Friday, February 22, 2013

Crisalis Release


Hey there, everybody!
Today Crafter's Companion is releasing another new line
to their EZMount stamp set arsenal. 
This one is called Crisalis by artist Christine Haworth.
It includes six beautifully detailed images.

I chose to use this one called A Morning Stroll.


Since she is dressed in so many layers,
I tried to echo that with my papers and ribbon,
choosing patterns and textures that I thought 
would compliment each other.

I hope you like it!

Head over to Crafter's Companion to see the full line.

Have a great day!

Monday, February 18, 2013

Lawnscaping Challenge #52


Hello, hello!


We are being sponsored by the wonderfully amazing Lawn Fawn!


They've generously donated a free stamp set of the winner's choice!
And just in time for release week!
Have you seen all the amazing projects over at the Lawn Fawn blog?
Seriously mind blowing! So much talent! Such awesome product!

And speaking of their awesome product,
I recently got to work with one of the brand-new stamp sets,
Happy Easter! And I just had to use it on my card for this challenge.


I created a fun little garden scene for my bunnies,
and used a sentiment from Critters Down Under.
It's meant to go with the kangaroo stamp, 
but it works perfect for these bunnies as well.
I borrowed the carrot image from Hoppy Halloween.

See, this is what I love about Lawn Fawn.
Their images are so versatile and work so well together.

Please head over to the Lawnscaping Challenge blog
and check out the rest of the amazing DT projects --
A few others are sneaking some of the new releases as well!
While you're there, check out the details on how to play along.
We'd love to see you there!

Have a great day!



Saturday, February 16, 2013

Where Flowers Bloom


Hey, y'all! Happy weekend!
I'm in the midst of a four day weekend myself --
or should I say, my boys are. ;)
Their vacations don't exactly translate into a vacation for me,
but I was able to squeeze in a little crafty time yesterday.

I made a card for the current Crafter's Companion Challenge.
The theme is: Love Is In The Air. 
So I thought it was the perfect opportunity to try out my new
I colored this cutie in with my Spectrum Noirs


I hope you like it!

And while I assembled the card, I decided to film a video.
Watch here, or on YouTube in HD.



Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Because You're Special


Happy Valentine's Day, everybody!
Hope you're feelin' the love. :)

Today I thought I'd share this little cutie 
from the brand new Angelica & Friends 
EZ Mount stamp line at Crafter's Companion.
Her name is Eleanor and I had so much fun bringing her to life
with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers.


I also added some DCWV paper,
a paper heart doily, and a few floral embellishments,
along with some stickles on her tutu, 
because every ballerina needs some glitter!

I hope y'all like her and that you have an amazing day!

Thanks for poppin' in!

Friday, February 8, 2013

Crafter's Companion Sheena Floral Launch


Hey everybody! 
I'm hear with an awesome product launch 
over at Crafter's Companion today.
Artist Sheena Douglass has just released a brand-new floral line 
that includes six gorgeous EZ Mount stamp sets.

I've made a card for the occasion.


I used my favorite image in the line -- the magnolia blossoms. 
Aren't they lovely?
I colored them in with my Spectrum Noirs
and used some papers from My Mind's Eye,
added some May Arts twine and a Studio Calico
wood veneer butterfly, which I also colored with my Speccies.

I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Lawnscaping Challenge #51




Scroll down to the previous post for the Crafter's Companion Angelica & Friends International Blog Hop!




Hi, everybody!



We are being sponsored once again by the wonderful Simon Says Stamp!
They've donated a $25 gift certificate to their store. Thank you, Simon! :)

Simon Says Stamp


And here's my card:


I used the sweet cow and coordinating sentiment from
Lawn Fawn's Critters On The Farm, and paired it with papers
from the Making Memories Children At Play 6x6 pad.
I added a paper doily from the $1 bin at Target,
a couple of May Arts ribbons and red twine, 
and two Studio Calico wood veneers.
I colored the heart with a Spectrum Noir marker.

I hope you like it!

Please head over to the Lawnscaping Challenge blog
to see the rest of the design team samples
and check out the rules on how to play along.
We'd love to have you join us!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Crafter's Companion Angelica & Friends Blog Hop!


Hello, friends!
A little exciting news for you today. :)
Crafter's Companion is releasing a brand-new stamp line
called Angelica & Friends,
with NINE new stamp sets and a coordinating CD-ROM.
To celebrate this happy occasion, the US and UK teams
have come together for an International blog hop.

Also, the US team is hosting a giveaway 
of FOUR of the brand-new stamp sets -- a prize worth $40!
The winner will be drawn at random from one
of the US design team member's blogs
and is open to US residents only.
You have until Wednesday February 6th at 9PM PST to enter.
The winner will be announced on the 

Want a peek of what you could win?


So sweet, right?
And here's my card:


The first thing I did was choose my background paper,
which was from the Making Memories Children At Play 6x6,
then I colored sweet Miss Angelica Fairy
with Spectrum Noir markers to match.
I die cut her with a Spellbinders circle die,
then left the paper in the die and sponged the edges
with Tumbled Glass Distress ink to give it a blue halo of sky.

I adhered my paper to the card, and added two thin strips of 
yellow patterned paper, which I also colored with Speccies
to tone down the brightness just a bit.
Added my image, a die cut flower, one of the sentiments from the set,
 and a few gems and pronounced her ready for the hop!

Here is the full list of participants -- 
please hop along and check out the rest of the amazing projects
the US and UK design teams created with this adorable new line.

                           Christiana Reuling (US) -- You are here.

And don't forget to check the Crafter's Companion blog
on Thursday to see if you are our lucky winner!

Have a great day!

Friday, February 1, 2013

500+ YouTube Subscriber Giveaway!


Hey everyone, happy Friday!
I'm here today with some exciting news!
This week I hit 500 subscribers on my YouTube channel!

To say thank you, I'm hosting a giveaway,
and Crafter's Companion is donating the prize!
Either a $25 gift certificate to the US store,
or a £25 gift certificate to the UK store.

That way I can keep it open to everyone --
even my international subscribers. :)
The contest will run from today until Thursday,
February 7th at 11:59 EST
and I'll choose one random winner on Friday.

All you have to do to be eligible is
* be a subscriber
* visit either the Crafter's Companion USA
* come back and leave me ONE comment 
(ON THE VIDEO - not on my blog! 
But feel free to leave your congratulations here. ;) )
telling me what product caught your eye that
you would purchase if you were to win.

That's it!
Thanks so much to all my subscribers!
Good luck to all of you!


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