DecoArt Want2Scrap Wall Hanging

The Want2Scrap team has been gifted with some super cool DecoArt products like acrylic paints, gesso, lustre, etc. I would've never thought I'd enjoy these media so much, but I have! I count myself a straightforward card maker, but since I've started dabbling with mixed media, I have enjoyed myself immensely by trying something new. I still have lots to learn, but am glad to be given the opportunity to play with DecoArt's fabulous products.

Here's a name wall hanging I made for my daughter. I used the following products for my project.

Want2Scrap Products Used:

• Designer Embellies - 8x10 Corrugated
• Beautiful Bling Borders - Mardi Gras 

DecoArt Products:

• DecoArt Gesso
• DecoArt Peacock Gold Paper Effects

Other Products Used:

• Hot Off the Press Color Me™ Card Toppers Ebony Floral
• Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L
• Copic markers
• Embellishments: paper flowers, lace, seam binding, twill tape, eyelets 

I first painted gesso on the corrugated cardboard and decorate it with papers, flowers, chipboard letters, lace and Want2Scra bling. To hang it, I punched holes on the upper corners, inserted eyelets, then threaded some twill through.

These letters were painted with DecoArt Paper Effects. I love the marbled look.

Make sure you check out the Want2Scrap team's beautiful projects on the Want2Scrap blog and be inspired. How would you like to win a pretty cool prize package? Make sure you enter here! 

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Things that Made Me Smile

I have some happy lovelies to share with you today. SCS has the Hope You Can Cling To going on now and one of the challenges is to create something that makes you smile. The Craft's Meow is one of the prize sponsors.

My first is a card that uses some October Afternoon papers that evoke happainess and joy. I love this bike sticker. The sentiment is Chalkboard Birthday. I added the Twinery twine for streamers.

I'm entering this to the Moxie FabWorld's Ready Made Embellishments Challenge and Twinery In The Round Challenge:

And since we're on the subject, here are a few other things that made me smile lately. These were posted on my friends' Facebook pages. I hope they will bring a smile to your face today, too.

 A friend's son's handiwork :).

 And I can totally relate to this one :).

Here's a lovely song that I think is so sweet. It's sung by a talented young husband and wife duo:

Finally, another thing that makes me smile are sales and specials from my favorite scrapbooking companies. Here are a few:

Want2Scrap Free Shipping Promo!- valid from Oct 11-13, 2013

Scrapbook STEALS always have something I want at a huge discount.

Two Peas in a Bucket - valid until Oct 14, 2013
Check out their SALE items, too!

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Penny Black Peace Christmas Card

Hello, friends. I hope you are enjoying fall so far. We had a bit of a chill last week when the temps dipped down to below zero! Thankfully, that didn't last very long.

I have a Christmas card for you today using one of my new Penny Black stamps, Glad Tidings. It's a simple card that highlights the text frame. The trellis background is one of my new Spellbinders die designs called Diamond Effects Card Creator. I love the intricate design and it fits perfectly on my card front!

I adhered a small Want2Scrap rhinestone on the die cut and some on the main text. I had some jingle bells that I added to the bow.

 It is my prayer that you will know what true Peace is, not only this Christmas, but all year through! Here are the products I used:

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The Craft's Meow's October Blog Hop

Welcome to The Craft's Meow's October Blog Hop. Our theme this month is FALL/AUTUMN. We are definitely enjoying fall here in Croatia. Sometimes it feels like it's ready to jump straight to Winter! It's been chilly early in the morning. If you came from Lin Brandyberry's blog, then you're at the right spot. Please check the TCM blog for the complete list.

I have a simple card today. I used the brand new Speaking of Fall, which you can get for free with $60 purchase this month! I made my own background by doing the 2-step stamping and random stamping of the dots in a subtle color. I inked the edges and stitched around the stamped panel.

The focal point is a tag stamped with the subway art that came with the Speaking of Fall stamp set. It's embellished with a fussy cut leaf, brown lace and coordinating twine.

One commenter will win a $15 gift certificate to The Craft's Meow store. Check the TCM blog for more detailed info. Your next stop is -->> Sharri Seffens. Happy hopping!

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Happy World Cardmaking Day 2013!

I am excited to participate in today's World Card Making Day festivities. I'm blog hopping today with the Paper Crafts Magazine. You can see the full list of participants HERE. In a few hours, I'll be hosting some ladies for a card making party in my home. It's still a novelty here and I'm glad I can share this hobby with my friends here. I believe this is the 3rd in a row that I've hosted a party on WCMD. As you can see on the photos below, we love card making!

Here are my cards today. The first one is Christmas. I did emboss resist on the background using Penny Black's All is Bright stamp set. The dear is Spellbinders' Frosty Forms dies. I added a small Want2Scrap pearl on his nose and some Twinery bow on top.

I hand cut the snowy hills. The sentiment is SRM Stickers Fancy Sentiments Christmas.

My second card uses a stamp set I've been using a lot lately, The Craft's Meow's Chalkboard Faith. The papers are by Hot Off the Press. The intricate doily and lace stickers are also by HOTP. And they are my new favorites. I'm entering this to Moxie Fab World's Sticker and Tape Challenge.

Don't you just love the quote? I added a strip of Want2Scrap pearls on the side and on the tag.

And here are a couple of photos of our past card making parties in Croatia.

 

To continue on with the rest of the hope, please go here --->>> Brandi Hall. You can see the full list here:  WCMD Blog Hop List. Thank you for joining us and happy hopping!

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