How could I pick just one?

I couldn't help it, went ahead and posted both videos... I know I said I would only do one, but seriously how long has it been since I did something crafty up on this blog? And I am a sucker for a good old fashion tutorial, so here they are!

I couldn't think of a better time to show how grateful I am for the friends that I have acculimated with my little blog, so here are the two videos I promised (honestly it was a split between what you guys wanted to see) I hope you find them helpful and that they spark your creativity! I also added the Glimmer Mist basics that I did last May for Bad Girls NSD. For those of you who are just now joining my little blog, this was a Glimmer Mist 101 basics tutorial that I did to help share some tips and techniques with using Glimmer Mist (it is a great little tutorial especially if you want an even coating of Glimmer Mist or if you want to know how to prevent clogging your spray).


Crepe Paper Ruffle and Flower Using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist



Faux Coppering Technique Using Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist and Tattered Angels Chip Tiles



Glimmer Mist 101 basics to using Glimmer Mist and how to prevent clogging your sprayer



And of course it wouldn't be a very thankful blog post if I didn't do a GIVEAWAY!

Leave a comment on this thread and I will randomly pick a winner on Monday, November 30th 2009. The winner will recieve a Faux Coppering pack which includes 1 package of Travel Chip Tiles, and one bottle each of Patina, Turquoise Blue, Coffee Shop and Copper Glimmer Mist.

Here are the other ladies in the blog hop, they have been doing a ton of fun stuff, so be sure to check them out!

Allison Kreft Abad http://hamblyscreenprints.typepad.com/
Elizabeth Kartchner http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/
Debbie Hodge http://www.debbiehodge.typepad.com
Kelly Purkey http://kellypurkey.typepad.com
Lisa Dickinson http://lisadickinson.typepad.com
May Flaum http://mayflaum.wordpress.com
Patti Milazzo http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/
Stacey Kingman http://staceykingman.blogspot.com/
Stephenie Hamen http://cropgirl.wordpress.com
Margot Potter http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/
Lain Ehmann http://knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/five_things/
Margie Romney-Aslett http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/
Rhonna Farrer http://rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com/
Wendy Smedley http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/
Jodie McNally http://jodiemcnally.com/
Becky Novacek http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/
Jennifer McGuire http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

I hope you have a very blessed Thanksgiving this year. For us this is our first Thanksgiving in Colorado, which is making us all so much more grateful for our family.

Give your loved ones a hug, they deserve it and so do you!

Many thanks to you all!

Love,

Liz

Family Altered Banner

Ok, so after much a fuss, I am finally able to get this bad boy on the blog! Here is my little contribution to our Giving Thanks Blog Hop. I have to say it has been such a pleasure being a part of this wonderful group of ladies. Even though we all have such different styles, it is great to see them come together in a common thread of thanksgiving.

This Banner is using the coppering technique on Tattered Angels Chip Tiles and a whole lot of fun textures. I altered a faux rusted star garland that I got at a local home decor discount store for 2.99, totally worth it!



Here are the letters in the banner, 6 total spelling FAMILY. I wish I would have thought to make the title FAMILY a color other than brown, but I was in the moment and well, brown was hot and I just couldn't resist!

Here are some close up shots of the letters so that you can see a little more into the details of the Chip Tiles.

Here are the links to the other talented ladies on our blog hop:

Allison Kreft Abad http://hamblyscreenprints.typepad.com/

Elizabeth Kartchner http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/
Debbie Hodge http://www.debbiehodge.typepad.com
Kelly Purkey http://kellypurkey.typepad.com
Lisa Dickinson http://lisadickinson.typepad.com
May Flaum http://mayflaum.wordpress.com
Patti Milazzo http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/
Stacey Kingman http://staceykingman.blogspot.com/
Stephenie Hamen http://cropgirl.wordpress.com
Margot Potter http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/
Lain Ehmann http://knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/five_things/
Margie Romney-Aslett http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/
Rhonna Farrer http://rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com/
Wendy Smedley http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/
Jodie McNally http://jodiemcnally.com/
Becky Novacek http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/
Jennifer McGuire http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

I hope you all have enjoyed the techniques shared in this, I will be following up tomorrow with my video techniques that I promised, it should post early morning.

Thanks to all the girls of the GIVING THANKS Blog Hop, It has been a pleasure!

XOXO

~Liz

A little peek...

I know, I soooo don't like it when people build up with little sneaky peaks of their projects, although I totally see why they do so... I just get too excited to wait to see it ALL!

Well of course as I say this... I must join the ranks of sneaker peekers. Not willingly, but, well, here's the story.

So I had a rockin' time getting together with the girls of Ft. Collins, I was invited by Amanda to meet some of the other scrappers in my new home town. These girls totally rocked! I was absolutely inspired and found the time passed way to quickly! While there I worked on my banner for this special blog hop. Well I finished it a few days later, took it into the office and photographed it in our studio, only to leave the images at the office. So the only images I have for now are the banner hanging in my office (not the best lighting, but we can make it work!).




So here is my sneak peek. I have two tutorials that coordinate with this banner, one is how to copperize Tattered Angels Chip Tiles, and the other is the crepe paper blooms. Let me know which you think I should share and I will try and get it posted by Wednesday (and of course I will do a coordinating giveaway too!).


Here is a list of the other girlies that are joining the blog hop, check out their blogs for some inspirational stuff!

Allison Kreft Abad http://hamblyscreenprints.typepad.com/

Elizabeth Kartchner http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/

Debbie Hodge http://www.debbiehodge.typepad.com

Kelly Purkey http://kellypurkey.typepad.com

Lisa Dickinson http://lisadickinson.typepad.com

May Flaum http://mayflaum.wordpress.com

Patti Milazzo http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/

Stacey Kingman http://staceykingman.blogspot.com/

Stephenie Hamen http://cropgirl.wordpress.com

Margot Potter http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/

Lain Ehmann http://knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/five_things/

Margie Romney-Aslett http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/

Rhonna Farrer http://rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy Smedley http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/

Jodie McNally http://jodiemcnally.com/

Liz Hicks http://blogerisms.blogspot.com/

Becky Novacek http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/

Jennifer McGuire http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

So let me know what tutorial you would like me to share and be sure to check back on Wednesday for it and for a special giveaway!

Thanks a bunch!

~Liz

Adding another friend to our little blog hop...

I am hoping to get my banner up within the next few days, but for now I thought I would let you all know that Elizabeth Kartchner has decided to join our blog hop.

Be sure to Check out these ladies for their daily dose of Gratitude!


Elizabeth Kartchner http://elizabethkartchner.blogspot.com/

Debbie Hodge http://www.debbiehodge.typepad.com

Kelly Purkey http://kellypurkey.typepad.com

Lisa Dickinson http://lisadickinson.typepad.com

May Flaum http://mayflaum.wordpress.com

Patti Milazzo http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/

Stacey Kingman http://staceykingman.blogspot.com/

Stephenie Hamen http://cropgirl.wordpress.com

Margot Potter http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/

Lain Ehmann http://knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/five_things/

Margie Romney-Aslett http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/

Rhonna Farrer http://rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy Smedley http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/

Jodie McNally http://jodiemcnally.com/

Liz Hicks http://blogerisms.blogspot.com/

Becky Novacek http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/

Jennifer McGuire http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

xoxo,

Liz

Introducing....

Giving Thanks Blog Hop!

It is a privilege to be able to participate with innovative ladies in this blog hop. I hope that this week of gratitude shares not only inspiration for your mind but as well for your heart and home. This time of year is always a heartfelt season and I pray that you not only find comfort in the little things that have made you smile through out this year, but that your creativity finds a new spark. Join us in this season for gratitude as we share with you what is dear to us.

From our house to yours, please enjoy this week of creativity and treasure…

Debbie Hodge http://www.debbiehodge.typepad.com

Kelly Purkey http://kellypurkey.typepad.com

Lisa Dickinson http://lisadickinson.typepad.com

May Flaum http://mayflaum.wordpress.com

Patti Milazzo http://pattimilazzo.blogspot.com/

Stacey Kingman http://staceykingman.blogspot.com/

Stephenie Hamen http://cropgirl.wordpress.com

Margot Potter http://margotpottertheimpatientcrafter.blogspot.com/

Lain Ehmann http://knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/five_things/

Margie Romney-Aslett http://www.margieromney-aslett.typepad.com/

Rhonna Farrer http://rhonnadesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy Smedley http://wendysmedley.typepad.com/

Jodie McNally http://jodiemcnally.com/

Liz Hicks http://blogerisms.blogspot.com/

Becky Novacek http://www.beckynovacekphotography.com/

Jennifer McGuire http://jennifermcguireink.typepad.com/

♥make sure to let me know what you think! I can't wait to hear what you all think♥

much love,

Liz Hicks

Giving Thanks {blog hop}

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to send you a quick little note letting you know of an upcoming blog hop that I was invited to participate in by my friend Stephanie from Fiskars. This is a great group of girls getting together to share with YOU all some wonderful ideas and topics of gratitude. My #1 source for gratitude has to be my family. I can't wait to share with you my little ode to family.

So be prepared...

it’s coming… November 19^th-25.

Much Love,

~Liz

Our winner...

Here are your random numbers:

1 

Timestamp: 2009-11-09 13:57:48 UTC

Is Kristi B!

Kristi, email me your addy (primadonnaliz@mytatteredangels.com) and I will get your prize out to you. Also let me know what colors of Glimmer Mist you would like too!

Thank you again everyone for your birthday wishes and for the insight on my blog. I enjoy teaching so it looks like that is what you love most about my blog. I promise to make more time and share with you what is going on in my head. I will try and tape more videos too!

The one thing I can guarantee is that I always have something to giveaway!!! I will definitely do some sort of a giveaway or a challenge each month to not only generate your creativity but also help generate your stash too (what crafter doesn't love free product?) .

So again, thank you all for your kind words and always feel free to email me any suggestions @

primadonnaliz@yahoo.com.

Thanks!

~Liz Hicks

Birthday Giveaway!!!!

So today was my birthday and although I turned 31 ( you have to admit 31 is not one of those years that you expect to be big) you would have thought it was momentous occasion considering the day I had.


It started with the sweet chorus of my family singing Happy Birthday CHA CHA CHA to me. The more CHA's the better!

I was only suppose to work for three hours today, but as any job goes the hours were just not enough so James offered to take off early and pick up the kids so I could finish up. Although I didn't leave there till after 5:30, I was so blessed to have that time to catch up. What a great feeling knowing that monday I can start fresh and not feel the burden of lingering items.

The creme de la creme was my cupcake celebration!

Here are some shots of the sweet cupcake bash that Tattered Angels threw for me.

I had to run and grab my camera for this nice little shot.

Wendy took this pic of me blowing out the candle.

And of course digging into my cupcake.
Me and Michelle trading frostings, we had the most amazing cupcakes!
And the after math leftovers. We had chocolate with butter creme frosting, vanilla with chocolate fudge frosting and my favorite red velvet with cream cheese frosting!

After all of this I came home to a warm house with my kids screaming for me. It's doesn't get any better :)

So of course in honorary tradition... There must be a birthday giveaway!

I am thinking that I am going to dig into my Prima stash and find a nice little assortment of product to give ( I still have a TON of Winter CHA 2009 product that I have yet to open!) also some great adhesive from SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L and also your choice of 3 bottles of Glimmer Mist.

So here is the deal:

Post a comment to this blog post about what you have liked about my blog and what you would like to see in my blogs future. I am swirling with ideas on directions to take my blog and would love to hear feedback from all of you. Also with 31 being one of those non descript years, I really want to make this year count and what better way than to do so with my friends along side with me!

I will then pick a winner on Monday randomly from all of those who post a remark to this thread. If you post more than once it is ok, I am looking for ideas so the more the merrier!

Thank you all for your continual support and friendship and here is to making 31 COUNT!