Dapper {12x12 : Avery Elle | May Arts | UmWowSTudio}

This week we are swapping between Avery Elle, May Arts and UmWowStudio. I'll be bringing you at least 2 projects using all three, and maybe even 3 projects using all three fabulous companies.

Today I'm kicking of the week on the UmWowStudio blog with Amy Lassiter. If you head over there you can get the skinny on the week including prizes, stops and all the inspiration! {There's also a video over there on altering chipboard with Tim Holtz Distress Paints!}

Let's get to it shall we! For today's post I created this 12x12 called DAPPER:

The base is a super old piece of My Mind's Eye from their Meadowlark collection.

I've layered up bits n pieces of fun things like Chevron Confetti and Arrow Confetti chipboard, catalog cards, paper clips, washi tape, thread, Glimmer Mist, May Arts Baker's Twine and Avery Elle stamps in IMAGINE Crafts Versafine smoky grey.  

This closeup shows you a piece from the Layered Stars set, a reinforcement from the Soar Tags, some bits n pieces from Authentique's Suave line, and a line from the Line of Chevrons Mask by UmWowStudio. There's also some grey thread, a few found pieces, and more of those adorable paper airplanes from Avery Elle. 

SO! Be sure to head over and see what's up! 

My Anchor - 12x12

Today I have a layout up on the Amazing Crafting Products blog that looks.. a little something.. like.. THIS:

I swear it's the most perfect title-less layout I've ever done. It's not TOO much, but it's not TOO simple. It just screams at me. Maybe because it's so full of my heart? because they ARE my anchor? My hubzilla and his mini me. 

The base is Glitz Design paper. I seriously adore this thick gray and cream distressed stripe. For the background I stamped the Directional Circle by Viva Las VegaStamps! in archival ink by Ranger, splattered some Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Charcoal and laid down a bit of Tim Holtz's tissue tape. The thread has been adhered down with a fixative, which also secures the glimmer mist (it seems to smear rather easily.)

The Whimsical Cloud from Viva Las VegaStamps! has been stamped on a coordinating cream sheet of Glitz and trimmed out. I utilized some Scrapbook Adhesives foam dots for added dimension. UmWowStudio Star Confetti has been covered in Ranger's archival ink and adhered down along with some Prima Bark Stars.

And here you can see UmWowStudio Chevron Confetti covered in archival ink by Ranger, and an Amazing Crafting Products resin anchor. If you'd like specific details on creating the anchor, please hop over to the Amazing Crafting Products post. It's a bit o' resin, dye and powder. Well worth the blog jump!

And here's some really FUN news --- we'll be creating this layout in a Class @ the Weekend Crop coming up for the Scrap Society!! The crop is full now.. but if you're local and interested in attending just let the girls know and they'll put you on the waiting list! 

♥♥ Until next time friends!

I'm linking this up to the IN THE NAVY Issue @ Paper Issues

Winter Frolic -- PaperHaus Release!

Hii!
(Two hops today! :O -- If you're here to see the May Arts hop please click here)

Welcome to the Winter Frolic 12 Days Of Christmas Blog Hop! 

We are celebrating the release of the Winter Issue of PaperHaus Magazine but also inspiring you each day with wonderful holiday projects, giveaways and inspiration! Our blog hop will run from December 1st to December 12th! Be sure to stop each day and leave a comment each day to win some fabulous prizes by our lovely sponsors! Don't forget to check out the Winter Issue for additional inspiration, holiday cheer and some amazing projects from our contributing team!

The entire hop today:

• PaperHaus Magazine www.thepaperhaus.com
• DeeDee Catron http://deedeecatron.blogspot.com
• Stacey Young www.staceyeyoung.blogspot.com
• UmWowStudio http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com

And my inspiration for you is a pair o' ornaments! 

A couple of regular glass ornaments have been covered with Gesso and embellished with tons of delicious goodies! Things like Prima flowers and leaves, miniature jingle bells and pinecones, May Arts Ribbons (Leaves and Silk), UmWowStudio Snowflake Chipboard Confetti, Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts goosebumps and shimmers, and more gesso. Tons of texture, shabby chicness, and perfect for anyone's tree! 

This one got some color, blues and browns mixed in with the white. It went to a swap partner!!!

This one is white on white with a tiny hint of pink that I think came from the Goosebumps. It's going to Tsukineko headquarters and then onto CHA for their booth and a handmade ornament contest :)

Now don't forget about the giveaway!! Today's giveaway is the brand new Flair/Chipboard December Daily Date Kit from UmWowStudio!

Now stop by and see the beautiful Stacey Young!

Check It Out!

For the first Sunday of every month I plan a Make N take / Free Demo / Tag bit at a local place called The Crafting Place.

I always bring together Viva Las VegaStamps! and UmWowStudio. You can see October's tag on the VLVS! blog today :)