{Stamps & Dies} Sizzix & Hero Arts

Sizzix and Hero Arts have teamed up to create another great collection of stamps and dies that will be sure to inspire you in many ways! Shelly here with some card samples I've created using some great tools from The Scrapbooking Studio. 

This card was created using the Sizzix Hero Arts Garden Flowers Set:

These stamp and die sets are easy to use. Place the rubber cling stamps onto an acrylic handle. Stamp your image. I used Copic markers to color in my images. Place the Framelits die over the stamped image(s) and use your Big Shot or Vagabond to cut out the images. You will LOVE the results-and it's so much fun too.

This is a flip-its card I created using Sizzix Diamond Flip-its designed by Stephanie Barnard and then I embellished it with stamped, colored and die cut images from the Garden Flowers Set. 

I used Simple Stories Fab{U}lous & Bella Blvd. patterned papers.

{Tips & Techniques} Ranger's Liquid Pearls

Hi Scrappers, Shelly here with a few Tips to share with you about Ranger's Liquid Pearls. I've been using Liquid Pearls for several years and I love their subtle dimension and luster.  Liquid Pearls work great on layouts and cards. Here's a layout I would like to share with you that I used a few different colors of liquid pearls on:

I used Ruby Red on the white border strip (got this awesome die cut border strip thanks to Angie over at The Artsy Cottage) and White Opal around the red felt die cut circle. I ran out of asterisks to use between letters so I punched a small flower to use as my last spacer between the letters in the work "Long". Here's a close-up:

What I like about Liquid Pearls is that they add dimension WITHOUT a lot of bulk! I attached the oval quote using dimensional pop dots and I also used a Tim Holtz distressing tool around the edges of the shape. The Stampin' School Felt cut like butter with my Spellbinder die and Vagabond!

 And now here  is the technique I use to apply Liquid Pearls and also a few tips I would like to share:

Technique: Start applying the Liquid Pearls with the applicator tip almost completely on the paper's surface.Gently squeeze the bottle creating a little tiny ball of "goo", bring the applicator tip out of the ball creating a tip on the top of the "goo" or "pearl". Think of this as if you are decorating a cake with a frosting tube.

TIPS:

1. Less is more! Don't glob on too much-you can always add more; but it's hard to take away an excess amount. (This is a newbie mistake).

2. Practice, Practice, Practice!

3. Store the bottle with the down-so the product is always ready to go.

I created this card using the Nostalgic Kraft core paper, and Accucut die, a "Happy Birthday" sticker from Doodlebug, Adirondack Lights Snow Cap white pigment ink onto the black paper looks really col. I added a bit of dimension with the White Opal flower centers created with the Liquid Pearls.

Don't forget this week's sale:

 SALE: Ranger Liquid (Dimensional) Pearls $1.50 

Papers: Jillibean Soup Watermelon from 6x6 Pad, Sweet & Sour Soup Pea Pod Parts, Sweet & Sour Soup Bite Size Bits, Kraft Core Nostalgic Collection

Ink: Adirondack Lights Snow Cap Pigment Ink

Stamp: Great Impressions G375

Other Embellishments: Ranger Liquid Pearls-Ruby Red, White Opal, and Dark Chocolate, Felt: Stamp School wild cherry, Letter Stickers: American Craft Thickers: Puffy Honey Black, and Doodlebug: Happy Birthday Multicolor, Ribbon: Stampin' Up

SALE: AWDML Sizzix Bigz Dies $11 for 19.99 MSR

Remember the Sale going on NOW until May 24, 2012:

Sizzix Bigz Dies - $11 for $19.99 regular priced dies!!

 There are a lot of great examples on the AWDML Blog!

Hello, Shelly here with this week's Fantastic Friday Sale: Ranger's Liquid Pearls.  Liquid Pearls are a versatile pearlescent paint that can be used on paper or fabric craft projects.I used them on this 6x6 card as a dimensional embellishment around the circle die-cut pieces. I used several different colors to create more interest.

Easier to use than brads (and cheaper too), Ranger's liquid pearls add a shiny touch...

They feel great when you run your fingers over the dried pearls.

Paper: Cardstock-Kraft Bazzill, Stamp School Bubblegum Pink and Snow Cone , Patterned paper-Simple Stories Sassy

Stamps: Stampin Scrappin Beaded Circles

Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities Beaded Circles

Liquid Pearls: Dark chocolate, White Opal, Buttercup, and Mint Green

Ink: Stamp School-Blue Raspberry and Wild Cherry

{Cards} Adding the "Wow" Factor

Create a great "Wow" factor when you add a few beautifully fluffy flowers taken from Maya Road's ribbons available at The Scrapbooking Studio. Make the card perfect for any occasion when you add Pebbles word stickers like the one below "Thinking of You". 

Woodgrain embossed cardstock is another great way to add that "Wow" factor to your cards! Cosmo Cricket's embossed cardstock papers (available in awesome pads) are the perfect thing to grab along with a Ranger sanding tool to bring out that inner texture.

Use a Copic marker to color clear acrylic Maya Road baubles like the one I've included here in the upper right corner of this 6x6 card. They work great on wooden pieces like the pretty butterfly above too.

 Use Copic markers to color Prima white flowers as well-that way they will match all your projects perfectly!

I used Simple Stories Fab{U}lous to create all three of these cards.

 Create something pretty today!

{AWDML} Tips & Techniques

Head on over to the AWDML Blog to see what I have to share with you today. I promise you won't be disappointed!

{New Sweet Tooth Layout Kits} Believe, Bloom, & Cheer

Here are three new layouts I would like to share with you today. Each kit includes all pre-cut photo mats, die cut shapes, flowers, buttons, borders, tags, ribbons, etc. just as shown in the photos. You'll  want to make sure you place your orders online now to assure you get all the kits you want.

 Bloom: Features Teresa Collins papers $12/kit

 Cheer: This black, white and Silver/gray layout will match YOUR favorite team's colors! $12/kit

Believe: American Craft papers, buttons, die cut and punched shapes. $12/kit

Each kit includes color photo instructions.

ORDER NOW

Fantastic Friday Sale at AWDML-Check it out!

SALE: Ranger Liquid (Dimensional) Pearls $1.50 

{Layout} Simple Stories AwesoME

Blake, our newest addition, is ALWAYS looking for trouble! You would think we would learn to put our shoes away after loosing 4 different pairs in one week (some of mine included). We think Blake might be a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix. The action packed line of papers from Simple Stories was the perfect match for this pooch's personality! The AwesoMe line from Simple Stories is a great "guy" line for boys who are a little older, great for young teen cards too! Check it all out at The Scrapbooking Studio, Moline, IL

New Sweet Tooth Layout Kits!!

Check out all the newest kits available NOW at Sweet Tooth Scrapbooking, LLC

This FIVE PAGE layout kits was created using Echo Park's newest line for the summer. You can complete at least five one page layouts using all the wonderful goodies included in each Summer themed kit-photo mats, die cut images, borders, buttons, brads, and flowers plus lots more to create exactly as instructed or use all of the parts and pieces to create or customize your own pages. Order HERE.


Dust off your sleeping bag & weenie roaster-it's camping season! Don't forget to capture all the fun on your next family excursion and then quickly record those wonderful memories with this Sweet Tooth layout:

You'll want to order this light-hearted layout kit "Happy Camper" to include in your scrapbook. Order HERE.

Maya Road Bingo Markers used as anchors!

Shelly here with a one-page layout I created using several great items from the store; but I wanted to draw special attention to the Maya Road Bingo Markers on sale this week. The markers work great as embellishment anchors! (The wooden buttons from Maya Road are great for this too).  Here's my layout:

You can see that I used the bingo markers along the lower edge of the photo strip to anchor (connect) the photos & also to  visually create a triangle between the lower two and the upper marker on the right edge of the layout. TIP: Did you know that creating visual triangles across your layout creates interest for the viewer? Work in groups of three and see how many triangles you can create on your next card or layout. Items like the bingo markers from Maya Road really help guide your eye across the page creating visual interest.

Don't forget the sale this week at AWDML:

All Maya Road Bingo Pieces are on sale this week for $3.00. See what’s available HERE.

Paper: Bazzill cardstock

Embellishments: Hambly Overlays, Maya Road wooden buttons & Bingo Markers, Studio Calico fab Strips & journaling card used for title block, Thickers

Felt: Stamp School Whip Cream & Wild Cherry

Dies: Spellbinders Beaded Circles, Sizzix Stars #2

Twine: Twinery

Adhesives: Glue Dots, Pop Dots

{Project} Post-it Note Holder

Shelly here with a quick and easy project: Create a Post-It Note holder

1. Using an inverted 4x6 acrylic photo frame and Simple Stories Fab{U}lous papers cut a piece of patterned paper to fit into the frame.
2. Use a punch or die to create a layered pennant across the top of the holder.
3. Stamp the word "remember" on a small label piece of matching paper and adhere just above the banner. Place the patterned paper piece into the acrylic frame.
4. Place Bazzill clear bling on the exterior of the frame where the pennant pieces connect.
5. Wrap Twinery twine around the top of the frame and tie into a knot.

Remember: I attached the Bazzill bling on the outside of the acrylic frame.

This adorable holder looks oh-so-cute compared to the drab old pad all by itself! 

Stop by The Scrapbooking Studio today to pick up your papers, bling, twine and more.

Can you feel the excitement! All over the world, fellow paper crafters are creating today! So what are you doing today? Are you at a crop? Or enjoying the solitude of your own scrap space? Are you ready for a fun weekend with A Walk Down Memory? I know I am!

Now on to the next bit of fun! Would you like to win a Gift Certificate to AWDML (http://www.awdml.com) online store? How do you win IT? Well just hop on over to these talented ladies' blogs and post a comment. They will be showing you layouts and cards celebrating on how we cherish this day in our lives. When you have visited and commented on all seven blogs then your name will be entered for the prize. You must post your comments by 9pm EST on May 6th. We will select a winner on May 7th.

AWDML Blog http://www.awdml.com..._page=wordpress 

Nicole http://fourwiseguys.blogspot.com/

Suzanne http://scrapwithsuzy.blogspot.com/

Shelly http://www.paperartb...y.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)

Amarilys http://amadrian8.blogspot.com/

Lucy (DT Coordinator) http://scrapperqueen.blogspot.com/

AWDML http://www.awdml.com..._page=wordpress

Here are some more ways to be involved this weekend with AWDML (http://www.awdml.com):


1.Stop by AWDML FACEBOOK and post a comment on the QOTD to receive an extra entry toward the NSD GC Prize. Then post a picture of something you made on NSD. You will have till May 6th Sunday at 12AM PST for an additional entry.  


2. For every five dollar you spend at the store, your name will be entered into the drawing for the Gift Certificate.


3. One order total during NSD weekend will magically vanish. Yep, you read that right...one order placed Friday at 12:01am through Sunday 11:59pm (Eastern Time) will be FREE!


4. SPECIALS: 

• Adhesives are 25% off
• Hero Arts Stamps are 50% off
• Any Carded Ribbon is 35% off
• Rub-ons are 75% off
• Idea Books are buy 1 get 1 free (free idea book is of equal or lessor value. We will adjust your total before shipment)

Have a great National Scrapbooking Day!!! 


Here's a card project I would like to share with you. I cherish my girlfriends! I work with a lot of them-they are a hard working group of women and I am amazed by their dedication every day. They are mostly teachers or associates who work closely with children ...
I would like those ladies to know how much I cherish knowing them, working next to them, and being able to call them "friends".
I created a "Thank You" flip card to share with one of them and ALL of you today:

Here's the "flip" side. 

I created this card using a Sizzix die, Hero Arts Stamps & Sizzix framelits dies, Simple Stories papers, Ranger liquid pearls , EK Success corner, tag, small corner, and label punches. I inked the edges using Ranger Distress ink. I'll write a personal message on the flip side later. 

Cardstock: Stamp School 8 1/2 x 11 Bubble Gum , Bazzill Kraft
Stamps & Dies: Sizzix/Hero Arts Floral Stamp and Die cut set
Inks: Stamp School Pop Tone Ink: Blue Raspberry, Ranger Distress Ink: Walnut Stain, Tsukineko Memento: Black Tuxedo
Markers: Copic
Flower Center Embellishments: Ranger Liquid Pearls in Buttercup, White Opal, and Mint Green,
Tools: Vagabond, 

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