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Featured Artist ReNae Allen

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Please welcome Featured Artist ReNae Allen to the blog today. She has really been inspiring us on the Artsy Addicts Facebook page lately with gorgeous card designs. I know you guys are going to love her post today. Make sure you visit her blog for more inspiration: www.crabtree-creations.blogspot.com and don't forget to leave her some comment love here.....

My name is ReNae Allen and I LOVE to create! As a child, I would beg my mother to buy me crayons, watercolor paints, and Play-Doh. I was always happiest if I was making something! I'm a lot older now, but that love has only grown!

About five years ago, my daughter Ashley took me into a stamp store and I immediately caught the paper crafting bug! The first card I ever made was a Christmas card. I used some paper from Graphic 45, old buttons, and vintage lace, and my shabby style was born! I still make cards that same way, using lots of interesting elements to add texture and interest.

My First Card

Whether I'm stamping the focal image myself or using a pre-made image, I always begin making the card with the image first. The next thing I do is find coordinating papers that play well with it. I'll take papers that look good together, and I'll set them on the table along with all the other embellishments and I start playing around, throwing things together to see what looks best. It's not an exact science, and I never know what I'll end up with. I let the paper, buttons and lace do the work.

Just start playing

When I design I've always used the "rule of three" which is having three different areas on my project where the eye can rest before moving to the next place. This makes the card more pleasing to the viewer as it guides the viewer's eye across the page. The other design element I love to use is texture. I use a variety of textures on my projects from shiny gemstones that sparkle and catch the light, to soft or scratchy fabrics. Layering also adds a lot of texture to a project. Popping a focal image up on pop-dots, and layering the paper are two great ways to add texture and dimension.

Love You Card

For today's cards, I used Penny Black stamps, and Tombow and Memento markers to ink them up, then sprayed a water mist on the inked stamp, before stamping them on to watercolor paper. (I have a step by step tutorial on my blog, using this technique: http://crabtree-creations.blogspot.com/2014/05/stamping-with-watercolor-markers.html Once I stamped my images, I built the cards around them using all the goodies I could find, -- I even made stick pins!

Happy Birthday

close up

Orange Tulips

Close Up

Happy Everything

Close up

I hope you like the cards I created today as I had a lot of fun making them! I appreciate Tonya and Peggy's invitation to be a guest designer on Artsy Addicts. It is such a great place to be inspired, and to inspire others, Everyone is so supportive at Artsy Addicts and it's a very positive and creative environment!

I just want to add that the most important thing about designing any project is that you make something that YOU like. Don't worry too much about what anyone else thinks!

Creating what makes YOU happy is perhaps
the most important design element of all.

Supplies Used in Todays Project: ("Embellish" Patterned paper: Darice, Cards and pearls: Recollections, Colored cardstock: Bazzill, Lace: Webster's Pages, Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts.)

You can see more of ReNae's cards, projects and tutorials on her blog at
www.crabtree-creations.blogspot.com .

Tips for Masculine Layouts by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 30 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Well this is my last post of the month, and I issued everyone a challenge to create masculine projects. The scrapbooking industry is full of products for feminine designs and it is sometimes a challenge to create for the men in your life. All month Peggy and I have been sharing some great projects, that I hope have inspired you. Today I thought I would recap some tips on how I set out to create Masculine layouts.

1) Dig around in your stash for items that have a neutral theme and color. I like to select colors that are blue, red, neutrals (grey, tan, brown, black, white) and green. Not that there is any kind of rule to sticking to a color, I just find that these colors help my focus stay masculine.

2) Look for embellishments in your stash that are not gender specific, like the Dictionary Tissue Tape from Tim Holtz, Star Sequins, and chevron designs, notebook paper, cameras, arrows, tickets, labels, wood veneers and tags. Metal accents are awesome for Masculine projects.

3) Select papers that lean more on the masculine side. Like the Heidi Swapp No Limits papers - which were actually travel papers, but you can't tell after it was used and the Echo Park Note to Self (which has a lot of things you can fussy cut to add interest to your layout).

Here is a process video of me making the layout!

Here is the finished layout.

My son's girlfriend said to me yesterday "I like that this layout is very masculine, but still has a lot of sparkle!" Don't be afraid to use sparkle elements or even flowers on a masculine layout - just don't over do it!

I hope this post has helped you with ideas on creating masculine projects.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Resources:

Heidi Swapp - No Limits Paper collection
Heidi Swapp - Confetti Stencil 6x6
7 Gypsies Paddington clear stamp
7 Gypsies - Postale Index Cards7 Gypsies - Naked Index Cards

7 Gypsies - Library Drawer - Tabbed Dividers - Naked Tabs

My Mind's Eye - Everyday Funday kraft - Everyday Fun stamps
My Mind's Eye - Find Your Wings & Fly - Stamps

Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - dictionary tissue tape

Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Tiny Attacher

Sizzix - Tim Holtz - Alterations Frameworks Border Die Chevron

Studio Calico - Wood Veneer Hearts & Arrows

Studio Calico - Wood Veneer School Days Speech Bubbles

Ranger Ink - Archival Ink Vermillion

Cosmo Cricket - Glitter Adhesive Sheets Red, Blue, Silver

Fiskars Circle Punch - 1.75 Inches

Marvy Circle Punch - 2 Inches

Washi - Red Chevron

Prima Wood Veneer Camera

Black Sharpie

EK-Success-Notebook-Border-Punch
EK Success Zig Writer
Clear Glitter Nail Polish
Star Sequins

Grid Line Index Cards

Labels

Color Box Pigment Stamp Ink Silver

Color Smart Pigment Stamp Ink White

Hampton Art - 7 Gypsies - Clear Acrylic Stamps - Varsity
Hampton Art Rubber Stamp A Day To Remember Numbers
Echo Park Note to Self

Memorial Day Inspiration "Flying Flags" by Peggy Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 29 May 2014 17:31:00 +0000

This past Monday was our Memorial Day Holiday, our family

always celebrate with watching the Memorial Day Parade.

My hubby marches every year...

My heart is always full of joy, grace and grateful to all who are and have served.

Thank You to them all, even the ones who are left behind will they serve.

I love to take a photo of the flags flying every year!

I wanted a way to gaze upon it's beauty and be reminded everyday...so I created this

Mixed Media Scrapbook Layout of the Flying Flags!

Love the USA!

I used drywall tape as a stencil, I laid it down and scrapped

stucco over it, then pulled it up...it leaves great texture!!

I also used some other stencils as well.

I did some random stamping, sprayed and splattered

my favorite mists, color washes...and gesso watered down.

I found some metal letters in my stash...perfect for this layout....I am going to frame this

layout and hang it on our wall to honor my hubby and our family members who have served.

Thanks for stopping in today,

hugs

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Baby Shower Card by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 23 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone, I have a simple little card to share with you today. Our theme this month is masculine. So I thought I would share a simple little baby shower card that I created using the scraps from the "Spread Your Wings and Fly" kit to create a card.

This is the outside of the card. I only used scraps from the paper collection. Small pieces of scraps when torn on the edge, create a nice washi tape look.

I decided to decorate the inside of the card with the remaining scraps. This card and design could easily be used for several occasions by simply modifying the greeting. Don't forget to post your masculine projects in the Artsy Addicts Facebook page. I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for stopping in today.

Tonya Gibbs.

http://www.psychomoms.com

My Hero "Father's Day Card" by Peggy Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 19 May 2014 12:24:00 +0000

Good morning everyone, with Father's Day upon us soon in just a few

short weeks...I wanted to share with you all one of my cards.

I used a stamp set called "My Hero"!

Started with a white card base.

Stamped the airplane in chocolate ink (second generations stamping).

I also fussy cut out the images from the Skylark paper packet...

Inked all the edges with chocolate ink.

I popped up the images with tucking the banners to give

depth to the card...like the banners are flying.

As I type this blog post I remember my father who has been gone

for many years...I so miss him, love him more deeply!!

I try to share memories of him with my daughters, telling them stories

that he would share, songs he would sing....

I believe even though he is not with us, He Is!

Thanks for stopping in today,

hugs

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Close To My Heart

Stamps, paper, embellishments

Masculine Cards with Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 16 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Father's Day will be here before you know it! I know everyone struggles with masculine cards, so today I'm going to show you two versions of card from one sketch.

I found this sketch on Pinterest from PageMaps.com it seemed so simple, and I thought it would make a nice "any" occasion simple flat card that could be mailed to anyone. Change up the colors to feminine and it would be a great design for a woman as well. I really love simple versatile sketches.

So I thought I would make two of these cards. The first is with some scraps left over from a DCWV Tattered Time paper stack. The gears are super masculine, and if you didn't want to leave the card flat, you could add a few metal gears in a cluster above the sentiment.

On this version I used only Washi Tape, kept the tapes black and white, then stamped the sentiment in red so it would pop.

I hope this inspires you to create a masculine card. If so, please share your card designs with us on the Artsy Addicts Facebook page.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Garden Rose Card by Peggy Lee "Tutorial"

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 May 2014 13:11:00 +0000

Happy Monday Morning to you all, it's Peggy Lee here

sharing with you all my mixed media card "Garden Rose" Card!

Using Marion Smith Designs Stamps

Garden Rose Stamp and Textured Edges Stamp.

Tutorial

I started with watercolor paper.

Using Archival Ink in black stamped the Garden Rose image

several times.

Card Base 4 1/4 x 6 size

Did more stamping on the card base for background texture.

After I stamped the images...I grabbed a few Tattered Angels

Glimmer Mist colors...started water coloring painting..using a small brush.

I painted several parts of the other stamped images..to but cut apart.

To add to the center of rose to give depth.

See the depth of adding layers to your stamped images.

Also added some more texture with gesso and stencils.

LOVE THIS TEXTURE

There you have it a simple mixed media card...just using stamps, ink,

glimmer mist and gesso!!

Give it a try, I know you will love it!!!

Thanks for stopping in,

hugs

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Marion Smith Designs-Garden Rose & Textured Edges Stamps

Tattered Angels-glimmer mist in Cranberry Zing, Olive Vine & English Ivy

Ranger-Archival ink and liquid pearls in bisque

Stampers Anonymous- Tim Holtz Dot Fade Stencil

water color paper

gesso

Varsity Layout by Tonya Gibbs - May Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 09 May 2014 10:09:00 +0000

Hi everyone, wow can you believe that school is almost out? Where did the time go? Seriously It was just fall in my mind. My son, Brighton, is a Jr. this year and I'm going to spend some time in the next year crying - no seriously - documenting his high school story! I know it is hard to sometimes create Masculine Layouts so I have a few tips to kick start your creative process.

First of all GRUNGE makes masculine layouts come together so easily. And what better way to get grunge then Mixed Media. Just like little boys - the messier the better! Texture is my next hint! I think you can't have too much texture on a boy layout!

Second - stick to masculine colors. Like Blues, Greens, black, browns. Since my son's high school colors are Blue, White & Red, I decided to use them for my focal color pallet.

I typically avoid flower clusters and stick to masculine paper elements. 7Gypsies Vintage Varsity line was perfect for this layout - since it offered so many 'sports' themed elements that could be fussy cut and used for layers.

Here is a process video of me making this layout.

I challenge you to post some masculine projects this month in the AA Facebook page. From little boys, to grown me, it is a challenge sometimes to work with their photos, but they deserve to be documented too! With Father's Day in a few short weeks, this will kick start your brain into thinking masculine!

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Layout Supplies:

Canvas Corp - White smooth Cardstock
7Gypsies - Vintage Varsity 8x8 pad
Stamper's Anonymous & Tim Holtz - The Ultimate Grunge
Tattered Angels - Silver Glimmer Mist
Faber Castell - Design Memory Craft PITT Big Brush Artist Pens in the following Colors:

Black,
White,
Cold Grey I 230,
Cold Grey IV 233,
Phthalo Blue 110,
Dark Sepia 175,
Deep Scarlet Red 219

Faber - Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos in the following colors:

Dark Blue
Silver

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Glaze
The Crafter's Workshop 6x6 stencils in the following Patterns:

Mini Numbers
Mini Well Rounded (this is the grunge stencil)
Mini Wonky Circles

Liquitex - Full Body Gesso
Prima - Distress Tool
Pearl Ex - Interference Red
Score Tape
Scotch - ATG
Scotch - Mounting Foam
Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Grunge Board Numbers
Idea-ology - Tim Holtz - Sanding Block
Cosmo Cricket - Silver Glitter Adhesive Sheets
Studio Calico - Wood Veneer Speech Bubbles
Studio Calico - Wood Veneer Abroad Cameras
Clear Glitter Nail Polish
EK Success - Square Binding Edge Punch
Stars - Rhinestone buttons
Index Card

April Artsy Addicts Challenge Recap

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 06 May 2014 10:00:00 +0000

In April, I issued a challenge in the Artsy Addicts Facebook Group for you to use this sketch to create a project of your choice.

Don't forget to Pin it for future reference. If you decided to follow this sketch make sure you #ArtsyAddictsAprilChallenge, then share your creation with us in the Facebook Group.

This was the sample that went with the sketch....

We had a few people participate, and I wanted to share their projects along with the admin projects with you today. Please stop over at their respective blogs and give them some comment love!

Devon's Divine Designs

Look at this fantastic thank you card Devon created with papers she found in her scrap pile. I love her soft color choices. And the feathers were a nice festive addition.

Here is a link to her blog post giving all the yummy details.

Annmarie Colbert - Annie's Stamping Corner

has created a festive Birthday card using Graphic 45's Bohemian Bazaar Collection. This collection was released a few seasons ago. Way to go - using that hoard vault goodness!

Here is a link to her blog post giving all the yummie details!

Admin Peggy Lee Baker - Creative Scraps by Peggy Lee

shares with us her creation using a nice pink and green combo with a few mixed media touches!

Here is a link to the AA post where she shared the yummy details!

Here is a link to her blog!

Admin Tonya Gibbs - PsychoMoms

Here were my takes on the sketch.

Here is the blog post with all the yummy details.

This is a great sketch for a simple easy to create card design. The challenge was intended to jump start your creative mindset. Thanks to everyone who participated. Make sure you check my post on Friday for the May Challenge.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Family Story Layout by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 02 May 2014 14:50:00 +0000

Hi everyone, Mother's Day is around the corner, and today I thought I would share a layout of my family. My kids are turning into young adults right in front of my eyes. They are both in serious relationships and I thought it would be nice to document the time we have spent with them. I love spending time with all of them. For those of you who know me personally you know that Family is everything to me. I wanted this layout to show them all how much I love them! It is the highlight of my day when I can see all their faces!

My friend pinned this layout sketch from PageDrafts.com yesterday and it totally inspired me.

I selected Teresa Collin's Family Stories collection for my layout. I loved the soft aquas pinks and Navy blues in this collection and thought it would be great with my photos.

I also used the Teresa Collins Stencil

Tattered Angel's Bubbles Glimmer Mist and little Modeling paste added the perfect texture to my background.

I decided to use some Cosmo Cricket Glitter paper for my flags and wanted them to match my layout colors. I grabbed my Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens and colored over the silver glitter. I think I'm falling in love with glitter thanks to Cosmo Cricket and their shed proof sheets!

I had a few extra Bloom Sparklers from Webster's Pages on a card. You guys know how much I love to use extra piece here and there. I decided they were perfect for the centers of my flowers. I also spritzed the flower clusters with the Tattered Angel's Bubbles Glimmer Mist. This is the perfect minty blue color with silver glimmer.

Die-Namites Dies Leafy Branch die was the perfect addition to finish off my cluster. Since my family is my anchor, I decided to nestle the Anchor charm from the ephemera pack into the flower cluster.

I used one of the note cards in the collection to die-cut butterflies using a Martha Stewart Punch, and the Tim Holtz mover's and shapers die. My photo was matted on the Spring Doily from Die-namites to give it a nice petite scallop border then double matted onto a pastry doily for added texture and depth. I used lots of the snippet titles from the Teresa Collins Ephemera pack around the page as my title, and used the title area of the sketch for my journaling.

My kids are growing so fast and I know they are going to start leaving the nest soon. I want them to spread their wings and fly, but when they do this Momma is going to probably fall apart. No matter where life takes them, or who they pick as their life partner, I hope they always treasure family time, and remember how much they are loved!

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Insta-Frame Magnet by Peggy Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 11:25:00 +0000

Howdy peeps, it's Peggy Lee here,

to share with you all my

"Insta-Frame Magnets"

I created these for a workshop I hosted last weekend...

Inspired by Heidi Swapp,

which I just LOVE her style!!

This first one is an ART in a frame magnet!!!

You could stamp anything inside the frame...holiday themes...or pretty art!

The second insta-frame magnet...is a Photo holder one...

We left one side open to slide a photo in!!

This is the one the ladies created and they sure did love it...

What's really awesome you could use this in a layout, in a frame to hang on wall...or

as is a magnet to adorn your fridge!!!

Just love making these...I have a few more to create some

scrapbook layouts!!! I will share when I have them finished...

Thanks so much to stopping by today,

hugs

Peggy Lee

Supplies:

All Supplies are CTMH

Skylark Paper Packet

Stamps-True to Life & Believe in Yourself

Inks-Sweet Leaf, Lagoon, Desert Sand

Seam Binding

Magnets

3-D Pop dots

Masculine Card using April Challenge by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Today I thought I would share with you a masculine card using the April Sketch Challenge. By making a few extra adjustments, I was able to convert this feminine sketch into a masculine card.

For today's card I used a combo of washi tapes from Teresa Collins Designs Memorabilia and You Are My Happy Collections. Since my washi tape selection had a horizontal pattern, I decided to change the orientation of the card from the original sketch. TIP: Rotating a sketch can give the sketch a new look!

I created clusters that combine the sequins from the Teresa Collins' Family Stories and Memorabilia Collections with the Tiny Stars Wood Veneers from Studio Calico. Substituting the star shapes instead of the heart offered a more "masculine" touch to the card. The sentiment was a stamp from Fiskars' All Year Cheer Cling Mount Stamps, and Teresa Collins Designs' Memorabilia Enamel Dots in black nicely filled in the negative space under the sentiment.

Another substitution that offered a more masculine feel was replacing the doily with a few nesting cuts from the Spellbinder's Labels 18 die. I tried to find a labels die in my stash that best matched the pattern in the washi tape. In this layer cluster, the background was cut from a scrap piece of 7Gypsies corrugated paper. For the next layer, I covered a scrap of cardstock with the blue washi tape before die-cutting. All these layers offered a beautiful depth of field for my sentiment.

I hope I have given you a few ideas of how you can multipurpose sketches to fit your masculine needs.

I hope you guys have time to participate in the April Sketch Challenge. There are only a few extra days left. There have been a few submission. To see them check out the LinkZ app at the bottom of this linked post.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Balloon Ride Thank You Card by Peggy Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 21 Apr 2014 12:50:00 +0000

Good morning, hope everyone had a Happy Easter!!

Over this weekend I had a paper crafting retreat where my

crafty gals got to create this

adorable balloon ride thank you card...

I wanted to share with you all it too!!

"Balloon Ride Thank You Card"

We started with a standard base card.

Blue embossed paper is 1/4 smaller than card base...

Stamped the balloon onto a colonial white card stock-colored

with water colored pencils with a blending pen...

Layered with pattern paper and popped up off the blue embossed paper layer.

Last touch is distressing the edges...and add a crystal gem.

Everyone needs a thank you card....

I had so much fun with all the crafty ladies creating this weekend, then spending

a wonderful Easter Holiday with my church family & family....

Hope you all enjoyed your Holiday!!

Thanks for stopping by today,

hugs,

Peggy Lee

All supplies are CTMH

Give a Lift Stamp Set #D1581

Balloon Ride Paper Packet #X7180B

Embossing Folder-Quatrefoil #Z1926

Masculine Mixed Media Card by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 18 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

I've been sharing a lot of pretty cards lately, and today thought it would be fun to share with you a masculine card. Lately I've abandoned my art journal for pieces of 4.25 x 5.5 inch sheets of mixed media paper. I try out new mediums, play with techniques, and then recycle these panels into card backgrounds. I find that mixed media techniques make masculine cards come together much easier! And you could always keep the card 1 layer and display your art rather than lots of layers.

Here are the steps I took to create the background

Apply modeling paste to your card with stencil of choice (I used Heidi Swapps Honeycomb)
Use A Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Pitt Pen to apply color around the image.
Use your finger to smooth out the ink.
Select a texture Stamp (I used Marion Smith Designs' Texture Stamp) Apply ink to the stamp with a contrasting PITT Pen

Apply archival ink around the image to give a distressed look. NOTE: you can use distress inks, but if you add water, they will react with that water. Archival ink is permanent when dry.)
Spray a wet medium onto a pallet. I used Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow Mist in Gossamer Gold
Stamp a round object into the ink and apply it to your card
You will see a water ring just like it were left from coffee or tea.

To finish off the background I added pieces of tissue tape with matt medium. I added the panel to a piece of black cardstock and created this card for my nephew's birthday.

He loves photography, so I took advantage of using up some scraps to create this photo layers. The Camera and Polaroid Frame were a Spellbinder's Die. I then added the Tim Holtz Film Strip Ribbon, and Marion Smith's Washi Tape from her Romance Novel Prima line. Happy Birthday stamp was from Studio G. My nephew was turning 13 so I added a few school aged elements like notebook paper, music tape, geometrical shapes, tag and paper clip.

Don't forget about the Sketch Challenge through out the month. You can get details here!

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Featured Artist - Lina Monaco

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Please welcome Featured Artist Lina Monaco to the blog today. She has really been inspiring us on the Artsy Addicts Facebook page lately with gorgeous layout designs. I know you guys are going to love her post today. Make sure you visit her blog for more inspiration: http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com/ and don't forget to leave her some comment love here.....

Hi Friends!
Thanks for stopping by today!

My name is Lina and I am a craft-a-holic...LOL! I am simply an every and anything craft lover. I have been crafting since I was a child and scrapbooking for about 10 or 11 years now. Needless to say, I am addicted! I don't have a particular style and I notice that what I create can change day to day depending on my mood. I know what I like though... I like clean lines, I like colour, and I like clean, concise work. That's my goal every time I sit down to create.

I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada and lived there for the majority of my life except for a couple years ago when my hubby and I moved to a suburb of Toronto, about 25 minutes away.

In October of 2013, hubs and I welcomed our first child, Alessandra to the world. She's brought such joy to our lives and we are truly blessed! She's the love of our lives and being a mommy to her has given my life such purpose and meaning!

I love to curl up on the couch and watch movies with the love of my life, my daughter and my two puppies Romeo & Jackson. Romeo is my first "real" pet and was a gift from my hubby. He is a black Shih-Poo, 8 years old and has a teddy bear face. He's one of the smartest dogs you'll ever meet! Jackson is still a puppy and is 4 years old. He is a white Bichon-Shih Tzu mix and the happiest of puppies...especially when he chases his tail and finally catches it!

Today, I'd like to share a shadow box layout I created of my daughter at 6 weeks. I am really a random person and rarely stick to one collection or paper crafting company. I like to use what works. For the layout, I used a lovely piece of Prima Songbird paper called "Title-it". I've been hoarding this piece for a while and thought now would be a great time to use it ;) I also used, in terms of paper, Pink Paislee, London Market, Addington. In the background, I used a large white paper doily in the far back to create a soft, feminine backdrop for the papers and photo.

Embellishing was easy as pie... I used some Kaiser Craft Die cuts in Charlotte's Dream and MME, The Sweetest Thing, Lavender Stickers. To finish the entire piece off, I used many IAR mulberry flowers and leaves along with some crocheted flowers. Arranged within the flower cluster and in the top right hand corner I added a lace hand tied bow.

I think that the over all look of my piece is girly and feminine, shabby chic, but modern at the same time.

The frame itself, I left alone. I just really liked the black wood it's made of and thought it complemented the over all shabby chic look of my layout.

I would like to sincerely thank the Artsy Addicts Team for asking me to be a part of such a wonderful blog, even if it's for just a day :) It was an absolute pleasure and I am honoured beyond words!

Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate you :)

http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com/

Washi Inspired Layout by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 11 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Last week I issued a sketch challenge, and shared with you guys a card that I made using washi tapes. My card was inspired by this roll of tape!

Here is the sketch & card from last week...

Today I wanted to show you a layout that I created using the same washi tapes and the sketch as a layout guide. I had a 6x6 pad of My Mind's Eye, Spread Your Wings and Fly, paper collection. It coordinated so well with the washi selection that I decided it would be perfect for my layout. Since the 3D Embellishment that I used as my title reads "You Are My Sunshine, My Only Sunshine", I found a playful photo of my daughter, Brittany. Side note: Her Daddy calls her Sunshine!

Like last week, I sprayed the doilies with the Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest. Then Spritzed it with Heidi Swapp's Gold Lume color shine. I thought the sunny pop of yellow, went well with my "You Are My Sunshine" title.

The 3D embellishment came with the sticker set, but it had a mustard yellow background. I peeled it apart, and placed it onto a piece of blue polka dot scrap from the collection. I love how it pops against the yellow doily now.

It was a lot of fun working with these vibrant bright colors. This color pallet is way out of my norm, so it totally stimulated my creative juices. I hope you try this challenge, along with the bright colors. Don't forget to link up your blog post to last week's post if you decide to play along. Everyone who links up - will be featured in a May Artsy Addicts Showcase post. I look forward to seeing how you use the sketch.

Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomoms.com

Resources:

My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly 6x6 pad
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Brads
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly 3D embellishments
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Stamps
My Mind's Eye - Spread Your Wings & Fly Buttons
Marion Smith Designs - Mad Tea Party 12x12 Paper -
Doily
Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest
Heidi Swapp - Gold Lume Color Shine
Heidi Swapp - Archival Ink Pink
Heidi Swapp - Archival Ink Teal
Tattered Angels - Tutti Fruity
Tattered Angels - Frozen Lake
Yellow Baker's Twine
Teressa Collins Memorabilia Line Washi Tape (yellow)
Recollections - Random Washi Tape
Maya Road - Heart Shape Chipboard
Sizzix - Tim Holtz Alterations Rosette Strip Die
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Pitt Pen Cadmium Yellow no. 107

Best Wishes Card and Sketch using Washi Tape by Peggy Lee

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Morning peeps, it's Peggy Lee here

sharing my take on Tonya's Card Sketch....

You all can play along for more details-you can find them here.

Challenge is to use (washi tape) on your project!!

Here is my take on Tonya's Sketch..

"Best Wishes" Card

Card base is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2

I grabbed a few of my washi tape collections (which I have discovered

that I need more, yes more washi tape...)

I had a paper doily sitting on my table which I colored it

with Distress Ink in spun sugar and a little water!!

For texture I splatted some ink watered down onto the card.

I took my center washi tape and covered a piece of paper then die cut out

a tag shape....cut out another piece of white paper to stamp

"Best Wishes" onto popped them both up and glued a twine bow on!!

Oh embellished with a button and sequins...

There you have it my finished card...so cute!!

Thanks for stopping by and won't you play along with our

Sketch Challenge, here.

We would love to see what you create!

hugs,

Peggy Lee

Supplies:

Card base

Washi tape-CTMH and Dollar Store

Prima-Ink Teal Damask

Ranger-Distress ink-Spun Sugar

My Minds Eye-Lost & Found Madison Ave-Sister Buttons

CTMH-Stamp Banner Wishes

Sequins

Doily

Twine

Birthday Card and Sketch by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 13:38:00 +0000

Happy Friday! I have a super fun, cheerful card and sketch to share with you today!

This entire card was inspired by the one roll of washi tape! (I believe it is Recollections brand!)

So I went into my stash and found these two tapes to coordinate with the dominate tape.

TIP: When picking out tape, if you have a BOLD pattern as your dominate, select coordinating tapes in smaller widths and softer patterns to contrast your focal tape selection.

I then set out to create a sketch for my card!

Look at how fun my card turned out! The bright colors of the tape are festive and fun!

I took a small doily and sprayed it with Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest. Then Spritzed it with Heidi Swapp's Gold Lume color shine.

You could easily use this sketch with scraps of paper as well. I love to use up those scraps when I have an opportunity. I hope you enjoyed this card. I would love to challenge you to use the sketch above and your own stash of washi tape and create a project. If you do, please link up your project here.

I look forward to seeing your entries,
Tonya Gibbs
http://www.psychomoms.com

March Challenge Showcase

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 14:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone, in March I challenged members of the Artsy Addicts Facebook group to use purple to create a project. I gave them this mood board as a reference.

I'm excited to Showcase the work of these amazing artists who graciously accepted my challenge, and inspire us daily with their talent!

Arantzazu Sangrador

Ava Gavloski

Joanna Grant

Kimberly Kay Pfeiffer

Lynne Erskine Forsythe

Maggie Fernandez

Neetu Art Works

Peggy Lee Baker

Sarah Lynch

Song Li

Tara Ashley Peterson Age

Tonya A. Gibbs

Tracy Scott

Walkiria Celada Cajal

Thank you to everyone for embracing the challenge, and to some of you for stepping outside your comfort zone. We have all enjoyed seeing your shares through out the month. I hope that each of you have been equally inspired.

Don't forget to subscribe while you are here!

Thanks for stopping in today!

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

These pieces were published with permission by their respective artists. All rights are reserved.

Simply & Quick Card by Peggy Lee Baker

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 31 Mar 2014 11:32:00 +0000

Good morning peeps, it's Peggy Lee here to share

with you all a simply and quick card.

I grab some pretty scrapbooking papers and a card base...

Starting layering them on

added some texture with a stencil and gesso.

Doily, cheese cloth-that I colored with Color Shine Teal

Color the seam binding with Perfect Pearls Mists-Heirloom Gold

Fussy cut out the paper flowers from

Splash of Color-IOD Cotswald Manor Collection

Added yummie texture and color to the Petaloo flower

with Viva Inka Gold-Lava Red

This would make a wonderful thinking of you card,

get well soon, or birthday.

Thanks for stopping by today,

grab your paper crafting supplies and make a quick card.

hugs,

Peggy Lee

Supplies:

Splash of Color-IOD Cotswald Manor Collection

Petaloo-Little Darjeelings wild blossoms pink

Viva Inka Gold-Lava Red

Tattered Angels-Glimmer Glam-Bordeaur, Glimmer mist-English Ivy

Ranger-Perfect Pearls Mists-Heirloom Gold and TH-Dot Faded Stencil

Heidi Swapp-Color Shine-Tinsel and Teal

Gesso

Doily, seam binding, and cheese cloth

You are the Light Canvas by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone, have you had a chance to participate in the blog hop with Marion Smith Designs and Petaloo? Today is the last day. Make sure you pop over to the respective blogs (listed below) and leave a comment.

These gorgeous Botanicals from Petaloo complimented Marion's paper lines beautifully! Here are the products I used to create this canvas.

My background was inspired by a rusted sign. I really wanted the edges to have that rusted metal effect. I used the Tattered Angels Natural Paint System - Mahogany but instead of "as directed" I blotched it on with a paint brush. Once it was dry I applied some crackle paint from Ranger to give it a blistered rusty effect.

Oh my can you say Luscious? Look at these wonderful embellies all clustered together, with a few extra fussy cut pieces from Marion's paper collections. I absolutely love how these all work so well together.

Make sure you comment and subscribe to each blog, as we will be picking some lucky winners to win some awesome new products from both Marion Smith Designs and Petaloo!

I hope you have time to go to the respective blogs and hop.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomoms.com

Canvas Resources:

Marion Smith Designs - Nirvana "Typograph"
Marion Smith Designs - Never Grow Up Paper Collection "Sleepover"
Marion Smith Designs - Mad Tea Party "Rabbit Hole"
Marion Smith Designs - Junque & Gems Filigree
Marion Smith Designs - Junque & Gems Resin Roses
Marion Smith Designs - Texture Stamps
Petaloo - Botanica Blooms - Purple
Petaloo - Botanica Blooms - Pistachio
Petaloo - Botanica Minis Teal
Petaloo - Velvet Hydrangeas Cream
Petaloo - Botanica Minis Lav/Purple
Liquetex - Matt Medium
Liquetex - Gesso
Ranger - Dylusional Sprays, Yellow, Green, Blue
Ranger - Crackle Paint Clear Rock Candy
Heidi Swapp - Gold Lame Color Shine
Satin Ribbon
Wooden filigree Frame - Dollar bin
Surebonder Detail Glue Gun
TCW - Damask Stencil 6x6
Faber Castell Design Memory Craft - Whipped Spackle
Tattered Angels Naturally Aged Mahogany Woodgrain

Feature Artist Guest Post - Katie Zoey Ho

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Hello Artsy Addicts,

I'm Katie from this tiny tropical country of Singapore, surrounded with lots of greeneries; widely known as the green city. Blissfully married, we lived in a small apartment away from downtown area where we enjoy peace and fresh air together with our little pots of plants and herbs. I started paper crafting as young as 3 years old, mainly in cutting and folding of papers. The start of all addictions in getting artsy and crafty was in the year 2008 when I discovered what scrapbooking is all about in one of my local craft stores. That's where my crafty journey begins... But due to various commitments in my career, as well as my wedding preparation and house renovation, I stopped crafting coming to 4 years... When I lost my job last August at my career's most prime stage, it occurred to me life is just too short to strive so hard to climb up the corporate ladder. I was earning a living, not living a life. At that very point (since I've too much time to spare), I decided to get myself crafty again. I re-learn and pick up skills all over again after losing touch with the scrapping community for so long... Being a self-taught artist, I explore beyond paper crafting and love to create works that will encourage and inspire. Love everything that's artsy, shabby, vintage, grunge and beautiful, I enjoy creating, designing and love to play with different elements and art mediums to give dimensions and depth to my projects. As of current I'm a Resident Designer at The Art Republic (AR); a small craft studio in Singapore where I design, teach and inspire...

I got to know about Artsy Addicts through one of the scrappers on FB, and that's where I decided to join the group to inspire and get inspired. I'm so glad to know my recent Botanical Tea altered clock project has inspired quite a number of people, which led Tonya & Peggy from the Artsy Addicts Team to send me an invitation to be a Featured Artist!!! Thanks for this wonderful opportunity and it's my pleasure to be featured and share my creations with everyone. Over here, I'm going to share more about this project together with another altered clock project as well, showing what you can do to transform a plain Ikea clock into a piece of Art...

You can easily purchase this RUSCH wall clock for less than $2 at your nearest Ikea store, which is the one I used for my altered clock projects. The initial idea was to upcycle the clock as the face of the clock in AR's studio was badly torn instead of thrashing it away. Hence the revived look of this clock.

I started off by removing the plastic front cover and the hands of the clock, and gesso them to prime the surface. To match the papers I intended to use, I decided to create a chocolate-minty vintage look. Using a mix of latte and chocolate as the base colors and mint as the top coat, I created this weather-worn out look with the aid of weather crackle paint in between.

On the inside, I used a mix of latte and chocolate paints, applying strokes of contrasting paints to create a shabby worn out look. To add some depth, I apply the surfaces lightly with a small amount of gold metallic paint. Once I was happy with the entire look, I sealed it with some PU gloss varnish before embellishing.

So this was the fun part; choosing the elements to embellish the clock. I love the feel of having a cup of hot tea in the garden where you are surrounded with lovely flowers and fluttering butterflies. To bring this idea out, I specifically fussy cut all the roses and flowers to create this huge floral bush surrounding this huge teapot and embedded this whimsical lady inside. To make the butterfly "fly", I adhered one of them onto the second hand. As the hand moves around the clock, it gives an illusion that it is fluttering around the garden...

Here is the list of supplies for this project:

Gesso
Docrafts Artiste All Purpose Acrylic Paint (Latte)
Martha Stewart Satin Acrylic Paint (Mint)
Daler-Rowney Heavy Body Acrylic Paint (Burnt Umber & Metallic Gold)
Martha Steward Weather Crackle Effect Medium
Americiana Duraclear PU Gloss Varnish
Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Papers (Botanical Tea, Fauna & Sweet Chamomile)

For the other altered clock project, using similar way in altering I created this By the Sea clock by using a different color scheme and elements. For this, I used contrasting colors; blue on the outside and orange red on the inside of the clock. I added some yellow to tone down the red so that the colors will blend well together. To create this by the seaside, on the beach feel I actually added some twigs and twine ropes on the clock.

For a comparison, I used white glue to create the crackle effect instead of any commercial crackle medium which is easily achievable and it's much cost effective. If you're on a budget, this option will be a perfect solution. How much you want to "crack" depends on how much glue you apply. The thicker the layer, the deeper the crack and vice versa. You will need to apply the top coat of paint quickly before the glue dries up. The best time to apply is when the glue starts to get tacky. This is crucial or else you won't be able to achieve the effect especially for finer cracks as the glue will tend to dry up faster.

Once again, I fussy cut almost all the seashells from the paper for embellishments. To give the clock a more on the beach feel, I added some glitter over the seashells. And this completes the look!!!

Here is the list of supplies for this project:

Gesso
Ceramcoat Acrylic Paints as base coats (Morocan Red & Navy Blue)
Ceramcoat Acrylic Paint (Butter Yellow)
Martha Stewart Satin & Gloss Acrylic Paints as top coats(Pond & Gernium)
Elmer's Glue All Multi-purpose Glue
Americiana Duraclear PU Gloss Varnish
Ranger Frosted Lace Glitter Sticklers
Graphic 45 By the Sea Papers (By the Sea & Splash)

I hope you've enjoyed what I've shared over here. Do drop by my blog for more inspirations... Give it a try and trust me you will see upcycling via altering a different way...

Have a lovely day ahead... Good luck and have fun!!!

http://www.katsignerscrapbookingcafe.blogspot.com

Canvas Flower Pin-Radiant Orchid Challenge & MSD Blog Hop with Petaloo

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:00:00 +0000

Have you heard Marion Smith Designs is teaming up with Petaloo!!!

Join us for our Designer blog hop with Petaloo! We've got prizes from both of our brands so make sure to stop in and comment March 24th-28th!
http://www.marionsmithdesigns.blogspot.com/

Canvas Flower Pin

Good morning everyone I have decided to take on Tonya Gibbs Challenge from the Artsy Addicts Facebook!! The color inspiration is drawn from the beautiful photo....RADIANT ORCHID is the 2014 Pantone Color of the Year.

I created a canvas flower pin!

You all know that Easter is right around the corner, this would be so beautiful to wear

or give as a lovely gift.

I started with a raw natural canvas flower (already per-made for you)...

I grabbed my different mist in the colors to match the challenge...

Started to spray and play!!

I added some cheese clothe, lace, pearls and handmade flower with

some beautiful per made flowers! Seam binding and a facet with paper glued behind it.

Tutorial-handmade flower

I took Tattered Angels-Pure Mistable Paper

I cut a rolled flower out of the paper, misted with water...took my glimmer mist

and a paint brush and dabbed on the color around the edges.

I rolled it up wet, unrolled and dry a little-then rolled up again glued

together....dried again! Whoola!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Don't forget still time to take part in the challenge on Artsy Addicts Facebook page....here is the link

https://www.facebook.com/notes/artsy-addicts/march-2014-challenge-radiant-orchid/640993662603965

If you are not part of the Artsy Addicts Family just send a friend request!!!

Have a great creative day,

hugs

Peggy Lee

http://pegbaker.blogspot.com

Supplies:

Canvas Corp-Natural Canvas Flower

Tattered Angels-Glimmer Mist in Cranberry Zing and English Ivy

Plain Jane Baseboard in Iris

Simply Sheer in Imperial Blue and Baby Blue

Pure Mistable Paper-Frayed Cotton

Cheese Clothe

Lace trim

Marion Smith Designs-Garment District Papers

Petaloo-Printed Darjeeling-Pink and White

and Wild Mini Blossoms in White

Viva Decor-Precious Metal Colour in Mother of Pearl

Tim Holtz Idea-ology-Facets

Sun Kiss Cards by Tonya Gibbs

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Friday everyone, I hope you are set for a super fab crafty weekend. I am still on a card making mission. Today I wanted to share with you another card sketch, and two versions of the same sketch.

Confessions of a Paper Addict - Prima's Sun Kiss collection was one of my all time favorites, and I bought several 6x6 pads. I was planning to fussy cut and die cut one pad, and then create with the second. Truth is, I ended up hoarding them both! So I reached into my sketch arsenal and went to work.

Here is the first version of my card.

Tip: The doily behind the butterfly was cut from the paper, I flipped it upside down and used the white side on my card!) This is a great way to use up unwanted patterns.

I decided to recreate the same card, but rotate the orientation for the second version. I didn't want to cover up the smaller butterflies on the right, so I also changed up the location of the sentiment.

I hope I've given you a few things to think about when using up those extra 6x6 pads. If you decided to use my sketch, please share it with me on the Artsy Addicts Facebook Page.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya Gibbs

http://www.psychomomscrapbooks.blogspot.com

3 Leaf Clover-Jumbo Tag

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 17 Mar 2014 12:37:00 +0000

Good morning everyone, it's Peggy Lee here to wish you all a

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

I decided to try my hand at creating a clover....and this is what I came up with (my daughter thought it was a palm tree...lol). I wanted to use the Graphic 45 Tropical Travelogue Collection, I used the paper with beautiful vine leaves on it, I cut them out of the paper inked the edges and glue the centers together. It helped give the leaf some lift and depth, the stem is actually the leftovers from the embellishment sheet with the chipboard pieces...I cut it out, inked and glued down...I also used G45 Staples for the clover center and tag....I just love those metal brads.

Close up of the 3 leaf clover!

This mixed media jumbo tag was a little hard for me (mojo stuck) since we just moved into a new place and my life is all in boxes...ugh...but we started to settle in and I caught a very bad head/chest cold....and in my heart I want to create but in my mind was to sick....so I took a small window of feeling a little better and played....and to be truthful it was just what I needed....I am happy now!!

Thanks for stopping in today.

Wish me luck in finding my crafty supplies in all those boxes!!

hugs, Peggy Lee