Just Give Me Stamps...

Gonna Be Alright...

Hi there!  It's my turn again to share some projects using the fabulous new Glitz Design collections!  One of my favorite kind of cards to make, is ones that I can use for almost any situation!  I like to keep several on hand to use when I need them.  As I was looking through my Glitz papers (a favorite past time of mine Teeheee!) I decided that the Happy Travels line would be perfect for what I had in mind!

Oh how I adore teal/aqua with red!  I think that's one of the reasons why I love the Happy Travels collection so much!  It's so classy, yet fun all at the same time!  I used several papers from the Happy Travels 6" Paper Pack, a Peek-a-Boo, and a coordinating Cardstock Sticker.  I adorned it with a Giant Rhinestone, ribbon, a flower, a button, and a decorative pin.

For my second card, I couldn't make up my mind which papers to use...so I used all of the ones I had on my desk!  Teeehee!  I layered them at an angle, and then added some Happy Travels Epoxy Stickers.  I wanted to keep the embellishments to a minimum, so I added a Giant Rhinestone and some mini staples. 

Thanks so much for joining me today!  Hugs, Laurie

Every Little Thing Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Happy Travels Peek-A-Boo
Glitz Design Happy Travels Cardstock Stickers Titles
Glitz Design Happy Travels Giant Rhinestone

Journey Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels Papers: Polka, Planes, Floral
Glitz Design Happy Travels Epoxy Stickers
Glitz Design Happy Travels Giant Rhinestone

Girly Girl Cards...

Hi there!  It's my turn to share my take on this month's Glitz Blog Challenge - Celebrating the Women in our Life!  I immediately thought of the delicious Pretty in Pink Collection...all of that beautiful pink...and how perfect it is for feminine cards!

My first card, I decided, would be a birthday card I will be needing for a good friend of mine later this month!  I cut out a cupcake shaped card using my Silhouette and several beautiful papers from the Pretty in Pink Collection.  I adorned my cupcake with some Pretty in Pink Glitzers and ribbon.  One quick tip - if you would like to use a Glitzer as a frame, make sure to stamp your image/sentiment first and then layer the Glitzer over it.  The shiny surface of the Glitzers do not lend themselves well to holding ink...but do display them nicely if they are stamped first!

My second card is one that I also made for a friend of mine, and the girly colors of the Pretty in Pink papers are so perfect for it!  I used several different patterns to cut out petals for my flower and arranged them to form a large bloom.  I finished off my card with a Pretty in Pink Glitzer, a button, and some stitching.

Here's some info on the Blog Challenge this month...

 

 

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

Cupcake Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Papers: Stripe, Ledger, Polka
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Glitzers
Other:  Small Phrases stamp set (Verve Stamps)

Laugh Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Papers: Music, Polka
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Glitzers

Merci...

Good morning!  I have to tell you, I am LOVING the new French Kiss line!  Burlap is so trendy right now, not to mention all the delicious texture it gives...so imagine my delight to see so much of it in the French Kiss collection!  And the bit of corals and red really make all of the subtle vintage patterns pop!  It might just be my favorite Glitz line of all time!

For my first card, I used the softer patterned papers from the French Kiss collection and paired it with a coordinating Whatnot and gorgeous Glitzer!

For my second card, I was trying to achieve that "Vintage French Romance" feel.  The lovely Whatnot, subtle textures and patterns, and the embossed Eiffel tower are all set off by the pop of red.  Burlap and red...that is a match made in heaven I think!  :-)

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  Hugs, Laurie

 

Merci Card
Glitz Design French Kiss 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design French Kiss Whatnot
Glitz Design French Kiss Glitzers
Glitz Design French Kiss Epoxy Words

Loving You Card
Glitz Design French Kiss 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design French Kiss Clear Stamps
Glitz Design French Kiss Whatnot
Glitz Design French Kiss Journaling Cardstock Stickers
Glitz Design French Kiss Giant Rhinestones
Glitz Design French Kiss Epoxy Words

 

Spring Inspired...

**Note - This is my second post for today!  If you are looking for my CASE Study post, please scroll down or click HERE.

Good morning!  It's my turn to share my take on this month's Glitz Blog Challenge!  The theme this month is Spring!!  Lea also included a lovely photo (see below) for added inspiration!  I saw the butterflies in the photo and went with that...

I punched out lots of flowers from the Pretty in Pink patterned papers and created a soft Spring wreath.  I then added some butterflies and a coordinating Glitzer.

For my second card, I again started with some Pretty in Pink papers (they are so pretty and Springy, don't you think?).  I then added a Peek-A-Boo frame and a French Kiss Cardstock Stcker.

Here's this month's inspiration photo...

 

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

Smile Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink 6" PaperPack
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Glitzers

Happy Girls Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Pretty ink Pink Peek-A-Boo
Glitz Design French Kiss Cardstock Stickers

Sometimes Less is More...

Good morning!  Normally, I am definitely a "pile on the layers and embellishments" type of stamper.  Sometimes, though, it's fun to step out of my box and try my hand at creating more simple designs!

This first card definitely falls into the quick and easy category, but the airplane Glitzer absolutely steals the show (in my opinion) and didn't need a lot of embellishing!  I started with a white background (the bottom layer is embossed using an embossing folder).  I then added some punched out hearts (using papers from the Happy Travels collection), an Epoxy Word, and a button.  That's it!  These cards are not only quick to create, but are also easy to mail!

My second card does contain a few more embellishments but I still kept the design simple.  In fact, I plan on mass-producing these (all except the tag) and keeping them on hand for when the need arises.  All I would need to do later, is add a tag with an appropriate sentiment for the occasion!  So easy!

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

Go Somewhere Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Happy Travels Glitzers
Glitz Design Happy Travels Epoxy Words

Joli Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Papers:  Roses, Polka, Stripe, Music
Glitz Design French Kiss Clear Stamps

Loving Book Papers...

Good morning!  It's my turn to share what I came up with for this month's Glitz Blog Challenge - Using Book Paper!

I love the Glitz Paper Layers (which are really similar to Book Paper)!  Not only are they lightweight, but coordinate with all the different Glitz collections!

For my first card, I not only used a stamped Paper Layer for the background (the tilted tan piece), but I also used one for a decorative mat for my focal image.  I started by embossing a floral image onto the book paper using clear embossing powder.  I then sponged on some Broken China Distress Ink over the whole thing.  Finally, I used a decorative die to create the label shape.  I adorned the card with a Giant Rhinestone, and Epoxy Word, ribbon, flower, and rhinestones/Dew Drops!

For my second card, I used punched out flowers from my Paper Layer and then mounted a flower on top of them.  I embellished my card using a Whatnot, Epoxy Words, Ribbon, and buttons.

 

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

Journey Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Paper Layers
Glitz Design Happy Travels Cardstock Sticker Titles
Glitz Design Happy Travels Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Happy Travels Giant Rhinestones

Merci Card
Glitz Design French Kiss 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design French Kiss Paper Layers
Glitz Design French Kiss Epoxy Words
Glitz Design French Kiss Whatnots

Glitz February Color Challenge...

A great big happy Thursday to you!  It's my turn to share what I came up with this month's Blog Challenge, which happens to be a scrumptious color challenge! 

Aren't these colors gorgeous?  Here's what I came up with...

For my first card, I used one of the Happy Travels Cardstock Journaling Stickers as my card base (I just trimmed the ivory cardstock around it).  I really liked the shape and thought it would make a fun shaped card!

 

For my second card, I chose three different patterned papers from the new Pretty in Pink 6" Paper Pack.  I embellished it with a stamped image, some Teeny Alpha Stickers, & a Glitzer.

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  Have a wonderful day!  ~Laurie

Love You to the Moon Card
Glitz Design Love Nest Damask Paper
Glitz Design Happy Travels Journaling Stickers
Glitz Design French Kiss Epoxy Words
Glitz Design Happy Travels Giant Rhinestones
Other: Heart Punch, Sewing machine, Ribbon, Sizzix 3-D Flower die, Rhinestones, Micro Beads, Ivory cardstock

Miss You Card
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Teeny Alpha Stickers - Brown
Glitz Design Happy Travels Glitzers
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Clear Stamps
Other: Ribbon, Sewing machine, Rhinestone pendant, Copic markers, Nestabilities dies

Glitz CHA Project - Tag & Card Book...

 Happy Tuesday friends!  Today I'm sharing with you the final project I created for the Glitz CHA booth.  THis is a photo heavy post, so go ahead and grab a cuppa while it all loads up!  :-)

I mostly used products from the new Pretty in Pink collection, but also used some goodies from the new French Kiss collection as well.  :-)

I started with the Pretty in Pink Chipboard Album and added layers and embellishments.

The Teeny Alpha Stickers are perfect for layering on top of the burlap!  I didn't add any extra adhesive...they are that sticky! 

The bird (from Glitz's Clear Stamps) is covered in Crackle Glaze for some fun texture.

This first page holds a card and matching envelope.  All of the pockets look like they are sewn on to the chipboard album, but in reality I stitched the paper first then used a strong adhesive to attach them to the album. 

This card was embellished using Glitz's Clear Stamps and several of the Pretty in Pink papers.

I really love the Whatnots!  They are ready to go pieces that are perfect for cards or scrapbooks! 

This page is covered with one of the Pretty in Pink Peek-A-Boos.

THis next pocket holds a couple of coordinating tags.

The first tag is decorated using only patterned paper, one of the Clear Stamps, and a rhinestone.  The second tag also has patterned paper and the focal image is one of the Pretty in Pink Glitzers.

This next pocket definitely has a more masculine look.  I used a clear stamp from the French Kiss collection.

The card was made from all Pretty in Pink goodies!  I just chose the more neutral items to assemble this card.

More Whatnots!  I love them!

This page was embellished with a Peek-A-Boo, several stamped images, and a Glitzer.

Here's a peek at the next pocket (filled with a card and matching envelope)!  It's amazing how one Glitzer can add so much elegance!

This card was created using four patterns from Glitz's 6" Pretty in Pink Paper Pack, a Giant Rhinestone, a Whatnot, a doily, and a button.  So easy!

The next pocket is also decorated with a Glitzer (sorry for the glare in the photo...it's not that opaque looking in real life) and holds two coordinating tags.

More Whatnots!  I tell ya, these things are not only gorgeous but they make assembling projects so quick and easy!

In this photo, you can see just how pretty the pre-printed Chipboard Album pages are!  I adore that vintage french script on the background page!

My final photo shows two tags that fit nicely into the pocket behind them!  You can also see the Peek-A-Boo that I used on the left page!  I just love how all of the products work together so wonderfully!

Thanks SO much for stopping by today!  Hugs, Laurie

 

Happy Travels...

Hi there! I am so excited to share my projects with you today! I am head over heels in love with all three new Glitz collections and had a hard time deciding which one to use first! 

I can't tell you how happy I was to see the new 6 inch Glitz Paper Pack!  I have long adored Glitz's 12" papers, but as a cardmaker I it's great to have the versatility of the smaller prints!

For my first card, I used several of the papers from the new Happy Travels 6" Glitz Paper Pack along with some of the coordinating Glitzers. 



My second card also features goodies from the same Happy Travels collection, but I used the 12" papers this time.  I created the focal image using several images from the Happy Travels stamp set and embellished it with a Cardstock Sticker, a Peek-A-Boo, and one of the new (and gorgeously vintage) Gian Rhinestones!

Thanks so much for joining me here today!  ~Laurie

 

Love Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels 6" Paper Pack
Glitz Design Happy Travels Glitzers
Glitz Design Happy Travels Clear Stamps

A Beautiful Thing Card
Glitz Design Happy Travels Papers - Stripe, Floral
Glitz Design Happy Travels Clear Stamps
Glitz Design Happy Travels Cardstock Stickers
Glitz Design Happy Travels Peek-A-Boo
Glitz Design Happy Travels Giant Rhinestones

 

Happy Travels...

Hello again!  I'm back today to share a project I made with the new Happy Travels collection from Glitz Design! 

This project was initially intended to be a hot air balloon, but all of the flowers kind of made it difficult to attach the strings where they should go...so I guess it's more of a decorative topiary!  :-) 

I had a TON of fun making this project!  I cut out over 150 flowers, rolled them up, inked all the edges, and secured them on a foam ball using quilting pins.

Here's a close up photo of the Giant Rhinestone and epoxy word tag (all from the Happy Travels collection).

In this photo, you can better see the Layered Sticker I used.  Don't you just love the glitter??  Happy sigh...

For more projects using the Happy Travels collection, make sure to check out the Glitz Blog!

 

Well, that's all from me today.  I will be back tomorrow to share the last of my Glitz CHA projects.

I will also be back tomorrow to share some photos form my first CHA day!  :-)

 

Hugs, Laurie