Golden Irises

Hey Friends! Happy NOVEMBER!!! This year is just flying by! On today's creation I wanted to create a golden hue... I know iris's are not normally golden. :)

I used the image from Art Neko called Framed Bearded Iris and Butterfly

and stamped it in Black Tuxedo ink and used Copic Markers to color in the image. Popped it up with some Dimensionals. Then using the GORGEOUS patterned papers from Art Neko, I cut an oval using Spellbinders and created some ribbons along the mustard cardstock. On the Saffron cardstock, I ran it through my Big Shot with the embossing folder. Then tied a bow to finish off the project.

Thank you for taking a look today!

CAS404 La Rosa Meditativa Inspiration

Hi Everyone - This week Kelli Jo wants us to be inspired by a work of art from Salvadore Dali. Scope out some of his paintings and find one that jump starts your creativity!

Find the gallery: HERE

My inspiration came from this peice: https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...AVkQ_B0InAIwCg and created my project. I did not have a cloud stencil, so I created my own with cardstock and sponged the edges.

The stamps I used were Unknown Rose, Stampin' Up! Birthday Banners , Whisper White cardstock, Sky Black Memento Ink,
Stamps: Unknown Rose, Birthday Banners
Accessories: Colored pencils, Sponge, home made cloud stencil, dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by! Stay tuned for more!

Autumn Leaves

Hi Everyone! Fall is here and it my FAVORITE time of year. I love the smell of the crisp air. The sound of the crunching leaves and the colorful leaves and variations of greens on the trees and grass.

 I also love this fun fall set from Art Neko. It offers lots of Versatility.I had fun with the sketch. I even pulled out some old designer papers that seemed to coordinate with the color challenge and looks good with the challenge too.

Using the Set of Leaves, Acorns, and Kanji by Art Neko , I stamped in Black Memento Ink. The papers I used are Island Indigo, some old, old, scraps of Patterned paper, Early Espresso, Whisper White. I colored the images using Copic Marker colors: Copics, E44, BG72, YR, E23, E27. I cut out the image using Spellbinders Circles and popped it up using Mini Glue Dots.

To finish off the project, I used the Metallic Foil Leaves available at Art Neko and adhered them using Mini Glue Dots. I decided to add some flair to the project with the Viva Pearl Pen in brown.

I hope you enjoyed my project! Thank you for taking a peek!

My NEW WEBSITE is UP!

Please head on over to Creating with Chrissy for all future are work!!!

Inspiration Challenge - Butterflies

HAPPY SATURDAY Everyone! Today I am sharing a card I made last week using the what a FUN challenge! Today, I am headed to the Ozaukee County Fair to work a Vendor Show for my Norwex booth.

Here is the Inspiration: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/120752833737074108/

You can find the butterfly image here: http://www.artneko.com/displayItem/A324-FSHT

This card on Pinterest inspired me as well with the sequins:https://www.pinterest.com/pin/11892386495382006/

I created the napkin by making a tie out of cardstock and dry embossing it.

The COOL images I used are from Art Neko. The Butterfly Sheet - A324FSHT - Butterflies, Siamese Cats, Pagodas, and a Wee Boy Catching Butterflies from Art Neko, you can purchase the images on a sheet and save a few dollars OR you can get them individually!

Here are a few more details...

Paper: tempting turquoise, whisper white, Black and Yellow Co'ordination

Paper Size: A2

Ink: Black Memento, Copics Y08, B05

Accessories: Paper Piercing Tool, Sequins, MIni Glue Dots, Big Shot, Waterfall Couture Creations dry embossing folder Enjoy your weekend! Thank you for stopping by!

The Coral Goldfinch

 

Hey Friends! Last week I was at National Conference for Norwex. It was so much FUN with so many new things coming out. I will make a post about it tomorrow! :)

This week, I will be working at the Ozaukee County Fair, so if you are in Wisconsin, stop by and say hello!

Last week, I played along with Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge and created this card. I am just LOVING this Bird Stamp set!!! You can get them at  Art Neko -Washington Goldfinch & Rhododendron.   I also used the stamps from Spellbinders Feathers, Scripture by ODB.
The color challenge was to use So Saffron, Coral, Canteloupe Whisper White on your project. I used Copics, Memento Ink and Versamark on this card and as for accessories
Dry Embossing folder, Big Shot, Heat Tool. Dimensionals, Gold EP, Embossing Buddy.

Thank you for stopping by! I am headed out to the fair!

JUST BECAUSE....

 Hello Everyone! I appreciate you stopping by! The past 4 years, I have been working my butt off on my home based business with Norwex and haven't done much paper crafting. A few months ago, my friend Holly Brown invited me to join a Design Team. At the same time, my business slowed down a little and I enjoyed having some more ME TIME and to work on the things I love to do. Taking care of myself emotionally, spiritually and feeding my artistic side was something I had set aside while I worked my business. Now, I am still working my business, but have found a way to get more balanced. My new website "CREATING WITH CHRISSY" will be all about: Creating the life we want filled with balance, work, hope and crafting. Best of all, I will be sharing tips on how to save time, money and your health with Norwex and diet!

This weekend, I played along with the Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper Challengeand boy was in for a pleasing view when I saw the talented Vickie Y's gallery. She had so many fabulous projects to case!

I decided to CASE her Snoopy at the beach card.

The changes I made were the colors, the papers, the image and I flipped the focal point to have the rounded corner on the opposite side.

Stamps: Peony Square by Art Neko

Paper: Gold Leaves on a Field of White, fabric papers, Cocoa, Pink, Raspberry  

                 Accessories: Flowers, bling, Dimensionals , Mini Glue Dots

Now for my second project... Now look closely - because the WHITE ink is the outline of the image. :) I love these Glossy Papers from The Paper Temptress. 
Here are some more details: 

Stamps: Butterfly Sheet - A324FSHT - Butterflies, Siamese Cats, Pagodas, and a Wee Boy Catching Butterflies from Art Neko Paper: Paper Temptress Ultimate Glossy Cardstocks, Art Neko Japanese Silver Sakura Blossoms on WhiteInk: Craft White
Accessories: Paper Snips, Dimensionals,

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a BLESSED day!

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT?

Did you let the dog out? is a question we often ask in this house! :) Today, I played along with a few challenges, 2 of them on Splitcoast Stampers and the DRS Designs Thursday Challenge as well.

My daughter and I had fun playing together. She drew, I stamped.

I added the SUNSHINE in for the CAS challenge - and then created a frame using my paper trimmer for the "polaroid" since I did not have the die cut. I also played along with Blog Challenge of incorporating their animals.

Stamps: DRS Designs - Doggie Dilemma with Fence, Playful Pups, Who let the dogs out 

Paper: Whisper White, Craft, bashful blue  

Ink: Yoyo Yellow, Black Memento, CopicsAccessories: Paper trimmer, scissors, dew drops, Mono liquid glue

Thank you for taking the time to look!

 

Two Cards for the Papercrafter

Hello Friends!!! I am so excited today because I have been working with IMAGE MANAGEMENT on a NEW WEBSITE!!! This will combine my business, blogging, artwork, healthier living tips, recipes, and SO MUCH more in one place. So in a few short weeks, I will be LIVE with Creating With Chrissy. Stay tuned for more posts and information on this exciting NEWS!

I have messed this one up a bit and do not know how to fix it, and do not know anyone who does. DO YOU!?

Now for the FUN STUFF! Papercrafting!!! My first card features the GORGEOUS stamp called Paired Swans from Art Neko (they have a new website coming soon too!) You can buy an entire set of State birds images on a sheet from them too if you wish.
I used the beautiful sheet of Gold Leaves on a Field of White, fabric papers on some textured Co'ordinations beige as well. The background papers are Whisper White and Brushed Gold from Stampin' Up! I embossed the image and words called Whimsical and Kind sayings in Gold Embossing Powder, using an embossing buddy and Heat tool to get a crisp embossed look. I finished it off by popping up the image with some Dimensionals!

My second card is all the Asian theme! Art Neko has a great variety of GORGEOUS mini envelopes. If you LOVE Asian things, they have a vast variety of wonderful images to choose from here. 

On this card, I used one of the lovely envelopes and snipped of the top with a decorative scissors to put a tag inside the envelope. Using an embossing folder and my Big Shot, I embossed vanilla cardstock and matted with dark brown and Co'ordinations beige cardstock.

I appreciate you stopping by and hope you enjoyed my projects! Stay tuned for more on health, cleaning with less chemicals, hope and of course MORE papercrafting!

Be sure to check out my Design Sisters Blogs this week too!

• Art Neko store
• Anne Ryan
• Hetty Sanders
• Holly Brown - DT Coordinator
• Kelli Jo Hull
• Kia Gibson-Clapper
• Leah Cornelius
• Sabrina Friel

                                                        

You are invited

Hey Friends! Welcome to my blog! This is my first post in a LONG while, but I plan on blogging more regularly again. This blog is going to chronicle my life and the things I love...which includes papercrafting, Norwex and my weight loss journey with the Fast Metabolism Diet from Haylie Pomroy.

I fell in love with this set from Stampin' Up! as soon as I saw it. I really had fun coloring the image.



Stamps: Stampin' Up! Marque Messages
Cardstock: Orchid Opulence (retired), pal blue, Whisper white
Markers: Copics B05, V04, V06
Accessories: Paper piercing tool, black marker, Paper piercing guide, dew drops, mini glue dots, paper snips, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by! Watch for more posts to be coming soon!

Back to Blogging

So it has been awhile since I have blogged. I allowed life and work to take over the past 2 years and have neglected doing the things I love. I have the type of personality I am ALL or nothing. So this year, I decided to set some NEW boundaries with some new goals of BALANCE. Will I be perfect? Probably not. That is okay though. I am learning to accept who I am, where I am at and going with the flow.

In the process of working, I am renewing my love of paper crafting. I mean truly... if I don't paper craft, I would be more like a hoarder with all of these crazy supplies I have been blessed with.

My friend Holly and I, took a virtual stamping break. She is one of my DEAREST friends and I LOVE stamping with her...even though she is in Texas and I am here in Wisconsin. We challenge each other with colors and sketches...You can see her creation HERE. We decided upon the 
Color Throwdown #323 and a  sketch that Holly found on Pinterest,

The images are from Stampin' Up! and so is the cardstock. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas! Wishing you a HAPPY New Year too!

OPPORTUNITY NIGHT IDEA

Thinking about becoming a Sales Consultant for Norwex? Come over and I will go over the basics! Even if you decide not to sign up, I have a gift for you and will give you 20% off if you'd like to place an order.

And did you know it is FREE to sign up and you get a starter kit with everything you need to present a show?!

Not enough time? Ladies...look at me. If I can do it, you can do it!

Need some extra income? I totally started because I love the products, but the money is pretty awesome. I now average about 200 a show! And I could do a lot more if I really wanted. This is what works for me.

Nervous to present? Just demo a few things and the product sells itself. My first few shows I had no idea what I was doing and I sold 2,000 worth in 24 days.

At home with kids all day? This is such a great opportunity to get out of the house, party and meet AMAZING women. I can't even count the wonderful women I have gotten to know through Norwex. Wouldn't trade it for the world!

And if you can't make it to this date, I am hoping to have another one soon. Just let me knowing you are interested.

DUST MITT - Household Package

I love how easy it is to dust with the dust mitt! With Norwex it creates an electro-static charge, so all of my dirt and debris sticks to the mitt! This saves me so much time and money...

Want to give it a try? I would really VALUE your opinion! www.christinadickinson.norwex.biz

Dance like No One is Watching

Hello Everyone! Thanks for stopping by today! Today the SCACD DT are all having a little SCACD fun on our blogs. Take a few minutes to visit everyone--links on my sidebar--to see what inspirational creations they have as I know they'll be fabulous!!

SCACD is has several new products in the store too!! Happy Shopping!!

• New 6x6 paper pads
• Newest Distress Stains
• Artistcellar Stencils
• Spellbinders D-Lites
• New Stamping Bella stamps
• Make It Crafty Chipboard

 Stamps: Monster Mash
Accessories: Provocraft Embossing Folder, Luminarte SILKS: Cinnamon Brown, Spiced Pumpkin, Crystal Gel Hologram Viva Decor, Squeegee,

Thanks for stopping by! Have a fabulous day!!!

FRIENDSHIP

 Happy Saturday sketch lovin' friends!!! It is SWEET STOP SKETCH SATURDAY!!! Today is a bittersweet day as I say good bye to my dear friends at the Sweet Stop. I am in a new Season of life and need to step back from stamping and paper crafting for awhile. A big Thank you to Korin Sutherland who was the VERY first person to invite me to join a Design Team and give me an opportunity to illustrate!
 

Stamps: Butterfly Swag
Paper: Christmas Cottage 6x6 Designer Pad Teresa Collin 
Accessories:  Idea-Ology Chit Chat Stickers,  Zva Creative Pearls

All of the stamps and embellishments are from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.

 

Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Monika, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), and Shannon White... AND our NEW team members: Ceal Pritchett, Marlena Peduzzi, Robin Parker, Faye Wynn-Jones, and Melissa Shultz.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!!

 

BIRTHDAY FUN!

Happy Saturday sketch lovin' friends!!! It is SWEET STOP SKETCH SATURDAY!!!

I am running a pinch behind so I will fill in ALL of the details later today!

All of the stamps and embellishments are from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.

 

Make sure you check out what the rest of the Sugar Babies came up with: Cathy McCauley, Monika, Janice Melton, Korin Sutherland (out this week), and Shannon White... AND our NEW team members: Ceal Pritchett, Marlena Peduzzi, Robin Parker, Faye Wynn-Jones, and Melissa Shultz.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!!

 

  

TIME

Hello Friends!! Today I decided to get crafty and play with the Luminarte SILKS: Cinnamon Brown, Spiced Pumpkin and the Rays and Steampunk Clock. I embossed the clock with Black embossing Powder . 

I used  Teresa Collins Vintage Findings 6x6 papers and painted the edges with Spiced Pumpkin Luminarte Silks. Papersnips helped me cut out the image and I used , Sticky Thumb Dimensionals  and Dark Brown Viva Pearl Pen   and Vintaj Clockwork Elements,

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look! Have a great day!

BUTTERFLY KISSES

 

Hello Everyone! Todays card comes from the Latest Release from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design. This little  beauty is from our Sampler #8 from Elisabeth Bell. She is called Butterfly Kisses.

Paper and Embellishments: Maya Road Kraft Library Cards,  My Mind's Eye, 

Dark Brown Viva Pearl Pen , Sticky Thumb Dimensionals 

I hope you enjoyed it! Come back tomorrow for another project!!

SUSANA LOVES STAMPS HOP!

Hello Everyone!!! If this is your first stop of the day, you will want to head back to the beginning which is Danni's Blog to see all of the FABULOUS new images - otherwise, if you came from ALEX'S Blog, you are in the RIGHT PLACE! It is time for another exciting SCACD Stamp Release!!! SCACD is thrilled to bring you the SUSANA LOVES STAMPS newest collection called MYTHICAL REFLECTIONS and the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD-Sampler 8!

This is SCACD's last 2 stamp releases of the year! We're bringing you cuteness from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD with 4 new adorable stamps in the Sampler #8 Collection. We also have Susana Loves Stamps new collection- Mythical Reflections which brings you 4 more mythical stamps to help inspire you and help you create!  Be sure to check out all the details on the SCACD store blog and hop along with the SCACD DT as we showcase these amazing new stamps!

Here are the details for my first project

Stamp Sets: Little Draco

Cardstock/ Paper:  Spring Fling by Teresa Collins and Riding Hood Red

Embellishments: Vintaj Clockwork Elements, Paper Piercing Tool,  Dimensionals, ScraPerfect Best Cleaner Ever, Viva Pearl Pen Gold, Stickles

Stamps: Who Me?

 Technique:  Technique Junkie Newsletter and the technique called Marbled Smooch from the October/ November 2010 Issue.

Creative Inspiration Paints: Antique Copper, Sky Blue

Silks: Yellow Rose, Pretty Peridot, Cinnamon Brown, Coral Berry

Accessories: Dream Weaver Stencils,  Color Shine Mustard Spray, Color Smooch Emerald Sprinkle, Color Smooch Gold Glow,   Viva Pearl Paint Brown, Maya Road Leaf Pins,
Tim Holtz Water Brush, 

Are you one of our FABULOUS International friends?  Check out Quixotic Paperie- for these FANTASTIC images!!!

From here you will want to go see Dianne's FABULOUS project! Have a great time hopping!