Basic Grey Sketch Challenge 4.23.12

I love this week's sketch from Basic Grey.  I've always wanted to try adding horizontal embellishment strips to a layout as accent.  This sketch gives me the perfect chance to try it out.

I chose the sunny Lauderdale line to go with the fun Legoland pictures during my son's first trip there.  I used 3 pictures and some fun rub-ons and embellishments to complete this layout.  I had fun making it.

Supplies:

Basic Grey Lauderdale patterned paper

American Craft Thickers alphabet stickers

Fancy Pants rub-ons

Dress Form

I participated in a dress form swap a while ago and had the most fun making them.   I decided to go with two projects, 1 with fabric and 1 with paper.. well, sort of.

I had some help with my first one. I spotted this cute necklace holder at Ross.  The original dress is very pretty, but a bit too revealing, so I decided to get some fabrics and alter it for my friend.  She loves pink, and she loves vintage dresses, so I tried to make a dress that'll fit her style.  I made a pink dress and layered it with pink organza, and added pearly trims to the  bodice.

For my second project, I went with my favorite medium, acrylic. I used alcohol ink for the background colours, and added rub-ons and gemstones as embellishments.  I had a lot of fun making them, and would like to make some for myself next time.

Supplies (acrylic dress form):
Clear Scraps clear dress form
Prima jewel art flower centers
Tattered Angels glimmer mists
Basic Grey rub-ons

DeNami Happy Birthday Blog Hop

Welcome to DeNami's March Blog Hop!   If you are following the blog hop, you must have come from Mirta Sanchez's wonderful blog!   If you missed the previous blog stops, you can hop back over to the DeNami Blog to start from the beginning.  You have until March 12th, 2012, 11:59pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs in order to be eligible to receive one of the two $20 DeNami gift certificates.  Winners will be chosen randomly.  Good luck!

For this month's project, I chose the cute little Chickie cupcake cling stamp.   I stamped the image on a scalloped chipboard and coloured it.  Then I layered it with a few more 'yummy' patterned papers for a cheerful birthday card.  It isn't summer yet, but I'm dreaming of some summer fruits and desserts already! 

Thanks for looking!  Next stop is the talented Wendy Elliot's blog. 

Supplies List:
DeNami Cupcake Chickie Stamp
Basic Grey Lemonade Patterned Paper
Queen and Co Pearls
Copic Markers

DeNami Gift Wrapping Blog Hop

Welcome to DeNami's December Blog Hop!   If you are following the blog hop, you must have come from the Amber Daigre's wonderful blog!   If you missed the previous blog stops, you can hop back over to the DeNami Blog to start from the beginning.  You have until December 12th, 2011, 11:59pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs in order to be eligible to receive one of the two $20 DeNami gift certificates.  Winners will be chosen randomly.  Good luck!

This month's theme is gift wrapping.  The first thing that comes to mind is Christmas gifts.  Many of my friends enjoy a cup of premium coffee at their favourite coffee house, so I'm planning on getting a few coffee gift cards and making gift boxes to hold them. 

I made the box using a Sizzix XL die.  Making the tag is the fun part.  I used another Sizzix die to make an ornament, and stamped the coffee image (from the DeNami espresso petit four stamp set) on it.  Then I used some Stickles to add the 'snow flakes' and to accent the ornament.   Lastly, I tied the ornament around the gift box and I've got a wonderful Christmas present for my friends!

Thanks for looking!  Next stop is the talented Kimberly Kendle's blog. 

Supplies List:
DeNami Petit Fours Stamps (Espresso Stamp Set)
Sizzix XL gift box template, Sizzlet Christmas Ornament
Cuttlebug
Ranger Ink Stickles Glitter 
GlueCopic Markers
Technique Tuesday stamp

DeNami Tasty Treats Blog Hop

Welcome to DeNami's September Blog Hop!   If you are following the blog hop, you must have come from the talented Rochelle Washington's blog!   If you missed the previous blog stops, you can hop back over to the DeNami Blog to start from the beginning.  You have until September 12th, 2011, 11:59pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs in order to be eligible to receive one of the two $20 DeNami gift certificates.  Winners will be chosen randomly.  Good luck!

For this Blog Hop, I used the Tropical Fruit Stamp from DeNami's Petit Fours collections.  These stamps are perfect for any summer themes.  In making this card, I used 3 stamps only.  I stamped and coloured the images on white card stock, added epoxy stickers to form a circle around the sun, and added stickles to the inked frame. 

I had fun making this summery card.  I love using bright colours and yummy fruits.  I hope this will brighten up your day too!

Thanks again for stopping by!  Your next stop is the wonderful blog of Wendy Elliot.

Supplies List:
DeNami Petit Fours Stamps (Tropical Fruit)
DCWV Pocket of Posies Patterned Paper
KI Memories Juicy Summer Epoxy Stickers
Ranger Ink Stickles Glitter 
GlueCopic Markers

Monogram Box for Colleen

Colleen likes earth tone,  so I tried to look for more neutral colours that may fit her scraproom.  I went with light orange because I really love the flowers and thought it would still be a good match for her room.

Like what I did with the other monogram boxes, I started with a basic white paper box from Michael's.  I used mod podge to glue the papers on and added the embellishments.  I did use some neutral coloured trims and pearls to tone down the colours.  I added the die cut butterfly as an accent and added embellishments sparingly so that the beautiful background colour can show through. 

Supplies List:

DCWV Mariposa patterned paper

Ashland Spring Floral Bushes

Cuttlebug A2 Butterfly

Recollections Adhesive Pearls

DeNami Mini Cards Blog Hop

Hello, everyone!  Welcome to DeNami's August Blog Hop!   If you are following the blog hop, you must have come from Nicki Scheck's wonderful blog!   If you missed the previous blog stops, you can hop back over to the DeNami Blog to start from the beginning.  You have until August 15, 2011, 11:59pm PST to leave comments on all the blogs in order to be eligible to receive one of the two $20 DeNami gift certificates.  Winners will be chosen randomly.  Good luck!

For this Blog Hop, I used 3 stamps from 2 sets of DeNami's Trifle stamps.  There are 3 stamps in each set, and they can be used together on one card, or in this case, used separately in three different mini-cards.   The mini-cards work really well as gift tags.

I have lots of fun colouring and stickling the stamped images because of the fun girly theme.  I matted the images with patterned paper.

Thanks again for stopping by!  Your next stop is the very talented Karen Larkin's blog!  

Supplies List:
DeNami Trifles Stamps (Fashion Purses and Sassy Shoes)
Making Memories Spring Fling patterned paper
Ranger Ink Stickles Glitter 
GlueCopic Markers

Pink, White and Black for Karen

This is Karen's monogram box, and it's made from her favourite colours, pink, white and black.  I hope this will match the beautiful and organized boxes she has in her scraproom.

I started out with a basic white paper box from Michael's.  I used mod podge to glue the papers on and added the embellishments.  The flowers are also from Michael's.  I detached the flowers from the stems and arranged them on the box and glued them down using a glue gun. The monogram is a rhinestone letter from Michael's $1 spot.

Supplies List:

Imaginisce Patterned Paper

Black Market Paper Society Patterned Paper

Ashland Spring Floral Bushes