…for some CHA action. Still sorting through over 2,000 pics from Africa! So much to share with you!
In the meantime, here’s a card I thought I’d post that I made a while back. The background notecard is from Lasting Impressions. The leaf was cut free-hand from a sheet of stamped cardstock (background image is Hero Arts). The sentiment was cut with my Silhouette, the ribbon is American Crafts, & the bling is Hero Arts. 
Hope you are all having a great weekend!
January 23rd, 2010
Hi all – I’ve arrived home and am very slowly acclimating to life back in the States. So strange not to hear shouts of “Mzungu!” in the streets or hear the sounds of bush babies, howling dogs, and roosters at night. So much to share from the trip. I’ll get started on day-by-day entries this week (similar to my journal from my trip to China). It’s hard to really put the experience in words… but I can say that it really gave me an appreciation for what we take for granted each day, as well as an appreciation for the spirit and joy of the African people.
In the meantime, I thought I’d share a card I made before my departure that uses new Hero Arts stamp sets for 2010. For those that have requested a video tutorial of my HA blog hop cards – I’ll be putting something together for you soon!
Big hugs,
January 16th, 2010
Greetings from Africa – just thought I’d share a lil’ pic I took on safari. Many more to come. This young guy was hanging out in a tree next to our Land Rover…tired from the hot sun (hasn’t grown his mane yet). Luckily, he wasn’t too hungry!
January 2nd, 2010
I visited an orphanage in Tanzania, Africa, last week. Thought I’d share a couple of pics from the day… lots more to share when I return to the States! Their smiles really do melt your heart.
December 28th, 2009
Sending all of you wonderful wishes for a holiday season full of love and laughter. I’m spending this Christmas half-way across the world volunteering with Cross Cultural Solutions in Tanzania, Africa, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday than to be of service to those in need. I’ll be sure to post the entire adventure when I return to the States.
Lots of hugs and love to you all,
P.S. Thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments. I’ll be sure to post new stamping & clay projects when I return!
December 24th, 2009
Welcome to the Hero Arts blog hop! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share some of the latest and greatest 2010 catalog stamps with you.
To get us started… take a look at this fab Poppy Background. I have to admit, poppies are my favorite flowers, and so I couldn’t wait to create with this one! It’s also a cling stamp which makes it really easy to stamp and super easy to store. Click on below to see a larger image.
I stamped the negative-space image using brown ink on white cardstock, and then colored it in with a variety of Copic markers (see supply list below). I added small dots of Diamond Stickles to the flower centers for extra shimmer. The sentiment comes from a new 2010 PolyClear set called “Essential Messages”. Don’t you just love the classic font?
Supplies:
* CG140 Poppy Background
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
* Diamond Stickles
* White and black cardstock
* Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
* Copic Markers: Y11, R22, R08, R29, YG03, G24
Next up are two birthday cards featuring a butterfly from the new Antique Engravings set. I pulled out my Copics again to color each butterfly. Next, I trimmed them out and added some thin black wire to create antennae. By adding glue dots to the center of each butterfly, you can pop up the wings for dimension. The card base was made from two Nestabilities scalloped circles (with the back one creased so the card will open easily), and the sentiment comes from the Essential Messages set again. (I know I’m going to use this one again and again!) Add some bling to your card using small 2mm gemstones for a butterfly trail…
Supplies:
* CL383 Antique Engravings
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
* White & green cardstock
* Green Patterned Paper (Marcella & Basic Grey)
* Black wire (Making Memories)
* Nestabilities Scallop Circle and Classic Circle Dies
* Copic Markers: Y11, Y21, V17, V04, V15, B24, B21, W3
* CH112 2mm Gemstones
Want to see more? Well hop on over to TIFFANY ERVIN’S BLOG next for more creative inspiration! Thanks for dropping by and happy stamping!
December 18th, 2009
I’ve been a busy stamper! Here’s a sneak peak of some of the cards that will be shared here on the blog after the New Year!
December 17th, 2009
I recently tried my hand at soap-making and decided to make some as gifts for my co-workers this year. I used a blend of glycerin-based soap (the kind you can find at Michaels or JoAnns) and added oats, honey, ground cinnamon, and honey-almond scent. Yum! Love how natural they look IRL.
I picked up the wood/bamboo soap dishes at Ikea, and I hand-crocheted cotton dishcloths to accompany the soaps (tucked underneath each dish). I found an easy crochet pattern you can use HERE. TFL!
December 15th, 2009
Here’s a happy birthday card I threw together with my Silhouette die-cut machine. I LOVE that thing (totally worth every penny I spent!). The possibilities are really endless with what you can create. In this example… the frame, dotted line, and sentiment were cut out with it and I added Prima flower accents, a rub-on, and some Hero Arts pearls to embellish. The embossed background texture is Swiss dots (Cuttlebug). TFL!
December 13th, 2009
Can’t wait to share some of the wonderful new catalog goodness with you! Hop on by Dec 18th for some sample projects. You’re going to love these images!
In the meantime, I’ll be posting some fun new cards over the coming days. (Have saved up dozens of cards to share with you from the last couple of months.)
Hugs,
Laura
December 10th, 2009
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