Dot & Whimsy : February 2015

Saturday, February 28, 2015

PageMaps U...Win A Class!

Calling all cardmakers and PageMaps fans!

PageMaps U’s first cardmaking class of 2015 is here!

This class is brimming with 32 exclusively designed cards and sketches,

techniques and how-to's, full-color instructions, complete supply lists (including paper names!)

and free die cutting files, all created by some of your favorite cardmakers, including me!

www.pagemaps.com

This four-week, self-paced, online class begins Monday, March 16^th.

Stop by PageMaps to see all of the sneak peeks, try out a freebie class,

and then register for this one. It’s going to be so much fun!

**Here’s a chance for you to win a free spot into this fantastic cardmaking class!**

Just leave a comment on this post and tell me what your favorite embellishment is.

That easy! We’ll draw a random winner on Wednesday, March 11th. Good luck!

www.pagemaps.com

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

An Enchanted Princess

This past Saturday I shared over at

SIMPLE STORIES

a perfectly adorable and "Enchanted" door hanger for any little princess in your life!

www.simplestories.com

I started with a sheet of heavy weight chipboard and an album die from Top Dog Dies,

but any pre-made chipboard shape would work. Next, I cut the shape from the

"Dreams Come True" paper and distressed around the edges with a

walnut ink before attaching to the chipboard base.

The edge was trimmed in a pom pom ribbon along the back of the chipboard.

For a nice finishing touch, I also covered the back in a coordinating paper.

The focal point of the hanger was made with a couple of die-cut hearts from the

Enchanted 6X6 Paper Pad and the center piece is a smaller chipboard shape

hosting the sweet sentiment that was cut from the 4X6 Journaling Card Elements paper.

Extra dimension was added with various chipboard stickers pieces, decorative Bradz,

Enamel Dots and Bits & Pieces die cuts. To create the hanger, two holes were

punched at the top and a strand of 1.5" grosgrain ribbon was strung through and then

knotted at the ends. Two boutique style bows were made and then attached

above the knotted ribbon ends. Now it's all ready for gift-giving or hanging!

Enchanted Products: Dreams Come True Paper; 6X6 Paper Pad; 4X6 Horizontal Journaling Card Elements; 6X12 Chipboard; Bradz; Enamel Dots; Bits & Pieces

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Feather Poetry

Hi, everyone! I was up on the

Echo Park Paper Blog

yesterday with this cute DIY framed art piece that I made with the

"Anything Goes" Stamps, paper and a few accents.

You will also find a FREE printable for the poem if you'd

like to create one for yourself!

I love the look of matte, so I painted an old gold frame with

black matte spray paint and removed the glass so that the embellishments

really pop! You can see lots more and instructions on how I put it together:

www.echoparkpaperblog.com

Have a ter-rific week!

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Mini BFF Valentines

Hello! I have a collection of mini Valentine cards up at

SCRAPTASTIC KIT CLUB

www.scraptasticclub.com

using the February "It Takes Two" Kit and Add-On Kit!

These were made at the request of my daughter, for her three ‘besties’ on Valentine’s Day

They’re hip and fun and perfect for 13 year-old girls!

First I started with a sheet of 12X12 white cardstock from the kit and cut it down to

measure 7″ X 4.25″. The pieces were then scored so that the card measures

3.5″ X 4.25″ when folded; these are an A1 sized card.

The first card includes the retro inspired ferris wheel sticker from the large sticker

sheet by Echo Park. The 3-D stickers by Crate Paper are glittered in gold, so the

little arrow gave the right amount of shine.

The second card showcases the softer side of the kit with the light wood grain and

chipboard accents by Crate Paper. I wanted to pic up on the bit of turquoise

blue in the mat paper, so I added the acrylic heart and topped it with a sticker.

This final card is all things X’s and O’s! There are many elements that boast the hugs

and kisses symbolism in the kits. I went with the red and blue pieces and built this

really cute card. Just leave off the bow and you have a sweet, but masculine card.

As of today, these kits are still available, as well as other exclusive

Scraptastic Club goodies! Check it out

https://scraptasticclub.com/product-category/kits/current-kits/

Monday, February 9, 2015

J'Adore COTM

I have designed eight card samples for the

BASIC GREY

"Card of the Month" Kit using the J'Adore Collection

The kit is available for purchase now at places such as FotoBella

The kit includes everything that you need to make at least the eight cards shown.

All you need is your favorite adhesive, paper trimmer, scissors and basic punches!

Other optional items include twine and a black pen.

Here is a close-up of one of my favorite cards from the set:

Have a great week, my friends!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Sharing a project that I had up with Authentique Paper yesterday
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Creating a lucky charm for your home to celebrate St. Patrick's Day couldn't
be easier with a heart template and a helping of the "Lucky" Collection by
AUTHENTIQUE PAPER
blog.authentiquepaper.com

To begin, a 4.5" X 4.5" heart die, template or cutting file will be needed;
or free-hand the shape. Cut the heart four times from the Lucky One paper.
For a sturdier hanging, the individual hearts may also be backed with
a lightweight chipboard.

Arrange the hearts so that all of the points are facing in towards the center.
Place a large circle of paper at the back of the hearts and adhere in the
center to hold the hearts in place.

Accent the base hearts with a smaller, scrolled version from the Lucky Four paper.
Distress around the edges of the shapes with a walnut ink, if desired.

The vintage motif was trimmed from the Lucky Two paper and added to
the center (of the now) four-leaf-clover. The edge of the design was glittered
with a emerald green glitter.

Two shamrocks were hand-cut from the Lucky Three paper and adhered
below the vintage image. The sticker sentiment was added to the center
and a row of fun buttons were arranged at the top.

Any type of material can be used for the hanger: jute, twine, ribbon, wire, etc.
Add a pretty bow to one side and you have the luckiest of lucky charms
ready to meet your St Patrick's Day guests!

Authentique Product: Lucky Collection- Lucky One Paper; Lucky Two Paper;
Lucky Three Paper; Lucky Four Paper; Lucky Six Paper;
Components Cardstock Accents

May Arts Ribbon- Pearl Wire; 2.5" wired ribbon

Top Dog Dies- Heart and Scalloped Heart Dies