Fairy Flora Photo Cube with Mini

When I went shopping on Black Friday with my girls, I came across these Photo Cubes at Target. I knew instantly what I wanted to do with this. My family got together and we all spent the weekend at my mom's and I wanted to make a lil' something to give to my sister because I love her SO much. I took the same idea with a video I had posted awhile back using the Sizzix Box die with Mini album. I'm really happy with how it came out. What I loved about the photo cube was that it was two separate pieces. I first decorated the outside of the photo cube with a photo frame I purchased from Michaels then added my favorite iamroses flowers with Prima laces. I designed the outside to where my sister can alternate the inside box therefore her family picture and Jacob's picture will then have the decorated side on their photo(You can decorate all four sides). The inside box I covered each square with the Prima Fairy Flora Collection.(LOVE this collection) and added their photos. I cut one side of the box for me to place the mini album inside. The mini album measures 3" x 3" creating 6 pages using medium weight chip board and Prima Fairy Flora design papers. For every other page I added an envelope(Sizzix Envelope with Ornate flap)with a tag inside for my sister to add journaling. I loved the fact that when you look at the cube, it doesn't look like there's a mini album inside.

Top of the Photo Cube

Front view of the Photo Cube

Alyssa

Jacob

Koa

Photo Cube (2 separate pieces...love it)

Decorated the box that comes with the Photo Cube with design paper and their photo.

I remove the other half of the cube from the bottom for the Mini album to stand up on the cube.

Mini album fits perfect inside the box.

My Family Mini album.

Mini album from the side view.

Alternated box and now Jacob has the ribbon and brown flower on his side.

Alternated box and now her family has the PINK ribbon and flower on their side.

Happy Thanksgiving and Rosette Flowers with Edge Punch

I wanted to wish all my friends and family a wonderful Thanksgiving Day! I'm so very blessed to have each and everyone of you in my life. Thank you so much for making each day a joyful one. Below are some paper Rosette flowers I created using my edge punches. I wanted to give the Rosette flower a little extra touch to it. You can add coordinating embellishments in the center or create your own with chipboard, die cuts or flowers. The measurements are 1 1/2" x 12" strips scored at every 1/2". Have fun creating these. They're fun to add you any of your projects.

K and Company Yuletide Collection

MS Family Edge Punch

MS Woodland Branch Edge Punch

MS Frosty Village Edge Punch

Tim Holtz Lost and Found Collection with Fiskars Upper Crest Edge Punch

Beautiful Birthday Surprise from Marie

I'm so speechless to how GORGEOUS and wonderful the picture Marie created for me. It was special that she added my girls on the frame. I just LOVE all the detail and the pretty individual frames she placed my girls picture in. The flowers and BLING are simply beautiful and I just adore the pretty bird. Also, Marie created a stunning card with her awesome Copic coloring and given me cards with envelopes with my initial on it. Marie was the one whom first introduced me and Arlene to Copic markers and I can't thank her enough. Thank you so much Marie for the wonderful birthday gift I will forever cherish. You're the best! Love ya!

Accordion Mini Albums

Okay Ladies! I'm hooked on a Accordion Mini Album designed by Elsa at justafewdesigns. Elsa created an adorable Accordion Mini Album that fits a ton of pictures and is super FUN to make. Elsa is "all about the pictures". I just love watching her tutorials. Both Elsa and her daughter Crystal are so cute together. Be sure to stop by her blog and You Tube channel. Thank you Elsa for sharing....very addicting.

Created using K and Company's Jubilee Collection.

Created using Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection.

Created using K and Company's BW Evergreen Collection.

Special RAKS

I was so touched when Krystal volunteered to take over the Eclipse Tag Swap that I was hosting on my blog. I'm very blessed to have such wonderful friends on You Tube. When I had seen her video that she asked all the ladies to create a tag for me...I was in tears. This really means a lot to me that each of you create one for me. Thank you so very much ladies and thank you Krystal again for hosting. I also received a message from Susan that she's sending me a TH Archiver's bag along with goodies and Iron Man silly bands for my girls. That was so super sweet of Susan to think of my girls. They each said "Thank you Susan!". They love it so much. Thank you Susan for all the awesome goodies! You're the sweetest ever. Also, Amy was so super sweet and messaged me that she was sending me the Sizzix Envelope w/Ornate Flap die. Thank you so much Amy for the gorgeous die and adorable Micro Mini Clipboards. You're the best!

Altered Wooden Tray

Hi Everyone!

I received this adorable wooden tray from Kathy. Thank you so much Kathy! I wanted to incorporate one of the new Starburst Spray Cotton Candy PINK from lindystampgang.com to create that Shabby Chic look and to also include what I love. I incorporated several beautiful embellishments from RAKS I received. Thank you again ladies! I first painted it with Gesso and them painted the Cotton Candy PINK Starburst Spray. I added Prima's Fairy Flora papers inside the squares and edged each one with the Walnut Stain Distress ink. On the corners of the box I added Lindy's Stamp Gang's Brass Charms and loved how it came together. I added some wooden pieces on the bottom of the box because I plan to have it standing rather than hanging it. This was really fun to put together and create. Be sure to stop by lindystampgang.com and try the new PINK color....you'll love it!!!

Gorgeous PINK!!!

My HK Aqua Charms Phone Cover

I received my Hello Kitty phone case today that my hubby gave to me for my birthday from AquaCharms.com. Today we celebrate our wedding anniversary and it was perfect timing. I just love how it sparkles in the sun and all the detail is just so beautiful. Be sure to stop by AquaCharms.com and get yourself an adorable phone case for your phone. I also received my Fimo Nail Sticks for my nails and I LOVE IT! I added the Fimo roses with a rhinestone in the center and painted my nails with PINK glitter.

Yuletide Calendar Layout

Each year I love to make several calendars as a lil' extra gift for all the ladies in my family. This year I thought it would be great to make a 12 days of Christmas calendar and 2011 calendar (not shown) using K & Company Yuletide Collection using just one design paper. I wanted to incorporate a few of the beautiful Holiday Starburst Stains by lindystampgang.com on my project. These colors will be available soon on their website. These colors are just absolutely gorgeous. I first sprayed the design paper with Moon Glow's Glitz Spritz in Desert Moon Cactus Gold then highlighted the candle lights and star with the Mica Powder in Glittering Gold . Certain part of the Christmas tree is also highlighted with the Magicals in the Lucky Shamrock to give it an extra shine. The Petal Card die by Sizzix is one of my favorite dies and knew it would fit perfect for this project. This makes a quick and FUN project to make for your friends and family.


Starburst Stain in Frosty Forest Green

Starburst Stain in Golden Sleigh Bells

Starburst Stain in Golden Lump O'Coal

Starburst Stain in Silent Night Silver


To create this project you'll need K & Company's Yuletide paper pad (This works perfect because it come with 12 double sided designs), coordinating adhesive border strips, chipboard, assorted tags(the tags measures 3 3/4") and Moon Glow's products. I also incorporated Prima laces and used several of my Stampin Up! punches. To create the numbers, I printed those using the #8 font in BOLD and printed it on the design paper( 1/2" SU! circle punch). I placed the layout on 12x12 heavy weight chipboard then edged with my distress tool and distressed with Walnut Stain. I then added 2 extra large eyelets and white tulle for hanging. There are several different ways to displays this. You can add magnets to the back or place it on an easel. This project can also be a 12 month calendar too. Just like the calendar I used with my Coaster Mini Calendar, I will add each months calendar on the tag then create a section on the layout to display the current month. You can use any of K & Company's collections for the 12 month calendar. Have fun creating!

My latest Nail Art

No worries, I didn't stop crafting. heehee I've always had my nails done, but I've SO lovin the Japanese 3D Nail Art and I'm HOOKED. I went crazy online the other day and purchased a ton of Nail Art supplies. Oh my! another hobby... but I LOVE it!(Another hobby I'm hooked on is Decoden....but I'll share that later. heehee)
I did my nails today and I love the combination of the black and silver with silver glitter polish. I can't wait to get my Nail Art stuff and create more designs.

My Girls Nail Art

I was so happy when my two younger girls Maddy and Ashley came into my craft room and asked me to do 3D Nail Art on their nails. My face was full of smiles. Of course their nails are so tiny that I had to use my tiny nail rhinestones. Maddy wanted PINK glittered nails with a heart, diamond and star. Ashley also wanted PINK glittered nails but one hand she wanted with a heart and triangles and the other hand with a heart and stars. They wanted to play as if they were coming in a Nail Salon and I was the Nail Technician. It was SO fun. I'm so blessed to have 4 girls....it was so meant to be. heehee

Maddy's nails.

Ashley's nails.

Thank you Jo!!!

Wow! Another special birthday surprise from Jo. Thank you so much Jo for my gorgeous birthday card. I'm loving the dress form stamp so much. I just adore the design and your card is just simply beautiful. Jo gave me a gorgeous Paris card and envelope set that came with a beautiful magnetic box. Thank you again Jo! You're the sweetest.

Thank you Rina!

I received a surprised birthday package from Ms. Rina today and I LOVE everything. Wow Rina! THANK YOU SO MUCH sweetie! Your work is so amazing. I just love the Graphic 45 altered spools and cards. Rina is just super sweet and made a spool for both Ariana and I. Ariana loves her spool a lot. Rina also made each of my girls a card of Edward and Bella. BTW Rina, I told Maddy the heart symbolizes Iron Man's ARC reactor and she had this huge smile on her face. Below are all the wonderful goodies Rina spoiled me with. Thank you again so much Rina. I heart you!

My beautiful birthday card. I LOVE the flower!!!

I just adore the corset stamped images and gorgeous charms. Love Industrial CHIC charms.

Ariana and I LOVE our spools. SO B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!!!

Thank you so much Rina for making each of my girls these gorgeous cards. My girls love it and said "Thank you".

Thank You Ar!

It was so nice to see Ar today. It's been awhile since we've seen eachother. We got together at Starbucks to exchange birthday gifts and she spoiled me with a bunch of yummy goodies. I just LOVE my gorgeous birthday card. My card just sparkles and looks so pretty. I can't wait to use everything and create. Thank you so much Ar for everything and Happy Birthday again to my best gal ever. Love you!!!