Frosted Designs "Favorite Things" Blog Hop!!!

Hello crafty friends and welcome to the Frosted Designs "Favorite Things" Blog Hop!!! As most of you know, March is National Craft Month!!! What better way to celebrate our favorite time of year than with a "favorite things" blog hop?!? We are so excited about all the fabulous items in store that we wanted to share with you how we use them on our projects! Our Design Team has put together some AMAZING projects just for your viewing pleasure :-)

If you've arrived here from Anita's blog, then you're in the right place!  If not, please start the hop at the Frosted Designs Blog here!

We have some fabulous prizes up for grabs from the following sponsors:

Now to show you MY favorite things!!!! 

Lindy's Stamp Gang - Autumn Leaves Spray Set

Crafters Workshop - Well Rounded

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 I LOVE using the Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Sprays from Frosted Designs!!!  They are truly sooo much fun to work with!!!!  So, I created a a page to show you that mists are NOT just for you paper!!!!  I also used the March Sketch challenge over at Creative Embellishments (inspired by the floating petals to the left of their inspiration page!), AS WELL as some of their FABULOUS chipboard on my page!

Here's a look:

I started with the Authentique "Flourish" Collection in the store and some layering.  I used the Circle Template (Another one of my FAVS!) and some of the sprays, as well as various inks, to create the background.  I added some layers of gesso over areas for a more "muted" tone.  Then, I used the Tim Holtz "Dot Fade" stencil from last month's kit and some molding paste colored with Lindy's Magicals to finish my background effects!

I layered on tons of flowers and embellishments, applying gesso and the mists for added color!  The round metal buttons were coated with gesso, then misted with LSG sprays until I achieved my desired colors!

I added Creative Embellishments chipboard behind my photo mats that was embossed with the Tim Holtz Black distress powder in this month's kit!

I finished with some chipboard by 7 Gypsies that I clear embossed with a polka dot stamp by Stampin Up! and some versamark ink.  I coated it generously with Lindy's Mist for a beautiful, rich teal color!!!!!

Now, I ALSO have a GIVEAWAY here for you lucky crafters!!!!  

I have put together some crafting goodies that will be mailed to one lucky person  (Anywhere in the world!)!!!  All you have to do is BECOME A FOLLOWER of my Blog AND leave me comment letting me know you've stopped by!!!  That's it!!!!

And don't forget to jot down each member's scrambled FD product and email it to Brandimatos@gmail.com for your chance to win a $20.00 Gift Certificate to the Frosted Designs Store!!!!!

My scrambled word for you is MPAEETLT (HINT*** It's located under "Mixed Media" in the FD store here!!!!! 

Thanks for stopping in gang and have a LUCKY day :-)

You're next stop is over at Brenda's Blog!!!  Have fun hopping :-)

Here is the Blog Line-Up in case you get lost:

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Barb

Debbie

Anita

Brandi (You Are Here!)

Brenda

Jean

Joni

Lisa

Lori

Sandee

Channa

Cathi

Elle's Studio "Everyday Moments" with Frosted Designs!

Well hello everyone!!!  I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far!!!  Looks like it's going to be warm and sunny here in Florida :-)

I'm here today with a couple of projects I've made using the new Elle's Studio "Everyday Moments" Collection!!!  I knew as soon as I saw this one that I just had to have it!!  The colors are truly amazing and are really perfect for "Everyday" type photos :-)

"You Are My Sunshine"

Let's Get Sketchy is currently hosting a blog hop with lots of sketches and tons of inspiration!!!  First, I completed a layout using a sketch by Brenshevia for her challenge.  
Here's the sketch:

And here is my layout:

Aren't these papers just adorable?!?  And they are absolutely PERFECT for scrapping my girls, but the collection comes with plenty of blues and greens for "boy" pages as well!!!

I started by using the Heidi Swapp "Hexagon" stencil and various distress inks for my background.  Then, I just layered my papers to follow the sketch, outlining each one with a black sharpie marker.  I also added a thick black line around the photos to simulate a black photo mat!

I used the coordinating Kraft Sticker Letters and Pink Paislee Colorwash letters to create the title "You Are My Sunshine"...

I LOVE adding rosettes to my pages... Especially ones with pictures of my babies!  I cut up thin strips of the 12x12 paper and scored it at every quarter inch.  Then, I just adhered the edges together and push down!  I added one of the resin flowers to the center from the American Crafts Flea Market set in the store to finish my page!

"Time With You"

I also completed a card using this collection using another sketch by Brenshevia.  This one was for Melinda's Challenge.

Here is the sketch:

And here is the card:

I used Kraft Core cardstock by Coordinations as my base (one of my FAV papers for backgrounds!) and started layering on paper!   I kept everything pretty simple as I have a tendency to over-embellish :-)

I used the coordinating wood veneers by Elle's Studio and used the Tim Holtz paint dauber from last month's kit to add some color.  

I also used the white gel pen from last month's kit to create faux stitching around the grey star paper (this was a requirement for this challenge!).  I finished the card with some red-stitched ribbon and a tiny bow!!!

"Sisters"

Last, but certainly not least, is a layout I created a few backs back.  I posted it to our Facebook page here, but decided to share it here in case you haven't stopped by!  

For this one, I used the "Stuck?!" Sketch from last month.  Here's a look:

I really like how this one came out!!!  I used various products from the store to add to the detail of this page!

I started by adding some black Dylusions Mist to my background, by pulling out the spritzer and lightly tapping it in the direction I wanted my splatters.  

I added strips of paper from the collection, various pieces that I fussy cut from the papers, and added a small tag I made and some washi tape behind my photo.  I outlined some things (like my photos and background paper) with a black sharpie, and added ink to the edges of the rest of the papers.  

I added some homemade bling to my page using a template, liquid pearls, and acetate.  

I used my Lindy's Stamp gang mists to add some color to the coordinating Elle's Studio wood veneers and added them to the page!

I finished this page with another handmade rosette, again topped with the Flea Market resin flowers by American Crafts.  

Well gang...  Thanks sooooo much for stopping in today!!!  I hope I've inspired you to create something fabulous with this collection!!!  Have a LUCKY day :-)

 

Products from the Frosted Designs Store:

Everyday Moments - Paper Collection Pack	Everyday Moments - Wood Veneers	Letter & Number Stickers - Kraft	Color Wash Alpha Chip Stickers
Shades of Spring Frosted Designs Kits	Lindy's Stamp Gang Try Me Set - Sweet Treats	Dylusions - Black Marble	Heidi Swapp Stencil - Honeycomb

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