Some Chicago Pics

Well its been a great trip so far, been some bumps and some learning curves about sightseeing in downtown Chicago, but we have had some great experiences, lots of fun and have seen so much!! I am so tired after two days of sightseeing with way too much walking, but its been worth it. I am gonna share some pics with you though :P

Ok, its gonna be hard to add captions to each photo, so I will give you a brief summary: We went to the Sears tower and I went out on the 4ft all glass extentions that extend out of the building at the 103rd floor, didnt scare me a bit, I though it would, but it didnt! My favortie of the trip so far is the Cloud Gate or better known as "the Bean", it is so amazing in person, looks almost like a mirage. We took the Architechural trip on the river and it was so informative, and what great views. It had rained 8 inches the night before so the river was too high for the boats to run till the afternoon. We did Navy Pier, saw the Stained Glass museum, rode the Ferris Wheel, and during our walk to Navy Pier we ran into the movie set for Transformers 3 that they are filming here right now. During our walks we saw the wrecked cars all over the place being used as props, very interesting! And lastly we are in a hotel directly across from the Convention center where CHA is being held starting tomorrow.

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 :)