GG Sample #2 and Altoid's Tin Swap

Using another awesome image from the new June products over at Gecko Galz, I created an altered Altoid's Tin for a swap over at the Circle of Friends yahoo group.  The sewing theme is an awesome one, I just love the images from Gecko Galz, as well as the paper pad from Colorbok which had the awesome ruler paper in it. Perfect for trimming this tin. I also used some sewing pattern paper that my friend Kim (artJOYstuff) provided as wrapping on a swap last month. I modged podged it into the tin. Love the look of it!

As part of the swap, we had to alter 1 tin and provide 4 cards inside.  The cards would be traded and a different tin will be returned.  Cannot wait to see what I get! Here are the cards that I used. Gecko Galz had a great image of Button Bingo. So I printed out 4 of them, and altered/aged them and added buttons.

Altered Sewing Altoid's Tin

Supplies:

Tin - Altoid's
Pattern Tissue Paper - stash
Modge Podge glue
Scor-Tape Glue
Twine - stash (auction from TopHatter)
Ivory Paint
Wooden spools
Distress Stain - Victorian Velvet
E-6000 glue
Pop dots
Image on cover of tin - Gecko Galz Stitch in Time Collection
Frame - stash (from a friend)
Distress Ink - Brushed Corduroy
Perfect Pearls Heirloom Gold
Pink Flowers -
Sheer Ribbon - stash
Blue flowers - stash
Green leaves - Ben Franklin's
Buttons - my grandma's button collection
Trim - stash
Aleene's Tacky Glue
Sewing Pins - stash

Button Bingo Cards - Gecko Galz Stitch in Time Collection
Buttons - Grandma's Button Collection

Flowers and leaves - Ben Franklin's

Trim - stash

Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

Aleene's Tacky Glue

I am entering this into the following challenges:

Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge - #63 - Mixed Media

Crafty Ribbons Callenge #48

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Smell the Roses Card

Here is my sample for Gecko Galz February Products. I was looking around online for inspiration and decided to use some of the shabby chic elements in this month's goodies. The colors were so soft and dreamy, and this image of the little girl... I loved how they all went together.

First, I printed the background paper on cardstock to the size of my card. I inked the edges of all my paper elements, the background paper, the BINGO card, the label, and the child. I applied glitter glue to the flowers and leaves to accent the darker colors. I also applied it to the roses on the label, the cut roses on the lace, and the roses the child is holding. Let dry.  Next, write or print your sentiment.  Add glitter glue to the edges and let dry.  Once dry, layer pieces onto card: background, BINGO card, label, pearls, girl (add pop dots for dimension and to get above the pearls). Add adhesive tape to bottom of card and adhere lace in a ruffle.  Add cut roses on top of lace with pop dots and some glue.  Add photo corners, sentiment, and butterflies.

Supplies:

Background from Gecko Galz Pocket Full of Poseys Paper Pack, Ring Around the Rosey
Bingo Card from Gecko Galz Bits & Pieces Collection
Label and Roses from Gecko Galz Vintage Labels Collection
Image of child from Gecko Galz Children's Hour Collection
Pearl Florish - Zva Creative
Butterflies - Bead
Photo Corners - Martha Stewart
Lace - from stash
Glitter Glue from Sulyn Industries and Stickles
Pen from Stampin' Up
Distress Ink Brushed Corderoy

I am linking this to the Lots of Layers #46 Challenge over at Sugar Creek Hollow. I love their blog, which a fellow Gecko Galz Design Team member introduced me to.  Thanks Heather!

I am also linking this to the Simon Says Challenge for Anything Goes.  Love when they are open like that!

Enjoy!

Happy Scrappy Savings!
Jess

Kissing Booth Valentine Card

Here is a little Valentine I made using some images from Leanne's blog, Fripperies and Butterflies. I fell in love with the Kissing Booth Sign as well as the adorable couple. I am trying to use more layers in my cards, while still keeping it simple.

Supplies:

Kraft Cardstock - stash
Love Bingo Card - Gecko Galz
Music Heart - Gecko Galz
Kids Image - Fripperies and Butterflies Blog
Kissing Booth Sign - Fripperies and Butterflies Blog
Ruler sticker - Jenni Bowlin
Crochet lace and red ruffle ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Scor-Tape
Scalloped note paper - Making Memories

I am linking this to the following challenges:

Fripperies and Butterflies Valentine Challenge
Sugar Creek #46 - Lots of Layers
DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge #102 - Red or Pink
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Enjoy!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess