Let's Party

Good morning. Scrapbookpal recently added new members to their Design Team and I am thrilled to have been selected to be a part of this awesome group.

Be sure to check back often as the team has some amazing projects to show you.

I am so excited to post my first design team project for Scrapbookpal. A friend is having a party for her husband so I thought I'd create a centerpiece for the table. I have had this lovely Prima Vase for quite some time, never knowing what to do with it. Well, this project was perfect and with the all the supplies available at Scrapbookpal, it was easy finding just the right Cricut cartridges to create this centerpiece.



Start by lightly running a brown inkpad around the edges of the vase, giving it just a hint of color.

Using the Father's Day Cartridge, create the Poker Elements



Cut the Poker elements at fit-2-page (resulting in a 7 3/4" cut) twice from white cardstock and once from chipboard
Ink the edges with brown ink
Using the Poker layer, cut the Poker chips twice from green cardstock at 7 3/4"
Assemble by placing the chipboard piece between the two white cardstock layers leaving an opening at the bottom to insert the dowels

Using the Plantin Cartridge, create the deck of cards



Cut uppercase letters J, Q, and K and the number 10 at 2" from white cardstock
Using the shadow feature, cut them all again at 2" from red cardstock
Assemble the white onto it’s shadow

To create the deck of cards cut 4 pieces of black cardstock 2 1/2" x 4", corner rounding the edges
Add the letters and numbers to the cards

Using the Indie Art Cartridge create the Dice and Card Elements -



Cut the diamond, heart, spade and club at 2" from white cardstock
Using the blackout feature, cut them again at 2" from red cardstock
Adhere these to the back of the deck of cards created above



Cut the dice at 6” from black cardstock
Cut the dice + blackout at 6” from white cardstock

Cut the dice at 6 ¾” three times from white cardstock
Cut the dice + blackout at 6 ¾” from red cardstock and black cardstock
Adhere the layers together

Cut the dice at 3” from green, red and white cardstock
Cut the dice + blackout at 3” twice from white cardstock and once from black cardstock



Using shift + dice, cut Lucky at 3” from red cardstock and white cardstock
Using shift + dice + shadow, cut Lucky at 3” from red cardtock and white cardstock
Adhere the layers together



Cut the diamond, heart, spade and club at 3" from black cardstock and white cardstock
Ink the edges of the white pieces with brown ink
Using the blackout feature, cut them again at 3" from black cardstock and white cardstock
Assemble the white onto the black and the black onto the white so you have 2 sets
Place them on opposite sides of the vase

Using the Designer’s Calendar Cartridge, create the double dice



Using shift + events + 29, cut the double dice at 3" from black cardstock and white cardstock
Cut them again at 4" from black cardtock and white cardstock
Fold on the score lines and ink the edges with brown ink
Place them on opposite sides of the vase with foam adhesives


Using the Graphically Speaking Cartridge, create the hand



Cut the hand (image 38 + icon) at 4” from red cardstock twice
Cut the hand (image 38 + icon blackout) at 4” from white cardstock
Adhere the red layers on top of the white hand

To finish, arrange the elements in the vase, then adhere additional dice to cover the dowels. I added 2 large dice to the dowel holding the poker elements, then added additional dice to the back.



The deck of cards was placed in the hand and Lucky was placed so that it was sitting on top of the Poker elements.



Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you've enjoyed this project.

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Happy Easter

Sending wonderful Easter wishes to all my friends. Hope you all have a wonderful day.



I stamped Prints on the yellow background paper in Brown Inkm then inked the edges of the cardstock with Brown Ink. 2 pieces of green cardstock were torn to simulate grass and placed across the card.

After punching 7 eggs, each egg was stamped in assorted colors. On several of the eggs, I left space and "painted" Smooch between the layers to simulate egg dying. For a little more dimension, each egg was edged with Brown Ink. They were then inserted behind the torn green cardstock.



"For My Friend" was stamped in Black Ink and them embossed in Black and added to the lower right corner with foam adhesives.


Clearsnap Supplies:
Inks: My First Colorbox - Yellow, Blue, Green, Brown, Black
Stamps: My First Colorbox - Prints and Dots
Smooch: Pool, Snickerdoodle, Gold Lame
Top Boss Black Embossing Powder
Smooch Fizz - Blue

Other supplies:
Bazzill cardstock
Magill Punch
Foam Adhesives

Hockey 2012

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Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill White, Black
Pattern paper: Paper House Productions
Stickers: Jolees
Chipboard letters: Bella Blvd.


Directions:

This is the perfect background paper to use for a lot of photos and since my son played goalie in this particular game, the papers helped showcase his accomplishments.

Cut photos to various sizes and mat with black cardstock.

Line 3 smaller photos across the bottom of the left side, then add 3 larger photos above them.

Adhere the ice skates above the goalie, angling them so they appear to be hanging down.

On the right side of the layout, adhere 2 photos, placing a smaller photo on top of the hockey sticks.

Adhere “2012” in the lower right corner.

Birdsong

I have always loved collaged images and when I found this Hero Arts stamp recently, I knew it would be fun to take it apart and rebuild it in different colors. It's really quite fun to do and with Clearsnap's line of inks, it's amazing how beautiful the image can turn out.



Stamp the image three times in Guacamole, Red Barn and Blackbird Ink. Add Clear Embossing Powder on each image and heat set. Using the Guacamole image as the main image, cut apart the other two images, selecting specific sections to use. The clock and mail tag were cut from the Blackbird image and the bird and flower were cut from the Red Barn image.



The clock, mail tag and flower were adhered to the main image using Glue Gloss and foam dimensionals were added behind the bird for a 3D effect. Tearing around the main image, it was then inked with Guacamole Ink.



GCD Studio Antiquities papers were used behind the stamped image and 3 brads were strategically placed as both design features as well as to anchor the main stamped image in place. Firecracker Smooch Glitz was painted on the flower to add a hint of shimmer.



Cutting a piece of cardstock to fit the interior of the card, the sentiment was stamped with Red Barn Ink and then heat set with Clear Embossing Powder.




Clearsnap Supplies:
ColorBox Chalk Ink - Blackbird, Red Barn, Guacamole
Smooch Glitz - Firecracker
Glue Gloss
Top Boss Clear Embossing Powder

Other Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: GCD Antiquities
Stamps: Hero Arts, The Stamps of Life

What's in Your Purse?

This purse was so much fun to create and decorate. Instead of using it for photos, I decided to use it to document what we have in our purses! I have always loved my Cricut and since Jinger Adams is having a DT call, I decided to audition.

Using the Cricut Paisley Cartridge and the multi cut feature, I cut 4 pieces of chipboard at 7 3/4". Using the Deep Cut Blade Housing for the chipboard created perfect cuts. Pattern paper was adhered to both sides of the chipboard creating a sturdy purse. Clearsnap inks were used to accent each page and Want2scrap pearls were added for some pizzazz. Except as noted, all cuts are from the Paisley Cartridge.

Front cover:



Flowered paper was cut to fit the chipboard. Using the shift + purse created the striped panel. A yellow handle was added and the green flower button was attached. The smaller button was embossed with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and then inked with brown ink.



The interior purses were cut from pattern paper at 7 3/4" and the handles were cut from brown cardstock and adhered over the pattern paper purses. A block of cream cardstock was cut 4" x 5 3/4" and matted with blue cardstock. "Shop til you drop" was cut at 3" from blue cardstock and in shadow from brown cardstock. A pocket page was created using a punch for details. "Receipts" was cut at 1" from brown cardstock using the Plantin Cartridge. The letters were easy to adhere since I ran them through my Xyron Sticker Maker.



Another pocket page was created from cream cardstock at 4 1/2" x 4". "Phone" was cut at 1" and "hi" was cut at 3/4" from brown cardstock using the Plantin Cartridge, then adhered using Xyron Sticker Maker. The phone was cut at 4" from brown cardstock. The layers were created from cream and blue cardstock and the phone was assembled and slipped in the pocket. The IPOD was cut twice at 3 1/2" from the striped pattern paper and the flowered paper. The top layer was cut from cream cardstock and inked before adhering. The note was cut from yellow cardstock and a pearl was added on top.



Little pockets were created from green pattern paper, cut at 1 1/2" x 2". The edges were inked with brown ink before adhering. The keys were cut from at 2" from silver cardstock using the Sentimentals Cartridge. The lipstick was cut at 2" and the nail polish was cut at 3" from green and pink cardstock using the Forever Young Cartridge. The pocket base was cut 3" x 5 1/2" as a pouch for the sunglasses which were cut at 2" from pattern paper and a shadow from brown cardstock. Crystal Effects were added to give the illusion of eye pieces. A smaller pocket was added on top and a pen (cut from the Sentimental Cartridge) was inserted. I printed a calender from the internet and cut it to fit the other pocket, adding some twine to the top. Faux stitching was added around the pocket



The back cover was cut from a paisley paper and adhered to the chipboard. Using the shift + purse created the striped panel to mimic the front cover. A yellow handle was added and the green flower button was attached. The smaller button was embossed with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and then inked with brown ink.

Once I had the purse completed, I bound it with my Zutter Bind-it-All and added some ribbons to the rings.

Supplies:
Tools: Cricut Expession, Cuttlebug
Cartridges: Paisley, Plantin, Sentimentals, Forever Young
Cardstock: Bazzill, American Crafts
Pattern paper: Authentique
Ink: Clearsnap
Embossing: Cuttlebug
Pearls: Want2scrap
Binding: Zutter Bind it All
Adhesives: Scotch ATG, Clearsnap Glue Gloss, Xyron Sticker Maker
Twine: The Twinery
Ribbon: Offray

Happy Easter

With Easter coming, it's time to make some spring cards. This is today's post at thepapertemptress.com




I love the Ruche papers in it's rich colors. I used Cocoa Crepe Ruche as my card base, then used Khaki Crepe Ruche as my second layer which I embossed with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder. I tore some Green Crepe for the bottom of the card. This paper holds ink really well, tears easily and embosses very nicely.

I used Ultra High Gloss Glossy cardstock for my Easter Eggs. I first inked the cardstock with a multi color inkpad from Clearsnap called Cakewalk. Then I stamped the Easter eggs on top and punched them out. Pretty quick and easy Easter eggs and no additional coloring is necessary!

Supplies:
Cardstock: thepapertemptress
Ink: Clearsnap
Stamp: Hero Arts,
Punch: Magill

Heartfelt Creations

I am thrilled to have been selected as a semi-finalist for the upcoming Heartfelt Creations Design Team. Here's the post with the list of the talented artists. We all head to the next round and I can't wait. But I do need your help to get to the final round.

Please go to the Heartfelt Creations blog and vote for me. Your input will be welcomed and you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Heartfelt Creations gift certificate.

These are the cards I submitted as my Design Team Entry:

Saying Goodbye Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamps: Justrite
Ink: Clearsnap



Directions:
Cut cardstock 5 1/2" x 11"
Score and cut the card base to create the panels
Add pattern paper to the front panels, inking the edges with red ink
Stamp sentiment and die cut the oval shapes for the front panel
Die cut another oval and place on top with foam adhesives for dimensions
Die cut larger scalloped base
Add rhinestones and ribbon


Snowman Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Stamp: Stamp Happens
Ink: Clearsnap
Markers: Copic Markers



Directions:
Cut cardstock 5 1/2" x 11" and fold creating a square card
Punch along one edge
Add a strip of punched white cardstock underneath
Stamp image 3 times on navy, pink and gray cardstock
Cut and paper piece the elements together
Add definition to the snowman with markers
Spritz card before adding stamped pieces


Happy Anniversary Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: DCWV
Stamps: Studio G
Markers: Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders




Stamp and color image with Copic Markers
Die cut into circle shape adding a larger circle as a mat
Cut pattern paper to fit card base
Cut assorted tags to fit card front
Machine stitch in place
Add ribbon to tag
Stamp sentiment
Assemble card

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to vote here: Heartfelt Creations blog for a chance to win a $50 Heartfelt Creations gift certificate.

Momenta Card Frenzy

It's a card frenzy Momenta stickers.

Celebrate Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: GCD Studios
Stickers: Momenta
Ink: Black Memento



These 3 dimensional stickers birthday stickers are beautiful and truly do add a lot of color and dimension to cards.

Laughter Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Heidi Grace
Stickers: Momenta
Ink: Black Memento



These clear stickers are amazing. Just adhere them to white cardstock and see the phrases take center stage.

Friendship Card
Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Pattern paper: Heidi Grace
Stickers; Momenta
Ink: Black Memento



The stickers are beautiful and have great dimension. They aren't your normal flat stickers!

Scor-Pal and American Crafts Blog Hop

We are blog hopping today with Scor-Pal and American Crafts. You should have arrived here from Heidi Sonboul's blog. If you didn't, just start at the Scor-Pal Blog and see what everyone has created today.


I was lucky enough to be able to work with American Craft's CHAP line. This is a great line to use for masculine projects with it's shades of browns, blues, yellows and greens.




I created a center fold card with my Scor-Pal using American Crafts cardstock. Using the reverse side of the Scott pattern paper, I cut it to fit my front panels. The right side of the Scott pattern paper was cut to fit the inside of my card and was cut into a scalloped circle for the front closure. I added a die cut circle to this onto which I added my image. This Magnolia stamp was colored with Copic Markers and then cut out and mounted to the front with foam adhesives for dimension. I added several buttons and pearls from this kit to the lower right corner.

Supplies:
Cardstock, Pattern Paper, Buttons, Pearls: American Crafts
Stamp: Magnolia
Markers: Copic Markers
Dies: Spellbinders

This bunny card would be perfect for anyone on your list. I cut Blue American Crafts Cardstock 6" x 12", then used my Scor-Pal to create a top folding card. Cutting the Jim pattern paper to fit the card front, I added Scott on Gray Cardstock which was cut to 5" x 5".



After coloring my image with Copic Markers, I scored lines around the image for a little bit of dimension. The tag and brad are coordinated perfectly with this collection and finished off this card nicely.



Supplies:
Cardstock, Pattern Paper: American Crafts
Markers: Copic Markers

This next card uses a variety of American Crafts papers and Clearsnap Inks to create a fun birthday card.



The Scor-Pal makes it so easy to create just the perfect score lines. This 3D card is so much fun to make and can be created for any occasion.



The card base is Brown American Crafts cardstock which has been scored and cut. Mike pattern paper has been cut to fit the base card and Jim has been placed on top.



I lightly inked the image with Clearsnap Inks and a Styllus, then added Clearsnap Smooch Ink for some shimmer on the balloons, the hat and the plate. The sentiment was stamped and embossed on a Journaling Card from the Justwrite package which I cut and adhered with foam adhesives.

Supplies:
Cardstock, pattern paper: American Crafts
Ink: Clearsnap Graphic 45 Decades Ink; Clearsnap Smooch Ink
Digi Image: SewManyCards
Stamp: MSE

Remember to stop at the Scor-Pal Blog because there are prizes involved.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Your next stop on this hop is Jenny Chesnick and I know she has something amazing to show you.