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Check out this super simple altered container for Want2Scrap™.

2012-01-24T08:00:00.001-05:00

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and I thought I would make a few fun projects with our new Want2Scrap™ Ribbon.

Check out this altered hair gel container! Now it is perfect for giving a pair of earrings to one of my nieces!

This looks pretty elaborate but it really is just that simple! Look what you need to make it...

A few die cut circle, a butterfly, Silver Nestabling™ Circles, 1" Red Rose Ribbon, 72 Count Black Pearls, and Turquois Baby Bling. I also added a little ink to the die cuts, it just helps to define the edges a bit.

Now glue down the diecut circles and add the Silver Nestabling™ Circles to them.

Cut off just one rose and remove the netting background. Then attached it to the center of the circles. Embellish it with the other fun goodies.

Got to love the result that is achieved so easily!

I also did a little "bonus project this week. How about a cute Valentines bag.

The new ribbons at Want2Scrap can really dress up any project! Don't you love the fringe on those roses, gorgeous!

Hope you are looking forward to a little Valentine's Day creating of your own!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Silver Nestabling™ Circles
1" Red Rose Ribbon
72 Count Black Pearls
Turquois Baby Bling
1" Beige Rose Ribbon
72 Count Lavender Pearls
Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts - Red Rhinestones
White Pearl/Silver Rhinestone Strips

Other Products:
Pattern Paper - Crate Paper
Punch- Marvy, Fiskers. Stampin' Up, Martha Stewart
Ink- Colorbox

Mimi Leinbach: What's my style Scarlet Lime projects!

2012-01-21T16:19:00.002-05:00

Welcome all! I hope you have had a great time following along with all the gals style project over at Scarlet Lime, I know I have.

I jumped into this months kits full force and wanted to share them with you. First off a layout of my boys with the main kit!

This kit seriously suited my style with all these gorgeous colors and fantastic papers.

I definitely have a tendency to type my journaling and this layout is no different.

Now despite the fact that I consider myself a layout girl. The rest of my project this month are not layouts but altered projects. I guess that may be my new style...I created this tag for my gorgeous niece, Sam!

I love using inks on things now, so gorgeous. Don't you just love the sparkle.

Now the Frugal Kit is so eye catching you just can miss it! I recently lost my beloved pet, Lucy so I created this frame from the fun packaging the chipboard shapes came in. I pulled out this picture of her, it is one of my favorites!

I miss her so...

I also decided to make a fun tag.

Talk about a POP of color...makes me ready for spring on this cold and snowy day!

I used a ton of things from the store in this months projects. Check out the Unity Stamps, L iquitex Liquid Stamps, Spray Inks, Claudine Hellmuth Paints, Modeling Paste and Gesso, and last but not least Kaiser Craft Rub-ons.

Mimi Leinbach: What's my style?

2012-01-11T20:24:00.001-05:00

When I heard the challenge for this month, to name our style I went into a bit of panic mode. What is my style, hmmmm...I have a hard time saying I have a particular style. If you asked me this question 2 years ago, my answer would have been very different so this is what I narrowed it down to. Evolving! I sometimes create in a very simplistic and linear style.

Scarlet Lime October 2010 Main Kit

I love color, the bolder and brighter the better! I have to say that in my mind, to much color is never enough.

Scarlet Lime January 2011 Main Kit

My style has really changed quite a bit in the last year...I think we can blame Christy and the Mixed Media Store for that. She has inspired me to do things that I NEVER would have tried because I would have been scared to make a mistake. Now I know that a mistake may be just what a projects needs to make it special!

Scarlet Lime May 2011 Frugal Kit

I started my first art journal...oh, how fun! I never was one to use many stamps. I always felt an image had to be just perfect for it to be right, boy was I wrong...there is not a single perfectly stamped image on these pages and I love it anyway. I have to say it is very freeing to feel that way when I create.

Scarlet Lime October 2011 Main Kit

I even did my first canvas this year, so my art is sometimes off the page now! I made this canvas for one of my nieces. I must say they are very happy I ventured further into the mixed media world! They reap the rewards of getting my fingers dirty.

Scarlet Lime September 2011 Main Kit

So what I know about my style is that it is what it is today...and may very well be something else tomorrow. And I just love that!

Welcome Little One for Want2Scrap!

2012-01-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

One of my dear friends will soon be blessed with her first baby soon. I thought I would work ahead and make a card for when the little one comes.

I wanted it to be a cute, colorful card and not your traditional baby colors...I wanted it to have a fresh and fun feel to it.

These Silver Rhinestone Swirls by Want2Scrap™ are perfect for this. I love that they stick to just about anything...lace included. No extra glue was necessary!

Lets not forget the Silver Nestabling™ Circles. They are a great way to frame or highlight something! I love how they draw attention to the circle and the darling bicycle in it, so dang cute!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Silver Nestabling™ Circles
Silver Rhinestone Swirls
72 Count Silver Rhinestones

Other Products:
Pattern Paper- Lily Bee, Pink Paislee
Alphabet- Websters Pages
Tied Flower- Sassafras Lass
Chipboard- Cosmo Cricket
Punch- EK Success
Cardstock- World Win Papers

Want2Scrap: How to make a Snow Flake

2011-12-24T09:00:00.000-05:00

I love adding a touch of "homemade" to a store bought gift! A fun altered box for a gift card or a great holiday tag on a bottle of wine...it is always nice to let the recipient know you put a little time into their gift. I made a few fun snowflakes for this holiday tag and wanted to share with you how I did them.

First gather your supplies:

Next, paint your chipboard snowflakes and allow them to dry.

Next, add your Want2Scrap™ bling.

Now add a good layer of a strong adhesive. Beacon's 3-in-1 works great!

Finally add some glitter or crushed glass and allow to dry.

What a great way to add a little sparkle to your gift.

And a few details...

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday filled with lots of love and sparkle!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Nestaboard™ Fancy Tags Three
Dark Green Rhinestones - 72 Count
Red Pearls - 72 Count
SIlver Rhinestones - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Partners Products:
Beacon's 3-in-1 Adhesive
Spellbinders™ Labels Four
Eco Green Crafts

Other Materials:
Crushed Glass- Floracraft
Pattern Paper, Alphabet- Cosmo Cricket
Stash- Ribbon
Ink- Ranger Distress Ink
Chipboard Snowflake- Maya Road

Scarlet Lime, Looking Forward...

2011-12-21T08:15:00.000-05:00

These beautiful kits and all the goodies from the Mixed Media Shop certainly put me in the holiday spirit. The December Main Kit has me digging into these gorgeous papers and I scrapped my favorite picture of the holiday season so far. I took this photo at Longwood Gardens and just loved it. The sun shining into the conservatory hit the tree perfectly for a gorgeous photo.

I also had to make a card...I mean it is the Christmas season...

The December Frugal Fab Kit is just fun! I used a picture of my guys...my sunshine...in this layout. I also used some goodies from the store like Liquitex Inks and Distressed Ink Pads. Lets not forget the Crafters Workshop Templates or the Faber-Castell India Ink Pens. They work perfectly with these kits.

I made this tag...I think this just may go on a gift this holiday season...

Don't you just love that Unity Stamp? All these things really have me looking forward to the holiday and the new year! I hope you feel the same way!

Day Four Scrap-Mart Holiday Blog Hop

2011-12-08T00:01:00.001-05:00

Holiday Gift Giving

Hello and thank you for joining us for the Scrap-Mart Holiday Blog Hop. Scrap-Mart has teamed up with these fabulous manufacturers to bring you a week long blog hop dedicated to Christmas-themed projects!

Boss Kut

October Afternoon

The Rubber Cafe
Canvas Corp

Hearfelt Creations
LaLa Land Crafts
Sizzix

Want2Scrap™

Each of the generous manufacturers will have prizes for you along the way so be sure visit and complete the hop each day from Dec. 5th through Dec. 10th to be eligible to win. If you are just joining in, be sure to head over to the Scrap-Mart blog to start the hop from the beginning.

Here are a few details...

Thanks so much for stopping by, be sure to check out all the great manufacture blogs participating in this fun hop!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Nestabling™ Heart Circles in Pink
Nestabling Labels Fourteen in Lime Green
Baby Blue Rhinestones - 72 Count
Pink Rhinestones - 72 Count

Cross Promotional Partners:
Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker Gingerbread Collection

Other Products:
Punch- EK Success
Stickles- Ranger (Diamond)
Ribbon- Michaels

Distress, no mess! Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

It looks like another "get your hands messy" kind of day! I decided to create this tag to add to the planter that will sit at my Thanksgiving table using lots of Want2Scrap™ products .

A few details...

This is what you will need:
Distress ink or stains
Spray ink
Paint
Faber-Castrell Gelatos
Tag, water, paintbrush

I started off staining both the cardboard and Nestaboard™

Now add a little paint to the edges and crevices...you can use a brush or just a finger.

Now used distress inks to distress the edges of your materials.

Use the spray inks to distress your tag.

Color the envelope with gelatos and add a little water to them to spread. It brings on a water color type of look.

Hope you are enjoying your holiday and find time to get a little messy yourself!

Want2Scrap™ products:
Nestaboard Labels Eighteen™
Chipboard Embellishments - Style A
Nestabling Petite Scalloped Circles in Silver
72 Count - Silver Rhinestones

Product Partners:
Beacon Adhesives

Other Products"
Ink- Ranger
Paint- Claudine Hellmuth
Spray Ink- Tattered Angels
Walnut Stain- Fiber Scraps
Faber-Castell Gelatos
Pattern Paper- Lily Bee, Websters Pages
Alphabet- K & Company
Other- Cardboard, Tag, Envelope, Placecard

Scarlet Lime November Projects

2011-11-17T18:40:00.000-05:00

Hi all! NovembersScarlet Lime kits this month were so much fun to work with. Let's start things off with the Frugal Fab kit! I used this to create my favorite holiday traditions project...Cookie Day!

and a few details...

I also created a Thanksgiving card with this kit.

I loved the main kit this month, but also dug into some fun products from the mixed media shop...can you say Faber-Castell Gelatos and Claudine Hellmuth Paints.

and a few more details...

Lastly a gift for someone sweet! I love these notebooks by Traditions Studio.

and a bit more...

Hope this gets you in the mood for the holiday season.

Nikki Sivils holiday fun and check out this months GDT!

2011-11-16T07:54:00.004-05:00

Tis the season for making holiday gifts...loving it...I must say I can not believe it is that time already! For Jack's teacher this year I decided to make a perpetual calendar but wanted it to be used year round and not just for the holidays. I used the School is Cool line and think this will be perfect for any teacher...what do you think?

Here are a few details...

I picked up this cute little tin at the Target Dollar Spot...got to love that. It worked perfectly with the Gingerbread Land line! I plan on filling it with some fun bath and body goodies like lip glosses, lotions, and a gift card...my niece will love this!

Be sure to check out the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog today! The GDT this month is Suzy West and she put some fantastic projects up for the month! Stop by and check it out...

Just a little rant...I got a new computer and can not figure out the code to add links now...so check out my side bar to get the links, sorry...hope to figure out why it is not working soon. If anyone has any words of wisdom I would love to hear them!

Check out Scrapbook Steals Tomorrow...

2011-11-11T13:49:00.006-05:00

at 9AM MDT. Rumor has it that it will definitely be worth the visit...Think an amazing manufacturer with the holiday spirit...check it out at Scrapbook Steals!!!

Want2Scrap New Album...Fun!

2011-11-10T09:00:00.000-05:00

Want2Scrap has some great new albums and I totally fell in love with this Old Phone Album. I embellished it with lots of bling and some Nestaboard™. They work so well with the die cuts Labels Fourteen Spellbinders.

How cute is this?

It was perfect to do an album about how my family loves their phones...

It surprised my how I quickly took to this phone I really didn't want...

Of course every teen is attached to their phone, thank goodness the novelty of a phone wore off for Nick quickly...he always has it with him but uses it mostly to call me, his personal taxi, lol!

Poor Jack...still suffering without a phone. My rule about the phone, you don't get one till you actually need it. Sorry buddy, the summer before Junior High.

Want2Scrap Products:
Old Phone Album
Labels Fourteen Nestaboard™
Labels Fourteen Black Rhinestone Nestabling™
72 Count Black Pearls
Black Rhinestone Baby Bling
Finesse Black Rhinestone Swirls
Finesse Silver Rhinestone Swirls
Fleur de Lis
Nestaboard™ Sprightly Sprockets by Donna Salazar

Preferred Partners:
Labels Fourteen Spellbinders™ Die Cuts
Grand Caliber

Other:
Paper: Webster's Pages
Alphabet: American Crafts
Paint: Claudine Hellmuth
Spray Ink: Tattered Angels
Ink: Ranger

Happy Birthday, Christy :-) . . . and a giveaway at Scarlet Lime!

2011-10-30T21:13:00.001-04:00

Happy Birthday, Christy!

We hope you are having a great weekend at CKU Reunion. You are an amazingly talented artist. Thank you for inspiring us each month.

Here are a few cards that we made with your awesome Scarlet Lime kits:

from Dena (using the pretty October Main kit)

from Lori (she combined products from the August, September, and October main kits).

from Mimi (she added in some mixed media items from the shop with products from both October kits).

from Melanie (she used the October Main kit).

from Rachel (she used the September Main kit)

To help celebrate Christy's special day, please leave a comment on the Scarlet Lime blog letting us know your favorite birthday tradition. A winner will be randomly chosen and will win a $25 gift certificate to the Scarlet Lime shop! The winner will be announced Nov. 1st. :)

A "Get Your Fingers Dirty" tutorial...

2011-10-24T09:00:00.001-04:00

I am just loving the new Want2Scrap™ Nestaboard™ especially these new Label Twenty-Three and I am looking at new ways to use it. I wanted to show you a great way to dress them up with some fantastic mixed media products.

These are the materials we will need:
Nestaboard™
Gesso
Claudine Hellmuth Paint
Faber-Castrell Gelatos
Nestabling
Bling
Sticker
Paintbrush and Water

First add a little gesso to your Nestaboard™.

After it is dry draw some of the gelato on the Nestaboard and add water to spread the color. I used two blues, a lighter in the middle and darker on the outer edge.

After that is dry I added some paint to the paint to the edges.

Now dress it up with Labels Twenty-Three Nestabling™, Turquoise Baby Bling Rhinestones, and a sticker as the focal point.

A few details...

Thanks so much for stopping by. Hope you feel like getting your hands dirty now too!

Want2Scrap™ Materials:
Labels Twenty-Three Nestabling™
Turquoise Baby Bling Rhinestones
Labels Twenty-Three Nestaboard™

Cross Promotional Partner:
Beacon Adhesives

Other Materials:
Paint- Claudine Hellmuth
Gelatos- Faber-Castell
Cardstock- Bazzill
Pattern Paper-
Ribbon- Pebbles Inc.

Mimi Leinbach: Scarlet Lime Inspirational Projects

2011-10-18T08:17:00.003-04:00

This kits this month at Scarlet Lime are gorgeous but I also added some fun stuff from the mixed media store which are so dang fun you have to add these to you stash.

With the frugal kit this month I create this layout of my boys on a trip to Universal Studios. We had such a fun day. I added some fun stamps and Claudine Hellmuth Paints which are my new favorite products.

Check out how the paints draw out the design on the book plate.

This layout was based on this photo which totally inspired me.

Next I decided that I wanted to create a few new pages in my art journal based on this photo and Christy's amazing mixed media classes.

My love of the beach, all things tropical and these fantastic colors helped me create these pages...

and some details...

I also tried a new product to me this month. These Faber-Castell Gelatos make such fantastic colors as you can see in this photo, draw a little on add a touch of water on a paintbrush and gorgeous water color designs appear...just like magic!

Nikki Sivils October...check out our GDT this month!

2011-10-16T14:14:00.003-04:00

I can not believe it is October already...that means Halloween is right around the corner so it was time for to make a treat bag. My little nephew comes to trick-or-treat with the boys each year so I try to make him a little something special. This year the My Lil' Monster line was perfect for it!

A few details...

This will be filled with whatever treats we decide on for this year...

I also wanted to make a card with this line, but decided to go outside the box making an I love you card with this is pretty unexpected! This will be perfect for one of my boys for some special occasion!

Now that my little guy has moved up to 5th grade at a new school he decided to join the reading club! YAY!!!! I made him this book mark using the You' re a Hoot line. The plastic sleeve from Traditions Studios makes is super easy to make them.

Be sure to stop by the Nikki Sivils, Scrapbooker blog today. We have a fantastic guest designer this month! Check out the designs from Megan Hoeppner from Creating Keepsakes Magazine.

Want2Scrap™, Simple Stories, Score-Pal, and Eco Green Crafts all in one!!

2011-10-10T09:00:00.002-04:00

Simple Stories is now a new preferred partner of Want2Scrap™. Lucky me to get to work with these fantastic papers from their 100 Days of Summer Line!

I also got this great Scor-Pal! Now that I am making more cards this will be a great new tool to have in my stash. I want to thank these great companies for sending us these fun goodies. I also added a little Eco Green Crafts ink to the edges of my card for a little added definition.

This is what I had fun making with them! I love that these papers have some pre-printed sentiments on them...it so easy to work with them.

I used these Style C Chipboard Embellishments. I sprayed them with ink and added the 72 Count Amber Rhinestones. What a great way to add additional color and texture.

Don't miss the new Pearl Nestabling™. It is the perfect way to frame just about anything. Be sure to remember to stop by the store this month and support the Susan G. Komen Foundation with the purchase of any pink products!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Style C Chipboard Embellishments
72 Count Amber Rhinestones
Pearl Nestabling™

Preferred Partners:
Simple Stories, 100 Days of Summer
Scor-Pal
Eco Green Crafts

Other Products:
Ribbon- Pebbles Inc.
Spray Ink- Tattered Angels
Cardstock- Bazzill

Scarlet Lime: What ispires me...

2011-10-07T17:26:00.003-04:00

All this week on the Scarlet Lime blog we are answering the question what inspires us, be sure to check it out!

The better question is what doesn't inspire me...everything does. Photography is a major inspiration for me. You can sit down for two minutes at your computer to surf the net and come up with some amazing inspiration...I found this on the website Oddee, the photographer was not credited but this can start you off with color inspiration or the simplistic design.

This photo caught my eye instantly...another great place to look for inspiration that is right at the tip of your fingers. Cell phone backgrounds...there are thousands right there with fantastic colors, designs and photography.

I am also inspired by classes right here at Scarlet Lime. If you have not taken one you truly are missing out. Last month Christy inspired me to create this canvas...

Her color class had me digging in to paint colors I never thought I would have used...

There is no better inspiration than digging it a pile of paint, rub-ons, and pattern paper for me!

I hope you can help but feel inspired by all the post this week on the Scarlet Lime blog...we had a great time sharing our points of inspiration with you!

2011-10-04T17:40:00.004-04:00

Bling Bundle Bonanza!

Exciting News to share! We have bundled up some of our most popular Bling at Huge Discounts for the Holidays! Get more Bling for your Buck!

Bling Bundle #1 comes with the following: - 72 Count Black Rhinestone - Jumbo Flower w/ Swirls - Flower White Pearl - Fleur de Lis Rectangles - Circles Black Rhinestones - Labels Fourteen Black Rhinestones - Classic Diamonds White Pearl - Classic Diamonds Black Rhinestones - Stars Five Black Rhinestones - Baby Bling 100 ct. Black Rhinestones Bundle One is a $28.43 value for only $14.99

(No other discounts apply to Bundles)

Bling Bundle #2 comes with the following:

- Funky Swirls Clear Rhinestones - Brackets, Fancy Pair Clear Small - Scalloped Hearts Red Rhinestones - Jumbo Flower & Swirls - 72ct. Red Rhinestones - Brackets Fancy Clear Large - Classic Diamonds Clear Rhinestones - Beautiful Bling Strips White Pearl & Clear Rhinestone - Nested Pennants Clear Rhinestones - Fleur de Lis Rectangles Red & Clear Rhinestone - Beautiful Bling Strips Black & Clear Rhinestone - Lacey Ovals Clear Rhinestones - Labels Two Red Rhinestones - Baby Bling White Pearl 100ct. - Baby Bling Red Pearl 100ct. - Baby Bling Clear Rhinestones 100ct. - Fleur de Lis - Beautiful Bling Strips White Pearl & Black Rhinestone - Petite Scalloped Circles Small Clear Rhinestone - Labels Fourteen Clear Rhinestone A $46.38 dollar value for only $24.99

(No other discounts apply to bundles)

Bling Bundle #3 contains the following: - Scalloped Hearts Pink Pearl - Jumbo Swirl Brown Rhinestone - Jumbo Flower & Swirls Pink Pearl - 72ct. Smokey Brown Rhinestone - 72ct. Hot Pink Pearls - Fancy Tags Three Black Rhinestone - Flower & Swirls Brown Rhinestone - Sprightly Sprockets Black Rhinestone - Sprightly Sprockets Clear Rhinestone - Fancy Tags Three Clear Rhinestone - Lacey Ovals Orange Rhinestone - Beaded Square Coral Pearl - Classic Diamonds Hot Pink - Labels Twenty Two White Pearl - Stars Five Clear Rhinestones - Labels Nine Purple Rhinestone - Lacey Ovals Mossy Pearl - Labels Twenty Three Black Rhinestone - Petite Scalloped Circles Lavender Pearl - Petite Scalloped Circles Turquoise Rhinestone A $62.34 Value for only $29.99!!!

(No other discounts apply to bling bundles)

As we all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a cause near and dear to my heart as breast cancer has taken a sister from me. My Mom, Mom in-law and some of my friends has also been stricken with the disease. This month Want2Scrap™ is joining the cause.

Want2Scrap™ recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and All Pink items on our website will be at 50% off for the entire month of October. At the end of the month, Want2Scrap™ will donate 10% of sales on all these Pink items to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Check out all of the Pink at Want2Scrap!

Last but not least...I had a winner on my blog for the eclectic Paperie and Want2Scrap.

Congrats to...

Cathy Y said...: Oh, your project is so pretty. I love the colors you chose!

Way to go gal!

Want2Scrap™ and eP Blog Hop!

2011-09-30T07:00:00.002-04:00

The E-Team is excited to share in a fun blog hop with the Want2Scrap Design Team. If you are new to eclectic Paperie or Want2Scrap, here is a little information about these two creative companies. Each offer unique lines of products for all paper crafters.

eclectic Paperie (eP) is an online boutique for all who love paper crafts. There is an eclectic assortment of products, supplies, tools, and materials to assist you in your quest for creative expression. Stretch your basic paper crafting skills beyond simple scrapbooking and card making. Take the next step into artistic expression by "feeding your creativity" at eclectic Paperie. You keep up new product offerings by following eclectic Paperie on Facebook, Twitter, or the eP Blog.

Want2Scrap™ manufactures rhinestones lines including the Nestabling™ line that coordinates with the newly released Nestaboard™ chipboard line. A variety of Nestabling and Nestaboard shapes correspond with specific Spellbinders™ Nestabilities™ die templates. Want2Scrap also manufacturers their own line chipboard albums and accents, acrylic albums, and multi-layered laser designs and other fine scrapbooking products. Want2Scrap brings ease of use and flexibility in their product lines by offering products uniquely tailored to its customers’ needs. Follow Want2Scrap on Facebook and the Want2Scrap Blog!

The E-Team & Want2Scrap Design Team were on a mission to create some fun projects using the Nestabling, Nestaboard with any coordinating Spellbinders dies, too. Come blog hop with the two teams to see what kind of creative juices resulted.

The E-Team:

Daisy Sparks (The eclectic Paperie Blog)
Broni Holcombe
Latrice Murphy
Linda Duke (Representing both Teams)
Micki Harper
Sherry Cheever
Starla Nelson

The Want2Scrap Team:

Twice the number of blog hop participants means twice the fun that includes prizes, too. Visit each E-Team and Want2Scrap participating member and leave them some feedback about their creations. One comment per person, per blog, please. You have until today, Friday, September 30th to Sunday, October 2nd to visit each blog participant. Six random winners will be chosen from the blog hop participants. The six winners will win either a $20.00 gift voucher from eclectic Paperie OR Want2Scrap. Each company is giving away three (3) $20.00 gift vouchers. Winners be posted on the eclectic Paperie Blog and on the Want2Scrap Blog on Tuesday, October 4th so make sure you check back to claim your prize.

I have created a fun mixed media album using product from Want2Scrap™ and the eP store...so fun!

And some details...

The Nestaboard™ is so much fun...you just have got to try it.

I am not sure what I am going to use this album for yet so I created all the pages and can add my photos and embellishment when I have pictures.

Thanks so much for participating in the blog hop...good luck snagging one of those fantastic prizes!

Nestaboard Tutorial...lets get dirty!

2011-09-22T00:02:00.003-04:00

I decided it was time to play with the Nestaboard™ from Want2Scrap™ and see how versatile it is...guess what, just as I anticipated...very versatile. I pulled out my Chipboard tools to see if they worked on the Nestaboard™! They sure do!

The first step is to spray the Nestaboard™ with water until it is wet. I used the Nestaboard™ Labels One, don't you love them!

While it is still wet insert the head into the stamp and hammer away until the Nestaboard™ stamp is embossed on the chipboard.

I used some black paint to cover the entire surface. Then I used a foam brush and very lightly painted on a contrasting color. Do no dab, but just lightly brush on the paint. To finish it off paint on a very thin layer of sparkle mod podge. This is the final product...It really looks great along with the Nestabling™ Labels One in Black Rhinestones.

Now add it to your card or layout!

I had a ton of fun playing with this, and it creates a beautiful technique that will be unique every time! Now why don't you pull out those tools and play too!

Want2Scrap™ products:
Nestaboard™ Labels One
Nestabling™ Labels One in Black Rhinestones
72 Count Turquoise Rhinestones

Other Products:
Pattern Paper, Butterfly Sticker, Sentiment- Webster's Pages
Ribbon- Doodlebug Designs, Pebbles Inc., Stash
Paint- Making Memories, Delta
Tools- GCD Chipboard Tools

Scarlet Lime September Sketches...

2011-09-19T22:44:00.003-04:00

Hi All! Your going to love this month on the Scarlet Lime blog! We are having fun playing with sketches. Sketches are such a great place to jump start your creativity, so jump in and do some sketches with us!

We used ads from Anthropologie...yummy!

Here is my take on this...

You have to love all the goodies in September's Frugal Fab Kit. Check out some of these goodies up close...

For our second sketch ad...

Don't you love this? Here is my layout based on this...you have to check out the September Main Kit, it is inspiring in itself!

And a few details...

Now dig out some of those summer pictures and get playing with our sketches...you don't want to miss all the fun!

Nikki Sivils September...

2011-09-12T18:37:00.002-04:00

I dug into the Get Well Soon line this month and wanted to show just how versatile it was. Not just for sickie's you will see...

We visited Universal's Island of Adventures this summer and my kids (and I) just loved it. We are all big fans of the Harry Potter series and love the part of the park dedicated to it. The rides of course were great but we also loved Hogsmeade, it really looked just like you imagined it did in the books. The boys got their picture with the Hogwarts Express Driver.

I am seriously in awe of J. K. Rowling's imagination and this layout is a little tribute to her as well as a little reminder to my boys that the imagination is an amazing thing.

I also wanted to make a card for the darling Olivia, if you don't know who Olivia is please read here and find out. Believe me you will want to make a card for her too!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

CPS Sketch 235, Want2Scrap™ and some Scarlet Lime Goodness...

2011-09-10T19:12:00.008-04:00

Want2Scrap™. is the sponsor for the CPS Cards Sketches site this week. We loved this sketch and had a great time playing along...check out this great sketch.

I thought I would mix it up with some left over pattern paper from last month kit from Scarlet Lime and some bling, pearls, and a butterfly from Want2Scrap™.

Why don't you play along this week, there is a great prize up for grabs to Want2Scrap™ so come create along with us!

Bling Galore...

2011-09-09T00:12:00.004-04:00

I have been making more cards lately...and really liking it! I must say it is also nice to have a selection of cards on hand when I need them. I decided to really bling up this card...bling, butterflies and glitz galore!

I have always loved these tiny pink and blue butterflies. They really are the perfect embellishment for almost any project!

These Beautiful bling strips are so fun to work with. I cut right through them so that I could have them the length I wanted...very versatile! I also added some 72 Count Silver Rhinestones. They go with every project perfectly and they are just so clean, clear and fresh! You can find them in the Want2Scrap™ store in just about any color you need so head in there for some retail therapy!

I played with some goodies from Ego Green Crafts too. I used this Ink in the Cherry Blossom color...so pretty! I also pulled out some Glass Glintz. I glued a bold pattern paper to the bottom of a few pieces. Love how that looks!

Want2Scrap™ Products:
Pink Butterfly
Blue Butterfly
Beautiful bling strips
72 Count Silver Rhinestones

Cross Promotional Products:
Glass Glintz from Ego Green Crafts
Cherry Blossom Ink from Ego Green Crafts

Other Products:
Pattern Paper, Stickers, Chipboard- My Minds Eye (Stella & Rose)
Punch- EK Sucess
Glitter- Martha Stewart