ACA BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY

Hello ladies,

There is a brand new challenge blog that started on 1 July - A Cutt Above The Rest!!!!!!!!!!!  They are dedicated to helping you dust off those electronic die-cutting machines that you paid lost of money for and putting them to use!

To help them spread the word of their new site, they have a give away, where one lucky winner can walk away with this great Websters Pages collection.

All you have to do is take their blinkie below and spread the word about us on your blogs and facebook pages.  Ask your friends and followers to leave a comment HERE and tell us who "invited" them.  The person with the most referrals will win the wonderful collection above.  Share on your blogs by placing the blinkie below and linking back to us, share on your Facebook pages by clicking the Facebook icon HERE.  Make sure you comment HERE once you have shared.  This contest will end July 30th!

 

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THIS IS A HAPPY LIFE WITH LET'S GET SKETCHY

Hello ladies, today I want to share with you the layout I made with the Let's Get Sketchy sketch for this week.  We have a lovely sketch designed by Laura Whitaker this week. 

 

Here is my take on the sketch.

Products used

Fancy Pants Be Different collection - Big Star 12x12 patterned paper

Fancy Pants Be Different collection - Oh Boy 12x12 pattern paper

American Crafts cream cardstock

Heidi Swapp chevron stencil

Tim Holtz idea-ology alpha parts frame

Tim Holtz idea-ology rub-ons

Tim Holtz distress paint

Gears, buttons and bling

 

Here are some close-up pictures of the detail.

I used a Heidi Swapp chevron stencil to include some detail on the two corners of the layout.  In the bottom right hand corner, I included a rub on, as well as some buttons and bling.  I also had some chipboard gears, which I painted with Tim Holts' distress paint. 

 

So head on over to Let's Get Sketchy and link you projects HERE in order to win a $10 gift certificate from A Cutt Above. 

 

A Cutt Above is an Etsy store that offers great Die-Cuts for your electronic die cutting machines.  Their files come in png, studio and svg.  These files can be used as die-cuts or stencils for your projects.  New files are added to the store weekly, so make sure you check back often!  In the meantime, make sure you take a moment to visit the ACA blog.  It's a new challenge blog dedicated to helping you put those electronic die-cutting machines to work!

 

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TIMELESS MOMENTS WITH PINK PAISLEE'S SWITCHBOARD COLLECTION

Hi there ladies, today I want to share a layout with you using the Swithboard collection from Pink Paislee. 

I had so much fun creating this layout!!!!!!!!!  And of all the layouts I made recently, this one is my favourite!  When I saw this paper range, I immediately fell in love with it, and I knew I wanted to create a fun layout!  So I printed some pictures with our little one playing with a phone.  But in the end, I decided against using those pictures and rather using some of my all time favourite pictures that were taken of my and Jonathan - the colours in the pictures were a perfect match for the collection. 

My inspiration for the layout came from a class taught by a dear friend of my, Jowilna Nolte, where she used a lot of small blocks.  So opted for the bigger blocks, and a patchwork feel to the layout. 

Products Used

Pink Paislee Switchboard Call Me patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Rotary Phone patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Dial Up patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Hey There patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Address Book patterned paper

Pink Paislee Switchboard Chipboard Sticker Set

White and black cardstock

Chipboard title

Tim Holtz distress paint

Thread and buttons

 

Here are some close-ups of the detail and embellishments.

  

I used a chipboard title which I painted using Tim Holtz' distress paint, and once I adhered all the blocks, I hand stitched each one individually (which took some time.....). 

 

Not only were there paper in this collection stunning, but there was also gorgeous chipboard stickers.  I included these on the layout, along with some buttons I had in my stash. 

 

So there you have it, my layout using the Pink Paislee Switchboard collection!  All of these products are available in the Frosted Designs store!  So head on over and fill up those baskets :-)

 

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FROSTED DESIGNS' LAUNCHES AN ENCHANTED JULY KIT

I love when a new month rolls around because it means that we get to share a new kit with you from Frosted Designs!!!!!!!!!!

 

Here is…. ENCHANTED! 

 

Before we jump into the amazing products you will find in this kit, let me tell you a little bit about how our kits work. We know that every crafter is unique and we don't expect one kit to fit everyone. That is why you have a choice with our kits without having to pay for costly add-ons! Our kits are divided into 3 parts: Main Kit, Clean Fun Option and Messy Fun Option. Everyone gets what is in the Main Kit. For this kit it includes…. 

• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Passage
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Memento
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Enchanted Garden Moonlight
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Enchanted Garden Pathway
• 1 x Package Petaloo Penny Lane Flowers Teal
• 1 x KaiserCraft Butterfly Stamp 
• 1 x Tim Holtz Crackle Paint - Walnut Stain 
• 1 x Package Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Remnant Rub-Ons 
• 2 yd Prima Wire Thread - Teal
• 4 x Prima Sunrise Sunset Mechanicals Metal Vintage Trinkets 
• 1 x Maya Road Vintage Findings - Keys 
• 3 x Prima Resin Icon Clocks 
• 2 x Maya Road Vintage Findings Scalloped Frames 
• 3 x Maya Road Vintage Findings Scissor 
• 2 x Melissa Frances Chalkboard Charms 

To complete your kit, you get to select one of two options that best match your creative style! You can choose between the Clean Fun Option and the Messy Fun Option! This month, these are your choices… 

Clean Fun Option

• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Imagination
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Beauty
• 1 x 12x12 BoBunny Somewhere in Time Timeless
• 1 x Package Petaloo Penny Lane Flowers - Gold
• 1 x Package Heidi Swapp Definition Stickers

 

The Clean Fun Option is for the creative people who like to make cards and layouts!  We add in extra paper and embellishments for this option. 

Messy Fun Option

• 1 x Tim Holtz Stripes Stencil 
• 1 x Lindy’s Stamp Gang Embossing Powder - Scotch Broom Yellow
• 1 x Prima Chalk Fluid Edger - Teal Damask 

 

The Messy Fun Option are for the creative people who like to get messy! It usually includes a stencil and some extra ink, paint or embossing powder! 

OUR GOAL: We want you to be able to experiment with different mediums and techniques to push yourself to your creative limits! By including some type of mixed media item in each kit, you get the chance to play and experiment with products you might not have normally purchased! And the best part? Our Design Team works hard all month to share tutorials and projects that teach and inspire! 

Here are some close-ups of the Enchanted Kit! 

Enchanted features BoBunny's Somewhere in Time & Enchanted Garden Lines of Paper. We added in some pretty incredible embellishments to make creating even more fun! You are going to love the Prima Wire! 

How fabulous are those Maya Road Vintage Trinkets? And did we mention that every kit comes with a Tim Holtz Distress paint?! 

If you would like more information on how our kits work, please click HERE! If you are ready to purchase a kit, CLICK HERE! 

Oh….
1 more thing…..
If you sign up for a subscription, you will get a Welcome Gift! 

If you sign up for a 6 month subscription, you will receive a $20 gift certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!  If you sign up for a 3 month subscription, you will receive a $10 gift certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!

So head on over to the store and start shopping!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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