Graciellie Design

I've been spending time in my craft room playing with stamps by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I love to have a chance to use my inks and clear stamps to create collages. Today I'm using the first clear stamp set I ever designed, Parisian Postcard . Main Supplies: Die cuts - Spellbinders: Elegant Ovals, A2 Matting Basics A, Ferns, Classic Ovals LG / Die-namites: Ramona Flower / Memory Box: Botanical Stem Stamps - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Parisian Postcard by Graciellie Design Inks - Clearsnap Colorbox: -Love- Paintbox, Teresa Collins -Fierce- Petal Point Paper - Heavyweight vellum / blue iridescent cardstock / pink leather textured cardstock / white opaline cardstock Tools - Acrylic stamping blocks / Evolution Advanced Die cutting machine / Westcott Paper Trimmer / Scissors / Mini Minc machine Other - Therm O Web: Gold Deco Foil, Mixed Media Adhesive, Foam Squares, Zots Small / Air Dry Clay / Stampendous Frantage Shabby Pink embossing enamel / Clearsnap Colorbox Clear em

As you know, I've been experimenting with Therm O Web products for over a year and I've loved Deco Foil products since day one. Now I have the honor of being part of their creative team! Today I have a fun and creative technique to show you, using Watercolor Decofoil to add a sponge painted effect to handmade cards. Therm O Web Supplies: Deco Foil™ Transfer Sheets • Lapis Watercolor Deco Foil™ Transfer Sheets • Emerald Watercolor Deco Foil™ Transfer Sheets • Teal Deco Foil™ Transfer Sheets • Gold Deco Foil™ Liquid Adhesive 2.1oz Deco Foil Hot Melt Adhesive iCraft Adhesive™ Tape • 1/2 in iCraft Mixed Media Adhesive 2.1 fl oz 12" Foil Laminator Other Supplies: Victorian Medallion Three Die Cuts Small Sponge 1" Ivory Crinkle Ribbon 1/2" Gold Button White Cardstock Die Cutting Machine Paper Trimmer Scissors Stapler Learn how to create Sponge Painted Cards with Decofoil: This technique will give you unique results every time. These beautiful Deco F

I was recently honored with a wonderful invitation by Korin Sutherland from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps to join their design team, not only as a stamp designer but also as a card designer. I feel like this was an opportunity that for one reason or another had been delayed and so it is so very fulfilling to finally be able to be part of this company. Main Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:  Everyday Miracles ,  Floral Pattern Background Die Cuts - Spellbinders: A2 Matting Basics A, Majestic Labels 25, Victoria Border Strip Papers - Laser jet smooth white cardstock, pink leather textured cardstock, heavyweight vellum Tools - Evolution Advanced die cutting machine / Canon MG2220 Printer / heat tool Inks - Colorbox Antique Pewter and Wild Hare / Ranger Distress Embossing Ink Adhesives - Therm O Web: Foam Squares, Zots, Mixed Media Glue, 1/2" Easy Tear Tape Other - Cuttlebug Damask Decor embossing folder / 7/8" pink grossgrain ribbon / SU rhinestones / Color

I always like to start the new year on a serene, positive mood. I mentally set a goal or two -something realistic and achievable- and then I reinforce my sense of patience so I can delight in the simple things of daily life while I wait for those goals to be fulfilled. That being said, once again I start off my creative year with a card and sentiment to inspire you to go out and pursue your goals, knowing that all things are possible to those who believe it, through hard work and kindness. Supplies : Dies - Spellbinders Victoria Accents / Spellbinders Fleur de Elegance / Spellbinders Classic Oval Large / Spellbinders Classic Oval Small / Tonic Studios Square Layering Dies Stamps - Graciellie Design Dream Digital Stamp Set / Graciellie Design Butterflies Digital Stamp Set Papers - Graciellie Design Black & White Patterns Digital Paper Pack / Graciellie Design Organic Bouquet Digital Paper Pack Papers - White Laser Printer Cardstock / Therm O Web Decofoil Transfer Sheets

We are looking for papercrafters from around the globe! Yes, we are builiding a new team of talented designers who love to create projects with our digital stamps and papers! If that person is you, then don't hesistate and send us your application. Our designers will get free stamps from each of our new releases, 40% off discount on any additional stamps they want to get from the shop and will enjoy an awesome introduction pack to spark their creativity. We would love the new designers to create around 3 projects a month (cards, tags, scrapbooking and mixed media). We are looking forward to finding designers with good photography skills and an active blog and of course a positive attitude! To apply please fill our form HERE . _______________________________________________________________ Giveaway Winners Thanks so much to all of you who took a minute to stop by to help me celebrate my blog anniversary together with this year's Season's Giving blog hop.