Wild Wyoming Art Cafe'

National Scrapbooking Day! ~ And a Giveaway!!

May 5th is officially National Scrapbooking Day!  I just had to create a Scrapbook Page for my blog today.  I'm also giving away a brand new set of Spellbinders Paper Arts Decorative Dress Forms die templates!    

I created this Scrapbook Page, just for me.  No deadlines, no directed themes, no products to feature.....just creating with my favorite things for pure enjoyment.  I can't tell you how long it has been that I have been able to create like this.  I just haven't had the time.  It's so freeing, and really helps the creative process to just be able to create for yourself.  Don't get me wrong, I love creating for companies of course, but I have recently changed the work I do for some companies, and it's been such a wonderful change.

I find that I reach for my favorite products time and time again. I also realized that my favorite products are usually the companies I design for.  That's why I design for them, they make products that fit my style and sense of creativity.  Funny how I'm drawn to them, and they in turn are drawn to me.  

I love to distress, ink, stamp, layer, and then add a touch of bling.  Want2Scrap makes the most beautiful bling ever.  I used the new and Beautiful Bling Borders - Fancy That designed by Nina Brackett.  OMG have you seen their new Iphone cases with bling?  Eeeack!!

The lovely stamp is a new release called Garden Delights by QuietFire Designs.   Suzanne Cannon designs these lovely stamps, and I just can't get over how beautiful the quotes and the fonts are.  So gorgeous.

The paper is My Mind's Eye - Miss Caroline.  I love the feminine look, with a bit of a rustic Wyoming look.   I distressed the edges, added some ink and used Spellbinders Paper Arts Jar Labels designed by Becky Fleck.  I love to hide die cuts to create the look of a tab.

 

 Adding tiny buttons by Buttons Galore, and using your own handwriting with a Copic black AtYou Spica glitter pen, really adds some fun details to this layout.

Velvet ribbon, decorative stick pins, and of course several Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms were added to finish off this layout.  

Bitty Blossoms were colored to match this layout perfectly by cutting them out of pure white cardstock, then misting them with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist.  I love being able to make my own embellishments, and getting that perfect color match and shimmer.

 

I hope you've enjoyed the Scrapbook Page, learning about my creative process, and hearing about all the details......now on to the Giveaway!

I will randomly choose a reader that is subscribed to all my channels.  So, make sure you are a subscriber to Wild Wyoming Art Cafe' (my blog), My Facebook Page, Twitter Account, Pinterest Account and YouTube Channel by Sunday May 6, 2012 at midnight mst.  

I will email the winner on Monday May 7th.  (You'll have 24hrs to respond, or I'll have to choose another winner. )

That's all there is to it!  Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Hugs

Holly

JustRite Stampers Guest Designer! Butterfly Card

It has been a dream come true to be a JustRite Stampers Guest Designer!!  What an honor.  I'm still pinching myself.  JustRite makes the most beautiful stamps.  They have some amazing background stamps.  Be sure to check them out.  I know you will love them!

For my 3rd and final project as a JustRite Guest Designer, I used the Harlequin Script Background Stamp.  It is divine!  I love the look of using embossing powder and heat embossing on black paper.

 

Here is a sneak peek my new Butterfly Card.

 

 

Thank you for following along with my JustRite Guest Designer posts.  I really appreciate it!

 

Please hop on over to the JustRite Blog to see the entire project!

Leave me a comment on the JustRite Blog and let me know what you think.

Thanks so much for taking the time to venture over and see my Guest Designer Projects ~ 

Day One,  Day Two, and Day Three!

Hugs

Holly

JustRite Guest Designer! Travel Mini Album

Woohoo! ~ It's Day 2 of being a Guest Designer for JustRite Stampers!!!  I don't know about you, but I love to travel. I create so many wonderful memories and want to document them.  So, I am forever making mini albums.

JustRite has created some of the most amazing background stamps!  The Vintage Map Collage Background Stamp is perfect for a Travel Album.  There is so much depth, and so many areas to color and embellish to any theme.

Here is a sneak peek of my 2nd project ~ Travel Mini Album.  

Please hop on over to the JustRite Stampers Blog to see the entire album!

You won't be dissapointed I promise.  It's one of my favorite projects.

I've used brand new Nina Brackett Want2Scrap Bling, new Theresa Collins patterned paper, new Bo Bunny Mini Album, Spellbinders die templates of course and some lovely fluid chalk ink by Clearsnap as well.

Speaking of travel.....I was fortunate enough to enjoy another trip with Spellbinders to Phenoix, AZ!  I'll tell you all about that in another post.  

 

Please hop on over to the JustRite Blog to see the entire project!

Leave me a comment on the JustRite Blog and let me know what you think.

Thanks so much for taking the time to venture over and see my Guest Designer Projects ~ Day One and Day Two!

Hugs

Holly

 

JustRite Guest Designer! Life is Better With Friends...

I am so very excited that I will be a JustRite Guest Designer for the next three days!  They make the most beautiful intricate stamps.  Kellie Fortin, is such a wonderful person, and I was over the moon excited to create for her.  I love playing with their new background stamps.

Here is a sneak peek of my 1st project!

 

Please hop on over to the JustRite Blog to see the entire project!

Leave me a comment on the JustRite Blog and let me know what you think.

Thanks so much for taking the time to venture over and see my Guest Designer projects!

Hugs

Holly

Tattered Angels Inspiration

It feels like spring around here.  The snow has melted and the sun shines longer each day. Spring is a time for renewal.  I have been clearing off my plate, giving up some obligations, and finding my artist soul again.  It's amazing the enjoyment, the ideas and the inspiration that comes from feeling free again.  I always get the freedom to create my hearts desire when I create art for Tattered Angels.  I absolutely love that!

Here are sneak peeks of three projects I created for Tattered Angels! 

Please hop on over to the Tattered Angels Blog to see each of the full projects!

 

First up is a layout I created using the new Plain Jane Simply Sheer in Teal and Shade.  I am sooooo loving these new colors.  I altered a piece of premium craft foil with Spellbinders M-Bossabilities as well.

I also used French Vanilla Chalkboard Mist, Chandelier Glimmer Glam and a new Tattered Angels Stencil.  Island Spring was used for the coffee ring marks.  I just can't get enough of these products!

I love these mini tart tins by Jenny Bowlin.  I cut out pieces of Canvas Corp paper, and misted them with Vanilla Breeze Glimmer Mist and Gravel Baseboard Plain Jane.  I also misted Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms die cuts with Plain Jane Simply Sheer Teal.  I floated them in Ice Resin and applied Art Glitter to the edges.  I really loved how they turned out.  Such a fun look.

I have always wanted to create a photo collaged bottle.  I have seen several different kinds.  I loved making this so much, I think I'll make several more!  This one is a recycled juice bottle!

I filled it with seashells, tulle and a photo.  I altered the outside of the bottle using Plain Jane Simply Sheer Teal on the ribbon and Chandelier Glimmer Glam on the bottle top.  I want to create an entire row of these!

I hope I have inspired you today.  Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my blog today!

 

PS - I wanted to let you know that I have emailed the winner of my blog giveaway, but never heard from them.  So, I'm drawing a new winner!!

Hugs

Holly Simoni

 

The Journey Card

I'm so honored to work with Becky Fleck Page Maps.  I must confess, I have never used a sketch to create a project.  I wasn't sure about the process at first.  But, I also found that I really enjoyed the process!

Here is the sketch that Becky created.  Isn't it lovely?!

 

Here is my take on the sketch.

I found that using a sketch really helps take out a lot of the design time.  I literally spend hours designing and re-arranging elements sometimes.  So, if you want to create something in a short amount of time, and just enjoy the finished product...you really should try sketches.  Thanks for the opportunity Becky!

 

Don't forget I am having a give away!  I'm giving away a set of Spellbinders Wings of Hope die templates and a Spellbinders CHA t-shirt (size L)!

All you have to do is make sure you follow my blog in a reader or by email subscription and you are automatically entered to win!  You have until March 10th at midnight MST!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  

Holly

Exciting News, and a Give Away!

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! 

 

You can also follow me on My YouTube Channel, Twitter and Pinterest, and Wild Wyoming Art Cafe' Facebook Page.

Spellbinders Mini Paper Cake

I have seen variations of this idea and decided to try my hand at a Mini Paper Cake.  My girls and I love to watch old episodes of TLC's Cake Boss.  That man is so creative!

I can see this filled full of chocolate and becoming part of a party tablescape, a party favor or just a little addition to decorations.

To see more photo's and the video tutorial hop on over to the Spellbinders Blog!

Supplies include:  JustRite Stampers - Scallop Borders One; WorldWin Papers - Treasures in Honey and Cream; Want2Scrap Wonderful Wings Butterfly Bling; Spellbinders M-Bossabilities - Elite, Wonderful Wings, Scallop Edgeabilities, Bitty Blossoms, Grand Square Nestabilities; Beacon Adhesives- Zip Dry and Scrapbook Adehsives By 3L - Tape Runner.

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PS - I just added a VIDEO page to my blog.  (notice the word VIDEO above my profile picture)  This is where you can find all my videos!

I' always trying to improve my videos.  I'd love to know what you like to see and learn when you watch a video, do you want a full project or just a technique, do you only watch short videos or do like them longer, how do you feel about the camera angle when it shows just my hands?

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

hugs

Holly

Wings of Hope Card Box

Hi Friends!  I hope you've been enjoying all the CHA photo's I have posted on my Facebook and Twitter accounts.  It was a whirlwind trip and I enjoyed every single second of it.  I promise to post some pictures here as well in the next few days.

Today I wanted to share with you my Wings of Hope Card Box.

This is how the wooden card box started.  Isn't it fabulous?!

 

Project Instructions:

I began by misting and painting my wooden box.  This box measures approximately 6x5x5" and is a natural unprimed wood.  It soaks up the mist beautifully and you can still see the wood grain.  I set the box aside to dry.

I embossed 4 pieces of the craft foil with my favorite M-bossibilities pattern, and then trimmed each piece to fit the 4 side panels of the wooden box, leaving about a 1/4" around each panel. 

The Wings of Hope die template set was used to cut/emboss white cardstock.  Then, I used the die templates as a stencil and applied fluid chalk ink to the embossed areas.

I used word patterned paper that featured black type with a white background to trim the bottom sides of the box.  I misted the paper and trimmed strips to about 1/4" x 12" and adhered them around the box.  I misted more paper and cut/embossed three of the Butterfly Circles and adhered one to the front three sides of the box.

Classic Hearts were cut/embossed from white cardstock and painted with a stained glass paint and allowed to dry.

A Butterfly was adhered to the center of each circle and the wings were folded up just slightly for a 3 dimensional look.

I alternated the Butterflies for a distinctive visual look.  The stenciling on the embossed areas really add a nice contrast.

I layered strips of the misted paper and the remaining die templates onto the lid of the box.  I folded up the angel wings slightly. 

That's all there is to creating a one of a kind card box.  To learn more about Spellbinders and Wings of Hope die templates read the article.

I hope I have inspired you to get out there and volunteer or give back to your community and make a difference.  I promise you, it will be an amazing and fulfilling experience!  Thanks for stopping by my blog today!  I appreciate you taking the time!

Hugs

Holly

Here is a supply list ~

Spellbinders Paper Arts:

• S5-101  Wings of Hope
• S4-329 Butterfly Circles
• S4-136 Classic Hearts
• EL-001 Elite M-Bossibilities™
• F-01 Premium Craft Foil
• GC-001 Grand Calibur® Machine

Tattered Angels:

• Tattered Angels - Simply Sheer Teal, Stained Glass Green

Other:

• Walnut Hallow - wooden card box
• WorldWin Papers® - white cardstock
• Clearsnap - Queue Fluid Chalk Ink in Blue Lagoon, Stylus Set Applicator
• Canvas Corp. - patterned paper
• Beacon Adhesives - 3 in 1 Quick Dry Adhesive

Other:

Sheer paint mist

A Wild West Thank You

I have to say this is one of my favorite cards.  It just really came together for me.  I created a quick tutorial, and wrote a little bit about Wyoming as well.

Click on the Spellbinders Paper Arts Blog Link to view the finished card and the tutorial!

I just want to send out a big "Thank You" to all of you who take the time to read my blog, and to those of you who leave comments.  I really appreciate it!!

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today!

Hugs and Happy New Year!

Holly