Gallery Idol- Round 2

Yep! That means I made it to Round 2! Thank you SO much for all the votes last week! The emails that I got were amazing too!  I appreciated each one and all of the support!  Thank you, Thank you!!

On to Round 2!  This weeks challenge is Die Cuts! Well....I said to myself...I use die cuts all the time...this can't be so bad!  So, I pulled out my die folders and stared at them.  For quite sometime.  Then I made several cards and stared at them.  So many dies...So little time!  :)

After some time of thinking and staring, this is the card I picked to share with you....keep reading so you can see the fun little twist with one of the elements on my card!  

I used several dies for this card!  The first one is the Rolled Flower die from MFT!  I love this die and if you follow my blog you know how much I love it!  I do use it quite a bit!  This die matched up with a quilling tool, makes for perfect rolled flowers every time!

The next die I used is the PTI Turning A New Leaf Die!  Another LOVE!  I cut out 2 leaf sets and ran them through with the wood grain impression plate for some added texture!  I used the first set to attach the rolled flowers to and then I cut the 2nd set apart and tucked leaves into the bottom layers of the flowers!  That gave the little bunch of flowers some dimension for sure!  Using a stylus, I curled each leaf just for more dimension!  

The last die I used is PTI's Tag Sale #3 die!  This is where my little twist comes in...a hidden message!  Keep scrolling and I have a little picture tutorial on how I did it!  Super easy!

You just open the little flap and inside is the rest of the sentiment!  

Here is a quick tutorial on how I made the tag...

1. All you need is a tag die, a folded piece of card stock and some tape.

2. Using removable tape, adhere the folded side of the card stock, just inside the edge of the die.  

3. Run the die and paper through your the die cut machine.  Here you have your bi-fold tag.

4.  I used 3M Dual Locks for my tag closure.

5.  Take 2 dual locks and put them together as though they would be when closed.

6. Adhere them to one side of the inside of the tag.

7.  Press the other side of the tag down on top of the dual locks.

8.  Now the dual locks are perfectly lined up!  You an also use Velcro dots for this type of project too!

I attached the tag, after it was completed, to the front of my card using ATG!  The little bow is actually stuck down from the adhesive of the dual locks, through the hole in the tag!  

So that is it for today!  I so appreciate your coming by here!  If you wouldn't mind stopping in HERE and casting a vote, I would appreciate it SO much! You an also click on the widget on my sidebar too!  Thank you again to everyone for all of your support!  I am having a blast in Gallery Idol and have been so lucky to get to know the other 14 ladies in the contest with me!  They are all so creative and so sweet!

Have a great day!

Supplies


Stamps: Verve Wishing You
Paper: PTI's Rustic Cream, Pure Poppy, Melon Berry, Simply Chartreuse, Brown Bazzill
Ink: Versamagic Jumbo Java
Misc: PTI Turning a New Leaf Die and Tag Sale #3, MFT Rolled Flower, Recollections Silver Pearls, PTI Wood Grain Impression Plate, Cricut Shape-Rectangle Frame, Misc Sheer Polka Dot Ribbon, 3M Dual Locks

Clear and Simple-Beauty Secrets II

Hey blog friends!  Its a fantastic Saturday morning!  If you haven't heard, I made it to Round 2 for Gallery Idol!  I have to thank everyone that voted!  I am just so SUPER excited and freaked out all at the same time!  I have no idea what I am going to make and the clock is ticking!  Send some mojo my way if you get a chance!  :)

Stoppin in today with a quick Clear and Simple card using this months Stamp of the Month...Beauty Secrets II!  It's such a fun set for the glam girl in all of us!  

Here is my card...

I paper pieced parts of the blow dryer and then colored the rest black!  After I had the card all put together I added some Glossy Accents for a little shine!  Those black lines in the background are just from black gel pen and ruler!

Here is a pic of the full set...

Thanks for coming by today!  I will be back soon with the next card for Gallery Idol! Wish me luck....this Top 15 is full of some pretty amazing gals for sure! :)

CAS-ual Fridays Challenge #11

So here is yet another, super fun CAS-ual Fridays challenge!  Julie and Michele are doing a FAB job coming up with these fun ideas!  This one is perfect for this hot summer weather....or at least Kansas hot summer weather...Sweets and Treats!  And nice cold Ice cream is what I get out of this Challenge topic!  So here is my "sweet" ice cream card!

I found this Ice Cream cone .svg file for my Cricut online and couldn't pass it up!  I added some Polka Dot embossing and a little Twinery Twine!  That "enjoy" sentiment is from a Hero Arts set I got forever ago!  The little felt cherry is a PTI die with a little bit of black scrappers floss for a stem!  I rounded the bottom corners....and done!

So you must MUST check this out!  This weeks sponsor is PSA Essentials and they have a pretty fantastic prize!  Head on over to the CAS-ual blog for more details!  I know for a fact too, that there are a bunch of other "Sweet" creations waiting for you there!  

That is it for today!  Have a good one!

DeNami Product Spotlight

Welcome to this weeks DeNami Product Spotlight! This week we are showcasing the Large Bold Hibiscus!  This is a gorgeous stamp and really so versatile!  Go check out the rest of the DT gals to see some amazing cards!  My project today is a quick and simple layout!  GASP...I know right?  I used to scrapbook...A LOT...a long time ago!  Now its just the occasional page now and then!  I thought this stamp would make a cute background!  So here it is....

I lined up the stamp on the corner of the white to match the flower behind it in the background!  I was able to use a DeNami sentiment too..."Smile"...so perfect for these pictures!  As you can see...Brody is not smiling!  LOL!

Stop by the DeNami store and pick this flower up for 10% off!  It's a must have for your collection!  

I am so happy you came by today!  I have to say Thank you again for the continued supports for Gallery Idol!  There is still time to vote if you haven't yet!  The polls close at Noon on Thursday!  You can click HERE or use the widget on the sidebar here!  All the emails and comments have been amazing!  I am one lucky girl! :)

Gallery Idol-Round 1

If you haven't heard me screaming with excitement, than you may not know that I made it to the first round of Gallery Idol!  And just in case you don't know what I am hollering about, Paper Crafts magazine is hosting a contest called Gallery Idol!  There were around 1600 "Congratulations" cards entered in the "Open Auditions" Round and one of my 8 entries was chosen for the Top 20!  I am over the moon excited about being chosen to go on to Round 1!  I know several of these ladies from blog land and a couple DT's that I am on!  They are ALL amazingly talented, creative and just super sweet people!  That being said....I already feel like I won...just being in their company!

SO, now that we are on to Round 1, we have been given a new category to create in..."DIY Embellishments"!  I love making my own embellishments, from buttons, to flowers to any fun little creation to add to a card!  One of my most favorite though, is flowers!  So I am here today with my  Round 1 card and a little tutorial on how I made my flowers!  I hope you enjoy!

First off....my card....

The Hawaiian Shores background is impressed with PTI's Cane Print IP!  I layered in with some PTI True Black Satin Polka Dot ribbon!  That adorable little die cut is from MFT and the sentiment is from Verve's Bloom and Grow!  I added my DIY embellishments last!  I love these flowers and have made them several times in the past!  They are super easy!  Keep reading to check out a little DIY how-to!

Here is a picture tutorial on how I made my own flower embellishments!

1. Cut several size of flowers using Flower punches, die cuts or, what I used here...my Cricut.

2. Find a foam cushion (I used the foam that brads come in) or a mouse pad and a large round stylus of some sort.  I found that for larger flowers, the end of this craft knife works the best for me!

3. Place the flower on the foam and then press down using small circles until the petals have a rounded out shape.

4.  Here is a picture of 3 sizes rounded out  

5.  Using Glue Dots, adhere all 3 flowers together.

6. And one more quick pick of all my flowers finished!

In this next picture, you can see how I completed the flowers!  

I added buttons and scrappers floss for the centers of the big flowers and pearls to the smaller flowers!

Here is my DIY Embellishments in a little package...

And a close of up my "DIY packaging"!  :)

So that is it for the first round!  I would be HONORED of you would stop by the Gallery Idol site and cast a vote for me!  I would love to make it to Round 2 but I have to say again, in all honesty, making Top 20 feels pretty good!!  

Thank you again to everyone that took the time to tweet, comment on Facebook and send me emails!  Those kind words have meant so much! This has been so much fun already!

Have a great day and I hope to see you again soon! 

Supplies


Stamps: Verve Bloom and Grow
Paper: PTI Stampers Select White, Hawaiian Shores, Pure Poppy and Lemon Tart
Ink: PTI True Black
Misc: PTI True Black Satin Polka Dot and buttons, Karen Foster's Black Scrappers Floss, Recollections Black Pearls, PTI Cane Print Impression Plate, Flowers from Cricut