Look what our grubby hands got ...

Yes we managed to get our grubby hands (literally but more about that in a minute) on ...

1 0unce Kits of Glimmer Mist

Each kit contains 4 x 1 ounce bottles of glimmer mist

We managed to get 2 different kits in ... (they are harder to get than winning lotto!)

Perfect for the beginners of Glimmer Mist
or the smaller users of Glimmer Mists (are there any? LOL)

Winter Wishes

Winter Wishes contains Moonlight, Frost, Spring Violet and and a clear coat of Glacier

and the second kit is

Garden Bouquet

Garden Bouquet contains Meadow Green, Purple Pansy, Starfish and a clear coat of Tattered Rose

Examples of the colours are inside the product page on our website

And why do I have grubby hands? (not too mention new paint and ink stains on my clothes!)

Well with new Tim Holtz Products, Tattered Angels (stock up of Glimmer Mist), Autumn Leaves butterfly and birds stamps then add that all to the new scrapware chipboard and you got some playing and mess to create LOL

We have more colours in Tim Holtz Crackle Paint.
My favourite is vintage photo. I manage to get a semi decent enough photo to show you on an incomplete layout (well it is after midnight!) using the new scrapware antique mini alphas combined with Websters pages



or using the new Tim Holtz Hanging Sign and add some black soot crackle paint (it cut through the chipboard like butter ... and using my cuttlebug!)




And here is quick scan I did earlier playing around with the new scrapware sheet of butterflies with Worn Lipstick distress ink and Worn Lipstick Crackle Paint

And then we have Tim's masks (we have video in the resource section with Tim on using these masks - well worth watching the 6 minutes of it especially if you are new to using masks like me)

and still with Tim we have his keyholes back in stock and new swivel clasps & game spinners.

Since we are getting so much more of his products in store we have created his own section

Did I mention Tattered Angels Timeless Romance masks are in stock now as well?
They have their own sub section as well!

I know there is heaps more to tell you about but my eyes are getting tired, so I am off to bed

oh but before I go, funny sight at the Post Office today a very elderly lady was at the counter with her PURPLE DRESSING GOWN on, when she left I said to the staff what a funny sight!
The staff replied "oh we don't notice that anymore cause she is always here in her dressing gown".

I wonder if they think the same about me with my grubby hands and quite often paint or glitter on my face. After I left I saw the lady driving off her in PURPLE motorised scooter.

Anyhow enough from me, get over to our new arrivals section to see all the new products for yourself

Night

25 New Scrapware Products are in stock

25 new Scrapware products are now in store over at my2angels.

We have also had a restock of some of our popular items.

Here's a small taste of what has arrived ...

For the girls

Flourish Dressing Screens

Fairy Tale Horse and Carriage

Retro Dolls

For the boys

Cogs

Army MenBrick Wall

For your journalling and titles

Clipboards

Note pads

Antique Alphas

more beautiful flourishes

and I can just see some distressing and embossing going on this gate

and how cute are these chunky chicks?

There is lots more over at my2angels in the scrapware section and new arrivals section

That's all from me ... I have some chipboard to play with!

More amazing creations from the DT and some NEW LACE

Here are the latest amazing creations from the DT ...

Love You Always by Corrina

This is my eldest daughter. She's a curious mix of feminine and attitude, gentle yet determined, quiet yet popular. And of course we love her dearly.

I handcut the title out of Rusty Pickle Popstars Miley paper. The frill border and the hearts were also cut from this paper, then I used the reverse heart side as a black mat (the large dotty heart is from the middle of the paper, and the hole is hidden under the photo and mat). The hand cut page elements were highlighted with red marker pen and dimensional magic.

I did some black and white doodling around the edge of the red coredinations cardstock to keep in with the hand drawn theme of the Rusty Pickle paper. I tied lots of little ribbon pieces in the centre of the black flower ribbon slide and finished off the fabric feel on this with gorgeous Buzz and Bloom black cord clouds.

Materials Used:

cardstock & papers: core dinations cardstock (white, red), Rusty Pickles Popstar Miley paper.

embellishments & ribbons: black flower ribbon slide, black ric rac, red ric rac, floral jacard ribbon red & white, red satin ribbon with white swirls, buzz and bloom black cord clouds

products used: dimensional magic, black and white gel pens, red marker pen, fiskars apron lace border punch.

A card from Tracey ...

I layered some of the pretty Imaginisce paper onto 2 layers of cardstock with foam tape. The word Happy was first painted with Distress Crackle Paint and then embossed with the Zing Embossing Powder. The organza ribbon was perfect to tie a the Butterfly charm to the front of the card. I finished off with some Kindy Glitz to highlight parts of the patterned paper.

SHOP PRODUCTS
Imaginisce To Love & Cherish Grace
Scrapware Chipboard Happy Birthday
Distress Crackle Paint - Picket Fence White
Zing Opaque Embossing Glitter Pink
Organza Ribbon - Pink
Butterfly Charms
5mm Cream Pearls


OTHER STUFF
Cardstock
Embossed Cardstock
Kindy Glitz - Pink


And from Wendy ...

Did I say how much I am loving this months theme!??! Think I did!!! LOL! Here is my 2nd LO, it is of my ‘ELEVEN’ year old using a paper I actually picked for the other side but I so loved this side with the clocks I just had to use it!

Starting off with a piece of Core-dinations Black cardstock and the gorgeous Collage Press Scrooge Marley The Counting House paper, I cut off a strip of the paper (used it for my last LO) and then cut out the clocks. I’ve used scarlett core dinations cardstock and some red ribbon to edge the paper.

The gorgeous Scrapware Penny Farthing Bicycle, I sprayed with Raven Glimmer Mist (but coloured the seat red) and then finished it off using Inkssentials Crackle Accent and some Black Pearls.

I’ve then 3D taped the clocks on the LO but leaving a ‘shadow’ gap. I’ve used some Black and Red Mulberry flowers and Black Plaid Brads and partially hidden them behind the clocks together with a Love Key Charm and Follow your Heart charm.

My title is a combination of Thickers Black Daiquiri alphas and the Jenni Bowlin Tiny Circle Alphas which I really love! (Tracy please get more in stock LOL!) The little clock face is something I picked up at a craft fair last year, cute eh?!

Don't worry Wendy the Tiny Circle Alphas will be back in stock by Thursday :)

NEW STOCK ARRIVALS

4 new cotton laces are now available - 3 cream and 1 white

Perfect for the vintage and heritage layouts

Thats all for now

Hope you are all having a creative and relaxing weekend

Fancy a trip to Paris with 3 Bugs in a Rug

Fancy a trip to Paris with 3 Bugs in a Rug? Well we have the perfect pattern paper for you that arrived today ....

A Trip to Paris - Great Line for lovers of Paris and has great girl icons as well. Perfect to go with our Eiffel Tower Charms, Fleur de Lis Charms and Handbag Charms.



and

Let it Snow – Its right on time for those ski trip photos and winter pages and teamed up with our snowflake charms - how cute are the penguins?






Also the Bo Bunny Petal Pushers range is finally in store! Fill of fun bright colors, charming doodled flowers, and darling butterflies



And as requested we now stock Pritt Power Multipurpose Gel.
Great for sticking those difficult items such as metal. And I am told it won't bleed through ribbon!


You will find all these new products in the new arrivals section
Hope you have a great weekend and TFL

FREE Step by Step Layout by Taryn with Teresa Collins

Taryn has very kindly shared her first (hope she does more hint hint LOL) step by step layout for you to have a try at.

I know some people struggle with TC papers (thanks for the emails LOL) so Taryn will show you how easy it is to use her papers while incorporating a few different techniques

Without further ado ...

Tracy has the most beautiful Teresa Collins papers in store at my2angels, and I have used them to create this layout of one of my favourite photos of my daughter holding her baby brother.

The photo was taken years ago, and this is the first time I have scrapped it (guess I was waiting for the perfect papers?).

So... if you want to learn how to create this layout, read on for step-by-step instructions.

This one is easy!!


So your materials list...
1 black cardstock
1 Teresa Collins Chic Bebe Boy Growing
1 Teresa Collins Chic Bebe Boy Calendar
1 Teresa Collins Chic Bebe Boy Long Tags
1 Teresa Collins Chic Bebe Boy Notes Paper
1 Scrapware Chandelier
1 Large Crown Charm
1 Black Flower
1 Crystal Brad
1m black and white spotted ribbon
1m pale blue organza ribbon
American Craft Thickers
Black ink
Distress stickles, or other black glitter
1 5x7" photo, in black and white, portrait.

Step 1 Prepare your chipboard
I have painted the chandelier in black, and then added black distress stickles over the top, then set aside to dry. You could use any kind of black glitter.

Step 2: Trim your papers
Trim the Growing paper to 10 x 10.5", and the Calendar paper (circles on the reverse side) to 8 x 8.5".
Also cut a journaling tag of your choice from the Notes paper, using your scissors or craft knife. For your handmade flower, trim 1.5" off the Long Tags paper (you will be using the spotty paper on the reverse).
You will also need to trim one strip of the black and white patterned trim that you see at the bottom label of each sheet of paper.

Step 3: Enhance your papers
Use a corner rounder on each corner of the large pieces of paper (you can use a circle template, then hand cut if you don't have a rounder), and use a scallop punch or similar along the edge of the 1.5" strip of spotty paper.
Use your black ink, and a dauber to ink the edges of all your pieces of paper, including the scalloped strip and the journaling tag.

Step 4: Add glitter
Use your glitter/distress stickles to highlight the edges of the 2 larger pieces of paper.
To create the little paper ribbon I have used along the bottom of the photo, take the small strip of black & white patterned paper, and apply stickles or similar along the edges.
While it is still wet, use your fingers to gently mold the strip so it has some ripples, then set aside to dry.

Step 5: Arrange your papers
Arrange your larger pieces of paper on the page, and stick them down. Use the photo of my layout as a guide.
I have all my elements centred top-bottom, and then aligned a little to the left.
Then add your photo.

Step 6: Add the ribbon

To add the ribbon, cut your 1m length of ribbon in half, then trim the ends. Apply a strip of double-sided tape along the right hand side of your page, overlapping each piece of paper. Gently gather the ribbon, a little at a time as you adhere it down the page.
Use your judgement as to how much to gather so you have enough ribbon to make it all the way down the page.
Repeat this process with the 2nd strip of ribbon, right up alongside the first.

Step 7: Create your handmade flower.
Take your strip of spotted paper, and use the scalloped edge to make concertina folds all the way along.
Take the two ends, and stick them together, then gently press your flower down flat, into place.
Use two pieces of scrap paper, with some quick-dry glue, to stick the centre of the flower, top and bottom to hold it in place.
You made need to hold it all together for a while until the glue holds.
Decorate the edges of the flower with glitter, if desired, and top with a black flower and brad.

Step 8: Finishing touches

Add all your embellishments to the page, the chandelier in the top left of the page, the flower in the top right corner, the journaling tag to the bottom left of the photo.
Use a piece of organza ribbon to attach the large crown charm to the little paper ribbon, and attach the strip across the bottom of the photo.
Don't forget to add your own heartfelt journaling and title!

And there you have it, I told you it would be easy.
I hope you enjoy adding a few simple extra special touches to your next layout.

See told ya it was easy but so effective! I love the ribbon idea Taryn!

Well I survived and the kids are safely back at school today WOO HOO lol