It's a bird...It's a plane...

It's a blog hop!

Featuring the outstanding designers from Joy's Life!

Shazaam!!

Good Morning, Crafters!!

Good Morning, Crafters!

A happy greeting will start your day off on the right foot and put a smile on your face.

I decided to create a decoration for a bedroom door using stamp sentiments from Joy's Life!

The "Hello, Sunshine" sentiment can be found in the Pun in the Sun Stamp set.

The base is a light weight "Shape" from Hip in a Hurry.  

I measured and cut out glitter paper to fit the shape.

Before gluing down layers, I sponged each paper...to eliminate that white edge  of the cut papers.

Glue Dots © are a quick and clean way to glue down embellishments.

You can find these papers and diamond dew drops at The Robin's Nest.

Add a ribbon around the back....and a bow at the top!

A greeting like this might even get your teenager off to a better start.

Glittery Rainbows of Sweetness

Another sweet day to show off two funtastic companies and their crafty products! 

This month...Lovebug Creations is pairing up with 

The Robin's Nest to show you some dazzling ideas!

So dilemma...your kids love candy.

You want to give them some...but not one of those large boxes of $1 candy from Walgreens.

What to do? 

Well, using 4.25 x 5.5 inch Sorbet Papers from The Robin's Nest,

I created these sour cream containers.  Since I have 3 kids, I made three. But there was enough candy to make a #4...with a few to snack on during the creative endeavors!! (Be sure to have 1" Liner Tape and Glue Dots © on hand to make your job more simple!)

I love crimping the edges.

Don't you love the splashes of glitter!!

So, if you are loving these colors of papers, be sure to pick up the Spring Rainbow collection of Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations.  These vibrant colors will add a bit of flair to any craft project!  Now I can give each of the kids 1/4 of a box of candy...

Yet they are going to love opening and carrying this simple, personalized treat container!!

For more ideas using The Robin's Nest Papers and embellies, slide down the rainbow trail to the Chattering Robins company blog!

On FIRE!!

This month, Robin's Nest is pairing up with Lovebug Creations...

and the result is some explosive ideas!

Stock up on the RN Flame Line ...it's 20% off all month long!

Today, I have 3 feisty cards to show you.

One great thing about each of them is that you can use small, long envies to mail them out.

(6 3/4 x 3 5/8 x 6 1/2)

You know...a box of 72 for a buck at the dollar store.

You know I'm talking your language!!

Then, go out and buy some Rumple Ribbon with the money you saved on envies!

Here is a mischievous slider card.  The inside card measures 3 x 5 inches.

I inserted large, white eyelets so that the Simply Grey Rumple Ribbon can easily slide up and down!

Check out the texture on these black flames...on Mango Flame papers!

View when pulled out!

Father's Day is just around the corner. 

Do you have a guy who likes to grill?  

These flames aren't just for devils and hogs!

All stamps for these cards can be found at Starving Artistamps!

 Your starting paper is 3 x 12 inches.  

For an easy to follow tutorial, just check out the one I posted a while back ON MY BLOG.

Rain drop Dew Drops are clear and come in a package of mixed sizes. 

I think they are my latest "favorite" dew drop!!

Tag...who is next?

A small, tall tag card!

When folded, the card measures 6 x 3.5 inches.

Again...it will fit in one of those small envies too!

Just cut a triangle off...and slide in a tag.

I usedSimply Grey Rumble Ribbon again.

I just think that the grey really contrasts well with the Mango Flame papers!

I looped my ribbon through this large, white eyelet again.  

Note the awesome, awesome embossing!  

Oh how I emboss all my images!!

For more ideas, run like your pants are on fire over to the Lovebug Creations Company Blog!

Spring Greetings!

Today', I am showing a card using "Easter Bunnies" by Gel-a-tins.

Just b/c it's Easter doesn't mean that you have to make an Easter card.

I simply cut up the phrases found in this set.

Arrange them in a new order on your acrylic block and you have more options!!

Super cute bunny...with rhinestones!

I hope your neighborhood bunnies aren't eating your tulips...

they sure are here!!

Hop on over to the Gel-a-tins blog for more amazing ideas!

Orange you excited!!

I know I am!!  I have been tapped to work with Joy's Life Stamps! 

 These punny sentiments are right up my crafty sleeve.  If you want to see more of what's being created, start following their Pinterest board or Facebook page.  

Or...Joy's Life Company Blog!

This orange was created using a circle and star dies!!

Organic balloons

Yeppers...I am happy to announce that I will be getting Creative Paperclay © under my fingernails for another six months!  I enjoy getting creative in all sorts of mediums...and with all sorts of pals!

Wobble on over to the Creative Paperclay © blog today...

to learn how to make this amazing sculpture.

Learn a few tricks...

and you'll be creating your own designs in no time!