PaperManiac Inspiration- Memorial Day

Hello peeps! I hope you have been enjoying all the Memorial Day/Patriotic/Verteran/Heros themed projects showcasing on the Paper Maniac blog this week!! There is such a great variety of creative supplies on the market for your patriotic projects- this I hardly knew! AND, the Paper Maniac store, has amazing items in stock.

I decided to use the new Our Craft Lounge stamp set called Patriotic Parde, and tried to go the non-tradional route here and use colors other than red, white and blue. I was thinking along the lines of a Memorial Day picnic in the park- after all, that's where I will be this weekend- working at the park. I enjoy seeing all the families that enjoy the park on such a serious occasion- even though its going to be crazy packed- we are expecting temperatures in the 90's!! I hope you all have a fabulous holiday weekend!

{Picnic Time} Supplies:

Stamps: Our Craft Lounge- Patriotic Parade. Papers: Neenah- White. October Afternoon DSP- Fly a Kite and Thrift Shop. Ink: Memento- Black, Desert Sand. Distress Ink: Weathered Wood. Accessories: Aqua ribbon, Tim Holtz- On the Edge Scallops die, Copics: G00, TR15, E33, E35. Spellbinders- Labels 9 die.

Chipboard Inspirations

Hello- our theme is CHIPBOARD at PaperManiac this week!!

Have you seen all the yummy new chipboard in stock in the store?? I used the new Cosmo Cricket DeLovely line for this project- and I must say that this is some of the most gorgeous papers and embellishments I have EVER seen! It's very bright and colorful, just in time for SUMMER!!

Here is the front of my card:

I used 3 of the chipboard flowers from the DeLovely chipboard collection on the front of the card, the pattern paper is also DeLovely. I sponged around the edges of the chipboard flowers with Dandelion Memento ink, to give them a bit more dimension on the white cardstock base. The sentiment comes from the Unity Stamp Co Stampin Store Kit for May- Naturally You, and is mounted on a Spellbinders Labels 9 die cut. This is a really great quote, I just love it!! I sponged around the edges with Dandelion Memento ink. The ribbon is hot pink velvet.

Here is the inside of the card:

The flourish and the sentiment come from the Unity Stamp Co Stampin Store Kit for May- Naturally You. Again, the Labels 9 die cut was used and I sponged the edges with Dandelion Memento ink. The pattern paper is Cosmo Cricket DeLovely.

Thanks for stopping by, have a fabulous day!!

An Awesome Altered Project fot You!!

I am really excited to share this project with you today!!  Our theme at PaperManiac this week is: ALTERED ART.  Now, I have never been a huge fan of altering things, but, it has been growing on me lately.  I like to alter photo frames and other small items.  Can you guess what I have altered here?? It is a Unity Stamp Company Stamp package!!  I have been saving these cute little envelope packages (and I have quite a stash now...) and came up with this pocket card idea.  I LOVE making pocket cards, so this was SUPER fun for me!!

Here is the card that fits inside the envelope package:

This card is 5.75"X7.25" white cardstock base.  I stamped the flourish images from the new Unity Stampin Store Kit for May on the corners of the card, and the sentiment is also from that kit.  The pattern paper is from Jillibean Soup. I used Spellbinders Labels 9 die for layering the sentiment.

Here is a photo of the project package:

The adorable little snails and mushroom images come from the Unity Stampin Store Kit as well.  I colored the images with Copic markers and airbrushed the white spaces with a coordinating, subtle color. I sponged around the edges of the project with Distress ink. The ribbon is orange velvet. The pattern paper is from Jillibean Soup.

Here is a view of the front of the package:

Again, the pattern paper is from Jillibean Soup.  The stamped images are from the Unity Stampin Store Kit for May, called Naturally You. I used the "beauty" definition stamp on the bottom of the package. I colored the tree image with Copic markers, and also airbrushed the white spaces between the leaves with a light green Copic marker.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

FWF- Simple Thanks

Hello Peeps!!  It's Friday and that means its time for another fun-filled, inspirational, Friends with Flair day!!

I kept the layout Clean and Simple on this card. A simple neutral card base, with a few nested layers and some ribbon, and you have a nice, easy card in about ten minutes. Ohhhh, did you see how I got the sentiment "thanks" to fit inside the image box?? The stamps are from Unity Stamp Co's January Stampin Store Kit- Livin and Lovin Life.  There are two other sentiments in this kit, "friend," and "hello," that also fit right inside that image box! Love it!!

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!!

Supplies: Stamps: Unity- Jan Stampin Store Kit- Livin and Lovin Life. Papers: Bazzil. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Dew Drops, Spellbinders Nesties-Large and Small scalloped rectangles dies, Copics and Pink polka dot ribbon.

New IPPITY!!

Ippity Stamps

has a new release today,

and I have them available for sale on my blog!! (click here)

The SPRING 2010 Collection is AMAZING!!

There are 10 new kits releasing today

and even some smaller kits this time around,

available at a lower price,

so you can start your collection!! :-)

I hope you enjoy this collection as much as I do!!

Paper Maniac Inspiration- Mother's Day

Hello, I hope you have been following the Paper Maniac blog this week, as we have been showcasing tons of inspiring Mother's Day projects for you to try! I had fun making this card, because I decorated the inside of it too. I just had to, with the new Basic Grey papers, Green at Heart- they are sooooo yummy and purply! :-)

The sketch is from Jen DelMuro's SFYTT.

Here is a close-up of the quote on the front panel:

The stamps are from Verve (Feel the Sun and One Person). I colored the flower images with Copic Markers: V04, 06, 09, YG03, 06 and R11, 21. The center of the flower has some glitter glue, and topped with a purple pearl.

And, here is the inside of the card:

I used Basic Grey Green at Heart pattern paper for the base layer. The die cut is Spellbinders Labels 9, which I sponged with Memento Grape Jelly ink. And, I stamped the same flower from the front of the card and colored it with Copic markers.

Stop by the Paper Maniac Store and check out all the goodies on CLEARANCE- gotta make room for the exciting new products arriving daily!!

Thanks for stopping by, I wish you all a fabulous, fun-filled Mother's Day weekend!!

One Person...

OK, as soon as I saw the new Verve Stamp set, called "One Person," I knew it was a must have!! This quote is one of my all-time favorites, not to mention all the sweet sentiments and beautiful florals that are included with this set.

I had fun creating this card- I used alot of distressing techniques, and I even made my own background pattern paper. :-) I started off by scatter-stamping the small flower stamp from this stamp set. I then colored the florals with Copic markers. Next, I crumpled, and recrumpled the paper, then smoothed it out flat. Then I wiped Tea Dye distress ink over the paper, and then Peeled Paint Distress ink. I finished off by misting the paper with water, and let it dry. Once dry, I went around the edges with a distressing tool.

Here is a close up of the details:

Doesn't that twine look so yummy?? I love it!! Its from Jillibean Soup, and it's available in the Paper Maniac store (several colors are available). The quote is stamped on a Spellbinders Label 9 die cut. I sponged around the edges with Pear Tart ink from Memento. The flower is coloerd with Copic Markers: YG03, YG06, Y32 and Y38. I put a small dot of glitter glue in the center of the flower to add some sparkle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Dude, You Rock!!

Super-simple card I made for one of my cousins' birthdays. I used PTI White cardstock for the base layer, the pattern paper is October Afternoon (Report Card) and the stamps are PTI- Signature Greetings. The ribbon is PTI Hawaiian Shores (bitty dots).

Thanks for stopping by!

FWF Scrappin' Adventures

Happy FWF Day!

Here is a quick little scrapbook page I put together, featuring my son, Danny.

The page itself is 8X8, Kraft base and My Minds Eye designer papers. The "i love you" senitment comes from the Unity Stamp Co- March 2010 KOM. The birds are from the February KOM. The date label comes from the Unity Scrap Kit, "Favorite Things."

Check out the Unity BLOG today for the list of ladies who will wow you with their talent.

Dont forget to visit all the blogs, because someone has the hidden blinkie, which holds the blog candy- a grab bag of 25 random unity stamps.

Leave us some love as you enjoy the ride!!

Earth Day Inspiration

Happy EARTH Day Everyone!!

In the spirit of EARTH day, the Paper Maniac girls have an inspiring week of creations using recycled items on our cards. It's so much fun finding ways to use things I normally would have thrown away, on my crafty projects. Can you tell what items I have used in the project above??

The sun is the topper of a spice jar, which I removed so that I could reach my measuring spoon into it, and then I thought, wow, I could probably use this on a project. I painted it yellow with acrylic paint and added some peachy-orange pearls to the holes, to simulate brighter rays of sunshine.

The grass is the corrugated cardboard piece that comes wrapped around hot beverages. (This one in particular came from a Dunkin Decaf White Chocolate Latte...mmmmmm, Yum!) It had a perfect little arch to it, and I immediately thought, hillside!! I painted it two shades of green with acrylic paint. I never tried painting on my cards before, but I really like the way it came out.

The stamps are from Unity Stamp Co- Could I Be Any Cuter?, I used Memento ink and Copics to color the image. Easy peasy!

Hope you have an enjoyable EARTH day!!

Singing Souls for FWF

HAPPY FRIDAY Peeps!! It's time for another awesome Unity Friends with Flair (FWF) hop- start at the Unity BLOG for the list of fabulous chickies that are playing along today. Visit all the blogs and leave us some LOVE, for your chance to win blog candy- a grab bag of 25 random Unity Stamps. The blog that has the hidden blinkie is the blog that will give away the candy!!

Today, I used the brandy-new stamp set called Singing Souls. I just think this set is sooooo adorable, and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how it has both inside and outside sentiments for the card.

Check out my card in yesterday's post (below), for some additional Unity inspiration. I used the April store kit and some cool distressing, and paper-piecing techniques. :-)

And...remember the blog candy I told you about earlier? Well, I am the host this week, SO, leave a comment here for your chance to win the grab bag of 25 random Unity Stamps. I will pick a winner on Saturday! Yay!!

Supplies: Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- Singing Souls. Papers: PTI- Hawaiian Shores, White. October Afternoon- Ducks in Row. Ink: Memento. Accessories: Spellbinders- Labels 1 die, PTI- Hawaiian Shores ribbon, Copics, Glitter Glue, Silver pearls.

Thanks for stopping by, hope you enjoy the hop today!!

I {HEART} Distressing!!

Ok, I have to admit, I have never been much of a distressing fan, but that's only because I didn't know how to do it too well. BUT, I have since been inspired, and I am soooooo very excited to share this card with you today! AND, I am soooooo lovin' the distressing techniques and possibilities with the new Tim Holtz line of products.

So, how did I fall in love??

Patti, the wonderful owner of the Paper Maniac store is now carrying the new Tim Holtz line of products, which range from inks and paints, to large sizzix dies and impression plates, rubber stamps, and a whole lot in between. You HAVE to check out the store to see the new, FUN, stuff- more items are added daily.

Patti tipped-off us designers, on these super cool Tim Holtz videos on you tube, and that was it for me. Mouth on the floor and everything. Amazing inspiration. AND....now I can distress!! AND...I need to distress more and more and more. Oh, how hubby is going to love that! LOL.

SO, if you haven't figured it out already, our Paper Maniac theme this week is DISTRESSING!! Please join us in some distressing fun on the BLOG- the possibilities are endless with these super-fab products.

Oh, and do you see the cute little owl friend on this card?? He comes from the NEW Unity Stampin store kit for April. This month, there is an exciting new option for getting the kit (it's only available in stampin' stores, like Paper Maniac). The kit is now offered as 2 mini kits or as a complete kit. The mini kits are called: Total Cuteness and Sew Cute, and Patti has reduced the price to $19.00 each. You can also order the complete store kit for $35. Sweet deal huh??

Supplies: Stamps: Unity Stamp Co- Total Cuteness. Papers: PTI- Hawaiian Shores, Kraft and White. Ink: SU Cool Carribean, Memento- Rich Cocoa. Accessories: Tim Holtz distressing tool, Distress Inks- Walnut Stain, Vintage Photo. PTI Hawaiian Shores ribbon, SU Word Window punch.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

It's FRIDAY!! FWF!!! Rainbow

It's a Friday, and that means its Unity Friends with Flair day!! I am so happy that I actually have a card to play along today! Yayyyyy! Keeping with the spirit of CAS (see post below), I created another super-simple card. I used several different colored buttons from Papertreyink, to make my "rainbow." The sentiment comes from the FEBRUARY 2010 Unity KOM- Nothing But Blue Skies, which happens to be one of my all-time favorite Unity KOM's!

Check out the Unity Blog for the list of talented chicks that will inspire you today. Leave some love on all the blogs for your chance to win Blog Candy- a grab bag of 25 random Unity Stamps! There is a hidden blinkie on one of the blogs- thats where the candy is! FUN!

Have a wonderful day!!

Margarita Madness

This week at Paper Maniac, we are going to inspire you with Clean and Simple (CAS) cards. Clean and Simple is quickly becomming a go-to style for alot of papercrafters. I am really enjoying CAS myself. I also find that this syle of card are very clean, crisp and even elegant as well. I hope you can try it out for yourself!

For this card, I used one of the super-cute new Unity Stamp Co kits, (available only to stores) called Margarita Moments. I also used Bazzil papers and Memento ink. Accessories can also be found in the Paper Maniac Store- Copics, green pearls and Big Scalloped Oval spellbinders dies. The ribbon is from Papertreyink.

Thanks for stoping by, have a fabulous day!