Once Upon A Bling Time

This card just screams Bling! Finding just the right Bling and Nestabling™ is so easy when Want2Scrap™ has so many colors and types to choose from. For this Springtime creation I chose to use the Nestabling™ Fancy Tags Two Silver Rhinestones along with Spellbinders™ S5-030 Fancy Tags Two die temples, Nestabling™ Labels Eleven Pink Pearls along with Spellbinders™ S4-246 Labels Eleven die template and LF-246 Grand Labels Eleven. To make the little fairy in the picture stand out, I took one of the small Nestabling™ Labels Eleven Pink Pearls and created a frame around the fairy, this shows that just because you don't have the die template doesn't mean you still can't use the Nestabling™, they are amazing evenwithout the matching die template.

I just love using Graphic 45 paper and this Once Upon A Springtime is probably one of my favorites, I am sure I say that about all of their paper..he he. I hand trimmed the primrose flowers and added a 72 count Black Pearls to each of the flowers centers, dusted them with some Diamond Stickles and die cut the

Spellbinders™ S4-328 Foliage, sanded, inked and added the Le Creme Baby Pearls to the stem of the leaves.

I attached my creative pieces to my Labels Eleven shape card using Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry, took some pink satin ribbon tied a nice size bow, added a couple decorative stick pins just behind the bow and there you have a festive Springtime creation. Thank you for stopping by my blog post today and I hope that you find some inspiration to try the amazing Nestabling™ for your self, until then have an amazingly creative day.





Go Fly a Kite...Simply Sunday Style

Hope everyone is having a fun & safe Holiday Weekend! I truly have a simple card for you today. I created this fast and simple card using some pattern paper called We Are Family from Nikki Sivil's and what is a card if it doesn't have some bling on it? I used the Red Rhinestone Baby Bling from Want2Scrap™. I cut my pattern paper adhered it to my card using Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry,

hand trimmed my kites added a little twine for the kite tail, embellished with some burlap buttons and there you have it fast and simple.

Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out the other girls blogs. Terre

Heidi Blankenship
Karen Taylor



Wings, Blossom, Grow by Terre Fry



Hello Everyone, Terre here and today I have two projects to share with you as part of my Guest Designer Spot with Donna Salazar Designs. The first project is a layout of my little cutie Leahandra when she was about 10 months old. I really enjoy creating things using recycled cardboard. I used the Pralines & Cream Smooch Spritz and sprayed it all over the cardboard, set it aside to dry. I hand cut elements from the Donna Salazar Designer Paper line Spring in Bloom by G.C.D. Studios 

and adhered them to my cardboard layout using Beacon Adhesive - Zip Dry. I die cut/embossed the S5-048 Sprightly Sprockets out of recycled cardboard and spritzed them with the Pralines & Cream Smooch Spritz, after they where dry I dusted them with the Glue Gloss and added Fairy Dust Glitter Pralines & Cream to add a shimmer to the die cuts. Using the S5-051 Fanciful Flight die cut templates by Spellbinders, I die cut the butterfly out from the Sprig in Bloom paper and added a few cream color buttons and a pearl stick pin to the butterfly to make it pop off the page.

I die cut the S4-290 Labels Fourteen paper out with the die template and added a little journaling. To finish my cardboard layout off I added some lace and cream button as a bottom border.

My second project is also created using recycled cardboard....told you I love to create using cardboard......this Springtime tag was so quick and simple but very eye catching, don't you think?



I used the same Pralines & Cream Smooch Spritz on this piece of card board, set it aside and let it dry. I hand trimmed the roses, butterflies and Spring tag from the Donna Salazar Spring in Bloom designer paper collection by G.C.D. Studios, added some Glue Gloss to the butterfly wings and sprinkled them with the Fairy Dust Glitter Pralines & Cream

See all that sparkle? I added a paper doily just under the roses and topped it off with a butterfly. Added a stripe of lace with cream buttons and tied some tulle and lace at the top of the tag.....there's my creations!

Thank you for stopping by my blog today and make sure to check out all the wonderful designer collections create by Donna Salazar....you will want to add them to your wish list! Have a wonderful Holiday weekend, be safe and God Bless our Military. Terre

Love Does Not Consist - Simply Sunday

Welcome to Simply Sunday, if you are new to my blog every Sunday a couple of my friends and I create what we consider to be simple but easy for anyone to recreate type of cards. For more information see my sidebar and just click on the Simply Sunday Icon and follow the link for all the details.

Now for the skinny on my Simply Sunday card! Today I created this card using several of my paper scraps, I am sure we all have a few of those laying around. I stamped this beautiful image "Love Does Not Consist" by Quietfire Designs and then using my Grand Calibur and S4-229 Labels Five from Spellbinders, I taped my die template over my stamped image and then cut/embossed it, I then took my Copic Marker and airbrushed just the right color of lavender. Using the amazing Nestabling Labels Five White Pearls by Want2Scrap, I quickly added the Nestabling around the embossed edge of my die template.

My pattern paper is My Minds Eye - Green Lush Line and the card stock is from Bazzill. I tied a soft white/lavender sheer bow using some ribbon the Want2Scrap sell only on the Consumer Circuit (sorry you'll have to visit Michele Parrish at Want2Scrap for this beautiful ribbon).Using my trusty Beacon Adhesive - Zip Dry I adhered my card together and just up in the right corner of my die template I added a couple of decorative pins to catch your eye from Maya Roads and Hobby Lobby.

Make sure to check out my friends blogs to see what they have created and thank you for stopping by for this edition of Simply Sunday. Hugs Terre

Heidi Blankenship
Karen Taylor

Huzzah To Ye Bling!

Huzzah to my fair maiden Leahandra! What is a princess without her Bling? Well my little princess has all the bling she could ever need from Want2Scrap™...doesn't she just look beautiful surrounded my Swirls 2010 Black Rhinestones, Amber 72 count Rhinestone Bling, Swirls Finesse Black Rhinestones and the black butterfly is also found through the consumer shows that Want2Scrap™ does on the CK Conventions. To adhere my butterfly and pictures to my layout I used Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry

I used Cosmo Cricket pattern paper because I thought it was just perfect colors for my Renaissance photos. I took the Swirls Finesse Black Rhinestone and the Amber 72 count Rhinestone and placed them to highlight my letters.

Don't they just look perfect? I then used rub-on letters and the alphabet die cut letters from Cosmo Cricket to create my title....look at that Nestabling™ Petite Scalloped Circles SM Black Rhinestones I used this to help embellish the dot of my "I" along with the 72 count Back Pearls .

I just loved how every piece I added to this layout just fit so perfectly, and then I thought to myself this was so easy to create because every single piece of bling I added to my project just fit so nicely together....I just love my bling!

Thank you for stopping by my blog post today, I hope that I have inspired you to try our bling for yourselves.

Want2Scrap Supplies Used:

Nestabling™ Petite Scalloped Circles SM Black Rhinestones
Swirls, Finesse Black Rhinestone
Amber 72 count Rhinestone
72 count Black Pearls
Black Butterfly (consumer shows only)
Swirls 2010 Black Rhinestone

Cross Promotional Product Used:
Beacon Adhesives Zip Dry

Other Supplies Used:
Cosmo Cricket pattern paper
Foam Squares

Simply Sunday...Curtain Call Style

Wow can you believe that this month is already half over...where is this year going? Today I have a creative card to share with you using several of my favorites.

For my pattern paper choice I used Graphic 45 Curtain Call, I covered my card base and distressed a 4 x 4 square of the pattern paper, matted t on a piece of black card stock from Worldwin.

I stamped the Fleur De Lis stamp from PSA Essentials Frenchie stamp set, then using my Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™, I die cut the stamped image using S4-116 Standard Circles Small, while I was at it I also die cut at the same time the S5-042 Fleur De Lis Accent border out of black card stock. I had the perfect bling to match my card, the Fleur De Lis Silver and Black Rhinestone Bling from Want2Scrap™. 

Trimming the perfect creative scrap from Crafty Secrets just went perfect with this card, attaching each piece of  my creativity with Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Glue, added a little black silk bow using Creative Impressions silk ribbon then on to inking the edges of my finished card with Rangers Black Distressing ink. There you go one quick and simple card with several layers to look at.

If you are new to Simply Sunday just follow the link on my side bar and you can read what Simply Sunday is all about. In the meantime, make sure to check out my other two friends creative projects for Simple Sunday.

Heidi Blankenship

Karen Taylor

Thanks for stopping by and have a crafty day.  Terre

Flourishes & Spellbinders Blog Hop

We don’t need to tell you that tags and labels are two of the trendiest items to hit the card making market in a long time! And, to help you add style and pizazz to your creations, Flourishes has teamed up with Spellbinders Paper Arts to make sure you have the perfect set of stamps to match a darling set of tag style dies. Wonderfully whimsical and reminiscent of Grandma’s calico prints, Flourishes “charming” set offers three labels that coordinate perfectly with Spellbinders Grommet Tags (S4-322). Designed by Becky Fleck, you'll also find 6 beautiful sentiments and 4 accent stamps to dress up your labels! Pair that with Flourishes Country Charm Borders and you have the perfect set to make darling note cards in minutes. Flourishes coordinating Country Charm Borders set features five border strips that match the labels set to a tee. What fun!

Flourishes knew this set was a match made in heaven with Spellbinder's Grommet Tags, don't you agree?

 I created a sewing journal using corrugated cardboard, recycled none the less. I spritzed my cardboard using an amazing product directly from the UK called Cosmic Shimmer Mist, the colors I used where Bronze Blush and Peacock Green and they are so yummy. I stamped the Country Charms Border on white card stock using Ranger Black Distress ink and used the Cosmic Shimmer Mist and Copic Markers to create a ruffle border on my journal and tag.

I used the button border from the Country Charm Borders and stamped them and cut them out in threes, I sewed the centers on some and added Glossy Accents to the others to give them a little more dimension.

I used several of the vintage scraps from Crafty Secrets and Graphic 45 Le Romantique pattern paper, using my Spellbinders Grand Calibur, I die cut and embossed the S4-314 Lacey Ovals. I used the Want2Scrap Lacey Ovals Nestabling to create a frame around my vintage picture.

I stamped the Country Charms Labels using my black ink and then die cut the stamped image out with the S4-322 Grommet Tags from Spellbinders and added a couple of bronze brads from Creative Impressions. Added a few stamped accents from the Country Charms Labels in the corners.

For my tag I used the same stamped border and machine stitched the custom colored, stamped border on both my tag and my vintage scrap...it really looks pretty.

 I added a few crystal and earl stick pins and tied them with crinkle ribbon and vintage lace. I adhered all of my pieces down using Beacon Adhesives 3 in 1 Glue.

Thank you for stopping by my blog and I apologize in getting this posted late but I was at the mercy of BLOGGER since yesterday. Make sure to check out the rest of the amazing creations in this blog hop, both design teams are joining forces for a fun-filled show and tell blog hop! Make sure to hop on over and see....

Barbara Anders
Christine Okken
Cindy Lawrence
Danielle Kennedy
Dawn Burnworth
Julie Koerber
Leslie Miller
Stacy Morgan
Heidi Blankenship
Beth Pingry
Margie Higuchi
Holly Simoni
AJ Otto
Latisha Yoast
Kazan Clark
Terre Fry (you are here)
Becca Feeken
Julie Overby
Linda Duke
Sherry Cheever
Christine Emberson
Gloria Stengel
Judy Hayes
Michelle Woerner
Tina McDonald
Tonya Dirk
Windy Robinson

Keep in mind, if you like what you see, both the Country Charms Labels and Country Charms Borders are available now -- just click the links to see! Thanks for stopping by and happy stamping!

Happy Crafting, Terre

Want2Scrap Nestabling Blog Hop

Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Want2Scrap™ Nestabling™ Blog Hop. This is Want2Scrap™'s first blog hop and we are hoping you will have fun, be inspired and maybe even end up with some Want2Scrap™ Goodies! There is no better way of enjoying National Scrapbook Day! We are offering a Grand Prize of:

• Chipboard Album

• Baby Bling

• 72 Count Rhinestone or Pearl Bling

• Spellbinders™ Labels Eleven Die Template

• Labels Eleven Nestabling™

• $25 Gift Certificate

There will also be some hidden prizes including

• Chipboard Album

• Baby Bling

• 72 Count Rhinestone or Pearl Bling

Thank you for stopping by my blog, I am soooooo excited to be sharing this amazing NESTABLING™ with you today, just take a look at how the Nestabling™ makes the Spellbinders™ die template look amazing.

The Nestabling™ is so simple to use all you do is peal it off the plastic sheet and put it on the matching Spellbinders™ die template

For this specific project I used the Nestabling™ Fleur de Lis Rectangles Mocha Pearl, doesn't it just look yummy?

Now all you have to do is leave a comment on the Want2Scrap™ blog and each of the design team member’s blogs...including our guest designer Julie Tucker- Wolek. You must comment on each blog to be eligible for a prize by Monday @ 4PM EST.

Heidi Blankenship
Elise Durenberger
Dana Gustafson
Mimi Leinbach
Terre Fry (you are here)
Julie Tucker-Wolek
Want2Scrap

We are going to start the blog hop off at Heidi Blankenship's blog. So sit back, grab a cup of Java and enjoy the Nestabling™ eye candy these talented ladies have to offer and remember to leave a comment on each blog. The prizes will be selected by Random.org. The winners will be posted on
May 11, 2011.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, I just love sharing this amazing product...NESTABLING™!

Want2Scrap™ Supplies Used:

Nestabling™ Fleur de Lis Rectangles Mocha Pearl

Cross Promotional Products Used:

Dies: Spellbinders™ S4-317 Fleur de Lis Rectangles and Grand Calibur™

Adhesive: Beacon Adhesives™ Zip Dry

Other Supplies:

Kaiser Craft pattern paper, Ranger Distress Ink, Crafty Secrets, K & Company pattern paper, Calico Print Material, Maya Road Crystal Pins, White card stock

May Give Away

In honor of National Scrapbook Day and Julie McGuffee's birthday, Julie will be giving some prizes away, see the information below this birthday present and see how you can win.

Giveaway. May 5th is a great day! It's National Scrapbook day, Cinco de Mayo and Julie McGuffee'smy birthday! So, for the month of May the giveaway is a Birthday Present - FOR YOU! This month's winner will receive a box full of crafty products including some cool tools. To enter to win you must guess what at least 4 of these products will be. To help with the guesswork, there is a different clue on 4 of the blogs throughout our group. You'll find a clue wherever you see this photo of the birthday bag. List your answers in the comments here at Life in the Craft Lane. Comments won't be published until the winner is revealed on May 19th. BTW, the clues may not be in numerical order.

May's Designer Crafts Blog Hop

Can you believe it is already May 2nd, where oh where has this year gone?  For today's Blog Hop we had the choice of creating something special that takes place in May, I chose to create this Mother's Day wall hanging (sorry Mom the entire blog world is seeing your present before you get it, love you) as my special project. I started by using the wonderful postcard kits from Crafty Secrets, it was just perfect for what I wanted to create. I trimmed the paper and adhered it to the chipboard piece using Zip Dry by Beacon Adhesives. Sanded and inked the edges and added Glitter Glue by Cosmic Shimmer, a UK based product....love it, to my roses to add just a little shimmer and depth to the wall hanging. To make my wall hanging a little more vintage because that's what my mom loves I added some vintage trim with White Pearls from Want2Scrap.

I took some seem binding that I had sprayed with Glimmer Mist and dried with my heat tool to create custom crinkle ribbon, just the perfect color for my wall hanging. I stamped that back of the wall hanging to make it look like a vintage postcard, addressed it to my mother and air brushed with a soft pink using my Copic Markers, added a little chip board postage stamp to top it off.

On the front of the wall hanging I added 2 crystal stick pins from Maya Roads and 2 pearl top pins that I just bought at a local store. Thank you for stopping by my blog today and if you click the Designer Crafts forward or backward button on my sidebar you can go directly to the next person blog.

PS. Mom, I hope you like your Vintage Wall hanging because I made it with lots of Love!!! Happy Mother's Day, I miss you!!! Love Terre