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Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Scrappy update 4/24/2012

Just an update of all the things going on in my scrappy life!

** I also added a Calendar section to my blog. (look up) I will have all of my crops, and other events happening in FL / Central Florida area that I know about. Hopefully this helps someone out in finding about a crop/class/expo. I will not be attending all these events, so it is not a where is she now kinda calendar. Just a Florida Events calendar.

This Saturday (4/28/2012) I am attending a Beginner and Intermediate Copic Marker Class at My Favorite Things in Eustis, FL. I would say I am in the Intermediate category when it comes to Copic Coloring, but I color Light to Dark. The instructor for these classes colors Dark to Light, so I decided to take both classes, instead of jumping right in to the Intermediate class. This should be fun! I will do an update post of all that I learned to share it with you all!

http://www.mftstamps.com/

The following weekend is National Scrapbook Day!!! I am attending a NSD crop held by Scrappy Boutique in Orlando, FL at the Florida Mall Hotel ( I forget the name at the moment). I can't wait! My scrappy friend Rebecca is coming with me. I will be updating a lot during the crop weekend!!! If you are one of my followers and will be there, let me know!

Shop Scrappy Boutique

Happy Scrappin!

~Danielle

Monday, April 9, 2012

A Blog Named Hero - Challenge - Favorite Stamp

I am so glad my scrappy BFF Sam shared this new blog with me. A Blog Called Hero! It's if for all things Hero Arts! Boy do i love hero arts. They have made me become a snobby stamper. Lol. I just am a little more picky on the quality of the stamp. I prefer photo polymer clear stamps, they last longer and have a cleaner stamped image.

I wanted to make a sign for my local scrapbooks group. We are called Scrap A Latte! I have had this coffee cup stamp for a while and have been waiting for the perfect chance to use it.

Materials:

Hero Arts Stamp - k5332 Cup of Coffee

Recycled chipboard

Hambly Screen Prints - washi tape - wood grain

Scraps from my stash

Twinery Twine - Caribbean

We R Memory Keepers - Big Bite

Stapler

Silhouette - letters

Glossy Accents

Signo Broad White Gel Pen - Uni Ball

Happy Scrappin'

~Danielle

Friday, April 6, 2012

Lawnscaping "Spring" Blog Hop

Welcome to the Lawnscaping Blog Hop! So glad you’re here!

You should have come to me by way of Jen Reza's blog http://www.ourchangeofart.blogspot.com/. She has a great card to show you.

This month's theme is all about Spring! The hop runs from Friday, April 6th - Sunday, April 8th! Now sit back and relax and be prepared to be inspired. We have lots of designers on this hop so we want to make sure you have time to see them all! You have the whole weekend to hop along.... Make sure to comment on all of the blogs because there are LOTS of prizes to be won! All the details can be found on the Lawnscaping home page (http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com).

Don't forget to check out our sponsors! One prize will go to a random hop participant (DT members not eligible) and then THREE prizes will go to three random people who comment along the hop!

If you've gotten off track, don't worry! Head on back to the Lawnscaping blog at http://lawnscaping.blogspot.com to see the complete list of the hop participants and prize information!

Here is my card for the hop, I hope you enjoy it. I was inspired by Kelly Marie's (Lawn Fawn) water coloring technique. I just had to use that flamingo since I am a Florida girl!

Next, head on to Pia Overgaard's blog for more Lawn Fawnie goodness!

Materials:

Kraft Cardstock

Canson Water Color Paper

Tim Holtz Distress Markers

Water Pen

Clear Embossing Powder

Versamark Ink

Grass Boarder Punch - Fiskars

Natural Twine - Lawn Fawn

Gnome Sweet Gnome Stamp Set - Lawn Fawn
Bon Voyage Stamp Set - Lawn Fawn

Please, comment to win!

Happy Scrappin!

~Danielle

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Young Crafters Unite Challenge #8

Here is my card for the Young Crafters Unite Challenge #8 - sewing. The sew easy is more like a pain in the butt. Yes, it makes the holes for you, but sewing takes forever! Plus, my fingers hurt, I needed a thimble. Sigh. Otherwise, I like how this card came out clean and simple.

Materials:
Kraft card stock
Dog paper, really old from my stash
Sew easy, we r memory keepers
Embroidery thread
Boxer die cut, Silhouette Store
Paw Stamp, Paper Smooches
Claire's ABC's, Lawn Fawn

Happy Scrappin'
~Danielle

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Use your favorite tool

Since my recent trip to MFT. I decided to play along at the Simon Says Stamp Challenge. One of my favorite tool is my Cuttlebug and Metal Dies. I used that for the little scooter and the sentiment. Here is my card for the challenge! I just had to use the scooter first!

Materials:

My Favorite Things (MFT) Stamps & Die-namics

-You Move Me

Washi Tape - MT

Kraft, Brown & Pink Cardstock from my stash

Stardust Gel Pen

Cocoa Memento Ink

Signo Broad White Gell Pen - Uni Ball

Happy Scrappin

~Danielle

Monday, April 2, 2012

My Favorite Things - Store Report and Haul Video

*please, note that they have moved around the corner since this post was written! New address

My Favorite Things

132 E Magnolia St

Eustis, FL 32726

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Hello all my crafty friends! I found out the other day that the company My Favorite Things is about 40 mins from me. :-) They just opened a retail store, so of course I had to go visit. I was so excited about this cause we do not have many scrapbook stores near us besides the big box kind! I have to travel to Daytona or Orlando to find the good stuff!

My Favorite Things specializes in Clear stamps and Die-namic metal dies. You probably know them as MFT! They are located in Eustis, FL in Lake County. So if you are in the Central Florida area (Sanford, New Symrna Beach, Mt. Dora, Deltona) Then it's a short little ride to a quaint little town!

Sorry, this one is blurry :-\

And this one too!

My Favorite Things
117 North Bay Street
Eustis, FL 32726
HOURS:
M-F
9am-3pm
Classes
www.mftstamps.com

Products they carry:
MFT Stamps & Die-namics
My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Packs
Authentic 6x6 Paper Packs
Twinery Twine
Smooch Spritz
Memento Inks
Copic Markers
Buttons (Button Bar!)
Scor Pal
Small section of adhesives and glues

Here is my haul video of what I got!
PS: I shot and edited this on my ipad. I didn't realize the fade in cut me off a little (you didn't miss much, I just introduced myself).

Happy Scrappin'
~Danielle

Friday, March 30, 2012

Store Report! Violettes, Lakeland, FL

Do I have a store report for you?!?! WOW, is all I can say. If you are ever in the Orlando/Tampa area. Go and check out Violettes. They have 12 rooms of yummy goodness! YES, I said TWELVE! It just doesn't stop, they have anything and everything you could ever want, need or think of! All the latest brands, trends and designs! Some people say it is like a house. It's not a house, it is in a small strip mall behind a gas station, right on the corner! We passed it the first time. The gas station hides it pretty good. The 12 rooms make it feel like a house once your inside. You definitely need a few hours in this store.