The Magic Inside Us

I have always loved the Harry Potter movies, but I am not much of a reader, as I just don't have the time. But, strange even to myself, I decided I would read the first book and see what the hype was all about. It had me by chapter one, and I read all 7 books last summer...all 7! That's huge for me! After that, I longed for more, and it's so true in this case, the books are a thousand times better than the movies, and the movies are pretty great! So, when I saw the J.K. Rowling  quote on Artistic Outpost's new release from March 2012,  Quote & Quoteables, it was a must for me to create something around it. That something is the little girl holding a butterfly net from the Flower Market set, only I changed it up. I turned the net into a hat by cutting it off the stick, which is now a wand. The butterflies are also from this set, but I used them solely. The stars are from the Quote & Quoteables set as well. I am absolutely in love with this tag, and I don't say that too often...do I??? 

 

I am submitting this tag to Artistic Outpost's July Referral Program of "Anything Goes", and to the Blogger's Challenge of "Say It With Words".

Supplies:

#8 Manila Tag	Peeled Paint Distress Ink	Mustard Seed Distress Ink	Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink	Worn Lipstick Distress Ink
Mini Mister	Perfect Pearls Mist - Heirloom Gold	Paper distresser	Artistic Outpost′s Flower Market	Artistic Outpost′s Quote & Quoteables
Jet Black Archival Ink	Distress Markers Set	Metallic Gold Mesh Ribbon

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

It's Party Time!

It's time to party down at Our Creative Corner this week!!! The talented Sharon Wheet of Designs By Sharon, is hosting this "Party" challenge. Summer time means parties!  Make/create a paper craft item for a party...any kind of party...birthday, BBQ, summer evening soiree, wedding, or an elegant dinner.  This paper craft item can be anything related to your party like an invitation, a party favor, decorations, a hostess thank you, etc.  Be creative and have fun!

There is tons of inspiration waiting to be viewed. Check out the other Design Team's party-licious creations!

Linda Coughlin- The Funkie Junkie

Vicki Burdick- It's a Stamp Thing

Sue Butler- Scrumplescrunch

Ann Marie Hile- Stampin' Anne

Wendy Janson-  It's All About Stamping

Marcy Kaminski - En Papillote Arts

Holly Kean- Kean On Paper

Irena Kowalczyk (aka Rudlis) - Love, Life and Crafts

Meihsia Liu- Simply Paper Crafts

Tui Nathan- Stampin Time

Lori Rider- The Diva Stamper

Kristin Tierney- Lilly Beth Boutique

Sharon Wheet- Designs by Sharon

Bahahahahaha!!!! This tag cracks me up! Remember when I made the background for this tag while doing my Dylusions Video? Well, I decided it was not yet complete after all. My friend Pam was having a birthday, and she needed a special tag! Bahahahahaha!!! I found this picture on another card and had to use it. I wanted the tag to be interactive, so I added the hinge and pulley so that a message could be revealed underneath. My beautiful and wise lady needed to be properly dressed up for the party, so she wore her diamonds and a bit of make up. The pressie had to be dressed up as well, so it got a little of the themed color scheme treatment also. Pam loved it!!!

I am submitting this party project to the Artistic Stamper's Creative Team Blog challenge of "Circles", and to Simon Says Stamp & Show's challenge of "Spritz, Spray, or Stencil".

Supplies:
From My Stash: vintage picture, rhinestones, rose, black kraft wrap, ribbons

Alterations Movers	Inkssentials Manila Cardstock	Dyan Reaveley′s Dylusions Ink Spray - Cut Grass	Dylusions Fresh Lime Ink Spray	Dylusions Ink Spray in Lemon Zest
Dylusions Stamps In Basic Backgrounds	Summer Seasonal Distress Inks (FJ)	Ranger Tim Holtz Spring Seasonal Distress Ink Pads	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool-With 2 Blending Foams	Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black
Dylusions Stamps In Quintessential Quotes	Uni-ball pen - White	Distress Markers (FJ)	Glossy Accents	Idea-ology Hitch Fasteners
Jump Rings - Idea-ology	Paint Dabber - Lettuce	Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber In Sunshine Yellow

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

More Red, White, & Blue!

Remember when I said I loved Tim's compressed air and Alcohol Ink Technique? Well, I just couldn't stop with my two July tags. I had to add several ATCs as well. They are for the All Things Tim Yahoo Group monthly ATC swap this month. The theme is "Patriotic Colors". I can't wait to see what I get back, and I hope to see some from other countries! Join in everyone!!!

 

Since there is some bling going on here, I am submitting these ATC's to The Stamp Man Challenge of "Bling It On".

Supplies:

Inksenntials Artist Trading Cards In Gloss Paper	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Watermelon	Ranger Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Sail Boat Blue	Silver Mixative Alcohol Ink	Alcohol Blending Solution
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Barn Door	Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool-With 2 Blending Foams	Karen Foster Patriotic Clear Stamp Set	Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black	Inkssentials Specialty Stamping Paper
Star Gemstones

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!