Beauty Call

Hey there loves! I have a super cute & simple card up at the Marion Smith Designs blog today! I used the beautiful Garment District line and some Junque & Gems pieces, all filled with glorious mint green lol!

 

I seriously want to hoard the little minty bling piece...

 

The pink fussy cut rose is from the Mad Tea Party line..

 

All I did was layer a few of the cut apart elements on the "Picture Perfect" paper, on top of a die-cut doily. Then just sprinkle on some Junque & Gems Pieces, and voila! Super cute and fast, perfect for a pinch! Here are the papers I used;

 

 

Just gorgeous colors Marion!

 

Well thank you for stopping by, have an amazing day!

 

Love, Rah xoxo

 

You sparkle

Good morning! How are you today on this chilllyy Saturday morning? I have something that will warm you up just a little ;) It's my turn over at the Marion Smith Designs Blog, and I made this wintery layout of my adorable niece Kassidy using the Garment District line and a white resin rose from Marion Smith!

 

I also used some other products I had on hand like papers by Fancy Pants Designs, some polka dot vellum, Thickers, and some Papertrey Ink snowflake dies cut out with white sparkly paper!

 

I used Marion's new white resin rose, isn't it gorgeous? They have new gigantor ones coming soon, I cannot wait to play with them! 

 

Make sure you get your hands on some of this Garment District Line before it's gone, it is so beautiful!

 

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

 

LoVe, Rah

xoxo

 

 

Peace!

Hey hi! It was my turn on the Marion Smith Designs blog yesterday, and I wanted to share this card with you! I used the Mad Tea Party and Nirvana Collections to come up with a Christmas card!

 

I also used this beautiful reindeer die by Sizzix, and it looks fancy because I used gold glitter paper, I love it!

 

I also used a Color Magic Frame with Seafoam Color Shine by Heidi Swapp, a metal frame and word sticker by Tim Holtz, a banner die cut by Spellbinders, and some other doo dads ;)

 

I just love mint green so much! I'm sure you cant tell...

 

This could almost pass for just a wintery card maybe? A card can be super simple and still be elegant, just layer layer layer! Put a bunch of pieces in front of you on your workspace and just move them around until you like what you see! That's my big creative advice for you today, gosh I hope I wasn't too technical for you lol! Just kiddin.

 

Have a wonderful evening and go make something fancy!

 

Love, Rah xoxo

Mine Would Be You

Good morning and happy Sunday! What a beautiful day! Have you heard the new Blake Shelton song "Mine Would Be You?" I just love it! It talks about all the things you love about someone, all of the little details that make your relationship so special. My favorite line is "What's the greatest chapter in your book?" When I heard that I immediately thought of my boys. And cried. And cried. They are the most amazing creatures, the greatest gift the Lord could have ever blessed me with. Everyday with them has been an adventure. They have completely filled my life, my whole heart. We have been through some really tough and trying times! I believe that those are the times in our lives that bring us closer to one another, building these strong ties that bind us together. And you know what? When I think of all of these struggles that we have been through? They are some of the greatest times of my life. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

So here is my layout that is up on the Marion Smith Design's blog today. I used the stunning new collection Mad Tea Party! I loved this collection right when I saw it, the colors are so pretty and the roses and ohmygoodness how I love Alice in Wonderland!! One of my faves ever.

 

For my journaling spot, I created it using Marion's new stamp sets! I combined the alphabet set "Typography" and another set called "Serendipity" that has a mixture of line breaks and other elements so you can create your own chalk style art and things like that!

 

I was scared at first, but I just grabbed a scratch sheet of paper and started to play and I was ok after that. It was actually lots of fun! Yes some of it is crooked, but I like to think that's what gives it that charm........right?? Maybe?? A little??

 

To go along with my book and chapter theme I wanted to use some book paper, but also wanted it pink sooo I sprayed it down with the new Blush Color Shine by Heidi Swapp! This is my favorite new color of hers, you could say I'm a little addicted.. The old paper took it like a champ and is very shimmery and beautiful!

 

Lots of layering and tucking;

 

Another stamp technique I used was heat embossing. I love doing this! You can call me a nerd or whatev but everytime I heat emboss something I'm like "WOW IS THIS MAGIC?!"   I might even squeal a little. Don't judge. I used light pink powder and an adorable dainty new butterfly stamp that Marion has, then just fussy cut around the stamped image. Super cute and easy embellishment!

 

Thank you for stopping in today, and please make sure you check out Marion's new Mad Tea Party line, it is gorgeous!! Have a beautiful day!!

 

Love, Rah

xoxo

It's Fall Y'all!

Hi lovelies happy fall woohoo! Isn't it such a beautiful time of year? I just love it! Over at the Marion Smith Design's blog I have a fall-esqe card I made using the awesome new line called "Nirvana" plus some of Marion's other cool printables that are for sale on her website! Go check it out!

 

Marion has some printable rolled flowers in her shop that are so fun to make!

 

Adding a touch of burlap is always a good touch for fall papercrafting;

 

Grab some of your favorite letter stamps and use them on a grungy tag! Stop hoarding your stamps woman!

 

So go on over and check it out and get busy creating some fall goodies!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Love, Rah

xoxo

 

 

 

 

Be Soulful

Woah it's already Wednesday?! Woohoo for the short work week! ;) I'm sure you've seen the latest craze in altering paint brushes, and that's what our challenge for today was over at the Marion Smith Designs blog. It was so much fun! It was like working with a blank canvas, doing whatever popped into my imagination is what came out onto the brush. Here is what I came up with, using some of the beautiful papers from Marion Smith's shop!

I just love angels, so anytime I can throw a set of wings on something, that's what's gonna happen lol!

Some fussy cut flowers all nestled in from Marion's stunning new Nirvana collection coming out soon!

Wings from Prima Marketing, word stickers from Melody Ross, metal word is a jewelry finding from Michaels,

Hope you like it! I think my girl slid down a little so I was debating on adding a small crown above her, what do you think?

This would be a great swap or a gift for an artsy friend to hang in their studio! Maybe attach a little frame with your picture? Or have your kids decorate their own brush with their picture and hang it in your studio?! Ugh so cute!

I love art! And it's even more awesome when it has a special meaning to it, yes? I put the words "be soulful" to remind me to create things with a purpose, not just for the sake of making something pretty all the time.

Have an amazing artsy day and don't forget to go check out the other stunning brushes from the rest of the design team over at Marion's blog! What a fabulous team!

Love, Rah

xoxo

Time Flies, Buy Art Supplies

Hey lovelies! How are you today?! It's so good to be home. I just love coming home from work and chillin for a second (if possible)! Today over at Marion Smith Design's Blog we had a group post. Since it is back to school season, the DT each had the assignment of altering a book or notebook or something to that effect. I chose to do just a simple little something, because I want to be able to take it with me to places and I know this thing is gonna get beat up!

 

What is it you ask? Wellll it's a journal where I am going to keep lists and lists (& lists!) of all of my art supplies. I order a lot of things online, and I find myself wondering if "I already have that" and whatnot. And lets face it, the cost of supplies adds up quick! I have a tendency to be drawn to certain colors, which means I tend to purchase the same reinkers and powders and things like that repeatedly... Maybe this sounds like one of you? lol

 

 

 

I will definitely show pics when the inside is complete! I used some of Marion's printables from the "Scarlet" line that you can find here!! It is hands down one of my fave collections ever! The colors are so inspiring ;) I also used some polka dotted tape, new letter stickers by Tim Holtz,a striped piece of paper by MME, and some white resin pieces by Melissa Frances and Prima.

 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you stop over at Marion's blog to see all of the amazing journals that are sure to inspire!

 

Love, Rah

xoxo

 

 

 

 

 

Shabby Card With A Twist

Hey paper peeps! Today was my first posting over at Marion Smith Designs Blog, if you haven't been over there make sure you do because you will be so inspired! There are new beautiful creations every day! For my project I wanted to create a special something for someone that I haven't seen in awhile, but more than just a card. I want to stick photos in it and such so I knew I wanted pockets, and of course tags for extra journaling.

 

So I created an accordion effect that houses tags..

 

 

I used printables from Marion's store that you can find here! Marion's designs are so gorgeous that you don't really have to do anything to them, just cut them out and the rest is just icing on the cake!

 

 

I wanted a shabby eclectic flea market type feel, so I used some other  random goodies I had in my stash like this sentiment stamp by Stampin Up, some Tim Holtz metal and ink, a chipboard piece by Basic Grey, a Crate Paper pin, Prima flowers, etc.

 

If you love these papers, go check them out here and look for Scarlet, Life Journal Book, & Folder Book Kit.

 

Thank you so much for hangin out! Have a wonderful evening!

 

Love, Rah

xoxo