Scrap-Mart.com and Want2Scrap™ Blog Hop Day 3!!

Hello and thank you for joining us for our very first Nestabling™ week! Designers from both Scrap-Mart.com and Want2Scrap™ have teamed up to bring you a week long mini blog hop full of beautiful projects featuring Nestabling™ by Want2Scrap™. If you are just joining us, hop on over to the Scrap-Mart Blog and start there. Before we get started with the projects, we’d like to send a special thanks to Want2Scrap™ for their generous donation of Nestabling™ for our designers to work with.

Please Check out the Fantastic project by Dana Gustafson posted on the Scrap-Mart Blog.
Dana is the Guest Designer on the Scrap-Mart Blog today!! Please check out Dana's Blog for all of the details on how she created her project.
Today, for my project I designed a scrapbook layout with one of our Florida vacation pictures. This one is from when we went to Disney. Our little guy had the time of his life getting all painted and dressed up to be a skull pirate!!
To embellish the Pirates of the Caribbean photo I used the Grand Calibur and S4-162 Labels Two from Spellbinders to cut/emboss the die cut shape. Then I added Nestabling™ Labels Two Red Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™.

For the border of skulls across the bottom I used S4-279 Graveyard Scene and Shapes. I added Baby Red Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™ for the eyes.

For the swords I used S4-300 Heraldry with silver art engraving foil and added Baby Red Rhinestones to the handles.


Supplies
Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Labels Two Red Rhinestones, Baby Red Rhinestones
Paper: Discount Cardstock Soot, Simply Smooth White, Deep Red; Karen Foster Pirate Collage; Silver Engraving Art Foil
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-162 Labels Two, S4-300 Heraldry, S4-279 Graveyard Scene and Shapes
Accessories: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares;Distress Tool

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Here is the link list for the mini blog hop this week featuring Nestabling™.

Sunday, June 26^th
Scrap-Mart Blog (Jenn)
Terre Fry http://www.terresscraptherapy.blogspot.com/

Monday, June 27^th
Scrap-Mart Blog (Mindy)

Tuesday, June 28^th
Scrap-Mart Blog…Guest designer…Dana Gustafson http://paperdaydream.blogspot.com/
Heidi Blakenshiphttp://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, June 29^th
Scrap-Mart Blog (Laurel)

Thursday, June 30^th
Scrap-Mart Blog (Katie)
Michele Ciolahttp://creative-mayhem.blogspot.com/

Friday, July 1^st
Scrap-Mart Blog (Karen)

Saturday, July 2^nd
Scrap-Mart Blog (Eva)
Elise Durenberger http://www.mamacowcreations.blogspot.com/

I hope you have a Fantastic Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Crafty Secrets DT Challenge - Childhood Theme

Good morning! Today is the Crafty Secrets monthly Design Team Challenge and this is out first challenge with all of our new design team members. This month our theme is Childhood. I will have a link list at the bottom of the post so you can visit each of the design team members to see what they have been busy creating.For the challenge I designed this cute little gift/treat box with a matching card. I used the New CD from Crafty Secrets, Creating with Vintage Patterns for my background paper and to create the little box.For the box I printed the pattern paper on one side and then printed the pattern for the box on the other side. Then I hand cut the template, scored and folded and added adhesive to the flaps to create the box. Creating the box was so quick and easy and this pattern can be found on the Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD too.Next I stamped the images from the Birthday Kids stamp set and started to add color using Copic markers.Here I colored the skin.Lastly I colored the hair, cake and candles.I added some diamond stickles for a little sparkle and a handmade crochet flower with a button. You could use this for a little treat box for a birthday party or a little gift box.Here is the matching little card.I added some diamond stickles and some seam binding for a bow.Supplies
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Birthday Kids
Paper: Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD
Ink: Tuskineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Antique Linen; Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-025 Labels Seventeen
Accessories: Ranger Diamond Stickles, Aunt Gail Crochet Flower, Joann's Button, Seam Binding

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Please me sure to visit each of the Crafty Secrets Design Team Members to see what they have to share with you today!

• Vicki Chrisman Team Leader
• Pam Hooten
• Heidi Blankenship
• Linda Duke
• Michele Kovack
• Julie Campbell
• Amy Teets
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Fauve van Maanen
• Gini Cagle
• Jan Hennings
• Tammy Roberts
• Victoria Warren Mears
• Viola Mahr

Crafty Secrets
Heartwarming Vintage Blog

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Simply Sunday - Live the Life of Your Dreams

Hello and Welcome to Simply Sunday! To find out all of the details about Simply Sunday please see my sidebar.

Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Blue 67 #, Kraft 80#

Stamps: Skipping Stones Design Healing Wings

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Ink Antique Linen

Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-320 Nested Butterflies Two, S4-329 Butterflies Circles #4, S4-293 Lacey Circles #3

Accessories: Want2Scrap™ 72 Count - Baby Blue Rhinestones, Baby Le Crème Pearls; Maya Road Trinket Pins; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, Hand Tinted Seam Binding

Please take a little time to visit the blogs for Simply Sunday
Heidi Blankenship you are here ;-)
Karen Taylor
Terre Fry

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Butterfly Canvas

Hello! Today, I have a home decor piece to share with you featuring Posh Eggplant Felt cardstock from Discount Cardstock. The Posh Eggplant Felt cardstock is on sale this week at Discount Cardstock and my Butterfly Canvas is featured on the Discount Cardstock Blog along with a full picture tutorial.All of the cardstock used is from Discount Cardstock. I used Spellbinders™ die templates (listed below) to create all of the butterflies and flowers.To create the background I used two stamp sets (listed below) from Crafty Secrets. All of the bling--rhinestones and pearls (listed below) is from Want2Scrap™.

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Posh Eggplant Felt, Orchid Cascata Felt, Razzleberry Light Prismatic, Blue 67#, Simply Smooth White, Posh Green Crepe; Old Book Pages
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Artsy Banner, Flourishes
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Inks Antique Linen, Shabby Shutters; Copic Markers BG53 Ice Mint, E29 Burnt Umber
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S5-050 Rose Creations, S5-051 Fanciful Flight, S5-049 Carnation Creations, S4-328 Foliage, S4-320 Nested Butterflies Two
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Brown Finesse Swirls, 72 Count-Purple Rhinestones, 72 Count-Pink Pearls, Baby Turquoise Rhinestones, Baby Pink Rhinestones; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Joann's 2-Way Glue Pen, Diamond Glitter; Wilton Paper Doilies; Beacon Adhesives™ 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue

Don't forget to check out the sales at Discount Cardstock and the Discount Cardstock Blog to see my picture tutorial for the Butterfly Canvas.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a Wonderful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Mix and Match Nestabling™

Good morning! Today, I have a card with a matching notepad and tutorial to share with you and some mixing and matching with the Nestabling™. Although Nestabling™ is made to match specific die cuts you can mix and match the Nestabling™ with other die cuts and the possibilities are endless as to what you can create. For the card and notepad I used Nestabling™ Heart Circles Lavender Pearls and Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Pink Rhinestones with other die cuts. To start I dry brushed two of the Chipboard Embellishments - Style A using Warm White paint. Then I brushed on some GemTac™ from Beacon Adhesives™ and added a clear chunky glitter. I wanted some of the raw chipboard to show through so I did not apply the GemTac™ to the entire piece of chipboard.Next I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-296 Nested Hearts from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the the heart shapes with Orchid Cascata Felt cardstock. Then I left the paper in the die template and used the die template as a stencil and added ink and I also inked the edges after removing the paper using Dusty Concord ink. Then I added Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Pink Rhinestones to the heart die cuts. Using the Grand Calibur™ and S4-293 Lacey Circles #5 I cut/embossed the circle shape. Then I added Nestabling™ Heart Circles Lavender Pearls and Sprinkle-N-Sparkle Lacy Lilac Glitter.Here is a close up of the glitter.Here is a close up of the top of the notepad. I also added a bow and a paper rose to the center of the heart.Here is a close up of the card front.

Supplies

Want2Scrap™ Supplies Used:
Nestabling™ Heart Circles Lavender Pearls
Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts Pink Rhinestones
72 Count - Purple Rhinestones
Chipboard Embellishments - Pack of 5 - Style A

Cross Promotional Products Used:
Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-293 Lacey Circles #5, S4- Nested Hearts #1, #2
Beacon Adhesives™ 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue™, Gem Tac™

Other Products Used:
Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Orchid Cascata Felt, Planet Purple
Really Reasonable Ribbon Dark Satin w/ Grosgrain Edge Assortment
Ranger Dusty Concord Distress Ink
Prima Roses
Plaid Warm White Acrylic Paint
Joann's Chunky Crystal Glitter
Sprinkle-N-Sparkle Lacy Lilac Glitter
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed the tutorial and remember don't be afraid to mix and match the Nestabling™ with different die cuts. Also hop on over to the Want2Scrap™ Blog to check out the latest bling filled designs!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Spellbinders Butterfly Rose Gatefold Card

Hello! I am so thrilled that I finally get to share today's card with all of you!! I designed this card last month for Spellbinders™ and Kim Hupke, Education Director for Spellbinders™ used this card for the deminar (demo/seminar) /make-n-take at Art-Full Horizons. Click HERE to check out some photos from the retreat.
All of the papers are from g∙c∙d Studios and the die templates are from the Donna Salazar Collection and LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven by Spellbinders™.


Using the Grand Calibur cut/emboss LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven #6. Cut/Emboss S5-051 Fanciful Flight, cut S5-050 Rose Creation #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 (#1 being the smallest). Score and fold Labels Eleven at 2" and 2-1/2" on each side.

Apply adhesive to fold on left side and attach seam binding.

Sand butterfly wings **work from the center (body) outward.

Place each flower die cut on to the foam pad and use a stylus/bone folder working in a circular motion to shape the flower. Working in a circular motion the flower will start to take shape.

Once each flower piece is shaped stack the flower going from the largest to the smallest for the center and apply adhesive in between each layer. Add a 72 Count - White Pearls from Want2Scrap™ to the center of the flower.

Use adhesive to apply butterfly to the fold on the left and add the rose to the center of the butterfly.

Supplies

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur™, LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven #6, S5-051 Fanciful Flight, S5-050 Rose Creation #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 (#1 being the smallest)

Paper: g∙c∙d Studios Spring In Bloom; #1002 Butterfly Harmony, #1010 Tags, Ribbons & Mosaics, #1013 One Sheet Wonderful

Accessories: Want2Scrap™ 72 Count - White Pearls - Self Adhesive; Seam Binding; Stylus/Bone Folder; Foam Pad; Adhesive

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Want2Scrap™ and PSA Essentials Summer Blog Hop

Hello! Want2Scrap™ and PSA Essentials are teaming up to bring you a fun Summer Blog Hop. Each Designer will be sharing a card or project they created using both the Want2Scrap™ and PSA Essentials products. I can't wait to see what all the designers have created!! During the blog hop Want2Scrap™ is giving 30% OFF your entire purchase 6/13-6/23 The coupon code at the check out is psahop30 and The Paper Clique is giving 30% off all PSA Essentials products from 6/13-6/23. The coupon code at check out is SAVE ONPSA. But wait there is MORE!! Want2Scrap™ is giving away a $35 gift certificate to their store AND PSA Essentials is giving away: 1 stamper, 1 Peel & Stick packs of winners choice!! Dates of entry for the giveaway are 6/13 - 6/15. To enter become a Follower on both the Want2Scrap™ Blog and PSA Stamp Camp Blog and leave a comment on both blogs.

If you are following along on the blog hop you should have come from Kelley Eubanks and if you are just starting out on the blog hop the first stop is the Want2Scrap™ Blog.

Ok, on to my card. ;-)Here is the card the I designed to share with you using Nestabling™ Heart Circles Brown Rhinestones, Baby - Turquoise Rhinestones, Swirls, Finesse - Brown Rhinestone from Want2Scrap™. From PSA Essentials I used Peel & Stick - Rosettas, this set includes 10 interchangeable stamps. I stamped the rosetta image using Rich Cocoa ink and then colored with Copic markers. Then I used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-116 Standard Circles Small and S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the shapes. I added a seam binding bow and a couple of trinket pins on the side. Then I took the smallest piece from the Nestabling™ Heart Circles Brown Rhinestones and added it to a pearl button for a finishing embellishment. The pattern paper is from Prima, Madeline Collection and all of the cardstock is from Discount Cardstock.

Supplies
Want2Scrap™: Nestabling™ Heart Circles Brown Rhinestones, Baby - Turquoise Rhinestones, Swirls, Finesse - Brown Rhinestone
PSA Essentials: Peel & Stick - Rosettas
Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur™, S4-116 Standard Circles Small, S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs
Paper: Prima, Madeline Collection; Discount Cardstock
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Copic
Accessories: Hand Tinted Seam Binding; Maya Road trinket Pins; Pearl Button; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Thanks so much for stopping by today and now your next stop should be Kim Moreno. I hope you enjoy the blog hop and have a wonderful day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Simply Sunday - Friends

Hello and Welcome to Simply Sunday! To find out all of the details about Simply Sunday please see my sidebar.
Supplies
Paper: Crafty Secrets Creating with Vintage Patterns CD ( available soon!!); Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Soot
Ink: Copic Marker
Accessories: Crafty Secrets Vintage Photo Creative Scraps; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Ranger Diamond Stickles

Please take a little time to visit the blogs for Simply Sunday
Heidi Blankenship you are here ;-)
Karen Taylor
Terre Fry

Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi