SECRET DIARY

hello all,

this is my  last project for

nanikeola's.

first, i want to say what a blast being a designer at nanikeola's. i enjoyed these ladies company and i enjoyed making my projects using the products and collections offered in the store and sharing them with you all.

thanks.

 now...

 my project for today.

Secret Diary

   

hehe, just a sneak peek for now.

i used a variety of products i used during my term, not all but some.

and....loving the color combo that came out to be.

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everything was distressed and inked.

we have here some chic tags paper, some nature walk chipboard, some old country words,  prima ink, and some spray inks from lindy's stamp gang, paper from finley and a stamp from 7dots/

-a couple more pics-

and now have to say good bye to nanikeola!

and thank you all and thank you jennifer for giving me the opportunity to be in your design team.

NOTE: after i uploaded i added a "2" to the title. now it reads:

"secret diary...memories 2 remember"

thanks again for stopping by.

A LUNCH BAG

hello all...

i am starting this post with...

NANI KE OLA

is having a design team call.

click HERE to read how to apply.

have fun!  and good luck!

 and... with the good news come bad news too since  i am almost at the end of my fantastic time with nani ke ola. i am going to miss this group so much.

But... this week i will be visiting my son (anD that will made the bad news feel better, hehe).

 i am giving my son this cute lunch bag i filled with dollar bills. yeap, all ones, lol.

i think he will have good laugh when he opens it.  he is in college so every little bit helps, right?

( after i closed it i realized i could have taken a pic of all the dollars, lol, sorry) did not want to open it again and mess it up, you know that happens, right? :D

-here is my project-

Love

this paper i used is from glitz, from the finley collection and is an ombre style as you can see the color green fading away.

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i did some dry embossing with my cuttlebug and some tim holtz embossing folder and added some splashes with a dollar stamp using the newer prima chalked ink edgers. i used the color called "old road". i love how it inks too.

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i also used some patterned paper from elles' studio to punch out the scalloped circle that is part of my flower. i added a green ombre circle and another circle from the cold country collection. it has an angel in the background and reads "love". that is why i tittle my dollar bills lunch bag LOVE, hehe.

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and i finished the lunch bag with a rustic jute twine.

hope you enjoy my project for today.

thanks so much for stopping by

and,

do not forget to check out the DT CALL from nani ke ola.

have a great week!

A SET OF NOTE CARDS IN BOX

just for fun and because it was my turn to post at 

nanikeola's.

i hope you like my card set and box and give you some ideas.

i am using FINLEY from Glitz.

it is a beautiful collection and i love the bright colors of it all.

NOTES

-pic heavy-

using my cricut expression i made cut the box. it is from tags, bags, boxes and more.

it measures 3" wide and 3-7/8" tall. take note the size i used in my cricut was 5.50".

here you can see it when closed.

i used a few supplies from stash but the papers and alpha stickers are from FINLEY. 

the burlap is from dcwv and cuts fine using my cuttlebug.

i made three note cards that go inside and i embellished them but left some space for a handwritten note or small photo. in addition the back has been covered with the same paper,  if needed, for more pics or message.

i used different patterned papers from FINLEY.

i distressed the edges and inked them with brown ink. i added some stickers also from FINLEY: arrow and date.

the lucky to know you was hand stamped using a red rubber stamp from unity.

a side view from the box. 

and here is the complete set.

always happy you stopped by and i hope you all had a great holiday.

just a reminder, if interested: 

we are offering FREE SHIPPING with any order of $50 and up.

have a great week!

STRONG AS AN OAK

hello all,

it has been a while since my last post.

hope you are doing great.

as for me,  i have been working on my garden. it is finally getting there.

 anyway, today i am sharing another father's day project: 

a mixed media card

Strong as an Oak

3" x 6"

 i used pattern papers from cold country (7dots studio) for my base. they are so pretty by themselves it is almost a crime to cover them up, lol.

the banner and alphas are also from 7 dots.

the chevron pattern was done using a glitz designs giant roller doodle called curvy chevron. they were embossed with the awesome embossing powders from lindy's stamp gang. i love the shimmer i get from them.

 some jute i had in my supplies and some tim holtz mini staples.

i also splashed some gesso, alcohol ink and mists on the front and wet embossed two of the corners.

below is a collage of 4 extra pics including the inside of the card.

(you can enlarged them all just by clicking on them)

and this is my father's day card for hubby, along with the bookmark.

hope it gives you some inspiration.

most products have been linked for your convenience.

have a great weekend.

ENJOY THE LITTLE THINGS...while they last

in my case not everything is happy all the time and i know that is the case of most of us :D

a family member has been battling with a bit of sadness these days and this card if for that person. a reminder of better days (past, present and future).

Enjoy the Little Things

4" x 6"

i am using finley from glitz designs again..actually the whole card is done with three finley elements: the base for the card and the main element (deer) are from the "what nots" and the sentiment is a sticker from the "titles and accents" 12 x 12 stickers sheet.

i love how the mini hearts are cut out in the stickers, i think is a nice touch.

anyway, this is one of the simplest cards i have ever made. finley makes it so easy. all the color i need is there, the die cuts are super cute. 

this deer i used is almost as big as the card, as you can see. 

ready to be the star of the show.

the little brown dots on the bottom of the card remind me of the spots on the baby deers. 

you can find this finley collection at nani ke ola scrapbooking. i am so happy to be able to help them spread the word. they are a new online scrapbooking store...just a baby yet....but with lots of potential. the girls are into mixed media and they are making gorgeous layouts, canvas and all kind of pretty projects. stop by and let us know what you think. 

i hope you enjoy your visit.

and thank you for stopping by.