Love Home Decor

Hello Sweet Crafty Friends!

I have a fun project to share today using Lisa Horton Crafts products!

I used a MDF Tag from LHC to create this fun piece of home decor:

I haven't created a piece of home decor in awhile, but am pretty happy with how this turned out!!

I added some pattern paper to the Greyboard Hearts and stamp 'Love' from the In The Loop stamp set to the tiny polka dot heart.

Before adding the Pink Sisal and hearts I used the Hive Stencil to add the fun glitter texture paste to the tag.

I've never used Sisal before, I love it!!  Adds such a nice touch!! 

Not sure yet if I'm going to keep this for myself or give it to my Mom for Valentine's Day!!

Have a lovely day!  

Top Dog Dies Guest Designer

Hello Crafty Friends!!

I am so excited to be able to guest design with Top Dog Dies!!

They have so many amazing and fun dies to work with!

I was sent a few to work with and these are the projects I created:

First up, a fun Halloween Project Life Card!!

I was so excited to get the Pocket Page Halloween Die Set!

I added some sparkle to the witches hat, along with some twine!

I absolutely love the frame!  The little holes along the scallop edge add such a nice touch!!

I die cut the cute candies twice, each of them on two different pattern papers.  I love the look!  Really makes them look like wrapper candies!!

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Next I have a super sweet Halloween package!

I started by die cutting the Treat Bag Die, to give me my packaging!!  I absolutely LOVE this die, a must have in my opinion!!

It creates such a cute little package, perfect for any occasion, in this case a cute little package for a kid!! (Or could even be an adult!)

I die cut the adorable cat from the Pocket Page Halloween Die Set!

I just had to add some googly eyes to it!!

I used the awesome new Banner Die Set to create the layers:

They are a great added touch to this package.

Now the package is all ready for some goodies!!

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And lastly, I created a beautiful Halloween banner using the new Banner Die Set!

I just love how it turned out!!

Here I have it hanging on our dining room hutch:

What a fun piece of decor!

The banner set will be so much fun to create banners like this for each holiday!!  Imagine the gift ideas with this die set!!

Close-up of the letters:

 I used the Banner Die Set to create all the layers on each of the banners.  I love all three of the shapes!!

I used the Vintage Alphabet Die Set to cut out the "Boo" sentiment!

 I just love that die set to create your own sentiments!! 

I also used the Leafy Flourishes Die Set, to create the swirly accents on each banner piece.

I think it adds the perfect final touch!

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I hop you have enjoyed all my Halloween projects today, using some awesome dies from Top Dog Dies!  Be sure to check out their site to see all that they have to offer!

Have a wonderful day!

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Challenges

Crafting With Friends: Anything Goes

Crafty Girl's Creations: Anything Goes

Wags n' Whiskers: Use a DieCut

Halloween Plaque with GI

Happy Monday Stamping Friends!

It's my day to post on the Great Impression Stamps Blog!

This week is all about Halloween Decorations!

I decided to create a Halloween plaque:

I love how it turned out!  This is the first time I have ever created a plaque!

The kids love it as well, which is the best part!!

 A close-up:

 I used the G379 Spider Web along the top of the plaque on the black polka-dot paper.

I also used the F455 Happy Halloween for my main image!

Super fun!!

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Thank you for stopping by to see my project today!

Join the GI monthly challenge!  

We'd love to see what you create!

Check out the Great Impressions shop for more wonderful stamps!!

Have a fabulous day!!

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Challenges:

Artistic Inspirations: Anything Goes and/or Spooky
Crafting from the Heart: Anything Goes

Happy Birthday....with a cherry on top! (Just Desserts)

Team B's first challenge for round two with Creative Inspiration Paints is today! I'm so excited to be able to still be a part of the team. These paints are truely amazing and so much fun to work with! The things you can do with these paints are endless. Just let your creative juices flow! This round we have some really cool challenges in store, so make sure to check out the blog every Thursday! Also check out the other creative posts for ideas on uses for the paints.

Our challenge is "Just Desserts....be inspired by your favorite treat". I'm a sucker for ice cream, cake and cupcakes....yummy!!

Check out the CI blog to see all the great projects for this week!

Along with our CI Paint challenge, I also challenged myself to create the main image using my cricut. My poor "baby" hasn't had as much attention as it deserves. When I make cards, I usually always grab my stamps or digital images. I rarely ever use my cricut to make cards. I mainly use it for my layouts, which I haven't had much time to make as I have been working so much this summer. Usually when I am off in fall and winter is when I make all my layouts.

I just recently got Home Decor and Sweet Treat carts, as I found them to be very helpful to use for this card.

For my "cupcake" card, I used Home Decor. I am so happy with how the cupcake turned out. I also wanted to use all scraps if possible, as that pile has stacked up a lot!

I just love how the cherry turned out!! I put a bunch of diamond glaze on the cherry to give it a glossy and raised look. While the glaze was still wet, I also used my water brush to but some garnet paint in the glaze! It looks so real, I could eat it!! I love cherries!!

First I cut the image out at 3". I took it out of my cricut and then first painted the top, bottom and cherry with CI Paints. I ued Garnet, Tutu Pink and Autumn Wheat. Then I took off the pieces and assembled the cut.

Details:

Card Size: 5" x 7"

CI Paints: Garnet, Tutu Pink, Autumn Wheat

Cricut Cart: Home Decor

Paper: Random scraps

Stamp: "Happy Birthday" SU set It's Your Birthday

Ink: SU Chocolate

Misc.: Shear Ribbon, Diamond Glaze

Have a great Thursday!