Make A Mess Monday #2 - Chipboard

Good Morning Everyone~

I hope you are doing wonderful this Monday!  I am still trying to get caught up on rest since CHA...and back to my normal schedule!  lol!  I'm hoping to get my photos in slideshows today so I can start sharing the CHA products with you!

Today's the 1st Monday of the month so that means it's MAKE A MESS MONDAY over at SCACD!  Marti has a fabulous challenge for us....it's to use Chipboard!!!  This post is a little late...I usually schedule my posts to go live early in the AM; however, I just finished my projects late last night and they were drying so I had to wait until this morning to get pictures of them....and I got to sleep in this morning so that's why I'm late.  Sorry!  I hope it was worth the wait!  For my chipboard samples I have used loads of Viva products!

For my first sample I have used Aurora Out on the Town from the Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD.  Papers are from DCWV and Cosmo Cricket.  I love the yellow and blue combination for this beauty!

Aurora has been stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copics and accented with my white gel pen.  Instead of using my W3 for the shadows within the image colors I have used C3 to give the shadows more of a blue hue.

And now for the Chipboard decorations!  I've taken a chipboard swirl and then grabbed my VIVA Decor Steel Blue Inka Gold.  I dipped my finger into the Viva and then just smeared it over the chipboard.  It hardly took any Viva to cover this swirl and the finished look is so metallic and shiny!  I just love this stuff! If you don't have any you really should get some!!! It's absolutely amazing and is easy to clean off of your hands...just use soap and water!  To see a video Marti has put together showing the Inka Gold products, click -->HERE<--!  The chipboard was finally decorated with some roses from Wild Orchid Crafts which consist of a yellow 20mm Rose, and two blue 15mm roses.  The roses have been glitzed with Star Dust Stickles.

The butterflies have also been decked out with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen, and I was able to get the exact pearl size that I needed.  As you know I absolutely LOVE these pens!

Here is another view of the Viva Decor Inka Gold in the sunlight so you can see the metallic hue that this product gives off.  I've added Viva Decor Light Blue Pearl Pen to the Swirls for some added dimension. Now you really need to go and check out all the Viva Decor Inka Gold colors that Susana carries over at SCACD!

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Now for project #2!  For this project I have used some more chipboard and Viva Decor products!

This card was made using the beautiful Sprite....isn't she just a doll?!  I absolutely love her!  She's so adorable!  To get your own Sprite all you need to do is order the BRAND NEW Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD....because this cutie comes FREE with your set!  Susana also has amazing prices on her stamp sets which means that your stamps are less than $5 a piece...PLUS the Sprite Freebie....how wonderful is that?  Papers are a combination of Kaisercraft Gypsy Sisters and Papermania Raspberry Champagne.

Sprite has been stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copics and accented with my white gel pen.  I've popped her up on two Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circles.  The background effect behind Sprite was made using my SU Vintage Wheel and Hero Arts Shadow Ink in Soft Pink.  When you stamp with the Hero Arts ink it looks dark but dries to a very soft hue.  I've again used my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen to add some small pearls to the darker die.

Flowers are Zva Creative Roses that have been glitzed with Diamond Stickles and set on top of a Ribbon Rose (this ribbon is pretty cool....my Mom got it for me for my birthday and I love it!)  Heart Pins are Maya Road and rosebuds are light pink 4mm Closed Rosebuds from Wild Orchid Crafts.

And now for the CHIPBOARD!  This sign was soooo much fun to make!  I took my blank piece of chipboard and my Viva Decor Light Carmine Paper Pen.  I put a generous amount of Viva on the chipboard and smeared it around with a make up sponge.  While the piece was still wet I took my SU Vintage Wheel and wheeled it through the Viva which left the same amazing print as the background that Sprite is popped up on.  I then set the chipboard aside to dry, which took a little while.  **NOTE**if you try this technique make sure that you clean off your wheel RIGHT AWAY so the Viva doesn't dry on.  I just ran my wheel under water immediately after using and it cleaned right up with water.

Susana has LOTS of naked chipboard pieces over at SCACD and LOTS of Viva Decor products for you to alter your chipboard with!  Have fun playing with your chipboard!  Make sure you stop back the 1st Monday of the Month to see what other Messy Creations we will have to share with you!

Copic Colors Used on Aurora Card:  
YR07, YR16, YR24, YG11, YG17, YG67, Y13, Y18, Y19, Y23, RV02, RV21, RV34, R02, R11, R32, E000, E00, E11, E21, E41, E44, E47, B01, B02, B04, B06, C3

Copic Colors Used on Sprite Card:
W3, R02, R05, R11, R27, R81, R83, R85, RV00, B00, B05, B32, B37, B39, YR21, YR24, E000, E00, E11, E21, E99

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You're Fantastic & a Tutorial

Happy Friday!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  I just got home from the funeral....it was sad, but I loved spending time after the service with my friend's family (or as I call them my "adopted" family)...they are the greatest!

Today I have a fun card to share with you and a tutorial too!  Lots of fun here today! :)  Do you remember -->THIS<-- project that I shared with you back in June?  Well I used the same image and made a tutorial to share with you how to create the beach scene that I made!  The tutorial, can be found  -->HERE<--  over at the SCACD Blog!  :)

Now onto the card, which I have used the sketch from Sketch Saturday.

MME Bloom and Grow papers have been used on this card.   I have used By the Sea by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD.  She is from the Hearts and Hugs Summer Collection. 

I've colored her with Copics.  She has then been cut out with Spellbinders oval and scalloped oval.  For the background piece I have used Labels 11 and on the edges I have used my Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Kiwi and after making my pearls I then covered them with Glamour Dust for more sparkle.  

Flower are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I've again used white flowers and my Copic ABS to airbrush them with the colors to match my cutie pie's swimsuit.  I've used  a Gardenia, and two 20mm roses. Flowers have been spritzed with Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer.

One more angle shot so you can see how the finished water looks!  Now head over -->HERE<-- to the SCACD blog to check out the tools you need to make your own water scene!  I'd also love if you'd link your water projects over at the tutorial because I'd really love to see your water work! :)  

  **Shopping News** Susana has recently gotten some amazing products in at the SCACD store!  She now has NEW SEI Velvet Papers...don't these sound amazing?! I can't wait to hold these in my hand!  She also has gotten in some jewelry findings....think pendants that you can create with....I definitely can't wait to get my hands on both of these products!!!  I'm super excited to create with both of them!!!  Happy Shopping to you!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!!!  I'm gearing up for my trip to Chicago for CHA!!!  YIPPY!!!!!

Recipe:
Stamps:  By the Sea by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD, Fairy Tales (Verve),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: YG21, YG25, YG67, YG95, YG97, W3, B21, B23, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E30, E33, E34, E37, E53, E57, E59, BG000, BG11, BG15, BG49, YR000, YR00, YR16, YR18, YR61, YR65
Papers:  MME Bloom and Grow
Tools: Spellbinders oval and scalloped oval, and Labels 11, MS border punch,
Embellishments: Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Sand, Illuminate Smooch, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Peridot, Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Kiwi, Glamour Dust, Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer, Summer Buttons (Dress It Up), Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts-  Gardenia, and 20mm roses. 

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Method Monday at InStyle Stamps!

**I have two posts today so make sure you scroll down to see the first post, as there is some BIG news and a fun prize to win!***

Today is Method Monday over at InStyle Stamps, and it's my time to share! YAY! I was so excited to share with you my tutorial how to make these cutie pie baskets! Make sure you head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog to get the deets on how to make these! :) I decided to make a tropical Leila basket! Wouldn't these be perfect for a Hawaiian themed party, or as a birthday party favor! There are endless possiblities for these baskets and the ISS digi images work perfectly for this size of a project!

And here is a view from the top!

Recipe:
Stamps: Leila from InStyle Stamps
Inks: Copics
Papers: SU, Kraisercraft dp
Tools: nesties, small retro flower punch
Embellishments: Tulle from my stash, and tropical drink umbrella from Joanns.

If you make a basket with my tutorial, please come back and place a link on this post, as I would love to stop by and see your creation!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Cuttlebug Camp!

My friend Trudi is the creator of the Cuttlebug Challenge Blog! This weekend there is a Cuttlebug Camp going on over in Cuttlebug Challenge World. Trudi contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would mind being a part of her Camp! Of course I couldn't pass that up!!!

I decided to share my Cuttlebug Beaded Fun tutorial for the Camp! There are many other fabulous challenges scheduled for the weekend with prizes.....so hop on over and check it out, and have GREAT fun playing along!!!! I can't wait to see what everyone creates!

Loving My Wish On A Scrap Kit!

OK crafters....I am totally loving this Oct. Wish On A Scrap kit! I can't stay away from it for more than 1/2 a day! My hands constantly want to play with it....which always results in having fun! I have been working on this SUPER fun project....getting them ready to sell at my local craft fair coming up in three weeks...have to get my butt in gear and create, create, create!!!! When I got my Wish kit I knew I had to make nugget tins with this paper because it is so gorgeous! I especially love how these 3 turned out! You can head on over to the Wish On A Scrap store to get all of the supplies needed to make these....the tins, the paper, the adhesive, and flowers! Loreen has it all for you!

I left the supplies/directions that you need to make these fun gifts on the Wish blog! So head on over there, and don't forget to take a look at what Kimmie and Deb made with their kit contents!!!! They are totally rocking out with this kit too! We all are loving it!!!

**I would like to thank my Stampin' Up Demo Kersten M. who gave me the information to make these fun nugget tins! Kersten you are the greatest!**

Happy Card Making Day!

Well I am a day late for world card making day....but yesterday I did get a little bit of card making in! I was supposed to be studying....but SHHHHH don't tell....plus I am busy studying today instead of playing! Yesterday I made birthday cards because it was my Mom's 50th Birthday.....and my brother's birthday is this coming Wednesday. We celebrated both birthdays last night. We went to an elegant restaurant as a family and it was so much fun! We laughed all night! I will share these birthday cards with you later this week! You don't want to miss them...they turned out awesome. Way to make you wait huh?!

I also wanted to let you know that today I uploaded my VERY 1st tutorial on the Wish On A Scrap blog. Click HERE to go to my tutorial! You will learn how to take an ordinary Cuttlebug embossing folder and turn it into a tool to make pretty beaded elements for your projects! Below are two of my creations using this technique!

First is a pretty autumn card: And second, is an altered notebook. This is my 1st Magnolia project too! I just love coloring Tilda! I used my Copics to color her, and placed her on my beaded branch paper to make it look like she is sitting in a tree!
Hope you like!