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Cello

I'm back from El Paso, Texas!! What a week it was!! I swear my daughter and I love to shop, and we sure did!!!!! Of course, we had to drag Mason (DGS) along with us, but he was okay with it, as long as we got to look at toys, and such! And maybe buy a few!!! We also got some time with Mike (SIL), on Saturday. We went to Elephant Butte in New Mexico. In case you don't know, it's a State Park. The lake is in a valley between the mountains, and it's just gorgeous! All sand....you drive right down to the beach! We got stuck once!! Hehehe  While we were there, Mike rented a Seadoo.....that was fun!!  It was quite something to swim.....first you put a toe in the water, and you real quick pull it out......water temperature was 55.5 F! Yep, everything below the water froze, and everything above the water, baked!!!! It was a great day!! And I enjoyed every minute of it, and my time with the family!!

Okay....so you probably noticed my post title......nope, not a mistake. And yes you did see Cello Deux on the last post. I know backwards, but for a good reason. This layout is one of my faves, and was one of three that I submitted to a Design Team call. I didn't make it. I'm a bit disappointed, but that's not going to stop me from trying again!!! Anyways........

Cello

This layout was made using the March 2012 Swirlydoos French Quarter Kit!!  Papers are BoBunny and Prima. And distressed with Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain distress inks. A Wilton doily was misted with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays in Azure Sea Asters and Tibetan Poppy Teal.

I printed out 2 pictures, one smaller than the other. Then matted each with white cardstock, and then pop dotted the smaller one over the larger image. I can't remember where I got this idea....and I'd love to give the credit to that person!! Anyways, when I saw this, I could've slapped myself for not thinking of it before! I just love it....and I'll definitely use it again.

The floral spray is from Petaloo, and the larger cream flowers are from Prima and Kaisercraft. The black lacy ribbon was included in the kit. I just cut it into pieces to add more texture and dimension to the page. I added some bling to the metal trinkets from LSG. Ticket is from Tim Holtz.

The little journaling tag is from K&Co.

 
I was inspired by the Prima flower to add more bling, so I embossed my I Am Roses leaves with LSG embossing powder in Twilight Bronze Slate.

Alphas are Heidi Swap. The metal cameo is BoBunny, to which I added metallic rubon paste from CrafT Products.  The chippy is the base of the French Window from Dusty Attic. And I slathered it in LSG embossing powders. I used King Midas Gold, Desert Moon Turquoise, Morning Glory Azure, Midnight Teal and Twilight Bronze Slate. And when I was finished, I added 2 layers of UTEE over top!! Love it!!

Well, it's back to work tomorrow! I'm not looking forward to it. I've enjoyed this week off too much!!!!

Love ya,

Lynne

Cello Deux

Well, it's here, finally!! It seems like it's been forever since I bought my plane ticket to go to ElPaso, to visit my DD, SIL & DGS!! I'm off in the morning!! Yea!!! I can't wait to see them!! I'm sure that Mason has grown a lot in the last year!! Anyways.....I'm gone for a week, and then I'll still have a few more days off before returning to work! Did I tell you that I'm excited?? Well.......I AM!!!!!!!!!!!

Cello Deux

Another gorgeous pic of Arelys, also taken by my son Kevin!!

Papers are Prima and BoBunny. Love both of these collections! The cardstock mat, is Coredinations Graphic 45 Collection. Love that houndstooth pattern, which I sanded back!! The doily is from Wilton, spritzed with Lindy's Stamp Gang Azure Sea Asters & Tibetan Poppy Teal.

Flowers are from Flights of Fancy, I Am Roses and Kaisercraft. I used some Tim Holtz Ideaology wings as leaves. As well as some I Am Roses green leaves that I embossed with LSG embossing powder in Twilight Bronze Slate. The little white frame is from Tattered Angels.....my last one! I loved those frames, and I don't think I can get them anymore! 

More Tim Ideaology pieces. A large metal leaf from LSG, embossed with a mix of Midnight Teal, Twilight Bronze Slate and King Midas Gold. I also used some black ribbon/tulle that was in one of my Swirlydoos kits. The trim is from Flights of Fancy.

Ugh, not the best pic......I was having a hard time, getting this one to come out right. Probably cause I have black on black, here. Anyways, the alphas are from Heidi Swapp.

I'm sure that you're wondering what happened to Cello One......it's one of the projects that I submitted for a Design Team. So you have to wait to see it. I'll know by next week. Anyways, I really love how this LO turned out. It definitely has a darker edge to it, but is still very girlie!

Okay, I'm off to post on Scrapbook.com and then to bed......gotta get up at 2:30 am!!! See you next week.

Lynne

Some Prima Goodness

Hi Everyone!! On my last post, I promised that I would share something special for Mojo Monday at Scrapbudz. Unfortunately, Mojo Monday is on hold...for now!! Although the Cream & Latte Challenge is up....and I've already shared that creation with you....here's a peek......

and here's the link for that post.

 

But I do have something special......it's another project that I made for the DT call at Prima. The one that I didn't get to actually submit for!! You might remember that I shared about my life getting in the way of applying for the team.....oh well, there's always next time!! Anyways, here's one of the altered projects that I made........

 
I used the gorgeous Botanical Collection....so love these papers!! And lots of yummy Tim Holtz products!!! Here's a closeup of the front.....

 
Lace is Webster's Pages and my stash. The beaded leaves are from one of the Swirlydoos kits that I sub. The little bird is one of my own creations...using a Spellbinders die & some Michaels' feathers.....more on that in the next post.

 
The gears were painted, and then glittered up with Lindy's Stamp Gang, Tattered Angels, & my own concoction of mists.

 
Love how the roof came out....more Prima papers and a Martha Stewart punch.

 
The Birdhouse is from Wal-Mart, and the candleholder is from Michaels. I love the aging technique I used on this project, and oh so easy!! More on that later....

I know!! And I do have lots to share with you.......it just has to wait a little while longer. But, I do have one question..........if this project came in a kit, would you have any interest in purchasing it? Answer as you please........you won't hurt my feelings either way. But do answer......cause I've got a RAK coming.....something special, and one which will def answer a lot of questions!!

And there you have it.........

til next time,

Lynne

Raspberry Time

Today, I thought that I would share a layout I made about a month ago. Yep....seriously haven't had much time to myself for the last while. Now that DD Ashley & DGS Mason have gone back to El Paso, I've got a bit more time to scrap & blog!!!

Since he was a wee little one, Mason has always loved 'raspberry time'!! He loves that it tickles his tummy, and he loves the funny sound it makes!! He's always up for it, and he laughs his little head off!!!

I used Prima paper, layered with a Jenni Bowlin Bingo card, and a piece of burlap. Off course I used Tim's Distress Inks everywhere!! Butterflies are made using a Martha Stewart punch.

 Love the Prima metal flowers!!! Here's a closeup of the right side.....

The fence is from Kaisercraft. I used Moon Shadow Mist & Magical Micas from Lindy"s Stamp Gang, to get the weathered look. Ribbon trim was purchased at Hobby Lobby. Naturally, I had to use a Tim stamp, with more Distress Inks over a Prima background stamp!! Suede lace is by Horizon Group.

The alphas are from American Crafts. I used a Prima stamp & Stazon Ink over top. The blue of the letters was just too bright. This made a nice contrast, while toning down the blue. Smaller alpha scrabble tiles are by Jolees .

I hope you enjoyed this LO. Now that I have more free time, I'll be blogging more often!!

Just thought of something.......how interested would you be in purchasing altered item kits? Let me know in your comments.

That's it for now......gotta get to bed, it's day one of my rotation tomorrow!!

Love ya,

Lynne

Take Courage

I waited a whole year, to apply for the Prima Design Team......and life got in the way!!! I had a few projects finished and pics taken. All I had to do was Photoshop them and send them off. So what happened? Well, I had to work more days leading up to Easter, and.....this is the most important one.....my DD & DGS are here!!!! And we are definitely spending as much time together as we can!! Pretty soon, she'll head back to El Paso.

So.... I thought that I would share my projects with you. Tonight we'll start with ........

Take Courage

 
Used Prima paper, of course, the Madeline collection....it's definitely my fave Prima paper!! Core'dinations cardstock.....love it!! Martha Stewart corner punch around the circle. Here's a closeup.............

 
Lots of Distress Inks, and Tim products, including the Tattered Florals die. Alphas are Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type and American Crafts Thickers. Bling is Prima, colored with a Sharpie.

 
The flowers are cut from the Prima pp, and I added Glossy Accents from Ranger, to mimic the leaves. Almost looks like dew.......my pic doesn't do this technique, any justice. I added a bit of Distress Stickles to the edges of the leaves.

That's all I've got tonight. I'm off to play with Mason, before he goes off to bed!!

Love ya,

Lynne

 

November Prima Pick

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Each month we bring you some of Prima's finest products hand-picked to coordinate with one another!

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Along with our Product Picks we are including a coordinating color swatch that you can use to create a project. So now you have two chances to win some of these FUN products:

 

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