Art Layout by Design Team Member Michelle Wofford

Hi everyone, design team member Michelle here today to share one of my favorite layouts with you.

I have a favorite picture of my Aunt and I taken in San Francisco years ago that I knew it would work great with this unique color combination.

I started out with yellow cardstock for the base and spritzed it with a bit of orange Tattered Angels glimmer mist.  The papers I used are from the 6x6 pad of My Minds Eye's Lime Twist collection.  Because the background of the picture is busy I chose bright subtle patterns to accent it.  Tip: If you don't have a circle cutter trace a round object about the size that you want your circle then hand cut the circle.

I used simple accents like zippers, embroidery floss and the clear rubber piece in the top right corner.  These add dimension and interest without taking away from the photo.

The zippers are from Indygo Junction and are available at your local Craft Warehouse as well as embroidery floss.  Create a similar clear accent using glossy accents or a small acrylic stamp (check the dollar bins).

To get the look with the floss seperate individual strands and play with them until you get your desired look.

Thanks for looking

~ Michelle

Design Team Blog Challenge - Mini Top Hat Tutorial

Do you ever see a collection of papers and embellishments and think, "I know exactly what I want to make with that!" One of our first assignments on the design team was to create something with this kit. What a challenge! There was muslin, paper, chipboard stickers, paint, and even a zipper! With this collection (and seeing the gorgeous new feathers at my local Craft Warehouse) I knew what I wanted to create! In fact, it was such a detailed project, I knew I wanted to share with Craft Warehouse readers how to make it! Below, you will find the pattern to make this project and also a detailed video tutorial. 

As a photographer, I am always looking for fun and cute ideas that will help style my photo shoots. Plus, as the only female in my family I am always looking for excuses to make sweet things in pink. ;) I decided to make a mini top hat hair accessory, something similar to Alice and the Mad Hatter in Alice in Wonderland. This darling hat clips on to a stretchy head band. How great would this be for your little princess, tea party, or birthday?

Here's a photo of the original kit that I got to work with...

 
All of the papers were double sided.

Here a some photos of the finished project...

The sweet girl above is my niece. It was her birthday last weekend so made one with a "K" on it in the front. I also created a flower with muslin in the back. She posed for me so I could get some photos of her in the little hats. Then, she took hers home.

I created two others with the kit and two more to show you. 

 

This is the one I created for the video tutorial (see videos below)...

Have fun watching these detailed video tutorials so you can create your own!










Click here to get the pattern for this project.

If you decide on creating a mini top hat I would love to see it! Comment and leave a link to an online photo of it to share with others!

Enjoy!

Jen Evans
Craft Warehouse Design Team Leader

It's A White Out!

Are you all having a great time or what? Rayette here again with a super fun challenge!

Now if you are just starting make sure to go to The Photography Challenge to read all about the blog party before you start.

I love using monochromatic colors. One of the most challenging is White. So for this challenge you will need to create any size layout using only white or cream. You may add only one color (in small doses).
Here I used a little bit of purple.



Now are you ready to see what you can win for this???
Are you sure???
Here goes...

ALPHABET PRIZE PACKAGE.

18 sticker alphabets!
Includes 10 pattern chipboard Thickers alphabet packs from American Crafts,
2 large font size alpha stickers from Glitz Designs,
2 glitter alpha stickers from Making Memories,
and 4 shimmer alpha sticker sheets from Sassafrass.
Retail value over $50.00


Join in the party this weekend by entering into this challenge’s giveaway! It is super easy to play along.

- All you need to do is design and create a White monochromatic layout.

- Upload your project to your blog, click on the title of the post, copy the URL, and paste it to the Mr. Linky below.

- Tell your blog readers that you have created your project for Craft Warehouse’s Blog Party and link it back to this post to encourage your friends to play!

- If you don’t have a blog, upload your project to Flickr. Photobucket, or another public online source. Copy the URL to your project, and add it to Mr. Linky below.

- Remember if you don’t want to upload a project, you can still enter to win this giveaway. All you need to do is comment, become a follower of this blog, follow Craft Warehouse on Facebook, post about the party on Facebook, or Twitter. That is five chances to win!

- Upload your projects before midnight, Tuesday Pacific Standard Time. Only those in the contiguous United States may enter to win.

- The winning entries will be randomly picked by Random.org and then listed here, Wednesday, May 25th.

I can't wait to see what you create!!!

Good Luck!
Rayette

Handmade Flower Challenge

Hi all! My name is Rayette Hesla and I am a proud member of the Craft Warehouse 2010 Design Team! Feel free to check out my Bio.

I hope you are ready for a challenge!

This is a Handmade Flower Challenge!
You must make any size layout but only using Flowers you have handmade. These can be made of paper, material, yarn etc...

1. Design and create your layout.
2. Upload it here using the Mr. Linky below.

A couple of examples:






This challenge is just for fun!
But we encourage you to test your creative side.
Please be sure and check out all the challenges this weekend as some have amazing prizes to be won!

- Remember if you don’t want to upload a project, you can still enter to win The Photography Challenge giveaway. All you need to do is comment on the first photography post, become a follower of this blog, follow Craft Warehouse on Facebook, post about the party on Facebook, or Twitter. That is five chances to win!

- Upload your projects before midnight, Tuesday Pacific Standard Time. Only those in the contiguous United States may enter to win.

- The winning entries will be randomly picked by Random.org and then listed here, Wednesday, May 25th.

Can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for playing along!
Rayette

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