St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop Day 1 3/17

If you are looking for the Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop, Please click HERE

Hello and welcome to the St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop. I'm so glad you are hopping along today.  I am glad you are here and hope you are enjoying yourselves along the way. If you have arrived from Maria at http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/  then the magical leprechauns have been leading you along the right path. If you've just stumbled upon my blog or are reading it in a reader or via e-mail, please be sure to go back to Angela's blog to start at the beginning. There are wonderful projects and special blog candy under some lucky clovers along the way.

Front of Card

Inside of Card

Close-up of Devastatia from http://kennykdownloads.com

Close-up of sentiment inside

The card base and orange paper is Recollections
I ran the orange paper through my Sizzix Big Shot using a Quick Kutz embossing folder to get the texture pattern on it.
The Digi Stamp is Devastatia from Http://kennykdownloads.com and colored with Copics
The papers for the sentiment are from my scraps, they were cut and embossed on my Sizzix using Nestabilities dies.
The stamp is from my stash, it doesn't have a brand on the label. The ink is Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peeled Paint.
I used ribbon to trim out the edges of the card and a few little gems to finish it off.


I hope you enjoyed my card. :) I love getting comments so please be sure to leave me some love. Your next stop along the way is Shelly please hop on to her next. The entire hop lineup is below in case you wander off path along the way.



Angela-http://creativecraftin.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Nicolette- http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com
Doris - http://mybugandmecreate.blogspot.com
Beckie - http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com
Melissa- http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com
Jessi http://mylifeinartscrafts.blogspot.com/
Liz Mullen http://scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Misty http://deliteful-gifts.blogspot.com/
Amy Jo - http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
Melissa=http://www.timeweavers.com
Shannon- http://my-o-scrappin.blogspot.com
Maria-http://marlm-creativebydesign.blogspot.com/
Michelle- http://craftychelle.blogspot.com     <------YOU ARE HERE
Shelly-http://kccroppers.blogspot.com           <-------GO HERE NEXT
Anita~ http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com

Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop 3/17

If you are looking for the St Patrick's Lucky Day Blog Hop, Please click HERE

Hello and Welcome the 2nd Annual Lucky Leprechaun Blog Hop hosted by Nicolette. I am glad you are here & hope you are enjoying yourselves along the way. If you have arrived from Amy at http://www.lovetocrop.com/ then o the leprechauns have been leading you along the right path. If you've just stumbled upon my blog or are reading it in a reader or via e-mail, please be sure to go back to Nicolette's blog to start at the beginning. There are wonderful projects and special blog candy from some leprechauns along the way. Everyone had a special challenge for this hop, we had to make projects that either had either Leprechaun or a Shamrock in them. I decided to include both in my project. Here is my Card for Y'all. I hope you enjoy.

Front of Card

Inside of Card

Leprechaun-Cut with Cricut Imagine from Paper Doll Dress up, Colored with Copics

Pot of Gold, colored with Copics, coated w/Enamel Accents, Bead Gallery Gems for Gold Nuggets

Close-up of Sentiment inside card-Printed & Cut on Cricut Imagine from Celebrate With Flourish Cart

 The card base was a white Recollections card base 6.5"x5"
Both Orange & Shamrock paper is Recollections
 Leprechaun & all elements, Pot of Gold & Luck of the Irish sentiment all printed and/or cut from white ColorBok.

Leprechaun cut at 4" all pieces cut proportionally(including pot of gold)
Luck O the Irish cut at 1.5" and printed in 4 colors.

 Xyron adhesive used for everything except gems, Zig 2-Way pen was used for the gems.

I hope you enjoyed my card & my St Patrick's Day Leprechaun. :) I love getting comments so please be sure to leave me some love. Your next stop along the way is Anita, please hop on to her next. If you get lost along the way, Nicolette has the entire lineup on her blog, be sure to check in there to see where you are supposed to be.

Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop Sponsored by Kenny K-Day 2

If you are looking for the Mixed Media Blog Hop, please click HERE

Welcome to Day Two of the Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop! Some of the participants in the hop wanted to create a second project. If you missed the projects from Day One, you'll want to be sure to go back and view them so you don't miss a thing.
We are a group of fifteen fun, sexy gals, most who met on Facebook with one common connection: our love of cardmaking and other paper crafts! This weekend, the "Sexy Fifteen" will be sharing Valentine's Day projects using some of the sexier images from our awesome sponsor: Kenny K. Downloads !


Kenny K Downloads.Com
If you are not yet familiar with Kenny K. Downloads, what are you waiting for?! Kenny K. has the cutest digi's, from cute images suitable for kids to sultry images perfect for a card for your man! *WINK* Whether you want to try out one of their images for the first time or add to your existing collection, this could be your lucky weekend! Our sponsor, Kenny K. Downloads, will be awarding one commentor FIVE Kenny K. digi's of their choice ! Be sure to read the contest rules below!


I was unable to create a second project however I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to see ms Devastatia from yesterday.

I was provided Devastatia to work with(THANK YOU KENNY!) & I had SO SO SO MUCH FUN coloring her! I must have colored her no less than 20 times before coming up with my final color scheme for this card. She is a wonderful, spunky, sexy, character & has an outfit that I just LOVE!







I colored Devastatia with my Copics, her glittery accents are done with gel pens(IDK what brand). I made the card base with white ColorBok cardstock, added the black, white & silver glittery cardstock from my stash(I *THINK* it is DCWV but can't swear to it) to the front of the card. The frames for the sentiment were cut & embossed on my Sizzix with a Spellbinder's Die. The shimmery pink is ColorBok, the other is the same as the front. The sentiment is stamped with Fiskar's ink & embossed with Martha Stewart embossing powder. The Stamp is by Basic Grey.

I hope you've enjoyed my card, please let me know what you think! I so love hearing your thoughts :)

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you like what I did with Devastatia, please be sure to visit Kenny K. Downloads to purchase this digi or check out what else they have in their extensive collection of assorted digital images (some already pre-colored, too!). Don't forget about the blog candy. To be eligible to win, you must comment on each of the blogs in the hop.
You will get one entry per day if you comment on Day One's posts as well as Day Two's posts. Please note that not all participants will have a second project up, but a lot will! You do not have to become a follower on each blog, but it sure would be nice if you did ! You MUST include an email address where you can be contacted should you win. The winner will be notified by February 20, 2012 via email. Winner must respond no later than 3 days after being notified. Otherwise, a second winner will be selected.

Thanks again, and be sure to hop on over to Lisa's blog at http://craftylam.blogspot.com to see what she has to share with you today!
Below is the complete blog hop lineup:

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Lynne : http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
3) Ashley ; http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4) Zenita : http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
5) Gill :http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
6) Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7) Jen : http://www.expressivelyme.blogspot.com
8) Jill: http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/
9) Sherry: www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
10) Clare: http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
11)Haidee:http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
12)Michelle: http://craftychelle.blogspot.com
13) Lisa L: http://craftylam.blogspot.com
14) Amber J: http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
15) Cely : http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/

Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop Sponsored by Kenny K-Day 1

If you are looking for the Mixed Media Blog Hop, please click HERE

  

Welcome to Day One of the Sexy Sirens & Vixens Blog Hop! You should have arrived here from Haidee's blog at http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/ . If you are just joining us and want to start from the beginning, please visit Dena's blog at http://missdjones.blogspot.com/ . The complete blog hop lineup is listed at the bottom of this post.
We are a group of fifteen fun, sexy gals, most who met on Facebook with one common connection: our love of cardmaking and other paper crafts! This weekend, the "Sexy Fifteen" will be sharing Valentine's Day projects using some of the sexier images from our awesome sponsor: Kenny K. Downloads !


Kenny K Downloads.Com
If you are not yet familiar with Kenny K. Downloads, what are you waiting for?! Kenny K. has the cutest digi's, from cute images suitable for kids to sultry images perfect for a card for your man! *WINK* Whether you want to try out one of their images for the first time or add to your existing collection, this could be your lucky weekend! Our sponsor, Kenny K. Downloads, will be awarding one commentor FIVE Kenny K. digi's of their choice ! Be sure to read the contest rules below!

Now, on to my project : I hope you like it :)

I was provided Devastatia to work with(THANK YOU KENNY!) & I had SO SO SO MUCH FUN coloring her! I must have colored her no less than 20 times before coming up with my final color scheme for this card. She is a wonderful, spunky, sexy, character & has an outfit that I just LOVE!







I colored Devastatia with my Copics, her glittery accents are done with gel pens(IDK what brand). I made the card base with white ColorBok cardstock, added the black, white & silver glittery cardstock from my stash(I *THINK* it is DCWV but can't swear to it) to the front of the card. The frames for the sentiment were cut & embossed on my Sizzix with a Spellbinder's Die. The shimmery pink is ColorBok, the other is the same as the front. The sentiment is stamped with Fiskar's ink & embossed with Martha Stewart embossing powder. The Stamp is by Basic Grey.

I hope you've enjoyed my card, please let me know what you think! I so love hearing your thoughts :)

Thanks so much for stopping by. If you like what I did with Devastatia, please be sure to visit Kenny K. Downloads to purchase this digi or check out what else they have in their extensive collection of assorted digital images (some already pre-colored, too!). Don't forget about the blog candy. To be eligible to win, you must comment on each of the blogs in the hop.
You will get one entry per day if you comment on Day One's posts as well as Day Two's posts. Please note that not all participants will have a second project up, but a lot will! You do not have to become a follower on each blog, but it sure would be nice if you did ! You MUST include an email address where you can be contacted should you win. The winner will be notified by February 20, 2012 via email. Winner must respond no later than 3 days after being notified. Otherwise, a second winner will be selected.

Thanks again, and be sure to hop on over to Lisa's blog at http://craftylam.blogspot.com to see what she has to share with you today!
Below is the complete blog hop lineup:

1) Dena : http://missdjones.blogspot.com/
2) Lynne : http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
3) Ashley ; http://theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
4) Zenita : http://www.scrappinwithz.blogspot.com
5) Gill :http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
6) Jamie : http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
7) Jen : http://www.expressivelyme.blogspot.com
8) Jill: http://craftwithanangel.blogspot.com/
9) Sherry: www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
10) Clare: http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/
11)Haidee:http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/
12)Michelle: http://craftychelle.blogspot.com
13) Lisa L: http://craftylam.blogspot.com
14) Amber J: http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com/
15) Cely : http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/

Mixed Media Blog Hop

Welcome ladies to the Mixed Media Blog Hop. This hop will not have a long list because it involves a little more work and it is going to broaden everyone's creative by introducing everyone to the world of mixed media along with altered which of course everyone is familiar with.



For those who may not know what it is: Mixed media includes but is not limited to using things like -
Paints
Gesso
Gel Mediums
Molding Paste

But it is a simple as using glimmer mist on a tag or using game pieces and alcohol inks.Everyones take on it is different and I hope you enjoy all the creations. Be sure to become a follower on each blog and leave a comment to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE which is pictured/listed below and GOOD LUCK to the winner!!

Creations Etc:

Mixed Media Kit including: Items to alter, Glitter/Embossing Powders, Chipboard Pieces, Clipboard, Journal Book , Embellies

THANK YOU MONICA!!!

close up of glitter/embossing powders

 Whimsical Designs

THANK YOU STEPHANIE!!!!

 

Whimsical Stamp Set

THANK YOU JESSICA!!!

Scraptastical Kreations

$10 Gift Certificate to SVG Attic

Now, for the good stuff...LOL :) If you arrived here from Nouel, YEAH! You are in the right spot...If you just stumbled upon my blog or are reading from e-mail or in your reader, please go to the beginning at Monica's blog and see all the WONDERFUL Mixed Media creations these ladies have made. You are sure to learn some new techniques and see some beautiful creations. On to my creation:

This is an altered "cigar" box that I built from artist's drawing board as a gift for my mom. She absolutely LOVES it, which makes me happy!

Charm on front of box, can also be worn on a necklace

Front of box, beads are on floral wire then hot-glued.

another view of front of box, paper is printed on my Imagine

box propped open, painted red inside using home-made glimmer paint

Inside of box, painted with homemade glimmer paint, you can see how I made the corners to support it

Top view of box, you can see the beads around the front & two sides.

side view, beads along edge, all along side.

I made this by cutting and scoring artists drawing board to build the body of the box. I then used a couple of adhesive methods to hold it together, I began with Quick Dry glue, however it doesn't hold the outside corners to my liking, so I use painter's tape as well...It covers well when I mod-podge over it.
This is what an "in-progress" box looks like with painter's tape & the first coat of Mod-Podge:

I then printed my paper from my Imagine & used Mod-Podge to adhere the paper to the box. I then used my home-made Glimmer paint to paint the inside of the box to compliment the outside. I matched the color almost exactly...again very proud of myself :D I then strung the beads onto silver floral wire(it is very strong & also flexible enough to bend into the shape I want) and then I used a hot glue gun to adhere the wired beads onto the box. I keep feeling like the box needs a little bit more to finish of the edges, however my mom is very happy with it, so I don't mess with her box. LOL.



I hope you have enjoyed my creation. I Love to receive comments! Don't forget to follow me & leave a comment to be entered in the grand prize drawing! Your next stop is your final destination at Creations Etc. Please be sure to stop in & check out all we have to offer. It is a wonderful place to spend some time, get inspiration & share your creativity.





Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Alina - http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Melissa H.-http://timeweavers.wordpress.com
Kristy - http://scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com
Sylvia- www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com
Liz -http:// www.scrapiliciousLife.blogspot.com
Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Theresa - http://scrappinginheels.blogspot.com
Evila - http://www.frenchconnectiondesigns.blogspot.com/
Nouel - royalmidnightcraftcreations.blogspot.com
Michelle http://craftychelle.blogspot.com/                    <--- YOU ARE HERE
Creations Etc. - http://alwaysforever.ning.com/             <---GO HERE NEXT