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Design Challenge with Heidi Swapp, Canvas Corp, Tattered Angels and 7 Gypsies

Hi friends! I'm so excited to share my work for the Heidi Swapp/Canvas Corp Design Challenge, featuring a lovely mix of product from Heidi Swapp, Tattered Angels, Canvas Corp and 7 Gypsies! I was asked to represent the 7 Gypsies Brand so my project may remind you of work I've done in the past for the Gypsies!

I was thrilled to be asked to create a project for the Designer Challenge - and it was with great anticipation that I opened my box to see what Heidi had selected. I have to say, the mix of products and brands for this challenge was perfect, and so inspiring!  I can't wait to see what the other designers have created!

My inspiration for this project was drawn from the colors and products themselves that Heidi chose. I keep a file of tear sheets and often, when I pull a project together, I look at either my magazine tear sheets or my pinterest board to draw inspiration from a color scheme, etc.

Since Heidi had already put together some amazing products and colors for me to work with, I was immediately able to identify with the richness of the colors, the old world feel of the products and immediately was drawn to these two ads from Italian luxury goods house Bottega Veneta. I wanted to recreate the rich, old world color scheme shown in these ads. (photos attached) Also, since the colors reminded me of autumn, I felt they would go perfect with photos of my daughter taken last fall at a local park.

To create the Memory File, I misted the front and rear cover with Tattered Angels Woven Burlap. I created the inside by trimming the edges from another folder that had the same shape as the striped folder, misting them with Myrtle, and adhering them as a footer and header on the inside. I then used Heidi's Color Magic Paper (with the matching striped pattern) and misted it with my own stash of Tattered Angels Pearl and Gold. I adhered the paper to the inside. Then I layered the 7 Gypsies Postale index and tag envelopes and inserts and decorated them with photos and autumnal quotes. I love that the envelopes give you a space to hide journaling or additional photos.

To finish the cover and trim, I added Heidi's Information Trimmings on the tab of the folder and misted a Color Magic banner with gold/pearl for the front. I then misted the gorgeous canvas flower with the gold and added some ribbon trim, a metal finding for the center with a punched circle of vintage french text. Two gilt leaves finished off the cover, and I love the old world look and feel of this project.

To see my next project for the Design Challenge, please click here to visit Heidi's Blog. Here's a little sneak peek - I'll be giving this one away - so if you're interested, leave a comment and I'll draw a winner on Sunday!

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today, and don't forget to visit Maggie's blog tomorrow and Holly's blog if you haven't already seen her gorgeous project, for more inspiration!

 

Supply List:

• Heidi Swapp Products (Color Magic Memory Files, Color Magic 12x12 paper, Color Magic Banner Delights, No Limits Destination Pennants, Trimmings - Information)
• Canvas Corp Products: Canvas Flower, Canvas Envelope, Canvas Postcard
• Tattered Angels Products: Glimmer Mists in: Tokyo, Myrtle (Chalkboard), Woven Burlap, Gold, Pearl
• 7 Gypsies Products: Postale Collection Index Envelopes and Index Inserts, Tag Envelopes and Tag Inserts, Paper Tape (Postale)

 

• Miscellaneous Supplies:
• Gilt Leaves - from Papier Valise
• Pink Acrylic Paint - Folk Art/Spring Rose (Plaid)
• Chocolate Seam Binding
• Metal finding and vintage french text (my stash)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heidi Swapp/Canvas Corp. Design Challenge!

Hello friends... sorry I've been absent for a couple of months. I've had a fairly busy spring since my last post. My parents came to stay for a month --- it was SO nice to come home to Mom's healthy cooking every night, and I confess I was spoiled with her food for a good month! Then we were busy with Alekha's school play, and Mom and I (mostly Mom) sewed a pufferfish costume which was a challenge,  let me tell you! There are very few pufferfish costume ideas on the net, and believe you me, we looked! The end product turned out nicely though, I'll have to post it on the blog in a bit. Thank goodness for Mothers - I don't know what I'd do without my sweet Mom!

Then my brother-in-law Amit and my adorable new sister-in-law Kara got married the weekend before this last one, so we were out of town for the wedding. I also changed jobs at work so it's been a pretty busy couple of months. Exciting as it's all been, it's nice to have things settle down again so that I can get back to doing what I love - creating and photography.

I post in spurts --- and I have to catch up on sharing a few projects with you, so you'll probably see a good deal of posts from me over the next few days.

Well, today is my 44th birthday (hard to believe I'm 44!) I'm really excited to celebrate it by being a part of this wonderful design challenge:

I can't even tell you how excited I am to be mentioned in the same breath as Heidi, Holly and Maggie! As you may know, 7 Gypsies and Tattered Angels are both now under the umbrella of Canvas Corp, and the marriage of these three brands couldn't be more perfect!

Heidi has hand-selected products from Canvas Corp and 7 Gypsies, along with inks from Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists and we'll be combining these with Heidi Swapp products to show you each designer's take on the challenge. I will be representing the 7 Gypsies brand. (You know the gods are smiling on you when you receive a box of product hand-picked by none other than Heidi Swapp!!)

I hope you'll take a minute to visit all the Designers and the manufacturers participating in this blog hop. Holly already has her stunning project posted - you'll be sure to want to visit BOTH Heidi's blog (to see Heidi's own amazing projects which she is GIVING AWAY!!) as well as each designer's blog throughout the rest of the week. My project will be posted on May 31st, and Maggie's project will be posted on June 1st. Heidi will be posting one of our projects and linking to our blogs so you can see the second project we each created.

 

Heidi Swapp

Holly Simoni

Maggie Massey

 

Canvas Corp.

7 Gypsies

Tattered Angels

 

I'd love it if you'd stop back by on Thursday May 31st to see my post and the projects I created! Heidi has inspired me to give away one of the projects I created as well -- so stop back by on Thursday and leave a comment, I'll draw a name on Sunday, June 3rd.

Hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day and have a great week!

 

 

CHA Winter 2012 Sneak Peeks, Part 4

Still more peeks for you, and lots more to come! 7 Gypsies has always held such a special place in my heart with its products that have the appeal of old world tempered with a modern aesthetic. Sande Krieger, who has designed many of their products, has designed an essential, "can't live without it" collection for 7 Gypsies which will be released at CHA. It will make you want to pack your bags and head abroad for a travel adventure, just so you can document it with these papers! This is quintessential 7 Gypsies, folks. Those of you who are diehard 7 Gypsies fans will rejoice. I was floored when I received this collection - it is SO hoardable, and I admit I had a hard time cutting into it - I wanted to just keep it all and stare at it, lol! I'm delighted to share with you Seven Gypsies' new Postale collection.  

Here is the project I created with the new Postale collection and Seven Gypsies' Librarie Drawer, followed by peeks at all the lovely new product:

These little mini postal envelopes were a delightful find at Zulio, they have lots of other wonderful stationery sets but this set went perfectly with the collection.

Here are the product photos - if you're going to CHA - make sure you stop by the Gypsy Camp and check out all these lovely new goodies!

I know, you're giddy with longing and desire, aren't you?! ;)

 

Pink Paislee is on its fourth day of sneak peeks - and they have a sweet and lovely collection in Indigo Bleu. I wasn't assigned to work with this line, but I do love it as well! It has a casual, laid back, easy feeling - reminds me of vintage pickups, cowboy boots, denim and bouquets of daisies with a stunning field of goldenrod in the background. And even though it's casual - it has an air of elegance - the grey and yellow together are stunning with the blues! Remember to stop by the Pink Paislee blog and leave a comment there for a chance to win this entire collection!

border stickers

 

chat clouds

 

clear stamps

 

shipping tags

 

bitty blocks

 

trinkets

 

I'll be posting peeks from Jenni Bowlin and Heidi Swapp, soon! 

 

 

 

CHA Winter 2012 Sneak Peeks, Part 3: Pink Paislee & Seven Gypsies

Are you ready for a post full of swoon-worthy romantic inspiration?? You're going to love this, so go grab a drink and prepare to stay awhile, so you can gawk at the lovely collections coming up from Pink Paislee and Seven Gypsies!

From Pink Paislee comes the stunning London Market collection. I was totally swept off my feet when I spied this collection, and if you are a lover of vintage and romance, I guarantee you will be too! Don't forget to visit the Pink Paislee Blog for a chance to win the entire collection! It's drop dead gorgeous!

 

 

               Clear Stamps                                              Chipboard Buttons

 

                                                    Collage Sheets

 
               Collage Sheets                                          Ephemera Pack

 

                                                                       Ephemera

 

           Jumbo Numbers                                          Spool Buttons - swoon!!

 

And now I have to share an equally gorgeous new collection from 7 Gypsies designed by my talented friend Kerry Lynn Yeary - the stunning Trousseau collection!  These photos do not do justice to these gorgeous products, they're absolutely breathtaking!

Here are my projects with Trousseau, and just take a look at all of the goodness coming your way from 7Gypsies!! Oh, and please don't forget to stop by Kerry Lynn's blog and let her know how much you love this collection!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winter Tree

Today I'm sharing a project that I created for the 7 Gypsies Blog a while back with 7 Gypsies' ATC & Photo Display, and they're featuring it today on the Gypsy Blog. I actually created this winter tree for a Christmas display, and used it with my holiday decor, but I am leaving it out for a few months yet as the pale blues and silvers are perfect for winter decor after the holidays.It sits on my kitchen window pass through, and I love to sit and have a hot cup of tea and look at its prettiness! We need a little sparkle and glow in January, here in Ohio, when we've removed all other traces of the holidays and taken down the trees, lights and decorations. It serves as a reminder to me that even in the midst of winter, nature is abundant with beauty. I used the tiers of the display as branches and hung ornaments and tags created with papers from the Carolina Flocked and Hudson Valley Collections from 7 Gypsies. I also used these Princesca dangles to resemble glittering ice, and lots of silver and blue ornaments found on shopping jaunts.

I also received a very nice introduction on the Pink Paislee blog yesterday. If you get a chance, check out the other DT introductions, there is some serious talent on that team!

Off now to do some much needed organizing and de-cluttering in my art studio. I've set up another desk in the room and am frequently joined by my eager little miss, who keeps herself busy with scissors, glue stick, letters and lots of pretty papers to cut and paste! She's working on a mini menu for her American Girl doll (she received Marie-Grace for Christmas) and takes her everywhere! Happy crafting, hope you get time to create something lovely this weekend!

 

a gypsy christmas

Today I'm sharing a little gift wrapping project I did for the 7 Gypsies Blog  with kraft and red papered jewelry boxes that I picked up at my local craft store. I used supplies from 7 Gypsies to embellish and wrap these packages. Each one took literally minutes and I guarantee they'll take the recipient's breath away! You can read more about the supplies used on the 7 Gypsies Blog, where they are featuring holiday crafting and decor ideas all month long!

 This last one is my favorite. I used 7 Gypsies elastics to fasten the bottles to the front of the package after securing them with a glue dot first, and then punching holes with an awl in the box lid to thread the elastic through.

I'll be sharing more soon; in the meantime, I've got to hop to it and get my christmas decor up at home. We have a naked prelit tree sitting in the living room since Saturday - I haven't had time to get the ornaments out and get it decorated but it'll be up by the end of the week hopefully!

 

 

7 Gypsies Holiday Card

Hop on over to the 7 Gypsies Blog - they've been featuring all sorts of lovely holiday projects lately and will continue to do so the rest of this month. Here's a quick card and matching envelope set I made with papers from 7 Gypsies Savannah and Lille Collections and other bits and bobs from 7 Gypsies. The diecuts (with the exception of the 7 Gypsies "Bois De Villemoisson" tag, are from Papertrey Ink, including the felt diecut flower die. I'm having trouble linking in Typepad, otherwise I'd link to all the supplies, but here's a list. Everything used is from 7 Gypsies or Papertrey Ink.

Supply List:

Savannah Paper - Liberty

Savannah Paper - Wright

Lille - 2 sided paper, Crazy Love

Naked Envelopes - Kraft

Lille Paperclip Dangle

Binding Ring - Ring Dangles

7 Gypsies Tags - Vintage

Tag Dies from Papertrey Ink

Poinsettia Die from Papertrey Ink

Felt from Papertrey Ink in Linen

Stamps from Papertrey Ink

Vintage button

 

 

 

Coming off the sugar rush...

***UPDATE*** Sorry, just realized I am not supposed to post my librarie drawer for awhile yet, to allow the magazine to remain fresh. But you can get a glimpse of it here: Scrapbook Trends

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Be sure to check out the new kits at JBS Mercantile at midnight tonight. This month's kit contains Jenni's annual addition to her Red and Black Extension and it's oh SO lovely! And you won't want to miss the gorgeous holiday themed project kit either - I'll be sharing my creations soon.

I am not much of a published paper artist. I don't submit to magazines as I simply don't have the time and I confess I am in a place where I just enjoy creating for its own sake. Nonetheless, I do understand the thrill of being published, and it was indeed a thrill when Scrapbook Trends Magazine emailed me asking to use this project that I created a while back for 7 Gypsies, featuring the Mini Librarie Drawer. Pleasant suprise turned to all-out excitement when they advised they were going to feature it on the cover! I had to email the Gypsies who still had the project. They informed me that a few of the elements on the front of the drawer had gone missing during their use of it. Fortunately, awesome Janelle Smith was able to work some Gypsy magic on it and re-created the missing parts and shipped it off to the publication in time to meet the deadline. I was gobsmacked when I walked into Hobby Lobby and saw it on the magazine rack, staring back at me. I hope you don't mind my sharing it with you - it so rarely happens that my work turns up in print, so when it did, and on the cover to boot, I just couldn't resist sharing it here! The first two photos show my original project. You can see the minute differences on the magazine cover. Thanks for letting me bask! ;)

And thank goodness we're coming down off the sugar rush! I think it's been Halloween for over a month in this house, and I am glad to see it go... we have enough candy to last us until next year, probably (if we still have all our teeth left)! Hope you had a wonderful Halloween with the kiddos! Enjoy your week.

 

 

Gypsy Sample Board

Here is another project I created for CHA Summer for the Gypsies. I keep this in my art studio and love the autumnal colors. I used a Photo Tray from Seven Gypsies to create a mini bulletin board/inspiration board. To create this, I used foam core which I cut to fit into the individual compartments within the tray. I then selected fabrics from my stash, applied fusible web and ironed them onto the foam core (though hot glue or regular glue would probably work as well). Then I hot glued the fabric rectangles into the compartments in the photo tray. Then came the fun part! I used stick pins from Jenni Bowlin and various ephemera from my stash to create a gypsy inspiration board. It was totally simple to do and you could change out photos and create all sorts of displays or inspiration boards.

 

 

 
 
 Enjoy the vintage image and have a great evening!

 

7 Gypsies Projects

Here are a few projects I completed for 7 Gypsies for CHA Summer this past July. I forgot to share them and thought you might like to see them. Have you seen 7 Gypsies' gorgeous Conservatory Collection? It reminds me a lot of the art of John Derian and Anna Corba. And reminds me too of the Nature Notebook project I created for scrapologie awhile back - I will have to share those old projects here, just to get them all in one place. Here is the layout I did for the Gypsies for CHA:

 

 

If you are a fan of John Derian, I am sure you've been loving his new collection for Target. I had to pick up these coasters:

 
They're so very spooky and halloweenish.

Here are a few vintage images for you, inspired by 7 Gypsies' Conservatory Collection. And I just realized I only shared one of the projects I did -- I'll sneak the other one in tomorrow.