Sunday, April 19, 2009

i like to make stuff

I am slowing awakening my inner Dina Wakley and playing with spray inks. I'm not ashamed to admit that at first I was a bit intimidated, but now I love it.
I was a guest blogger over at Creating Keepsakes blog and shared one of my favorite techniques for using Tattered Angel's Glimmer Mist & Glimmer Screens to add a pop of color & create your own unique background paper.

The pictures are of me working on Quincey's quilt and her crib bumper (I never did finish the crib bumper project. Sandi, don't be disappointed in me ;) b/c I still have big plans for your fabulous fabric.

Studio Calico yellow paper; Glimmer Mist, Glimmer Screens (stencil); American Crafts paper, letters, sewing machine rubon, dress form chipboard sticker

~~ah, it feels so great to be home.

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40 comments:

  1. Nicole ReneeApril 19, 2009 at 11:43 PM

    I love this, I myself am a little intimidated by it but experimentation is always a good thing,right? : )

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  2. Amber FilkinsApril 20, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    I swear I say this every single time, but I love EVERYTHING you do!!

    That is SO awesome!!

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  3. Sara AncichApril 20, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    I thought I was the only one who worked best sitting on the floor...I love being able to occupy the entire living room carpet with supplies. I always see pictures of these wonderful craft desks. They never provide the space I need. Here's to floor crafting!

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  4. ZarahApril 20, 2009 at 1:44 AM

    Gorgeous layout! :D

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  5. swiss girlApril 20, 2009 at 2:57 AM

    wow, that is such a nice layout!! thank you once again, for answering my interview that i wrote last week to you :D your projects are all so fantastic!!! :)

    xoxo
    rachel

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  6. Valerie SApril 20, 2009 at 3:55 AM

    I really must try to experiment more with the mists that are available. It gives a great look.
    LOVE the fabric you're working with. I have some of Sandi's fabric but have only made little things (mini books). PLEASE show us the finished quilt - I'm sure there are a lot more ladies besides me that would love to see!

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  7. celine navarroApril 20, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    absolutely stunning! :)

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  8. Maria ThereseApril 20, 2009 at 4:19 AM

    soooooooooo cool!

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  9. ElisaApril 20, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    love it!!! the stickers and the colors are beautiful. I´d like to be able to sew but I think I´m not very goog at sewing at all, I need some classes I guess LOL. I admire people like you who make her children´s clothes so beautiful.

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  10. MarthaApril 20, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    Awesome layout...I love all the details, the colors...and the theme! It is so much fun to make stuff...HOMEMADE is the best!!!

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  11. KarmeleApril 20, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    Gorgeous layout!! I love all you do!!

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  12. Ryan Rules the SummerApril 20, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    Just wanted to let you know that I can't get my radio to come in at work anymore and I am really enjoying your play list. So glad you keep making updates too!

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  13. AnonymousApril 20, 2009 at 8:48 AM

    this is wonderful! ive never used the sprays before..i might have to try them :)
    ~adrienne K~

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  14. stephanie howellApril 20, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    precious precious precious.
    come teach me to use the spray inks, okay?
    mine are just sitting in a row looking pretty.

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  15. Sandi HendersonApril 20, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Silly Liz-How could I ever be disappointed in such a beautiful, talented, inspiring person? No no..I love seeing everything you do!

    xo
    Sandi

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  16. rachaelwoodApril 20, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I am a little bit intimidated by glimmer mist. Party the cost. What the heck will I do with $40 worth of sprayable inks if I can't work it out!? But I want to play with them and this layout is fabulous and makes me want to try them!

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  17. abbiejsmithApril 20, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    I love it! (and, can I just say, I think the cabinet behind you in these photos is almost as famous as you are!! Its EVERYWHERE! Magazine covers, many of your photos, etc. :)

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  18. DeborahApril 20, 2009 at 2:01 PM

    Love the layout! I wish I could sew and make things!!!!

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  19. VanessaApril 20, 2009 at 2:37 PM

    fabulous LO!

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  20. aprilApril 20, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    love your lo!!!! i especially love the fabric, might have to get some of that!

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  21. bethchienApril 20, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    Beautiful page!!
    Yep, Dina is one of my idols. I have just started playing with misting as well.
    Lots of goodies on that layout! So awesome!
    First time visitor, just hopped over from Scarlet Lime site.
    Hope you are having a great Monday!
    B

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  22. emilyApril 20, 2009 at 8:50 PM

    i {LOVE} sandi henderson's fabrics!!! they inspire me! i am jealous to see you sitting with handfuls of it ;) but they are definetely in the right hands...
    enjoy! and, beautiful layout, as always!

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  23. UnknownApril 20, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Okay, so I love Dina. But this look is so uniquely you. It's cute!

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  24. Melanie BApril 20, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Hi Liz, just wanting to know what the deer circles are on the previous post LO. Thanks, love your shares.
    Mel xx

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  25. StéphanieApril 21, 2009 at 7:23 AM

    I really love what your work!
    It's so nice!

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  26. DinaApril 21, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    Oooh, it's fab! :)

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  27. Ann-MarieApril 21, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Oooh my, this is gorgeous! You have the best style in every way, I'm always inspired :)

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  28. Jung AApril 21, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    i love this page!! you're so crafty! oh, and i know that you've talked about that gorgeous blue thing behind you before, but i wanted to comment on how wonderful it is!

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  29. TiffanyApril 21, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    You are such a talented Momma! I am awaiting my mojo as we speak but seriously looking at your projects makes me really excited and inspired to use fabrics. Oh and start scrapbooking some more. How I miss it! Who knew pregnancy could steal mojo! ;)

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  30. Amanda ProfumoApril 21, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Love this LO! I have always loved your use of color and embellishments! This is one of my favs!

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  31. SummerApril 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    okay, I have to know where you got your chest/dresser that's behind you. Did you refurb it? I LOVE the color!

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  32. Charin AdamsApril 21, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Lovely oh so lovely page! :)

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  33. Sasha FarinaApril 21, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    absolutely beautiful.. and never say never.. you will finish it one day maybe for Q's daughter :D

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  34. Canyon GirlApril 22, 2009 at 12:26 AM

    Beautiful layout. The spray ink looks awesome!

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  35. AnonymousApril 22, 2009 at 3:17 AM

    I don't speak english but I love!!!!!=D
    XoXo
    Piou,13 years:)!!
    http://piou-scrap.over-blog.com

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  36. LIly'sMummyApril 22, 2009 at 3:59 PM

    I LOVE your work Liz. It is very inspiring to me and love to look when you have updated your blog.
    Keep on inspiring!

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  37. amydcApril 22, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Clearly, I am not alone in coveting your cabinet thingy behind you in both this layout post & what you happen to be perched upon on your lovely cover of CK. Please, please, please share the color & anything else you did to get it to look like it does. It's fabulous.

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  38. Rebekah WilliamsApril 23, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    What fabric are you working with in the picture. It's beautiful!!

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  39. JessicaApril 26, 2009 at 9:55 PM

    Very fun : )

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  40. DeborahMay 5, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Okay, I was really intimidated by trying out the mist...really messed up on a layout and than just cut the design out and put it on my page...you can check my layout on my blog: http://deborahsscrapbooklayouts.blogspot.com/2009/05/have-you-ever-used-spray-ink-on-layout.html

    Deborah :)

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