Creative Blog Tour

Hi there friends! Rachelle here excited and so honored to be a part of this blog tour. Today I will be sharing info about myself and the art passion of scrapbooking and more. In addition, you will be introduced to 2 fantastic and talented friends I have met while on this journey of scrapbooking and art.

A big thank you Brenda my scrap BFF for inviting me to be part of this Creative Blog Tour! I trust that I will inspire others in the scrap gallery world. I know the ladies that I tag will inspire you as well. With that, let me get started!

As part of the tour Brenda gave me 4 questions to answer:

1. What am I working on?

Currently I am creating design team assignments and duties. I design for:

Frosted Designs, Sketch N Scrap, Scrap It Girl, Unique Laser designs and sketches4 All.ning. I so love designing for these teams such as, layouts, cards, mixed media, altered art using wood cutouts and canvas art. On my craft table is a layout for Frosted Designs Kit team.

2. How does my work differ from others of it's genre?

I am not to different than others. I just like to detailed my work and my style is not clean and simple. for the most part my style is "shabby chic." This style gives viewers a visual of flowers, lace, resin elements and more. A girly look of cute, pretty and elegant. I love to get messy too when creating mixed media canvas.

3. Why do I write/create what I do?

For me to create is "therapeutic." I started scrapbooking in 2008 when I saw a friend's work. "I have got to learn this," was my first thought. I was totally amazed and just took off. Basically being "self taught," and then joining scrap communities where I learned more each day. I then met Brenda my scrap BFF and started stepping up higher and higher. My passion turned into great therapy because I am wheelchair and house bound after having to leave my career of teaching. I never looked back! It was no longer just creating photo albums it was an art of inspiration for myself and others.

4. How does your writing/creating process work?

Prior to design teams I was always creating for challenges to win goodies/site badges.Who doesn't love getting happy mail. I wanted to do more and work with teams because I loved the duties and creating of inspiration. I really like commenting on entries and going to all the various blogs. Just a basic comment makes a person's day. Which is another good reason for blogging. The process now is being given a sketch or title and put my mind to work then just take off and do it. I love the organization of designer work because you know what needs to be done throughout the month and get the creative juices flowing. It can be a photo, paper collection I am given or want to use, or viewing a sketch. This is how the process works.

Here are a few of my recent projects:

As you can see "I do it all."

Alrighty, enough about me. Now it's time for you to meet 2 of my favorite and fantastic scrap friends. One of the wonderful things about scrapbooking and more is being a part of the various online communities and blogging. Friendships begin along this journey and they thrive and bloom forever more.

Be sure to visit the blogs of both of these inspiring and talented friends by

Friday, August 15th.{sooner}

They will be continuing this tour by sharing info about themselves and their creative process on their blogs. As well as introducing you to more creative

and talented bloggers they have met on their creative journey. Check out the fabulous inspiration they have to share with you.

 Brandi Matos: Lucky Flutterby Creations

My name is Brandi Matos and I am just another obsessed scrapper in the world of paper crafting! I live in Florida, also known as “The Sunshine State”, with my two beautiful girls and amazing husband. I run a small business from home selling invitations for a variety of events and thoroughly enjoy what I do!  I literally stumbled across scrapbooking a little over two years ago and completely fell in love with it! From layouts, cards, to off the page projects, I enjoy it all! I love to get messy playing with different mediums to make something truly fabulous! Although most of my work revolves around my two girls and is pretty "girly", I don't really have a set "style".  I am still very new to this hobby and enjoy trying a little bit of everything. If I see it, I like it, I try it!  It's that simple!  Please feel free to visit my work at Lucky Flutterby Creations.

Cheryl Caldwell-Nyboer: Cheryl Designs Create

Hi, my name is Cheryl and I've been scrapbooking since my first grandson was born almost 18 years ago. I now have a total of six grandchildren and the youngest one just turned three. I love seeing their faces on the pages that I scrap. I always say that I'll never run out of pictures.

I've been an avid photographer most of my life so that fits in quite nicely with this hobby.  I love creating scrapbook pages of all sizes and have more recently fallen in love with digital scrapbooking. I also love making cards, tags, ATCs and altered art. I don't really have a "style" and love "mixing it up". Right now, I'm loving creating canvases and working with lots of different painting and mixed media techniques. You'll see quite a bit of mixed media art even on my tiny ATC canvases. 

  I love getting in my scraproom every day and creating!

Feel free to visit my blog http://cherylndesignscreate.blogspot.com/.

FROSTED DESIGNS SUMMER'S END KIT ALTERED ART!

Hi there FD friends! Rachelle here today sharing my altered art clipboard with a surprise ending. I used the beautiful August Kit~Summer's End to create this clipboard. Let's get started with a basic clipboard.

Now let's look at the project. From the clipboard to this:

"Create" 

Here's how to create the altered art. First all chipboard and wooden elements were painted and inked.

Next, I applied layers We R Farmers Market - Heritage 12x12 Paper and light blue 12x12 cardstock to the board. Then I paper punched the blue cardstock and yellow cardstock and applied to the board.

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Now it's time to apply the texture paste and use a Prima stencil. Allow to dry and begin inking and using Gimmer Mist Chalkboard - Cornflower and let dry. Then I started applying the embellishments. This kit came with beautiful

Prima Marketing Resin Icons - Fairies, Prima Marketing Resin Icons - Feathers, and Petaloo Penny Lane Mini Wild Roses - Peach. I also used Petallo roses from the July Kit, gold and teal.

 I continued applying the elements which included Petaloo Penny Lane Mix Flowers - Yellow and Trimcraft Curiosity Corner Metal Charms -clocks. I love working with clocks and metal charms because they add the perfect touch.

I applied yellow lace at the bottom and top along with a string of pearls. Next I placed the bird and birdcage on top of the We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Wood Tags. The final touch was to place the light blue metal flower at the top of the clip, ribbons, Prima Laser Cuts - Leaves and Mushrooms, and more Prima Marketing Resin Icons - Fairies. All done! Now for a surprise.

I created this lovely card using hues of brown, yellow, and teal.

I distressed and inked the edges, applied the We R Memory Keepers Indian Summer Embossed Stickers and We R Indian Summer - Wildflower 12x12 Paper. You can see the layers that I applied along with all the beautiful embellishments.

So there you have it! The altered clipboard and card all created with the beautiful products from the August Kit~"Summer's End."

I hope you like these projects and have been inspired to create your project. I can't wait to see it!

Thanks for stopping by today and be sure to stop by the Frosted Designs Store for this kit and many more products for all your craft needs. You will be glad you did!

That's it for now. It has been fun and let me know what you think!

 See ya soon!

 August Kit~"Summer's End"

Time for Sketch N Scrap August Card Reveal!

Hi there card makers!

Rachelle here sharing my card inspiration for 

Sketch N Scrap's 

first August card challenge.

Card Sketch #31

Here is the awesome sketch created by Kelly Holifield.




 Now here is my take:

More Views:

I hope you have been inspired today.
That's it for now!
Be sure to create and enter this challenge over at
Sketch N Scrap! 

Thanks for stopping by and remember...

See Ya Soon!
Huggies!!!!

Scrap It Girl August Challenge~Arrows & #"s!

Hi there crafters!

Happy August!

Rachelle here revealing this month's challenge over at

Scrap It Girl! 

 This month is to create your project using

arrows & #'s!

Here is my take:

"Smile!"

I went with a card using arrows.

 More views:

I just added enamel dots, heart, and flair button.

Next the perfect title.

  

 I loved creating this clean & simple creation.

Be sure to join in this easy peasy challenge

at

 Scrap It Girl!

You have all month to join us.

That's it for now!

Thanks my friend for stopping by and remember to leave me 

at comment. I love reading them and...

 

See ya soon!

Huggies!!!

FROSTED DESIGNS "ENCHANTED" KIT SHADOW BOX!

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2014

Hi there craters! Rachelle here to share a project created using this month's "Enchanted" kit from Frosted Designs Store. Along with this project is a quick tutorial using the beautiful embellishments included in the kit!


I started by using this shadow box, placing flourishes and corners on it.These are wood laser cutouts from Unique Laser Designs. They are so awesome to work with. Next, I applied the Distress Crackle Paint that was included in the kit!!

Here you can see the effect you get after applying the crackle paint. I love that old vintage look. You must apply several thick layers of the paint going in the same direction then allow to dry. Finally, I applied clear gloss to give it a bit of shine.

Now, it's time to apply layers of cardstock and embellishments inside and outside of the box. Now that we have completed the box it's time to use those beautiful kit embellishments.

 TUTORIAL VIEWS:

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 "CHERISH"

 This is the finished project. Let's see the process of beauty for this project.

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 First I applied strips of cardstock around the outside of the box. Followed by placing the beautiful scroll to the top of the box. Next, I started filling in the inside of the box.

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I applied layers of cardstock along with lace and fussy cutting pieces inside the box. I create the picture frame using this beautiful cardstock and metal corners. I so loved using the metal vintage trinkets and applied crystal flairs. I placed a butterfly and more fussy cut pieces near the top portion. Now I attached the layers to the back of the picture frame itself. I then applied sticky thumb foam stickers and glue around the picture frame so that it would free standing.

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Once I filled the inside of the box it was time to work on the outside more metal trinkets, flourishes and those beautiful kit flowers. I loved those rich beautiful colors and the Prima resin clocks.

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Here you can see more fussy cut pieces, paper punch edges, and more use of the trinkets. I love the vintage key on the side of door handle and lock. I really working with the resin pieces such as the clock. The kit contains metal cap trinkets which work perfectly with the clocks.

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Now it's time for the title, "CHERISH." I painted the chipboard then inked and applied to the box. Almost completed!

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"Create, Life, & Love"!

Next I created a tag by applying the Tim Holtz Remnant Rub-ons along with butterfly stamps. Then applied metal trinkets, Petaloo teal flowers, teal wire and fussy cut elements. I tried to use all kit elements because they were awesome to work with.

That's it! Now I have the perfect shadow box along with a matching tag to display on my living room table. Awesome!

I trust you have been inspired today by the beauty of this kit products used to create this shadow box and tag. Be sure to stop by the Frosted Designs Store
for all your craft needs.

Thanks for stopping by today! See ya soon!

Sketch~N~Scrap Card Sketch #30

Hi there card makers!

Rachelle here sharing my take and sketch for the next card challenge at

Sketch N Scrap!

Here is the fantastic sketch:

Now for my take:

"Thank You So!"

More Views

 I went with a shabby chic style and my fave colors.

 I trust you have been inspired to create and join this challenge.

That's it for today!

Thanks for stopping by and I love reading my great comments.

See Ya Soon My Friends!

Huggies!!!