sugar, severe dehydration (which set in overnight), low body temp, and anything else you can think of . LOW. LOW. LOW. Little did I know I’d still be feeling LOW 5 weeks later.

In between Marlee coming home right before Christmas, Lucy (almost 4) caught the flu, Marlee was brought back to the ER , and now, just this past Monday, developed a serious case of hives from an antibiotic she was on. And, oh – Jorge was in a car accident that will cost $10,000 to fix and 24 days to fix it. Thank goodness he was uninjured and also, thank goodness for insurance. OH…and during all of this intense sickness plague that has taken over our house, we had to prepare for the biggest trade show in our industry – CHA Winter 2012.

I am human. I have been feeling pretty sorry for myself the past couple of days. Why now? Why all at once? How much MORE is God going to throw at me? What are the reasons this is all going down RIGHT NOW? Am I on a wrong path? Show me the right way! What am I supposed to be doing? I thought to myself, “I am beaten. I feel like I’ve lost”.

Then, I am reminded that I am not in charge. I am at a point, emotionally, where I have nothing left. I am drained. I have no other option, no other choice, but to leave it in God’s hands. There is a reason for all of this to happen right now. All at once. I just need to remember to always have faith in His timing.

]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/have-faith-in-his-timing/feed/ 25 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/have-faith-in-his-timing/ The Twinery’s 2012 Design Team part 1! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/bfao3FlQpD8/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/the-twinerys-2012-design-team-part-1/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:09:17 +0000 Angelica http://www.typicalaquarian.com/?p=1864

Hey all!! Thanks so much for popping by today! If you’re new to my blog – WELCOME! Although my blog name just recently changed, you can still find all my posts from The Twinery last year by clicking here. And, be sure to stalk your mailman when he/she brings you the April issue of scrapbooks, etc. because one of my twine mini-albums is scheduled to be published in a fun feature on baker’s twine! eek! Can’t wait!

I am honored to be back as a SENIOR Designer this year along with the sweet and very talented Monika Wright! Also returning for a second term is Tifany DeGough (my Market Street sistah)! Thrilled to be back with these ladies. And super excited to have my sweet friend Julie Ranae leading us again this year!

Please help me welcome the following new members for this term! I can’t wait to see the inspiration they create with the BEST BAKER’S twine evah! Seriously. Check out their blogs. They ROCK!

Speaking of new… did you see the BEAUTIFUL new colors debuting at the end of this month? WOW! Pure beauty. I can’t wait to start playing with these!
Now, after you visit each of these talented ladies, head back over to the Twinery’s Blog for a chance to win an ultimate twine Sampler!!  And be sure to visit them again tomorrow to see the rest of the design team!  Be back tomorrow with a special project and a fun giveaway right here in my new space – TYPICAL AQUARIAN! xoxo Angelica
]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/the-twinerys-2012-design-team-part-1/feed/ 23 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2012/01/the-twinerys-2012-design-team-part-1/ Emily’s Back to the 80′s Birthday Blog Hop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/fUcjm0mltPw/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/12/emilys-back-to-the-80s-birthday-blog-hop/#comments Sun, 18 Dec 2011 05:00:28 +0000 Angelica http://handmadebyangelica.com/?p=1682 Hello Everyone! Welcome to my stop on Emily’s “Back to the 80′s” Birthday Blog Hop!! What a fun theme! You should have just arrived from Elizabeth’s Blog – if not, please be sure to hop over to Emily’s (Birthday Girl!) blog where you can get the scoop on all the prizes up for grabs for this hop!

 

Happy Birthday, Emily! When I think of the 80′s a few things come to mind (and not from memory, because I was just a wee one when they occurred!) – fashion, hair, bling, and music. Of course all those amazing Saturday morning cartoons like Rainbow Brite don’t stray too far from my mind, either. ;) So, for my project today, I wanted to portray the 80′s in a much more updated way. Instead of literally creating a blast-from-the-past, I took all the fun elements I love about the 80′s and put a Clean and Simple twist on them to create an updated design.I hope you like it!

 

I took seven 1/4″ lines of Scor-Tape and adhered them to my card, being careful to only peel back one side of the tape at a time. I wanted my lines to resemble an equalizer, and of course, some bling and sparkle was lent by chunky glitter in all colors of the rainbow! The sentiment is a sneak peek of a Market Street Stamps set that will be released soon! I used  Memento ink  in “Lulu Lavender” to ink up the flag my sentiment was on.

Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to jump over to the next stop, the sweet and very talented Michelle!! Happy Sunday everyone, and Happy Birthday again, Emily!

 

 

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Hello and Happy FRIDAY! Today The Scrapping Cottage is hoppin’ with PSA Essentials to bring you holiday card and project ideas using products from both companies! Have you just come from the super talented Meylssa’s blog? If not, be sure to head to the beginning of the hop with Kay so you don’t miss a stop or a chance to win!

PRIZE PACKAGE DETAILS:   Readers who hop to each of the blogs, comment at each, and are a follower of PSA Stamp Camp will be entered to win the “Holiday Card” prize.  This prize contains 3 Peel & Stick stamp sets, 1 stamper, 1 black ink & 1-2 color ink from PSA Essentials.   The winner will also receive a $50 gift certificate to The Scrapping Cottge for the grand prize.   There are also 9 opportunities to win a 3 x 3 die from The Scrapping Cottage! Just leave comments along the way and each Cottage Cutz designer will choose one lucky winner to win a 3×3 in stock die of their choice! Suh-weeet!
I knew I really wanted to create with the Peachy Keen line of dies from the Scrapping Cottage. They are pretty simple to put together, and don’t require you to use all the pieces. I used the Gingerbread Dolls and Doll Accessories. I used a different face stamp set (Happy Lashes by PKS) than what comes in the package but the faces that it comes with are also SUPER cute.

I was lucky enough to be in a blog hop with PSA earlier this year and had this sweet set of “Whimsy Cakes” that worked perfectly with my “Baker’s Man” gingerbread. To me, it almost looks like they’re bringing a holiday treat to a friend! :)

I used patterned paper from Crate Paper’s “Peppermint” collection, and Echo Park’s “Holly Jolly Christmas” line.
Hope you enjoyed my little stop on the hop, next, head on over to Cheryl’s blog where I’m sure you’ll find something amazing!

Lost? No problem! Here’s the full link list to help you find your way! Have a super weekend!

]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/12/psa-essentials-and-cottage-cutz-holiday-card-blog-hop/feed/ 28 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/12/psa-essentials-and-cottage-cutz-holiday-card-blog-hop/ Market Street Stamps November Release :: Sneak Peek 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/-Zk-znQhkgo/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/market-street-stamps-november-release-sneak-peek-1/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:15:17 +0000 Angelica http://handmadebyangelica.com/?p=1666 Hi Everyone! Are you recovering from the weekend? I had such a nice, relaxing 4 days “off”, I really can’t complain! One of my favorite parts of the weekend (after all the turkey and stuffing were gone, of course) was getting a chance to try out my new Silhouette Cameo! If you’re friends with me on Facebook, I’m sure you’re sick of hearing about it (maybe not!), but I am having SO much fun with it! And, what better way to try out some of the NEW Market Street Stamps that will be released on Wednesday? We’ve got EIGHT brand new sets! Eek! Can’t wait!

For my sample today, I used one of Lori Whitlock’s “Christmas Icon” images to create this pretty present shaped card.

To create the base, I first welded my ribbon and gift box piece into one complete shape.

Afterwards, I used the “offset” feature which does exactly what it says – off-sets your lines by whatever increment you set. In this case, I set it to off-set the lines by .125″.

After welding the completed base (shadow) layer, I duplicated the image and flipped it horizontally and welded the mirrored shape to create my card.

After cutting the card, I cut my individual pieces (only 3 for this card – the base on the gift, top of gift, and ribbon!) and inked the edges using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I stamped the new “Grace” Background stamp from Market Street Stamps that will be released on Wednesday!

WANT A CHANCE TO WIN this background stamp? Just head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog to see all the sets peeked tonight and another sample from Stephanie! You’ll be SO glad you did!

Thanks for stopping by! xo Angelica

]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/market-street-stamps-november-release-sneak-peek-1/feed/ 9 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/market-street-stamps-november-release-sneak-peek-1/ Blessings and Black Friday Sales! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/2j3vwX2Th9M/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/blessings-and-black-friday-sales/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2011 07:30:42 +0000 Angelica http://handmadebyangelica.com/?p=1659 Hey guys! I hope you all had a very FABULOUS Thanksgiving and spent it close to the ones you treasure most! Every year, right around this time, I start to panic. I am very much a last-minute-type person, so the holidays give me anxiety like none other. Gift giving, holiday concerts, ornament exchanges, cookie exchanges, parties, AHHH! Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE Christmas tunes, I love getting together with my family and LOVE trimming the tree. It’s just very easy for me to lose focus on the spirit of the season sometimes when we’re constantly bombarded with sales, deadlines, and magazines with “perfect” holiday scenes.

So, this year, I’m taking it easy. We had Thanksgiving at my mom’s yesterday (we usually have it here), and I took a nap before dinner. Yes, I did. Jorge made the turkey and my mom and grandma literally did the rest! I rinsed the dishes and loaded the dishwasher, but that was pretty much it. It was a fabulous time, and I truly felt blessed just spending a day doing nothing - enjoying a day off!

I created this card with the new Snowflakes 1 & 2 Die from Cottage Cutz. They released eight brand-new designs especially for this weekend and they’re offering a BIG savings of up to 50% when you purchase them in a bundle! The “Christmas Blessings” stamp I used is also on sale at Verve Stamps for just $2.40 this weekend!

Aren’t those snowflakes pretty? I used a mix of Kraft cardstock and pink/cream pattern paper to create my little snowflake clusters. The pink snowflakes were dusted with a purple chalk and pearls and starburst gems were added for additional sparkle.

Most of the teams I help represent are having some AWESOME Black Friday Deals and I’m excited to tell you all about them! I’m also including some other specials from companies and small businesses I absolutely love and adore!

Market Street Stamps – 30% off ALL stamps  - even our most popular background stamps! A sale this good only comes once a year!

WHEN: Now thru Monday, 11/28!

Peachy Keen Stamps – 25% off ALL stamps, and thin metal dies. Canvas Bags 45% off, and EXCLUSIVE Thanksgiving Weekend Bundles – 35% off! (this is something NEW – we’ve never done a bundle savings like this before and they’re selling like CRAZY so make sure to order yours early this weekend so you get the first ones to ship out!) PLUS when you make a purchase, you will receive a FREE SVG file designed by Kathy! SO awesome!

WHEN: Now thru Monday, 11/28!

Cottage Cutz by the Scrapping Cottage – up to 50% on new releases, and TONS of other markdowns! Check their homepage for a link to each category.

WHEN: Today!

The Twinery – Keep checking their website! A little birdie told me something may be happening for Cyber Monday!  ;)

Places I LOVE:

Silhouette: 50 cent downloads & 40% off in the Silhouette store (excludes Cameo and digital download cards) - to get 40% off, use the promo code “PAPER”. 50 cent downloads are available IN the Silhouette Download section. You must download the Studio software to access the downloads and they will ONLY work with a Silhouette SD or Silhouette Cameo. To access the store, once in the Studio, click File>Purchase Online. If you will be getting a Cameo in the future, I highly recommend purchasing some of these files at the sale price of $0.50 even before you get your machine! You just need to download the software to make your purchases!

i {heart} papers: 25% off EVERYTHING - they sell Copics which are included in the sale, and they also carry Market Street Stamps – so get everything you need in one spot! Kate ships SUPER duper fast, too!!

Lettering Delights: Save 40% with code Merci2U, but if you spend $30 or more, save 60% with code MerciBearCoup!

VERVE Stamps: Black Friday and New Sets on Sale

Happy Shopping!

]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/blessings-and-black-friday-sales/feed/ 2 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/blessings-and-black-friday-sales/ Market Street Stamps/The Twinery Blog Hop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/JXDSshtvCT4/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/market-street-stampsthe-twinery-blog-hop/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:00:37 +0000 Angelica http://handmadebyangelica.com/?p=1652 Good Morning Friends! I hope you are all having a fabulous morning and a great start to your weekend!
Today is the 2nd Day in the Market St/Twinery Blog Hop and I couldn’t be more thrilled looking at all the fabulous creations!
If you’re coming here from the Market Street Stamps’ Blog, you’re right on track.
If not, go ahead and start the hop at The Twinery blog!
There is TONS of inspiration along this two-day hop- and there are also two chances to win!

Here’s what you can win!
 
OR
Make sure you visit each blog, each day and leave a comment on each post to be eligible to win a prize!
You have through Friday, November 25th to comment! The randomly drawn winners will be posted on both The Twinery blog and here on the Market Street Stamps blog on Saturday, November 26th!
For my project today, I have to admit, it was one of those weeks where as much as you try, you just can’t get your mojo going and with things going on in every aspect of life right now, I figured it was best to keep it simple. ;) People always tell me they love our background stamps for that reason – the simplicity of stamping the background and layering makes card-making so easy! Stampers who are just starting and seasoned, expert stampers all say the same thing!
I used our Punched Tin background and the sentiment is Comforting Florals. The twine is my favorite neutral – Cappuccino! Sorry for the dark photo, have I mentioned how much I dislike it getting dark so soon? ;)
Your next stop on the hop is the sweet and SO talented Michele Gross!! Have fun hoppin’ and good luck!
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Good Morning Peachy Friends! I hope you’re just joining me from Ruthie’s blog, but if not, no worries! I have the entire blog hop list at the bottom of my post, and you can start over at the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog so you don’t miss a single stop along the way!

Today, we’re excited to show you some ideas on how to use our new Peachy Keen Kut Outs!!

 For my card today, I used the Christmas Tree Die as well as the Santa Tree stamp set that coordinates. There’s also another coordinating set, Decorate Me Tree! There are so many options and fun ways to use these!

Using Copic Markers in YG03, YG05, and YG25, I first layered my lightest color onto the tree (YG03).

I took my mid shade (YG05) and flicked my marker under each tree “bough”. I blended the edges with my YG03 again.

Finally, I took the darkest color (YG25) and flicked a little more under each bough and blended once more. SUPER easy blending technique and the results are so pretty!

For my tree’s cheeks, I used craft chalk and applied in a circular motion until I acheived the desired color. His eyes are colored in with a white gel pen, his nose and mouth were colored in with a dark pink gel pen.

I finished up my card by embossing a light teal panel and adding some Nestabling. I love the little bit of POP it gives the card!

The sentiment is from the new “Oh by Golly” set that coordinates with the new releases.

Be sure to leave your comments across ALL blogs in the hop, as each comment is a chance at winning ONE of THREE prize packages!

Each winner will receive their choice* of one new die and one new stamp set! (*subject to availability)

And now through Sunday (11:59 PM CDT) Peachy Keen Stamps is offering an additional 5% off our tiered discounts when you use PROMO CODE: KUTOUT5 at checkout!

Total savings of up to 15% OFF on almost everything in the Peachy Keen shop!

PLUS, enjoy FREE SHIPPING* this weekend in addition to your discount!

*free shipping available to Domestic USA addresses, only*

Thanks so much for stopping by, your next stop is the sweet & talented Jeanne!! 

And if you’re in a hoppin’ mood, the Market Street Stamps/Twinery Blog Hop is also happening today and tomorrow!! I’ll have a project to share with you tomorrow, but for now, start with the first half of the hop beginning here!

BLOG HOP Order:

 

]]> http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/peachy-keen-kut-outs-blog-hop/feed/ 78 http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/peachy-keen-kut-outs-blog-hop/ Guest Bloggin’ :: Scrapbook Steals featuring Peachy Keen Stamps http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/handmadebyangelica/~3/mrPQIM-siGk/ http://www.typicalaquarian.com/2011/11/guest-bloggin-scrapbook-steals-featuring-peachy-keen-stamps/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:00:46 +0000 Angelica http://handmadebyangelica.com/?p=1512 Hey guys – I am SO super duper excited to be a Guest Blogger today for Scrapbook Steals! If you haven’t heard of them before, they are a FANTASTIC resource for getting deep discounts and fabulous one-time deals on your favorite crafty supplies. Market Street Stamps was featured a couple weeks ago, and today, I have the honor of Guest Blogging for Peachy Keen Stamps’ feature!

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that people LOVE customizing when they craft! We all want to receive a card with a personal touch, and we love to give those cards even more. What better way to do that than choosing a face that goes perfectly with the occasion?

My parents started Peachy Keen Stamps back in 2003, and since then, my mom Kathy has been illustrating her signature line of Peachy Faces and took the die-cutting world by storm! Luckily, she also draws some pretty cute shapes, and I’m super excited to share some ideas with you today!

 

This sweet card was created using Faceless Fruit and Basic Paper Doll Faces – both are available in a suh-weet bundle over at Scrapbook Steals right now!

  • Paper piecing is a fun way to give an instant pop to your projects without having to be the world’s greatest coloring guru. I simply stamped the pear from “Faceless Fruits” onto some patterned paper from Echo Park and again on a sheet of pear-colored cardstock. After I cut the patterned paper pear, I put some foam dimensionals on the back so it appears more 3D.
  • I used Versafine Onyx ink which stamps like a dream (but just a warning, it is not Copic or alcohol marker compatible. It works wonderfully with water-based coloring methods)! To give my little pear a bit more pizzaz I used some chalks in a pink shade and colored a little tongue with a red gel pen.


This Bubbly Bumble Bee card was created using Faceless Bugs- another bundle available on Scrapbook Steals right now – hurry they only have a limited supply at a fabulous price and once they’re gone – they’re gone!

The “Faceless Bugs” stamps that are in the Scrapbook Steals bundle were later made into dies when Kathy teamed up with the folks at Cottage Cutz! While I used the die for this particular project, this bundle comes with the stamps which is just as easy – simply paper piece as I did in the pear card or color your bumble bee in with Copics, pencils, or watercolors!

  • To make the antennae appear on the black cardstock, I heat embossed them with white embossing powder. Super easy: stamp with clear embossing ink (I used Versamagic), sprinkle with white embossing powder, tap off excess and heat with a heat tool until it sets. Voila! I love heat embossing. It gets addicting, just to warn you!

Sweet and simple cheerful flower card created using Faceless Flowers, Flower Centers, and Simple Sallies Assortment – another amazing bundle that’s available at a crazy good price for just a limited time at Scrapbook Steals – once they’ve sold all they’ve got, that’s it! No mas.

If there’s one thing I love about card making – it’s the endless options you get when you pair ink and stamps.

Here I’ve stamped four different flowers using Memento Ink in Cantaloupe and Distress Ink in Tea Dye. As you can see, I started by stamping my flowers off the paper and created a sense of movement.

  • By layering positive and negative images, you can create your own custom flowers and looks. The 3/8″ Simple Sallies fit perfectly in these flowers!

The sentiments on these cards were all stamped from PK-225 Happy Flowers & Cheerful Phrases. I used my DYMO caption maker for the bee card sentiment.

Hope you all enjoyed the inspiration and already picked up your STEAL of the day! It’s rare to find them at a price like this – they’d make fabulous holiday gifts for your stamping friends, too!

Thanks so much for stopping by – have a Peachy Day!!

xo Angelica

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