Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Home Decor Week Day 2!

Hi Paper Lovers,
I hope you don't mind that I take a break from playing with paper this week!  If you saw yesterday's post, then you know what spurred this on!
Today's project is just for fun.  Have you ever had someone new visit and can't seem to find your bathroom.  So they open all of your children's bedrooms.  Yikes!  They were closed for a reason!!!  Maybe this has only happened to me!  lol  My girls are much older now so I don't have to worry about now, however I thought it would be fun to add a sign on the door anyway.

Using EAD Designs pre made vinyl wall lettering makes it EASY PEASY!!!!
Now for the ton of pictures!

Place image where you want it, don't peel any paper off quite yet.  Use a level and ruler to determine placement.  I recommend using blue painters tape so you don't pull paint off your wall/door. 

While all layers are still intact, burnish image with something like a credit card.  I use a tool for removing stickers.

Lift whole image up to peel away backing paper.


Carefully lay the image flat, rub flat starting in the center going outwards.

Again burnish the whole image so it attaches to the door/wall.

Carefully peel back the transfer tape at an angle, and voila!!
 A transformed door!!




I used the 6x11 size.
This also comes in 2 larger sizes and a ton of different colors.  I just happen to love black but this would look fabulous in other colors!
For step by step instructions you can watch this video from project.
I'll be back tomorrow with a hall makeover!
Enjoy!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Home Decor Week with EAD Designs!

Happy Monday and welcome to EAD Designs Monday Blog Hop and Home Decor Week!  That's right, everyday I will be featuring a project using EAD Designs Vinyl!  If you arrived here from the fabulous Julie then you're in the place! If not please head over to EAD's blog for the start. Be sure to leave a comment along the way so you can be eligible for this week's giveaway!  The hop doesn't start officially until 8am MST.

This week is all about organizing and making boring things cute!  It all started back in March when I had shoulder surgery and was stuck in my house recovering.  Boy, things started to really bother me when I looked at my surroundings and couldn't do anything about it!!!  That's when I thought, my home really needs a makeover!!!!   

I just want you to know that you're going to see pictures this week that I'm not proud of!  We were bringing too many things in without getting rid of anything or finding a proper home. Oh and maybe spending too much time crafting!  lol!  Let's hope my hubby doesn't see that I admitted it!  So with that being said, I hope you enjoy this week!


 
Before...I'm so embarrassed
A platform that my wonderful hubby made for me. I think I accidentally deleted the step by step photos of how we built it. Click HERE to see where we got the idea.  You will see why we made some modifications of what they did.

 The plain door to the garage.

After ~ Now my door looks more inviting!

  Watch my video to see complete instructions on how to apply EAD Designs Vinyl!

You can also see what these are all about in my video.


EAD Designs ~ Loads of Fun
EAD Design ~ Chalk it Tags
I'll be back with another fun project!
Your next stop is the super talented Rose!
Enjoy!

Friday, August 17, 2012

My Creative Time's August Stamp Release Blog Hop!


Oh Happy Friday and welcome to My Creative Time's August Stamp Release Blog Hop!  If feels like this week flew by, with so many great "sneak peeks"!  You should have arrived here from sweet Leanne!  If you just popped by to see me, thank you, however you will want to head over the start so you don't miss a thing.  Plus that way you have more chance to win the FABULOUS giveaway!!! (see below for details)

Today I wanted to show you just how adorable Emma's tag dies go with everything!  I used a small glassine bag from my Boutique to hold the tag die!


First I stamp the scroll stamp, cut it out, then stamped "dear santa".


Added some glitter to the tree, attached a crinkled seam binding ribbon, beige picot trim, and a cream pearl.

Lastly I stamped the sentiment on the tag die and tied seam binding ribbon, 3/8" jute ribbon, and metallic 1mm hemp with a bell.  I love that this could be used by itself as a gift card holder or attach it to a card base!


For this card I did some stitching and embossing for the sentiment.  Also used the bell die with the bow for some added "bling"!  I just adore the little bell dies!!!

Recipe:
paper: Graphic 45, Papertrey Ink, Stampin Up
ink, glitter, embossing powder, gold  cording, button
MS branch punch, boarder punch




***BLOG HOP GIVEAWAY ALERT***
For our Blog hop giveaway, there will be 2 winners chosen from ALL the comments combined! The 1st prize is: A guest design spot for our next release in Sept & the 2nd prize is you can pick $50 worth of products from the "My Creative Time" store! All you have to do is leave a comment here along w/the rest of the design team's blogs AND also leave a way for us to contact you! Emma will use random.org to pick the lucky winners! All you have to do is leave a comment on all blogs in this hop for more chances to win! The deadline is Sunday, August 19th at midnight! EASY PEASY!!! GOOD LUCK!:)

Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/  YOU'RE HERE
Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/  YOUR NEXT STOP!
Enjoy!


Thursday, August 16, 2012

My Creative Time ~ August Stamp Release Sneak #4!

Hi Everyone!  I just can't believe today is the last day of My Creative Time's sneak peeks!  This week has just blown by, with all the creativity that the whole team his shown!  I hope you enjoyed all the projects as much as I have!!!

Today I get to share with you the 3x3 fancy tri-fold card & 3x3 fancy envelope die.  These are just fabulous as they are, but of course I just can't leave well enough alone!  :)  So I decided to make the envelope into a small little treat box!  Just by adding a score line on each of the tabs about 1/4 inch from the original score line on the die.  Easy Peasy!!!

To create the window, I first die cut the envelope, then placed the frame die where I wanted the window!  Since I used two sided pattern paper, I turned over the cut part and attached it to the card!  Waste not want not!!!


Next I cut burlap with the heart die from the 100% Sweetness Set, you can even see some of the stitching lines in the burlap!  I also used the leaf dies from Piles of Smiles for added embellishment!


Added some kraft seam binding ribbon and pearl from my Boutique.  Then topped off the card with a tiny paper clip!  How cute is that.




recipe:
paper: Papertrey Ink, My Minds Eye
ink, Tim Holtz paper clip

Now for the fun stuff...

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!With all of our Sneak Peek weeks, Emma likes to do some FUN giveaways!
***All you have to do is leave comments on our blogs! You do NOT have to comment on every blog, BUT if you do, you will just have more chances to win!
***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Creative-Time/364568506334 that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post!
Emma will randomly pick & announce all winners on Friday, August 17th during the blog hop release happening @ 12:01am PST in her video! GOOD LUCK!
Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

Oh, I have one more thing to share with you...My new Boutique is open!  This should make shopping easier for you!  If you have any problems  with the new Boutique, just email me!

Enjoy!

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

My Creative Time August Release!

Hi Everyone, Happy Wednesday! 
Have you heard that Emma at My Creative Time has been doing sneak peeks this week?  Well I'm not part of the line up today, however I wanted to share with you one of the coolest things from this months release!

I know that you are probably sick of me showing you my Teresa Collins album, I promise this will be last post about it.  I'm was almost finished with it and of course I realized that I left out 4 pictures.  Well under normal circumstances that would be aweful if all the pictures are glue in.  However, I came up with a FABULOUS solution!  And with Emma's new set "Just Simply Live" it just worked BEAUTIFULLY!!!!



I folded 3 of the banners and attached to the pictures to use as a tab.

In order to get all four pictures on the same page, I cut 4 strips 1 1/2" x 5", then scored in half long way.

I glued half of the strip to the picture and the other half to the page, leaving about an inch in between each picture.  The tabs make it easier to lift the pictures so you see all of them.


This new set is so COOL and relevent!  It can be used on exsisting albums, card, and Smash Books!
Make sure that you check out what my Design Teammates have made with this fabbie new set!

Enjoy!

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

My Creative Time ~ August Stamp Release Sneak #2

Hello paper lovers!!  I'm so excited to share with you this release!  This month Emma has unleashed a ton of new stamps over at My Creative Time!  Didn't you just love what half of the team showed you yesterday!  Well today will be no exception.  I know that your sock will be blown off my the rest of the team!!!

For today's project I get to share with you "Warm Holiday Fun" stamp set!  This set is so fabulous, I couldn't just show you one card!

I used the ornament die included in the kit to create a 3D card.




recipe:
paper: Papertrey Ink, Christmas paper stack
Martha Stewart Punch
ink, glitter, buttons

Sneak Peek Giveaway Time!With all of our Sneak Peek weeks, Emma likes to do some FUN giveaways!
***All you have to do is leave comments on our blogs! You do NOT have to comment on every blog, BUT if you do, you will just have more chances to win!
***SPREAD THE WORD TO THE WORLD ON FACEBOOK about this release & whatever connections you may have! Let us know on "My Creative Time's" FB page here http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/My-Creative-Time/364568506334 that you did so! OR you can just tag me in your post!
Emma will randomly pick & announce all winners on Friday, August 17th during the blog hop release happening @ 12:01am PST in her video! GOOD LUCK!
Log onto to your facebook now & let start spreading word!;)

Don't forget to check out my design teammates over at My Creative Time!

Enjoy

Monday, August 13, 2012

Monday Hop with EAD Designs ~ Best Witches!

Happy Monday and welcome to EAD Designs Monday Blog Hop! If you arrived here from the fabulous Lauren then you're in the place! If not please head over to EAD's blog for the start. Be sure to leave a comment along the way so you can be eligible for this week's giveaway!
 
 Are you ready for fall?  After the hot spell that we've had, I think I might be!  So for today's project I decided to jump ahead to Halloween with a fun chevron striped card!

 


Recipe:
paper: Teresa Collins, Papertrey Ink, Stampin Up
Copic Marker, ink
Martha Stewart Punch


 
 
Your next stop is the super talented Rose!

Enjoy!



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