TRN/SMOOTHFOAM BLOG HOP

Ornament Hop!!!

Today I am playing along with The Robin's Nest and SmoothFoam in their ornament blog hop! Such fun!!  Here is the ornament I made, although I don't plan on hanging him from my tree...he is just going to stand around and keep me wintery company! lol

I call him my Corey-Bug Cowboy Snowman.  Why, you ask?  He is named after my son, Corey, who is affectionately called Corey-Bug. I have had this little cowboy hat since my son was in high school (several years ago) and had his senior pictures done. Look at this picture and you'll see the correlation!

See?  He's my little country boy from the north.  And when I decided to make my ornament, well, let's just say the hat fit! Literally! 

So here is how my lil Corey-Bug Snowman came to be. I started with the snowman smooth foam shape and hot-glued him to a wooden block (from one of the wooden stamps I unmounted...I knew they'd come in handy for something some day).  

I then pulled apart a couple of cotton balls and glued them to the base.

Next step were the face and buttons.  I used black Dew Drops for the buttons.  I found some teensy weensy black brads which worked great for the eyes and mouth.  I just put a tiny dab of glue on them and stuck them right into his head.  (He didn't feel a thing!)

And his nose?  Oh, so clever.  I glued two of the orange diamond shaped Dew Drops together.

A dab of glue on the end and a slight push, and we have a nose! Hot glue on the hat, glue in a couple of twigs from the yard, and add a ribbon for a scarf...and we have a Corey-Bug Snowman! Don't ya just love his crooked little smile?

 Here are a couple more pics using beautiful Robin's Nest papers as a background.  Very appropriate!

So now I hope you will head on over to The Robin's Nest and play along!  There are even prizes!!!!  Go....now....play....enjoy!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

The Robin's Nest Design Team Announcement

DOING THE HAPPY DANCE!

Yes!  I made the team!  The Robin's Nest has selected me (along with many other talented artists) to be on their Design Team for this term, beginning July 1st!  I am so honored and excited...and happy.  I even get my very own watermark!  Check it out!

How awesome is that?!

In celebration of this auspicious event, I created a card using some of the wonderful Robin's Nest products!  It totally reflects how I'm feeling right now!

I layered black and white card stock (Recollections) and added a wonderful layer of The Robin's Nest Airplane Diamonds Cardstock from the Special Boy Collection.  The airplane is from Unity Stamps October 2009 KOTM.  The sentiment, well, that was all me.  Hand cut, hand written.  And here's a closeup of something special...

Those little marvelous diamonds are from The Robin's Nest's Ace of Diamonds Dew Drops Mix.  Don't ya just love 'em???  These little Dew Drops come in all shapes and colors (see the little tail decoration on the plane?).  

If you're inclined to see what other wonderful products they have to offer, check out The Robin's Nest!  They have a wonderful assortment of papers and embellishments, not to mention tons of ideas and inspiration on their blog.

I am so happy to be a part of their Design Team!  I'm truly flying high and feeling happy!

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!

Robin's Nest DT Tryouts

ROBIN'S NEST DT WANNA-BE!

Hey, crafty friends!  I found a new source for my "habit".  Actually, they aren't new.  They've been around for a while and are celebrating their 15th Anniversary.  They are new to me, though.  I came across them a short time ago and was impressed with the wonderful selection of products they have, especially their Dew Drops.  Who is this amazing group?  Why, it's The Robin's Nest!

I suggest you take some time and check out all the amazing products they have to offer.  Go ahead....I'll wait for you.

Did you do it?  Were you amazed?  

Glad you're back, cuz I need your good vibes!  They are having a Design Team call and I am R.E.A.L.L.Y "jonesing" to get on this team!  Those of you that follow me know I always like to include a little bling on my projects, and their Dew Drops could be SO addicting for me.  Well, DT or not, I'll probably still be addicted to them.  lol

If you'd like to see some great ideas and use of of their products, check out their blog: http://chatteringrobins.blogspot.com

So, I thought and I doodled and dug and designed.  And heeeeeeeeere's my card:

I really love the color combination.  Soft with a kick.  The black accents just makes the pink colors really pop.  And there's a soft little bling element too.  What do ya think?  Here's a couple more pics, including the inside of this card (which I also love!).

Ok, so here is what I used:

• Black Cardstock from Recollections - card measures 5.5" x 5"
• Designer Cardstock from DCWV's Mariposa Matstack
• Adhesive Faux Pearls from Recollections (wouldn't the Dew Drops look fabulous here?)
• Stamps from Paper Wishes' HOTP: Serendipity Flowers
• Black Ink is Staz-On
• Ribbon is from my "stash"

I first cut the card base and wrapped the ribbon on the first layer of designer paper.  I hand cut the scallop mat and top layer using a template for the design.  I cut and adhered the base for the inside of the card, as well as the mat and top layer.  I then stamped the butterfly and sentiment on the inside.

The front layers were cut and adhered, the stamping added, and then I added the black jewels.

Well, there you have it!  Keep your fingers cross and show me some love!  

Til next time, keepin' it crafty!