Frame It Up Week {Travel Home Decor}

Hello friends and fans! We are so excited to bring you another blog hop this week -- this time with the talented team at Hazel and Ruby! We are hopping all week between the two blogs featuring projects that fit into the theme FRAME IT UP. 

Find Hazel and Ruby:

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Find UmWowStudio:

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We designed a whole new product line just for our friends to use with their Decor Tape, Paper Rolls and Stencils, and are excited to bring it to you. This week we will be uploading all kinds of new CHIPBOARD FRAMES. They are so sturdy and unique and awesome. They come in our signature sturdy, thick and dreamy kraft colored chipboard. Here's a sneak peek at some of the new products you'll see this week:

And now for our first project! I bring you my own little altered frame...

I decided I'd like a little "mantra" sort of frame to hang up in the middle of my gallery style wall.

I used a 5x7 speech bubble frame (these will be up soon!) along with Blank Tags, Love Tags, and Heart Confetti from UmWowStudio. The beautiful Hazel and Ruby products I got to use include the Pass the Tissue Chevron and the Wrap It Up Maps of the World. 

For more details you can stop by my blog. 

And don't forget to hop on over to the Hazel and Ruby blog to see what they're up to today! Leave comments for our lovely participants! the more blogs you comment on this week the better your chances at winning a PRIZE PACKAGE!

See you back here tomorrow!

Be WOWed -- Wow EP and UmWowStudio -- 12x12

We're onto another beautiful project featuring WOW Embossing Powder and UmWowStudio!

Find WOW Embossing Power : 

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Find UmWowStudio:

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WOW! Embossing Powder makes such a great addition to the UWS product line! It can be used with our stencils and masks, behind our chipboard, on our chipboard, with a stamp and more.

Today's project is brought to you by the bright and beautiful Sindi Jeffers.

She's used our Layered Clouds and Clear Sparkle, Easter Sparkle, Princess Pink and Metallic Brass sparkle from WOW Embossing Powder. I love the use of powder directly on our Chip. It really gives it some OOMPH! And paired with those delicious patterned papers... YUM!

You can get more details on Sindi's blog here.

And stop by the WOW Embossing Powder blog to see what they're up to today!

Leave comments on all the blogs participating -- we're giving away an UmWowStudio and WOW Embossing Powder prize package.

WINNER WINNER!!

Wow! We had a great play date this last week with UmWow Studio and Susan K Weckesser Design Teams. Our designers shared some fabulous projects highlighting product from both companies and our fans left some wonderful comments. Thank you to everyone that commented, liked, and shared the projects. We truly appreciate it. We hope that you were inspired and will try some of the techniques and/or ideas that were shared.


We also promised two prize packages and the winners were chosen:
From the Susan K Weckesser blog:
sharon gJuly 24, 2014 at 4:58 PM

What great tags---not the usual. I like to give different looks so people stay interested in my creations :)

From the UmWowStudio Blog:
JanisJuly 25, 2014 at 3:57 PM
Love the use of the geometrics and the paint splatters on these LOs. Terrific background patterns!
<3 br="" j="">jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

Please email us at cheryl.skwinc@gmail.com with your contact information and we will arrange to have your prize packages sent out right away. Thank you again for playing along with us.

Door Shrine {Gauche Alchemy | UmWowStudio Swap}

Hello Friends!!! Welcome to the LAST day 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

From Chrissy : I am a huge fan of shrines and altars so I just absolutely love these awesome door shrines. And guess what, UmWowStudio's unique, trendy, and cutting edge chippies are the perfect accents for them!

To give my shrine that aged look happened purely by accident. I used a coarse paint brush and dabbed on modeling paste. I wanted to give it a rusty kind of look so I used some Real Rust embossing powder and noticed that when I set it with the heat tool, the modeling paste scorched a bit. What do ya know! Instant aging!

What's a shrine without something to go inside?

I used an old wine label from Gauche Alchemy's Ephemera Variety pack and applied it to the back wall using Mod Podge and old music pages, also from the Ephemera Variety Pack, for the walls and ceiling. Once again, it wasn't "old" looking enough so once the top seal of Mod Podge dried, I brushed some distress ink onto it and used some star punchinellla as a mask. I also applied the punchinella masking over the outside of the shrine as well.

For my little vase, I used a old glass apothecary bottle from a previous Gauche Alchemy kit. The UWS Star Confetti is just divine. I jazzed them up a bit with some embossing powders and glued them to the bottle. I made the wings using resin and a mold and the little owl is from the Banana Hammock Color Kit. Glue some burlap string, fill with pretty glitter and sprays of whatever and call it done!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies used:
Star Confetti (UmWowStudio)
Ephemera Variety Pack (Gauche Alchemy)
Star Punchinella (Gauche Alchemy)
Banana Hammock Color Kit (Gauche Alchemy)
Gold Gel Enamel, Real Rust, Starry Night Embossing Powders (GlobeCraft)
Modeling Paste (Liquitex)
Ink (Tim Holtz, StazOn)
Burlap String (May Arts)
Floral Sprays (Alpha Stamps)
Door Shrine (Retro Cafe Art)
Glitter (Doodlebug)

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!<<<

May Arts + Stampendous + Core'dinations {A Hop}

Hello everyone!! Welcome to my stop on this hop full of ribbony, papery, stampy goodness!!

Today I've put together a 6x6 square card to share! 

I've used Core'dinations Essentials cardstock, a giant Stampendous flower stamp, and three ribbons by May Arts. I've also used Tattered Angels glimmer mist, Helmar Fabric Glue, UmWowStudip chipboard, a dymo label maker, and cheesecloth.

Here you can see a closeup of the flower stamp, the paper and the ribbon together. 

There's a HUGE giveaway going on so be sure to comment on all stops! 

The full list of participants for today's portion:

Charlene Driggs

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Kristine Reynolds Ava Gavloski Ellen Sosnoski Suzanna Lee

Earth Day Hops GOIN' GREEN!

Hello everyone!!

First of all.. Thanks so much for stopping by!!!

I'm joining in on TWO Blog Hops today -- it's Earth Day.. a day I hold pretty special.. it's always been close to my hippie little heart. So I couldn't say not to either of the hops that came up for me to participate in!! So I've joined the two in this one post and at the end you can just take your correct fork in the road!

The first is the May Arts Ribbonista hop!! 

(You should be here via Emily's Blog)

And the 2nd is leslierahye's Earth Day hop!

(follow the inlinkz at the bottom of the post!)

And now... onto my project. As I said before, I'm a HUGE fan of Earth Day.. heck.. I KINDA like this place ;)

So today I've put together a tag featuring some gorgeous Sunflowers and a short message.

My tag is actually recycled from the cardboard insert of some Pink Paislee packaging out of the Chest Hope collection! I've also used a slip of paper, a sticker, and one of the paper pieces from that collection.

I've used the Black Burlap String and the Ivory Scallop Satin from May Arts. 

The stamp is the brand new Sunflowers from Viva Las VegaStamps!

I made the Sunflower on the bottom out of muslin and Distress Stain, the center is Amazing Mold Putty's quick cast resin and Tattered Angels' Glimmer Glaze.

The Make Note Polaroid is from us here at UmWowStudio. 

I used adhesive from Helmar USA. 

I stamped in Archival black by Ranger, used Mustard Seed, Broken China and Rusty hinge distress stains, Walnut stain distress ink, a MS punch, and a Mustard Seed distress marker.



The fantastic Ribbon Lady from May Arts is giving away this beautiful set of ribbons to one lucky duck who comments along the blog hop!

And I'll be giving away this fabulous Floral Set of chip to some OTHER lucky duck who is commenting on my blog today :)

thanks so much for taking the time to stop today!! If you're here via May Arts please move along to Charlene's Blog!
If you're here via the LR hop follow the links below! :) 

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Ribbonista Organization Hop!!!

Hi Ribbon fans!! Welcome to my stop on the May Arts Organization hop :) :) 

This week we're sharing some ORGANIZATION tips with you, and I think I could some inspiration of my own! 

You should be here from Charlene!! 

I do have a couple of "ideas" for you today, and can't wait to show you!!!

First off, I'm in a transitional period, so don't have the large room I use to have when it came to crafting and storing my supplies. Because of that I've had to downsize and really ORGANIZE things.. Right now I'm keeping only the things I need at hand. Thankfully that includes all my glorious May Arts ribbons! 

I keep most of them inside waterproof tubs, which also keeps them clean and out of the hands of my ickle 2 year old!! 

Every once in a while I resort them by style, but I've been digging around and playing in them a lot :)

But I really can't wait to show you the next part... This year for Valentine's Day my hubs got me some BEAUTIFUL bird cages.. I'm a total fan and have a few waiting for the return of my own space... But I HAD to use one NOW... 

So I keep all my favorites in it!!!! The little door in the front opens, but you can see the latch at the top, too! The whole top opens and I can just reach in, or if I've already broken open the packaging the ends can hang outside the cage through the bars.. I pull on it.. and cut it :D

Now that you've seen my way of storage at this current time, head on over to Emily and see what she has to share!!

Don't forget to comment on ALL blogs for a chance at THREE rolls of ribbon, YOUR CHOICE :D

Ribbonista BLUE Hop!!

Hi everyone :)

I'm super honored to be a part of May Arts and Bethney's Ribbonista hop today!

All around the world it's Autism Awareness day and we're celebrating with blue projects full of ribbon!

Here's the sneak peek that brought you here from the MA blog :)

You should be here via Charlene's blog - if not start over at the May Arts blog!

The ribbon I've used on today's card is

BY-01 - white leaves

and

336-38-10 - black and white diagonal striped grosgrain

I've put this beauty together using Echo Park's Paradise Beach CS, the Butterfly and Make A Wish by VLVS!, Teal Highheel Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, an MME brad, Broken China Distress Stain, Archival ink in black by Ranger, and Studio Calico's Mr Huey in white.

If you leave a comment on each post along the hop you'll be entered in a wonderful giveaway!

Now head on over to Emily's blog and see what she's sharing! :)
(I'll also be entering this into the CropChocolate weekly challenge!)

WINNER!!!

It's the day to choose a winner from the PaperHaus Spring Blog Hop....

50 comments!!!

The random.org generator chose....

dun Dun DUNNNNN

NUMBER 35!

WHO is...

TeresaMarch 3, 2013 at 9:09 AM

I love the paintbrush!

TERESA!! 

email me @ umwowstudio@gmail.com with your shipping address and I'll get you your prize ASAP :)

paperHaus Spring 2013 Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!! Welcome to the paperHaus blog hop celebrating the release of the SPRING ISSUE!! :D :D

>>READ HERE<<

You won't believe how amazing this issue is, and I've said it a hundred times but I'm so honored to be a part of it!! Be sure to take the time to read it!! Also, don't forget to stop by and like PH on facebook.

You should be here via Shellye's blog.

Today I'm sharing an altered paintbrush with you! Every twoish months I host a swap for Viva Las VegaStamps! -- In January we opted for altered paintbrushes.. and they've been rolling into my office for two weeks.. they're ASTOUNDING! It's so much fun to trade art with other people :) 

Anyways.. here is the brush I finished to trade with some unsuspecting artist :) 

I don't know why, maybe it's the warming weather.. but when other people are thinking buds and greenery for spring.. I'm thinking THE OCEAN! Being able to play in the water, enjoy the sand, eat a hot dog at the beach! So I went full out for our Nature Inspired paint brush swap and altered this baby.

The base of the brush is gessoed and distress stained with broken china. I've then laid down some cheese cloth and shells. I covered the shells in Smooch and then finished them with gloss gel. While the gel was still wet I placed eBeads, seed beads and glitter all over. Finish off with a snail stamp from Viva Las VegaStamps! and a rope handle.

And I also have a giveaway!! I've just launched a brand new product line under UmWowStudio (keep an eye out for our website to be done soon!) -- laser cut chipboard pieces!! This giveaway includes a sampling of bits and pieces from different sets as well as a couple of my favorite stamps from VLVS!

Follow the UmWowStudio blog and leave a comment here to be entered to win!

And now head your way to Audrey's blog!!

Sneak Peek...

Mid next week I'll be participating in a May Arts and Cardmaker Mag blog hop.. Here's a sneak peek of my card :) 

Vintagy pink and brown papery goodness with a crisp white ribbon, check back Wednesday to see the whole thing♥

♥DeeDee

CropChocolate DT Blog Hop!!

Hello!! Welcome to my stop on this wonderful hop introducing this season's cast of Design Team Members!!

I'm super stoked and honored to have been selected to serve with these fabulously creative girls. I can't wait to represent and support CropChocolate in all it's creative deal striving goodness!

My name is DeeDee and I go by D² on the CC boards :)

Here are the projects that I applied with:

an altered frame from globecraft memories using EP's This n That Charming. It screams me by being about my son, by being distressed and by being layered! 

a 12x12 layout and counts as my out of the box. The layout is totally "my style", the mixing of products is totally "my style", but the subject is definitely out of my comfort zone. I always scrap my husband and my kidzilla, or somewhere we've been, something we've done.. but I NEVER scrapbook just me. This layout is titled "Feed your soul" and has just a picture of me on a regular day. Which I'm trying to tell myself is "ok". scrapbook more about what I want, what my dreams are, what I'd love to see or where I'd love to go.. it doesn't always have to be about someone else.

Five fun facts about me eh? Here goes!:

1) I'm a total David Bowie fan girl.
2) My favorite color changes about as often as I change socks (thank goodness that's frequent! lol)
3) I don't like cooked apples
4) I actually PREFER ice water to other beverages
5) I'm a softy.. I cry in almost every single movie. seriously. :D

Here is the list of participants, keep on hopping and meet the amazing team!

Amber - http://ambaju.blogspot.com/ --start here!--

Jenni - http://wishiwasscrappin.blogspot.com/

Kathy - http://upinthenightwithkat.blogspot.com/

Jasmine - http://wildflowerford.blogspot.com/

Mary - http://mkbugs.blogspot.com/

Nina - http://ninastimeout.blogspot.ca/

Polly - http://pazasproductions.blogspot.com/ --you came from here--

DeeDee - www.umwowstudio.com --you are HERE--

Miwa - http://miwannascrap.blogspot.com/--go HERE next--

Chris - http://thriftysisters-chris.blogspot.com/

Corrie - http://corriescrafts.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://karey2005.blogspot.com/

Julie - http://muddypawsinkyfingers.blogspot.com/

Becky - http://onceuponadelight.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://lauraannsbreakfastpizza.blogspot.com/

Michele - http://stuffbybelle.blogspot.com/

P.S. GIVEAWAY!!! Become a follower and leave a comment to earn your chance at an UmWowStudio prize bundle!! 

A Wintery Steampunk style gift tag!

Hello Everyone!! You could have come here from two places today, and I welcome you ALL!

Today I'm participating in leslierahye's A Very Merry Holiday Steampunk Blog Hop! I've got a cute wintery steampunk style gift tag to share, which by chance was made with Globecraft & Piccolo products (from where some of you may have come from!)

Here is my steampunky wintery style gift tag: 

It's made with G&P Piccolos, G&P Enamel Gels, May Arts ribbons, tin foil, acrylic paint, and kraft paper. 

To get all the details on how to make this little beauty, and see a couple other versions, too! Visit the Globecraft & Piccolo blog!

A little sneak of what's waiting over there ;)

I'm also giving away a set of resin embellishments that would pair up wonderfully with any type of gift tag you need to make! Leave a comment to be entered :)

And If you've come via the Blog Hop be sure to hop along and see all the wonderful projects up today!! 

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Handmade for the Holidays Blog hop!

-click here for the Christmas Splendor Blog Hop-

There's a GINORMOUS blog hop coming up with tons of AMAZING COMPANIES that I have the privilege of participating in!

I'll post on the 16th representing Globecraft & Piccolo - so be sure to stop by! There's a great giveaway :) 

Chocolatiers Blog Hop + Giveaway

Welcome to our farewell blog hop.

It's sad to go.. I've probably said it a MILLION times.... but it was SO fun while I was a chocolatier.. Sharing ideas and tutorials.. gathering inspiration from the other DT members and from Chocolate lovers. It was a great experience all and all.

and I'm always open to sharing ideas.. today I've got my favorite organizing tip ever... seriously. and really I have to say I owe it all to my fabulous Hubby!!

First order of business though... this is a HOP.. so if you've come from Corrie's blog you're in the right spot :) but if not.. start over @ Amber's Blog

Here's a quick list of the order of the hop in case you need it:

Amber  http://ambaju.blogspot.com/
Paula Irvine   http://craftycutsbypaula.blogspot.com/
Paula McClane  http://scrapaddictsattic.blogspot.com/
Beth Dewalt  http://engineeringmemories.blogspot.com
Jamie Gracz http://littlemisscrafter.blogspot.com
Michele Barnott McKay http://laughingsunshinecreations.blogspot.com
Corrie Wagner   http://www.corriescrafts.blogspot.com/

DeeDee Catronhttp://umwowstudio.com/

Jenn Koss  http://moon-scraps.blogspot.com/

Karen Hanson   http://scrappycanuck.wordpress.com/

Second order of business --- My organization tip:

 Use those spice racks that slide in and out to store your mists, powders and paints!!!!!

This is what it looks like in my box of shame.. I say box of shame because I HATE keeping everything in a giant cupboard.. but right now it's all I have.. and I get to find great organizing  solutions like this!


Pull out the drawer...


And spin it!!


and apparently spice racks are popular in my closet! lol

Third.. Here's some BLOG CANDY I'm giving away.. a WHOLE June's Handmade Embellishment Kit.. "Summer Lovin'" -- please be a follower and leave a comment to be eligible for the candy. If you so choose, share the candy on your own blog and let me know here.. you'll get a 2nd entry. :) Share on Facebook, Twitter and anywhere else you can.. leave a comment for each separate share and each will be an additional entry! Let's work up some final love for the end of the first official CropChocolate Design Team! 

And final order... Head on over to Jenn's Blog to continue your hop =)