tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60118802071766290722024-02-20T16:31:05.176-10:00NaniwaleLalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-37253525765131712092015-03-10T00:00:00.000-10:002015-03-10T00:00:00.727-10:00May Arts Ribbon new release hop<br />
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The new fibers of spring/summer 2015 are here and the DT for May Arts ribbon are welcoming them with an inspirational hop. Stop by the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts Ribbon blog </a>to see all the newbies and how we would use them.</div>
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Today I get to introduce you all to a brand new kind of elastic.</div>
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<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/14-inch-flat-ribbed-elastic/">1/4inch flat ribbed elastic </a></div>
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These come in five natural colors and have a nice strong elastic. I already know this will be one of my favorite. Below you can see how they compare to some of the latest releases (That I love also).</div>
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The middle is the new release and you can see how they compare. The one on the left is truly an elastic string. It's round and great for holding things together. The right one you all know and love. It's the fun playful elastic great for headbands and dress up.</div>
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This middle one I like to think of as the best of both. It's playful and lays flat like but sturdy and strong.</div>
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For today I made the perfect example of how to use this ribbon. As a cute binder to hold all my journals and pens together.</div>
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To make: Just cut two pieces of felt. Take both ends of the elastic and glue it to one of the pieces. Add the top felt piece and stitch around the shape.</div>
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There it is a cute holder for all your stuff.</div>
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Up next is <a href="http://aolahandmadecardsindia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mallika Kejriwal</a>. Don't forget to stop by the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts blog</a> to see all the great new ribbon and a chance to win them all too!</div>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-92096652007374863542015-02-11T00:02:00.000-10:002015-02-11T00:02:00.375-10:00May Arts Ribbon and Faber-Castell week<div style="text-align: center;">
Sometimes you just want to add a little sass to some sweet lace.</div>
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Awesome <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">May Arts Ribbon</a> and super fun <a href="http://designmemorycraft.typepad.com/design-memory-craft/">Faber Castell</a> make such a fun pair. The two are getting together for a full week of inspiration and prizes. Hop along with us and you could win a $50 prize pack of FC goodies and 3 rolls of ribbon. Read all about it on the May Arts Ribbon blog <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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My little girl is no girly girl so white lace really ain't her style. So to add a little spice to a bow I was making for her hair, I brought out the gelatos. You can easily customize any ribbon with all the cool colors of gelatos out there.</div>
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Today I'm using May Arts<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2-5-inch-elastic-lace-ribbon/" target="_blank"> 2 Inch Elastic Lace</a> in white and Faber Castells <a href="http://www.fabercastell.com/design-memory-craft-us/products/gelatos/GelatosDesignerColorsTropical/770162" target="_blank">Designer Colors pack in Tropical</a>.</div>
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To get the look just rub the gelato stick right onto the lace. Then blend using the brush that comes in the pack and a little bit of water.</div>
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That's it! </div>
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Here's how the bow turned out for her. Perfectly fitting her personality.</div>
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Alright now on to Mallika's blog <a href="http://aolahandmadecardsindia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a> and if you want to see more inspiration from the hop, head to the May Arts Ribbon blog <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/">HERE.</a></div>
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Get ready to feel the love.</div>
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The May Arts Ribbon DT are bringing you a hop full of all things Valentines Day. SO get ready to be inspired and win some ribbon too. Head on over to the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog</a> to see all the ribbonistas and enter to win.</div>
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Today I bring you something fun that you could add to any project big and small.</div>
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A mini ribbon heart </div>
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You could use any type of ribbon to make these cute heart. I used<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/456-3-8x25y-velvet-gold-dots/" target="_blank"> 3/8 velvet gold dots</a>, <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/408-1-2x20y-woven-burlap/" target="_blank">1/2 woven burlap</a> and <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/443-5-8x30y-woven-chevron-stripes-wired/" target="_blank">5/8 Woven chevron stripes</a>. I adore how these came out and they are super easy.</div>
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Next up on the hop is <a href="http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Karen Hanson</a> and if you need to start at the beginning then you can head to the May Arts Ribbon Blog <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-25041552275243895652014-12-15T00:01:00.002-10:002014-12-15T00:02:20.582-10:00May Arts Ribbon gift wrapping hop<center>
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Today the May Art's Ribbonistas got something fun and festive under their sleeves.</div>
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Two days filled with unique Christmas wrapping ideas.</div>
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Start by the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Art's Ribbon blog </a>to see all the awesomely cool ideas they came up with. And for your chance to win some fabulous fibers for your holiday wrapping.</div>
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I wanted my gifts to have an elegant look so I reached for tulle.</div>
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These pom-poms are easy to make and they just look so cool.</div>
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First wrap <a href="https://www.ribbonresource.com/ribbons-search/?s_word=tulle" target="_blank">May Art's tulle</a> around a base. </div>
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I used a stencil but you could use anything.</div>
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To add it to a gift just use the string around your wrapping.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and don't forget to check out all the other awesome ideas on the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Art's Ribbon blog.</a> If you're already on the hop, then hop on over to <a href="http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Karen Hanson's blog</a>.</div>
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Today the paper loving, stamp crazy, make it yourself world is weeping and celebrating the end of an era.</div>
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I think we were all shock to hear of the end of our favorite "Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking" Magazine. The news hit my heart with sadness for so many reasons.</div>
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<i>I feel like I'm losing a friend</i>. A friend that introduced me to ALL my other crafty friends. From participating in their blog hops and joining their groups and challenges, I was introduced to so many awesome paper crafters. Some who I now consider personal friends. Like sweet Shelly from <a href="http://shelly-sweetgreetings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Greetings</a>. Who sends me cards and has witty conversations with me on Facebook. Friends like Donna from "<a href="http://www.donnascraftyplace.com/2014/11/maya-road-sparkle-shine-kit.html" target="_blank">Donna's Crafty Place</a>" who always lets me join her on her crafty adventures. And who also sent my new baby boy the cuties handmade art (Thank you Donna). So many many lovely people who stop by and leaves comments on my blog post, wish me well on Facebook and like my pictures on instagram.</div>
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<i>I feel like I'm losing a muse.</i> The magazine was full of endless inspiration for me. From learning and improving techniques to finding fresh trends. All you have to do is flip open the cover and skim the pages. Yes I'm one of those that NEVER threw out a magazine...NEVER. I love looking back at old issues and seeing how the craft has grown. So although I will miss it I still have something to reminisce with. They gave me goals. First to be published. And when it did that was SO exciting. Every publication call brought out the best in me and I never felt bad not be picked up. It was challenging, it gave me something to look forward to. Then came all the challenges and oh did I look forward to those challenges. I feel so fortunate to have won two titles with some awesome people.<br />
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<i>I feel like I'm losing my favorite hangout.</i> All the places PC&S is, is the place to be. The funnest people are their. The conversations are awesome and always encouraging. Can't say anything more.<br />
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<i>I feel like the end of a chapter in my life.</i> I started crafting when my daughter was born. I wasn't in school and didn't work. I just became a stay at home mom. Not long after that I found Paper Crafts Magazine and blogland. They became my social group. Where I looked forward to checking in everyday. The people I chatted with daily. As I now have five children and a job I feel like crafting and blogging and the great group I was apart of for so long is less of a presence in my life. PC&S and all the people I have met during this time will always have a special place in my life just now it will be a different one.<br />
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Thank you all for everything you have done for us. For all the things you have done knowingly or not.</div>
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This one is for you.</div>
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That's enough of my story. I know I rambled but really I feel like I can't even convey what I'm feeling with this chapter closing. Okay now on to the next PC&S lover. A super talented lady that I'm lucky to call a Stamping Royalty sister <a href="http://katiegehring.blogspot.com/2014/12/thank-you-paper-crafts-and-scrapbooking.html" target="_blank"> Katie Gehring</a>.</div>
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It's the first of December and that means <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2014/12/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-7-tic-tac.html" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #7</a>!</div>
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Since we are in the season, I went all festive with this layout of my favorite Christmas photo of my kiddies.</div>
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Yup it's a Tic Tac Toe challenge and the sponsor is <a href="http://www.inspirationemporium.com/" target="_blank">Inspiration Emporium</a> with a $25.00 gift card to one lucky player.</div>
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Can you guess how I did mines?</div>
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Well it's because I did them all HA!</div>
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Hope you have time this holiday season to play along. This is such a fun challenge and a super prize. Plus we love seeing all your creations.</div>
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My kids love the holidays. Of course their favorite part is getting
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I started off by prepping the project for my children by cutting the tags and punching the holds. I used a template for the shape and then used a paper piercer to poke holes around the template.</div>
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Next cut a yard of <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/400-yard-string-burlap/" target="_blank">String Burlap</a>. Add a knot to one end and a piece of tape to the other.</div>
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Now's the time to hand it off to the kiddies.</div>
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I think it's awesome to see how different they look depending on who makes them.</div>
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Add their tag to a gift with a simple clothes pin and you got one good looking present.</div>
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Want to see more awesome ideas to craft with your kids this holiday?</div>
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Stop by the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog</a> and hop along. You could also win some fibers too!</div>
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Next on today's hop is <a href="http://aolahandmadecardsindia.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mallika Kejriwal</a></div>
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It's time for another awesome team up hop with <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon</a> and <a href="http://www.coredinations.com/index.php/category/scrapbook-blog/" target="_blank">Core'dinations</a>.</div>
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The May Arts design team are sharing inspiration all week long and you have a chance to win some goodies too. If you haven't yet, spot by the<a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog HERE</a> for all the details.</div>
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For my post I went all festive with the holidays sneaking up on us.</div>
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A little holiday house gift box. </div>
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This box was easy to make and once assembled, easy to decorate with wonderful May Arts Ribbon.</div>
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First to start cut a piece of core'dination cardstock to 9" x 11"</div>
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Score the piece at 3" and 6" on the short side and 4" and 7" on the long side.</div>
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crease the score lines really good and then fold the box to form a "house" like so below.</div>
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Use double sided tape to adhere the folded creased pieces inside of the box to the two longer sides. You can see this in the picture below. Then cut the triangular top on the two long sides. Start at the corner where the two sides meet and end in a point in the top middle.</div>
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The last step in to add a top for your house box by cutting a strip of paper to be 4" x 3 1/4" and creased down the middle.</div>
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I decorated m house with May Arts <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/14-inch-adhesive-scalloped-border/" target="_blank">Adhesive Scallop Boarder </a>around the top. Added a cute little puffy heart from the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/7-8inch-satin-cutouts/" target="_blank">Satin Cut Outs </a>collection and ten tied it up all pretty with some <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2mm-bakers-twine/" target="_blank">Bakers Twine</a>.</div>
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This would be cute to put little toys in or a gift card to give as a gift or to even place them on a table for a holiday party. Simple to make, with not a lot of supplies and super adorable.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed what I created with awesome May Arts Ribbon and cool Core'dinations paper.</div>
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Don't forget to stop by the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog</a> to check out all the great inspiration all week and for a chance to win a nice price.</div>
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Who's ready to get all mixed media this month?</div>
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It's time for the November <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge </a>and this one is a fun one...STAMPS! Yes, get out those stamps and get all inky. You could win a $50.00 gift certificate from our awesome sponsor <a href="http://www.unitystampco.com/" target="_blank">Unity Stamp Co.</a> (yup that's $50.00).</div>
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I used two stamps on my page this month. The first is a Unity Stamp (That my awesome DT sister <a href="http://www.donnascraftyplace.com/" target="_blank">Donna Bowman</a> gifted to me. THANKS DONNA...YOU'RE THE BOMB!) it's offset and watercolored on a polaroid inspired piece. The other is a background stamp to give the base a of this project some interest.</div>
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Don't forget to stop by The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge blog. We have an awesome guest, a great step-by-step canvas and awesome inspiration from the DT.</div>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-32246209785371337512014-10-16T00:00:00.000-10:002014-10-16T00:00:01.997-10:00May Arts Ribbon Christmas Card Hop<div style="text-align: center;">
Ribbon just makes Christmas a happier prettier time. We use it to tie up our presents, hang up our ornaments and to deck out our houses. With all the amazing Christmas ribbon out there you can also add them to your holiday cards.</div>
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Today the May Arts Ribbonistas are on a Christmas hop showcasing some great ideas for making awesome holiday cards. I mean May Arts Ribbon has THE BEST ribbon.</div>
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For my card I made a simple wreath by wrapping <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/400-yard-string-burlap/" target="_blank">Burlap String</a></div>
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in a circle and adhering it to my card base with a circle of glue. To bring in that holiday feel I added a cute red <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/3-8-inch-grosgrain-ivory-stripes/" target="_blank">Grosgrain Ivory Striped Ribbon</a> bow. Add a saying and a little details and you got a lovely rustic holiday card. This card was so easy to make that you could totally make a bunch for all your loved ones this season.</div>
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There's one more lovely ribbonista on the hop today and that is <a href="http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Karen Hanson.</a> </div>
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If you missed the list head on over to the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog</a> and get inspired. The ribbon lady is giving away two prices of two spools each of our choice from the <a href="https://www.mayarts.com/browse/occasions/christmas/" target="_blank">Christmas selection</a>.</div>
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Hi yah October! Hi yah crafty peeps!</div>
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It's a brand new month and that means a brand new awesome challenge at <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenges</a> with a brand new awesome sponsor.</div>
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That's right. This week's challenge is near and dear to my crafty heart. The challenge is to use your ribbon, twine and fibers on a Mixed Media project. And the sponsor is none other then the most awesomeness ribbon company ever.</div>
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Here's my bright and sparkly fall-ish canvas all ribboned out.</div>
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Want to see how I did it? Well stop by <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2014/10/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-5-ribbons.html" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge #5</a> and check it all out! I have a step by step tutorial up on the blog this month.</div>
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Don't forget to get all Mixed Media this month with ribbon and link up on this months challenge. We always love seeing what you all create. </div>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-39493073339123403852014-09-17T20:16:00.002-10:002014-09-17T20:16:24.938-10:00Happy Birthday Rachel!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today is a very special birthday for one lovely, sweet blog friend.</div>
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Rachel Kleinman from <a href="http://www.rwkrafts.com/" target="_blank">RWKrafts</a></div>
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She is my blog hop sister and now one of two DT mama's for us over at <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a>. She is a generous crafter and a very kind human who loves her fur babies.</div>
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHEL!</div>
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This card is for you.</div>
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I had to get a little mixed media on this very bright happy card and add a little critter in there as well. For the background I used some embossing paste and a cool polka-dot stencil. To add color to them I just dotted them with copics and BAM! Instant party.</div>
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And now your last stop on the hop is <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenges</a>!</div>
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Hope you have an awesome day Rachel!</div>
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It's a brand new month and that means a brand new <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a>!</div>
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This month's theme is a beautiful inspiration photo challenge. Check out all the texture and wonderfully bright colors in this picture.</div>
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On top of that we have an awesome $25 prize from <a href="http://www.ellenhutson.com/servlet/StoreFront" target="_blank">Ellen Hutson</a>.</div>
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Now that's even more of an incentive to get inspired and link up. </div>
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I was inspired by the painted teal background and all the lovely colors in the photo. I also got the idea of the yellow burst from the flowers. Even the background paper was from the pattens in the flowers. So much to take from I can't wait to see what you all create.</div>
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Today I wanted to share this tutorial over on the May Arts Ribbon blog.</center>
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The galaxy look has been allover some awesome cards out there and I put a twist on it.</center>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-71599004514799570602014-08-07T00:00:00.000-10:002014-08-07T00:00:02.825-10:00May Arts Fall/Winter 2014 New Release Week and GIVEAWAY!<div style="text-align: center;">
Hello ribbon loving people!</div>
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This is a good week because all week long the May Arts Ribbon company will be introducing all their brand new fabulous fibers. All the ribbonistas are showing off all the awesome ways to use the new goodies. The best part is you could win BIG time! You could be one of the 3 luck ones to win one spool each from the new release. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Head on over to the <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/blog/" target="_blank">May Arts Ribbon blog</a> to see all of the new releases and all the fun inspirations and giveaway details.</span></div>
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Today I get to share one of the most useful and handy, MUST HAVE IN YOUR STASH ribbons.</div>
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<a href="http://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/1mm-elastic-string-ribbon/" target="_blank">1mm Elastic String Ribbon </a></div>
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I know when you think of May Arts Ribbon a number of lovely fibers comes to mind and elastic may not be one of them. But I'm telling you that these are a must have. Especially when they come in awesome colors including metallic! Here's a look at some of the ways I used them.</div>
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<b><u>As a cool headband.</u></b></div>
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You can add extra texture and interest by crocheting the elastic like I did here. </div>
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<b><u> Make a quick and easy bracelet.</u></b></div>
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Because of the elastics 1mm size, they easily slip into beads to make bracelets. All you have to do is slide the beads through and knot the ends.</div>
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Here I'm sharing with you two different ways of how you could use the elastic to hold anything from napkins to papers and books together.</div>
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This tie would be ideal for all your paper needs. All you have to do is to knot a button and slip the things you need to hold together in the middle of the elastic.</div>
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Here is a tie for all your heavy duty projects. For this one you knot the elastic in a button just like the first. But for this you'll take both sides of the elastic around the thing you are holding and loop the end of the elastic around the button. Making double the elastic power.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Now to see what else cool ribbon is being release. Stop by the amazing blogs of <a href="http://www.latricemurphy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Latrice Murphy</a> and <a href="http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rhea Weigand</a>.</span></div>
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It's the first of the month and time for another <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a>.</div>
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I had fun with this one and I think you will too! </div>
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Here's a layout of my littlest man at the park. I wanted to keep with the black and white theme like in the picture but thought it would be fun to add pops of fun colors.</div>
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Plus had some messy fun wit this months <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2014/08/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-3.html" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a>.</div>
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Yes! Challenge #3 is to get all messy and bust out the paste. We also got a super cool prize up for grabs. <a href="http://eclecticpaperie.com/" target="_blank">Eclectic Paperie</a> is offering a $25.00 gift card to one lucky player.</div>
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I used two different stencils and pastes on this layout.</div>
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I thought it would be cool to add a tone on tone look so I went with it. The hot air balloons where made with a glossy black embossing paste. Both products by Dreamweaver Stencils.</div>
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Next I created an ombre look to add that pop of color. To do this just add gelatos to your paste to add color and spread over the stencil. The super cool stencil used here is from DCWV.</div>
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Last is to let it all dry and add on all the cool embellishments.</div>
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You all know you love stencils and paste so go grab some, make something cool and link up to this months <a href="http://mixedmediamc.blogspot.com/2014/08/mixed-media-monthly-challenge-3.html" target="_blank">Mixed Media Monthly Challenge</a>.</div>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-85810187297493790792014-07-24T21:48:00.000-10:002014-07-24T21:48:08.364-10:00CHRISTMAS IN JULY hop<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
No you're not seeing things. It is the the middle of summer but we're ready to get you into the Christmas spirit. I mean there really isn't too soon of a time to be ready for the BIG day right!<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="color: #0000f6;"></span></b></span></div>
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Every holiday season I bake a little love (sometimes a lot of love) to share with friends and families. To tell you the truth I'm not a regular everyday baker but there's something about the winter season that makes me want to warm up my oven and whip out the flour. I think the main drive to this sudden surge is that I want to wrap all the yummy goodies up in pretty paper.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Everyone loves home baked goodies but put them in custom homemade containers and they're out of this world. So today I'm sharing simple, cheap and adorable ways to wrap up your holiday bake goods. </span></div>
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<u>This one is for your individual treats.</u></div>
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The bad is a regular ziplock bag with the corners taped in. The cinnabun roll sits on a piece of freezer paper folded up nicely. Add pretty paper to the top, wrap around string and stamp out and cut a circle tag. You're done!</div>
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<u>These are for your super small goodies.</u></div>
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You can get these small circle containers in bulk for cheap at your local hobby store. They usually come with a clear cover but I just popped that out and added a stamped circle pattern paper and tied around some string.</div>
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For all your big treats or to bag up a bunch of yummy goodies, you can use my favorite. A brown paper lunch bag. I love these brown paper bags. They are so cheap, comes in bulk and easily customizable. Here I just folded the top over and added a cool tag and string.</div>
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Now here's how to give a treat. This is a plain mini canvas drawstring bag. Like the circle box you can find these at your local craft store. To jazz it up all you have to do is insert piece of paper in the bag and stamp. I also stamped little peppermint circles and glued them to the pulls. Oh and don't forget the tag.</div>
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Usually if I'm feeling ambitious I would make something for all these containers and group them together in a nice little basket. Just imagine how pretty these would look all together in a cozy basket. Adorable! What is even better is that I just used half of two sheets of pattern paper, one type of string and one stamp set to make them all. Cheap and easy and filled with love!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> I'm telling you now. Pin this post now to use in December.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"> Now go get inspired and hopping. Your next stop is the sweet <a href="http://jencuthbertson.blogspot.com/2014/07/christmas-in-july-blog-hop.html" target="_blank">Jen Cuthbertson</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hay if you have to use paper clips why not make them pretty right!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Find all the info and examples on how I used them <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/pretty-paper-clips/" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </span></div>
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I have got the copics itch again and had the urge to do some coloring.</div>
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I'm a little rusty with my alcohol pens so please excuse my lack of Copic awesomeness. Also a little "unknown to all" fact. You can't get Copics shipped to Oahu...WHAT!?! Yes it's true, don't ask me why because I have no idea and it irritates me to the max. So in short, get new Copics is a hassle or cost a whole lota mullah so I just work with what I got. In other words I'm in need of face colors...as you can tell.</div>
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Sorry about the Copic rant and on to the card. I use this cute <a href="http://thegreetingfarm.com/shop/" target="_blank">The Greeting Farm</a> stamp to practice my coloring and a little paper piecing. Also plying with their plaid challenge theme this week.</div>
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The Design Teams from May Arts Ribbon,<a href="http://www.simplestories.com/blog" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Simple Stories</a> and <a href="http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Xyron</a> are getting crafty with a whole lot of goodies and prizes to be won. Need more information on the hop? Then head on over to the May Arts Ribbon blog HERE.</div>
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For me I got a whole lot of sunshine and bliss packed into one sunny layout.<br />
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I used simple stories "Good Day Sunshine" Collection kit to make a pocket style scrapbook page. No I don't actually have the pocket inserts but these fit perfect on a 12x12 page.</div>
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I added simple touches with my May Arts Ribbon. Stitching a sun with the <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/2mm-bakers-twine/" target="_blank">Bakers Twine in yellow </a>and trimming off pages in their <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/browse/fabric-material/twill/" target="_blank">1/4" Chevron in Turquoise and Celery and also the 3/4" Chevron in yellow.</a> Behind the stickers is the ever popular <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/ribbons/400-yard-string-burlap/" target="_blank">Burlap String</a>.<br />
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Everything is held together with my favorite Xyron adhesives. The super awesome (and pretty in pink too) Teresa Collins Mega Runner and their Double-Sided High Tack Tape.<br />
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Don't forget to check out my awesome Ribbonista sistas sharing their projects today too. <a href="http://www.latricemurphy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Latrice Murphy</a> and <a href="http://passionatepapercreations.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Rhea Weigand</a>.<br />
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It's a flower and lines fusion card!</div>
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I got all inspired by this super cool <a href="http://fusioncardchallenge.blogspot.com/2014/07/fusion-red-white-blue.html" target="_blank">Fusion Card Challenge </a>mash up.</div>
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The pretty red and orange flowers, the two tone blue lines and that lovely V cut on the sketch. I think that all adds up to one make one cool theme.</div>
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Alright. I'm off to camping this weekend so you all have an awesome weekend!</div>
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Today I'm on the May Arts Ribbon blog with a scrapbook page idea using string and a little story.</center>
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Hope you pop on by and say HI on my Clip it layout post <a href="http://www.mayarts.com/clip-layout/" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</center>
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I'm one of those people that can not instantly fall asleep at night. Thoughts fill my head and I have to wrap myself in them or I'll never get to bed. A couple of nights ago I started thinking of my daughter in my night time "solo mind convo" (I'm getting all Star Trek-y with naming this time). I started forming a letter about all the things that make her special to me. When I woke up I started working on this layout for her and it shines...just like her.</center>
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I knew this layout had to be special so I drew and watercolored these flower bunches. Love the way they turned out (Be on the look out for the tutorial coming soon).</center>
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Inspiration for this page came from the awesome Stephanie of <a href="http://stephaniemakes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stephanie makes</a> . She Challenged her readers to create a vertical band on their layout and so I did. Thought it was the perfect place to focus the photo, embellishments and letter.</center>
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The hand painted watercolored flowers and the bold black lines was inspired by this weeks <a href="http://runwayinspired.blogspot.com/2014/07/ric63-just-cavallli-resort.html" target="_blank">"Runway Inspired Challenge #63"</a> and this cool dress by Just Cavalli Resort 2015. I also like all the white space and the cluster of colors in one area.</center>
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This page is so meaningful to me. It's a reminder of why my baby girl is so special and how I should always praise and love her even through the rough times.</center>
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Lalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01724990917889506690noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011880207176629072.post-41125464316197428532014-07-05T12:19:00.001-10:002014-07-06T11:37:03.248-10:00It's your birthday banner card<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In my hunt for card making inspiration I found a fun blog <a href="http://curtaincallchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">"Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge"</a>. I just saw the image and new I had to play. So I did and here it is.</div>
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It's a Birthday Bash and their super fun inspiration photo just make me want to throw a party.</div>
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See this weeks challenge <a href="http://curtaincallchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">HERE</a>!</div>
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I LOVE that banner and all the colors so I tried to duplicate the image with flower stamps.</div>
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A card totally inspired by a challenge.</div>
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Pure and simple, clean and graphic.</div>
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There's a new challenge in town and I'm up for the games. "<a href="http://thecuttingedgechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Cutting Edge</a>" is a challenge totally dedicated to die-cutting. While I don't have much die-cuts I do love playing with them. And I'll be the first to admit that they are under used.</div>
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Here's the super cool inspiration card by Jackie Rockwell for <a href="http://thecuttingedgechallenge.blogspot.com/2014/06/the-cutting-edge-challenge-1.html" target="_blank">The Cutting Edge Challenge #1</a>.</div>
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