Today I am taking place in the "Oh Say Can You See Blog Hop" over at SNRCardiverse (if you didn't start there be sure to hop on over there and start at the beginning!) If you came from Tammy's Blog you are on the right path! :)
So I combined my card for Unscripted Sketches 13 with the challenge of using Red, White & Blue for the blog hop! :)
My card is a tribute to our heros...those who serve in our military each and everyday to protect the freedom that our forefathers fought so hard for...to these heros I would like to say THANK YOU! HappyIndependenceDay!!!!
So a quick update on Lily Kate... her umbilical cord fell off on Sunday and I gave her her first "real bath" on Monday...she did not like it very much! LOL The pics tell the story! My oldest was the photog for the bath time...didn't he do a great job?
Lily had her two week check up yesterday and is doing great! She is 9lbs 10 oz already so she is definitely GROWING!!! :) We have been busy trying to get lots of stuff done around the house and DH has been gone on one mission already and left again for a second...the first was only three days...this one will be ten...if you think of it, say a prayer that all goes well here at home since I will have all four munchkins by myself for the next week and a half...My parents and younger brothers are coming to visit tomorrow so that will be nice!!! I will have about oh...SIX extra sets of hands by mid afternoon tomorrow and they are going to stay through mid day Sunday! YAY!! :)
Thank you all for your thoughts and best wishes! :) I hope that life gets into a routine here pretty soon so that I can start being creative again and updating my blog on a regular basis! But between now and then just know I am thinking of you all and thinking up projects to do once I do get some spare time! :) Enjoy Lily Kate's first real bath pics...LOL She was SCREAMING her little head off for most of it!!! HAHAHAHA
Ok super quick post, I have wanted to get this loaded ALL DAY but haven't been online all day! So this week's sponsor over at CPS is Renaissance By Design and as you know, I LOVE THEIR IMAGES! I hope you like my take on this week's sketch! Supplies: Stamps: Darling Damask - Renaissance By Design Ribbon: Raw Silk Taffeta Edge Ribbon - Renaissance By Design Cardstock: Stormy Dark, Papaya Puree Light, Suede Brown Light Prismatics; Simply Smooth Ivory - Prism Papers Patterned Paper: A Sweet Life Collection - Webster's Pages Ink: Dark Brown, Amber Clay & Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap Dies: Nested Bird, Ribbon Tags Trio - Spellbinders Brad: Heritage Small Round Paper Fasteners - Creative Impressions Paper Crimper - Fiskars 3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Today over at Unscripted Sketches the sketch was just SCREAMING layout to me! And I had JUST the right photo for it too! I thought the best way to make this photo sing was to keep the colors clean and striking....so it was Black and White and a few accent colors... :) The Nested Butterflies Die Template set from Spellbinders is quickly becoming a "grab n go" set for me it seems...I LOVE IT!!! :) Anyway, go check out the sketch for this week and if it grabs your attention, then come play with US!!!!
Good Morning! Welcome to Pink Lemonade, if you have come here via Michelle
Wooderson's Blog or the Spellbinders Blog and haven't missed any of the other
newest release reveals along the way then good for you!! If you haven't started
at the beginning I think you had better, so you don't miss a chance to win all
of these beautiful new Pendants die templates from Spellbinders and their matching
Borderabilities die templates too! I have a fun little project to share but first I have to get "the business" out of the way...read on -
June 22 through
June 29th, available for ordering
June 30, 2009
Commenting
on this post is welcome but does not enter you into the
contest. This contest is sponsored directly by Spellbinders Paper Arts.
Please read the post to find directions for entering. If you have any
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Welcome to the 4th day of Spellbinders Pendants Blog Frenzy! (The contest is now closed but read on for all the info and the release photos!)
Spellbinders is celebrating
the introduction of Pendants die templates, a new die line that will
inspire your creative mind. You have the opportunity to win the die templates I’m introducing today by entering the contest at the
end of this post.
Be sure to read all the rules before entering!
You still have until Tomorrow, June 26th, 8:30 am EST to enter for yesterday's reveal over at Michelle's blog - Mish Mashand until June 26th 11:59 pm EST to enter mine. ETA: This contest is now over, thanks for playing along~!
To see previous reveals, or
to go to any of the ones coming up, feel free to visit the following:
After the entry deadline is
reached, Spellbinders will randomly pick one entry from each Blog Frenzy
reveal as stated in the “Rules”. Winner will be contacted by e-mail
within 24 hours of the contest deadline. Winner will have 72 hours to
reply to that e-mail to claim the prize. If Winner fails to respond
within 72 hours, a new name will be drawn for said prize. Winner
will receive the new die templates being revealed on the specific daily
blog post they are entering.
Entrants visiting all 8 Spellbinders
Pendant Reveals and correctly entering their information into the separate
drawings, as described below, will automatically be entered into a GRAND
PRIZE give away of a full set of the 8 Pendants die templates and 8
matching Petite Border die templates being revealed.
Rules
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the Spellbinders Pendants die templates Blog Frenzy give-away must adhere
to all of the following rules. We are happy to welcome US and International
blog guests for this Frenzy.
To enter each drawing on sneak
peeks between June 22 and June 29, visit the reveal blog and click on
the contest link to reveal an e-mail window. In the subject line
of the e-mail, enter the die template name being revealed.
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is allowed and participant must
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no exceptions. Please consider
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through June 29th and plan accordingly.
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Pendants Blog Frenzy drawing,for this post is now closed!
The Contemporary
Hearts Pendant die templates contains a large die, a small die and two accent dies
all ranging from just over three and a half inches wide down to just over an
inch. Designed with high detail and sized for layering, the possibilities are
endless!
When I first saw the die I was assigned to use I knew exactly what I wanted to
make... a Christmas Ornament! I love adding new ornaments to my tree each year
and so I thought, why not start now rather than wait for that last minute rush
during the holiday season? Then I also thought it would be fun to make a
matching gift that could be kept out year round and so that is how the framed
artwork piece came to be! :)
I have created a step by step instructional tutorial, with photos, showing how
to create the ornament. For the framed artwork, simply use steps 1-7 to
recreate the layered pendant. Enjoy~
Victorian Layered Christmas Ornament
Designed By: Keri Lee Sereika
Supplies:
Three largest dies from - Contemporary Hearts Pendant - Spellbinders
Patterned Paper & Ruffled Taffeta Trim - Webster's Pages
Cardstock: Vanilla Cream & Birchtone Dark Prismatics - Prism Papers
Papier-mâché Rectangular Ornament - Craft Store
Krylon Hammered Finish Metallic Spray Paint
Foam Tape or 3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
Gems and other Embellishments as you see fit. (Before beginning spray paint all sides and edges of papier-mâché ornament and
allow to fully dry.)
Step1 - Begin by die cutting one layer of each shape and remove from dies. You may need
to use a paper piercer or needle to help remove the die cut from the die. Each
die is designed with small holes in the back surface for just this very
reason...
Note: Due to the high detail of the dies we have found it is sometimes
beneficial to run the die through your die cut machine, turn one quarter turn
and run it through again just to be sure all edges and details have been
captured.
Step 2 - Fold the largest die cut image (the patterned paper one) in half matching the
edges.
Step 3 - Open the die cut and turn one quarter turn, fold in half again. Your die cut
image should now be creased in quarters. Open once again and turn one
eighth turn and fold in half.
Step 4 - Repeat folding and opening and turning one last time, then pinch the point of
each heart to create a "mountain / valley" fold pattern. Your die cut
shape should look like the one pictured here.
Step 5 - Place small pieces of foam tape or 3-D Foam Squares onto the top two layers
of cardstock die cut shapes and layer them onto one another and then onto
the patterned paper die cut shape.
Here is the final layered die image, isn't the detail and dimension LOVELY?
Step 6 - Use a hot glue gun to adhere trim to outside edges of painted papier-mâché
ornament base.
Step 7 - Adhere the layered Contemporary Hearts Pendant die cut to the painted papier-mâché
ornament using 3-D Foam Squares or foam tape. Embellish with gems to complete
your project!
And here is the framed art project I created to accompany my Victorian Christmas Ornament! :)
Thanks so much for hopping along with us and I hope
you enjoy my project & the rest of the projects the team has in store for
you!
Ok so I have a bunch of stuff to share with you.... let me see...
First: HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE SPELLBINDERS BLOG LATELY????? You will not want to miss this one guys!!! Spellbinders has an ENTIRE NEW LINE OF DIES and they are sneak peeking them all over the internet over the next WEEK with chances to win win win some goodies! :)
Second: HAVE YOU BEEN TO THE PRISM BLOG LATELY????? They are doing a FABULOUS KIT GIVEAWAY! Check out the PRISM BLOG for details!
Third: I got a fun little award from my friend Sarah and thought I would share it and a link back to her blog! Thank you Sarah!
And lastly: I am hoping to get some creative me time today, so I hope to be back later on with a project of SOME SORT to share with you! TTFN!!
Jessica Sprague is celebrating...and we are all invited to the party!!! She is offering a FREE PHOTO EDITING CLASS!!! Here is all the info and a LINK to how to register! Have fun!
I just wanted to take a moment to thank each of you for all of your lovely comments, blessings, prayers and best wishes over the last few weeks. Especially during this past week while I was in labor and delivering our sweet newest blessing Lilyanne Kathryn. Lily Kate is doing GREAT and so am I. Aside from everything just needing to have some time to get back to "normal" (whatever that now may be) the healing process is going along great. :) Thank you for all of your kindnesses and just be assured I cherished each and every one! So from the bottom of my heart, and the rest of the family too - THANK YOU... a thousand times, THANK YOU!
Today our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems is My Sentiments Exactly! and what fabulous stamps and rubons we were given to use! Here is my card using this weeks sketch!
Supplies: Stamps: Twin Birds Stamp Set & Thank You Rubons - My Sentiments Exactly Cardstock: Frosted Pink, Papaya Puree Med & Light, Intense Pink Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers Dies: Scalloped Circle, Nested Flower, Flower Impressabilities - Spellbinders Ink: LadyBug & Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko Ribbon: Creative Impressions Gems: Kandi Corp
I nearly forgot to come back and share this card with you! Today is Unscripted Sketch 11! I thought my new image "Curly Tree" from Renaissance By Design was just right for this sketch. :) I added the little Crystalina Gems from Kandi Corp in place of "fruit" on the tree and although it doesn't show well at all in the photo this happy little card shimmers and shines! :) Enjoy!
Hi!!! I thought it would be a good time for an update!
I am HOME FROM THE HOSPITAL! We were released to come home on Thursday and it is great to be home...
Lily Kate is doing great! We had to bring her for her 2day check at the pediatrician and Lily has already gained back three of the six ounces she lost! The Dr. was thrilled to see that. I was happy to hear it. :)
I took a few photos of her yesterday that I thought you would all get a kick out of! :) I will be back later on with my card for this week's Unscripted Sketch but for now, here's Lily!
This was in the hospital ... she was checking it all out.
Then here is a classic photo I do with all my kids...it started with EJ in this very basket.. LOL
Close up shot of her sweetheart face.
And one more...look at her sweet lips!! She has kissem cheeks too! LOL
Here she is, Lilyanne Kathryn Sereika came into this world last night,
at 7:38 p.m. She was a chunky 8 lbs., 15 oz., and 21" long. Momma and
Lily are doing just fine, and will be home real soon. Thanks to all of
you for your prayers and well wishes.
My girlfriend Tami Mayberry is now designing stamp sets as well as digital stamps for Sweet N Sassy Stamps...I just got her first stamp set - Beautiful Borders in the mail today and I am IN LOVE!!! It was just released today so HURRY UP AND GO ORDER YOUR OWN SET!!!
This card came together super quickly...it took longer for me to adhere each gem than it did to stamp and assemble the rest of the card! LOL Gotta love it!!! If you want to see more fabulous samples be sure to check out Tami's blog...she has been cranking out the MOST GORGEOUS SAMPLES for a while now.... But for now, here is my simple card...ENJOY!!
This week's sponsor over at CPS is 2RedBananas. We were each sent a stamp set from their new Chicken Line - I was given the Bird- Day set! And here is my card:
Today brings us another Saturday Sketch over at Unscripted Sketches. And I have to say it is another great sketch! The team has put together quite the variety of projects for you this week so please head on over, check out the sketch and give it a try this week! :) Enjoy!
Supplies: Cardstock: White Felt; Intense Pink, Papaya Puree Med, Black, Vibrant Teal Prismatics - Prism Papers Stamps: Scripture Collection - Our Daily Bread Designs; Polka Parts - Renaissance By Design Ink: Lime Pastel, Blackbird Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap Dies: Nested Butterfly die templates - Spellbinders Gems: Kandi Corp Ribbon: Black & White Gingham - SU (retired) Staples
Well our sweet little blessing is a very stubborn baby and is now three days over due! LOL I am feeling good but must admit I am SERIOUSLY AGITATED tonight...I just want to get it over with already! I am just feeling a bit out of sorts...luckily we have friends coming to visit in a few minutes and I have planned to make them some banana splits! It is horribly hot and humid here today so I think a nice cold banana split will cheer us ALL up! :)
And since the baby is not yet here I have been able to get caught up on all sorts of stuff....I mailed out five packages and two cards today!!! The postage alone was nearly forty dollars!! WOW has postage gone up or WHAT???
Anywhooo...I made a cute little set for my friend Hilary's son...I had told her I would send him a little secret pal RAK THREE MONTHS AGO and it totally slipped my mind! So today I decided it was HIGH TIME I got busy and made him a fun little gift...so this is what I made! I filled the bag with candy and side walk chalk.... Enjoy!
Supplies: Cardstock: Blush Red Dark, Black, Sunflowers Med, Intense Mint - Prism Papers Patterned Paper: Reminisce (I think) Stamps: Hero Arts Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink - Tsukineko Dies: Pinking Circle, Stars 5 - Spellbinders Ribbon: Red & White Gingham Paper Crimper: Fiskars Rosy Red Glitter - Sparkle N Sprinkle
Head on over to see what I have cooked up for my Prism June Project!!! Yes it is a layout...CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?? :) And yes... you need to click the link to see the rest...this is just a peeky peek!
I just wanted to pop in and let you know we are still here with no baby news yet... :) I am still feeling pretty good, thank the Lord...but I am feeling more tired than because sleep seems to run from me at an early hour of the morning! :) I will check back in with you tomorrow... :) K
Just thought I would post a quick update and let you all know I am still here, still pregnant but due tomorrow so anytime now we will be having this little bundle! :)
I have felt great up until yesterday...I just haven't "felt right" since yesterday morning...my stomach has been upset and I just feel TIRED so I am thinking we are definitely making progress! LOL
I will keep you up to date as things happen here! And I hope you all have a great week!
Our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems this week is Hanna Stamps. I went to browse the stamps and just HAD TO HAVE this cute little Hammock Riley stamp...isn't he sweet??? I used my Labels One Nestabilities die as a stencil/mask with my Copic Airbrushing System again...I am totally addicted I think! LOL Enjoy! See you again soon! Supplies: Stamps: Hammock Riley - Hanna Stamps Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko Copic Markers and Air Brush System Cardstock: Papaya Puree Light, Spring Willow Medium, Twilight Dark, Black Prismatics; Simply Smooth White - Prism Papers Patterned Paper - Decorative Cardstock - Unknown Dies: Labels One Nestabilities - Spellbinders Really Big Brads - Bazzill Paper Crimper, Corner Rounder Computer Generated Sentiment
Today's creation is done using the Unscripted Sketches 09 sketch! :) It is a really fun sketch that worked just right for these "new" Fancy Pants Delight Papers...tell me these colors are not just fun and funky!!!
See my "brackets" on either side of my main image? They were made using Labels One Nestabilities from Spellbinders! I first put a piece of double sided tape onto my cutting plate, then I layered the dies onto that and lined them up, and then I made sure they were stuck nicely to the tape and then placed my cardstock on top and ran it right through! You can do this same thing using the magnetic spacer plate but I find it works better when I use the double sided tape to be sure it is not going anywhere! :)
Supplies: Cardstock: Intense Kiwi, Razzleberry Dark Prismatics; Espresso - Prism Papers Patterned Papers - Delight Line - Fancy Pants Designs Dies: Labels One Nestabilities - Spellbinders Brads: Bright Sparkle Round Paperfasteners, Brass Small Round Paper Fasteners - Creative Impressions Paper flower: Prima?? 3-D Foam Squares - Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
This month marks Pink Persimmon's first Birthday and they are THROWING A PARTY ALL MONTH LONG!!! :) They have challenges and prizes planned for all sorts of fun all month long! This week is the The PINK and ORANGE Challenge here are the details! ( And the details can be found here too. )
June 1st thru June 12th The PINK and ORANGE Challenge.
Create a card, layout, home decor, or any type of art, as long as it
uses the colors of Pink and Orange. Link your image to a comment in
the blog post and we'll do a random draw from all the participants on
June 13th. Winning Prize: $25 gift certificate to the store, plus the 2009 Stamping Ideas book from Scrapbook Trends.
Here is my card that I created to help them celebrate... It also uses this week's Unscripted Sketch 08 one more time. :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY PINK PERSIMMON!
Supplies: Cardstock: Espresso; Simply Smooth White; Rose Medium, Intense Orange, Intense Pink, Frosted Pink Prismatics - Prism Papers Patterned Paper: California Collection - Urban Lily Stamps: Dutch Journal Circle, Banner Set Small, Little Cuties - Pink Persimmon Ink: Rose Bud & Tangelo Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap Pens: Spica Glitter Pens - Copic Dies: Classic Circle, Classic Scalloped Circle, Labels One - Spellbinders Ribbon & Brads: Creative Impressions
Oh I just realized I didn't load my frame that goes with this card from yesterday's post!!! Here you go! Keeping it short due to the late hour but if you need more info read yesterday's post....it will help you out! :)
Supplies: Cardstock: Classic Magenta, Frosted Kiwi, Iced Teal & Frosted Teal Prismatics; Kraft - Prism Papers Stamps: Sing To The Lord - Our Daily Bread Designs Ink: Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap Design Adhesives: Leaf Nouveau, Daisy Daze & Dragonflies - Clearsnap Dies: Blossom & Scalloped Paisley - Spellbinders Glitter: Sassy Pee Wee Collection - Art Institute Glitter Brads: Creative Impressions Eyelet Krylon Spray Paint Wooden Frame from Dollar Store
I am REALLY liking my Blossom dies from Spellbinders these days... I have been doing all sorts of fun stuff with them! This card has a matching framed gift that you will see tomorrow if you come on back. And although this card is simple I am pleased with how it turned out. :)
Supplies: Cardstock: Classic Magenta, Frosted Kiwi, Iced Teal & Frosted Teal Prismatics; Kraft - Prism Papers Stamps: Love of a Friend - Sweet N Sassy Stamps Ink: Chestnut Roan Fluid Chalk Ink - Clearsnap Design Adhesives: Leaf Nouveau - Clearsnap Dies: Blossom & Scalloped Paisley - Spellbinders Glitter: Sassy Pee Wee Collection - Art Institute Glitter Ribbon and Brads: Creative Impressions
One of the newest releases from Renaissance By Design is an awesome set called "Call me!" I just think the phone image is ADORABLE!!! And priced at just five dollars it is less than a dollar an image!!! Talk about a great deal! This card is based on CPS 118, this week's sketch over at Card Positioning Systems. :) Pretty cute huh? Supplies: Cardstock: Intense Pink, Spring Willow , Iced Kiwi, Frosted Pink Prismatics; Espresso; Simply Smooth Ivory- Prism Papers Stamps: Polka Parts, Call Me! - Renaissance By Design Ink: Lime Pastel, Chestnut Roan, Dark Brown Fluid Chalk Inks; Top Boss Embossing Ink - Clearsnap Embossing Powder: Dazzling Copper Embossing Powder - Clearsnap Dies: Classic Circle, Scalloped Circle Nestabilities; Ladies Fashion Buckles - Spellbinders Corner Rounder Crystals and Professional Touch Hot Fix Applicator - Kandi Corp
Here is the second card I did for the group of men and women who are either serving or who have served in our church. (Here is the link to the whole story! LOL)
This card is based on Unscripted Sketches 06. It was just the right layout for these images from Cornish Heritage Farms new stamp set "We Remember". I know it is totally simple and not embellished but it did the job I needed it to do and in the time frame I had to work in! I hope you enjoy!
Supplies: Cardstock: Kraft; Blush Red Dark, Black, Butter Cream Prismatics - Prism Papers Stamps: We Remember - Cornish Heritage Farms Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink - Tsukineko Paper Crimper
Hahaha I bet you are all amazed aren't you? I don't do layouts as much as I wish I did! I have been trying to do two a month but this month only seemed to squeak in one... :( Anyway this was for the Show Us Your Backsides Challenge over at Inspire Me - Webster's Pages Ning Community. (If you haven't joined you really should! Lot's of fun stuff there!) What fun it was to really focus on the backsides of the papers! :)
This was the first time I have used my Heirloom Scroll Border from Spellbinders and I just have to say: "I AM IN LOVE"...what a beautiful edge it gives to the paper!!! Enjoy!
Supplies Used:
A Sweet Life Backsides, Storytellers Letters and Trims - Webster's Pages
Cardstock: Natural Felt, Espresso; Spring Willow Medium & Vanilla Cream Prismatics - Prism Papers
Dies: Heirloom Scroll Border, Labels Four Nestabilities - Spellbinders
It seems like there are sketch sites EVERYWHERE now! LOL I found one I really like called Unscripted Sketches (Thanks to a member of their DT - Steph!) and am going to try to keep up with them as best I can. Their newest sketch goes live on Saturday mornings... this week's sketch was ALOT of fun! I hope you like it too! I have used two Spellbinders Dies on this card and altered each so that you can see how ELSE to use the dies...instead of just die cutting and sticking them on I am trying to see what else these dies are good for! LOL The first is the Nested Flower...I cut three layers, punched a hole in the middle, placed the brad in the hole then snipped through all three layers down to the brad with my paper snips to create a nice little petaled flower...Like it?? Then with the Long Scalloped Rectangle Large I die cut that cute little scalloped strip you see peeking out from under the patterned paper panel... isn't that fun?? Enjoy the happy colors...they are kinda out of my norm, I admit, but I am trying to stretch myself there too! :D
This week our sponsor over at Card Positioning Systems is Innovative Stamp Creations. It is always a treat to see what Betsy sends us in her very generous packages!!! :) And these newest floral sets are no exception. I loved how dainty yet solid this image was! Then pairing it with the Labels Four die made it "just right" for the sketch! I was really happy to see how well the images worked with the die! :) Sometimes it is the little things right?? LOL Enjoy!!
