More Epiphany Love :)

Just a super quickie that I did with a min 6 x 6 canvas!!


And I will give you a little tutorial :)

1. Crumple, wet, crumple some more your background paper. Uncrumple and lay out flat to dry.
2. Cover the entire surface of the canvas with Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste.
3. Apply paper to the surface while wet then apply another coat of Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste.
4. Paint an area in the middle. Let Dry. Apply Shimmerz. Spray with Glimmer Mist.
5. Hand stitch on the canvas by using a paper piercer.
6. Choose photos and distress the edges, apply to canvas as you wish.
7. Using the Epiphany Crafts Shape Studio - Heart 14 - make some heart epoxy's!!!
8. Apply to canvas using Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots.
9. Apply title.
10. Apply lace.
11. Hang :)

Epiphany Crafts and Bo Bunny

Are a great combination!!! Throw in some Helmar adhesive products and you are all set ;)


I just received some yummmy Bo Bunny papers from their newest lines AND best of all I got a shipment from Epiphany Crafts which included 3 of the new tools!!! I find the Bo Bunny papers to be very inspiring, even though I can work with any papers I do believe that these are among my favorites to work with...they inspire me so :)

My Epiphany Crafts shipment included
The Button Studio Round 14


The Button Studio Flower 20


The Shape Studio Heart 14


I haven't used the Heart Shape tool yet, but I have great plans for my project which will feature what this tool can do :)

I have to say these tools will be close at hand all the time and will, already have, become a go to tool for me whether it be for that one thing that is missing on my project or part of the overall design. The tools are super easy to work and are super quick, the buttons and shapes make a statement and there is no end to the possibilities. I cannot recommend them more!

My first project is an old vintage cigar box that my mom found while cleaning out the garage. I jumped at the offer for this beauty! The graphic on the front of the box was so beautiful, so I chose to use it in my design. I used alot of techniques on this box, including crumpling and soaking the paper, applying Helmar Crackle Medium, inking and decoupaging with Helmar Decoupage and Craft Paste. I was shooting for the old vintage feel and the combination of the Bo Bunny Block Party papers and the techniques worked like a charm. I used the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio for the star buttons, using the Bo Bunny paper, and the centers of a couple of the flowers, they were the perfect touch!







Next I created a layout using the Bo Bunny line, Sun Kissed. I so love finding a paper with the suns rays!! There is so much you can do with the rays design wise. For this layout I cut the suns rays and kept them attached at the circle of the sun, I then used my crimper on the rays...what a great texture and effect it gave, I love it!! I used the Epiphany Crafts Button Studio in the flower shape for the final WOW this layout needed and I was not disappointed in the results!! Using coordinating and contrasting papers was the perfect touch for these buttons!





These hot little tools are set to ship in August! Check out the Blog to get more details on availability and for other inspiring ideas. You might even want to be a follower ;)

KC Kits - Color Me America

Kelly, of KC kits came out with a great patriotic kit for all of your 4th of July photos!

Check it out:
Color Me America




and here are a couple of layouts that I created with the kit:

The Scrapping Spot for July

Sorry this is a little bit late....but.....the kits went out a little late to the DT because someones dog decided to have a Tulle snack....LOL!!! Yep Jill's dog Carly thought it was quite tasty :)

The kit this month is just fantastic....well all months are fantastic, but I really wanted to use some of the Echo Park papers and thats what is featured this month!!! I love the touch of Tulle too ;) The kit is packed with all kinds of fun things to create layouts with your Spring and Summer photos!

Summertime by The Scrapping Spot


Featuring the Sweet Summertime line by echo park paper co. (all papers are double-sided).
1-Sunny Days Border, 1-Sunny Spots. 1-Whimsy Stripe, 1-Citrus Circle, 1-Flower Garden, 1-Pinwheels, 1-Journal Card Paper.
1-Bazzill Sunbeam
1-Bazzill Jetstream.
1/3 package Prima Canvas Buttons
1/2 package Prima Play canvas tags
1-Prima yellow alphabet
4 ea. Prima Madrigal blossom peach
1/2 package Prima Voila laundry
1/2 package Dear Lizzy Chirp felt
handful ColorStories Yellow adhesive gems
3 ea. Brads
6 ea. Color Me Crazy Flowers
1 yd. Glimmer tulle
1 2/3 yd. Yellow dot ribbon
1-lipstick red fluid chalk
3 ea. Shabby Chic Crafts Summer Phrases.

So far I have created two layouts (I will finish up with the kit this weekend)





See ya again this weekend with more creations!!
Happy 4th weekend!!

Little Feet Designs by Janet Carr

I have had alot of fun playing with the kits by Janet Carr and would love to share some of the layouts I have done and some of her kits!

I created this layout using Olivia's Friend, available at For The Luv Of Art:




Using Where I Long to Be - Calm of the Water also available at For The Luv of Art, I created my favorite layout of the moment:





And one more from King of My Heart also available at For The Luv of Art, this layout:





Thanks for taking a look at my work...I am having a blast :)

Epiphany Crafts

I was again honored this week when I was selected to join the Design Team for Epiphany Crafts!!! I will admit that I wasnt aware of the tools that they manufacture until I saw the call for their Design Team.....and once I found out what they were all about I was totally excited!!! Custom buttons and epoxy's in several shapes....oh my!!! Check out the info from the site:

Epiphany Crafts creates innovative products for the craft industry. Two new product lines, the EC Shape Studio and EC Button Studio, allow you to create beautifully crafted embellishments in just three easy steps. Simply position your desired design into the Studio tool, add the self-adhesive button or shape, then just close the lid and press. The result is a one of a kind embellishment that will match your project perfectly.

Little Feet Designs

I was honored to be asked by Janet Carr to join her Creative Team for Little Feet Designs. Her digital kits are amazing and I have already enjoyed using one of them :)


This layout was done using the Where I Long to Be - Serenity of the Cape

All of her kits are available at For The Luv of Art and I highly recommend you check them out....and as an added bonus there are even some freebies!!

Splash Into Summer Crop

Looking for some cool challenges to do this weekend??? Look no further than Treasured Scrapbooking! Our Splash into Summer crop has started and there is inspiration galore, prizes to be won, fun to be had....with a great bunch of people, so why dont you join us?? You will be glad you did :)

Here are some of the challenges you will find:

Get your Mist on by Julie (me):
Welcome Summer!!!!
No June Gloom this morning....or I slept through it!
Summer for us is all about water, the beach, the pool, the hose when the plants are suppose to get watered and instead everything else does. Anyway I thought I would challenge you to use your mists, sprays, etc on a layout! Be creative, mix them, mask them, do what you do and share with us!

I did a layout using a mask with the sprays:


From Lisa - Summer Colors Challenge
Happy Saturday ladies!!!!!!!!!!!

I love a good a color challenge - I am thinking Yellow for the sun and blue for water and white for big puffy clouds

So - create a layout with these colors included White/Yellow/Blue

I wanted the feel a a fun summer day!!



From Noeleen: Lets Get Soaked!
let's get totally soaked ladies! as summer is coming...with beach and pool times...let's get some of that onto our layouts. so go ahead...go crazy...totally soak some paper. i mean get it completely wet. stick it under some running water or into a bowl...make sure the water seeps ALL the way through. then when it is nice and wet...it should also be nice and maliable:) scrunch it up...fold it up...create flowers...heck create anything. let it dry and then put it on your layout or ceation:) then post it in the gallery and put a link here so we can see all of your wonderful creations! i'm am so excited to see what you guys come up with:)

From Shelly: Summer/Sunshine Song Title Challenge
I love songs about summer. When certain songs come on the radio, I open the windows and the sunroof and sing at the top of my lungs. My challenge to you is to use a song with the word sunshine or summer as your layout title (or card sentiment for you card makers!) To help you out, I have compiled a list of my favorite summer songs – use one of these or one of your own favorites.

Upload your layout to the the Splash into Summer Crop catagory in the gallery and then link it back to this thread!

Participants will be put into a random drawing for a an awesome summer inspired RAK!

1. “Good Day Sunshine” – Beatles
2. “Here Comes the Sun” - Beatles
3. “All Summer Long” - Kid Rock
4. "Summer Love" (2006) by Justin Timberlake
5. "Summer's Here" (1981) by James Taylor
6. "In The Summertime" (1970) by Mungo Jerry
7. "Endless Summer Nights" (1988) by Richard Marx
8. "Dusk and Summer" (2006) by Dashboard Confessional
9. "Summer Nights" (1978) from Grease by John Travolta & Olivia Newton John
10. "Summer, Highland Falls" (1981) by Billy Joel
11. "Suddenly Last Summer" (1983) by The Motels
12. "Cruel Summer" (1983) by Bananarama
13. "Summer Breeze" (1972) by Seals & Crofts
14. "Hot Fun in the Summertime" (1969) by Sly & the Family Stone
15. "Summer In the City" (1966) by The Lovin' Spoonful
16. "Summer of ‘69" (1984) by Bryan Adams
17. "Boys of Summer" (1984) by Don Henley
18. "Summertime Blues" - Alan Jackson (or Eddie Cochrahn, depending on how old you are)
19. "School's Out for Summer" - Alice Cooper
20. “Summertime" - Bon Jovi
21. “Sunshine and Summertime” - Faith Hill
22. “Summertime” Kenny Chesney
23. "Summer Rain" by Johnny Rivers
24. "My Summer Love" by Ruby and the Romantics
25. "Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer" by Nat "King" Cole
26. "Summer Madness" by Kool and the Gang
27. “You are the Sunshine of my Life” – Stevie Wonder
28. "Summer's Gone" by Paul Anka
29. "Theme from A Summer Place" by Percy Faith
30. “Endless Summer”
31. “Sunshine Lollipops and Rainbows” – Lesley Gore

From Erin: Summer Inspirations Challenge
This challenge is a two part challenge! I want you to post a photo or a link to something that is inspiring you this summer!

Also, I am going to share something that inspires me and I want you to do a project based on that, see if my inspirations can inspire you as well! You can do a layout, card, altered item, whatever you want!

Here is my inspiration:


There are some games on the board for the crop as well, with more to be added throughout the weekend!!!

Hope to see you there!

A Surprise Cyber Crop at Treasured Scrapbooking!!!

Is starting tomorrow - Saturday and we would love to see some new faces.....and some old too :)

this is what Erin has to say:

I think it's time to celebrate! SOOOOOOOO, let's Spring Into Summer, Splash Into Summer, or Charge Stubbornly Into Summer!!!!! The weather here is just awful, we've only had a couple of sunny days, but I'm going to charge stubbornly ahead anyway!

I am holding a SURPRISE CYBERCROP starting tomorrow! There will be prizes and games and challenges!

The first challenge starts RIGHT NOW, though!

Go find some of your online scrappy friends who don't already hang out here and invite them to come play with us! I will do a prize drawing for the people who bring in some new members to the party! If the person was previously registered but wandered off, that's fine too. I just want a lot of people at this party. Smile

The crop will go until next Sunday night, most of the festivities will occur during the weekend, but I might throw some surprises in here and there, and some quick challenges as well.

So, go get your shorts and sunglasses and flip flops! It's time to PARTY!!!!!!!

The Scrapping Spot for June!!!

The Scrapping Spot is featuring the Fancy Pants Rusted Sun line.....yummy!!! I love the vivid colors and all of the bling.....definately a kit for those end of the school year photos and summer photos, cant go wrong there! Take a look:
June kit

Featuring the Fancy Pants Rusted Sun line (all papers are double sided).
1-Rusted Sun Strips
1-Indian Summer
1-Umbrella
1-Pool Party
1-Beach Ball
1-Sunrise
1-Sunny Day
1-Bazzill Tropical cardsticj
2-Bazzill Spoiled Brat Bling cardstock
1 yard Rusted Sun Woven Ribbon
handful of sunkissed dew drops
1-Summer License Plate
handful Lime & Orange felt flowers
1/2 pkg. Under the Sea self adhesive jewels
1/2 pkg. Sparkle Burst Brads
1-self-adhesive summer bling
1 each Name/Place/Date journaling tickets
3/4 yard Button ribbon
2 3/4 yard Twisted burlap string
1 ea. Glitter Bling alpha

I had alot of fun playing with this kit, take a look at the projects I did:













Thanks for visting!!

My Little Shoebox

So I rarely let anyone know when I am submitting to a Design Team call, but this time I really love my projects....well I always love my projects, and I decided what the heck,share them why dontcha!!! I hope I dont jinx myself!!

I had to do two layouts, a card and an altered project. I had a limited amount of MLS product but enough to create some magic!

So my favorite is a mini that I did, I used a Kaisercraft mini album and the MLS line Marmalade and told the story of how I "inherited" my little puppy Ariel:






I used the MLS line In the Garden for both layouts:




Cards....ughhhh, not usually my thing but they asked for it, I used the MLS line
Imagine a Forest:



I had a fun time doing the projects for this submission, working with the papers MLS creates just makes me smile. I am sure the talent applying for this call is over the top, but you never know.....and besides I got some great projects out of it, ones that I will cherish and will be cherished by others, so its all good!

Treasured Scrapbooking's May Kit

is now available at the Treasured Scrapbooking store!! I love how Erin mixes and matches so many different manufacturers in her kits and this month does not disappoint. She has mixed October Afternoon, Making Memories, Jenni Bowlin, and Crate Paper! Check it out:
Thriftshop Treasures


So far I have created a layout and an altered Comp Book:





I cant wait to dig into it again next weekend, so many possibilities :)