Hello,
Welcome to the Damask Divas Blog Hop!

If you came from Traci's Blog, you are in the right place.

If you have jumped here and just discovered our Blog Hop, feel free to check the list at the Damask Divas Blog to find the complete list of Blog Hop participants. 

We're featuring the BabyCakes Paper Collection this month. 

A few friends of mine had babies recently (three to be exact) and one more friend will have hers in mid-January! That's where BabyCakes comes into action!!!

I have to make cards (I'll post them this coming week)...but for the Blog Hop, I decided to show off a door hanger...

I bought some door hangers at a craft store and decided to altered them using BabyCakes papers and cuts from the Artbooking and Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridges (CTMH). 

I also added some paper flowers, sequins, hand-drawn details, and glitter.

Your next stop is Michele's Blog...hope you enjoy our Blog Hop! 

And don't forget to check the monthly specials HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

November Top Chick at H2H!!!

AAAAHHH!!! (that's me screaming for joy!)
OK...breathe...breathe...
I was just checking out some of my favorite challenge blogs before I go back to "wrapping gifts" mode (can you tell I'm behind?)...when I found out that I'm the November TOP CHICK at Heart 2 Heart CTMH Challenge Blog!!!

Two of my cards were in the Top Tens:

Grateful Challenge

and Seeing Double:

Thanks to the Team at H2H for this wonderful Christmas gift!!!
Lilian

Merry Christmas Card

A simple card using some patterned paper, ribbon and a " Merry Christmas" cut out from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge...

I finished mailing my Christmas cards and I only have to give out some cards this Sunday...
Now, moving on to finishing wrapping some gifts... =)

Have a nice weekend!
Lilian

Winter Wishes Snowflakes Card

I'm still working on some Christmas cards...here's one of them! 

Supplies:
Stamps from CTMH (Close to My Heart)
Artbooking and Artiste Cricut Collections (CTMH)

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. CASology Week #74: Snowflake
2. Simon Says Stamp: Let it Snow
3. CAS-ual Fridays CFC 123: Let it Snow
4. Addicted to CAS #28: Snowflakes
5. Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Sweet Snowflakes
6. Rose Blossom Garden: Christmas Theme

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #12

The last tag of "The 12 Tags of Christmas" Project!
In not-so-traditional colors...unlike Tag #11.

Supplies:
Fabulous You (C1533)
3-D Foam Tape
White Daisy Cardstock
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel
Sizzix Embossing Folder
Copic Marker
Ribbon
Flower (Prima)
Gemstone (Studio G)
Distress Stickles

Hope you liked my tags... and I hope I inspired you to create some of your own!

Today is the last day to link up your tags for a chance to win a mini stamp! Link your tags HERE!

The 12 Tags of Christmas + Tag #11

Tag #11 is here! This cardinal is from one of my favorite stamp sets!

Supplies:
To You and Yours (B1403)
3-D Foam Tape
White Daisy Cardstock
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel
Sizzix Embossing Folder
Copic Markers
Ribbon
Staple

Tomorrow, I'll post my last tag for "The 12 Tags of Christmas Project"!
Link your tags HERE for a chance to win a mini stamp!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #10

Tag #10 here!
My little Christmas village tag! In more subtle colors than traditional ones...

Upside down...don't know if you can see the glitter on the rooftops...

Supplies:
Christmas Village (D1554)
3-D Foam Tape
White Daisy Cardstock
Sizzix Embossing Folder
Colored Pencils
Sequins
Ribbon
Staples
Ribbon
Flower (Prima)
Gemstone (Studio G)

You still have a couple of days left! Link your tags HERE for a chance to win a mini stamp!

I'm entering this tag in the Simon Says Stamp Challenge: Let it Snow!

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #9

Tags #7 and #8 were "posted" on the same day (although it was past midnight here...), because I wanted to enter #8 in a Challenge Blog! =)

And this is supposed to be Tag #9...but instead, I'll have 8 TagS to show you!
These tags are the most recent free download from CTMH. You can get them HERE.
Lucky me! 'Cause all I had to do was print them out and add some thread! =)

You can use them "as is"...

...or add a little extra embellishment to them!

Supplies:
Scandinavian Wishes (retired)
Candyland (D1557)
Cotton Candy Stamp Pad
Copic Markers
Die cut flower
Gemstone (Studio G)
Thread

There's still time to play! Link your tags HERE for a chance to win a mini stamp!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #8

Tag #8...only 4 more to go!

Supplies:
Flakey Friends (C1506)
Magical Days (D1552)
Doily stamp from Artbooking Cricut Collection 
Liquid Glass
White Daisy Cardstock
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel
3-D Foam Tape
Silver Vellum
Metallic Ribbon
Silver Eyelet
Copic Markers

There's still time to play along! Link your tags HERE!

I'm also entering this tag in the Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Christmas Countdown.

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #7

Hello,

I'm back with my "The 12 Tags of Christmas" Project! This is Tag #7...Classy Doily.

To see the idea behind this tag, click HERE to watch a video!
I used the Classy Doily stamp (CTMH), Colonial White cardstock (CTMH), some gemstones (Studio G) and metallic thread.

Have you created any tags lately? Link them HERE for a chance to win a mini stamp!

I'm also entering this tag in Challenge #109: Anything Goes at Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Lilian

December Kraftie Kits of the Month

Hello,

I have 2 new Kraftie Kits of the Month available for purchase!

And here are some of the layouts you can create with them!

Click HERE for the full details and to purchase them!
Or go to my CTMH shop ---> http://lilian.ctmh.com
Lilian 

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #6

I'm half way through!!! This is Tag #6!

The tag was cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge.
I stamped the background on White Daisy cardstock and layered it on the back of the tag. Then, I stamped the tree, heat embossed in metallic teal, cut it out and layered it on the front.
To finish off, I added the star button on the tree, colored "JOY" with Copic marker and added Distress Stickles on, and I added some chipboard border at the bottom of the tag.

Supplies:
Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge
Tree stamp (from the Art Philosophy Cricut Collection)
Chantilly Complements Dimensional Elements
Poster Tidings (retired)
White Daisy cardstock
Embossing Powder
VersaMark
Star button
Ribbon
Distress Stickles
Copic marker

I'll take a little break tomorrow and come back on Monday with one more tag!
And have you created any tags recently? Link your tag(s) HERE!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #5

Tag #5 is a little bit different than the ones posted so far...the background was stamped with blue acrylic paint (using a foam stamp). You can see a card that uses the same background HERE.

Then, I added some holographic decorative tapes, lace trim and sequins...plus a little bit of Liquid Glass on the heart:

Supplies:
Scandinavian Wishes (retired)
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
Liquid Glass
Holographic decorative tapes
Lace trim
Sequins
Hemp
Acrylic Paint
Foam stamp

I'm entering this tag in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Make Your Own Background.

Get crafty this weekend! Link your tag(s) HERE!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #4

Here's Tag #4 for the 12 Tags of Christmas Project! A Jar Snowglobe! =)

Supplies:
Flakey Friends (C1506)
Scandinavian Wishes (retired)
Mason Jar (Inkadinkado)
White Daisy Cardstock
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel
Metallic Thread
Glitter
Copic Markers
Distress Stickles

Are you playing? Link your tag(s) HERE!

Update (12/09/13): I'm entering this tag in Challenge #109: Anything Goes at Word Art Wednesday Challenge Blog!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #3

Tag #3 for "The 12 Tags of Christmas Project"!

Supplies:
Remarkable Wreath (C1473)
Scandinavian Wishes (retired)
Colonial White Cardstock
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel
Gemstones
Sequins
Ribbon
Hemp

I'm entering this tag in CASology Week 73: Ribbon Challenge...did you see how shiny my stamped ribbon bow is? =)
Get crafty and link your tag HERE!

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #2

Here's Tag #2 for The 12 Tags of Christmas Project!

I used one drop from the ink refill for the "moon" and colored it with the metallic gold marker. I also used the marker to highlight the snow falling and the snowflake on the top.

Supplies:
Always Grateful (C1559)
snow stamp and die cut snowflake (stamp and paper from the Frosted Cardmaking Kit)
Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (for the snowflake)
White Daisy Cardstock (tag)
Ink refill
Metallic Gold marker
Eyelet
Metallic Thread

Don't forget to play and link your tags HERE!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

The 12 Tags of Christmas Project + Tag #1

How about we start December with a project?
It's the "12 Tags of Christmas" Project!

I'll be posting one tag a day (starting today through Dec 14th...with a tiny break on Dec 8th) and you can join in the fun, too!
On Dec 16th, I'll randomly choose 3 tags and give away a mini stamp to each player! You even get to choose the mini stamp you want!!! =)
Click on "The 12 Tags of Christmas" Project tab located below my blog name (or click HERE) and link your tags!
You don't have to create 12 to play...but feel free to link as many as you want!

I'll start with an easy tag! Here's my Tag #1:

Tag shape was cut using the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge (CTMH) - page 31- and Colonial White cardstock.
I backed the tree shape with green patterned paper and added some tiny gemstones (Studio G).
Then I stamped the border and the sentiment with green and red inks (stamp set is from the WOTG Frosted Cardmaking Kit). And finished it off with ribbon.

Hope you feel inspired to create some tags this month!
Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Damask Divas Blog Hop: Frosted Ornaments

Hello,
Welcome to the Damask Divas Blog Hop!

If you came from Cydney's Blog, you are in the right place.

If you have jumped here and just discovered our Blog Hop, feel free to check the list at the Damask Divas Blog to find the complete list of Blog Hop participants. 

This month we're featuring the Frosted Paper Collection.

I had these metal bookplates and decided to create ornaments for my in-laws.
All I had to do was to cut the papers and embellishments to size and adhere them with Liquid Glass.
Good thing they're double-sided, so you can see both patterns! Plus, I'll be adding a photo on the back...

Without much ado, here's the first one:

And the second one:

Supplies used:
Flakey Friends (C1506)
Christmas Village (D1554)
Artbooking Cricut Cartridge
Liquid Glass
3-D Foam Tape
Gemstones
Sequins
Thread
Copic Markers

Your next stop is Tammy's Blog...hope you enjoy our Blog Hop! 

And don't forget to check the monthly specials HERE.

Update (02/03/13): I'm entering the first ornament in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes!

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

Seeing Double Card

This simple one layer card combines two challenges at H2H Challenge Blog: Seeing Double and Technique Time (Sponging).

I used the Card Chatter-Focus on a Friend stamp set (it will be retired soon, so grab it while you can!).

The other technique involved is heat emboss resist:

I stamped the big image in dark blue first, and the rest of the sentiment in Cotton Candy. Then, I stamped the big image two times (with VersaMark) and heat embossed in clear.

Now, here's the sponging part! I used a sponge dauber to sponge the turquoise pigment ink on the two embossed images. Don't know if you can see it, but I tried to do a ombre effect (darker on top and lighter at the bottom). And don't forget to wipe off the excess ink from the embossed images.

To finish it off, I added some baker's twine.

Update (12/03/13): I'm also entering this card at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes.

Thank you for stopping by!

Lilian

HoneyBee Base & Bling Adjustable Ring

I love rings!!! And I made this one using the Base & Bling Rings from CTMH.

It is also available on my Etsy shop! Check it out HERE!

And have a Happy Thankgiving!
Lilian

The Leaf Studio: Retiring Items

The Leaf Studio: Retiring Items: Some items will be retiring soon...they are on a "while supplies last" list! So grab them while CTMH still has them! =) Click HE...

Click on the link above to view the rest of the post and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Lilian

Inky Happy Birthday Card

Hello,
This is the second card I created for Tyra's Inspiration Challenge (S.E.I.)!

I must say this one was quite a challenge...in the cleaning department! I used several reinkers and ended up with an inky mess to clean! =)
But I loved how it turned out!

The stamped banner and sentiment is from the stamp set Banner Wishes (Close to My Heart) and the decorative tape is from Recollections. Ink pads are VersaMagic Turquoise Gem and Memento Rich Cocoa (Imagine Crafts).

I'm also entering this card in the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge...CFC 121: Create with 8.
I used 8 drops of ink (2 for each color: yellow, red, green and blue)! There's also a number 8 to the left of the banner...and "birthday" has 8 letters...does that count? =)

Have a nice day!
Lilian