Update ..finally? :D

Here to share a few projects that I've completed lately.  Between my kids social life and school...I've just not had a chance to update here.  Every time I begin to post, I get distracted by a little one-then it's hours before I can even get back to the pc (in this case days!) I need to figure out if there's a way to do all this mobile.  :D   Is this what it resorts to?  You know having kiddos, you're lifeless and at their every beckon call?



In my best Madea voice...."ENTYWAY"   :)   Here are a few projects!:

This layout was created for the Xyron/Clearsnap blog hop that happened a few weeks ago....So is the card below. I used Stephanie Barnard Dye Ink Spray in Licorice to create the reversed stencil alphabet.

           Well, you know me and cards :D...nuff said!  This was a quickie (kinda :D)!

This is a layout I completed for Clearsnap.....there's a complete tutorial (here) up on the blog on how to create the dimensional background using modeling paste, Stephanie Barnard Dye Ink Spray and a Crafter's Workshop template.

That's it for today...FINGERS CROSSED...with my son's football nearing an end, I will be able to update a tad bit more!  Happy weekend!

And the beat goes....

Happy weekend y'all! I'm doing a quick post before I head off to my son's football game aka heat and humidity filled sweat fest! ;)   Can you tell I'm just brimming with excitement?   At any rate :D, just posting a couple of projects I've completed recently.

 

This layout was completed using Colorbox's Stephanie Barnard Premium Dye Ink Sprays.  The complete layout and tutorial on how to achieve the controlled "ink blot" background using the dye ink spray, water, and gesso can be found here.

This layout is one that I completed for Scrapping Frenzy.  These are not papers I would traditionally use for myself so it was a good challenge for me to use them on a project. 

The branch is a die-cut that has been dyed again with Stephanie Barnard's Premium Dye Ink Spray by Colorbox in "Chocolate."  The color is so rich.....and I confess, this is the piece of paper that shows what the die-cut looks like in the packaging...very thin ...the spray did not warp it one bit. 

That's all for now folks!! Time to go out into the sauna of the Gulf Coast.  Have a great weekend!

Where does the time go!

With all three kiddos home, it seems like time is not on my side!  I have a few layouts to share to play "catch-up" of sorts ;).

This is a layout that I completed using Crate Paper's "Random" Collection.  Lots of layers but yet  very simple. I love that my daughter was trying to hold back a laugh while I was being super silly.....she couldn't contain it for long!

Check out how intense those butterflies are!  They were sprayed with Clearsnap's new Stephanie Barnard Premium Dye Ink Sprays in "Blueberry!"  I LOVE how "pure" and rich the colors are with these sprays.  The doilie has been sprayed with "Guava." The best part....the sprays won't warp your paper....yep, had to see it to believe it!

Ok, don't laugh...hehe, but this is my first EVER 2 page layout.....that I was FORCED to do using a SKETCH no less (double whammy) by my LSS (Scrapping Frenzy).  I will stick to one pagers please and thank you! :) ....well in their defense, they were trying to get me to think outside my box ;).

This is a tag I completed for Clearsnap featuring lots of Smooch Spritz, embossed resist background, Want2Scrap chip and bling....and lots of other little touches to complete the look!

I will be sharing a layout really soon featuring more of the Clearsnap Stephanie Barnard Sprays!!! Have a great week y'all! ;)

Just a quickie

Hey!  This is just a quick post sharing some recent projects that I've completed for Clearsnap.  You may or may not have already seen them...if so, cool! If you haven't, you can find them on their blog (for more detail) and FB fan page. 

 This layout featured lots of Smooch Spritz using a stencil and water to create a reversed stencil watercolor effect. 

Here in this mixed media layout I've used Smooch Accent Inks to color the flowers that were applied using a stencil and modeling paste...the ink gives the dimensional flowers such a bang.

And this is another layout that I completed just doing freeform sewing and again using Smooch Accent Inks with water to color in the sewn circles.

Have a great week y'all!!!

Hippity Hopping along with Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts!!!

Welcome to the Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts Blog Hop!! Our Design Teams have "teamed up" to share layouts, projects, and more featuring Trinity Paper Arts' paper collections and Clearsnap's distinctive inks and accessories. From sports to summer and everything in between, kick your sandals off, grab a cold lemonade and enjoy the inspiration.   Hop along to each blog listed below and leave a comment.

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com
http://tamisanders.com/
http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/
http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/
http://www.arteypoemas.com/
http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com/
http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/
http://www.rukristin.blogspot.com/
http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/
http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/
http://www.hydrangeahippo.com/
http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/
http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/     <----------------you are here
http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/
http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/
http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

Each comment is an entry into a drawing to win the entire Trinity Paper Arts' "Surf N Swim" Collection!

PLUS, a second winner will receive Smooch Spritz in Gingersnap, Designer Foils in Blue, and Design Adhesives!

For extra entries, post about this blog hop to Facebook, Twitter or your blog! Just leave a comment on either company blog telling us what you did and each comment will count as your extra entry. And now, let's heat up the summer!!

Let's jump right in!

Here's the collection  I got to play with, "Making the Team"

                                                     

Here's what I chose to do with these surprisingly versatile papers!

OK, so yes, these papers would've been perfect for my five year old son that plays t-ball, but I wanted to shake it up a bit and make the papers work for a girl as well!

Here are a few close-ups:

The rosette was created using side B of the "Stripes" printed paper.  I used Clearsnap's Glue Gloss and Fairy Dust Glitter for Donna Salazar to add bling- you know, for the girl factor ;).  In addition, I used French Blue and Charcoal Fluid Chalk-Cat's Eye inks to edge the rosette for added dimension.  I finished it off by applying Clearsnap's Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz (yummy stuff!)

The shipping tag behind the picture was colored with Navy Twinkle Smooch Spritz and water.  The pennant flag and alphabet stickers are just a few of the many cardstock stickers that came with this collection. 

The flag banner was created with another piece of coordinating cardstock and a piece of canvas drop cloth.  I highlighted some of the polka dots on the printed paper with Clearsnap's "Illuminate" Smooch ink.

The layout was finished by spritzing Vanilla Smooch Spritz to add a beautiful shimmer all over!

You're almost finished...let's get hopping for a chance to win some awesome prizes!

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