VivLyn Designs

Crafty Secrets New Post Card Kits!!!

Sandy Redburn over at Crafty Secrets has come up these super cute and fun to use Post Card Kits.  They are being debuted at the upcoming CHA.  The DT got some of the images early to create samples.  I got a sheet with two baby girl images and a sheet with two Christmas images, the chipboard post cards and shapes for embellishments, along with a set of stamps that pertain to the kit.  If you would like to see what you actually receive in these kits, please check out the Crafty Secrets blog and also enter for the post card kit giveaway!  They are "knock your socks off" cute!!!!

This image reminded me of the door knob hangie things that you see on a baby's door when they are napping.  Isn't that the cutest little baby girl ever?  I started by gluing the image to the front of the post card.  I used the Tombow Mono Multi which was the perfect glue for this.  I used my Basic Grey file set that I purchased here to sand off the extra paper and then I sewed up a few buttons and then mounted them with glue dots.  I then started taping (yes, taping) the lace border on the back.  The lace was a good 1/2" wide and went on very well with the tape. 

 

 

Here is a closeup of the image!  The little bow at the bottom and the hanger is vintage seam tape.  I made the bow at the bottom using the Bow-Easy purchased here from Sharon Johnson.  It is perfect for me, since I can't tie a bow for beans and this makes a perfect bow everytime.

 

 

 

I made the background paper on my computer and also the label.  I used my Nestabilities Labels Four to cut out both layers and mounted them both with dimensionals.  When your baby is napping, this side shows and when she's up, just turn it around.  I used part of a bead cluster from Blue Moon beads for the hanging portion at the bottom.  There is also a little heart that is also part of the post card kit in with the beads. 

I made four post cards but this was the only one that the pictures turned out.  It got dark too early tonight because of rain, so I ran out of light and the flash made every thing glare. 

Don't forget to go over to the Crafty Secrets blog and check out the different kits and sign up for their giveaway, too!  Four post card kits are being released now and then another four at a later date. 

Another Fairy

I am having a hard time breaking away from this new Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps Fairyland set.  I told you I LOVE it!!  Here is the little sweetie sitting on a nest this time.  I stamped the images on a confetti kraft cardstock with VersaFine Vintage Sepia ink.  I colored her and the nest with my Copics and then used the Nestabilities pinking circle die to cut her and another layer out.  The card base is also the confetti kraft (no idea where this is from, sorry) and I stamped the lily of valley on the sides and the little snail on it.  I also stamped those same images on white cardstock and cut out the little flowers and the snail and mounted them on the base card images.  I stamped the sentiment from the Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps Large Card Senitments on a piece of the cardstock and mounted it on the same paper I used for the fairy background, added a Dew Drop, some glitter on her wings and glossy accents on the eggs in the nest.  And it's done!  Those little flowers were a bear to cut out but I like them!

I spent my Saturday reading a book.  I haven't read in a while and it was a cold blustery day, so perfect for curling up with a quilt, hot cocoa and a good book.  I read another yesterday, so need to get back to my stamping today!!!

Take Flight

This sweet little fairy is getting ready to take flight on her friend, Mr. Bird.  These images are both from the new Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps Fairyland set.  I stamped the fairy with my VersaFine Vintage Sepia and colored with Copics.  I masked her and then stamped and colored the bird.  I used an old SU stamp around the perimeter of the image and sponged it with Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  The flower is made with a Sizzix die from pages of an old book.  The center of the flower is an old button that reminds me of a raspberry.  I cut the shank off and sanded it down.  The sentiment came from Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps Bird Lovers set.  I thought it went well with the fairy and her friend.  The background paper is from one of those paper pads from Michael's.  The fairy has nicely glittered wings. 

I went over to my cousin's today and went through all kinds of old family memorabilia...some good, some junk.  The thermometer in the car said -7 degrees going over and then it warmed up to 7 degrees for the trip home.  She showed me a picture she took of her car thermometer last night that said -14.  She emailed it to her daughter in Arizona.  It was cold!!!!  Brrrrr!!!!

Have a great weekend and stay warm!  I know I will.

How Sweet

This is another sweet image from Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamp'snew Fairyland set.  Later in the post, I will show you a close-up of this little sweetie.  She is stamped in VersaFine Vintage Sepia and colored with my Copics.  Extra fine glitter is added to her little wings.  I stamped Imagine on after this was colored.  There are several individual words that could be used, but she looks like she's imagining with her little hand against her face.  I used my Nestabilities to cut her out and left the die on to use as a mask to color the background.  I used a piece of paper from the Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Classic Paper Pad also cut with my Nestailities to mount her on.  This was then mounted on the base card with dimensionals.  I used my largest scalloped circle die to cut the card.  I thought this image looked so cute on a smaller circular card.  I tied a piece of silver cord over the fold.

In the close-up, you'll notice the little fairy has a pearl ankle bracelet on and notice the sweet little toes.  The attention to detail is wonderful on this set.  Isn't she the cutest little fairy? 

Up a Tree!

Another sneak peek into the Fairyland!  Did I tell you how much I LOVE this set?  There are just so many cute images in this large set by Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps.  I used another sheet of music from my book and it seemed to fit perfectly with the theme.  I used the whole piece of music because the words to it are so cute also, so this made for a little larger card.  I stamped the fairy and the little birds on the branch with my VersaFine Sepia Brown and colored with my Copics.  The little squirrel and the sign he is holding was stamped and colored the same way.  I'm getting use to all this *fussy cutting* and thinks it looks neat.  I sprayed my piece of music with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Frost and also the Tim Holtz Grungeboard pieces.  The swirls look a lot darker than the paper because they were grey to start out with.  A lot of glimmer to this card.  I added fine glitter to the fairies wings for more bling.  I had a nice piece of organdy ribbon that matched perfectly, so used Fabri-Tac to hold the ribbon down and then mounted the branch with dimensionals on it. 

Thanks for stopping by!

More Peeks

I promised more sneak peeks today.  This  is from Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps new Fairyland set which is available now.  I absolutely LOVE this set!  There are so many cute images in this large set.  I used the mushroom, sitting fairy and sign post on this card.  I did a lot of masking and cutting, but I enjoyed it.  Everything on this card is cut out and mounted on dimensionals except for piece of sheet music that I tore out of a children's book of music.  I thought the title went great with the rest of the card.  The background paper is from Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Classic Paper Pad.  It is all muted pinks and greens, so doesn't distract from the mushroom forest.  The ribbon came from a ribbon share that TexasJodyLynn did quite some time ago but I love it.  I have it in several colors. 

The piece of music I tore around the edge and then distressed it with Rangers Milled Lavendar Distress Ink.  I wadded it up and then smoothed it out and went over the whole sheet with the milled lavendar.  Where there are creases from the wadding and smoothing, the ink went on darker and that gave it a nice touch. 

Here is a closeup and you can see the tops of the mushrooms and the little fairies wings are all sprinkled with fine glitter.  Aren't they the sweetest images?  I even love the mushrooms!!

Stop by tomorrow for another peek!  Enjoy your day!!!

More Flowers!

Another image using the upcoming Crafty Secrets Clear Art Stamps Bouquet of Joy set.  I love the coloring and making the image come to life!  I stamped the image in VersaFine Vintage Sepia ink and got out my Copics.  The background paper and the distressed piece at the side are all from the Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Earthy Paper Pad.  I distressed the edges of the background with Rangers Vintage Photo Distress Ink and used my scissors to distress the edge of the other piece and then used my Pfaff to sew it on.  I'm going to be doing a quilt block swap and need to remember to change out my needle!  I hope I can still remember how to sew on fabric! :)

The sentiment is also stamped with the VersaFine Vintage Sepia ink and mounted on dimensionals for some lift.  I brougt out my jar of brown buttons, dumped them all out and sorted until I found the perfect one!  I love sifting through buttons and have all of mine separated by color in all sorts and shapes of glass jars.  I have to keep them in my closet though since the kitties also like buttons!! :)

I went over all the flowers with my Copics Glitter Pens.  They add such a sweet hint of sparkle. 

I took another picture at an angle so you could see the sparkle these pens add.  I colored the lily of the valley in my Inkessentials White Opaque Pen from Ranger.  I love lily of the valley and their fragrance.  They bring back childhood memories of picking bouquets of them for my mother. 

Another sneak peek tomorrow, so be sure and stop by.  Enjoy the day, friends!