Beautifully Baroque

I have a new set of cards up for sale on my Storenvy shop. I used the Beautifully Baroque stamp to create these lovelies. Check them out:

This stamp looks fab in any color. It's easily one of my favorites; I'm so glad I added it to my collection!

Beautifully Baroque in Baked Brown Sugar reminds me of a henna tattoo. Gorgeous!

***Just a reminder: You only have until Monday 3/31/14 to get your free Sale-a-bration products. Hurry over to my Stampin' Up! store and place your order before it's too late!

Have a fun, creative weekend!

Shoe Nail Decals

So, I had so much fun making the Easter/spring nail decals the other day that I decided to make another set. What do you think?

I'm in love with these! If you would like to sport these on your newly painted fingers or toes, head over to my shop and get yourself a set!

greathandsdesigns.storenvy.com 

Have a great weekend!

Easter/Spring Nail Decals

Good morning! Just a quick note - I now have some Easter/spring-themed nail decals over on my shop at Storenvy. These nail decals are great to give as gifts or to put in those plastic Easter eggs instead of candy! They are so cute and easy to apply. Head over to my store to find out more:

http://greathandsdesigns.storenvy.com/

Have a great, creative day!

Fix The Parts

I don't know about you but I do my best thinking in the shower and this morning was no different. I currently have a relationship with someone which is in need of repair. For months I have had an internal dialog with myself on how to do that. I even get into yelling matches with myself at times. Well, today I had an epiphany of sorts. I was dialoguing with myself when suddenly I heard: "You cannot repair the whole until you fix the parts."  I'm pretty sure I had similar thoughts over the last few months but for some reason this voice in my head today was much louder than most. I believe I have my answer on how to fix this relationship - I must first fix me.

May your relationships run smoothly,

Contest Winner

Last week I posted about a fun set of nail decals that I made using some of my Stampin' Up! digital files and my Silhouette electronic cutting machine. I decided to giveaway one set of the nail decals and the day has finally come to pick a winner. And the winner is....

Meredith245

Congratulations! These decals are super fun, I hope you'll enjoy them as much as I have. I will be contacting you soon about mailing the decals to you.

Have a beautiful weekend fellow crafters!

Nail Decals Giveaway

So I have this amazing electronic cutting machine called a Silhouette and I finally got around to using it this week. I also figured out a way to use digital downloads from Stampin' Up! with the machine. It's magical! I have so many things I want to do now. Card making and scrapbooking just got taken to a whole new level! I can't wait to get my craft room set up so I can really start doing some damage!

Anyhoo, I tried making some nail decals using Stampin' Up! digital files which I cut with my Silhouette onto vinyl. A-mazing! I played around with several designs and here's what I have so far:

Cute, right? A whole new way to use your Stampin' Up! products. You can even bling these out with some Basic Rhinestones Jewel Accents  or Candy Dots! I'm in love.

And I'm all about spreading the love and here's how I'm going to do it: I'm giving away one set of these vinyl nail decals! Would you like to win your very own set of these nail decals to upgrade your manicure/pedicure? Here are four ways to win:

1. Leave a comment below this post telling me which designs or themes you would like to see made into nail decals - one entry for each idea! (multiple ideas in the same comment will count as multiple entries)
2. Leave a comment on Lex & Company's Facebook page telling me another design idea you would like to see - one entry for each idea! (multiple ideas in the same comment will count as multiple entries)
3. Share the Lex & Company Facebook page - leave a comment on either the Lex & Company blog or Facebook page telling me you did so
4. Pin this giveaway on Pinterest - leave a comment below or on the Lex & Company Facebook page letting me know you did so

This contest will run from noon Friday, March 7, 2014 to noon Friday, March 14, 2014. The winner will be chosen at random and I will announce the winner at 1:00PM EST on Friday 3/14 on this blog and on the Lex & Company Facebook page so be sure to tune in!

 These are so much fun. I can't wait to hear your ideas! Good luck!!!

Spring Catalog Now Available

Hello fellow crafters! The spring catalog from Stampin' Up! is now available. May I say they have some super cute stuff in there. I should really clean my house so I can start crafting! Check out all the new goodies here:

 2014 Spring Catalog - Stampin' Up!

Happy Creating!

Allison's First Birthday Card

I got on the punch art train when making the girls' birthday cards this year. Here's the one I made for Allison:

Unfortunately I cannot remember which of the punch sizes I used when making this. (This is why you write things down while you are doing it!) I know it took some playing around but I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. And you gotta have that pink bow. It totally makes it!

Megan's First Birthday Card

Yes, the twins turned one in August and yes, it is now December. Life apparently happened and I didn't get this posted until now. Don't let my tardiness detract from the cuteness of Meggie Moo's birthday card.

While the stamp set is no longer for sale, the die (thing to cut out the shapes) is and it's currently on clearance. Hurry and get yours before they're gone!

Supplies
Paper

• Night of Navy Card Stock #100867
• Tempting Turquoise Card Stock #102067
• Daffodil Delight Card Stock #119683
• Real Red Card Stock #102482
• Whisper White Card Stock #100730

Ink

• Night of Navy Stampin' Pad #126970
• Real Red Stampin' Pad # 126949
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Pad #126944

Other

• Happy Whale Clearlits Die #129403
• Cloudy Day Textured Impressions Embossing Folder #127022
• Boho Blossoms Punch #119858
• Rhinestones #119246

Happy Creating!

Surprise From Stampin' Up!

I hope that the special offers Stampin' Up! had over the last week encouraged you to start more digital creating. If you happened to miss out on any of the digital downloads for the week, Stampin' Up! has a surprise for you; all the digital downloads will be available for 24 hours. Get your downloads from November 8th at midnight to November 9th at midnight (Mountain Time).

Here are the downloads that will be on sale:

• Amped Up Ampersands Kit (item 134844)
• Hello There Kit (item 133374)
• All Time Fave Photobook Template (item 132915)
• Modern Medley Overlays Kit (item 134839)
• Be Brave Pocket Cards (item 134840)
• Nobody's Business Photobook Template (item 134812)
• Autumn Traditions Kit (item 127600)
• Afternoon Daydream Kit (item 130861)

Happy Creating!

Afternoon Daydream Kit

Today is the final day in our week-long celebration of digital scrapbooking. Stampin' Up! has the Afternoon Daydream kit #130861 at half price for you today.

I love the colors in this kit. Be sure to get yours before the price goes back up at midnight!

Happy Creating!

Autumn Traditions Kit

Today's digital download is the Autumn Traditions Kit #127600

This kit will be perfect for all of your fall photos and other fall projects. Be sure to get yours today while it is fifty percent off!

Happy Creating!

Nobody's Business Photobook Template

No time to play today but I still wanted to share today's digital half-price deal from Stampin' Up! - Nobody's Business Photobook Template (#132812):

 

For inspiration using this digital kit, head over to the My Digital Studio blog. They have some super cute layouts to share.

Happy Creating!

Be Brave Pocket Cards Digital Download

Not a lot of time today so I'm going to get right to it. Day 5 is here and I'm loving today's half-price download: Be Brave Pocket Cards.

You certainly can use the sample cards as shown or you can let your imagination run wild with the different files included in this download. I decided not to use the pocket cards as they were shown in the sample but instead used a few individual embellishments in my own way. Here's my layout for the day (so proud of this guy!):

For more inspiration, check out Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio blog.

Supplies
Be Brave Pocket Cards #134840
digital editing software such as My Digital Studio #130647

Happy Creating!

Modern Medley Overlays Kit

It's day four of digital scrapbooking week and Stampin' Up! has another fun download today, the Modern Medley Overlays Kit:

I chose to use the Quatrafoil reverse overlay for the background layer in my project here:

What will you make with your Modern Medley Overlays kit? Please share your projects, I'd love to see what you've made. And remember, this kit is half price but only until midnight. Don't miss out on this great price!

Want to see more inspiration? Check out the My Digital Studio blog. Way cute projects over there!

Digital Products Used
Modern Medley Overlays Kit #134839 (half price until midnight!)
Moments Ago #135717 (Saturday's free download)
One Great Year #124463
digital design software such as My Digital Studio #130647

Happy Creating!