SHOW AND TELL with MICHELLE
Good Monday Morning! Today I'm sharing a sketch from our Team at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. Every Monday we go live with a new sketch and our blog opens for entries on Wednesday. I'm on Team B and we do the odd numbered sketches.
When using our sketch you can do whatever you like with it! Twist, turn rotate, change shapes, etc. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your design. Most of all have fun!
I did a bit of altering to the sketch for my card. I changed shapes and added a couple of layers, but the overall look is on target for the sketch.
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| Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge |
Welcome to our newest Color Dare Challenge! Each Friday we give you a new combo of colors to create any paper project you like. For this challenge you must use at least of the colors shown in our graphic. We do offer some FREE colors to use with the graphic colors if you like, BUT do not add any extra colors beyond that. So if you are entering multiple challenges be careful of your colors. Sometimes they sneak in on pattern papers or in other ways!
For my card I went with a color block style of design and used all four of the colors in the graphic. The background layer is from our Two Tone card stock and it's the light side of Pretty Peacock. The other colors I used are Gorgeous Grape, Crushed Curry and Melon Mambo.
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| Flowering Meadow Bundle |
Here's another idea for using the leftover Watercolor pieces. Last Friday when our Color Dare Challenge went live, I shared a project that used the leftover inks for watercoloring. I showed how to soak up the ink puddles with watercolor paper. Here is another project using the leftover watercolor paper! Click here to see last Friday's project.
After soaking up the ink puddles and letting the ink dry, I used it to die cut these pretty flowers. The Simply Beautiful Bundle was used for this card and creates ..... well.... simply beautiful images!
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| Direct Link to Color Dare #702 |
Welcome to What's Up Wednesday! Today I'm sharing one of our NEW Bundles and how to keep it simple but also impressive! Yes, you can do those two things at the same time!
I started with an embossed piece of white cardstock. It's cut to 4" x 5-1/2" so it's the same height was the card base but 1/4" narrower. The Embossing Folder is called Paradise Garden and creates a lovely vine look for your background.
Before going this piece to the card front, wrap a ribbon around it close to the bottom. I put some adhesive on each side of the back where the ribbon will wrap. Then I hope the ribbon on the front, fold the end over to the back on one side and stick it in place. Still holding the ribbon in place, I wrap the other end and stick it in place.
I tied a bow and adjusted it until I had the size I wanted. Using a couple Glue Dots I placed it on the wrapped ribbon. Much easier than trying to tie it all in one step and you get the same look!
Today is the launch of our NEW May - August Catalog! With this catalog we are now going to have a different schedule. Three catalogs per year with no mini catalogs!
The three catalogs will be cover May - August, September - December and January - April. These catalogs will be a combination of the Annual catalog and the mini catalogs. The May - August catalog offers 88 pages of products and ideas! Products you would have found in the annual catalog like tools, cardstock, adhesives and embellishments, etc., will be in each of the three catalog releases, PLUS NEW products for that release!
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Tomorrow is National Scrapbooking Day!
Saturday May 2nd there will be a 24 hour FLASH SALE on Select Memory Keeping Products. Come back tomorrow for the Flash Sale!
Welcome! Today I'm sharing an idea using the leftovers from a watercolor attempt. I say attempt because the flowers didn't turn out well with this color combo. I still had the leftovers and decided they would work great for this idea.
This was made for the Color Dare Challenge #702. Using at least 2 of the colors in the graphic, create any paper craft you like. Free colors can be used with the challenge colors but do not add any extra colors beyond that. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below the graphic.
Here is the finished card. Colors are Blackberry Bliss, Soft Sea Foam and Cloud Cover. The colors are for a Color Dare Challenge that went live last Friday, May 1st. This design was inspired by Patti Dolan and I couldn't wait to give it a try!
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| Direct Link to Color Dare #702 |
You know what Friday means! It's time for a new color combo from Color Dare Challenge! This week we have a three color combo and you must use at least TWO of the colors shown. There are Free colors you can add but do not add any extra colors beyond that. See the graphic below for more info. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct ink below the graphic.
Make any paper craft you like. Most of all.....have fun! We can't wait to see how you use our colors!
For my card I used all three colors: Blackberry Bliss, Cloud Cover and Soft Sea Foam. I also used some NEW products that will be available on May 5th....Tuesday! Let's take a look!
If you know me you know I LOVE the Everyday Arches dies. Here I chose one that created a large enough space to include the flowers and a good sized sentiment.
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| Direct link to Color Dare #702 |
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| Boutique Blossom Bundle |
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| Scalloped Blooms Stamp Set |
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| Velvet Meadow Designer Series Paper Pack |
Welcome to What's Up Wednesday. Let's talk Scrapbooking Kits. Are you a scrapbooker? Do you aspire to be a scrapbooker? It's really easy to get started with our scrapbook kits or use it as a starting point if you're already a scrapper!
Our SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP KITS
- Are designed projects that come in a range of project types.
- Are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.
- Are available while supplies last.
This is the HEIRLOOM BOUTIQUE SCRAPBOOKING WORKSHOP KIT.
All products are Available starting Tuesday, May 5th.
With this kit you'll make 3 double page layouts as seen below.... OR .... go rogue and use the materials to create your own design!
The beautiful Sparkling Celebrations Paper Pumpkin can be yours..... if you sign up May 10th!
Welcome to Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #679! Every Monday we give you a new sketch to get you started. I'm on Team A and we do the ODD numbered sketches.
When you use our sketch you can do whatever you want with it. Turn, flip, flop, alter the shapes, etc. Whatever strikes your fancy. We just need to be able to see the sketch in your design, so have fun!
For my card I did change the card size from square to an A2 size (4-1/4" x 5-1/2"). Another change I made is to make the banner detail out of flowers instead of pennants. But even with these changes the sketch is still obvious in my design.
The flowers were die cut from the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape and the coordinating die. I picked my colors from those I saw in the Washi flowers.
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| Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge |
It's time for another color challenge from our team at Color Dare. Every Friday we give you a new palette of color to get you started on a project. For this challenge you must use at least TWO of the colors shown in our graphic. There are Free colors we let you use with the challenge colors. DO NOT add any colors beyond what is in our graphic.
Make any paper craft you like. When you're ready to join our challenge use the direct link below our graphic. Most of all, have fun!
My design ended up using all 3 colors plus Black and White. I love how bright it turned out!
Starting with the Product of the Month for April: Eyelet Blooms I created some pretty layers. The die cut layer for the flowers is actually a little peek at a new item coming in May! It's the Sweet Words & Labels Dies and I love all the different looks we'll be able to create with these dies!
HINT: to remove all the little pieces of card stock our Take Your Pick Tool with the Brush Tip work really well! Just run it back and forth on the back and the pieces will come out of the die! No poking involved. Also, the flat tip works great for placing gems.
Available May 5th:
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| Sweet Words & Labels Dies |
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| Hybrid Basic Black Ink Pad |
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