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had full intentions of posting these Flip camera clips on the blog for inspiration wednesday last week and didn't get to it, but here is just a little video fun from cha.
be back in full blog swing monday.
and DO NOT FORGET alumni...tonight at midnight will be your chance for early registration for inspired 2011! (registration links have sent to you via email as well as posted on the yahoo group)
WHAHOOOO!! let the creativity begin!
Untitled from donna downey on Vimeo.
The winners for Little Black Dress Kit Club's giveaways are......
Grand Prize Winner is #49 - Nora Anne
Giveaway #2 Winner is #74 - Robin Gibson
Giveaway #3 Winner is #168 - Donna VanWert
Please email me at donna@donnadowney.com with your information and we will get your giveaways out to you.
Today I'm very excited to feature my friend from down under, Jodie, who has an amazing shop you need to check out called Sweet Vintage.
Sweet Vintage is a bright and happy place you’ll find on Etsy stocked with handcrafted embellishments. Jodie loves to take old and unloved things and turn them into something beautiful! Vintage dresses, linens, doilies and paper scraps are transformed into pretty flowers, buttons, banners, and other embellishments. Old crochet tablecloths are snipped apart and hand dyed vibrant colors, ready to be used in scrapbooking or sewing projects. And yes! They are colorsafe…sew them onto shirts, cushions, quilts, bags, anything!
The shop is updated once a month with lots of new pretties, most being limited release…and they sell out fast! All new items are being listed in the shop on the 20th of July so head on over now!
Sweet Vintage is also celebrating their first year birthday. Congratulations Jodie!
And to celebrate Sweet Vintage's first birthday this month, Jodie is hosting a giveaway on her blog and the lucky winner will recieve everything in the above photo! Just pop into her blog and leave a comment to be in the running to win. GIVEAWAY RUNS UNTIL JULY 31ST.
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To all artists, crafters & scrapbookers who are looking for something new and a way to "unleash the Artist within you"!!!
If you had the opportunity to be at my inspired. Artist Workshop event this past year, then you already know my next sponsor and extremely talented friend, Regine Dossche, from Powertex Creations!!!
I first met Regine at CHA last July and was just blown away by her artwork. I had never seen anything like it!
Regine was kind enough to teach at this year's inspired. event and introduced us all to her Powertex Creations products which just simply wowed us all.
Take a look at some of the wonderful artwork that she has created with her products!
Powertex, a water based fabric hardener, is recommended for any craft and art project because of its versatility. Powertex can be applied on canvas to create textures or it can be used to create decorations, sculptures, and even jewelry.
Powertex is available in 5 different colors: Transparent, Lead (bluish grey), Bronze, Terracotta and Ivory. It
The versatility, endless possibilities and the quality of our product are not comparable with any other available paint, powder or textile hardener. That’s why we recommend Powertex to be used for any creative project.
For more information, artwork, classes and creative ideas, visit their website or contact them at 321-438-2752.
You can also check out their new YouTube Video or purchase their new instructional DVD.
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And last but not least! I'm also very excited to be featuring my new sponsor and friend, Becky Trejo, from Little Black Dress Kit Club!“
Because when you need FABULOUS fast…you reach for your little black dress.
Your Little Black Dress Kit is to your scrapbooking what your actual little black dress is to your wardrobe. It doesn't really matter what else you've got... your little Black Dress makes it all look fabulous.
Every Little Black Dress Kit comes with the paper, rubons, stickers, alphas, stamps...all the items that every scrapbooker and crafter depends on. But the most fabulous thing of all is the wide variety of vintage items that you'll find irreplaceable!
Check out their July Kit they now have available.
Now for the exciting news........
Little Black Dress Kit Club is not just doing one but three giveaways on my blog today!!
If you're dying to get your greedy little hands on as many Little Black Dress kits as possible then you're going to want to keep your fingers crossed to win one of these incredible giveaways.
Grand prize...3 complete kits (April, May and June) as well as a 25% off coupon for your very own 6 month membership!
But if the grand prize doesn't have your name on it there's still two more chances to win some Little Black Dress.
Giveaway #2 includes 2 complete kits (May and June) with a coupon that will get you 10% off your 6 month membership. And for the rest of you lovely scrappers out there...there's still one more chance to win!
Giveaway #3 includes the May kit (aka the Pretty in Pink Kit) as well as a coupon that will get you a 10% discount on your 6 month subscription. And guess what...it's all aces! If you don't win it doesn't mean we've got anything against you. Check out the website anyway. Get attached to a few kits. Sign up for a membership. And just a tip from the girls here at Little Black Dress...wear your heels out to the next crop night. They look just as good after you've kicked them off under your chair, you know.
All you need to do to win one of these giveaways if leave a comment on this post today. Thats right, just leave a post and one of these giveaways can be yours! Good luck.
Subscribe today and get your own Little Black Dress Kits monthly!”
Also go check out their blog and ideas page for all the latest news and tips.
Just leave your comment today to be entered to win one of these giveaways!
start today! yes i mean on the first page of your inspiration journal...go ahead, YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!
i started in a new inspiration journal today...i couldnt wait and to be honest with you, you inspired me! this page belongs in a new book as a reminder that every time i open the book, i am an artist! you are too!
inspiration journal - 7.21.10 from donna downey on Vimeo.
products used this week:
leave a comment today if you stop by...i want to hear from you!
Today I'm excited to feature my new friends Carol & Barrie from Scrapadabadoo. I just love their name!!!
Scrapadabadoo is an amazing online store that carries some really awesome hand picked scrapbooking, card making, and crafting items. They also design some incredible kits that are bursting with product. If this is the first time you have heard of them, go check them out!
Here is a sample of what you will find in their store!
Carol and Barrie are both avid paper crafters and between the two of them, they either do or have tried many different things, and paper crafts seem to be what they love. Barrie loves making cards, boxes and bags, while Carol seems to gravitate to home décor, scrapbooking and more. Their hearts are in creating, and in doing so, if they can inspire just one person, then they are doing something right. They love helping the new scrapper discover their abilities, and when they see what they can do with their own two hands, and a few good products, it amazes both them!
Scrapadabadoo.com is another way for them to share all of their years of knowledge and experience. Like them, you probably have a drawer full of products that didn't quite work, because craft supplies are like buying make up, you have to try 10 wrong ones to find one that is right. Well...lucky you....this is where they can be of help. Every product at Scrapadabadoo.com is something they have used themselves and have found to be worth selling to our customers. They can save you loads of frustration, time and money, because they have tried it before you buy it.
Here is a picture of a project they created using the products they have available in their store.
Their kits are loaded with hand selected goodies, and Carol puts love and care into every kit project she designs. She tries hard to make sure that each kit is filled with great stuff, and fun to use. They enjoy seeing what you can do with them and simply love it when their customers send them pictures of their finished projects and with their permission, they post them on the blog for everyone to see. Their kits are reasonably priced and full of unique treats from all over the world, such as lace from Pakistan...their latest find. Even the Post Master needed to know what is in the package that is wrapped in muslin, hand stitched closed and stamped with all the postage and customs inspections.
Here are some of the kits you can find on their website.
Experience, a love for people and their generous giving natures are the building blocks of their business. they will always go above and beyond to make sure their customers have a delightful experience when visiting Scrapadabadoo.com, their blog and their facebook page. So please visit them
They are just two girls having fun! Actually they are having so much fun that Carol & Barrie are offering a free gift to all my blog readers that make a purchase on their website. All you need to do is mention my blog when you make your purchase.
Without giving it away, I have heard its a really cool gift!
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I'm also featuring another new sponsor today, Susan from Photo Jewelry Making! They have the coolest charm kits, photo bracelets, pendants, keychains, and etc. They have every kind of photo jewelry you can imagine all in one website!! How cool is that?
PhotoJewelryMaking.com's headquarters are located in Michigan. They are the world’s largest and only photo jewelry supplies superstore, offering a large selection of photo jewelry making items such as bracelet blanks, brooch blanks, pendant blanks, ring blanks, and more custom designed by their in house jewelry designer! Photo Jewelry Making has been featured in many blogs, magazines, and even on NBC’s Today Show!
You need to check out their Instant Scrapbook Bracelet Kit . The kit that contains 6 photo jewelry frames! All the charms are made for making photo charms and have frames on the surface to hold your favorite photos! What a great way to display and carry pictures of your loved ones.
I was so excited to learn about their new line of Instant Photo Jewelry. This line makes it possible to create professional photo jewelry in just minutes! It sounded too good to be true!
Take a look at their Instant Photo Jewelry Krystal Clear-Itz tutorial to see how it works.
Now for the cool part, Susan from Jewelry Making, is offering all my blog readers a 25% discount on the entire website. All you need to do is use the coupon code party25.
it is so surreal to be introduced as, the artist. i mean dont get me wrong it sounds awesomely, incredibly fabulous, but now i am really an ARTIST! i mean with credentials. i know, i know...i was an artist before because it is a lifestyle a frame of mind if you will, but my work displayed in a showroom at one of the largest gift shows around is just so humbling.
**EDITED** buckyballs
it was displayed so incredibly too, i mean book text flowers and accents...they nailed it!
so walking into the showroom for the first time, bill and i were anxious to see it displayed and i totally had a moment. these are the ladies that made my moment and made my heart sing.
Demdaco 7.15.10 from donna downey on Vimeo.
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new kit in the shop {limited quantities}
i have gotten so many requests for my projects to be packaged as kits over the last few weeks, i want you to know i hear ya and i am launching my first one today.
i only created a couple dozen this release and based on your response i will create more if needed!
get the new "partridge in an orange tree" small camera bag kit NOW!
welcome to inspiration wednesday!
if you are new here than feel free to check out all the previous inspiration wednesday's, get your crafty on and join into the fun!
here is the finished page. i decided to write over the india ink because it needed a bit more definition as well as added a little vintage photo distress ink around the edges.
enjoy the video and watch the page in progress!
Untitled from donna downey on Vimeo.
supplies used:
leaving for the atlanta gift show tonight...really excited about my art release with DEMDACO and the big news, it has already sold through it's first print/production and is going into its second! WOW!! they expect the next shipment to be here in august. so flippin' proud!
i will be teaching tonight at the studio as well as this weekend at EMI scrapbooking, so if you are in the area...stop by!
i just added 8 new grab bag kits to the shop this morning and between the time i added them and posting this they are almost half way sold out!
at $5 these product packed kits go FAST! SOLD OUT!
i have been working on creating some new projects to include in my 2010-2011 workshop line-up as well as for my NEW workshops at Big Picture.
yep you heard it right! i am going to be at bigpicturescrapbooking as the anchor leg of 4 experts for 12 weeks of projects!
here are some sneak peeks of just some things i have playing with!
see you tomorrow for inspiration wednesday! also check out the new inspiration journal designs at the shop, pick one up and join in the fun tomorrow!!
The winner for scottygirl's giveaway is...... Julie Urban... Please email me at donna@donnadowney.com with your information and we will get your giveaway out to you.
Today I'm excited to feature my graphic designer and friend, Shannon Hegarty, from scottygirl Design!! She is so amazingly talented and I love all her work.
Shannon has recently launched a etsy store offering original designs for the digital scrapbooking world. She has designs for paper, digital stamps, clip art, labels, invitations, cards and more. You need to go check it out!
Now look at this totally cool giveaway that Shannon has put together for my blog readers. All you need to do is leave a comment today on this post and this giveaway can be yours!!!!
The giveaway includes:
(1) Dahlia Paper Pack (set of 12 digital papers)
(1) Set of Dahlia Printable Journaling Spots/Labels
(1) Clip Art Daisies Set
You can also follow Shannon on her blog, facebook page, and twitter pages for all the latest and greatest updates.
Just leave your comment today to be entered to win this giveaway!
introducing the very first donna downey line of artwork!
i could not be more proud and am so very excited to introduce it to you.
there are actually 24 different pieces in the collection (six 12" and eighteen 6").
they are quite personal to me and each piece was created from hand painted originals, original wirework and include words and sentiments that truly speak to me as well as inspire me.
our first shipment arrived in the studio today and i am making them available to you first!
dreams do come true, i am living proof!
