Birdcage Mini Album

It's me again... yup, 3 projects in less than 24 hours. Pretty insane, I know. LOL! This time I want to share a project with you for I Am Roses.

This mini album was created using AccuCut's Birdcages die-set and ColorBok's Flea Market papers. I used a bunch of I Am Roses products in this mini... Let's start off by showing you some pictures...

I think I'll now point you over to my video where you can get a closer look at this mini album and how it all came together.



Thanks so much for stopping by today and letting me share one of my latest projects with you. Now it's time for me to hit the sack... long day tomorrow of pumpkin picking and carving with the kids!

hugs! ❤

I Am Roses products used on this mini album:

White Paper Flower Sprays

GB5 Large White Gardenia (currently out of stock, but check out the GB4's

Soft Pink Semi-open Rosebuds

Small White Crocheted flowers

White Paper Flowers

Small Yellow Flower 2-Tone

Mixed Classic Color Cherry Blossoms

Tiny White Flat Flowers

Small Natural Skeleton Leaves

Green Leaves

Big Ivory Puffy Daisy

White Carnation

White Roses (R 77)

Halloween Castle Mini Album

Hey there everyone! Today I have a fun project to share with you for Lindy Stamp Gang!

I created this Halloween mini album using the Castle #2 album die set by AccuCut and a mod podge of papers by Recollections and DCWV. I accented this album using Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz by Lindy Stamp Gang (my absolute fav!!) I just LOVE how it gives your pages and elements tons of shimmer without the color when you don't need color! I also used colors from the new Tickle Me Fancy Magical Mica set. This is "the" perfect set for all your Halloween projects! But if you are looking for more traditional Halloween "shimmery" goodness, check out the Haunted Halloween Starburst Spray set.

Here are a few pictures from my Halloween Castle mini album:

Watch my video of this mini album below for more detail...

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I hope you have an amazingly crafty weekend! hugs! ❤

A Warm Hello

HI everyone, TGIF!! I'm here with a project for Stamper's Dream!

A created this card using BoBunny's Et Cetera papers and the JustRite's A Warm Hello Round 1 5/8" stamp set.

I used the Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 4 to layer by sentiment, which is layered using the Small Standard Circles Nestabilities. The ornate accent over the sentiment is cut using the Parisian Motifs Shapeabilities. I adorned it using this really pretty Webster's Pages sparkler.

The large rose to the right is a Kaisercraft bloomer in Honey. The rest of the flowers are by I Am Roses. The trim is the Brown Satin Pleat Edging ribbon by Maya Road.

 Here's the inside.... the border is cut using the Parisian Accents Shapeabilities by Spellbinders.

Thanks so much for peeking at my project today. I sure enjoyed sharing it with you! 

Be sure to stop by Stamper's Dream to check out what's new!

Have a GREAT weekend!

hugs! ❤

MFT's October New Product Tour!

Hi everyone and welcome to MFT's New Product Tour where the design team will be showcasing the new products available for this month's release, which is by the way... AVAILABLE NOW! If you're ready to start shopping, jump over to the Brand Spankin' new page on the new and enhanced MFT Boutique. BUT WAIT! you may want to join us for the New Product Tour first to get some additional inspiration before shopping from that list of yours! ❤

My project for today is using the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and Stamp Set. I seriously cannot get enough of this birdcage... it is too stinkin' cute and oh so shabby chic! I created an altered wooden tray and a card with this set...

First up is my altered tray. I have this favorite picture of my husband and I that was taken at the Valencia Hotel at Santana Row for my birthday last year. WOW, what a spoiled few days I had that weekend. Hubbs really knows how to lay on the spoiling! LOL! So I wanted to remember it by creating something to showcase the picture. I received this wooden tray from my BFF Bona and I hadn't done anything to it since she gave it to me months ago! With the Contempo Cage set, I just got inspired to create something with it! Here are some pics...

First I painted the entire wooden tray with white acrylic paint, then I edged it with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I layered on some papers from Prima's Reflections collection. I added an Oval Decorative Doily behind the picture. The word "love" is from a chipboard alpha set by Heidi Swaap -- really old stuff from my stash LOL! I cut out a bird with the designer paper using the Contempo Cage Die-namics and I added a pearl for his eye. The spray to the right is by I Am Roses. I hand-crinkled some white seam binding, created a bow, then added this cute birdcage charm I received in a swap from my friend Nancy and hung it on the bow using a Making Memories Vintage Garment Pin. The rosette trim lining the bottom of the altered tray is from Etsy.

The Contempo cage is cut out using some of the Reflections designer paper. I lined the top of the cage with the new Vintage Flourish Die-Namics and tied a bow out of burlap string to the top of the cage. The birds are cut out with MFT felt and I added pearls for their eyes. The two-toned brown flowers at the base of the cage are by I Am Roses. The banner I cut out using the Mini Pennants Die-Namics, then I stamped words from a sentiment that came with the Contempo Cage stamp set. The butterfly is from the Notched Tag Die-namics. I added a little Tim Holtz bottle filled with bead pearls underneath the cage.

Here's one last look....

For my second project I created a tri-fold card using Webster's Pages designer paper.

I layered a Decorative Doily  behind my birdcage and cut out the bird in MFT felt. I stamped the "chain" holding the birdcage from the stamp set, then added a pearl on top. I accented with the Prima Donna Petals flower, which is then accented with the Leafy Flourish. Recollections flatback pearls are added for a final touch. I hand-crinkled some white seam binding and created a bow to the side of the cage. The sentiment is stamped on a piece of the Scalloped Ribbon.

As you open the tri-fold card, you get this... I stamped one of the three little birds from the stamp set using green chalk ink. Then I stamped his wing in brown chalk ink using one of the many patterned wings that also comes with the set. The music notes and "tweet" are also from the set.

Here's the inside of the card where I stamped a sentiment from the set onto the fishtail banners that come in the First Place Award Ribbon set. The bird and flourish are stamped from the Contempo Cage set.

Now, be sure to check out Kim's blog where she has a full line up of designers showcasing the new products today.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an AMAZING crafty week!

hugs ❤,

MFT Die-Namics used on these projects:

MFT Die-Namics Feature & Pre-Release Pep Rally!

Now that we've teased and tempted you all week long, it's almost time for you to grab all of your favorite Brand Spankin' New products from MFT!

But first…it's time for our Die-namics Feature and Pre-Release PEP Rally!  

Our Design Team has been busy creating jaw-dropping and inspiring projects for you, and we've saved the best for last.

Here is an in-depth look at this month's Die-namics, with an opportunity to revisit the amazing sets being released tonight at 10pm EST RIGHT HERE.

And while we are at it, how about we make your life even easier with a "cheat sheet" of all that's new?  Head over to the MFT Blog to print out a shopping list.  

Here are the details about the upcoming release on October 4 at 10 PM EST:

• The MFT release is on October 4 at 10 PM EST. You can attend the release party from 8-10 PM EST here in the forum for fun, games, and prizes! All the new sets and dies will be available October 4 at 10 PM EST.
• Be sure to check in on the guest designer contest to see who is crowned the winner.  The announcement is made in the release party thread, AND on the guest designer contest thread in the MFT forum on SCS.  The winner will receive over $100 in stamp sets and play along with the design team next month.
• If you'd like to see all the teasers for today, please click on over to Kim's blog NOW! Be sure to leave comments as you go for a chance to win one of 2 $10 vouchers being given away daily, just for leaving a comment. :)  The final 2 winners will be announced at the release party, and will also be contacted by e-mail.

I created this layout of a favorite iPhone picture of me and my 4-year old Logan. The picture was little "exposed" on the left side, but I didn't mind it so much... I love this pic and how playful and silly my son can be. He's such a ham! LOL!

I used the new Contempo Cage Die-Namics and stamp set and Prima's Printery papers for this 9x9 layout. Here are some pics:

I distressed the papers using my Tim Holtz distresser and all the die-cuts are edged with Walnut Stain distress Ink. The picture is layered on top of torn corrugated cardboard. Under that, I have an Oval Decorative Doily, and the sentiment is stamped with Walnut Stain ink onto the new Oval Tab.

I created another double-layer Rolled Gardenia using the design paper and a black pearl and all the flowers from the Flower & Leaf Trio Die-namics are edged with Walnut Stain and adhered using a large black eyelet.

The birdcage is so amazing, I LOVE this die! I added a flower and some rosettes from my stash. I used some ball chain from my stash and applied it to the Layout using glossy accents.

The vintage lace that I used is from my stash.

Click HERE to watch my video tutorial for this layout.

Now be sure to head back to Kim's blog to get a full list of the designers showcasing projects today. You won't want to miss out, that's for sure!

hugs!

MFT Die-namics: