Want2Scrap™ & Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 3!!

Good morning blogging friends!! What do you think about the Want2Scrap™ and Graphic 45 Blog Hop so far? I am loving all the Gorgeous projects!!

Graphic 45 and Want2Scrap™ Designers have teamed up to bring you an amazing week long Blog Hop August 8th -12th filled with fabulous designs that are sure to inspire all!! Each day we will be sharing a link list with you for the featured designers and we will have a master link list just in case you happen to miss one of the days.

What would a blog hop be without prizes? Yes, we will also be giving away prizes!! Both Graphic 45 and Want2Scrap™ will be giving away a $25.00 prize on two of the blogs and on each company's Facebook page. The prizes will be hidden on two of the blogs (one for each company) so be sure to visit all of the blogs and leave a comment to increase your chances of winning. For Facebook, we will be picking a winner from all of the comments made during the week long Blog Hop.



If you are new to Graphic 45 and Want2Scrap™ here is a little information about both of the companies.

Graphic 45 is an award-winning scrapbook and paper crafting company. We offer vintage inspired crafting products that capture the flamboyant style of the 1920's and 30's - with vibrant color, irresistible texture and imaginative design to create products with decades-old appeal that's both fresh and familiar. Let our products inspire your next scrapbook layout, card, album or home decor project.

Want2Scrap™ manufacturers rhinestones lines including the specialty Nestabling™ line along with the newly released Nestaboard™ chipboard line that coordinates perfectly with the Spellbinders™ Nestabilies™ die templates. Want2Scrap™ also manufacturers their own line chipboard albums and accents, acrylic albums, and multi-layered laser designs and other fine scrapbooking products. Want2Scrap™ brings ease of use and flexibility in their product lines by offering products uniquely tailored to its customers’ needs.

Graphic 45 Blog
Want2Scrap™ Blog

Wednesday, August 10th:
W2S: Heidi Blankenship - http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
G45: Jack & Cat Curio - jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com
Sherry Cheever - http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Yuka Hino - http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/

Today, is day number three of the blog hop and I get to share my project with you today. For my project I altered the New Corset Chipboard Album from Want2Scrap™. This is the front cover. I started by layering paint, crackle accents and inks. **EDIT** The Corset Chipboard Album is now available at Want2Scrap™ in the Online Store!!

Then I added the chipboard pieces and LOTS of Bling! I used Kissimme and Laurie Chipboard pieces from Want2Scrap™. I also hand cut some of the roses from Le' Romantique' Paper Collection from Graphic 45. Then I added Nestabling™ Fancy Tags Two and 72 Count Brown Rhinestones. To add a little more sparkle I used Diamond Stickels.

On the top I added more of the hand cut roses and then I added two Graphic 45 Metal Flowers. In the center I added a felt rose. To make the rose I used Spellbinders S4-351 Spiral Rose One die template. On the sides I added Finesse Swirls White Pearls and 72 Count Brown Rhinestones. Across the top I added Bling Strips White Pearl Wave & Silver Rhinestones. I used Copic marker E27 to add the brown color to the silver rhinestones.

On each page of the album I added an image of a lady and a quote about beauty. On this page I used Maxxi Girl Jumbo Brown Rhinestone Swirl and Nestaboard™ S5-031 Fancy Tags Three.


Here is a close up.


On this page I used Flower Swirls White Pearl and an image of a lady with a quote from Audrey Hepburn.


Here is a close up.

I didn't want to cover up too much of the paper on this page so I added the Nestaboard™ S4-137 Scalloped Hearts with one of the images and Nestabling™ Scalloped Hearts White Pearls. I also added a crochet flower and a couple of trinket pins.

Here is a close up.

For this page I used three butterflies from Want2Scrap™ to match the Graphic 45 Le' Romantique' Paper. The butterflies were white and I added Crushed Shell Glimmer Mist. I also added Finesse Swirl White Pearls and 72 Count Amber Rhinestones.


Here is a close up.


This page is a little more simple. I added three quotes and Nestaboard™ S4-317 Fleur De Lis Rectangles with matching Nestabling™ Fleur De Lis Rectangles White & Black Pearls.


Here is a close up.

For the last page I used another wonderful quote from Audrey Hepburn and Maxxi Girl Brown Rhinestone Swirls.


Here is a close up.


I left the back cover pretty simple, just the paper and lace trim.


Here is a close up of the front when the album is put together.

Supplies
Want2Scrap™ Products Used:
Corset Chipboard Album
Nestaboard™: S5-031 Fancy Tags Three, S4-137 Scalloped Hearts, S4-317 Fleur De Lis Rectangles
Nestabling™: Fancy Tags Two White Pearls, Scalloped Hearts White Pearls, Fleur De Lis Rectangles White & Black Pearls
Bling: 72 Count Brown Rhinestones, 72 Count Light Coral Pearls, 72 Count Amber Rhinestones, Finesse Swirls White Pearl, Bling Strips White Pearls Wave/Silver Rhinestones, Flower Swirls White Pearl, Maxxi Girl Brown Rhinestone Swirls, Maxxi Girl Jumbo Brown Rhinestone Swirl
Chipboard Shapes: Kissimme CB, Laurie CB
Embellishments: Butterflies 1 Large, 2 Small
Graphic 45 Products Used:
Le' Romantique Paper Collection
Metal Flowers
Other Products Used:
Ink: Ranger Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Worn Lipstick Distress Inks; Clearsnap Chestnut Roan; Copic Markere E27
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™ S4-351 Spiral Blossom One
Accessories: Vintage White Paint; Ranger Crackle Accents, Diamond Stickles; Ivory Felt; Tattered Angels Crushed Shell Glimmer Mist; Crochet Flower (aunt Gail); Trinket Pins; Lace, Trims, Tulle

Here is the Master Link list just in case you miss one of the days.

Monday, August 8th:
W2S: Elise Durenberger- http://mamacowcreations.blogspot.com/
G45: Laura Denison - www.followingthepapertrail.blogspot.com
Tara Orr - http://eachmoment-onlyonce.blogspot.com

Tuesday, August 9th:
W2S: Dana Gustafson - http://paperdaydream.blogspot.com/
Mimi Leinbach - http://mycharmingblog-scrappermimi.blogspot.com/
G45: Nicole Eccles - www.NicoleEccles.blogspot.com
Jane Tregenza - www.janetregenza.blogspot.com

Wednesday, August 10th:
W2S: Heidi Blankenship - http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/
G45: Jack & Cat Curio - jackandcatcurio.blogspot.com
Sherry Cheever - http://sherrycheever.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Yuka Hino - http://nsnlso.blogspot.com/

Thursday, August 11th:
W2S: Terre Fry - http://terresscraptherapy.blogspot.com/
G45: Gloria Stengel - www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com
Nancy Wethington - http://art-from-the-heart.typepad.com
Melanie Forbes - www.melanie-forbes.blogspot.com

Friday, August 12th:
W2S: Karen Taylor - http://creativeyearnings.blogspot.com/
Lori Craig - http://loricraig.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/
Lynette Carroll - http://www.lynettecarrolldesigns.typepad.com/
Robin Shakoor - http://robinshakoor.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! I hope you enjoy the Blog Hop!

Hugs & Smiles & Happy Creating!!

Live Laugh Love Card

Hello blogging friends! Today, I have a quick, clean and simple card to share with you. I used the New E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop to cut/emboss the beautiful decorative edge along the bottom. Here is a close up of the decorative edge.For the stamped images and sentiment I used Dandelions Dreams stamp set from Skipping Stones Design. I used Ranger Tumbled Glass Distress Ink for the flowers and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink for the sentiment. Then I used S5-070 Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents and the Grand Claibur™ from Spellbinders™ to cut/emboss the tag. I also used S4-347 Labels Twenty-Three and layered all of the die cuts using 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™.For a finishing touch I added a seam binding bow and a couple of trinket pins from Maya Road. All of the cardstock is from Discount Cardstock. I used Blue 67# and Simply Smooth White.

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Blue 67#, Simply Smooth White
Stamps: Skipping Stones Design Dandelions Dreams
Ink: Ranger Tumbled Glass Distress Ink; Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Claibur™, S4-347 Labels Twenty-Three, E8-003 Classic Triple Scallop, S5-070 Ornate Artisan Tags & Accents
Accessories: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Seam Binding; Maya Road Trinket Pins

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

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Crafting for Cause - Be Strong Stamp Set

Good morning blogging friends! Today, I have a card to share with you using the New Release Be Strong stamp set from JustRite Stampers.
This is such a beautiful stamp set with 5 Frames, Ribbons, Butterflies, and Several Sentiments--21 Stamps are included in this set!

The Be Strong stamp set is the very first CLEAR stamp set from JustRite Stampers!!

JustRite Crafting For a Cause

In an effort to find an early diagnostic test or screening tool for Ovarian Cancer, JustRite Crafting For a Cause will donate 20% of the sales from Be Strong and Courage and Strength in 2011 to Ovarian Cancer Research. To learn more about the symptoms of this “silent killer “ visit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

Hi! I am Amy Tedder, the illustrator and graphic designer for JustRite, I am celebrating 6 years of being ovarian cancer free! I am hoping you will join me in the JustRite Crafting For a Cause Fundraiser.

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it goes unnoticed for years. They call it the “silent killer.” Most women can shrug off the symptoms as other things. My only symptom was that I was so tired. “But...having 3 children will do that to you!” My regular doctor found my cancer when I was 39 years old and scheduled me an appointment with the best oncologist in South Carolina. My doctor found my cancer because he took a risk and ran a test that my insurance might not have covered.

Today, we need to encourage all the women we know and love to go for their yearly check ups. If there is any kind of family cancer they need to insist on having the lab work done. I am finding that each woman has to be her own advocate. No one else will automatically do it for us. We have to schedule the appointments, WE have to request the tests, WE have to look for ways to protect our own health and take time to take care of ourselves. Just make your appointment and make your mother, sisters and friends schedule their appointments!

“During my cancer recovery I was blessed to receive cards and notes from friends to encourage me. My hope is that you will use these stamps to encourage your loved ones that are the care givers or are fighting cancer. “

—Amy

Amy's story is so touching and I know we have almost all been effected by cancer in one form or another in our lives. I am thankful for doctors like Amy's who take the time to really listen and do what needs to be done!!

Here is the card that I designed using the Be Strong stamp set. I used almost all teal on my card which symbolizes ovarian cancer.Here is a color chart that you can use for cancer awareness. I stamped the frame with teal ink and then for the sentiment I used tuxedo black ink. I used S5-022 Labels Ten and the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the label shape. I stamped the ribbon using teal ink on teal paper, hand cut the ribbon and added some diamond glitter.
I also used S4-347 Labels Twenty-Three, S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents and GI-005 Grand Impressabilities Flower Delight from Spellbinders™ on the card. For a finishing touch I added some Finesse Swirls White Pearl and Baby Bling White Pearl from Want2Scrap™.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02165 Be Strong
Paper: Discount Cardstock Frosted Teal Prismatic, Intense Teal Prismatic, Simply Smooth White
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Clearsnap Teal
Dies: Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, S5-022 Labels Ten, S4-347 Labels Twenty-Three, S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents; GI-005 Grand Impressabilities Flower Delight
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Finesse Swirls White Pearl, Baby Bling White Pearl; Diamond Glitter; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Designers and see the projects they have to share with you using the New Be Strong stamp set.

JustRite Inspiration

Becca Feeken

Kellie Fortin

Mona Pendleton

Sharon Harnist

Heidi Blankenship

Michele Kovack

Kathy Jones

Stephanie Kraft

Angela Barkhouse

Barb Schram

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Fantastic weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

JustRite Crafting for a Cause - Strength & Courage Stamp Set

Good morning blogging friends! Today, I have a card to share with you using the New Release JB-09930 Strength & Courage stamp set from JustRite Stampers.


As you can see this is a beautiful stamp set with 4 Designer Centers and 4 Interchangeable Borders. JustRite Stampers will have two New Releases for the month of August, Be Strong and Strength & Courage. Before I get started with my card let me share with you what JustRite Crafting for a Cause is all about and a very touching story from Amy Tedder, the illustrator and graphic designer for JustRite.

JustRite Crafting For a Cause

In an effort to find an early diagnostic test or screening tool for Ovarian Cancer, JustRite Crafting For a Cause will donate 20% of the sales from Be Strong and Courage and Strength in 2011 to Ovarian Cancer Research. To learn more about the symptoms of this “silent killer “ visit the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

Hi! I am Amy Tedder, the illustrator and graphic designer for JustRite, I am celebrating 6 years of being ovarian cancer free! I am hoping you will join me in the JustRite Crafting For a Cause Fundraiser.

Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest cancers because it goes unnoticed for years. They call it the “silent killer.” Most women can shrug off the symptoms as other things. My only symptom was that I was so tired. “But...having 3 children will do that to you!” My regular doctor found my cancer when I was 39 years old and scheduled me an appointment with the best oncologist in South Carolina. My doctor found my cancer because he took a risk and ran a test that my insurance might not have covered.

Today, we need to encourage all the women we know and love to go for their yearly check ups. If there is any kind of family cancer they need to insist on having the lab work done. I am finding that each woman has to be her own advocate. No one else will automatically do it for us. We have to schedule the appointments, WE have to request the tests, WE have to look for ways to protect our own health and take time to take care of ourselves. Just make your appointment and make your mother, sisters and friends schedule their appointments!

“During my cancer recovery I was blessed to receive cards and notes from friends to encourage me. My hope is that you will use these stamps to encourage your loved ones that are the care givers or are fighting cancer. “

—Amy

What a beautiful story from Amy and we are so glad her doctor took the chance and ran the test!! I think almost everyone has been effected by cancer in one form or another--personally, a loved one or through a friend. I hope you will join us with JustRite Crafting for a Cause!! Here is the card that I designed using JB-09930 Strength & Courage and my card is pink representing breast cancer. There are so many different kinds of cancer and one of the things that I personally like with the JB-09930 Strength & Courage stamp set is that you can personalize your card with the color of your ribbon. To start I stamped the image using Tuxedo Black ink on to Simply Smooth White cardstock and then I added the color using Copic markers R83 and RV55.I used S4-314 Lacey Ovals and the Grand Calibur from Spellbinders to cut/emboss the oval shape. Then I inked the edges using Spun Sugar Distress Ink.Next, I added the die cut to a piece of matching Nestaboard™ Lacey Ovals from Want2Scrap™.I stamped the center image again with Tuxedo Black ink and added a little color using Spun Sugar Distress Ink and then I hand cut the sentiment, Hope from the center. I also made two die cuts using S5-059 Ironwork Motifs. I layered all of the pieces using 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™. I added Pink Rhinestones and White Pearls from Want2Scrap™ and then for a little added sparkle I used Diamond Stickles.I created a border using the flourish stamp from the CL-o2095 Kindness stamp set and I added Diamond Stickles to the flourishes. I also added a little butterfly to symbolize hope.
For the base of the card I layered Soot, Simply Smooth White, Azalea Metallic and Frosted Pink Prismatic. All of the cardstock is from Discount Cardstock.

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers JB-09930 Strength & Courage, CL-02095 Kindness
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Frosted Pink Prismatic, Azalea Metallic, Soot
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Spun Sugar Distress Ink; Copic Markers R83, RV55
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-314 Lacey Ovals, S5-059 Ironwork Motifs
Accessories: Want2Scrap™ Nestaboard™ Lacey Ovals, Baby Bling White Pearls, Baby Bling Pink Rhinestones, 1'' Pink Butterfly; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

Please be sure to visit the JustRite Design Team Members to see what they have created using the NEW Strength & Courage Stamp Set.

JustRite Inspiration

Becca Feeken

Mona Pendleton

Debbie Olson

Michele Kovack

Kellie Fortin

Kathy Jones

Stephanie Kraft

Angela Barkhouse

Kazan Clark

Heidi Blankenship

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

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Blingy Garden Chic Wall Hanging

Good morning blogging friends! Today, I have a blingy garden chic wall hanging to share with you. Recently Want2Scrap™ partnered up with Eco Green Crafts and we received some products from Eco Green Crafts. A couple of the products were inks and stamps and to create the stamped images I used the Garden Chic rubber stamp set and Black ink.I started by taping the S4-319 Lattice Rectangles on to a piece of white cardstock and then stamping inside the framed area. I only used a black ink pad but by inking up the stamp and stamping off on a piece of scratch paper and repeating this I was able to get a few different shades of gray. Then I used the Grand Calibur™ to cut/emboss the die cut shape.I added the Nestabling™ Lattice Rectangle White and Black Pearls to the die cut and then I added diamond glitter on the exposed adhesive. Here is a close up to see the glitter.I added a heart shaped ribbon slider with some black ribbon to embellish the dress form.I added Baby Bling White Pearls and 72 Count Black Rhinestones to the corners.To create the base of the wall hanging I used LF-132 Grand Rectangles and LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty-Three layered the two pieces using 3D Foam Squares.

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

Hugs,









Want2Scrap™ Products Used:
Nestabling™ Lattice Rectangle White and Black Pearls
Baby Bling White Pearls
72 Count Black Rhinestones
Rhinestone Heart Ribbon Slider

Cross Promotional Products Used:
Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur™, S4-319 Lattice Rectangles, LF-132 Grand Rectangles, LF-347 Grand Labels Twenty-Three
Eco Green Crafts: Garden Chic Rubber Stamp Set, Paris Trunk Black Dye Based Artists Ink

Other Products Used:
Paper: Discount Cardstock Soot, Simply Smooth White
Accessories: Joann's Diamond Glitter, Black Ribbon; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares