Saturday, August 3, 2013

Kraftie Kre8ations Blog Hop - Design Team Reveal Intro!!!



Kraftie Kre8ations is proud to have this opportunity to introduce its new design team members! We have a talented group of ladies starting this month.  Here is their opportunity to introduce themselves and for us to allow them to truly shine.  Just wait until you see what they have to show you on this hop!

To start from the beginning of the hop, visit the talented Shavon's blog. Otherwise, you should have come from Meka's gorgeous blog.


La-Vie Borde-Perry

We were asked to create an ATC to help introduce ourselves and to share some of our fav past projects as well as a Q and A. I decided to create a self portrait ATC using a stamp I love from Stampland, transparent glitter and lots of bling! I love my natural hair and wearing headbands with flowers, bling etc.




Here's a little more about me... 



1. What is your scrapbook "kryptonite"?

Believe it or not, mixed media project and mini albums have been my craft kryptonite for a long time. Mixed media is cool but I don't even know where to start. Mini albums stress me out because the page is so small. I love to work in 12x12 because it offers maximum space to create. But I am slowly warming up to the thought of mini albums. 


2. What do you listen to or watch while your scrap? Why?

I like to put on Pandora on the Dwele station because it offers the most variety of Rhythm and Blues - my fav. The music keeps me groovin' and in a creating mood. Other times I listen to YouTube crafting tutorials. I love learning new techniques.

Here you can see the glitter a lot better!

3. How do you jump start your creativity when you find that it is missing?

I follow many craft blogs, YouTube channels, Pinterest boards, Facebook fan pages and participate in challenges to keep my creativity flowing. If none of those help I usually take a break and come back refreshed and ready to go. 


4. At what time of day are you most creative?

I am most creative in the late morning/early afternoon. I usually get the most crafty endeavors done when my children are at school. But I am constantly brainstorming - sometimes even in my sleep!


This is one of my fav past projects. I made an 8x8 scrapbook page of my nephew. A lot of love, hear and soul went into this one! For more info on this project click here.



5. What are your favorite techniques to use right now? Why? 

I am really into stamping, inking the edges, dry embossing, heat embossing, coloring with Copics, apply transparent ultra fine glitter and creating dimension and scenes in my work. I think all of these techniques out together make the most interesting projects. Embossing takes any project up a notch and glitter gives projects that wow factor. Scenes help bring my point of view across and stamping and coloring are my staples!


6. What are some tried and true techniques you love to use?

The best technique I have is my connection to my work. For me, without that, the work has no meaning. I have to feel something in order to create it. Secondarily, my work is usually clean and simple. I love a certain amount of white space, balance, symmetry and sentiments with meaning. Once I have that, creating is a snap. Add bling, ribbon, flowers, or an action wobble and I'm golden!

This is one example of a clean and simple project including a digital stamp, ultra fine glitter, stamping and coloring with Copics. For more info click here.



Our sponsor for this hop is Stampin' Up! After the hop, we will select the lucky winner from those who commented along the way and became a new follower of the Kraftie Kre8ations' Blog, the last stop on the blog trail. You have today and tomorrow (Aug 3 and 4) to complete the hop and leave comments. We hope that you enjoy our welcoming blog hop! Good luck and happy hopping!

Next up is the talented Lyne!!


If you get lost along the way, here's the whole lineup.

Shavon Borders -- START HERE
La-Vie Borde-Perry -- YOU ARE HERE
Challenges:
D.L Art - Anything goes
Created with Love - anything goes
Creative Inspiration Paints - anything goes
Sister Act Card Challenge - anything goes



La-Vie


44 comments:

  1. your self portrait is gorgeous! so extremely cool!

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL.

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  2. The self portrait is very creative. Great work as always

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL.

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  3. I love your work La-Vie!! Awesome job.

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  4. Simply cute! Love all the projects especially your ATC! Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings to you!

    Scrappy hugs,
    Christel a.k.a. Scrappin' Sista

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    1. Thanks so much for the blessings and for hopping and leave such nice comments!! On the ATC I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL.

      La-Vie

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  5. I love that Stampland stammp. I have a couple as well. I where my natural hair too, I will straighten every now and then but my kinks and curls are my joy! I love mini albums because they are small...LOL! I can't seem to wrap my mind around how i'm going to cover a 12x12 page....LOL. I am working on it though. Great work!

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    1. Thanks so much!! I didn't know you were natural!! Yay!! On the ATC I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL. Well, if you can help me make small stuff I will help you with the large stuff. Deal?

      La-Vie

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  6. Marvelous work on your ATC, and the layout of your nephew - I love it. I enjoy scrapping about/for my grandkids.

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL. It is nice to scrap extended family. so special!

      La-Vie

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  7. I was gonna say " that looks alot like you" and then I read self-portrait. Wow! Great job. I started with you cause well you're my fav. :) Gonna hop on over to visit the rest of the team.

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    1. Thanks so much!! I'm ALL SMILES cuz I'm your fav! Thanks Ann! xxx I kinda look like I am peeking out on that ATC, LOL.

      La-Vie

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  8. love the self portrait! I love your natural hair too...looks great! love your projects!! thanks for sharing your projects and your life with us!

    http://craftybrowneyes.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much!! On that ATC I kinda look like I am peeking out, LOL. I like being an open book. Glad you can relate to me and my crazy crafting life journey!

      La-Vie

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  9. Love the page with your nephew. That celebrate care is awesome.

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out on the ATC, LOL. I spent so many hours planning and coloring that digi. Glad you like it! My first serious Copic colored digi.

      La-Vie

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  10. As always you work is wonderful La Vie. Alot of what you are already doing is mixed media. The layering, inking, embossing etc is a start. Get a few stencils and some gesso and modeling paste (you don't even have to get the real stuff - you can use joint compound from Home Depot) and you are well on your way. I can't do Mini-Books either for the same reason...I hate working small...12x12 is my go to size and a nice large 11x14 art journal.

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    1. What Paula??? Me??? Mixed media??? WHAT?? Tell me more! Joint compound? I need to sit at your feet and learn Paula!! School is open. Thanks so much!! Yay, I love that you love working big just like I do!!

      La-Vie

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  11. Love your self portrait!! I also enjoy Pandora while crafting.

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out on that ATC, LOL. Pandora is da bomb!!

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  12. Your ATC made me LOL. I love it!!!

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    1. Thanks so much!! Did you laugh because I kinda look like I am peeking out (or being sneaky about sneaking in with more craft supplies?!), LOL.

      La-Vie

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  13. I love the ATC card of you how cute was that!!! You know I love all your work and glad to have you on the team. :)

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    1. Meka, Meka!!! Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out on that ATC, LOL. I am soooooooooooooo glad we met, that you invited me to the group and asked me to be a part of the exec team! Overjoyed!!

      La-Vie

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  14. Love all of your projects, especially the 8x8 page. Adorable!

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    1. Thanks so much!! That 8x8 is my fav! I cannot believe I made it! LOL
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  15. Beautiful projects, especially the ATC.

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  16. Stunning work!!!!!! Love all your creations!

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  17. Oh, La-Vie! Your self-portrait ATC is soooo cool! I LOVE your work!

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  18. Love the self portrait ATC. It is perfect for you. Thanks for sharing all about you.
    Cheri - John 3:16
    www.djssundries.blogspot.com

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  19. Great projects. Love the ATCs. Thanks for entering our Anniversary Blog Hop and Anything Goes challenge at Created With Love Challenges. Remember to win the challenge you need to complete the blog hop and comment on each team members' blog and be a follower.

    ~~Chris

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  20. What a great idea love your atc card. Thanks for following me as well. Thanks for joining us at Created with Love Challenges Anniversary blog hop
    Linda K. DT

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out on that ATC, LOL. You're welcome for the follow! Let's keep in touch!

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  21. Love your self portrait ATC, awesome job! Thanks for following me and Thanks for joining us over at Created with Love Challenge and Anniversary blog hop.

    Chris B

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    1. Thanks so much!! I kinda look like I am peeking out on that ATC, LOL. You're welcome on the follow. Let's keep in touch!

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  22. You are so creative and artistic! Love your self portrait!! Thank you for stopping by Sister Act this week! Good to have you!
    Trisha-DT Member

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Your comments bring me SO much Joy! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and view my creations. If you love what you see, please share my posts and invite your friends to follow me as well! ~XXX La-Vie B.