Just Us Girls #125... buttons and ribbon and flowers, oh my!!

For my Wilson Designs release post, click here!

This week Lisa is challenging us to make a template based on 3D project and you must also incorporate ribbon, button(s) and flower(s).

This week I chose to use the super cute milk carton template from Kelleigh Ratzlaff.  Kelleigh is my go to gal for templates and I have enjoyed a good long run as a creative team member for her since spring of 2009!  I am bidding a fond adieu to my post on the creative team....it's time for me to move over for the sizzlin' new members of Kelleigh's team!  So excitedc for them as they embark on the next creative chapter with their fearless leader, Kelleigh!  Kelleigh, it's been SO great!  Thanks for finding me and taking me on the journey so far. *sniff*  Love you, girlie!

Are you ready for some challenge fun?  Check out the girls...

Be sure and stop by the Just Us Girls DT blogs for more inspiration:

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

Pam Imholz

Kathryn Berthiaume

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

Thanks for coming by!

Template: Kelleigh Ratzlaff, cut with Cricut and SCAL
Paper: Papertrey and MME
Punch: Martha Stewart
Button: Buttons Galore and More
Ribbon: Offray
Fower: Prima

Introducing Lacey Lovelies from Wilson Designs!

Have you been following the release projects all week over at Wilson Designs blog?  Oh my marshmallow peeps and chocolate bunnies but there has been a wheelbarrow load of inspiration from the DT this week!  This is my fourth and favorite card using images from Lacey Lovelies this week and I am LOVING the lacy bunny and the background building possibilities of the lace doily images.  I took this easter card to the bright and sunny side of spring!

So much fun with this set this week!  I hope you have been hopping along and leaving comments for all of the designers each day to up your chances of winning this cute set.

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

Kalyn Kepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

Ready to see this set???  Here is Lacey Lovelies!

This set features 6 images and 3 sentiment stamps and retails for $12.99.  Run don't walk to Wilson Designs store to order this set and more...the first person to order Lacey Lovelies gets a MArch release set for FREE!

Thanks so much for stopping by here, don't forget to comment to have a chance at winning!

Stamps: Wilson Designs
Paper: Cosmo Cricket
Bling: Want2Scrap
Twine: The Twinery
Ink: SU! and EcoGreen
fabric flower: Want2Scrap
punch: SU!
Die: Papertrey Ink and Spellbinders
Embosser: Cuttlebug
Craft Supply: seam binding and seamstress pins

Wilson Designs Release Week Day 3!

Hi there!  Day 3 of release week with Wilson Designs!  Today I am highlighting the background building possibilities using two of the image stamps in the upcoming release.

The yellow lacy background was built using a large doily image and a small doily/flower image.  I love the way these stamps line up to make an elegant backdrop for my wedding card.  Simple pleated ribbon, bling and embossed scalloped heart delivers the rest of the message to the happy couple.

I hope you keep on hopping along and leaving comments for all of the designers each day to up your chances of winning this cute set that releases on friday.

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

KalynKepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

Thanks so much for coming by!  Tommorrow is the big day!  This set will be released for ordering PLUS we will be sharing the images from the entire set!  Woohoo!  You are gonna love it!

Stamps: Wilson Designs
Bling: Want2Scrap
Paper: Papertrey Ink
Die: Spellbinders
Embosser: Cuttlebug
Craft Supply: Ribbon

Wilson Designs Release Week Day 2!

Hello friends!  So here we are on day two!  For today's card I used another sentiment and two images.  The punched butterflies use part of larger stamped image that may have noticed on projects from the DT.  It adds a great pattern to my colroful punched butterflies.

Have you been hopping along and leaving comments for all of the designers each day to up your chances of winning this cute set that releases on friday?  I hope so!  The winner is going to be one happy stamper!

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

KalynKepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

Thanks so much for coming by! Looking forward to hearing what you think of the new set so far!

Stamps: Wilson Designs
Bling: Want2Scrap
Paper: Crate and Papertrey
Ink: SU!
Punch: Martha Stewart
Twine: The Twinery
Craft Supplies: lace trim

Wilson Designs Release Week Day 1!

Woohoooo!  It's day one of release week with Wilson Designs!  Today I am showcasing one of the gorgeous images and one of the sentiments from the new set. 

This sweet deer is a showstopper on this simple card.  I can also envision this little guy adorning a baby gift too!  Super versatile image and sentiment.

I hope you plan on hopping along and leaving comments for all of the designers each day to up your chances of winning this cute set that releases on friday.

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

KalynKepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

Thanks so much for coming by!  Looking forward to hearing what you think of the new set so far!

Stamps: Wilson Designs
Bling: Want2Scrap
Ink: SU!
Paper: Crate and Papertrey
Embosser: Cuttlebug
Die: Spellbinders
Ribbon: Papertrey
Glitter: Stickles from Ranger

Wilson Designs Stamps February Release! *Sneak Peek*

Woohoo!  I am so excited to be helping Kim at Wilson Designs release the new February stamp set!  Check out the sneak peek above!  All week long the design team is going to be posting projects using the latest from WD Stamps on their individual blogs and at the Wilson Designs blog.  Get ready for a week of delicious inspiration!  This new set will be available for purchase on Friday!

One of the best parts about release week is someone is going to get a February release stamp set for FREE!  Check out all the Design Team blogs every day and comment for your chance to win this new set.   Fire up those typing fingers and Good luck!

Wilson Designs Blog

Tammy Hobbs

Tenia Nelson

Kalyn Kepner

Natalie Dever

Rochelle Washington

and don't forget me ;)

See you tomorrow for my first february release project!  Thanks for coming by!

Just Us Girls #124

This week it's a color challenge over at Just us Girls.  I was happy to be the hostess this week and chose these pretty colors inspired by the Crate Paper Emma's Shoppe collection journaling card I used on my card this week.  Check it....

Soooo pretty pretty!

I left the card full size and adhered it to a tall kraft cardstock base.  I added bling from Want2Scrap and stamped a quick sentiment with stamps from Wilsons Designs Stamps.

Simple strips of lace and bling finish off the bottom edge of this card. 

Be sure and stop by the Just Us Girls DT blogs for more inspiration:

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Andrea Matthews

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

Pam Imholz

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

Thanks for coming by!

Papar: papertrey Ink and Crate Paper
Stamps: Wilson Designs
Bling: Want2Scrap
Ink: Stampin Up!
Craft Supply: lace and trim

Just Us Girls 123 technique week, PDCC118, SSD114 and a really incredible story..

Hey friends!  It's the weekend and I am excited to share the latest in challenges from Just Us Girls but even better than that, I was inspired to combine a few great challenges this week in order to better get the word out about this amazing kid named Sebastian and his sweetheart of a teacher.  Often times in blogland we come across stories that strike a chord and stir the emotions...this is one such story as the quote at the top of my post first caught my eye at Amy's blog and led me to Sebastian's story.  Spare a moment and read about this special boy and you will be inspired by him along with his sweet, caring teacher.

Just Us Girls

Playdate Cafe

Skipping Stones Design

All that inspo led to this card which I am hoping will bring some sunshine via snail mail to Sebastian.

If you are looking for more button embellished inspiration look no further than

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Lisa Kind

Andrea Matthews

Kathryn Berthiaume

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

Have a great weekend and thanks for coming by....

Paper: CM and Papertrey
Stamps: Wilson Designs and Waltzingmouse
Buttons: Buttons Galore and More
Dies: Spellbinders
Craft supplies: ribbon and twine

Weddings and Snow Princesses

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Hi there!  I wanted to share that Buttons Galore and More is highlighting how I made this button boutonniere!  Check out the post for detailed photos on how to construct one of these pretties.  I hope you'll try it...but be careful, this is one of those addicting craftivities!  I made one and then suddenly I was having dreams of crafting parties, holidays and floral designs ala BUTTONS!  Plus, this was my first post over at Buttons Galore and More and I would be DELIGHTED if you'd spare a moment to run over and give them a shout out on their amazing blog.  SO many fun crafting tutorials and ideas for all from the many talented designers at Buttons Galore and More!

Another blog not to be missed is the Want2Scrap© blog!  Want2Scrap© is a bling and papercraft lovers dream.  You can find my post on how I constructed this upcycled Snow Princess craft and LOTS more including the hottest newest releases from Want2Scrap© straight from the CHA floor.  Treat yourself to a browse at Want2Scrap© today!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today.  It's my pleasure to have you! 

Button Boutonniere
mix of buttons like those in Button Bonanza White from Buttons Galore and More
ribbon (check out Black/White Striped Grosgrain or a beautiful satin ribbon from BG&M)
craft wire
florist’s tape
pearl-topped corsage pins
wire cutters
floral leaf picks

Snow Princess

Want2Scrap© Supplies

Nestaboard™ Sprightly Sprockets by Donna Salazar

Nestabling™ Sprightly Sprockets – White by Donna Salazar

Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Red Rhinestones

Decorative Pin Jewels – Set of 6.

Funky Swirls – Silver Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

Pink Rose Ribbon 1″.

White Ribbon 1″

72 Count – Black Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

72 Count – Silver Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

72 Count – Red Rhinestones – Self Adhesive

Cross Promotional Product

Spellbinder’s© Grand Calibur GC-001

Spellbinder’s© Classic Scalloped Heart S4-137

Beacon Adhesives™ 3in1 Advacned Craft Glue

Eco Green Crafts™ – Acrylic Paint: Peony Sku #01025

Other Supplies

Punches: Fiskars and Martha Stewart

Glitter: Martha Stewart, SU! micah flakes and Stickles by Ranger

Computer Font: Blackadder ITC

Paper: Papertrey Ink and vintage sheet music

Craft Supply: beads, sand, tulle, cotton lace trims, floral pick leaves, recycled jar, mini flower pot, craft acrylic paint, stryofoam ball, tinsel pipe cleaners 

PTI Day 1 Anniversary challenge....inspired by: Michelle Wooderson

It's a very exciting time at Papertrey Ink right now...it's anniversary time and Nichole has kicked off day 1 in tribute to the talented ladies at the helm of inspiration and customer service at PTI!  Like Nichole, my hat is off to these talented artists who deliver the creative goods day in and day out to inspire us and keep our hobby cutting edge!  The challenge today is to pick an project from someone on the design team to be inspired by.  I am definitely a fan of Michelle Wooderson.  She rocks some funky fresh vintage style that I love!  She chose to highlight a button card project and I jumped at the chance to create my valentine inspired set of tags...

I combined stamps and die from PTI Button Boutique and also Love Lives Here.  Also my fave typewriter font stamp (love) from WD Stamps.

By layering to cardstock die cut buttons pumps up the paper button thickness and then I swiped on some crystal effects after stamping the button fronts and tied on some jute thread.

These little cutie tags are just the ticket for topping off my girls' valentine's gifts.  Thanks Papertrey Ink for the jump start on valentine's day and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Paper: Papertrey Ink
Stamps: Papertrey Ink and Wilson Designs Stamps
Die: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Stampin Up!  and EcoGreen
Twine: The Twinery
Craft Supply:  satin heart confetti and fabric remnant

Just Us Girls #122 sketch.....I love you like a {love song}, baby!

Hey friends!  Just Us Girls are back with a sketch for you this week.  Based on my post earlier about Wilson Designs Stamps, I had to keep the WD love going with a card using Let's Rock. 

I stamped up some suh-weet vinyl using versamark ink and clear embossing powder on Papertrey Ink Smokey Shadow paper.  Hey notice something off about this card?  Well it's kinda hard to read the record label on an angle like that.....

Hold up!  The record SPINS!  *grin* revealing the surprise photo!

Couldn't really resist making this record spin and I can't wait to try this technique on future cards using this stamp set.

Another detail on this card is the sweet lyrics I cut from a thrifted piece of sheet music.  I love when things just work like that.

One more shot from the gratuitous "vinyl" cam and then it's off to a ton of sketch inspiration from the girls of Just Us Girls!

Elise Durenberger

Maria Levine

Lisa Kind

Andrea Matthews

Kathryn Berthiaume

Lynn Magnan

Vicki Dutcher

and our super duper talented guest designer for February, Cheri of Stamp'n Boomer!

That's all kids!  Thanks a million for stopping by and I do hope you'll join us for some Just us Girls fun!

Paper: Papertrey Ink and vintage sheet music
Stamps: Wilson Designs
Punch: Fiskars and CM
Glitter: Martha Stewart
Dies: Spellbinders
Ink: Versamark
Craft supply: mini brad, mini satin heart sprinkles and dimensional fabric paint