Short on Ideas
May 24, 2013
Operation Write Home - Memorial Day Blog Hop
I am pleased to be participating in the Memorial Day Weekend Blog Hop sponsored by Operation Write Home. This hop features Thank You cards based on one of their sketches. You will love the hop! I'm sure you will see everything from classic to elegant.
May 22, 2013
White on White - Blog Hop
This month Lorby's World of Hops has challenged these talented crafters by asking them to create something that is white on white with a touch of color. I know you will be as pleasantly surprised to see what they have come up with. There is so much talent here that I know they have risen to the occasion and have some wonderful projects to share.
So please begin at Lorby's World (http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com) since she is our hostess and has a give away going on with this hop. She has all the details on her blog.
Now let's begin this hop. I have three projects to share. I complain all the time that I craft for everyone else, but never seem to find time to do for me! These projects have been on the "list" since this little guy was born in early December. Hmmm....now that I think about it, I'm impressed it's been less than six months - and way before he turned 18! Anyways, I wanted to make frames for his grandparents, great-grandma, aunt, and, of course, his parents.
So please begin at Lorby's World (http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com) since she is our hostess and has a give away going on with this hop. She has all the details on her blog.
Now let's begin this hop. I have three projects to share. I complain all the time that I craft for everyone else, but never seem to find time to do for me! These projects have been on the "list" since this little guy was born in early December. Hmmm....now that I think about it, I'm impressed it's been less than six months - and way before he turned 18! Anyways, I wanted to make frames for his grandparents, great-grandma, aunt, and, of course, his parents.
Finally found time - and white-on-white was the next blog hop on my schedule - so decided to kill two birds with one stone....and here are my white-on-white projects. I actually made one for Scraps to Treasures monochromatic hop - then a second white-on-white for this hop. I planned to make the other two in traditional baby colors....but just did not like the first one - so went back to white-on-white for the last two.
All have some degree of glitter and embossing. The last uses Mulberry paper rather than just plain white cardstock.
Thank you for stopping by today and now your next blog to visit is Miriam. Here is the entire line up in case you've gotten lost. Oh, and Anita was accidentally left off the original list - so be sure to hit her at the end! Thanks!
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
All have some degree of glitter and embossing. The last uses Mulberry paper rather than just plain white cardstock.
Thank you for stopping by today and now your next blog to visit is Miriam. Here is the entire line up in case you've gotten lost. Oh, and Anita was accidentally left off the original list - so be sure to hit her at the end! Thanks!
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
(Co-Hostess) Tee - http://tee-myspot.blogspot.com/2013/05/white-on-white.html
Jamie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Deborah - http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://themaddscrapper.blogspot.com/
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com/
Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
Jamie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Deborah - http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://themaddscrapper.blogspot.com/
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com/
Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/
May 20, 2013
Forgive me....
Hi Everyone,
I hope all of you are having a fantastic beginning to your week. Here are just a few cards that we just might need from time to time.



I hope all of you are having a fantastic beginning to your week. Here are just a few cards that we just might need from time to time.



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Camille Short.
May 17, 2013
Scraps to Treasures - Monochromatic

Welcome to the Scraps To Treasure Team's Monochromatic Blog Hop. Our goal at STT is to use up all our scraps and leftover embellishments to create wonderful layouts, cards and other projects. This month we are doing that using different shades of only one color.
Up for grabs is this RAK from our hostess, Paula at http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com that will be going out to one lucky hopper that is a follower of all the blogs in the hop and has left a comment for each entry.Included in the RAK are:
10 My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Diecuts2 Basic Grey Bling It On Rubons and Rhinestones
2 Glitz Frosting Bling
1 Martha Stewart Glitter Alphas
1 EK Success Inspirables Embellishments
1 Special Moments Embellishments
1 Treasured Memories Metal Tags
I'm so glad to meet three goals with this project: 1) monochromatic blog hop, 2) finally finding a use for my cream mulberry paper left over from a project I did about seven years ago, and 3) FINALLY finishing one of the baby gifts I've been wanting to make since - what I think the kid is almost 18? Okay - he's still a baby, but I'm embarrassed to not have gotten this gift to his family in the first month.
But I'm excited to share! I think for a project made from scraps turned out just great!

Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and more great monochromatic creations. Your next stop is Robin. Here is the entire line up in case you get lost.
Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com
Robin C. - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Lucy - http://love2createitall.com
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/ (Next Stop)
Happy Hopping!
But I'm excited to share! I think for a project made from scraps turned out just great!

Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and more great monochromatic creations. Your next stop is Robin. Here is the entire line up in case you get lost.
Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com
Robin C. - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Lucy - http://love2createitall.com
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/ (Next Stop)
Happy Hopping!
May 15, 2013
Flaming Chili Peppers! at The Robin's Nest
Hi Everyone,
As you drive along roads in Arizona, within nearly every mile, you can pull to the side of the road and buy a beautiful string of hot red chili peppers. Chili Flame Cardstocks are a perfect way to celebrate this Southwest tradition. This month, The Robin's Nest is bringing you amazing projects that showcase the Hot Flame Line. Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy all the creativity.
Today's project uses Chili Flame Cardstock, Chili Flame Border, and Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations.
As you drive along roads in Arizona, within nearly every mile, you can pull to the side of the road and buy a beautiful string of hot red chili peppers. Chili Flame Cardstocks are a perfect way to celebrate this Southwest tradition. This month, The Robin's Nest is bringing you amazing projects that showcase the Hot Flame Line. Take a break from your busy schedule and enjoy all the creativity.
Today's project uses Chili Flame Cardstock, Chili Flame Border, and Rumple Ribbon from Lovebug Creations.
Supplies Used
The finished card is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". The card front is Ochre Classic Glitter Cardstock, matted with the solid side of Chili Flame Border.
- Chili Flame - Thermal Icing Cardstock
- Chili Flame Border
- Ochre Classic Glitter Cardstock
- Labels Four Dies (Spellbinders)
- Rumple Ribbon - Sunflower (Lovebug Creations)
- Winter Retreat Dew Drops
- Glitter - Cayenne, Poppy Orange, and Regal Red (Glitter Ritz)
The finished card is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2". The card front is Ochre Classic Glitter Cardstock, matted with the solid side of Chili Flame Border.
A 3-1/4" square was cut from Chili Flame Cardstock - matted with Ochre Classic Glitter and the solid side of Chili Flame Border. This was popped up in the center of the card.
I cut several small "chili pepper" shapes and covered them with different shades of glitter. These are arranged on a Spellbinders die cut out of Ochre Classic Glitter. The chili peppers were embellished with Sunflower Rumple Ribbon. The ribbon is tied in a bow, with the ends sliced to resemble straw.
A few Winter Retreat Dew Drops finish off the card. How ironic that "Winter Retreat" Dew Drops would make this card so hot!
May 9, 2013
Happy Mother's Day
Still into Quick & Easy until my schedule frees up - so here's a quick & Easy Mother's Day card using a Graphic 45 image.
Labels:
butterfly,
Camille Short,
Graphic 45,
mother
May 5, 2013
May 1, 2013
Our Love is a Flame - The Robin's Nest
Hi Everyone,
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Flame Collection - another incredible cardstock collection by The Robin's Nest. We are also partnering with Lovebug Creations and their beautiful Rumple Ribbon. The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these products in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy!
The card I designed this month went through quite the metamorphosis. With my hubby being a Harley rider, the first image that came to mind when seeing the Mango Flame Collection was motorcycles. Then there's adding the Rumple Ribbon. Hmmmm...next idea - a card with the Biker Babe in mind. Well - my card did NOT turn out as I envisioned. But I fell in love with my Rumple Ribbon flower - so my card quickly turned into an anniversary card for that Harley guy of mine.
For this card, I cut a card front using an envelope svg file resized to 5-1/2" x 4-1/4". I used Spellbinders' Label Four Nestabilities Dies for the black and white nested labels.

I wanted a vintage feel, so I made a flower out of Sunset Rumple Ribbon.
To make the flower, first I made slits in the ribbon about 1/2" apart. I cut a 1-1/2" circle and ran it through the Xyron.

Then wrap the ribbon around the circle - begin on the outside edge and continue a circle until you reach the middle. For a more vintage look, I inked the ribbon with black ink - and finished the flower with some Neon Mini Dew Drops in the center.
Supplies Used
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Flame Collection - another incredible cardstock collection by The Robin's Nest. We are also partnering with Lovebug Creations and their beautiful Rumple Ribbon. The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these products in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy!
The card I designed this month went through quite the metamorphosis. With my hubby being a Harley rider, the first image that came to mind when seeing the Mango Flame Collection was motorcycles. Then there's adding the Rumple Ribbon. Hmmmm...next idea - a card with the Biker Babe in mind. Well - my card did NOT turn out as I envisioned. But I fell in love with my Rumple Ribbon flower - so my card quickly turned into an anniversary card for that Harley guy of mine.
For this card, I cut a card front using an envelope svg file resized to 5-1/2" x 4-1/4". I used Spellbinders' Label Four Nestabilities Dies for the black and white nested labels.

I wanted a vintage feel, so I made a flower out of Sunset Rumple Ribbon.
To make the flower, first I made slits in the ribbon about 1/2" apart. I cut a 1-1/2" circle and ran it through the Xyron.

Then wrap the ribbon around the circle - begin on the outside edge and continue a circle until you reach the middle. For a more vintage look, I inked the ribbon with black ink - and finished the flower with some Neon Mini Dew Drops in the center.
I added Leaf Green Rumple Ribbon for flower leaves. Here is a close up of the finished flower.
Neon Orange Mini Dew Drops and Black Tear Dew Drops made a fun flourish below the flower. To make a flourish, use Glossy Accents to make a thin flourish design - adding Dew Drops. Not good at making flourishes? Use a stamp first!
The Mango Flame Border added to the inside message to my hubby.
Supplies Used
- Mango Flame - Thermal Icing Cardstock
- Mango Flame Border
- Labels Four Dies (Spellbinders)
- Rumple Ribbon - Sunset and Leaf Green (Lovebug Creations)
- Neon Orange Mini Dew Drops
- Black Tear Dew Drops
Winner - Deezy Does It Pimped Out Showcase
Hi Everyone,
I am pleased to announce the winner of my blog candy for the Pimped Out Showcase from last week.
Karen Petitt is the winner of a "Sew Easy" Stamp Set of nine elegant vintage stamps perfect for projects for the sewing enthusiast! Karen, e-mail me at camille@shortonideas.net with your mailing address by May 8 to receive your gift. And thanks for the very nice comments!
Deezy Does it also picked a random winner for a file from Kaboodle Bug Designs - and that winner was An'Jenic G. Please send an e-mail to rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com and claim your prize, An'Jenic G.
It's been a while since I've posted anything new....working full time has really cramped my sharing....but not my crafting as much. Still finding time to make a card or two every day. Here are a couple simple spring cards.
I am pleased to announce the winner of my blog candy for the Pimped Out Showcase from last week.
Karen Petitt is the winner of a "Sew Easy" Stamp Set of nine elegant vintage stamps perfect for projects for the sewing enthusiast! Karen, e-mail me at camille@shortonideas.net with your mailing address by May 8 to receive your gift. And thanks for the very nice comments!
Deezy Does it also picked a random winner for a file from Kaboodle Bug Designs - and that winner was An'Jenic G. Please send an e-mail to rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com and claim your prize, An'Jenic G.
It's been a while since I've posted anything new....working full time has really cramped my sharing....but not my crafting as much. Still finding time to make a card or two every day. Here are a couple simple spring cards.
April 25, 2013
Pimp Out Showcase with Deezy Does It!
If you are looking for the Butterflies Blog Hop, go here!
This week my blog is being showcased in the
This week my blog is being showcased in the
Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!
This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers, as well as bring more traffic to your blog and - at the same time - receive greater exposure. It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques - all while showing your "art."
Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.
1. Follow the Host (first link):
2. Follow the showcased blogger: Short on Ideas (second link)
3. Link up below using Linky Tools.
4. Visit at least 3 blogs from the linked up list below and leave a comment. Let them know you came from the Weekly "Pimp-Out/Showcase" Hop and inform them you are a follower so they can return the favor.
~Please remember that if someone from the hop follows you, be sure to return the favor~
Welcome to my Showcase. My name is Camille Short (Short on Ideas) – and I admit to being a craftaholic, as well as a procraftinator! I have been papercrafting for about eight years now! I got my start when my new husband mistook a sarcastic remark about wanting to scrapbook seriously . . . and surprised me with about $300 of crafting goodies for my 50th birthday. The good news was that he was listening – the bad news was I wanted NOTHING to do with crafting! But being newlyweds, I humored him and signed up for some classes . . . OMG! It did not take me long to become addicted! In addition, he never complains about how much time or money I spend on my crafting – since it’s all his fault anyways!
I’m a retired educator who has always enjoyed showing people how to do things. After a move to Arizona from Michigan, I began teaching papercrafting classes at AZ Scrapbooking in Green Valley, Arizona. AZ has a great design team who brings inspiration to all their meetings – after a few years with them, I was inspired to share my talents with others through design teams. I first designed for Hobby Baby (sister company to Globecraft Memories and Piccolo Décor). I am currently designing for The Robin’s Nest – my favorite products being their Fleur Cardstock, Glittered Cardstocks, and Dew Drops! I recently returned to work full time at Hobby Lobby as Office Manager . . . and when I won’t be bookkeeping, you will be able to find me in the Papercrafting section!
Since working full time has crimped my crafting time, I didn’t get anything new made for this showcase. But I do want to share a couple of my all-time favorite projects.
My wedding album is still sitting in the bottom of a full closet – perhaps ¼ finished. (Guessing that will never be completed!) However, I was inspired at a CHA Convention to get my favorite wedding photos on the wall. In this project, a 12 x 12 canvas is scrapbooked – embellished with three Globecraft frames at the bottom. (Step-by-step instructions can be found on the post Eyes of Love.)
I enjoy creating cards more than anything else. My cards can be purchased at Luke’s Italian Beef Restaurant and the Medicine Shoppe in Tucson, as well as Fort Wilkins Gift Shop in Copper Harbor, Michigan. These Christmas cards using Robin’s Nest Cardstock are some of my favorites. 

When you have some free time on your hands, browse through my blog’s older posts and visit some of my other fun projects!
Thank you, Deezy Does It, for inviting me to share my passion in the Pimp Out Showcase!
To link up, please head on over to Deezy Does It! and join the party.
To link up, please head on over to Deezy Does It! and join the party.
To qualify for this week's "give-a-way" be sure to sign up by using Rafflecopter at Deezy Does It!
In addition to the sponsor's give-a-way, I am giving away a “Sew Easy” Stamp Set of nine elegant vintage stamps perfect for projects for the sewing enthusiast! A random winner will be selected from those visiting my blog – browse through my blog for additional entries by leaving me messages on all your favorite projects!

You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.
Each week they will showcase a "blog"! If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased," please contact Deezy (rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com) for an available date. All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8 p.m. EST.
You may also contact Deezy (rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com) if you're interested in sponsoring a "give-a-way" for a "Pimp-Out/Showcase" hop!
April 24, 2013
Happy Butterflies - Blog Hop
Thank you for fluttering by today and seeing all the butterflies we have in this hop. These crafters have preformed butterfly magic again with their creations, and I hope you enjoy looking at the beauty of these creations.Jearise from http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com is our hostess today and she has a butterfly-filled gift for one lucky visitor today; so please make sure you begin at her blog to find out how to enter the drawing.Here is my little bit of butterfly magic for today...enjoy!

My project is simple...as these days I'm on a mission for "quick & easy." The butterfly paper is Graphic 45. The butterflies are from Martha Stewart's punch - 3 in 1 Classic Butterfly. The lovely yellow pearls are from blog candy sent to me from Miriam's Crafting Supplies.
Thank you so much for joining us today and please flutter on to Pamela at Scrapple Tree. Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost.
Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Jaimie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com
Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com
Michele - www.scrapytaz.blogspot.com
Miriam - www.miriamscreations.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Nancy - http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://svgattic.blogspot.com
Sarah W - www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Pamela - www.scrappletree.com
Michele - www.scrapytaz.blogspot.com
Miriam - www.miriamscreations.blogspot.com
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com
Robin - http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/
Nancy - http://alwaysastorycreationsbynancy.blogspot.com/
Jessica - http://svgattic.blogspot.com
Sarah W - www.craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Pamela - www.scrappletree.com
Labels:
Blog Hop,
butterfly,
Camille Short,
cards,
scrapbooking
April 21, 2013
Daisy Days Blog Hop - Winners!!!!!

THANK YOU!!
Our Design Team was so thankful for all the wonderful comments that were posted on all of their blogs during the Daisy Days Blog Hop last week. As a team, I know we had fun making our projects and reading your comments. Now it's time to pick some winners:
Each Teammate got to pick one winner from their blog. Each of these winners will win $15 toward the on-line store for The Robin Nest.
Drumroll - and the winners are!
My winner is Marylouh! Congrats, Marylou!
Robin - StampinCarol
Terri - Alice Charles
Mandi - Lynda Jeffs
Barbara - Debi
Juraci - Lyneen
Brenda - Embley Veronica
Michelle - Amy #8546
Danie - Janis
Dawn - reflections:0)
Genevive - Sandra Caldwell
Marilia - Debra Lovell
Wendy - CTgirl
Michelle - Genevive
Sherri - Giavanna Lau
Tonya - Rhonda Helm
Clare - Cheryl
and our GRAND Prize winner is: Pammejo
Please email us @ robinsnestscrap@gmail.com if you are a winner.
Congratulations! Thanks for Hopping!
April 19, 2013
Fancy Fold - Scraps to Treasures Blog Hop
Welcome
Welcome to the Scraps to Treasure’s Blog Hop. We are independent bloggers who love to craft like crazy and show it all off, crafters from the sister group the “Krazy Crafting Crew," and even more crafters have joined this open group to bring you many ideas on what to do with those crazy scraps that keep piling up! Our goal is to inspire you to go through your stash and create! If you would like to join this team you are welcome to share what you have, too, with new themes, challenges and more every month. Just contact Robin Scott or Lissa Marie on our blogs or on Facebook if you are interested in joining our Scraps to Treasure Team too!
If you have stumbled upon this hop, and would love to start from the beginning, our host this month is Robin Lane from Create-a-latte. If you just came from Cardmonkey ~ Card Monkey's Paper Jungle, you have already started and are well on your way through the hop.
Fancy Fold Cards is the theme today. How fun and different than the ordinary card, this is the fancy fold I chose to make to inspire you!
I hope you have enjoyed my project today, enough to leave a little love through commenting. Our host is having a nice giveaway and a variety of blogs may be offering some blog candy as well; they all have their own wishes for you to win on their own blog, so don't forget to read the rules, as each crafter has different requirements if they are offering any extras.
Thank you for stopping by; I would love to hear what you think of my fancy fold card!
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Here is the full line up from the Scraps to Treasure Team for you to navigate through:
Robin L. - Create-A-Latte - Today's Host
Lucy - Love 2 Create it all
Pam - Scrapple Tree
Robin S. - Scrap and Chat
Lissa Marie - So Many Craft, So Little Time
Ellen ♥ Cardmonkey - Card Monkey's Paper Jungle
Camille - Short on Ideas
Liz - Tryin 2 Craft
Jearise - Lorby's World
Cicily - Pink Dalmation Scrapper
Jessi - My Life in Arts n Crafts
Lucy - Love 2 Create it all
Pam - Scrapple Tree
Robin S. - Scrap and Chat
Lissa Marie - So Many Craft, So Little Time
Ellen ♥ Cardmonkey - Card Monkey's Paper Jungle
Camille - Short on Ideas
Liz - Tryin 2 Craft
Jearise - Lorby's World
Cicily - Pink Dalmation Scrapper
Jessi - My Life in Arts n Crafts
April 17, 2013
Butterflies and Roses - The Robin's Nest Sorbet Glitter Cardstock
Hi Everyone,
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Sorbet Glitter Collection. This cardstock collection is another classic beauty that is a must-have for every cardmaker and scrapbooker.
The Sorbet Glitter collection features five great colors that coordinate with each other. They are currently on sale for 20% off! The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these papers in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy the fabulous creations with Sorbet Glitter Cardstock.
We are also partnering with gel-a-tins - gel-a-tins are clear stamps that are soft and sticky like a gelly candy - packaged in a handy metal tin perfect for storing! You'll find a wide assortment of letter and image stamps on their website, as well as ideas featuring Robin's Nest products on their blog.
The first card I designed for this week's post was made before I had my hot little hands on gel-a-tins. This card features four of the five Sorbet colors - Aquamarine, Shocking Pink, Kiwi, and Blue Raspberry. This is a simple card, as you can see...another timesaver for those on the go! I first layered Shocking Pink Sorbet on top of Aquamarine Sorbet. For the top layer, I used two colors - Kiwi and Blue Raspberry. I wrapped the layers with some dollar-store ribbon, with a festive bow. For the top of the card, I cut two Shocking Pink pieces using Cuttlebug's Honeycomb Poppies die set. I topped the card off with a Aquamarine rose (with Kiwi Sorbet leaves). The rose is from the Bella Rose stamp set by Heartfelt Creations.

Unfortunately, the camera doesn't pick up all the great glittered detail on Sorbet Glitter cardstock....but the classic sorbet colors and the fanciful glittered detail make Sorbet Glitter cardstock a must have!
This month, we are pleased to be featuring the Sorbet Glitter Collection. This cardstock collection is another classic beauty that is a must-have for every cardmaker and scrapbooker.
The Sorbet Glitter collection features five great colors that coordinate with each other. They are currently on sale for 20% off! The Robin's Nest Blog will be featuring these papers in all kinds of projects all month - enjoy the fabulous creations with Sorbet Glitter Cardstock.
We are also partnering with gel-a-tins - gel-a-tins are clear stamps that are soft and sticky like a gelly candy - packaged in a handy metal tin perfect for storing! You'll find a wide assortment of letter and image stamps on their website, as well as ideas featuring Robin's Nest products on their blog.
The first card I designed for this week's post was made before I had my hot little hands on gel-a-tins. This card features four of the five Sorbet colors - Aquamarine, Shocking Pink, Kiwi, and Blue Raspberry. This is a simple card, as you can see...another timesaver for those on the go! I first layered Shocking Pink Sorbet on top of Aquamarine Sorbet. For the top layer, I used two colors - Kiwi and Blue Raspberry. I wrapped the layers with some dollar-store ribbon, with a festive bow. For the top of the card, I cut two Shocking Pink pieces using Cuttlebug's Honeycomb Poppies die set. I topped the card off with a Aquamarine rose (with Kiwi Sorbet leaves). The rose is from the Bella Rose stamp set by Heartfelt Creations.

Unfortunately, the camera doesn't pick up all the great glittered detail on Sorbet Glitter cardstock....but the classic sorbet colors and the fanciful glittered detail make Sorbet Glitter cardstock a must have!
Supplies Used to Complete Rose card
- Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Aquamarine Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Blue Raspberry Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Shocking Pink Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Die - Honeycomb Poppies (Cuttlebug)
- Stamp - Bella Rose (Heartfelt Creations)
- Ribbon
Here is a close-up of the great butterflies - they are all fanciful - full of great detail! Of course, they were just screaming to be embellished with Dew Drops!
Supplies Used to Complete Butterfly card
You will love, love, love Sorbet Glitter Cardstock - be sure to check back to the Robin's Nest Blog every day for excellent ideas using this excellent product, as usual! The posts are full of inspiration. Be sure to also visit gel-a-tins for their grand inspiration using Robin's Nest products! Enjoy! Also enjoy 20% Off all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock being featured this month!
April 11, 2013
Daisy Days - The Robin's Nest Designer Blog Hop
Welcome to The Robin's Nest Designer Blog Hop - Daisy Days! Today we are all sharing projects with a Daisy Theme. Each designer's blog comes with blog candy! Visit each blog for chances to win a prize "Daisy Package" valued at $15. Each package will include Tear Dew Drops, paper, and embellishments.
One Grand Prize winner will be selected to receive $25 toward purchases at The Robin's Nest online store.
Winners will be posted Sunday, April 21, on The Robin's Nest blog. Be sure to check back to see if you are a lucky winner!
Today I'm sharing a card using Cardstock and Dew Drops from the Robin's Nest.
Supplies Used to Complete this card - Moss Green Classic Glitter Cardstock
- Brown Classic Glitter Cardstock
- Gold Classic Glitter Cardstock
- Getaway Glitter Swirl Cardstock
- Orange Glitter Crackle Cardstock
- Die - Daisy Patch (Heartfelt Creations)
- Die - Perfect Petals (Heartfelt Creations
- Stamp - Delicate Asters (Heartfelt Creations)
- Riverbed Tear Dew Drops
- Neon Orange Mini Dew Drops
- Digital Sentiment - Random Sentiments 1 Black (Tsunami Rose)
Mat cardstock for frame effect - Gold Classic Glitter on top of Brown Classic Glitter on top of Moss Green Classic Glitter. I added a vertical matted strip on the left - Orange Glitter Crackle, matted with Brown Classic Glitter. The horizontal strip is Getaway Glitter Swirl, also matted with Brown Classic Glitter. The corner die cut is in Brown Classic Glitter.
Daisies are die cut from Orange Crackle Glitter and randomly arranged on the card - with Dew Drop centers, of course. The leaf stamped on Getaway Glitter Swirl add the finishing touch to my daisy patch. Top it off with a sentiment of choice! Finished card size is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2".
Be sure to visit all the designers for a variety of ideas using daisies! Your next stop is Genevive. Links to each designer's blog are below. Enjoy!
Daisies are die cut from Orange Crackle Glitter and randomly arranged on the card - with Dew Drop centers, of course. The leaf stamped on Getaway Glitter Swirl add the finishing touch to my daisy patch. Top it off with a sentiment of choice! Finished card size is 5-1/2" x 5-1/2".
Be sure to visit all the designers for a variety of ideas using daisies! Your next stop is Genevive. Links to each designer's blog are below. Enjoy!
April 3, 2013
Robin's Nest Sorbet Glitter Cardstock Collection
Hi Everyone,
It's the beginning of April already....wow, seems like the year just began! Today I am excited to bring you a card sample using Robin's Nest's Glitter Sorbet Cardstock - available in great "sorbet" colors. With this collection, you will achieve lovely cards for all occasions - but these colors are especially perfect for spring. The sky's the limit! Let this month's ideas take your creativity to brand new heights.
Supplies Used to Complete this card
I used the dress form die from Spellbinders French Frills - one layer in Shocking Pink; another layer in Kiwi. I used a Copic Marker (B34 - Manganese Blue) with a spray gun to stencil the dress form body.
The card is accented with Malibar Clematis in the corner and three layered butterflies - all cut from Sorbet cardstock. The butterflies are layered in Blue Raspberry, Shocking Pink, and Kiwi to make them stand out against the Aquamarine Sorbet Cardstock.
Be sure to visit The Robin's Nest all month for creative inspiration from our great design team using Sorbet Glitter Cardstock! Remember, all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock are being featured this month and are 20% Off.
Next week, The Robin's Nest is sponsoring the Daisy Days Blog Hop - Friday, April 12. There will be lots of blog candy given away - EACH BLOG will give a prize package valued at $15 that will include Tear Dew Drops, Paper, and Embellishments. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate toward purchases at The Robin's Nest online store. So be sure to come back and visit The Chattering Robins Blog on April 12 - and remember to tell all your friends.
It's the beginning of April already....wow, seems like the year just began! Today I am excited to bring you a card sample using Robin's Nest's Glitter Sorbet Cardstock - available in great "sorbet" colors. With this collection, you will achieve lovely cards for all occasions - but these colors are especially perfect for spring. The sky's the limit! Let this month's ideas take your creativity to brand new heights.

Supplies Used to Complete this card
- Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Aquamarine Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Blue Raspberry Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Shocking Pink Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
- Border Punch - Poinsettia Flourish (Martha Stewart)
- Tear Dew Drops - Gum Drops
- Mini Dew Drops - Hillside
- Die-Emboss-Stencil - French Frills (Spellbinders)
- Stamp - Malibar Clematis (Heartfelt Creations)
- Butterfly Dies - Mini Dimensional Butterflies with Angel Wings (Dimensional Designs)
- Copic Marker - B34 - Manganese Blue
I used the dress form die from Spellbinders French Frills - one layer in Shocking Pink; another layer in Kiwi. I used a Copic Marker (B34 - Manganese Blue) with a spray gun to stencil the dress form body.
The card is accented with Malibar Clematis in the corner and three layered butterflies - all cut from Sorbet cardstock. The butterflies are layered in Blue Raspberry, Shocking Pink, and Kiwi to make them stand out against the Aquamarine Sorbet Cardstock.
Be sure to visit The Robin's Nest all month for creative inspiration from our great design team using Sorbet Glitter Cardstock! Remember, all colors of Sorbet Glitter Cardstock are being featured this month and are 20% Off.
Next week, The Robin's Nest is sponsoring the Daisy Days Blog Hop - Friday, April 12. There will be lots of blog candy given away - EACH BLOG will give a prize package valued at $15 that will include Tear Dew Drops, Paper, and Embellishments. One Grand Prize Winner will receive a $25 Gift Certificate toward purchases at The Robin's Nest online store. So be sure to come back and visit The Chattering Robins Blog on April 12 - and remember to tell all your friends.
March 29, 2013
Easter Blog Hop

Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail.....
Welcome to the Easter Blog Hop where we have come together to share some spectacular Easter inspiration with you.
If you arrived here from Rhonda's blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened to "HOP" in, please start at the beginning with Robin at http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/.
Easter says Spring to me....and Spring says Chirping Birds. And I needed something quick and easy these days. So with the help of Graphic 45's A Place in Time Cardstock, here are two Easter cards using bird images.


These bird cards were made specifically for this Easter Blog Hop . . . but I also want to share with new hoppers my more traditional Easter designs created for The Robin's Nest featuring their Neon Glitter Crackle Cardstock and Dew Drops, as well as Epiphany charms.
Tena is your next stop on the hop . . . but here is the entire line up in case you got lost along the way:
Mary Ellen ~ www.cr8iveme.blogspot.com
Lorrie ~ www.pickledtinkcrafts. blogspot.com
Melinda Everitt ~ http://www.ifyoublingit. blogspot.com
Rhonda Helm ~ http://craftingwithblue. blogspot.com/
Have a very Blessed Easter!
March 24, 2013
Teatime Asters
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