January kit reveal!

I'm excited to reveal the projects I made with Tidbitz In Time's January kit "Below Zero"! This kit is gorgeous and packed to the bursting point with Pink Paislee Parisian Anthology and Prima. While this may look like a blue and cream kit, the papers are ink resist and are ready to be inked and misted any color you desire. I stayed with a "wintery" colored theme for the most part, but really the sky is the limit! Have a look at what I made:

A card...




A few layouts:









And a pretty thermometer using the box from the Parisian Anthology alphabet:




If you want to get your hands on this kit, check out the details at Tidbitz In Time!

A fun way to "wow" your children this season!

My kiddos were so excited when they saw these:





These are the stockings that Santa gets to fill in a few short days, and my kiddos can't wait until Christmas morning to see what will fill them! It is magic to see their eyes light up! And a little bit of excitement for mommy also surrounds these beauties: Two Peas In a Bucket featured these during their "20 Days of Holiday Sharing" event!

This was a rather simple project because I used store bought stockings. That's right, I'm not gifted enough to whip up my own! But adding some pretty papers and embellishments was no trouble at all! The sweet scalloped frames are actually just one piece that I cut in half. It's one of Amy Teets' new chipboard designs from Magistical Memories. Check them out here..

The frames are painted with beautiful, shimmery Gold paint from Creative Inspirations. You can find it here..

I love the warm and cozy feeling from the felt, it's one of my favorite additions to these stockings. I used felt circles from Wendy Hammer Designs. Check them out here...

This will be my last post before the holidays, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friends! Be safe out there!

A contest from Wendy Hammer Designs!!!

Do you want to get your hands on one of her NEW sets? Let me tell you, they are amazing, so yes, I'll answer for you: YES you absolutely do! Well, here is how, you only need to have a Facebook account to play along! Here are the details, from Wendy's blog:

So I've been toying around with the idea of a contest to see how many fans we can get. I think I've come up with a plan. There will be a winner for the group of peeps that are ALREADY fans AND a winner for the group that are NEW fans...

If you are ALREADY a fan...

You will be entered in that group once.
If you can get other people (that are NOT already a fan) to become a fan AND comment on THIS post that they became a fan because of YOU, then you'll get another entry for each person that you send our way.
If you are a NEW fan...

You will be entered for becoming a new fan.
If you can get other people (that are NOT already a fan) to become a fan AND comment on THIS post that they became a fan because of YOU, then you'll get another entry for each person that you send our way.
We will end the contest on January 8th (since it's the Holidays we'll give it some time.). I will draw a name using an online randomize. The winner of each group (already fans & new fans) will each receive...

One of my new Embellishment Sets (your choice)
One of my Individual Embellishments (your choice)
and One of my Handbags or Phone/iPod Sleeves (your choice of what I have left in my shop)

Easy right? Head over to her blog and get your name in the hat for these prizes!

Time to join in the fun...

Earlier this year I stumbled upon many blogs talking about The Erosion Project. Basically, you take papers, fabrics, ribbons, anything you like, and bundle them all together. Then you set them outside and leave them there for Mother Nature to have her way with them. After three or six months, or even more if you can stand the wait, you unwrap your bundle to reveal how the elements decayed and distressed them. Then, you have fun creating with the pretties inside....

Well, I knew I wanted to do this, but I set it aside for another day. I kept doing that, until I forgot about it completely. Then today, out of the blue, a voice in my head screamed out "EROSION BUNDLE! GO MAKE ONE NOW!" Never wanting to upset said voices, I set right to work, gathering fun things from my stash. I layered 12x12 papers from Graphic 45, Tim Holtz, and K & Company with all kinds of fabulous things. Cardboard, lace, washers, keys, mesh, sheet music, ornamental grass... I had the idea to splash some coffee around, and I even tossed Luminart powders into the mix. I think my favorite item is an entire Jenni Bowlin Mini Chipboard Book..

Here are the photos I've taken of my bundle. I have her wedged between two branches, then firmly tied to, my apple tree. I tell you, I cannot wait until early next summer.

Design Team call!

Would you like to work with a fabulous team, fabulous challenges, AND get the opportunity to work with a kit from Tidbitz In Time? Well you need to read this:

Tidbitz In Time is currently looking for six design team members for our Bird is the Word challenge blog. In short, a new word is chosen every other week and the challenge is to use this word in the title of your page. For example, if the chosen word is LOVE, your title could simply be LOVE or you can expand on the word and have your title be something like LOVE YOU FOREVER.

As a design team member, you will receive the word in advance, and create a page or card using this word. We will feature your work on our site (www.tidibtzintime.com) as well as our Facebook page and our blog (http://tidbitzintime.blogspot.com).

You will be chosen as a design team member for sixth months, with an opportunity to keep going after that six month period. In addition to being a design team member for our challenge blog, you will have the choice to be a guest design team member for Tidbitz in Time at least once during the six months….meaning you will get a free kit to work with that month!!

If you would like the opportunity to be on our team, please e-mail me at wendy@tidbitzintime.com. Please include 4-5 layouts you have created, your blog and a little bit about yourself. The deadline is Sunday, December 19th and your first page will be due Saturday, January 1st. The only requirements are to create a page with the chosen word, submit it by the deadline and be willing to promote our site and challenges. Thank you!!


I can't wait to see who joins us at Tidbitz In Time, apply today gals! (And fellas too!)
I can tell you that Wendy is amazing, generous, and knows how to put together beautiful kits. (I'm looking at January kit right now and can't wait to dig in!)

Got felt? No? Then get some!

OK, if you have been thinking about getting some of Wendy's awesome felt pieces then you need to act now! Check it out, she's got great sales going on right now at Wendy Hammer Designs!!

Need more motivation?? Check out just SOME of the pieces from my stash. Gorgeous, right?

BLACK FRIDAY SALE! BLACK FRIDAY SALE! BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Do I have your attention yet? LOL! I've got great news for you if you love to grab up scrappy kits at incredible prices! Tidbitz In Time is offering all kits for 50% off beginning on Black Friday and running through the weekend. All you need to do, is be armed with the following code and enter it at checkout:

Thank50

Take a look at what's available, but if you want them, better grab them on Friday as quantities are limited!


June kit: Prairie Grass

12 sheets Basic Grey Origins Patterned Paper - Double-Sided
1 Basic Grey Doily - White & Green
1 Package Making Memories Canvas Alpha Stickers
1 Package Tim Holtz idea-ology Foliage - 36 Pieces
2 Teresa Collins 8 X 8 Transparency Trees
4 - 1 yard each Ribbon / Trims
3 Accent Butterflies - Various Colors
8 Accent Leaves - Green
1 - 1 oz Jar Ranger Puffs Embossing Powder



July kit: Tree Tops

12 Sheets Double Sided Paper - Pebbles Tree House Collection
5 Colors of Felt Fabric - Green, White, Brown, Black, Red
2 Felt Creation Patterns
1 Felt Embellishment Example Sheet
Glittered Thickers Alphabet Stickers - Niki Riki Brown
70 Pieces Pebbles Chips - Printed and Glittered Chipboard Red
24 American Crafts Buttons - Multiple Colors
8 Shaped Brads - Trees, Stars, Hearts and Flowers



August kit: Sultry Summer

Eighteen Sheets Patterned Paper - Basic Grey Indian Summer
One Sheet Monogram Alphabet Stickers - Basic Grey Brown
One Laser-Cut Doily - Basic Grey in Mauve
Two Transparencies - Teresa Collins Swirls in Black
One Package Rub-Ons (five sheets included) - Basic Grey Sultry
One Package Petaloo Roses - Three Large Burgundy Flowers
One Package Petaloo Jewel Centers - 6 Pieces Fuschia
Four - One Yard Sections of Ribbon/Trims - Velvet & Satin
Tulle - Measures One Yard



September kit: Rusty Botanicals

Eleven Sheets of Graphic 45 Paper - Botannicabella Collection
One Sheet of Graphic 45 Botannicalbella Tags
One Package of Making Memories Tiny Alphas - Black & White - 468 Stickers
Two Rolls Tim Holtz Tissue Tape - 16 Yards Each - Symphony
One Variety Package of Real Vintage Buttons
Making Memories Vintage Findings Mini Kit
One String of Pearls
Collection of Cream Colored Ribbon Flowers
Five Making Memories Glittered Paper Flowers
One VersaMagic Dew Drop Chalk Ink - Brown
Ribbon/Trims - 4 Pieces - One Yard Each



October kit: Moons And Monsters

Little Yellow Bicycle Patterned Paper - Nine Sheets Double-Sided 12 x 12
Little Yellow Bicycle Monogram Alphabet - Glittered
Hambly Studios Journaling Transparencies - Orange
Three Yards of Ribbon and Trim - Orange, Green & Black
Little Yellow Bicycle Decorative Edge Cardstock Pieces 6 X 6
Hambly Studios Lace Edged Transfers - Black
Little Yellow Bicycle Chipboard Album House - Black
Two Yards of Black Sequins
Little Yellow Bicycle Clear Cut Shapes - 30 Pieces with Glitter Accents
Hambly Studios Trick or Treat Sticker
Hambly Studios Pumpkin and Ghost Stickers
Two Feathered Black Accents



November kit: Patterns And Pearls

1 Sheet Donna Salazar Calendar Cards
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Schoolroom Alpha
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Journal Cards
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Shape Stickers
9 double-sided October Afternoon Thrift Shop Collection Patterned Papers
2 6 x 12 Grungeboard Sheets
1 6 x 12 October Afternoon Mini Market Alphabet Stickers
6 Zva Creative White Roses
4 - 1 yard Ribbon / Trim sections
1 bottle Ranger Lemon Yellow Liquid Pearls
1 Zva Creative Green Pearls
1 Zva Creative Pink Pearls
12 Zva Creative Heavy Silk Flowers
6 Jenni Bowlin Yellow Buttons
12 Jenni Bowlin Mini Butterfly Chipboard Pieces

Fabulous felt!

Here are a few of the pages I've made using the fab felt embellishments from Wendy Hammer Designs:






You really need to get some for yourself AND guess what! Wendy has SEVEN new designs up in her shop TODAY! Check these out, like now!

When opportunity knocks....

Answer the door! Yesterday I had a visit from the opportunity fairy. Wendy over at Tidbitz In Time contacted me. She was looking for a designer to work with her monthly kits. So, I thought about it for awhile, you know, should I or shouldn't I? Hmmmmmmm....

HAH who am I kidding! I was thrilled to accept her incredible offer and so my news for this Monday is that I'm the newest DT member at Tidbitz In Time!!




My work will begin with the January kit, but I wanted to share the awesome November kit here with you:




Just look at all the great stuff! It is packed with the following:


1 Sheet Donna Salazar Calendar Cards
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Schoolroom Alpha
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Journal Cards
1 12 x 12 October Afternoon Shape Stickers
9 double-sided October Afternoon Thrift Shop Collection Patterned Papers
2 6 x 12 Grungeboard Sheets
1 6 x 12 October Afternoon Mini Market Alphabet Stickers
6 Zva Creative White Roses
1 Zva Creative Green Pearls
1 Zva Creative Pink Pearls
12 Zva Creative Heavy Silk Flowers
6 Jenni Bowlin Yellow Buttons
12 Jenni Bowlin Mini Butterfly Chipboard Pieces
4 - 1 yard Ribbon / Trim sections
1 bottle Ranger Lemon Yellow Liquid Pearls


If you want one, hurry on over to Tidbitz In Time today!!

My canvas flower RAK winner is.....

**********LISA!!**********
"Those are awesome!! And pretty!!"

Congrats Lisa! Please shoot me an email at byondbzr@yahoo.com with your full name and address and I'll get some flowers out to you ASAP!

AND, speaking of these flowers, the fabulous Dymphie featured them on her "Deze is ook leuk" blog! Thank you girl!

Hand painted Christmas cards!

These were fun and easy to make and took very little time! I simply painted the background on white cards, placing a paper towel inside the card to protect it as well as I could, and when dry I painted the scenes on. If you are good at painting, I recommend making Christmas cards for family and friends this year. I have a feeling they will be well received!

I'm a Fleur Girl!!

I am so excited to be on the design team at Wendy Hammer Designs! Wendy makes the sweetest felt embellishments, purses, and more! Drop by her shop and have a look, I guarantee you will find something you cannot live without!

And just have a look at the other Fleur Girls... This is one madly talented team and I'm honored to be a part of it!

Amy Coose
Kimberly Neddo
Leslie Ashe
Sheri Twing

Canvas and hemp cord flower tutorial.....and RAK!

It feels like such a long time has gone by since I've posted a tutorial. I've been happily creating, but just haven't seemed to get the time to take pictures and put posts up. Well, I was determined to change that today because I have a new flower I absolutely love! They're made with canvas and hemp and are loaded with shabby chic texture. They will work with any theme, just color them to your needs..


YOU WILL NEED:

* canvas
* hemp cord or twine
* Scissors
* paint/color sprays/ink

Step 1.) Gather your supplies. Cut your circles out of the canvas. I just trace cups and bottles I have on hand with a marker and cut them out. It's a good idea to make a big batch.





Step 2.) Use your scissors and cut slits about one third of the way into each circle. Space them about a half inch apart, depending on the size of your circle. You are making the petals, and if they are too thin, your flower will completely unravel in step three. These slits do not need to be evenly spaced.



Step 3.) Place a circle in your hand, and then crumble it between your fingers. Do this fairly gently, or again, your flower will fall apart. Unwrap the canvas ball to see that your petals have separated and frayed.






Step 4.) It's now time to color them. I used the amazing glimmery paints from Creative Inspirations. If you are painting, it works best to wet both sides of the flowers. This cuts down on the curling effect. I paint both sides, again, to help with curling. You can also use color sprays like Glimmer Mist, Maya Mist, even your own homemade mists.





Step 5.) When the flowers are dry you can add the hemp cord centers. Apply some Fabri Tac to the flower center. Roll some hemp cord into a spiral in between your fingers. Roll a piece large enough to cover your glue center, then place the hemp cord spiral onto the glue and hold down for a few moments. You can ink the edges of the flower petals for more dimension if desired.







I used yellow, turquoise, and green paints to color the batch on this page:




So what do you think of this flower? Is it one you will try? If you do like it, and would like some of these beauties, then leave me a comment. I'll RAK one lucky person a set of the above fall colored flowers. Winner will be chosen on November 6!