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Hello and Welcome to my blog!! Today I am excited to share my layout design for this month’s blog hop … Our challenge was “Mixed Media”.

Scrapbooking Global Guest Designer for March is Nature Gibner. Her choice of theme for the month was definitely a challenge for me. Mixed Media is not something that I have played around with much in the past … but it sure was FUN!!

When I began thinking about what I would use to design this type of layout the first product that came to mind was Brusho Crystal Colours and secondly (and for sure one of my favourites) was the Classic Garage Product Suite.

Here is my Mixed Media layout …

As you can see there are lots of layers to this one. I started with a 12 x 12 sheet of Whisper White cardstock and sprinkled three shades of Brusho Crystal Colours diagonally down the center of the sheet and then sprayed it with water! Presto! Such a beautiful streak of colours … just what I was hoping for 🙂

I tore the corners of the Whisper White cardstock and put the whole page on a 12 x 12 sheet of Basic Black with a little Classic Garage Designer Series Paper tucked in behind. The square frames are cut from different sheets of the same Designer Series Paper stack and layered up in behind. Notice the fabulous metal embellies? Aren’t they just fantastic … the little key and wrench … Love them!!

I used Silver Foil Sheets to cut the gear dies from the Garage Gear thinlits. The cars and all of the round meters are fussy cut from the Classic Garage Designer Series Paper.

Thanks for Stopping by

I hope that you enjoyed my layout and find a little creative inspiration for your next project. Be sure to click on next and hop on over to see what the talented Sharni Haines has to share with you for her take on the Multi Media Challenge 🙂

Have a wonderful, crafty day!

~ Dee

Blog Hop Participants

Products I used

Product List

Cards, My Creations

This Little Piggy

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 Birdsnest Designs

Today I would like to share with you a couple of cards that I have created using one of my favourite stamp sets from the Annual Catalogue.

This Little Piggy stamp set is so darn adorable I just can’t help but smile each time I use it.

Wood mount (143919) $38 / Clear mount (143922) $27

Aren’t they sweet? The first card that I am going to share with you was designed for my In-Colour club last month. Our feature colour was Powder Pink and with Valentine’s Day in February this card was perfect!

Hogs & Kisses

I started by stamping the beautiful floral image from the Wood Words stamp set in Powder Pink and then just layered, layered, layered!

To make that super cute little piggy really pop, I stamped it on Powder Pink cardstock with Tuxedo Black memento ink and then highlighted the lines using the dark Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends.

I couldn’t resist adding the little heart from the Dog Bulider Punch in Lovely Lipstick cardstock. I am so pleased with the way that this card turned out.

… So She Did

This next card I created while at my Sweet Winter Weekend crop a couple of weekends ago. Again I couldn’t resist using the sweet little piggy 🙂

I just love the Gingham Gala Designer Series Paper and think that it paired so beautifully with the colours and feel of the flying pig. For the colour combination on this card I used Mint Macaron, Grapefruit Grove and Whisper White.

A close up of this little cutie! Once again I stamped the image using Tuxedo Black Memento ink this time onto Petal Pink cardstock. I used Stampin’ Blends to colour and highlight in order to really bring the image to life. The inside of the card is simply stamped with “so she did”. A very simple card with a wonderful message.

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog. I hope you enjoyed today’s creative inspirations.

~ Dee

Products I used

Product List

This Little Piggy Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143922]

Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143928]

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

Leaf Punch

[144667]

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

[133782]

[141491]

[148543]

[143717]

Gingham Gala 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[148554]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Mini Stampin' Dimensionals

[144108]

Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144244]

Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[115318]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131201]

Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146970]

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146972]

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147147]

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147272]

Mint Macaron Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[147283]

Events, Product Showcase

March Paper Pumpkin Party

March 6, 2019March 5, 2019 Birdsnest Designs

Have you heard of the Stampin’ UP! monthly subscription program Paper Pumpkin?

This is a fabulous program that delivers a creative box of happiness right to your doorstep each month. Imagine getting a pretty box of goodies full of all supplies needed to make that month’s featured project(s). Not only do they come with complete instructions but also contain a Stampin’ ink spot and exclusive stamp set each month!! In celebration of the programs 6th Birthday the March kit will include two exclusive stamp sets!!

How does it work?

Each month will surprise you with projects like cards, gift packaging, home décor, and more for just $26.95 a month (shipping included). Talk about happy mail!

Let’s try it together!

Join me Wednesday March 27th @ 7:00pm as we get together and discover the March Paper Pumpkin kit. I will order us each the monthly kit and when we meet on the 27th of March we will have a Paper Pumpkin Party as we create the project(s) included. This is not a monthly obligation or subscription just a chance to come and see what this popular program is all about.

* The response to this class in the past has been amazing … if there is enough interest I will host a second class on Monday April 1st @ 7:00pm. Maximum guests is 12 and minimum is 6.*

If you are interested in joining us please RSVP to me by 2:00pm on Sunday March 10th, as this is the last day to order the March Paper Pumpkin kits. The cost of the kit $30.25 after taxes so that will be the cost to attend the class 🙂

If you can’t attend the class but are interested in this program let me know by Sunday and I can order you a kit, you then can complete it on your own time.

Already a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber?

If you already subscribe to this fun program you can still join in on the fun. Just let me know that you’ll be attending and bring your kit along to complete with all of us!

I hope that this has intrigued you enough to want to give Paper Pumpkin a try. Please contact me no later than Sunday at 2:00pm to get in on the fun 🙂

Thanks for stopping by!

~ Dee

My Creations, Scrapbook Layouts, Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop

Scrapbooking Global February 2019 Blog Hop

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019 Birdsnest Designs

Hello and welcome to my blog! I am Denise Cox, Creator at Birdsnest Designs. Thank you for popping by to visit my blog and to check out my contribution to this month’s blog hop.

Earlier in the month I was announced as a Guest Designer for the Scrapbooking Global – Stampin’ UP! group. I am honoured to have been chosen. This month I am thrilled to be part of the Scrapbooking Global Blog Hop with the theme challenge Love & Marriage chosen by Guest Designer Eimear Carvill!

For this theme challenge I immediately thought of the Floral Romance Specialty Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ UP! The soft, elegant feel of this paper is perfect for a wedding layout.

I love how the flower images add dimension and that extra touch of pretty to this fabulous Designer Series Paper.

Flowers: Pop of Petals and Falling Flowers bundles

The Mr & Mrs stamp, from the Piece of Cake stamp set, tucked in so nicely amongst the array of flowers and the beautiful pearlized doily. The pretty variegated ribbon adds a lovely touch. I often remind myself that ribbon doesn’t always have to be tied into a bow 😉

Because I adore the sentiment and the font is fabulous … I couldn’t resist adding the Love You More sentiment to the bottom corner.

Products used

At the bottom of this post you will find a list of all products used in the design of this layout.

Thank you for stopping by! Please be sure to click on the image below to check out the creative layout that Sharni Haines has to share with you.

Live, Laugh, Love …. CREATE!

~ Dee

Blog Hop Participants

Product List

Floral Romance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[148586]

Petal Pink/Whisper White 5/8"(1.6 Cm) Variegated Ribbon

[148776]

Pop Of Petals Clear-Mount Bundle

[148385]

Falling Flowers Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139556]

May Flowers Framelits Dies

[140276]

Piece Of Cake Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148610]

Another Wonderful Year Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146695]

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

Clear Faceted Gems

[144142]

2017-2019 In Color 12" X 12" Cardstock

[145453]

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[144242]

Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121043]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[100730]

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad

[147144]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

My Creations

New Sale-A-Bration Products

February 19, 2019February 19, 2019 Birdsnest Designs

We are half way through the annual Sale-a-Bration promotion. Stampin’ UP! has released three new products that you can earn for FREE just by purchasing the products you love!