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Valentine Vignette with DecoArt // Giveaway

0 · Feb 3, 2013 · 102 Comments

DecoArt Giveaway // Who's ready for another giveaway? This one completes the trifecta… The fun started on Friday with our ULTIMATE Getaway Giveaway, then on Saturday we had a fun weekend Silhouette Portrait Giveaway and now it's time to bulk up your paint supplies for Valentine's Day with DecoArt! But before we get to the giveaway, I want to share with you my Valentine Vignette that I created with some DecoArt paint that I just LOVE!!

I, of course started the vignette with my Winter White Wreath that I will be transforming throughout the year. For Valentine's Day, I just added a simple felt heart in the center of the wreath and left it at that, because I wanted my paint projects to be the stars of the show this time. The two colors I decided to use this time were the DecoArt Americana, Red Alert and the Metallics Champagne Gold. I started with a piece of Birch wood that I scavenged out of my neighbors trash. Shhhhh, it's not weird at all!! I carved an iconic heart into the wood and then highlighted the carving with the two paint colors and then painted the top of the stump and added some stripes.

I just adore the rustic, yet elegant simplicity of this element. Next, I created a sign using some design elements from Rhonna Designs Insta Kiss digital kit that may be one of my favorite signs to date…

I actually have a separate tutorial for how I made this sign coming up soon and I have an extra special, top secret technique that I used to make the letters really stand out, so stay tuned! I also used the Red Alert paint to dress up this decorative frame that I found at Hobby Lobby and added a bit gray chevron fabric to tie everything together.

I tossed in a few found objects that I just love, my Westinghouse fan that I purchased at a garage sale for $2 and my Anthropologie beach radio that was NOT $2 but I love it non the less. All in all, I thought the whole vignette turned out lovely, thanks to DecoArt!

So… who's ready for some DecoArt fun of their own for Valentine's Day? I have a fun little gift box up for grabs… All you have to do is follow the directions on the Rafflecopter box below and you may just be in luck!

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Silhouette Portrait Giveaway, Discount Code and the NEW Double Sided Adhesive

0 · Feb 2, 2013 · 10 Comments

Silhouette Portrait GIVEAWAY, Discount Code and Glitter Art with Double Sided Adhesive // That's a mouth full!! So much stuff going on this week. It's started yesterday, with our Ultimate Valentine's Day Getaway Giveaway and now I have a rare Saturday post with the ever popular Silhouette GIVEAWAY!!

But, before we get to the giveaway… I'm and super excited to show off one of the new products that Silhouette announced at CHA last month. Their Double Sided Adhesive and the new Silhouette Glitter, perfect for creating stunning glitter art…

I created this wall art for Valentine's Day by cutting out an image from Rhonna Designs Insta Kiss kit in the new Double Sided Adhesive using the Silhouette Designer Edition software. The double sided adhesive is perfect for all kinds of applications that involve glitter or flocking and certainly makes the whole process of working with glitter sooooooo much easier! I cut the image and weeded out the excess material…

Then I decided to use transfer tape to make sure the image stayed in tact. When cutting a more simple design, you really don't need to use the transfer tape.

Next, I removed the transfer tape and the white layer of the adhesive and got ready for the fun part, the glitter…

Now who doesn't love GLITTER? Well, maybe my husband. He hates it!! But you know, the Double Sided Adhesive actually makes it really easy to work with…

All you need to do is pour the glitter onto to the adhesive…

Brush it away with the brush that is included in the Double Sided Adhesive starter kit and voila you're done!! No messy glue, and your image is perfect and crisp.

I framed my "Heart and Soul" in a trendy frame from Hobby Lobby and I LOVE it!! Want to give it a go? You know you want to! Silhouette has a great deal for you whether you have a Portrait, CAMEO already or if you don't… Silhouette has a special deal for that as well.

Click here to access the February Silhouette Special!

If you're feeling lucky… You can enter to win a Portrait!!

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The ULTIMATE Valentine’s Day Getaway Giveaway

0 · Feb 1, 2013 · 7 Comments

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner…

Are you ready for a night of romantic bliss with your special someone?

I’ve joined forces with some amazing bloggers and we’d like to give you an opportunity to make this Valentine’s Day UNFORGETTABLE!

INTRODUCING…

Are you jumping up and down yet? Because you should be!!

DETAILS:

One lucky winner will get to pick a hotel of their choice for a one-night romantic stay on US! You choose the date AND we’ll book both the hotel AND a couples’ massage for the two of you. On top of that, you’ll have spending money to go out to dinner, hit up a movie, OR stay in your room and order food in! All the things you WANT do during a “get-away”… but usually can’t afford to! On top of ALL of this, the winner will receive a DARLING “certificate” to present to your significant other… letting him/her know you WON!! We want to take care of YOU for a change! A break from the every day NORM! We want this Valentine’s Day to knock your socks off… literally!

FINE PRINT: Winner will be sent an informational PDF with all the details. Overnight stay will need to be between March 2013-November 2013. Once booked, the date cannot be changed. We will work closely with the winner to match them up to one of the best hotel & masseuse in their city!

HOW TO ENTER:

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Good Luck!!!

*This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Pinterest. We hereby release Pinterest of any liability. Giveaway starts Friday, February 1st at 5:00 am PST and ends Friday, February 8th at midnight PST. Once the giveaway ends, the lucky winner will be chosen using Random.org and contacted within 24 hours by email. This post will be updated with winner’s name once we’ve heard back. Winner will need to respond within 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. Open to U.S. residents only.

Gift Giving with Styled by Tori Spelling

1 · Jan 30, 2013 · 3 Comments

Gift Jar with Styled by Tori Spelling Key Chain // Hello my friends! We're running slow today with another snow day here in Lincoln. Can't complain at all in my book. Snow days are the BEST!!!! We've settled down with a Harry Potter marathon and I, of course had to do a little creating on the side. With Valentine's day around the corner I thought it would be fun to make some simple little gifts for teachers and such with some of my favorite Styled by Tori Spelling goodies…

I thought it would be fun to create a gift jar (of course) and make a little key chain for my daughters teacher this year. For the jar I just took a little 4 oz. jelly jar and cut some craft paper to fit the lid and glued on a gem flower from Styled by Tori on top…

Toss in some coordinating tissue paper and you have a simple yet beautiful little gift jar. Couldn't be any easier than that. The jar, quite frankly is also part of the gift. The person who receives it will be able to use it to store little items in and they will adore it!!

Next, I created a fun peacock key chain for the "gift" in the pretty jar…

This one is super simple as well. I found this lovely peacock charm from the Styled by Tori line and then I bought a nice clip to attach to it to make the key chain…

You may need to use some needle nose pliers to open the ring up a bit to attach the clasp and peacock. Close the ring and voila, you have a fancy new key chain…

Many of the Styled by Tori charms will work perfect to make a fun decorative key chain. Next, all you need to do is to attach your key ring with your keys and you are in business. I always like to have little clip on my keys so I don't lose them in my bag, so that was a must!

Won't this be a fun little gift for teachers or friends for Valentine's Day, teacher appreciation, mother's day, birthdays, anything really. You can make up a bunch and keep them in your gift stash and always be ready with a fun gift at hand.

Add a Little Glam with Styled by Tori Spelling

0 · Jan 29, 2013 · 2 Comments

Add a little glam with Styled by Tori Spelling // It’s no secret… I’m in love with the fun little trinkets from the Styled by Tori line of customizable jewelry collection. I’ve been having a ball creating fun items over the last few months, but I thought I would show off some of the glam that I’ve found from around blogland to wet your whistle a bit more.

This Winter Mantel from Positively Splendid is truly stunning!! The gold and navy theme is perfect for a little gold pop of glam from Styled by Tori. I just love the little details…

Divine!! It’s so fun to add the little pops of glam to mantel displays or vignettes that you create to decorate your home though the seasons. I loved my New Years vignette where I used some of the gold glam like Amy…

These little trinkets are perfect to take a project to a whole new level. They are also a wonderful way to embellish gifts to share with your friends, teachers, neighbors, anyone really! These lovely bookmarks made by Christina from An Intimate Wedding…

I would LOVE to receive one of these bookmarks. You can tell that the person gifting these really took the time to make something special for you. Tori’s line of glitz is also fun to make hair accessories out of…

These Downton Abby inspired hair accessories created by Cindy from Haute31 are just to die for. Who wouldn’t want to travel back in time for a bit, to live like the ladies from Downton Abby? Thanks to Styled by Tori we can do just that. Amy from Positively Splendid also made a wearable accessory… A felt poppy flower that is just luscious..

It’s perfect for dressing up a bag or outfit or even dressing up your home decor. Because the Styled by Tori line is so affordable, you can even use it to add a special touch to your party or event. I love the vintage brooch escort cards that Christina made from An Intimate Wedding…

It’s a fantastic way to add a little vintage glam without the vintage price! And… Let’s not forget the jewelry that we can make with these little gems.

This DIY Brooch Necklace form Wearing It On My Sleeves is just too fun! I also just adore the statement ring that I made a few months ago as well…

You know you can find the full line of Styled by Tori at Michaels and select pieces at JoAnns as well. What have you made? Share a link in the comments section. I would love to see what you guys have created with these fun items!

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