Showing posts with label Heidi Swapp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heidi Swapp. Show all posts

Memory Dex: January 2018

Hello and a Happy Saturday!  
As promised, I have a quick video of my January Memory Dex System by Heidi Swapp


I purchased the dies and card holder at Amazon.com 
The papers, stickers and embellishments are all older collections from my stash. 
I mixed-and-matched pieces from Authentique Paper, Echo Park, Carta Bella & DCWV
and it turned out quite beautifully!

I will be sharing a video of the February and March cards soon!
I have also shared this on my YOU TUBE CHANNEL, where you can actually see
the video a bit better :)
Have a wonderful weekend!

Saturday, January 20, 2018 January 20, 2018
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Frightful Door Hanger

Halloween decorating time is upon us and I have
this cute door hanger up on the 
PETALOO BLOG

 For the base, I used the Pumpkin Album Die by Top Dog Dies and covered them 
in paper from Authentique.www.authentiquepaper.co  I used a scroll shaped die for the center and it also acted as a way to attach the two pumpkins together.

 I added two oval shapes to dress up the sides of the ghost die-cut.  
The outer edges of the ovals were trimmed with burlap twine that I dipped in
 Amethyst Color Shine Spray by Heidi Swapp.  I used a paper towel to soak
 up the excess spray and allowed it to dry before gluing into place.


For the flowers, I took three of the Wild Sunflowers and dipped them into 
Black Velvet Color Shine Spray.  Again, I used a paper towel to soak up the excess
 and then used a heat gun tool to finish drying the sunflowers.

To the center of the sunflowers, I added one of the Beaded Acorn Pick pieces...
it added just the right amount of color!  I also used the leaves from the same 
picks around the center flower.

 Again, all of the papers and die-cuts (except for the ghost, which was from my
 stash of decorations) are from Authentique's Spirited Collection.  I punched two
 holes at the top and strung through wire for the hanger.
  All ready for hanging out on my front door!
Tuesday, September 22, 2015 September 22, 2015
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500th Post Giveaway & Pink Paislee

YAY!  The big day has finally arrived...
THE PAPERED COTTAGE'S 500th POST GIVEAWAY
is happening today!  First let me share my latest project from
PINK PAISLEE & PRIMA MARKETING
This week at Pink Paislee we've teamed up the Color Wash Collection with fun finds
 from Prima Marketing. After sifting through all of the fabulous products, I narrowed down my selection to include the versatile Prima Mixed Media Album and Covers, along with tons of neat embellishments. 

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 
500th BLOG POST GIVEAWAY
 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

**WINNER WINNER WINNER WINNER**
And the winner of the giveaway is.....
PATTYK from the Crafty Frog Blog
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!
Wednesday, September 25, 2013 September 25, 2013
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CHA Summer: Pink Paislee

Today I'm sharing some photos from the 
PINK PAISLEE 
booth at the CHA Summer show in Las Vegas this past week.
I had the opportunity to work the booth, help customers with orders
and meet a lot of great people!  It was an honor to represent such 
fabulous companies as Pink Paislee and Heidi Swapp.

 I missed getting a picture of Santa, but he sat on the bench and took pictures
with the fans of Pink Paislee!  The photos were then used in a cute make-and-take.

 Before the show opened we were given an overview of all of the wonderful new product!

 On the opposite side is where all of the new Heidi Swapp products were displayed.
And there is Heidi working diligently in preparation for her product demo!

 I love Snow Village!...above are two of my cards (to the left), as well as the 
lovely advent frame by Betsy Veldman and mini album by Leslie Ashe

 Pretty cone trees and more sweet cards by Betsy Veldman and Danielle Flanders

 Color Wash and Hey Kid were so popular at the show!  Here are a few cards
by myself, Diana Fisher and Leslie Ashe

And the cutest Hey Kid scalloped mini album by Jess Mutty!

I had one card picked up for publication, but I'm happy to share all of the other
cards that I created especially for the show.  
These two are from the Color Wash Collection


From the Hey Kid Collection

The last two are from the Snow Village Collection


All of the newest Pink Paislee Collections were revealed on the Pink blog week
before last just in cased you missed seeing everything in detail.
Product will begin shipping to your local stores and online retailers in mid-September.

 Have a fantastic week!
Sunday, July 28, 2013 July 28, 2013
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Unity {Inspiration}

Happy Thursday...it's time for some 
UNITY INSPIRATION
along with fabulously fun flowers by PETALOO
**You should be arriving here from Renee Aslette's Blog**
Remember to comment as you go!  
Three lucky commentors will each receive a $20 Unity Gift Certificate
This month's focus at Petaloo is their Color Me Crazy Flowers.  
These come to you in white and can easily be transformed with whatever color you
like by spritzing, stamping, inking, coloring, etc...or just leave them in their natural state :)
For today's card I wanted to use some papers from Dear Lizzy, so I went with 
Georgia Peach ColorShine spritz by Heidi Swapp.  

I stamped the sentiment from the May Kit-of-the-Month onto a frame found on one 
of the patterned papers...it worked out just great!  I embossed the mint green paper 
behind it with one of my new folders by Brenda Walton.
The "celebrate today" sentiment is also a part of the May KOTM.


This particular Shabby Cut Canvas Flower came in two layers.  
I wanted a certain 'fit' so I removed the back layer and then layered the flower
onto a green mulberry paper flower (also from Petaloo) to act as the leaves.

I think it turned out to be a very nice and elegant card for the new couple :)

**Time now to head over to Shilo Miles' Blog**

Enjoy hoppin', my Unity friends!

Thursday, May 23, 2013 May 23, 2013
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