Black is Beauty

Working with black as a base color can be beautiful! For details how I created this, please click the link above to subscribe to the fabulous MixedUp Magazine! This article is in the newest issue Feb/Mar 2018.

As always, Thanks for viewing my blog!

xJenn

Graphic 45 Raining Cats & Dogs Valentine

Hello and Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!!
As a major lover of all things Graphic 45, I have created a card using one of my all-time favorite collections, Raining Cats & Dogs!

For my card I used the following:

Graphic 45 Raining Cats & Dogs

 6X6 Patterns & Solids

12x12 Paper Pack 

Journaling and Ephemera Cards

Banners Pack

Chipboard Pack

Others:

Cardstock in aqua and rust colors

Black and white gingham ribbon

Aqua flowers

Aqua stick-on pearls

Adhesive

Tim Holtz Distress Ink - rusty hinge

Black card base 5 X6.5

Xyron Mega Runner Tape Gun
Xyron tape runners

Glue stick

Hot glue gun

All of the parts cut and laid out for assembly.

All paper edges were lightly distressed with a paper distressing tool and then dyed using Distress Ink in rusty hinge. All pieces were layered and adhered to the card base with mega runner gun. The focal ephemera card (girl with puppy) I adhered to rust cardstock using my Xyron create-a-sticker machine (if you do not have this machine you can also use another adhesive such as a glue stick) and then foam squares to the back for dimension. The "Love is a four-legged word" oval chipboard also adhered with foam squares. Flowers and ribbon were adhered using hot glue.

For the inside, I adhered paper layers with mega runner gun. The lucky dog stamp was cut from the Mr. Whiskers page in the 12x12 paper pack.

I created this card for the challenge at Frilly and Funkie - All you need is love theme

They have a new challenge every month! Click the banner for all the information and check out the beautiful inspiration created by their design team too!

Thanks again for visiting my blog today!

Until next time happy crafting!!

xJenn

Fairy Flair Art Journal Cover - The Blank Page Muse Stamps

Hello Everyone! Thanks so much for viewing my blog today!! 

Today I am sharing my Fairy Flair Art Journal Cover that was created for The Blank Page Muse Stamps Design Team!

For all the details on how I created my journal cover just head over to the blog HERE.

While your there, why not check out the new challenge?

(click the banner below)

Have a very happy creative day!!

X Jenn

Dream Big - A little canvas for The Robins Nest

Hello fellow crafters!! Today I am up on the Chattering Robins blog with this cute little canvas using the amazing Dew Drops from The Robin's Nest!

Dew Drops are an amazing embellishment that adds so much to your cards, scrapbooks, home decor projects, and so much more! The possibilities are endless!

These are just a couple of examples of Dew Drops. Be sure to check out the online store to see the entire collection! The Robin's Nest also carries other craft supplies.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! For more information on how I created my canvas please visit the blog post here.

Magic Canvas - Blank Page Muse Stamps

Hello, and Thank you for visiting my blog today! This is my first post of the year for the newly named Blank Page Muse Stamps (formerly Sin City Stamps). I have created a canvas for the January challenge theme: Turquoise, silver, and sparkle.

The stamps used for this project are as follows:

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First, prepare your surface by applying a layer of heavy white gesso.  Once that is completely dry add a fun stencil with texture paste and let dry.

Next, Add some color using sprays of turquoise and spritzing with water. Dry between colors. I used three shades of sprays and then outlined canvas edges with distress ink.

While your canvas is drying, prepare your flowers and stamped images. Stamp in a coordinating color of turquoise ink and then coat with an iridescent embossing powder and set with a heat tool. Cut out the stamped images you intend to use and set them aside. Next, add sparkle by brushing some glue onto flowers and sprinkling them with a fine glitter in an iridescent white color. Allow the flowers to dry naturally then shake off excess glitter. The frame used in my project was coated with embossing ink and silver embossing powder.
Next, assemble your frame, florals, and stamped images on the dry canvas. Move them around until you are satisfied with the layout.
**TIP** I always take a photo once I complete this step before adhering my embellishments. This gives me a guide to follow.

Now your ready for glue! Adhere embellishments using scortape or glue for flat pieces and use foam dots to lift some of the pieces for a better dimensional look.

On my canvas, I added a few sprays of clear sparkle spray for a little bit more sparkle!

Here are a couple of close-ups that show the details...and the shimmer!

Thanks again for viewing my blog today! I hope you are inspired by my project and play along with our theme at Blank Page Muse Stamps this month! Be sure to share your projects on our Facebook Fan Page too!
And of course, for even more inspiration follow us on the blog where you find the monthly themes and all of the inspiration by my fellow Design Team members!!
Best Regards,
Jenn

Vintage Encouragement Card

Hello Everyone and Thanks so much for viewing my blog today!! I am excited to show you my latest card designed for the amazing Tutti Designs Dies!

I wanted to create a card to lend some encouragement to a friend. I created this lovely vintage card using these amazing recently released dies from Tutti Designs.

For more on how I created this lovely card you can view this post on the blog Here.

These dies and the entire line of many more are available to purchase at the Tutti Designs Online Store.

For even more inspiring projects head over to the Tutti Designs Blog!

Thanks for viewing my blog today!

I would like to enter this card with three layers, three dies used and three flowers in the Power of Three challenge at Frilly and Funkie

Creative Paperclay® and Embossing Folders?

Hello Everyone! I hope you all are having a great start to the new year both creatively and in general! Today I am up on the Creative Paperclay® blog sharing how to create elements for jewelry and embellishments for your projects using paperclay and embossing folders. I hope you will go check it out and be inspired to get creative!

These adorable hearts are great for creating projects to gift for Valentine's Day!!

For a step by step on how I created these just head over to the Creative Paperclay® Blog.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!!

x Jenn