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Glitz Blog Hop - Love You Madly...

Hi friends!  Today I'm hopping along with the rest of the Glitz Design Team as we share projects made with the Love You Madly collection!

This will be my last post as a Glitz Design Team member and I wanted to say a big thank you to the Glitz Girls and Lea Lawson (DT Coordinator) for the wonderful opportunity to be on this team!  Even though I will no longer be a design team member, I will continue to be a fan and cannot wait to see all the fun things they come up with!

 

For my card, I used a combination of Love You Madly papers, stickers, Whatnots, Washi Tape, & even a Giant Rhinestone!  I just love how all of these products coordinate so wonderfully!

Ready for some more inspiration?  Check out what the rest of the Design Team came up with...

Also, make sure to leave a little comment love along the way!  One lucky commenter will be chosen to win a Love You Madly prize package!  :-)

Lea Lawson – http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Audrey Yeager – http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/
Camilla Ekman – http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/
Gerry Van Gent – http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/
Janna Werner – http://jannawerner.de/
Karola Witczak – http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/
Laurie Schmidlin – http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/
Lisa Andrews – http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/
Mou Saha – http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
Nicole Martel – http://nicolemartel.blogspot.com/
Noel Culbertson – http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/
Rommel – http://risqueerabisque.wordpress.com/
Teresa Kline – http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/
Glitz Design – http://glitzitnow.com/blog/

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Laurie

 

 

Glitz Design Love You Madly Paper - Hello
Glitz Design Love You Madly Whatnots
Glitz Design Love You Madly Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Love YOu Madly Washi Tape - Stripe
Glitz Design Love You Madly Journaling Stickers

 

Cards with Tags - Glitz Style...

Hi friends!  It's my turn to share some cards I made for this week's Glitz Design challenge!  Lea has challenged us to use tags on our projects!  I love adding tags to my cards - as fixed parts of the card, or as removable extras that can be used for other purposes (like a bookmark)!

For my first card, I created a "tag" using some patterned paper by trimming the top corners and adding ribbon to the top.  For the background, I layered a beautifully patterned Peek-A-Boo over some Hello Friend patterned paper.  I embellished the card using Glitzers, a Puffy Word heart, and some Title Stickers (all from the Hello Friend collection).

For my second card, I created a tag using a Whatnot that I slid into a small paper bag.  This one is removable and the recipient can use it as a bookmark!  This time, I used product form the Cashmere Dame collection.  I made my own sentiment using some Teeny Alpha stickers in Tiffany Blue.

Here's a photo of the fun Whatnot that was tucked into the small bag.

 

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

True Friends Card
Glitz Design Hello Friend 6" Glitz Paper Pack
Glitz Design Hello Friend Glitzers
Glitz Design Hello Friend Puffy Words
Glitz Design Hello Friend Title Stickers
Glitz Design Hello Friend Peek-A-Boos

Sweet Card
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame 6" Glitz Paper Pack
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Glitzers
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Whatnots
Glitz Design Teeny Alphas - Tiffany Blue

 

Spring Cards - Glitz Style...

Good morning!  This week, Lea has challenged us with the theme of "Think Spring"!  Even though Spring is still a ways off here in Montana, I was eager to turn my mind to it and create some "Spring" cards!

For my first card, I dug into the Hello Friend collection!  I just adore the soft, pretty colors and all of the embellishments!

For my second card, I got out the Yours Truly collection.  I chose some of the softer colors from this collection, and embellished using some soft, Spring colored embellishments.

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

Time with Friends Card
Glitz Design Hello Friend Paper - Bokeh, Stripe
Glitz Design Hello Friend Crepe Trim
Glitz Design Hello Friend Layered Stickers
Glitz Design Hello Friend Whatnots
Glitz Design Hello Friend Giant Rhinestones

All About You Card
Glitz Design Yours Truly 6" Glitz Paper Pack
Glitz Design Yours Truly Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Yours Truly Layered Stickers
Glitz Design Yours Truly Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Puffy Words

 

Glitz Blog Hop - Uncharted Waters...

Hi friends!  Today I'm hopping along with the rest of the Glitz Design Team!  We're showcasing the new Uncharted Waters collection.

On  my card, I used several Uncharted Waters goodies:  Bits & Pieces paper, Paper Layers, Whatnots, Rubber Stamps, & Giant Rhinestones.

 

Want to win the entire Uncharted Waters collection?  Make sure to comment on each of the Design Team blogs below to be entered to win!  Then watch the Glitz Blog for the winner to be announced!  :-)

 

Here's a list of all that are participating in today's hop:

Lea Lawson – http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Audrey Yeager – http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/
Camilla Ekman – http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/
Gerry Van Gent – http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/
Janna Werner – http://jannawerner.de/
Karola Witczak – http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/
Laurie Schmidlin – http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/   <----  You are Here
Lisa Andrews – http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/
Mou Saha – http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
Nicole Martel – http://nicolemartel.blogspot.com/
Noel Culbertson – http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/
Rommel Okuma – http://risqueerabisque.wordpress.com/
Teresa Kline – http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/
Glitz Design – http://glitzitnow.com/blog/

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  ~Laurie

 

Keep Shining...

Happy Tuesday!  I'm up over at the Glitz Blog today!  Lea has challenged us to use stickers on our Glitz projects this week...and as it so happens, I LOVE Glitz stickers!  :-)

For my first card, I combined papers, Peek-A-Boos, & Puffy Words from the Cashmere Dame collection.  For the finishing touch, I added a Cashmere Dame Giant Rhinestone.  The focal sentiment is from Verve's new Shining Star set.  I die cut some stars (form some coordinating Glitz paper) using the Verve Starry Die.

For my second card, I combined papers, Journaling Stickers, Peek-A-Boos, and Paper Layers from the Uncharted Waters collection.  for embellishment, I added some buttons, a Giant Rhinestone, and some Color Me Happy Woodgrain washi tape.

I stamped the banner using Verve's new Remember This and coordinating Banner Bundle set.  The pretty stamped flower behind the smile sentiment (which also from the Remember This set) is from Verve's Surely Goodness set.

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

Keep Shining Card
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Papers:  Chevron, Floral, Banner
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Peek-A-Boos
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Puffy Words
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Giant Rhinestones
Other:  Shining Star set (Verve), Starry Die (Verve)

Oh Happy Day Card
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Paper - Scallop
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Peek-A-Boos
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Paper Layers
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Woodgrain Washi Tape
Other:  Remember This stamp set (Verve), Surely Goodness stamp set (Verve), Banner Bundle Set (Verve)

 

Two Cards - Glitz Style...

 Hi!  It's my turn to share some cards that I've created using Glitz's latest collections!  Our challenge this week is to use Glitz's Giant Rhinestones!  I looooove the Giant Rhinestones, so this was one easy challenge for me!

For my first card, I used some Uncharted Waters patterned paper along with some Whatnots, Peek-A-Boos, Washi Tape, Paper Layers, and of course a Giant Rhinestone!  For the journaling label, I stamped (and cut out) one of the Uncharted Waters stamps.

I just adore the gray tones that are in the new Love You Madly collection!  It's so trendy!  For my card, I used goodies from the Love You Madly collection along with a Puffy Word from the Hello Friend collection.

I'm so glad you joined me here today!  ~Laurie

Best Wishes Card
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Papers:  Damask, Bits & Pieces
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Whatnots
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Stamps
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Peek-A-Boos
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Paper Layers
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Bokeh Washi Tape

Our Happy Place Card
Glitz Design Love You Madly Papers:  Ampersand, Stripe
Glitz Design Love You Madly Whatnots
Glitz Design Love You Madly Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Hello Friend Puffy Words

 

Glitz Color Me Happy Hop...

 

Hi!  I'm so excited to be taking part of the Glitz Color Me Happy blog hop!  With bright, fun colors and lots of textures...this is one fabulous collection!

I combined two of the patterned papers with a heart Whatnot, Journaling Sticker, some Washi tape, and a Giant Rhinestone (all from the new Color Me Happy collection)!

Ready for some more Color Me Happy inspiration?  Check out what all of these creative blogs...

Glitz Design - http://glitzitnow.com/blog/
Lea Lawson - http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Audrey Yeager - http://audreysreflection.blogspot.com/
Camilla Ekman - http://camillaslillasida.blogspot.com/
Gerry Van Gent - http://www.gerryscrafts.blogspot.com/
Janna Werner - http://jannawerner.de/
Karola Witczak - http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/
Laurie Schmidlin - http://justgivemestamps.typepad.com/
Lisa Andrews - http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/
Mou Saha - http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/
Nicole Harper - http://seriouslybrains.blogspot.com/
Nicole Martel - http://nicolemartel.blogspot.com/
Noel Culbertson - http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/
Rommel Okuma - http://risqueerabisque.wordpress.com/
Teresa Kline - http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hugs, Laurie

 

Glitz Design Color Me Happy Papers:  Woodgrain, Chalkboard
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Whatnots
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Rainbow Stripe Washi Tape
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Title Stickers

 

Old With the New...

Hi again!  It's my turn to share what I came up with for this week's Glitz challenge - Old With the New!

For my first card, I paired papers and embellishments from the Yours Truly collection with a Whatnot and Title Sticker from the new Uncharted Waters collection!  I love how the colors in these collections go together so well! 

For my second card, I combined goodies from the Cashmere Dame collection with the new Color Me Happy collection!  I started with papers form the Cashmere Dame collection and added on a Whatnot, Journaling Sticker, Woodgrain Washi Tape, and White Teeny Alpha Stickers from the Color Me Happy collection.  The Chevron Washi Tape and Giant Rhinestone are both form the Cashmere Dame collection.

I'm so glad you joined me here today!  ~Laurie

Love You Like Crazy Card
Glitz Design Yours Truly 6" Glitz Paper Pack
Glitz Design Yours Truly Polka Washi Tape
Glitz Design Yours Truly Giant Rhinestone
Glitz Design Yours Truly Puffy Words
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Title Stickers
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Whatnots

Hello There Card
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame 6" Glitz Paper Pack
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Giant Rhinestone
Glitz Design Cashmere Dame Chevron Tape
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Whatnots
Glitz Design Color Me Happy White Teeny Alphas
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Woodgrain Tape

Crazy for Washi Tape...

 

Good morning!  It's my turn to share some projects with you using Glitz's new Washi Tapes!  With three new tapes in each collection, there is so much washi goodness to love! 

For my first card, I added two strips of Uncharted Waters Washi Tape (Anchors & Happiness) along the bottom of my card. 

On my second card, I used three different tapes (all from the Love You Madly Collection).  I added the hearts tape  across the top layer, a little piece of Stripe tape folded and tucked under the bow like a tag, and a little torn piece of Lace tape under the Giant Rhinestone.

Thanks for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

 

Choose Happiness Card
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Papers:  Damask, Bits & Pieces
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Peek-A-Boos
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Title Stickers
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Whatnots
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Uncharted Waters Washi Tape:  Happiness, Anchors
Glitz Design Love You Madly Papers:  Hello, Floral

You & Me Card
Glitz Design Love You Madly Papers:  Stripe, Bits & Pieces
Glitz Design Love You Madly Whatnots
Glitz Design Love You Madly Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design Love You Madly Washi Tape:  Lace, Stripe, Hearts

 

Glitz Step By Step Saturday - Handmade Embellishements...

 

Happy Saturday!  It's my turn to share a project (complete with lots of photos) with step by step instructions!

Today, I'm going to share how to create a couple of my most favorite handmade embellishments!

I love to add dimension to my cards!  From layered and stitched focal images to glittery paper flowers, I'll share how I make them...all using some of the brand new Glitz goodies!

To start, I cut out several hearts using three different patterned papers (from the Color Me Happy Collection) as well as two vellum ones.  I used my electronic cutting machine, but you could cut these out by hand (there are lots of free templates available online) or your favorite nesting dies.

I added adhesive only to the center of each heart (because I plan on curling up the edges for added diemension) and then stitched down the center.

To finish it off, I added one of the new Color Me Happy Giant Rhinestones to the center.  It's so bright and happy, don't you think?  :-)

Here's a peek at it with the edges all curled up a bit.  I really like the added dimension this gives!

I added my layered heart on some other coordinating Color Me Happy goodies, and then added some ribbon, a Journaling Sticker, and a bit of Woodgrain Tape.

Up next, I'll show you how I like to make paper flowers (like the one on top of the cupcake)!

First, I cut out a rolled flower shape using some new Love You Madly paper.  Again, I used my electronic cutting machine, but there are templates available online that you can cut out by hand or use your favorite die).

Next, I like to ink up the edges (you only need to ink the scalloped edges).  I think it gives the flower a little bit more depth.

Next, I roll up the flower.  I like to use a thick handled paint brush, but a pencil will work as well.

After the flower is all rolled up, remove your paint brush (or pencil) and let go of the flower.  It will spring back a bit.  Depending on how tightly rolled I want my flower, I might leave it as is or unroll it a bit more to open it up a bit.  The next step is to glue the flower down.  I like to use my hot glue gun because, well...I like the instant gratification!  :-)

Next, I curl some of the petals down.  Another option would be to curl them before you roll up the flower (this gives a more dramatic effect).  If you do that, make sure to be very gently while you are rolling so as not to tear the paper.

In this photo, you can see the hot glue that I used to secure the flower.  You can hide this by adding glitter, micro beads, or pearls.

I wanted a sparkly flower, so I opted to add glitter to not only the center, but the petals as well.

After the flower was dry, I added it to the top of a cupcake that I created using more Love You Madly goodies!  I stamped the numbers 1 and 7 on the cupcake (using the new Love You Madly rubber stamps) as I plan on giving this to my daughter for her 17th birthday!  :-)

I'm so glad you joined me here today!  ~Laurie

Hello There Card
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Papers:  Hearts, Stripe, Woodgrain
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Whatnots
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Title Stickers
Glitz Design Color Me Happy Woodgrain Tape

Gift Bag
Glitz Design Love You Madly Papers:  Stripe, Ampersand, Hello
Glitz Design Love You Madly Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design Love You Madly Lace Tape
Glitz Design Love You Madly Tiny Roller Doodle - Lace