Friday, October 30, 2015

Christmas Tags + Funky Trees + New Relics and Artifacts + More


Happy weekend everyone! I'm really excited about this week's goodies. As you can tell, I've got Christmas on the brain, so I designed a bunch of goodies perfect for those handmade gifts we all love to make and receive. Plenty of ornaments, tags, and FUN Cut-Outs. I can't wait to play with those Funky Trees, definitely my new favorite!
You can check it out HERE.

In addition to the new goodies, we have a HUGE general Christmas Section and a fabulous Coffee Break Design Christmas Section for tons of unique goodies!

AND, we have several new sets of Sandra Everton's Relics & Artifacts! The new sets come with wood support frames. They are in stock and ready to ship. Find them all HERE.
(You can check out one of Sandra's videos HERE, where she shows a super sweet project using the Relics below. You will also see the Majestic Shrine that I created and sent to Sandra in the video!)





Art Time With Linda Cain!

A gorgeous Crown Shrine, full of bling by Design Team Member Linda Cain! We adore Linda's combination of glitter and grunge! So perfect Linda! Hop on over to Linda's blog for the full supply list, more stunning photos, and step-outs! http://www.cain81art.blogspot.com/2015/10/elegant-marie-antoinette-shrine.html



Art Time with Cat Kerr!
  
A huge congrats to Design Team Member Cat Kerr! She has an amazing tutorial on the Stampington & Company blog, "Creating Texture with Resin Sheets" using our Tiny Shrine Kits! You can find Cat's fabulous video tutorial here: https://stampington.com/blog/2015/10/23/creating-texture-resin-sheets-guest-artist-cat-kerr/




Inspiration By Chrissy Colon!

Halloween will be here very soon! Chrissy Colon is certainly ready with her amazingly spooky Pine Lake Village! We adore the cool texture she created on the houses, and the creepy characters peering through the windows. Awesome job Chrissy! (The Villages work great for Christmas too!)
Pine Lake Stand Up Village: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3353/Pine-Lake-Stand-Up-Village-Kit.htm
Hop on over to Chrissy's Blog post for more awesome photos and info.




More Inspiration By Chrissy Colon!

And another fabulously spooky village by Chrissy Colon! This one is the Chapel Hill Village. Really loving the graveyard Chrissy. Another fabulous creation!
Chapel Hill Stand Up Village:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3352/Chapel-Hill-Stand-Up-Village-Kit.htm




Christmas Inspiration!

Like I said, the Villages are awesome for Christmas too! Here's the village I made, and you can find the original blog post with more photos and links here.

Friday, October 23, 2015

New Christmas Goodies + Prima Flash Sale‏


Happy weekend everyone! We have lots of sweet Christmas goodies in the shop this week! Lots of great goodies for ornament, tag, and card making! I can't wait to get started on my handmade gifts. Handmade gifts are definitely the best!
You can check it out HERE.

In addition to the new goodies, we have a HUGE general Christmas Section and a fabulous Coffee Break Design Christmas Section for tons of unique goodies!

And don't forget to check the Clearance section for some great deals!

(Artwork above and below by Design Team Member Linda Cain. You can find her original post with supply links here.)





Art Time With Cat Kerr!

We absolutely adore this Frida/Day of the Dead inspired art doll by Design Team Member Cat Kerr! Hop on over to Cat's blog for the tutorial, more delicious photos, and the complete supply list. You'll love seeing how she transformed the face! So awesome Cat!
http://inthelightofthemoon.blogspot.com/2015/10/late-to-partyis-betterthan-not-going-at.html





Inspiration By Linda O'Connor!
  
Some fabulous Halloween fun by Linda O'Connor! We love the way she transformed an ATC box into something much more! Check out the wonderful hat. So awesome Linda!
Ornate ATC Fairy Box Kit:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/it.../Ornate-ATC-Fairy-Box-Kit.htm
She Also Used Our Scrap Packs and Winged Heart Cut Outs




Inspiration By Bonnie Ashurst!

'Mon Amie', a fantastic angel doll by Bonnie Ashurst! Part of her doll includes a postcard sent from her friend in France! What a great way to preserve the memory. So beautiful Bonnie!
Extra Large Primitive Angel Art Doll Style 1:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5815/Primitive-Angel-Art-Doll-Kit-Style-1.htm
She Also Used Our Assemblage Springs (for the feet)




Congrats Tracy Delisle!

A big huge congrats to Tracy Delisle! Her fabulous assemblage clock is on the cover of the September/October Somerset Studio Magazine (with an article on page 86)!
Go grab yourself a copy! Way to go Tracy!
Gravestone ATC Border:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_1705/Gravestone-ATC-Border-Overlay-PACK-OF-4.htm
She Also Used Our Moon Cut Outs, Star Cut Outs, and Skull Bead





More Christmas Inspiration!

Below is one of my favorite Christmas projects! I do love pink, aqua, and gold around Christmas time! You can find the full tutorial here.




Prima Flash Sale!

We've extended our Facebook Prima Flash Sale through the weekend! All Prima goodies are 20% off through Sunday at midnight! 
Stock up on your Finnabair, Sandra Evertson Relics & Artifacts, and more!
Happy Shopping here!

(Artwork and photo below by Design Team Member Linda Cain. You can find her original post with supply links here.)

Friday, October 16, 2015

Brand New Christmas Goodies + Halloween and DOTD Inspiration‏


Happy weekend everyone! We have lots of sweet Christmas goodies in the shop this week! Ornaments, brads, paper, minis, and lots more! We are especially loving the chipboard Christmas Lights! A great small size, perfect for so many projects. The perfect touch for cards, ornaments, atcs, and so much more! I can definitely see them arted up with some Stickles or Pearl Pens!
You can check it out HERE.

In addition to the new goodies, we have a HUGE general Christmas Section and a fabulous Coffee Break Design Christmas Section for tons of unique goodies!

And don't forget to check the Clearance section for some great deals!






Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!

We're loving this Halloween card, with a bit of DOTD flair by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst! Awesome colors and great texture Gerri!
Day of the Dead III Collage Sheet:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_3180/Day-of-the-Dead-III-Collage-Sheet.htm
She Also Used Our Happy Hallow 4 Collage Sheet (Bingo Chip Image), Stickles, Haunted Chair Cut-Outs, Black Card Set, and Bat Cut-Outs





Inspiration By Linda O'Connor!

A spooktacular Mini Doll Theatre Shrine by Linda O'Connor! This shrine may be small, but Linda has it packed with Halloween FUN! Check out the clever way she attached those alphabet beads. So awesome Linda!
Mini Doll Theatre Shrine Kit Angel: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_4679/MINI-Theatre-Art-Doll-Shrine-Kit--Angel.htm
She Also Used Our Mini Ornate Frames, Doll Head Paper Cuts, and Alphabet Beads






Inspiration By Chrissy Colon!

Starting the week with an INCREDIBLE Faery Princess crown by Chrissy Colon! We love the gorgeous colors and the stunning photo taken by Chrissy. Truly a masterpiece!
Regal Chipboard Santos Crown Style 3: http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5288/Regal-Chipboard-Santos-Crown--Style-3.htm




Inspiration By Tracy Delisle!

An incredibly cool shadow box by Tracy Delisle! We especially love the brilliant way she used the gravestone border. Such a great distressed finish on the bases too. So awesome Tracy!
Medium Crystal Clear Keepsake Case:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_5880/Crystal-Clear-Keepsake-Case--Basic.htm
Gravestone ATC Border:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/item_1705/Gravestone-ATC-Border-Overlay-PACK-OF-4.htm





Dia De Los Muertos Inspiration!

We've been noticing lots of great DOTD goodies flying out the door! Aside from Halloween and Christmas, Dia De Los Muertos is another favorite holiday of ours! Check out our DOTD Swap Album for tons of inspiration HERE.
We have a whole DOTD section in the shop too!

Friday, October 9, 2015

Calico Collage Kitties + Christmas Goodies + More‏


Happy weekend everyone! We have lots of great new goodies in the shop this week! Stencils, Mica Powders, Collage Sheets, and more! And of course my favorite, Calico Collage Kitties! I made these sweet kitties for the tombstone swappers, and made sure to make some extras. I know we have lots of cat lovers out there! Grab em' while you can!
You can check it out HERE.

In addition to the new goodies, we have a HUGE general Christmas Section and a fabulous Coffee Break Design Christmas Section for tons of unique goodies!

We've added lots of new goodies to the Clearance section this week too, including tons of Halloween! Grab the savings while you can HERE.





Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!

Check out these adorable Halloween earrings by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst! We love how she used the Gravestone Borders in such a creative way. Spooktacular Gerri!
Gravestone Border Cut Outs Black Mat Board:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/.../Gravestone-ATC-Border-Overlay...
She Also Used Our Bat Cut Outs




Inspiration By Lynn Stevens!

A fabulous Halloween Tussie by Design Team Member Lynn Stevens! We love the Victorian look of this cool Halloween piece. So awesome Lynn!
Haunted Mansion Chandelier Cut Outs:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/.../Haunted-Mansion-Chandelier-Cu...
She Also Used Collage Sheet CV127, Collage Sheet CV48, Gold Stickles, and a Frozen Charlotte Doll





Inspiration By Gerri Herbst!

A fantastic, fun set of Halloween cards by Design Team Member Gerri Herbst! We're loving the layouts and the awesome center pieces. Wonderful Gerri!
Crazy Sugar Skull Cabochon:
http://www.retrocafeart.com/.../Crazy-Fun-Sugar-Skull-Cabocho...
She Also Used Our Ribcage Cameo, Tiny Coffin Trinkets, and Large Orange Eye




Inspiration By Linda Cain!

We are over the moon in love with this amazing Tombstone Triptych by Design Team Member Linda Cain! What a creative way to use those tombstones! This is a great idea for any of the other sets we have available too! So awesome Linda!
Stop by Linda's blog for more details and the full supply list: http://goo.gl/0hn1fd