I know, I know--very strange title today but I thought it very appropriate because that’s what I did…had fun with sprays/mists/spritz. Just thought I’d share some of my fun with you!

First I got out all my sprays/mists/spritz which consist of Dylusions Ink Sprays {these are quickly becoming a favorite!}, Maya Road Mists {totally gorgeous mists}, Smooch Spritz {fun spritz--mine are a bit messy as when we moved over a year ago a few got broke but I saved what I could) and Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spritz {another favorite}--all of these I got at SCACD!!

For the first project I took out my Dylusions Dotted Flower Stencil and some white cardstock and some scrap paper. I taped my stencil to my cardstock and then covered up the middle section of the stencil with some scrap paper as I didn’t want that part to be sprayed. Back tracking a bit, I am doing this on my craft mat which cleans up easily and then my hubby cut a box for me so I’d have a “spray shield”.

Next the fun comes, randomly I just sprayed the Dylusions Ink Sprays in Bubblegum Pink, Vibrant Turquoise, Crushed Grape and Lemon Zest onto the area with the stencil. I let it dry (shhh…I might have speeded it up with a heat gun) and then removed the scrap paper and stencil. I’m a bit OCD about my stencils being clean so I also cleaned it up with ScraPerfect’s Best Cleaner Ever. I love how it came out!! Now I have a nice corner for a project!

 

Next I wanted to use the Maya Road Mists. I placed my cardstock down, adhered my mini Fish Scales Crafter’s Workshop Template and then misted with the Maya Road Mists in Amethyst Metallic Mist and Iridescent Pearl Mist. Repeated the process above..waited for it to dry and then took the template off-cleaned it,etc. So shimmery and sparkly!

  

For the Smooch Spritz I just randomly spritzed the cardstock to create a shimmery background for future use. (the photos don’t show it well but it is really shimmery)

Finally for the Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spray I wanted to try something different. I took a darker cardstock and then an embossing folder (isn’t it pretty! It’s one of the new ones at SCACD from Couture Creations called Serene) and sprayed a mixture of Copper, Frost and Gold onto the embossing folder and then quickly ran it through my Big Shot. Gorgeous end result!! and super easy!!

Hope this has given you a few ideas on how to play around with some of the fabulous sprays/mists/spritz that are out there. So much fun and the possibilities are endless--for backgrounds, as a card front, chipboard, in art journals/mixed media…and etc. and etc.!

I’ll have projects using all these soon so stay tuned!

I am finally feeling like crafting…been in a bit of a slump and forcing myself to do some but today, I finally really feel like it.
One of the paper choices that was mentioned in my question below was Taylored Expressions Choice cardstock so I thought I’d use one of my TE Key Ingredients Kits, April 2011 and try it out.
I have been itchin’ to use my Magnolia stamps as I haven’t used them lately so I picked one of my last purchases, Tilda with Lace Jeans.

I really liked this paper, very smooth and easy to blend and easier to cut the image out. Still have a few more papers to try before I decide though.
The little details~ Tilda with lace jeans, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, TE Key Ingredients April 2011 Kit, MFT Open Scallop Die-namics, Martha Stewart border punch, Maya Road Mist Iridescent Pearl,

I just had to ink up another one of the wonderful Fall Flora Fairies that were released on Friday! I {heart} them!!

Today I’m sharing Friendship Rose with you. Isn’t she a delight? For some reason I picture her talking with a southern drawl and being oh so polite and lady like.

Have you ordered your fairies yet?? You know you NEED them!! Be sure to look around Susana’s store too…I know she’s been busy uploading lots of new things! and don’t forget about the blog candy on the store blog!

I tried something a bit different with this fairy. I sponged on a background of sorts using a Crafter’s Workshop Template. Once I had it sponged and while I still had my mask on the fairy I went over the white spaces with shimmer chalk to fill it in some (Belle came in while I was chalking and she said, wow, that’s alot of sparkle!) LOL!!

Since I had so much going on with my little scene, I just kept the card super simple. I spritzed my white base cardstock with Maya Road Mist to add just a bit more sparkle to the card. I also used my Cricut for the border and then the butterflies are Make It Crafty Butterfly Leaves chipboard--oh my word are they so gorgeous, such fabulous work in chipboard! I painted them with my favorite DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultra-fine glitter paint.

You can see the shimmer and sparkle in the next photo~

 

The little details~ Friendship Rose, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SU inks, shimmer chalks, Maya Road Mist, Cricut Storybook cartridge, Make It Crafty Butterfly Leaves, DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultrafine glitter paint, stickles,

I just love when Susana gets a whim and does a “From The Vault” release! So fun to see what the stamps will be!!
Today there are 4 stamps being released, 2 from Victoria Case for SCACD and 2 from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!! Totally awesome!!
Several designers are showcasing these images today so be sure to visit the store blog, Follow Your Heart so you can visit everyone and get lots of inspiration for your new purchases--hehe, yes, I know you’ll *need* them all so go shopping!!
My first card uses one of two new perfume bottles from Victoria Case for SCACD. This one is Tall Perfume Bottle. How classy and truly feminine!


You can see the shimmer in the second photo--it’s just so pretty in real life! 
The little details~ Tall Perfume Bottle, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, nestabilities, Palette Toile Pink, Basic Grey Sweet Threads, Maya Road Iridescent Pearl Mist, A Muse scallop border die, Kaisercraft Pearls, 
Copic colors~flower- RV19, RV17, leaves- YG09, bottle- RV00, RV10, R85, R83, R81 and a touch of R22 to the tassle,

Next up we have one of two new cuties from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD. My card uses Hydrangea Hugs! This image and the new Daisy Doll go perfectly with the previously released Rose Petal.



The little details~ Hydrangea Hugs, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, nestabilities, My Mind’s Eye Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink, copic multi-liiner, star dust stickles, Viva Decor Lilac Pearl Pen,
Copic colors- cheeks- R20, skin- E21, E00, E000, leaves- YG17, YG13, hair- E17, E15, E13, center of flowers- Y35, flowers- V15, V12, bee- Y08, bow- YR04, YR02, YR01, pot- E74, E71, E70, shadow- BG10
Also for our international friends, remember you can go shopping at Quixotic Paperie!!

Our challenge today is to use weaving on our projects!! Be sure to check out how you can play along and all the other design team members creations--here!  

While you're there, don't forget to enter the blog candy!! Remember the new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD release is this Friday!!

I was a little stumped at this challenge but then I thought about some of the suggestions Suzanne had given us~~weave ribbon--cardstock--scrappers floss--thread--etc for a background or an embellishment.


I took the easier route and used some ribbon to weave. I used an Elisabeth Bell for SCACD image, Susan. 

For my butterflies I used the Maya Road Mini Chipboard Butterfly set and sprayed one of them with the new Maya Road Mist--very nice mist!! I used Metallic Amethyst,really pretty! Can't wait to order more! For the other two butterflies I used my Smooch Spritz in Grape Burst and Silver Foil. I must say that the Maya Road Mist works much better on the chipboard.

LOL! I got this card all completed and then realized I forgot the weaved ribbon..maybe another day! LOL! At least I have a card to share!




supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Susan,
• paper: Basic Grey Sugar Rush, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Maya Road Mini Chipboard set, Maya Road Mist, Smooch Spritz, nestabilities, cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, SU marker, American Crafts white pen,

I will be MIA for a few days as far as visiting blogs and commenting as Sam's mom is visiting us. I'll still have some goodies for you to look at though!!