Outside the box: Butterfly dreams

Recently I received a challenge to use these butterflies in a magical project. My love for challenges has led me to some awesome creations. I look forward to sharing my final result incorporating these lovely jeweled butterflies.

Stay tuned!

Handmade envelope: Husky companion

 

So proud of how this envelope came out! It was created to compliment the Siberian Husky card my cousin Gabriela fell in love with. She has loving memories of their family dog, a Siberian husky named Robin that passed away not too long ago. This envelope is a tribute to his memory and her love of the breed.

The Tim Holtz paper I used was distressed with some picket fence stain and some of his new (limited edition spring set) peacock feathers distress ink. It is an incredible product and one I can hardly wait to use in so many ways. I trust she will fall in love with the envelope like she did with the card.

Thank you for stopping by my blog!

Handmade envelopes: Special Mother's Day

This handmade envelope was created for my mother. She likes oriental decorations (buddhas, elephants and chinese coins). They are a sign of good fortune and I wish her nothing but the best in the rest of her year. I am blessed to be able to celebrate this day in person with her this year.

Yoshi requested I use bright colors on his Mommie's envelope... and yes, again he wanted his paw print over it. He loves to chase after butterflies when he is out in the backyard. Texas in the springtime has an endless number of multi-colored butterflies flitting about. It is my first experience with them and I am thrilled to see so many varieties.

Thank you for stopping by my blog!!! Happy Mother's Day to all those beautiful angels that give us life and carry us when we are too weary to walk on our own!

Card: A Laugh is....

When I saw this flocked paper I fell in love with it!

Sneak Peek: Handmade album

I am so thankful for the extended 4-day thanksgiving weekend I got off. It was extremely relaxing and productive!

Altered project: Diva T Mobila

I got a standing ovation when my teammates saw my rendition of a pumpkin Diva. My carving tools ended up being MIA so I had to make due with an X-acto knife and 2 paring knives. I was happy with the results. In my own true fashion I had to add rhinestones and glitter.

Embellishments: T-pins, Me and My big ideas (diva), Doodlebug jewels, Prima Say it in crystals, blue glitter, Blue on purple Glam Trimz (wig), Stampin Up pretties kit rhinestone brad, Heidi Swapp crown, Bazzill big brad, SU chocolate chip stampin marker, Uniball signo white gel pen

Card: Scallop ROCK!

When I saw this glitter rubon I knew exactly how I wanted to use it.

Cardstock: SU Carousel Notes (Groovy Guava)

Patterned paper: SU Holiday Treasures

Embellishments: SU Scallop Circle punch

Rubons: Royal & Langnickel YOU ROCK glitter

Cards: HOPE

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month I decided to create these hope greeting cards. To me, butterflies signify hope so it was a given that I wanted to use them on this project.

Cardstock: Stampin Up Kraft, Certainly Celery, Pretty in pink, Pixie pink

Stamps: SU Illuminations

Inks: Versamagic gingerbread, jumbo java, Tim Holtz distress vintage photo

Ribbon: SU always artichoke

Rubons: Royal & Langnickel fantastic butterflies (glitter)

Pens: Zig painty gold, Sakura souffle, signo white gel

3 Birds rub ons

Yesterday I also ordered these rubons by 3 Birds from HSN. The 18 page spiral bound flip book includes everything from color and tuxedo black GLITTER rubons, to phrases and shapes. I can hardly wait to get these yummy rubons.