Prince Charming

One of the things I love about the chalkboard trend is the creative beauty in hand lettering. I am not especially talented at hand lettering, so I am very thankful to have some beautiful chalk design work already done for me. White embossing powder shows up beautifully against the blackboard background, for an added "chalky" look. 

I thought this trend would be fun to show off these silly photos we took of my husband and I at this year's Tulip Festival. I added lots of hearts and arrows pointing to my Prince Charming, just to be sure he wouldn't be missed!

"Kissing Frogs" Supplies:
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" papers: Stripe, Bits & Pieces
Glitz Designs "Color Me Happy" paper: Hearts
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" 8x8 paper pad
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" 6x6 paper pad
Glitz Designs "Color Me Happy" 6x6 paper pad
Glitz Designs "Color Me Happy" Cardstock Journaling stickers
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" washi tape - anchors
Glitz Designs "Hello Friend" washi tape - coral polka
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" rubber stamps
Glitz Designs "Love You Madly" rubber stamps
other: white embossing powder (Stampin' Up), wood arrow (Studio Calico), VersaMark ink, heat gun, card stock, sequins (Cartwright), typewriter

Sneak Peek

A little sneak peek at a new product review that will be up at The Scrap Review on Monday, June 17th. 

Treasuring Moments

This week for Glitz we worked on projects featuring the men in our lives. This year I've been reflecting on my dad - this first Father's Day without him. I scanned and printed this photo of my dad with my siblings and I taking a ride on his back. It's one of my most fond memories from growing up, playing and laughing together as a family. He really was an amazing dad, who devoted his whole heart each day to his family. I cannot help but think of how thankful I am for every memory, every moment that I had with my dad. So this year I am trying my level best to take hold of each moment, treasuring the memories and counting each blessing. 

Glitz Designs "Color Me Happy" papers: Hearts, Bits & Pieces
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" 8x8 Paper Pad
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" Paper Garland
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" Rubber Stamps
Glitz Designs "Yours Truly" Peek a Boos
Glitz Designs "Cashmere Dame" Washi Tape - blue polka
Glitz Designs "Beautiful Dreamer" Trim
other: sequins, ink, white card stock, sewing machine

Something Old & Something New

This month the Punky Sprouts challenge was to use Something Old and Something New. I used a leftover piece from a previous album project as my bit of the old, and Punky Lacy fibers and Lil' Parchment Blossoms as my bits of new. All of these fabulous Punky goodies mixed in with scraps of supplies I already had on my desk, made for a fun card full of texture.

Supplies:
Punky Sprouts: Chipboard (leftover from "Soul Sprout" album), Lil Parchment Blossoms, Funky Punky Lacy Fibers
Other: patterned paper: Studio Calico, Basic Grey; flower: Prima; pin: Tim Holtz; wood arrow: Studio Calico; sequins; tulle 

Living Transparent

Wow! How have we arrived at the month of June already? I don't know about you, but I am ready for summer, sun and relaxation. 

This week's project features Glitz Designs Peek-a-Boos. These fabulous printed transparencies are great for adding layers while still highlighting the patterned papers below. On this project I used the peek-a-boos as a photo mat. I also used strips cut from the hidden areas of the pink frame, and the punch out section of pink film strip peek-a-boo I used on project a couple of weeks ago. Mix and match from different Glitz lines for added interest. Here I used peek-a-boos from the "Love You Madly" and "Yours Truly" lines.   

Glitz Designs "Color Me Happy" paper - Stripe
Glitz Designs "Dance in the Sunshine" - Stripe
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" 6x6" Paper Pack
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" 8x8" Paper Pack
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" cardstock title stickers
Glitz Designs "Love You Madly" Peek-a-boos
Glitz Designs "Yours Truly" Peek-a-boos
Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" washi tape
Glitz Designs "Beautiful Dreamer" trim
Glitz Designs "Happy Travels" Giant Rhinestones
other: sequins 

The Things We Love {mini album}

Punky Sprouts album from last month... playing around with the fabulously versatile Punky Sprouts album and embellishments as well as some goodies from Faber Castell. 

Supplies:
Punky Sprouts: Soul Sprout album, Lil Lacy Blossoms, Lil Parchment Blossoms, Funky Punky Canvas Fibers, Funky Punky Lacy Fibers
Faber Castell: Gellatos (red)
Other: patterned paper: Studio Calico; wood arrows: Studio Calico; pins: My Mind's Eye; mask: The Crafter's Workshop; washi tape: Studio Calico, Hambly; sequins

Thanks for stopping by!

Glitz Paper Pads Blog Hop & Giveaway

Welcome to this month's Glitz blog hop! This month we are featuring Glitz Design's 6x6 and 8x8 paper pads. The paper pads are a great way to get all of the lovely designs from each Glitz line in one convenient place, plus with every paper pad you get several additional designs that are not available in the 12x12 papers. 

As always, leave one comment here and one on each of the stops along the blog hop for a chance to win a fun filled prize pack Glitz 8x8 and 6x6 Paper Pads! The winner will be chosen at random from one of the blogs on Sunday (06.02.13), and will be posted on the Glitz Blog. 

"Home School Journey" Supplies:

Glitz Designs "Beautiful Dreamer" paper: Floral

Glitz Designs 6x6 "Sunshine in My Soul" Paper Pad

Glitz Designs 6x6 "Love You Madly" Paper Pad

Glitz Designs 8x8 "Sunshine in My Soul" Paper Pad

Glitz Designs 8x8 "Love You Madly" Paper Pad

Glitz Designs "Uncharted Waters" Cardstock Title Stickers

Glitz Designs "Yours Truly" Crepe Trim

Glitz Designs "Vintage Blue" Trim

other: wood veneer letters, hemp cord, chipboard heart, sequins

Don't forget to leave only one comment per blog for a chance to win the Glitz Prize Pack. The winner will be posted on the Glitz Blog Sunday afternoon. Good luck!

Official Blog Hop order:

Jaime Warren - http://jaimewarren.typepad.com/
Karine Cazenave - http://karinecazenave.typepad.com/
Karola Witczak - http://www.karolakraftuje.blogspot.com/
Lea Lawson - http://leascupcakesandsunshine.blogspot.com/
Lisa Andrews - http://lisaandrews.blogspot.com/
Magda Mizera - http://www.magdamizera.blogspot.com/
Mou Saha - http://collagecollagecollage.blogspot.com/

**you are here** Noel Culbertson - http://paperpassionpixels.blogspot.com/

Stephanie Bryan - http://www.stephaniemakes.blogspot.com/
Glitz Design Blog - http://glitzitnow.com/blog/