UmWow ChipBoard

If you haven't already PLEASE check out my friend DeeDee's new business adventure.

UmWow Studios.

Her and her hubby are making chipboard embellishments and theyare to DIE for!

I am just an idiot whe it comes to figuring out how to use them...no really I am.I can't count how many times I have tried to use them and not been happy with the results.

It's strange because when I look at her stuff it makes me giddy inside and I just HAVE to have some...wierd I know.

So here is a little tag I came up with after a little trial and error.

Can't wait to get my mojo back and create again.I have another box of stuff coming!

winners!

OK so there were so many people to be inspired by

Every month there are amazing projects!

 ....here are a the links to the projects that inspired me.

http://blog.cropchocolate.com/2013/01/cracked-glass-by-clayton528-kathy.html

My little jar has cracked glass on it.

http://blog.cropchocolate.com/2013/01/altered-mouse-traps-by-by-belle-michele.html
I was inspired to use glue on this project.

http://blog.cropchocolate.com/2012/12/40-and-fabulous-by-mom2two-jenni.html

I was inspired by the beautiful papers in this collection

http://blog.cropchocolate.com/2012/07/butterfly-home-decor-project-by-miwa.html
I have had these butterflies for ages so thanks for the inspiration!

Looking back through all the DT projects I can see that there were plenty more places for inspiration.These ladies are so talented!!

Since no one got three out of four..you all get a chance to win..as long as you tried!
The winner is...

by belleApril 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

OK, I guess Kàthy, Nina, Jasmine and me ;). I love this project Chris!! GREAT upcycling!!

Pm me and I will send you your goodies..if you hurry I'll do it today!

Grandmas Quilt Project

First off,my grandma never made a quilt.

She didn't sew or knit but she did live beside a golf course.

What?
(That's what you just thought to yourself)
 does a golf course have to do with grandma?

Well as a kid I remember walking through the fields collecting golf balls.

We'd give them to my aunt who would sit and peel them.Ever seen the inside of a golf ball?

It's not that exciting.

When I saw this next piece at the secondhand store,I knew I had my project plus it reminded me of a patch work quilt.

I have been wanting to do a shelf or something for my DD to hold her nail polishes and I thought this would work quite well.

I saw a tutorial on using Almers glue to create dimension to a project so i decided to try it out.

First I stamped an image and then ran a bead of glue around the image.I added a resin flower to the center and waited for it to dry.

Next I layered my paints and sanded each back a bit.Last I distressed it with ink.

After cutting all my papers to fit and adding a bit of embellishing,it was ready to go!

I used a little inspiration from a few fellow DT members.

Can you guess which ones?
I will put everyone's name in a hat to win a prize if you get 3 out of the 4 I was inspired by.

Good luck!!
ETA:For those of you that don't know where to look check out The Crop and see if you can guess who I was inspired by

Love my Fur Babies

I just came home from hosting a crop this weekend and I met some really awesome people!

I didn't get much done only a two page layout but I did have fun.

I managed to also squeeze this one in for this weeks CC challenge.

From DeeDee and Corrie:

Today's challenge is a "Little bit of everything" mix! Make sure your project includes buttons, ribbon and an image! Your image can be stamped, fussy cut or die cut. No specific theme or colors :) Ready, Set, GOOOOOOOO!

I think I managed to squeeze a little bit of everything into this one.I used washi tape instead of ribbon though..it's becoming my new favourite thing!

 

CC Weekly Challenge

This week I recieved some AMAZING chipboard from fellow DT member DeeDee Catron.

Checkout her new store

UmWow Studios

I have struggled on exactly HOW to use this stuff!I love it but my mojo went on vacation!

It finally came back and I managed to make a project to submit into this weeks challenge on CC.

What do you think?Did my mojo come back?

Up Up and Away!!

This weeks challenge on CC is

From Jenni and Nina:
We love the fresh, bright colours on Jenni’s layout, so our challenge is to use a combination of bright colors, and only 1 (yes 1!) neutral color on a project!

My creativity has been lacking lately..thank goodness for Pinterest!

My interest was sparked when I saw this cute card and I knew I had to give it a try!

 
HERE  is the original link...it's so sweet!!

This is my version..

You can see how Imade my heart balloons here