Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Sweet Friend...

Today, I've created this pretty friendship card with a full tutorial on the Spellbinders® blog! Hop over and leave a comment letting me know what you think! ~ Enjoy

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Friday, October 25, 2013

CAS Merry Christmas ...

I've created this pretty floral card for the continuing series "12 Days of a CAS Christmas" sponsored by The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. We are winding down this event and hope you have been inspired to get started on your holiday cards! You can change the sentiment and create this for any occasion. ~ Enjoy!

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Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper White and Dark Rose Cardstock, Gold Glitter cardstock
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Thomas Turkey...

Have you seen my darling Thomas Turkey Utensil Holder on the Spellbinders® blog yet? Yes, I did use the 2010 Heirloom Ornament for his face! There's a full tutorial on how to make him! ~ Enjoy!

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Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Thankful for You...

I love the colors of Autumn with leaves and chrysanthemums in reds, yellows, greens and oranges. Today I have created a fall floral card that would be a perfect hostess gift at Thanksgiving or for any occasion where you are feeling most thankful.

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I love to make flowers and Creative Inspirations paints have amazing color and shimmer to bring the petals to life. For my mum, I started by cutting 15 of the Die D-Lites™ Blooms Two die from Spellbinders® with ivory paper. I painted the back side of each flower with Burgundy paint, then turned it over and painted the front with Burnt Clay.


With a dry embossing tool and foam mat, I shaped the petals into a cup and then touched the tips with Buttercup paint. I glued one flower on top of the other, and continued in that manner until I got the fullness I wanted for my larger mum. With leftover flowers, I created two smaller mums. As a background for my mum, I cut various leaves from the Fall Foliage die set out of olive green cardstock, and painted them with Evergreen. I added a touch of Buttercup and Burnt Clay to the edges to show the changing of the leaves.
 
My sentiment from Autumn Vintage Labels Three was stamped onto Frame Two, then layered on top of Decorative Wrought Iron.

Project Recipe:

Paper: DCWV Pumpkin Patch, Bazzill Basics Ivory, Olive Green and White Cardstock, Brown/Gold Glitter paper

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Christmas Window...

I've created this pretty card for the continuing series "12 Days of a CAS Christmas" sponsored by The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. This worked up fast and easy, yet turned out so nice! Christmas card making doesn't have to be a burden, especially when you stick to the clean and simple card style. Elegant, yet so quick!

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Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper White and Purple Cardstock, Silver Glitter cardstock
Embellishments: Recollections Silver Pearls, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Fall Candlesticks ...

It's my turn on the Spellbinders blog today and I've created a set of rustic Fall Candlesticks. See all the details and tutorial HERE!

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Friday, October 18, 2013

Filigree Card...

I created a Victorian inspired card using Spellbinders® Enhancing Elements Gold Rectangles One dies to create the wonderful cut, emboss and deboss details. Not only does this Enhancing Elements die fit the Classic Rectangles dies but it also gives amazing details to the Decorative Labels Eight die cuts. I just tied a bow for the finishing touch and it's ready to use for any occasion. You can see this project in the Idea Gallery!
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Paper: Bazzill Basics Medium Blue and White Cardstock

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

CAS Noel ...

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store is hosting the 12 Days of a CAS Christmas and tonight my card is featured on the blog! The 12 Days of a Clean and Simple Christmas is something the design team always enjoy so much and look forward to with great anticipation! Knowing that a lot of you mass produce cards at Christmas, the team submit our designs to you with the hopes that they will inspire you as you decide on what you’ll be creating this holiday season. We’ll be using new papers and stamps out this year so you can see them in use, which often helps when viewing new product.

My clean and simple card features the fabulous Spellbinders® Paper Arts 2013 Heirloom Ornaments and I used a new paper pad by KaiserCraft called St. Nicholas. This was quick, easy and you can use various papers to change the look from elegant to cute, to whimsical.

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Paper: KaiserCraft St. Nicholas 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper Ivory and Dark Red Cardstock, Gold Glitter cardstock
Embellishments: Metallic Gold Cord, 3D Foam Squares, Recollections Gold Pearls, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Christmas Countdown ...

When my children were little, every year they each would get an Advent Calendar and I loved it when they woke up every morning to open the next window and get that piece of chocolate! It was a fun tradition and in keeping with that idea, I created this fun Christmas Countdown decoration. I did "cheat" a little bit though, as I found the kit for this at Hobby Lobby at half price. 

I purchased the kit and put my spin on it with Christmas paper, added the base, and the Christmas dies to enhance it! I think it turned out great and it was fun to do! All supplies except the basic kit and base can be found at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

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Paper: KaiserCraft Christmas Carol 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper Ivory Cardstock, Gold Mirror
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Rhubarb Stalk ink pad, Zig FX Painty Marker: Gold
Embellishments: KaiserCraft Red Pearls, 3D Foam Squares, Recollections Gold Pearls, Beacon Adhesives 3-in-1 Advanced Glue, 1/4 Burgundy Silk Ribbon
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Dear Friend...

I'm so excited to announce the new additions to Spellbinders Paper Arts® Die D-Lites™ collection! These are affordable dies at $12.99 each and there are 18 fun new designs to choose from!  This collection combines form and function, offering every look from elegant to whimsical. These latest additions are just perfect for cards, tags and mixed media! Mix and match within the collection or use them to complement your favorite Spellbinders dies as accents or embellishments. Truly versatile in every way!

I've created this pretty card using Blooms Three, Sprigs and Frame Two and my background is made using Grateful Lattice as a mask.  I cut out my lattice piece and laid it over my white cardstock, then used the baby wipe technique with Faber-Castell Gelatos.

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 Here is a close-up of the flowers and sentiment frame:


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Paper: Bazzill Basics Purple, Teal, Light Green and White Cardstock

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

Halloween Jack ...

It's Tuesday Video Tutorial day over on the Spellbinders® Paper Arts blog and I am showing you how to create an adorable Halloween home decor item. It's really easy to make, and you could turn it into a Fall item by omitting the face. Here's a sneak peek of the project, and please hop over and view the video and leave some love (comments)! Tell me what you like about it! Enjoy~ 

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Saturday, October 05, 2013

Welcome Baby...

Today's release is the second stamp set in the Baby category from JustRite Papercraft! This is such a sweet set with lovely sentiments and vintage images. You'll love all the projects from the design team!

I'm always inspired by other artists and when I stumbled upon this darling onesie, (template found here) I decided to make one of my own using a few of their elements, but a lot of my own! Instead of patterned paper, I used Becca Feeken's Filigree Leaves Background Stamp, and used Spellbinders Paper Arts® Scalloped Borders Two for the leg edgings. I also used a fancier die, Majestic Labels Twenty-Five, for the bib for a lacy effect. I hope you like my version!

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 Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Sharon Johnson
Darsie Bruno
Kristi Schurr
Kathy Jones
Debbie Olson
Barb Schram
Heidi Blankenship
Kazan Clark
Marisa Job
Angela Barkhouse
Eva Dobilas
Michele Kovack
Margie Higuchi

  JustRite 2013 New Site Announcement (2)
Be sure to stop by the new website and log in and reset your password to activate your JustRite Papercraft account.
 
They are also extending our 20% off Christmas Stamps and Spellbinders Christmas Die Sale through October 6th (sale ends at midnight EST).
Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Pink and White Cardstock
Embellishments: Pink Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft White Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Pearl Flower

Friday, October 04, 2013

Special Delivery ...

Today JustRite Papercraft is  very excited to introduce the first of two baby sets in the October Release - Special Delivery Clear Stamps.  These sets were a true labor of love, as they have had a baby set or two on the drawing board for years. This year, they got a very big nudge from a dear friend and alumni blog team member Sharon Johnson that they needed a baby set in their collection. 

Sharon was so sweet and gave them quotes that she would like to have for baby showers and births, and shared with them what types of images she would like to see in the set.  Amy Tedder and Kellie Fortin took those concepts and went back to the baby sets and brought Sharon's concept to life.  What started out as a simple 4' x 6" clear stamp set quickly bloomed into two 6" x 8" Baby sets.  I can't wait for you to see what the design team has created with today's set - Special Delivery Clear Stamps. A big shout and hug to Sharon for the inspiration!

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 Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration 
Debbie OlsonSharon Johnson
Darsie Bruno
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Kathy Jones
Marisa Job
Eva Dobilas
Michele Kovack

They are also extending our 20% off Christmas Stamps and Spellbinders Christmas Die Sale through October 6th (sale ends at midnight EST).
 
 
Project Recipe:
Paper: Stampin' Up patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Blue and White Cardstock
Embellishments: Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft Blue Rhinestones, Beacon Adhesives, Safety Pin and Baby Feet Charm, 3D Foam Squares
 
 

Thursday, October 03, 2013

Rose Garden ...

Today, I've created a sweet card using newest Background stamp called "Rose Garden"!. I just love this stamp, and it's so easy to make a beautiful card with all the background stamps they have! This card was made with my gelato baby wipe technique after I embossed it with black embossing powder. Add some luscious silk ribbon and a sentiment and it's good to go! Enjoy!

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Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Eva Dobilas
Becca Feeken
Darsie Bruno
Kathy Jones
Angela Barkhouse
Marisa Job
Barb Schram
Heidi Blankenship
Michele Kovack


They are also extending our 20% off Christmas Stamps and Spellbinders Christmas Die Sale through October 6th (sale ends at midnight EST).
 
 
Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Pink, Dark Pink, Black and White Cardstock
Embellishments: Green Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon Adhesives, Recollection White Pearls, 3D Foam Squares
 
 

Wednesday, October 02, 2013

Smiles ...

Today, JustRite Papercraft is releasing two gorgeous background stamps full of elegance and style! These stamps are perfect for wedding cards and more! I've dressed up "Lavish Corners" by embossing it with black powder and incorporating touches of gold and red. I'll be doing a tutorial on how to create the flower in another post! Stay tuned!

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Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Becca Feeken
Angela Barkhouse
Darsie Bruno
Margie Higuchi
Kristi Schurr
Eva Dobilas

They are also extending our 20% off Christmas Stamps and Spellbinders Christmas Die Sale through October 6th (sale ends at midnight EST).
 
Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Black, White Cardstock, Doodlebug Gold Glitter Cardstock
Embellishments: Red Wired Beads and Black Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon Adhesives, Recollection Gold Pearls, handmade Crepe paper flower, 3D Foam Squares