New IAR Challenge... Nerd Alert!

Hey, Friends! Happy Good Friday! 

It is the 15th of April and you know what that means... time for another I Am Roses Blog Challenge!!

What is an I am Roses Blog Challenge? Well, It is a crafting challenge held monthly by I Am Roses over on the IAR Challenge Blog. Participants can enter their projects for a chance to win amazing IAR merchandise.

Here is how to enter...

RULES:

•  Participants are limited to one project entry.
•  Create a project using a minimum of 3 I Am Roses Products.
• Post your project onto your blog or forum and Label it "April IAR Challenge". 
• Add a direct link to your blog to the IAR challenge blog the InLinkz tool.
• Must be a current IAR subscriber/ Follower to participate.

The theme for the April Challenge is- Anything goes,

The Contest will be open from April 15th to May 8th.

Once closed, IAR will choose 5 WINNERS to win a $30 IAR Voucher.

Winners will be announced on May 15th alongside of the next monthly Challenge.

For more details and additional inspiration, head over on over to the I Am Roses Challenge Blog!

And finally, here is my project for this month's Challenge...

I Am Roses Products Used

Soft Pink Arabian Jasmine Flowers

White Achillea Cottage Flowers

Pink Achillea Cottage Flowers

Other Products Used

Marquise (Diamond Press)

Border Die (Diamond Press)

Foliage- Leaf Die(Diamond Press)

Scalloped Border (Diamond Press)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

Creative Station Lite (Xyron)

Stamp (The Greeting Farm)

Pink Diagonal Striped Paper (Bella Blvd.)

Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Zig/ Kuretake)

VersaFine- Onyx Black ink (Imagine Crafts)

Distress Oxide- Black Soot (Ranger)

Cardstock- Black, Gray (Recollections)

White Cardstock

Tacky Glue (Thermaweb)

Label Maker (Dymo)

 

Beautiful Floral Bouquet Card with I Am Roses

Hey, Crafty Friends!! 

I'm back with another gorgeous card for I Am Roses today!

We often take for granted just how just simply being here is a gift. Especially now, during these crazy and unsure times, we must remember that each new day is not promised, and cherish each moment. Small gestures, like video chatting, telephone calls, or even sending a handmade card, can make people feel connected. 

So, I created a card that reminds me of how lucky I am. I have family, friends, my health, a roof over my head, food on the table, and clothes on my back... I may not have all the things I want but I have all the things I NEED... I am Beyond Blessed.

Supplies Used

I Am Roses Products

Achillea Cottage Flowers

White Lillies 

Yellow Gardenias

Yellow Variegated Cherry Blossoms

Aqua 2 Layers Full Bloom Flowers

Other Products

Big Shot (Sizzix)
Magnetic Platform (Sizzix)
Tim Holtz Doily (Sizzix)
Foliage and Leaves 1 Dies (Dress My Craft)
Creative Station (Xyron)

Mega Runner (Xyron)
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Big Chat (Advantus)
Patterned Paper (DCWV)
Shimmer- Yellow Cardstock (DCWV)
110 lb. White Cardstock (Accent)
Green Cardstock (Core'dinations)
Clear-drying Liquid Glue

I can't say this enough... I LOVE LOVE LOVE my tall cards!! And it's been a little while since I last made one soooo... why not?!

I made a slimline (#10 card) by folding a 9 1/4" x 7 1/2" piece of white 110 lb cardstock in half vertically to make a 9 1/4"x 3 3/4" card base.

I used my Xyron Mega Runner to attach a 9" x 3 1/2" piece of patterned glitter cardstock to the front.

I ran a piece of Yellow Shimmer cardstock through my  Xyron Creative Station and die cut a Doily using my Sizzix Big Shot and Magnetic Platform. 

Then I peeled the protective film backer and attached the die cut doily to the front of my card.

I cut several leaves with my Foliage and Leaves 1 Dies from green cardstock and arranged them onto my doily.

Then I arranged my bouquet of flowers...

 I started with  I Am Roses' Yellow Gardenias. I used 2. These are quite big.

Then tucked a couple of Achillea Cottage Flowers in between the gardenias and nestled 2 White Lillies alongside them.

Next, I added 2- Aqua 2 Layers Full Bloom Flowers, one atop and one below.

Followed by Yellow Variegated Cherry Blossoms.

Then. I finished it off with more Achillea Cottage Flowers.

I attached all my flowers to my card front using a strong clear drying liquid glue.

For the finishing touch,  I used words from the Tim Holtz Idea-ology Big Chat stack. I like that these are individual pre-cut and self-adhesive words so I can build and create my own sentiments.

And here is my finished card...

I absolutely love how this card turned out. And unlike real flowers, these won't wilt or die and will always stay beautiful. 

I hope you enjoyed today's card! Thank you so much for stopping by!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING 

and STAY BLESSED!

~Mitsyana

Kids Crafts with Orange Art Box- December Artic Animals

Hey, Crafty Friends!!

I'm so excited to share a new crafty adventure with you. If you follow me regularly, you know that I'm an avid crafter and absolutely crazy for papercrafts, DIY home decor, and upcycling. A few of you may even know that I'm a mother of 4. And just like their mama, they got bit with the crafting bug... BAD! 

This is why I am so stoked to announce that my kiddos and I will be joining this crafty adventure together as a family with the help of Orange Craft Box!!

And if you have creative kids like me, then you'll want to keep on reading...

Orange Art Box is an ART Subscription box made especially for kids 5-10 years old. But honestly, my 12 yr old absolutely loves it too!  

ORANGE ART BOX

We received our Orange Art Box- the December Arctic Friends themed art box. If you were lucky enough to catch the "Orange Friday" Deals, then your box may have come with bonuses depending on what subscription you ordered.

Gift Subscription 

Monthly Subscription

or

Birthday Box

Our box was a 6-month subscription and it came with... a bonus paint set, children's apron. 

But if you ordered the 12-month box subscription, it also a  Birthday Box as your bonus on top of the paint set and apron.

Right now, Orange Art Box you can use code GIFTBOX to receive $10 OFF ANY ORDER- even single box orders!! This coupon can be reused if you have several boxes to send as gifts!

And if you are ordering a 3, 6, or 12-month subscription, use coupon code GIFT to receive 15% off your entire single order. 

Coupons cannot be combined so please use the one that will work best for you.

Click here to order your Orange Art Box today!

Each box is packed with care and as you can see the packing material can be lots of fun too!!

Here are just a few of the awesome stuff that came in the box...

A fold-out art mat, a pack of classic markers, glue w/ an adorable Arctic Friends topper, a how-to-draw arctic animals manual.

The manual gives kids step-by-step illustrated instructions and also comes with an assortment of postcards, bookmarks, and envelopes to decorate.

Even though the instructions contained NO WORDS, my children were able to precisely follow along with each diagram.

Check out their drawings!! These were very first attempts!

What was also included in this box...

A set of Arctic Friends Cards. Your child can assemble artic friends using geometric shapes.

Shapes came in an array of pre-cut punch-out sheets and all your child(ren) need to do is poke out the shape to match the diagrams on the cards. then simply glue in place with the provided glue stick that was included in your box.

*SIDE NOTE*

Arctic Animal card shapes make adorable mini face masks too!

Another fun item we found in the box, and by far the biggest hit was packages of Crayola Model Magic. They were just giddy with excitement. 

These came all white but could be colored with the markers (also included in the box).

This is an air-dry clay that is softer, lighter, and more pliable than play-dough. And the great thing about it is you can save it in a bag to play with over and over again or let it air dry so that you can keep your sculpted creations. And once dried it's not crumbly like the other clays either!

All-in-all, my kids had a blast! This box contained so much stuff for all 4 of my kiddies to have a wonderfully packed crafty afternoon. We had hours of fun at our local library and still had tons of crafts leftover to create more projects!

Here are a few other finished projects they created...

From out of the How-to-draw booklet

From the Arctic Friends Cardmaking Kit

And now for something EXTRA SPECIAL...

If you head on over to my Instagram account (HERE)
I am giving away an ORANGE ART BOX to ONE lucky person!!

All you have to do is:
1. Follow me on Instagram.
2. Like the Orange Art Box post.
3. Leave a comment on the Orange Art Box post.
4. Tag a friend- As many as you like! But please tag them in separate comments.

A WINNER will be chosen at random from the comments left below.

This giveaway will run from 12/10/2019- 12/17/2019.

The WINNER will be announced all across all my social media accounts on 12/18/2019.

Sorry, international friends, this giveaway is for U.S. Residents ONLY.

Don't forget to follow me on social media...

FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TWITTER

Thanks for joining us today!
We'll be back with another crafty family adventure soon!
~The Wrights

Fuchsia Blooms Card- For Any Occassion

Hi, Crafty Friends! 

I'm back with Team Xyron with a paper pieced card with a clean and simple look... CAS but kicked up a notch with lots of added dimension using DIY foam adhesive. Let me show you how I created this all occasion card! 

Did you know that with proper care the fuchsia flower can bloom all year round? It is the perfect friendship flower! Just like friendships, you let give it a little warmth, a little sun, and let its gloriousness bloom, and when it gets cold and dark outside bring it in, nurture it, feed it, and it will continue to thrive. No matter the season, no matter the weather, the fuchsia is an all-occasion flower. Tend to your friendships and they too will continuously bloom! 

And, that is why I chose to use these beautiful stamps and dies today. You can make a bunch ahead of time, leave them without a sentiment, and just keep them in your stash, and you can pull one out whenever a need arises. 

Supplies Used

Mega Runner (Xyron)

250 Create-A-Sticker (Xyron)

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Cling Fuchsia Trio Rubber Stamp Set (Stampendous)

Fuchsia Trio Die Set (Stampendous)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore)

110 lb Cardstock- White, Black ( Recollections)

Art Mask- Filigrane (Carabelle Studio)

Versafine- Onyx Black Ink (Imagine/ Tsukineko)

Distress Oxide- Cracked Pistachio (Ranger Ink)

Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Zig/ Kuretake)

Tim Holtz Water Brush (Ranger Ink)

Sparkle Pen- Clear (Crafter's Companion)

Petite Posies- Red (Queen & Co.)

Glossy Accents (Ranger Ink)

Craft Foam

Mini MISTI (My Sweet Petunia)

Blender Brushes (Picket Fence Studios)

I started by stamping my images from Stampendous' Fuchsia Trio Rubber Stamp Set with Versafine Onyx Black Ink onto Mixed Media paper using my Mini MISTI. 

You don't need to use a MISTI, I just find a helpful tool that allows me to utilize and maximize the real estate of my paper without the worry of making a mistake.  If it doesn't stamp well the first time or I'm missing ink in a certain area, I can re-ink my stamp and close the lid for exact placement.

I then colored in my images with markers, building up layers. You'll notice in my first image I colored the bottom petal a peachy-pink, this helped tone down the purples I layered over it. The purples by themselves were too bright and blinding. And the slight orangy undertone gave the purple a nice depth.

Once, my images were colored, I used a Sizzix Big Shot machine and matching Fuchsia Trio Die Set to die cut my flowers and leaves.

On a  4"x 5 1/4" piece of white cardstock, I created a soft background by gently blending Distress Oxide- Cracked Pistachio using Picket Fence Studio Blender Brushes and Carabelle's "Filigrane" Art Mask. 

I brought back my Mini MISTI, placed my background into it, and stamped my buds and stamens where I thought they'd hang beautifully.

Then colored the tips of the stamen and bulb with my markers and blended out the color using a Tim Holtz water brush.

Before piercing, I knew I wanted lots of dimension on my card. I don't like scrimping on foam adhesive but brand name foam adhesive tends to come in small amounts and can get quite pricy. 

My all-time favorite budget-saving thing to do is just make my own! 

I have 4 kids, we always keep craft foam on hand... ALWAYS! It's relatively inexpensive and you can get bundle packs in assorted colors for a few bucks... And if you are especially lucky, you can even find them at your local dollar store!

And with the help from my Create-A-Sticker, I can have foam adhesive whenever the mood strikes!

I simply insert my foam sheet, crank through, and tear away the film. If you leave the foam as-is, it makes great foam stickers! It can easily be die-cut or cut with scissors. But if you want double-sided foam adhesive like I do, then simply flip your foam sheet, protective film side up, and reinsert your foam back into your machine and crank it through a second time! And presto, instant foam adhesive sheets!!

Now, I can cut as much as I need or want without having to scrimp and scrounge. I added a generous amount behind my leaves and flowers and set them aside.

For the card base, I used a standard A2 (4 1/4"x 5 1/2"-folded) sized card created from white cardstock. I layered a  4 1/8" x 5 5/8" piece of black cardstock onto the white card base using my Xyron Mega Runner. Then attached the background panel with stamped images over top. 

Once the card base was assembled I was able to start building dimension. I peeled off the protective film and layered my leaves toward the top of my card, just above the bulbs. Then tucked a couple flowers and stems under the leaves and positioned the flowers to go over the stamped stamens.

I added tiny blinged Petite Posies from Queen and Co. over each tiny stamen tip.

Then, added a bit of  Glossy Accents over each teardrop tip and let dry.

Lastly, I used a clear sparkle pen to add shine over each flower. This adds such a pretty shine to all the petals!

And here is my finished card...

I really love how this card turned out. The pictures don't do it justice, it's absolutely stunning in person!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and that it inspires you to build your own all occasion arsenal.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

Flowers & Cupcakes... SWEET!

Happy Monday, Friends!! 

Today, I created this adorable card as part of the I Am Roses July Challenge! 

If you don't know what that is, you don't know what you're missing! These monthly challenges are a great way to get creative, participate in a wonderful crafting community, and possibly win some amazing prizes in the process!!

To participate, all you have to do is create something new that includes flowers on your project and link it on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog. And the best part ...you can use ANY brand flowers!! Yes, you read that right... you can use ANY flowers!!! More Details can be found on their blog, HERE.

For my project, I made a sweet little card... This stamp had the cutest little girl holding a stack of cupcakes... I just couldn't help myself! 

I Am Roses Supplies Used

White Handmade Mulberry Paper Flowers

Purple Tone Paper Flowers

White Small Rose May Paper Flowers

Soft Pink Cherry Blossoms

Other Supplies Used

Cupcake Brigitta Stamp (C.C. Designs)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore)

Clean Color Real Brush Markers (Zig/ Kuretake)

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull Leaves, Spring Die (Sizzix)

Jen Long Fancy Frame Die (Sizzix)

Edgeables Die (Crafter's Companion)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

3" Sticker Maker (Xyron)

 Cardstock-White, Black (Recollections)

Patterned Paper (Pink and Main, Lawn Fawn)

Double-sided Cardstock (DCWV)

ColorBox Archival Dye Ink- Wicked Black (Clearsnap)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Ink- Leaf (Clearsnap)

Foam Adhesive

Chalk

White Gel Pen (Sakura)

Sparkle Pen- Clear (Spectrum Noir)

Paper Piercing Tool (Optional)

Scissors (EK Success)

Paper Trimmer (Swingline) 

MISTI Stamping Tool (My Pink Petunia)

I started by using my Misti stamping tool to stamp Cupcake Brigetta with Wicked Black ink onto mixed media paper. I colored her in using Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers. Then cut out the image by hand. I added red chalk to her cheeks using a small make-up brush, then added highlights to my image using a white gel pen.

I set aside my image and worked on my card base. I decided I wanted a 5.5" x 5.5" card (5.5" x 11"- folded in half). 

I cut out two pieces of 3" x 5" white cardstock, ran them through a Xyron 3" Sticker Maker, then die cut this beautiful and intricate lace design die twice.

I peeled each off its protective film and mounted them in the center onto a 5.25" x 5.25" piece of purple patterned paper, trimming off the overhang. Then, I attached it to the square card.

For the center of the card, I die cut fancy frames out of black and white cardstock. I layered and attached all the frames together, stacking the black frames on the bottom and the white frames on the top. I could have used all white but adding black to the bottom layers added visual depth. 

I also die cut a few leaves out of green cardstock using Eileen Hull's Spring Leaves die. Then I inked the edges using her Blends ink in Leaf.

I used a remnant from the fancy frame as a stencil to trace an oval out of plaid paper to go in the center of the frame. Then attached it using my Xyron Mega Runner.

I added foam adhesive to the back of my sweet little cupcake girl and mounted her onto my card, making her appear as if she was sitting on the edge of the frame.

I tied crinkle bow and attached the leaves to the frame. 

 I wound the wired stems around a paper piercing tool to create coiled vines. Then attached them onto the card base with clear-drying liquid glue.

And here is my finished card...

Isn't she absolutely adorable!! It looks like the cutie-patootie is having cupcakes in a beautiful garden!

All these shades of purple blooms are nothing short of gorgeous!! The pictures really don't do these flowers justice! They are even more stunning in person!

I hope you all enjoyed my tutorial! And I hope it inspires you to join in on this month's blog challenge... Just think of all the gorgeous flowers you could win!! 

For more amazing inspiration, don't forget to visit my design team sister!! All there projects, pics, and blog links can b found on the I Am Rose Challenge Blog, HERE!

Hope this started your week out with a smile!!

See you all next time!!

~Mitsyana

Tower Card using Lynda Kanase's Window Box Impresslits

Hello, Crafty Friends. 

It's been a while but I'm back to with another card tutorial. Today, I'm here with the Lynda Kanase Design Team to share creations using her new Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder.

The Impresslits folders are designed to cut and emboss at the same time. And the Window Box is the perfect size for A2 cards. But in this tutorial, I will show you how to I  extend my embossing and created this fairytale inspired tower card.

Supplies Used

Big Shot (Sizzix)

Lynda Kanase Window Box Impresslits Embossing Folder (Sizzix)

Eileen Hull ColorBox Blends Inks- 

Frog, Leaf, Pansy, Melon, Sunshine, Ebony, Nutmeg, Flagstone, Uniform (Clearsnap)

ColorBox Premium Dye Ink- Coal (Clearsnap)

Mega Runner (Xyron)

X 150 Sticker Maker (Xyron)

Mixed Media Paper (Strathmore) 

110lb White Cardstock (Recollections)

Paper Trimmer (Swingline)

Clear Stamp (Crafter's Companion)

Liquid Glue

I started out with a 4.25" x 5.5" piece of Strathmore mixed media paper. I used Lynda's Window Box Folder and ran it through my Big Shot machine.

Then, I inserted a 2" x 4.25" strip of mixed media paper, placing it directly under the window. I repeated those steps 2 more times for a total of 3 strips.

I arranged the embossing so that the bricks would vary on what sides the fell on by flipping every other strip. 

I used Eileen Hull's Blends inks in Uniform, Nutmeg, Flagstone, and Ebony to ink and shade all the embossed stonework.

I accidentally got ink on my window shutters, so I used scissors to cut them off.

I also trimmed all the pieces down to be 3.5" wide.

Then, I die cut an extra window from white cardstock. I opened the window shutter with the assistance of an acrylic block. This helps ensure that my creases were folded nice and straight.

Next, I took my die cut shutters and inserted it into the window.

I secured the window in place using a Xyron Mega Runner. Then attached the window and the extra stone/ brick rows onto a #10 card base(9 1/4" x 7 3/4") made from 110 lb cardstock. I stamped my sentiment into the opened window using ColorBox Wicked Black ink. 

I die cut multiple leaves, flowers, & butterflies from more mixed media paper. I used Blends inks in  Leaf & Frog to color the leaves, Sunshine & Pansy to color the flowers, and Melon to color the butterflies.

I ran all the leaves through my Xyron X (150 Sticker Maker) and attached them onto the tower creating vines.

Then, I used a clear drying glue to attach the flowers and butterflies.

And here is my finished card...

I really love how this tower turned out.

The stonework in this embossing folder is absolutely gorgeous!

I love this sweet little dies Lynda included with this folder. It really adds so many beautiful details and makes projects come to life.

I'm in awe and I hope you are too!!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to create your own fairytale tower!

If you loved my project don't forget to stop off and visit my design team sister and check out heir gorgeous projects too!!

Amanda Stevens

Pam Bray

Karen Aicken

Daniela Costa

Lynda Kanase

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!!

Until next time...

HAPPY CRAFTING!!

~Mitsyana

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