Guest Blogger - Stacey Caron from Spellbinders Paper Arts

Hello everyone, my name is Stacey Caron, and I have known Heidi since 2007, when she was chosen for the 2008 design team for my company, Spellbinders Paper Arts!  It is an honor to be a guest blogger for Heidi.  I was so touched when this idea came up and Heidi enthusiastically accepted.  As president of Spellbinders, you can probably imagine how many designers, I am exposed to. When looking for a creative person to join our design team, I look at the beauty of the projects they create, but just as important is the passion they have about Spellbinders and who they are as a person.  I can hardly put into words, how much this amazing woman means to me.  Heidi has a beautiful spirit and a kind heart.   She is a hard worker, talented beyond measure and loyal to her friends.  Most importantly she is a great mother to her boys and loving wife. 

I realized what a hilarious sense of humor she had when she presented the entire 2009 DT members with something special from the great state of Minnesota…Can you guess what is?  I will give you a clue…mystery meat…as in SPAM… Lol, that moment is sired in my memory forever! 

It has been a true honor and pleasure to work with Heidi, and I am constantly inspired by her.  On a side note, what would I ever do without my CHA floral goddess!!  Yes, Heidi dresses our trade show booth every single time with her beautiful floral arrangements!  Heidi, thank you from the bottom of my heart, here are a few art pieces of Heidi’s that truly inspire me! 

I LOVE jewelry!  Heidi’s whimsical style has always been able to capture me in a unique way.  When I look at Heidi’s Explore Necklace there is a fairy tale laying right there in front of me. 

This card is another example of how I am inspired by Heidi; she looks outside the obvious with our product and thinks about unique and different ways to inspire.  Heidi was one of our first designers to take the Butterfly Magic expandable pattern and fussy cut the butterfly to bring another dimension to the use of that template.

Heidi's ability to repurpose just about anything is what makes her such an amazing designer. She has this way of looking at whatever die I send her instantly seeing what projects she can create with it. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this post, and I hope that you will visit my blog every Friday, to see what has inspired me in the last week.

Hugs,

Stacey

Earrings - Gift Box & Special Guest Blogger!

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have some earrings and a gift box to share with you.  This past Friday was my mom's birthday and as part of her birthday gift I made her some new earrings and altered a little gift box to put the earrings in.

Before I share the earrings I want to let everyone know that tomorrow (Monday, May 20th, 2013) I will have a very Special Guest Blogger!!  I am so excited!!  Any guesses as to WHO it might be?  Be sure to stop back tomorrow to find out!! ;-) 

Here is the first pair of earrings.  I used tear drop shaped jade colored beads, bronze flower spacers and small round light green beads.

For the second pair I used small clear beads, larger round purple beads, rhinestone spacers and light blight crystals beads.

For the third pair I used champagne crystals and silver flower bead caps.

I think the forth pair is my favorite!  I used filigree bead caps, rose crystal beads, flower spacers and light pink crystal beads.

For the fifth and final pair I used silver metal filigree flowers from ButterBeeScraps and dark blue gem drops.  

I can't remember for sure but I think I picked up this box at the dollar store.  It had a little white bow on the top that I carefully removed.  Then I made a rosette directly on top of the box.  I used some tulle trim (from Hobby Lobby) and some eyelet trim (from Joann's).  

I used hot glue to adhere the ribbon and I just kept going around in a circle until I reached the center.  Then I added a little more hot glue, bunched up the tail end of the lace, gave it a little twist and pushed it down in the center of the rosette.

I hope you enjoy seeing some of the jewelry pieces I designed.  Let me know what you think! ;-)

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you are having a wonderful weekend and don't forget to stop back tomorrow to see who the Special Guest Blogger is!!

Hugs & Smiles

Heidi

Pretty Pink Jewel Goddess Card

Hello everyone!  Today, is my day to post on the Positively Me Blog for Julianna Hudgins Design Team and I have a pretty girly-girl card to share with you using the LF-013 Jewel Goddess from Julianna Hudgins Positively Me Collection from Spellbinders Creative Arts®.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please click HERE.  

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Heidi

Supplies
Spellbinders Creative Arts® LF-013 Jewel Goddess from Julianna Hudgins Positively Me Collection, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen
Other Supplies
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Pink Lemonade, Pearl Metallic
Ink:  Copic Marker RV10 Pale Pink
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares; Pink Tulle Trim, Lace Trim, Pink Mulberry Rose, Pearls, Handmade Stick Pin, Pearls

Aqua Altered Flower Headband with Gelatos®

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is my day to post over on the Faber-Castell Design • Memory • Craft Blog.   I have a beautiful altered flower headband with a full tutorial to share with you.

You can click HERE to hop on over to the Design • Memory • Craft Blog.  I love making these altered flowers--I can match the flowers to the outfit and they are the perfect accessories to add to a headband, clip or even a pin back.  I hope you will check out my tutorial and leave me a little love.  :) 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Be creative! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Really Reasonable Ribbon May Blog Hop

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of May.  The RRR Design Team Members and Special Events Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.

This month there is a fabulous assortment of Red, White and Blue ribbons included in the May Ribbon Club.    This ribbon assortment is prefect for the up coming 4th of July holiday!  Click HERE for more details on how you can sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Judy's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.

Before I get started with my project I just wanted to say I hope everyone had a very Happy Mother's Day!! We had a really nice day with family.  It was wonderful to see everyone and the weather was so nice.

Today, I have a quick and easy DIY project to share with you.  I altered this little tea light candle holder using some of the ribbons from the May Ribbon Club.  Every year we have a big BBQ with family and friends for the 4th of July Parade and it's always fun to have some decorations for the tables.  I am going to be making a few more of these little tea light candle holders--they will be perfect!

I added the white crochet lace trim around the top and then I added a few small pieces of ribbon to make a little cluster.  I fussy cut the ends of the ribbon, added a red acrylic star and a white pearl to the center.

I used hot glue to adhere all of the ribbons, star and pearl.  Then I added a battery tea light candle.  These candles are perfect to use, especially if you have little ones around.

I hope you enjoyed this quick and easy DIY project!

Enjoy the RRR Blog Hop--I know you will find all kinds of inspiration!

Now to continue in the Blog Hop you need to hop on over to Jenn's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Really Reasonable Ribbon May Ribbon Club

Accessories:  Acrylic Star, Pearl, Hot Glue, Tea Light, Candle Holder

Flower Filigree Bracelet

Hello everyone!  I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Today, I have one of my jewelry pieces to share with you.  I have been making jewelry for several years but I am just now getting in to the metals-using filigree pieces and trying some new things.  

I just finished my first bracelet so I thought I would share it with you.  

This is a cuff bracelet and I added all of the beautiful metal filigree pieces.  I like the look of different metals so I used bronze and silver.  I used a larger bronze oblong filigree piece on the bottom and then a little bit smaller silver oblong filigree piece on top of that.  Then I added two of the larger flowers, a smaller flower and a large bling piece for the center.

All of the metal filigree pieces are from Monique at ButterBeeScraps except for the small flower.  If you love metal filigree you have to check out ButterBeeScraps!  Monique has so many beautiful pieces in her shop including copper, silver, bronze and gunmetal. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and Happy Mother's Day to all of the Moms!!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft - All Boy Stamp Set

Hello blogging friends!  Today I have a fun masculine card to share using one of the New Samantha Walker stamp sets, SW-04520 All Boy from  JustRite Papercraft.

Here is the card that I designed.  This is a great masculine stamp set that can be used for the little guys and the men in our lives.  So many fun stamps included in this set!

I used the JB-04300 Vintage Labels Four Dies for the main image.  I used a combination of these three inks-Lady Bug, Nautical Blue, Teal Zeal all from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko.  The pattern paper is from the Little Yellow Bicycle Just Because 6 x 6 paper pad.

On the top part of the card I used the SW-04415 Buntings and Button die templates from JustRite Papercraft.  These are such fun dies!  I love being able to make the little banners that match perfectly in project.  The banner reminds me of the banners that you would see years ago in the car lots or hanging up at an old gas station.

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see what they have to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration
Kathy Jones
 Heidi Blankenship
 Eva Dobilas
Sheri Holt
Angela Barkhouse
Darsie Bruno
Margie Higuchi
Michele Kovack 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft SW-04520 All Boy
Paper:  Discountcardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Dusk Blue; Little Yellow Bicycle Just Because 6 x 6 paper pad
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Lady Bug, Nautical Blue, Teal Zeal
Dies:  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-04300 Vintage Labels Four Dies, SW-04415 Buntings and Button
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Aqua Ric Rac; The Rubber Cafe` Clear Jellie Dots, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Pick "EM" Up Tool; Red Brads; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares

JustRite May Release - The Journey Background Stamp & Explore Vintage Labels Four Stamp Set

Hello blogging friends!  I am back today with another New Release from JustRite Papercraft.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-04520 The Journey Background Stamp, CL-04515 Explore Vintage Labels Four stamp sets and JB-04300 Vintage Labels Four Dies JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies.

I started by creating the background.  I covered the entire stamp with Pistachio ink and then I went around the edges (about 1'') with the Toffee Crunch ink.  I used the Bamboo Leaves ink on the sentiment and inked the outer edges with Espresso Truffle ink.  Then I cut the background image down to size and used the Distrezz-it-All tool from Zutter to distress the edges.

I stamped the image of the car twice.  For the first image I used Bamboo Leaves  and Espresso Truffle inks and did the Rock-n-Roll technique with the ink.  The second image was stamped with Espresso Truffle.  Then using the image with the Espresso Truffle ink I fussy cut the image of the car.  I used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® on the back of the car image to pop it up a little.

Here is a close up of the image with the car.  I used JB-04300 Vintage Labels Four Dies  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies to cut/emboss the oval shape and then inked the outer edges with Toffee Crunch ink.  For the hand I inked the image with Espresso Truffle and then fussy cut it.  I attached the hand to the top of a memo pin, pointed it at the sentiment and added a silver charm.  I also added some 1.5'' Champagne Netting from Really Reasonable Ribbon under the image of the car.

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.  

Kathy Jones 
Eva Dobilas
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Margie Higuchi
Sheri Holt 
Heidi Blankenship

 Michele Kovack 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-04520 The Journey Background Stamp, CL-04515 Explore Vintage Labels Four
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Herbal Garden, Kraft
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tukineko Memento Espresso Truffle, Toffee Crunch, Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves
Dies:  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-04300 Vintage Labels Four Dies
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon 1.5'' Champagne Netting; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares; Zutter Distrezz-it-All; Tim Holtz Memo Pin; Silver Charm, Silver Jump Ring

JustRite May Release Day Three - Botanical Postcards Background Stamp

Hello blogging friends!  Today is Day three of the JustRite May Release.  To see the New Release from Day One and Day Two you can click HERE to check out the JustRite Inspiration Blog.

I have two cards to share with you today using the New CL-04535 Botanical Postcards Background Stamp from  JustRite Papercraft.  Even though the coloring on these cards looks very different there is only one little difference in creating both of these backgrounds.

To start I colored directly on to the stamped image using Faber-Castell Gelatos.

These are all of the Gelatos I used and the colors are listed and linked in the supply list.

I lightly misted the stamp with water to activate the Gelatos.  Then I stamped the image on to Simply Smooth White Cardstock.  

Now to achieve the second background (which was kind of a happy accident) I colored over the entire image with the Gold Gelato.  All of the original color (ink) was still on the stamp and I applied the Gold Gelato going over one color at a time and then using a baby wipe to clean the Gelato in between colors.  I misted the stamp with water and then stamped the image.  I love the outcome of the second background!  I would also love to try this with a Silver Gelato just to see if there is a different result.

So basically I stamped the image with the first coloring and then applied the gold over the color to get a second generation stamping with a totally different look.

These are a few images of the first card.

On the second card I added Black Gelato on to the corner die cuts.  I used S2-009 Fantastic Flourishes Two die templates from Spellbinders Creative Arts™ to create the die cuts.  You can see on the first die cut I applied the Black Gelato and then on the second die cut you can see what it looks like when the Gelato is rubbed in, it really makes the embossed areas pop.

Here are some images of the second card.

The CL-04535 Botanical Postcards Background Stamp is such a beautiful stamp and I love how quick and easy it is to achieve two totally different looks for the background using Faber-Castell Gelatos.

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Papercraft Design Team Members in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson 
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship 
Michele Kovack 
Marisa Job
Angela Barkhouse
Sheri Holt

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a beautiful day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-04535 Botanical Postcards Background Stamp
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Bubble Gum, Black Licorice, Tawny Light
Ink:  Faber-Castell Gelatos Snow Cone, Cotton Candy, Metallic Blueberry, Aqua Dolce, Metallic Melon, Watermelon, Mango, Tangerine, Blood Orange, Green Tea, Pistachio, Squid Ink, Black, White, Silver, Gold
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts™ Grand Calibur™ Machine, (1st card) S5-131 A2 matting Basics A, (2nd card) S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S6-002 5x7 Matting Basics B, S2-009 Fantastic Flourishes Two
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Seam Binding-Aqua, Leather Tan, Kaisercraft Chino Pearls; Handmade Stick Pins; White Mulberry Flower, Recollections Pink Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares

WINNERS for the Heidi Blankenship Embellished-Dreams Designs Mixed Media Giveaway!!!

Hello everyone!  Ok, here is the post with the big announcement of who the Winners are for the Mixed Media Giveaway!!  But before I announce the winners I want to say a HUGE Thank You to all of my subscribers, followers and crafty friends for participating in my giveaway and for all of the wonderful comments!!  I loved reading all of the comments and finding out about your favorite go-to crafty products.  

I would say the top 3 go-to products are---

1.  Die Templates

2.  Embossing Folders

3.  Stamps

But I read a lot of comments about lace, bling, flowers, glitter and adhesives.

Basically, I think we love it all LOL!

I had my husband and our youngest son help me out with the giveaway.  I went through all of the comments to make sure the rules were followed and I deleted duplicate comments.  Then I printed out all of the comments, cut them into strips and folded them up.  My husband help with folding up all of the little strips of paper and my son picked the winners.     

I will be emailing all of the winners and they will have 72 hours to reply to the email.  If they don't reply within the 72 hours I will pick another winner for that prize package.  

I am going to start with the 3rd prize package--

This is what is included in the 3rd Prize

Vintage Book Pages

Vintage Sheet Music

Really Reasonable Ribbon 1 yd White Mini Pom Pom Trim, 1 yd Fleur De Lis on Cotton Ribbon

Mica Flakes, 1 yd Tinsel Trim, 12 in. Rosette & Sequin Trim, 1 yd Faux Rhinestone Chain, 3 Pearl Sprays, 3 Bead Sprays, 12 Pink Mulberry Roses, 25 Ivory Mini Mulberry Roses, 1 Large Handmade Ivory Flower, 3 Leaf Stick Pins, 10 Pearl Stick Pins, Beads, Bead Caps & Spacers to Make Stick Pins (total of 100 pieces), Embellishments including Charms, Resin Pieces, Acrylic Pieces, Wood Pieces, Garment Pins, Gems, Jellie Dots (The Rubber Cafe'), Metal Filigree (ButterBeeScraps)--total of 107 pieces.

The 3rd Prize has a value over $20.00

And the WINNER IS----------
Teresa Godines 

Congratulations Teresa!!!!

 Teresa Godines #6857 said...

My studio is my kitchen table...LOL but what I have been using a lot recently are my dies and embossing cards. Thank you for sharing with us.
http://purplebunnypapercrafts.blogspot.com/

April 26, 2013 at 10:42 AM

 

Now on to the 2nd Prize Package--

This is what is included in the 2nd Prize

Spellbinders™ Giftabilites Book

JustRite Papercraft® Background Stamp of Winners Choice

12 Different Kinds of Lace Trims (1 yd ea)

12 Handmade Stick Pins

The 2nd Prize has a value over $40.00

And the Winner is----------
Sherry

Congratulations Sherry!!!!

 Sherry said...

Hi, thanks for a chance to win some awesome products!! my favorite go to products are spellbinder dies or folders. I am now headed to sign up on your blog.my email is lomaster2010@hotmail.com

April 25, 2013 at 11:49 AM

 

Now for 1st Prize Package!!

This is what is included in the 1st Prize 

Spellbinders Creative Arts™ Artisan X-Plorer

MB1-002 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders™ Media Mixáge™ Square One Bezel-Bronze

Spellbinders™ Media Mixáge™ MD1-002 Square One Dies, MT1-004 Crackle Texture Plate

JustRite Papercraft® Stamp Set of Winners Choice

Susan Lenart Kazmer Art Mechanique Belles Dames Francaises Ephemera Papers

Vintage Sheet Music

Vintage Book Pages

Really Reasonable Ribbon Seam Binding (1 yd ea color) Baby Pink, Vivid Pink, Moss Green, Peacock Alley, Elderberry, Leather Tan

Mica Flakes

2 Handmade Doilies

Tinsel Trim (1 yd)

Rosette Trim

42 Embellishments including beads, charms, gems, metal filigree...

4 metal filigree and rhinestone chain (ButterBeeScraps), 6 pearls, 3 tear drop pearls, 2 gem drops, 3 chandelier drops, 6 word charms, 2 bird cage charms, 1 bird charm, 1 crown charm, 1 clock charm, 1 Eiffel Tower charm, 6 gears, 2 wings, 1 fairy on the moon charm, 1 key, 1 lock, 1 filigree

The 1st Prize has a value over $165.00!

And the Winner is----------
Amanda

Congratulations Amanda!!!!

 Amanda said...

Hello Heidi and thank you for your blog giveaway! I've visited your blog often and I'm blown away by your amazing creations!!

I can't decide what my favorite scrap items I always reach for, so I'll name my top 3! I can't get enough Stamps, Prima Flowers and Spellbinders! I also love my Copics, too! They're so colorful & pretty :)

Thank you again and I'm crossing my fingers!
~ Amanda Hav :)

My email address is : poppy_scraps@yahoo.com

April 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

A HUGE CONGRATS to all of the Winners!!!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi