Dot & Whimsy

**Winners will be announced Saturday, January 5th**

Complete List and Order of Seasons Givings Blog Hop:

to The Papered Cottage's WINNER of the PageMaps U Cardmaking Class Giveaway!

 

YAY!  The big day has finally arrived...

is happening today!  First let me share my latest project from

For the cover I tried a couple of different techniques on each side; one side being designed with

 a resist pattern and the other side plain canvas. First, I spritzed the bottom third with 

Heidi Swapp’s Colorshine Citron followed by Seafoam and Blush. Next, I laid the

 Mini Flora 6X6 Stencil over the top and spritzed with Navy Colorshine.

I kept the embellishments to a minimum by first adding a Color Wash Watercolor Tag that was backed 

with a smaller piece of patterned paper and then spritzed lightly with Colorshine Blush and Citron.

 For the Prima Resin Butterflies, I added Navy Colorshine and then dabbed off the excess.

 The Wood Embellishment Leaves were colored with Citron Colorshine. 

The Prima Mixed Media Album works in perfect concert with the Color Shine Collection. 

It was easy to mix the base pages with all of the patterns of paper. Also included in the album 

set are cute cut-out pieces and cardstock stickers that you will see sprinkled throughout this book. 

This was the first chance that I’ve had to try out the Color Wash Clear Stamps and I love them!

 I stamped the background design onto one of the watercolor papers (from the Prima album) with blush

 and seafoam ink pads. I wanted a really crisp sentiment, so it was stamped with a black Staz On ink. 

There were so many amazing pieces to choose from in the Resist Canvas Sticker Collection…

I had a hard time deciding what to use! I found that the resist areas show up better if you add several applications of Colorshine spray. There are four tiny pockets, as well as two larger pockets included

 in the clear page. I cut small strips of paper from the 6X6 Color Wash Paper Pad and then inserted

 them into the pockets. The Color Wash chipboard letters are a perfect addition to the exterior

 of the tiny pockets…just the right size and boy do they stick! 

Spritz, spritz, spritz…whether it’s on resist canvas, resin or wooden embellishments, the Colorshine

 sprays work their magic on just about any surface imaginable. And again, I chose to highlight the four-pocket-areas with chipboard letters backed with beautiful Color Wash patterns. 

I adore the layered Pink Paislee's Cluster Frames!

 I added it here with a little foam to the back, except for the top so that a photo can slide in. 

The final page was simply dressed in a beautiful ombre chipboard word and citron colored butterfly.

 And I mentioned earlier that I experimented with the canvas covers by using different stencils and 

spritzing effects. I like the fact that no matter how I colored the canvas, each side turned out

 unique and fun…you can’t go wrong! 

That's all for my mixed media mini album...now let's get to the 

 The kit includes all NEW product: Bella Blvd (Kiss Me Collection including

double-sided papers and two sticker sheets), 2 Rolls Designer Tape and Cling Stamps;

 Prima Flowers; Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist; Crafter's Workshop 6X6 Stencil; May Arts'

turquoise twill ribbon and pink burlap string

And the winner of the giveaway is.....

Congratulations, Patty!  Just reply here on this post or send me an email :)

Thanks to ALL of you who follow my crafty blog posts...I'll have another giveaway soon!

Hugs to you all!

Congratulations to:

Well, I forced myself into going to 'town' today.  You know the trip.  Sam's Club, Wal Mart, local scrapbook store, Wally's party store, gas-up...oh yes...I got some new tires today too!  Ah, there's just something about the way a car drives with brand-spanking-new tread.  I pulled up at the school to get the kids and just knew everyone was staring at their beauty...well maybe not, but I surely do feel that they've brought sexy back to my SUV :)

Today was the last of the (almost) 48 hours of rain, drizzle, mist and downpours.  Thank goodness!  I have pictures that I need to take tomorrow.  I'm thinking that I need to spruce up The Red Robin over at Etsy...it is lacking in new things and I have so much to share...so I'll try to get some of that done tomorrow as well.

Okay, onto my latest project for

A really quick notecard using the HELLO stamp from the

The notecard is actually from a set that I purchased from Wal-Mart...all ready scalloped with a colored border.  I simply stitched on a swatch of patterned paper and embellished...literally minutes.  I think that handmade gifts make the best gifts.  Why not take a few assorted notecards, add some stamping, a few embellies and then tie them up in a satin ribbon for gift giving!
If you would like to see more Ippity Stamps by Unity, please give Heather a visit!
http://www.iheartippity.com/

You know what tomorrow is?!? That's right...time to draw a winner for the
VALENTINE GIVE-A-WAY
YAYAYAY
I can't wait to award someone special with this really sweet kit :)
I will be adding like kits to The Red Robin in the days and weeks to come...so be sure to bookmark or add it to your favorites if you would like to get in on some really great deals and unique stuffs!

Until we meet again, be blessed!
Shellye

Ah ha!  I caught you with that crazy sounding title didn't I?

hehehe

My last CARDS Challenge for this month over at My Scrapbook Nook is a

Just use one or both of these Pinterest inspired photos to create a card or layout



My sweet friend, Danni Reid created this sketch over at October Afternoon.  Having just received the last bit of embellishments from the Holiday Style collection, I just had to use it to scrap a layout based on her sketch!

 I'm in so much W-A-N-T of the upcoming OA paperlines...oye, I can't even tell you how much I want and NEED them in my little hands! Cake Walk and 9 to 5...have you seen them yet?

I know, right?  I was gasping too!

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Lots and lots of orders for crepe fringe from Dot & Whimsy. I don't know for sure, but I think the little peek in Simply Handmade magazine may have something to do with this influx of orders...yay!  So I'm out of here a little early this evening before work to pick up some rolls of pink and a few new colors of crepe paper.

Don't forget about the

going on here at The Papered Cottage through Friday, January 27th!

Just check in here to leave a comment and be in the running for a really sweet prize pack :)

Have a wonderful week!
Shellye

I love and appreciate all of the comments that you, my blog readers send :)

So, I'm sharing the love right back with one of you!

To enter yourself into The Papered Cottage's

simply

1- Be a follower of this blog

2- Leave a comment on this posting

3- Be sure to leave your email address so that I may contact you if you're indeed the winner!

That's it!

-4 Handmade Vintage Valentine Embellishments

-1 Card of Retro Buttons

-1 Jenni Bowlin Sticker Letter Sheet

-1 Red/Cream Label Stickers

-1 Bunch of Cream Colored Rosies

-1 Yard EACH: Red/White Swiss Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon (with Satin Edging) and Black/White Baker's Twine

Ideal for any of your upcoming Valentine papercrafting projects!

And who doesn't love some turquoise and red? Hmmm? Hmmm?

Thank you again for participating in my first ever Give-A-Way

Good Luck!

Shellye

Do you know EAD Designs? 

Well, WOW!

If you love whimsical designs for scrapbooking and beautiful artwork for your walls and home decor, then you will really love EAD Designs.

**Shop the site...stickers and rubons SHIP FREE**
So, here's a fun bit of news that I'm excited to share (borrowed from EAD Blog)

The New DT will be starting in February

First off I'm so Excited to say that Amy,Jenn, Liz & Lauren will be staying with us this year.

I have really loved getting to know these amazing girls and it's an HONOR to have them stay.

Drum Roll Please…

•Candace

•Julie Ranae

WOW! Talk about a FABULOUS team.

I can't wait for all these talented ladies to get started and share their creative passion with all of you.

Plus don't forget about our DIY Girls

Kassidy- Before & After

Katie- DIY Thursday

Jenn-She's Crafty

Take a minute and check out all the Design Teams blog and give them a HUGE welcome

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Oh yeah, uh-huh...happy dancin' :)

As stated above, I will officially start designing for EAD in February...just around the corner and I can't wait.

Cute, cute, cute stuff!

Newest mini scrapbook album is now up at Dot & Whimsy

Chipboard mittens+snowflakes+adorable Bella Blvd papers and stickers= 1 CUTIE

 12 total pages of snowy goodness!

If you are here for the VALENTINE GIVE-A-WAY...I will be posting it just a little later on today...I promise.  See you all then :)
Shellye

Thought I'd share some news that I received last night...

From Little Yellow Bicycle Blog

That's right...I'll be creating with Little Yellow Bicycle again soon!  Yep...excited!  I'm also excited for my fellow Nook Design Team member, Pam Brown :) And Misty...I followed her around when she was Guest Designing for My Mind's Eye...Congrats to all of the ladies...great fun at LYB!

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MY SCRAPBOOK NOOK
My newest CARDS Challenge is up at The Nook Forum and Blog.

Here we go...
I love looking at the names chosen for paper designs...they are so clever and fun!
The same can be said for the sweet names for the Lily Bee HEAD OVER HEALS papers.
With this challenge, use atleast one (or more if you wish) of the PAPER NAMES on your card!
♥ Choose from ♥
*SMITTEN*
*COURTING*
*SWOON*
*CRUSH*
*DREAMY*
OR
*FLIRT*

My sample

Isn't that kitty the sweetest ever?  I have it sitting on my file cabinet in my scraproom and I smile each time I see it ♥

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Tomorrow I will be sharing my I Heart Ippity project, my newest creation for Dot & Whimsy and maybe, just maybe a little more scrappy news *wink*
Then on Friday it's time for
The Papered Cottage's
very first blog
♥♥GIVE-A-WAY♥♥
Thank you all for visiting and leaving such sweet comments...if you're a blogger, you know how much you love the love :)
Be back tomorrow!
Shellye