Chickaniddy: 1 Card 2 Ways (VIDEO)

Hello, friends:)


Today I've got a special video!!! I'm sharing two cards using the Chickaniddy Twirly Girly. There are so many embellishments and patterned papers from this collection that are perfect for adding detail to your creations! 

The first card that I share is clean and simple. I used several patterned papers and a couple of embellishments including some stickers, labels, and alphas. 

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Grandma's Quilt (TG140S10), This & That (TG140S07), Tea Party (TG140S03), Goldie Lox (CN14SP001); Stickers Twirly Girly Alpha Stickers (TG14EB01), Sticker Sheet (TG14EB02)

But I wanted MORE! LOL! I pulled out more of my Chickaniddy stickers, brads, and papers to create a similar card but with MORE details! I love this second card! This is more like my style- modern, fun, graphic, layered, freestyle... LOVE! 

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Grandma's Quilt (TG140S10), This & That (TG140S07), Tea Party (TG140S03), Goldie Lox (CN14SP001); Stickers Twirly Girly Alpha Stickers (TG14EB01), Sticker Sheet (TG14EB02), Sentiment Stickers (TG14EB05), Banners Mini Stickers (TG14EB03); Brads Twirly Girly (TG14EB06); Other: Chickaniddy Free Cut Files (Hearts)

I hope that you enjoy this video:) ***Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching:)

I hope that you will try adding more details and embellishments to your creations using your Chickaniddy products! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Imagine Crafts VIDEO: Kaleidacolor Watercolor Techniques

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I'm super excited today to share another Imagine Crafts video! Click HERE or HERE to check it out:) 

I used the Tsukineko Kaleidacolor ink pads to create some cards. I love to get MORE out of my product so I made these inks like watercolors:) 

Light and dark watercolors from one ink pad! LOVE! 

I hope that you will stop over on the Imagine Crafts blog to check out my video and leave some love!!! And click HERE to watch the video! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Paper Smooches SPARKS April Designer Drafts challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! This week we are sharing a DESIGNER DRAFT challenge. 

This week we are inspired by the following sketch:

**Sentiments can be placed anywhere on the sketch.

I apologize for not following the sketch as closely as I should! I really tried-- but I just can't help but be ME! LOL! For this sketch-- I'm going to say I followed it about 60%! That's lower than I normally like to do! Here's how I changed it:

I created a birthday card-- I need about fifteen of these right now! LOL! I used some Dear Lizzy/Becky Higgins Polka Dot Party 12x12 and Project life papers for this card. I added some washi tape as part of that background which really makes the yellow pop!!! ***This is probably why I say I only followed the sketch 60%--- that background isn't really equal! The orange side in the sketch is way smaller than the green! LOL! I stamped sentiments from the Paper Smooches Birthday Sampler set and die cut another sentiment from the PS Birthday Words dies.  

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs, get inspired, and leave them some love. 

Clare

Erin

Isha

Karin

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends May 3rd. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Virtual Smooches: Fabric Feathers (ANOTHER fashion accessory)

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Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

I'm sharing a fourth video in this  PS Feathers dies series. I didn't really think I was going to do a "series" but each week I was inspired more and more! This week I create some fabric feathers! OH MY! This is sooooooooo easy!  

Here's a sneak peek of my video:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS April Anything Goes (wk3) challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! This week is another ANYTHING GOES challenge. EASIEST challenge EVER!

I created this card a couple of weeks ago... I was on the phone with my younger brother and decided to mess around with my Tsukineko Kaleidacolor ink pads. I used them to make a watercolor design and LOOOOOOOOOVED the result. 

The only problem is that I couldn't remember how I did it! LOL! I was talking with Carrel and crafting...and then all of a sudden realized that I needed to remember how I created my card! LOL! 

So I went online to find a card design that I could CASE--- I love this watercolor look so much that I wanted it to pop! I wasn't sure how to do that (this is my FIRST time working with "watercolors")....and sometimes I get stuck and need inspiration! I came across THIS layout by Wilna. She used paints but it was the exact look I was looking for! I CASED her page design using striped washi tape, splatters (made with my Imagine Crafts irRESISTible Tuxedo Black spray), and the white die cut over the design. LOOOOOOVE! Thanks, Wilna for sharing your creation and for inspiring me:) 

I used the Paper Smooches Simply Said and Happy Birthday sentiments along with the PS Birthday Words die cuts. LOOOOOVE LOVE LOVE how this turned out! 

I kind of hate that I had to CASE Wilna's design-- I wish I would have thought of this myself! LOVE it! 

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love. 

Katie

Rachel

Taheerah

Trisha

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends April 26th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:} 

Chickaniddy: Hello Spring card

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Today I'm sharing a Chickaniddy project using the new Twirly Girly collection. These papers, embellishments, and stickers are perfect for Spring and just about any girly-girl! LOVE! 

I created a very simple Spring card basing my entire design around a tag that I found in the 6x6 Twirly Girly paper pad. I knew that I wanted to layer a couple of banners/tags together. I also knew I wanted to use these super cute pink polka dot alpha stickers for part of the sentiment! 

I added a butterfly clip and hemp cord to add a bit of extra flair to the tags! I added glossy accents to the Chickaniddy alpha stickers to finish my card. I LOVE the simplicity but details on this card! LOVE!  

Chickaniddy Supplies: Paper Piggy Tails (TG140S12), This & That (TG140S07), 6x6 paper pad (TG14PD01); Stamps Date Night (DN14ST01); Stickers Twirly Girl (TG14EB01); Reverse Confetti die: Tag Me; Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: VeraMark ink, Gold embossing powder

I really love using alpha stickers on my cards and creations. To make it easier to apply these letters in a straight line, I just add them using a ruler and tweezers. 

1. Create card base using polka dot paper.
2. Die cut banner using yellow diagonal paper.
3. Cut out tag and punch a hole.
4. Add alpha stickers (using a ruler and tweezers).
5. Stamp and emboss sentiment.
6. Add banner and tag to card using foam dots.
7. Finish card by adding hemp cord, butterfly clip, and glossy accents to alpha stickers.

I hope that you will use the new Twirly Girly Chickaniddy  alpha stickers on your next project! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Happy SPRING!!!!!!! Be blessed:)

Imagine Crafts: Fashion Accessory Recap

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Today I'm sharing a recap of my project over on the Imagine Crafts blog. Click HERE or HERE to check it out:) 

I used the NEW Tsukineko Pico Embellishers and Memento Luxe inkers for this fun and easy fashion accessory! I love these new Pico Embellishers!!  

That grey one (from the video) is for Trav:) These bracelets can be made for men, children, teens, women-- LOVE! 

I hope that you will stop over on the Imagine Crafts blog to check out my video!!! Or click HERE to watch it! Or just watch it below!!! ****Be sure to change your settings to HD before watching this video! THANKS:)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Virtual Smooches: Leather Feathers (REVISIT)

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***I'm a bit late!!!! SO SORRY! 

Today's my day to share a video over on the  Paper Smooches video blog- Virtual Smooches! 

I'm revisiting my leather feather idea-- I'm in looooooove with these PS Feathers dies. I challenged myself last week to make earrings... wait until you see what I made! LOOOOOOVE! 

Here's a sneak peek of my video:

THANKS so much for stopping by--- be sure to go HERE for my video! Be blessed:}

VIDEO: Reverse Confetti April Color challenge

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I'm sharing a video today using some NEW Reverse Confetti stamps and dies! 

This card was inspired by the RC April Color Challenge {light blue, green, plum}. 


I have to say that this card really took me out of my comfort zone! Get ready for this.....I colored with Copics! OH MY! 

Look at that coloring on the bunny--- WOWZA! I knock my socks off;) Just kidding! I need LOTS of practice with coloring! This is just "outlining"! LOL! 

My friend Trisha stopped by yesterday and we practiced coloring the little bunny from the RC Bebe Bunny set. I felt pretty good after Trisha left... but then during my video.... I had to text her twice to show her how I was doing! LOL! 

Here's the video! Hope you enjoy:}

I used some Imagine Crafts gold embossing powder for the sentiment (RC All About You stamp set). I also used some sequins that I got from Pretty Pink Posh. Add in a RC Love Note die cut heart and Double Edge Scallop Border.... and that's my card:) 

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Reverse Confetti blog for more inspiration and to join in the FUN with the April Color challenge! And be sure to follow us on Facebook HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Imagine Crafts: Fashion Accessory with Pico Embellishers (VIDEO)

Hello, friends:)

I'm super excited today to share another Imagine Crafts video! Click HERE  or HERE to check it out:) 

I used the NEW Tsukineko Pico Embellishers and Memento Luxe inkers to make these super fun "Fashion Accessories"!

I hope that you will stop over on the Imagine Crafts blog to check out my video and leave some love!!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)