Love Notes...Sweet Love Notes

Hey there friends, 

Tomorrow there will be a BIG giveaway Blog Hop

happening so be sure to stop in, and in the mean time....

Yesterday threw me right for a loop and I got way behind. 

Our sweet Allie (pet Cockatiel) flew right past me when I opened the

door into 30 degree temps and we spent the better part of 3/4

hours hunting for her. So today I thought I would share 4 of my latest

cards that I have created. 

 I actually created these for a class I taught at My Creative Classroom. 

 Bt they are perfect for Valentine's Day! :)

Happy Tuesday friends and don't forget tomorrow is a BIG GIVEAWAY!

Vintage Grunge Stamping Tutorial- Wings Of Love

Hey there friends, 

I had fun this weekend being crafty with some grungy 

vintage style goodness from Sin City Stamps. 

I created this card using my CutCardStock pre made cards 

some leftover flowers I had from a magazine project (using

Samantha Walker cut files) and of course some gold spray paint. 

I stamped the wings onto CutCardStock with a vintage teal 

ink, then coated it in gold embossing powder. 

 I heat embossed the wings and cut them out. 

Then followed the same instructions for the sentiment 

except on dark red card stock. 

For the front of the card I stamped the crackle stamp directly onto the pre made

card and then spritzed the entire card using Mister Huey's mist. 

Then I took the card outside and lightly painted the edges with a

good old can of gold krylon paint.

 After that I used my Xyron Adhesive Dots to add the embellishments

I had created, and the sentiment. 

Then some hot glue of the Connie Crystal- crystals I took

from a sun catchers. 

 I love the soft golden feel. 

That's it for me today- back to my craft room!

Happy on day friends. 

Products Used:

Sin City Wings, Samantha Walker Silhouette Store Cuts, 

Xyron Adhesive Dots, Connie Crystal Suncatcher 

CutCardStock embossed panel cards

Hello Valentine's Day~

Hell hump day and hello Valentine's Day season.

 Nothing but some paper fun here with my Creating Made Easy kit and

some Xyron tapes!

You know the big trick to acrylic is making sure the adhesive doesn't show

and the Xyron Tape is perfect for hiding behind stickers and making sure it all sticks!

For this wall hanger I simply stole the back page from the mini album

included in the kit and I had a little V-Day fun! :) 

 The double heart was cut using the Samantha Walker files

from the Silhouette store- and I used some really old Thickers I had. 

Easy Peasy Beautiful....fun! :) 

Just fun to make! :) 

Announcement AND Stripey Card!

Hey there Peeps! I have 2 FABBY things to share today!

#1 Check out the Xyron post here:

http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/2014/02/congratulations-to-new-xyron-design-team.html

Super excited to be staying on with Xyron-

and #2 this FUN acrylic Send It Clear card I created for the 

Creating Made Easy Kit Club using the new kit AND

the Xyron High Tack Tapes! :)

You have to love the Teresa Collins papers in this kit and I peeled 

the protective film off of the heart and used tape and glitter to create the stripes. 

Such a fun project to create and after getting my exact knife 

out it was a cinch. Now before when I tried with scissors? 

Seriously FML- what a nightmare LOL

 I also traced the heart onto the back of this patterned paper and cut about 1/4"

bigger with scissors to create the heart inside. 

Seriously you have GOT to try these Send It Clear Cards! 

They are so amaze balls!

Check out the kit and definitely try them out. 

http://www.clearscraps.com/category_s/83.htm

Be Mine- Fun Feature

Hey there friend happy Monday, 

I fell behind last week due to a very sick household, from plain old cold to

my son getting  aStaph infection in his eye on a school trip! WHEW! 

Glad last week is over. :) 

I am very excited to share this project today- a "Be Mine" album 

that is the feature project of the month for Creating Made Easy which

means every single kit has a step by step instruction sheet for this

and of course plenty of photos to assist you!

This was fun because I used my Teresa Collins Adhesive kit along with 

my Teresa Collins paper from the kit to create the album.

You can see that wet adhesive in the kit helped so much!

And I used my 9" Xyron Creative Station for the chip pages. 

This is a brand new design from Clear Scraps and I love the album. 

PLUS on the cover I used that fabulous 

"BE MINE" cut from Samantha Walker's files in the Silhouette store. 

Great KIT! Great fun- and easy to make with the 

step by step class included in each kit. 

http://www.clearscraps.com/category_s/83.htm

Thanks for stopping by- happy Monday! :) Muah~~

I've Got A Crush On You...Xyron

Good morning friends, 

I am sad to say this is my last post for my DT term with Xyron and

what a wonderful term it was! :) For my last project I created a card

and a bookstand I turned into a home decor project. 

Let me share how I created these projects! 

Cut Crush On You card file using Silhouette Cameo or similar machine. 

This card is 6X6. 

Trim out Cardstock for the inside at 6X6. 

Run card stock through Xyron 9" Creative Station.

Rub and peel.

Place cardstock- ADHESIVE SIDE UP in card so the sticky parts 

show through to the front of the card. 

Sprinkle with glitter and shake off excess. 

Using Xyron High Tack Tape 1/2" place strip at bottom of the card

then apply a strip of vintage lace- press firmly. 

Take acrylic LOVE Expression peel off protective film from the front. 

Run LOVE through Xyron 9" Creative Station top side down. 

Rub, peel and remove. Coat adhesive side with glitter. 

Dust off excess. 

Trim out paper to fit bookstand- run through Xyron 9" Creative Station.

Adhere to center of bookstand. 

Apply Xyron High Tack Tape 1/2" at top and bottom or patterned paper. 

Layer on Dazzle ribbon. 

Cut apart LOVE Expression and use Xyron High Tack Tape 1/2" to adhere

it to the bookstand. Use Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit Pop Dots 

to pop up half the letters. 

Embellish using stickers and extra lace and Xyron High Tack Tape 1/2".

Now you have a great romantic home decor piece to use through Feb. 

And a very glitter Valentine Card! All of them made so easy with Xyron!

Don't forget to like Xyron on Facebook!

Products Used:
Xyron 9" Creative Station, Xyron Teresa Collins Adhesive Kit Pop Dots, Xyron High Tack Tape 1/2", Silhouette Cameo, Samantha Walker Crush On You Card Cut File, Clear Scraps Bookstand, Clear Scraps Acrylic LOVE Expression, Clearsnap Glitter, Vintage Lace, Ribbons Unlimited Dazzle Ribbon, CutCardStock Basis Cardstock.

Attention! 2 Design Team Calls!!

Oh it's that time of year! Design Team calls are up again- 

Clear Scraps is just one and...

We are excited announce that Clear Scraps is looking to bring on a few new  Design Team members for 2014! Clear Scraps is looking for talented, social, and committed designers who love to create with Clear Scraps products.

  

To apply, please email dtcall@clearscraps.com with the following information:

• A paragraph telling us a little about yourself. When did you start scrapbooking? How would you define your style? What do you love about Clear Scraps products? Are you on any other design teams? Have you been published before?  
• We want to have a good sense of who you are and your paper crafting history. Let us know why you would be EXCITED to work with Clear Scraps. Please note that previous design team experience is not required.
• A link to your online gallery and/or blog so that we may see samples of your various paper crafting projects. If you have a scrapbook resume we’d love to see that as well.
• A scan or high quality photo of 1 layout, 1 card, and 1 other type of project that showcases your style. Please use Clear Scraps products.
• Please include all of your contact information, including address, phone number, and return email address.

The deadline for all applications to be received is February 25th. The individuals chosen to join the team will be notified via email and the new team will be announced here on the blog in early March.

 

New design team members will serve for 1 year beginning in March 2014 and will be required to submit 2 monthly assignments, help promote Clear Scraps, and a monthly tutorial or as assigned.

Further questions may be directed to dtcall@clearscraps.com Good luck everyone! We’re excited to see your applications

Xyron too! BOTH are having DT Calls! Get in while you can!

Do you love Xyron? Would you like to join our team? Then get your craftiness on because Xyron just announced a Design Team call!

Benefits of being on the Xyron Design Team include:
Lots of Free Product – both from Xyron and from partner companies
Exclusive previews of any of our upcoming products
Payment for projects published in print and/or online magazines
Featured on our Facebook page and blog
Link to your own personal blog
Private FB group for DT members only
Payment for projects used at trade shows and on-air
Opportunity to have your projects displayed on the Home Shopping Network
Xyron DT blinkie for your email and/or blog
Purchase Xyron products at a deep discount for use in teaching classesThe application process is all done online (through FB as a matter of fact!) and is available to international designers as well - click this link to apply. Some of the information you will need to complete the application:
Contact info

Short bio about yourself

Links to three different projects (no scrapbook layouts - at least one project must be DIY/kids craft/home decor item)

Links to your galleries (if applicable)

A list of any past or current design teams you've been on (if applicable)

A link to your blog/website

There are a few questions at the end about Xyron products - how long you've been using them, which machines you own, which is your favorite, etc.

The deadline to enter is February 1st, and the new Design Team will be announced February 3rd. Good luck to everybody - I'd love the chance to work with you!

Good luck crafty friends! 

TRUST ME BOTH are wonderful companies!