Our Favorite Things Day Five

It's our final day to look back at this year's amazing projects from our talented Glue Girls!

Today we have Designers Tamara Tripodi and Kristen Swain sharing their favorites!!

Up first...Miss Tamara Tripodi who was asked to select one project from Designer Lesley Langdon!

Trio of Holiday Tags

Tamara said, "I LOVE Lesley's projects, so pretty! I will go with the 'trio of Christmas tags' They are some simple and beautiful!"

and our favorite of Tamara's is..

Once Their Was a Snowman

The attention to detail is just amazing...plus snowmen are the best!!

And last for our look back at this year Designer Kristen Swain had to select one item from Linda Albrecht (neat as it was Linda's favorite of her own and we  can see why!)   

Maya Road Dress Form


Kristen's favorite project of her own from this year is..

Party Banner Hanger

Kristen told us, "I chose this because it was really out of the box for me. But I love the bright colors, tons of details and all the dimension."

Our favorite of Kristen's...well we have several..but one is



Valentine Gift Set

and her incredible banner...

Handmade Banner

Well this wraps up our week! It's hard to believe another year has passed, another year full of amazing projects, crafts and creations all made using our GlueArts adhesives! 

We look forward to 2012 and sharing more ideas and ways for you to use GlueArts Adhesives as part of your crafts!!  

Speaking of adhesives...there's still time to take advantage of our amazing year end sale!



Have you taken advantage of our GlueArts Christmas Stock Up Sale? When you purchase 3 PRO+ cartridges you'll receive a free handle when you enter the above promo code. However NOW we're adding 50% off select products!!! Just click this link to visit our website to find out which of our must have products are part of this additional sale! (they're our designers favorites!!) 


PLUS all orders will have free shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurry...this sale ends on January 1st!!
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Our Favorite Things Day Four


We're back today with more of our favorite things!

We asked the talented Glue Girl designers to pick a favorite project of a fellow designer along with a favorite project of their own. Quite possibly in this busy year...you may have missed one!

Today Designer Andrea Budjack had to "try" to select a favorite project from our new Designer Tamara Tripodi! And Designer Lesley Langdon chose a favorite from Designer Kristen Swain.

Andrea's top pick from Tamara is...


Tamara's Holiday Treat Set


and Andrea's personal favorite project of her own is...



Life Is Sweet Treat
My personal favorite of Andrea's (once again so difficult to pick!) was her...


Love Grows in Happy Homes


Designer Lesley Langdon was asked to select a favorite of Kristen Swain..

she chose...

Pretty Birds
http://gluearts.blogspot.com/2011/10/websters-pages-gluearts-have-gone-to.html

Lesley said... "I love these birds that Kris made, so beautiful and creative. I love how she layers papers, with the perfect amount of embellishments and ribbons. She knows just how to create the perfect balance and these birds are no exception. "

and her own favorite project is..

Find Beauty Layout
http://gluearts.blogspot.com/2011/04/sprin...-accent-it.html

Lesley said.. "I just loved how it turned out, the colors, the masking, the spritz and all the embellishments." Guess what...we agree!! 

My favorite of Lesley's is.. 

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more of our favorite things from this past year!!


Have you taken advantage of our GlueArts Christmas Stock Up Sale? When you purchase 3 PRO+ cartridges you'll receive a free handle when you enter the above promo code. However NOW we're adding 50% off select products!!! Just click this link to visit our website to find out which of our must have products are part of this additional sale! (they're our designers favorites!!) 


PLUS all orders will have free shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
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"On The Move"

Greetings!!

I've had some fun creating with the Kaiser On The Move Collection for ANNA'S CRAFT CUPBOARD.  The collection is available in store HERE .

On The Move is quite 'retro' and very masculine in toning.  Once again, the 'Collectables' failed to disappoint with the discovery of some super fun 'classic' elements - great for the 'bigger' and 'littler' guys in our lives. 

Here are some of my creations. 

Layout - 'Classic Moment'


Materials

Kaiser On the Move Collection

P777 Diesel
P772 Accelerate
P773 Propel
CT704 Collectables
PP859 Paper Pad
SS122 Sticker Sheet

BG Chipboard Alphabet Letters
Prima Typography Alphabet Stickers – Printery



The random photo of my girls with their Daddy taken Father's Day this year makes my heart smile.  Absolutely priceless.
  

A few of the Collectable elements have been layered with patterned papers and papers from the Paper Pad.

A Step by Step  for creating this is available on the Anna's Craft Cupboard Blog HERE

'Ready Set Vroom' is all about tapping into the inner rally driver.  Give three littler people a means of transport and there is lots of 'vrooming'.

Layout - 'Ready Set Vroom'


Materials

Kaiser On the Move
·         PS186 Die Cut – Fuel
·         P775 Cylinders
·         P776 Fuel Tank
·         SS122 12 x 12 Sticker Sheet
·         CT704 Collectables
·         PP859 Paper Pad

Other

·         Cardstock
·         Basic Grey Chipboard Alpha’s




Layout - 'Some Days'



Materials

Kaiser On The Move

·         P774 Take Off
·         SS122 12 x 12 Sticker Sheet
·         PP859 Paper Pad

Other

·         Cardstock
·         Prima – 8” x 10” Typography Alpha Stickers – Printery, Essentials 11 – Romantique, Fairytale Roses – Yellow, Love Letter Roses – Jade, Painterly Petals Hydrangeas Blue, Say It In Crystals
·         ACC Puffy Thickers – Glass Slipper
·         MHC Fantasy – Fairy Dust
·         MFT Die-namics High Tea Party Doily
·         Sizzix and Spellbinder Dies



The softer gray and paler lemon and mint of the collection allowed me to create something more 'girly' with this collection.  I added a Manor House Creations Fantasy bloom and a  kick of aqua blue with Prima blooms.


Thanks so much for dropping by

xx T




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Our Favorites Things Day Three!


Happy Wednesday to you!

We're back today with more of our favorite things!

We asked the talented Glue Girl designers to pick a favorite project of a fellow designer along with a favorite project of their own.

Today Designer Linda Albrecht had to "try" to select a favorite project from Designer Andrea Budjack! And Ania Lexander chose a favorite of new designer Jaime Warren's!

Linda is up first with her top pick of Andrea's...


Laughter is Love Block Set

Linda said.. I love everything that she does, but I think that my GA favorite is her "Laughter is Love" blocks that she did recently. I love how she has so many layers and sweet sentiments on her projects. 

and Linda's personal favorite project of her own is...

Maya Road Dress Form
My personal favorite of Linda's (which was so hard to pick!) was her...

Snowman Ornament
Designer Ania Lexander was asked to select a favorite of Designer JaimeWarren..

Ania chose...

and her own favorite project is..

Holiday Countdown Calendar
As for personal faves..I'm torn between three projects, each having their own reasons as to why they're faves....like, the booklet/bookframe I made that's my only reminder of my kids at my office (http://gluearts.blogspot.com/2011/05/joy-beyond-words.html)...or the Halloween-project (http://gluearts.blogspot.com/2011/10/were-crafting-boo-boxes-with-gluearts.html) which surprised me because it came together so easily & turned out fairly wicked if I may say so myself..I'm usually not that into themed stuff...
But in terms of usefulness...I guess I have to go with this one, which proved oh so useful to count down to our Paris-vacation!

My favorite of Ania's is.. 

Pinterest Inspired Birthday Card

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more of our favorite things from this past year!!
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Festive Greetings

Festive Greetings Everyone!!

   I haven't had much opportunity to get 'here' so..... Firstly, can I send out a big festive "Happy Holiday's" to you all. To all my friends travelling during this time, please take care and stay safe... xx   

Creatively, I have much to share but have not had much opportunity with so much going on.  I am here now (LOL), so we will kick things off with some of my recent creations for Prima.

First up, a little altered festive piece for the table. 



Materials
  • #553425 Holiday - Metal
  • #552091 Meredith -Merlin
  • #553456 Medley - Treasure
  • #550462 Trim - Gold
  • #547424 Precious Metals Col Gilded
I found the deer in a little decor shop down town.  He already came glittered and a small decoration around his neck.  To the mix, I added some Precious Metals - Gilded Leaves, Holiday- Metal Flowers and a touch of tulle.  Gold Trim and added bells adorn his belly.

  
The sleigh, I have had for a little while now. It usually sits on the table with sweets - though it tends to get empty rather quickly LOL.  

 I have also given it a little makeover to coordinate with the reindeer. A corsage of Prima Medley 'Treasure' and more Holiday - Metal Flowers, Precious Metals - Gilded Leaves and Tulle adorn the back of it.



Sitting in the sleigh, is also a hand made bauble decoration.


To create something similar, there is a step by step available on the Prima BLOG.

Patterned papers from the North Country collection have been incorporated in the creation of this.


Materials
  • #843304 North Country Col. Maine Meadow
  • #843311 North Country Col. Glacier Roads
  • #843267 North Country Col. In The Forest
  • #553319 Coventry Rose - Pixie Glen
  • #552473 Avon Rose - North Country
  • #536152 Monarch Diamond

Next, I have a layout to share.  
This was also created for the challenge blog - "Show Us Your Stuff", where I was featured as a December Guest Designer.  Thanks so much for the invitation and allowing me to play along.

'All I want for Christmas is you'



Materials
  • #843311 North Country – Glacier Roads
  • #843755 12” x 12” Ledger
  • #551254 North Country – Chipboard
  • #550516 Trim – Cream
  • #553289 Coventry Rose – North Country
  • #553432 Holiday – Carmine
  • #553418 Holiday – Crimson
  • #550097 8” x 10” Alphabet – Romantique


I have combined the beautiful Prima North Country Collection with Ledger Papers and Holiday 'Carmine' and 'Crimson' add a gorgeous festive touch.

Finally, I have a little 'positive affirmation' door hanger project to share.

'The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams' - Eleanor Roosevelt



Materials
  • #843403 Romantique Col. The Courts
  • #553609 Splendor - Winter
  • #551001 Clear Stamp
  • #545574 8 x 8 Mask
  • #552886 Cradle - Sparrow
  • #552015 Twister - Glitter
  • #890834 Resin - Bird Homes
  • #549053 Sparkling - Sugar Blooms Collection
  • #547165 Birdsong Col. Script
  • #543563 Essentials 9 Annalee
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Barn Door, Walnut Stain, Broken China and Tumbled Glass
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stain -Broken China
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint - Picket Fence
Ranger Adirondack Lights Acrylic Paint - Snow Cap
Ranger Stickles - Frosted Lace and Icicle



Twiddleybitz Holly Chipboard leaves provide the perfect foundation for adding lots of Prima loveliness.  To the mix, I have added Splendor leaves, Resin, Glitter Twisters, Script birdies, Cradle and a pretty sugar bloom.


Thanks so much for dropping by - I'll be back soon with more to share.

xx T
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Our Favorite Things Day Two

Happy Tuesday to you!

We're back with more of our favorite things!

We asked the designers to pick a favorite project of a fellow designer along with a favorite project of their own.

Today Designer Grace Tolman had to "try" to select a favorite project from Designer Patti Milazzo!

Her pick is...

S is for Summer Canvas Project

and Grace's personal favorite project is her...


My personal favorite of Grace's was her...

Poinsettia Vinyl Napkin Rings

Designer Patti Milazzo was asked to select a favorite of Designer Ania Lexander..

Patti chose... (is my favorite though because not only is it adorable but soooo very clever! I can see making this for just about any theme...love it!)

Candy Centerpiece

and her own favorite project is..

Snowman Jar

My favorite of Patti's is also her Snowman jar and...

Autumn Tri-Fold Screen

and her kids craft...

Flower Pot Pals

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more of our favorite things from this past year!!


Just a Reminder about our GlueArts Christmas Stock Up Sale!!


  Have you taken advantage of our GlueArts Christmas Stock Up Sale? When you purchase 3 PRO+ cartridges you'll receive a free handle when you enter the above promo code. However NOW we're adding 50% off select products!!! Just click this link to visit our website to find out which of our must have products are part of this additional sale! (they're our designers favorites!!) PLUS all orders will have free shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

So head over to GlueArts and Stock Up!!!
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