May's Creative Paperclay © tip!

Float on over to Creative Paperclay's blog...

For a tip to make your art endeavors go a little more smoothly!!

Happy Birthday to my Dad!

My dad has always had a mustache.  

(Aside from the time when he shaved it off, 

minutes before we left for a transcontinental family vacation when I was 5 years old!!)  

We love this facial hair...haha.  So, I just had to decorate his truck to match!

While the boys were camping at the Father/Son Camp Out, I cut outdoor vinyl.

With my mom's help, we got this on straight and unbubbled!

Doesn't this vehicle look, like its smiling?  

hehe...

And my dad was all smiles when he saw this new car decoration!

It's all about the amount...

You know what they say! Sometimes Less is More...

But sometimes More is even better!  

On this mash up card featuring Papers from The Robin's Nest and Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations, I used a touch of the Kiwi Sorbet papers....and a jackpot full of ribbons from the Spring Rainbow Collection!!

Oh, and a few Raindrop dew drops for even more interest!

Clearly Stated

Just like any sign, you need to clearly state what you you are thinking...

And the stream-lined, sign-looking people in the "Home Sweet Home" set can 

help you get your message across.

Here, I used "Teal You Want" embossing powder 

and pieced the dress on this fashionable stick figure!

For more ideas using Gel-a-tins stamps, inch on over to the

Gel-a-tins company Blog!

Telescoping Card with the Robin's Nest

For the last year, I have been honored to be a designer for The Robin's Nest papers.  It's been a lot of fun to  create using their sparkly papers!  I enjoyed the "anything you want to create" for the first 6 months.  Then, for my second term, we were more specialized.  Making a variety of cards for each post allowed me to really get to know the paper patterns and colors. I enjoy stretching ideas!  So, here I go...trying out again!

Do you want to learn how to make a telescoping card?

Let's get to it!

Supplies:

*three layers...each one a little smaller than the next

(My Distressed Honeycomb is 5 inches square. Flames is 4 inches square.)

*2 brads

*embellishments as needed

For this project, I used Green Leaves from  Lovebug Creations, 

linens, dew drops, and papers from The Robin's Nest's Flame Line,

stamps from Joy's Life "That Tastes Punny"

First, I cut the linen into strips.

Using Glue Dots ©, I created these rosettes. 

With many colors to choose from, you are bound to find one that matches your paper!

Use a brad to adhere the first to layers.  

Add one more brad to attach the last layer.

Remember to think about how the papers turn with the brad and align your patterns correctly!

Another trick: Line up your papers on top of each other to see how they center before you decide where you want to poke that hole.

Time to embellish!

I added smaller black, scallop heart using dimensionals. 

I made sure it could still swivel.  Very important!

Clear stamps are great b/c you can curve the sentiment!

That is how I got the "What's Shakin'?" to fit inside my circle.

It also adds interest!

I used Mini Glue Dots © to lay down my Rumple Ribbon.

The are strong but mighty!  And can keep your ribbon and heavier embellies right in place!

(Super great for dew drops too!)

Don't you love all the textures...between the textured Honeycomb, Embossed Flames, unraveling Linen flowers, and sponging edges!  

Remember, the Flame Line is 20% off this month!  

Stock up before the sale is extinguished!

Thanks for joining me today.

For more hot projects using The Robin's Nest papers and embellishments, 

shake on over to the Chattering Robins blog!

It's a bird...It's a plane...

It's a blog hop!

Featuring the outstanding designers from Joy's Life!

Shazaam!!

Good Morning, Crafters!!

Good Morning, Crafters!

A happy greeting will start your day off on the right foot and put a smile on your face.

I decided to create a decoration for a bedroom door using stamp sentiments from Joy's Life!

The "Hello, Sunshine" sentiment can be found in the Pun in the Sun Stamp set.

The base is a light weight "Shape" from Hip in a Hurry.  

I measured and cut out glitter paper to fit the shape.

Before gluing down layers, I sponged each paper...to eliminate that white edge  of the cut papers.

Glue Dots © are a quick and clean way to glue down embellishments.

You can find these papers and diamond dew drops at The Robin's Nest.

Add a ribbon around the back....and a bow at the top!

A greeting like this might even get your teenager off to a better start.