Shabby Tea Room Springtime Dreams

This is my last week as March's Guest Designer over at the Shabby Tea Room. Thanks, Debbie and team, for the marvelous time...it certainly has been a pleasure!

I'm uncertain as to how this blog post will turn out...this is my fourth try at getting a photo to stay put! I've yet to experience success...hopefully it all comes out in the wash when the scheduled post pops up! Otherwise, my apologies in advance!

Our challenge this week is #55, "Flower Palette." We were to take inspiration from a lovely bedroom scene (please see it at the Shabby Tea Room's site...I've attempted to upload it here numerous times and it just does not work!) Edited to add: finally got pics in...could only do so without a pre-scheduled publish!

I drew from the pretty colors in the photo, and idea of sleepytime dreaming, thus the name, "Springtime Dreams."

The Graphic 45 "Once Upon a Springtime" decorator paper, May Art's silk ribbon and ivory lace, are all from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

EDITED TO ADD: Many have asked about the cameo...it is by Webster's Pages--the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is expecting them within the week and you are welcome to email Sharon (ssj@up.net) be put on the notification list for when they arrive.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!



Springtime Bunny

I am sooo ready for spring! Still a lot of snow on the ground here in the U.P., temperature 24 degrees, but the sun is shining! Yay!

I've made up this quick design in celebration of today's sunshine...hope you like it!

Most all of the supplies used are from the new online Stamp Simply Ribbon Store...found HERE!

Isn't this a pretty image? It's one of the new LaBlanche stamps that Sharon has added to the store (oops...I don't see it there currently...she may have some on backorder...check with her!).

Here's a closeup view...

Copic Sketch markers were used to add color, as well as a bit of Stampin' Up's Soft Sky ink stamped with SU's Itty Bitty Basics stamp. Petite Oval and Scalloped Oval dies cut the image panel and layered scalloped back. My bunny almost has a pinkish cast in the picture...it was colored with E40 Brick White, shaded with T1 Toner Gray. The only pink is his nose, eyes and inner ears!

 

October Afternoon's Thrift Shop paper, a wide May Art's Gingham ribbon Bow Easy tied bow, and a blinged out gemstone button from Walmart finish this "Stamp Simply" styled design.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today...have a wonderful weekend!

Shabby Tea Room Bingo Challenge!

The Shabby Tea Room is having a "Bingo" Challenge (Week 54)--see it HERE!

My choice for today's design--running diagonally on the bingo card--punch/die cuts, flowers, and gems. Most of the products used today are from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

The focus of my design is actually a K and Company "Brenda Walton Flora and Fauna Chipboard," purchased from Michaels. I added a bit of Tim Holtz Old Paper Distressing Ink, then glittered it up with chunky clear glitter from Stampin' Up. 

Kaiser Craft Rhinestones and Prima Fairytale Roses add the additional elements to meet the challenge.

I love the soft colors and beautiful prints in the oh-so-pretty decorator paper Kaisercraft's "English Rose Collection" (currently out of stock at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store --watch the store as it will be listed as soon as the next shipment arrives). The newsprint panel is from Seven Gypsies "Conservatory" 8 X 8" pad.

May Art's ivory Crocheted Lace, strung through with May Art's narrow ivory silk ribbon, layer over the newsprint panel, while a bit more of the narrow ivory silk makes for a small bow. Distressed edges and machine stitching contribute to a shabby overall look.

Have you heard? The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is officially ONLINE...head over and check out Sharon's luscious ribbons, embellishments, kits and papers! You will not be disappointed!

Happy Birthday to The Shabby Tea Room!

Yes, The Shabby Tea Room is celebrating their first birthday!

What a gift they have given us all...weekly inspiration, ideas and challenges...what more could a gal ask for? A HUGE thanks to Debbie and the entire design team! And...what would a party be without prizes? Be sure to see all of the goodies HERE.

Here's the inspiration photo that we're working from this week...fresh and ready for a party!

The cheerful, pretty colors really spoke to me, as well as the circular shapes and pleated paper globes.














I decided to use the glowing decorator paper colors from the new K and Company "Spring Blossom Kit" from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Also, JustRite's brand spankin' new "Birthday Celebrations Set" (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) fit this design just right! Spellbinder Petite Circle dies, along with Copic color, dimensional tape, and pleated rosette (courtesy of ScorIt!), were used to create the all important circular element from the inspiration photo.

A Bow Easy tied, white May Art's Twill tape ribbon adds the final touch to this birthday design.

You can find ALL of the supplies to create this design at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store!

Be sure to stop by The Shabby Tea Room and wish them Happy Birthday! Have a great week!

March Shabby Tea Room Guest Designer!

I'm so very excited...I'm this month's guest designer over at The Shabby Tea Room! I look forward to playing with the Shabby Tea Room's uber-talented group of designers...check them all out HERE!

Here's the inspiration photo for the Week #52 Luck of the Irish challenge--I drew from the  green colorway and foliage for my design.






Now, for the details of my design. Paper is Graphic 45's "Once Upon a Springtime," available from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

This pretty topiary stamp is LaBlanche's "Potted Bush," also from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, and colored it with Prismacolor pencils and Copic Sketch Markers. The image panel was die cut with Spellbinder's Classic Oval dies, distressed with a bit of Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.






A textured panel (Stampin' Up), bordered with May Art's Wrinkled Ribbon and bow (Bow Easy), along with a Webster's Pages "Sparkler" (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) finishes this design.

Be sure to check out the new challenges every week over at The Shabby Tea Room! Hope to see YOU there!