tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35354180357082176862024-03-26T06:29:47.997-05:00Erin Blegen: My Scrap CabinAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.comBlogger361125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-25344199289385645632016-02-12T11:07:00.002-06:002016-02-12T11:07:52.048-06:00Creating with NEW Webster's Pages!I'm so happy to be able to share with you a layout that I created using the brand new "Make a Wish" collection from <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>!<br />
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It brings together so much that I love: gold, pink, pastels, adorable little details that make me question whether I'm crafting with scrapbook supplies or candy.<br />
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Seriously good enough to eat.<br />
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Paper strips and pieces, stickers, punched bits, embellishments on a stick, flowers, doily, cord, epoxy stickers, thread...so many pretty things to compliment my sweet daughter.<br />
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I don't really have a set formula or direction for the way I do things. I just tuck and add and adjust until it looks good.<br />
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And I actually never secure anything until I'm pretty much done. So gluing can be tedious, but I like to change around so much that there's just no other way.<br />
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Thanks for letting me share today :)<br />
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I hope you all have a great weekend!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-74101657981009086912016-02-09T07:58:00.000-06:002016-02-09T07:59:51.146-06:00"Our Stories" Mini AlbumMini albums.<br />
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I remember a time when they intimidated me. I mean, how in the world do you FIT everything into such a small space??<br />
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I've always been a really "full" scrapper...so being forced to hold back a little and focus on just a small handful of things per page was really tough for me. Since that time, I've made quite a few minis and though they are definitely one of the more time-consuming projects, they are now some of my favorites to do.<br />
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They are the type of project that can be set out, displayed, and enjoyed over and over again.<br />
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I recently created a mini to be used as a sample for a mini album kit offered in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/267399074/mini-album-kit-mini-album-tutorial" target="_blank">my shop</a>. It's simple, pretty, uncomplicated, and allowed me to record some of my favorite memories from the past year.<br />
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Can I admit that I ALWAYS struggle with covers? Whether to title them or not? Photo or no? Always having to resist the urge to PILE on flowers and other stuff? Ugh. Keep it simple, Erin. It'll be fine.<br />
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I'm obsessed with gold foil- anything. Obsessed.<br />
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Well, obsessed with gold in general. And the itty bitty die cuts that come with the new Prima "Tales of You & Me" ephemera pack.<br />
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And tassels! Adorable.<br />
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Did I mention the collections used in this mini album? I combined Prima "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/267301967/prima-tales-of-you-and-me-paper?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Tales of You & Me</a>" and Blue Fern Studios "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/267301987/blue-fern-studios-blush-paper-collection?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Blush</a>" & "<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/267405420/blue-fern-studios-timeless-paper?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">Timeless</a>", all new releases. They all went together so well :)<br />
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New chipboard birdie, also from "Tales of You & Me". I want to squeeze him :)<br />
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How about you? Minis- love them? Hate them? Somewhere in between? I've gone back and forth between my favorite type of project to do...for the longest time, it was layouts. Then it was tags. Now I'm not so sure.<br />
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Take care.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-15139845262654258162016-01-05T16:10:00.000-06:002016-01-05T20:37:10.949-06:00Hello! How About a Giveaway?Hello? It's me. I'm in Minnesota dreaming about who we used to be...<br />
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Totally kidding. Well kind-of. I do miss this blog space and figured it was time to peek my head in and let you guys know what I've been up to.<br />
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Good grief, when did life get so busy? I sometimes wonder how in the world I used to do a project a day. I must admit, I got burnt out as so many do. It's not uncommon to see designers get a little too caught up in the excitement, join too many design teams, and in the process lose the joy of just simply creating.<br />
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As a wife and as a mother of three, with over 100 animals to tend to on our happy hobby farm, there just simply wasn't enough time in the day.<br />
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Good to see you all :)<br />
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Good morning everyone! Today I'm super excited to share with you a brand NEW release from <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>: Garden Fable. It is a stunning, mixed media, vintage-inspired collection.</div>
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And with it I created an art journal that includes a bit of fussy cutting, layering, dimension, and pretty details...</div>
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<b>"Garden Fable Art Journal"</b></div>
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An assortment of Prima metals were added and complimented the vintage bird houses quite nicely :).</div>
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Here's a look at more from this gorgeous collection...</div>
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For more projects featuring this collection, as well as a GIVEAWAY, <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2015/05/ready-for-a-few-sneak-peeks.html" target="_blank">head on over to the Prima blog today</a>!!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 8pt;">Prima Products: <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/9193/s/12x12-garden-fable-garden-fable/category/486/" target="_blank">847203 Garden Fable Collection- Garden Fable,</a> <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/9196/s/12x12-garden-fable-birdhouse/category/486/" target="_blank">847234 Garden Fable Collection- Birdhouse,</a> <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/8802/s/memory-hardware-vincennes-metal-pull/category/486/" target="_blank">990343 Memory Hardware- Vincennes Metal Pulls</a>, <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/8803/s/memory-hardware-montmartre-latch/category/486/" target="_blank">990336 Memory Hardware- Montmartre Latches</a>, <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/8793/s/siic-the-archivist/category/486/" target="_blank">579395 The Archivist- SIIC</a>, <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/8994/s/farfalla/category/486/" target="_blank">580377 Butterflies- Farfalla</a>, <a href="https://www.primamarketinginc.com/shop/catalog/product/view/id/8659/s/metal-door-locks-shabby-chic-treasures/category/486/" target="_blank">892425 Ingvild Bolme Shabby Chic Treasures- Metal Door Locks</a></span> </div>
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Good morning! I hope the new month is off to a great start for you :) I'm checking in today with a couple of projects using the brand NEW "<a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/dream-in-color.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;"><b>Dream in Color</b></span></a>" collection from <a href="http://www.websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>! This one just couldn't get any more brighter or happier. What I love so much about Webster's is how their collections always reach my heart. From the images to the phrases to the colors. </div>
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The mini banner was cut from the "<a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/dream-in-color/dream-in-color.html" target="_blank">Dream in Color</a>" paper and paper punched.</div>
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<i><a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a>: chipboard doily</i></div>
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<i><a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>: Flowers, Crystals</i></div>
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Next up, I've got a tag featuring the "Dream in Color" Collection as well!</div>
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I may have mentioned previously that I'm really in love with purple at the moment- which is weird, because just a couple years back I remember chatting on a scrappy forum about our "nemesis colors"- and for me they were purple and orange. But nevertheless, I really love purple right now. So the "<a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/dream-in-color/field-of-bliss.html" target="_blank">Field of Bliss</a>" paper in this collection was the very first thing I grabbed when setting about making this tag. I love the gorgeous purple flowers with the golden hues against them- simply gorgeous.</div>
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For the backdrop, I used a stunning chipboard piece from <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a>. It was first primed with gesso before adding some embossing ink and then embossing powder from Shimmerz. Finally, some favorite new crystals from <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>.</div>
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Thank-you for taking a look at my projects today! If you haven't yet, be sure to check out this entire new collection- as well as the other new releases- from <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>. </div>
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Hey everyone! Long time, no see. I know. </div>
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Lots and lots going on in my world...always. That never changes. I've lately withdrawn from social media for various reasons and also from blogging. As many of you know, I also have a <a href="http://www.yellowbirchhobbyfarm.com/" target="_blank">homesteading blog</a> where I share a lot of our real life home practices which includes a from-scratch lifestyle, raising a variety of animals for different purposes, and striving to maintain simplicity- all the while raising 3 young kids and being a "stay at home mom" who works multiple part-time jobs both inside and outside of the home. So I've realized the need to disconnect a bit more from my online life and focus more of my available energy toward the everyday demands of my <i>actual </i>life. Get what I mean? </div>
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So in an effort to maintain that balance, blogging has become rather secondary. I didn't mean to take this big of a break and I apologize. And I wanted to take the opportunity today to catch up on some <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima </a>projects that I've done in the past couple months. I hope you enjoy :)</div>
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This tag was created using my favorite of the new releases from Prima, the "Butterfly" Collection designed by Jodie Lee. To say I love this range would be an understatement.The patterns, images, and color palette are a dream come true. I'm really into purple at the moment, so this one is right up my alley.</div>
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I've paired the papers with flowers new and old, as well as some gorgeous embellishments. The frame seen here is from the new "Timeless Memories" trinkets packs. </div>
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Another new release from Prima is Frank Garcia's "The Archivist" collection. In Frank's true style, you will find lots of neutral colors and awesome patterns. This is one of those collections that you just have to have as it is so versatile. </div>
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The "Bella Rouge" collection is bold and gorgeous. I've paired the papers here with new flowers and new Finnabair Art Ingredients. Microbeads, glass beads, and new Color Bloom sprays add to the textured mixed media background here. </div>
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Another project featuring the "Butterfly" collection. A bit of fussy cutting here brought this tag to life :).</div>
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If you've got little kids, you've got to have the "Bedtime Story" collection! The vintage children's book theme offers diversity and so much interest to an album like this one. </div>
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And as the week enters the weekend, I hope life is treating you well. We've had some unusually nice weather around here- a week ago it was -20 F and now we're in the 40's. Although we have several feet of snow yet and March typically shows us our biggest snow storms, it's a welcome break from our always-too-long winter. I'm starting my seeds inside this weekend and have been anxiously planning for our biggest garden yet with so many dreams and plans to be fulfilled.</div>
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I wish you all the best. And I hope to see you soon!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-73447696735776388702015-01-19T06:38:00.000-06:002015-01-19T06:38:31.307-06:00Prima "The Archivist" Layout<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning! Hard to believe we're already half-way through January...although, being the first of the two coldest months of the year, I'm happy to see it go quickly :)</div>
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By now, you're well aware of the fabulous collections that <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> released for Winter CHA. "The Archivist" is one of them, and I'd like to share with you a layout that I created for CHA using this awesome new collection by Frank Garcia.</div>
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<b>"Love"</b></div>
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just simply do not go out of style! I love how versatile they are,
especially for a rustic boy layout. My little guy Wyatt is simply in
love with our many chickens, including this little girl who we
affectionately call "Butterstuff". The vintage imagery available in this
collection like the typewriters and clocks meld beautifully with the
various florals, making it a range suitable for all styles and subjects!</span></div>
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961503- Art Ingredients Texture Paste- White Crackle</div>
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961596- Art Extravagance Glitter Set- Luminous</div>
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962579- Art Ingredients Micro Beads- Copper</div>
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580001- 6x6 Stencil- Young Spring</div>
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Thank-you for coming on over! I hope your week is off to a good start- take care of yourselves! :)</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-9125306031357185762014-12-27T08:55:00.000-06:002014-12-27T08:55:16.325-06:00NEW Prima Winter CHA 2015: Bella Rouge Collection {Layout}<div style="text-align: center;">
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As most scrappers know, Winter CHA is just around the corner. Which means all of our favorite companies are showing us their latest must-have collections and goodies! <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>, as always, has a fabulous lineup of products for us. They've been previewing over the last few weeks, and today I'd like to share with you a layout that I created featuring the new "Bella Rouge" Collection.</div>
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<b>"Natural Beauty"</b></div>
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Not only is this collection absolutely classy and beautiful, but it's incredibly versatile too. And I am in love with the rich, warm color palette! On this layout, I started by toning down the background just a bit with some gesso. I then watered down some gesso a bit and used a paintbrush along with some very high tech flinging motions {insert sarcasm here} to create the random splatters. There are some new Color Bloom sprays released this time around as well, one for each collection. I've used {2} of them here: Empres Gold and Deep Teal.</div>
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I may have mentioned in the past how much I love that the new wood icons are printed. This mirror piece here was great for adding my own touches to :) Behind the lovely lady you see one of Jamie Dougherty's new Bloom Collection stencils- isn't it awesome?! And some "Empress Gold" Color Bloom spray. </div>
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More new flowers and leaves, as well as one of the new collection brads. Perfect for that extra special little touch!</div>
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Good morning! It's been a busy behind-the-scenes month of creating for me as CHA is just around the corner, but I am here today to share with you a layout and a card that I made for <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> using the "Nest" Collection. This collection has rapidly become one of my all time faves! Bold colors, an array of patterns, motifs, etc- all come together for one versatile collection that easily suits every style!</div>
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First up, I have my layout which features my sweetheart of a daughter:</div>
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<b>"Life is Full of Wonderful"</b></div>
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I wanted a sugary, frosted feel for this layout :). A bit of gesso toned down the background before I applied some masking with modeling paste and a sprinkling of microbeads and <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> glitters. Layers of cards cut from the "Nest" collection created the base for my photo.</div>
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I've used some of the collection cardstock stickers like the vintage telephone one here, as well as a jewel from a Webster's Pages bookmark. </div>
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I love the variety of paper straws- such cute, fun additions to any project! </div>
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This resin cameo is perfect for accenting a sweet little girl layout :)</div>
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Another resin piece from a Webster's Pages cameo set, I love the pennant shape and cute font :)</div>
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A <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a> chipboard frame pulled the whole photo grouping together. I painted it white and sprinkled on some Prima glitter to give it some shine.</div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/what-s-new-184/nest.html" target="_blank">Nest Collection Paper: Home With You</a></div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/what-s-new-184/nest.html" target="_blank">Nest Collection Paper: Special Places</a></div>
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I also have a card that I would like to share with you, also using the Nest Collection. This one is a bit more tame :)</div>
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<b>"She Follows Her Heart"</b></div>
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As mentioned, I just love the diversity available in this collection. I love the chevrons, feathers, bold colors, etc and lots of white too! I tried to contrast them here with just enough layers to create a simple yet fab card :)</div>
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I'm a bit obsessed with tulle lately :) I've tucked in a classic Webster's Pages ruffle ribbon trim to pull together the pinks. </div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/by-category/ribbon-trim.html" target="_blank">Ruffle Trim</a></div>
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I hope that you are all doing good and that life is treating you as it should ;)</div>
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Today I'm going to share a tag that I created for <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> using their brand new <u><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><b>"All That Glitters"</b></i></span></u><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><b> </b></i></span>collection, designed by Brandin O'Neill. Though this is a holiday line, I chose to create a non-holiday project, focusing on GOLD! I love gold, don't you? So I added some bits of glitz and glam to make this layered tag extra pretty :).</div>
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<b>"Love" Tag</b></div>
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Clearly, this collection has plenty of awesome golden details as you can see from the papers and motifs. I love the contrast of pink with gold, so I added just a touch of that in there as well.</div>
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As usual, I include plenty of layers in the bottom portion of my tag, alternating between paper and gorgeous trims like these from <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>. I've also sprinkled on some glass beads and glass glitter from <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>. </div>
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This classic tinsel trim is also From Webster's. I love including multiple trims in my bow topper treatment and I like them to be a little bit messy, too, for a pretty shabby chic feel. My flower cluster includes all new flowers and leaves from Prima's Summer CHA release.</div>
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The framed "Love" motif was given dimension with foam adhesive to not only allow the flowers to be tucked behind but to really make it the centerpiece of my tag.</div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/what-s-new-184/all-that-glitters/glitter-12x12-paper-pad.html" target="_blank">Glitter 12x12 Paper Pad</a></div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/what-s-new-184/all-that-glitters/our-traditions.html" target="_blank">Our Traditions- All that Glitters</a></div>
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Today I'd like to catch up on a couple of <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> projects!</div>
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First up, is a thankful-themed card:</div>
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<b>"Thankful for You"</b></div>
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I wanted to create a fun card that would be perfect for your best girlfriend! I have used the beautiful "Princes" collection which I adore for its muted, neutral, soft shabby chic color palette. </div>
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I used one of the new Julie Nutting "Mini Dolls" which are absolutely adorable! </div>
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Also put to use some favorite Prima dies and plenty of new release flowers too.</div>
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Next, we have a fall-themed Pin Spin project, where we find an inspiration photo on Pinterest and create a project inspired by that photo!</div>
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<b>"Pals"</b></div>
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I love this photo of my younger two children, who are just 13 months apart. I remember how scared I was to have kids so close together, and many people told me that when they got just a little bit older, they would be like twins. And they are! It truly feels as if there is no age gap at all :)</div>
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I was inspired by this beautiful fall photo:</div>
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Thank-you so much for stopping by and viewing my Prima projects today! I hope your week is off to a pleasant start :) Best wishes,</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-37642627630973361612014-10-27T07:24:00.002-05:002014-10-27T07:31:09.124-05:00"Strawberry Fields" Layout for Webster's Pages!<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning everyone! Believe it or not, I'm up with a new post today. Things are winding down for me here after 6 long months of canning after continual foraging and harvesting. It's getting colder and winter could arrive at any moment...it's always a mad dash to get everything settled before we find ourselves under snow.</div>
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I had the pleasure of using a gorgeous collection from Webster's Pages which I hadn't yet had the chance. It was released just a little while back and is called "Strawberry Fields". It is just stunning! If you love it too, you can find it {<a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/what-s-new-184/strawberry-fields.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}.</div>
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<b>"Do You Suppose She's a Wildflower?"</b></div>
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I love the cheerful colors of this collection and the fabulous country summertime feel of the patterns. I thought they paired nicely with this photo of my daughter feeding the chickens. </div>
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I added a bit of fussy cutting, as well as some strips of the "Woodgrains Vellum" from the collection beneath my cluster here (the yellow patterned piece), as well as the strip directly above my photo. I've also used quite a few gorgeous <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> flowers, many new releases. </div>
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The various ATC cards available for cutting out with this collection make for great titles too! I love it when a collection allows me that luxury, rather than having to dig into my letter sticker stash to create my own. And I especially love when I can then use a title that I may not have thought of, yet fits so well, as in this case :)</div>
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<i>Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Weathered<br />Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Dream On<br />Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Storyteller Sheet I<br />Strawberry Fields Collection Paper: Strawberry Patch<br />Strawberry Fields Collection: Woodgrains Vellum</i></div>
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Good morning and welcome to...October?! For real? </div>
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Yes, crazy. But let's start off the month right with a project with a brand NEW collection from <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> called <a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0b5394;"><i><b>"Nest"</b></i></span></a>. This collection is awesome...and being a family-oriented mama, all the little family-themed items in this range are right up my alley. So many cute motifs to cut out, cards, titles, new stickers, etc- much to love here. And COLOR...tons of color!</div>
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Here is my very first project using this gorgeous new line:</div>
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The inspiration for this canvas came from the 4x6 "Family" card cut out. I loved the different shades of eggs all sitting in a row :). And I just went from there. </div>
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I applied some "Egg Blue" chalkboard paint from <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> with a spatula to the background of my canvas. Then misted with "Sunshine" & "Worn Leather" Color Bloom sprays before I went to work adding my various <a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest.html" target="_blank">"Nest"</a> cutouts and stickers. </div>
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I loved creating dimension by layering these little fussy cut frames and heart, popping them up with foam adhesive. I also used one of the vellum envelopes from the Nest "Memory Pockets & Labels Kit" to pull the whole cluster together. </div>
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Below my layered hearts I added a <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_4&products_id=247" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios "Party Flags"</a> chipboard banner piece. I found that if you use an old paint brush (one that has stiffened bristles) and apply gesso vertically, you get a wood grain effect which I though worked great for this project! </div>
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Nest Collection- <a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest/home-with-you.html" target="_blank">"Home With You" Paper</a></div>
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Nest Collection- <a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest/life-s-fabric.html" target="_blank">"Life's Fabric" Paper</a></div>
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Nest Collection- <a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest/special-places.html" target="_blank">"Special Places" Paper</a></div>
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<a href="http://websterspages.com/whats-new/nest/nest-sentiment-4x6-sticker.html" target="_blank">Nest Sentiment 4x6 Sticker</a></div>
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I hope all is well in your part of the world, and that your new month is off to a great start!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-23614213033864612192014-09-19T07:43:00.000-05:002014-09-19T07:43:00.299-05:00NEW Ingvild Bolme Shabby Chic Metals from Prima!<div style="text-align: center;">
Have you seen the new Ingvild Bolme Shabby Chic Metals from Prima yet? Prima made the full, <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2014/09/presenting-shabby-chic-metals.html#more" target="_blank">big reveal earlier this week</a>- and you are just going to be in love! Such intricate pieces with moveable parts...amazing. Truly, not a detail was spared in these pieces!</div>
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This is a nature-inspired canvas that I created, featuring a couple of these new pieces. </div>
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This shabby metal latch has three different parts to it, complete with a functioning sliding bolt. If you love fine details, you will be truly pleased with these! </div>
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This vintage water pump reminds me of one that I have in my own garden. I wanted to give it an aged appeal, and there's just so much texture on the surface that coloring and altering truly has no limits!</div>
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<a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Check out the blog for more</a>- including Ingvild's new stamp-n-add set and resins!!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-81992557032897525132014-09-02T22:27:00.000-05:002014-09-02T22:27:33.731-05:00Prima: Featuring NEW Wood Icons!<div style="text-align: center;">
Today's post is all about the new release wood icons from <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a>! I must say I am absolutely in love with the fact that some of these come printed. If you're short on time (as I am MOST of the time), this is an absoulte time saver when it comes to wanting to dress up your wood icons. It's already done for you!</div>
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I've used lots of "Cigar Box Secrets" goodies here! The "Special" sentiment is one such printed wood icon- isn't it awesome? I love it so much! The crown wood icon a little further up was actually flipped to the backside for the raw look :)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-83251116814473463932014-08-17T21:39:00.002-05:002014-08-17T21:39:38.939-05:00Introducing "Montage" & a GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />I recently got back from vacation and wanted to get caught up and share with you the reveal of Blue Fern Studios' latest paper collection "Montage", as well as a chance for you to win a collection for yourself!</div>
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SO stunning...!!</div>
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Head on over to the <a href="http://www.bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/2014/08/introducing-montage.html" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios blog</a> for a closer look- and details on how YOU can WIN!!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-21241802037667439492014-08-09T07:32:00.001-05:002014-08-09T07:32:42.737-05:00Prima: August PPP!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'd like to share with you today the card I created for this month's <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2014/08/presenting-our-august-palette.html" target="_blank">Prima Product Picks</a> :)</div>
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<b>"Daydreaming About Us"</b></div>
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I've combined lots of new products on this card; papers from Coffee Break & Epiphany collections, Color Bloom sprays, lots of beautiful new flowers, new trim, and a sweet 3D embellishment from Epiphany for my sentiment.</div>
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Such a <i><u>stunning</u></i> pastel palette and so many goodies from which to be inspired!!</div>
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Here are some closeups of my card:</div>
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I'm so pleased with all the glitter available in the new flowers! Who doesn't love a little extra sparkle?? And all the roses...roses are my favorite Prima flowers :) </div>
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The jute trims are awesome for getting that unkempt look on your projects! </div>
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I hope you get the chance to join us this month! Hope to see you there :)!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-41229689054737175832014-08-07T10:12:00.002-05:002014-08-07T10:12:44.102-05:00Prima: Forever Green Garden Journal<div style="text-align: center;">
It seems fitting that today's post features a garden journal, as it is my gardening and foraging that has kept me so busy and away from my blog :)</div>
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If you haven't yet checked out the amazing <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> collection "Forever Green", you must do so! It is stunning- and absolutely perfect for this bountiful time of year...and just what I needed to record my gardening escapades this year. </div>
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<b>"Garden Journal 2014"</b></div>
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<a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> has a ton of new gorgeous trims, which I've incorporated here and throughout. I love the natural, raw texture of these neutral trims for my nature-based project. </div>
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Here I've used the Forever Green cling mount stamp set, crochet icons, and bling from the 3-D stickers set. </div>
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Collection "Garden Talk", 846800 Forever Green Collection "Orchard
Fresh", 846794 Forever Green Collection "Nature's Bounty", 846787
Forever Green Collection "Botanical Garden", 846770 Forever Green
Collection "Spread Your Wings", 846763 Forever Green Collection "Watch
Them Grow", 575755 Forever Green Cling Stamps, 576233 Forever Green 3D
Stickers, 576370 Forever Green Crochet Icons, 578701 Forever Green
"Succulent", 578732 Forever Green "Grow", 578749 Forever Green "Sprout",
572808 Metal Die-Cuts, 572815 Metal Die-Cuts, 577117 Weave Trim
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-65686018765962758402014-08-06T08:00:00.000-05:002014-08-06T08:00:26.699-05:00Blue Fern Studios: August Sketch Challenge!<div style="text-align: center;">
It's a new month and time for a new sketch from <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a>!</div>
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<i>August Sketch</i></div>
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as you please by means of taking it as-is or flipping/turning/mirroring
it to suit your needs! <span style="color: red;">**Please note that you
can do whatever type of project you please- a layout, card, tag, canvas,
altered item- whatever suits your mood and style! We would love to see
the different ways our sketch can be used.**</span></b></span></div>
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Blue Fern Studios chipboard</span></u> <u><i>OR</i></u> use <u><span style="color: #cc0000;">Blue Fern Studios paper</span></u> on your project. Please note that you do not need to use the pieces
featured in the sketch- use whatever suits your fancy! You can find the store nearest you <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/p/where-to-buy-blue-fern-studios.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <i>{Do not use any other brand of chipboard on your project please!}</i></b></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-63079127916269730202014-07-27T00:00:00.000-05:002014-07-27T00:00:06.647-05:00Blue Fern Studios July Projects!<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning! I'm here today to share with you my July projects for <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a>! I've got a layout, card, and tag lined up for you so let's get started :)</div>
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<b>"Very Best of Times"</b></div>
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I've combined here a variety of Blue Fern chipboard and paper amidst some background work. I really loved this photo of my daughter and wanted something pretty yet fun and simple all at the same time. The fun color palette of the Ombre Dreams paper combined with the lovely chipboard pieces that I chose really helped to accomplish that :)</div>
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This "Lace Rounds" piece was simply stamped with a pastel yellow chalk ink from Prima. I left some of the detailed bits unpunched from the chipboard. </div>
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I thought that this frame from the "Memory Frames" set worked out just great for this page. I painted it with pastel yellow acrylic paint, then stamped with clear embossing ink, added some pastel pink embossing powder and set with a heat gun. Above and below my frame I added one of the "Jeweled Trinkets" pieces (cut in half) and added some gems and other embellishments to add a little more interest.</div>
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Ombre Dreams Paper: Julianna's Dream</div>
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For this card I used some bits and pieces that I had of chipboard. It was a fun way to put them to good use- and all they needed was a random splatter of gesso! </div>
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Ombre Dreams Paper: Shannon's Dream</div>
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Finally, I have a tag to share. I've taken another of the "Lace Rounds" pieces and misted it with a Prima Color Bloom spray mist. Then, while wet, added white embossing powder and set with a heat gun. For the large "Tattered Butterflies" piece, I applied microbeads and seed beads using glossy accents. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-9703807181017639722014-07-16T09:00:00.000-05:002014-07-16T12:03:46.289-05:00NEW Prima: Epiphany Collection!<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> has been sharing looks at their new Summer CHA 2014 collections over the last several days, and today it's all about the gorgeous "Epiphany" collection! I have a mixed media canvas up on <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">the blog</a> today and I'm happy to be able to share it with you all :)</div>
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I've loved Prima products for a long, long time. And this one was like Pixie Glen meets Printery with a fresh new spin! Love it so much...my fave of the new releases. Scripty doodles, neutrals, vintage sweetness... pure perfection. I thought it went so well with this photo of my daughter on our front steps. </div>
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Color Blooms sprays and Chalk Edgers helped mix up my background. Lots of hand-cut layers accented by gorgeous new flowers and new layered embellishments. So many things to love! </div>
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Textures added in with new trims and metal dies. And just a little bit of stamp work with some coordinating stamps :).</div>
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See the full collection and many, many more projects {<a href="http://prima.typepad.com/prima/2014/07/presenting-the-epiphany-collection.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>}. And stay tuned- there's so much more to come this week yet!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-12479932268280353042014-07-04T21:08:00.001-05:002014-07-04T21:08:12.138-05:00Blue Fern Studios July Sketch Challenge!!<div style="text-align: center;">
Good morning :) I'm enjoying the extra-long weekend here, and have a jam-packed schedule. Anyone else feeling the summer pressure yet?? Here in my neck of the woods, our summers are very short and we have to make the most of it :)...I tend to take that to an extreme ;)</div>
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Today I wanted to check in with you all and share the newest <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/2014/07/july-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">sketch challenge</a> over at the <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a> blog...</div>
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Every month, we welcome you to join us for our sketch challenge! All we ask is that you include either Blue Fern Studios paper and/or chipboard in your interpretation of the sketch...that's it! You can create any type of paper craft you wish, as long as we can see some resemblance of the sketch in there ;)</div>
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And guess what? You can either be in our Top 3 Features, OR win this!...</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15273436841694962964noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3535418035708217686.post-90094686602172275372014-06-27T00:00:00.000-05:002014-06-27T00:00:06.691-05:00The Many Shades of Ombre Dreams<div style="text-align: center;">
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I'm here today to share with you three different projects I created this month using the gorgeous Ombre Dreams collection from <a href="http://bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a>! I just can't get over how beautiful these papers are, and what a delight to put them to work! There's such a beautiful array of colors available in this range that I decided to spotlight a different palette in each of my projects...</div>
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I LOVE the watercolor-y washed out seashore shades in the "Ginger's Dream" paper, which I chose to use as my background for this photo of my middle child at the beach. And layered in pieces behind my photo are some more blues from the "Susan's Dream" paper. </div>
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I chose to feature the Roman Clock Set- Small on my layout as well. This set can be split up into three different clocks (along with hands); I chose the largest of the clocks, cut it in half, dabbed it with white chalk ink, and used them to really set the design of my page.</div>
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<i><a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima Marketing</a>: Flowers, Ribbon, Resin Bird & Clock, Bling, "Memorandum" ATC Card</i><br />
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<b>"Thoughts" Card</b></div>
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Next up, I went with two more fabulous papers that are predominantly purple, while offering hints of many other colors including green, blue, pink, turquoise, and more: Joyce's Dream and Dream Cards. It was very difficult not to use some mixed media on the background of this card, but I really wanted to show off the lovely delicate patterns :)</div>
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The butterfly piece you see here is from the "Tattered Butterfly" set, which features 4 butterflies in various sizes. I just love the intricate detail in this butterfly design. I decided to go with a random smattering of embossing enamel which was set with a heat gun. Embossing enamel offers a great mix of color and texture which catch the light beautifully! For even more sparkle, I added a pretty crystal to the center. </div>
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Since I had my Roman Clock pieces out, I went with one of the smaller pieces in the set here. First I painted it with a lilac shade of acrylic paint and, while still wet, dusted it with a sparkly white embossing powder to give it a pretty frosted look. </div>
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<b>"Discover" Card</b></div>
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Finally, we have some orange/peach/pinks to feature! The Shannon's Dream paper is full of tropical citrus colors and dreamy floral patterns. </div>
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The Wild Flourish Bundle chipboard piece was just what I needed to set the foundation for my cluster on this card. It was covered with a pale yellow chalk ink, embossed with clear embossing powder, and accented with some bling.</div>
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<i><a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima Marketing</a>: Flowers, Metal Embellishment</i><br />
<i><a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a>: Sticker Sentiment, Resin Leaves </i></div>
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Thank-you for checking out my post today!</div>
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We're nearing the end of the month- don't forget about our <a href="http://www.bluefernstudios.blogspot.com/2014/06/june-sketch-challenge.html" target="_blank">June Sketch Challenge</a>~ if you loved some of the pieces in my post today, you have the chance to win a couple of them in this month's prize pack! Don't miss out :)</div>
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So it was brought to my attention by two separate individuals yesterday that my blog has been very quiet. And it definitely has...for a while now. And when I think back to the way I used to blog and the open honesty I had with you all, I'm feeling like I really need to get back to that.</div>
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The truth is, life is more than just busy. As a SAHM, there aren't a lot of opportunities to make money, unless those opportunities allow you to work when your husband is home (meaning evenings and weekends). I take on cleaning jobs here and there to help support my family, and starting in the spring (and especially the summer), those hours really pick up. Which is where I've been for a while now...just about every spare moment outside of my SAHM life, I'm working. On top of that, I manage our hobby farm which consists of nearly 100 animals who house 4 different coops. Meaning lots of maintenance in every aspect. I also run an Etsy shop online which takes a good portion of my time. And of course this time of year, it's gardening galore. We built a massive garden this year which took time in itself, not to mention creating all of the beds by hand, making/mixing all of my own dirt by hand, etc etc etc...basically, there are days where I feel so far in over my head I swear I might drown.</div>
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But every night, I remind myself of what must ALWAYS come first: my kids. I'm a mom FIRST. All these things come secondary to that...and my brushed aside hobby and love of scrapbooking sadly has come last. Mainly due to needing to better organize everything and balance it all.</div>
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So I'm going to try and balance better. I have projects that I've created "just for fun", believe it or not, that I just haven't taken the time to get on my blog. So...I've created a schedule for my blog to follow so that my posts are more consistent. For myself, if for nothing else. </div>
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And as you all probably know, CHA is around the corner...meaning lots of behind-the-scenes stuff going on that I can't yet share with you. But today I have a card and a tag that I created for <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> just for fun. :)</div>
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<b>"Make Each Day Count" Tag</b></div>
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Here I dug into my "oldies but goodies" stash and had a blast creating with <a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/by-collection/modern-romance.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;"><i>Modern Romance</i></span></a>. I love the gorgeous color palette in this collection; all of the romantic imagery, flowers, patterns...simply divine. This tag was a little bit on the larger side, nearly 8" tall which is about 2" bigger than what I typically do, but I loved the ruffled trim at the bottom and wanted to make room for it. I had actually made my standard size tag of 3.5" x 6" and just cut a larger tag that could fit on the backside to peek out beneath the ruffles. So this tag has 4 layers rather than 3, which I really liked.</div>
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I've used one of the <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/" target="_blank">Blue Fern Studios</a> "<a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=rounds&x=0&y=0" target="_blank">Lace Rounds</a>" chipboard pieces for the base of my centerpiece, before adhering the key <a href="http://websterspages.com/scrapbooking/by-category/charms.html" target="_blank">charm</a> from <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> on top. I used a <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> White Chalk Edger pad over the top to soften the bronze color a bit, and then added a <a href="http://websterspages.com/cha-winter-2014/growing-up-girl/growing-up-girl-word-sticker.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;"><i>Growing Up Girl </i></span>Word Sticker</a> for my sentiment.</div>
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<b>"Spread Your Wings" Card </b></div>
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This card features a fabulous patterned paper called <a href="http://websterspages.com/cha-winter-2014/growing-up-girl/accessorize.html" target="_blank">"Accessorize"</a> from the <a href="http://websterspages.com/" target="_blank">Webster's Pages</a> <a href="http://websterspages.com/cha-winter-2014/growing-up-girl.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;"><i>"Growing Up Girl"</i></span> collection</a>. I loved all of the pretty necklaces and charms dangling on this paper and really wanted to include that on my project. I again used some chipboards from Blue Fern Studios: <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_4&products_id=257" target="_blank">"Framed Trinkets"</a> and <a href="http://bluefernstudios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_2&products_id=251" target="_blank">"Spring Frame"</a>. After adding some embellishing by way of <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> flowers, Sugardots, and an old favorite charm, I added another perfect sentiment which is always found by way of Webster's Pages stickers, this one from the <a href="http://websterspages.com/cha-winter-2014/growing-up-girl/growing-up-girl-sentiment-sticker.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #741b47;"><i>Growing Up Girl</i></span> Sentiment Sticker</a> sheet. I used 1/4" foam adhesive to give it some nice elevation over my chipboard pieces.</div>
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This week on the <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Prima blog</a>, it's all about all white, wedding-themed projects! And today I have an altered book bundle that I created as a wedding table piece featuring all white <a href="http://primamarketinginc.com/" target="_blank">Prima</a> products. It's been quite a while since I've done a monochromatic project, so this one was very fun for me! And Prima has such a great variety of white products to choose from, so creating was a breeze :)</div>
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A really fun way to recycle any old book is to create an altered
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several books in your bundle. Paint the entire surface with a few
coats of white paint or gesso. This will seal shut most of the
pages; glue can be used to close up any gaps after painting. Use
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<b>Prima Products Used:</b><br />
573478- Resin Angels<br />
573157- Cartographer SIIC<br />
570378- SIIC<br />
567248 - Chantelle- Heirloom<br />
573300- Resin in a Wood Box- Clock<br />
573393- Trim<br />
572068- Wire Thread- Stark White<br />
571283- Nieve- Rose Flower<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my project today! Be sure to check out the <a href="http://prima.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Prima blog</a> all week long for more wedding inspiration :)<br />
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