A Wish For You - Clique Kits Pep Rally!

Hello blogging friends. It's Clique Kits Pep Rally time!

Here is the awesome line-up for July

Clique Kits 
Annelie 
Hannah Lemieux 
Sarah
Sandy G.
Mariah
Donna
Megan Blethen
Kim Allen 
 Marcia <------ You are here
Kat
Charity
Taina Cortes 
Tyra

The July fit featured the 365 collection from Chickaniddy. I loved the colors and patterns in this collection. July also had some fabulous cut files as well. I couldn't wait to use this cut file with all the quotes down the side. Here is my layout....

I used my Silhouette sketch pens for the smaller text, alternating 4 different colors. The larger text was cut out and the negative space was filled with pattern paper.

When you have so many different patterns and colors of pattern paper, its fun to use strips so you can see many patterns from the collection. I added some machine stitching to each of my strips.

I love this photo. Do you make a wish before blowing on a dandelion?

Thanks for stopping by! Your next stop is the fabulous Kat!

~Marcia

Hello - A Top Dog Dies Flower Tutorial

Hello blogging friends!

I have a Top Dog Dies tutorial to share with you today for making shaped flowers with the Top Dog Dies new Pretty Petals 3 die set. Here is a card I created with my handmade flowers using the July Clique Kit featuring the 365 collection from Chickaniddy...

Supplies
Top Dog Dies Pretty Petals 3 die set
Top Dog Dies Leaves die set
Top Dog Dies Modern Mosaic die
Top Dog Dies Berry Branch die
Pattern Paper (I am using the 365 collection from Chickaniddy)
coordinating ink for flower
brad (any color....I prefer those with longer shanks)
Water mister

Step 1.  Die cut your flowers from pattern paper and apply ink to the centers.

Step 2. Punch a hole in the center of each one.

Step 3. Spritz with water (damp not saturated) and crimp petals.

Step 4. Place the brad through the smallest flower die cut. Right side down.

Step 5. Apply glue to the top of the brad and along wedge of curled petals. Alternate folding petals up to form the bud.

Step 6. Add other flower petal layers from smallest to largest. Open brad after the bottom petal layer. When you are ready to place on a card, use a glue dot.

Step 7. Die cut some leaves. Spritz with water and shape tips.

Now you are ready to use your flowers on a card!

Here is another flower example that I created on an earlier card.

Thanks for stopping by today.
~Marcia

Life Is Full Of Joy - Clique Kits and JustNick

Hello blogging friends! Have you seen the May Clique Kit yet? It is awesome! This month features the beautiful 365 collection from Chickaniddy. The May challenge is live, and this month Pinkfresh Studios is sponsoring. Here is the prize!

The challenge is Anything Goes..... but this month you are welcome to use this optional sketch by  talented Clique member Amanda O'Banion.

I rotated the sketch so I could use this journal card in place of a photo. Here is the layout I created for the May challenge. This is my Mom with my great nephew.

The background is the JustNick Crazy Daisy Background file. I used a Silhouette sketch pen to draw the design first, then went back and selectively cut the flower petals from different pattern papers.

I also used the JustNick Life cut file for my title.

I am in love with those Freckled Fawn Emoticon wood veneers. They are available in the Clique Store. Use coupon code Marcia10 and save 10%. There is also a clearance sale going on. You can pick up some real bargains!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week and I would love to see you participate in our May challenge.

~Marcia