Because of You

 Hi everyone!  This is a layout I created for Pion Design using their beautiful new collection, From My Heart II.  I love that this collection has the traditional red 'love' papers and that it has non-traditional 'love' papers as well.  I fell in love with these delicate colors as soon as I saw them!

This is a layout of me and my hubby.  I dedicated this layout to him and it's about how he has changed me (in a good way LOL).

I used a sketch by the amazing Lydell Quin.  Love her inspirational sketches!

 This is my Romantique Rose flower.  You can find the tutorial HERE.  I improvised by adding a few tulle layers in between (thanks to my friend, Mistra).

 These are hearts that were cut by hand.  I glued them down and stitched a border around them to add texture.

 I saw this quote on a stamp at a craft store.  It's from an Eskimo love song.  I think it's so sweet.  :o)

 The bubble wrap is one of Donna Salazar's new stamps by Art Gone Wild.  I stamped the image using Jasmine Mix'd Media Inx and then embossed it with Jasmine Mix'd Media Embossing Powder.

 In the center of this hand-stitched heart, I applied Glass Beads Gel to add interest and a beautiful texture.

 This Cherry Blossom chippie (DA0640) is made by The Dusty Attic.  I inked it with spray ink by Lindy's Stamp Gang and painted embossed the flowers.

The chipboard trim (Fancy Trim #1 DA0433) was painted, inked and decorated with bling.

I hope you enjoyed my layout.  Thanks for visiting!

PRODUCTS USED
Patterned Paper: 
Pion Design: From My Heart II - Bottom of my heart 
Pion Design: From My Heart II - Cut out sheet 
Pion Design: From My Heart II - Valentine angels 
Pion Design: From My Heart II - Forget me not   
Pion Design: From My Heart II - Borders
Chipboard:    
The Dusty Attic: Fancy Trim #1 DA0433 
The Dusty Attic: Cherry Blossom DA0640        
Stamps:    
Art Gone Wild!: Bubble Wrap
Ink:    
Clearsnap: Mix'd Media Inx - Truffle, Jasmine    
Embossing Powder:    
Clearsnap: Mix'd Media Inx Embossing Powder - Jasmine 
Lindy's Stamp Gang: Desert Moon Turquoise         
Color:    
Lindy's Stamp Gang: Cadbury Milk Chocolate 
Lindy's Stamp Gang: Landlubber Green 
Medium:   
Golden: Glass Beads Gel        
Punches:    
Martha Stewart: Cherish 
Fiskars: Apron Lace       
Dies:    
Spellbinders: Rose Creations             
Tools/Machines:    
Spellbinders: Grand Calibur
Other:        
Muslin   
Adhesive:  
Helmar: Zapdots 
Helmar: 450 Quick Dry
Sketch:
By Lydell Quin

NEW Donna Salazar Designs Releases & a Giveaway (CLOSED)

Hello friends!!  I have a whole bunch of Donna Salazar Designs product images to share with you.  I am so excited about these new yummies!  Some of the images have been shared on my blog before, but here is the complete line of products that were released at the Winter 2012 show.

Are you ready?  Don't forget the tissues to wipe up the drool!
NEW SPELLBINDERS PRODUCTS BY DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS 

Girlie Grunge Labels

Mix'd Media Elements

Bitty Blossoms

Mix'd Media Playtime
















NEW GCD STUDIOS PRODUCTS BY DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS
Botanique Collection:

Bliss

Botanic Beauty

Botanique Alphas

Laquer and compatible with 'Donna's Alphas' (Spellbinders) and 'Compatible' Chipboard Alphas (GCD Studios)

Botanique Cards

Compatible with Zutter Dreamcuts, Mix'd Media Elements (Spellbinders) and Designer Embellies (Want2Scrap)

Comfy

Elegant

Family Portraits

(Specialty: Laquer)

Grandma's Pearls

Imagine

 

Magical

(Specialty: Glitter)

Stationery

Sterling
You may have noticed that many of the papers are designed to be used as double page layouts when placing the front side and back side together.  How cool is that?!
The 6x6 papers have mostly the same images except for the designs below.

Storybook Collection:

Animal Crackers

Argh

Army Men

Storybook Cards

Chalkboard

Fairies

Fido

Gold Stars

Rocketship

Scribbles

                                  

Storybook Alphas

Laquer and compatible with 'Donna's Alphas' (Spellbinders) and 'Compatible' Chipboard Alphas (GCD Studios)

Teatime

  The 6x6 papers have mostly the same images except for the designs below.

The Crafty Chronicle:

A few Words from Donna about The Crafty Chronicle... "16 - 9x12 pages of mixed media goodness in this paper!

I designed this product with my paper flower techniques in mind but this paper is much MORE than just a craft product! A ton of thought and care went into creating this product; There is a real word search, New Scrappy Horoscopes, A Dear Scrappy column, funny fake ads, a TON of “Compatible” images that can work with my new dies and there are quotes at the top and bottom of each page which are great for mixed media projects, cards, etc... This product takes the most time for me to create but it is a labor of love! I hope you enjoy it!!!"











Mix'd Media Stax: 

This paper stack has
20 sheets of
4 different mediums:

*Kraft Labels

*thin Kraft paper

*Manilla paper

*Watercolor paper


The pad is 8x10 so it fits PERFECTLY on the Spellbinder's Grand Calibur die cutting plates and all of these papers look amazing when embossed with the Spellbinder dies.


The papers in the Stax are ideal for die cutting, stamping, inking, painting, scrapbooking, cardmaking, ATC cards and of course... Mixed Media projects.

ART GONE WILD STAMPS

BY DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS

 Grid ATC, Lined ATC and Ornate Frame - Compatible with Spellbinders Mix'd Media Elements Dies

Banner and Words - Compatible with Mix'd Media Elements Dollface - Compatible with Mix'd Media Playtime














NEW WANT2SCRAP PRODUCTSBY DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS

Nestabling- Wonderful Wings 

Compatible with Wonderful Wings Dies (Spellbinders)

B.Y.O.B.

Build Your Own Bling

Sprightly Sprockets Chipboard Album

Designer Embellies:

Bonnie Bird Cage - Chipboard

 Bonnie Bird Cage - Denim

 Mix'd Media Elements

 Paper Doll

Puzzle
 

  

Denim, Canvas & Chipboard Sets

 

"I have a bit of a fetish for denim and I love painting. That's why we've got these new sets available. You can create your own denim or canvas boards using the material in 7x7 with the chipboard in 6x6 and you can create denim or canvas Artist Trading Cards with the 2.5x3.5 denim and canvas rectangles that can be used with the 2.5x3.5 chipboard or all on their own. They also look great as photo mats or incorporated into a layout or card."  ~Donna

 

  ATC in Chipboard

 

ATC in Denim

 ATC in Canvas

6x6 Chipboard

7x7 Denim

7x7 Canvas

NEW CLEARSNAP PRODUCTS BY DONNA SALAZAR DESIGNS

There are EIGHT new colors of Donna Salazar's Mix'd Media Inx: VintageWisteriaPewterPeachesPatinaMossySchoolhouseIndigo





How would you like to win a few of these items?  I am giving away a prize pack!
Here's what you have to do:

•  Visit the Donna Salazar Designs Facebook Fan Page and 'LIKE' us.  
• Leave a comment for this post telling me your favorite new product.
• Link up (at the top of my blog) with your information.  

I will choose a winner on March 4, 2012.  Good Luck!