Thursday, July 14, 2011

~ Blue Wednesday ~ Crafty Secrets mid-week mini-scraps

***Quick! the Crafty Secrets' blog is having giveaways of the new stamp sets the whole week long. Click HERE to participate! And scroll down to read more about my own giveaway***


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Hello! I am sorry for my absence the last few days. There's really no reason except that I felt lazy and didn't want to create much, and even when I did, I didn't want to post... =)

Anyway, I mentioned a while back about the Mini Creative Scraps I helped to design for Crafty Secrets:

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Well, I didn't do everything, all and all myself.. it would have been impossible without the hard work of Sandy, the owner of Crafty Secrets, and Cindy, her amazing graphic designer. I just pitched in and did my little bit to conceptualize and collage.

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Here is my first project using the awesome little scraps. The 1" squares are SO fun to piece together!!! I also used some patterns from the Vintage Patterns CD and a cute little sentiment from the all new Born to Fly stamp set!

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Isn't that cute? I love all the different "fairy-options" and the special sentiments. I've already made another project that I will share on Monday next week with a step-by-step tutorial. (OOPS! I spilled the beans!)

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Can you see the gentle shine over some of the mini-scrap squares? Those are epoxies that fit perfectly over the mini scraps. Fun!!!

I guess you should get some Mini Creative scraps and have some fun yourself too........ I'm just so excited about them them, and I have two extra sets that I would love to share. If you care to try them out, please let me know. I will draw two comments from this post on Sunday, and let you know who they are on Monday. (I already wish that I had enough to send to everyone who leaves a comment!!!)

Thank you for stopping by!

~vi
Posted by Viola Mahr at 4:30 AM

54 comments:

  1. Becky ElliottJuly 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Your mini creative scraps and you card are just beautiful, Viola! (As always!) I so enjoy following your blog and seeing your lovely work! Thanks for sharing, and thanks for the chance to win!

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  2. SuZeQJuly 14, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Oh - yes, please. Anything Crafty Secrets makes me happy. This is a great giveaway - thanks bunches!

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  3. rose christopherJuly 14, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Beautiful cards. Love all the elements on the mini creative scraps - I'll have to get me some!

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  4. MozJuly 14, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Your samples above are stunning, as always!
    How I would love some Crafty Secrets stash as it is not so easy to come by where I live.
    Thanks for sharing with your followers.
    Hugz
    Moz

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  5. Grace NyweningJuly 14, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Wow Viola! Your talents know no bounds! Great job helping to design these incredible mini-scraps! You always inspire me! Thanks for being so generous, and giving us the chance to play with them too!
    hugs,
    Grace

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  6. SuzannJuly 14, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I love your cards they are beautiful!!! I have purchased from Crafty Secrets but I haven't sat to create yet.
    Thank you!
    Suzann

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  7. Betty SueJuly 14, 2011 at 5:33 AM

    I have told you before that you are so talented!!! I love these tiny 1" art pieces. Would love to win them. Love your card!

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  8. Kathy MartinJuly 14, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful! :)

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  9. Phyllis M.July 14, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Beautiful card and love the mini creative scraps. Wonderful job of helping to design them and great giveaway too. Thanks for a chance to win some. Love your cards.

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  10. Ginny SchleichJuly 14, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I would love to try out the Creative Mini Scraps. Your card is gorgeous and I love how the Epoxy's fit right over the little mini squares. The mini designs are just beautiful-just like all or your projects. I melt every time I visit your blog and see your creations.

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  11. Marlou McAleesJuly 14, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Another gorgeous card Viola, love it, missed your posts :) oh yes I would love to win some of these gorgeous scraps, well done on being part of designing them, take care :) x

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  12. ~JOY~July 14, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Your blog is to me like some peoples morning coffee fix! I love how you showed us how to use the mini 1" squares on a card. BEAUTIFUL! Thanks for the chance to win too:)

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  13. Jill NorwoodJuly 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Gorgeous mini scraps! So fun that you got to design them with Sandy and staff. I just got the vintage paper CD and am so excited to try it out. They pair so well together! :)

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  14. Fran BrunkeJuly 14, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Yes, I would absolutely love to try these minis! They look so adorable on this beautiful card. Such a lovely offer - thanks!

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  15. Caroline ThorntonJuly 14, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    You are amazing as always! Love everything you do. Thanks for adding sunshine to my day!

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  16. Michele CiolaJuly 14, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    These are just beautiful! Love the card and how used the epoxies. Great job on helping to design them and thanks for the giveaway chance! Would be lots of fun to play with.

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  17. PatsJuly 14, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Your cards are lovely and the mini squares are awesome.Would love to try creating with these and thanks for th chance to win.Nice work all.

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  18. Tricia DeeJuly 14, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    Such a lovely card, Vio! Would love to try these mini scraps - thanks!

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  19. Lina F.July 14, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I continue to be amazed by your creativity and love to come and take a peek at what you have made for us to look at. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. Lili WorleyJuly 14, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Beautiful....as usual! Who wouldn't like to try those cute mini scraps? Thanks for the chance:)

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  21. StephinkaJuly 14, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Hi Vio!!! I took a short break from crafting due to poor health but I think I am back (for now) It is so lovely to see you have become so much more recognised and asked to join up with DTs! I would love a chance to win your lovely set of scraps :)

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  22. Sylvia/Little TreasuresJuly 14, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    Beautiful post. Love the Mini Scraps and your creation does them well. You always have fun inspiring designs. Your blue pattered papers are so pretty too. Thanks for the fun

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  23. Lana EdwardsJuly 14, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Viola These are beautiful you are so talented!!!!! I come to your blog every day to see what you have made you inspire me so much!! The mini scraps are beyond fabulous Thank you for the chance to win them!
    Hugs

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  24. Lynda MarquezJuly 14, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    What a beautiful collection of mini scraps, Vio! I would love to try these out on a few projects...

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  25. f lynn rushJuly 14, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    i would love to have one of these collections. i admire the card that you made with them.

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  26. MeghanJuly 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I really enjoy your fun yet shabby/chic cards. Thanks for the chance to win these mini scraps!

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  27. Tammy robertsJuly 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Please, please pick me.... I LOVE these mini scraps! Just kidding Viola... I do adore these little things though. You did an awesome job on them and your card is beautiful too!!!!

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  28. AngJuly 14, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    These are gorgeous. I would love to have this set.
    TFS
    Ang

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  29. rebekah fJuly 14, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    beautiful. i just love your work!...how I would love the chance to play with this gorgeousness. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  30. AngelaJuly 14, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I love everything in the Crafty Secrets line but sadly they are not being sold in Omaha. I keep telling Archiver's I want to see them carry the products!!

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  31. Ruth SJuly 14, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Your card with those scraps is A-DOR-ABLE!!! I love the look of these neat little crafty pieces - so much fun to collage and get artsy with ;)
    You are so clever, helping out with these beauties Vio! Thanks for the chance to win, Rx

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  32. Linda SlatteryJuly 14, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    What a sweet candy, and a beautiful card. Your work is so sweet and soft looking. I would love to share your goodies.

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  33. GabbyJuly 14, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    These little mini scrap squares pack a punch and look so nice, grouped on your card! The papers and lace look great, too. Love the fairy stamps ... so cute. :)

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  34. KayleneJuly 14, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    You are an amazing young lady and simply love your creations. Congratulations on your beautiful designs. Love them! Thanks for sharing your talents!

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  35. Linda MillerJuly 14, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    I love the mini-scraps and the cards you made with them! What a talented designed you are! Your cards are the best on the web! (And I'd like to try the miniscraps, too!)

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  36. StellaJuly 14, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Stunning and a wonderful use of blue...my favorite color :)

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  37. Deb SaaranenJuly 14, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    So adorable Vio...fabulous that you had a hand in the design of these sweet little bits of loveliness! Congrats...

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  38. Patty O'MalleyJuly 14, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    This card is so adorable, Vio! I love the different colors of the bow and the tiny cute images. Love those sweet fairy stamps and sentiments! Would love a chance to work with them. Do the little epoxy squares come from Crafty Secrets? Thanks for a chance to win.

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  39. Cris CunninghamJuly 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I love these "inches"- and the epoxy overlays!

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  40. Lisa PhillippiJuly 14, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    Your cards are so beautiful! You have no idea how much you inspire me! Thanks for a chance to win!

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  41. SandyJuly 14, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    Oh my goodness! Absolutely gorgeous! Love what you did with those mini scraps Vio! I would love love love some! Thanks for thinking about us =)

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  42. Vicki ChrismanJuly 15, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Beautiful Viola!

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  43. DianeJuly 15, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Love! Love! Love them all! I just received the mimi creative scraps and can't wait to put cards together...thank you for your inspiration you all give us! I look forward to your next creations!

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  44. Lea SorleyJuly 15, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    What a fun giveaway! Love anything from Crafty Secrets, and it's no wonder she asked you to help after looking at your amazing blog designs you do! Very talented lady I must say. Would love to win, keeping my fingers crosssed.

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  45. Lovely LindaJuly 15, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    Hello Viola - your work is always so divine and this is no exception - I love to visit your Blog! Thank you for the opportunity to win this gorgeous set! Thank you for the opportunity to win! {{{hugs}}}

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  46. Julia DianeJuly 15, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Oh what a fun opportunity! I would love to own these little squares and of course, I adore what you've done with them. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  47. Jennifer RicahrdsJuly 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    You amaze me each time I visit your blog!!! You are the inspiration that I crave each day when I sit down to craft something....Thanks for being so sweet and sharing your goodies with us.

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  48. Lana EdwardsJuly 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Viola you are so talented I am awe struck!! Thank you for the chance to win those amazing mini scrap goodies !!!
    Blessings to you!

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  49. Linda LJuly 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I am getting very addicted to the Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps myself and loooove the vintage look of them and the sweet colours they combine. Your card is just beautiful Viola....love that colourful scrunchy bow....your work is always so delightful! Cheers to you and thanks for the chance to win.

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  50. Ivana CamdzicJuly 16, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    How in the world do you do what you do, you little creative genious!? :) Seriously, you are just a pile of talent and everything you create (I LUUUUV the creative scraps) ooozes with yumminess!

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  51. Kathy MJuly 16, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    Congratulations on seeing your work come to life, Vio! Those minis will make wonderful little tags, too...can't wait to see them in my lss!

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  52. Vicki ConniffJuly 16, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful projects!!!!! I love the mini creative scraps! Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Vicki

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  53. Anabelle O'MalleyJuly 18, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Your mini-scraps are just perfect!! LOVE what you did. And your card is fabulous as always!

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  54. Kathy EthingtonJuly 18, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    I just love what you did with the little minis, I will have to try and do something like it. I just love everything you do.

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