Elegant Hearts Shaker Card

Happy Day!

I hope you're having a wonderful weekend so far...

Have you made a shaker card recently?

I loved them when they were around for the first time many years ago. I am so tickled that they are coming back because I still love them.  Of course part of the reason is that they are filled with sparklie, glittery goodness!  You know how I love my sparkle.

Anyway, there is a big event going on at Doodles Paper Playground - they are having a shaker card contest where you could be the lucky guest designer winner for a whole year!  It would be so much fun so you're going to be seeing quite a few shakers from me for a bit - LOL!!

And to get the ball rolling...

This one was a bit tricky because the shaker walls had to be really thin due to the elaborate heart diecut. I originally had red behind the heart but switched it to white so the shaker bits would show up better.  The sentiment is from Avery Elle - one of my favorite Valentine stamp sets - Lots of Love.

The shakie bits are Sparkle Blends from Doodles Paper Playground.

Papers are Authentique's Amour set and the heart is a Spellbinders set.

Don't ya just love a great shaker?

Supplies:

Doodles Paper Playground - Sparkle Blends - Conversation Hearts
Spellbinders - Heart Diecut

Authentique - Amour

Imagine - VersaFineClair - Nocturne, Tulip Red

Avery Elle - Sentiment

As it happens that it's almost Valentine's day so this card fits into LOTS of challenges....

(this tickles me cause I almost never fit into multiples)

Tuesday Morning Sketches - #489

Double "D" Challenges - Hearts

Card Concept #108 - Love is in the Air (hearts)

Kat Scrappiness - Love/Hearts

Try it On Tuesday - Romance

and of course....

#DoodlesPaperPlayground 

#ShowMeYourShaker

#SparkleBlends

Rinea Foiled Paper Winner!!

Hello Everyone!

I hope you're staying warm where ever you are....

I wrote down all of the names yesterday from each post here on the blog and from Facebook, tossed them in my Cubs hat and pulled out a name. 

BrendaLea, the Prpldy

Congratulations Brenda!!

Please e-mail me your snail mail addy and I'll get your Variety Packs in the mail.

Thanks to all who participated...

we'll do this again very soon as it was so much fun.

The Art of Silhouettes

The current challenge at Lost Coast Designs is

you guessed it ....

#68 Silhouettes!

And here is my creation!

Since the weather is a bit dreary I thought it would be fun to go monochromatic with GREEN!! Such a nice Spring flavored color - fresh grass, new leaves - something other than snow - LOL!!

I started off by stamping the winged angel using Verdant VersaFine Clair Ink; I then stamped "Beauty" with Memento Bamboo ink.  The background flourishes were stamped using Green Oasis VersaFine Clair Ink then spritzed with Frost Sheer Shimmer Spritz.

I trimmed the angel, matted her on white cardstock, added a few gemstones and a bit of twine then pop dotted her onto the card base.  It's very sparklie IRL - wish you could see it.

Now it's your turn!!

Stamp out a silhouette and enter for your chance to win!

Supplies:

Lost Coast Designs - Silhouette Angel, Misc Words, Long Swirl

Other - 

Imagine - VersaFine Clair - Verdant, Green Oasis; Memento - Bamboo; Frost Sheer Shimmer Spritz

Twine, Gemstones, Cardstock

This is Rinea Foiled Paper - Part 1

I thought it would be fun to explore Rinea Foiled Papers this month so I'm going to be sharing various ideas for using the foiled papers.

And here are today's examples....

This first example demonstrates how cleanly the Lavender/Gold Glossy Rinea Foiled Paper can be diecut and embossed in one operation. These medallions were cut using the Sizzix cut and emboss folder.  As you can see the foiled papers hold the shape beautifully.

I wanted to show how nicely the foiled paper takes acrylic paints. I used a credit card to swipe various colors of paint across the Ebony/Gold Glossy foiled paper in succession while each was still a bit wet. You can see the depth I achieved using this method.

The grungy side of me loves how you can crumble the foiled papers up, open it back up again, smooth it out a bit and it holds it's shape. This Mocha/Mocha Starstruck is one of my favorite colors.

Finally I have a fun dimensional flower I made using the 3D Rolled Star Diecut Set. I cut the Sapphire/Gold Glossy Foiled Paper using the medium sized star diecut. I rolled half of the petals into a point while the others I rolled into a cylinder. I then added a medium Turquoise and  small Jade diecut flower to the center.  As you can see all of the petals have held their shape perfectly.

GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

This month I wanted to share a bit more about Rinea Foiled Papers with you.

I will be sharing lots of fun ways to use these lovely papers with you to "Spark your Creativity"!  

Today is just the first of several posts that will gain you entry to the giveaway.

To be entered all you have to do is comment on this post or on the related post on my Facebook page (Roni Johnson). (One comment per post please) Each time you see a new Rinea post between now and the 27th of January be sure to comment for another new entry. The drawing will close at 12:00 pm January 27th and the winner will be drawn randomly and announced on January 28th.

One lucky winner will receive the Love Variety Foiled Paper Pack (6x12) and Pastel Foiled Paper Variety Pack (4x6) show above.

Good Luck Everyone!!

Giveaway Winner

Well, just getting to the final drawing for the month of giveaways due to all of the temporary internet interference courtesy of Frontier....

The winner is (drawn on Random.org) ....

Donna NuceApril 25, 2017 at 7:16 PM

I keep wanting to try gelli plate printing. It is a little messy and my work area is not too big (and crowded with stuff). So it has held me back from trying it. I also just ordered the distress oxide and am looking forward to playing with them. Have a great day Roni!

Congratulations Donna!

Please e-mail me your snail mail addy so I can get your goodies in the mail.

A Month of Giveaways - Week 3

It's so much fun seeing what everyone's top 3 goodies were! The winner of that question (selected using random.org) is....

Denise Bryant!!!

Congrats Denise, please e-mail me your snail mail addy.

Denise BryantApril 19, 2017 at 1:05 PM

Die cutter and dies, Tonic paper cutter, and Scotch double stick tape are my go-to items!

Now for week #3's question.....

What techniques/products are on your 

"To Learn/Do" list???

Well, my list continues to grow and grow. I finally have some really nice watercolors and papers but now time is the issue. I'd also like to try "Flow" painting but spaces is more the issue with that - I don't really have anyplace set up to let something like that sit for an extended period of time. I have so many 3-D projects I want to upcycle and alter; crochet - I have lots of little critters I want to make as well as more Bigfoot creatures; I'd love to learn calligraphy; and well...you can see I'll never be board or wanting for something to do - LOL!!

How about you??? 

A Month of Giveaways - Week 2

Before I get to the 2nd giveaway I need to draw a winner from the hat for all of the entries for week #1....  

And that winner is.....

Gerri Carter

Gerri Carter  April 8, 2017 at 3:47 PM

I love card making too! And collecting all the goodies to make them...maybe a little too much! I love color and rich looking textures and baubles and Golds and oh dear....I babbled. I love them all!

Congratulations Gerri! 

Please e-mail me your snail mail addy.

Now on to week #2's question...

What are your top 3 must have craft goodies?  

(beyond the basics of paper, glue and stamps, oh and photos if you scrap.)

My top 3 would consist of...

1. Fiskars Micro Tips - I've had them since I started crafting and I don't know what I'd do without them. They stay sharp forever I think - almost 20 years for this pair!

2. ATG gun - I've saved SOOOOOO much money since I bought it and it's a great adhesive.

3. Big Kick & Dies - so much goodness comes from that machine.

Now it's your turn!

Sunflower Calendar Winner!!

The winner of the Sunflower Journal and Calendar Organizer is....

Mary Holshouser!!

Mary HolshouserOctober 20, 2016 at 10:25 AM

I would be thrilled to win this prize.
I keep an open monthly calendar on the
end of my dining room table. As I pass
by it many times a day I can see where/when
I need to be in the next few days. this
clipboard would look so much more elegant
than my plain calendar (one of those giveaways
from some company) and I could keep some
important items there as well - change them
up as new things come in.
the hop was great. Amazing things that
people can use to make other amazing things.
thanks

CONGRATULATIONS!!

(please e-mail me your snail mail addy)

Imagine/Echo Park Mini Travel Album Winner!!!

The winner of the mini travel album is....

scrapfabulousOctober 8, 2016 at 3:24 PM

Oh man! I love this! Plus, that is my favorite saying "Not all who wander are lost"....feel like I have been wandering my whole life! ;)

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

(Please e-mail me with your snail mail address)

Winner, Winner, Winner!

Today I have the winners of a few giveaways....

The winner of the set of peg stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry is....

NoreenJuly 15, 2016 at 10:30 AM

I love tiny stamps, but I haven't ever seen peg stamps. Your wreath is beautiful, and so is the bushel basket full of flowers. A great way to store your stamps to make you more creative!

.

The winner of the Club Scrap - Office Space Envelope Album is....

Miss IowaJuly 29, 2016 at 12:57 AM

Oh wow! This is so cool. I've love to see this in person which would mean I'd have to win (wink). Thanks for sharing!

And the winner of the Club Scrap Office Space Pocket Letter is...

Lisa DJuly 30, 2016 at 3:15 PM

Love the interactive details on the ATC cards!

Congratulations Everyone!

Please e-mail me your snail mail addies so I can drop your goodies in the mail.

Boardwalk Flip Album Winner!!

The winner of the Boardwalk flip album is....

LUCYGJune 30, 2016 at 2:38 AM

LOVE your album! Of course I want it. :) These days my favorite summer activity is taking my DGS to his swimming lessons at the city pool, day in, day out. I think I will be scrapping some of those swimming lessons on Boardwalk!

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Congratulations Lucy!

Please send me your snail mail addy so I can get this off to you.

Altoid Tin Winner!!

Well have you had a chance to look at all of the amazing tins from the Altered Candy Tin Swap?  Pretty cool huh?  Well if you recall I asked for you all to guess which theme was the most popular and which state had the most players.

Well, there was only one person that guessed the favorite theme correctly...she guessed that Indiana was one of the states which had the most players in the swap.

That person was...

Pumpkin Hallow DesignsMay 22, 2016 at 9:32 PM

Ocean for the first, Christmas for the second and IN for the state.
Can't wait to see them all!

..

Heidi!!!

Congratulations Heidi!!

Your goodies will be going in the mail next week!

The most popular theme was the Ocean!  There were 5 ocean/sea related tins, Flowers came in second and Halloween was third.

Now the question about where the most entries were state wise was sort of an easy question because there were in fact 4 states tide for first - each with 2 entries.  Those states were - Indiana, Illinois, Florida and Texas.  

Rubber Stamp Madness Magazine Winner....

And the winner is....

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Denise BryantApril 28, 2016 at 11:21 AM

Congrats on the article, Roni! It is so exciting to see your work in print, isn't it? I have not made any pocket letters yet but I do plan to give it a try! I keep forgetting to search out the baseball card sleeves at the craft store... I hope they carry them! Or, fingers crossed to win your prize then I will have some to start out with! :)

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CONGRATULATIONS Denise!!!

Please e-mail me your snail mail addy.

Altered Candy Tins & Give Away!

WOO HOOO....

I rec'd the final package yesterday - today I sorted, swapped, repackaged and posted everything!  Your packages will be in the mail first thing tomorrow....o.k...whenever the mail person shows up.  But they should all be winging their way to you tomorrow afternoon!

I can't wait till they start arriving - lots of fun, unique tins!

I will post photos of all of the tins later on this week.

Now for a little fun!!

What do you think the most popular theme was?

2nd Most popular?

Any guesses????

What state(s) do you think most of the swaps went to???

Anyone is welcome to take a guess...

Later this week when I post photos I'll also draw the name of one lucky winner...

I'll send that winner a finished tin plus a couple unfinished tins so you can alter your own!

Good Luck Everyone!

Deep Red Stamps GC Winner -

As promised, the winner of the Deep Red Stamps Gift Certificate (chosen by random.org) is....

Nicie IbarraMay 19, 2016 at 3:34 AM

Both cards are so cute, but the chickens & the sentiment are definitely my favorite! :)

Nicie

..CONGRATULATIONS NICIE!!!!

Please send me your contact info so I can pass it along to the folks at DRS. 

(You can e-mail me at ronijj @ g mail . com (no spaces of course)

Distress Crayon Winners!

Hello everyone...time for some winners!

The winners of the Distress Crayons in no particular order are....

colleenMarch 26, 2016 at 10:15 AM

I would like to win this prize because I want refresh my stamping syle and want to try new things. COLLEEN cdmoore@shaw.ca

E. MarieMarch 25, 2016 at 12:02 PM

I really appreciate your honest sharing of these products. It also gave me some insight into some other products I have considered. I think I would invest my money in one of the others but would still love to have a set of the DC to just try out for myself. Thanks.

AnneMarch 27, 2016 at 11:08 AM

I have really enjoyed these product reviews. The only watercolor crayons I have are the Lyra Aquacolor ones and I like those very much. Thanks for a chance to win a set of of the Distress crayons. They sound interesting to try on some of my more collage-y pieces. Happy Easter! Anne

Yvonne ten BroekeMarch 31, 2016 at 7:42 AM

Thanks for the great review. I haven't had a good feeling about the Distress crayons and this review proofs I'm right ;). I already own Gelatos so I'll stick by it.

JenniferMarch 26, 2016 at 3:11 AM

i love your comparisons. you basically read my mind and answered every questions I had regarding the crayons!! thank you for the opportunity to win a set of crayons!! keep the demos coming...love them!

Tina DornbaumMarch 25, 2016 at 10:55 AM

Thank you for this comparison. I also wouldn't mind trying them out. I am one of those that need to play hands on for myself. I am on your Facebook as well so it will be easy to contact me.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Please e-mail me your snail mail addies so I can drop your goodies in the mail!

Deep Red Stamps Winner!!

The winner of the Deep Red Stamps is....

Nikki CMarch 14, 2016 at 7:40 PM

My Fave out of these two is the garden door so sweet looking
thanks for the chance to win these stunning stamps :) hugs Nikki C

Congratulations Nikki!

Please e-mail me your addy so I can drop your stamps in the mail.

Winners - PL & Paints!

Hello Everyone -

I hope you're week has started off nice.... It's beautiful here in my little area of NE Indiana today - it's already sunny and in the 50's!  Not bad for the first full week of March, not that I'm counting on it staying this way or anything but hey, gotta take what you can get!

I have a couple winners for you....

First - the winner of the Crewel & Unusual Pocket Letter is....

rettaescapeFebruary 27, 2016 at 9:56 PM

Roni! Cute pocket letters. I have never received or made a pocket letter!

..and

The winner of the Kuretake Watercolors is....

AnneFebruary 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM

Hi, Roni. My favorites are the techniques for September and October. I completed two calendars which I have mailed away to friends and have a third one nearly finished. Will take some photos tomorrow and post them to my blog and post another message to you with a link to the blog. I'll put all 12 in one post to make it easier to see them all. Have loved this project! And thanks for the chance to win a really great prize! Anne

Congratulations Ladies!

Please send me your snail mail addy so I can drop your goodies in the mail.

Win a Painting Party from Blick Art Materials!!

I know what you're thinking...another fake give-away - but it's not - HONEST!

Blick Art Materials is giving away 5 painting parties - either Poppies or a Seascape.

I signed up for a chance to win and you can too!

Just go here - Win A Painting Party - to sign up for your chance to win!

Maybe one of us will win!!

Good Luck Everyone!!!

2016 Watercolor Calendar Round Up & GiveAway!

If you were with me on Friday you know we finished up the watercolor calendar for 2016.  Below is a list of each calendar page and a link (in the month name) to each technique.  

(Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom....)

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

So, did you enjoy this calendar?

Did you have a chance to try one or more technique?

What was your favorite technique?

Well now's the time to tell me what you thought!

Because to celebrate finishing the calendar I'm going to give away a set of my favorite watercolor paints - this set of 36 Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paints!

You may comment once if you tell me which was your favorite technique.

If you happened to try any of the techniques, you can post a link to your creation for another entry.  If you tried all 12, please feel free to post each link for up to 12 additional entries.  I only ask that you post current links relative to when I posted the calendar page - meaning no back-linking.

You have until 3-6-16 to post your comment 

and any additional links to your projects/calendar pages.