Altered Witches Hat - I Am Roses "A Haunting We Will Go" BLOG HOP!

Hi everyone and welcome to the I Am Roses “A Haunting We Will Go” Blog Hop. If you came my way via the I Am Roses blog, you are in the right place!

We're excited that you're joining us for today's blog hop and we can't wait to share with you our "spooktacular" projects using I Am Roses products! AND, you guessed it! We will be randomly selecting a blog winner from one of the designers blogs, so be sure to comment along the way to enter your chance to win some I Am Roses products!

So let's get crackin'... ♥

For my project, I created this fun altered Witch's Hat. I challenged myself NOT to use any design paper and to make the project black and gothic. :-) Well, I caved a little because I used a mini note card with sentiment from Graphic 45's Happy Haunting paper collection... but, I "think" I achieved the black and gothic look with this hat. hehe!  First, here are some pictures...

For a fun little share, my 8-yr old son Dylan thought it would be hilarious to try on the altered witch's hat... and he gave me a little "wicked" smile while he was at it... check him out!! LOL!

Here's a video tutorial "beginning to end" showing how I created this altered witch's hat:

Now before I send you on your hoppin' way, here’s how you can enter a chance to win the I Am Roses blog candy:

• Hop along to each of the design team member's blogs and be sure to comment on their individual "A Haunting We Will Go” Blog Post. There is 1 hidden blog candy prize up for grabs in one of our DT member’s blogs!
• Be sure to subscribe/follow the I Am Roses Challenge Blog 
• Commenting along the way increases your chance of winning the prize package. Comments will be closed on Oct. 31st 11:59am PST

We will be randomly selecting 1 winner from the comments on one of the I Am Roses designer’s blogs.  The Winner Announcement will be posted on Monday Nov. 5th. As you hop along be sure to subscribe/follow the individual design team member's blogs so you don't miss out on the winner announcement!

Here is a picture of the I Am Roses blog candy that is up for grabs! WOWEEEE!!!

Next up is our amazingly talented Aliscia! So head on over!

In case you got lost while hopping along, here is a list of the I Am Roses design team members participating in today's blog hop:

Arlene: www.butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com (<-- You're here!)

Aliscia: http://iscraphappy1.blogspot.com/

Amy: http://www.myteddyboo.blogspot.com/

Elsa: http://justafewdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jo: www.paperdrama.blogspot.com

Joy: http://artangelsdesigns.blogspot.com/

Leanne: http://luvleescrappin.blogspot.com/

Leslie: http://scrapsofmine.blogspot.com/

Limor: http://chicscrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com/

Marisa: http://maribellscrapsportugal.blogspot.com/

Miranda: http://www.mslibertycreations.blogspot.com/

Patricia: http://www.youtube.com/user/tubeyoumaster1

 (leave a comment on Patricia's YouTube video)

Yvonne: http://scrappingisbliss.blogspot.com/ 

Good Luck, and get hoppin'! ♥

hugs!

I Am Roses Products used on this project:

Small Skeleton Leaves (black)

White Paper Flower Spray

GB5 Large Flower

Black Small Semi Open rose buds

Other Products used:

Witches hat (from Michael's)

Black Acrylic Paint

Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays - Golden Lump O'Coal

Lindy's Stamp Gang Glitz Spritz - Cactus Gold

Lindy's Stamp Gang Flat Fabios - Toto's Tornado Black

Graphic 45 Happy Haunting

Trims/Lace/Black Pearl Sprays from KARLAS001

Martha Stewart Spider Web trim

Black feathers

Black tulle

Rubber spider

Hot glue

Tombo Mono Aqua glue

Craft-e-Corner's "Craft Pink" Event: Altered Art Box and Album

Hi everyone and happy Wednesday! I have a fun project to share with you today and it comes with contribution to a GREAT cause!

As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and over at Craft-e-Corner, the celebration is under way with the "Craft Pink" event! In support of breast cancer awareness, Craft-e-Corner will be donating a portion of all sales proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Won't you join us and contribute to this amazing cause?

To support this event, members of several design teams, including the Graphic 45 designers, were invited to participate by creating a "pink" project. I used Graphic 45's A Ladies' Diary collection and a Kraft Altered Art Box. Details of my project will be featured over at the Craft-e-Corner blog in detail, so be sure to hop on over... we'd LOVE your support!

Here are a couple of sneak peeks of my project:

I also have a video sharing how I created this fun little altered box and mini album:

 

Be sure to stop by the Craft-e-Corner blog for details about the "Craft Pink" event and we hope you follow along for all the inspiring PINK projects that will be featured all month over at Craft-e-corner!

hugs!

Bird Song Altered Art Box

Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by today! Hope you are all having a GREAT week so far. Me? Aside from being a basket-case because my eldest son just left for a FULL week of science camp today... I'm doing just splendid! ❤

I have a fun project to share with you today... it's an altered box that I created using Graphic 45's Kraft Altered Art Box, Bird Song paper collection and Metal Staples. These boxes are so fun to alter and they are great to display or gift! ❤ All the details about this project, including the products used, and additional photos are featured over at the Graphic 45 blog. Won't you join me over there? ❤

Here are a few sneak peeks before you go...

 

See ya over at the Graphic 45 blog!

hugs!

Fabulous Designer Friday with Arlene!

Hey everyone! Today, I'm the featured designer over at the Lindy's Stamp Gang BLOG. Super exciting! ❤

I'll be sharing a fun summer scrapbook page with you that is really "off the page" so be sure to head on over to the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog and while you're there, subscribe and stay awhile. You will certainly be inspired by all the creative projects from the designers themselves!

Here is a peek at the project I am hosting today...

Happy Friday everyone and I'll be seeing ya over at the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog!

hugs!

P.S. Don't forget, if you happened to be a victim of the "crabby" clogged sprayers, all you have to do is contact Lindy's Stamp Gang for FREE replacement sprayers!! More information here: http://www.lindystampgang.com/ or email lindygang@yahoo.com for a no-hassle replacement!! ❤

I Am Roses September Challenge: Halloween Circle Card!

Have you had a chance to participate in an I Am Roses challenge? Well, if you love I Am Roses flowers and you love to create, join our challenge and enter to win some I Am Roses products!

The rules are included on the I Am Roses challenge blog, so be sure to head on over to check it out... and while you're there, get some inspiration from the I Am Roses designers where they created samples of some HALLOWEEN CIRCLE CARDS to share with you!

Here are photos of the Halloween circle card I created for the challenge:

I Am Roses flowers up close.... LOVE the new colored daisies (product links included below.)

Inside the card...

Here's a picture of the card laid open... I did not put anything "dimensional" on the bottom circle, otherwise the card wouldn't close. LOL! TIP: If you plan on mailing the card to someone, use one of those USPS boxes intended for DVD's/CD's or a small flat rate box. The card fits nicely and won't get smashed during shipping. :-)

Now head on over to the I Am Roses challenge blog to learn more about how you can enter to win some I Am Roses products! It's that simple! :-)

hugs!!

I Am Roses Products:

R21 - Mixed Purple

Mixed Brown/Blue/Cream Daisies

Tangerine Small Semi Open Rose Buds

Other products used:

Graphic 45 The Magic of Oz papers

Co'ordinations Graphic 45 Signature Series ColorCore card stock (Dark Orange)

Metal Ornate Key Staples

Metal Ornate Key hole Staples

Rickity House Alterations die
Tim Holtz Texture Fade embossing folder - "brick"

PaperTrey Ink Black card stock

A Special Birthday and card!

Hi everyone! Today we are celebrating a VERY special birthday!

Graphic 45's one and only Diane Schultz is celebrating her birthday today and some of the Graphic 45 designers are excited to share some birthday cards that were created especially for Diane. Be sure to check out the Graphic 45 blog to join the birthday celebration and grab some Graphic 45 inspiration while you're over there! ❤

Here is the tri-fold card I created for Diane using the new Nutcracker Sweet paper collection. It's not just for Christmas you know! :-) There are lots of fun pinks and purples in this collection which provides heaps of versatility for your projects.

Here are some pictures, but check out my video below for an up-close look and details of how this card came together...

I added Diamond Stickles to give the images some "sparkle"...

I inserted a picture that I took with Diane in the Graphic 45 booth at Winter CHA 2012 in January...

Join the birthday celebration over at the Graphic 45 blog now! ❤

Happy Birthday, Diane!!

hugs,

Products

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet 8x8 papers

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet stickers

Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Alphabet stickers

PaperTrey Ink Kraft cardstock

Co'oridnations Signature Series ColorCore Cardstock for Graphic 45

My Favorite Things Die-Namics - Botanical Beauty, You Move Me, First Award Ribbon

Flower Sprays

I Am Roses flowers

EK Success Leaf punch

Owl & Thistle 5" doily

My Favorite Things cardstock - Jellybean Green

Ranger Stickles - Diamond

Tropical Travelogue "Summer 2011" Scrapbook Page

Hi everyone! WOW! It's been some time since I posted here on my blog... life has really taken a hold of me! But I'm happy to be back and I'm even more excited to share my latest Graphic 45 project with you!

I created this scrapbook page of a photo taken of my husband at Santa Cruz beach in California. We are both California natives and the beach is our home away from home! Beach volleyball is one of my husband's joys, so Summers are always anticipated!

I used Graphic 45's Tropical Travelogue papers, coordinating embellishments and Staples. A full article of this project can be found on the Graphic 45 blog. But here are a couple of sneak peeks...

Here's a video tutorial showing you how this scrapbook page came together from beginning to end...

Hope to see you over at the Graphic 45 blog for more!

hugs!