Tropical Joy

Hello, friends!  Keely here with today's project. One of my favorite spots to relax is actually my backyard.  It is quiet, secluded, and full of beautiful trees.  I can lie back in my lounge chair and take in the sights, sounds, and smells of Summer (we have lots of honeysuckle bushes).  Even though I haven't been on a tropical vacation, this collection was perfect for my "backyard oasis".

 I combined layers of Graphic 45 "Tropical Travelogue" paper with Want2Scrap BYOB (Build Your Own Bling).  I added a Chipboard Alphabet--Stylish letter and Chipboard Sentiment--Words of Love. Both are inked with Colobox Catseye ink.

Don't rule out using a collection, because it doesn't specifically fit your photos.  This tropical collection was perfect for my backyard photos. Be creative!  Add some chipboard and bling to make any project fabulous.

Want2Scrap products used:

BYOB--Build Your Own Bling

Chipboard Alphabet--Stylish

Chipboard Sentiment--Words of Love

Cross Promotional products used:

Graphic 45 "Tropical Travelogue" paper collection

Clearsnap Colorbox Catseye Ink

Beacon 3 in 1 Advanced Craft Glue

So Proud of You

Hello, friends!  Keely here to share my latest Want2Scrap layout.  I'm definitely a proud mom.  My sons graduated from 7th and 8th grade this May.  They are growing into such wonderful young men.  I created this layout with one of my favorite pics from Award's Day.  I'm smiling from ear to ear.

 I incorporated lovely Want2Scrap products:  Maxxie Girl Pearls, Nestaboard Labels 24, Nestabling Labels 24 Pearls, and Chandelier Silhouette.

I love the range of Want2Scrap products and how beautifully they accent any project.  I layered, distressed, and inked many of my products. Try combining an array of products and textures on your next project.

Want2Scrap Products:

Maxxie Girl Pearls--White

Nestaboard Labels 24

Nestabling Labels 24 White Pearl

Chandelier Silhouette

Cross Promotional Products:

Colorbox--Cat's Eye Ink

Beacon Adhesives--Quick Grip adhesive

Glue Arts--Glue Glider Pro Permatac

Other Products:

Webster's Pages "Garden Gala" paper collection
Fiskar's Heart Punch
My Little Shoebox Alpha Stickers
Uniball Signo Black Pen

Thank you for visiting the Want2Scrap blog today. Stop by often to see amazing creations from our design team featuring the latest Want2Scrap products.

Sweet Love

Hello, friends!  Today, I've had the pleasure of designing with some of my favorite Want2Scrap products by Donna Salazar Designs.  I love the texture of the ATC in Canvas.  I used the canvas as a base for my chipboard accents.  The Designer Embellies Mixed Media Elements includes the Bird, Wings, Crown, Tag, and Leaves. I love how the chipboard accents accepted the rich ink colors I chose.

Next, I chose to cut the Nestaboard Labels 25 in half to use above and below my photos.  I covered it with patterned paper by The Dove's Nest, inked the edges, and added Nestabling Labels 25 Silver Rhinestones.

Lastly, I added "Love" from the Want2Scrap Chipboard Sentiments--Words of Love to complete my title.

Have a wonderfully creative week!

Want2Scrap® Products used:
ATC in Canvas - 3 pack
Nestabling™ Labels 25 Silver Rhinestones

Nestaboard Labels 25

Designer Embellies Mixed Media Elements--Donna Salazar

Chipboard Sentiments--Words of Love

72 Count - Brown Rhinestones - Self Adhesive

Cross Promotional Products:
Designer Paper - Robin's Nest
Ink - Clearsnap - Chalk Ink
Adhesive - Beacon

Other Products Used:

Alphabet stickers - Jenni Bowlin Studios

Cardstock: Colorbok

Pen: Uniball Signo black

Bling Bundle Winners!! Halloween BOO Layout!!

Hello and Happy Halloween!! Thank you SO MUCH to all of you who visited our Facebook Page and left all the fantastic comments for Karen!!

In celebrating Karen's one month anniversary we are giving away some Bling Bundles!!

The First Winner is.........................

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Stephenie Smith

Happy Anniversary!! Would LOVE to win one of your Bling Bundles! Just received my order of a bling bundle...can never have too much bling!! :)

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Stephenie you will receive the Bling Bundle #3 with a value over $46.00!!

The Second Winner is................................
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Maria Mendoza

Congrats Karen

Maria you will receive the Bling Bundle #2 with a value over $62.00!!

Congratulations to both Winners!!
Please email you contact information to Heidi Blankenship

I thought that since today is Halloween it would be a great time to share this layout with you. This is a picture of my youngest son and myself at his Cub Scout Halloween party a few weeks ago. All of the boys dressed up and some of the parents did too. Check out the bling on my face--it's Finesse Swirls Black Rhinestones and 72 Count Purple Rhinestones! Now that is thinking outside the box and taking it off the page LOL!

To start I used Style D Chipboard Embellishments, inked them with Tuxedo Black and then added 72 Count Lavender Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™and Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter from Clearsnap.

Next I created several Halloween die cuts using S4-279 Graveyard Scenes and Shapes, S4-280 Halloween Scenes and Shapes, S4-282 Witches Brew, S4-277 Nested Bats die templates from Spellbinders™. Then I lightly inked them with Brilliance Starlite Silver to make the embossing pop.


I created a border along the bottom of the layout with the Halloween die cuts.

I added Ranger Orange Peel Stickles to the window in the haunted house and Flower Soft Sage for the grass.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you all have a Happy, Fun & Safe Halloween!!

Hugs,

Want2Scrap™ Supplies Used:
Style D Chipboard Embellishments
72 Count Lavender Rhinestones
72 Count Light Green Rhinestones
72 Count Red Rhinestones

Cross Promotional Products Used:
Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-279 Graveyard Scenes and Shapes, S4-280 Halloween Scenes and Shapes, S4-282 Witches Brew, S4-277 Nested Bats

Other Products Used:
Paper: Discount Cardstock Soot; My Mind's Eye Haunted Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Brilliance Starlite Silver
Accessories: Clearsnap Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter, Glue Gloss; Ranger Orange Peel Stickles; Flower Soft Sage; Hot Glue Gun

Blog Hop Winners & Guest Designer Lori Craig!!

Good morning blogging friends! I am so excited today we have Lori Craig, our Guest Designer sharing two beautiful projects with us!! But before we get started with her projects I want to announce the Winners from the Want2Scrap™ and Graphic 45 Blog Hop! Mimi and Dana had the hidden prizes on their blogs for the Blog Hop and each of them picked a winner from their personal blogs.

The Winner from Dana's Blog is----

Wahooo! We have a winner....

comment #120

Anne said...

Your Eiffel Tower is just perfect. It's so intricate and the bling brings it to life. So creative and carefully crafted. Love it!

And the Winner from Mimi's Blog is----
Comment #27

Pam said...

Gorgeous! I love how you can change your pics! Great idea!

August 9, 2011 11:24 AM

CONGRATULATIONS Ladies!!
You will each receive a coupon code for $25.00 in Want2Scrap™ products!!!
Please send your contact information to this email floralfantasy@charter.net

A HUGE Thank You to Graphic 45 and ALL of the designers from both Want2Scrap™ and Graphic 45 for such a Fabulous Blog Hop!!!! Another HUGE Thank You to all of you who participated in the Blog Hop and for all of your wonderful comments!!!
We appreciate it SO Much!!!

A special thanks to my friends at Want2Scrap™ for asking me to be a guest designer this month! I've been a happy Want2Scrap™ consumer since I first saw there products at CHA last year. I've created an altered notebook and a clean and simple card for you today, both showcasing one of my favorite products, the nylon butterflies.

First up, I purchased a set of three of these cute notebooks at my local stationery shop to use on a recent trip. I tried keeping a small journal while I was traveling to make note of random things I wanted to remember, like there are 14,000 cab cars in NYC and over 30,000 registered cabbies...the Rockefeller Building is 80 floors tall and was completed in 1933... there are over 700 employees at the 24-hour Apple Store on 5th Avenue. So this is one of the notebooks that stayed home, and I loved decorating it.


I started with my Nestabling™ Labels Nine Silver Rhinestones on the cover of my notebook. I have worked with a lot of shaped rhinestones over the years, and I really appreciate how the shaped bling from Want2Scrap™ holds its shape so that it can easily be removed from the packaging and affixed to my project. Then, I added a main image panel cut from kraft cardstock with a Spellbinders™ S4-233 Label Nine die template. The image is stamped with a large silhouette from the Discovery Your Wings set (Taylored Expressions) with Orange Marmalade Distress Ink and then the edges were distressed with Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx from Clearsnap. My next step was to add a sentiment from the Rest and Renewal set, stamped on patterned paper from Making Memories. The sentiment tag was cut free hand and layered on a piece of crocheted ribbon.

Next, this is my favorite part, I accented the combo with sweet orange 1" nylon butterflies from Want2Scrap™ using a clear glue gel. Instantly kicks it up a notch while keeping the design clean and simple enough to work for a mini notebook!



While everything was out on my table, I thought I'd make a sympathy card for one of my friends who recently lost her mother. These butterflies are the perfect delicate touch for a card that you need to be extra special.



I used the same image from Discover Your Wings and stamped on shimmery white cardstock with Mix'd Media Inx from Clearsnap. The cardstock has just a little shimmer, which I love, and the ink is opaque for a very pretty finish. I cut my image layer with a Spellbinders™ S4-161 Labels One die and attached my butterfly with a clear glue gel. The main image panel is the attached to an embossed layer of shimmery white cardstock and tied with a wide silk bow before being attached to a white card base.

Not overly fancy, but special...exactly what I want my sympathy cards to be.

I hope you've enjoyed these projects with a few of my favorite Want2Scrap™ items. I'm looking forward to sharing my next project with you in a few days.

Make something sparkle today ~ Lori

Want2Scrap™ Products Used:
Nestabling™ Labels Nine Silver Rhinestones
1" Orange Butterflies
1" White Butterflies

Cross Promotional Products Used:
Spellbinders S4-233 Labels Nine, S4-161 Labels One


Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a creative day!!

Hugs,