THE WIZARD OF OZ CARD

A couple of weeks ago I won a prize on Terri Sproul's Tuesday night live show.  She has a free art journal/canvas show every Tuesday.  Check out her Facebook Page All Things Terri Sproul to find out more. 

I won that prize for knowing some Wizard of Oz trivia.  So I thought I would make this card using the Wizard and Dorothy 2 stamp set from SinCity Stamps.

Supplies:

• SinCity Stamps Wizard and Dorothy 2 Stamps
• DCWV The Guilded Paper Stack
• Stewart Superior India Ink
• Tombow Dual Brush Pens and Adhesive
• Misc. Glitter Die Cut

I gathered my supplies to start.  I picked a gold flecked paper and a pretty floral paper.  I found this piece of a glitter die cut paper in my "stash basket" (which is so full it will soon be a stash box because there is so much leftovers and papers and stuff in it).  I thought the red glitter die cut had to be used to represent Dorothy's Ruby Slippers.

Next, I cut the papers and stamped the images.

I colored the image in with my markers.  I love the highlight the stamp makes on the tablecloth.

To finish, I cut the die cut apart and added it behind the paper and on the card front.

I hope you make something awesome today!  Something that commemorates something that made you super happy, like winning a prize.

Please click the links to the SinCity Stamps store.  There is so much awesomeness there, you will want it all!!

xxDaniella 

TOMBOW AND PRETTY LITTLE STUDIO BLOG HOP

Hi and Welcome to the Tombow USA and Pretty Little Studio Blog Hop! Get ready for two days of beautiful vintage inspiration! You probably came here from Agnieska Piskorz's blog but if you happened to stumble across my blog go to the Tombow USA Blog (on Friday) Pretty Little Studio (On Saturday) to start! 

I used products from both companies to make this gift box filled with note cards.

I started by painting a box that I had with white paint.  I picked a paper from the Pretty Little Studio Marigold Paper Pack (8" x 8").  I cut the paper to fit my box and adhered it with Tombow Mono Aqua Liquid Glue.  

I thought the Pretty Little Studio Gold City Paper was awesome for the lid.  I cut the paper to fit and adhered it to the top of the lid with the Tombow Stamp Runner Dot Pattern Adhesive and the sides of the lid with Tombow's Mono Aqua Glue.

To embellish my lid, I used several products from Pretty Little Studio.  I adhered the orange striped feather from the Marigold Feathers Diecuts with Mono Aqua Liquid Glue directly to the lid.  Next I added some gauze with the same glue.  Then, I added the California Poppy Vintage Diecut and the Orange Poppy #3 Vintage Diecut to the lid using Tombow 3-D Foam Tabs.  I added a few more feathers and topped it off with a Monarch Die Cut.  I finished with 3 resin flowers.

Inside, I filled it with note cards.  I used Pretty Little Studio You and Me 6"x4" paper pack to make the cards.  I folded the paper in the center and embellished each card.  These 2 cards have some of the Marigold Diecut Feathers, Vintage Diecut Orange Butterfly and Gold Metallic Note Flags, all from Pretty Little Studio, and adhered them with Tombow Stamp Runner Dot Pattern Adhesive.

Here are more of the note cards.  They are all made with the You and Me 6" x 4" paper pack, the Marigold Feather Diecuts and the Neapolitan 5 cent diecuts.

To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until April 14 at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 15 2015.

The Tombow USA prize includes: Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots, NEW Tombow Foam Tape and the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue! 

The Pretty Little Studio Prize includes: PRIZE CONTENTS: 3 Clear 4x6 Transparencies (Jade) (Arrow, Words, Heart Polka) 6 Die-Cuts You & Me, Tabs You & Me, Mini Shipping Tags You & Me, Best Friends PL 3x4 Cards You & Me, Convo Hearts You & Me, Arrow Flair Gold Mine, Gold Note Flags (Die-Cut), You & Me Clouds.

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and Pretty Little Studio on Facebook. Here is the line up in case you get lost.

Friday, April 10:

Tombow USA Blog

Aimee Maddern

Beth Watson

Agnieska Piskorz

Daniella Hayes

Carole House

Jennie Garcia

Jeanne Jachna

Pretty Little Studio

Saturday, April 11:

Pretty Little Studio Blog

Jennie Garcia

Lisa Spiegel

Jennifer Priest

Monique Liedtke

Latrice Murphy

Tessa Buys

Tombow USA Blog

Enjoy the hop, I know you will be inspired!!  Thanks for visiting and good luck!!

xxDaniella

HAPPY EASTER!

Moxxie has the  cutest papers!  Doesn't this card look like it has a real chocolate bunny on it?

SSsoooooo CUTE!

There are many pieces to all of Moxxie's collections.  There are several double sided papers, die-cuts and stickers.  I picked my pieces from the "Spring Has Sprung" collection.  I picked "Cottontail", *he is just too sweet* "Spring Fling" *such a pretty blue* and "Bluebird" *i think it looks like dyed Easter eggs* as my papers and the Double Sided Die-Cuts border *that looks like a fence*.  I also got my Easter stamps (sorry I don't remember who made them), Ranger Distress Ink "Evergreen Bough", Tombow Stamp Runner Dot Pattern Adhesive and a water brush.  I took out ribbon, but didn't use it.

I cut and layered all of the papers on a card base and stamped "Easter" at the top.  Then, I colored the greenery on the fence with the same ink and a water brush. I adhered it across the bottom of the card.  I had to, literally be restrained hold myself back from adding splashes of paint, ribbons, gauze, buttons, ink..... you get the point.  But I wanted the artwork on the paper speak for its self.  It is just that beautiful!!

Thanks for visiting!  Please look for Moxxie products in your Local Scrapbook Store or online.  I know Scrapbook.com and other online shopping sites carry Moxxie.  

Have an amazing day!

xxDaniella

TOMBOW APRIL SHOWERS CHALLENGE

This week the Tombow USA Blog has a challenge for you! Get your umbrella! It’s time for April Showers!

Tombow April Showers Challenge by daniella-hayes7 featuring framed wall art

Make anything you want using this Mood Board as inspiration and the April Showers theme.  This challenge will start on March 30 and will end on April 12 at 11:55PM EST. Winner will be announced Monday April 13.

I made 3 project examples as inspiration for you.  Just jump over to the Tombow USA Blog to check them out!!

And, with every challenge there is a PRIZE!!  This bundle of awesomeness from Tombow USA!!

The brand new, awesome,  Tombow Adhesive Dots, the fabulous Tombow Mono Aqua Glue and a wonderful set of Tombow Dual Brush Pens!!   I used all of these products, and more, in my examples.  I did something really cool with the Mono Aqua Glue that I think you will love!

Remember, the challenge starts today and ends April 12 at 11:55 PM EST.  The winner will be announced on April 13th.  Just go to the Tombow USA Blog and link your project.

I can't wait to see what you make!

Have fun and Good Luck!!

xxDaniella

TOMBOW AND DCWV GOLD AND CORK HOP

Hi and Welcome to the Gold and Cork Blog Hop with Tombow USA and DCWV! We have 2 days full with gorgeous projects using GOLD and CORK! You probably came here from Karen Hanson's Blog, but if you happened to stumble across my blog go to the Tombow USA Blog (on Friday) DCWV Blog (On Saturday) to start!

We were given some awesome products from DCWV to use.  The DCWV Insta Photo Fun Album, DCWV Adhesive Cork Stack and DCWV The Gilded Paper Stack.  

I used the Adhesive Cork first on the album cover.  I adhered a piece of Gilded Paper on top with Tombow's X-Treme Adhesive.  X-Treme Adhesive is 5x stronger than standard tape runners and adheres to a variety of surfaces, including cork.  I wanted to be sure my cover would stay strong.   I used Tombow Mono Multi Adhesive around the label to add glitter *awesome* and attached it with Tombow Foam Tape.  

        

 Inside, I added a few 4" x 4" pocket page protectors and the papers and cork from DCWV.  I added gilded paper to the insides of the album with my Tombow Stamp Runner.   I also made dividers for the album.  I cut 2 pieces of paper and attached them together with my Stamp Runner.  Isn't this album the cutest??

     

Now.... THE GIVEAWAY!!

To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until March 31^st at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 1^st 2015.

Tombow will be giving away: Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots, NEW Tombow Foam Tape and everyone’s favorite the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue!

DCWV will be giving away: The DCWV Gilded Stack, a 4x4 Cork Stack, Insta Kraft Album, Accordion Album and a set of Birthday Photo Props!

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and DCWV on Facebook.

Friday, March 27th:

Tombow USA Blog  

Rachel Kleinman

Becky Springer

Rita Barakat

Beth Watson

Jenifer Cowles

Thomisia Francois

Karen Hanson

Daniella Hayes  <<YOU ARE HERE

Piali Biswas

Jennie Garcia

DCWV Blog

Saturday, March 28th:

DCWV Blog

Jessica Pascarella

Britt Bass

Jennifer Priest

Jaclyn Rench

Sara Andrews

Latrice Murphy

Tessa Buys

Yolie Burke

Karen Jiles

Marie Browning

Karla Der

Lisa Lahiff

Tina McDonald

Tombow USA Blog

YOUR NEXT STOP IS Piali Biswas

Thank you for visiting!  Enjoy the rest of the hop and good luck!!

xxDaniella

AN "ORGANIC" ART JOURNAL PAGE

If you didn't already know, Terri Sproul has a free art journal/canvas show every Tuesday night.  Check out her Facebook group All Things Terri Sproul to get all the details!  It is her birthday this week, so she isn't having a show.  HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRI!!!

This art journal page I made for SinCity Stamps was inspired by Terri's show last week.  The show was called "Organic Look".

SUPPLIES:

• SinCity Stamps Rosette Hearts Stamp Set
• SinCity Stamps Hoot Owls Stamp Set
• Deco Art Media Gesso
• Tombow Mono Multi Glue
• Jaquard Lumiere Acrylic Paint Halo Pink Gold, Pearl Turquoise, Pearlescent Magenta, Gold
• Liquitex Glazing Medium
• Stewart Superior India Ink
• Dr. Phil Martin Bombay Ink
• Flower Soft Meadow
• Fineline Applicator, Masking Tape

Just as Terri showed on her show, I started by applying masking tape on my pages and covered them with Gesso.  The maksing tape gives the background the beginning of the "Organic Look" because it is irregular, like nature.

Because I didn't have large stamps for the flowers on my pages, I did some messy writing on the gesso, to take up space and write down something I wanted to remember.  I added India Ink to my Fineline Applicator and wrote on the page.

Then I painted over the writing with Halo Pink Gold and Pearl Turquoise.  I added glazing medium to the paints, painted them on and wiped them off with a baby wipe.  You really see the masking tape texture when you use glaze.

*sorry for the slight glare.  It's hard to not get a glare with metallic paints*

Like I said, I didn't have big stamps like Terri had, but I had a plan!  What if I took the tree branch from the "Hoot Owls" set and stamped it several times, making the look of a bush.  Then, I could turn the branch over and make some leaves and swirls at the bottom.  AND THEN, I could add the roses from the "Rosette Hearts" set and it could look like rose bushes!!  OH MY HECK!  This was going to be the most awesome thing I've ever made or the worst.  SO I just went all in, and got....

AWESOME!  I am so in love with this!  My vision is a total success!

I painted the flowers with Pearlescent Magenta and Metallic Gold in the centers.  WHAT?  Perfect! 

 But how to get that "Organic" look Terri talked about???  Flower Soft of course!!  I used Tombow Mono Multi Adhesive and a Fineline applicator to add glue, and sprinkled Flower Soft on top.

What do you get when the Flower Soft dries?  Awesome times 5million!!!

Here is a close up of my rose bushes with Flower Soft on the stems and leaves.   

Don't you just love when a project comes together like this?  I love when this happens.  You get an idea and that idea sort of takes over.  Like it has a mind of it's own.  I love the excitement and the slight fear you get at the same time.  But when it turns out better than you expected it is priceless!!

I hope you let the art take you on a journey of excitement today!  You will love the results!

xxDaniella

Hello Sunshine!

Hello Sunshine!  Are you ready for Spring??  I seriously can not wait.  The snow piles outside are too tall and are all dirty now.  The temperatures are so cold and the winds never seem to stop.  And for some reason, there hasn't been any sun in months.  I've never seen that happen.  It is grey skies all the time.  So yes, I am ready for Spring!!

I made this card for Moxxie, using their gorgeous "Springtime" collection.  I cut my card layers from the Dandelion Wishes and In Bloom papers and the sentiment is from the Springtime Cut-outs.

I've had this stamp and stencil set for a while now and thought a big orange flower would be perfect on this card!  When is an orange flower not perfect on any card?

First, I stenciled the flower outline on the paper.

Then, I stamped the flower in the center with white ink.  BOOM!  Instant awesome!  I added a few leaves and stuff to the flower with a marker.

Super fun card to spread some Spring Fever!!

Please follow the links to check out all the products Moxxie has to offer.  You can also find Moxxie at your LSS!  

xxDaniella