This gallery contains photo's of the class projects. All class projects are on display at Rocky Mountain Framing and Gallery as well.
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It feels like spring around here. The snow has melted and the sun shines longer each day. Spring is a time for renewal. I have been clearing off my plate, giving up some obligations, and finding my artist soul again. It's amazing the enjoyment, the ideas and the inspiration that comes from feeling free again. I always get the freedom to create my hearts desire when I create art for Tattered Angels. I absolutely love that!
Here are sneak peeks of three projects I created for Tattered Angels!
Please hop on over to the Tattered Angels Blog to see each of the full projects!
I have always wanted to create a photo collaged bottle. I have seen several different kinds. I loved making this so much, I think I'll make several more! This one is a recycled juice bottle!
I filled it with seashells, tulle and a photo. I altered the outside of the bottle using Plain Jane Simply Sheer Teal on the ribbon and Chandelier Glimmer Glam on the bottle top. I want to create an entire row of these!
I hope I have inspired you today. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my blog today!
PS - I wanted to let you know that I have emailed the winner of my blog giveaway, but never heard from them. So, I'm drawing a new winner!!
I'm so honored to work with Becky Fleck Page Maps. I must confess, I have never used a sketch to create a project. I wasn't sure about the process at first. But, I also found that I really enjoyed the process!
Here is the sketch that Becky created. Isn't it lovely?!
Here is my take on the sketch.
I found that using a sketch really helps take out a lot of the design time. I literally spend hours designing and re-arranging elements sometimes. So, if you want to create something in a short amount of time, and just enjoy the finished product...you really should try sketches. Thanks for the opportunity Becky!
Don't forget I am having a give away! I'm giving away a set of Spellbinders Wings of Hope die templates and a Spellbinders CHA t-shirt (size L)!
All you have to do is make sure you follow my blog in a reader or by email subscription and you are automatically entered to win! You have until March 10th at midnight MST!
I have some exciting publication news, and decided to give away some new Spellbinders die templates! I was so happy to see my artwork in print, and wanted to share some goodness with you my blog readers!! So, I'm giving away a set of the brand new Spellbinders Wings of Hope die template set and a Spellbinders t-shirt from CHA!
Papercraft Inspirations contacted me and commissioned me to contribute to their Master Class series! I was over the moon excited about this. My Butterfly Card made the cover too. I walked into Joann's Craft Store recently and spotted it sitting on their shelves. Wow - talk about surreal.
I included a few shots from the inside pages. There is a complete article that goes along with this. It was so fun and I'm so grateful. I downloaded the Papercraft Inspirations app on my iphone too!
I used loads of Spellbinders die templates, Impressabilities and their premium craft foil, WorldWin Paper, Rubber Cafe stamps and Glimmer Mist.
Create and Decorate Easter Basket ~ This was a really fun project. I used Spellbinders die templates, Graphic 45 paper, Waltzing Mouse Stamps, old book pages and lots of Glimmer Mist.
CardMaker Magazine Blossom Card ~ Spellbinders die templates, felt, Pink Paislee paper, Nestabling and Chalkboard Mist. There is a matching envelope as well.
Now for the giveaway!!! I wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to all my blog readers.
So, all you have to do to enter, is make sure you are subscribed to my blog through email or an online reader and you are automatically entered to win this Wings of Hope die template set and the CHA Winter 2012 Spellbinders t-shirt! (size L). You have until March 10th at midnight MST to enter!
I’m so excited and beyond words for the opportunity to be on the Tattered Angels Design Team for another year! They have recently been acquired by Canvas Corp. - another fabulous company, and I am really looking forward to seeing all the great creative things that come out of this!
I have three new projects for you today, that I hope you enjoy.
Here is a close up of the dimensional layers and the curled leaves. I also created a pattern by using a Pink Paislee Mistables Screen with white acrylic paint. Lots of fun!!
I really enjoyed creating this Tattered Angels Art Tag!
I stacked Tattered Angels Tags to create a Valentine Mini Album. I misted them all in shades of purples, pinks, and deep reds, placed the Tattered Angels “X” and “O” embossed postage chips on the cover.
The large flower is created with Spellbinders die templates, as well as the inside flowers. Chandelier Glimmer Glamand Oil Slick Glimmer Glaze add so much detail to the postage stamp embossed chips. I love to create mini albums where colors and embellishments hang out over the edges. It makes you want to peek inside.
Thanks for taking a look at my projects! I hope you’ve found some inspiration.
I am such a lucky girl, and was able to work in the Spellbinders Paper Arts Booth for CHA, and had artwork in the Tattered Angels Booth and Canvas Corp Booth! Sometimes it's all like a dream that I never want to wake up from! I have some very exciting news that I'm hoping I can share soon. I can't wait to tell you.
I have seen variations of this idea and decided to try my hand at a Mini Paper Cake. My girls and I love to watch old episodes of TLC's Cake Boss. That man is so creative!
I can see this filled full of chocolate and becoming part of a party tablescape, a party favor or just a little addition to decorations.
To see more photo's and the video tutorial hop on over to the Spellbinders Blog!
Supplies include: JustRite Stampers - Scallop Borders One; WorldWin Papers - Treasures in Honey and Cream; Want2Scrap Wonderful Wings Butterfly Bling; Spellbinders M-Bossabilities - Elite, Wonderful Wings, Scallop Edgeabilities, Bitty Blossoms, Grand Square Nestabilities; Beacon Adhesives- Zip Dry and Scrapbook Adehsives By 3L - Tape Runner.
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PS - I just added a VIDEO page to my blog. (notice the word VIDEO above my profile picture) This is where you can find all my videos!
I' always trying to improve my videos. I'd love to know what you like to see and learn when you watch a video, do you want a full project or just a technique, do you only watch short videos or do like them longer, how do you feel about the camera angle when it shows just my hands?
Hi Friends! I hope you've been enjoying all the CHA photo's I have posted on my Facebook and Twitter accounts. It was a whirlwind trip and I enjoyed every single second of it. I promise to post some pictures here as well in the next few days.
Today I wanted to share with you my Wings of Hope Card Box.
This is how the wooden card box started. Isn't it fabulous?!
Project Instructions:
I began by misting and painting my wooden box. This box measures approximately 6x5x5" and is a natural unprimed wood. It soaks up the mist beautifully and you can still see the wood grain. I set the box aside to dry.
I embossed 4 pieces of the craft foil with my favorite M-bossibilities pattern, and then trimmed each piece to fit the 4 side panels of the wooden box, leaving about a 1/4" around each panel.
The Wings of Hope die template set was used to cut/emboss white cardstock. Then, I used the die templates as a stencil and applied fluid chalk ink to the embossed areas.
I used word patterned paper that featured black type with a white background to trim the bottom sides of the box. I misted the paper and trimmed strips to about 1/4" x 12" and adhered them around the box. I misted more paper and cut/embossed three of the Butterfly Circles and adhered one to the front three sides of the box.
Classic Hearts were cut/embossed from white cardstock and painted with a stained glass paint and allowed to dry.
A Butterfly was adhered to the center of each circle and the wings were folded up just slightly for a 3 dimensional look.
I alternated the Butterflies for a distinctive visual look. The stenciling on the embossed areas really add a nice contrast.
I layered strips of the misted paper and the remaining die templates onto the lid of the box. I folded up the angel wings slightly.
That's all there is to creating a one of a kind card box. To learn more about Spellbinders and Wings of Hope die templates read the article.
I hope I have inspired you to get out there and volunteer or give back to your community and make a difference. I promise you, it will be an amazing and fulfilling experience! Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I appreciate you taking the time!
I'm so excited to start my second year as a design team member with Tattered Angels! You should have seen my art room recently. It's covered in bottles of glimmer mist, glimmer glam and glimmer glaze. Sheer Heaven I tell you!
On of my 1st new projects of the year is..... this ART Tag.
Brand New Jewel Goddess die template by Julianna Hudgins, for Spellbinders Paper Arts, was used to create the goddess shape. I love how the Glimmer Mist colors blend and shimmer on her shape.
The entry window for the Spellbinders Paper Arts contest on this blog has ended. Don't forget that you still have time to enter at the blogs listed on the Spellbinders blog. Thank you!
Welcome to the fifth day of the
Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts is absolutely thrilled to bring you our largest product releases ever! These new collections are some of the most innovative and beautiful die cutting and embossing templates in the world! The Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy allows you a sneak peek of our introductions for the 2012 Winter Craft and Hobby Association trade show later this month.
Win today’s new Spellbinders products!
Be eligible to win the Grand Prize by entering each day, see the schedule below!
Enter my Blog Frenzy from 12:00 am Eastern Standard Time (EST) January 16th 2012 until 11:59 pm (EST) January 17th, 2012.
I'm heading to CHA in a few weeks and will be demonstrating in the Spellbinders Booth! Stop by and say hello. I'd love to meet you in person.
I will be sharing some of the happenings and behind the scenes of CHA when I can, so be sure to subscribe to my blog, follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Facebook.
Holly
By entering the Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy you agree to the Official Rules. For questions on the Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy, send an email to contestquestions@spellbinders.us ; no entries will be accepted at this email address.
TO ENTER:
My blog is open for entries from 12:00 am, January 16th 2012, until 11:59 pm, January 17th 2012 EST.
2) The subject must be S5-080 Damask Accentsand S5-081 Damask Motifs.
3) Send!
Be sure to visit all the Designers on their Blog Frenzy dates!
Daily winners will receive an email within 24 hours of the blog frenzy’s closing. The winners will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If a winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn.
To be eligible for the Grand Prize, enter each and every Blog Frenzy within its designated time period, send your entries from the email address for each entry. The Grand Prize has a retail value of over $1900 and includes the complete Spellbinders line of die cutting and embossing templates released at the 2012 Winter CHA show, and a Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine!
I love your comments! Unfortunately your comment does not count as an entry, so be sure to enter as stated above, and then leave a comment!
All the fun starts tomorrow! You don't want to miss a thing! The new release die templates are amazing for sure, and the projects are oh so fabulous! Put it in your calendars, and set your phone to beep a reminder to you, because there are so many wonderful prizes to win!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts invites you to join us as we take a sneak peek at the most innovative die cutting and embossing products in the industry! The Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy is just the beginning of new, exciting and versatile products we will introduce at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show this month.
The Spellbinders Abilities and Beyond Blog Frenzy runs from January 12-20, 2012.
Enter to win brand new Spellbinders products!
Each day, our fabulous designers will introduce one or more Spellbinders products. Winners will be randomly drawn to receive all of that day’s newly revealed products! Enter from each designer’s blog, on the scheduled days, to be eligible for the Grand Prize!
Visit the Spellbinders Blog each day for links to the participating blogs. We are pleased to work with these talented Designers:
