Pasta Party

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I enjoyed spending time with my dad's side of the family!! Every year on the day after Thanksgiving, my mom's side of the family goes to my aunt's house for a Pasta Party...so, today's the day!!! We're all italian so we have a big, loud, fun family and there's really never a dull moment when we all get together.
Last winter my mom and I went to a crop weekend and I was already planning for this yummy day and made this card for my aunt:

I can't remember the Copic colors that I used since it was so long ago, but I did use Copics!!

Here's a close-up of Edwin with the Pasta:

Have a wonderful day!!!

-Blessings-
Meesh

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Transformations

I stumbled upon this wonderful paint called, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. It is absolutely incredible what can be done with this paint and the creations and transformations made with it. There is no sanding or buffing required to get it ready to paint...it is so easy and so beautiful! I did some research and found some blogs that talked about it, and showed the incredible transformations of old, beat up pieces of furniture to new, gorgeous statement pieces. I decided to start my hunt for some inexpensive, old and beat-up furniture. Even those pieces that look completely ruined with all of the scuffs and dings will look incredible after using the ANCP! To find out more information about this paint and to see some of the transformations done by Annie Sloan, you can visit here.

Here's the first piece that I found:

After a couple coats of Aubusson Blue, a coat of Clear Wax and some light distressing, here's what it transformed into:

I love this color and really enjoyed trying the paint for the first time.

Of course, I couldn't stop after one piece. I went out and found this great, vintage record cabinet, at a resale shop, and wanted to transform it into a tv stand/DVD cabinet.

Here's the before piece:

It was a really pretty piece with a lot of potential. It needed some help with the weak legs, some new knobs and of course, the beautiful ASCP!

I got right to work on this great piece and painted the outside with a coat of Coco, then did a whitewash with Old White and finished that off with Dark Wax.

For the inside of this wonderful piece, I wanted to use Arles, a great mustard yellow. I put down a coat of Cream and then added a couple coats of Arles. I also added some Dark Wax to the interior as well. Here's a look:

I love how the interior color is such a statement color and love the transformation of this piece.

Here's a close-up of the new knobs and details:

And after all of this work, it was finally time to put the TV on top and the DVD's inside :)

Of course, now that that's done, all of those wires will need to disappear!!!

If you're interested in learning more about this wonderful paint, check out this YouTube video. Also, to find a stockist in the United States, follow this link. If you're in a different country than the USA, follow this link to find a stockist to get your hands on this wonderful paint.

I hope you enjoyed looking at these transformations. Hopefully I will be able to find more pieces of furniture soon and transform them into new creations and get them posted on here for you to enjoy!

Have a wonderful week and a great Thanksgiving!!

- Blessings-

Meesh

Autumn and Birthday Wreaths

Good Morning, Bloggers!

I finally had some time this weekend to get crafty! I absolutely love Autumn...the colors, the crisp air, the change of colors on the leaves, Thanksgiving and time with family. I had seen these rosette wreaths and was really anxious to try making one. So, that's just what I did on Saturday. It was so fun and I love the outcome!

These are some of my favorite colors and I love the look of all of the rosettes together and the buttons and hemp. I'm over all pleased with my first attempt at this and will definitely make more for other seasons/holidays!

Since I liked this one so much, I decided to make a birthday rosette wreath for my sister. Her birthday is on Saturday and I thought I'd make her something cute that she can use as a decoration. Her favorite color is pink...so, pink it is!!!

Of course, I had to add a few other colors and some word paper, but overall it's very pink! I'll give it to her on Saturday as I think my mom and I are going to take her to get pedicures and she wants to go to Color Me Mine as well. Hopefully she'll like this!!

Mostly everything that was used, including, papers, buttons, ribbons, etc. are all Stampin' Up products.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

- Blessings -

Meesh

Hello!

Hello, Blogger Friends!
Sorry I haven't posted in quite some time. I have been extremely busy with some things in my life and am just now getting back into blog-land. I haven't had as much time to get creative, but I am going to make some time this week/weekend to work on some projects and get them posted up here.

I hope you are having a fabulous week!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Summer Theme Blog Hop

Welcome to our Blog Hop!

In celebration of Summer Vacation we are holding this blog hop that we have put together, we welcome international participation on this hop. There will be 3 ways you can win!

You can have a chance at winning the candy by following our blog hop and collecting the letters from the Scrapbooking Elements along the way. Once you have reached the last blog and collected all the letters (some blogs may have 2 scrapbook elements so make sure you check the blogs very carefully) unscramble the letters to reveal a well-known Summer theme song. If you wish to be entered into the Summer Theme Blog Hop Drawing make sure you post your answers onto the main blog page here.

Following the link from the last blog, post your comment on our main Blog with your answers and a link back to your blog so we can contact the lucky winners. Sign up to the Scrappers Delight Group as we have many give-aways and monthly swaps and challenges going on throughout the year.

The hop will close on July 8, 2011 and the winners will be announced on July 11, 2011.

Thanks for joining in on the fun!!

I just love the bright colors of this season and being outside to enjoy it! So, I couldn't help but use the Hello Little Butterfly stamp from Magnolia-Licious.

Here are some other views of my card:

Hope your day is as happy as happy gets!!!

Here's the lovely Hello Little Butterfly Tilda:

And the butterfly:

Recipe:
Stampin' Up Flight of a Butterfly Stamp Set
Stampin' Up Butterfly Punch
We R Memory Keepers Corner Rounder
Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities - Grand Scalloped Circles
Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad (for images and distressed edges)
Design Paper Prima paper pad

Copics:
Hair - C1,C3,C5,C7
Skin - E000, E00, E01, E11, E13, RV02
Dress - RV02, RV04, RV06
Bow and Boots - Y00, Y02, Y04
Background - YG11

You should have arrived here from Martina's blog (http://stampinggoddess-stampalicious.blogspot.com/). If so, you are on the right path...if not, please go to the main page to start at the beginning, as we'd hate for you to miss out on any letters. I hope you've enjoyed my card and feel inspired to make your own summer card or craft!! When you are ready, please hop over to Rhonda's blog. (http://bluepoohbear753.blogspot.com/) and continue on with the fun.

And here's the letter you've been waiting for:

Thanks for stopping by!!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Father's Day

We finally got together to celebrate Father's Day! Sunday was such a busy day with volleyball tournaments, etc. So, I thought I'd share the card I made for my Dad with you.

I usually make girl-y cards for my mom or other friends who are women, so, this was fun to do a masculine one for a change.

Here it is:

I just received these cute stamps last week and couldn't wait to get my hands on them. Edwin with the Butterfly is just chillin' on the nice, big mushrooms.

Here's an up close look of Edwin:

And a couple other views:

Recipe:

Paper - Prima Paper, Madeline Collection

Yarn - We R Memory Keepers Sew Easy

Copics:

Sky - B000

Grass - YG11, YG13

Skin - E000, E00, E02, E11, E13

Jeans - B32, B34, B37

Shirt - B02, B04, B05

Mushrooms - E53, E55

Butterfly - C1, C3, B000, YG11

Shoes - C1, C3, B02, B04, B05

Thanks for stopping by!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Purple and Yellow

Good evening!
I finally finished the card I've been slowly working on as I have had a chance. I used purple and yellow, which are complementary colors, and I love putting them together.

I am going to enter this into my very first challenge, being held at Make It Colourful.

I used the Sew Easy products from We R Memory Keepers to sew the edges of this. I really love these products, especially since I don't have a sewing machine. They have many different heads for it that you can change out to make different designs.

This was also my first attempt at making hat pins. I love the look of these and how it adds a special element to the card. I found all of the supplies to make them at Hobby Lobby. 

I really like this Tilda Blowing Hearts!!! Actually, I like all of the Magnolia stamps. They are all so unique and sweet! You really can't go wrong with any of them!

Here's an up close look at the sewing, my tag that says love you, the hat pins and the flowers for Wild Orchid Crafts.

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts

Designer Paper: K&Company - Julianne Specialty Paper

Other Paper: Stampin' Up Very Vanilla, Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard

Sentiment: Stampin' Up Valentine Defined set

Tag: Creative Memories tag punch, Stampin' Up Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad

Copics used:

Face - E000, E00, E01, E11, E13, RV02

Hair - E55, E57, E59

Dress, Socks, Wings and Hearts - BV00, BV02, BV11, BV13, Y21, YR31

Thanks for stopping by to see my new creation!!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Craft Night for My Mom's Birthday

I asked my mom what she wanted to do for her birthday and she said she just wanted to be together. So, we went out to dinner at one of our favorite Italian restaurants that we've been going to frequently for most of my life. It was absolutely delicious!! After dinner we went home and had a craft night.

Here's the outcome...

Decorative watering cans with flower pens!!!!

I absolutely love these! They are going to brighten up my desk at work and they are such fun, bright colors!

Here's a closer look at the first one I did:

The watering can was purchased from Michael's Craft Store
The paper flowers on the watering can are from Creative Memories
The paper flowers (pen tops) are strips of Creative Memories paper
Used Bic and Papermate pens
Rocks in the bottom so the pens will stand up.


Thanks for stopping by!!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Happy Birthday To My Mom!!

Today was my mom's birthday. She's the best mother a person could ever ask for. She's loving, caring, generous, faithful, compassionate, funny, and the list could really go on forever. She's such a great example to my sister and I and she is so special to me!!

I made this birthday card for her. It took a while for me to make it, but she really loved it, so it was all worth it!!

I used 2 mini Tildas in this card:

I stitched the edges by hand. I used the Sew Easy products by We R Memory Keepers. This was my first time using these products, and I really liked them! I'll be making more cards with stitching in the future!!

Here's a close up of Tilda holding the present behind her back:

I wanted to use the dots to add a different element. I like the way it makes Tilda pop out.

Here's the inside of the card: 

Recipe:

Mini Magnolia-licious stamps from www.magnoliastamps.us

#3060 Secret Tilda

#296 Dreamy Tilda

Stamped on: Neenah cream cardstock

Papers used:

K&Company Julianne 6x6 stack

Stampin' Up - Early Espresso and Very Vanilla

Ribbon: Stampin' Up - Early Espresso 

Copics:

Skin - E000, E01, E02, E11, E13, RV02

Hair - E55, E57, E59

Headband - YG11, YG13

Shirt - YG11, YG13

Pants - E55, E57

Gift - YG11, YG13, E55, E57

Socks - YG11, YG13, C1

Dream Tilda Outfit - YR31, E55

Wings - C1, Y00

Thanks for stopping by!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Trying New Things...

Good evening,

This week has been full of trying new techniques! Here is my first attempt at a Gatefold card. It was very fun to make and I'm so glad that I'm venturing out and trying new ideas! I used the Shy Tilda and Kissing Edwin-Standing Mini-Magnolias. They were the perfect size for this card. I also created a dot background, which is another new technique that I tried out.

Here's it is:

An close-up of Edwin loving Tilda:

Here's the inside and a close-up of the right panel:

And another view of the front of the card:

Recipe:
Mini Magnolia-licious stamps from www.magnoliastamps.us
#316 Shy Tilda
#129 Kissing Edwin - Standing
Stamped on: Neenah cream cardstock

Cardstock: Stampin' Up: More Mustard, Rich Razzleberry, Early Espresso, and Very Vanilla
Designer Paper: Prima Papers, Melody Collection
Ribbon: Stampin' Up: Early Espresso

I used the Peony Nestabilities die to create the shape on the front of the card.

Copics:
Skin - E000, E01, E02, E11, E13 plus RV02 for Tilda
Hair - E55, E57, E59
Dress - E55, E29
Pants - B32, B34, B37
Shirt - E57, E59
Shoes - E55, E57, E59
Flower Stems & Leaves - YG11
Flowers - RV02, V06, BV02
Dot Background - E29, E55, V000, RV000, BV00

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed my new creation!!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Happy Sunday!!

Good Morning,

I've been busy working on some new cards while I was at a scrapbook event yesterday from 9am until Midnight. I just wanted get a quick post up here to share one of my new cards with you.

I've been waiting for some new Magnolia stamps to come in the mail and they arrived Friday afternoon before we left to get to our destination for the scrapbook weekend.

This card features Fairytale Tilda, Prince Edwin and 'Kiss Me I'm a Prince.'


Here it is:

I've been wanting to try more layering as well as stamping the sky and grass backgrounds with the Inkssentials Blending Sponges.

Here's an up-close look at Tilda:

Fairytale Tilda is one of my absolute favorites now that I've gotten to color her and make this card!!

Of course I couldn't leave Edwin out of this...
Here's the inside:

And an up-close look at Edwin:

Recipe:
Images stamped on Neenah White Cardstock
Plain Cardstock: Stampin' Up
Designer Papers: K & Company
I used Martha Stewert glitter on the glass slipper to add a little bling
I used pop dots on Tilda and Edwin to add some extra dimension


I hope you enjoyed my new card!

-Blessings-

Meesh

Paper Bag Card

Good morning,

I have a new card for you today...these paper bag cards are my new favorite!

I like making them with the regular "brown paper bag" because I think that gives it a more vintage look, but I also like using the colored bags, if you can find them. I found a bunch of different colored bags at Michael's Craft Store by the party bags. They were reasonably priced and came in a variety of colors.

I used 3 different Maggies on this card. Tilda Picking Lilacs, Tilda with Key and Tilda with Lace Jeans.

Top view:

Inside:

Inside:

Backview:

Recipe:
Papers - Prima Papers - Moulin Rouge
Paper for insert - Stampin' Up
Butterfly - Kaiser Craft Wooden Flourishes (mine were purchased from Archiver's) sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Iridescent Gold and Tattered Leather)
Keyhole - Tim Holtz Idea-ology
Library Mini Clips - Stampin' Up

Color Medium: Copic Markers - C1, C3, C5, C7, C9

Here are some more views and close-ups for your pleasure:

Tilda Picking Lilacs:

Tilda Picking Lilacs up-close:

Tilda with Key:

Tilda with Key up-close:

Tilda with Lace Jeans:

Card Insert:

Back:

Thanks for letting me share with you!!

~Be Blessed~

Meesh