Just Imagine Crafts Challenge Month

It's challenge time at Just Imagine Crafts. Join us in any of April Challenges by the DT to get ballots (one only per challenge unless specified) for a random draw.
This day's challenge is to make a MONOHROMATIC PROJECT and USE A PUNCH.
Using any punches = 1 ballot
OR using a KREAXIONS PUNCH = 2nd ballot

You will have a whole month .. all of April to post a blog inlinkz here on the Just Imagine blog (and any other DT Challenge for the month of April).
The prize will be a Kreaxions Circle Cutter or Punch.

Here's what I created using the Circle Cutter, the Butterfly punch and punch #913 without the inserts and punch #906 with insert "C".




supplies:
Cardstock: Core'dinations
Pattern paper: Prima
Punches: Kreaxions
Ink: Ranger, Memento
Stamp: Hero Arts

Happy Easter

This month I got to design with a set of Easter Bunnies from SIWL. In three graduating sizes, they are absolutely the most adorable bunnies I've ever seen and they were so much fun to work with!!!!

I first painted each bunny white, then added white tissue paper over the wet paint for a little dimension. Then I went to town decorating them.

I die cut the eggs and the bunny features from the Easter 2010 Cricut cartridge and the baseball cap from A Child's Year Cricut cartridge. The cap was embossed with a cuttlebug embossing folder.




The bow is from A Child's Year Cricut cartridge.



The buttons are from my stash.



Aren't they just the cutest!!!!

Supplies:
Wood Bunnies: SIWL.com
Die cuts: Cricut Expression, Easter 2010, A Child's Year
Cardstock: Bazzill
Other: buttons, tissue paper, paint

Boxed set

This week's challenge at Justrite Stampers is to create a random act of kindness or a gift for someone special. I created this pretty little gift set as a gift for a neighbor.


I used my Cricut and cut the box from the new Seasonal Holiday Cards cartridge at 4 1/2" from Core-dinations cardstock. I then cut it again at 4" and cut it apart to get the box layers. I ran the top layer through my Cuttlebug, then sanded the embossed areas. I stamped Garden Fairy Seeds stamp set on the front of the box and die cut it with Nestabilities Circles and Lacey Circles dies.


Back of the box



I found these cute little note cards at Target that were screaming for some embellishing. I stamped each of the Beautiful Blossoms and Borders stamps on the cards and then die cut them with my Nestability Circle and Lacey Circle dies. Then I colored the images with my copics. A little pattern paper, a little ribbon and a stickpin completed my cards. I just then touched them up with some stickles.




And since their is an ad challenge at the Shabby Tearoom, I'm submitting this card set there also. And I'm very excited because JR is also sponsoring their challenge this week!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Justrite
Cardstock: Core-dinations
Pattern paper: K&Co
Die cut Machine: Cricut Expression: Spring Holiday Cards
Die cuts: Spellbinders, Nestabilities: Circles, Lacey Circles
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copics
Stickpins: Close2myheart
Ribbon: Offray

Congratulations

to me, that is!! I am just so excited. I have some wonderful news to share but I can't say anything for a few days. It just so happened that I was creating with MyStampBOX stamps today and came up with this Congratulations card. Think I should send it to myself!!!! I used their wonderful Pennants stamp set and the Mention It stamp set


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Provocraft
Stamps: MyStampBOX
Ink: Memento
Other: twine, clothespins

Moving

We are a world of movers and shakers. We move as a result of jobs, new homes, being in the armed forces. Friends move from home towns and start new lives elsewhere. The Neighborhood stamp set from My StampBox is perfect for sending out hello, welcome or moving cards and notes. I created these 2 different looks from this stamp set.

This mini card can easily be created and mailed to friends with the new address noted inside.



This card would be nice to send to a new family moving into the neighborhood.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Worldwin
Pattern paper: Provocraft
Stamps: MyStampBOX
Ink: Memento
Brads: Making Memories

Masculine Spring Cards

Another project I created this month for Scrappin Stuff are masculine cards. I know that creating something masculine has many of us in a quandry, so I used some Graphic 45 papers to create these cards. Graphic 45 papers are double sided pattern papers that provide amazing color and theme combinations. I love using these papers to create cards. Masculine cards can be somewhat difficult to create, but this sports themed paper is perfect for creating masculine cards. Stop by the store and pick up some papers today.

School Days Mini Album

I love to create mini books. I find they are the perfect project to create when you need a gift. They are quick to make and oh, so much fun. You can also use up tons of scraps with these minis. This month at Scrappin Stuff, I created a School Days mini book.



I think this would be a perfect gift for a grandparent to see what a child has been up to during the year. I also think it would be a perfect end of year teacher thank you gift. Details are on the blog.

Friends

Today's blog post at justimaginecrafts looks at punch 901. This is my all time favorite Kreaxions punch. Today I decided to use this punch along the edge of my card. This created a really nice look to my card. Because I wanted the punched border to be more prominent, I placed a piece of blue cardstock on the card back. This allowed the punched border to really pop and interact with the other design elements. I added just a little ink along the punched border.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Recollections
Punch: Kreaxions
Rub-ons: Royal
Flowers: K&Co
Ink: Ranger

Princess Party

Last week, I posted a Dinosaur party ensemble. Well today, I think it's time to post a Princess themed party ensemble. This was a DT project for Creativexpress last year where I had to wanted to create a girlie party ensemble.

My project consisted of a wall hanging, an invitation, a thank you card with envelope and goodie bags.



Invitation:



Thank you card and envelope:



Goodie bags:


The goodie bags were perfect for adding a few little candies and since each had the child's name, they were also used as table settings.

Supplies:
Cardstock: BoBunny
Pattern paper: Imaginisce
Ink: Ranger
Pearls: Kaiser
Other: Tulle

Thanks

Today's blog post at justimaginecrafts looks at punch 906. This punch, like all the others, has the ability to punch in many different ways depending on which inserts you use. I chose to use the punch without the inserts, which allowd me to create a border to fit the card. As I punched along the striped pattern paper, I lined up the punch at the half way point so that my punches lined up and effectively seperated the sections.



I ended up with a really nice pinked edge for the bottom. I matted some floral paper on cardstock and placed it on my card. Then, looking at the seperated punched section, I decided to place the scalloped edge along the top edge of my card. A few brads and a simple "Thanks" were all that was needed to finish my card.

Supplies:
Cardstock: American Crafts
Pattern paper: SandyLion
Stamp: MyStampBOX
Ink: Memories
Brads: Creative Impressions

Party Time - Dinosaur Style

One of my DT projects for Creativexpress last year was to create a party ensemble. Using the Dinosaur Tracks cartridge, I created a banner, a centerpiece and goody bags.


Look at all this dimension

The American Crafts Foil and Pearl papers were perfect for this project.



The Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes embossing folder added some great dimension on the background.



American Crafts glitter brads were a nice addition to the letter blocks.



Bo Bunny ribbon tied it all together nicely.




The centerpiece was a wood box onto which I added mountains and volcanos and assorted dinosaurs in their environment.




The goody bags were created with smaller dinosaurs as well as the child's name.



I absolutely love how this turned out and had so much fun creating it. Just wish I had a child to share it with!!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock, foil paper, pearl paper: American Crafts
Brads: American Crafts
Ribbon: BoBunny
Die cuts: Cricut Expression, Dinosaur Tracks cartridge
Embossing: Cuttlebug Distressed Stripes embossing folder
Ink: Ranger, Colorbox

Flutter

For my first post for the new term at Just Imagine, I created a fun and easy card with the Kreaxions Circle Cutter. It is just an amazing tool - it creates the most perfect circles every time you use it. For my card, I wanted a 5" circle and a slightly smaller one and it was so easy. All you do is just adjust the Circle Cutter till you have the size you want - easy, peasy!!!! I wanted the circles to "fall off" the edge of my card and be the focal point for the Kreaxions Butterfly so I just cut off the edges.



I die cut 2 butterflies and embossed the top one. Check out the dimension using pop dots and rhinestones.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: MME
Circle Cutter, Butterfly Die: Kreaxions
Ink: Ranger, Memento
Stamp: Stampendous
Brads: Paper Studio

Just Imagine/Kreaxions

Woohoo!!! I am totally thrilled to have been asked to stay with the Just Imagine/Kreaxions Design Team for another term. Please join me in welcoming the following new and returning members to the team.


Angela Fehr

Barbara Bruder

Bev Code

Gina Johnson

Ginni Gass

Jess Moyer

Linda Beeson

Lisa Spiegel

Sarah Mullanix

Stephanie Ackerman (that's me)

Valerie Bishop

Wendy Price


Can't wait to see what the team has in store this term.

Spring Season

My Spring Season layout is featured on the home page of Scrappinstuff this month.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Brown, Green, Red, White
Pattern paper: Best Creations Play Ball Stripes
Pattern paper: Best Creations Play Ball Words
Ink: Ranger
Die cuts: Cricut Expression, Sports Mania cartridge, Plantin cartridge, Doodlecharms cartridge
Punch: Magill
Pop Dots

Hello

I created this card for JR's last challenge. Alas I had too many things going on and never got it posted but I do love it. I used the JR hydrangea which I colored with my Copics. The sentiment is from JRs alpha set too. The background is a Cuttlebug embossing folder and the punch is a Kreaxions punch.

I stamped the flowers twice so that I could cut some seperately and add to the card with pop dots. Once I had the flowers colored, I used my Nestabilities to create the labels and my Kreaxions punch for the border.




Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Embossing: Cuttlebug
Die cuts: Spellbinders, Nestabilities
Stamps: Justrite
Ink: Memento
Markers: Copics
Punch: Kreaxions

MyStampBOX DT Call!!!

This is a wonderful team for anyone who love stamps. These stamps are wonderful.

ATTENTION all stampers and myStamp BOX fans!

We are looking for new Designers to join our team. If you are enthusiastic about our stamps, love to stamp are a good team player and know a thing or two about blogging, you are the right match for us. We are interested in designers with a variety of styles who can creatively showcase myStamp BOX designs in their layouts, cards, altered art and other projects. No previous design team experience is necessary.

Here are the details for our call:

Term is 6 months from April 1st, 2011 to September 30th, 2011.

Team requirements:
* 4 projects per month
* 1 blog entry per month including good quality photos of a project and instructions/tutorial
* Upload all projects to the myStamp BOX website gallery and other online galleries
* Submit at least 2 projects per term for submission to print magazines of your choice
* Occasionally help with additional design opportunities – new stamp sets, classes, etc.

Team benefits:
*bio and picture on the website, with links to your blog
*a starter kit of stamp sets and additional stamp sets throughout your term
*other free scrapbooking supplies from product partners as they become available
*30% discount on purchased myStampBox stamps during your term

Please include in your application:
*personal information (your name, address)
*a short paragraph about yourself and why you think you’d be a good fit for myStamp BOX.
*link to your blog and gallery
*3-5 examples of your work showcasing your stamping ability and style

This call ends Friday, March 4, 2011
International applicants are welcome to apply.

Send your application to bettina@mystampbox.com

myStampBOX website: www.mystampbox.com

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Spring

It has been such a lousy winter this year. We have seen more snow than I can ever remember, and I am so ready for spring. Since we won't see spring for awhile yet, I decided to create a card to get me in the mood for spring. I used my beloved Kreaxions punch 901 for the border under my stamped image and then used the punched butterflies for some added dimension.



Happy spring!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock: GinaK
Pattern paper: Wild Asparagus
Stamp: PSX
Markers: Copic
Punch: Kreaxions

MSB Blog Hop

All Aboard!!! You’re now a passenger on the myStamp BOX Love Train! Let’s travel along the tracks to each of our talented designers and see the sites! We’re going to share all kinds of cool cards and projects on your journey today. We’re also going to giveaway some amazing stamp sets too! If you are just joining in, please visit the myStamp BOX blog to begin your journey.

All aboard… let’s begin our journey right now! Just in case your train de-rails, these are the stops we’re going to make along the way…

Agata Pfister
Cari Locken
Eva Pizzaro
Jaine Drake
Jill Hildebrand
Jolene Johnston
Maryfrances Fabbri
Melissa Wright
here
Allison Cope
myStamp BOX Blog

To be eligible to be our random stamp winner, you must visit each of the designers blogs listed above and leave on comment on their Love Train post. Once you have visited and commented on each person’s blog you can return to the myStamp BOX blog and leave one final comment to let us know what your favourite stop along your train trip was.

I hope you've been enjoying everyone's creations so far. I had fun with Mention It sentiments and created this cute gift basket around the Love U sentiment.

Since this is the Love Train, my basket could easily be given as a Valentine's Day gift or even a birthday gift. While I added all kinds of candies in my basket, think of all the different goodies you can put in here from note cards, to ribbons and buttons to gift cards. The choices are endless and since this basket was so quick and easy to make, why not make some for your gift giving this year.







Thanks for stopping on your journey. Don’t forget to leave a comment below to be eligible for a prize! Now on to the next station…. Your next stop is Allison Cope .


Supplies:
Cardstock: American Crafts
Pattern paper: Bo Bunny
Stamps: myStampBOX
Dies: Spellbinders, Netabilities
Ink: Memento, Ranger Walnut Ink

myStampBOX

The Mention It stamp set from myStampBOX is a compilation of phrases that can be used for every occasion. This stamp set is a must have with phrases such as just for you, love u, happy day, best wishes, etc.

Best Wishes is perfect for birthday cards, wedding cards or graduation cards. The letters are surrounded by fun shapes which adds to the fun look of this sentiment.



Get well soon is a must have for anyone who needs a little cheering up. Pairing that with a ribbon stamp from Graphic Borders and you have a very unique card indeed.



Just for you - ahh, what a wonderful sentiment that can be use for anything at all!!!


Supplies:
Stamps: myStampBOX
Ink: Memento
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Chatterbox, Provocraft
Brads: Queen &Co.

Happy Birthday

I can't believe that my son turns 16 today!!! Where has the time gone????

Using some new stamps from myStamp BOX, I created this fun birthday card.

I used the new Pennants stamp set, using the plain pennants for the numbers. I stamped the happy birthday pennant and added it to the card with pop dots and then used a sentiment from the Mention It stamp set on the strip.




On the inside I used the new Graphic Borders stamp set, which are a really fun addition to the myStampBOX collection. These borders can be joined to make them as long as you need them. I chose to stamp the border on the blue paper, then cut around it and mounted it on the yellow paper for a funky look. Another stamp from the Mention It stamp set was used as the interior sentiment.



Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Fancy Pants
Stamps: myStampBOX
Ink: Memento, Colorbox