tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56060568442018513182024-03-05T11:52:59.152-08:00Paper and LaceA closer look into my life: crafty, and otherwise.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-31039488659131782332012-10-27T21:37:00.000-07:002012-10-27T21:42:42.744-07:00Second Floor Challenge<br />
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I just wanted to share a layout I created last night for the Second Floor Challenge at Balzer Designs hosted by Julie and Nathalie. The challenge was white cardstock. I started out with a 12x12 piece of cardstock. Gave it a good coating of Gesso and stamped an all over background. I adhered paper doilies, light modeling paste, white acrylic paint, Distress Ink and lots of embellies. I had so much fun creating this layout--I actually lost track of time and my husband called me in my studio at 1:00 a.m. to see if I was okay! :-) Thank you Julie for this challenge & thank you for stopping by! :-)<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-91138756580832395852012-09-09T20:47:00.005-07:002012-09-09T20:47:41.837-07:00Mixed Media Tag TutorialHi Everyone!<br />
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Here is the photo tutorial showing the steps I took when creating my mixed media tags for Bona's swap at Keeponscrappin. I don't have photos for every single step, but I think you will get the basic idea. Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
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First I sprayed my tags with homemade mists.</div>
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Getting ready to add some texture with molding paste.</div>
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Here I have added the molding paste on three corners of the tag on top of the vegie bag.</div>
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After adding the molding paste, I sprayed more color to cover the star white color. Then I stamped a chicken wire pattern with a white pigment ink.</div>
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I then stamped the butterflies and corners with archival ink, & sealed the whole tag with matte finish mod podge. I then edged the whole tag and book page butterflies and banner with white acrylic paint. </div>
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Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-31954371257138360172012-08-29T11:53:00.001-07:002012-08-29T12:05:58.471-07:0012x12 "Beautiful" Layout for CCL Sketch ChallengeHi Everyone,<br />
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I just wanted to share a 12x12 layout with you that I recently created for a sketch challenge at Creating the Crafty Life ning site. The photo is of my late Grandmother who is, was, and always will be beautiful to me. I really enjoyed creating this layout. I used the My Mind's Eye Lost and Found paper stack from Hobby Lobby. I have gotten a lot of use out of that paper lately--it has feminine and masculine papers included, so it's a good dollar value--180 sheets for $19.99. The papers are a little on the thin side, so I backed this layout with chipboard. Thanks so much for stopping by & Thanks again to Misty Busby for this fun challenge! <br />
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Hugs, <br />
Nicole<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-66109847578311749042012-08-06T11:22:00.001-07:002012-08-06T11:22:14.319-07:00Christmas in July Challenge Card VideoHi Everyone!<br />
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I just posted my video to my YT channel on how I made my cute snowman card for Mary's challenge over at Cardztv. I hope you enjoy the video. Have a wonderful summer day! <br />
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I just wanted to share a cute snowman card I made for a Christmas in July Challenge over at Cardztv.blogspot.com. Thanks so much to Mary for hosting this challenge! I had so much fun creating this card! I plan to post a video on my YT channel soon sharing the creative process of this card. Thanks so much for stopping by I hope you like this card, and thanks again to Mary for a chance to win one of your great stamp sets! :-)
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Hugs, Nicole
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I can't believe how fast this month has gone by!! I just wanted to share a photo of this shabby chic birdhouse I created for one of my DT projects for lizyjose for the month of March. I had a blast creating this birdhouse, I just had to bring some Spring to my studio!! If you have any questions or comments please don't hesitate to post them--I would love to hear from you!!! I hope you are all enjoying Spring!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! ♥ <br />
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I just wanted to share some photos with you of my latest design team project, for lizyjose's Etsy shop. Be sure to visit her shop to see the new yummies she has in stock now! You can watch my video explaining how I made this banner on my You Tube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
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Elizabeth's Etsy Shop:<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose">http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose</a><br />
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Visit my You Tube channel here:<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/papernlace123?feature=mhum">http://www.youtube.com/user/papernlace123?feature=mhum</a><br />
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Big Valentine Hugs,<br />
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I just wanted to share a link with you to Blitsy. Blitsy a great online source for discounted scrapbooking supplies. But once the product is gone, it's gone. So if you see a deal you like, grab it! If you use my link I will get a credit for you shopping with them. Once you sign up with Blitsy you will also be given a custom link to share with friends, so you can accumulate credit as well. I will be posting some pics of my latest DT project soon. Thanks so much for stopping by!<br />
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Here is the link:<a href="http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/10926/">http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/10926/</a><br />
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Hugs, NicoleNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-26534742350535103482012-02-01T21:25:00.000-08:002012-02-07T14:48:41.375-08:00February Design Team ProjectHi Everyone!<br />
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I just wanted to show some pic's of my February design team project for lizyjose's Etsy shop. I had a lot of fun decorating these boxes with such beautiful trims and laces! These were made from paper boxes I purchased at the thrift shop, and first covered with paint and paper. I think they turned out great! If you would like to see a video share please be sure to visit my You Tube channel. Be sure to visit Elizabeth's Etsy shop for some yummy goodies of your own. Thanks for stopping by.<br />
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My You Tube Channel: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/papernlace123?feature=mhum">http://www.youtube.com/user/papernlace123?feature=mhum</a><br />
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Elizabeth's Etsy Shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose">http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose</a><br />
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I just wanted to share some exciting news with you--I've been chosen to design for lizyjose's Etsy shop! Here is a picture of my design team sign I created using some yummy goodies from her shop. You can see a video of me sharing how I created this sign on my You Tube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by & have a wonderful day!!! <br />
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Elizabeth's Etsy Shop:<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose">http://www.etsy.com/shop/lizyjose</a><br />
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Thanks for stopping by my blog today, I hope you are all enjoying the holiday season!<br />
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Hugs, <br />
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p.s. Thanks so much for following, I am going to try and pay more attention to my blog from now on! ;-)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-32871656406322615872011-04-13T09:50:00.000-07:002011-04-15T08:33:26.490-07:00My Core'dinations Creative FrenzyHi everyone! <br />
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I am so excited! I just found out (a few days ago!) that Core'dinations is having a design team call! So, I sent my sweet husband to the store to pick up a bunch of paper for me to work with, to make three fun new projects ( he is so supportive of my hobby!). I made a 12x12 layout, a greeting card and altered a little wooden box from the craft store. I have to say, having only just found out about this design team call a few days ago I felt rushed for time, and was immediately reminded of my college days, when I waited until the last minute to complete art projects for my final grade--LOL! Anyway, I feel I work well under pressure, maybe even better, when I know there is a deadline to meet. I had sooo much fun creating these projects for this challenge! I used many techniques to achieve the end results, including: tearing, embossing, sanding, antiquing, outlining,and edge distressing. I would so love the opportunity to be chosen as a design team member for Core'dinations as I have loved their products for years! I almost forgot to mention that I used the Foundations paper as well--for all of the red flowers. Well, wish me luck! Thanks so much for stopping by. (I will be posting a video of these projects at a later date on my You Tube channel.)<br />
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p.s. I am super excited to get my hands on the new paper stacks Core'dinations has made partnering up with Tim Holtz and Ranger--awesome!<br />
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</div>Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13797405314207845560noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5606056844201851318.post-37254161005611799642011-03-11T08:25:00.000-08:002011-03-11T08:25:40.307-08:00My Mountain FairyHI everyone! I recently saw fellow YouTuber's were creating fairies in jars and was so inspired, I went out and captured one of my own! She is a mountain fairy and her name is "Sierra." I had so much fun making this project, it really brought out the little girl in me! I already have more ideas for more fairies too! I am including pictures of "Sierra" below and you can see the video of her on my YouTube channel. Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful weekend!<br />
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Beautiful Butterfly Charm--Love antique copper!!!<br />
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I have enclosed some pictures of my latest creation, using a beautiful paper collection by Tim Coffey titled: Cottage Garden. This layout is of one of our sweet pet chickens we used to have. We ended up having to re-home them and I miss their company in my garden. Scrapping her photo brought me joy. Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.<br />
Nicole<br />
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