this week is kitchen sink stamps week at craft critique! for my review, i was given two sets to play and create with and i further challenged myself to stamp outside of the box a bit--so much fun! for example, this turkey, one of several cards i featured in my article, is created with the set pretty petals, a flower set! go check it out along with the rest of the reviews--you even have a chance to win new stamps!
thanks for stopping by!
:) lexi
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a quick post for a change, two easy-peasy cards using die cut coaster elements left over from my craft critique article today. click here to check it out and visit craft critique every day this week to hear what our reporters have to say about other chipboard products!
:) lexi
p.s. welcome to all of the papertrey fans who've stopped by today--i hope you'll continue to check in from time to time!
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here's an advanced look at one of the projects i created for my halloween product review over at craft critique this week. i thought scoopy's pocket card from the a*muse*a*palooza challenges this summer was a perfect match for my jack card idea. the article is scheduled to post tomorrow, so be sure to check it out along with the other great halloween articles this week and next! and if you've shared a crafty halloween idea or project on your blog, you still have time to submit a link for the upcoming carnival. i love checking out all the great ideas that carnival links bring!
thanks for stopping by...
:) lexi
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so i said i was going to try to get some stamping done, and while i didn't stamp, i did create a couple of cards! i spent a good part of today working on my first craft critique article on a favorite tool, which i used while creating these cards. which brings me to the contest...
try to guess what tool i'm reviewing with these cards and i'll give you a sampling of the chipboard shapes that the birdy and fleur de lis came from. it was this huge pack from joann's that ended up on the clearance table for cheap cheap and i don't think i could ever use them all! actually, let's make that *two* prize packages...
the fine print: only one guess per person & i will post both winners on tuesday. good luck!
this is my first contest give-a-way, so i really have no idea what kind of response i'll get. actually, my hits have increased dramatically since nichole's honorable mention the other day--are you still reading?! so, feel free to pass it on or keep it to yourself to increase your odds! and don't forget to stop by craft critique on monday to read the article.
looking forward to your guesses...
:) lexi
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it's time to head back to texas and pick up my (hopefully) happy little camper. this is one of the few shots of her from the daily photos. she had a special knack for being behind people when the camera clicked, only having an arm or the top of her head showing--but i could tell! colleen is sooo excited and can't wait to have her big sis home! i just hope that mignon is happy to see her too or she will be crushed.
i may not be able to post for a few days, so i wanted to point out that it's hambly week at craft critique. while i have not yet tried this company's products, i have definitely been enabled--they look awesome and sound like so much fun to play with. i especially like the transparencies. and the patterns and cool images. woodgrain, trendy colors & shapes, owls, birds, chandeliers... wow!
so, go check it out and get enabled too & i'll be back soon!
:) lexi
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i love all the posts on craft critique and other blogs about cha. one day, i hope to be in that number, but today, at least, i found inspiration and i don't have to wait 'til product hits the stores! i spotted a tree paper by scenic route in a couple of photos and the first thought that came to mind was that i could recreate it card-size using the various line images from papertrey ink's faux ribbon and green thumb combined with the little double leaf design from the new borders & corners {oval}, which provided me with a nice sentiment element, too. i also took another opportunity to play with the new su! in colors, using soft sky as an accent color with the more natural tones of river rock, wild wasabi and chocolate chip. the little bird is inkadinkado from michael's and practically flew to my paper to join the tree. it was a great way to add a little more blue and still have the brown.
don't forget to stop by craft critique for your cha scoop! today's post is especially informative and includes a picture of the paper that inspired me.
i'm still taking it somewhat slow with harry potter. it's so hard to put down and i would just throw caution to the wind, but i have so much going on right now!
back to juggling it all...
:) lexi
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today i decided to share a few pictures of what i create to celebrate. these were from mignon's birthday luau two years ago, which still ranks as one of my favorites! actually my parties are like my kids--can't pick a true fave!
anyway, why share this today? well, it's kind of connected to my fun news and if you read craft critique, you might have already know, otherwise click here! i'm so excited about this new opportunity to share my opinions about crafting--and to work with such a great team of reporters. i can't wait for my first assignment! but first, there's an assignment for you over there, a contest! submit pictures of how you craft your celebrations and you could win a big box o' goodies. so, what do you create to celebrate? i can't wait to see!
happy friday!
:) lexi
p.s. i have the descriptions for these pictures as well as a few more of the luau and other parties in my theme parties photo album on the left. enjoy!
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