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More Cards

2011-09-28T17:59:00.009-07:00

A Bunch of Cards

2011-09-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Over the past few weeks I have been making cards but didn’t have the time to take pictures. It has been a while and my editing skills have deteriorated. Sorry if the pictures are not that great.

I used a mix of stamps from Crafty Secrets.

2 Cards and New Stamps from Crafty Secrets

2011-08-16T21:22:00.002-07:00

August 16, 2011

Here are 2 cards that I made over the weekend using some new stamp sets from Crafty Secrets. Sandy was so kind to send me some to play with.

The first card uses several stamps from the “Let’s Hang Out” stamp set.

This second card uses a stamp from the “Birds of Happiness” set.

Bear with me today as I am using a new method of posting to my blog using Windows Live Writer. For some reason every time I use blogger to post the pictures I download get all messed up. So I hope this works better.

Deepest Sympathy

2011-07-03T12:01:00.001-07:00

This card is made using a sentiment from the "Card Sentiments" stamp set of Clear Art Stamps from Crafty Secrets. DP is from Basic Grey and for frame around the sentiment is used Fancy Tags Two from Spellbinders. The bottom of the card was punch using an Anna Griffin punch.

Happy Easter - He Is Risen

2011-04-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter Holidays to all.

H ere is a card I made to wish you all a Happy Easter. Card was made using an image from the Easter Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets. Crafty Secrets make is so easy to make cards especially is you are pressed for time with their line of Creative Scraps. Just last year Sandy started to produce the Creative Scraps double sided. There is just so many things you can do with them now.

For this card I also used designer paper from Crafty Secret Heartwarming Vintage product. Paper was take from the Classic Paper Designs. To cut the piece behind the image I used Labels 9 from Spellbinders and the Sentiment is from the Happy Easter Clear Art Stamp set from Crafty Secrets and was mounted on brown cs cut with the Fancy Tags Two which is also from Spellbinders.

Hope everyone is spending time with family on this Easter Weekend. Easter is the time to be thankful for the great sacrifice Christ did by giving up his life to save us.

Smile

2011-01-22T15:37:00.001-08:00

January 22, 2011

Wow, I cannot believe that the last time I posted anything on my blog was last year. Were has all the time gone.

I finally had some time to sit down and make a card which I am sharing with you today. This card is made using a new stamp set from Crafty Secret called Arts Bloom. Just check out this amazing stamp set that has 41 different images that you can build with.

The card I created uses 4 different images from this set. Images were stamped with Memento Black ink on white cs and colored with Copic markers. The big flower was stamped 3 more times and colored and cut in various places to create layers.

Sandy will be showing more samples in her blog sometime today, so hop on over to the Heartwarming Vintage blog and check all the new stuff that is coming out soon.

Have a great weekend everyone.

2 Cards for You

2010-11-15T15:46:00.000-08:00

November 15, 2010

Here are 2 cards using new stamp sets from Crafty Secrets.

First one up is from the stamp set "Down on the Farm". This is a large stamp set with about 25 different images that you can use to make all sorts of farm scenes. Here is the Farm scene that I created using this stamp set and Copic markers.

My second card uses an image from the "Little St. Nick" set and sentiment from the "Christmas Mail' set. I used Copic markers to color in the image and then added some Polar White Flower Soft.

Hope you all are having a wonderful Monday.

Floral Art Frame

2010-11-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

November 13, 2010

I simply love making stuff with flowers and when Sandy from Crafty Secrets sent me this "Floral Art" stamp set, I immediately new what I wanted to do with it. So here is the frame that I made using one of the 2 floral images from this small stamp set.

I stamped the images several times on white cs, then cut around the picture frame leaving some of the flower shapes to go over the inside border of the frame. The images were then colored with Copic Markers. I stamped the image 2 more times, colored and cut the individual flowers, distressed the edges of the flowers with a distressing tool and then layered it on top of the flowers on the left bottom corner of the frame. The inside and outside edges were distressed with Vintage Photo Distressing ink.

This is the close-up picture of the flowers that were cut and layered. You can see the layers and how it give dimension to the frame.

Little Blessings

2010-09-27T16:31:00.000-07:00

September 27, 2010

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and enjoying cooler weather. I can't believe that summer is gone and now the rain is here.

I was able to spend sometime this weekend to work on some projects using the Little Blessings Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets. I am having so much fun with these double sided sheets.

First picture is a little wall decoration for a little girls room. The sweet image of the little girls is just one of the many images available in this sheet. I used an oval shaped scalloped frame from the Sweet Chips collection of Crafty Secrets. I colored the frame in peach using Copic markers then adhered double sided tape to the front and poured some Mica flakes. I then attached the image to the back of the frame and added another image for the sentiment, some flowers and twigs that were dipped in Flower Soft.

This next picture is a card using another image from the Little Blessings Creative Scraps.

And here is a closer look of the image itself.

As you can see, these are such adorable images and they are so much fun to create with.

Have a great day.

"Crafty Secrets DT Challenge" - September Halloween

2010-09-20T08:00:00.002-07:00

September 20, 2010

It's time again for another Crafty Secrets DT Challenge. For this challenge we are featuring the recent Halloween releases of Crafty Secrets. For this challenge I am featuring 2 Halloween Themed cards using The Costume Cuties Clear Art stamps. Once more Sandy has done an amazing job coming up with just the right images to create this stamp set perfect for Halloween.''

My first card is in the shape of a witches hat. I had so much fun creating this card. As you can see from the first picture below, I used the candy corn image to make the candy corn tassel at the bottom of the card. I just simply stamped the candy corn image 26 times, colored them with copic markers, cut them out, glued 2 pieces together and placed black string in between the 2 pieces. I then attached it to the bottom of the hat and added black pearls. After attaching it to the bottom I added some Liquid Embossing to give it some gloss.

If you lift the flap for the top part of the hat you have a sentiment that also comes from the same stamp set - "The Witching Hour"

And for the inside of the card I added some sentiments "Happy Halloween" and "Trick or Treat" witch also come from the same stamp set. The cute little innocent looking witch was stamped, colored with copic markers, cut and adhered with double sided foam. I also added a treat bag with some candies.

This second card is in the shape of a house. Once more I used the stamp images from "The Costume Cuties" and the "Halloween" Clear Arts Stamp sets. Once more is have the cute innocent little witch, then added the face of the moon and a witch flying on a broomstick.

When you open the door to the house you are greeted by a clown and 2 black cats.

Here is what the inside of the card looks like.

I sure hope you enjoyed these 2 cards I prepared for this special Crafty Secrets DT challenge. But that is not all, check out the projects of the rest of the DT members. I am sure that you will find more inspiration from them.

Vicki Chrisman- DT Leader
Linda Duke
Pam Hooten
Heidi Blankenship
Michelle Kovack
Melissa Phillips
Flo from France
Julie Campbell
Mary Hammer

And of coarse don't forget to also visit the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and Crafty Secrets site. Sandy always has exciting stories and new products to share as well.

Enjoy the day,

Marisa

Little Blessings

2010-09-17T19:46:00.001-07:00

September 17, 2010

Sandy of Crafty Secrets has come out with more wonderful Creative Scraps. For today I have prepared 2 cards using 2 of the images that are included in the Little Blessings Creative Scraps. These new sheets come double sided and the size of the front image matches exactly the flip side. So if you are planning on creating any double sided projects, this is the perfect thing to use.

This first card uses a sweet image of a little girl praying and the sentiment goes this way "I'm sending you a little prayer that God will keep you in His love and care". Now how sweet is that. I cut the image in an oval and mounted it on top of a black core cs that was die cut using the Beaded Oval Nestability from Spellbinders. The die cut piece was distressed to bring out the green part of the cs. After mounting the piece together I added some Sepia Liquid Embossing and let it completely dry. Once dry, I assembled the card, added ribbon to both sides and the corners that was die cut with one of the pieces in the Lattice Pendant die set. Background designer paper is from the Classic Paper Designs from Crafty Secrets.

Now this next card uses yet another image from this same set. The image was cut and then mounted on a die cut piece using the Lacey Squares die from Spellbinders. I added some glitter using the Clear Star Sakura pen to give a little sparkle to the card. I also traced the sentiment with the Clear Star. To the right of the card I used a Martha Stewart Border punch to make the strip and added some flower brads.

Now here is a sample of one side of the Little Blessings Creative Scraps. As you can see there are so many cute images to use.

On Monday the Crafty Secrets Design Team will be featuring some samples using new products that have been recently released. o don't forget to mark your calendars and come back to see what everyone has prepared for you.

Have a great weekend.

Flower 4

2010-09-13T18:36:00.000-07:00

September 13, 2010

Today I am featuring the last flower stamp set that was recently released by Crafty Secrets. This is the Sunflower set.

For this card, I stamped the sunflower 2x on white cs and colored it with varying shades of yellow and orange Copic markers for the flower part. The second stamped image was then cut and I left every other petal attached to the center piece. This was mounted on top of the first and I lifted the cut petals for more dimension. I also cut out the second set of leaves and place them over the first one. For the center of the Sunflower I added some brown Fun Flock to give it a fuzzy look. Take a look at the whole look of the card.

Here is a close-up of the flower part and see the dimension I achieved by raising the petals.

Keep coming back because there is still lots more Crafty Secret stuff that I will be show casing.

Flower 3

2010-09-12T20:07:00.000-07:00

September 12, 2010

Here is the 3rd flower I am featuring in my Flower card series. The flower image is another recent release by Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamp called "Roses"

Image of the Rose was stamped 3 times on white cardstock and colored with Copic markers. The layers were made by cutting 2 of the different stamped images in specific places to achieve the dimension for the roses. The cut edges were slightly curved with tweezers to give the added lift to the rose. Clear Star Sakura pen was used along the creases in the rose and edges to give it the sparkle.

This the full picture of the card.

This is a close-up picture of the rose. Here you can see the dimension that was achieved by the different layers and curving the edges.

Here is the entire stamp set that also includes sentiments and a lady bug.

Tomorrow I will feature the last of the Flower series which is the Sunflower.

Have a wonderful week ahead.

Flower 2

2010-09-05T16:52:00.000-07:00

September 5, 2010

Here is another card using one of the new Flower stamps sets of Crafty Secrets - Dahlia. I really love this new sets that Sandy came out with. By layering the flowers you get so much dimension and it is so fun to work with.

Image was stamped 5x with Black Memento Ink and colored with copics and cut at various parts of the image to make the different layers. Edges of the petals were curled to give extra dimension.

Here is a side view close-up picture and you can just see the different layers that give this image so much dimension.

Here is what the whole set looks like.

Within the next few days I will share another card made using another of the flowers sets. There are 2 more that are just as fun to work with.

Hope you all are enjoying this Labor Day weekend.

Flowers

2010-08-31T15:53:00.000-07:00

August 31, 2010

Just a quick post for today. I just want to share with you a card that I made using the Poppy Stamp set of Crafty Secrets.

Image was stamped 3x on white cs with Momento Black ink and colored with Copics. 2 of the stamped images were cut and raised on top of the original image for dimension.

You can see the layers in this photo.

Here is a closer look at the card.

This is what is included in the whole stamp set.

August New Product DT Challenge

2010-08-23T08:00:00.004-07:00

August 23, 2010

It is time for another Crafty Secrets DT Challenge featuring a new product. For this challenge my main project is done by using the Double Sided Christmas Creative Scraps. Some time ago Crafty Secrets/Heartwarming Vintage came out with their Creative Scarps which were one sided. Sandy, owner of Crafty Secrets recently decided to re-produce these Creative Scraps and make them double sided. They are so great to use in cards, mini albums, wall hangings, ornaments and the list goes on and on. You simply can use just the front side, back side or both sides. And what is so nice about them is that when you cut the image on one side the back side has a matching image in exactly the same size.

My project for today is a Holiday Planner. We all know just how stressful it can be to get everything organized for the Holiday Season. Yes, Christmas is just 4 months away and it is time to start getting all the different lists together to make thing go by as smoothly as possible. And a Holiday Planner is one way to get things all organized.

I used the Wood Clipboard Album of Crafty Secrets for this Holiday Planner and covered the front with the back side of the Christmas Creative Scraps. I colored some of the images with chalk to make them stand out and also used some Glossy Accents on the berries. Cut out some different sizes of poinsettias using the Poinsettia die from Spellbinders, outlined the edges with a gold leaving pen and for the center of the flower used gold glass beads. For the leaves, I dry embossed them with a leaf clay mold to bring out the veins on the leaf then distressed it with a green distressing ink. The title was die cut with the labels 4 Nestabilities from Spellbinders and letters are made with Adore Clear Art stamps which is also from Crafty Secrets. Edges were distressed with Vintage Photo distressing ink.

There are 4 inner pages which are lined so that you can easily list down different list to help you get organized.
Images that are used for the different pages are from the front portion of the Christmas Creative Scraps.

Christmas Card List

Gift List

To Do List

Notes

Second project for this DT Challenge is a card using a stamp from the Bathing Beauty Stamp Set. Main image was stamped on a frame from the Classic Paper Pad and colored with Copic Markers. Edges were distressed with Vintage Photo distressing ink. Second image from the same stamp set was stamped on cream colored cs and colored with Copics. To finish the card off I added some ribbon, sea shells and clear glitter on the words from the background paper "DREAM".

Through out this week keep coming back as I will feature more projects using other new products from Crafty Secrets.

For now, it is time to hop on to the rest of the Design Team Members, as I am sure they have exciting projects to share with you today.

Vicki Chrismas - DT leader

And don't forget to check out the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and Crafty Secrets site to check up to date with the latest news and products.

Enjoy your day.

Marisa

Glamour Girls Note Case

2010-08-04T18:44:00.001-07:00

August 4th, 2010

Here's another project that I worked on recently. This time I am using the double side Girlfriends Creative Scraps. Sandy, owner of Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage has done a great job putting double sided Creative Scraps together. Front and back images on the sheet were carefully matched so that when you cut the image in the front that you like, the back has a complimentary image in the same size. Perfect for creating hanging ornaments were you would like to showcase both front and back.

For this project, I took an inexpensive case (box) from a dollar store and covered it with the sheet using the back side of the paper. Some of the beige toned images were colored with a light colored copic marker to bring out the beauty of the image. I simply added some ribbon and pompoms to the outside edges. All around the sides I used some "Class a Peel" gold strip stickers to outline the case. When you open up the case, it holds a set of Girly Birthday Note cards. The case is perfect to give as a gift to a special friend.

This is what the front of the case looks like.

These are the 2 different side panels of the case. I just limply cut out more images from the sheet and pop it on the sides.

Here is the front again when it is open. Take a look at what is inside of the case. Some matching Birthday Note Cards. Perfect way of storing your small size cards.

And here is a picture of the 3 different styles of cards that come in the case. These were made from images found in the front part of the sheets. These images come in so handy especially when you want to make a quick vintagey yet adorable card.

Beach Time Card

2010-08-04T18:22:00.000-07:00

August 4th, 2010

Time to show you are card made with one of the newest stamp set just recently released by Crafty Secrets called Bathing Beauties.

I used copic markers to color in the stamped image and DP is also from Crafty Secrets.

Take a look at the entire stamp set and you will be amazed at all the great vintage images you can use for cards, layouts and other crafting projects.

Crafty Secrets DT NEW CHA Product Challenge

2010-07-19T08:00:00.002-07:00

July 19th, 2010

Good Morning everyone. Hope you are all starting the day with lots of sun and warm weather.

Today, the Design Team of Crafty Secrets has lots of new products to share with you. We are holding a challenge featuring some of the new products that were recently released.

My main project for today is an Artist Supply Bag. I spotted this wooden bag in the clearance section of Michael's and thought that is would make a perfect bag to hold some of my art supplies and at the same time use the Art Supply stamp set of Crafty Secrets. I started this project by first crumpling up a Manila File folder and then lightly passing some Vintage Photo Distressing Ink over the creases. Then I ironed out the paper and distressed it further with Spiced Marmalade, Broken China and Peeled Paint distressing ink. Similar colors to the tag that I posted a while back. In fact this is a bag to go hand in hand with that tag. Then I started stamping the different stamp images from the Art Supply stamp set. Once I was done I coated the top of the wooden box with Clear Glossy Accents. I let that completely dry up and while waiting I continued distressing the other sides of the box. I then assembled the different sides of the box, added some Prima Flowers, Class A Peel stickers for the edges, leaves from the Vine borderabilities of Spellbinders.

Here is a close-up of the box. I also used the Classic Lace Border Grand for the bottom edges of the box and added some half pearls.

This is a tag that I made using one of the stamps and Labels 10 nestabilities from Spellbinders. I used a shiny gold cardstock for the frame.

Added some Art supplies for the finished product.

Next projects are hanging frames that I made using the Birds and Blossoms Creative Scraps. The frames are from the Sweet Chips chipboard frames. For the first one I coated the top with a Gold Leafing Pen, added some gold half pearls and a sweet image from the Birds and Blossoms Creative scraps. I coated the top of the image with some Crackle Glossy Accents. The top ornamental leaves is from the Vintage Findings pieces.

Next hanging frame uses another Sweet Chips frame and image from the Birds and Blossoms Creative scraps. I used copic marker to paint the frame and coated it with Glossy accents and then some Class A Peel stickers. Image was also coated with Glossy Accents. Rose flower and leaves were added for accents.

Next project are some cards that I made using more images from the Birds and Blossoms Creative Scarps. For the first card I adhered double sided tape on the top of the image and added some Clear Ultra fine glitter from Gitter Ritz, then burnished it to bring out the shine of the glitter. DP is Basic Grey. Flower was made using cotton material that was cut 1 inch wide and then twisted and folded around a round cardboard. Leaves are from the On the Vine Border Grand from Spellbinders.

For this next card I adhered the double sided tape on top of the chipboard frame and added some yellow glitter. Then I burnished the glitter to bring out the shine then coated it with New Leaf Copic markers to match the DP the I was using. DP is Basic Greys June Bug and Urban Prairie. Bird image is once more from the Birds and Blossoms Creative Scrap. Buttons and ribbon were used to finish up the card. the card sketch was taken from this weekends sketch over at CPS.

This next card uses stamps from the Birdies at Home stamp set. Stamped the images onto vellum with Onyx Black Versafine ink. Then I colored the back of the vellum with Copic markers and added some half pearls to the front of the cage. Vellum, brown metallic cardstock were cut using the Labels 10 nestabilities from Spellbinders. DP is Basic Greys Cappella. Added Ribbon and more half pearls to finish off the card.

My last project is another note pad using the Office 101 stamp set. Covered the note pad with paper from Basic Grey and distressed the edges with Vintage Photo distressing ink. Stamped some images from the Office 101. Used Martha Stewarts Embroidered Floral border punch to make the strips of blue paper and added some ribbon in between the slits.

Well thank you for taking the time to look at the projects that I created for today's DT challenge. Now it is time to hop over to the blogs of the rest of the Design Team. I am sure they have special projects to share with you today:

Vicki Chrisman
Linda Duke
Pam Hooten
Michele Kovack
Melissa Phillips
Flo from France
Julie Campbell
Deborah March

For more news and updates to all the products that are coming out soon, please go to the Crafty Secrets site and Heartwarming Vintage Blog.

Have a wonderful day.
Marisa

Office 101 Note Pad

2010-07-08T16:03:00.000-07:00

July 8, 2010

Just a quick post today to share with you a note pad that I made using the Office 101 Stamp Set from Crafty Secrets. I got the note pad from Value Village and thought that it was perfect to use with these Stamps. I simply cut my DP from Basic Grey 3-1/4 by 11-3/4 then scored it at 3/4, 1-1/2, 6-3/4, 7 to match the original line of the cover of the note pad. Distressed the edges with Brick Red and Black Soot Distressing Ink and Stamp my images from Office 101 with Black Soot.

Have a sun filled beautiful day.

Art Studio Tag

2010-07-05T21:18:00.006-07:00

July 5th, 2010

First of all, I hope that everyone had a safe and wonderful 4th of July.

For today's post I have made a tag using one of the latest stamps that was released by Crafty Secrets - Art Studio. This is a large stamp set with 24 separate stamp images. Perfect for the artist in all of us.

The shipping tag was distressed using Spiced, Blue China and Vintage Photo distressing ink. The stamped images were stamped using Black Soot Distressing Ink. After all the images were stamped I added some Crackle Accents and let it dry. Below you will see the effect in a close-up picture. To finish the tag off I added some bling and ribbon.

Hope you all have an enjoyable evening.

Crafty Secrets DT Technique Challenge

2010-06-21T08:00:00.001-07:00

June 21, 2010

It is time for another Crafty Secrets Design Team challenge. For this month we are focusing on techniques. Today \i will share with you a technique that I saw being used in someones blog. I am not sure who's blog featured this technique but when I saw it I knew right away that I wanted to try it out with the Vintage Postcard kit of Crafty Secrets.

This technique is a 3D Pyramid Layered Image and it uses one of the 6 images that you can find in the Beat Buds Vintage Postcard Kit as seen in the picture below ... I used the bottom image for my project.

I first cut all around the image and 2 of the smaller pieces that come with the set.

Then I used the Labels 4 nestabilities from Spellbinders to cut out the different layers of the pyramid. For this I just used one image. You can also use 6 different copies of the same image to make your layers. I was trying to be thrifty and decided to try it out with one only. I also cut out the the same layers in full using a cream colored cs so that I could adhere the different layers of the image on it. This is how it looks combined with the cs.

Once that was done, I embossed each layer with the spellbinders Labels 4 die, distressed the edges with Vintage Photo distressing ink and then proceeded to layer them one on top of the other. This is what it looks like after doing that.

You can see how the layers look when they are stacked one on top of another pyramid style. The bottom layers was adhered to the chipboard piece that comes in the kit. I then used a file to remove the excess piece from the bottom layer and decorate the top with glitter, some cut out stamped butterflies (this stamps also comes in the kit), 2 embellishment images (also from the kit), gold leafing pen for the bottom edges and ribbon. For the backside of the postcard, I used more stamps from the kit and distressed the edges with Vintage Photo distressing ink. All this can be seen in the next few photos...

This is how the finish project looks like front and back when it was all finished.

I also added a glass hanging ornament that you can find in the Vintage Findings package.

Time to take a look that what the rest of the Design Team have to share with you today. Please take a moment to click on each of them below and it will link directly to their respective blogs...

Vicki Chrisman - DT Leader

Pam Hooten

Linda Duke

Heidi Blankenship

Marisa Grosson - that's me ---- you're here

Lastly, don't forget to keep up-to-date on the latest news that Sandy shares in the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and the Crafty Secrets site.

Enjoy the day,

Marisa

Felicitation

2010-06-09T20:48:00.001-07:00

June 9, 2010

There are so many new stamp sets that Crafty Secrets has come out with lately. One of them is the "Bonjour Merci" stamp set which I have used for my card today.

This card was made for 2 challenges happening over at Splitcoast Stampers. The first one is Darlene's Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge to use something old, new and borrowed in your creation and also for the Wednesday Sketch Challenge.

I stamped the pretty image of the girl holding a bouquet of flowers with Tuxedo Black Memento ink on white cs and colored it with various Copic markers. Then the sentiment was stamp above the main image. Cut the image using the oval Coluzzle template. Then matted the oval with a green designer paper from the "Home" Photo Mats from My Mind's Eye using the large Oval Scallop die from Spellbinders. All the designer paper used for this card is from the same collection of My Mind's Eye. For the center panel I used the Shell border punch from Martha Stewart the added lacey ribbon, half pearls and a scrunched up flower that I die cut using the Flower Creations die from Spellbinders.

To go with the theme of the Crafty Secrets Forum challenge:

Something old - used an old lacey ribbon that I had in my stash for a while now
Something new - the just released "Bonjour Merci" stamp set from Crafty Secrets
Something borrowed - a technique I found in Sherry Cheever's and Linda Duke's blog on scrunching up die-cut paper flowers by spraying it with Glimmer Mist and scrunching the flower up until it dries (with the help of a heat gun)

Here is a close-up shot of the flower. I held all the pieces of the flower together with a yellow brad and then used glue on top of the brad and sprinkled some glass beads over it.

Hope you all are enjoying your evening.

Marisa

Domestic Goddess Creative Scrap

2010-06-02T20:46:00.000-07:00

June 2, 2010

This card was made for the Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Host for the challenge is Lori Lynn and she has asked that we use use cardstock, recycle a paper bag or use kraft colored dp for our project. Sketch for the layout of the card is taken from today's Sketch Challenge which is also featured at Splitcoast Stampers.

I used kraft colored cs for the base of the card and all the images on the card are from the Domestic Goddess Creative Scraps from Crafty Secrets. These easy to use sheet of images now come printed double sided and are so versatile in any crafting project. DP around the main image is from the Earthy Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets. I used a Martha Steward border punch for the matting of the center strip behind the images with the aprons.

Crafty Secrets DT New Product Challenge

2010-05-31T08:00:00.012-07:00

May 31, 2010

It is time for another Crafty Secrets DT challenge. This months challenge focuses on recently released products from Crafty Secrets. For this challenge I am using 2 new products - Sew Nice Creative Scraps and Material Girl stamp set.

The New Nice Creative Scrap has 24 beautiful images on the front side 18 Vintagey images on the reverse size. I simply love the 2 sided sheets and there is just so much you can do with them. They are sure to complement any project you may have. The Material Girl stamp set is a small stamp set with 10 beautiful designed images. Both these 2 new products go very well together.

My project for this challenge is a Sewing/Craft Storage Centre. I used the Storage Drawers from KaiserCraft which measure 330x240 mm and has 9 storage drawers. Started off by covering each of the drawers with different designer paper from Crafty Secrets (Pastel, Classic and Earthy Paper Designs Pad) and then distressed the edges with Vintage Photo Distressing Ink. For the Labels on each of the drawers I used a sheet from the Earthy Paper Designs and a Ribbon Tag from Spellbinders. Oval centre of the labels was hand cut and I also matched the paper that covered the drawers. I used the computer to print the label on Vellum for each of the drawers and then added the tools, embellishments and doodads inside the drawers. For the top of the storage unit I hand ripped the images from the back side of the Sew Nice Creative Scraps, crumbled the paper then distressed the wrinkles and edges with Vintage Phote distressing ink. I adhered the paper to the top side of the storage unit in a collage then covered the whole top with Glossy finish Miracle Podge and let it dry. For the sides of the unit I again covered it with another piece of the back side of the Creative Scraps and distressed the edges once more. I embelished the top part of the storage unit with a button filled glass jar, some thread, the Dress Form from the Sew Nice Creative Scraps, a needle storage and a pin cushion that I made from scratch.

Here is a close up of the top portion of the storage unit.

These are some of the shots of what is inside of the drawers.

This was made with the floss tag stamp from the Material Girl stamp set. I stamped several of these tags on craft cs and glued 2 pieces together back to back and wound up some thread on them. This certainly looks better then placing my loose thread on the plain white cardboard.

One of the images that is available on the Sew nice creative scraps is a needle holder image that you can cut out and fold and use to store your needles. This is what it looks like when it is closed and when it is open.

Now it is time to check out what the rest of the Design Team have to share with you today.

Don't forget to also visit the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and the Crafty Secrets site. Sandy has more to share with you and she will also be announcing the winner to the $30 give-away.

Have a wonderful day everyone,

Marisa

$30 Crafty Secrets Giveaway

2010-05-24T11:11:00.000-07:00

May 24, 2010

Head on over to the Heartwarming Vintage Blog for a chance to win $30. All you have to do is leave a comment on Sandy's post on May 22nd and a random winner will be announced on May 31st.

Happy Victoria Day to everyone.

Marisa

Crafty Secrets Photo Challenge

2010-05-01T08:52:00.003-07:00

May 1st, 2010

Good Morning! Happy National Scrapbooking Day to everyone. Today the Design Team of Crafty Secrets is hosting a blog hop in celebration of National Scrapbooking Day. We are featuring a photo in our project.

I used several products from Crafty Secrets for my project today which are the 3-D Landscape Frame, Birdies at Home stamp Set, Cherish stamp set, Bird Lovers stamp set, Material Girl stamp set, Classic Paper Designs, and some gold stickers and vintage embellishments that will be available soon.

First picture is a full view of the frame. The picture is one that was taken at the reception of my parents wedding day.

This is a close-up shot of the left side of the frame, that features an ornate branch and a bird cage from the new Birdies at Home stamp set.

Here is the middle section of the frame that has a wonderful picture of my parents on their wedding day. Frame is embellished with some gold stickers, Vintage looking buttons and lace.

Then there is the right side of the frame that uses more stamped images from the Birdies at Home, Material Girl and Bird Lovers stamp sets.

Now don't forget that the rest of the Crafty Secrets Design Team have more to share with you today and some are hosting the $50 Gift Certificate giveaway. Here they all are with quick links to their blogs:

· Vicki Chrisman Team Leader ($50 GC)
· Pam Hooten
· Heidi Blankenship ($50 GC)
· Linda Duke ($50 GC)
· Michele Kovack
· Melissa Phillips ($50 GC)
· Michelle Van Etten ($50 GC)
· Flo from France ($50 GC)
· Julie Campbell
. Deborah March

And last but not the least, check out the Crafty Secrets and Heartwarming Vintage Blogs, Sandy has lots more to share with you today.

Now I am off to see what the rest of the Design Team has done.

$50 Gift Certificate Winner

2010-05-01T07:00:00.005-07:00

May 1st, 2010

Happy Scrapbooking Day to all.

First thing I would like to do is announce the winner of the $50 Gift Certificate. I used Random Org to generate the winning number. I received 139 comments and the winner is....

Gloria Westerman said... 101

Whooo....these are so cute.....love em.....

Fri Apr 30, 04:20:00 PM 2010

Congratulations! Gloria please send me your address by placing a comment on this post and Sandy will be mailing you the $50 Gift Certificate. I will not publish the comment.

I will be back shortly to show you what I made for our Crafty Secret "photo challenge".

Birdie House Stamp Set and $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway

2010-04-30T00:01:00.002-07:00

April 30th, 2010

It is Day 5 of Crafty Secrets weeklong celebration for National Scrapbooking Day. Guess what, it is my turn to select one lucky winner for today's $50 Gift Certificate. All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog, but you better hurry as I will be drawing a winner tonight and Sandy will announce the winners at the Crafty Secrets blog on Saturday, May 1st, National Scrapbooking Day. And that's not all for today, Sandy will be showing you the complete Birdie House Stamp set at the blog and like everyday this week she has samples to share with you and a free Vintage printable. Please check my post on April 26th which gives you the links to the blogs of our Design Team members who will be hosting $50 Gift Certificates on Saturday. There are lots of chances for that special person to win this week in our celebration of this special day.

And for this special day, I have 2 special cards to share with you. Both cards are made using the soon to be released 'Birdie House' Stamp set of Crafty Secrets. This medium size stamp set has 4 different types of Bird Houses (cage) with so much details on them, 3 sizes of birdies, 2 beautiful ornate branches, 3 sayings and 5 other ornamental pieces. A must have for all scrapbookers and cardmakers.

My First Crafty Secrets Card and the Fun Continious

2010-04-29T15:43:00.000-07:00

April 29th, 2010

Today is Day 4 of Crafty Secrets week long National Scrapbooking Day celebration. It is Julie's day to host the $50 Gift Certificate. So be sure to go to her blog and leave a comment. She will be selecting a winner tomorrow night and Sandy's will annouce the winners on Saturday.

Don't forget to check out the Crafty Secret's blog as well, Sandy has some more vintage printables and samples to share with you.

Come back tommorow to my blog as I will be hosting the giveaway tomorrow and have a special card to share with you using the newest Crafty Secrets stamp set (Birdies at Home) that will be available soon.

Card I am sharing with you today is my very first card using the Seaside stamp set by Crafty Secrets. From the first moment I started using their stamps, I was hooked. In fact, I would say that 80% of my blog posts were done using a product from Crafty Secrets.

I am also including the original post that I did back in May 2008 to describe the steps taken to product this card.

Sending You Sunshine
May 28th, 2008
This was for today's sketch challenge at Splitcoast. Most of the stamps used in this card is from Seaside by Crafty Secrets. The sand in layered 2 times and stippled with creamy brown. Ocean was heavily sponge with Aquatic Splash, Sea Breeze andOcean Depth. Sky also was sponge first with Aqua all over except for the sun which I masked. Second layer of the sky was sponge with Cyan and used scallops to mask the clouds. Last layer of the sky was done using Peacock. Sun was sponged with Summer Sun. Added little birds and larger birds. Added the lighthouse and watercolored it with grey/black. Each of the seashells were stamped individually and colored with a variety of colors (seashell, burnt sienna,papaya cream,pixie dust, creamy brown with blue/green and yellow highlights. Cut each image out and randomly placed them along the sandy beach. Seagull was stamped in Black StazOn on white cs. Used rope around the diamond with was sponged with Aqua. Sentiment is from MFT By the Seashore which was stamped on cs sponged with Aquatic Splash.
I totally enjoyed making this card.

Have a wonderful day full of sunshine and happines.

Memories

2010-04-28T17:15:00.002-07:00

April 28th, 2010

Today is Day 3 of Crafty Secrets National Scrapbooking Day week long celebration. If this is your first time hearing about this, it is not yet to late to have a chance at winning a $50 Gift Certificate. Everyday, starting Monday, April 26th, one of our Design Team member is hosting the $50 Gift Certificate giveaway. To get a complete listing of who is hosting which day this week, simply scroll down to my post on April 26th. Today is Michele's turn for the giveaway. Simply leave a comment on her blog and she will select one lucky person. Sandy will be announcing the winners on Saturday in the Crafty Secrets blog.

I have another card to share with you today and stamps for this card is once more from the Mermaid stamp set of Crafty Secrets. I got the idea for this card some years back from one of the first card making magazines that I got. When I saw the assortment of shells that were included in the Mermaid stamp set, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with them. I started of by arranging the different shell pieces on an acrylic block and then stamped the images onto vellum with Brilliance Moonlight White ink. I heat set the ink and once it was dry, proceeded to dry emboss the outline of the stamps with an embossing tool. The vellum was placed on top of a foam so that when I traced the outlines with the tool it would raise the portions of the image. Then I colored the embossed images with Copic markers. For the rest of the background, I used a grid to guide the holes that I poke all around the images. Border of the vellum was cut with a deckle edged scissor. The stamped piece was adhered to designer paper from the Pastel Paper Designs pad of Crafty Secrets with brads. Finished the card off with ribbon, pearl button and a memories tile.

Hope you are all enjoying visiting the blogs of our Design Team were you will find so much inspiration.

Day 2 National Scrapbooking Day Week Long Celebration

2010-04-27T16:09:00.004-07:00

April 27th, 2010

Don't you feel the excitement building. Today is your second chance at a $50 Gift Certificate that Sandy is giving away. All you have to do is hop on to Pam's blog and leave a comment there, she will draw a number on Friday night and the winner will be announced on Saturday, May 1st.

In the mean time I have another mermaid card to share with you today. The image is another one of the many stamps you will find in the Mermaid Stamp set that was recently released by Crafty Secrets. The image of the adorable mermaid was stamped on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then colored with Copic markers. Used a little bit of Liquid Pearl on the part were there was a pearl in the image. Around the image, just at the border of the die cut, I added some clear glitter from Glitter Ritz. Frame and label were cut using Spellbinders dies. Background paper is from the Radiant Paper Designs from Crafty Secrets.

Hope you all are enjoying our week long celebration. Oooops don't forget to pass by the Crafty Secrets blog, Sandy has some more news to share as well as another vintage printable.

National Scrapbooking Day Starts Now

2010-04-26T16:21:00.003-07:00

April 26, 2010

Today, Crafty Secrets is starting National Scrapbooking Day Week long celebration. There are lots of prizes to be won ($500 worth) and free Vintage Printables. All you have to do to have a chance at a $50 Gift Certificate is create a sample and enter it to win or visit our featured DT member's blog and leave a comment. Each day starting today you will have a chance to win. Draws for the winning comment will start to be drawn on Friday night and winners will be announce on Saturday, National Scrapbooking Day - May 1st.

Before we start, let me introduce you to our newest DT member - Deborah March. What better way to start this week off with Deborah hosting the first $50 GC giveway. So hurry on over to her blog, just simply click on her name above and enter in a comment. You just may be one of the lucky winners. While you are visiting her blog, do take a glance around to see her beautiful creations. You certainly will not be dissapointed with the talent she brings to our team.

Following is a listing of the dates of our giveaways and the designers blog that is hosting the giveaway.

April 27th - Pam

April 28th - Michele K

April 29th - Julie

April 30th - Marisa

May 1st - Vicki, Heidi, Linda, Melissa, Michelle and Flo.

I also have a card to share with you today. Stamps used for this card is from the Mermaid stamp set of Clear Art Stamps by Crafty Secrets. Background paper is from the Radiant Paper Designs which is also of Crafty Secrets. Other ingredients used for this card is Shell Border and Corner punch from Martha Stewart, lots of half pearls from Kaiser Craft, lace ribbon, Glimmer Mist and Antique Glass Finish Liquid Embossing.

Hope you are enjoying this wonderful Monday.

Crafty Secrets National Scrapbooking Day Giveaways

2010-04-15T16:38:00.005-07:00

April 15, 2010

Mark April 26th on your calendar as starting on that day the Design Team of Crafty Secrets have something to give away each day until May 1st. Lots of inspiration to share with everyone in anticipation of National Scrapbook Day.

Crafty Secrets DT Spring Fling Challenge

2010-03-29T08:00:00.002-07:00

March 29, 2010

Well it is time for another Crafty Secrets Design Team Challenge, this time our theme is Spring (Easter, Birdies or Pastel Spring). I have made several project to share with you for this challenge.

My first project, uses the Portrait Frame Set that was released early this year at the CHA. This was designed by our DT leader Vicki Chrisman. Crafty Secrets partnered with AccuCut to come up this this versatile die set. It is available in both Portrait and Landscape versions. Crafty Secrets also sells pre-cut designer paper which is available online.

So for my shadow box frame I used stickers from the Spring Joys Heartwarming Vintage Stickers, sentiment from the Easter Creative Scraps, stamps from the Easter Joy stamp set and an image from the Birds & Blossom Creative Scraps. Designer paper is from the Pastel Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets.

Next are 2 cards with an Easter theme. This is a boy and girl Easter card that uses images from the Easter Creative Scraps and designer paper from the Pastel Paper Designs.

Next 2 cards are 2 more Easter Cards using another image from the Easter Creative Scraps and an image from the original Seasonal Heartwarming Vintage Booklets. Using the creastive scraps are so easy to work with especially when you are in a rush to make something quick it is the greatest thing to have around. There are so many different themes that you can work with. Aside from the Easter set, there is a Calendar, Christmas, Birds & Blossoms, Domestic Goddess, Garden, Girlfriends, Travel, Altered Fairies and Wacky Animals.

And the last card I made for todays challenge uses an image from the Birds & Blossom Creative Scraps.

Now, enough for the projects that I have shared with you today. Now it is time to take a look at the projects our talented design team have to share with you today. Simply click on their names and it will lead you to their blog.

Vicki Chriman (DT leader)

Flo from France

Hope you all enjoyed what we have shared with you today and that you are enjoying some "Spring" like weather.

Several Project to Share Today

2010-03-16T17:50:00.000-07:00

March 16, 2010

It certainly has been awhile since I posted some of the stuff that I have made recently.

I will start of with a card that I made for the Crafty Secrets Forum challenge held every Tuesday at Splitcoast Stampers. Today's challenge is hosted by Pammyjo and theme for this challenge is to stamp on ribbon.

So for this card I used an image from the Seasonal Heartwarming Vintage Booklet of Crafty Secrets. Image was mounted on blue cs and sponged the edges with Faded Jeans distressing ink. The frame behind the image was made with green cs and die cut with the Lattice Pendant Die of Spellbinders. The edges of the frame was sponge with Peeled Paint. Ribbon was stamped with "Happy Easter" from the Easter Joy Stamp Set of Crafty Secrets. Background Paper is from the Classic Paper Designs Pad which is also of Crafty Secrets. On the frame I added some half pearls and also outlined the cut portions with a Clear Star Gelly Roll Sakura pen. To finish this card off, I added a flower that was made with the Daisy Heads die cut from Spellbinders and added Flower Soft to the center of the flower. Technique used to make the flower can be found on Sherry Cheever's blog. I had so much fun making this flower.

Hope everyone is enjoying warmer Spring like weather.

Spring is in the Air

2010-03-16T17:37:00.005-07:00

Here is a project that I made to help get me in the mood for Spring. Our weather here in Vancouver has been quite crazy. When we needed the cold weather and snow for the Olympics, we had warm, sunny days. Now that Spring is just around the corner it got cold, even snowed a little bit one day and we have rain.

I got inspiration for making this wreath when I saw the Wedding set that Linda Duke posted on her blog. I just loved the way those flowers looked and when I saw them I new instantly that I wanted to make a wreath of flowers.

The flowers were made using the Peony Die Cut of Spellbinders. I used soft Spring colored cardstock in Purple, Peach/ Pink, Blue and Yellow for the flowers. Leaves were made using the Sunflower Die Cut of Spellbinders on light green cs. For the leaves I sponged some Peeled Paint distressing ink while the die was still on the cs. Flower soft was added to the center of each of the Flowers.

Linda thank you so much for showing off your beautiful Wedding projects.

Just Rite Flowers Stamps

2010-03-16T17:10:00.005-07:00

Here is another card I made recently using the "Plant a Little Love" stamp set from JustRite. The center flower panel was stamped 2x and colored with Copic markers. The second stamped image was cut with scissors, edges shaped with a rounded tool for dimension and then adhered onto the first stamped image. Sentiment was stamped on pink dp from BasicGrey. This was then mounted onto to the frame which was die cut using the Labels 3 die of Spellbinders. I added a Lattice ribbon which I colored with New Leaf Copic markers behind the main panel. Background paper is from the Lemonade Paper Pad of Basic Grey. Added some half pearls to finish this card off.

This next card uses another stamped flower image from the "Plant a Little Love" set. Used the same technique as the card above. Background paper is from the Porcelain Paper Pad of Basic Grey and Labels Six die from Spellbinders was used for the frame.

Pictures of these cards were taken when we had gloomy weather so they did not turn out good.

Coaxing Spring Challenge

2010-02-23T14:04:00.004-08:00

February 23, 2010

Today is the Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Host for this challenge is Marcy and the theme is "SPRING".

Card I made specially for this challenge uses a quote from the "Spring Joys" Heartwarming Vintage sticker set of Crafty Secrets. Background paper for this card is from the Pastel Paper Design pad of Crafty Secrets and the corner and frame pieces are die cut from the Fleur de Lis Pendant set of Spellbinders. Added some pearls to finish this card off.

Hope you all are feeling SPRING is the air and enjoying a beautiful day.

Weekend Cards and late post

2010-02-21T20:02:00.005-08:00

February 21, 2010

This weekend was my time to get the ink out and used some of the new stamps from Crafty Secrets Cleat Art Stamps.

First card up was done for this weeks Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. For this card I used images from the Party Cats stamp set. Images were stamped on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Copic markers. Background paper is from Cupcake paper pad of Basic Grey.

The second card was made for last weeks Splitcoast Stampers sketch challenge. This time I used images from the Ladies Hat Club stamp set which was stamped on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Copics. Used an oval die to cut the images and then layered it wih red cs die cut with the Fancy Tags of Spellbinders.

Now my third card uses stamps from the Message in a Bottle Stamp set. The images were stamps on a DP from Anna Griffin and colored with Copics and Gold Spica pen. Both background designer paper are also from Anna Griffin. The sketch that I used for this card is a layout that I have seen in several blogs. Not sure who started this layout but I thought that it was a perfect layout for this card using these stamps.

The last piece is something that I made several weeks ago and is being posted late. It is a Valentine Heart hanging ornament. I covered a paper mache heart (from Michael's) with paper from the Radiant Paper Designs of Crafty secrets. Images for this ornament is from the Wacky Animals Scraps which was just released prior to the CHA. I also added a crocheted flower, a heart shaped pin, pearls, lace, heart shaped bling and ribbon.

Hope you enjoyed my projects this week.

Marisa

Crafty Secrets Color Challenge

2010-02-15T08:00:00.004-08:00

February 15, 2010

Today the Design Team of Crafty Secrets is presenting a color challenge. We are to show you our technique in coloring the wornderful images from Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps.

For this challenge I have used Colored Pencils and Gamsol to color in the image. The image that I selected for today's challenge is from the Garden Girl Clear Art Stamp Set of Crafty Secrets. This is one of my favorite images and wanted to used the Gamsol magic technique with it.

I first stamped the image of the girl doing some gardening with Onyx Black Versafine ink.

Then I outlined the lines of the stamped image with different colored pencils and then just added some color lightly to the imageOnce this was done, I then dipped a blending stub into Gamsol (or Oderless Mineral Spirits) and proceeded to blend in the colors that I added with the colored pencils. Using Gamsol brings out the color and blends it all together so perfectly. I then die cut the imgae with the Labels 6 from
Spellbinders. I also die cut a bigger size using paper from the Radiant Paper Designs from the Heartwarming Vintage Collection. Background paper is from the Classic Paper Designs which is also of Heartearming Vintage Collection. Gril Friend stamp is from the Garden Girl Stamp set and the corner pieces is taken from the new Cupcake Party stamp set. All the stamps I used for this card is from Crafty Secrets. I added some pearls to the corners and then sprayed the whole card with Old Lace Glimmer Mist.

Do check out the projects the other ladies from our Design Team have prepared especially for you today.

Julie Campbell (our newest Design Member)

Don't forget to also check out the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and Crafty Secrets sight for more information and products.

Have a wonderful day,

Marisa

Craty Secret Forum Challenge and Samples of New Releases

2010-02-02T16:44:00.003-08:00

February 2, 2010

It is time to share some cards made with stamps and images from resent releases from Crafty Secrets.

First, did you know that every Tuesday, dedicated Ladies host a challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers at the Crafty Secrets Forum. This week, Lori Lynn has a special challenge targeting the "men in your lives." For this challenge I selected images from the Wacky Animals and Calendar Creative Scraps. Background paper is from the Earthy Paper Design pad from Crafty Secrets.

Second card up also uses an image from the Wachy Animals Creative Scraps and paper from the Classic Paper Design pad. On the background paper I also stamped roses from the Baby Girl Clear Art Stamps. Added some die cuts using the Facy Tags from Spellbinders behind the main image.

Third card I am sharing with you tonight uses stamped images from the Seasonal Friends Clear Art Stamps that was just recently released at the CHA. For this card, I stamped the images on white cs with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and the colored the image with Copic pens. Added some Flower Soft to the various flowers in the image. Background paper is from the Classic Paper Design Pad. Added die cuts from the Fleur De Lis Pendant die set of Spellbinders just behind the main image and some pink pearls to the corners.

For the final card, I used stamped images from the Alice in Wonderland Clear Art Stamp set. For this card I stamped the images on off-white cs with Tuxedo Balck Memoto Ink and colored the images with Copic markers. Background paper is from the Radiant Paper Design pad.

3D Valentine

2010-01-19T17:33:00.005-08:00

January 19, 2010

Today, I just want to share with you another project that I made with the 3D Shadow Box frame. This time I am using the Portrait version of this die cut. These dies will be available soon thru AccuCut or you will be able to order pre-cut ones through Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Collection.

For this project I used images from the Altered Fairies Scraps and Stickers from the Valentine Love Heartwarming Vintage Stickers.

These dies are so fun to play with. The possibilities are endless. I would encourage you to give them a try. You will not regret.

New 3D Shadow Boxes and Altered Fairy Scraps for CHA

2010-01-14T08:00:00.002-08:00

January 14, 2010

Wow, I can't believe that this is my first blog post for the year. What better way to start it with a Crafty Secrets DT Blog hop CHA reveal.

So the secret is now out.

Our very talented DT leader Vicki Chrisman came up with this fantastic idea. So Crafty Secrets in partnership with AccuCut helped make this idea become a reality. Vicki's idea was 2 kinds of 3D Shadow Box Cards, which is available in a Portrait or Landscape style. And what better time to release these fantastic dies - of course in the upcoming CHA Show! Now each of these dies is designed to work great with the new Altered Fairy Scraps from Crafty Secrets. So today, our Design Team is all geared up to showcase to all of you these versatile and creative 3D Shadow Boxes!

My project for this reveal is a Photo Shadow Box. I used the Landscape style die and paper from the Classic Paper Designs of Heartwarming Vintage Collection. I assembled the various pieces and used an adorable picture of my mom taken when she was just 2 months old. Used some half pearls all around the inside frame . Edges of the die cut pieces were distressed with Vintage Photo Distressing Ink. All the printed images that I used for this project are from the Altered Fairy Scraps and stamps came from the Baby Girl Clear Art stamp set.

Each 3D die (Portrait or Landscape) has a center shadow box style 'stage' to showcase a multitude of creative themes and styles. Some of the projects you can create with them are photo keepsakes, 3D cards, shaker boxes, altered art and dioramas. Both these dies will be available from AccuCut and discouted 25% off, for orders that are placed at the CHA Show. Crafty Secrets will also be selling Kits, with or without the Fairy Scraps included.

If you would like to die cut your own paper, you can always ask your favorite store to order these dies. Many stores will let you use their dies, you simply just have to buy the paper that you want use from them. AccuCut sells to a vcariety of retail stores, teachers, kit clubs and consumers.These dies will be available for purchase online in February.

* 3D Shadow Box Portrait Die #VC101SJ $165.00 (25% off at CHA Show)
* 3D Shadow Box Landscape Die #VC102CD $165.00 (25% off at CHA Show)

To see more sample from the rest of the Design Team, simply click on their names and it will bring you to their respective blogs ...

Vicki Chrisman Team Leader

Don't forget to also visit the Heartwarming Vintage Blog for other samples and more information of things to come.

Snowman Bottle Case

2009-12-14T17:56:00.003-08:00

December 14, 2009

I cannot believe that Christmas is getting closer by the day. By the time you know it, it is Christmas Eve.

Today will be a quick post to show you my version of a snowman made with a bottle. My sister sent me a picture of the snowman her friend Frankie made, then she sent me a picture of her version of that snowman and so today I am posting the one I came up with.

This snowman is made with an empty bottle of Startbucks Frapuccino. I started using a glue line on the middle of the body and attaching pieces of a glittery branch for the snowmans hands. You can also use a glue gun to attach the branch pieces. Then I dabbed some Aleene Glitter Snow all over the bottle. Used an extra dabbing of snow to attached the gift and the Christmas tree. Set the bottle to the side until the snow hardens. Meanwhile cut a piece of felt, 12x3/4 inches, frey the ends to make the scarf. For the head you can either use a styrofoam ball or a Christmas ball. For this project I didn't have the right size of styrofoam ball so I used the Christmas ball instead. I once more dabbed the snow all over the ball and set it aside to dry. I proceeded to make the hat out of black foam, ribbon around the hat and a decorative piece. Once the body and head were completely dried, I placed some black studs for the eyes, foam carrot for the nose, foam circles for the mouth and buttons going down the body.

Here is the link to the ones I got inspiration from.

Have a warm cozy night everyone.

Cooking and/or Kitchen Crafty Secrets DT Blog Hop

2009-12-07T08:00:00.001-08:00

December 7, 2009

Good Monday morning to you all. Today the Design Team of Crafty Secrets will be posting projects with a Cooking and/or Kitchen Theme. We also have a talented crafter joing us today and she is no other then Julie Campbell. It is so exciting to see what everyone comes up with. Each and every DT members has their own unique style. So I hope that you all have a grand time and get some inspiration from our projects.

My first project is a Recipe Box. For this project I used paper from the Raidiant Paper Designs, stickers from the "What's Cooking" Vintage Stickers, images from the "Homemade" Images and Journal Notes, and stamps from the "Kitchen Classic", "Little Chef" and "Wine Lovers" stamp sets of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps.

My second project is Shortbread Cookies Baggies giveaway for Christmas. I stamped some Snowflakes from the "Vintage Christmas" stamp set with Opaque White Stazon Ink on the clear plastic bag. Tag was made using 2 other images from the same stamp set and it was colored with Copic markers.

And lastly, I would like to share with you the recipe I used for the Shortbread Cookies. It is no easy to make and tastes real good.

Shortbread Cookies

1 cup butter
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup potato flour or potato starch
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
50 grams sliced blanched almonds

Sieve potato flour and all purpose flour together. Cream butter, add sugar and blend well. Add vanilla and mix. Graudally add in flour to butter mixture. Knead the dough for a few minutes. It it is too sticky, add a little more flour. Slightly crush sliced almonds by hand, then mix well with dough. Roll in little balls and tap with fork dipped in flour. Bake at 325 degrees oven for 20-25 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!

Now it is time to take a look at the other DT members and our guest designer to see what they have in store for you today.

Vicki Chrisman
Pam Hooten
Michele Kovack - Prize Giveaway
Michelle Van Etten
Melissa Phillips
Flo Teixteira
Julie Campbell - Guest designer

And don't forget to check out the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and Crafty Secrets Site for added inspiration.

Thanks,

Marisa

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2009-11-26T05:04:00.001-08:00

November 26, 2009

I would just like to great all my American friends a Happy Thanksgiving. May you all enjoy this day with family and friends.

Marisa

Crafty Secrets DT Blog Challenge Lacey Happy Holidays

2009-11-23T08:00:00.001-08:00

November 23, 2009

Excitement is in the air as we celebrated the Holiday Season. Today the Crafty Secrets Design Team is having a Christmas Blog Challege. And to top it of we are happy to have the talented Darlene join us in this challenge as well.

Today I have prepared a Christmas card made out of stickers from the Heavenly Christmas Heartwarming Vintage Sticker collection. Lots of card markers scramble to make last minute Christmas cards as that special Holiday nears. When you are pressed for time, all you have to do is grab one of the several stickers available from Crafty Secrets. Each of these sticker sheets are loaded with different elegant and fun images to help you make that special card for that very special person.

OK on to the card. The image of Santa carry a load of toys in his sack was placed on a deep red cs. I then free hand cut just around the borders of the sticker leaving about an eight of an inch of cs showing. The edges of the cs was outlined with a gold Sakura metallic gel pen. I then die cut and embossed an off white cs with the Lace Pendant die from Spellbinders. Edges of the piece was distressed with Walnut Stain distressing ink and lined with the metallic gold gel pen. This was then matted with the deep red cs. I used double sided foam tape to adhere the setiment "Happy Holidays" to the bottom of the Lace piece. Then I proceeded to die cut the corners (used the Lace Borderabilities) and centre edges (used a flourishy lace from the pendant set) with the deep red cs. Once again I outlined all the edges with the gold pen. Then to finish this card up I added some gold half pearls in various areas of the die cut pieces.

Now let me take you to the blogs of our other DT members who have created lovely projects for you today.

Vicki
Heidi
Pam
Linda
Michele
Melissa
Michelle
Flo

and our special guest:

Darlene

HAPPY MONDAY EVERONE.

Christmas Joy Poinsettia

2009-11-21T23:05:00.005-08:00

November 22, 2009

Today, DRS is sponsoring the sketch challenge over at Card Positioning System. It is such a fun sketch to create with. So if you like sketch challenge, come and take a shot at it.

For my card, I used the Giant Poisettia stamp from DRS Designs. This was stamped 3x on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink then colored with Copic markers. After it was colored I cut out the 3 images. The first time I used the whole image and cut all around the edges. For the second 2 images I cut the flower only and removed the leaves. I then coated all three images with stickles and let completely dry. After is was dry I assembled all three layers and just rotated the flowers a tiny bit to make it look fuller. I also curved the flowers and leaves on each of the layers to give it more dimension. I used a Holly Berry brad to hold all 3 layers together. Here is a close-up look at just the poinsettia.

For the rest of the card, I die cut a beige cs with the Labels 8 die from Spellbinders. After I cut the panel, I then proceeded to emboss it, do a little shading and then sprayed it with Old Lace Glimmer Mist. After that the sentiment (Yesteryear Christmas Greeting) was stamped onto the panel with Tuxedo Black ink. Panel was matted with deep red cs and I also added some green half pearls. Paper that I used for the background is from the Wonderland Paper Pad of Cosno Cricket.

Now come on and take a look at what the other DRS Designs DT members have created as well as projects posted on the Card Positioning System blog.

Happy Weekend, everyone.

2009-11-18T20:31:00.003-08:00

November 18, 2009

Here is a card for today's Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers.

Sittin'Pretty Kitty a new release from DRS Designs was stamped 2x onto off-white cs and then colored with Copic markers. One of the images was cut and mounted on top of the other. Frame was die cut with the smaller frame from the Scalloped Edge Frame from Spellbinders. Background paper was embossed with the Snowflake embossing folder from Cuttlebug. Sentiment of Merry Christmas is also a stamp from DRS. Used ribbon for the final touch to the card.

2009-11-17T19:26:00.002-08:00

November 17, 2009

PammyJo has a challenge going over at the Crafty Secrets Forum at Splitcoast Stampers. It is a REDand GREEN challenge -----but it's not just for Christmas......what you say?

Well I used red and green and yes my image is a Christmas image. The cute image of the little cat and dog in bed on Christmas eve is from the Christmas Creative Scraps of Crafty Secrets. This 2 page sheet contains 22 really cute Christmas images and goes so well with any project for Christmas. Especially when you are in a hurry to complete something. The sentiment is also taken from the same sheet. I used the Scalloped Edge Frame from Spellbinders to die cut both the red and green layers. Added some sparkle to the card using a Sakura Glittle pen. Background paper is from the Eskimo Kisses paper pad of Basic Grey. And to finish this card off, I added some half pearls and a decorative poinsettia button.

A Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-16T20:02:00.002-08:00

November 16, 2009

Here is a card made for today's Technique Lovers Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers - cutting "Outside the Box".

For today's card I used stamps from DRS Bountiful Basket and for the sentiment 2 Line Thanksgiving.

Image was stamped 2x on off-white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. First image was colored with Copic markers and cut all around the outline. For the second stamped image I used a colluzle to cut the circle shape and kept part of the image outside of the circle. Colored image was then mounted on top of this with double sided foam tape. Used the Labels 3 nestabilities for the frame. On the background paper I stamped the Sunflower/Pumpkin background stamp also from DRS with Pumpkin Spice. For the sentiment I used a stamp-a-ma-jig to align the Happy Thanksgiving which was on 2 separate lines.

2009-11-15T19:27:00.003-08:00

November 15, 2009

Here is a card made for today's Featured Stamper over at Splitcoast Stampers, who is Dawn (TreasureOiler). Congratulations Dawn, you have a beautiful gallery full of inspiration.

Here is the card I selected to case from Dawn's Gallery.

Being that it is close to the Holidays, I change the theme of the card to match the upcoming Holiday Season.

Stamps used for this card is from the Christmas Joy and Vintage Christmas stamp set of Crafty Secrets. Paper is Eskimo Kisses from Basic Grey. Images were colored with Copic markers.

A Thanksgiving Wish

2009-11-11T20:21:00.003-08:00

November 11, 2009

This card was made for the Tuesday challenge over at the Crafty Secrets Forum. Darlene challenge us with a technique challenge with a twist - we have to use initials and select a technique listed in the Splitcoast resources with those letters.

For this technique challenge I used the first letters of my first and last name - MG

M - Masking
G - Gamsol magic

I stamped the image of the little boy and girl holding the wishbone from the Thanksgiving Stamp set of Crafty Secrets. Image was colored with Prisma Colored pencils and then used gamsol to blend the colors. The masking was done on the background paper that I made using the leaf and acorn image from the same stamp set. I masked either the acorn or the leaf as I stamped one to top of the other. Sentiment is also from the same stamp set and was stamped in the middle of the wish bone. Main image was die cut using the Curved Rectangles from Spellbinders. To finish of the card I die cut some leaves from Cuttlebug and added a double looped ribbon.

2009-11-11T02:31:00.002-08:00

November 11, 2009

Earlier this month I mentioned that I started a 2 month term as Guest Desinger for DRS Designs for the months of November and December. I am happy to say that today is my first day to post a card in the DRS blog.

Here is a sneak peak of the card. To get all the details please visit the DRS blog.

Enjoy your day.

2Sketches4U

2009-11-09T17:02:00.014-08:00

November 9, 2009

Today DRS is sponsoring the sketch challenge on the 2Sketches4U blog.

Here is the sketch that Kazan has prepared for this challenge.

And here is the card I made just for this challenge. I used the DRS Circle Lily stamp set. I stamped the lily on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink 2x. Colored the stamped image with Copic markers. For the first one, I cut around the circle going around the parts of the flower that were outside of the circle. For the second stamped image I just cut around the flower and leaves. The flower part was distressed with a distressing tool to bring more shape to the flower and the popped up onto the first flower image. This was mounted on to a yellow then black cs that was cut with the Labels 2 die from Spellbinders. Behind this panel I embossed the light blue cs with the Swiss dot embossing folder from Cuttlebug. The strips that go across the top left and bottom right were punched using a MS border punch. Added some blue dots to the strip.

For other projects using this sketch, head on over to the DRS blog and check out the other project prepared for you by the Design Team. The links to thier respective blogs are conveniently located on the side bar. There are more projeccts to look at in the 2Sketches4U blog as well.

Enjoy the rest of your day.

Merry and Bright

2009-11-08T21:21:00.001-08:00

November 8, 2009

Here is a card for Tuesday's Crafty Secrets Forum challenge.

This week Lori Lynn challenged us to use windows which either punches, chipboard frames, nesties or acetate.

Image for this card is from the Christmas Creative Scraps which was placed inside a frame from the Heart Sweet Chips. The frame was colored with Copic markers, stamped with the decorative star from the Christmas Joy stamp set all around the frame and then embossed with white embossing powder. After the frame was embossed I added some glue to the frame and sprinkled Crystal Snow glitter all over. Finishing touches to this card are ribbon, die cut snowflakes (embossed and sprinkle with Diamond Dust), red half pearls, and a panel punch with a MS border punch.

Happy Holidays

2009-11-04T19:30:00.004-08:00

Novembere 4, 2009

Card that I am posting today was made for the Sketch challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers.

Stamped the Cutie Pie Christmas Helper from DRS onto off-white cs with Tuxedo Black Memonto ink and then colored it with Copic markers. Added some Glossy Accents to the Christmas balls on the tree and gold glitter on the star using a Gold Glitter pen from Sakura. For the sentiment I used a rub-on. Image panel was then matted onto red then brown cs. I stamped my second image which was a Fireplace (from DRS) onto another off-white cs with Rhubarb

Stalk Memento ink and used a blender pen to add more color to the bricks with the same ink that I used to stamp the image. I cut out the brick portion of the Fireplace and placed it behind my main image. Added some Dot Sparklers Class A Peel stickers to the triangle portion of the sketch layout.

Have a wonderful evening everyone.

DRS Guest Designer for November and December

2009-11-02T17:56:00.006-08:00

November 2, 2009

Some time ago, I sent in an application for DRS Guest Designer. I received word back from Cathy that they have selected me for the November/December spot. Today it was announced in the DRS blog and I am so looking forward to playing around with their stamps for the next 2 months.

My very first card using stamps from DRS was made using the Candy Cane Cottage Stamp. The image was stamped 2x on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memnto Ink. I colored part of the image with Copic markers and for the roof top and ground I added some Aleene's Glitter snow. On the second stamped image I colored the candy canes, added Clear Glossy Accents and used some Glitter Snow once more to the ground, cut around that portion and adhered it on top of the first image with dimentionals. The image was then popped up onto a Labels 8 die from Spellbinders. On the die cut I stamped some snowflakes and embossed it with Clear Sparkle embossing powder and also added some dots with a white Signo pen. Background panels was made using the Large Original Plaid from DRS which was stamped at a slant, cut into strips and mounted on red cs. The strips were then adhered onto white cs, and then onto red cs.

Had lots of fun with with all these stamps.

And the Winner Is .............

2009-11-01T01:15:00.001-07:00

November 1, 2009

With the help of RANDOM.ORG Integer Widget: "True Random Number Generator

The winner is comment # 54

Result:
54
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Rae C. said...
Stroke of midnight, huh? Cute! I got those darling vintage glam girls clear stamps not long ago, and I'm having a ball using them! So for now, that's my favorite product from CS!

Congratulations Rae, please e-mail (mlgrosson@yahoo.ca) me your mailing address so that I can forward the information to Sandy for your Gift Certificate.

Thanks to everyone who left comments

Marisa

Crafty Secrets Design Team Challenge and a Give-a-way

2009-10-30T08:00:00.002-07:00

October 30, 2009

It is time for another Crafty Secrets DT challenge organized once more by out Team leader, Vicki Chrisman. Today's challenge is to create a "Bird" themed project.

In addition to this challenge, it is my turn for the $30 Gift Certificate draw that Sandy, owner of Crafty Secrets, is giving away to one lucky winner. Very simple, you just have to leave me a comment on my blog together with a little blurb on what Crafty Secrets product you have used in any of your projects. I give you up to the stroke of midnight on Halloween eve to leave your comment and I will then select one lucky winner.

Now on to the project I will share with you today. For my "bird" theme, I used 3 adorable images available in the "Birds and Blossoms" Creative Scraps. There are actually 22 adorable images to create with. I also used a frame from the Square Sweet Chips chipboard, which is also from Crafty Secrets.

First of all I covered 2 frames with a DP from the Pastel Paper Designs and 2 images that I placed back to back between the 2 frames. I then used a Clear Star Metallic Sakura pen to add some glitter to the bird and flowers in the image. All around the edges of the first piece, I added some Diamond Dust and Crystal Snow together with some Prima flowers that were sprayed with Pearl Glimmer Mist. Added a flower button to the Prima. For the other side I used the other 2 images, one for the inside of the frame and another that I cut out as accent piece to go hand in hand with the "bird" theme. I also used some pearl pebble embelishments on the frame. Now to hang the frame I stringed some pearly white and blue beads and attached it between the frames.

I sure hope that you enjoyed viewing the project I shared with you today. Please visit the rest of our Design Team members individual blogs and most especially the Heartwarming Vintage blog which has another surprise give-a-way. All the links to these blogs I have conveniently listed below for you.

FlorenceTeixeira - New DT

Melisa Waldorf - Guest Designer

Heartwarming Vintage Blog

Crafty Secrets

Enjoy the rest for your Friday, Halloween and weekend.

Marisa

Baby Boy Postcard Kit

2009-10-23T23:38:00.005-07:00

October 23, 2009

Today's project uses 2 images from the Baby Boy Postcard kit, paper from the Pastel Paper Designs and stickers from the Baby Boy Heartwarming Vintage Stickers.

For today I am showing you the scanned images of my project. Once the weather improves I will
take the full shot of my finished project.

Christmas Creative Scraps

2009-10-13T17:47:00.016-07:00

October 13, 2009

Not too long ago Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage came out with 2 new sets of Creative Scraps. Today I am posting 3 cards using the Christmas Creative Scraps. These are so easy and quick to use. In this sheet you get to play with 22 cute and adorable Christmas themed images. Once you get a hold of this you will want to get more.

For the first card, I used one of the Snowman images and mounted it on a die cut Fleurdelis Pendant die from Spellbinders. On the image and die cut I added some glitter snow. Sentiment is taken from the Snow Bunnies stamp set. Again I used one of the die cut from the Fleurdelis Pendant die set and also the Ribbon Tag Trio for my sentiment. Background paper is from Daisy D's.

For the second card, I used the Merry Christmas image and placed it underneath a die cut from the Curved Rectangles. I simply placed 2 different sizes together when I die cut it. Back ground paper is from Basic Grey. Used some ornament shaped brads and ribbon to finish off the card.

My last card uses the image of the 3 adorable kids on a snowy day. To make it realistics I covered the image with some Crystal Snow glitter. Background was made using several snowflake die cuts also from Spellbinders and I topped each of the snowflakes with more Crystal Snow and Diamond dust. White card base was distressed with Prussian Blue Chalk inkpad. Sentiment is from the lastest stamp set released by Crafty Secrets entitled Season's Greetings. Added some transparent Dew Drops on the sentiment panel.

Crafty Secrets World Card Making Day Splitcoast Challenge

2009-10-03T11:42:00.002-07:00

October 3, 2009

Today is Work Card Making Day and our Crafty Secrets DT leader, Vicki Chrisman is hosting a challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Go check it out and also the Heartwarming Vintage Blog as someone lucky can get a chance to win.

I have created a card for this special day and challenge. Stamped images are from the just released Seasons Greeting Stamp set of Crafty Secrets. Santa image was first stamped on white cs and colored with Copic markers. Used some white fun flock to add texture to the cuffs in Santa's suit. I stamped the image once more on red cs and embossed it with Black powder. Cut the Santa circle out and popped it on top of the red ornate circle. Diamond snowflakes were stamped 5 times on red cs and embossed with white powder and cut out. Background paper is from the Wassail paper pad of Basic Grey. Red strips were punched with a MS border punch. Used some Making Memories Holly leaves and brads to finish off the card.

I sure hope everyone is enjoying their weekend and this special World Card Making Day.

Marisa

2009-09-26T15:09:00.015-07:00

September 26, 2009

Happy Saturday to everyone. Hope you all are enjoying this sunny weekend.

I have a lot of card challenges catching up to do. Today I am posting 4 cards for different Crafty Secret challenges over the last 2 months in different sites:

Paper Craft Planet

Paperee

Splitcoast Stampers

First 2 are for Darlene's Paper Craft Planet challenges.

The third card is for Julie's challenge over at Paperee.

And the fourth one is for the Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast stampers.

If I have not posted a project yet for a Crafty Secrets challenge you had over the last 2 months, I promise to check them out and make something for them soon.

Take care everyone and have a wonderful weekend.

Marisa

Thanksgiving Day

2009-09-25T08:00:00.006-07:00

September 25, 2009

Today is a special day for the ladies of the Crafty Secrets Design Team as we are having a Crafty Secrets Design Team Blog Hop. So please join me in visiting each of the DT members blog listed in the links below and see the beautiful work that they have prepared for you today.

Vicki, our beloved team leader has asked us to make a project using any CS stamp set and your card or layout should be a different shape or size.

My project for today uses the Thanksgiving stamp set and Sweet Chips Chipboard from Crafty Secrets. The stamped images were stamped on an off-white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. Image was colored with various colors of Copic markers then die cut and embossed with the Labels 4 nestabilities from Spellbinders. Edges were distressed by sponging Tea Dye distress ink and also lined with a gold metallic gelly roll pen from Sakura. The panel was mounted on to burgandy cs and sprayed with Old Lace Glimmer Mist. I covered the Sweet Chips chipboard with burgandy cs and a DP from the Radiant Paper Pad of Crafty Secrets. Edges were also lined with the gold metallic gelly roll pen. Added a gold ribbon to finish my project.

Now it is time to take a look at other projects prepared for you by the rest of out team. Simply click on each of their names and you will be amazed at what they have prepared for you.

Don't forget to also visit the following sites of Crafty Secrets and Heartwarming Vintage Collection.

Hope you all enjoy this beautiful Friday and coming weekend.

Marisa

A Merry Halloween

2009-09-12T22:45:00.004-07:00

September, 12, 2009

First of all, just want to say hello to all of you. I have not been blogging for over a month now. First, I was away on vacation, then came home to a very slow computer. Had to bring it back to factory settings and then on top of that had problems downloading the driver to my all-in-one printer. Well, I have not yet solved the slowness problems of this computer. I think it is finally giving up on me after 4 years. Time to get a new one, but that will have to wait for awhile. So, I you do not see me joining in with the challenges I normally participate in, or have not posted comments on your projects and blogs, please forgive me. It is hard going from blog to blog with a very slow computer.

I have a post tonight for a challenge that Lori Lynn posted 2 weeks ago in Splitcoast Stampers entitled "playing with plaid". This is the front cover of a Halloween Mini Album that I am making. Black plaid DP that is cover the Sweet Chips house is from the Earthy Paper Pad of Crafty Secrets. Used one to the Halloween images from the Haloween Postcard kits and used the heart, square and start embelishments that come with the kit. Used some Spider Wed ribbon on the back of the window frame, added some cut up ribbon to the ring, then pumpkin ribbon to the bottom portion of the house. Roof top was made with a lacey scallop border punch.

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend,

Marisa

Inspiration

2009-08-03T09:22:00.006-07:00

August 3, 2009

Today I am sharing 2 cards.

The first cards was made for Darlene's Crafty Secrets challenge last week over at Paper Craft Planet. The flower pot was made using DP from the Pastel Paper pad and the Lattice border die from Nestabilities. All flowers were made using the Daisy Heads and Flower Creations 3 dies of Spellbinders along with DP from the Pastel Paper Deisigns pad. Sentiment is from the Garden Girls stamp set of Crafty Secrets. For this card I was inspired by this cute Flower pot hanging that I saw at the MLS blog.

For my second card, I was playing around with Flower Soft and the Classic Frame die from Spellbinders. I got inspire by this tutorial that I found on Markies Mom's blog. Bunch of flowers is from the Thanksgiving stamp set of Crafty Secrets which is stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and collored with Copic markers. I then used flower soft on the flowers. The frame surrounding the main image was made using the Classic Frame die and following Faith's tutorial. Ribbon was made using 'bow easy'.

Happy Golden Anniversary

2009-07-23T20:45:00.003-07:00

July 23, 2009

Here is a card I made playing around with the new Lattice Pendant die that was revealed by Spellbinders last month. I really had lots of fun making this card.

For this card, I die cut 25 pieces of the little square lattice die cut from the set using cream colored cs. I then used a Gold Spica Pen to outline all the edges of the cut. Adhered the pieces to my cream colored based using Zig 2 way glue. Die cut the bigger center Lattice Pendant, embossed it and then sponge the exposed parts before removing it from the die. Went around the edges with the Gold Spica pen once more. Used the bigger pieces from the cut parts which I raised with double sided foam tape and place them back on the spots they came from. Die cut the smaller center piece and used the same technique on sponging and outlining. Then got gold cs and free cut it to mat the center pieces. Before placing all the pieces onto the card base, I adhered some ribbon with was colored with Pale Sepia Copic markers. The 2 ends of the ribbon was inserted into the holes from the die cut and tied in a knot.

New Crafty Secrets Thanksgiving Stamp Set

2009-07-23T19:56:00.008-07:00

July 23, 2009

Sandy revealed the new Thanksgiving Stamp set in the Heartwarming Vintage blog last Saturday. This set will be available in the CHA Show in Florida. Here are a few card samples that I made using this large stamp set that has 22 separate stamp images.

This first card was stamped with the girl and boy pulling the wish bone. Image was stamped with Tuxedo Balck Memento ink on cream colored cs and colored with Copic markers. Used the Labels 4 nestabilities to die cut the layers on the card which was lightly sponged with Antique Linen Distressing ink. Background paper is from the Earthy Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets. Added some half pearls around the image. Ribbon was a cream colored ribbon that I colored with Pale Sepia Copic markers. I really love how this Copic color gives a golden color to the ribbon..

This next card uses the fruit platter image which I again stamp with Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto cream colored cs which was distressed with Walnut Stain distressing ink around the edges. Image was then colored with various Copic markers The sentiment is also from the Thanksgiving stamp set and was stamp just below the fruits.

Below the image I used the new Lattice borderabilities from Spellbinders which I die cut and embossed. I then distressed the exposed parts of the die before removing it from the die cut. I inter-twined some ribbon into the holes on the die cut. Two accent die cut pieces on either side of the main image is from the Floral Accent Shapeabilities.

For this third card I used yet another cute image from the Thanksgiving set. Same thing, it was stamped then colored with Copic markers. Used the Labels 4 nestabilities for the layers and cut the center of the one with the image with an oval coluzzle. Background paper is from Crate paper and the accent flower was cut from the DP. Ribbon was tied around the bunch of flower and added some half pearls on the 2 corners.

This last card I am sharing with you today is another sentiment from the same stamp set. Sentiment was stamped on cream colored cs. I traced around the centre part of the pendant die and cut the cs out and sponge the edges with Walnut Stain distressing ink. I then adhered some Sookwang double sided sticky paper sheet to cs and die cut it with the Lattice Pendant die. After die cutting the piece I removed the backing and Sprinkled some Cinnamon Glitter Ritz Opaque Micro Fine Glitter and burnished it with my finger to let the shine of the glitter come out. Love this technique which is called "Burnished Velvet". Layered the background with more cream colored and brown cs. Just free hand cut the background cs to match the shape of the die. On the top of the card I used the matching Lattice Borderabilities to die cut brown cs, added some half pearls and a strip of double sided tape with I sprinkle with Cinnamon glitter and burnished it with my fingers.

Hope you enjoyed the cards I have shared with you today.

Vintage Postcard Kits - Crafty Secrets

2009-07-20T20:12:00.008-07:00

July 20, 2009

In just a week, the big summertime crafting event (CHA) will be taking place in Florida. For this event Crafty Secrets is coming out with their Vintage Postcard Kits. Check out the Hear twarming Vintage blog as Sandy has revealed 4 of the new kits that will be available at CHA. They are:

* Baby Girl

* Story Time

* Halloween

* Christmas

I have made 4 projects, 2 using 2 different images from the Halloween set, 1 from the Christmas set and another one from the Baby Girl Set. These postcard kits are so fun to use. You can make Postcards, banners, mini brag books, and the list goes on and on. The images can be dressed-up with glitter, fun flock, flower soft, pearls, beads, buttons, etc.

Here is the first hanging postcards that I made using the Halloween image. For this first Halloween hanging postcard, I added some black fun flock on the cats, used a black thin wire with beads as the hanger piece and then I hung one of the smaller images on a beaded wire. I wraps the wire around a narrow wooded piece to get it to curl up. Unfortunately, I didn't have the stamp set that comes with this postcard kit at the time that I made my first postcard, so I used stamps from the Halloween and Journey Stamp Set for the back of the postcard. All around the edges of the front and the back I used a gold Sakura gel pen.

The Second Halloween postcard was made using another image from the Halloween Set. This time I sprayed the front image with Sunflower Glimmer Mist, added some black glitter all along the edges, raised the stars on the hat, stamped some stars on the top edge of the image and added some orange and black rhinestones. For the hanger, I used a black wire that I added some black and orange beads. Again, I twirled the ends of the wire on a piece of round wood and then I added ribbon between the 2 holes. For the back of the postcard, I sponged some Summer Sun and Spiced Marmalade Distress ink to try to get the same shading as the front of the postcard. Then I used stamps that came with the postcard kit and the owl image that was also part of the kit. The edges were sponge with Black Soot Distress ink.

This next one uses an image from the Christmas set. For the Christmas Tree, I used some Flower Soft for texture. Then sponged the edges with Walnut Stain Distress ink and added gold edges using a Sakura pen. For the hanger I used gold wire that I twisted around a pen and added little holly buttons and one of the small images that I glued to the chipboard star.

And for my last project, I made a mini brag book. This is only the first 3 pages that I made before I bound it together with snap rings and ribbon. The front of the brag book and the 2 following pages uses images that is found in the Baby Girl Postcard Set. For the front cover I distressed the edges with Rose Romance and then added some white fun flock all around the edges. The flowers, creases on the bedding and the words were all sprinkled with ultra fine crystal glitter and a glue pen. The 2 inside pages uses die cuts from the Labels 4 nestabilities, which goes perfectly with the shape of the postcard chipboard. Did some stamping using the Baby Girl stamp set, buttons with stickers from the Baby Girl Vintage sticker and another postcard stamp image that come with this set.

Hope you all enjoy playing around with these great Postcard kits. I can't wait to see what you all come up with.

Enjoy,

Marisa

P.S. Sandy has some giveaways at the Heartwarming Vintage blog. 2 lucky winners will receive the 4 postcard kits and other one will receive the 2 stamp sets - Mouse Party and the Thanksgiving set.

Wishing You the Best Today

2009-07-12T15:25:00.002-07:00

July 12, 2009

Today's card was made for Darlene's Crafty Secret challenge that she hosts every Sunday at Paper Craft Planet. For this challenge we were to use Gingham in our project.

Stamps used for this card is from the Mice Party stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art stamps. This was stamped on an off-white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the colored with Copic markers. Background DP is from Basic Grey's Lemonade Paper Pad. Machine Stitched the edges of the DP and added some ribbon for accent. Flower was made using the Flowers Creations 3 and Pink Japanese Paper. Added some punched ferns (MS).

Hope you all are having a sunny weekend.

Crafty Secrets DT Step-by-Step Sisters Vintage Shadow Box Frame

2009-07-06T05:00:00.000-07:00

July 6, 2009

Today is a very exciting day for the Crafty Secrets Design Team. We are each sharing with you either a tutorial or step-by-step pictorial of our projects.

For this project I made a Sisters Frame, which I will be giving to my sister who will be having her birthday this month. She is the one who started me off in this craft. Thanks to her, I have been able to find the passion for this art form.

The project started off with a shadow box frame that I purchased in one of the Dollar Stores. As you can see in the raw picture, it was a very simple unfinished wood frame. The very first thing that I did was paint it with taupe acrylic paint and then the second layers was a brown acrylic paint. I lightly sanded the wood after the paint dried to bring out the woodgrain. By painting it with a lighter first base color I was able to enhance the woodgrain after sanding it. I then colored it more with some Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist to give it a shimmery glow. Then I proceeded to outline the frame with some strips of gold Class-A-Peel stickers. I then put the frame aside while I started to work on the borders.

The borders were die cut with the Classic Lace Border die of Spellbinders. I die cut 4 strips with a tan colored cs and embossed the strips. Before removing the strips from the die, I distressed it with Walnut Stain distressing ink. Some of the little pieces that were cut were dabbed with the Coffee Shop Glimmer mist which was later on glue back to the strip. Cut 4 single points of the borders for each of the corner of the frame. Here are all the pieces that I used to go around the frame.

Once the strips were done I then proceeded to work on the inside of the frame. I used an image from the Girfriends Images and Journal Notes for the main image. This I die cut using the Labels 4 from Spellbinders along with the matting that I used behind the image. I outlined the main image and the matting with a gold Sakura Glitter Pen, dotted the hats, sleeves along the wrists and collar with a Gold Spica pen and then added some half pearls to the points. The letters that spelled "SISTERS" was taken from the "Girls Alphabets & More" Heartwarming Vintage Booklets. These letters were cut and then distressed with Walnut Stain distressing ink then matted onto brown cs. Added some chipboard to the back of each letter to raise it up in the finished frame. Background paper is from the Pastel Paper Pad of Crafty Secrets, which I distressed the edges and added some ric-rak and flower stickers from the "Little Girls" Heartwarming Vintage stickers. I also used the sentiment from this same sticker collection.

After all the pieces were ready, I proceeded to finish the frame. I added the borders strips and corners to the frame and then sprayed it with Irridescent Gold Glimmers Mist. Added some of the little pieces from the die cut to the borders and added a norrow pink ribbon around the inside edge. All along the inside of the frame I added a biege lace. Also used a beaded strip along the bottom of the frame. Other accessories that I used to go on the frame are some glass leaf pieces on the 2 bottom corners, a Prima flower on the top left corner and some half pearls on the right corner. For the inside of the frame I assembled all the letters to spell "Sisters", added the main image and the sentiment.

Here is my finished project. Picture was taken without the glass cover that slides into the shadow box so that it will not produce a glare. I am hoping that you all enjoyed this special project with step-by-step pictures.

Now don't forget to check out the Heartwarming Vintage blog, Crafty Secrets gallery and all the blogs of our talented Design Team. They have made special project for you today. Just click on each of their names to access their blog.

Hope you all have an enjoyable Monday.

Marisa

This weeks cards

2009-07-05T11:24:00.005-07:00

July 5th, 2009

This week I have been neglecting by blog. I keep forgetting to upload the card that I have made for various challenges. So here are all 3 cards for this week.

The first card is for the Crafty Secrets Forum challenge as well as the Wednesday Sketch challenge over at Splitcoast stampers. For the Crafty Secret challenge we were to use a virgin stamp set, one that you have either neglected to use or have never used. I combined it with the sketch challenge for the week. Stamps used was from the "Sew Special" stamp set of CS.

The second card is for the Featured stampers challenge from Splitcoast. Today's featured stamper is Sandra. Check her gallery out, she has great stuff. The image I used for this card is from a free digital image from Victoria Case. I colored the image with copic markers and the DP used is from the Lemonade Paper Pad of Basic Grey.

Finally, the last card is for the Crafty Secret group challenge that Darlene hosts every Sunday at Paper Craft Planet. Today's challenge is "Christmas in July" This card used stamps from the Vintage Christmas and Christmas Joy stamp set of Crafty Secrets.

Sweet Tara

2009-07-01T11:15:00.004-07:00

July 1, 2009

HAPPY CANADA DAY! Today it is Canada's Birthday. Wishing all my Canadian friends a day filled with fun and celebration.

Today I am sharing with you a card that I made using a Digital image from Victoria Case. This is a freebie that I got and is available if you email her. Go check her site out, she is an amazing artist. Her challenge blog also host a weekly challenge and this card is for the challenge posted on June 25th. Today, noontime is the deadline to submit your entry. Hope I made it on time.

This challenge is a sketch challenge and you can find the sketch in the challenge blog. Paper used for this card is from makingmemories - Chloe's Closet. Size the image in my Scrapbook Factory program to the size that would fit my card and printed it on Copic compatible paper. Colored the main image with copic markers, cut it out and mounted it onto white cs with double sided foam tape. Colored 4 more flowers with copics, cut them out and arranged it around the bottom part of the main image. Wanted Tara to be surrounded by all the flowers. For a final touch as I was assembling the different layers of this card I add a ribbon in the center of the card.

Hope you enjoy this card.

A Birthday Wish

2009-06-25T05:04:00.004-07:00

June 25, 2009

This card was made for the sketch challenge posted yesterday at Splitcoast Stampers.

Images from the Mouse Party stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps was stamped onto white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then colored with Copic markers. After coloring the image it was cut out. Use a yellow DP from the Lime Rickey Paper Pad of Basic Grey to die cut the smaller frame from the Classic Frame set of Spellbinders. This frame was embossed and sponged with Broken China distressing Ink. The rest of the background paper is also from the Lime Rickey Paper Pad. The frame was mounted onto the DP with double sided foam tape to pop it up a bit. The inner part of the frame is right against the DP. Mice, cheese and balloons are also popped up with foam tape. Used some scrappers floss for the string of the balloons. Sentiment was stamped on aqua cs and die cut with the labels 3 nestabilities. Final touch to this card are some oyster embellishment which I added to the frame.

Hope you all have a happy Thursday.

Marisa

The Beauty that Surround Us

2009-06-23T21:14:00.003-07:00

June 23, 2009

I was late for last weeks Crafty Secrets Forum challenge and glad to be able to get this weeks challenge on time. Host for this weeks challenge is March and she has asked us to get inspiration from nature.

Selected some nature images for this card from the Calendar Creative Scraps of Crafty Secrets.Frame around the images was cut with the Scalloped Edge Frame from Spellbinders. Wove a sheere peach ribbon from Melissa Frances in and out of the holes in the scallops. DP used for the different layers of this card is from the Classic and Earthy Paper Designs which is also from Crafty Secrets. Added some pearls in the empty space on the image layer. Each of the different layers were edged with a Gold Gelly Sakura Pen.

Homemade with LOVE

2009-06-23T16:53:00.003-07:00

June 23, 2009

I'm late, I'm late posting my project for last weeks Crafty Secrets challenge that was hosted by PammyJo over at Splitcoast Stampers.

Used an image from Crafty Secrets Cooking Cotton Scraps which was mounted on to DP from the Earthy Paper Pad which is also from Crafty Secrets. Stamped the flower border from the Kitchen Classic Stamp set to go all around the border of the image. It was then colored with Copic markers, sprayed with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist and adorned with Pearls. Sentiment is from the Sweet Stamp set.

Now, purpose of this challenge was to create a project with the theme " It's ALL about ME". So what in this project describes who I am. Well, before I started Card Making and a bit of Scrpbooking, my life was devoted to baking in my spare time. Before coming to Canada, I used to bake from home and take orders from family, friends and restaurants. In fact most of my family members are bakers. At a very early age, my precious Mom introduced us to the art of baking. Well baking slowed down when I realized we were starting to gain weight from all that sweets coming out of the oven. So I quickly had to find another way to spend my spare time. That is when my crafting evolved. Also in the project, I embellished it with pearls. Just love pearls. So to some it up, I love:

*baking

*card making

* pearls

Hello My Friend

2009-06-21T19:55:00.002-07:00

June 21, 2009

This card was made for the Crafty Secrets challenge Darlene hosts every Sunday at Paper Craft Planet. For today's challenge we are to use squares and circles in our project.

For this card, I used an image that I took from the Birds and Dotanicals Images % Journal Notes from Crafty Secrets. DP that I used is from the Classic Paper Designs, which is also from Crafty Secrets. I outline the different panels and DP with a Clear Star Gelly Roll from Sakura to give the entire card a hit of glitter. The frame around the bird image was colored with Light Walnut Copic markers. Used some ribbon and Oyster embellishments to finish off the card.

1st Crafty Secret Challenge at Paperee

2009-06-20T23:28:00.002-07:00

June 20, 2009

Julie has posted a challenge in the "We Love Crafty Secrets" group over at Paperee.com. Here is a little excerpt from Julie's challenge:

CONTRASTING COLORS! Pick your favorite color and then use it's complement--red/green, blue/orange, purple/yellow, etc. Also feel free to use any shade in between as I did--turquoise/muted orange.

And to add a little excitement we are also throwing in a prize. As Julie will be away on Friday, I will do a random drawing from the names of all those who have participated in this challenge and the winner will receive a "Birthday Kids" stamp set!!! So hurry over to Paperee, we would love to see what you create.

Here is the project that I made just for this special challenge. Image is from the Garden Girls stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps, which was stamp using Tuxedo Black Memoto Ink on white cs. I then colored the image with various Copic markets. This was then matted onto a DP from the Lime Rickey Paper Pad of BasicGrey. For the frame I used another DP from the same set and die cut/embossed it with the Classic Frame from Spellbinders. I then sponge some Faded Jeans distressing ink onto the frame. Flowers were die cut from the Scalloped Edge Frame, also from Spellbinders. Then I added some blue rhinestones to the centre of the flower and then punched some ferns from a Martha Stewart punch and placed them around the flowers.

Now, don't forget to visit us at Paperee.com and join in on the fun.

Happy Birthday Carlos and New Crafting Site

2009-06-19T20:19:00.004-07:00

June 19th, 2009

First of all, I would just like to wish my nephew Carlos a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

Here is a card that I made for him for his special day. Stamps are from the Favorite Fellas stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps. Image of the ties were stamped on various DP's from the Boxer Paper Pad of Basic Grey. They were then cut and mounted onto the Labels 4 nesty. Sentiment is also from the same stamp set. And background paper is also from the Boxer Paper Pad collection.

I also want to share with you all a new Crafting site that I recently was invited to join. It is called Paperee. If you love making projects using Crafty Secrets, we even formed a group called " We Love Crafty Secrets". We would love to have you join us. So please do check this crafting site out. And stay tuned as we have some exciting stuff happening in the very near future.

If you are on facebook, we also have a Crafty Secrets group over there and would like to hear from you there as well.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.

Marisa

Feliz Quinceanera - A Special Birthday

2009-06-18T20:29:00.001-07:00

June 18, 2009

Someone at work asked me to make a special Birthday Card for a young lady who will be turning 15 tomorrow. In the Spanish Community, a it is a special celebration when a girl turns into a young lady. This happens on the 15th birthday and the celebration is called "Quinceanera". This card uses stamps from Scrappy Cat - Bride To Be. Images are either colored with Copic markers or stamped on Basic Grey paper and cut out. There is a lot of bling in this card. Around the edges of the Labels 4 I added some glitter. Top of the dress has a string of pearls along with the handle for the bag, the earing and the shoe. On the Tiara you will gind more bling. I truly enjoyed making this card and I hope that the recepient will as well.

Challenge and Sample

2009-06-18T17:47:00.009-07:00

June 18, 2009

First upload will be 1 card with 3 different versions. This card was made for the challenge Darlene posted on Paper Craft Planet on Sunday. OK I know, I am a little bit late posting my card. I have been really busy with work and other stuff that I have been neglecting.

For Darlene's challenge she asked us to make a project using items that start with the letter "P". So for this card I used an image from the Little Dolls Images & Journal Notes from Crafty Secrets. Background paper is from the Pastel Paper Designs also of Crafty Secrets. Just simply cut the images on the sheet. For those of you who used to play with Paper Dolls, you know what to do with them. You dress them up with the outfits. In the sheet that I used there were 2 different outfits with matching hats. Used the smaller frame in the Scalloped Edge Frame from Spellbinders for the border around the paper doll image. Added some Pink Liquid Pearls around the embossed dots on the border. The die cut border is also from Spellbinders - Classic Lace Border. Added the little pooch off to the corner and ribbon just along the end of the Classic Lace. The saying - "My Paper Doll" are stickers from the Baby Girl Heartwarming Vintage Stickers.

So what did I use in my card that started with the letter "P"

P for Paper Doll

P for Pink

P for Pearls (Liquid Pearls)

P for Polka Dot Ribbon

P for Pooch

P for Paper Sticker Letters

P for Perfect Pink Classic Lace Border

I know, I think I got carried away trying to think of inventive ways to make sure "P" was used in this card.

The next card that I am sharing with you today is from the new stamp set - Mouse Party. This set will be availabe starting tomorrow, June 19th. For this card I used 4 stamps from this set to make my scene. The older mice was ready to take a picture of the clown mice just as he was coming out of his hole. Images were stamped with Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and then colored with Copic markers. Cheese was stamped colored and cut and placed on top of the main panel. Main panel was mounted on black cs and I added some red pearls on top. Background DP is from the Earthy Paper Designs from Crafty Secrets and die cut with the bigger frame of the Scalloped Edge Frame from Spellbinders. I wove some ribbon in and out of the holes.

Hope you enjoy my cards today. Thanks for looking.

Sparkle Card

2009-06-09T16:26:00.002-07:00

June 9, 2009

Here is my card for the "sparkle" challenge over at the Crafty Secrets Forum. Darlene is this weeks host and gave us a few clues yesterday and here are the clues we were given:

1. 4th of July

2. diamonds

3. sequins

4. Twinkle

5. Flash

6. Shine

With all those clues, this is the card that I came up with.I used an image from the Seasonal Heartwarming Vintage Booklets "Proud To Be American" (although I am not an American) and added some Pastel Clear Ultra Fine Glitter to the stars and words around and in the oval. Background DP is from a stack that I purchased at Cosco some years back. I used a Quickie Glue stick to add some glitter on the fireworks on the DP. For the frame of the image, I used the Peony die from Spellbinders to cut red, white and blue cs. I then inter-twined the cut pieces to make my frame. And to finish off this card, I added ribbon to the image and some brads to the corners.

What a fun challenge.

Paper: Seasonal - Heartwarming Vintage Booklets, unknown DP, red, white and blue cs

Accessories: Peony die - Spellbinders, Quickie glue pen, Pastel Crystal ultra-fine glitter, ribbon and brads

Crafty Secrets DT Challenge

2009-06-08T08:00:00.003-07:00

June 8th, 2009

Happy Monday morning to everyone.

Today Crafty Secrets is having a DT challenge. Theme for this challege is "Birthday". Anything with a Birthday theme, altered projects, layouts, hats, cards.. ect...

Sorry if the pictures did not come out very well. I am still learning how to use my daughters camera and don't know how to use all the fancy settings.

I took pictures of my project in two sets as the whole project was too large in one picture.

I also took a picture of 2 of the letters close up so that you can see the details in each of them.

For this challenge I made a HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner. Images for this project are letters from the Divine Alphabets % More Heartwarming Vintage Booklets. These booklets are so easy to use and you have a choice of different sizes for the Alphabets all in one page. Started of by die cutting a 2 beige and 1 brown cs with 3 sizes of the Labels 4 nestabilities. Use beige for the biggest size which I die cut then embossed, then I sponged the edges with Walnut Stain Distressing ink and added some Diamond Dust to the edges. This layer was later on sprayed with Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist. After it dried I mounted the next size of the Labels 4 with brown cs, followed by the third size in beige cs which was again distressed with Walnut Stain. On top of this third layers I then added my letters which was matted with brown cs. Used a DP from the Classic Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets which I die cut and embossed using a Floral Accent die from nestabilities. After die cutting and embossing this piece I then distressed it with Walnut Stain while the die was still on the paper. Made 13 pieces which were used at the top of each of the letters that spell HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I then proceeded to die cut and emboss 3 sizes of the Flower Creations 3 which scrap DP's that I had from several Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets. Made 13 sets of the flowers which were sponged with Walnut Stain and distressed using a distressing tool to curl up the edges. Added the flowers to each of the letters.

Paper: Divine Alphabets & More, Classic and other Paper Designs from Crafty Secrets

Ink: Walnut Stain Distressing ink

Accessories: Labels 4, Flower Creations 3, Floral Accent and Diamond Dust

Don't forget to check out the blogs of the other DT members who have created special project for this challenge. They are as follows:

Words

2009-06-04T20:37:00.002-07:00

June 4, 2009

Here is a card for the Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge that can be found at Splitcoast Stampers. This weeks host if Lori Lynn who has challenged us to use text in our project.

This card was made using an image from the Garden Creative Scraps of Crafty Secrets which was matted onto a rectagle scalloped red cs and tied with a ribbon around it. Velumn was embossed with a script cuttlebug emobossing folder and then used a piece of DP from the Earthy Paper Pad of Crafty Secrets.

Paper: Earthy Paper Designs and Garden Creative Scraps - Crafty Secrets

Ink: Walnut Stain Distressing Ink

Accessories: Ribbon, velumn, script CuttleBug embossing folder and nestabilities

Library Pocket

2009-05-27T16:36:00.003-07:00

May 27, 2009

Here is my project for the Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Marcy's challenge to us pockets in out projects.I have been meaning to come up with some sort of Library pocket with sign-out card for all the books we have in out home. Marcy's challenge has inspired me to come up with this Library Pocket.

Stamps used are from the Book Lovers and Frame-it stamps sets of Crafty Secrets Clear Art stamps. First I stamped the 'from the library of' 2x on white cs and colored it with Copic markers. The second stamped image was cut out and popped-up on top of the first with double-sided foam tape. On the first image, I added some journaling lines with the Frame-it stamped set. Used a circle coluzzle to cut the half center at the top and then distressed the edges with a distressing tool. Distressed the whole tag with Old Paper Distressing Ink and added gold at the edges with a gel pen. Pocket and base for the pocket uses DP's from the Porcelain Paper Pad of BasicGrey. Used a sticker from the Fond Recollections Heartwarming Vintage stickers on the pocket, added some lace that was stained with a copic marker and corners were done using a scrap paper from the porcelain paper that was punched and colored with copic markers. Added another image from the Book Lovers stamp set which was colored again with copics on the pocket.

Now I have to make quite a few more of these for all the books.

Stamps: Book Lovers and Frame It - Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Old Paper Distressing ink and various Copic markers

Paper: Porcelain Paper Pad - Basic Grey

Accessories: Lace and circle Coluzzle

Hinged Thank You

2009-05-25T20:43:00.003-07:00

May 25, 2009

Here is another card I made today for the Technique Lovers Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers, to make a hinged card. Lynn once again has picked a great technique to feature in this challenge, along with an easy to follow tutorial from Wendy. Definitely a technique that I will used again and again.

For this card my focal image is from the Flower Gallery stamp set of Penny Black. Stamped image onto white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and then colored it with various Copic markers. Added some glitter with a glitter pen on the center part of the flowers. Image was then die cut and embossed using the Labels 4 nestability. Inked the edges of the panel with Pearlescent Purple Billiance ink and then matted onto the purple DP. All DP used in this card is from the Euphoria Paper Pad of BasicGrey. Borders and corners were punch with the Parisian edger punch of EK success. (Again thanks to Wendy for pointing out in her tutorial about using the border punches in the corners as well). Brad to hinge the card together is also from Basic Greys matching brad set for the Euphoria collection. Sentiment is also from the same stamp set of Penny Black. Ribbon is a white Offray ribbon that I colored with a Copic marker. Butterfly was die cut with 2 different DP from the Euphoria Paper pad using a Spellbinders die.

Stamp: Flower Gallery - Penny Black

Paper: Euphoria - Basic Grey and white cs

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Pearlescent Purple and various Copic markers

Accessories: Offray ribbon, Euphoria Brad, Labels 4 and Butterfly die from nestabilities

Thanks Dad

2009-05-25T20:31:00.003-07:00

May 25, 2009

Here is a card that I made for the Crafty Secret Challenge Darlene hosts in Paper Craft Planet. Every Sunday, Darlene had volunteered to host the challenge. This is a 1-2-3 challenge to used 1 image, 2 different papers and 3 accessories. So if you like using Crafty Secrets products and enjoy challenges, check it out. You can find a quick like on my side bar to the site. Hope to see you there as well.

For this card, I used an image from the Heartwarming Vintage Cuts - Bless Our Family. These images are so great to use in any paper crafting projects. This was mounted on to DP from the Boxer Paper Pad of Basic Grey. In fact all DP used for this card is from that collection. Tied a knot with the ribbon and used a circular metal clip on top of the image and a long brad to the side of the card. Lastly, I used a white opaque Signo pen to dot all around the edge of the card.

Image: Bless Our Family Heatwarming Vintage Cut

Paper: Boxer from Basic Grey

Accessories: Ribbon, long brad and circular metal clip

Special Friends

2009-05-20T18:50:00.003-07:00

May 20, 2009

After a long time not being able to play along in the Splitcoast Stampers daily challenges, I am glad to be able to make a card for today's sketch challenge.

Stamped image is from the Teddy & Company stamp set of Penny Black, which was stamped on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento ink and colored with Copic markers.. Used some Flower Soft on the ferns. Background DP is from the Porcelain paper pad of BasicGrey. Used the Labels 3 nestability for the die cut around the main panel and matting and a die from the ribbon tag nestability for the cut of the sentiment. Added some ribbon around one of the panels and pierced some holes along the 2 corners of the card.

Stamp: Teddy and Company - Penny Black

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento ink and various Copic markers

Paper: Porcelain - Basic Grey and brown cs

Accessories: Labels 3 and Ribbon tag trio nestabilities and ribbon

2 Crafty Secret Challenges

2009-05-20T16:27:00.003-07:00

May 20, 2009

Here are 2 cards that I am posting today. First one is for the challenge Darlene posted on PaperCraft Planet. For this card I used an image from the Travel Creative Scraps of Crafty Secrets. Matted the image onto orange DP from the Mellow Paper Pad of Basic Grey which was punched all around the edges with a MS border punch. This was then adhered on top of another DP from the Mellow collection and then onto to the background DP also from the same collection. Used the Labels 4 to die cut the sentiment which came from the Seasonal Heartwarming Vintage Booklet. Added some decorative edges using a Cuttlebug die. The sketch for the card was also provided by Darlene for the challenge.

Second card was made for the Tuesday Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. This weeks challenge was hosted by PammyJo. For this challenge she asked us to include as many circles, half circles or circle shapes on your cards.For this card I used stamped images from the Sweet Stuff stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art stamps. Images were colored with Copic markers. Used the scalloped circle nestabilities behind the images. DP is from Chole's Closet - makingmemories. Finished the card of with ribbon.

Birthday Wishes

2009-05-18T11:46:00.003-07:00

May 18, 2009

Here is my card for today's Techinique Lovers Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers,to make a Tri Shutter Card. Before going in to the details of this card, I would just like to thank Lynn for featuring this technique. Such a beautiful way to portray different elements that go into making a card. If you would like to see the tutorial for this technique, you can find it here.

DP I used for this card is from The Paper Company Studio - Green Diagonal Weave and Green Ornamental Tapestry. Sentiment is from the Garden Girls Stamp Set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps. MOM is from the Bless Our Family Vintage Cuts, also from Crafty Secrets. Decorative cuts are from the Floral Accent of Spellbinders which was die cut, embossed and then colored in with Hint of Pesto Versa Magic. Cut out some butterflies from Hopscotch Girl Butterflies - K&Company and highlighted it with glitter pen and some bling. Punched some flowers and added some glitter with a glitter pen and half pearls. Matting was die cut with the Labels 4 nestability and sponged with Hint of Pesto.

Stamp: Garden Girls - Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps
Paper: Green Ornamental Tapestry, Green Diagonal Weave - The Paper Company Studio, Hopscotch Girl Butterflies - K& Company, Bless Our Family Vintage Cuts and green cs
Ink: Onyx Black Versafine, Hint of Pesto VersaMagic and Glitter pen
Accessories: Floral Accent and Label 4 Nestabilities, Flower Punch, Half Pearls, bling and unknown Die Cut vine

Sweet

2009-05-17T02:08:00.002-07:00

May 17, 2009

Here is a card made for the Featured Stampers challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Today's featured stamper is Joan. Go check her gallery out, you will not be dissapointed. Joan is an amazing stamper.

Here is the card that I selected from Joan's gallery Here are the changes that I made:

* changed the stamped image to another Sarah Kay stamp.

* Instead of a scalloped oval, I used the Labels 4 nestability.

* Change the colors* instead of the half pearls on top, I place it to the bottom of the card.

* I added some dots with a White Signo pen around the frame and the edges of the layers.

Stamp: A Kiss for Cloe - Sarah Kay

Paper: Flower Patch - makingmemories

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and various Copic markers

Accessories: Label 4 nestabilities and 2 different ribbons

Flower/Flour Crafty Secrets Forum Challenge

2009-05-16T15:42:00.002-07:00

May 16, 2009

Well looks like I finally got my computer running again to the point that I can uplaod my scanned cards. Only thing left is to find my Paint Shop Pro disk so that I can load it back to my computer. I have another photo editing program loaded right now, but not to good a using it to edit my scans. Let's hope that my computer problems are all solved now.

Here are 2 cards that I made for the Crafty Secret Forum challenge that my friend Darlene hosted on Tuesday.

First one uses the theme 'flour' and image from the Sweet Stuff stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art stamps was stamped on white cs with Onyx Black Versafine and colored with Tombow markers. Image and framing around the image was die cut with a Spellbinder nestability along with the ribbon tag for the sentiment. Background paper is from the Earthy Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets

Second Card is for the theme "flower". Card was made using an image from the Easter Creative Scraps. Background paper is from Crafty Secrets Earthy Paper Designs. Layers were made using the Labels 4 nestability and die cut flower is from the Daisy Heads nestability. Ribbon is an Offray ribbon that I colored using Amethyst Copic markers.

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend.

Marisa

Thank You

2009-05-11T16:08:00.003-07:00

May 11, 2009

Yes, I have not been blogging again for a while. Still trying to fix my computer. Just as I thought I got everything figured out, it died on me once more. I was trying to install some MS updates and for whatever reason it did not like it. My computer would just start re-booting and I could not get back on it again. Had to restore it once more. I am hoping that this would be the last time that I would have to do that. Not fun having to constantly be re-loading all the programs that I need.

So much for my woes.

Here is a card that I made for the Technique Lovers Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. Stamped image and sentiment are from the Limited Edition of Penny Black's Flower Gallery. Image was stamped 3 times, colored with Copic markers, layers were cut and mounted on top of each other with double-sided foam tape for dimension. Background DP is from Debbie Mumm's Baby Girl Pad.Borders on top and below the Center panel with the sentiment was punch with a MS punch. Used the Labels 4 nestability behind the main image. Doodled with white opaque pen around the flower, borders of the Label 4 and around the punched border.

Stamp: Penny Black - Flower Gallery

Paper: Baby Girl - Debbie Mumm

Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, Copic markers and white opaque pen

Accessories: Labels 4 nesty, MS border punch and bling

Congrats

2009-05-01T23:58:00.003-07:00

May 1, 2009

Here is a card for the Limited Supple Challenge at Splitcoast Stampers, which is to use one or two stamps to make a border on the card.Stamp set used for the rose border of this card it Baby Girl Clear Art Stamps from Crafty Secrets. Stamped image of the Baby shoes is also from the same stamp set. Used the Jornaling Stamp set of Crafty Secrets for the journaling on the top of the card. Sentiment is from Inkadinkadoo and Flower is from Technique Tuesday. To distress the look of the card, sponged Walnut Stain to the edges of the paper.

Stamps: Baby Girl and Journaling - Crafty Secrets, Sentiment - Inkadikadoo and Flower - Technique Tuesday

Paper: Baby Girls - Debbie Mumm and white cs

Ink: Tuxedo Black, London Fog, Walnut Stain, Rose Romance and Copic markers

Accessories: Labels 4 Nestability

Crafty Secrets Splitcoast Forum Challenge

2009-04-28T19:53:00.007-07:00

April 28, 2009

OK, it has certainly been a very long time since I last posted anything to this blog. No, I have not been lazy. My computer has been acting up for awhile now that I had to restore it to factory settings. Along with that was trying to set it up to a point that I could have all the programs I needed to scan, edit and post. So without further adew here are some projects that I made for last weeks and this weeks Crafty Secrets Forum challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers.

Both these projects use images from the Creative Scraps of Crafty Secrets. These image scraps are so handy to use for quick cards or projects. All you need is a little bit of imagination, images from the Creative Scraps and you are set to go.

The first project uses images from the Garden Creative Scraps. This was done for last weeks recipe challenge to use Pleats, Buckle and Jewels. Used a Sweet Chips Chipboard for the base which was covered with DP from the Pastel Paper Designs of Crafty Secrets. Adhered the image from the creative scraps, added ribbon and some bling. Adhered pleated ribbon from Michaels all aroung the edge of the chipboard.

For the second project, image is from the Girlfriends Creative Scraps. This was matted onto DP from the Earthy Paper Designs. Ribbon was colored with Sepia Copic markers to match the DP. Flower and twigs was done using Flower Soft and tied with DMC thread. Did some faux stiching along the edges and finished off the card with some vintage looking buttons.

Thanks for looking,

Marisa

Home Sweet Home

2009-03-24T05:05:00.004-07:00

March 24, 2009

Home Sweet Home is were I long to be. Here is a card made using a stamp from the Home Sweet Home stamp set of Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps.

Image was stamped on white cs with Tuxedo Black Memento and colored with various Copic markers. Then cut and mounted onto a white cs (colored with Teracotta Touch marker) cut with the scalloped circle nestabilities. This was then matted onto a brown cs that was also cut with another size of a circle scallop nesty. Then used 2 different sizes of the Labels 1 nesty to cut out the frame around the main image. Cut out 4 frames with the Labels 1, colored it with Terracota and Rose Beige Touch markers then sprayed it with Coffee Shop and Irridescent Gold Glimmer Mist then assembled it together for the frame. Sentiment was stamped onto DP from the Earthy Design Paper pad and distressed with Walnut Stain. Background Paper is also from the Earthy Paper Pad. Used a corner stamp from the Serenity Prayer stamp set for the corners around the main image. Added some blue half pearls from Kaiser for an added touch to the card.

Grand Finale - March Mix

2009-03-23T08:00:00.001-07:00

March 23, 2009

Today is the Grand Finale of the Crafty Secrets - Heatwarming Vintage and Tattered Angels - Glimmer Mist March Mix. If you have not heard what the March Mix is all about - Every Monday, throughout the month of March, the DT's from Crafty Secrets and Tattered Angels have been posting creations using a mix of products from both companies.

For today we have the following talented ladies sharing some of their creations:

* Lisa Zappa - CS

* Linda Duke - CS

* Lauren Ferguson - TA

* Trisha Ladouceur - TA

Don't forget to check out the Heartwarming Vintage Blog and the Tattered Angels Blog - there are some give aways. You just might be a lucky winner.

I also want to share a few Calendar Magnets that I have been working on, using the Calendar Creative Scraps. Once again, the images are so handy to use when you want to come up with something quickly.

Easter Creative Scraps

2009-03-22T22:11:00.009-07:00

March 22, 2009

This will just be a quick post to show you some cards made from the Easter Creative Scraps. This is a new release from Crafty Secrets - Heartwarming Vintage Collection. Makes creating card so easy.

Tomorrow will be the grand finale for the Crafty Secrets and Tattered Angels March Mix. Check out both blogs as there will be some give aways.