Super Chic Crafts

Coffee Eye Candy

2010-07-31T18:20:00.001-07:00

I have had this paper for the past year and have been itching to use it! I love the look of these cards and tags! Plus, it's Joe's favorite theme... COFFEE!

Continuing to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2010-07-05T21:34:00.001-07:00

Over the next couple of months I will be frantically trying to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I am participating in The Nation's Triathlon. You can check out my website at: http://pages.teamintraining.org/wpa/nattri10/twaltonhdd

I have been putting new items on my etsy website all weekend long! Make sure to check it out and tell others. ALL proceeds are going directly to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I have added some "eye candy" to give you an idea of some items that are for sale on my etsy page!

If you like what you see check out my etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Superchiccrafts?ref=seller_info

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Raising Money For The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

2010-06-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog! I have a very special announcement. On September 12, 2010 - I will be participating in the Nation's Triathlon. I am so excited to start this new adventure and I am fundraising for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I need to raise a total of $3,200 by September 12. I will be participating in multiple different fundraisers but will need that extra boost to keep me going.

I have decided to sell items on my blog and ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LLS!!!

Today's item is ATC/ACEO Holders. You will recieve 20 card holders in any color scheme you want. You can also request a random print. I am asking $3.00 for the pack of 20 plus $1.00 shipping & handling. Please remember that ALL the proceeds go to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society!

I am only accepting paypal at this time unless I recieve a demand from people that do not have a paypal account. To purchase this item, please click on the paypal button below. (Allow 5-7 days for these to be made please, as I do have a schedule full of work, training and other fundraising events!)

If you would like more information on my adventure with Team In Training or would like to donate directly, you can check out my website at http://pages.teamintraining.org/wpa/nattri10/twaltonhdd

Thank you in advance for your support!!!

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MY NEW ETSY ADVENTURE!!!

2010-02-20T18:34:00.000-08:00

I have been so busy lately that I haven't had a chance to post anything!

I am going to be getting on track and posting more often!

Here is a sneak preview of one my items for sale:

These are a set of 36 journaling tags. They are great for labels, scrapbooking, card making, atc's... they sky's the limit! Over the next couple of weeks I am going to be pounding out more fantastic items for my store... so keep watch!

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ATC Eye Candy

2009-12-08T22:02:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my favorite ATC's. I don't think any of these have been posted before... Enjoy!

I was watching "Chicago" when this ATC was born.

I loved the texture of this ATC! I used Distress Inks for the background, stamped an image, added a velum piece and then put modge podge on it.

I LOVE this ATC. It is one of my favorites... mainly because it was an accident. I used gesso, distressed the background and then wiped the gesso to make it show up. I was so pleased with the outcome!

I love using patterned paper and making a distressed look to it.

2009-12-08T14:48:00.000-08:00

I am alway curious to know how stampers organize their stamps. Especially all the mounted ones! They are so clunky and difficult to shift through! I am currently re-organizing my craft room. I have re-arranged my furniture and am s-l-o-w-l-y putting my stuff away. I will gladly put up new pictures as soon as the entire room is finished. Here is a sneak preview of my "stamping storage"... Should I get any other stamps in the future, I am going to have to find a new way to store them though!

In the top drawer is all of my ink pads.

So far the second drawer is used for my foam stamp sets, $1.00 stamps (That I am addicted to!) and some acylic sets that I bought on sale and have yet to use or even open.

The last drawer has all of my stamps stacked on top of one another. There are 5 perfectly organized rows in this drawer. I know it is bad to stack stamps on top of one another since it can warp the image but I really don't have a choice. Hopefully, I will come up with another idea soon!

I spent an entire day stamping all of my images onto white cardstock. This way, I can look through my book to find the perfect stamp instead of digging through my drawer.

TADA! Here it is! My finished stamp organizer!

I have also changed the way my embellisments and stickers are stored. Instead of out in the open I have stored them in these lovely boxes I purchased from Jo Ann Fabrics.

Lastly, I am in the process of going through my paper. It is so much fun to find sheets of paper I forgot I purchased.

I am hoping my the end of next weekend my scraproom will be completely finished. I will post pics soon!

Christmas Wish List

2009-12-07T15:05:00.000-08:00

Christmas time is my favorite time of year. I love decorating my home, picking out the perfect gifts for family and friends, baking cookies and hanging out with my family. It also gives me the perfect excuse to make up my very own wish list! Below are some of my top picks for Christmas.

Copic Markers are the best! When I first heard about these and saw the prices - I thought "NO WAY!" However, I had the chance to try them and they are worth EVERY CENT! Too bad I don't have cents to spend on these wonderful markers. I am still absolutely amazed at the beautiful colors, blending and other cool techniques you can do with these. Say it to yourself now... "I - must - go - get - Copic - Markers."

Basic Grey- Two Scoops Collection Pack

Basic Grey- June Bug Collection Pack

Stamping Bella has the most adorable stamps! I couldn't find just one or two that I wanted. I'll just post the link to their blog... I want them all!!! http://stampingbella.com/blog/ I hope you have as much fun looking at all of the fun stamps as I did!

Tim Holtz Distressed Embossing Powder. If you have not been on Tim Holtz's blog - you are truly missing out! Right now he is doing the "12 Tags of Christmas" and I am green with envy with everyone! Make sure to check it out.

Tim Holtz Sanding Grip. Since I have been working on the "distressed" look lately, I think this little guy would be great! Especially since I hate the feel of sandpaper when I am holding it.

I have a few of the mini masks and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Apparently, Heidi Swapp has some as well. I would love to collect all of them plus apparently he has sheets of clear masking "paper" so that you can stamp your own image on to them! I LOVE IT!

Tim Holtz Grungeboard is SO MUCH FUN! It is nearly indestructable yet has the perfect distressed look when altering it. I only have the plain sheets of grungboard but I would LOVE to have the seasonal and some letters as well!

Ahhhh... the Making Memories Slice machine! This handy little tool just seems to good to be true. With a pretty hefty price tag though - it doesn't look like I will be finding out anytime soon!

A look back in time...

2009-12-07T12:24:00.000-08:00

Ilove scrapbooking! So much in fact that I often time will spend days making pages... even though I don't have pictures for them. I love trying lots of different techniques. At first though, I stayed on the straight and narrow. These are some of my first pages done as a scrapbooker! I love to pull these out from time to time just to remind myself how far I have gotten over the past couple of years!

The Best Make-Up and Cosmetic Site!

2009-09-04T08:40:00.000-07:00

On a non-craft related topic... I just have to introduce all of you to this fantastic website:

www.beautyinhues.com

They have LOTS of name brand make-up at ridiculously low prices! Beauty In Hues has carried all kinds of cosmetics. Some of the brands you will find there is: Aveda, Bobbi Brown, Estee Lauder, Clinique, Frederic Fekkai, Lumene, Da Vinci, Benefit, Smashbox, Urban Decay, Too Faced, and much much more!

Beauty In Hues is currently offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $25.00!

Bo Bunny 2009 Summer Collections

2009-08-29T21:33:00.000-07:00

While searching the internet for various scrapbook layouts to help me with my latest products - I stumbled across Bo Bunny's gorgous new collections! I, of course, had to spread the word! Bo Bunny has some of the cutest collections available!

Bo Bunny "Kitchen Spice":

Bo Bunny "Butter Flutter"

Bo Bunny "Delilah":

Great Printable Scrapbooking Paper and Cut Outs For FREE!!!

2009-08-15T23:40:00.001-07:00

I love free things! (Doesn't everyone?) When I first started scrapbooking I was broke so I had to improvise by printing my own paper, using printable cut outs and embellishment, etc. The website below was by far my favorite. Check it out!

Print Your Own Free Scrapbooking Supplies

Collage-A-Thon Weekend

2009-07-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

Collage-A-Thon Weekend! I am obviously having so much fun this weekend. I have had to throw away about 30 ATC's because of me trying out "new techniques"... but it's worth it in the end!
Enjoy the eye candy! Vintage collage image, Basic Gray Paper, Stamped Images.

Vintage Collage Image, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, Stamper's Anonymous Stamp, Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

Tim Holtz Mask, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint, Vintage Collage Image, Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Tim Holtz Embellishments, Stamped Image.

Vintage Collage Image, Tim Holtz Distress Ink.

Printable Collage Sheets

2009-07-17T17:20:00.000-07:00

I love collage sheets! I spend hours looking them up, printing copies and then cutting them out. I use a few... then start the cyle all over again! I thought I would share of few sites that have free printable sheets for you to use! Please make sure to give the person props for taking the time to post it for you. Also, make sure you are using these for your personal use for your artwork not for selling.

http://myartfullife.blogspot.com/2009/02/free-collage-sheets.html

http://gaby-cajubrasil.blogspot.com/

http://www.digitalcollagesheets.com/free.aspx

http://www.altered-book.com/copyright-free-images.html

http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk/vintageresources.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/34264323@N04/3278414437/

http://www.moonlightjourney.com/Freebies.html

http://alteredstuff.blogspot.com/2009/01/free-vintage-valentine-collage-sheet.html

If you have any other links feel free to post it here! Also, if you have a free collage sheet (or sheets) you would like me to add to the list contact me!

First Time Using Chalks

2009-07-15T19:15:00.000-07:00

WOW! What have I been missing!? I bought Pebbles, Inc. chalks this past weekend! I can't believe how great theyare for coloring images! These aren't your childhood sidewalk chalks! I love this ATC! Almost a shame to trade it... but I know if will find a happy home!

So much fun!

2009-07-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

My Newest Creations

2009-07-11T22:24:00.001-07:00

Here are my latest creations for the day!

You can't see the dtail on this gorgeous ATC but the glitter is amazing. I bought it at Sparkle N Sprinkle while at a Stamp Show. (I will need to dig up their website). They had colors I have never seen before and had amazing embossing powders also!

Distress Crackle Paints by Tim Holtz are so much fun! This was my first attempt at ever stamping over them. It gives it such a unique texture.

This picture is blurry but I fell in love with the stamp so I had to try it out. This is also my first attempt at trying the "blending" technique with the fabulous Distress inks.

StampScrapArt Tour 2009

2009-07-11T16:07:00.000-07:00

I know I said I was going to spend my weekend scrapbooking and making ATC's but the StampScrapArt Tour was going on only 25 minutes from my house! How could I not go? So, after debating most of the morning, I packed up my stuff and headed out of the house. I had so much fun there and really enjoyed watching the different demonstrators do their craft! I thought you'd like to see some eye candy of some of the things I bought. Now, pennyless and surrounded by new goodies, I can start my craft weekend!

I thought these glitters were beautiful! I also purchased a glue pen so I can highlight very specific areas to glitter! I can't wait to try these out. They are so vibrant and will surely add great detail to some of my creations. There were over 100 colors - it was so difficult to just pick a few. I had to keep putting them back.

I looked and looked for some Artist Trading Card stamps. I haven't found any at the local scrapbook and stamping stores. So I figured that I would be able to find some at the Stamp show. Would you believe that these are the ONLY 2 that were there? I bought them both because they seem to be difficult to find.

My boyfriend is a huge coffee drinker. As soon as I saw these I thought of him so I had to pick up these adorable stamps.

I thought this was too funny! There was an adorable card with these stamps. I hope to be able to do something half as cute with them!

My favorite vendor had TONS Tim Holtz stamps, inks and embellishments. There was a FANTASTIC demonstrator who did the most amazing things! I could have sat down and watched her all day! I bought these Distressed Inks because there were colors I had never seen at the local store. They are so much fun to use and I can't wait to play around with them!

Some scrapbookers and stampers have a very distinct style. I, however, like to dabble in all kind! Lately, I have been interested in the very odd and different styles Jim Holtz does. These were a few that caught my eye- I would have loved to get much, much more but, as you know, stamps are pretty expensive!

This stamp template is GREAT! It makes a box about the size of a playing card deck box. But, I'm sure you guessed that I won't be using it for playing cards!

Chalk is something I always see used. But, surprisingly, I have never bought. After watching a demonstrator use these bright chalks, I had to buy them. I can't wait to try them!

Ladies In Waiting ATC's

2009-07-10T19:58:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile since I have been able to sit in my craft room, watch tv and scrapbook! However, I am back and feeling inspired! Over the past week or so I have been searching for new and fun ways to share my ATC's with others! I found the best site http://www.atcsforall.com/ and am having so much fun! I plan on spending my entire weekend making ATC's to put on.

Here's what I have so far!

Girl's Best Friend ATC & Re-decorating Craft Room

2009-01-19T20:11:00.000-08:00

I spent most of my weekend researching through various websites- different scrapbook and craft room themes. I'm pretty sure that I am going in a whole different angle with my room. The pink, black and white room is not working for me. Over the next couple of weeks I am going to be getting things together for my new room theme. Any ideas are appreciated and some of you bloggers have excellent references!

After digging through a new pad of paper, printing off new images for collages and finding some adorable embellishments, I decided to do another cute Pin-Up Girl ATC I love the vintage look with bright colors.

Busy Day...

2009-01-10T19:18:00.000-08:00

While preparing my craft room for my "Weekend of Crafts", I ran across some quilting squares that I had hidden in the back of my supply closet. I thought they were such pretty, vibrant colors that I just had to use them on my first ATC project of the day!

I love black red & white especially with "pin - up" themes. As you can see below with my previous post and my new ATC's.

I love this Ladyfair Swimwear ATC. I really like this picture so I had it stashed away while I tried to find a good background paper to put with it. Well- as it would happen, I was in my favorite craft store and saw the new DCWV Paper Pack called THE GREEN STACK- 70% Recycled Paper. It has a realy cool retro vibe to it.

And my most recent finished project for the day is my beautiful Giesha... doesn't she look peaceful (and maybe a little sad)?

Hopefully if your like me and need a little inspiration every once in awhile to keep yourself going then these ATC's will help you out!

Pin Up Girl ATC's

2009-01-07T21:18:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite ATC themes to make is Pin-Up Girl & Vintage Ads. Below are a couple of older ones that I have made and already traded out. Using the red, black and white embellishments and paper gives it a fun feel, don't you think?

My Love of ATC's

2009-01-03T14:51:00.000-08:00

I love making Artist Trading Cards. They are so much fun! If you are unfamiliar with these miniture works of art visit www.squidoo.com/atcs to get information. You can also go to one of my favorite websites http://www.flickr.com/ to see some great eye candy! Once you get the hang of making them... trade them! I recieve ATC's from all over the world through various swap sites. My favorite by far is http://www.swap-bot.com/

Here is my first batch of ATC's for the day!

Anyway- this weekend is a dedicated craft weekend for me! Keep your eyes peeled for some of my projects throughout the weekend!

First You Must Start At The Beginning...

2009-01-02T21:35:00.000-08:00

I am an avid lover of all things girly! I love clothes, makeup & other beauty products. My favorite thing to do it paper crafts- mostly scrapbooking!

I just moved into a new house and am one of the lucky ones who have their very own craft room! It is my place to go and do everything I love... scrabook, sew, organize, & watch LMN.

Before I moved in I decided that I was going to make this room my "fantasy room". I wanted to find the perfect fun color combo. I ultimately decided on Pink, Black & White. The other requirement I had for myself is that I wanted to display my supplies in an organized fashion. (We all have times we forgot we bought something and then we end up with duplicates!)

I have worked on this room for a few months now and feel as if:

1) I can not possibly add anything additional to the room.

2) Have no place for my sewing machine & dress form.

3) Still does not have the "parisian/couture" theme I am looking for.

4) Lastly, it needs another accent color but I can't figure out what!?

I am desperately seeking help! I have seen so many gorgeous craft rooms but I am trying to hard to work with what I've got!

My goal is to have my craft room 100% completed by the end of January. Take a peek around and please give me your thoughts and ideas!