Frilly & Funkie Tag Challenge

Good morning, this is my Christmas Tag for today's Frilly & Funkie Tag Challenge.  This is going on my granddaughters Christmas gift.  I am wrapping all of our gifts in newspaper and thought the gray and pink would look very sweet together.  She is very girly, so this will fit perfectly!  The Funkie Junkie Boutique will reopen on January 20, 2013.  The pink bloomer flower, burlap, lace trim, Melissa Frances resin frame, and tools where used to make this take and all are from the Funkie Junkie Boutique.  Be sure to stop by the Frilly & Funkie Challenge Blog and join us in the fun....enjoy!

Challenge 4 Everybody: anything goes
Jingle Bells: anything goes..holiday

Frilly & Funkie Step x Step

I have created a gift card holder using the Tim Holtz Pocket Envelope and the Festive Greenery.  At the moment the Funkie Junkie Boutique is closed and will reopen January 20, 2013.  Linda is moving and it is quite the undertaking.  I have used burlap and the tiny clothespin from the Funkie Junkie Boutique.  There are not many steps in making these cute gift card envelopes.  You can see the open cut out before gluing it together.  I used scor-tape to adhere and ten added my embellishments, it was super easy to make and will be great for gift card giving thi Christmas.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

“God wants us to know we are saved, for saved people are dangerous people, willing to face off with the world, unafraid of the consequences since they know that, whatever happens, they will have eternal life.” 
― Max Lucado

Merry Christmas

Good morning friend,s I am sharing my creation for this weeks Frilly & Funkie Challenge.  The challenge this week is "light in the dark", I immediately thought about the soot stamping technique.  Where you use a lighted candle to make a dark background on glossy paper and then stamp on it....it is such a cool technique!  I used a trio of tress stamp...I have no idea who is the maker or where I purchased it.  I have had them a long time.  I stamped a sentiment at the bottom but it is hard to see.  I added a thin layer of glitter all over the main circle panel, luv how this looks.  Be sure to play along with us, this is a super fun challenge!  Have a wonderful day....enjoy!

Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards: sketch/#26

Frilly & Funkie:  light in the dark...soot stamping 

Frilly & Funkie Chipboard/Metal Challenge

Good morning, it is time for another Frilly & Funkie Challenge, it is chipboard and metal.  This weeks challenge is brought to us by Marjie, here are the details...This week we're looking for two elements on the project of your choice.  We want to see chipboard and metal.  It can be purchased, homemade, or faux.  You can use branded chipboard pieces or cut up a cereal box... choose items from the hardware store or simple household metals like staples or paperclips. Ranger's foil sheets would work too. The options are endless! We want you to be creative and can't wait to see what you share with us.  I have used the gorgeous chipboard snowflakes from Melissa Frances, my metal is the cute little jingle bells.  I stained the snowflake with Tim Holtz distressed stain and then covered it with white crackled paint, I was amazed at how much the stain showed through, I adore the look!  I have used the Sketchbook Saturday sketch and the inspiration came from The Shabby Tea Room.  I had a blast with this weeks challenge....enjoy!

Stamps:  Merry & Bright(Verve)
Paper:  White Card Stock and Scrap Designer Paper
Ink:  Jet Black Archival(Ranger)
Accessories:  Melissa Frances Chipboard Snowflakes, Tim Holtz Glitter, Glossy Accents, Button, Burlap String, Lace Trim, Seam Binding Ribbon, Jungle Bells(Michaels), 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots  

Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch/#83 
Shabby Tea Room:  inspiration photo, glitter, and colors/#140

Frilly & Funkie Friday Focus

Good morning friends, it is time for a Friday Focus at the Funkie Junkie Boutique!  I am once again sooooo excited about today's Friday Focus.  I adore sharing anything Melissa Frances and today is no exception!

I have used the sweet Melissa Frances brown zipper ribbon, so fun!  I have made a zipper flower, added red tulle to the center and a pearl.  This zipper ribbon makes the sweetest flowers.  You can use glue, stitch them or use a Gluber by Cosmo Cricket.  I have used the Melissa Frances Christmas Stickers, the main image is from that set.  I stamped the sentiment and tucked in on it's side next to the main image.  Stained the gorgeous lace and sponged the doily.  A super easy and sweet Christmas card.  Be sure to stop by the Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your supplies today!  Linda is also having a moving sale, you can get the details of that here.... happy shopping! 

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Tic TacToe

Good morning friends  it is time for another Frilly & Funkie Challenge, it is time to play Tic Tac To.  Pick three things in a row and create!  I have used the top row; metal, chipboard, and lace.  The Tim Holtz clip is metal, the tiny circle is a piece of chipboard I have been hoarding, and of course the lace trim at the bottom.  I have also played along with Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas.  Be sure to stop by the Frilly & Funkie Challenge Blog and check out the DT creations, these ladies are amazing!  Have a super fun day...enjoy! 

12 Tags of Christmas:  Tag #6
Frilly & Funkie:  tic tac toe

Frilly & Funkie Step x Step-Let It Snow

Good morning friends, I am sharing this weeks Step x Step over at Tje Frilly & Funkie Blog.  I am sharing some of the gorgeous and shabby Melissa Frances embellishments.  I adore snowflakes and Melissa Frances has some chipboard snowflakes that you embellish yourself(they are sold out now), so sweet! 

 I wanted them to have script/sheet music on them, so I covered them with gesso and then smoothed out the sheet music onto them and then carefully lifted the paper off.

This is right after I lifted the paper, I was not worried about the edges; it does not have to be perfect to be shabby.  I want to distress the ends anyway with ink, so bare cardboard will be covered in a shabby fashion.    

I also covered them with Tim Holtz glitter and then I added  the Melissa Frances paper garland to the center; and yes it is pink!  A little more frilly and girly.

I completed my card with more goodies from the Funkie Junkie Boutique, the lace trim, 

Melissa Frances Chrismtas Flashcards , and the pink ribbon.  The pink ribbon is what some of my goodies where wrapped in when I placed my order, I surely can't waste it...teehehehe.  The pink jingle bells I also made, spray painted them and covered them in Glossy Accents, and the Tim Holtz glitter.   I am so luvin the pink, a true frilly..*grin*.  Have a super day and be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your Melissa Frances goodies today! 

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Anything But A Card

Good morning, it is time for another Frill & Funkie challenge, this week Sue has brought us a fun challenge.  Here are the details in her words.....
"It's time to let your imagination run wild, you could be thinking of a 3D project, an altered item or keeping it simple with a tag but there is a twist! You must include somewhere to hide something, this could be a flap, an envelope, a pocket or even a gift box with something inside! Have fun!"
Of course I went with a tag, I am wanting to keep up with Linda's 12 Tags of Christmas; I am having such a blast playing along!  She also having a give away on her blog...here.
I have used a library card for the main focal point of my tag, covering it with TH distressed tattered rose crackled paint and then a spritz of Mr Huey's mist.  I stitched the library card to my base, added the glittered snowflakes, and the seam binding ribbon tied with my glittered pink jingle bells....swoooon!  I actually made these myself; spray painted them and then covered with glitter....totally luv!  I cannot wait to see what you create and what your twist will be...so fun....enjoy! 

Stamps:  PTI
Paper:  Very Vanilla Card Stock, White Card Stock, Lost & Found Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Coffee Archival Ink(Ranger), Tattered Rose Crackled paint(Tim Holtz). and Dark Calico Mist(Mr Huey's) 
Accessories:  Nesties Labels 17, Library Card, Seam Binding. Tim Holtz Paper Clips, Janome Sewing Machine, Lace Trim, Crop-a-Dile, SU Jumbo Eyelet, Jingle Bells, Pinking Shears, Spray Paint, Glossy Accents, 3D Foam Squares, and Glue Dots

12 Tags of Christmas: tag/#5
Artful Delight:  sketch/ASC25
CR84FN:  colors/CR84FN65
Frilly & Funkie:  anything but a card w/twist

Here is my secret hideaway, it is a slide for a little extra sentiment...pull it out from under the sweet piece of lace to reveal the stamped "Merry Christmas" sentiment......so cute!

Here is the pull out library card, I used the Artful Delight sketch for the library card, I adore library cards, don't you?

Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas/Tag 3

I am back with my third tag, playing along with Linda from the Funkie Junkie; 12 Tags of Christmas.  Most of my elements came from The Funkie Junkie Boutique.  I luv making tags, they are so fun and make gift giving even more special!  I adore Lind's snowman tag, I went with the blues, a snowman, and the same "frosty" wording.  I also arranged mine going vertical, luv that!  I purposely turned the "o" to give it more character.  My snowman is cut with my Silhouette.  I stamped music notes, embossed, and sponged.  I would luv to see what you create, I hope you play along.  Be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your tag making supplies!  Have a super fun week ..enjoy!    

12 Tags Of Christmas: snowman tag

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Tags

Good morning this is my tga for the Funkie Junkie Challenge, to make a tag..and not just any tag, alter it in some way.  I have used a shaped tag, using my nesties, I think this is my favorite nestie shape.  Be sure to head over to the Frilly & Funkie Blog and check out the other creations and help us to welcome a new teamie.  Welcome Rebecca it is so nice to have you with us.  The cardboard my tag is made from can be found at the Funkie Junkie Boutique, a long with the "greetings" tag...it is Melissa Frances.   Have a fabulous day...enjoy!

The Shabby Tea Room:  sketch and photo

Frilly & Funkie Staurday Step x Step:Snowflake Rosette Tag

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Good morning F&F friends  I am sharing today's step x step.  I have made a tag, you know Linda is challenging us to the 12 Tags of Christmas, I hope you can join us here.  I was inspired by the snowflakes.  I wanted to make snowflake rosettes  very cute I think!  

I have cut out the rosettes using the Tim Holtz Mini Rosettes Die.  I luv placing all of my elements on my work table; this is the designing process and most of us luv it! 

I have folded all of the rosettes and glued the circle pieces to the rosettes.  I cut the snowflakes from a heavy duty watercolor paper, I luv he texture of this paper. 

I am adding the Tim Holtz glitter here....did I tell ya how much I luv this glitter..... A LOT!

Here is my tag, after I have used the Tim Holtz distressed stain.

I stamped the tree image, luv these trees!  Added the piece of burlap and stitched it place.  Preparing to place the rosettes and add the ribbon and burlap bow.    

A perfect Christmas tag, especially for the men in your life.  Not super fancy, but yet very homey and handmade.  I have used the Verve sentiment from the Glad Tidings set.   Be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and check out the new arrivals and must have tools, stamps, ink, and embellies!

Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas/Tag 1

I am soooo thrilled about this post...Linda from The Funkie Junkie Boutique challenges us to the 12 tags of Christmas.  I luv making tags and we have twelve weeks to get them completed and yes that means it is only twelve weeks before Christmas!  No panicking yet....lol..we have plenty of time to prepare!  I adore Linda's first tag and for some reason wanted to make mine with red...the heart was screaming red to me.  I used one of the fabulous tin hearts from Linda's boutique...I adore these!  Of course I had to add a sweet rhinestone to my heart.  The wings are from the Sizzix TH Heart and Wings die.  I have painted the tag with Crackled Distressed paint, stamped a few background images, added the sentiment and berries.  I am somewhat happy with how it turned out...lol.  Be sure to check back Saturday, I will be sharing my Step x Step using more awesome products from The Funkie Junkie Boutique. My sentiment is from the Verve set Glad Tidings and I loosely used the Sketchbook Saturday sketch for my tag.  Hope you have a wonderful day...enjoy!
Funkie Junkie 12 tags of Christmas:  Tag 1...inspired by the heart
Simon Says Stamp: sparkle...glitter, shimmering berries, and rhinestone...swooooon
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch...loosely*grin*

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Fall Colors

Good morning, I am sharing my card creation for this weeks Frilly & Funkie Challenge, to use those gorgeous colors of fall; browns, oranges, rust, burgundy, olives, and mustards.  Have I ever told ya, fall is my favorite season? teehehehe  If you visit often you probably already know that, it is the season that makes me come alive!  I am some what dragging this season, because I have been working so much OT....I surely need a break.  I have used a sweet pre printed card and added two of my favorite colors, green and orange!  I added the gorgeous lace that only the Funkie Junkie can bring, I luv this lace.  No sentiemtn on thiso ne, something I rarely do, as a matter of fact I think I will go add it...lol.  Some bakers twine and a button complete my card.  Hope you have a fabulous day...enjoy!

Frilly & Funkie Challenge:  fall colors
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/The Great Outdoors

Hi friends, I am sharing today's card for this weeks Frilly & Funkie challenge of the great outdoors.  Here is how Linda describes the challenge.....the heat of the summer is starting to break here in the States.  Let's celebrate being able to get out side and enjoy the fresh air by making something with an outdoors theme. Required ingredient is that you must include a quote about outdoors/nature. I have used a pre-printed card that has a bird nest on it and the definition of nest...I luv using definitions for words...so cool!  I have used the gorgeous lace trim from the Funkie Junkie Boutique, the resin heart if Melissa Frances and it is on sale...totally luv!  The sweetest thing about my card I want to share is the pink seam binding,if you have not ordered from The Funkie Junkie Boutique; you should!  Linda takes such time and care it is like Christmas with the delivery of each package, the signature pink seam binding sweetly wraps your goodies...*grin*.  I hope you will join us for this fun challenge..enjoy! 

  
Frilly & Funkie Challenge:  great outdoors
Sketchbook Saturday:  sketch

FRIDAY FOCUS - Melissa Frances

Good morning friends, I am once again sooooo excited about today's Frilly and Funkie Friday Focus.  Linda is now carrying Melissa Frances.....eeecccckkkk, I know; isn't this awesome?  You cannot get more frilly than Melissa Frances!

For my first card, I used a sweet Melissa Frances tag(sold out), and the adorable resin keyhole embellie.  I have used the Tim Holtz Once Upon A Time Aplha to make the "love' word.  I added tiny gemstones all around, such sweetness.  The heart is covered in the amazing Tim Holtz glitter(also sold out), I luv this glitter! 

Yes, a Christmas card, my first of the year!  I have used the Melissa Frances Christmas card stock stickers, these are fabulous.  They will make your Christmas card making so easy; you can pull some of your favorite papers, lace, ribbon, a Melissa Frances card stock sticker and a little sparkle...poof and they will be done!
Be sure to stop by the Funkie Junkie Boutique, Linda is offering 15% off all Melissa Frances, woohoo...time to go shopping!


A Few Sketches 4 U:  sketch/#1 
Deconstructed Sketch:  sketch/DS66

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Resist

Good morning it is time for another great challenge from The Funkie Junkie Team, Sue has challenges us to "resist".   I have used heat embossing resist, sponged after embossing and then finished the sponging off with spritzing....I am luving spritzing...sooo fun!  Here are more details about the challenge.
Challenge Theme: How can you Resist You can use different things to create a resist effect, acrylic paint, glue, embossing powder to name just a few. So let's see if you can Resist and show us how you can incorporate this into your projects!
I have used a new Plain Jane stamp from Verve that will be released on Friday, hope you will join us for the release.  I have listed below all the goodies I used to create my card, I do not know a lot about techniques.  So I used the Tim Holtz Color Wash as a spritz...I really like how it turned out.  Linda has some amazing new items in the Funkie Junkie Boutique.....she now is carrying Melissa Frances...how shabby/chic is that?

Stamps:  Praying For You Plain Jane (Verve)
Paper:  White and Designer Paper(My Mind's Eye)
Ink:  Dazzle Versamark
Accessories: Melissa Frances Blossom Resin Embellishment, Lace Trim, Ranger Tim Holtz Color Wash Spray, Seam Binding Ribbon, Distressing Tool, Glue Dots, and 3D Foam Squares

A Few Sketches For U:  sketch/#5
The Shabby Tea Room:  colors, flower, and damask(there is a damask pattern in the chocolate paper)

Frilly & Funkie Challenge/Canvas

Good morning peeps, it is time for another Frilly & Funkie Challenge, this weeks challenge is be hostessed by Linda, here is what she says about her challenge.
Challenge Theme:  Get Crafty With Canvas - I love using textiles in my art and canvas is such a fun and versatile fabric to use.  You can die cut it, emboss it, dye it by spraying or dipping.  You can use it in its raw state, coat the reverse side with gesso or multi medium to prevent fraying or use the sticky back kind.  You can stamp on it and make embellishments (flowers :) with it.  Oh, so many fun ways to use it in our art.  How are you going to use canvas for this challenge?
I went with stamping on it and distressing it....I adore distressing, I just had to see those fibers...lol.  I used the gorgeous lace from The Funkie Junkie Boutique, ribbon, and some gemstones.  I can't wait to see what you create...enjoy!



Deconstructed Sketch:  sketch/#63
Frilly & Funkie:  canvas

Saturday StepXStep:Burlap Envelope

This is the finished sweet and simple burlap envelop/gift satchel.  I can't think of anything that goes any better together than burlap, a flower, and a rusty heart, can you? 

I started with a piece of burlap, size 8x8; but you can use any size depending on how small or large you want your finished envelop to be.

I then used Scor-Tape to adhere it all together.  I folded up the bottom corner, added the tape strips and then folded in the sides. 

Here is a photo with the sides folded in and the top flap still open.

You can use a old safety pin, a tiny clothes pin, a button with a piece of twine, or a simple glue dot to hold the flap down.  Decorate until your heart is content, I kept mine simple and sweet.  Be sure to head over to The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your supplies to make your very own envelopes.  These would be perfect this Christmas for gift cards, too cute!