Leather And Crystals Feature

There was a Leather & Crystals Bracelet feature in April...

and it just happened to be by me! LOL 

It was in the Scrap N' Art Online Magazine. 

Just look for April, fun project! :)

~Chunky Rose Brooch And How To Make A Tie Dye Cake~

Hey there friends,

Happy Thursday once again- before I dive into the tie dye cake I 

made yesterday I thought I would share the Connie Crystal Chunky Rose Brooch

TUTORIAL  that I created for CC! :) Full instructions! Just head to...

http://sparklebycc.com/chunky-rose-brooch/

Here is a sneak peek...it's really fun!

Now I am by no means a  professional nor do I claim to be

and these photos are taken with  my phone because quite frankly

I was a hot mess yesterday and no time to get the real camera out

BUT so many have asked how I did this Tie Dye frosting I thought

I would put it out here because I could not find it online when

I went to find a how to:

This was my first attempt a few weeks ago...which I loved! :) 

Full Cake: (GIANT sheet cake LOL)

And this was my quick and simple one this week...you 

can tell I was in a hurry on this one BUT if you take time it will be amazing!

 Tie Dye Frosting-

Make your regular stiff buttercream frosting in white- 

cover entire cake. 

Freeze cake- does not have to be perfect- my first try was but 

this one I was swamped LOL

With leftover buttercream frosting- thin slightly with water 

and I mean SLIGHTLY separate into 3 or 4 bowls and color. 

Put into piping bags with no tips- You can use tips but it didn't make a difference.

Freehand all 3/4 colors into swirl on cake- 

I started on outside edge and worked my way in. 

Now here is where you can go old school or use a fancy tool.

I used a butter-knife and a bowl to gently press 

frosting working my way from outside to inside. 

 Oops forgot to use the smooth side! Hey I am far from perfect! LOL

Just ask all the haters! :) 

Using a toothpick- or 2....

 Start in center and drag your way out.

I haven't figured out to keep the center perfect YET...

Mix a couple colors together lightly in bowl. Use spatula or knife

to apply to sides of the cake. 

 Decorate! :) 

Yes it probably belongs on Cake Wrecks but I mean

come on I have 3 kids and I only had an hour---it's not that bad

quit laughing! LOL

So go make it amazing and perfect! Then share with me! :) 

I am off to craft...have a beautiful day!

~It's the 1st! My favorite day + new VIDEO Tutorial & GIVEAWAY!!!!!~

Good morning!!!!!!!

AHHHHH I love the first of the month.

It is officially time to share my Scrapbooking From The Inside Out

layouts that I worked so hard on. You know I love their kits!

The theme of the kit this month is...

PURPOSE

I love that, so many interpretations.

Here is my first layout Strange Girl and her Purpose

I HATE this photo of me, and I never share it but I thought

I would scrap it anyways. I feel like the girl on the Steampunk paper

like a strange girl...but I always have purpose.

I love the abstract theme of this kit and these pages...

I did all 5 layouts in 1 day, I was completely 100% inspired

by the Steampunk and for some reason it all flowed.

Cannot wait to share another one tomorrow!

Meanwhile, I did make the video tutorial for this vintage ring!

Here it is! :) Now go make your own and show me pictures!!!

Ok now for the GIVEAWAY....Guess what Imaginisce is doing??

They are giving away EVERYTHING in this video!!!

To one lucky blog comment...BUT you have to comment on MY blog here

& on Imaginisce's blog HERE!!!!

and be a follower....easy peasy!!

I might even be able to talk them into

an extra package of flowers for one extra lucky winner!!!! :)

Always thinking of the fans man!

~Happy Friday!!!!!!!~

~Hope it's a great one....have a beautiful day!~

~Pinky~