My True North

Hello !

I'm so glad you could swing by The Open Window

because it's 'Splash' time over at

It's one of the favorites in The Cafe

and this time, we're using Emerald Green

Before I get to my project, I want to make sure you head

over to The Cafe this week because we have a brand new

joining us and I know you'll just love her!

 

I've been working a lot of Clean & Simple lately and seem to

always go that route when it 'splash' time.

I chose to use one of the sets from Avery Elle to make this card.

This is a true testament that you can use products meant for another time,

as this paper is October Afternoon's 'Witch Hazel' collection.

It was the perfect accent for the color story.

This week, we welcome back

as our sponsor.

Thank you oh so much for stopping by.

I always appreciate your visits.  I know how

many creative blogs are out there and mine is a

simple drop in the ocean, so thank you for your support !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: Witch Hazel by October Afternoon
Stamps: Let's Get Knotty by Avery Elle

Embellishments: gem & brads from Recollections

Just for You - Guest Designing with Want2Scrap

Hey hey everyone !

Very excited to share a quick announcement today.

I've been asked to be the August Guest Designer over at

and I can't wait to get started !

I won't officially be sharing a post until later in the month,

but the nice folks over there are introducing me today, so

I thought I would share a quick project using some of the

BEE-autiful product they have provided to me.

I love that pearl flourishes continue to be such a wonderful

accent to cards and that's what I chose to spotlight on this one.

Last week, I mentioned that I was kinda getting back to the

'BOO' idea (you can read about that HERE) so I pulled out

some great papers by BasicGrey for my 'wallpaper' background

that I got from StopandScrap.com

{they have THE BEST prices on all the NEW CHA stuff ! ! }

From there it really was a matter of layering all good things

until I was happy with the result.

I haven't played with a 'shabby-chic' look for awhile,

so it was fun to play with all these great textures.

I hope you will visit the Want2Scrap Blog and let them know

you'll be visiting in August.  I sure would love to have your support !

I'll see you later on tonight with a brand new challenge from

The Play Date Cafe.

Our new designers will be joining us for their first official challenge,

so it's going to be fab !

Project Recipe:

Patterned Paper: PBJ by BasicGrey from StopandScrap.com
Cardstock: from WeRMemory Keepers

Stamps: Ladies & Gents by The Craft's Meow

Embellishments: pearl flourish from Want2Scrap

net flower by Recollections, seam binding from Hug Snug

chevron ribbon by Amy Tangerine for American Crafts

Sentiment sticker by American Crafts

Alpha stickers by October Afternoon

Tools: Labels 18 by Spellbinders, Big Shot

Is it Snowing Where You Are, Too?

Happy Wednesday to You!

 

How has this week started out for you?  I know my friends in the UK are experiencing unusual amounts of snowfall and in the U.S. we are in danger of losing a lot of citrus trees in the South.  I heard that over 2/3 of our country would be affected by this new round of snow storms.

Our forecast here in Northern Illinois promises anywhere from 8"-12" of snow between 10pm tonight and lasting until at least 7pm tomorrow.  So here we go again!

I have been out doing a bit of shopping for some crafty things over the past couple of days.  I know, I know...I told you that one of the things I vowed to do in 2010 was to use much of what I already have here in the studio.  I still am.  Each project I make WILL contain something that has been waiting to be used.

For this little card, I pulled out the 'Weathervane' stamp set from October Afternoon and 'Life's Possibilities' from Tim Holtz...that is my something 'old' as I have had these stamps for quite sometime, but had yet to use them!  The paper is from Cosmo Cricket.

Not much to do here but a little layering and a little glittering.  Simple!

There are still a couple of days left before the big giveaway!

GCD Studios is celebrating their brand new collections and they have given us some 'Homespun Chic' JUST FOR YOU!

You do NOT want to miss out on this, so CLICK HERE and make sure you leave your comment at the end of the post!

Back tomorrow to introduce you to a brand new challenge from  
The Play Date Cafe!