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.)