February challenge

Of course it's just under the wire, but here's a page I created using a fabulous sketch by Lydell Quinn for Helmar's February challenge. I love her sketches, and if you're looking for a little inspiration, I urge you to go check out the March Challenge on the sidebar of the blog.

Paper: Kesi'Art
Stickers: Kesi'Art, American Crafts
Stamps: Kesi'Art, Paper Smooches
Tape: My Mind's Eye
Buttons: October Afternoon
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Stain, Dylusions Spray Ink

Something a little different...

A quick canvas! I made this canvas for a collaborative week we are having with Helmar and PanPastel, and because someone in my house really likes firetruck. Ok...three "someones"in my house really like firetrucks.

The Canvas measures 12 x 16 inches and  is a simple mix of Acrylic, paper and PanPastel with Helmar Decoupage and Craft  Paste.  for more information, or to see more fun projects, head over to the Helmar Blog. At first, I was skeptical about the PanPastels, because I was used to using sticks; but boy was I wrong! They were so fast to apply because of the neat little sponge applicators, and really vibrant! I can really see the benefit to both formats, and can see me actually digging out my dry pastels again to use with them.
Now to just find some extra time for creating!

Erin

My Sweethearts

Here's a layout I did for this weeks collaboration between Clearsnap and Helmar. I just couldn't put off scrapping these crazy photos for another year ( plus we'll have 4 crazy boys to juggle by then).  Check out the details on the Helmar blog here.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill Basics Paper
Patterned Paper: Doodlebug Design Inc.
Dies: Lifestyle Crafts
Letters: American Crafts
Canvas: Prima Marketing
Wire Heart: Lucky 7 Factory
Helmar Acid Free glue
Helmar 450 Quick Dry
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
Clearsnap Rollagraph Design Wheels
Archival Dye Cartridges ( Turquoise and Black)
Colorbox Cats Eye Pigment Ink ( black) 
Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink ( Warm Red, Creamy Brown)
Gutterman Thread
Gems: Doodlebug Design Inc, Creative Imaginations

Hug your Valentines!
Erin