Tag Book

This new post is up at Scrappin Stuff .

This really sweet Coupon book by Adorn-it caught my eye. While the packaging claims this kit to be a “heartfelt coupon book”, I wanted to see what else could be created with this kit. The kit comes with everything you need to create this tag book (except the paper), so I had lots of thoughts on the variety of projects to make.



Each page was created as a mini layout and then adhered to the envelope once it was completed. The base layer on each page was cut 3 3/8” x 6 ¼”, allowing a little bit of each envelope to show.



The front and back covers use Moxxie pattern papers along with some black cardstock to help the colors pop. I tied ribbon between the front cover layers and added an acrylic heart with metallic thread. Once completed, I punched holes and inserted the included rings. I then tied ribbons to the rings and added a key with metallic thread.


Pages 2 and 3 have spots for photos (2” x 2 ½”) along with some quotes.


Pages 4 and 5 have matted quotes.



Pages 6 and 7 have matted quotes, brads and a journaling block (3/4” x 4 ¾”)



Pages 8 and 9 have photo mats or journaling blocks (1 ¾” x 5 ¾”) along with some torn Moxxie papers.



Each tag was covered with cardstock and/or pattern paper. Quotes have been added to some and photo mats have been added. I have inked the edges where necessary.






This book would be a wonderful gift to give as a bridal shower gift. Change up the papers and create a Mother's Day Gift or even a Christmas gift. Oh the possibilities!!!!


Supplies:

Coupon Book: Adorn-It
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Prima, Moxxie
Brads: Creative Impressions
Ink: Clearsnap
Quotes: Making Memories
Acrylic: Nicole Collection
Ribbon: Offray

Happy Mother's Day

Less than a week to go till Mother's Day and since I just received my first batch of Magnolia stamps, I just had to create this card.



I embossed the orange cardstock with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I cut a 6" circle from pattern paper with my Cricut then cut off the edge. After distressing the edges with a distressing tool, I mounted it on another cardstock circle.

Tilda with a Tulip was colored with Copic markers, then die cut with Nestabilities. The first layer was inked with Ranger Walnut Ink then mounted on the orange. The same dies were used for the sentiment. After the card was assembled, I added a few pearls.



I used the same papers on the inside of the card, adding a sweet sentiment.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: K&Company
Stamp: Magnolia, Stampendous
Ink: Memento, Ranger Walnut Ink
Markers: Copic
Dies: Spellbinders, Nestabilities
Pearls: Mark Richards

Circle Card

I have a tutorial up on the Just Imagine blog today on how to create this lovely circle card.



It really is quite easy with the right tools and the Kreaxions Circle Cutter is a must have in my opinion.

Put Your Best Foot Forward

Show off those shoes for Mother's Day. Using a pattern I found on the internet years ago, I created these shoes. Since Mother's Day is just around the corner, I filled them with candy.



Using Scor Tape, I adhered the lace to the inside edges of the shoes.



Flowers adorn the front of each shoe, held together with a large American Crafts brad.


I colored a white Prima flower with a mist of Smooch ink so it would match my green shoe.

Supplies:
Cardstock: DCWV
Pattern paper: Chatterbox, K&Co.
Ink: Memento, Colorbox
Stamp: Inkadinkadoo
Flowers: Prima, Bazzill
Brads: American Crafts
Lace: Hobby Lobby
Adhesive: Scor Tape

Entered in the following challenges:

SimonSays
Craft Us Crazy
My Mum's Craft Shop

Blog candy

Check out these blog candies I found:

Cabios Craft Corner
ends: May 14, 2011

Tracy's Stamping Corner
ends: April 30

Make It Crafty
ends: May 22

You

I was having a fun day creating so I pulled out my GinaK and Technique Tuesday stamps. Since we are hopefully getting some spring weather soon, I thought this image would be a great way to celebrate. I first die cut my card with Spellbinders Nestabilities, laying part of the folded paper away from the cutting edge. This allowed me to create a card. To regain the full die as the card front, I cut it again from a single piece of paper and mounted it on top.

After stamping the image on Papertemptress cardstock, I colored it with Copic markers. The image was die cut and embossed with Spellbinders Nestabilities and then inked with Colorbox Ice Blue ink. I then added this to some Blue Ruche cardstock (Papertemptress) that was also die cut and embossed. Once the card was assembled, I stamped the sentiment, allowing it to run off the card.



Clearsnap Smooch was added to the grass patches and the darker patches of blue water for a glistening effect (love this stuff).


Supplies:
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Cardstock: Papertemptress
Ink: Memento, Colorbok, Smooch
Stamps: GinaK, Technique Tuesday
Markers: Copic

You're Purrfect

I have had this Flowersoft stamp for awhile and finally decided to work with it. I honestly didn't realize how pretty she would be.



I used Core=dinations cardstock and embossed it with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. Then I sanded it so the other side would show through. The image was stamped on Papertemptress' white irridiscent paper (gorgeous!!) and colored with Copics. I then die cut it with 2 layers from the Nestabilties set. I inked the edges with Ranger Walnut Ink, then added Flowersoft for a little color in the grass.


Supplies:
Cardstock: Core-dinations
Dies: Spellbinders, Nestabilities
Stamps: Flowersoft
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Markers: Copic
Other: Flowersoft

You know.....

Rain, rain go away. It's been raining non stop for 24 hours and I am tired of the rain. But it does give me an excuse to create. So I pulled out my stamps and my copics and created this little beauty today. Since ICOP is having a monochromatic challenge, I think it fits the bill.





I love this set by GinaK . It has tons of fun images and phrases and I know I'll get a lot of uses out of it.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Papertemptress White Irrediscent
Pattern paper: MyMindsEye
Stamps: GinaK
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copic, Spica

Thank you flower basket

It's a flower challenge this week at Justrite Stampers,
so I picked up some white tissue paper and began to play.



I cut tissue paper in assorted sizes and layered them. Then I accordian pleated the paper. I taped together the center then cut it into 2 sections. Then I began seperating the tissue layers, fluffing them up.



Once I had the layers seperated and fluffed up, I sprayed assorted Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists on each one.




Using my Scor Pal, I created a basket to hold my flowers. I die cut the leaves with my Cricut, sprayed them with Glimmer Mist also then spread them amongst the flowers.



I used Justrite's Friendship stamp set to create the sentiment, cutting each layer with a Spellbinders Nestability circle and/or scalloped circle die. These were then assembled together on the basket with pop dots for dimension.


Supplies:
Cardstock: Recollections
Stamps: Justrite
Ink: Colorbox
Dies: Spellbinders, Nestabilities Circle, Scalloped Circle
Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels
Other: Tissue paper

Friendship Goodie Purse

I finally got the chance to purchase a Grand Calibur Nestability set today. Use my Michael's coupon at ACMoore and got it for 50% off! That's my kind of shopping and I've been waiting for a 50% coupon to be able to purchase a set. I bought the Scalloped circle as I thought that would be very versatile for my creations.

So of course, I just had to create with it. This little basket was quick and easy to make and it came together as I was playing around with the dies. The basket itself was cut with the largest die. I had to cut off some of bottom piece to create a straight edge, but then I used my Scor Pal to help create the bottom and the side pieces.



Several layers later, I also used the regular Scalloped circle and circle dies for the front of the basket. A number of rhinestones just added some much needed bling. The handle was cut from white cardstock and positioned just behind the top edges.



Now I'm thinking this would be fun for a girl's night out goodie bag or even something for Mother's Day. Will let you know what I come up with shortly with a tutorial to follow.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Recollections
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Dies: Spellbinders
Stamp: Art Impressions
Ink: Memento
Rhinestones: Mark Richards

Stitched with Love

The newest challenge at Justrite is to create dimentional flowers on a project.

I chose to use the Stitched with Love set to create my card. Using the patchwork flower stamp, I stamped it 3 times and then cut apart the petals. This allowed me to remove several petals to create a more rounded flower.


I then rolled the edges of each petal and sprayed them with glimmer mist. I used a border from the same set and mounted the flower on the border and then on a heart doily which I also misted. A ribbon tied to the right side kept my card in balance.





Supplies:
Cardstock: Worldwin Double Mates
Pattern paper: Scrappin Stuff
Stamps: Justrite
Ink: Colorbox
Mist: Tattered Angels Copper
Ribbon: Offray
Brad: SEI

Quick Quotes DT Call

I recently disovered that Quick Quotes is having a Design Team call. This is truly exciting as I have always loved QQ papers and vellum quotes since finding them several years ago at a CK convention. Pulling out my papers, I knew I just had to apply.

So I've created the following projects:

Happy Mother's Day Card:



I used a pre made card and cut brown cardstock to fit the card base. Strips of assorted QQ pattern papers were matted on brown cardstock and added to the card. I added a heart doily on top, then stamped the sentiment on cream cardstock which was die cut into a circle. A pink scalloped circle was then added as a mat. This was added to the card with pop dots. After assembling the card, pearls and rhinestones were added for some bling.

Cardstock: Bazzill, Coredinations
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Rhinestones: Mark Richards, Want 2 Scrap
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Stamp: Inkadinkadoo
Die cuts: Spellbinders, Nestabilities

Friendship Card:



QQ paper collage was perfect for this stamped image. Brown cardstock was cut to fit the card base. The pattern paper was cut slightly smaller and the edges were rounded. After stamping and coloring in the image, I die cut it with a Nestabilies shaped die. A friendship sticker was lightly inked and then matted on cardstock and added to the card with pop dots.

Cardstock: Bazzill, Coredinations
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Stamp: Stampavie
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Markers: Copic, Spica
Sentiment: Making Memories
Die cuts: Spellbinders, Nestabilities

Fairy Dust Card:



I created a 5 1/2" square card from cardstock and then added QQ pattern paper which I first embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The felt border was matted on matching cardstock to help it stand out. The fairy image was stamped and then colored with Copic markers before die cutting and adhering to a scalloped circle. The image was added with pop dots to the card.

Cardstock: Bazzill, Coredinations
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Stamp: Justrite
Ink: Memento, Ranger
MarkersL Copic, Spica
Felt: Prima
Embossing: ProvoCraft, Cuttlebug
Die cuts: Spellbinders, Nestabilities

Altered tin box (holds candy for mother):



I have had this tin box forever!!!! It was about time I altered it. Since the tin was blue and cream, the QQ paper worked well with it. I first fit QQ pattern paper around the tin, then cut additional strips to mat on top. I die cut the doll with my Cricut and dressed her in coordinating papers. Pearls were added as earrings and a rhinestone was added to the purse.



Flowers were added to the top of the lid with a stamped sentiment and a brad.



Assorted candies were placed inside.

Supplies:
Doll: Cricut Expression
Cardstock: Bazzill, Coredinations
Pattern paper: Quick Quotes
Stamp: Stampabilities
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Tin: Michaels
Rhinestones: Mark Richards
Brad: Basic Grey
Flowers: Bazzill, Prima

Fiskars - Part 1

Fiskars is having and Open Design Team Call so I am submitting an application. Based on their requirements, this project provides step outs and directions for creating this Congratulations Card.

Congratulations Card

I love to create cards and after finding this lovely flocked and embossed paper, I knew it would be a perfect Congratulations card.

I gathered all my supplies as follows:

I cut the green cardstock to 5 1/2" x 11" and folded it in half to create a 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" square card. I then added a square of pattern paper which was cut 5" x 5". Using the border punch, I punched a strip of green and a strip of pink cardstock. Although the pink border was not long enough, I knew I would be covering it, so I wasn't concerned.

Cut ribbon approximately 12" long, wrap it around the card and tie it on the right side.

Cut the bird paper 3" x 3", mat with green and pink cardstock, then adhere to card front, covering the border "issue".

Stamp sentiment on pink cardstock with black ink and then emboss with clear embossing powder. Lightly ink edges and then mat with green cardstock.

Add pop dots to the sentiment to add dimension and place it centered as shown. Cut a strip of the pattern paper for the bottom edge of the card's interior. Lightly ink edges and adhere.


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Heidi Grace
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Tools: Fiskars Oval Punch, Paper Trimmer, Threading Water Punch
Stamps: Fiskars Clear Sentiments
Embossing Powder: Stampendous
Ribbon: Offray

Fiskars - Part 2

Fiskars is having and Open Design Team Call so I am submitting an application. Based on their requirements, this project is the article requirement based upon a Thank You card I created.

My mother has been hospitalized for most of this year and the rehab facility is doing an awesome job caring for her and working to get her back home. I wanted to show my appreciation for all they've been doing for her. So, in addition to providing some yummy boxes of chocolate, I wanted to send a special card.

Thank You Card

Using a standard card base (5" x 6 1/2"), I cut brown cardstock to fit the base. Then I trimmed the pattern paper slightly smaller. Flipping the pattern paper over (I love double sided papers!), I cut the floral side 3 1/2" x 6" and matted it with brown cardstock. I layered all these pieces together and machine stitched them together.

I stamped the sentiment in black ink on a small piece of cream cardstock, then inked the edges. I then matted the sentiment with brown cardstock and adhered it to the card. I cut out 3 flowers from excess floral paper, inked the edges and added them with brads for a nice 3 dimensional look.

I love to finish the inside of cards, so I added a small floral strip along the bottom edge. I stamped another small saying on cardstock and punched it out with the oval punch. After inking the edges, I added it to the bottom strip, along with another flower that was cut out, inked and added with a pop dot for dimension.


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Heidi Grace
Ink: Memento, Ranger
Brads: Making Memories
Tools: Fiskars Oval Punch, Paper Trimmer
Stamps: Fiskars Clear Thanks
Other: Machine stitching

Fiskars - Part 3

Fiskars is having and Open Design Team Call so I am submitting an application. Based on their requirements, this project shows a unique tool use. I chose to create my own background paper with clear stamps and create my own flower with the oval punch.

It's a Bridal Shower Card

To create this bridal shower invitation, I used a word stamp from the clear Romance stamp set and stamped it 12 times on white cardstock. This created a nice background for my card. After tearing all the edges, I lightly inked the edges and mounted this piece on brown cardstock which was slightly smaller than my card (5" x 6 1/2").



Using an oval punch, I created the "petals" that surround my focal image. I punched 8 white petals which I lightly inked and 8 brown petals. Once I positioned them around the card, I machine stitched them in place. Using the Clear Wedding stamp set, I stamped "love" on each white petal. "It's a bridal shower" was stamped and matted with brown cardstock. This was also added to the card front with pop dots for dimension. Rhinestones were added.



After stamping the wedding clothes, I cut the image with a circle punch and lightly inked the edges. I added this image to the card with pop dots for dimension. Rhinestones were added along the right edge.



Inside the card, I stamped a border and champagne glasses in pink from the Clear Wedding stamp set. I added rhinestones around the glasses, following the bubbles and then added rhinestones inside the border stamp. The wedding details were then stamped in black.

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Heidi Grace
Ink: Memento, Ranger, Colorbox
Rhinestones: Michaels
Tools: Fiskars Oval Punch, Fiskars Paper Trimmer
Stamps: Fiskars Clear Wedding stamp set, Fiskars Clear Romance stamp set
Other: Machine stitching

Assorted cards

Have you ever tried to see what exactly you can create with the 4-in-1 punches? Well, for my post on the Just Imagine blog today shows how I created 4 different cards created 4 ways.

Here's a look at Kreaxions Punch #906 ........

This Mother's Day card uses the "C" insert. It's a wider insert and cuts off the tip, providing a really nice looking scalloped edge.



This Hello card uses the "B" insert. I first cut the mat to fit my card front then used the punch on the edges. I then cut my yellow paper and slipped it under the punched edges. I can also see using this punch on a photo mat and just slipping the photo underneath.



This Thanks Card uses the "A" insert. This allowed me to create a really fun triangular punched border which I punched from 2 different papers.



My Thank you card uses punch 906 as a border (no inserts). In punching the border, I was able to easily seperate the 2 pieces and use both on my card. To make each border stand out, I lightly inked the edges. I love this effect.



Hop on over the to the blog and see all the wonderful creations we've been making with our punches.

You Add Sparkle

This week's challenge at Justrite Stampers is to create a project based on this inspirational photo.



I just love the soft color pallette and created the following card.



The stamp is from the Garden Fairy Seeds set created by Elizabeth Dulemba - I just love it. I colored her with Copics to match the photo and added some stickles for added bling.

Supplies:
Stamps: Justrite
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copic
Pattern papers: Fancy Pants

Spring Time

I have a set of spring cards on the Scrappin Sports blog today.



Remember, the store has awesome non-sports related products. So don't forget to check it out.