A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 8

Today's project post is the journal tag. I had made this Inspiration Box a while ago...in fact I believe the very first project post on my blog was this box? I have made several cards to go inside with clippings of inspiration written on them but have since decided to make journal card tags to include in the box that I can personally write on. Being that a New Year has arrived...I think now is a great time to start 2012 off to a very inspiring start!

The Art Philosophy image cut-outs used today were:

1. The Fleur de lis tag found on pg. 68 of the AP handbook
2. The decorative scalloped edge on pg. 66
   
3. The swirl butterfly on pg. 55

Now I am off to write something inspiring that will motivate me to accomplish my goals in the New Year! What's some of your goals you hope to work on in 2012?

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 7

My oh my! I can't believe Christmas came 'n went just like that and now already decorating for Valentine's Day?! I visited two local craft stores this weekend looking for more pretty ribbon to use in a project and was inspired by all the glittered decorations! I was a bit late putting up the Christmas decor this year so I'm planning on leaving it up a few more weeks until I transition over to Valentine's Day. So today I made a Valentine's Day card.

The Art Philosophy Cut-outs used were :

1. The Card on pg. 65 of the AP handbook
2. The Swirl Filigree layer featured on pg. 59
3. And of course the Rose cut-out on pg. 69

I also used one of the stamps that came in the December Stamp of the Month set.

Thanks for stopping by for a look! C-ya again real soon!

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 6

I am real excited to share this project with you because it is something that is very dear to my heart! I've entitled this flip book, "Oh How I love Thee" which depicts the love between Daddy & Daughter! It's become a tradition in our house for my daughter to get dressed up in a special outfit to take Father's Day pictures with Daddy every year! I've had the pictures still sitting in the envelopes that they came home in from the portrait studio. So FINALLY I put this little book together and was able to use 2 of my favorite Daddy Daughter pics! It's been a project in the making that has taken quite some time but I think that I've finally gotten it to the point where I am satisfied with it. The Book is actually something that I got a while back from "Tattered Angels" and I've also used quite a few other products by them. I have even used their "Glimmer Mist" to give it that elegant shimmer. And of course I used a few different pretty ribbons that I have in my stash of supplies.

The Art Philosophy image cut-outs used in the project were:

1. The Roses from pg. 69 of the AP handbook
2. The Swirl Heart shapes on pg. 69 {as seen in image #2}
   
3. The Swirl Butterfly image found on pg. 55 {as seen in image #4}
   

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 5

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by my blog for a visit. I always enjoy having visitors over and I also LOVE having my visitors leave me comments just to let me know that they've stopped by!

Today I created a little gift bag that I made to give to my daughter's friends at school. I chose to add some cute school supplies to go along with the school themed paper called "Typeset" by Close To My Heart. Also featured in this project is one of the stamps that is included in the Art Philosophy Cartridge Bundle! I just LOVE how this cartridge comes with 3 exclusive stamp sets and 3 chipboard sheets that all coordinate so well with the Art Philosophy image cut-outs! ~ And in addition to the 3 exclusive stamp sets that come with the Art Philosophy Cartridge bundle...there are MORE stamp sets that also coordinate with the AP Cart that can be purchased later! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the Art Philosophy cart! It is so versatile with 700 different image cut-outs...it has a little of everything for everyone to enjoy!

The featured Art Philosophy Cartridge cut-outs for today's project is:

1. The Fry Box on pg. 27 of the AP handbook
2. The "Top Note" image on pg. 43 {the blue base layer shape}
3. The "Top Note" image on pg. 53 {the Colonial White top layer that I stamped on}
   

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 4

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to my blog!!!
Today I made an easel card with more pretty paper that I found tucked away underneath my pile of scrapbook overflow. I just love the way baby pink and powder blue looks together! And of course as always I added a touch of sparkle cause you know how I love me some sparkle!


The Art Philosophy cut-outs featured today are:

1. The Snowflakes on pg. 27
2. The Mistletoe Leaf on pg. 46
3. The Decorative Border on pg. 66

Now I just need to find someone special to give this card to? I think it's cute so I'll give it to my daughter so I can keep it when she's done looking at it ~ LOL

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 3

Today my project features my little princess! I've had this picture sitting in my playroom just waiting to be put into a scrapbook layout...finally decided on the right paper I thought would go great with this adorable photo! It's something that I picked up at the local craft store by Heidi Grace...I absolutely love this line! That's right I said it...I really do LOVE all kinds of paper from different companies. Yes, I am a Close To My Heart Consultant and proud of it but long before I became one I was first a pretty paper hoarder. So I will be using all types of paper in my projects.

The Art Philosophy images featured in today's project are:

1. The Snowflake background layer found on pg. 64
2. And "the Snow Princess" writing Font
   

A Project-A-Day for 31 Days ~ Day 2

Today I made a cute little matchbox using an older Close To My Heart paper line called "Cherry-O". The actual matchbox I constructed from using a bar of soap box. I love to repurpose things...doing my part to recycle! I just simply covered and lined the box with the "Cherry-O" paper. The 3 Art Philosophy Cartridge cut-outs used on this project were:

1. The scalloped rectangle found on pg. 54
2. The Gift Tag on pg. 50
3. and of course a rose found on pg. 69
   

-A Project-A-Day for 31 Days-

Hello & Happy New Year Everyone! I am starting back up with my Projects as promised! All throughout the month of January I will be posting a brand new Project-A-Day for 31 Days featuring the amazingly versatile Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge that's sold exclusively by Close To My Heart. Please stop by for a visit everyday in January to see my latest creation.


Today's project features several cut-out images from the AP Cart :

1. The Decorative Layer image found on pg. 60 of the handbook was used for the making of the skirt ruffles.
2. The Font border on pg. 65 used for the waistband
3. The Font Layer bag image on pg. 23 to make the purse
4. The "top note" image on pg. 53 used for the purse top clutch.

~ If you scroll back to one of my very first posts you will see me introduce "Lola" to my blog! She has been sitting in my playroom collecting dust...just waiting for me to give her a little TLC. And I finally made her a party outfit. Introducing the New & Improved Lola! Stay tuned...the lovely Lola will be dressed to impress!

"How Do You Get Your Roses to Look Like That?"

The other day I met a very Lovely lady and had the pleasure of chatting with Carol for a while and she was telling me about how she likes to do "Quilling"? I've never heard of it before but once I did a quick search on my iphone and googled it I realized that I had seen quilling projects before but never knew the term for it? So after spending several hours visiting with her I decided to stop by the local craft store to pick me up one of the quilling tools.
~ And this is what I use to make my roses come out looking so nice. Be sure to get the one WITH the slit and not the one with the tapered tip which is basically like my paper piercer. I don't need another one of those! ~ LOL

Have FUN and Enjoy making your pretty Roses!

Tricia's Paper Roses

Well...you've asked for it so now you got it! I just uploaded my 1st tutorial video on YouTube! Before you view it please keep this in mind:
1- The video was filmed late last night
2- It was recorded via my iphone so it is a bit shaky
3- The actual screen size view is quite narrow
4- It is NOT fancy at all
5- This is my first attempt so please be nice with the comments {wink wink}
6- Okay now I'm just stalling trying to prevent you from viewing it...

OH...I AM SO NERVOUS TO POST THIS!!! OKAY...GONNA HIT THE PUBLISH BUTTON RIGHT NOW! HERE GOES..........