I'd rather be in Paris...

Hello Again!!!

As promised, today i'm sharing my 3d Shadow Box Card that I made yesterday.

 I absolutely love how it turned out!!! 

from the side here you can see that this card has tons of dimension.

Close up of "Carpe Diem" on the bow

I went with a Tim Holtz/Vintage feel but chose to challenge myself to use only Viva Las VegaStamps! (Which really wasn't much of a challenge since they have so many amazing images & sayings!!)
 As I'm sure you probably guessed I am loving my new vintage camera man stamp! 

Supplies Used: 

Victorian Cameraman 1 3/4 x 3 1/4

I'd Rather Be In Paris 1 x 1 1/2

Carpe The Hell 1 x 3 1/4

Parisien 1 x 2 1/4

Scrapbook Paper

Wild Orchard Roses

Various Tim Holtz bits

Black StaZon ink

More Mail Art Madness

Hello Again Everyone!

Here is the Second Envelope in my Halloween series and a sneak peak at what I've done so far on #3. 

I hope you enjoy them!

Tomorrow I will be posting a fun Tim Holtz style 3D Shadow Box Card that I made today using Viva Las VegaStamps! I hope to see you then!

Below is the preview of envelope #3

 This is going to Dr. Jekyll's Laboratory and is headed to the Viva Las Vegas Stamp store when I get it finished :D 

(I'm still deciding on the finishing touches i want to add)

Stamps Used:

Victorian Cameraman 1 3/4 x 3 1/4

Microscope 1 1/4 x 1 3/4

Crows by Studio G

Skull added for face in #2 also by Studio G

Stamps by Graphic 45 are: Clock, do not disturb, blood splatter and arch above door

Everything Else is hand drawn 

Don't forget to check back Tomorrow for the 3D Shadow box card!!

The Dr. Is In!

Quick Halloween Mail Art envelope 

I haven't decided what to do with this piece yet, But it was inspired by my friend Mrs. Sawbones and by peoples fear of Doctors. This actually looks better in person (at least I think so, but i love it either way!) 

Stamps Used:

The Body and hat for this man are Victorian Cameraman 1 3/4 x 3 1/4

Microscope 1 1/4 x 1 3/4

Crows by Studio G

Eye Chart is from Tim Holtz

Skull added for face in #2 also by Studio G

Stamps by Graphic 45 are: Clock, do not disturb, blood splatter and arch above door

Mail Art Madness!

Hello Again, 

Today I wanted to share my latest piece of mail art with you. 

 This piece was made for a special friend of mine who is also an active Mail Artist! Hopefully It will make it to her home soon. :-D

 Front of Envelope 

 Back of Envelope

Products Used:

• Tim Holtz Distress Markers
• Versa Fine Ink
• Viva Las VegaStamps! Plate #890 I <3 this plate!! 
• Tim Holtz stamps (3 men, and pen nibs)
• Washi photo strip tape to seal and a washi tape camera just for fun
• scrapbook paper for map background of card

Zappy Dots Hop day 7

Here it is Day 7!

WOW time has flown! Check out the Hop Home page HERE

Fall is my favorite season, so today I want to share Fall images and colors that inspire me!

1.   I <3 the colors of Fall!           

2. I <3 all things pumpkin spice!  

3. I <3 pumpkins and guards!      

4. I <3 the smell of crunchy leaves

5. I <3 warm layers and sweaters!

Now lets talk Decoration inspiration!  

Found Here

Found Here

Found Here

Found Here

Ok, Well Now you've seen the tings that inspire me, What inspires you? What's you favorite season? Whats your favorite thing about fall? 

Polka Dot Pumpkin Hop Day 5

Wow, It's Day 5 of the Polka Dot Pumpkin Blog Hop, Boy how the time Flies! 

Today I wanted to share an awesome piece of inspiration that I got from one of the amazing blogs I follow (HERE)

She created an amazing vintage Halloween hanger! (which I love, and you can bet that the minute that my Halloween flair gets here that I'm going to make one and put a piece of vintage flair right in the middle of my pendant piece!) Read all of her details and instructions for this fun piece HERE and PLEASE leave her a comment to let her know I sent you! 

For more info on the Polka Dot Pumpkin blog Hop visit our Hop Home HERE of follow us on facebook @Zappy Dots

Polka Dot Pumpkin Hop Day 4

Wow, Is it Day 4 already?!

For those of you who Just stumbled along this Hop you can read all about it on The Hop Host (Zappy Dots) Blog HERE  and you can look at all of the wonderful inspiration being offered up! 

Today I want to share some of my Fellow Design team Member's pieces in case you haven't had a chance to view everyone's pieces everyday (these are in no particular order)

First I have Joan's pieces from Day 1 of the hop, I am loving the use of the leaf flair and vintage Halloween flair! (please stop by her blog too to show her some blog love and let her know you saw her fun pieces!) Check out her details on this piece HERE

Next, I have Mandi's pieces from Day 1 of the hop, I am loving the use of colorful flair and you know one can never have to many card or layout ideas! (please stop by her blog too to show her some blog love and let her know you saw her fun pieces!) Check out her details on this piece HERE

Lastly, I have Michelle's pieces from just before the hop, I am love that this could be adapted to so many different colors and themes! (please stop by her blog too to show her some blog love and let her know you saw her fun pieces!) Check out her details on this piece HERE

Well, I hope you have found some inspiration from these pieces, and I hope you stop back to see some more wonderful inspiration, as the week goes on!

Zappy Dots Polka Dot Pumpkin Blog Hop Day 3

Here we are again, Day 3!!!

Today, I am going to share some more Polka Dot pinterest inspiration!
Read all the info on this Hop HERE

I think It would be great to add flair to your pumpkins and gift bags for Halloween!

Also Check out this amazing inspiration by one of out other DT members! 

Be sure to show her some Blog love too!!

Read Her Post HERE

Zappy Dots Blog Hop Day 2

Hello fellow Hoppers to Day 2 of the Zappy Dots 

Polka Dot Pumpkin Hop!

Today I am going to Share a piece I had made and shared once before, Also using the FABULOUS Comic Book Flair! (can you tell I love the comic flair!?!)

I am sharing this Piece because I love the use of flair to help tell your story on scrapbook layouts.

Read more about This piece HERE

Also Be Sure to check out some other amazing inspiration by our Design Team

HERE,  HERE  and  HERE 

      

Blog Hop Day 1

Yay, Its Day one of the Polka Dot Pumpkin Blog Hop! 

Start Hopping Here:   http://www.zappydots.com/blog/

Today I am going to share some fun Polka Dot inspiration with you from one of my Favorite addictions...

Pinterest!

Using a Pencil eraser as a stamp is fun and easy for people of all ages, and one thing polka dots make me think of is pop-art and comic book art! So Using the Comic Book Flair 

 

I chose to make this super Fun and EASY card!! (If you are inspired by this technique, I'd love to see what you create too!!) 

I think this type of card would be Great For quick and easy Birthday, Cheer up, Or really Any Occasion!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for more fun inspiration!!