Hi ladies,

taking care of LilyPad is taking most of my blogging time and I just realized that I haven’t shared here a couple of cards I did.

So here is a card I made for the “bling” challenge that runs through the whole October. Make sure to check out HERE what the rest of the team did and play along with us!

And here is another card I made last weekend when I decided I should stay away from distress inks for a change and go back to my old time favorite paper piecing. You can watch the how-to video HERE as long as the list of supplies used.

And since you are reading all the way down here… Who loves how-to videos? How about some bonus ones next week along with giveaways here in my personal blog?! Ha! Stay tuned for more info later today

Aris (my DH) normally stays away from my crafting space. But today he decided he should try all my supplies.

He said: “I should use them at least once, after all they are costing us a fortune!” LOL!

So he got crafty and was into distress inks and vintage look… well he is watching all my videos each week, so at least in theory he knows how everything is done! When his project was finished he was so proud of it so I decided to share some photos with you!

Checking colors:

Check the background paper he created… yes that started as a white piece of paper! Cool isn’t it? He even used the edge distresser!

and here he is distressing the base card

and now I present you his fabulous card: TAAAA DAAAAAAAAA

and here are some close ups:

Check the embossed sentiment and the deliberate coffee stain!

and here is the flower!

Well, I think I will ask him to make a video on how he did that coffee stain! ha!

Has your DH ever played with your supplies? If you posted about it, share a link in the comments, I’d loved to see it!

After 2 years of using my blog I have come to a point that I needed a change! So today is the day. I am going to change my blog’s layout into something cleaner, wider and whiter.  You will still be able to read posts … so no worries.

….hours later….

LOL, it seems I haven’t done a thing! Instead of changing my website we decided to take the kids to the theme park! We spent there the whole day and we had SOOO MUCH FUN!!!! A change is in my plans but not sure when I’ll find the time

Hugs and have a great week!

Sunday and time for another how-to video!

Today I made a colorful and happy card inspired by Lucy’s Rainbow Week! Plus I used emboss resist inspired by the monthly challenge at Lily Pad Cards. I used 3 of the new stamp sets by Hero Arts and Studio Calico. Have you seen their new collection? So versatile!

Here is my card:

and here is a closer look

You can watch the how-to video on Lily Pad Cards here where I post all my Sunday videos or you can subscribe to both my personal and LilyPad YouTube channels and don’t loose a thing.

Here are the supplies used on the above card:

Thank you all for visiting today!

Have I ever told you how much I love Sundays? It’s the day my videos come out and I love reading all the lovely comments!!! So here is the card I made today:

and a closer look so you can check out all the gloss and sparkle … and her earrings! I did the earrings on my last card and I couldn’t help it doing it again! Love the details

To watch today’s video and a list of all the supplies I used hop here.

Have a happy Sunday!

And the LUCKY winner of the free spot for the Summer Card Class is:

Cibele

…and I know she is already enjoying taking the class, watching the videos and browsing through the amazing creativity in the galleries.

Thank you all for participating!

Oh and I just realized that I didn’t make a post here about my last Sunday video! So in case you haven’t seen it here is the card:

and a close-up

Click here to watch the video and for a full list of supplies.

Yes, my American friends! From now on you can all get the cutest stamps from Lawn Fawn on every Archiver’s store. I had the pleasure of meeting Kelly and Mike from Lawn Fawn and I am so happy for them! Wish you all the success in the world!

Now take a look at the ad:

Can you spot my card?! You can read more about it here and here.

SUPER EXCITED Vicky is jumping up and down and making the happy dance here!!!!!

Now do me a favor! If you live in the U.S and happen to visit an Archiver’s store take a photo of the display, cause my card is there and send it to me! Thank you girls!!!!

Guess what! Kristina and Jennifer decided to re-open registration for all of you that missed the class while it was going on! You can access all class materials and videos now at a discounted price of $35 (originally $39). This “read-only” access to Summer Card Camp allows you to follow along, download class PDFs, and watch instructional videos at your own pace. Read more about the class here.

The card camp was so inspirational, full of techniques, ideas and instructional videos! Kristina and Jennifer really did an awesome and top quality class! And cards by the guest designers were amazing!  You are gonna love it!

So being one of the Guest Designers I am happy to giveaway one spot!

Just enter your info using Inlinkz below and I will announce the lucky winner on Thusday the 16th of August.

Sunday and time for another how-to video! I am still on long vacation away from home, but I have some videos already made that I can share. I so enjoy sharing those videos and reading your comments! Thank you all so much!

Today I made a quick card. You can use the same design with any stamp you like. All you do it take a tag, stamp, distress, add glossy accents, glitter and some gorgeous ribbon. There you have it!

To watch the video and a linked list of supplies click HERE.

Friday and time for another challenge at lily pad cards. What you have to do to participate is make a NEW card inspired by any card you saw on the blog during July and mention it in your post. Fun!

So when I saw this card by Nancy made for one of the lily pad challenges, I knew I had to make a scene at the sea!

and here is a closer look

I used this super cute stamp set by Penny Black:

and this cardstock as a card base from the Penny Black Mix and Match papers. Then on a white piece of cardstock I used my distress inks (faded jeans, scattered straw and tumbled glass) to create the background.

The little girl is half paper-pieced and half colored with copics. But don’t you love her hat?!

Now if you look too close that straw was cut … and I wanted to cut a strip of paper and add it there… but I forgot. LOL! I just saw that now that I am writing the instructions… but let’s pretend it’s there!  If you have any questions about the making of this card please do ask at the comments. I love to read them and I always reply to them.

Make sure you visit Lily Pad Cards to join the fun and see what the rest of the Design Team has made!

Supplies: