Hey Everyone!

​I am here being creative with Fun Stampers Journey!

For today's project I am using the Bloom Burst Stamp Set along with their Color Burst Pencil Set!  I chose to use my Arteza Water Color Paper.  Now know, this paper has a very rough feel...  that is something that I do look for when coloring with colored pencils...  

I used my stamp positioning tool to stamp my image and sentiment...  I knew there was going to be multiple stamps, LOL...

Let the coloring begin...  I really liked these pencils and must create with them more...  Very pigmented and smooth...  I feel another video coming out about these...  LOL

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here today Celebrating with Scrapping for Less! 

​I cannot believe it has been 2 years since Scrapping for Less unveiled the first Flavor of the Month Card Kit. From selling 10 kits that first month; 5 of those being subscriptions to hundreds each month only 2 years later; I feel truly blessed to be able to bring this program to you each month. But not only that, I feel truly blessed to call each and every one of my customers part of the SFL family. 

​So, this month we bring you a whole kit of Celebrations, Ice Cream Celebrations, Baby Celebrations, Birthday Celebrations, and Friendship Celebrations. Thanks so very much for all of your support. 

​Let's get to some inspiration!  Here are three cards I made from the kit!  Stop by my YouTube Channel to see more!

​Make sure you also put your name in for that Rafflecopter prize!
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​Thanks again for hopping with us, and Happy Crafting!
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But Always Remember...
Be Inspired, ENJOY and Always Be Creative!!!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am so "happy" to be here today with Spellbinders and joining them for their Blog Hop!  Today they are celebrating two new collection releases!

Now make sure you check it all out!  There is a giveaway and of course a video!  LOL  ENJOY!

The first is by Becca Feeken and it is called Gilded Age!  This collection is bold and regal and give strength to any design you create!

The second is Happy by Sharyn Sowell...  Beautiful images for your card making to bring a smile to any of your recipients!

From the Gilded Age Collection I focused on the Glimmer Hot Foil System.  These are beautiful frames creating strong accents for your sentiments...

The Happy Collection celebrates everything around us but especially you!  This is perfect for any card or layout we make!

Glimmer plates and dies are part of this collection....

​To celebrate this release, we are giving away a $50 gift certificate to 3 lucky blog readers – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes on Sunday, April 7th 11:59 pm EDT. Winners will be announced in our blog hop post the following Monday. Winner is responsible for shipping cost, duties and taxes.

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

​Hello Everyone!

I am back today with another Design Team Project for Birch Press Designs! We are going to work with the Calen Layering Die Set and add a sentiment using the Believe Sugar Script die.

The best place to start always is let’s get out pieces die cut all at once.  So, we will have a die cut from each layer of Calen and I decided to cut 6 from ivory card stock for my sentiment.

​Once we have every die cut, we can now start gluing it all together!  

​I started with my sentiment, by cutting 6 this will create a heavy chip board piece across our focal point.  Now we can glue together the three layers of Calen.  I chose a brown, Ivory and Pool color for each of my layers.

I grabbed a piece of Navy-blue card stock for my back drop and set my focal point slightly above center.  I cut a strip ¾ inches wide to stretch across the card front, but it will also separate the center of the Calen die cut from the outer ring!

I then set the sentiment over the center circle and adhered my design panel onto my standard A2 size card base using my liquid adhesive and added a few ivory gems to add a bit of sparkle to our card!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here today with Rubber Stamp Tapestry featuring their Poppy Wreath Peg Stamp Set!

For today's project let's make a Birthday Card! ...and yes, let's try to bring Spring in faster...  LOL...  This set has 4 pegs, 2 poppy flowers, 1 leaf and 1 branch design...

As always when I use my peg stamps I always grab for my memento dew drops!  I think it has just become habit at this point!  But I do enjoy the colors that Memento offers in their ink pads...

I also used their Wrought Iron Planter Rubber stamp set.  I love these images, and they are a perfect match with peg stamp set!  After I was done stamping my images, I used the Happy Birthday sentiment from their 'Happy' Clear Stamp set!

If you are interested in any of the products I used just look below and they are listed - for a full list of products check out my video description!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am here today with a project I made using the Spellbinder Glimmer Hot Foil System!

I came across this technique while I was putting together my Guest Design Spot!...  Now I am sure someone else has done this but I thought this was a great use of the this system!  As I keep working with this machine I find new ways to create with it!

For this project I decided to use our regular dies from Spellbinders!  Now these are called Feathers and they are part of their Shapeabilities line!  These have great embossing lines within the die and these are the dies that will work best for this technique!

I first foil the images making sure the dies stay in place and then I set my cutting plates so I can die cut the images out!  This way I will get two cut outs, the first from my card stock and the second from the foil itself!

This is definitely something that is easier to understand if we watch the video...  i just know I will confuse everyone if I try to explain, here, LOL...

Watch the video below for all the crafty details!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am creating with Spellbinders and their Small Die Kit of the Month for March!  

This is perfect to help me pull in the Spring Time feeling, and we need it in my area desperately!

So many dies and so many possibilities...  whether you need to create an Easter or Floral card, this is die set is a must have!

I started by creating an impression of the dies i was going to use for my card design.  After I ran them through my die cutting machine I used the side of my colored pencils an added just a touch of color...

This just gives a different effect using your colored pencils!

I then ran these panel through my die cutting machine again, but this time I cut out the images...

Placed them on my panel and secured them using my liquid glue...

​Added that bow for a final touch!

To see all the craft details, just click on the video below!...  ENJOY!

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

Today I am going to work with the Dahlia Mini Frame Layering Die set, but I want to stretch this die across my card base!

So let’s see just how I do this, but trust me, you only need a pair of scissors!

We want to start our project by cutting each layer of the Dahlia Mini Frame twice, for a total of 6 panels.  Before we start attaching our layers together you want to cut into two open corners on your bottom layer.

Once you have your bottom layer cut, you can now attach your other two.  By cutting the first layer you now have a guide where to cut after your layered panel is built and ready to be applied to your card base.

​Before we put out card together, let’s quick layer our sentiment.  I chose to use the Big Friend Sugar Script Die.  I used one of my card stock from my Dahlia set and Ivory, very subtle, and yes the video does not do this card any justice!  LOL…

Now let’s build our card…

​I cut a piece from black card stock that measured 4 inches x 5 ¼ inches for my design base.  I adhered one of my layered panels in the upper right corner and the other in the bottom right hand corner.  Remember this Layering Die was already set to be around 3 inches x 4 inches approximtely…  Just by cuting out a corner we can now extend this design across a card base.

With each corner filled with my layered panels, I decided to place my sentiment across each of them towards the center.

I added a few iridescent sequins just for a little bling!

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Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

​Hello Everyone!

I back again as a Guest Designer for Spellbinders today and I am showcasing the Gilded Age Glimmer Collection by Becca Feeken for the Glimmer Hot Foil System!  

​The Glimmer Hot Foil System is becoming a major staple in my card making arsenal!  I am finding more ways to create with this system every time I turn it on! Wait until you see! LOL

​My projects today I will feature a couple plates from the collection... the Gilded Trimmings and Lace Flippery boarder plates and a wonderful Gilded Nested Rectangle Frame and there is a matching Die set to match!  Part of this collection are new colors that are available in the foil line as well!  For my two projects today, I was pulled in two directions… soft and victorian and bold and regal!

​For my first project I chose the Lace Flippery plate and the aura foil on an aqua card stock.  Once my image was foiled, I used my paper trimmer to cut my panel down and wrapped organza and satin ribbon around and added a bow on top.  I also used the Gilded Nested Rectangle plates as a backdrop in Blush foil and die cut it using the nested frame dies that are available. Layered these using some fun foam and added my sentiment just above my lace panel.

​For my second card I knew I wanted bold and bright colors! I fell in love with the Citrine and Bright Pink foils and used the same colors for my card stock.  The Gilded Trimmings has two border plates with a bold design for each and they were perfect for my panels.  I foiled my panels using the Bright Pink on my light green card stock and the Citrine foil on bright pink card stock.

I foiled and die cut a smaller frame from the Gilded Nested Rectangle set so it could hold the sentiment chosen.  I was seeing a journal card there, LOL….  I used a navy blue card base to set my panels to add to the regal look I was going for!  Added a few ivory gems for an added touch.

​The Glimmer Hot Foil System comes with everything you need to immediately start creating beautiful paper crafting projects and is a perfect addition to your crafting space!

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​Make sure you stay tuned for more beautiful creations for Spellbinders and check out their gallery of inspiration by their wonderful team of designers. 

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Always Remember...
 
Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree

Hello Everyone!

I am back today with another Kit of the Month program for Spellbinders!  This one is designed specifically for their Glimmer Hot Foils System!

As I keep using this system the quicker and easier it becomes to make elegant and beautiful cards that would make any sentiment stand out a little more!

What I am loving about this kit is there are cut out dies for every glimmer plate.  They have removed the fear of not having your image straight on your card base!

​These images are great for any occasion and perfect for any card you need to make!

Make sure you click on the video below to see all the crafty details!

When you are done watching the video, and want to see more, CLICK HERE  to go to my YouTube Channel ...  

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Always Remember...

Be Inspired, ENJOY, LAUGH and ALWAYS BE CREATIVE!
~ Desiree