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31.7.11

Lady Gilli

Hello Friends,

It is time show you my card  for anything goes challenge over here at House of Gilli!


Oh, this is my first time using Lady Gilli from Winter Collection. You can get your Lady Gilli at Stamping Scrapping.

I colored my Lady Gilli with copic markers. I decided to do the paper piecing technique on her dress.
I just love this technique!

Background Papers I received in a paper swap.. love them...  I place my Gilli on a white cardstock cut with classic rectangule nestie and the purple one with scalloped rectangule nestie.. both using my Grand Calibur.

I added 2 purple crystal brads on the card!  and I also you Martha Stewart punch!
Flowers and ribbon are from my stash!

I hope you like my card and come on over to play with us!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Hugs & Kisses,

Vivi

29.7.11

Florist Gilli

Happy Friday to You and welcome to House of Gilli challenge #12!!!  You still have a few days to enter this challenge and a chance to win a Gilli goodie bag.  Can't get any easier than an Anything Goes challenge so be sure to join us!  My card is made using the Florist Gilli stamp.  I colored Gilli with Copics and paper pieced her shirt, then added some MS glitter to the polka dots.  I used My Minds Eye, Life of the Party dp which I absolutely love, and also some cute little flowers from Stamping Scrapping that I had in white and airbrushed with Copics.  Here's a look at Gilli:

Be sure to check out the brand new Gilli stamps here.  Thanks so much for stopping by; can't wait to see what you create!!!  Ann  :)

28.7.11

Anything Goes!!

Hi!  For my card today I used  Gilli Doctor and for her shirt I used the one from Tee Gilli and paper pieced it on.  I also used the stamp set from Stamping Scrapping Designs called Anglaise Lace.  I embossed the fuchsia paper with the Cuttlebug embossing folder Bloom Dots.  I hope you link up your Gilli anything goes card and play along too!  Thanks for stopping by!!  : )


This is my last day as a design team member and I just want to thank Anary for having me and wish her much luck in the future!!

27.7.11

Pretty in Pink

Hey everyone,
This is Dionne posting and I hope you are all trying to enjoy your summer as much as possible. I made my own version of a book marker for a friends daughter who loves pink. It has magnets in each half so they stay in the book.  She is very ill in a children's hospital and will be there for a long time. She loves when people read to her ,so I thought this would come  in handy. Can you guess what her favorite color is?  All girl I tell you. She also loves to swim so I thought Gilli Bloomers would suit her. Make sure you check out the new Gilli that were released at CHA they are soooo super awesome.

26.7.11

Getting Cozy!

Gilli Cozy_Love

Hello everyone! I hope you are all enjoying the creations of our very talented Design Team! Thank  you for sticking around while we revamp our home and develop to get things better. much better for all of you!

I just came back from CHA Summer in Chicago! Gilli was so very welcomed by so many of our fellow crafters! As you know we launched a brand new series of Gilli at this CHA! Have you checked them out? Ohhhh you are missing out! Hey you never know if one of this beauties will end up in your mailbox…how? Just enter the challenge!!! If you are the winner you get a Goodie bag from us!

Gilli Cozy_LoveS

My project for the anything goes challenge showcase Gilli Cozy! Ohhh I can see that many of us can relate to this picture LOL!

Gilli Cozy was colored with Copic markers. I used cryogen paper, can you see the nice sparkling over the copic colors? I just love the look this paper gives to the inked images. My base is made with Anglaise Die cut die. The die was embellished using stamp fro, StampingScrapping Design Stamps (they match with a ton of dies from Spellbinders). To give a different look I also colored the die cut with my copic marker…then added a little glitter on the top…I loved the soft sparkling look.

I created the sentiment by using 4 cuts from the smaller Anglaise die cut and stamped letters using memento ink (stamps from Studio G)…all the coloring was made using copics. The die cut was also inked using the little matching stamp from StampingScrapping designer stamp. Ribbons are Offray. For an extra touch a little pink twine to make it all girly : ).

I hope you liked the  project! So grab your coloring tools and your stamp! Make a project and join us for this “Anything goes challenge!”.

 

We hope to see you around for more inspiration! Keep in touch we will have more exciting news coming soon! Check out the New Gilli for CHA Summer!!!

Huggies

anaRy

22.7.11

Anything Gilli Goes

Hi, It's Melanie here today and I am so happy with the new Gilli release. If you haven't seen them yet, you can check them out here. They are really "FABULOUS".

I decided to use Asian Gilli for the Anything Gilli Goes challenge and I really enjoyed coloring her. It is so hard to choose a favorite but I will say is is in my top 5 lol.


Thank you for stopping by and hope you will join in on the challenges.

Melanie

20.7.11

Anything Goes GILLI !


Hi, Everyone !

I'm Yone and today is my turn for the
 "Anything Goes Challenge" at the House of GILLI !

I've chosen a Sitting Bride GILLI for this wedge box project.
I used a checkered Cardstock from Oficina do Papel, decorated
with Punched Leaves/Paper Rose Flowers,
Purple Little Flowers from Stamping Scrapping and Rhinestones.



A view of the box from the top :


See more details on my my Blog !

Hope you like and participate on this challenge !
Hugs, Yone

19.7.11

Look What’s New!!


I have awesome news to share with you!!

The New Gilli Summer Collection is being released Today, July 19th, at CHA! Woo Hoo..

The moment we were waiting for is finally here!!!!!  Isn’t she adorable??? 

Summer '11

So, do not forget to check all the cute new stamps at HERE!

And make sure you grab yours!!! They are sure to sell out quick!!!!!

18.7.11

Anything Gilli Goes!!

Hi Everyone!!  It’s Wini from LooneyBugDesigns with your new House of Gilli Challenge today!!  This time our challenge is ANYTHING GOES!!  So let’s see those great projects!  Create whatever your heart desires and be sure to enter it into our Inlinkz on the bottom of the page – for a chance to win a great Gilli prize!!  As usual, you do not have to use a Gilli on your project, but if you do you will get 2 entries into the prize drawing!!  How great is that??

Before I get to my project today - I have a VERY SPECIAL announcement for you!  This week at CHA the NEW GILLI'S will be announced!!  Yes that is right!! NEW GILLI'S!!!  They are being released on Tuesday, July 19th!!  Can you believe it??  New Gilli's!! 

My sister is getting married soon, so I have been working with Bride Gilli quite a bit.  I want to put together a fun little Gilli gift for her.  So today’s project is a set of coasters.  
Bride Coaster
These fun coasters are so easy to make.  I started with some tumbled tiles from Lowes and stamped Bride Gilli with StazOn ink.  Next I heat set it and then used Sharpie Markers to color her in.  Make sure you do not use your Copic’s when you use StazOn ink – as you can ruin your precious markers.  Now I wanted to make my coasters water proof – so after coloring them – you need to bake them in the oven for about 15-20 min.  That is it – no sealer needed!  I have made tiles like this before and have had no problems with them bleeding or running when wet.  My sister lives in South Carolina so it is important to have a coaster that will not run when she sets her ice tea glass on it.
Bride Coaster close
The tumbled tiles have grooves and flaws in some of them – so be sure to pick ones that fit with the theme you are wanting.  Here is a close up of some of the tile.
I can’t wait to see what you make!  Don’t forget to enter it below!!

16.7.11

Renaissance Gilli ~ Lots of Sparkle

Hi Everyone!!!  You still have a couple of days to enter the challenge in which you are to add lots of sparkle to your project!  For this challenge I used the lovely Renaissance Gilli available at Stamping Scrapping:


I added some Gold and Star Dust Stickles to Gilli's sash and hair ribbon.  I've also added some MS glitter to the windows.  I really hope you play along with this challenge!!!  Thanks so much for stopping by,  Ann

15.7.11

Gilli Sparkle!!!

Hi!  I used Lady Gilli for my sparkle challenge card today.  I paper pieced her with some sparkle DCWV paper.  I also added i-rock gems and some stickles for a little more sparkle.  I used my Grand Calibur to cut out my Spellbinders dies and added some stitching to top it all off.  Hope you link up your sparkle card and play along with us!  : )

13.7.11

Lady Gilli with some Bling!

Hi Everyone!!  It’s Wini from LooneyBugDesigns with your Bling Inspiration project today.  Be sure to check out all the Design Teams inspiration projects and enter your own project for a chance to win a great Gilli prize!

I started with Lady Gilli and added some bling with my Spica pens.  I love how versatile Gilli is.  You can add as much extra detail as you want – I love that.

Lady Gilli

A lot of the bling on this very subtle, but I really like what it adds to the project.

Lady Gilli Close

I would love to know what you think.  I can’t wait to see what you make, be sure to enter your project below.  Remember you do not have to use a Gilli but if you do you get two chances to win! 

9.7.11

Lots of Sparkle

 Hi, Melanie here today with my very first DT post for Gilli and I am just so excited to be here. My card for the Lots of Sparkle challenge, I decided to use Sitting Bride Gilli, isn't she a beauty.


I really loved coloring her with Copic markers and added some SPARKLE with the Clear atyou Spica pen to the top of her dress and her shoes.  I also sprayed the flowers with Pearl Glimmer Mist to add more SPARKLE.

Thanks for stopping by and hope you will come on in and play.

Melanie

Didn't you all just loved this lovely project? I did! We are all so happy to have Melanie as a full time DT member!!!! YAY! We are lucky to have such creative gal with us to bring you ideas and share tips! THANK YOU Melanie for sprinkling your creativity at the house of Gilli! YAY!!!  
Welcome home Melanie!
anaRy & the House of Gilli DT

7.7.11

Chef GILLI - Lots of Sparkles !

Hi, Everyone !

I'm Yone and today is my turn to show my Lots of Sparkles
 Challenge here at the House of GILLI !

I bought and received a couple of days ago this cute Chef GILLI
and made a bookmark for a friend who loves cooking !


I colored my GILLI with Copic Markers and added a touch
of Sparkling using Dazzling Diamonds from Stampin'Up and
Basic Grey Rhinestones.
I also used a Stampin'Up Broadsheet Alphabet Stamp Kit.
Papers are from Filiperson Papéis Especiais and


Hope you enjoy and participate on our challenge !

Hugs, Yone


4.7.11

Callenge #11 - Lots of Sparkle at House of Gilli

Hello Gilli Girls,

it is time for a new challenge at House of Gilli!!!  I`m Vivi and I`m hosting this one and I want to see lots of sparkle on your creation!!

Ladies, get your Gillis and come on over to play with us.. Even if you dont have a Gilli stamp you can play with but but if you have and make a card with your Gilli you get 2 chances to win a great surprise package from Anary.

So now, let me show you my card:



I used Coach Trent Gilli for my card and colored her with copic markers.  I put diamond stickles on the umbrella and on her belt!



I used papers  from Basic Grey - lauderdale colletction for my basic ground and also DCWV for the plain cardstock.

I used oval beaded spellbinders to cut the oval blue paper in my Grand Calibur. I also added diamond stickles on around the white oval!

I added KC rhinestones in all 4 corners.  On the side I used heart doily Martha Stweart punch.  I decorate the pins by myself with the beads I had at home!

Flowers and ribbons are from my stash!





So now, it is your turn to play with us... To be in a chance to win a goodie, just add the link of your post on the inlinkz below (blue frog)!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs & Kisses,

Vivi

3.7.11

Ribbons and Bows

Hi!!! You still have time to enter the challenge using ribbons and bows on your project.  I used Cowgirl Gilli for my card and she's available at Stamping Scrapping.  Here's my Gill; I picture her going out dancing:


I colored Gilli with Copics and gave her a little polka dot shirt with the markers, which are available here
Thanks so much for stopping by and remember you still have time to enter this challenge!  Ann

2.7.11

Ribbons and Bows!!!

Hi!  I chose Florist Gilli for my ribbon and bows challenge today.  I paper pieced her top and colored her with prismacolor pencils.  I used a Martha Stewart border punch and my cricut to cut out the banner and the tag.  I used other stamps from my stash and paper from Basic Grey and Wild Rose Studios.  I hope you link up your Gilli with ribbon and bows and play along with us!! 

1.7.11

Use Your Ribbon

Hey Everyone,
 It's time for my take on the Challenge Ribbons and Bows, and boy did I have fun being creative. The first thing I decided was that I want to do some ribbon weaving, so I want to my ribbon bin. I picked out scraps of blue,green,white, and added pink for pop. I then decided I wanted to use a different type of sentiment and thats how I decided on how to use my Gilli Lady stamp. I stamped a pattern on all my dresses in color ink and then used a Copic marker color to complement the ink. I hope you enjoy and give it a try.
Dionne