Chalk Board Technique

Good morning!
Yesterday I decided to try out a new technique. I keep seeing all kinds of wonderful "chalk board" art and I love it so I thought I'd give the chalk board technique a try!

I love how my little "chalk board" turned out! Isn't it cute?

Too much fun! You should try making one too!

Two-tags Valentine treat box

Good morning stampers!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far!  As I mentioned earlier in the week, I'm sharing my submissions for the Holiday Focus for the Creative Crew over at Splitcoaststampers.com.  Today's item was created for the Holiday Focus challenge as well.  I thought that since I made a Valentine's Day card and a Valentine's Day floral arrangement, I might as well make a little treat box to hold some chocolates!  Isn't it adorable?
The first picture shows the front of the box and a little bit of the left side.

 This picture shows the back side of the box and a little of the right side.

For those of you wanting to know how to make this a little box like this- Click subscribe to my newsletter!  It is the similar to my Love Notes Gift Box tutorial.  There is some variation in the size though as the Love Notes Gift box actually holds 4 cards.

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Valentine's Day Floral arrangement

Good morning!
Today I am sharing another absolutely beautiful project with you!  Since I had so much fun making the Christmas floral arrangements I thought I would try making one for Valentine's Day.  It is beautiful!  Trust me- it looks WAY better in person!  I used a combination of pinks and Very Vanilla to keep it in the Valentine's Day theme.  As an added touch- I made a heart "pick" that says "Happy Valentine's Day".

Since the holiday focus this month over at Splitcoaststampers is "Love", I thought this arrangement fit in perfectly!  Flowers are one of the most received gifts on Valentine's Day and best of all- these don't need to be watered!  Check out the rest of the fabulous submissions at Creative Crew Gallery

Looking to purchase an arrangement that is already made?  Send me an email at dani.dziama@gmail.com or call (734) 497-8521.  I can make them for any occasion!

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Love

Good Morning!
Today I wanted to share another one of my submissions for the Splitcoaststampers Creative Crew.  Our focus for this card was to create a card that was a Valentine, Love, Amore, etc...  I choose to create a vintage looking Valentine.  I used several different layers and textures.  I think it's pretty!

For the next few days- I will be sharing the other items that I created for the Creative Crew Holiday Focus.  This was my favorite challenge so I made several submissions.  I hope you enjoy them!

Card Ingredients:
Card Stock:  Very Vanilla, Primrose Petals Core'dinations Card Stock

DSP:  More Amore

Inks:  Soft Suede

Tools:  Big Shot, Large Scallop Edgelit, Delicate Designs Folders, 5/8" Flower Trim, Artisan Embellishment kit, Linen Thread, Honeycomb Embossing Folder, Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Sponge Daubers, 5/8" Crochet Trim Victoria

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Have a great Monday!

Sent with Love...

I just wanted to share a special offer with you!  From now through the end of April- Stampin' Up! is offering the Sent with Love stamp set and designer series paper.  You can purchase both items individually (the stamp set is $17.95 and the DSP is $10.95) OR you can purchase them together with a package of Calypso Coral Bakers Twine for $25.50.  That's a 20% off retail value savings!  Click the Shop with me button on the right sidebar to get yours today!


I am still offering the FREE Love Notes Gift Box tutorial for those who subscribe to my Newsletter.  The tutorial will be sent directly to you via email.  As for the Newsletter- the first issue will be released in just a few short days!  Stay tuned!

Creative Crew Challenges for February

Good Morning!
The Creative Crew has been at it again!  This month's challenges were both challenging and fun!  I actually created my first scrapbook page using MDS2.  I'm not new to scrapbooking by any means but I haven't done it in a long time.  I had several books that I had worked on for years.  Literally.  Unfortunately my books were ruined when our finished basement flooded a year ago.  Not only did I lose a lot of my children's childhood pictures but I lost a lot of  pictures from other important events in our lives.

The scrapbook challenge was actually the most difficult for me.  Since the flooded basement happened I no longer have hard copies of photos.  I'm strictly digital only (and on a computer that's NOT in the basement). I was scrambling at the last minute to come up with something.  Fortunately Stampin' Up! offers a FREE 30 day trial of MDS2 so I downloaded it and tried it out!  The page I'm sharing with you is by no means fancy but it fit the sketch.  I promise that once I fully learn all the tricks of the MDS2 trade my pages will be amazing!  

For those of you who would like to try out MDS2- Click on the SHOP WITH ME button on the right side bar to visit my Stampin' Up! Store.
I am still offering the FREE Love Notes Gift Box tutorial for those who subscribe to my Newsletter.  The tutorial will be sent directly to you via email.  As for the Newsletter- the first issue will be released in just a few short days!  Stay tuned!
Enjoy your Friday!