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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Spellbinders is pleased to announce the BIGGEST contest we've hosted to date!
How do you participate? It's easy!
Simply create an original project using at least two (2) Spellbinders dies. And get creative with it! Push your own creative boundaries...do something different. We'll be looking for those crafters and artists who have really taken on the challenge to truly "Explore Beyond".
Take photos of each step of your project. If chosen as a finalist... You'll be asked to submit these photos.
Submit a photo (of your finished project only!) to the appropriate Spellbinders Flickr Group.
Contest runs from November 26th, 2012 through December 26th, 2012 Midnight EST.
Spellbinders Explore Beyond Challenge: Craft to Win a $5,000 Grand Prize Package from Spellbinders and our cross promotional partners!
We'll also be choosing a 2nd place winner to receive a $1,000 prize package and a $500 3rd place prize package! Did I mention that this is the BIGGEST contest we've ever hosted!!!?!
I'm hoping you get the time to craft, create and submit your projects! I'd love to see friends participate!
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
Spellbinders is pleased to announce the BIGGEST contest we've hosted to date!
Spellbinders Explore Beyond Challenge: Craft to Win a $5,000 Grand Prize Package from Spellbinders and our cross promotional partners!
We'll also be choosing a 2nd place winner to receive a $1,000 prize package and a $500 3rd place prize package! Did I mention that this is the BIGGEST contest we've ever hosted!!!?!
Simply create an original project using at least two (2) Spellbinders dies. And get creative with it! Push your own creative boundaries...do something different. We'll be looking for those crafters and artists who have really taken on the challenge to truly "Explore Beyond".
Take photos of each step of your project. If chosen as a finalist... You'll be asked to submit these photos.
Submit a photo (of your finished project only!) to the appropriate Spellbinders Flickr Group.
Contest runs from November 26th, 2012 through December 26th, 2012 Midnight EST.
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!
Tags are one of my favorite projects to create. They can be used as gift tags for packages and even bookmarks.
I love using embossing powder as a resist. You can mist, paint and blend, then wipe off the excess for a lovely look. The embossing powder resists the paints and will still show up beautifully.
I adore this Shabby Music Background Stamp by JustRite Stamps. I inked the stamp with watermark ink and stamped onto the manilla oversized shipping tag. I sprinkled copper embossing powder and gently tapped the excess powder off, then heated it with my heat gun. I allowed it to cool, then began playing with my Tattered Angels Paints.
I love to blend darker shades on the bottom and work my way to lighter colors on the top of the tag. I began with Plain Jane Simply Sheer Teal. I swear this is one of my favorite colors right now. I could swim in it! Then I painted Caspian Sea Glimmer Glam onto the center of the tag and wiped off the excess to let the copper embossed musical notes show through. I die cut Jewel Flowers and Flourishes out of cream card stock and used the die template as a stencil to apply teal fluid chalk ink. I painted Chandelier Glimmer Glam on each flower and curled the petals to create dimension.
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 am so very excited and honored to be a Guest Designer for Jillian Vance!!! I have always adored her stamps. It's been a pleasure to get to know her and see her at each CHA show. Her story is inspirational and you are going to be blown away when you hear that she started designing stamps at the age of 10!!
You can read about Jillian Vance Here. She is such a brilliant young entrepenuer and if you're a paper crafter or mixed media artist, I hope you will support her by visiting the Jillian Vance Website and buying truck loads of her stamps!
The Tooth Fairy Stamp Set has so many fun stamps in it and is so versatile! My youngest daughter Mackenzie Hope just lost a tooth, and this stamp set was the perfect inspiration for my project today.
I created a Tooth Fairy Ensemble to share with you today!! A Card, A Tooth Box and Tooth Fairy Dust! This was so much fun to create! Here is a sneak peek of the ensemble for you......
Please make the jump over the Jillian Vance Blog by clicking on the link to see the entire project and visit her website.
