This gallery contains photo's of the class projects. All class projects are on display at Rocky Mountain Framing and Gallery as well.
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Most importantly I need to shout out a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister, Diana Dellos!!! She is such a wonderful sister, mom, wife and friend. She is an incredible artist too - take a peek at her blog!
There are only a few more shopping days left until Christmas! If you're like me, and need a few more gift ideas....I have one to share with you today ~ A Jewel Flowers and Flourishes Bling Gift Card Holder!
I cut a piece of white cardstock to size, then used an M-Bossabilities to create some texture, folded back a corner, added some ribbon, the die cuts and bling, the giftcard and a decorative stick pin.
A quick and easy project that is great for those last minute gift ideas anytime of the year.
The tragedy of Newton, CT weighs heavy on my heart. Our prayers and thoughts go out to all those touched the events. Speaking of prayers and positive thoughts, I'm sending my love and prayers out to Julianna and Momma Bev today as well.
I wish you all a holiday filled with love, peace and joy.
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Zuzu is home!!! I've had so many emails and facebook posts asking how we found her....so here is the story - a little long, so grab your glass of wine...and maybe a box of kleenex.... and kick up your feet......
Her story began on Sunday December 9th (2012) ~ Aaron and I have spent 2 1/2 hours searching for her after she left, following her tracks, calling her name. We were snowshoeing and looking for a Christmas tree and having so much fun.
Oh no.....we noticed she and Willow (our black lab puppy) were gone. Willow came right back, Zuzu did not. We drove down the mountain to get cell service and called the sheriff, police, animal control, ranger stations. It was cold - almost 20 below Zero with the windchill. Up the mountain again to search for her for another hour or more, it grew dark. We reluctantly went home and put the kids to bed. Made flyers, called everyone we could think of, posted on Facebook, sent emails, said prayers...couldn't sleep....knot in my gut.
I went back Monday searching all day, went back to the spot we last saw her...... Dumping snow all afternoon. (Probably a little dangerous for me to be up there by myself - but hey you don't know my Mom, Dad or my Grandpa Harry! lol). Getting dark, so I started back down the mountain. I talked with snowplow drivers, restaurant owners, loggers and even ran into a sheriff. He actually went up in a snowstorm looking for her Sunday night in a blizzard in the dark - what an amazing man. (I noticed his truck said "Canine Unit") Gave flyers to everyone we knew. Sent out more facebook posts and emails.
Made a plan for tomorrow, stayed up late....can't sleep....stomach really hurts. Dreampt of her all night.
Tuesday, Aaron and I went back up. He went to exact spot we lost her, trekked through the woods, called for her, marked some trees ;), he was up there for a few hours. I stayed in the low grounds looking all over, we met up and looked together, didn't find her. Today the deep sadness crept in......and wondering how she could survive the cold. We went home, sent out more emails and flyers. My girls cried themselves to sleep, heartbreaking. Decided we were going to tie some of our socks around rocks and leave a trail for her. Feeling so sad, trying not to lose hope. Happened to check Facebook - up to almost 300 shares on my post of our missing Zuzu, many people I don't even know. Oh my gosh, how can that be?...... Found some hope again.
Wednesday ~ Went to work today, the schedule changed, I didn't have any clients magically...... and my boss was an angel and said family is first, go do what you need to do.....wow - who has a boss like that?........
I drove up the mountain again, late afternoon today to the spot we started our snowshoeing.....I saw dog tracks in the fresh snow. They led into the campground we always go to and back to our snowshoe spot. I drove in further, had to put the truck in 4-wheeldrive, lots of deep snow, wondered if I might get stuck, didn't care. Got out, trekked around, marked a spot ;), called and called and called for Zuzu.
Kept looking at the tracks, got my phone out to take a photo of the tracks......the paw prints were 3 circles, close together, but really long, more like ovals.......... like Zuzu's..........caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of my eye.....and there she was! Limping down the mountain road towards me!........... skinny, exhausted........I thought she was a ghost...... or a mirage.
I called her and she trotted up to me and we fell in the snow, her licking my face and pawing me. Tears and more tears. It was like a scene from the movies. I could not believe I had actually found her! What are the odds?! (who gives a shit about the odds anyway...it's about going beyond the odds)
I can't remember the last time I cried so much.....Zuzu wanted to get to the truck...she jumped right in..... I gave her some food. She was sooo hungry. I drove like a mad woman down the mountain, let's just say waaayy over the speed limit. It was about 20 min before I had cell service. I called Aaron, he could hardly understand me. "You got her?!!" - yes I've got her!
Stopped for food in Saratoga, then took her to the vet. She no longer had on her pink fleece coat on .............and had no fur and deep abrasions under her arms. I think her coat got caught and she fought to get out.
What a brave soul. No major injuries.....She lost almost 10lbs total. Here she is snuggled beside me on the couch a few hours after she was found.
I can't imagine all that she has been through in her 3 nights out in the cold in the mountains. She is an amazing animal full of fight, strength, determination, bravery, love and spirit. She never gave up and never stopped believing.
I am absolutely certain........... that all the Facebook shares, tweets, likes, comments, prayers, positive thoughts, healing energies and love from friends, family and complete strangers, helped my family and I have this Christmas Miracle.
I cannot truly put into words how utterly grateful and amazed I am by everyone's help and kindness. There is still so much goodness in the world and miracles to be seen. Don't lose your hope, keep believing, never give up.
We rescued Zuzu from the animal shelter 3 years ago at Christmas. Every year we love to watch "It's a Wonderful Life", and so we named her Zuzu - after Zuzu's petals. As Ken said earlier - I think an Angel got it's wings tonight by bringing Zuzu home.
Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. ~ Holly
The Holidays are drawing near (or Holly-Days as I like to call them! lol) It brings to mind so many fun times playing board games at my Grandma Theresa's, learning how to make her favorite recipes, drinking holiday drinks such as as eggnog, and trying to organize our house to make room for all the holiday decorations. This month, the Tattered Angels Design Team will be showing you projects that bring to mind family holiday memories and traditions.
Christmas stockings are a big tradition in my family. I can remember a stitched and sequined Stocking my Great Grandmother made for me when I was very young. My Grandma Theresa always had long red felt stockings with our names on them at her house. They are memories I cherish always.
I created this Christmas Stocking with memories of Wyoming Christmases in mind. I began with a Canvas Corp Canvas Stocking. This is the little Canvas Stocking. It is so adorable and so easy to mist, paint, stamp, stitch and alter.
I tied ribbon and twine around the stocking. Next I cut and embossed Spellbinders Stars Five out of premium craft foil and then embossed it using Spellbinders M-Bossabilities (R) . I cut and embossed the Star out of Canvas Corp corrugated cardboard, then pained with Plain Jane Red Stained Glass. I cut and embossed the smallest Star out of Canvas Corp striped paper and painted it with Chandelier Glimmer Glam. Then tied these to the twine and added a few stick pins for detail.
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial for this super quick and easy Canvas Christmas Stocking! Check the Tattered Angels Blog Today for my project, and every day this month for even more fabulous projects from the Tattered Angels Design Team!
I'm so excited to share another video I have created for Jo-Ann Craft Stores for Spellbinders Paper Arts. I really enjoy creating these and this is one of my favorite projects.
You can always subscribe to the Jo-Ann.com YouTube Channel as well to stay up to date on all the tutorial videos!
This month all the “Angels” will be showing you fabulous ways to use Tattered Angels Paint Products in all your gift giving! Celebrations, Birthdays and Holiday gifts are wrapped with Tattered Angels goodness.
I’ve created a fall themed card and handmade wrapping paper to share with you today!
I used some die cuts as well as some found objects in nature. Wooden twigs soak up the gorgeous color and glimmer of Tattered Angels Paint Products. Real leaves let the color and glimmer pool into the cracks. Die cuts add some uniform to the projects as well.
I used the negative space on the die cuts as a stencil to create a soft misted effect on the wrapping paper. I also used Canvas Corp Fringe and colored it with Sugar Maple and Sun Sister Glimmer Mist.
I have another video to share with you! This one I created for Spellbinders Paper Arts for Jo-Ann's Craft Stores. I'm really having so much fun creating these videos.
I hope you like it. This is one of my favorite types of cards to create. I love to gatefold Spellbinders Grand Labels and tuck a manilla shipping tag inside. I also adore creating metal foil embellishments.
Here's a few shots of the finished project...
The inside stamped tag:
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Let me know what you think, and I'd love to hear your suggestions about future video projects or certain supplies you would like to know how to use.
I am over the moon excited!!! I have some wonderful, freaking awesome, utterly amazing news to share!!! I have been creating projects and videos for Jo-Ann Arts and Crafts Store and Michaels Store. And, GUESS WHAT?!!! They are starting to go LIVE!
Here is a Jo-Ann Craft Store Patriotic Home Decor Video
I hope you have enjoyed watching this video and are as excited as I am about these.
You can also click the YouTube button on the video above to go directly to the Jo-Ann's YouTube Channel and subscribe!
More to come soon... Stay Tuned!!
Hugs
Holly
PS- The WINNER of Jewel Fantasies die templates is LISA!!!
The Labels Twenty-Two die template was placed over the patterned paper and aligned around the Bunny Image. I cut/ebmossed Labels Twenty-Two and also created a mat behind the Bunnies using the next size larger die template. The edges of each Label were inked for an added vintage feel.
Wood is one of my favorite mediums to use mist on. I chose Tattered Angels Copper Glimmer Mist to mist my Easter Basket. I misted several layers, and allowed each layer to dry before applying the next layer. The beauty of misting on wood, is that the glimmer mist almost floats on top of the wood and creates an amazing look.
Plastic Easter eggs were used as the base for my collaged eggs. I tore old book pages then dipped them in mod podge and layered them onto the eggs. Air bubbles were smoothed out, and the eggs were allowed to dry on a non-stick craft sheet. When they were dry I misted with Tattered Angels Copper Glimmer Mist. They turned out so lovely. They were so much fun to make! My girls even joined in the fun.
I hope you have enjoyed taking a closer look at my Easter Basket. Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!
ps- the winner of the Wings of Hope die templates and t-shirts was Toni from Oregon!!! Thanks to all of you who played along. I'll have more blog candy in the near future.
I have some exciting publication news, and decided to give away some new Spellbinders die templates! I was so happy to see my artwork in print, and wanted to share some goodness with you my blog readers!! So, I'm giving away a set of the brand new Spellbinders Wings of Hope die template set and a Spellbinders t-shirt from CHA!
Papercraft Inspirations contacted me and commissioned me to contribute to their Master Class series! I was over the moon excited about this. My Butterfly Card made the cover too. I walked into Joann's Craft Store recently and spotted it sitting on their shelves. Wow - talk about surreal.
I included a few shots from the inside pages. There is a complete article that goes along with this. It was so fun and I'm so grateful. I downloaded the Papercraft Inspirations app on my iphone too!
I used loads of Spellbinders die templates, Impressabilities and their premium craft foil, WorldWin Paper, Rubber Cafe stamps and Glimmer Mist.
Create and Decorate Easter Basket ~ This was a really fun project. I used Spellbinders die templates, Graphic 45 paper, Waltzing Mouse Stamps, old book pages and lots of Glimmer Mist.
CardMaker Magazine Blossom Card ~ Spellbinders die templates, felt, Pink Paislee paper, Nestabling and Chalkboard Mist. There is a matching envelope as well.
Now for the giveaway!!! I wanted to give a huge THANK YOU to all my blog readers.
So, all you have to do to enter, is make sure you are subscribed to my blog through email or an online reader and you are automatically entered to win this Wings of Hope die template set and the CHA Winter 2012 Spellbinders t-shirt! (size L). You have until March 10th at midnight MST to enter!
