Hello,

Welcome to the Damask Divas Blog Hop!

If you came from Mandy'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 Damask Divas Blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Scaredy Cat is great for Halloween! I'm not really a Halloween person, but I love owls and pumpkins...so I created a "party owl" card.
I made the card using a couple of the patterned papers from the Scaredy Cat paper packet. I also used the August Stamp of the Month - What a Hoot.

Supplies:

Scaredy Cat paper packet

black enamel stars from Scaredy Cat Assortment

What a Hoot (retired)

Copic Markers (CTMH has similar ones - Shin-Han Touch Twin Markers)

Glitz Glitter gel (retired)

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

Thanks for stopping by!

Lilian

P.S.: Don't forget to check out the Stamp of the Month - Family is Forever - and the September Constant Campaign!!!

September is National Stamping Month, and Close To My Heart is ready to celebrate all month long! When you spend $30 on any current retail-priced stamps during the month of September, you qualify to receive the exclusive C-sized stamp set #30yearsofhappy for FREE! This special offer is part of our celebration of National Stamping Month and in honor of our ongoing celebration of our founder and CEO Jeanette Lynton’s 30-year anniversary in the scrapbooking and stamping industry. 

The #30yearsofhappy stamp set is a C-sized stamp set containing 30 mini stamps! The set features mini images and sentiments perfectly suited for 30 days of happy stamping!

Shop with me here -----> http://lilian.ctmh.com

Tuesday Technique: Because I'm...HAPPY Sugar Coated Birds Card

Hello,

Sharing a technique today that will make your cards sparkle! =)

You've probably seen it before, or done it yourself...but just thought I would inspire you to create something this week! Ready?

The card pattern is from Wishes Card Confidence Program book (CTMH)...sketches are great for when you don't feel like "thinking"! =)

And the technique:

I stamped the birds and colored them with watercolor pencils. Then I spread glue (Zig 2-Way Glue Pen-jumbo tip) on the panel and sprinkled glitter (diamond, crystal...any translucent one, that allows you to see through).

The photo doesn't do it justice...but I guarantee it looks pretty!

Supplies:
CTMH Stamps Happy Birds (C1600)
patterned paper (MME)
watercolor pencil
paintbrush
glitter

Challenges:
1. H2H Challenge: Inspired by...a Song (Pharrell Williams' Happy - my boys love that song!)
2. WAW #146: Anything Goes
3. SSS Wed Challenge: Back to School

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Hello Summer Card

This card is for a few challenges...

I cut a honeycomb overlay from the Artbooking Cricut Cartridge (CTMH) and used it as a stencil. After the modeling paste dried, I used PearlEx Watercolor CD for some shimmer...but I must say it didn't work out exactly the way I wanted...so I had to add more colors using ink pads (I tapped some ink on my craft mat and added water, then colored with a paintbrush).
Finally, I added some stamped elements, the teal shimmer trim and some gold shimmer spritz.

Challenges:
1. MMMC #3: Stencils with Modeling Paste
2. Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge: Tropical Trip
3. SSS Mon Challenge: Anything Goes
4. WAW #146: Anything Goes
5. H2H Challenge: Inspired by...a Movie (500 days of Summer)
6. TMMC Challenge #2: {Summer}

Supplies:
C1595 Hello Summer (CTMH)
Artbooking Cricut cartridge (CTMH)
teal Shimmer Trim (CTMH)
Summer (Hero Arts)
Modeling Paste (Liquitex)
gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz (Tsukineko)
Memento ink pads

Have a nice weekend!
Lilian

Thursday Tag: Copper Butterfly

Another tag...

Supplies (CTMH): 
D1544 Distressed Backgrounds
C1576 Pick a Posey
butterfly from Artiste Cricut Collection
Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape
Others:
Fern (Inkadinkado)
Clear, White and Copper embossing powder
Versamark Ink Pad
heat gun
PearlEx Watercolor CD
metallic staple

Challenges:
1. S.E.I. Tyra's Challenge: August Gift Tag
2. SSS Monday Challenge: Anything Goes
3. WAW #146: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Tuesday Tag: Hugs & Kisses

A tag for a few challenges...

Supplies:
CTMH Stamps Happy Birds (C1600)
stamp from Artiste Cricut Collection
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)
Others:
Copic Markers
Brilliance ink pad
Memento ink pads
ribbon

Challenges:
1. S.E.I. Tyra's Challenge: August Gift Tag
2. Tag You're It! Challenge #4
3. SSS Monday Challenge: Anything Goes
4. WAW #145: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Kraftie Kits - August

Kraftie Kits of the Month:

1. Seaside WOTG Scrapbooking Kit ($35)

Workshops on the Go® Seaside Scrapbooking Kit Contents:
1 – My Reflections™ Seaside Paper Packet (X7192B)
1 – My Acrylix® Seaside Workshop Stamp Set (D-size)
2 – Cardstock Sheets (1 Colonial White, 1 Pear)
1 – Seaside Assortment (Z3014)
1 – Aqua Dots (Z1853)
1 – Instructional Brochure
Featured Colors: Desert Sand, Glacier, Pear, Sorbet, Colonial White

Use the material and instructions in this kit to create two beautiful 2-page layouts.

Stamp images outlined in red coordinate with the Cricut® Artbooking collection (Z1906).

Or $39 (with add-on Coordinating Stickers: 2 – 12" × 6" Coordinating Sticker Sheets)!

Here's what you can create using the Artbooking Cricut cartridge:

Or without:

With the add-on coordinating stickers:

2. Seaside Picture My Life Scrapbooking Program ($28):

September Classes and Workshops

These are the upcoming classes at Vernon Hills Hobby Lobby.

If you live in the area and are interested in joining, feel free to contact me! 

Notes for Classes/Workshops: 

1. Sign-up and class fees are due fifteen (15) days before the class, for ordering purposes (except when otherwise noted).

2. To sign-up and pay for Class fees:

OPTION A. Purchase here, from my blog (I use PayPal). The "Add to Card" buttons are on the right side of my blog.

OPTION B. e-mail me at theLeafStudio@gmail.com
I accept credit cards through Square.

3. If you're not local, you can still order the kits! The kits will be shipped to your home! 
You just need some extra supplies: ink pads, acrylic blocks, and/or adhesive, etc.
You can shop at: http://lilian.ctmh.com for supplies.

4. If you have any questions, contact me at: theLeafStudio@gmail.com 

1. Dear Friend Card Workshop

When: Wednesday Sep 17th

Time: 5-6:30pm

RSVP by: Sep 12th

Class fee: $10

Make 4 cards (+1 not pictured) and learn basic stamping techniques. Card patterns are from Wishes Card Program book (CTMH). 

2. Skylark Card Workshop

When: Thursday Sep 18th  

Time: 10am-11:30am

RSVP by: Sep 13th

Class fee: $10

Make 4 cards (+1 not pictured) and learn basic stamping techniques.

3. Pathfinding Card Workshop

When: Tuesday Sep 23rd

Time: 5-7:30pm

RSVP by: Sep 14th

Class fee: $28

Make 15 cards (5 each from 3 designs). Includes a stamp set.

This is the kit:

4. U Mean the World Card Workshop

When: Wednesday Sep 24th 

Time: 5-6:30pm

RSVP by: Sep 14th

Class fee: $10

Make 4 cards (2 each from 2 designs). You can choose the sentiments...

5. Seaside Scrapbooking Workshop

When: Tuesday Sep 30th

Time: 5-7:30pm

RSVP by: Sep 15th

Class fee: $35 ($39 with add-on complement stickers)

Create two 2-page layouts (Option 1) or one single and two 2-page layouts (Option 2)...includes a stamp set.

Option 1:

This is the kit:

Add-on Complement Stickers:

Option 2:

(Patterns from Reflections and Imagine Scrapbook Program books. Titles and embellishments' placements are optional...you can add more to it with supplies that come with the kit, or change them using extra supplies and/or the add-on stickers.)

Magic Unicorn Card

I love Arabian horses...especially the ones born with a horn! =)

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:
1. CASology Week #108: Magic
2. SSS Wed Challenge: Summer (summer is great for horseback riding, don't you agree?)

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Say Cheese Card

Here's a card for Moxie Fab World Clicking Cameras Challenge (and a few others...) using the Card Sketch #31 from Sketch~N~Scrap.

Supplies (CTMH):
Seaside WOTG stamp set
C1534 Sightseer
Artbooking Cricut Collection (alphabet for "say cheese")
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)
Others:
VersaMark ink pad
silver embossing powder
heat gun
washi tape (Smash/K&Co.)

Other challenges:
3. Word Art Wed #145: Anything Goes
4. SSS Wed Summer (I've taken sooo many pictures of my kids this summer...and it's not over!)

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Doily Always Grateful Card

A card using a Cardabilities sketch...

Supplies (CTMH):
Doily (retired)
Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge (rose and flourish)
Sentiment from Always Grateful (C1559)
silver embossing powder 
heat gun
Others:
Doily Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
handmade roses using Prima flowers


I'm entering the card in the following challenges:
1. Cardabilities #104

2. WAW #144: Anything Goes

3. SSS Wed Challenge: Make It Sparkle

4. STAMPlorations August Challenge: Stamps & Die Cuts

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Love Birds Tag Card

I watched a technique video on Spotlight Die Cutting (by the genius Jennifer McGuire) the other day and decided to make a card based on it. 

But instead of die cutting the tag, here's what I did:

I stamped and heat embossed the branches on the back and mounted the panel on kraft paper.

On my work mat, I placed the panel next to the tag. I positioned my tag the way I wanted it and stamped on it. Then, all I had to do was line the images up on the card base.

And add some hearts, birds, banner with sentiment, glitter and a washi tape "ribbon"...and voila'!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

1. CAS(E) this Sketch #87 combined with...

2. Tag You're...It! #3

3. CASology Week #107: Stripes
4. WAW #144: Anything Goes
5. SSS Wed Challenge: Make It Sparkle

Supplies:
CTMH Stamps Happy Birds (C1600) and Australian Thanks (C1586) 
silver embossing powder 
heat gun
Glitz Glitter Gel (retired)
washi tape - American Crafts

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Seashell Butterfly Card

I saw the One Layer Challenge at Hero Arts a while ago, but almost forgot about it if I had not checked my e-mail a few days ago...so here's what I created...

I used an overlay cut from the Artbooking Cricut cartridge (CTMH) as a stencil and modeling paste, on the left side of the card. Then, I created my seashell "butterfly" with the masking technique and hand-drawn antennae.
I watercolored the hexagons by tapping ink pads on my mat, adding water and using a paintbrush.
Finally, I sprayed some gold ink and stamped the background text.

Supplies:
Antique Engravings and Summer Memories (Hero Arts)
Modeling Paste (Liquitex)
Artbooking Cricut cartridge (CTMH)
gold Sheer Shimmer Spritz (Tsukineko)

I'm also entering this card in:
2. Mixed Media MC #3: Stencils with Modeling Paste
3. The Mixed Media Card Challenge #2: Summer
4. OLS Challenge #8: Shades of Summer (I picked Combo #5)
5. WAW #144: Anything Goes
6. SSS Wed Challenge: Make It Sparkle

Have a nice weekend!
Lilian

Washi meets...Artiste Embossed Butterfly Thanks Card

Card using washi tapes and heat embossing...

Supplies:
Butterfly from Artiste Cricut Collection (CTMH)
CTMH Stamps Happy Birds (C1600) and Australian Thanks (C1586) 
silver embossing powder 
heat gun
washi tapes - EK Success, WeRMemory Keepers, my stash

Challenges:
1. CAS on Sunday Challenge #39: Butterfly
2. FCCB #222: Bug Out
3. WAW #144: Anything Goes
4. SSS Wed Challenge: Make It Sparkle
E.T.A (08/10)
5. STAMPlorations August Challenge: Stamps & Die Cuts

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian

Embossed Gold Rose Congratulations Card

This card was inspired by the sketch at Retro Sketches:

...and the color was from Addicted to CAS: Gold.

I used Gold Polka-Dot Washi Tape (CTMH).
I heat embossed the flower and "leaves" in gold (Ranger) and cut them out.
Take a look at the stamp set (C1576) Pick a Posie (CTMH) and guess how I "made" the leaves:

The sentiment is from (B1438) Banner Wishes (CTMH).

Challenges:
1. RetroSketches #126
2. ATCAS #44: Gold
3. WAW #144: Anything Goes
4. SSS Wed Challenge: Make It Sparkle

Thanks for stopping by!
Lilian