Crafty Secrets - NEW CD Creating with Vintage Patterns - NEW Design Team Members

Good morning!! Today I have a digital layout to share with you using the NEW CD Creating with Vintage Patterns from Crafty Secrets!The NEW CD will be available very soon!! Here is the digital layout I designed using one of the patterned papers from the CD. I also used one of the frames and several elements for embellishments. I added the little bouquets of flowers to the top border and by the picture frame. Then I added some doilies, buttons and a piece of pink lace trim. I changed the color of the lace to match the paper and I added a really soft drop shadow to several of the elements.

Did you see the announcement on the Heartwarming Vintage Blog about the New Design Team? Awhile back Sandy, owner of Crafty Secrets had the first ever design team call for Crafty Secrets!! Over 60 people applied and I know Sandy said it was a very hard decision! Out of the 60 people who applied 8 New Designers were added to the team!!

Please Welcome~

Amy Teets

Debbie Marcinkiewicz

Fauve vanMaanen

Gini Cagle

Jan Hennings

Tammy Roberts

Victoria Warren-Mears

Viola Mahr

Also here are the current Design Team Members that will be continuing with the Design Team.

Vicki Chrisman Team Leader

Pam Hooten

Michele Kovack

Heidi Blankenship *that's me ;-)

Linda Duke

Julie Campbell

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Wonderful Weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Realeases for June - Merry & Bright - Christmas Mini Sentiments

Good morning! Wow it's been a week full of inspiration from JustRite Stampers and the JustRite Design Team Members!! Today, I have not one but two NEW Releases from JustRite Stampers to share with you!! CL-02155 Merry & Bright and JB-09809 Mini Christmas SentimentsCL-02155 Merry & Bright is from the JustRite Cling Collection and includes 5 Christmas Ornaments, 2 Ornament Toppers, 2 Bows, 2 Sprigs of Holly & Berries and 6 Sentiments for a total of 17 stamps!! JB-09809 Mini Christmas Sentiments includes 18 Mini Sentiments. To start I stamped the images ( Dusk Blue and Rich Cocoa Ink) and then used the Grand Calibur™ and S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornament die templates from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the shapes. Then I colored the smaller ornament with Copic markers. For the holly, I stamped the image using Rich Cocoa Ink, colored with Copic Markers and hand cut the image. Next I colored the flower images on the larger ornament with a Copic marker, added glitter all of the pieces and Baby Turquoise Rhiestones from Want2Scrap™. I used a piece of Prima paper for the background and stamped holly & berries around the edge with Rich Cocoa Ink and Colored with Copic markers. For the sentiment I used Rich Cocoa Ink and made the die cut shape using S5-o29 Nested Lacey Pennants. Then I edged it with glitter. Here is a close up of the ornament.
Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02155 Merry & Bright, JB-09809 Mini Christmas Sentiments
Paper: Discount Cardstock Razzleberry Light Prismatic, Frosted Teal Prismatic; Prima Madeline Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™ S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornament, S5-o29 Nested Lacey Pennants
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Baby Turquoise Rhinestones; Maya Road Trinket Pins; Joann's Diamond Glitter; Seam Binding; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit some of the JustRite Design Team Members listed below and be inspired!!

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Mona Pendleton

Michele Kovack

Stephanie Kraft

Kellie Fortin

Heidi Blankenship

Angela Barkhouse

Barb Schram

Sankari Wegman

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Fabulous Friday!!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Realeases for June - Deck the Halls

Good morning! Today, I get to share another New Release from JustRite Stampers with you--CL-02150 Deck the Halls. This is such a beautiful stamp set for Christmas. This set includes 4 Christmas Ornaments, Bulb Toppers, Pine and Holly and 13 sentiments for a total of 22 stamps!! Plus--and there's more--the stamp set is designed to match Spellbinders S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornament and S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornament and JB-08960 JustRite Charmed Dies. To start stamp the Christmas ornament image in Merlot and also in Gold. Then line up the die templates S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments and S4-293 Lacey Circles, tape for perfect placement and cut/emboss with the Grand Calibur. Here is a close up picture of the die cuts.Next sand the larger die cut and ink the two other die cuts with Antique Linen Distress Ink.Then I added a few Baby - LeCreme Pearls from Want2Scrap™.For the background I stamped the pine using Peeled Paint and Forest Moss and then I inked the edges with Antique Linen.I also stamped and hand cut a few of the pine sprigs and then added 3D Foam squares to give them a little dimension. I added some lace trim to the bottom of the card and a sentiment.
Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02150 Deck the Halls
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Herbal Garden Prismatic,
Ink: Clearsnap Gold Pigment Ink, Merlot; Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Inks Antique Linen, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss
Dies: Spellbinder Grand Calibur S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, S4-293 Lacy Circles
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Baby - LeCreme Pearls; Prima Lace Trim; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Hand Tinted Seam Binding; Sanding Block, Embossing Powder

Please be sure to visit the JustRite Designers listed below to see what they have been busy creating.

JustRite Inspiration

Michele Kovack

Stephanie Kraft

Kellie Fortin

Kathy Jones

Heidi Blankenship

Mona Pendleton

Angela Barkhouse

Barb Schram

Sankari Wegman

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Realeases for June - You Are My Anchor

Good morning! Today, I have another New Release from JustRite Stampers to share with you--JB-09920 You are my Anchor. This set includes 6 Designer Centers and 6 Interchangeable Borders. This will be a great set for creating masculine cards.To start I stamped the image on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from DCS. Then I added color with Coipc markers.Next I made the circle die cut using the Grand Calibur and S4-114 Standard Circles Large die template from Spellbinders. Then I inked the edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.To create the layers behind the image I used S5-043 Fleur de Lis Motifs and the Grand Calibur to cut/emboss the shapes. I used DoubleMates Berry Red and Persian Blue cardstock from DCS. I also added a piece of twill cord and wove it around the motif and tied it at the bottom.I used 3D Foam Squares in between the layers and to add a little dimension. The background paper is from My Mind's Eye 12 x 12 Kraft Paper Pad Lifestories Collection.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09920 You are my Anchor
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Persian Blue, DoubleMates Berry Red; My Mind's Eye 12 x 12 Kraft Paper Pad Lifestories Collection.
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Distress Ink Antique Linen; Copic Markers B26, R27, E23
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S5-043 Fleur de Lis Motifs
Accessories: Karen Foster Corner Accents (brads); twill; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit some of the Designers from JustRite Stampers who have created projects to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration

Kathy Jones

Becca Feeken

Stephanie Kraft

Mona Pendleton

Michele Kovack

Barb Schram

Heidi Blankenship

Angela Barkhouse

Kellie Fortin

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you are surviving the heat!!! We have had record breaking temps here in MN--triple digits!! Too hot for me!! Hope you have a happy and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Stampers - New Realeases for June - Peace On Earth

Good morning! It's the beginning of another month and it's time to share the NEW June Releases from JustRite Stampers with all of you! The stamp set that I am sharing with you today is JB-09925 Peace On Earth. This set includes 4 Designer Centers and 4 Interchangeable Borders. Another thing I want to mention about the JB-09925 Peace On Earth stamp st is that the interior images on the oval centers are designed to be compatible with S4-230 Labels Six, S5-022 Labels Ten, S4-290 Labels Fourteen and S4-310 Labels Eighteen from Spellbinders™. Now you can create even more beautiful layers with your cards. To start I stamped the image three times with different colors of ink.Next I used S4-314 Lacey Ovals, S4-110 Classic Ovals Large, S4-290 Labels Fourteen along with the Grand Calibur™ from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the shapes. Next I inked the edges of all the die cut shapes and then I added Nestabling™ Labels Fourteen Lime Green Rhinestones from Want2scrap™ to the label shape. Here is a close up of all the layers. Here is a close up of the center. I also added some diamond stickles for a little sparkle.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09925 Peace On Earth
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Blue 67#; My Mind's Eye The Merry Days of Christmas Collection
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky; Ranger Distress Ink Shabby Shutters
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S4-314 Lacey Ovals, S5-025 Labels Seventeen, S4-110 Classic Ovals Large, S4-290 Labels Fourteen
Accessories: Want2scrap™ Nestabling™ Labels Fourteen Lime Green Rhinestones, 72 Count Baby Blue Rhinestones, Baby White Pearls; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Snowflake Button; Hand Tinted Seam Binding; Scrapbook Adhesive By 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit some of the JustRite Designers who have projects to share with all of you using the New JB-09925 Peace On Earth stamp set.

JustRite Stampers Blog

Debbie Olson

Michele Kovack

Kellie Fortin

Kazan Clark

Angela Barkhouse

Stephanie Kraft

Mona Pendleton

Becca Feeken

Heidi Blankenship

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

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Boardwalk Beauties & Bling

Good morning! Wow I can't believe we are already into the second week in June!! Where is the time going? With warm temperature I thought this would be a perfect time for a beach themed card.For the stamped image I used a couple of stamps from Crafty Secrets, Bathing Beauties stamp set. I add a little bit of color using Copic markers. Then I taped S4-290 Labels Fourteen die template for perfect placement and cut/embossed the shape using the Grand Calibur from Spellbinders.Then I inked the edges from Antique Linen Distress Ink and added Nestabling™ Labels Fourteen Black Rhinestones from Want2Scrap™. I also added a few Baby Turquoise Rhinestones to the inside of the label.I used Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Caribbean Blue to color the Chipboard Embellishments - Pack of 5 - Style C. Once the chipboard was dry I added a few Baby Turquoise Rhinestones and used Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue to adhere the chipboard to the card.For the card base I used Soot cardstock, layered with Dotted Swiss Phoenix from Discount Cardstock. The patterned paper is from Graphic45-On the Boardwalk collection.
Want2Scrap™ Products Used:
Nestabling™ Labels Fourteen Black Rhinestones
Baby Turquoise Rhinestones
Chipboard Embellishments - Pack of 5 - Style C

Cross Promotional Partner Products Used:
Spellbinders: Grand Calibur, S4-290 Labels Fourteen
Graphic45-On the Boardwalk collection
Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue

Other Materials:
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Bathing Beauties
Paper: Discount Cardstock Dotted Swiss Phoenix, Soot, Simply Smooth Ivory
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Distress Ink Antique Linen; Copic Markers R17, BG53, YR24
Accessories: Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Caribbean Blue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

*+*+*Bling Alert*+*+*
Please join us next Monday, June 13th for the Let Summer Begin Blog Hop with Want2Scrap™ and PSA Essentials!!

Exciting News to Share!!
I meant to put this in my last Want2Scrap™ post, I have some exciting news to share with all of you--I am one of the Design Team Coordinators for Want2Scrap™!! I have been on the Design Team for a few month and then this opportunity came up so I jumped on it! ;-)
I have been a DT Coordinator for a little over a month now and I love it!! Michelle Parrish, Owner and Michele Ciola, Marketing Director and Mimi Leinbach, Co-Coordinator are wonderful to work with and we have an amazing a very talented team of ladies!! I am so honored to be part of Want2Scrap™!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! Remember to add a little bling to your designs and make someones day sparkle!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Craft It Forward Blog Hop

Good morning!! Today, Spellbinders is teaming up with Scrapbooks etc. for the first ever Craft It Forward Blog Hop! If you just happened upon my blog you will want to go back and start from the beginning at the Scrapbook etc. Blog--Click Here. :)

What is Craft It Forward all about:

Craft It Forward is a great way to use your passion for crafting to make a difference in YOUR community.

Here’s how it works: throughout 2011, visit the Craft It Forward website each month for a new downloadable pattern and suggested recipients. Make the project and donate it to a charity that is near and dear to your heart. Then, add your story to the Craft It Forward gallery for a chance to win $500 in cash and a $500 donation to a charity! They’ll be looking for stories to feature in the magazine and on the website, too.

If you are following along on the Blog Hop you should have come from the very talented Kazan Clark.
Here is the card that I designed for the Craft It Forward Blog Hop. The inspiration for this card came from the June project which featured a patriotic card. The image is from Crafty Secrets. I used Stars Five s4-092 and S4-319 Lattice Rectangles die templates from Spellbinders to create the die cuts.Here is a close up of the sparkling stars. After I made the die cuts I inked the stars with Antique Linen and then edged them with Rich Cocoa Ink and then added the glitter.I added a little ink to the ribbon to give it an aged look.
Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock
Stamps: Crafty Secrets
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen
Dies: Spellbinders grand Calibur, Stars Five s4-092, S4-319 Lattice Rectangles
Accessories: Want2Scrap White Pearls, Joann's Glitter, Ribbon

To continue on in the blog hop you next stop is Holly Simoni--I can't wait to see what she has created!! I am sure you will be inspired!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and joining in the Craft It Forward Blog Hop!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Spellbinders Layout - Sea World

Hello! Today, I have a layout to share with you using some of the photos from our last family vacation in Florida.These are a few of the pictures from our day at Sea World. I know I will have to do a few more layouts with pictures from Sea World because it was such an amazing day and we have so many pictures!! Instead of doing a traditional title I used the pictures for the title. For the background paper I used a piece of blue Core'dination paper. Using the Grand Calibur and S7-004 Illumination Borders Grand along with white cardstock I edged the blue paper creating a border. Then I rubbed Liquid Pearls over the entire piece of cardstock.Here is a close up so you can see the shimmer from the Liquid Pearls.Using the S4-272 Surf's Up die templates I made a few cute little embellishments for the layout. I used reverse stencil on all of the die cuts and then I airbrushed with Copic markers. I also added a few black pearls from Want2Scrap along the outer edges.

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White; Core'dinations Blue
Inks: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers Y15, G14, B26, R29; Martha Stewart dandelion, Sky Blue
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-027 Labels Twenty-One #2, #3, S4-272 Surf's Up, S7-004 Illumination Borders Grand
Accessories: Want2Scrap 72 Count Black Pearls, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3d Squares

I think summer is finally here in MN! The past couple of days have been Beautiful!! Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a Wonderful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi