DCWV - The Sky's The Limit Stack

What's up people?!   Here today to share a simple card I made using a  pretty adorable new DCWV stack called The Sky's The Limit.  It has all my favorite things - clouds, suns, hot air balloons...you know, all the BEST stuff!

 

Take a look:

 

As you know, I am a BIG fan of the cut-apart sheets that are often included in DCWV stacks.  Well, this stack's cut-aparts are SUPER cute and just so useable.  I actually sat down and cut them ALL out, just because I could.  I'm insane, I know, but is was very gratifying seeing the large pile of cuteness on my work table.

 

 

Do you like the little epoxy over the sun?  I punched that straight from the stack using my Epiphany Crafts Round 25 tool.  I love the pop and shine that it adds!

 

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Supplies: DCWV (The Skies The Limit Stack); Clearsnap (Chestnut Roan Chalk ink); Epiphany Crafts (Round 25 tool)

 

 

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Thanks so much for stopping by!  Look for this stack to be popping up in your local Michael's along with (My other FAVORITE stack from this release!) Sweet Tangerine.

 

 

Later queenies!





WOW Wednesday 4 - August

Hello, and welcome to another WOW Wednesday! 

 

 

If you haven't gotten the kit yet, it is now available for one-time purchase!  There is a Classic kit and a Mini Kit and both are SUPER cute!!

 

 

 

I love the fact that Heartstring kits have so much variety in the way they can be used.  For this layout I stuck to a few of the non-Simple Stories papers, but used all the same embellishments from the kit.  This layout is totally non-birthday themed, but actually uses several elements from  the birthday supplies in the kit.

 

 

That face is irresistible, isn't it?

 

I LOVE the Jillibean letters that come with this kit!  They are printed with a teak wood pattern and they were perfect for a little contrast here.

 

 

So, have you been crafting these past few days?  Have you made any tags?  Well there is a tag gallery challenge going on over on the Heartstring Ning, so, head over to our little community and upload your creation for a chance to win!!!

 

Now, if you'd like to see more inspiration, get over to the Heartstring blog and take a look at all the fun projects by this month's designers! 

 

Thanks for stopping by! 

 

Later queenies!



The Royal Castle Shoppe - Washi Tape Feature

Hello there people!  I'm hear today to share some projects I recently made using some Washi tape and other various crafty supplies available in The Royal Castle Shoppe.

 

 

 

 

The deal with the royal washi tape is that a 6-roll bundle is $10 and the assortment is chosen at random (but I will tell you, Ms. TSQ has great taste and will totally hook you up - not to worry!).  That is a great deal for washi and she has tape from the top brands in the industry!!

 

I've also used some Royal Castle Shoppe Buttons (love, love, love!!) and a party straw!

 

 

 

 

Now that I have you interested with all the fun products I've used, let's get to the projects!!

 

 

 

 

I love how these buttons have pretty, unique shapes and designs and this washi, with the little swirl design just stole my heart - so I knew it had to be part of a "love" themed card!  Using a pre-made cardbase, this card came together in nothing flat!!

 

 

My second project is a layout that is just packed with punch!  I loved these washi colors so much that I was inspired to create a background paper with them.  The buttons came in super handy here, used as anchors for my little embellishment clusters and I love the big, bold statement made by the party straw.  I thought the little banners of washi on the party straw looked like a road sign - appropriate for this page about a family vacation!

 

I hope you loved today's inspiration!  If you thought you might want to recreate some projects like these, head on over to The Royal Castle Shoppe on facebook and ask for an invite to the shop (PS - everyone gets in!).  The buying process takes only a second to get used to and then you are off, getting some of the latest crafty goodness at an awesome price!

 

 

 

Thanks for taking a look!  If you want to leave a comment, let me know what cool or unusual ways you've used washi tape on your craft projects!!

 

Keep it royal people!

 

 

 



Sweet Tangerine Layout - DCWV

Hello people!  Dropping by today to share a layout using one of the beautiful new stacks from DCWV, called Sweet Tangerine:

 

I had a total blast using this stack.  I loved all the cut-outs in this stack and the pages of banners were calling my name from the very beginning!  Take a look:

 

 



I used some fringe scissors (Martha Stewart) to add lots of texture under the banners.  I layered up a few cut-outs, wood veneers, and some epoxy shapes I made using my Epiphany Crafts shape tools.  I used some letter stickers and my silhouette to cut my title.

 

My title might be a little confusing without some back story.  This picture or my mother, my house sister, and I was taken on the day when my grandparents said goodbye to our sweet exchange student, Virginie.  I remember those last few days as very bittersweet.  We tried to fill them up with lots of laughter and fun, but there was no slowing down the clock.  I've been thinking about my sister a lot lately.  We recently reconnected with her and discovered that she has been having some health trouble.  I feel so far away from her and with money so tight and some other obligations being what they are I fear that it might be s long time before I see her again - if ever. 

 

 

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Supplies: DCWV (The Sweet Tangerine Stack, The Basics 6x6 Stack); Martha Stewart (Fringe Scissors); Marvey & Fiskars (Circle Punches; Jenni Bowlin pinwheel punch); Wilton (Doilies); Studio Calico (Wood Veneers); We R Memory Keepers & The Paper Studio (Brads); Silhouette (Cameo); Simple Stories (Letter Stickers

 

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Thanks for stopping by today!  Have you ever scrapbooked someone because you missed them, or because they were far away?  If you have, tell me about it in the comments!

 

Later queenies! 

 

Wow Wednesday - August (3)

Hello! Just dropping by to post my project for this WOW Wednesday, using the August Heartstring kit, "Life's a Party".

 

 

 

This week I made a layout using a picture of my mother, grandmother, and I on my 25th birthday.

 

 

I love the cut-apart sheet from this collection kit! It has so many great element that I used here as embellishments including the cake and the little tag that says "another year older".

 

 



 

 

On my 25th birthday (which took place shortly before my first design team experience) all I wanted for my birthday was an entire day spent shopping for scrapbooking supplies.  We started early in the morning and by the time we were done we had been across the state lines, in several counties and we had filled up my grandma's kitchen table to overflowing.  Many of the supplies and tools I got that day I still use.

 

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Non-kit supplies:  Scissors and pigment ink around the edges

 

 

 

Thanks for taking a look!!  Don't forget to head over to the Heartstring blog for more Wednesday inspiration!! HERE

 

 

Also, if you have recently made a tag, please don't hesitate to join in the gallery challenge on our community and upload your latest creation - you could win a prize!! HERE

 

Later queenies!

 

 

 



Wow Wednesday -August (2)

Hello people!  Just a quick one here to let you know that there is a new Wow Wednesday post over on the Heartstring Designs blog!!

 

Here is my project for this week!

 

 

I used a little birthday hat die with the cardstock in the kit and added one of the buttons.

 

 

 

To finish, I attached the "let's party" panel with an action wobble and called it done!!

 

Take a look at the other inspiration up on the blog today: HERE

 

Later queenies!

The Royal Castle Shop - GCD "Indian Summer" Cards

Hello my lovely readers!  I hope you've had a wonderful week and you are looking forward to an even better weekend!

I'm here today to bring you more projects featuring items that can be found in The Royal Castle Shoppe!

The collection I will be featuring today is actually a very neutral, soft color pallet that would be great for scrapbooking almost any family member, young or old, male or female (or animal!).  But, I took one look at it and it SCREAMED baby boy cards, to me.  So, I went with the muse and she didn't do me wrong, not one bit! 

Before we get to the projects, here's a little product parade:

 

Buttons!

 

 

GCD, "Indian Summer"

 

Excited yet?  Well, then, on to the projects!

 

 

 I was so amazed at the way all the patterns in this collection coordinated with each other!  The simple color scheme really helps things along; as you see, I was able to use four patterns on this blooming flower baby shower card and they work so well together.  I'm in love with this card!

 

With this card I wanted to show that it is possible to isolate the blues and browns in this collection to be even more baby boy-oriented.  Although I used this collection for two baby themed cards, this collection has no thematic elements, so I could see it being used for lots of different themes.  Don't think you have to use it just for baby!

 

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Other supplies: Distress ink, ribbon, Flower dies (Cherry Lynn Designs, Memory Box), Flower Punch (Martha Stewart), Stamps (Hampton Art for Echo Park, Bundle of Joy), Ink (TPC)

 

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Feeling inspired?  Want to order some GCD "Indian Summer" and assorted buttons for yourself (among SO much more available in the shop)?  Head on over to The Royal Castle Shoppe and request and invite!  You'll be added (fairly quickly) and you can begin shopping the awesome selection of paper crafting goodies that arrive in there almost daily!

 

 

 

I'd love to hear what you think about these projects, so comment away!  And, stay tuned for more projects featuring other products available in the shop, in the weeks to come!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

Keep it ROYAL people!