Sister Stamps Release #12 - Chinese Zodiac - Dog

As I mentioned in my last post, I've decided to create ATCs for the Chinese Zodiac stamps.  Here is the image for the Year of the Dog.  Obviously, all these Zodiac images can be used with Asian themed paper, embellies, sentiments ... but I wanted to show that these images can be used for your everyday crafting as well.  Here's how my Year of the Dog ATC turned out:

I think my card turned out pretty cute ... now for more cuteness, please hop on over to the rest of the DT blogs (Debi, Vera, Patti, Eunice and Laura) and see what they're up to!  Of course, be sure to check out the Sister Stamps blog too - you never know when Jenny might have some blog candy up for grabs!  Until next time, take care!

Sister Stamps - Release #12 - Chinese Zodiac - Rooster

I decided to do an ATC card for this image, which represents the Year of the Rooster.  For the remaining releases, I'll be doing ATCs and at the end of the year, or after the last release, I'll be making all my cards into a book which will be a gift for a special friend.  Hmm, who could that be???  Don't you love this image?  Roosters aren't usually the nicest animals to look at, but this one is definitely a cutie.  Denise, you did an amazing job on ALL the Chinese Zodiac images!

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to check out the rest of the wonderful Chinese Zodiac creations from Eunice, Patti, and Laura.  Debi and guest designer Vera have created awesome projects too, using the recently added, Akira and Yoichi!  Finally, be sure to stop by the Sister Stamps blog to see the amazing creations by our fearless leader, Jenny!  Until next time, take care!

Hello Kitty Desk Organizer

Hey guys!  Hope you're enjoying your Sunday!  I created this desk organizer for a challenge on myscraproom.ning.com.  There were so many possible looks for this organizer - vintage, shabby chic, Asian, Paris themed, etc.  None of those themes appealed to me (at the moment) so I decided to go cutesy and make a Hello Kitty themed desk organizer!  I finally used the Hello Kitty 12x12 paper pad my girl Nadine sent to me!  I also used some HK stickers from my stash, lace and pearl trim from Wal-Mart, the teardrop pearl trim from dear Elsa, and the blue washi tape from my bud Rina.  Thanks for my goodies ladies!  I'm really happy with the way it turned out!

Put a few supplies in ...

Thanks for stopping by today!  Have a great week and until next time, take care!

Hippity Hop Easter Blog Hop with The Pride

Hey everyone! Welcome to the Easter Blog Hop with The Pride!  You should've come here from Suzie's den, but if you didn't, please go back to the beginning of the hop, to Elsa's den here.  Hope you all are doing well!  As for me, I've been a terrible cubbie this month.  I procrastinated until the last minute to create my project.  Our challenge this month was to create something using a basket.  The basket could be an image on a card or tag, or an actual basket decorated for Easter.  So I prowled the web, hunting for a cute Easter basket I could make rather quickly.  I found a super easy tutorial for an Easter basket which I knew I could make in a flash.  Please check it out here and I want to thank Natasha for sharing her tutorial!  Thanks Natasha! 

I used paper from SU and a paper pack I got at Wal-Mart.  The heart button and the flower and twine on it was an idea I got from my girlfriend Cami.  Thanks Cami!  The "Enjoy" sentiment is a flair which coordinates with the Wal-Mart paper.

I hope you give this basket a try.  It could also be used for all sorts of occasions and it is so easy to put together!  Next up on the hop is cubbie Margaret - check out her den here for an amazing Easter project!  Thanks so much for hopping by!  Until next time, take care and have a Blessed Easter!

Tsunami Rose Designs Challenge #9 - Altered Item

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Welcome to TRD Challenge #9! Can't believe it's the last week of February already! This week's challenge is to alter an item. The DT members were to alter boxes - either a store-bought box, or one you made. I decided to make an origami box with a lid. I was inspired to make one after my gf Cami gave one to me last year. Yes, last year! And I'm only now getting around to making one! Since I forgot to ask Cami for instructions before she left for vacay, I decided to check out YT for a tutorial. I found a wonderful tut by Bonnie, who goes by sassyscrappers on YT. You can check out her channel here. Bonnie made her box using a 12x12 piece of paper, but I wanted to make a smaller box, so I made my box using a 6x6 sheet of double sided paper. As you know, this month TRD is showcasing the Parisian Daydream printable journal kit, which you can get here.

Here's how my box turned out ...

 

 

 

 

I'm really happy with the way it turned out! What do you think? Well, be sure to head over to the TRD blog here, for more DT inspiration on altering boxes. Then, make sure you enter the challenge to win some awesome prizes from Daisy herself! Finally, this is my last project for Daisy and the Tsunami Rose Designs DT - but I'll only be away for a month. I'll be back with the DT in April; during March, I want to play along in the challenges! So, until next time, take care and happy crafting!

Tsunami Rose Designs Challenge #8 - Color Inspiration

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Welcome to another TRD Challenge Wednesday! As you can see, this week's challenge is a color inspiration challenge, using black, red, coral, pink, and peach. I decided to alter a mini mailbox which my GF, Jenny, sent me. The idea of covering up the flag pole with ribbons came from my other GF, Cami. She gave me an altered mailbox for Valentine's Day and I "stole" her idea. Thanks Cami! All paper used on this project is from Tsunami Rose Designs.

This is the bottom of the mailbox. I used the Parisian Daydream die cut to let the recipient of this project know which TRD paper collection I used.

 

 

I'm very happy with the way my mailbox turned out! Be sure to stop by the TRD blog here, for more inspiring projects and to enter the challenge! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to comment - you never know when I'll be doing a random giveaway! Until next time, take care.

TSUNAMI ROSE CHALLENGE #6 - ANYTHING GOES

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Hey everyone! Welcome to another TRD Challenge Wednesday! For the month of February, we are showcasing the beautiful "Parisian Daydream" Printable Journal Kit. Today I'm sharing a shadow box card which was inspired by Sabrina, who is craftychica87 on YT. Hi Sabrina!

This is the front panel of the card and the frame.

Here is the back panel/inside of the card, with the frame attached.

Here is the card with the front and back panels in place. The papers are so beautiful, right? I didn't want to add too many embellies and cover up the designs.

So, I added some lace around the entire box, then layered some pearl trim on top of the lace.

To finish off the front panel, I adhered some fused pearls and four light pink mini roses in each corner.

Here's the back of the card:

 

Since there's really no where to write a message on the shadow box, I used one of the tags and a pocket from the collection.  Neat huh?

I'm really happy with the way this card came out! It was pretty easy to make and I hope I've inspired you to try and make one too. Be sure and stop by the TRD blog here and see what the other fab designers have come up with. I promise you won't be disappointed! Until next time, take care.

Sister Stamps Release #11 - Chinese Zodiac - Monkey

Welcome back to Day 2 of the second release for the Chinese Zodiac Signs for Sister Stamps. As you can see, I'm using the sweet little monkey image and made a thank you card. Again, I did manage to add some asian elements to my card - the paper is from the Bo Bunny Serenity collection, and the cherry blossoms are from Jenny. The corrugated card base is from Rina, and the bunch of bananas and the sentiment were from an old stamp set.

Isn't he cute? Now why do I call this image "HE" and I couldn't decide if the sheep was a he or she? Well, I guess to me, some animals are just more masculine than feminine. Anyhoo, be sure to check out what the other talented designers have created.

Patti's blog:  http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/

Eunice's blog:  http://astarforchiemi.blogspot.com/

Laura's blog:  http://bytkg.blogspot.com/

Thanks again for stopping by and checking out the second Zodiac Sign release for Sister Stamps! Until next time, take care. 

TSUNAMI ROSE DESIGNS CHALLENGE WEDNESDAY #5 - BUTTERFLIES

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Welcome to the last Wednesday of January, 2013! That means it's time for another Challenge Wednesday with Tsunami Rose Designs! We're already up to Challenge #5 and if you've been following us, this month, we've been showcasing Daisy's "New Beginnings Printable Journal Kit." Challenge #5 was to use a butterfly somewhere on your project. I decided to make an altered mini paper bag. The sentiment, mini card in the front pocket and the tag in the back pocket, all come with the kit.

I have to say that this digital kit is so beautiful, and versatile. I really love the colors that Daisy chose and also the different butterflies. For all of my four projects, I only printed the kit once and I still have so much left over that I can use on other projects. I hope you were able to pick this kit up and play along with our challenges. Be sure to check out the TRD blog here, to see what the rest of the DT has created. I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

I hope you're able to come back next Wednesday, when we get to show off Daisy's newest printable journal kit called "Parisian Daydream".  The kit is available now, so check it out here, and get ready to play along in the TRD Challenge Wednesdays for February! Until we meet again, take care.

Sister Stamps Release #11 - Chinese Zodiac - Sheep

This is the second Chinese Zodiac Sign release for Sister Stamps and although this card started out using asian elements, somehow it turned into a Valentine's card, and not a very traditional one at that! I did manage to use my cherry blossom embossing folder, the DCWV Far East stack, and some washi paper to add some asian touches to my card. I also used liquid applique for the sheep's wool.

This little sheep sure is a cutie, huh? I'm not sure if it's a boy or girl, but I suppose it could be either depending on how you're gonna use it. Well, that's it for me - make sure you check out what the other designers came up with - you'll be amazed!

Patti's blog:  http://creationsbypatti.blogspot.com/

Eunice's blog:  http://astarforchiemi.blogspot.com/

Laura's blog:  http://bytkg.blogspot.com/

Please be sure you come back tomorrow for another card, using the very cute monkey! Until then, take care.