Christmas Cheer Layout

Hello Blogging Friends! I can't believe it's already New Year's Eve!! It seems like this past year just kind of flew by. If you go out to celebrate tonight please be safe!! We are staying in this year. Not really sure what we are going to do--maybe just hang out, watch some movies and have some goodies. We just celebrated our last Christmas celebration last night and it was so nice to see everyone.

Today, I have a Christmas layout to share with you. The picture is from this year when we went over to my parents house for Christmas. It's just a simple picture with the Christmas tree and some presents but I love how the lights reflect off of the window--it looks so pretty!

I used Simply Smooth Ivory and Soot solid cardstock from Discount Cardstock and the Christmas Emporium Collection from Graphic 45.

To create the beautiful poinsettia I used ivory felt and die cut it using S5-055 Layered Poinsettia and S4-328 Foliage die templates from Spellbinders and then I airbrushed the felt with Copic markers to color the die cuts. Then I added You're So Fine Glitter--Patriot Red, Limeade Green, Diamond Clear Cool Highlight using Scrap Happy Sheer Glue from The Rubber Cafe. I added a Seam Binding border and bow using Dusty Olive Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and some Red Rhinestones Baby Bling from Want2Scrap.

I added the title Christmas Cheer and then I added a die cut Christmas ornament using S4-344 2011 Heirloom Ornament and one of the stamps from CL-02155 Merry & Bright stamp set from JustRite Stampers. I used some Cherry Baker's Twine as a hanger for the ornament.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a Happy and Safe New Years!! Please stop back tomorrow as I will have some exciting news to share with all of you!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02155 Merry & Bright
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Soot; Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium Collection
Ink: Ranger Vintage Photo Distress Ink; Copic Markers R46, YG61, YG67, Y17, YR14
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-344 2011 Heirloom Ornament, S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbon Dusty Olive Seam Binding, Baker's Twine Cherry; The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, You're So Fine Glitter--Patriot Red, Limeade Green, Diamond Clear Cool Highlight; Want2Scrap Red Rhinestones Baby Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Pearl Stamens, Felt

Beautiful Botanical Butterflies

Hello blogging friends! It was so nice outside today--sun shinning and in the 40's which is Crazy for a Minnesota winter!! I think I am already in the mood for Spring--I know it's a long ways away--but I can hope--LOL!

Today, I have a card to share with you using JustRite Stampers Botanical Butterflies stamp set, This set is so pretty and perfect if you are in a Spring mood. ;-)

I stamped one of the images from Botanical Butterflies on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from Discount Cardstock using Rich Cocoa ink. Then I started to apply color using Prismacolor Pencils. I used three shades of blue for the wings. All of the colors of Prismacolor Pencils I used are listed below in the supply list.

Next I added brown to the body of the butterfly.

For the background I used a combination of orange, yellows and pinks.

I finished off the border with the same three colors of blue that I used on the butterfly wings.

I used the Grand Calibur and S4-114 Standard Circles Large to cut/emboss the butterfly image and then I also used S5-059 Ironwork Motifs and S4-345 Picot Edge Circles die templates from Spellbinders with Blue #67 and Chamois Cascata Felt cardstock from Discount Cardstock. I used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ to layer the die cuts. Then I added You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear Cool Highlights from The Rubber Cafe. I used Scrap Happy Sheer Glue (also from The Rubber Cafe) to apply the glitter.

Here is a close up of the glitter--love all that sparkle!!

I used Peacock Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon to make the pretty bow. If you love seem binding you check out all of the beautiful colors Bonnie offers at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I stamped the sentiment in the bottom right corner.

The pattern paper is from DCWV The Mariposa Stack and I also add a couple of trinket pins.

I wanted to let you know JustRite Stampers is having a $10.00 JustRite Original Retirement Sale!! This is a Great Deal and some of the stamp sets are Very Limited--Going.....Going.....Going.....Gone!! This is your last chance to own some of these Fantastic stamp sets! Click HERE for all of the details.

Thank so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Stampers Botanical Butterflies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Blue #67, Chamois Cascata Felt; DCWV The Mariposa Stack
Ink, Markers, Pencils: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Prismacolored Pencils Sky Blue Light, Non-Photo Blue, Denim Blue, Chocolate, Cream, Jasmine, Yellowed Orange, Pink Rose, Blush Pink
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S4-345 Picot Edge Circles, S5-059 Ironwork Motifs
Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbons Peacock Seam Binding; The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, You're So Fine Glitter Diamond Clear Cool Highlights; Maya Road Trinket Pins; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

For the Love of Glitter!

Hello blogging friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and that Santa was good to you. Did you have a white Christmas? Did you get some fun new crafty supplies? We had a very nice and relaxing Christmas and we still have one more to celebrate. I have to say Santa was pretty darn good to me!! I got some fun new crafty supplies--132 set of Prismacolor pencils (SO excited about these!!), some fun quilling tools ( I am actually going to use them for flower making) and a fantastic book with over 45 mixed media techniques for backgrounds. I also got a Huge surprise with a Gorgeous ring!! The one downer for Christmas is that we didn't get any snow so instead of a white Christmas we had a brown one--it seems so strange!

Ok, enough of me rambling on LOL! Here is a card I designed using some products that are new to me and I have to tell you I am LOVING them!!!

One of my favorite new to me products is Scrap Happy Sheer Glue--LOVE IT!! I have several friends who use this glue and have told me I would love it and boy oh boy were they right! Not only is it a fantastic glue for putting all of your crafty projects together but you can also do some pretty cool techniques with it---which is a great bonus! The Scrap Happy Sheer Glue stays tacky even once it starts to dry which allows you to add glitter to your projects.

Oh and the glitter--You're So Fine Glitter--another favorite new to me product!! I LOVE Glitter and I can honestly say I have never seen or worked with glitter that is this fine! It is Amazing!! It's almost like a powder. If you love glitter like I do you will want to check this stuff out and give it a try. Both the Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and You're So Fine Glitter are from The Rubber Cafe™.
I used one of the Bon Appetit stamps for the center image. Instead of using ink on my stamped I used a cosmetic sponge and applied the Scrap Happy Sheer Glue to the image and then stamped on to Simply Smooth Ivory cardstock from DCS. I used S5-025 Labels Seventeen for the stamped image and layered it on top of another die cut made using S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents both from Spellbinders™. If you do this technique you need to wash your stamp right away to remove the glue. I just use warm soapy water and a little nail brush to wash my stamps. Once you are done washing your stamp the glue will have set long enough to be somewhat dry but still tacky. To apply the glitter I just dip my finger in the color I would like and apply it to the glue image rubbing it on in a circular motion. Apply one color at a time. Once you are finished tap off the excess glitter. The colors of glitter I used are listed and linked below.


Here is another close up. The glitter is so fine and it picks up every little detail from the stamped image. When it is done it has the look of embossed foil, but with the added sparkle and it doesn't rub off.


I created the background using a leaf stamp from the Bon Appetit stamp set. Another great technique I discovered is using the glue as a resist, but I will be talking about that a little more in another upcoming post. ;-)

For the background mat and the base of the card I used LF-168 Grand Large Labels from Spellbinders. I also added a few black rhinestones from Want2Scrap on the labels and round the outer edges of the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!! I hope you enjoyed the card and maybe found some products that are new to you too!! This would make a perfect card for the New Year! I hope you are enjoying this holiday season and if you have kids I hope you are enjoying their Christmas vacation too!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: The Rubber Cafe S-101 Bon Appetit
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Soot
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, LF-168 Grand Large Labels, S5-025 Labels Seventeen, S5-071 Twisted Metal Tags and Accents
Accessories: The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Your So Fine Glitter--Diva Pink, Bronze Medal, Purple Rocks & Limeade Green; Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist; Want2Scrap Baby Bling Black Rhinestones; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

In Hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there!

Good morning blogging friends! It's Christmas Eve Day and I still have some wrapping to do--LOL! I have a quick little post and one more Christmas card to share with you for this year.

All of the supplies are listed below.

I hope tonight and tomorrow are magical for you and your family. I hope Santa is good to you but I also hope you will Remember and Celebrate the REALLY Reason and Meaning of Christmas!!
I want to wish you all a Wonderful and Very Merry Christmas!!

Hugs, Smiles & Blessings to you!!
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: Crafty Secrets Flourishes
Paper: Discount Cardstock Posh Milk Chocolate Felt, Simply Smooth Ivory, Herbal Garden Medium Prismatic; Bo Bunny Father Christmas Collection
Ink: Ranger Antique Linen, Peeled Paint Distress Inks
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, E8-002 Classic Bracket, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories: The Rubber Cafe Gilded Mica Flakes, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue; Clearsnap Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter; Want2Scrap LeCreme Baby Pearls; Pearl Flower Stamens

Christmas Ornament

Good morning blogging friends! I know it has been a few days since my last post. I have just been busy trying to get things ready for the holidays and trying to finish up some Christmas cards. I wanted to let you all know my new meds are starting to work and I am starting to feel a little better. I also wanted to thank all of you who left me comments about trying ginger tea--I think it is helping too! Now if this darn weather would straighten out maybe then I would be feeling better all the way around. It has been raining, cold, windy and now they are taking about snow for tonight. All of the crazy changes with the weather seem to really effect my RA too. But for the most part I am starting to feel a little better with each passing day. Thank you all so much for your comments, and continued thoughts and prayers!!!

Ok are you ready to see what I have to share with you for today? I made a paper Christmas ornament using several papers from Discount Cardstock, die templates from Spellbinders™ and ribbon and trim from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I used Vista Metallic, Azalea Metallic, Posh Cafe Satin Sparkle, Herbal Garden Medium from Discount Cardstock and S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, S4-351 Spiral Blossom One, S4-328 Foliage die templates from Spellbinders to create this pretty little Christmas ornament.

Check out the fun little pine cones! After hearing all about the pine cones Tim Holtz made on one of his 12 Tags of Christmas (day one) I just had to try making them using the S4-351 Spiral Blossom One die templates from Spellbinders and it works perfectly! I was able to make these two little pine cones and there was still enough paper left from one die cut to make another one. So from one die cut you can make three little pine cones! Gotta love that!! I brushed the tips of the pine cones with white acrylic paint and then added some glitter.

I used S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, Azalea Metallic and Copic Marker RV69 Peony to create the pretty little poinsettia. I added Camille White Crochet Lace for a border and Smokey Blue Seam Binding for the bow and hanger. I also added Baby Bling White Pearls from Want2Scrap to the center of the flower.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Vista Metallic, Azalea Metallic, Posh Cafe Satin Sparkle, Herbal Garden Medium
Ink: Copic Marker RV69 Peony
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, S4-351 Spiral Blossom One, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories: Really Reasonable Ribbon Smokey Blue Seam Binding, Camille White Crochet Lace; Clearsnap Glue Gloss Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter; Want2Scrap Baby Bling White Pearls; White Acrylic Paint; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Hot Glue Gun

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - December Ribbon Club

Good morning blogging friends! Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of December. The RRR Design Team Members and Special Event Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.


There is a beautiful assortment of White Ribbons, Lace and Trim included in the December Winter Whites Monthly Ribbon Club. Click HERE for more details.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Joanna's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.

For my project I designed a Christmas card and matching Christmas ornament.

On the card I made a wide border using several of the ribbons in the Winter Whites collection. Then I stamped the sentiment using Rich Cocoa ink and CR-02250 Winter Words stamp set from JustRite Stampers.

Here is a close up of the little felt mitten. I used S4-285 Nested Mittens die template from Spellbinders™ and also added some of the lace and trim from the Winter White Ribbon Club collection. To create the look of little pearls I used a Viva Cream Pearl Pen.

I also used Simply Smooth White and Ivory paper from Discount Cardstock.

To create the little Christmas mitten ornament I used ivory felt and the largest die template in the set from S4-285 Nested Mittens. I cut two mittens and then I did a blanket stitch around the edges, leaving the top of the mitten open.

Before sewing the two mittens together I sewed ribbon and lace trim across the top of the front mitten.

Next I die cut the flower and leaves from ivory felt using S5-050 Rose Creations, S4-328 Foliage die templates and then added color and glitter to each piece.

To add the color and glitter I used a mixture of Glimmer Mist and Liquid Laminate, applied it with a q-tip and then added the glitter. I used the Liquid Laminate as an adhesive for the glitter but it also makes the felt harden up once it's dry.

Taking a small piece of the lace trim I created a little rosette for the center of the flower.

Now to continue in the blog hop you need to hop on over to Misty's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Happy Holidays!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies

Warm Wishes Card~
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Winter Whites
Paper: Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Simply Smooth Ivory
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CR-02250 Winter Words
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-285 Nested Mittens
Accessories: The Rubber Cafe Viva Cream Pearl Pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Ivory Felt


Mitten Ornament~
Really Reasonable Ribbon: Winter Whites
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-050 Rose Creations, S4-328 Foliage, S4-285 Nested Mittens
Accessories: Clearsnap Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter; Beacon Adhesives Liquid Laminate; Tattered Angels Sweet Clover, Winter Pine, S.W.A.K. Glimmer Mists; Ivory Felt, Ivory Thread, Pearls, Jewelry Findings, Pearl Flower Stamens, Hot Glue Gun

Poinsettia Christmas Card

Hello blogging friends! Today, I have a card to share with you using Azalea Metallic, Posh Spruce Satin Sparkle, Jade Riccio Embossed, Herbal Garden Medium, Posh White Linen papers from Discount Cardstock. The Azalea Metallic cardstock is on sale this week. Click HERE for all of the details.

I love the metallic papers and I think is my favorite Christmas card so far this year.

I used S5-055 Layered Poinsettia and S4-328 Foliage die templates to create the little cluster of flowers. I used Copic Marker RV69 Peony to airbrush using the die templates as a stencil. Next I layered the flowers and leaves using 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™. Then I added Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter from Clearsnap and I also added some pearl flower stamens and white pearls to the flower centers.

Here is a close up of the sentiment. I used CL-02155 Merry & Bright stamp set from JustRite Stampers along with gold pigment ink and gold embossing powder. The paper is Jade Riccio Embossed and has a pretty pearl finish. I used S4-344 Tear Drop Circles to create the decorative edge die cut. I also embossed the Azalea Metallic paper for the background using Grand Inpressabilities® GI-004 Fancy Flourish then I lightly sanded the paper to make the embossing pop.

Thank you so much for stopping by today! It has been snowing off and on today and it looks so pretty outside--but brrrrr is it cold. LOL! Stay warm and I hope you have a wonderful & creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper: Discount Cardstock Azalea Metallic, Posh Spruce Satin Sparkle, Jade Riccio Embossed, Herbal Garden Medium, Posh White Linen
Stamps: JustRite Stampers CL-02155 Merry & Bright
Ink: Clearsnap ColorBox Gold Pigment Ink; Copic Marker RV69 Peony
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-344 Tear Drop Circles, S5-055 Layered Poinsettia, S4-328 Foliage, Grand Inpressabilities® GI-004 Fancy Flourish
Accessories: Clearsnap Glue Gloss, Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter; Want2Scrap® Baby Bling White Pearls, Finesse Swirls White Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, MyStik® Pearl Flower Stamens; Hot Glue Gun; Sanding Block

Dimestore Vogue Card - Vintage Street Market - DT Call

Good morning blogging friends! I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. We had a nice and relaxing weekend. We had a house full on Saturday night--our oldest son had a bunch of friends over, some were home from college for the weekend. It seems so strange when you see these kids all grow up together and see them for years and then they go off to college and we only get to see them once in awhile. But it is always great to see them when they come home!! They are all growing up!! We put our Christmas tree up this weekend and we also got our first real snow! I think the first snowfall is always so pretty.

For today I have a couple of cards to share with you that I designed for Vintage Street Market. I am the Guest Designer over at Vintage Street Market for the month of December. You can see all of the projects I designed by clicking HERE. Throughout the month of December I will also be sharing the projects on my blog with a few more photos, details and a supply list.

I used Dimestore Vogue Paper Sheets & Tags from Vintage Street Market to design both of these cards.

For the first card I used Blue #67 cardstock from Discount Cardstock and then I layered it with the pattern paper that looks like a sewing pattern and I distressed the edges. Next I added a paper doily and a button tag.

I added three for the button die cuts to the tag. To add a little more dimension and make the buttons real looking I poked a couple of holes in each button with my paper piercer and threaded silver wire and then I added a 3D Foam Square.

To finish off the card I added a die cut image of a lady and added glitter to her dress and 3D Foam Squares, a seam binding bow and a couple of trinket pins.

For the second card I used Kraft cardstock from Discount Cardstock for a base. Then I added an image with two ladies from one of the background papers in the kit.

I know it's a little hard to see in the photo but I added Linen Tinted Tape onto the printed Dimestore Vogue tape measure. I love the Linen Tinted Tape--I looks just like aged tape!

I used the sewing pattern paper and S5-050 Rose Creations die template from Spellbinders™ to create this pretty little flower. I added a die cut button to the center, leaves and some glitter.

Here is a close up of the cluster of little die cut buttons in the top corner. I also added some vintage lace and trims and a trinket pin.

I hope you enjoyed both of these cards as much as I enjoyed making them! Please be sure to check out all of the other projects over at the Vintage Street Market Guest Designer Blog. I would love to hear what you think of all the projects!!

Did you see the Big Announcement on the Vintage Street Market Blog?
They are having a Design Team Call!!
Click HERE for all of the details!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today! I hope you have a wonderful and creative day! Stay warm. ;-)

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies:
Vintage Street Market: Dimestore Vogue Paper Sheets & Tags, Linen Tinted Tape
Paper: Discount Cardstock Kraft, Blue #67
Dies: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-050 Rose Creations
Accessories: Clearsnap Glue Gloss, Pralines & Cream Fairy Dust Glitter; Seam Binding; Trinket Pins; Paper Doily; Silver Wire; Antique Lace and Trims; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares; Paper Leaves