aka The Crafting Chemist

When I started this blog I had no idea what direction it would go... I'm a Mom, a Chemist, and a Crafter. This is my place to share my creative side and ocassionally brag about my kids. I hope you enjoy my creations and find some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Happy Summer - PBD June Release Blog Hop

Happy Friday Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the Pink By Design Stamps June Release Blog Hop! We are celebrating the new release with a blog hop, and then a UStream party tonight at 8:00 pm CST at www.ustream.tv/channel/pink-by-design-stamp-release. The Ustream parties are always so much fun, you don't want to miss it!

Today we are sharing project made with the new releases. If you came from Elizabeth's blog, then you're in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog (and thank you for stopping by), then you'll want to start at the beginning so that you don't miss a thing.

For my card I used the "Everyday Banners" set. You can find it here. This is a fun set because it comes with 2 different banner stamps and lots of year-round sentiments.


Details:
The banners are all stamped using brown ink onto cardstock from the "Surf's Up" stack by Recollections, and then hand cut out.
I adhered the teal cardstock to the top part of the card and then added each banner piece while trying to vary the length and placement.
I added a ribbon to cover up all the edges, and stamped the sentiment using the same brown ink.
I've been saving tons of cards and projects to my Pintrest boards and the inspiration for this card was from a card I saw on Pintrest.

Your stop is Melisa's blog!

Here is the entire line up incase you get lost along the way:
PBD http://www.pinkbydesignstamps.com
Sarah http://www.pinkcricut.com
Sabrina http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/
Elizabeth http://www.217creations.com
Kathy http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com/ (me!)
Melisa http://melisascraftycreations.blogspot.com/
Rebekah http://craftyteachermom.blogspot.com/
Julie http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Gloria http://gloriasgoofycraftspot.blogspot.com/
Anna http://stampanna.typepad.com/
Jessica http://www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com/
http://www.pinkbydesignstore.com

And don't forget about the Ink It Pink Challenge each week on the blog. This week's challenge is all about cooling off this summer. Be sure to stop by and link up your project and show us how you cool off in the heat!

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Pink Shoe Addict

Happy National Pink Day!

In honor of National Pink Day, I created a set of mini cards featuring the "Shoe Addict" set that was the May SOTM. What woman doesn't love a pretty pink pair of shoes? I love shoes (even dressy ones) but since I work in a laboratory, I don't get to wear them much.

Here is my set of cards:



For all the details and additional pictures, head on over to the Pink By Design blog.

Enjoy your weekend and Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Yellow Polka Dot Bikini

Happy Wednessday Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at the Timeless Twine blog, so I made a fun summer card featuring the Lemonade Yellow and Aqua Blue twines.

When I saw this image, I knew that when I colored her she was going to get a yellow polka dot bikini! And the whole time I was singing the lyrics in my head!


Head on over to the Timeless Twine blog for all the details.

Don't foget to play along with our challenge this month.... Anything but a card! You can link up your projects here.

I will be entering this card in the Simply Challenged Challege, hosted by Betty.

Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, June 9, 2012

A Card for Grandpa

Happy Saturday Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share on the Pink By Design blog and I'd like to share with you a Father's Day card.

With Father's Day just around the corner, it's time to start making cards for the special men in your life. And if you need to mail them (like I do) then you need to start crafting earlier.

Today's card is for my Dad (Grandpa).


Head on over to the Pink By Design blog for all the details.

Have you linked up for the new Ink It Pink challenge? The challenge this week is to use a words as a background (PBbD01).
And the prize...?

Prize: PBD Love Always Stamp Set, Just Beachy Stamp Set & a $10 Gift Certificate
Head on over to the Pink By Design blog for all the details and to link up your project.

And... Want to do a little pink shopping this weekend? Head on over to the PbD store and use coupon code "NewStore" to save 20% off! And don't forget to stop by their Facebook page and let them know how much you love the new store :)

Have a Great weekend and Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Graduation Thank You

Happy Wednesday Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at Timeless Twine, and I made a Graduation Thank You card featuring their "Lemonade Yellow" bakers twine.


Head on over to their blog for all the details.

And don't forget about this month's Timeless Twine challenge. You can find all the info here.

Thanks for stopping by!