It's a beautiful day here in MN. It's so nice to see the sun... finally. For most of September we prayed for even just a few drops of rain, then for the past 2 weeks there has been nothing but grey skies and rain showers. Nice to know that God is listening ;-)
I said the unmentionable word "snow" (for October anyway) in my title also, but I'm talking the kind that is made with white paint, Snow Tex, and glitter. I was honored to have been invited to be a guest designer for Tattered Angels and was sent some of their winter products. Oh my, amazing stuff!
Here is one of my projects:
I painted a frame with white acrylic paint then used their Winter Crystals Glimmer Screens to stamp with embossing enamel onto the frame. I then sprinkled on some white embossing powder and heat set. Then I sprayed on the Glimmer Mists.
First I used Frost (blue) and Olive Vine to add the color then I sprayed the outer edges with Candlelight and Coffe Shop to get a glimmery distressed and aged look. It was so fast and easy to do this entire frame.
I applied some BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses rub ons (aren't they sweet?) and Melissa Frances lace and a white resin applique and buttons. Next I sprayed the chipboard skates and wreath from the Tattered Angels Frosty Memories Glimmer Chip set with Glimmer mist to color them up and last I added some Snow Tex to the pieces for a lovely just snowed effect. Of course you have to add some clear glitter to the wet Snow Tex for the sparkles.
This was my favorite project of all... I made this with Tattered Angels chips, glass, letters, Bingo boards and calling cards. What fun!!!!
A layout.....
I used some of the Candlelight Glimmer Mist again on this to get an aged effect around the edges of my BasicGrey papers. That red stripe is no longer available, but I tend to hoard papers that I love and I thought that it was perfect for my project. The top paper is from the new Eskimo Kisses line and is called "Rooftop". So cute.
I also used a Glimmer Mist called "Marshmallow"(did I say used.... more like saturated my paper in it!) It is the "frosty" effect that you see on the layout. Love..... sigh......and check out all of the Glimmer Chips and that Bingo Board. Too perfect. I want more.
Then there is this.
I used the snowflakes from the Glimmer Screen "Winter Crystals" set to mask onto some patterned paper. The paper was a pale blue so I just added more layers of blue "Frost" Glimmer Mist.
The cute little Vintage House is from Melissa Frances and so is the cream and red "Holly Paper".
There you have it.... a little snow from me to you! Go check out Tattered Angels for more wonderful product. You won't be sorry.... and don't forget about BasicGrey and Melissa Frances too. They all go together perfectly.
Oh... one more thing. A little sneek peek of my BasiGrey Recipe Keeper can be found HERE at the Scrappy Gourmet "What's Cookin'" page. This doesn't even begin to show you everything, but aren't those papers so retro and fun? Reminds me of my mom's kitchen when I was a kid. Check back at The Scrappy Gourmet in a few weeks to see the completed project images. I'll give you a heads up when that happens.
Enjoy your day!
Wow, these are stunning! I love the layout's curved line of tinsel and the hanging icicles.
Posted by: Jessica Canham | October 07, 2009 at 02:54 PM
what gorgeous projects!!
Posted by: Amy Duff | October 07, 2009 at 03:52 PM
WOW Stunning!!!! I love all....but the snowman if my fav!!!! Char
Posted by: Char | October 07, 2009 at 05:13 PM
Wow, you've been busy!! I love all your projects, especially the first one. Those bingo cards are so pretty. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 07, 2009 at 07:38 PM
I love love love these projects. They are all gorgeous, but I especially like the frame at the top. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Britta | October 07, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Amazing all!
Posted by: Dee Dee | October 07, 2009 at 08:29 PM
Oh Linda, you are graced with talent. They are absolutely adorable!
Yoli :)
Posted by: Yoli Kalkofen ~ Apron of the Month Club | October 08, 2009 at 07:43 AM
You kill me. Know I am going to be obsessed with trying to make my own version of that snowman/bingo card hanging, as well as the frame, and the album and box.....
Every element of each project is so beautiful. As always, thanks so much for posting and sharing!
Posted by: Tracy | October 08, 2009 at 07:54 AM
Wow Linda, your projects are so pretty! I love all the snow and glitter. Just awesome!
~AmberT
Posted by: Amber T. | October 09, 2009 at 06:24 AM
Great stuff Linda. Been nice seeing these altered items. such an inspiration.
Posted by: Helen | October 10, 2009 at 01:04 PM
Your post is inspiring and an icy feast for the eyes! Thanks for sharing your talent and ideas with you blog friends. Blessings!
Posted by: katie struckhoff | October 10, 2009 at 02:49 PM
Linda, I love stopping here for inspiration, you never seem to let me down. These projects are all so amazing and stunning.
Posted by: Carol | October 10, 2009 at 05:17 PM
Linda, your projects perfectly match the weather around here today!!! Amazing as always!!!!! Let me know if you have any free time coming up soon as I'd love to get together!!!
Posted by: Sue Thomas | October 12, 2009 at 10:10 AM