Studio Calico January Reveal

Hi everyone! Yesterday, Studio Calico revealed their January kits. They all were already available during an exclusive pre-sale for subscribers only and they are now available to everyone for purchase in the Studio Calico store! Be aware that they often sell out quickly, so get yours today to avoid disappointment!

Today, I’m sharing a few cards I made using the Far Far Away main card kit and stamp add-on.

I'm starting out with this one I created using a stamp set from the main kit. I simply added a pink Neocolor II Crayon for some colour, and some gold glitter for a little extra sparkle!

For my second card I used the emboss resist technique and watercolour paints. All stamps used here are from the Cube Stamp and Die Set.

I really love how versatile this set is! You can use it in so many ways, not only for backgrounds, but as accents as well. So many possibilities! I used Gelatos to create this watercoloured background and two veneer butterflies from the main kit to embellish my next card.

I had so much fun playing with this month's kit and I hope you feel inspired to check out these new products! You can also pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for more inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Aga

Studio Calico January Card Kit sneak peeks

Hi there! I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas time!

If you are a follower of my Instagram, you may already have seen this news! I am very honoured, happy and excited to be joining the Studio Calico Creative Team for another year!

What an honour to be among this talented group, again!

Today I’m also popping in to share a couple of January's sneak peeks with you! These were made with the Far Far Away card kit and stamp add-ons. The full reveal is tomorrow at noon CST for subscribers and midnight for everyone:

and until then here's a little peek:

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Altenew Guest Design

Hi! Today I am honoured to be guest blogging over at the Altenew blog! Thank you Altenew for having me over!

Using just one stamp set (Poinsettia & Pine) I came up with a quick set of two cards and three gift tags:

See Altenew blog for more details!

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #73

Hi everyone! It’s time for the new Runway Inspired Challenge! Check out this week's inspiration look:

source: style.com

And here’s what I came up with:

Stripes, stripes, stripes and a red belt were the first thing that caught my eye, lol! For my card I used leaf stamp from the Peony Scrolls set by Altenew.


I hope you're inspired to play along with us! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win! If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay *Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Aga

Studio Calico December Reveal

Hi everyone! Yesterday, Studio Calico revealed their December kits. They all were already available during an exclusive pre-sale for subscribers only and they are now available to everyone for purchase in the Studio Calico store! Be aware that they often sell out quickly, so get yours today to avoid disappointment!

Today, I’m sharing a few cards I made using the Park Ave. main card kit and stamp add-ons.

For my first card I used a stamp set that comes with the kit. I stamped the skyline in blue and grey shades. To add more interest to my card I did draw the outlines around the images and some birds:

Using a sun stamp from the stamp set that comes with the main kit, I created this clean and simple hello card. I simply inked up the back of the stamp and stamped the solid circles. I used green alpha stickers for the sentiment:

For my next card, I used the Terrarium set by Life.Love.Paper which is one of this month's add-on stamp sets:

My last card is definitely inspired by the recent class by Ashley Goldberg. I used inks to watercolour my background, added gold glitter and a stamp from the Terrarium set. To create my sentiment I used green alpha stickers that I coloured with black pen:

I had so much fun playing with this month's kit and I hope you feel inspired to check out these new products! You can also pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for more inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Aga

Studio Calico December Card Kit sneak peeks

Hi there! Just popping in to share a couple of Studio Calico sneaks with you! These were made with the Park Ave. card kit and stamp add-ons. The full reveal is tomorrow at noon CST for subscribers and midnight for everyone:

and until then here's a little peek:

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

hello & hohoho!

One of my favourite things to do recently is stamping patterned backgrounds. Today, I thought I'd share two cards I made the other day with Jane’s Doodles stamp sets.

Here is the first card I created using the Doodle Flowers II and the Hello Friend sets. I stamped the images with grey ink, and watercoloured:

The second card is created using the Warm Wishes set. I simply stamped the images onto grey cardstock with clear embossing ink and then heat embossed with white embossing powder. I added some red details to finish it off:

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #72

Hi there! It’s Runway Challenge time again! Check out this week's inspiration look:

source: style.com

So many possibilities here! I focused on that coral and pink ribbon embellishment as it reminds me of leaves! (you might need to zoom in the photo to get a better view of what I mean!) For my card I used leaf stamp from the Doodle Flowers II set:

I finished off my card by adding a “hello” die cut from Studio Calico and lots of gold glitter for an extra sparkle and shine. 

I hope you're inspired to play along with us! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win!

If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay *Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #71

Hello and welcome the new Runway Inspired Challenge! Today's challenge is special, as it's in memory of legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta.

The DT girls chose their favourite look from his most recent collection and here’s mine:

source: style.com

And my card inspired by this beautiful floral pattern:

To create my background I used the Lacy Scrolls set by Altenew.

I hope you're inspired to play along! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win! If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay *Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks for stopping by! 

Aga

Altenew Winner

I’m just popping in to share the winner of two stamp sets of choice, selected by random.org:

Congratulations, Anja! Please contact me (link in the sidebar) to claim your prize!
Aga

#SCinspires Winner

I’m just popping in to share the winner of The Underground Card Kit, selected by random.org:

Congratulations, Cortnie! Please contact me (link in the sidebar) to claim your prize!

UPDATE: Since I didn't hear back from the winner, so I had to pick a new name:

Congratulations, Sophiegirl!

Aga

Studio Calico: paint.plan.play with Ashley Goldberg

For the Altenew blog hop, please scroll down or click HERE. 

Hi there! I’m just popping in to give you a heads up about an upcoming class by Ashley Goldberg that I am really excited about! I'm a huge fan of Ashley G's unique work so I was really thrilled when I saw this class and I knew I had to take it!

Here's more information about the class:

We've all experienced it – the frustration of sitting in front of a blank page for hours and still coming up empty. Well, we've got the remedy: cutting-edge artist Ashley Goldberg. Ashley’s come wielding her brush and paints to invite you into Paint.Plan.Play, an “art” class designed for scrapbookers. Grab the paints and brushes you've been collecting and let Ashley help you tap into the creativity you've got hiding inside yourself. 

During the first half of Paint.Plan.Play, you’ll explore core painting techniques Ashley uses every day, then you will transition into putting those new skills to use in several projects. With Ashley’s expert guidance, you will learn how to take control of color, pattern, and text by using paint, collage, and various other mediums to add allure to all your paper crafting projects – from personally designed journal layouts to Project Life spreads. ' 

Paint.Plan.Play will begin on November 1st. If you are interested, you can sign up HERE!

Hope to see you there! I personally can’t wait to start!
Aga


ps. there's still time for a chance to win The Underground Card Kit from Studio Calico, more details HERE!

Studio Calico November Reveal

For the Altenew blog hop, please scroll down or click HERE. 

Hi everyone! Yesterday, Studio Calico revealed their November kits. They all were already available during an exclusive pre-sale for subscribers only and they are now available to everyone for purchase in the Studio Calico store! Be aware that they often sell out quickly, so get yours today to avoid disappointment!

Today, I’m sharing a few cards I made using the Walden card kit and stamp add-ons.

My two first cards are created with another stunning stamp set designed by 1canoe2 for Studio Calico! Such a fun set isn't it?!

For my next card I also used some embellishments from the main kit and added stamped leaves that I fussy cut. I again added in lots of misting and spritzing here and there:

To create my last card I used the Wreath Stamp Set (for my background), some patterned paper and a black plastic sentiment from the main kit:

I hope you feel inspired to check out these new products! You can also pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for more inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Aga

Altenew Blog Hop

Hello and welcome to Altenew's third Blog Hop! Altenew is a relatively new stamp company that opened its doors in April 2014. Today they are celebrating the release of their third collection of stamps. All the stamps that you will see here are available for purchase at the Altenew store and the Simon Says Stamp store.

Prizes

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away five stamp sets of choice to three lucky winners! The winners will be chosen from comments left on the Altenew blog.

You may enter up to two comments on each blog:
• Comment on the project, or the stamps.
• Like Altenew on Facebook 

The winners will be selected and announced on Saturday November 1 at 9:00 am EST. 

But there is more!

I will choose a winner from comments left on this post and the prize will be two stamps sets of your choice. You have until Friday October 31, 11:59 EST to leave your comments.

It was definitely fun to play with the new sets and for today’s blog hop I created two cards. For the first one I used Peony Scrolls stamp set:

And for the second one, I used Lacy Scrolls and added some leaves from the Peony Scrolls. I love how they coordinate so well together:

Your next stop on the hop is the amazing Joni Andaya!

And here is a list of all blog hop stops:

Altenew

Jennifer Rzasa

Jennifer Mcguire

Pamela Ho

Agnieszka Malyszek <--you are here

Joni Andaya

Yana Smakula

Iwona Palamountain

Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the rest of the hop!
Aga

Studio Calico November Card Kit sneak peeks

Hi there! Just popping in to share a couple of Studio Calico sneaks with you! These were made with the Walden card kit and stamp add-ons. The full reveal is tomorrow at noon CST for subscribers and midnight for everyone:

and until then here's a little peek:

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #70

Hi everyone! It’s time for the new Runway Inspired Challenge! Check out this week's inspiration look:

source: Albert Martincich

And here’s what I came up with:

All I used here was a dear head silhouette I found on Pinterest, the Simple Numbers die by Simon Says Stamp, a white thread and black label tape.

I hope you're inspired to play along! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win!

If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay * Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks for stopping by! 

Aga

SCInspires Blog Hop and Giveaway

Happy Monday everyone! Today Studio Calico is launching an awesome contest called #SCInspires and there are some amazing, but like really AMAZING prizes involved! Would you like to join the fun? The rule is really simple.

Download THIS FREE PRINTABLE POSTER and share a photo on your social networks using the #SCinspires hashtag! Make sure to head over to the Studio Calico blog to find out all the details on how to participate and what prizes are up for grabs!

And how does Studio Calico inspire me? Every month I'm excited to watch the Sneak Peeks and see what cool products are featured for the month. Next step is to pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for some great inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team! I always get giddy when my box arrives, every month kits are packed with a tone of stunning products along with lots of great add-on's. They inspire me to use products that I might not otherwise think of using!

Lots of my ideas come at my craft table. I love moving patterned papers, inks and other embellishments around until I’m happy with the outcome. I’m always inspired by products, colours, patterns and textures. Best thing about these kits are that they are versatile and how they coordinate so well with each other. Here’s a little peek at my card created for this week’s Sunday Sketch challenge (another great source of inspiration!):

I used here some of my favourites, patterned paper from The Underground Card Kit and an awesome digital stamp from The Underground Scrapbook Kit Stamps.

Here’s another awesome opportunity for you! I have one The Underground Card Kit to giveaway! Download the printable poster, leave me a comment here (with your SC user name) and I will pick one random winner! You have time until 10/31/14 at 11:59PM Eastern for both, the main contest and my giveaway!

For even more chances to win make sure you check out all the other amazing ladies who are participating in this blog hop:

Stephanie Bryan

Emily Branch

Natalie Elphinstone

DanaF

Lilin Fang

Anna-Maria Wolniak

Maggie Massey

Agnieszka <-- that's me!

Celine Navarro 

Allison Waken

KerriBradford 

JennPicard

Tracy Armstrong

Liz Tamanha

Marcy Penner

Robyn Werlich

Suzy Plantamura

Julie Campbell

Lexi Bridges

Maggie Holmes

Good luck!
Aga

Runway Inspired Challenge #69

Hi there! It’s Runway Challenge time again! Check out this week's inspiration look:

source: style.com

Beautiful piece with so many possibilities! I focused on colours and used a circle shape as my inspiration:

Our sponsor for this challenge is Waffle Flower Crafts and I used their “Loved” set for my card.

I hope you're inspired to play along with us! Make sure to visit the Runway Inspired Challenge blog for all the details on how to enter and what you can win!

If you're looking for more inspiration then please check out what the rest of the team came up with for this challenge:

Gayatri * Jen * Karolyn * Kristen * Lindsay *Mayuri * Taheerah * Tasnim

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

Aga

World Card Making Day

Hello and a very Happy World Card Making Day to everyone! Hope you are having a great day and had a chance to make a card or two! To celebrate this day Studio Calico is hosting some fun challenges. Throughout the whole day today, we are posting card-making challenges on our message boards to inspire you to get crafty!

For my challenge I am asking you to create a card with stamps and watercolours (one of my best combinations ever! *wink*). You can use any watercolour medium to create a background, paint over a heat embossed image or add some watercolour splashes! For my card I used watercolour paints to colour my stamped wreath:

I hope you will join us in all the fun! For all the details on the challenges see HERE!

Thanks for stopping by!
Aga

Studio Calico October Reveal

Hi everyone! Yesterday, Studio Calico revealed their October kits. They all were already available during an exclusive pre-sale for subscribers only and they are now available to everyone for purchase in the Studio Calico store! Be aware that they often sell out quickly, so get yours today to avoid disappointment!

Today, I’m sharing a few cards I made using The Underground card kit and stamp add-ons.

For my first card I stamped background with a sentiment stamp and added a 'hello' badge by Hello Forever for Studio Calico, some thread and a feather die, that comes with the main kit:

My second card is quick and easy one. I again created a background using a circle stamp. Then I added watercoloured feathers, some thread and sentiment to finish it off:

The next card is created with the Tea Time Stamp Set designed by Emily McDowell for Studio Calico. It’s such a cute set with some fun and whimsical elements:

To create my last card I used a little flower stamp from the Tea Time Set that I coloured with watercolours. I also used a sentiment and a stripe of patterned paper from the main stamp set:

I hope you feel inspired to check out these new products! You can also pop over to the Studio Calico gallery for more inspiration and ideas from the Creative Team!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Aga