Showing posts with label Paper - Close To My Heart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Paper - Close To My Heart. Show all posts

Monday, April 22, 2013

Great Impressions Stamps - Happy Birthday using Lace Doily

When I first started on the Great Impressions Stamps DT I warned you that I love the Lace Doily (J101) stamp and had a bunch of ideas on how to use it.    I shared a couple ideas with you but then I put it away so that I could give some of  my other new Great Impressions Stamps some attention.     Well, this week I am back to using the Lace Doily stamp.

 

2013-04-23 GI Doily bday 1 WM

 

I stamped the doily four times using different colored inks.   Then I used square Nesties to cut out a portion of each doily and attached them to a panel.   I LOVE how this looks!

 

2013-04-23 GI Doily bday 2 wm

 

This would look great in other combinations and could be used for any occasion.  I’m thinking about reds and greens.  Add a Christmas sentiment and you would have a beautiful card. 

 

I think this is still my favorite Great Impressions stamp.  There are just so many beautiful ways you can use it.    If you would like to see some of my other projects using it, you can click HERE or HERE.  I’m going to put it away for awhile, but I know I will be pulling it out again soon.

 

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great week!

 

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Lace Doily (J101) and Sweet Sentiments (E791) from Great Impressions Stamps
  • Inks:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Close To My Heart New England Ivy, Juniper, Sweet Leaf inks
  • Papers:  Papertrey Dark Chocolate & Kraft CS, Stampin’ Up Vellum, Close To My Heart Wings DP
  • Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders square Nestabilities die, Taylored Expression woodgrain texture plate, Martha Stewart butterfly punch
  • Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. button

Click image below to purchase Lace Doily (J101) from Great Impressions Stamps:

 

Challenges:

Monday, January 14, 2013

Great Impressions - Deepest Sympathy

Hello!  Today is my day to post on the Great Impressions blog.   Last week, I mentioned that I loved this Lace Doily (J101) stamp and had a lot of different ideas on how to use it.    So today, I am using it again but in a bit of a different style.   Usually I am scrambling to make sympathy cards when I need them.  I never make them to have on hand.  Well, I decided that this stamp would make a very elegant sympathy card and created this card for my stash.

 

2013-01-13 GI Doily sympathy straight WM

 

I stamped the doily image 4 times on my DP and then cut out the layers.  I assembled the various layers using pop-dots to add dimension.

 

 

2013-01-13 GI Doily sympathy angled WM

 

Although I used a computer generated sentiment, Great Impressions has some lovely sympathy sentiments HERE.  

Don’t forget you still have plenty of time to join the January challenge at the Great Impressions blog.   Use this fabulous sketch from DT member Erin and link up your project HERE.

 

 

If you missed my post last week, you can see another way to use this fabulous stamp HERE.

 

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:   J101 Lace Doily (rubber stamp) from Great Impressions Stamps
  • Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Papers:  Close To My Heart Silhouette paper pack
  • Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Labels 15 & Lacey Circles dies
  • Embellishments:  KaiserCraft black pearls
  • Font:  Alex Brush from Font Space

Challenges:

Monday, October 22, 2012

Ornament Angel

Today I have a card using Whimsy and Stars Studio’s Ornament Angel digital stamp to share with you. 

 

2012-10-23 WSS Angel card WM

I wanted to play around with hexagons in my design.    I used the die to cut out the hexagons and also to emboss my kraft card stock.   I don’t know if it shows up too well in the photo.

I decided to paper piece the ornament.  One of my Spellbinders circle dies was the perfect size.  Since the cards seemed a little flat, I added a few more folded circles to the ornament to give it some dimension.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a wonderful week!

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Ornament Angel (digital stamp) from Whimsy and Stars Studio
  • Inks:  None
  • Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white CS, Close To My Heart Mistletoe paper pack, Papertrey kraft CS
  • Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders oval & circle nestabilities, Die-namics hexagon dies, Copic markers
  • Embellishments:  Copic black multiliner, Sakura gold glitter pen, misc. twine & button

Challenges:

Thursday, May 10, 2012

CASE’ing Myself

A couple of weeks ago I was showing off my Zutter Bind It All to my mother in-law and mentioned that I used it to make a password book for my daughter.   Since she seemed to like that idea, I decided to make a password book/keeper to give to her for Mother’s Day.

When I sat down to make the book, I was really stuck on how to design the cover.   I decided to CASE my own project and set to work.

 

2012-05-09 Password book 1

 

I have to admit that designing the pages and getting them formatted to print properly was the hardest part.   I had to mess around in Word quite a bit before I got it to work.   I did notice that several sites offered pre-designed templates for a password book, but they were all 8-1/2 X 11 and I wanted a smaller book.

 

2012-05-09 Password book 2

 

I was able to use some recycled items in making this book too.  Both covers were cut from cereal boxes and then covered with paper.  On the cover, I went to my old stand-by for some texture and die cut some shapes from a Starbucks coffee sleeve.  I was also happy to use some paper, my favorite from Close To My Heart, that I have been hording for ages.

 

Thank you for stopping by!   Have a great day!

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:  None
  • Inks:  None
  • Papers:  Bazzill Basics Pinecone CS, misc. printer paper, Close To My Heart Perfect Day DP pack
  • Tools:  Sewing machine, Big Shot, Papertrey Doily Details & Journal Tabs die,  Clear Dollar Stamps Designer Label dies, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Sweet N Sassy heart dies, Martha Stewart butterfly punches
  • Embellishments:  May Arts burlap twine, misc. buttons, Jillbean Soup kraft mini brown alpha stickers
  • Other:  Cardboard from cereal box, Starbucks coffee sleeve, Zutter wire

Challenges:

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Creative Belli Guest DT

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Today I am honored to be a guest designer for the Creative Belli challenge.  This week the Creative Belli challenge is a recipe challenge.

Challenge #137 - RECIPE

(You must have 1 Ribbon, 2 Designer Papers, 3 Colors and 4 Rhinestones/Pearls on your project)

Remember that the spirit of the Belli challenges is to encourage you to use your OLD and FORGOTTEN embellishments!

I have to admit I struggled with this recipe.  I don’t know why, I think I just had a mental block.   I ended up making a set of note cards inspired by the design of Natalie’s card here.

 

 

 

 

Stop by the Creative Belli blog to join the challenge and check out the DT projects. 

 



Don’t forget to check out my February followers candy HERE.

 

Thank you for stopping by!



Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Heartfelt Message by Hearo Arts
  • Inks:  Close To My Heart Crystal Blue & Sweet Leaf
  • Papers:  Georgia Pacific white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Close To My Heart Miracle Dp pack
  • Tools:  Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic markers (to color pearls), Provo Craft Seeing Spots embossing folder
  • Embellishments:  Cream Hug Snug seam binding (colored using CTMH ink pad), Paper Studios pearls, Tsukineko Sparkle Shimmer Spray, Papertrey button twine, misc. buttons, misc. fabric

Challenges:

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Valentine Girl

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Happy Tuesday!   I hope your week is off to a great start.  I have another Valentine’s card to share with you today.  This cute image is a digital stamp from Whimsy & Stars Studio.

 

 

I tried something a little new on this card (although you can’t really see it in the photo.)  I masked off my image and covered the background with pink shimmer mist.  It looks so pretty in real life.

I hope you have a great week!  Thank you for stopping by.

 

Supplies:

  • Stamps:  Valentine Girly (digital stamp) by Whimsy & Stars Studio
  • Inks:  None
  • Papers:  Neenah Crest solar white, Paper Studio black CS, Close To My Heart Sweetheart DP pack
  • Tools:  Big Shot, Sewing machine, Papertrey Filigree border die, Copic markers
  • Embellishments:  Hug Snug Winter White seam binding, Twinery bakers twine, Angel Pink Fireworks shimmer spray, misc. buttons, Close to my heart Glitz
  • Techniques:  Paper piecing

Challenges:

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Pinterest Inspiration

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I apologize in advance for my short post. I am running out of time to get my project for the Amber Inklings Pinny party posted. I need to get the post up and start on dinner, laundry, etc.

My daughter has found the internet. Now all around the PC, there are little scraps of paper with her passwords, etc. for the websites she likes to visit. After getting a little push from the Pinny party on the Amber Inklings blog, I decided to make her a little book to keep her password info and the phone numbers of her friends.

Inside I have sections for passwords, address/phone numbers, and note pages. Here is a link to the template I made for the inside pages. I warn you they are not great but they serve the purpose. Feel fee to download and use as you would like at http://www.mediafire.com/?66wg24i4j0649xn. I think I set it up so that it works. Let me know if you have a problem.

I was inspired by this address book

and this password book that pinned on Pinterest

This was the first time I used the Zutter Bind It All that I bought from a friend. Here is a link to the tutorial I used to figure out how to use it.

You still have a few hours to join the Pinny party. It looks like will be fun. Next week I will plan my time better so that I am not so rushed.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Computer Love (digital stamp) by Meljen’s Designs
  • Inks: None
  • Papers: Misc. cardboard (for the covers), Georgia Pacific CS, Close To My Heart Cherry-O paper pack, misc computer paper (for inside pages)3
  • Tools: Zutter Bind It All & tools , Sewing Machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic markers, Papertrey Journal Tabs die
  • Embellishments: Misc. velvet rick rack, October Afternoon stickers

Challenges:

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Sweet Little Chickadees

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The weather around here had turned a bit cold and the birds are flocking to my bird feeders. Although we have a few black capped chickadees year round, we have more of these adorable little birds in the cold months. They are so cute and make the funniest sound.

Seeing the chickadees back at my feeder inspired me to use this image, Cozy Little Chickadees, from Meljen’s Designs to make a Christmas card. (Yes, another one done!)

I love the DP that I used. I think it looks perfect for Christmas. I don’t think it was designed for Christmas since the coordinating stamp set had butterflies and such. Oh well, I like it better as Christmas paper. The colors are perfect.

I made my own embellishments for this card. The ribbon was winter white Hug Snug seam binding that I dyed using my BG72 Copic ink refill and some Glimmer mist. The snowflakes were punched out of vellum, covered with Versa mark ink and then embossed using Ranger Bridal Embossing Tinsel. (They look even prettier in real life!) I finished them off by coloring some clear gemstones with my BG75 Copic marker so that they would coordinate with the paper.

My card also fits the new Meljen’s Designs challenge, which is HOLIDAY – CHRISTMAS. Melissa is releasing some new images to the store today that are perfect for the challenge. Here is a little looksee. Stop by the Meljen’s Designs blog to see what some of the DT has created using these cuties.

Thank you to every one that wished me good luck. Woo hoo! I am able to wear a regular shoe and drive again. Hurray!

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Cozy Little Chickadees (digital image) by Meljen’s Designs, Just the Ticket & Signature Christmas by Papertrey
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Juniper, New England Ivy, Sweet Leaf inks, Versa Mark ink, Copic BG72 and 00 ink refill
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white, Papertrey kraft CS, misc. green CS, Close To My Heart Wings & Veranda paper packs, Stampin’ Up vellum
  • Tools: Sewing machine, EK Success snow flake punches, Fiskars edge punch, Copic markers, heat tool
  • Embellishments: Hug Snug winter white seam binding, Papertrey button, , Tattered Angels Pearl glimmer mist, Paper Studio gem stone, Frosted Lace Stickles, Clear glitter Spica pen, misc twine & lace

Challenges:

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Sentimental Sundays–Halloween

It’s Sunday so it is time for another Sentimental Sundays challenge. The theme for our challenge this week is “Halloween” – don’t forget to include a sentiment.

The challenge sponsor, Whimsie Doodles, was kind enough to give the DT some images to use for the challenge. When I saw this image, I wanted to try to make a shaped card.

Stop by the Sentimental Sundays blog to see the creations from the rest of the DT. Link up your card for a chance to win the prize from Whimsie Doodles.

This challenge is a bit sad for me as it will be my last challenge as a member of the Sentimental Sundays team. The DT is a wonderful group of ladies and I have really enjoyed working with them.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Halloween Hootenannies (digital stamp) by Whimsie Doodles
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Honey ink, Stampin’ Up Old Olive & Pumpkin Pie inks, Distress Inks Frayed Burlap
  • Papers: Papertrey kraft & dark chocolate CS, Close To My Heart Olivia paper pack
  • Tools: Big Shot, ProvoCraft Swiss Dots & Script Texture embossing folders, Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations wood grain embossing folder
  • Embellishments: Misc. button & raffia, October Afternoon Mini Market kraft & black alpha stickers

Challenges:

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cozy Owl Christmas

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Another Christmas card done! Have you started yours? I envy the people that have been working on them all year. I know I will come up short and have to send out (dare I say it?) store bought cards. Oh well, I will continue working on them as much as I can over the next couple of months. (Eeks –Can you believe Christmas is only a couple of months away?)

This is another Meljen’s Designs image that I loved as soon as I saw it. For what ever reason, I didn’t have time to use it before now so I am happy to finally have the chance to color him up.

By the way, are you a fan of Meljen’s Designs images? Did you see there is a DT call going on right now? We are looking for a few fun and talented people to join the team. You can find all the details on this post.

Since it is Thursday, Melissa is releasing some new images into the shop. Here’s a look at them. If you would like to see some projects using them, stop by the Meljen’s Designs blog. The DT has some projects ready for the new challenge (Ribbon) using these new images.

I hope you will join the Meljen’s Designs “Ribbon” challenge this week!

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Cozy Winter Owl (digital stamps) by Meljen’s Designs, Holiday Wishes by Papertrey
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Cranberry ink
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Close To My Heart Mistletoe paper pack
  • Tools: Copic markers, Cricut, Pretty Packaging SVG file from Lindsay Stamp Stuff on mygrafico.com
  • Embellishments: Stampendous Fun Flock, Crystal Stickles, Winter White Hug Snug seam binding, Kaiser gem stones, Tatter Angels glimmer mist

Challenges:

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Nuts!

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A few weeks ago, Mabelle let the DT pick out a few digis from her store. I swear I wanted every digi there but I knew I had to have this squirrel. There is just something about this image that makes me smile. I wish the squirrels around my house were this cute instead of chewing holes in my bird feeders.

Mabelle just shared with us a peek of the Christmas digis that she will be putting on the store on October 18th. They are soooooo cute! Once again, I don’t know how to pick…. Make sure you stop back here and the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog to check them out on October 18th!

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Acorn Squirrel (digital stamp) from Whimsy and Stars Studio, Trees, Birds & Messages from Hero Arts
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Chocolate, Distressed Inks Frayed Burlap
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey dark chocolate CS, Close To My Heart Boom-Di-Ada DP pack
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up Edge Punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic markers
  • Embellishments: Misc. twine & button

Challenges:

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

The First Whimsy Inspirations Challenge

It’s an exciting day! Today is the kick off of the first challenge at Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges. Each week the Whimsy Digi DT will be taking turns to choose that weeks theme. For our first challenge, we have a nice easy one, “Ribbons & Bows”. Use ribbon and at least one bow on your card.

For my card, I used Trimming the Tree by Crissy Armstrong and Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments from Ann Vento of Raindrop Echo Designs.

Stop by the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges blog to see the projects created by some of the Whimsy Digi DT and to link up your “Ribbons & Bows” project.

You don't have to use a Whimsy image. All types of paper projects are welcomed. This week since it is our first challenge we will be having 2 random winners.


The first winner will win

The second winner will win

Additionally, for each challenge one lucky player who has used a Whimsy Stamps image (rubber or digital) will have the opportunity to be a guest designer for a future challenge. The guest designer will be able to choose a digi stamp of their choice from the store to create their guest card too! You can find all the challenge rules on the Whimsy Stamps Inspirations Challenges blog.

If you have only just found us, we would still love you to grab our badge, follow us and tell your friends!!!


Thank you for stopping by! I hope you will join us for our first challenge!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Trimming the Tree by Crissy’s Digis, Warm Winter Wishes Sentiments by Raindrop Echo Designs (both available on Whimsy Stamps), Just the Ticket by Papertrey
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Sweet Leaf
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey Kraft CS, Close To My Heart Sweet Leaf CS and Wings Creative Basics DP pack
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Papertrey ticket die, Provo Craft snowflake embossing folder, Copic markers, sanding block, heat tool, Stardust Glitz from Close to my Heart, Gold Stickles, Glossy Accents
  • Embellishments: Hug Snug seam binding, misc. lace, white cotton crochet thread, button, snow flake die cut from Target, Liquid Applique

Challenges:

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Follow the Recipe with the Catered Crop

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Catered Crop


I am thrilled to be picked as a guest chef at the Catered Crop “Follow the Recipe” link party. That means I get to be a guest chef for the new challenge. Playing with the Catered Crop "Follow-the-Recipe" linking party is easy. Here's how it works: (Copied from the Catered Crop blog)

  1. Use any of the ingredients (themes, colors, techniques, shapes, etc.) in either of my two projects shown on the Catered Crop blog. You don't have to use all the ingredients or the same brands. Just pick a few ingredients and then add your own spices to cook up something uniquely yours.
  2. Add your project using the InLinz (froggy) button and join the party.
  3. Be sure to list your recipe or tell us what ingredient you used from the sample recipe.
  4. Don't forget to link back to this post or include the "I Followed the Recipe" button on your blog.
  5. Here's your FTR18 recipe. With the combined ingredients, it's almost an anything goes challenge, so have fun!
  • Colors – primary colors like red, yellow, blue (and green), and a little brown for dirt
  • Stamps and Stickers – anything that grows from a seed, gardening, back to school, worms!
  • Patterns – circles, checked/gingham, notebook paper
  • Color Mediums – stamping ink, markers (ProMarker, Copics)
  • Embellishments – buttons, ribbon, thread/twine
  • Tools – border punch, die cut shapes, embossing plates
  • Techniques – make a bookmark, mat your panels, tie ribbons through your buttons, machine sewing
  • Theme – garden, back to school

For my project, I used these elements from the recipe:

  • Colors – yellow, blue (and green), and a little brown
  • Stamps and Stickers – anything that grows from a seed
  • Patterns – checked/gingham
  • Color Mediums –markers
  • Embellishments – buttons, thread/twine
  • Techniques – mat your panels, machine sewing
  • Theme – garden

See, it is easy and fun! I hope you will join in, follow the recipe, and link up your creation on the Catered Crop blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Sunflowers by Just Inklined
  • Inks: None
  • Papers: Neenah Crest solar white CS, Papertrey kraft CS, Close To My Heart Splendor DP pack
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Copic markers
  • Embellishments: 1.5” Jute Natural Ribbon, The Twinery bakers twine, misc buttons, Close to my Heart Stardust Glitz

Challenges:

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Another Christmas Card?

Warning - This is a rather long blog post for me. You might want to sit down with your favorite beverage and get comfy before reading.

Dare I say I am on a roll? Two Christmas cards completed and it is only July. I’ve probably jinxed myself now and will be stamping like mad on December 20th trying to get my cards in the mail.

When I was scrolling through my file of digis this week, I saw this one from Crissy Armstrong and decided to color him up.

I tried to use up some stash on this one. I feel like I have used this CTMH heart paper on a zillion cards but I still have two 12x12 sheets of the DP and lots of bigger pieces left. How much of this stuff came in the pack? If I remember correctly, I think I even split with some one. I still think it is cute, but I am ready for it to be gone.

The snowflake felt ribbon (?) is also from my stash. Anne Marie used it on a card last year and mentioned she found it at Target. The next time I was at Target, I checked it out. Since it was on sale, I had to buy a roll. You know how that goes.

As for the buttons, don’t even get me started… How in the world did I get so many pink buttons? Are they like bunnies? I think I will be using them on every project from now on until I get my stash under control.

Although you can’t see it really well, I did make my own baker’s twine after watching a tutorial from UKMaryAnne. I love this! Using your alcohol markers, you can make baker’s twine to match your projects.

Several people have asked me how I create the spotted background I sometimes use. I watched a tutorial from Crissy Armstrong to learn how to do it. Check out Crissy’s blog – she has a some great tutorials for coloring with Copics.

Speaking of Crissy, don’t forget she has a DT call going on right now for Sundays with Crissy. Click on the badge below for details.

Today also kicks off the new challenge over at the Sentimental Sundays blog. The new challenge is “Inky Fingers – Unconventional stamping techniques or materials”. (Don’t forget a sentiment!) Although I am sitting this one out, there will be plenty of DT inspiration on the Sentimental Sundays blog.

Wow – this really is a long post for me. Thank you for sticking it out. One last thing, don’t forget about my “Color Your World” blog candy which includes 9 Copic markers.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Teddy’s First Christmas by Crissy’s Digis (available on Whimsy Stamps), Holiday Wishes & Just the Ticket by Papertrey, Winters Butterfly by Hero Arts
  • Inks: Juniper, Tulip, Hollyhock, Blush inks from Close To My Heart
  • Papers: Neenah Crest Solar White, Papertrey white CS, Close To My Heart Jiggle paper pack, Close To My Heart Tulip and Juniper CS
  • Tools: Sewing machine, Big Shot, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic markers, Papertrey ticket die
  • Embellishments: Felt snowflake ribbon (from Target), white crochet thread, misc. buttons, Sakura stardust and white pens

Challenges:

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Meljen’s Designs – Gone Fishing

Father’s Day is creeping closer so I thought I would share the card I made for my Dad for Father’s Day. If you don’t remember this Fisher Moose image, Melissa made it in remembrance of her father who loved fishing. Since my dad is also an avid fisherman, I thought it would be perfect.

I thought this cute little sentiment sign, from Raindrop Echo Designs, is also perfect for my dad. He has a HUGE lawn and it seems like anytime I call him during the summer, if he is not fishing, he is riding his tractor, mowing the lawn.

Before I forget, the challenge this week is RED, WHITE, and BLUE. You can find all the details on the Meljen’s Designs blog. Since it is Thursday, Melissa is also releasing new digis. These images will be in the Whimsy Stamps store today.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a great week end!

Supplies:

  • Stamps: Fisher Moose by Meljen’s Designs, Great Day to Fish by Raindrop Echo Designs (Both available on Whimsy Stamps) and Just My Type by Technique Tuesday
  • Inks: Close To My Heart Garden Green, Distress Inks Antique Linen & Crushed Olive
  • Papers: PaperTrey kraft CS, The Paper Company kraft CS, Neenah Solar Crest white CS, Close To My Heart Rustic Trails DP pack
  • Tools: Copic markers, Sewing machine, Big Shot, Tim Holtz embossing folders, Stampin’ Up 1/4” circle punch
  • Embellishments: Burlap, EK Success clear epoxy stickers

Challenges: