tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24988378369361716382024-03-14T02:17:09.056-04:00Wingin' ItI dabble in a bunch of different crafting techniques - sewing, paper crafting, scrapbooking, photography, jewelry making and most recently crocheting.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-37854656053783851962012-07-14T07:00:00.000-04:002012-07-14T07:00:11.041-04:00Showerin'Two blog posts in one week! OMG! I'm on a roll...but don't get used to it, I don't know how long I'll be able to keep this streak going. This is a card I made for re:Discover that can be used for a wedding or baby shower/arrival. I love the delicate colors! I cut out the flower from a large sheet of paper...I don't remember which line it came from. I made the same exact card for my cousin Dana for her Bridal shower this past weekend. In place of the "Congratulations" sentiment I stamped "Bridal Shower" instead. <br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-31732862894978436602012-07-11T17:53:00.000-04:002012-07-11T17:53:00.338-04:00Catchin' UpOkay, I know it's disgusting how long it's been since I updated my blog but life has been crazy lately, leaving me with little time to craft. Last week I finally had some down time to create and it felt so great to pull out my supplies again. This is a birthday card I created for my sister. I was inspired by a similar card I saw in Paper Crafts magazine so I recreated it. I loved the color combo and after staring at it a while I decided I loved it so much that I'd make the same one for my sister-in-law and one to sell at re:Discover! I also decided to stage it with this vase I purchased from Anthropologie a while ago. I didn't come up with this clever idea, it was actually staged like this in Paper Crafts Magazine too which is why it really caught my eye. Enjoy!<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-2186461370605322952012-05-26T08:00:00.000-04:002012-05-26T08:00:00.934-04:00Twistin' #107<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-17219465499081171812012-05-25T17:30:00.000-04:002012-05-25T17:30:01.353-04:00Cupcakin'Here's a quick card I put together for my sister-in-law for her birthday. I saw a similar card layout on Maile Belles blog (I loooooove her cards) and couldn't resist using the same layout. This stamp set was one that I found a while ago at Joann's and it has all kinds of sweet treats to choose from, I've never used it before. I colored the cupcakes with my copics and then added some rhinestones as sprinkles on the bottom one. It's a fun and feminine birthday card that was easy to put together. I will definitely be using this layout again!<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-20293268271529214342012-05-13T08:00:00.000-04:002012-05-13T08:00:07.549-04:00Twistin' #105 This week's <a href="http://www.twistedsketches.org/">Twisted Sketch</a> was flower! I love flowers, they make me so very happy. I created this baby card using a button from the Sassafras line by October Afternoon. As you can see, the button has a flower center. Check out this week's <a href="http://www.twistedsketches.org/">Twisted Sketch</a> and try your own take on this fun challenge!<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-41790738435065038102012-04-29T11:12:00.001-04:002012-04-29T11:12:45.294-04:00Catchin' UpOh my poor blog! I miss you. I haven't posted in a while due to a hectic work and social schedule, but I hope I am able to update more frequently because I miss my craft supplies. I figured I would share a custom order that I have been working on for the last couple months. I was hired by <a href="http://azureweddings.com/">azure photography</a> to create packaging for their wedding albums that are given to the bride. The wonderful thing about <a href="http://azureweddings.com/">azure</a> is that Christie (the owner & operator) is really focused on creating a beautiful package for the happy couple. She includes a bottle of wine and several sized albums in her delivery of the final product. As a result, I have made wine bottle tags, to/from tags for the albums and a logo tag for her to use on the top of the box. Here are some photos of the items that I have put together for <a href="http://azureweddings.com/">azure</a>!<br />
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<br />Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11621749421504783793noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498837836936171638.post-13007426747256380952012-03-19T09:16:00.000-04:002012-03-19T09:16:13.872-04:00Twistin' #97I can't believe it has been one month since my last post! I am slacckkkinnngggg! Anywho, here is my take on <a href="http://www.twistedsketches.org/2012/03/twisted-cards-97.html">Twisted Sketches #97</a> with the twist of "yellow". I really loved this sketch for its clean & simple layout. I used a star border that I got for free at my LSS and just added some stickles to it. Who doesn't love stickles? <br />
You should head over to <a href="http://www.twistedsketches.org/">Twisted Sketches</a> and try it for yourself!<br />
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Head over to <a href="http://www.twistedsketches.org/">Twisted Sketches</a> this weekend for a new sketch with the "New" twist. Can't wait to see what everyone submits!<br />
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The candy shown in the photo was made by my neighbor, it is sooooo good. In addition to the yummy chocolate peppermint bark, he also made some chocolate with bacon in it. It is as awesome as it sounds. I've already eaten all of it!<br />
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This card also fits into the color challenge over at <a href="http://www.justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/">Just Us Girls</a>. The color challenge this week was to make a card using red, olive & white/kraft which was easy because I've been making Christmas cards all day!<br />
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At the same time, I had came up with another card that I had been wanting to make with the Mega Mehndi Medallions set that I have, I ended up loving how this came out. The center circle was a happy accident. I was using a piece of scrap from a previous mehndi stamp that didn't come out well and I turned it over and a portion of the mehndi medallion was on the circle and I decided that I really liked how that looked so I ran with it.<br />
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