ETA: Quick! the Crafty Secrets' blog is having giveaways of the new stamp sets the whole week long. Click HERE to participate! And scroll down to read more about my own giveaway :)
Hello! I am sorry for my absence the last few days. There's really no reason except that I felt lazy and didn't want to create much, and even when I did, I didn't want to post... :)
Anyway, I mentioned a while back about the Mini Creative Scraps I helped to design for Crafty Secrets:
Well, I didn't do everything, all and all myself.. it would have been impossible without the hard work of Sandy, the owner of Crafty Secrets, and Cindy, her amazing graphic designer. I just pitched in and did my little bit to help them out.
Here is my first project using the awesome little scraps. The 1" squares are SO fun to piece together!!! I also used some patterns from the Vintage Patterns CD and a cute little sentiment from the all new Born to Fly stamp set!
Isn't that cute? I love all the different "fairy-options" and the special sentiments. I've already made another project that I will share on Monday next week with a step-by-step tutorial. (OOPS! I spilled the beans!)
Can you see the gentle shine over some of the mini-scrap squares? Those are epoxies that fit perfectly over the mini scraps. Fun!!!
I guess you should get some Mini Creative scraps and have some fun yourself too........ I'm just so excited about them them, and I have two extra sets that I would love to share. If you care to try them out, please let me know. I will draw two comments from this post on Sunday, and let you know who they are on Monday. (I already wish that I had enough to send to everyone who leaves a comment!!!)
Thank you for stopping by!
~vio
Your mini creative scraps and you card are just beautiful, Viola! (As always!) I so enjoy following your blog and seeing your lovely work! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:15 PM
Oh - yes, please. Anything Crafty Secrets makes me happy. This is a great giveaway - thanks bunches!
Posted by: SuZeQ | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:19 PM
Beautiful cards. Love all the elements on the mini creative scraps - I'll have to get me some!
Posted by: rose christopher | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:19 PM
Your samples above are stunning, as always!
How I would love some Crafty Secrets stash as it is not so easy to come by where I live.
Thanks for sharing with your followers.
Hugz
Moz
Posted by: Moz | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:21 PM
Wow Viola! Your talents know no bounds! Great job helping to design these incredible mini-scraps! You always inspire me! Thanks for being so generous, and giving us the chance to play with them too!
hugs,
Grace
Posted by: Grace Nywening | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:22 PM
I love your cards they are beautiful!!! I have purchased from Crafty Secrets but I haven't sat to create yet.
Thank you!
Suzann
Posted by: Suzann | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:27 PM
I have told you before that you are so talented!!! I love these tiny 1" art pieces. Would love to win them. Love your card!
Posted by: Betty Sue | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:33 PM
Beautiful! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:35 PM
Beautiful card and love the mini creative scraps. Wonderful job of helping to design them and great giveaway too. Thanks for a chance to win some. Love your cards.
Posted by: Phyllis M. | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:37 PM
I would love to try out the Creative Mini Scraps. Your card is gorgeous and I love how the Epoxy's fit right over the little mini squares. The mini designs are just beautiful-just like all or your projects. I melt every time I visit your blog and see your creations.
Posted by: Ginny Schleich | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:40 PM
Another gorgeous card Viola, love it, missed your posts :) oh yes I would love to win some of these gorgeous scraps, well done on being part of designing them, take care :) x
Posted by: Marlou McAlees | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:47 PM
Your blog is to me like some peoples morning coffee fix! I love how you showed us how to use the mini 1" squares on a card. BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the chance to win too:)
Posted by: ~JOY~ | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 09:50 PM
Gorgeous mini scraps! So fun that you got to design them with Sandy and staff. I just got the vintage paper CD and am so excited to try it out. They pair so well together! :)
Posted by: Jill Norwood | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:06 PM
Yes, I would absolutely love to try these minis! They look so adorable on this beautiful card. Such a lovely offer - thanks!
Posted by: Fran Brunke | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:07 PM
You are amazing as always! Love everything you do. Thanks for adding sunshine to my day!
Posted by: Caroline Thornton | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:08 PM
These are just beautiful! Love the card and how used the epoxies. Great job on helping to design them and thanks for the giveaway chance! Would be lots of fun to play with.
Posted by: Michele Ciola | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:26 PM
Your cards are lovely and the mini squares are awesome.Would love to try creating with these and thanks for th chance to win.Nice work all.
Posted by: Pats | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:36 PM
Such a lovely card, Vio! Would love to try these mini scraps - thanks!
Posted by: Tricia Dee | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 10:50 PM
I continue to be amazed by your creativity and love to come and take a peek at what you have made for us to look at. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Lina F. | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 11:12 PM
Beautiful....as usual! Who wouldn't like to try those cute mini scraps? Thanks for the chance:)
Posted by: Lili Worley | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 11:26 PM
Hi Vio!!! I took a short break from crafting due to poor health but I think I am back (for now) It is so lovely to see you have become so much more recognised and asked to join up with DTs! I would love a chance to win your lovely set of scraps :)
Posted by: Stephinka | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 11:31 PM
Beautiful post. Love the Mini Scraps and your creation does them well. You always have fun inspiring designs. Your blue pattered papers are so pretty too. Thanks for the fun
Posted by: Sylvia/Little Treasures | Wednesday, 13 July 2011 at 11:42 PM
Viola These are beautiful you are so talented!!!!! I come to your blog every day to see what you have made you inspire me so much!! The mini scraps are beyond fabulous Thank you for the chance to win them!
Hugs
Posted by: Lana Edwards | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 12:04 AM
What a beautiful collection of mini scraps, Vio! I would love to try these out on a few projects...
Posted by: Lynda Marquez | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 12:24 AM
i would love to have one of these collections. i admire the card that you made with them.
Posted by: f lynn rush | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 12:44 AM
I really enjoy your fun yet shabby/chic cards. Thanks for the chance to win these mini scraps!
Posted by: Meghan | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 12:45 AM
Please, please pick me.... I LOVE these mini scraps! Just kidding Viola... I do adore these little things though. You did an awesome job on them and your card is beautiful too!!!!
Posted by: Tammy roberts | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 01:00 AM
These are gorgeous. I would love to have this set.
TFS
Ang
Posted by: Ang | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 02:02 AM
beautiful. i just love your work!...how I would love the chance to play with this gorgeousness. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: rebekah f | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 02:09 AM
I love everything in the Crafty Secrets line but sadly they are not being sold in Omaha. I keep telling Archiver's I want to see them carry the products!!
Posted by: Angela | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 02:23 AM
Your card with those scraps is A-DOR-ABLE!!! I love the look of these neat little crafty pieces - so much fun to collage and get artsy with ;)
You are so clever, helping out with these beauties Vio! Thanks for the chance to win, Rx
Posted by: Ruth S | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 02:28 AM
What a sweet candy, and a beautiful card. Your work is so sweet and soft looking. I would love to share your goodies.
Posted by: Linda Slattery | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 03:39 AM
These little mini scrap squares pack a punch and look so nice, grouped on your card! The papers and lace look great, too. Love the fairy stamps ... so cute. :)
Posted by: Gabby | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 03:55 AM
You are an amazing young lady and simply love your creations. Congratulations on your beautiful designs. Love them! Thanks for sharing your talents!
Posted by: Kaylene | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 04:19 AM
I love the mini-scraps and the cards you made with them! What a talented designed you are! Your cards are the best on the web! (And I'd like to try the miniscraps, too!)
Posted by: Linda Miller | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 05:51 AM
Stunning and a wonderful use of blue...my favorite color :)
Posted by: Stella | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 06:16 AM
So adorable Vio...fabulous that you had a hand in the design of these sweet little bits of loveliness! Congrats...
Posted by: Deb Saaranen | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 06:21 AM
This card is so adorable, Vio! I love the different colors of the bow and the tiny cute images. Love those sweet fairy stamps and sentiments! Would love a chance to work with them. Do the little epoxy squares come from Crafty Secrets? Thanks for a chance to win.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 07:14 AM
I love these "inches"- and the epoxy overlays!
Posted by: Cris Cunningham | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 10:12 AM
Your cards are so beautiful! You have no idea how much you inspire me! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: Lisa Phillippi | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 12:46 PM
Oh my goodness! Absolutely gorgeous! Love what you did with those mini scraps Vio! I would love love love some! Thanks for thinking about us =)
Posted by: Sandy | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 03:30 PM
Beautiful Viola!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | Thursday, 14 July 2011 at 07:44 PM
Love! Love! Love them all! I just received the mimi creative scraps and can't wait to put cards together...thank you for your inspiration you all give us! I look forward to your next creations!
Posted by: Diane | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 12:06 AM
What a fun giveaway! Love anything from Crafty Secrets, and it's no wonder she asked you to help after looking at your amazing blog designs you do! Very talented lady I must say. Would love to win, keeping my fingers crosssed.
Posted by: Lea Sorley | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 04:38 AM
Hello Viola - your work is always so divine and this is no exception - I love to visit your Blog! Thank you for the opportunity to win this gorgeous set! Thank you for the opportunity to win! {{{hugs}}}
Posted by: Lovely Linda | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 05:19 AM
Oh what a fun opportunity! I would love to own these little squares and of course, I adore what you've done with them. Thank you for the chance to win!
Posted by: Julia Diane | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 05:36 AM
You amaze me each time I visit your blog!!! You are the inspiration that I crave each day when I sit down to craft something....Thanks for being so sweet and sharing your goodies with us.
Posted by: Jennifer Ricahrds | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 07:48 AM
Viola you are so talented I am awe struck!! Thank you for the chance to win those amazing mini scrap goodies !!!
Blessings to you!
Posted by: Lana Edwards | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 01:04 PM
I am getting very addicted to the Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps myself and loooove the vintage look of them and the sweet colours they combine. Your card is just beautiful Viola....love that colourful scrunchy bow....your work is always so delightful! Cheers to you and thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Linda L | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 03:28 PM
How in the world do you do what you do, you little creative genious!? :) Seriously, you are just a pile of talent and everything you create (I LUUUUV the creative scraps) ooozes with yumminess!
Posted by: Ivana Camdzic | Friday, 15 July 2011 at 10:02 PM