Alyssa Lea Designs FIRST release!!! - Sweet Stamp Shop Guest Designer

(If you're looking for the Unity hop - click HERE)

You remember the first stamp design team that I used to be on?

My Thoughts Exactly?

Yep - it's that amazing genius company that made those 'mix and match semtiment' stamps...

and the designer is back at it again,

creating some CAUUUTE stamps for the Sweet Stamp Shop!

Her name is Alyssa (Alyssa Lea Designs blog) and she actually is on the Unity Design team with me, too!

Anyway - I'm super excited to be asked to be one of her guest designers to feature her very first stamp set release as an illustrator/designer for the Sweet Stamp Shop!

YUMMY LOVE!

You've got to check this out -

it's serious cuteness right here...

See what I mean?

She just NAILED it with the 'kawaii' style!

(I happed to see other ones coming out next month...

and oooh, you're gonna love them!)

Anyway - with that 'love smoothie' sentiment - 

I couldn't resist but to make a blender for it!

...and here's my project!

I found this perfect blender file from the Silhouette store,

to create the perfect smoothie!

There are quite a few layers to make this card - 

using acetate as the pitcher glass,

all the yummy love fruits are cut out using the corresponding SVGs, stamped and colored,

backed with three equally divided smoothie colors in the background.

You want this stamp set, don't ya?

Well... ALL the NEW RELEASES (there's more on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog) are 20% off 

CODE: NRN20

so it may be the best time for you to get yourself something for Christmas! lol.

Oooh, a couple more things:

1. Check out the new FLAIRS!!! So super cute and totally matches with these stamps!

2. If you like this design - then you've got to get the Lemon Lime Digi from the store as well! Adorable! 

Hope that you liked my project today - 

thanks for coming by!

... and come on back tomorrow to see another project made with these awesome stamps!

Counting down to Christmas... :)

Hello Sunday!

I just love this day of the week...

everything just seems so calm, and laid back.

Well... at least that's what I hope Sundays are to be. :)

Since us Canadians are done with Thanksgiving,

we are excited for upcoming Christmas.

That being said, I refuse to pull out all my decorations until December 1st,

but we talk about it a lot :)

I decided to surprise the kids with a fun little ADVENT CALENDAR this year.

It was super easy as I'm using to breaking things apart, welding, and altering and such...

this - it was just cut it out, and decorate it some fun stickers!

I used the Echo Park's Holly Jolly Christmas and was perfect cuteness for this.

I matched the colors of the patterns from this collection to choose the colors of the trees.

Each of the compartments are big enough to fit in several candies or even little toys.

You don't need to rip the doors open, which means that you can use this over and over again, too

Using a collection makes it super easy - 

especially ones that already comes with fun stickers!

The compartments in the last few days get a little bit bigger..

which means there's more space to make it extra special!

...and of course, the last day is the biggest! 

Wonder what's inside?

(Nothing yet! lol.)

So, if you're planning on making one this year - 

it's a good time to get this started!

You can get the FILE here.

There's ANOTHER version of an ADVENT CALENDAR, too - 

which is also super fun to make!

You can even make both! :)

Oooh, and have you seen the latest peek for the newest KIT?

I have a feeling this is going to be amazing!

My son has passion for TRAINS, so yeah, 

I'm sure you'll be seeing my version sometime here soon! :)

Cozy Fireplace Bag - WITH TUTORIALS :) SVG Cuts DT Project.

Hello All!!!

Some of you may have already seen this project as it is from last year.
However, this post is a bit different -
for those of you that want to make this -
I've made it super duper easy by adding a step by step tutorial of making the stones :)

I thought that it would be so cool to create a Fireplace gift bag using SVG Cuts files!

There's one from the store (and it is a bag!), 

but I thought that it would be so cool to actually have a 3D effect to it 

by making the burner part indent a bit into the bag!

 It's one of those ideas that was lingering around in my head for the longest time, 

and finally decided to make it!

So, wanna see?

I was really excited to share this one! 

(like any of my other projects! HA!)

So so cool, right? 

Those 'stones' are actually separate pieces! 

I cut them out and inked them all! 

Craziness, you may say, but it wasn't so bad! 

I'll share a technique that I did below! 

and yep - those stones are actually from SVG Cuts files... 

you may wonder where??? 

 It's from Moonlight Garden Party SVG Collection. 

 HOWEVER - you will need to do something 'special' with it, for you to cut like that! 

(refer to the instructions below!) 

Okay, hope that you're not giving up here... it's really not that bad! 

OR, you can simply use a brick or stone patterned paper, 

and OMIT this whole 'stone-work' step!

I just LOVE this sentiment stamp - 

of course, this stamp coming from my favorite stamps company - Unity!

With these stockings, I cut two of them out and stitched it together. 

It was just the right size to stick in mini candy canes :)

The main part of my project was made using just the AC plain colored cardstock,
but used Echo Park This and That Christmas to accent my project.

...and here's the fireplace!

I inked a bit on the inside with grey to add to the 'worn' look of the fireplace. 

The logs are actual twigs all held together by hot glue. 

It just adds to the 'coziness' by using some natural elements.

Here are the collections needed to make this:

Acorn Autumn SVG Kit

3D Letters SVG Kit

The above two is what you'll need to make the 'base' of the bag.

Christmas Gift Bags SVG Kit (flame SVG)

Caramel ApplePie SVG Kit (mantle SVG)

Christmas Cookie Party SVG Kit (wreath SVG)

Moonlight Garden Party SVG Kit (the stones and the 'fence' SVG)

Merry and Bright SVG Kit (stocking SVG)

FOR FULL INSTRUCTIONS - REFER TO THE SVG CUTS BLOG.

TUTORIAL: HOW TO MAKE STONE TILES

ON SIZZIX ECLIPS

1. Open up column_top and bottom.svg and resize.

2. Break apart, and delete the top of the column. Regroup.

3. Overlap the column_top.svg on top of colum_bottom.svg - should look like this.

4. Select all, right click and choose 'Path' and then 'Front Minus Back' option.

5. When you hit preview - you will notice that there is a vertical line down on one of the sides.

That IS okay :)

Cut and past multiples on a page.

ON SILOUETTE CAMEO

1. Open column_top.svg and column_bottom.svg and resize.

2. By right clicking, or choosing 'Object'  - choose 'make compound path'

3. By right clicking on the column_top.svg, 'release compound path'
and delete the unnecessary shapes. Regroup.

4. Place column_top.svg and top of column_bottom.svg

5. Choose 'modify' category and 'subract'

This is a bit different from eclips as the middle stone disappears.

In order to get the middle stone, do the same as above, but at step 5, instead of choosing 'subract', choose 'intersect'

6.For the inking the stones, I found it useful to 'ink' them before taking them off the mat.

(While the paper is covering the 'rest' of the mat,
 I inked it with brown, black, grey and distressed ink to get the look I wanted :)

I really enjoyed making it, and any gift given in this bag would be extra special!

Alright, that's it for today!

Make sure that you pick up the latest free kit of the week, too -
it's beautiful!
(must spend $9.98 or more, coupon: FREEGIFT)

LOADS of FUN with Unity Thursday!

Happy Halloween!!!

It's another fun day over at Unity and SO GLAD that you took your time to hop! :)

I know you're all busy with Halloween festivites, but you don't wanna miss anything here, don't you?

You should be arriving here from Shemaine's blog,

and here's the full participating list for your reference.

Andrea Murdock - http://www.mystampingheaven.blogspot.com/

Eryn Hannig - http://vintageglamdesigns.blogspot.com/

Jen Erickson - http://shut-up-its-true.blogspot.com/

Karen Maldonado - http://reallifeinpictures.blogspot.com/

Laurel Seabrook - http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/

Lisa Henke - http://www.mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/

Robyn Weatherspoon - http://robynweatherspoon.blogspot.com/

Shemaine Smith - http://shemainesmith.blogspot.com/

Thienly Azim - me!

Stephanie Muzzulin - http://www.handmade75.blogspot.com/

I've got several projects to share with you today, but sorry to disppoint you...

nothing is Halloween related! lol.

Moving on... my head is all jingling with all holiday related stuff!

There are TONS of NEW RELEASES today, so make sure that you check them all out!

First of all...

let's welcome our latest ANGIEgirl into the family -

CHARLEE!!!

She's super cute, isn't she?

I just LOVE her leggings!

I want one like that!

I used the Jillibean Soup Winter Tortellini and Spinich Soup collection 

and was inspired to follow the color scheme for the card.

I added button and doilies to the side - which adds interest :)

The next one is also designed by Angie Blom (isn't she amazing?) - 

and it's the cutest lovable deer!

I know some of you have mentioned to not include the frame, 

and you can totally do that! 

I put it inside a wooden scalloped square frame and gives it a bit different look!

(I used the same Jillibean collection as above)

I personally think that this is my fave project out of my four today.

I just love the classic-ness of the deer!

I put the deer over a vellum and created a little TABLE LANTERN

(changed the window to square)

(can you see the faint glow inside?)

The next project is using the current Kit of the Month.

I tried to combine as many stamps in the set to make a project and this is what I did!

It's a mail BOX!

To make this, I used six stamps from the kit.

It's so fun to combine!

 I altered the GIFT BOX

and altered the dimensions for the rectangular box to create a little gift box.

and simply added a MAIL cut out.

As soon as I decided to this, 

I was set on using the Echo Park This and That Christmas collection.

Has a bit of a vintag-y festive look :)

Lastly, but not least - 

here's a TEABAG DISPENSER BOX that I made using the current Stamp of the Week!

It's such a pretty image - 

it would make great gift tags by itself!

Okay, I hope that you liked my projects today!

Make sure to go check out all other blogs for inspiration using the new release,

and don't forget to go to the STORE to see all that's on SALE!

That's it! 

Now, don't forget to comment!

This week, 2 lucky winners are going to be chosen randomly to receive this bundle!

I'm sending you off to Stephanie's blog!

Oh, and for my SVG Cuts friends...

Have you seen the latest kit yet (coming out today and here's a peek)

Isn't it beautiful? Will be available here later today!

It's a Darn Good Thursday over at Unity!

Hello All!!!
I'm excited 'cause my post is gonna be a bit different from usual :)

I have a special post for you today -

with the help of my little helpers :)

You should be arriving here from Shilo's blog -

and here's a list for your reference!

Angie Blom - http://www.angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/

Alyssa Bennett - http://mythoughtsexactlystamps.blogspot.com/

Erin Schreiner - http://www.erinleecreative.com/

Jolande van Oosterhout - http://www.justjolande.blogspot.com/

Joslyn Nielson - http://hereiswhatido.blogspot.com/

Lisa Arana - http://dahlhouse-designs.com

Shilo Miles - http://papermeetsglue.blogspot.ca/

Thienly Azim - that's me!

 I'm training my kids to be future Unity stamp users! lol.

When they received their 'OWN' Little Hands stamps from Unity -

look how EXCITED and HAPPY they are!

I brought out some cardstock, ink, washi tape, wiggly eyes,

and other fun embellishments and you've got to see what they've created!

Kai, 6, knows to put the cling onto the acrylic block to stamp! 

He's busy making something!

...and look how proud they are!

Using the Favorite {reindeeer}

Using Big Thank You Hug {penguin}

The sizes of these stamps are a bit larger than usual - 

which makes it kid friendly and easy to color!

These would be fun images for your next kids' Christmas party, too - 

as one of the activities!

They are ON SALE - so make sure you go check it out!

Next up  -

don't forget about the {be inspired} challenge going on!

As long as you use Unity stamps - 

it doesn't have to be Christmas themed.

Do what your heart desires - 

using either the color combo, sketch or both!

Here's another take on the card sketch!

Isn't this snowman in a snowglobe adorable?

It's from last year's set - Snowglobe Wonderland.

ALSO on SALE!

The side bigger snowflakes are from Snowflake Kisses!

I used wooden heart and snowflakes to add some dimension to the card.

... and one last project!

This is just a random card I wanted to share!

Using one of my FAVORITE MUSTACHE!

I added the mustache onto a stick,

along with GLASSES cut out to make some mini photo props :)

That's it!

I hope that you enjoyed my little special helper as my 'guests' today!

Don't forget to check out their DARN GOOD DEALS sale!

and discounted shipping, too!

Thanks for coming by!

Have a great shopping Thursday girls!

Click here to shop.

Click here to go back to the Unity blog.

OOOH, and don't forget to leave a comment!

3 lucky winners will be chosen to receive

 2 sentiment kits of their choice!