Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Sparkle N Sprinkle “It’s a Cultural Thing” Blog Hop

Welcome to the Sparkle N Sprinkle “It’s a Cultural Thing” Blog Hop. If you have arrived here from Shona’s blog then you are in the right spot. If you happened by , you can start back at the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog to get all the details on prizes that will be given away .

For this blog hop I choose to use stamps from the Brocade Backgrounds Set and tie in other items that represent my family’s cultural heritage.

Here are two altered French Journals using book pages, ephemera, ribbons and buttons. The stamped images add texture with SNS flocking.

Click HERE for directions on how these were made.

My husbands’ mother was from Germany, she arrived in the United States in the 1960’s. Though we never had the opportunity to meet, Bob often says she had quite the crafty side and he thought we would get along famously. I had her in mind when I made this Altered Wood Block Art with German text.

Click HERE for directions

Thanks for stopping by, this was a fun theme and I’m sure you will want to hop on over to Barbara’s blog next to see her creations. Don’t forget to leave comments at each stop to become eligible for prizes.

Angie

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47 comments:

  1. Blessings from CindyNovember 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    As always, Angie, I love your creations. You put so much meaning into each one. I'm gonna start back at the Sparkle & Sprinkle & see what I need to do to enter...
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  2. DortheNovember 9, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Angie, I love your journals ,and the beautiful ribbons you used-also the so feminine and pretty wood block, I will go have a look, dear.
    xo,Dorthe

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  3. Donna EllisNovember 10, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Angie, your products are gorgeous! Love how you tied the brocade images, embossing powder and flocking in with the flavor of decades past and present. Beautiful! I also peeked at your wrist bands in the SNS gallery! What a wonderful use of textures, colors and elements keeping with the theme, and which is wearable art! Thanks for making these perfect items for the hop!

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  4. Sandy (Cheesy)November 10, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    Really interesting journals. Love how they look old world. That ribbon is luscious! As I mostly do cards, I think these would be great ones.

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  5. creativeartsNovember 10, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Angie, your creations are amazing! You really put love into these when you created them.

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  6. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    Great altered pieces:) Love the story behind them...that just adds to the creations!

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  7. Barbara BruderNovember 10, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Angie, your journals are gorgeous!!!Love the way you used the brocade backgrounds. The altered wood block turned out fabulous also. As always your pieces are GREAT!!!

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Love the wood block!
    WOW!!
    Kim S
    Kasot@aol.com

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  9. Shona ErlenbornNovember 10, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    Angie, such unique creativity - it is going to be real fun to have you on board at SNS. Love all your projects!

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  10. LindaNovember 10, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    Angie WOW right up my ally. I love the brocade/dasmask flocking great background. The block is unique.

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  11. KarinNovember 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    I love the crafty-ness of your projects today! The are so unique to who you are and your family history...So impressive! Love the altered piece of wood art especially, so creative and speaks to my German heritage as well as my love of reading!

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  12. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    It's going to be so much fun each month to see how creatively you use the SNS products!!! So elegant with the flocking and the brocade and a lovely story to go with it! Brenda

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  13. AprilNovember 10, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Angie, your creations are beautiful! I love the story about each one. You did a great job! I love the ribbons.

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  14. CharleneNovember 10, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful! Your wood block is so cool!

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  15. KaraleeNovember 10, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    These are awesome.

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  16. KristinNovember 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Beautiful! Love the ribbons on your cards.

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  17. Anita BraddockNovember 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Your Journals are Beautiful love the you used book pages what a great idea the stamp is Image is cool looking. Love the flocked look. thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.
    abbraddock@msn.com

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  18. BarbaraNovember 10, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    The journals are lovely, but love the wood block. I am a big fan of altered art, though still new to it. The block is simple, elegant and beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!

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  19. GerlindeNovember 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Gorgeous journals! Reminds me of the old flocked brocade-look wallpaper. Very vintage. Love the wood block too - wish I could see what the German print says. Beautiful!

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  20. HelenMNovember 10, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    I Love both your creations! You have inspired me!!

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  21. NWFlamingoNovember 10, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Nice use of flocking. I should move mine so I think about it more often!

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  22. NanaConnieNovember 10, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Wonderful projects, Angie, but I especially like the journals. Great idea to use flocking to give texture. Love the sepia photos!

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  23. Tina SchieferNovember 10, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Very pretty. That brocade and flocking remind me of vintage, fuzzy wallpaper. :-)

    Cheers and have a great weekend!!! (in case I don't "talk" to you tomorrow!)

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  24. Gina RNovember 10, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Wow for being a newbie to this they are beautiful

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  25. Amanda RNovember 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Love them Angie! Great idea with the notebooks, so pretty!

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  26. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Love them both and the pretty ruffled ribbon.

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  27. FrannNovember 10, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    What gorgeous and unique projects you made! The flocking adds such a nice texture.

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  28. AnnekeNovember 10, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    gorgeous and unique creations, with lovely texture

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  29. E. MarieNovember 10, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Wonderful projects. Love the journals and how you used the flocking for texture. Love the stories and personal touch on all your projects.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Terrific cards and altered book. The story makes them more special. I like the family muse as your inspirations

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  31. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    I just loved your altered wood block. I felt your choices of paper and embellishments were unique and beautiful. I really loved the finial-like object on top. Thank you for a very different presentation. The profiles don't fit me, I'll just tell you that my name is Aileen, and my email is danda88@verizon. net

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  32. Kathy VogelNovember 10, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I really like your use of flocking & sparklensoft on the two journals. The old photos & postcard are a nice touch as well. That is a very pretty drawer pull on your box.

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  33. TerryHNovember 10, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    Wow! How beautiful and creative!

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  34. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Great use of the ribbon and flocking. I love how you reminded me it's not all about cards! I need to branch out into other paper arts!

    NancyA
    booknplays@aol

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  35. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    the flocking made it more oriental looking Sandy rusty@yahoo.com

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  36. birdibrost@hotmail.comNovember 11, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    the browns and blues make your craft serene looking. Paper crafts are beautiful.

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  37. pjwNovember 11, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Your journals are so pretty. Love the flocking!

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  38. happyNovember 11, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    The altered block is beautiful. What will you do with it?

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  39. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Your work is simply stunning, last time i visited i promised myself i would be back as often as i could and I am glad i popped by today, this altered block is fabulous,
    hugs June x

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  40. DawnNovember 11, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    These wonderful projects are so different. That is what this blog is all about cultural diversity!

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  41. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I love the fact that you did something besides just cards. Fantastic job. I love that you shared some of your family history in your posts also!

    Denise B.

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  42. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I really like the book pages behind stamped images and trims. Janet

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  43. Julie ZNovember 11, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Love how you used the design element stamps - very nice. Really interesting projects Angie! And TFS your stories too, that was a nice treat!

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  44. JackieOctober 23, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    These are awesome.

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  45. Stacy SchneiderOctober 26, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Love the wood block! WOW!! Kim S Kasot@aol.com

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  46. Amerio WatkinsOctober 26, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Very pretty. That brocade and flocking remind me of vintage, fuzzy wallpaper. :-) Cheers and have a great weekend!!! (in case I don't "talk" to you tomorrow!)

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  47. AshleyobjkOctober 29, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    Your journals are so pretty. Love the flocking!

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