Wizard's Hangout

Original Victory... this new card is now available

2012-01-27T15:57:00.001-07:00

This is my newest card available for purchase.

When you buy one of my handmade cards, you get one of my box templates of your choice as a bonus.

You can read the details HERE.

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This is my second post today, so please scroll down...

Happy creating! :)

Simple 3x3 Valentine

2012-01-27T05:00:00.001-07:00

I used Vanilla Cream cardstock for the base... a colour I haven't used for quite awhile.

But it's perfect for this card.

The sentiment and scroll design are from the 10 Things stamp set.

The "u" is from Trinity Alphabet.

And the heart is cut from Stella B&T using my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, set at 1 3/4".

I added a little Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain ribbon, and a few Bitty Opaques.

Super quick and easy!

Just the way I like it... ;)

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Stella B&T; Vanilla Cream, Colonial White CS

Stamps: 10 Things, Trinity Alphabet

Ink: Chocolate

Embellishments: Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Bitty Opaques

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, ScorTape (ScorPal)

The Perfect Scraps Card!

2012-01-26T05:00:00.047-07:00

We all have them... it's nothing to be embarrassed about.

I'm referring to paper scraps. ;)

What do you do with them??? I keep mine, I admit.

What for??? Well, for projects like this, of course!

Click on photo to see the details...

Inspiration for my card came from this one done by Pamela O'Connor.

This was created with 1" square scrap pieces of B&T and cardstock from the new Florentine paper packet.

It's a very sweet card.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Florentine B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa, Creme Brulee, Twilight CS

Stamps: Just for You, Rock the Block, Zoology

Inks: Twilight, Creme Brulee, Cocoa, White Daisy pigment

Embellishments: Wooden buttons, Clear sparkles, Mocha Opaques, Paradise paper flower

Other: Heart punch (SU), Glue dots

My Newest Card Box... A2 Tray-Style Card Boxed Set with Stella!

2012-01-25T05:00:00.002-07:00

I created this adorable boxed set of cards yesterday, while Cole was home sick from school.

Note: I will have this A2 Tray-Style Card Box tutorial ready in the near future. Once I have it ready, I will let you all know, and you will be able to get it for free with a purchase of a handmade card.

I made 2 cards with this sentiment "Age is just a number...", and the inside reads, "yours will remain unlisted."

And I made the other 2 cards with the sentiment, "With age comes widsom..." and the inside reads, "you're one of the wisest people I know!"

Love those funny sentiments from Just a Number.

I used the new Stella paper packet, and I cut all the shapes, except for the sentiment banner strips and the leaves on the front of the box, with my Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

Do you have this cartridge yet??? If not, what are you waiting for? ;)

Although you can't see it in the picture, the box does hold the A2 envelopes, too.

I'll be sure to post when the tutorial is ready.

Until next time, happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

A2 Tray-Style Card Box:

Paper: Stella B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa, Lagoon CS

Stamps: Just for You, The Best Things

Inks: Chocolate, Tulip, Sunset, Olive

Embellishments: Pearl Opaques and Bitty Opaques, Pewter Badge Buttons

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, 1" circle punch (EK), Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Cards:

Paper: Stella, Colonial White, Cocoa, Olive, Lagoon CS

Stamps: Just for You, Just a Number

Inks: Chocolate, Olive

Embellishments: Pewter Badge Buttons, Bronze Glitz Glitter Glue

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Square punch (EK), Sponge

3 Cute Cards from a 6x6 Card Base....

2012-01-24T05:00:00.059-07:00

So this is not my original concept... I got this idea from fellow CTMH Consultant Jennifer Bennett.

Jennifer took a CTMH 6x6 Kraft card and shared how to make it into a 6x3 card, with leftovers to create two 3x3s. I loved the idea and ran with it... right into my crafting room that is, to create these cards:

On the 6x3 card, I doubled up the cardstock circle that the flower is paper-pieced onto.

I used 3D foam tape to lift it up on the one side, so I could tuck the flap underneath to hold the card closed.

I used Stella B&Ts and the same set I used on yesterday's card, Card Word Puzzle.

This is what the Z1474 6x6 Kraft cards look like (they also come with envelopes, in a 10 pack for $6.95):

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Stella B&Ts; Colonial White, Black CS

Stamp: Card Word Puzzle

Ink: Black

Embellishments: Clear Sparkles, Licorice Opaques

Other: 6x6 Kraft Card, 2" circle punch (Fiskars), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

A Note for You...

2012-01-23T09:20:00.000-07:00

I created this card with a couple of new sets called Card Word Puzzle, and Just for You. I also used a current set from a previous Idea Book called Simple Memories.

I first stamped the floral images in Twilight ink onto the front of the White Daisy cardstock base.

I used a piece of B&T paper from the new Florentine paper pack, and I stamped the flower image onto the left side with Versamark ink.

Then I sprinkled White Daisy embossing powder over top, tapped off the excess, and heat set it.

I then took my waterbrush and Outdoor Denim ink and coloured in the shading on and around the flower to make it pop and give it depth.

The lacey image I stamped onto Grey Wool cardstock is from Simple Memories. I stamped it with White Daisy pigment ink, then because it takes too long to wait for pigment ink to dry, I simply embossed it with Clear Detail embossing powder.

I stamped the sentiment in Black ink.

To keep it simple, all I added for embellishments are 3 little Bitty Opaques.

Happy creating :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper: Florentine B&T; Grey Wool, White Daisy CS

Stamps: Card Word Puzzle, Just for You, Simple Memories

Inks: Twilight, Outdoor Denim, Black, Versamark

Embellishment: Bitty Opaques

Other: Waterbrush, White Daisy and Clear Detail embossing powders

Rock the Block... a CASE

2012-01-22T08:22:00.000-07:00

Do you follow Tresa Black's blog? She's full of crafty inspiration.

I CASEd her Rock the Block card, but just changed the colour combo to Chocolate, Sky and Sunset.

Rock the Block is only available until January 31st, with a minimum $25 purchase from the current Fall/Winter Idea Book.

It costs just $15 and you get this E-sized stamp set, plus the set of white chipboard Collage Cubes that comes with a little tray, ready to decorate.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):
Paper: Chocolate, Sky, Sunset, Colonial White CS
Stamp: Rock the Block
Inks: Sunset, Sky, Versamark
Embellishments: Clear Sparkles
Other: Art Philosophy cartridge, White Daisy embossing powder, Sanding block, Paper piercer, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

SUPER Birthday Greetings... another sneak peek!

2012-01-20T05:00:00.008-07:00

I am having lots of fun playing with my new products!

Yesterday I saw a great sketch that I had to try, so this is what I made with it...

And here's the Deconstructed sketch I used...

Isn't that a fun card???

I used another new paper pack, called Superhero. It's full of fabulous B&Ts, and so perfect for the boys in our lives!

The main image I actually cut out of one of the B&Ts. Cute and easy, huh?

Note the twine, stud, and binder clip... they are new products, too!

Are you excited yet?

Only 12 more days to go until the Spring/Summer Idea Book goes live...

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Superhero B&Ts; Black, Honey, Cranberry, White Daisy CS

Stamps: Just a Number, Typeset Alphabet

Ink: Black

Embellishments: Grey twine, Binder clip, Round durable stud

Punches: Upper Crest border (Fiskars), Oval (SU), Star (SU), 1/4" circle (SU)

Other: Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Love U Stella

2012-01-19T07:32:00.001-07:00

I've been busy playing with my new products, so you'll be seeing lots of sneak peeks over the next little while.

I have to say that I absolutely LOVE a new paper pack called Stella!

Looky what I made with some of the Stella B&Ts...

Isn't she cute? I like her very much...

I'm thinking that I might just be givin' this card to my hubby for Valentine's Day. ;)

I used a really old Mojo sketch for the layout.

I'll be back tomorrow with another creation.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Stella B&Ts; Cocoa, Colonial White, Kraft CS

Stamps: Pennant Alphabet, Rock the Block

Inks: Sunset, Tulip, Cocoa

Embellishments: Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Colonial White grosgrain, Clear sparkles

Punches: Dotted Scallop border (EK), Heart (Martha Stewart)

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Circle Coluzzle - retired, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge, 3D foam tape

I did it!!!

2012-01-17T14:54:00.002-07:00

I signed up to have my very own MyCTMH website.

So, what does that mean to you???

That you can shop online from me, especially if you live far away... ;)

{Well, anywhere within Canada, that is.}

And you can take advantage of some great clearance items, too, that are only available online.

{Under the While Supplies Last tab.}

Shop with me

Mojo Monday #224... So Very Sorry

2012-01-16T11:38:00.002-07:00

I played along with the Mojo Monday sketch #224 today.

You may notice some new CTMH products on my sympathy card.

I used a new paper pack called Pemberley, and I have to say, it's so pretty.

The stamp set is also new and it's called Card Word Puzzle.

{The new CTMH items will be available for order on February 1st.}

How I did the flower (and leaves):

I inked my flower stamp up first in Versamark ink, then into my Outdoor Denim ink, and then I stamped that onto the Creme Brulee floral B&T.
I sprinkled Clear Detail embossing powder over top, tapped off the excess, and then heat set the image. (The reason I do that is so my ink doesn't run in the next step.)
Then I took my Creme Brulee ink and a water brush and basically painted with my water brush. (I like to squeeze my lid down when the ink pad is closed, and then pick up the ink from the open lid with my water brush.)
I basically did the same steps with my leaves, except I stamped them onto Garden Green cardstock, and used Olive ink to paint with.

Until next time, happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Pemberley B&Ts; Colonial White, Kraft, Garden Green, Outdoor Denim CS

Stamp: Card Word Puzzle

Inks: Outdoor Denim, Olive, Creme Brulee, Desert Sand, Versamark

Embellishments: Colonial White grosgrain, Adhesive pearls

Other: Clear Detail embossing powder, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, 2 1/2" scallop circle punch (Marvy Uchida)

A couple more new cards for sale...

2012-01-15T09:39:00.001-07:00

I ran out of a couple styles of cards that I have for sale, so here's their replacements...

When you purchase one of my cards, you can get one of my box templates as a bonus.

Happy creating! :)

The Best Things... a sneak peek into what's to come...

2012-01-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

Hey! Guess what? I received some goodies today from the new Idea Book, which goes live to customers on February 1st.

Of course I had to create something with my new stuff, so I whipped up a card. ;)

The B&T paper is from a new paper pack called Stella.

The flower stamp is from Just For You, and the sentiment is from The Best Things.

All the shapes, except the leaves and the rectangles, were cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, and the layout I used is from Wishes, so this card came together really pretty quickly.

You'll also notice another new item I used. Those are called Durables Square Studs - Antique Gold. And they are adhesive-backed. Awesome.

I can't wait to play some more with the new stuff!

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper: Stella B&T; Colonial White, Kraft, Cocoa, Lagoon CS

Stamps: Just for You, The Best Things

Inks: Cocoa, Lagoon, Olive, Tulip, Sunset

Embellishment: Durables Square Studs

Other: Wishes - On the Edge, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Sponge

Simply the Best with Random Stamping

2012-01-12T12:11:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I played along with a Heart 2 Heart Challenge, so today I pulled out my stamps and ink and created a card.

I pulled out a stamp set from the Dreamin' WOTG kit to use. I had used the sentiment from that set before (and the dandelion), but hadn't yet inked up any other stamps from that set so I thought it would be perfect for the challenge this week.

I started by stamping the largest image in Olive ink onto a piece of Colonial White cardstock. Then I added the second largest image by stamping in Pacifica ink onto the center of each Olive image. Next I used the image that looks like a leaf that perfectly fits inside my first image I stamped, and inked that up with Sky ink. Lastly I picked the smallest circle shape and stamped with Pacifica ink to fill in the white space.

The flower was cut out of Pacifica cardstock using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, set at 5 1/2". I tend to use my ancient hot glue gun to hold the flower. Believe me, once it cools it doesn't unstick and unravel. Ever. ;)

I added some sparkle and bling with Clear Sparkles in the centers of each small stamped circle on the random stamped piece of cardstock, and I also added a Designer Rhinestone brad to the center of my rolled flower.

The detail in the upper right corner was done by simply using the CTMH ruler (that has piercing holes) and my paper piercer to poke holes, and then still using the ruler, I drew lines to attach the holes with a Moonstruck marker. (I used Moonstruck only because I don't have a Pacifica marker yet.)

I think the rest is pretty self explanitory. But if you have a question, feel free to ask. ;)

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Kraft, Colonial White, Pacifica CS

Stamp: Dreamin' WOTG set

Inks: Pacifica, Sky, Olive; Moonstruck marker

Embellishments: Creme Brulee grosgrain, Clear sparkles, Designer Rhinestone brad

Other: Ruler, Paper piercer, Hot glue gun (unknown), Sewing machine (Kenmore)

Baby Cards Boxed Set

2012-01-08T11:03:00.001-07:00

I'm still waiting on my shipment of new goodies from the new Idea Book (and my new Spring/Summer Idea Books, too).

So that means it's the perfect time to play with my stash!

My son took over the TV room to play on his Xbox this morning to play Halo. I really don't enjoy watching or listening to that, so I went into my scraproom and dug out some of my favourite old retired papers, Twitterpated, a new stamp set from the current Idea Book that I hadn't yet inked up, Zoology, and a set that is going to retire at the end of January, called Sweet Baby. A much more enjoyable way to spend my time!!!

This is what I created: a super cute boxed set of baby cards, 2 suitable for a girl and 2 for a boy.

I'm thinking I should offer this as a class, but more customizable where my customers can pick any of my paper packs and stamps of their choice. That way if they don't want to make baby cards, they can choose their own theme. Sounds fun, right? Of course they'd be stuck with all the cutting, but it seriously took me only about 2 hours (if that) to come up with this.

It would also be a great way for me to use up some of my ever-growing stash. Anyways, I'm rambling.... ;)

The A2 Slant Top Card Box may look familiar. It's one of my templates you can get as a bonus with the purchase of one of my cards. You can see the cards and all the templates I currently have available HERE.

I better get going... got to put away the Christmas tree today.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Twitterpated B&Ts - retired; Colonial White, Chocolate CS

Stamps: Zoology, Sweet Baby - retiring at the end of January

Inks: Chocolate, Sorbet, Heavenly Blue

Embellishments: Sorbet ribbon, Chocolate polka dot organdy, Sweet Leaf button, Chocolate bigger brads

Punches: Corner rounder, 2 1/2" scallop circle (Marvy Uchida), 2" circle (Fiskars), Scallop border (SU)

Other: 3D foam tape, ScorTape (ScorPal), Velcro Dot (Velcro)

My Scraproom... a work in progress...

2012-01-07T14:25:00.001-07:00

I keep getting requests every once in a while from people wanting to see my scrapping space.

It's still a work in progress and not everything has a home yet, nor is it really photo ready or perfectly tidy, but I'll share it as it is...

These first 2 pictures are looking from the same end of the room, just from 2 different angles.

So far, I have purchased 7 Ikea Expidit shelves for some storage.

They fit perfectly for the wall height of these short walls.

I have my scrapbooking albums stored on this end, with some of this and that in the middle, and on the other end it has all of my Stampin' Up stuff I've purchased over the years. On the top is a great place to hold my recent cards and 3D projects on the one end, and on the other end I have clear boxes containing a bunch of cards I have for sale.

On this end wall, I have more Expidit shelving, with one that holds my Cricut and Cuttlebug and some other tools, and the other which has ribbon, photos, more tools and adhesive.

This area is close to where I like to sit to scrapbook, so these shelves hold my B&Ts, cardstock, layout books, embellishment cases, re-inkers, ect.

On top I have baskets that hold my punches, more embellishments (the ones I use most of the time), paper flowers, and upcoming card classes.

This nook is still awaiting proper storage solutions. It's pretty much the only tall wall I have, but is still limited in height due to the window.

I'm looking for some paper storage of some sort to go in there.

For now though, this is where I do my heat embossing. And on the right is a storage unit with drawers that hold my CTMH stamp sets. On top of those drawers is where I photograph all of my projects to share with you here on my blog.

Also, if you notice in the upper right corner of the photo, I finally found a chandelier at Ikea. Super cute and priced just right. ;)

Here's all the tables for my classes. You can see where I like to sit when I'm creating....

Here's another corner that isn't done yet. My plans are to have a sitting area with a little coffee table in the corner right where all the boxes are.

This is that same corner, but from a different angle. The door is the entry from the garage, so when I have classes, people can just come right on up.

This area beside the entryway from the garage will eventually be a little kitchenette.

The plans are for upper and lower cabinets. There's a little mini fridge in there.

It will be so nice to eventually be able to have coffee and snacks right there... and a sink, too.

Right now though, all that stuff on the floor is my to-go pile. I will likely have a "garage" sale this Spring or Summer to help find these things a new home.

And lastly, this is the doorway that heads into the main part of the house.

I hope that you enjoyed the little tour. :)

What's new for January?

2012-01-06T10:59:00.001-07:00

Let's begin with Close To My Heart...

January SOTM - Little Reminder

Cost is $19.95 or you can get it for just $5 with a $50 minimum order.

Available only for the month of January.

You may recall that I used this set to create one of my winning projects for the CTMH Make It From Your Heart Contest.

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Scentsy

Warmer of the Month - Valentine

Scent of the Month - Linger

Pink grapefruit, sugared apple, lavish praline, and flirty marshmallow swirl to create a fragrance that says “stay."

My Scentsy website

CTMH Retiring Items...

2012-01-06T10:29:00.000-07:00

Here's the CTMH items that will be retiring at the end of January...

Level 2 Paper Packs:

Believe
Dreamin’
Fanfare
Lucky
Mayberry
Mischief
Sophia
Wonderland

Workshops-on-the-Go:

Believe
Dreamin'
Elemental
Mischief
Roxie
Sonoma
Typeset
Wonderland

MyStickease:

Believe
Dreamin'
Fanfare
Lucky
Mayberry
Sophia
Wonderland

Mini-Medley Accents:

Antiqued Copper
Colonial White

Brads/Eyelets:

Colonial White Brads
Pewter Decorative Brads
Black & White Daisy Soft Set Eyelets
Chocolate & Colonial White Soft Set Eyelets

Dimensionals (Chipboard):

Flurry
On Target

Ribbon:

Colonial White Ribbon Collection
3/8" Cranberry Grosgrain Ribbon
3/8" Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon
3/8" Colonial White Grosgrain Ribbon
3/8" White Daisy Grosgrain Ribbon
Wings Level 2 Assortment

Embroidery Floss:

Blue & Purple Assortment
Green Assortment
Red & Pink Assortment

Waxy Flax:

Cranberry
Crystal Blue
Juniper
Sorbet

Various Accessories:

Bliss Level 2 Assortment
Fanfare Level 2 Assortment
Foundry Metal - Bookplates
Harvest Charms
Holiday Pockets
Just Blooms Spring Blossom Paper Flowers
Just Blooms White Daisy Variety Pack
Lucky Level 2 Assortment
Lucky Level 2 Journaling Spots
Midnight Felt Shapes
Mischief Rub-ons
Sweetheart Level 2 Assortment
Top Coats Icing Overlays

Color-Ready Alphabets:

Hodge Podge
Oxford

My Creations:

Board Book
Journal
9x9 Memory Showcase

Supplies/Tools:

Rubber Brayer
Soft Set Eyelet Tool
Eyelet Tool Replacement Punches

8 1/2 x 11 Cardstock:

Black
Colonial White
White Daisy

Stamps:

A Hop
A Little Buzz
A Little Everything
A Love
A Paisley
A Posey
Adoption
Adorning Corners
Always In My Heart
Ambiance
Around The Block
Baby Love
Backgrounds & Borders
Beary Best
Beary Busy
Beautiful Butterflies
Beautiful Things
Believe In Your Dreams
Beloved
Birthday Blast
Birthday Boy
Bless This Nest
Blooming Layers
Bon Appetit
Boom!
Bunny Love
Campin' Fever
Carefree
Catching Waves
Charmed
Cherished Flourishes
Ciao
Circle Around
Circle of Love
Circle Together
Connections
Cruisin'
Cupcake Sprinkles
Daydream
Down By The Sea
Dream Big
Dreams Come True
Enjoy Every Moment
Extreme Happiness
Family
Family Ties - Adult
Family Ties - Children
Family Ties - Pet
Fill In The Blank
Flower Pot
For Every Occasion
Friendship Blessings
From My Heart
Fun Times
Happy Holidays
Happy Moments
Hero
His and Hers
Horizon
Hot Diggity
Howdy
In The Month Of April
In The Month Of February
In The Month Of July
In The Month Of June
In The Month Of March
In The Month Of May
It's A Zoo
Just For Boys
Just For Girls
Just The Ticket
Kanji Phrases
Let's Go Camping
Little Princess
Love Always
Love Birds
Love Ya
Magic Tabs
Makin' Waves
Ms. Chillin'
Ms. Scrapbook
Notice The Details
One Of A Kind
On The Edge
On This Day
Over The Rainbow
Paisley Praise
Piece of Cake
Play Day
Post Card - Travel Series
Precious Love
Priceless Love
Recipe Box
Retro Tech
Royal Birth
Salutation Seals
Shining Star
Smiles
So Lucky
Soul Mates
Springtime
Star Power
Summer Breeze
Summer Days
Sweet Baby
Take Luck
Tasty Treats
Tea Time
Thank You
Thrill Ride
T.L.C.
Togetherness
Treetops
Trellis
Two-Step Backgrounds
Unity
X-Treme
You Did It
You Rock
You're Great
You're Sweet

If you would like to view photos of the items, please check out Tamytha Jenkin's slideshow.

(For some reason, I can't get it to embed on my blog.)

2 New Card Styles Available...

2012-01-04T15:58:00.001-07:00

I spent a good chunk of my day today creating 2 new card styles to replace my sold out cards.

Here they are:

Card Style #1

Card Style #3

When you buy one of my cards that I make specifically for purchase, you get to pick one of my templates as a bonus.

You also get the sketch/cutting instructions for the card style that you buy.

I've updated my blog, and I now have my cards for sale on their own page.

Happy creating! :)

Mojo Monday #222... a Blessing

2012-01-03T06:26:00.001-07:00

I played along with the Mojo Monday #222 Challenge.

This is a great sketch!

I created my background paper by stamping with two different sets: Heartfelt Treasures and Universal Backgrounds.

The sentiment is from a retired set called Enjoy the Trip.

And the swirl-type leaves are from Rock the Block.

This is such a hot colour combination right now... I used Black, Grey Wool and Creme Brulee.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper: Grey Wool, Grey Flannel, Colonial White, Black, Creme Brulee CS

Stamps: Universal Backgrounds, Heartfelt Treasures, Rock the Block, Enjoy the Trip - retired

Inks: Black, Grey Wool, Creme Brulee

Embellishments: Licorice Opaques, Creme Brulee and Colonial White paper flowers, Creme Brulee grosgrain, Bling pin

Other: 2 1/4" circle punch (EK), Black journal pen, Micro-tip scissors

More creations with Rock the Block...

2012-01-02T09:32:00.001-07:00

I started by stamping with Grey Flannel and Tulip inks onto Colonial White cardstock to create the background words using the "FUN" and "LOVE" stamps from the Rock the Block set.

I wanted these cards to have a masculine feel to them.

I added the flourish swirl in Black ink.

Then I simply added a strip of Black cardstock and Juniper ribbon, and added a few light blue Sparkles to the swirls.

So easy, but I love how they look!

So much in fact that I kept playing...

Using some different stamp images from the same Rock the Block set, I then created a set of 4 more cards, and made a box to hold them, too.

{Note that the sentiment "Simply the Best" is from a different set - Dreamin' WOTG.}

On the cards, I added Clear Sparkles and Black Licorice Opaques.

{Instructions for the Flip Top Box were found here.}

Kinda cute, huh?

Remember, this E-sized set is available only until the end of January. With a minimum $25 purchase from the Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book, you can get the Rock the Block set and the Collage Cubes for just $15.00.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Colonial White, Black CS

Stamps: Rock the Block, Dreamin' WOTG set

Inks: Grey Wool, Black, Tulip

Embellishments: Juniper ribbon, Clear Sparkles, Licorice Opaques, Blue Sparkles

Other: 1 3/4" circle punch (EK), 3D foam tape, Velcro Dot (other), ScorTape (ScorPal), Sponge

Paper Trail Blog Hop for January... Wonderland

2011-12-31T19:00:00.040-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for January!

You should have arrived from Mary Crosby's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't really matter where you begin the journey. ;)

This month we are showcasing the Wonderland Level 2 paper pack.

So this is what I created for the hop.

I LOVE this layout and I have the perfect photos in mind to use on it.

They are of Cole when he was around 2 1/2 years old, playing outside of our old house in the snow.

But, back then I only had a film-style camera and I now have to locate the film strips to get my photos developed.

My how the times have changed... lol

Once again, I've used a fabulous sketch from the Let's Scrap Sketch website.

Please continue along the Paper Trail Blog Hop by hopping over to Terri Howard's blog.

I hope you had a fantastic 2011, and I wish you all the best in 2012!

Edited to add: I've had a couple of questions on the white cardstock strip that looks like drips and how I made those. It's a Martha Stewart border punch called Drippy Goo (Halloween themed). I don't have her Icicle punch, so I used this one instead.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Wonderland B&Ts; Grey Wool, Twilight, Black, White Daisy CS

Stamp: Trinity Alphabet

Ink: Black

Embellishments: Black Stitched grosgrain - retired, Silver Glitz Glitter Glue, Amethyst waxy flax - retired, Silver Shimmer brads, DE Chipboard Banners, Purple Sparkles

Other: Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Drippy Goo border punch (Martha Stewart), Silver Glitter Alphabet Chipboard (Kurio), 3D foam tape

Inspired By Challenge #4... 3x3 Thank You cards

2011-12-29T09:01:00.000-07:00

Laurel has a new challenge up on her Inspired By Challenge Blog...

These little 3x3 thank you cards came together really pretty quickly.

I love the classic look of the colour combination of grey, black and yellow.

This is the inspiration photo...

The background stamp I used on my cards is from a past Stamp of the Month from August called Wicked. Love the honeycomb look of it!

And the flower is from a new set available now until the end of January, called Rock The Block.

You can get the Rock the Block set right now for just $15 with a minimum $25 purchase from the Fall/Winter 2011 Idea Book.

I know exactly what I'm going to use the Collage Blocks for.

I'll be sure to share them when I get them done.

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper: Grey Wool, Colonial White CS

Stamps: Rock the Block, Wicked, Thank You

Inks: Grey Wool, Black, Creme Brulee

Embellishments: Licorice Opaques, Silver Glitz Glitter Glue

Other: 1 3/4" circle punch (EK), Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, Sponge

My Roxie Paper Trial Layout with Photos

2011-12-24T05:00:00.019-07:00

I don't have any new artwork to share with you, but I realized that I hadn't yet re-posted my Roxie layout since I added the photos, so here it is...

The photos on my layout are of my most loved past-times of late...

my Blackberry, papercrafting, my blog, and last, but not least, my coffee!

I wish everyone a safe and happy Christmas! :)

{you can view the supply list on my original post}

A Couple of Challenges done with a little Jingle...

2011-12-23T11:55:00.000-07:00

This is my second post today, so you might want to scroll down to see my other one...

...

First up is a one page layout sketch challenge from Heart 2 Heart Challenge blog.

Here's the sketch:

I'm trying to use some of my stash, in this case retired Jingle.

This layout (and the card below) is created using Jingle B&Ts and Jingle MyStickease.

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Secondly, I created a card for the Let's Scrap sketch challenge for the week of 12-21-11.

And here's the sketch:

Happy creating! :)

Supplies used are all CTMH:

Layout:

Paper: Jingle B&Ts - retired; White Daisy CS

Stamp: Trinity Alphabet

Ink: Black

Embellishments: Jingle MyStickease - retired, Glitter Brads - retired, Silver Glitz Glitter Glue, Juniper pleated ribbon

Other: 3D foam tape

Card:

Paper: Jingle B&Ts - retired; White Daisy and Black CS

Embellishments: Jingle MyStickease - retired, White Daisy ricrac - retired, Licorice Adhesive Pearls, Silver Glitz Glitter Glue

Other: 3D foam tape