Crafty Time!

My daughter LOVES to craft and create with me!  She pulls her table close to my desk, and gets out her stash (plus whatever she can beg off of me!) and we create together.

I cut a Nestaboard label in half, using one part under the photo and the other at the top of the page for balance.  Love those pearl swirls? Me too!

Thanks for coming by!

Want2Scrap™ Products:

Nestaboard Labels Nine

Swirls Maxxi Girl Pearls

Chipboard Alphabet- Stylish

Partner Products:

Glue Arts Extreme Tac Tape Runner

Beacon Zip Dry Adhesive 

www.alyssasscraps.blogspot.com

Day 11 of Sneak Peeks! Want2Scrap presents Julianna Hudgins' Designs!

Please welcome Julianna Hudgins to the Want2Scrap family.

Day 11 of our Sneak Peeks is so special, we just had to put this up on our blog today! Be sure to also check out our Blog Hop with Authentique Paper that is directly below this post! Ready? We've had to keep extra quiet about these releases, and it's been so difficult because they are all so incredible!

Brand New from Want2scrap! Designer Chipboard Embellishments and Nestabling by Julianna Hudgins!
Julianna C. Hudgins is a well-known mover and shaker in the creative crafting community. As an International Spokesperson, TV personality, Author, Jewelry Designer and Product Developer, Julianna has turned millions on to the joys of crafting through her first-hand experiences and applications of the hobby.With regular guest appearances on the Jewelry Television Network, Julianna’s sincerity and compassion and her genuine enthusiasm for the creative arts has built a loyal viewing and shopping audience for many years. Julianna became a household name in the creative industry with her thousands of appearances on shows such as TNN’s Aleene’s Creative Living, HGTV’s Carol Duvall Show, PBS Scrapbook Memories, DIY Scrapbooking, Shop at Home TV, Home Shopping Network and QVC.Julianna is often referred to in the craft industry as the “Fire Behind the Wire” because she was one of the first artists to see the possibilities of Artistic Wire as a craft trend and to develop products and projects to bring wire to the craft consumer. Julianna was elected by the Craft & Hobby Association to present the latest trends and wire working techniques at the Japan Hobby show in Tokyo, has penned four insightful books on beading and wire working and was Owner of JewelCraft an importing company of beads, crystals and jewelry findings.She has licensed several product lines with Spellbinders Paper Arts, Beadalon and Want 2 Scrap. These products are featured in retail stores through out the Country and abroad under the Positively Me by Julianna C Hudgins brand.Julianna also know as “Jewels”, is married to Rich and mother to Josh and Billybob her boxer dog. She enjoys traveling, making jewelry, shopping, reading, long walks on the beach and being with friends and family.
http://juliannahudgins.com/

We've worked with Julianna and our preferred partner Spellbinders™ to make these beautiful Designer Chipboard Embellishments that can be used alone or in conjunction with Spellbinders dies. We've also designed and created matching Nestabling™ for the Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (Die# S5-143). All of these incredible designs will be available for purchase on July 16th, 2012!

We just love what Julianna has done with her designs, this first one is called Jewel Treasures and it coordinates with Spellbinders™ Die S5-097 MSRP $3.49

So much fun, we can't wait to see what our design team does with all of these releases!

This second release is called Jewel Fantasies and it coordinates with Spellbinders™ Die S4-363

MSRP: $3.49

I bet you're already thinking to yourself of all the incredible things you can do with these designs!

This third release is called Jewel Goddess and it coordinates with Spellbinders™ Die LF-013MSRP: $3.99

We've already seen some incredible designs made with this die and can only imagine what we'll see now that we're releasing this in our Designer Chipboard Embellishment line!

This fifth release is a brand new die from Spellbinders™ called  Jewel Framed Sentiments and it coordinates with their Die S5-144.Nestaboard – Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) by Julianna Hudgins

MSRP: $3.49

We love the way she's framed in all these endearing sentiments and we've etched those sentiments into the top of our extra thick and durable chipboard.

Another new Spellbinders™ release this year is Jewel Flowers and Flourishes, Die S5-143.Nestaboard – Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) by Julianna Hudgins

MSRP: $3.49

We just love this design so much we decided to add it to our Nestabling™ line of coordinating BLING!Nestabling – Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) by Julianna HudginsMSRP: $2.49

This is just our artists rendition, of course, but you can see how lovely all of these designs are!
Thank you for leaving a comment and be sure to share this with all of your friends!
from the Want2scrap Design Department Make sure to welcome Julianna! 

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week Day Five

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

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Make sure you visit Want2Scrap Designers:

Friday: Want2Scrap Designers:

Terre Fry

Elise Durenberger

TEAM JOE

Authentique Paper's Designer:

 Natalie Dever

Then email the fourth word from Authentique's, Want2Scrap's AND today's three designersblogs to: karentaylor1111@hotmail.com with BLOG HOP WORDS in subject line for a chance to win today's $25.00 Gift Certificate! Be sure to leave each a comment to show your love for their fantastic projects! ENJOY!!

Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky ! Also, mafans that leave a commment! Make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over Authentique Paper at each day this week, prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page this week and tell them Want2Scrap sent you!

Thanks for joining us!

 

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Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week Day Four

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

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Make sure you visit Want2Scrap Designers:

Thursday:

Karen Taylor

and

Alyssa McGrew

 

And

Authentique Paper's Designer:

Emily Lanham

Then email the fourth word from Authentique's, Want2Scrap's AND today's three designersblogs to: karentaylor1111@hotmail.com with BLOG HOP WORDS in subject line for a chance to win today's $25.00 Gift Certificate! Be sure to leave each a comment to show your love for their fantastic projects! ENJOY!!

 

Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky ! Also, mafans that leave a commment! Make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over Authentique Paper at each day this week, prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page this week and tell them Want2Scrap sent you!

Thanks for joining us!

HO HO HO It is Chrismas in July!

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week Day 3

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today!

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Make sure you visit Want2Scrap Designers:

Wednesday:

AJ Otto

Trudy Sjolander

And

Authentique Paper's Designer:

Janeen Shember

Then email the fourth word from Authentique's, Want2Scrap's AND today's three designers blogs to: karentaylor1111@hotmail.com with BLOG HOP WORDS in subject line for a chance to win today's $25.00 Gift Certificate! Be sure to leave each a comment to show your love for their fantastic projects! ENJOY!!

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Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenters! Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over Authentique Paper at each day this week, prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page this week and tell them Want2Scrap sent you!

Thank you for joining us!

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Inspiration Week Day Two

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today! **********

Make sure you visit Want2Scrap Designers:

Tuesday:

Allie Gower

Mimi Leinbach

Keely Yowler

And

Authentique Paper's Designer:

Loes de Groot

Then email the fourth word from Authentique's, Want2Scrap's AND today's three designers blogs to: karentaylor1111@hotmail.com with BLOG HOP WORDS in subject line for a chance to win today's $25.00 Gift Certificate! Be sure to leave each a comment to show your love for their fantastic projects! ENJOY!!

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Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenter's! Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over Authentique Paper at each day this week, prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page this week and tell them Want2Scrap sent you!

Thanks!

Old Time Tricycle Silhouette: So Sweet (Nina)

Hello! It's Nina here with the 3rd card in my Want2Scrap Silhouette - Old Time Tricycle series of cards. This one is super simple. As with my first two cards, I used the silhouette as a stencil. I stitched the panel onto the card front.

I felt like those big wheels needed some bling, so I adhere some Want2Scrap Swirls - Silver Rhinestone - Package of 2 - 4" x 4" on top. Small strips of chipboard, lace and sentiment (from The Craft's Meow's Simply Delightful set) decorated with 3 rhinestones (from Want2Scrap Sleek Strips Silver Rhinestones- Self Adhesive) finish the card.

I hope you're enjoying this series of cards. I have one more to share and it's my favorite of the 4! Stay tuned! :)

Want2Scrap Products used:

Want2Scrap Silhouette - Old Time Tricycle
Want2Scrap Swirls - Silver Rhinestone - Package of 2 - 4" x 4"
Want2Scrap Sleek Strips Silver Rhinestones- Self Adhesive

Cross Promo Products used:

 The Craft's Meow's Simply Delightful stamp set

GlueGlider PRO+ MultiDirectional Cartridge Refill - Repositionable

GlueArts Adhesive Squares™ Brand Adhesives-PermaTac

GlueArts U-Cut-It® 4x4

Come visit me on my blog, Crafting in Croatia.

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap Day One

Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap are teaming up this week to bring you tons of inspiration using Authentique Paper and Want2Scrap products!

After you check out the projects Want2Scrap's designers have made, be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper Blog to find out what the talented members of their Design Team have in store for you today! **********

Make sure you visit:

Monday: Want2Scrap Designers:

Dana Gustafson

Wendy Morris

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Head to  Authentique Paper Blog and Check out the project by:
Authentique's Designer
Heather Conklin

Then email the fourth word from Authentique's, Want2Scrap's AND today's three designers blogs to: karentaylor1111@hotmail.com with BLOG HOP WORDS in subject line for a chance to win today's $25.00 Gift Certificate! Be sure to leave each a comment to show your love for their fantastic projects! ENJOY!!

Be sure to check back every day this week for more project inspiration! We have an Want2Scrap Prize Pack to give away to one of our lucky commenter's! Also, make sure you stop and visit us as well as our friends over Authentique Paper  at each day this week, prizes and lots of wonderful inspiration coming your way! Also, make sure you stop by the Authentique Paper Facebook Page this week and tell them Want2Scrap sent you!

Thanks!

Shabby Chic Altered Chest by Trudy Sjolander

Hi everyone!

True :D here :)

I'm a card artist at heart, but every now and then I like to mix it up a bit!

I saw this ugly chest at the dollar store and just had to buy it! 

I knew with some pretty paper, flowers, and bling, that it could be a beautiful accent for one of our guest rooms. 

First I gesso-ed the trim to start with a clean slate (sort of... I left some brown showing on purpose), then used lots of acrylic paints, mists, and my fingers to get an aged "painted and re-painted over the years" look.

Looks old to me...what do you think?

  

I added some paper, flowers, some White Finesse Swirls and White Pearls from Want2Scrap and viola!

The lighting in the guest room isn't prime for photos so the color is off, but can you see how well it matches the decor?

Thanks so much fro dropping by today!

I would love it if you left me a little ♥♥♥ before you go! :)

Hugs!

Want2Scrap Products Used:

White Finesse Swirls Pearls

72 Count White Pearls

Cross-promotional Partner Products Used:

Beacon Adhesives - Fabri-tac glue

ClearSnap - Dark Moss cat's-eye

Other Products Used:

Webster's Pages - In Love Collection

Gesso

Acrylic Paint

Gold metallic paint

Prima leaves

Paper flowers

Leaf punches

Greenery stems form the floral department

Happy Birthday card with Beautiful Borders

AJ here again sharing a blinged out birthday card using some Want2Scrap Beautiful Bling Borders.

 For my card,  I used Nina's Beautiful Bling Borders "Fancy That" as the focal point of my card.  I stamped the sentiment on to my S4-126 Spellbinders Classic Squares LG.  The borders come in a long strip, but you can snip in between each segment and use them like this as well.



Want2Scrap Products used:
Beautiful Bling Borders Fancy That!

Cross Promotional Products:
S4-126 Spellbinders Classic Squares LG
ColorBox Black ink

Paper: Echo Park
Stamps- Gina K Designs
seam binding
3D Foam Squaes, EZ-Runner, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

enjoy!!

AJ

http://thewillowgarden.blogspot.com/

"Yum Yum" Mini Album: by Wendy Morris

Hello Hello! 

Wendy here with a "yum yum" blog post for ya' this Friday!

Super excited to share up my "yummy" mini for all you foodies out there near, far, and wide...domestic & global & all cultures!  Come & unite!

A bit into my inspo....I've globe trotted in my full-time work as audit manager and travel quite a bit and in that piece of life I get to sample and try new foods at some pretty neat places...cubby holes I would normally pass by but locals rave for me to try + lots of international travels that just swoon the taste buds with some amazing flavors!  I pinch myself often for all the wonderful experiences, travels, and of course, incredible food!

So, without further ado, here's my mini, "Yum Yum".  I'll share a bit here & there into my creative & inspiration process in putting it together.

Enjoy!

Here I used stamps onto the cardboard and splattered mist/paint for added interest.

Sweet memories of cafes and beautiful restaurants in Italy. 

Nothing like a finished plate as a beautiful remembrance of that amazing meal.

I focus on lots of details in my projects and really using these details to draw out the memories from the photos.

The perfect Italian cappucino...need I say more.  Yep, straight to the heart of goodness.

Sweet tea (with ice, please), that's how we do it in the South (and a Mason jar makes it even a bit more comfy).  I made a play on the Southern states with the random splash of States stamps here.  Splashes of coordinating bling and pearls add a bit of charm to this page and all the pages in this mini.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts. You know when the "light is on". Fresh, hot, and oh.so.good.  and you HAVE to whiz into the drive thru or pop in for a "hot off the press" doughnut.

After dinner, a bit of Limoncello in Italy. A bit of that "warmth-sour-sweet-kick". And "the boy" likes the licorice. {insert my face..bleckk}

Bagels in NYC. Even better straight in a NYC diner. Oh, yes.  The fast pace, the greasy smells, the entire city vibe. Love it.

Paella in Madrid, Spain. Heavenly.  A bit of Sangria is nice too and better when enjoyed with local friends in the local plazas and people watching and chatting.

Here I used mini popsicle sticks to play on the ice cream theme to this page. Fun fun!

Love love the risotta in Italy!  My boyfriend is Italian (and currently lives in Austria) and we recently were in Italy this April for a mini vacation and had this amazing risotta with squid and shrimp at a quaint & cozy restaurant. So yummy!

When in NYC, definitely make a "pit stop" at Crumbs! Holy gosh goodness in cupcake sin!

Voted "NYC's Best Cupcakes"!  I think they run a very close vote to Magnolia Bakery in NYC (in my opinion).  Just try both places and you'll be a super happy cupcake lover (or easily converted).

I live in the South (aka Alabama) on the Bay and it's all about some hotness & sunshine but I'm lucky to live a few hours from New Orleans (aka NOLA). Love it when crawfish boils are in full season! Don't knock them until you try them.  All about the technique & oh so spicy & good in NOLA with some corn on the cob, potatoes, and sausage!  

Now that I've made you hungry...ha...hope you enjoyed a glimpse into my foodie travels.

Supplies:

• Paper: My Mind's Eye, Studio Calico, 7 Gypsies, Echo Park
• Rubons: Studio Calico, SEI, Basic Grey, October Afternoon, Creative Imaginations
• Thickers: American Crafts
• Flair Badges & Buttons: American Crafts, Studio Calico
• Stamps: Studio Calico, Unity Stamp Co, American Crafts, My Mind's Eye, Hero Arts, Technique Tuesday, Hampton Art
• Mist: Studio Calico
• Mini Wood Popsicle Sticks: Treehouse Studio
• Mini Glitter Heart: Recollections
• Ink: Clearsnap, Ranger
• Tapes: K&Co Smash, Advantus-Tim Holtz, Cavallini & Co.
• Wood Veneer Shapes:  Studio Calico
• File Tabs: K&Co Smash, http://alifehandmade.bigcartel.com/, http://www.shopevalicious.com/ 
• Pearls & Bling: Want2Scrap
• Tiny Attacher Stapler: Advantus-Tim Holtz
• Wood Bingo Numbers: Maya Road, Advantus-Tim Holtz
• Metal Photo Corner: American Crafts
• Vintage Typewriter

My Blog: www.scrapnspire.blogspot.com