March Kit Reveal - Distressed Couture

It was the March kit reveal at Scrap Shotz. This month it was a later than usual as we "patiently" waited for the newly released from CHA, Distressed Couture from Glitz Designs. I think you'll agree that it was completely worth the wait!.

Here is an excerpt of the projects from the Design Team.

When I first saw this layout from Amber, I fell in love. I love the circles of different pattern papers.

And my love continued with Heather's layout.

Then I started to drool over Denise's card! Look at THAT flower...wowsers!!!

And my heart melted with this layout from Rosie! Don't you love the handwriting from her daughter? Precious, absolutely precious!

What do YOU think of the reveal? Let me know!

Spotted in the Gallery

I don't know how Jess does it every week...I have been going through the gallery and everyone's work is FANTASTIC!!! Keep up the great work ladies! Here is a sampling of what is the gallery...

From Laura (AngelBear)

Laura's distressing is AMAZING! And her handmad paper flowers are stunning!

From Darla (dot) ... love her work with the Copic Challenges

From Corry (croppincorry)...a Card Crew challenge card...gorgeous!

Leave these ladies (and others) some love in the gallery and let me know what you think of my picks this week!

Fabulous Friday - Anything But!!!!

It's just another Fabulous Friday here at Scrap Shotz! And our challenge today is from the lovely Denise! Her challenge is "Anything But" boring...because it's just SO darn cute!!!

Looking for a cute little decoration for your Easter table? This adorable bunny was made from a box file cut on my Silhouette but there are lots of templates on the net to create boxes or you could use take-out-boxes, bagolopes, etc. When the lid is opened you will find blue easter grass (the only colour we had in the house!) protecting a couple of chocolate eggs but you could fill it with whatever your heart desires. I used punches for the nose and circle head but everything else was hand cut…and there is indeed a cotton ball attached to the back for a puffy bunny tail.

I adore this project Denise! What do you think????

Copic Thursday - Coloring Fur

Sssh! I know it's Friday *blush* Yesterday was crazy busy for me!

Our challenge this week is colour fur. What I love so much about Copic markers is their seeming ability to colour anything.

Here are links to 2 tutorials on how to colour fur. As with anything, there are many ways to do it, try them both and see what works best for you.

I used Crissy Armstrong's youtube video and technique - be prepared for the laughing section in the middle! When I watched it I had a big smile on my face!

Crissy Armstrong

I used E55, E57, E59. The trick is to use a soft, thin brush stroke and to blend it out twice. I think I over blended on the kitty but improved on the racoon. :)

Here are my furry animals...not quite as good but I think cute nonetheless! :lol: :lol: I think it's a racoon and a hedgehog...I am really bad with animals :oops:

And here is another technique from Marianne Walker.

Marianne Walker

And here are Lorraine's beautiful beautiful samples! Doesn't this make you drool???

I wanted this guy to look like he had long hair. It looks kind of messy, but it's hard to color with a facecloth! LOL! The final result isn't too bad. Colors used: E55, E57,E49, N3, N7, R27, R29, 0

This one I wanted to look spikey and furry. I used the dot method on the spikes and the towel on the body. Colors used: E00, E31, E33, E35, E37, Y35, RV14, YG67, C1, C3, 0

So let's get colouring! Don't forget to link me up, ok?

National Craft Month - Altered Projects

It is now officially Spring and I have to tell you that I love the longer days, the chirping birds and even the muddy shoes! LOL To me, there is no bigger sign of spring that the sight and sound of birds outside on the trees; wouldn't you agree?

So, in honour of spring, here is an altered birdhouse. The papers are from Urban Lily. The birdhouse is from the dollar store. But what I think really makes the bird house is the swirling butterflies. The butterfly images are from Hero Arts and are coloured with Copic markers, all available at Scrap Shotz. The entire birdhouse has been liberally sprayed with Tattered Angels glimmer mist, also available at Scrap Shotz.

 Here is the front view...

Here is the side view...

Do you alter? Can you share with me your altered projects?

Spotted in the Gallery

It's Virginia here and I am covering for Jess while she is on vacation. I always love going into the Scrap Shotz gallery and seeing everyone's work. Here are some projects that caught my eye this week.

Let's start with the Hello Kitty party theme from MamaPod (Erica). What little girl (or big girl for that matter?) isn't going to be oohing and aahing over these invitations???

I love Kelly's painted "border" around the picture and the retro peace sign.

And I love how Jillian used her ribbon on this layout.

Thanks ladies for sharing your work! I am so inspired right now. What about YOU?

Fabulous Friday - Inspiration Challenge

What a weekend this is going to be??? Scrap Shotz is a sponsor at the Crop4Kids crop this weekend. Jess and I are each teaching a class...and we are super excited!!! If you are coming, please take the time to introduce yourselves to Jess and me, ok?

And now how about a Fabulous Friday challenge???? Today we have an Inspiration Challenge. Are you ready???

My Mom is visiting me for 2 weeks, well, she is actually visiting my girls, not me! LOL But she bought a dress for my youngest during her recent vacation to Hawaii. When I first saw the dress, I went...Wowsers!!! But then I thought...how can I be inspired by this dress? So here is the dress...

And here is my layout. I was initially inspired by the gorgeous blues and greens and the tapestry-like print.

How were you inspired by this dress? Is it the birds? The splash of red? Or the fun print? Whatever it is, I would love to see your inspiration project!!! Link me up, ok?