Goodbye Friends...

Hello All!
As some of you may already know, I have regrettably resigned from MB's Treasurista. Sadly, I just have too much on my plate at the moment to fulfill all my DT requirements. It was an absolute blast while it lasted and I made some amazing crafty friends that I will keep forever in my heart.|

I thank Misty for her kindness and generosity and allowing me to be apart of the family.

Big hugs!

Father's Day Card ft. Handyman Lucky

Hi Everyone!
Hope you all are having a great week so far!
Today I wanted to share a card I created for my dad for Father's Day. I used Handyman Lucky and coloured him up with my Copics. Lucky is a new release for the month of May and just in time for Father's Day and other masculine themed projects. I paper pieced his work shirt and his pants. I just love the way this card turned out! He's super cute! You can find him here:  http://sweetnothingsstampco.com/shop.html 

For the most part, the paper collection I used was the Echo Park, Note to Self collection. His shirt is paper pieced from the MME, Sunshine collection. It was the perfect plaid! I couldn't resist!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

 

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Layout Share

Hiya Fellow Crafters! Happy Monday!
I wanted to share 2 layouts I created a couple days ago. Super fun! Like I've mentioned a few times recently, I am really getting back into scrapbooking. I originally started scrapbooking and then took up card making and altering projects and all the other fun stuff that comes with crafting. But I have recently found a new love for layouts! These were super fun to make. Hope you like 'em!
The first one is one I made of my 30th birthday this past March. I took the opportunity to scrap a layout of myself. A rare occasion... Did some layering with paper, used a cut up doily, and my fave punch from MS, Classic Butterflies. I also cut from my Cricut, the fleur de lis. Everything is inked with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I took this opportunity to use some of my scraps for some added visual interest.

The second one here was also taken on my birthday but decided to go with just a "friendly" theme. y hubby is truly my best friend and I tried to capture that in a layout. This layout, with exception of the base cardstock, was created entirely with paper scraps I had lying around in my scrap bin. The original idea for this layout was something I saw on Pinterest and wanted to re-create... kinda. The element I wanted to re-create was the paper strips in the back. They're all cut at different angles and lengths and widths. Super fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by! I appreciate that you're here!

Big Hugs,

MBT: Spring In Bloom Challenge

Hello Crafters!

Welcome to the MB's Treasurista Spring In Bloom Challenge! This month's challenge is a fun one to me. It gave me lots of opportunity to play with my MBT acrylic flowers, butterflies, and mulberry flowers. I love the Spring time... it's such a refreshing part of the year. Birds chipping, the snow's gone and grass is growing, flowers blooming. Beautiful!

If you've just stumbled upon my website, welcome! But if you'd like to know more detail, head on over to the MBT blog and read the details. Also, be sure to check out all the other ladies' blogs for inspiration and see what they've made. You'll find the list of ladies below.

Misty- http://mbtreasurista.blogspot.com/

Leslie- http://ScrapOfArtDesigns.blogspot.com

Lina-  http://sweetnothingspaperco.blogspot.com

Katie- http://memories2keepsakes.blogspot.com/

Rules:

• Must Be the spring theme
• Challenge is use Flowers
• Submit Project as a "linky" to the MB's Treasurista Blog Creative Challenge post or any designers post
• Unlimited Entry submission per contestant
• Follow the MBT blog
• 1 Winner will be selected based on "Like" votes
• Projects must be uploaded by May 26th 11:59pm

For inspiration, I created this Hello Spring! Hanging Sign. Hope you likey!

Here's what I used from MBT:

White Flatback Pearl Trim

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=822475

Organza Ribbon Rose Trim

Eyelet Scallop Lace- Yellow

Ivory Round/ Pearl Spray

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=772866

Clear Crystal Spray with Bead Cap

Acrylic Flower Spray- Pink

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=588786

Acrylic Flower Spray- Turquoise

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=588791

1'' Organza Butterflies- Gold

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=746206

1'' Organza Butterflies- Yellow

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=746208

1'' Organza Butterflies- Silver

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=745508

Turquoise 3 Tone Wheat Leaves

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=772860

Small Acrylic Butterflies- Clear

http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=772388

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Great News: Best of the Web!

Hello My Lovelies,
I've got some awesome, nah scratch that, fabulous news to share with you all...
I have been featured on an amazing website called Craft Corners: Best of the Web, their weekly series recognizing the most interesting crafts-related blogs.

When Susan, the editor for Craft Corners contacted me, I was floored! I could hardly believe my eyes! I am excited and honoured to be featured along with some other great bloggers. Be sure to stop by the website and show your support. Thank you Susan!

Here's the link to the feature: http://craftcorners.com/best-of-the-web-no-18/
The link to the website:  http://craftcorners.com/

Spring Time Shadow Box

Happy Hump Day Everyone!


Today, I wanted to share a project I created... A spring time shadow box. I created the entire project from scratch, all from chipboard. That includes the tree. I am so proud of the tree, it turned out better than how I imagined! The only thing I did not create was the little birdie. But, that's not saying I didn't try :P But, even still, I did mess with it a bit and altered it slightly. I added some Glitter Ritz glitter and toned down the bright pink colour a bit. I also yanked some of the feather's from the bird and added them on the tail instead. It just looks better.


The nest is made with Spanish Moss that I kinda hot glued together. The leaves are punched from my MS Frond punch, my fave! The little white picket fence is just cut chipboard all hot glued and painted together. Super fun!

I loved making this! It let me think outside of the box, excuse the pun! Hope you all enjoyed!

Grungy Chipboard Photo Frame

Hi Ladies,

Today I wanted to share my DT project for MB's Treasurista. I really worked outta my element and hope you like what I've created! I went for a colour scheme that I don't use too often and rolled with it.
I took raw chipboard and corrugated cardboard and created a photo frame from scratch. I distressed the cardboard and distress inked all of the edges with Walnut Stain.


Then, I adorned the front with a ton of goodies from the shop. I concentrated the "spray" of embellishments to the upper right and bottom left corners of the frame. 

Natural Frayed Burlap
http://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=744329Rose Scalloped Lace- Purplehttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=746227Rust Leaf Trimhttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=564998Large Acrylic Flower- Purple3 Tone Wheat Leaves- Orangehttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=772856Clear Acrylic Spray with Bead CapLavender Pearl Trimhttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=772893Small Acrylic Flower- Turquoisehttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=671967White Porcelain Flowershttp://www.zibbet.com/MBsTreasurista/artwork?artworkId=810674


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Thanks for stoppin' by!

12x12 Layout Share

Hey Friends!
Today I have three layouts I'd like to share with you all.
Lately, I've really been into creating 12x12 layouts again... And, let me tell you... I've missed it. When I first started scrapbooking about 8-9 years ago, I started with 12x12 layouts. I loved it! And that's all I did. I never ventured far off of the 12x12 layout path. I quickly filled album after album until one day I was bored of it. Well in the mean time, I started dabbling in different things... cards, mini albums, altering items, Copics and so on. But recently, I have fallen back in love with it! Creating layouts that is! I know that people change over the years but guess what? So do our styles. My layouts have improved greatly since I last, really, took up scrapbooking. I'm liking this evolution of me... ;)

I hope you enjoy my layouts! Thanks for stopping by!



Shadow Box Card: Balloon Sophie

Heya Everybody!

Today, I wanted to share a shadow box card I created with the ever so adorable Balloon Sophie. This shadow box was super simple to make with a light weight chipboard base and the new MME paper. Balloon Sophie was an obvious choice for me with this card.. she's one of my faves!

She's all coloured up with Copics and finishing touches were added to her earrings with itty bitty baby pearls I had in my stash. I cut around her (very carefully ;)) and popped her up on dimensionals. I decided I wasn't going to cut around the balloon strings because I wanted to use embroidery floss to give them more character. Overall, she's adorable and totally makes this card! Lastly, I used my clear Spica pen to add some sparkle to her balloons. I hope you enjoyed reading and watching as much as I enjoyed making it :D 
www.sweetnothingsstampco.com

Thanks for stopping by! 
xoLina