Throwback Thursday - Authentique & UmWowStudio

Welcome back to our final installation of THROWBACK THURSDAY!! We're Swappin' n Hoppin' n Inspirin' with the team over @ Authentique. 

We're using oldie but goodie products from both companies in an effort to share some great TBT inspiration with you! We're also inviting you to complete a project of your own using both UmWowStudio and Authentique products (any and all products qualify!) Link up at the bottom of the post and be entered to win a prize pack full of Authentique and UWS goodness! Ends the end of November♥ Need some UmWowStudio to help?? Check out this promotion!

Today we have CHRISSY up first with this amazing mini using the Curiosity collection by Authentique.

Chrissy says "Here's a book I made for my son so that he learns to set goals. The book was super easy to make and Authentique's "Curiousity" 6x6 pad was perfect. Add some Geekery Flair and Star Confetti for the perfect finishing touches and you have a cute little daily reminder to carry in a book bag or purse."

Next up is a 12x12 by Jess Mutty:

Jess Says: I used the two lovely lines from Authentique: Be(you)tiful and Blissful. They coordinate perfectly with each other and happen to be focused on one of my favorite color combos, gray and yellow. They were also the perfect choice to use for this photo of my little fashionista in her gray and yellow market skirt.

Of course the touch of pink adds just the right amount of girly, along with sweet UmWowStudio confetti hearts, love speech bubbles, and the cute polka dot flair from The 2 of Us set. That's a lot of love!

The speech bubbles and heart confetti are a match made in heaven for this little cluster above my photo. I love them!

UWS products:
Symbol Mash Chip
Heart Confetti
The 2 of Us Flair
Love Speech Bubbles

Other products:
Paper, diecuts - Authentique

and finally I bring you a card today:

I used the Tradition Collection by Authentique + the Squirrel chip from UmWowStudio. The Snowflakes at the top are a sneak peek at some new confetti coming soon!! 

Now! Hope over to the Authentique Blog and then get to making your OWN papercraft using Authentique + UmWowStudio to win a prize package full of both!

I Think You Are Magic {12x12 by Jess}

Today Jess has got a stunner for us in 12x12 format!!

Jess says "I begged Ms. DeeDee to make a set of bee flair just for this layout. I took this photo and all I could picture for the page was honeybees, wildflowers, and whispy stuff! Of course the flair came out awesome and I was able to put my page plan into motion.

I also used the hexagon chipboard background with some random layered hexagons to echo the bee theme on here. Fittingly, the paper is old school Pink Paislee: Queen Bee. The colors of the paper and natural kraft elements and twine all added to the "fresh meadow" look I was going for.

This layout also needed a nice smattering of circle confetti. Everything looks better with confetti!"

UWS supplies:
Hexagon Background
Layered Hexagons
Circle Confetti
The Bee's Knees Set

Explore Summer {Gauche Alchemy | UmWowStudio Swap}

Hello Friends!!! Welcome today 2 of our UmWowStudio and Gauche Alchemy swap!

Gauche Alchemy is a mixed media kit company that specialized in the most amazing themed kits of vintage ephemera and mixed media supplies. They also offer mixed media supplies sold separately, like washi tape, specialty papers, punchinella and more! Gauche Alchemy : Site | Store | Facebook

Today Jess is up with a 12x12! 

Jess says : I've been a fan of Gauche Alchemy for a long time so it made complete sense to pair them up with UmWowStudio... it's a perfect match! 

You can see bits from the yellow and blue Mixed Media Color Kits, several varieties of washi tape, some super fun punchinella and the ever useful ouchless cardboard. 

I added Layered Arrows, a little dude from the Potty People set, and the "love this" Arrow Title from UmWowStudio to top off all the Gauche-y goodness.

You have to love all the pops of color on here... so much dimension and sass!

Now be sure to visit our friends and check out their goodness!!

>>>While you're visiting us this week -- be sure to leave comments! 

We've got one $20 gift certificate for Gauche Alchemy to give away (and they've got one of ours!) -- and if you can't wait to see if you're the winner of either giveaway : use coupon code UmWowGA2013 for 10% off in EITHER shop!<<<

2 of a Kind {Cards by Jess Mutty}

It's Wednesday and by all INTENDED purposes that means Creative Team inspiration is here!!

Today I'm sharing 2 cards done by the uber talented Jess Mutty. The first is A Little Bird Told Me :

Jess says : "I've been admiring the floral chipboard set for a while now and felt it calling to me this month. And I know everyone says it but I will say it again... the kraft look of the chip is gorgeous just as it is. I love it nekkid!

So I wanted to find paper that would compliment that rich kraft color. Crate Paper's Restoration line is an oldie but one of my favorites and has nice muted tones that coordinate with kraft elements.

For the first card I "welded" the bluebell and the daisy by trimming the stem of the daisy into a point and wedging it into the leaves of the bluebell. I liked the look of a cluster of wild flowers.

And the 2nd is Hey You :

The second card has a very similar design but I used the cattails, which are just the coolest!"

Happy Birthday {A Masculine Card by Jess Mutty}

Today I get to share a super masculine card by Jess Mutty!

Jess says : For my post this week I decided to try to go slightly outside of my usual style.  I needed a masculine birthday card so I chose to work with the always appropriate Layered Stars and the little guy from the Potty People set.

 

I covered the solid stars with coordinating paper (Heidi Swapp) and outlined them in black pen.  I misted the other two stars with Color Shine.  I like the variety in texture with that added dimension that chipboard brings.

I wanted the little dude to stay raw to stand out near my sentiment and balanced that raw accent with a Layered Arrow in the bottom corner.  Sometimes adding a simple rub-on really lets the natural kraft look shine!

It's a perfectly constructed masculine card for the occasion! Thanks so much Jess! 

Heart & Soul {a 12x12 layout}

Hi Everyone!! Today I'm sharing a beautiful layout by Creative Team member Jess Mutty. 

She's used UmWowStudio's Layered Circles chipboard and Symbol Mash chipboard. 

As well as:

Patterned paper: Pink Paislee, Studio Calico

Cardstock: American Crafts

Mist: Heidi Swapp 

Punchinella: Gauche Alchemy

Stickers: Pink Paislee

Rub ons: Pink Paislee

Stick Pin: Little Yellow Bicycle

Jess says : "I've had my eyes on both the layered circles and this large ampersand since I first saw them!  Sometimes naked chip is exactly the right feeling you want and these pieces inspired the whole page from the color scheme up. I kept to neutral tones and a repeating circle theme throughout.  The chipboard circles were awesome layered on top of the printed circles... subtle but they added great dimension and detail. 

And the ampersand was a super title element! It was large enough to overlap my photo and tie the rest of the title into the white space to the right.  I want more of these!"

I can't get over the gloriousness of the almost clean and simple but just not quite, the beautiful layering and the bold chip! 

Layered Chip on CARDS!!

Today I've got some beautiful cards from Miss Jess Mutty to share with you :)

She put together a gorgeous set using our layered chip!

I'll let Jess take over from here!:

I am so excited to be here for my first UmWowStudio blog post! So excited that I couldn't stop at one card and made a set for you today.



The first uses the layered banners and I decided to keep them raw because the color complemented my paper choice and because the char is just so stinkin' cool! They really draw the eye to the focal point of the card.

The second card features the layered butterflies. I got a little fancier with these. I sprayed one with gold mist and it took the color beautifully without getting even a little bit soggy. And the moment I saw the layered chip I knew I was going to have to use the thin border piece like a dam (think decorating sugar cookies...) for clear Glossy Accents. I covered the bottom piece with paper and some bits of paper doily ribbon, adhered the top border, and then filled the middle with the Glossy Accents... love it!

 

 

Didn't she put together some beautiful pieces for us to see today?? Thanks so much for sharing your gorgeous projects with us, Jess!

Thanks and a HUGE announcement!!

Here comes a huge announcement :) 

I'm so excited to introduce you to the UmWowStudio creative team!! 

I have HAND picked these four lovely ladies based on their amazing work and different talents. 

In alphabetical order I have:

Christina Colon
Chrissy's Blog
Chrissy's work here @ UmWowStudio

Kylie Drake
Kylie's Blog
Kylie's work here @ UmWowStudio

Amy Lassiter
Amy's Blog
Amy's work here @ UmWowStudio

Jess Mutty
Jess's Blog
Jess's work here @ UmWowStudio

Miae Rowe
Miae's Blog
Miae's work here @ UmWowStudio

They will help me showcase the UmWowStudio product line every Wednesday here on the blog :)
If you're a little sad that I didn't open up the CT call.. don't fret! I've been planning! I'm going to open up "Guest Creative Team" spots! Details coming soon!

So .. help me welcome these ladies to the blog and keep an eye out for your chance to inspire people using UmWowStudio goodies!