August 2014 Blog Hop Challenge

• Create a bold border around postcard-style stationery using the chisel tip of a marker.
• Gold embossed polka dots!  Need I say more?
• Allow a simple sentiment take center stage when gold embossed onto a crisp white card.
• Keep your color scheme simple with white and a splash of something bold, like Raspberry Fizz.
• Don't forget your envelopes!  Create a fun and festive envelope liner for your card.

The "A" from the SAF Kit is perfect when you have a first name that begins with that letter~ Thanks, Nichole!!

Supplies~Papertrey Ink Stamper Select paper, SAF Regency Stamp set, Purple Neon Zing embossing powder, Polka Dot #3 for envelope, Royal Velvet ink with Perfect Pearl powder.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Enjoy the August Papertrey Blog Hop!  Angie

Morning Timer Challenge

                     

Grab your cup of coffee.  Gather a few supplies, set a timer for 20 minutes and see what you can come up with!  A good way to get the creative juices flowing.

Supplies: SAF Kit    TIME 14:38
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1980's:rainbows

There was an explosion of color in the 80s and rainbows were everywhere, from clothing and decor to logos, toys, and even postage stamps. Rainbows in their actual form, paired with unicorns and cats, and rainbow patterns, striped and repetitive. Rainbow heart sweaters and shoelaces pop up on almost every 80's search. Lexi will be showing you a few different ideas on how to incorporate rainbows into your projects.

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1980's:Passing Notes

In a time before cell phones and texting, kids passed notes across the classroom and through the halls. Do you want to go out? Check yes or no. Who's your biggest crush? And even acronyms, L/Y/L/A/S and K.I.T. There was definitely an art in passing them without being intercepted by the wrong person or confiscated by a teacher, but the true art of those notes was in folding them. Lexi will be showing you all the in's and outs of retro note folding to create an embellishment for your card and for the card itself.  It will be, like, totally awesome!

Supplies: SAF Kit

Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

Regency:

Needlepoint was considered to be an important skill for ladies to have during the Regency Era.  Melissa will be showing you how to use the beauty of this hand craft in your paper crafting projects, uins quick and easy methods as well as more complex techniques.

Supplies:SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1960's Stencil

Many of the designs used in the 1960's involved layered shapes and patterns.  Erin's first video is going to show you how to create stencils with your dies which you will then layer and stamp through to create retro themed projects.

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1960's:Ad looks

The 1960's was an era where advertising hit it's peek, especially with advances in printing techniques and television commercials.  Erin will show you how to combine shapes and various word stamps to recreate your own ad looks.

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1940's:Vintage

The patterns found on fabric in the 1940's had their own look and style that Betsy will be showing you how to recreate with stamps.  One of her specialties is creating beautiful symmetrical patterns, so she will be offering tips on how to get your own amazing

Supplies: SAF Kit
 Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1940's: corsage

In the 1940's, corsages and lapel posies were very popular. Clothes were hard to come by since many fabrics were rationed.  Ladies would update an old dress with a pretty new corsage.  Many of these were made using millinery flowers or handmade from felt.  Betsy will be showing you how to make your very own which you can use to dress up packages, use on card fronts, or maybe even wear on your own lapel!

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

Ancient Rome:Mosaics

The second challenge will be all about delving into the world of mosaics.  Lizzie has a few tricks up her sleeve for this one, showing you how to keep it simple or get more elaborate.  Use the mosaic die included in the kit or your favorite Cover Plate die to create stencils, custom mosaic stamps and more.  You will LOVE the techniques she covers here!

Supplies: SAF Kit
 Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1920's: sparkle

Next, Heather will be showing you how to pair glitter with some of the favorite embellishments of the day, rhinestones and pearls.  She will offer tips for working with glitter and the best ways to use sparkly embellishments with it for an even bigger impact.

Supplies: SAF Kit
 Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

1920's: Rhinestones

Heather will show you ideas for creating rhinestone designs and patterns using your favorite die-cut shapes as a guide.  You will love the helpful  tips she has for moving and placing the rhinstones too, which can sometimes be a challenge!

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie

Ancient Rome: Frescoes

For her first video, Lizzie will be showcasing ways to create your own faux frescoes for your card fronts using white embossing paste and stamps. There will be options for using outline images and solid images, so there's something for everyone!

Supplies: SAF Kit
Thank you so much for stopping have a blessed day!   Angie