Saturday, February 9, 2013

Cupcake Sophie Hidden Pocket Valentine


Hello there crafty friends!

Today I'm sharing a fun Valentine with you using Cupcake Sophie from SNSC.


I love this months adorable digi images, and Cupcake Sophie is the perfect image not just for Valentines day, but really for any special occasion. A bonus with the new February images you get a coordinating sentiment to go along with your image, how fantastic is that!

I used a policy envelope as the base of my Valentine and to hide my special valentine message. I layered a piece of pattern kraft paper from the American Crafts collection "My Love" right on top of the envelope, then layered Cupcake Sophie onto that. I created Cupcake Sophie's frame with my Kiwi Lane templates and colored Sophie with my Spectrum Noir markers. To give that extra sparkle to the cupcake Sophie is sitting on, I added some clear glitter. I just love how fun and festive glitter makes everything look!

 I cut out a heart also using a template from Kiwi Lane Designs and placed it on top of the envelope flap adhering it down with a velcro dot as my closure. For my final touches I added some Prima bling and a doily.



I had so much fun creating this special valentine for that special someone! I love how sweet Cupcake Sophie looks sitting on top of the cupcake and how versatile this image is.
Be sure to stop by the SNSC shop to purchase Cupcake Sophie along with all the other adorable digi images SNSC has to offer.

Happy Scrapping!
Leslie

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

KLD Tip Time Tuesday - "Celebrate Today" Scrapbook Layout & Card

Thanks for joining me for todays Tip Time Tuesday. I'm really excited about todays tips using 2 different templates from the Sweetheart collection.  I can't believe it's February already, the scent of chocolate is in the air and everywhere I look I see red and pink hearts. Valentines Day is just around the corner and what a perfect time to scrapbook your loved ones or make that special someone a handmade card using the Kiwi Lane templates.

A few years ago my husband and I celebrated our 15 year wedding anniversary in Hawaii. The resort we stayed at offered a luau on their property, so of course we went. This would be a first for both of us! The atmosphere was incredible, the entertainment was beyond anything we had ever seen, and the food was so delicious.

I created a two page scrapbook layout using photos from the Hawaiian luau, along with We R Memory Keepers "Crazy for You" paper collection and of course my Kiwi Lane templates.


Tip #1, using designer template Sweetheart 4T to create photo corners and decorative page corners.

To create custom photo corners of any size


To create decorative page corners follow these 2 simple steps.


I love that you can adjust your template based on how large or small you want your photo corners by just moving the template.  You can see from my finished layout what a fun look this gives your photos and I love the extra element the decorative corners add to my layout.


Tip #2, using designer template Sweetheart 3 to create small hearts.

Trace Sweetheart 3 onto your paper. Next, connect the valley's of the flower by drawing 3 straight lines. It should look like the second picture below. Lastly, cut them apart and you will get 6 small hearts.
I love how fast and easy it was to create 6 small hearts from one Kiwi Lane template! Just look how adorable they look on my layout.


After creating my layout, I had a few scraps left from this fun paper collection by We R Memory Keepers, so I created a Valentines Day card to give to my valentine! I even incorporated one of my decorative page corners using the Sweetheart 4T template.


Thanks for joining me today! I had so much fun creating todays tips! Be sure to share your February projects using today's tips over on the KLD Facebook page.  I can't wait to see them!

Happy Scrapping!
Leslie



Other supplies include, Cameo die cut, Close to My Heart Plum Mist ink, Colorbok White Textured Card stock, Lindy Stamp Gang Starburst Heliotrope Purple Plum, WeR Memory Keepers Badges,  WeR Memory Keepers Purple Bakers Twine, WeR Memory Keepers Crazy for You pattern papers, &  Purple card stock, WeR Memory Keepers die-cut Tag, Paper Studio white & pink crochet flowers, Paper Studio scallop punch.












Monday, February 4, 2013

IARCC Feb. Challenge - Candy Hearts

Are you ready for this months I Am Roses Challenge?

This months challenge is, Love is...
Be sure to stop by the IAR blog to find out all the details on how to enter.

I had so much fun creating this months inspiration! I made several treat hearts or what I call "Candy Hearts".  I even created a video tutorial for you to watch here.

These "Candy Hearts" make a unique Valentine to give to that special someone.


I Am Roses I used include: R60, R21, & Rose Leaves


Be sure to stop by the IAR blog for all the details on the challenge and don't forget to check out the IAR store where you can find all the flowers I used as well as many more.

Happy Scrapping!


Friday, February 1, 2013

Kiwi Lane Blog Hop



Welcome crafty friends!

I'm excited to have you joining me on this super fun Kiwi Lane Designs Blog Hop! I'm the last stop if you have been hopping along in order.  If you ended up here by chance be sure to go back and finish the hop from the Kiwi Lane Blog.

Our blog line up is full of fun inspiration! Don't forget to check out all the blogs listed.

1. Kiwi Lane 
13. Leslie Prinkki (your here)

How does winning a $25 dollar certificate to the Kiwi Lane Shop sound? What a silly question!  One random winner from one of 13 blogs including the Kiwi Lane blog will win. Make sure you are leaving comments on all 13 blogs to be entered. You have until Sunday Feb. 3 11:59 mst to comment. The winner will be announced on the Kiwi blog and don't forget to become a follower of mine here on my blog.

I am so honored this year to be apart of the Kiwi Lane Design team! I am in love with ALL the Kiwi Lane templates! If you haven't tried any of their templates be sure to pick yourself up a set or two and give them a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!  I can't image not having them as a part of my arsenal of scrapbook supplies! Can you tell I am in love with Kiwi Lane templates! LOL

For this hop I created a 2 page scrapbook layout of my daughter's surprise birthday trip to the American Girl store here in Denver. Boy was she surprised! I couldn't help myself, I took a ton of pictures! I wanted to capture every moment of her experience, memories now saved forever on a scrapbook layout for her to look back on.




A close up peek of one of the embellishments I made using designer templates,



Thanks for hopping along and taking a peek at my scrapbook layout! Don't forget to follow me and leave a comment for a chance of winning $25 to the Kiwi Lane shop!

We love hearing from you and seeing what you create using Kiwi Lane templates! Be sure to follow Kiwi Lane Designs on Facebook and Pinterest!

Thanks for join us all on this HOP!

Happy Scrapping!

Other products used: Card stock; white Creative Memories, Paper Studio Black & Kraft. Pattern Paper;  AC Craft Fair red/white polk dot, yellow/white polk dot, Studio G red/pink chevron, Ek Success; AG Logo stacked sticker, AG craft tape, Anna Griffin Chipboard Alphabet stickers, Brother Sister Design Studio puff pink heart, Simple Stories Bingo card