SPRING.....Die~Namites Dies Blog Hop

Howdy Die~Namites Fan!!

We WELCOME you to our 

SPRING....a time for plans and projects Blog Hop!

We are so excited to share with you

our new Die~Namites Dies Spring Release.

Did you know Die~Namites Dies are Made in America??

and are compatible with most die-cutting machines on the 

market today. Die~Namites dies will cut cardstock,

patterned paper, fun foam, wool blend felts, craft foils

handmade papers and more!

Shimming may be required for some thicker materials,

just add one at a time and test frequently.

Do you want to keep updated on the latest releases

and creations made with our FABULOUS DIES!

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As you are hoppin’, make sure to leave a comment on each of the

Design Team Member’s blogs....

several of our Randomly chosen Gift Certificates 

will be chosen from your comments on their blogs.

You will have until Midnight EST on March 22
 to leave your comments and to be eligible for our

Grand Prize of a

$50 Gift Certificate

to www.Die-Namites.com

along with 

5 - $10 Gift Certificates

Are you ready to see what our Design Team has created for you??

If you have arrived here from Tonya’s blog, your are in the right place,

if not head back to the Die~Namites blog to begin the hop. 

I was blessed with a Grandson on March 12th.
When he was born I decided I wanted to
teach him a life skill....

and I have chosen to teach him how to plant a garden
and to grow his plants from seeds.

I created a book for us to chart our progress.....

My creation revolved around two AMAZING DIES!

Die~Namites Dies ~ Sunflower Trio

and the
Die~Namites Dies ~ Spring Doily

I diecut the Spring Doily 

from a piece of Canvas Corp ~ Black on Kraft paper.

I then diecut the Sunflower Trio
twice from a piece of Canvas Corp ~ Kraft paper.

I painted the Kraft Paper diecuts with
Silk Acrylic Glaze
Mallard Green and
Spicy Tomato.

I trimmed one of the diecuts to be just the stems,

and adhered it to the whole flower image
only on the stems and moulded
the leaves for a dimensional effect.

I then, took a piece of Canvas Corp ~ Tissuestock,

I cut the Tissuestock into 12 ~ 3" x 3" piece.

Because the Tissuestock is so thin

I was able to cut multiple layers at once with the

Sunflower Trio Die.

I placed a brad in the center of the flowers and

scrunched up the layers.

Using a fan brush I painted on a bit of

of Silk Acrylic Glaze ~ Spicy Tomato

spritzed it with a bit of water,

then dried, forming as it dried!

I then adhered the flowers to the whole

diecut image.

I adhered the 

Sunflower Trio and Spring Doily

to the front of my book cover that consisted of layers of

Canvas Corp Brands ~ Burlap, Serengeti PP and E Flute.

I hope you have enjoyed our Spring Release Blog Hop!!!

THERE IS STILL TIME

to join our March Sketch Challenge and Dare....

another fun opportunity to win more

FANTABULOUS Die~Namites Dies!

Makin' Flowers!!

I know I keep saying it but I am 

SOOOO READY

for Spring!!!

So...seeings as I think it may be
awhile before we see any flowers
here in Northern New Hampshire....
especially after the foot or more

of snow we just got...
I decided to make MY OWN!!

I began with a decorative ball I found at
Creative Habitat.

I then pulled out my stash of
Mistable Papers from Canvas Corp Brands,

Corduroy,

Boucle ~ White
Suede,

Linen ~ White,

and my FAVES...
Brushed Cotton and

Frayed Cotton,
my Big Shot....
a few dies
and some Primary Elements

for color.

I just love how the papers took the colors
and how they moulded soooo
beautifully!! 

Each of the papers respond differently

to the colors depending on the weight

and texture of the paper....

which makes each of the flowers

very unique just like you

would find them in nature!!

I love how the Corduroy paper
when die cut with a Budding Branch die
is so light and airy against
the stiffer Frayed Cotton
die cut Acorn Foliage.

Hope my Flower Ball
has brought a ray of sunshine
into your world....

FYI: Spring HAS TO COME.....
right??!??!??!

Products Used:

Canvas Corp Brands
Mistable Papers
Frayed Cotton
Brushed Cotton
Suede

Boucle ~ White

Corduroy

White Linen

Die~Namites Dies

Bamboo Sticks

Budding Branch

Acorn Foliage

Splash of Color
Luminarte ~ Primary Elements

Ginger Peach

Spiced Pumpkin

Hot Cinnamon

Black Orchid

Teal Zircon

Nutmet

Silks Acrylic Glaze
Fern
Ice
Pretty Peridot

Spellbinders
Spiral Blossom One
Bitty Blossoms

Believe in YOUR SELF!!!

Sometimes LIFE has a way

of sneaking up behind you...

and slappin' you on the back

of the head!!

Seems like I've had a few toooo many
head slaps lately....

I NEEDED to make something
to encourage myself....

...to BELIEVE IN YOUR SELF!!!

A Chunky ATC!

I colored the piece of wood...brown.

Then, I cut  a 5"strip of 7Gypsies ~  Mabango paper

 from the Serengeti Collection.
Followed by distrezzing the edges of the Mabango paper

and adhering it to the Chunky ATC.

I trimmed a piece of Canvas Corp ~ Leather paper

and adhered it to the top of the Chunky ATC.

I picked another piece of paper from 

7Gypsies ~ Serengiti Collection ~ Wanyama.

I tore off a piece big enough to cover

the front of the Chunky ATC.

TIP: spritz the paper, front and back,

and help crumple the paper easier.

I created a spiral flower using 

Canvas Corp ~ Burlap Sheet ~ Wheat.

I colored the outside edges of the spiral, 

dried it and then rolled it into a flower.

Using the Flowering Branch die from Die~Namites Dies,
I diecut a piece of Canvas Corp ~ Kraft Cardstock,

colored it and crumpled it while I was drying it.

I thought the 7Gypsies Antique Brass Corner

just set the Chunky ATC off!!

Whether it's the best of times

 or the worst of times, 

it's the only time we've got.  ~Art Buchwald

Lilacs.....a SIGN OF SPRING!!

Can I just say....to any of y'all who

live in snow country.....

SPRING CAN'T COME SOON ENOUGH

this year!!!

To get myself out of the winter doldrums

I buried myself in creating yesterday....

I was inspired by a Facebook Group ~ Artsy Addicts Challenge
to create with Purple....
2014 Pantone Color of the Year ~ Radiant Orchid!

What better Die~Namites Dies to use than the Lilacs Die!

I cut multiple Lilac images

from TA Frayed Cotton Mistable Paper.

I cut out individual blooms and leaves from
the Lilac image.

I then, colored with the image with

Splash of Color ~ Luminarte ~ Primary Elements

Black Orchid (close right??!?)

along with Nutmeg and Spanish Moss.

I think I could begin to LOVE PURPLE!!

I hope my card has inspired you to
create your OWN SPRING!!
.....because IT WILL ARRIVE!!

Products Used:
Splash of Color
Luminarte ~ Primary Elements
Black Orchid
Nutmeg
Spanish Moss
Emperor's Gold
Silks Acrylic Glaze
Olive Vine

Canvas Corp
Greeting Card ~ Ivory
Frayed Cotton ~ Mistable paper

Wendy Vecchi
Archival Ink ~ Orange Blossom
Floral Art Stamp

Love Inspired Creation

Thank you for joining us for our Die~Namites Dies and Splash of Color Blog Hop!!

We have assembled a GREAT TEAM of Guest Designers to participate in our

LOVE INSPIRED CREATIVE EVENT.

If you have arrived here from Lisa Gregory’s blog 
you are in the right place, however if you are just joining 
us head back to the Die~Namites Dies blog to begin the hop. 

MAKE SURE you leave a comment on each blog, 
as a Random Winner will be chosen from one of 
our Guest Designer’s blogs for a $25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites.com. 

Die~Namites Dies has a new release
full of wonderful Love Inspired Dies
which will be showcased by our Die~Namites Guest Designers. 

Hi Die~Namites Fans......
thank you SOOOO MUCH for stopping by my blog today...

I wanted to share 2 cards I made
from the leftovers of my project I created for
Splash of Color yesterday. 

Using Viva Colour ~ Inka Gold ~ Lava Red and Old Silver

I colored a piece of paper from

 the Cotswald Manor Collection ~ Sentimental.

I then die~cut

Planted Heart

from the colored paper.

I then chose Devotion from the 

Cotswald Manor Collection and die~cut

Love Arrangement

I created spiral flowers from additional papers

in the Cotswald Manor Collection.

I colored the edges of the flowers with

Viva Colour ~ Inka Gold ~ Lava Red and Old Silver.

I used a Viva Colour ~ Magic Transparent Pearl Pen ~ Clear

to accent the leaves and stems of the

Love Arrangement Die~Cut.

Here is the second card I created.

I die~cut Lovely Doily

from the same colored paper.

I accented the die~cut Lovely Doily

with a spiral flower and a few

Mini Pearl Daisies and a bit of Jute

Be sure to take a moment to like
  Die~Namites Dies and
Splash of Color on Facebook!

You have until midnight on Feb 15th
to participate and comment on the designers blogs. 

Thanks again for joining the Die~Namites Dies
and Splash of Color blog hop! 

Also, make sure to stop by the
Splash of Color blog to see more
“Love Inspired Creations”.

Now........head back to the Die~Namites blog
and let us know what you thought of our
LOVE INSPIRED CREATIONS!

Shades of Love........

Howdy Peeps.....

Been a while since I've posted here

on my blog....but I have a good one

for you today!!

Over the holidays, I was

pawing through some of my past work

and came across this little lover~ly 12"X12" Canvas
I created back in 2011....

I decided to use it for my inspiration

for this wall hanging I created....

The base of my piece of Wall Art 

is a 14" x 30" Burlap Banner by Canvas Corp.

I began by adhering pieces of printed tissue paper

to the burlap banner.

Along with pieces of Deco Mesh, Chicken Wire

and Honey Amber Silk Acrylic Glaze!

I, also, randomly applied Golden Pearl Mica 

through a stencil.

Then I began creating hearts.....

using Canvas Corp ~ Printed Canvas ~ Tile
and Canvas Corp ~ Velvet Fabricpage.

a piece of Canvas Corp ~ E Flute Craft
and Canvas Corp ~ Burlap Sheet Unsewn

Look at the Flower cluster I created...

using Canvas Corp ~ #80 Cardstock ~ Kraft
and Black Cardstock.

the next heart was made from 

Canvas Corp ~ Printed Burlap ~ Chevron

accented with Vintage Lace.

I had LOTS OF FUN with this heart....

I began with a piece of 

Canvas Corp ~ Canvas Sheet Unsewn.

I stamped on it,

sprayed it,

painted on it

dipped it in color...

then adorned it with Vintage Lace

and a flower cluster created from 

various Canvas Corp Papers.

Now I have to say.....

Everything on my piece of Wall Art was

colored using a handful of products....

Cinnamon Brown and Honey Amber

Luminarte Silk Acrylic Glaze.

Black Orchid ~ Primary Elements
and 

Viva Colour ~ Gold ~ Precious Metal Effect Paint.

I was ALWAYS amazed at how

the SAME color varied when applied to the various fabrics

making the project SOOOO MUCH FUN!!!

I hope you enjoyed my

SHADES OF LOVE ~ Wall Art...

It was a BLAST TO CREATE....

Pull out some of your supplies and experiment....

it is a VERY ENJOYABLE process!!!

Wishing you and yours......

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS.....

I have to say...
I have a bit of a different perspective of this

holiday season this year....

Dealing with a life threatening disease,

(in a dear friend)

unemployment,

and abuse of authority....

I HAVE CHOSEN to not let these things down!!

....that Christmas isn't about 

....the tree

....the presents

.....the parties

...or the decorations

but

ABOUT THOSE YOU LOVE....

spending time with them,

creating memories that will last FOREVER...

because Christmas

.....is in the HEART!!

.....so hug 'em just a little bit longer

.....tell 'em you LOVE THEM just a little bit more

and SAVOR the moment!!!!!

We don't remember days......
we remember MOMENTS!!
Cesare Pavese