Friday, January 03, 2014

Great news X 2

I have two very exciting things to share today....

First up....


I was thrilled to be asked by Paulina Nakamura of Pretty Pink Posh to join her design team!
I've loved being on Paulina's 10 Minute Craft Dash DT for the past six months.
While I was saddened by the fact that she won't be continuing with the Craft Dash Challenges,
I was happy when she asked me to be on the DT for her shop!
She's awesome and I'm super glad to be able to keep working with her!

Here are the rest of the PPP designers:


Paulina has the sweetest embellishments in her shop, including this fabulous kit,
some of which I used on today's card.


Here's my card:


I was inspired by the card that Ashley made for this week's Make It Monday.
I loved how she added the sequins to her tree, so I decided to create a card using the same technique.
(Note: I also used her Angled Backgrounds technique,
so I'm linking this card up to this week's Make It Monday.)
I used PTI's Mighty Oak cover plate to die cut my tree, with some SSS woodgrain card stock.
The sentiment is from PTI's Happy Trails.
The patterned paper is Fancy Pants' Beloved.
And, like I said before, the sequins are from Pretty Pink Posh. :)

I'm also super excited & honoured to be asked to be a
Featured Artist/Designer on the Paper Crafter's Library!
Here's a peek of the card that I have featured there today...

  
Please hop on over to the Paper Crafter's Library to check out my post.

Thanks for looking!

42 comments:

Donna Cala said...

GORGEOUS card! I love the angles and beautiful white tree and of course, the sequins.

cm said...

Congrats on your new DT role at Pretty Pink Posh; you are a perfect fit to showcase Paulina's sweet products! Your card: lovely! Another applause for your Featured Artist/Designer role at the PCL! I'm off to see the full reveal of this darling little peek you've shared! Hope you're staying toasty warm indoors these days; Manitoba temperatures look downright freezing! Have a great Friday!
c

Lorraine Marasigan said...

Congrats x2, Leigh:) I love Paulina's new shop an can't wait to see more from you and the DT. And thanks for introducing me to Paper Crafter's Library...will have to check it out.

Alanna said...

Congrats on the new DT gig. And your card is just fabulous. I love how you've added the sequins to the tree. Heck, I love everything about this card and will need to CASE it.

Jennifer K said...

Congratulations!!! Well deserved.

Miriam Prantner said...

Congrats on both these fun bits of news, LOVING that card - the sequins are perfect on the tree!

Larissa Heskett said...

Omg!! Congrats!! I LOVE this card!! Thanks so much for sharing and I Look forward to even more Inspiration!! Have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)

Lisa Elton said...

Your sequins look beautiful on the tree Leigh, love this!!

Alex said...

Absolutely gorgeous as always, great idea to add the velum! And Congrats on your exciting news!

Maureen Merritt said...

I just love how you used the sequins to embellish this gorgeous die cut tree! I'm very excited to be designing with you :)

Suzanne Russell said...

I'm so glad I got to see your blog today, Leigh. Congrats on the new DT position as well as the Crafter's Library spotlight. I love stamping on vellum as well and greatly appreciate your inspiration! Love the MIM project-using the vellum there gave it a whole new look! Happy New Year! Looks like you are off to a great start.

Tenia Nelson said...

Awesome card and congrats on your Happy Crafty News!!! :)

Megan Carroll said...

Congratulations Leigh! What an exciting start to the year! I really LOVE this card! Everything about it is beautiful!

Nancy Penir said...

Leigh, I cheered when I read that you're designing for PPP! Love this sweet tree, full of ripe sequins! Can't wait to see more of your creations here!

Sharla said...

Love the sequins on the tree, very pretty!

Jen Carter said...

Congrats to you! I love how you used the sequins! Your card is beautiful!

Tracey McNeely said...

More tan excited for you! You are going too be awesome on this team my friend!

Deb said...

Leigh, I was so excited to see your name on the DT roll. Yay! Awesome card! I can't wait to make more purchases from her shop.

Stacy's Paper Crafts said...

Congrats Leigh!!! Love that little tree :)

Marcia Hill said...

Beautiful card and congratulations...you will definitely be an asset to the team! :0)

Unknown said...

Congrats on the great New Year start Leigh!

Joni Andaya said...

Beautiful tree Leigh!!! Love all the details. I am so glad I am designing with you at PPP :)

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Leigh !!! you're such an awesome card maker and I'm so happy for you !!! I love this little tree card with the beautiful sequence on it awesome

Linda E said...

Gorgeous take on the Make It Monday Challenge! Can't wait to see what else you make for PPP!

Jennifer said...

Ohhh....love your card! Congrats, can't wait to see more!

Sherri said...

Love when good news comes in multiples. Congrats Leigh!

Lindsey said...

Leigh, you continue to amaze me! I don't know how you keep up wit it all, but I'm so thrilled that your talent is appreciated by some many people/companies. I'm so excited for these most recent accomplishments and this card is one of my all time favorites of yours. Truly. I love it.

Kathryn A said...

Your card is beautiful! I love how you've done large, angled pieces! And a large congrats re:your exciting news! Well done!

craftmates said...

Congratulations! So happy for you and looking forward to your creations. Beautiful card and great way to use sequins.- Irma

Connie MacFarlane said...

Congrats Leigh! Love the background you created for your card and the textured tree and sequins are perfect.

Joyce said...

Congratulations, Leigh. I love how you did this card, with the sewing, vellum and sequins. I squealed when I saw you at Paper Crafters Library yesterday. You have hit the big time!

Danielle Flanders said...

Super cute way to use those sequins! Congrats on the team as well!
xo
Dani

Taheerah said...

Double congrats Leigh! Love your card - so many wonderful shade of red and pink, and loving all those sequins too!!

De hobbydroom said...

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!

Bethany Stellpflug said...

Congrats on getting the Pretty Pink Posh DT Leigh! I LOVE all the pink on your card and how you used the sequins on the tree! :)

Paulina said...

As I scrolled through all of these wonderful comments, I realized I couldn't say anything that the gals before me didn't already say. This card is seriously BEYOND amazing and if I didn't have this mix, this card would totally inspire me to purchase it RIGHT AWAY. :)

Again, I'm so excited, honored and blessed to be able to work with you on this new team, Leigh. xoxo

Stacey Schafer said...

Leigh! That sequined tree is amazing! So excited to work with you as we rock the Pretty Pink Posh! Big hugs!!

Lyndal said...

CONGRATS on your DT spot Leigh :) :) :) Gorgeous card!!

StephH said...

I will look for you at Pretty Pink Posh! All of my sequins are from Paulina's shop. She is just the sweetest! You card is just stunning Leigh! Love you colors and my the angles.

Anonymous said...

Lovely layers and patterns, Leigh! Just love that tree!! Happy New Year!

Amie Kiger (Kigz) said...

LOVE this! :)

karenb said...

Leigh, this tree card is one of the most beautiful cards I have seen EVER! Love it!