Another Wings Gift Tag

Supplies Used (CTMH unless noted):
Paper: Wings
Accessories and Embellishments: Vineyard Berry Grosgrain, Liquid Glass, Lime Stickles (Ranger), Sparkles (Forever In Time)
Tools: Cricut (A Child’s Year)

Happy Birthday, Brother!

No, it is not my brother’s birthday, but when it is, I have a hard time making a card for him. Him, or any other male for that matter. No matter how hard I try, my cards always look very feminine. Making masculine cards is definitely something way out of my comfort zone. When I do make one, it always ends up looking so plain. I ordered the Passages paper, hoping for some inspiration on making a masculine card.  Well, I got the paper on Monday and decided I would try using the Heart 2 Heart challenge this week to design my card. They did a sketch challenge. It is City Scape from the Wishes Idea Book. Here is a graphic of the sketch:

…and here is the card I came up with:
(front)

(inside)

All of the products used to make this card are CTMH. I used the Passages WOTG, A Little Everything (March 2010 SOTM), Cocoa grosgrain ribbon and Wonderful Friend (June 2010 SOTM). The watch face on the front of the card is covered with Liquid Glass. The final size of the card is 5x7.

Hooked on Camping

We are going camping in four days and we are so excited. We have not gone camping since Courtney was a baby, so this will be Alexandra’s first experience. We plan to spend a few days at the lake, taking in the Canada day celebrations.

Another great layout by Sherri. She is sure doing an excellent job of showcasing the Passages paper and it’s many uses. Actually one of the things I love so much about CTMH is that there are so many uses for all of their products. Take Liquid Glass for instance…I use it for scrapbooking, for fixing things, as an adhesive..etc., etc., etc.

Leave me a comment stating your favorite use for Liquid Glass. On July 15th, I will random draw from the comments and the winner will receive a bottle of Liquid Glass from me.

A New Day, A New Blog

I figured it was time to boost it to the next level and join the world of the technically savvy. I figured it was finally time to build my first blog since my husband has three already. I guess my intent for this blog is to be able to share my artwork, my business and my love for papercrafting with others. I regularly check in on several scrapbooking blogs and have gathered so many ideas and information from them that I wanted to be able to give back as well. Also, I hope to have something new to post several times per week, so come back and visit often. Check back really soon for some grand blog opening blog candy!

 

 

 

This is a clock that I made for my new little nephew to match his bedroom. I used the Animal Cookies Level 2 Paper pack, Woodcut Alphabet (retired). I adhered the paper to the clock using liquid glass and I also liquid glassed the little hippopotamus to give him some dimension.

 

 

 

Have a splendid day and don’t forget to check back for the upcoming blog candy!