Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day ! And 2 Graphic 45 Prizes!


Happy Valentine's Day everyone. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, the snow is melting, and I can see grass again!

I'm playing in the studio. I call it experiment time. I tried embossing metal yesterday for the first time with Ten Second Studio molds through the Vagabond. I've always been a bit timid in using the V with my own experiment sandwiches...but I measured and tested and found a good pattern. So Success!!!

This is the Rock Star Black metal on the bottom. One of my personal favs!

Next I decided to cut out hearts and use paint on them for valentines. This is Ranger's new Metal Foil Tape and red craft paint added, then swiped off for a cool Shabby Chic sort of effect.



Now this was pretty cool. Tim's new Adirondack Color Washes on TSS metal. Emboss it, spray it, heat set, and sand off. We'll be using this in a new class coming up. Pretty Cool!!!! I used the Espresso and Red Pepper on Dijon metal.

So enjoy the day. Play with your supplies, order more, do whatever. It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood and Spring can't be too far off, can it????

As an afterthought I saw Graphic 45 is having a romantic drawing today here.

So I've got 2 Le' Romantique 8x8 paper pads to give away!!!! Leave a comment and we'll have Bill draw a number for 2 prizes. What better way to share the love than the gorgeous papers from G45!


Linda
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76 comments:

  1. Laure Janus ~ Little Joys StudioFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Happy Valentine's day, Linda. You know I'm in on your Graphic 45 giveaway - their papers make my heart skip a beat! Very appropriate on this sunny and (relatively) warm Midwest Valentine's Day...hope you have a good one!

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  2. NeilFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Wow, that metal looks amazing! Love graphic 45 so would love to win some! Thanks for the opportuninty

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  3. GirlsinthecraftFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Incredible what you've done with that foil tape. Love how you altered it.

    And thanks for the chance to win such soft and elegant Graphic 45 papers!!

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  4. cherylFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    oh happy valentines,hun just adore,the hearts,gosh they look amazing,with the embossing just so effective,brilliant and love love that,G,45 paper they are just stunning,would love to win that thanks for the chance sweetie hugs cheryl x

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  5. steph martinFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    what a great idea to use the colour wash on top of tss metal - love it.
    would love to win some of the gorgeous graphic 45 papers.

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  6. KathieFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love your metals! They turned out great. I'm a little afraid of them, I'll have to work up my nerve before I play with metail. I love the Graphic 45 paper. Its so pretty and perfect for this time of year.

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  7. newfiecrafter(Marilyn)February 14, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Love what you did with the metal. Those hearts are COOL . I've never tried working with metal but you've given the inspiration to try. Thanks for the chance to win some beautiful Graphic45 paper Happy Valentine Day
    Marilyn

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  8. misteejayFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Those hearts look beautiful.

    Glad you have some sunshine back - we had some today and really does make a lot of difference.

    Hope you had a fab Valentine's Day

    Toni :o)

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  9. HelenFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    How lovely - what beautiful paper and I would love to be in with a chance to win it. happy Valentine's to you.

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  10. Tracy EvansFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love the embossed metal, especially the hearts, gorgeous texture. I have seen these Graphic 45 papers and they are gorgeous, what a fabulous gift for Valentine's, thank you. Tracy Evans x

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  11. barbara b.February 14, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    What a coincidence! I'm playing with metal too. My hubby brought home a big roll of air conditioning aluminum with adhesive on the back. Making my own "sandwiches" and then inking and embossing. So much fun!

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  12. Scrap VampFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Linda, those metal embossed hearts are awesome! I love all the metal pieces but those are my favorite! I need to get some of that tape!

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Love the ideas you come up with. The metal is awesome. Makes me what to grab some and start playing with it. Happy Valentine's Day.

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  14. DonnaFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Oh Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours!

    Metal looks awesome, love it!

    I prosmise I could give that paper the extra special love it needs in my home. I promise to use it and not let it sit on a dusty shelf.

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  15. Jen CrossleyFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    Love those metal hearts .And what can I say graphic 45 gggrrr

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  16. RhondaFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day! Love Graphic 45 papers, and can't wait to see your class projects!

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  17. Carolyn KroppFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    I am so inspired by your work! Thank you for posting all ou do.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 4:54 PM

    Happy Valentines Day Linda -
    great project and great prize bonus!
    Enjoy your play date - I always love to see what you come up with!

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  19. BarbaraFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Thanks for the chance to win that gorgeous paper! I just have to tell you that I love the friends sentiment in your blog header!!!

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  20. SusanKFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Love the love! What cool results! Not a romantic but always have a use for paper that can say it better than I!

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  21. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    These are all beautiful, but I really love the hearts in the first picture.

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  22. ShoshiFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love the look of this metal embossing! It's really cool. Beautiful!

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  23. minnie_macFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Love those metal hearts and how you have used the colour wash.

    Marilyn

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  24. sueFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Love the heart and TSS. I need to play with it more. Happy Valentine Day.

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  25. Gretchen KrisherFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Happy V-day! Thanks for the chance to win G45 paper... their stuff is awesome! And the metal looks so cool! :)

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Hey Bill-pick me pick me!!!!!!!!

    Love you guys! TJ (Freshie)

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  27. slbt17February 14, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    very cool Linda! Thanks for sharing.
    Sandra ltb

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  28. EttaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Well, the embossed metal hearts turned out great...as usual!!! Enjoy you "almost springlike" day!

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  29. Deb SmithFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Hope that Bill picks my number. I've not been very lucky lately although I did get a GLEE CD for V Day from my hunny. Love the romanticism of G45 and the desk organizer is one of my favs. Great work on the TSS.

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  30. LoriFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    Glad you were able to get the molds to work in the Vagabond, so much easier on the hands! Looks great, love the color wash on the metal, and we appreciate your generosity and willingness to share your stash!

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  31. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Wow Linda,
    LOVE the embossed metal!!!!
    Those hearts are awesome!!!
    Happy Valentine's Day to you!!!

    Karen S. Ohio

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  32. Tara CFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    I love the metals!!! They look amazing!!! In love graphic 45 as well!! What a amazing giveaway!!!

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  33. MerriweatherFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I love the look. Your work inspires me to create. You have a great eye for possibilities.

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  34. Angie LentzFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    WOW!! Sooo pretty!! I am going to go broke with all the new products I must have. I have been a huge Tim Holtz and Mario fan for a long time but now I am becoming a hug fan of graphic 45. I swear between the 2 I am going to be broke by the end of this!!;)

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  35. Barbara MasonFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Happy v-day Linda and thanks so much for a great Graphic 45 giveaway opportunity!
    Love how you used and distressed the metal. Santa will definitely be bringing a Vagabond to me this year!

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  36. angelicFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Happy Valentine's day. Thank you for the giveaway.

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  37. carriepFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Happy Valentines Day.
    Love those pins! Can't wait to find the metal.

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  38. SusanFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Happy Valentine's Day! I'm excited to learn that the color washes will work on Ten Seconds Studio art metal!
    Susan

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  39. martinaFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Love, love, love what you did with the metals. You can never go wrong with Graphic 45. Thanks for all your creativity.

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  40. SharonFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Love, love, love G45 paper. Always love coming to your blog and seeing what you have been up to with all of the great Ranger and Tim Holtz products. Thanx for sharing, Linda.

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  41. Folk HeartFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    What great looks you've achieved with the metal.

    Very grateful to be entered into your drawing!

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  42. Tash DalyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I was googling Tim Holtz new sewing room die and stumbled across your blog. Wow you have some amazing work. I have now become a follower and look forward to seeing more of your work throughout 2011. All the best :-)

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  43. Tash DalyFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Sorry....and a Happy Valentine's Day to you too!! :-)

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  44. jillFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Beautiful projects...wonder if it would work in the Cuttlebug??? Thanks for the inspiration!!!

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  45. AJFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day Linda, thanks for the opportunity.. i adore Graphic 45, i love your metal work and can't wait to do some of it my self....

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  46. ShawnFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Happy Valentines Day. Hope I'm not too late.

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Embossed metal your way---beautiful

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  48. amyFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    The metal is awesome! I love Graphic 45 too! Thanks!

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  49. MicheleFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Love the metal! Thanks for the chance to win

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  50. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    love the textures...and those papers!!
    Candace

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  51. JoyceFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    WOW! I like how the hearts turned. You intimidated by the Vagabond? Go for it! It's wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity to win some paper. And Graphic 45 no less. Who doesn't love G45 paper?

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  52. LourdesFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Fantastic works!....I love the metal effect and your blog is absolutely amazing!

    Big hugs from Spain!

    Lourdes

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  53. GlenFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    Beautiful creations as always Linda. Thank you for sharing your talents. The Graphic 45 paper looks so pretty. Count me in. *Ü* ~Glen~

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  54. 2amscrapperFebruary 15, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Stunning hearts, Linda! You know how much I love G-45 so please throw my name in the hat!

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  55. Debbie SmithFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    I'm going to have to try this idea! Thanks for the chance to win this beautiful paper pad...

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  56. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    your work is so lovely! Happy Valentines to you too.. I love Graphic 45 and dont really have any so toss my name in please...found you on Ranger's blog and very glad I did!

    cher

    hilly77 at comcast dot net

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  57. Candy CFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Hey girl...CONGRATULATIONS on getting your design piece from CHA published through Somerset! It was a truly beautiful piece!!! I saw your post on FB this morning!

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  58. TheresaFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    What a great giveaway!!! Happy Valentine's Day - even though I am late.

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  59. Art By WandaFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    You neglected to give us the sandwich for embossing the metal in the Vagabond with a mold :-) Your test pieces are gorgeous!!! Way cool with the color wash sprays!!!!

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  60. CynFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I really love visiting your blog!! What a great give away as well!

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  61. snowbearFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Fabulous hearts...

    That Graphic 45 paper is gorgeous!!

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  62. Jacqui ChimesFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    lovely blog Linda

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  63. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    L love these papers. You used them on your desk set kit that I purchased a while back. They are Romantic!

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  64. Lynn StevensFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Hope your Valentines day was extra sweet! Love your metal hearts.
    Sunshine and 65? sheesh we got snow aagin today, when will it ever end.........

    Of course I'd love to be in your drawing for Graphics 45. Love their stuff!

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  65. ValFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    LOVE the hearts Linda.
    Would love to win a Graphic 45 pad. Have used up all of the papers I had already and our store is out of them. Thanks for the chance.

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  66. Kathy EddyFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I thought we were having a thaw here but no sun. actually fog warnings until 3 p.m. How wierd is that! At least the snow is melting but we are supposed to get it again 3 days next week. Hope they are wrong! Gorgeous metals as always!

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  67. Elaine AFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Linda -

    I'm always amazed at what you do with metal. These are awesome. You have more courage than I do, I'd be so afraid I'd break my machine I would never try what you did on the Vagabond - LOL!

    Elaine Allen

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  68. BarbaraFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    That is too cool! I've never worked with metal. Will have to try this

    Thanks for sharing

    Barbara K

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  69. PattiVFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Love love love the foil tape and what you've done with it and graphic 45 ooohhh my yummy.would love a chance to win some! huge hugs
    Patti V

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  70. Nancy D.February 17, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Loved all your embossed metal pieces!...would love to win some G45 paper!

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  71. Nancy LynnFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Your metal pieces are beautiful. Just love them. Thanks for a chance to win some G45 papers..I love them.

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  72. KathyGielowFebruary 17, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Your metal pieces are awesome! Metal is my new favorite thing and Graphic 45.....always my favorite paper!

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  73. ~* steph :) *~February 17, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    oh linda, what gorgeousness! i love that! i've never tried to emboss metal before. it's so pretty!
    oo, g45 le romantique...my fave, hehe. thanks for sharing and thanks for the chance! *hugs* steph :)

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  74. jillFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    Love Graphic 45 and all your projects and inspiration...thanks for the chance to win!!!

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  75. Paper ParadiseFebruary 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Such fantastic effects on those hearts! Papers are really yummy. Thanks for the chance in your kind giveaway!

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  76. C. Sage DeerbornFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Love what you did with the metal.

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