Happy Halloween!!

Hello and Happy Halloween!! Just a quick post today--I have one more Halloween card to share with you. 

 

Sorry it's such a quick post today but we have so much going on.  I am one of the room parents and my youngest son's school and we are having the Halloween party today.  I went up early this morning and took some pictures and the kids are so excited!!  Then we have to finish carving pumpkins and by the time we get that done it will be time to head out for a night of trick-or-treating.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope everyone has a Happy and safe Halloween filled with lots of sweet candy goodness!

Hugs & Smiles.

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Gourmet Rubber Stamps Tart and Spice, Invite To Fright
Paper: DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Orange Fizz, Black Licorice; Echo Park Chillingsworth Manor 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers G21, YG25
Dies:  Spellbinder Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight, S5-129 Foliage Two
Accessories:  Shabby Scraps Black Acrylic Flowers, 10 mm Pearl; Green Glitter Glue; Recollections Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Hot Glue

Some Halloween Fun Is Brewing Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a fun Halloween card to share with you.  

I stamped the cute little Halloween image from the LAD02 Tart and Spice stamp set from Gourmet Rubber Stamps on to Simply Smooth White cardstock and then I colored it with Copic markers.  Next I die cut the image using S4-114 Standard Circles Large.  Then I die cut a couple of other shapes using Orange Fizz, Black Licorice and S4-331 Pumpkin Circles, S4-277 Nested Bats die templates.

I layered all of the die cuts using 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™.  I used Ranger Orange Peel Stickles and Recollections Bling to embellish the card.  I love adding bling for the bat's eyes.  All of the pattern paper is from Echo Park Apothecary Emporium 6 x 6 Paper Pad.  I also added some Baker's Twine Halloween from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Gourmet Rubber Stamps LAD02 Tart and Spice
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Orange Fizz, Black Licorice; Echo Park Apothecary Emporium 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, London Fog; Copic Markers YR18, YR04, Y38, G14, YG67, T5, C1, C0, 0, E000, E01
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S4-331 Pumpkin Circles, S4-277 Nested Bats
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Baker's Twine Halloween; Ranger Orange Peel Stickles; Recollections Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares

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JustRite Papercraft & Petaloo Christmas Inspiration Week - Day Four

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is day four of the JustRite Papercraft and Petaloo Christmas Inspiration Week.   The Design Team members from both companies have joined up to share some beautiful Christmas inspiration with everyone.  If you missed the first three days you can click the links below and check out all of the fantastic projects on the JustRite Inspiration Blog.  Please be sure to also visit the Petaloo Blog so you can see all of the beautiful projects they have to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration Blog

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Today, Kazan Clark and I will be sharing our Christmas inspiration projects using JustRite Papercraft and Petaloo products.  Please click HERE to visit Kazan's Blog and see her fabulous project.

This is the card that I designed for the Christmas inspiration Blog Hop.

I used the CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornaments stamp set from JustRite Papercraft and the matching die  template S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornaments from Spellbinders.  

I also used Flora Doodle Red Forget Me Nots and Flora Doodle White Velvet Hydrangeas from Petaloo.

To start I stamped the ornament image from CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornaments on to Sno Cone cardstock using Lady Bug ink.  Then I used S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornaments with the Grand Calibur to cut/emboss the ornament shape.

I used S5-129 Foliage Two and Really Red cardstock to cut/emboss some flourish leaves.  Then I used a Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen to add a little touch of sparkle to the ornament and leaves.

Here is a close up of the Christmas ornament.  I added Flora Doodle White Velvet Hydrangeas and Flora Doodle Red Forget Me Nots from Petaloo to the center of the ornament.  I also added a bow to the top using 1/8'' Diagonal Red/White Stripe Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and some bling from Recollections.  I placed a paper doily behind the ornament and used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to layer the leaves and ornament.

For the pattern paper I used My Mind's Eye All is Bright 6 x 6 Designer Paper Pad.

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornaments
Petaloo:  Flora Doodle White Velvet Hydrangeas, Flora Doodle Red Forget Me Nots
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Sno Cone, Really Red; My Mind's Eye All is Bright 6 x 6 Designer Paper Pad; Paper Doily
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Lady Bug; Ranger Distress Ink Antique Linen
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-129 Foliage Two
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon 1/8'' Diagonal Red/White Stripe Ribbon; Recollections Bling; Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Jewel Flower Bracelet for Julianna C Hudgins Design Team

Hello blogging friends!  I love all things vintage and I also love to mix and match old with the new.  Today, I have a blog post for Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team with a handmade bracelet using Positivley Me™ By Julianna Hudgins Nestaboard Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) from Want2Scrap and some vintage lace trim.

Here is a look at the bracelet I designed.  I just love how it turned out--so delicate, girly and shabby chic!
Click HERE to see a full step-by-step tutorial on how I designed this bracelet.

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

  Supplies Want2Scrap:  Positivley Me™ By Julianna Hudgins Nestaboard Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) Beadalon®:  Silver Leaf Bead Caps, Semi-Flush Cutter, Round Nose Pliers Artistic Wire®: Mesh Wire Clasp 18mm Vintage White & Baby Pink Acrylic Paint, Pink Flower Bead Caps, Champagne Pearls, Ribbon Buckle, 10mm Ivory Flat Back Pearl, Head Pins, Jump Rings, Diamond Stickles, Glossy Accents, Needle, Crochet Thread, Vintage Lace Trim

A Little bit of This & That.

Hello blogging friends!  For today's blog post I have a little bit of this and that to share with you.  I have some beautiful artwork to share with you--but it's not mine.  I have some artwork from my aunt Gail to share with you!  Gail doesn't have a blog and she doesn't do FB either so I am very excited to be able to share some of her work with all of you.  

Here is a little wedding ensemble that Gail made.  I think this is so Gorgeous!!  The sweet little set includes the amazing little high heeled and pearl embellished shoes, the gift box and enclosure card.

Here is a close up of the shoes so you can see all of the details.

The little shoes and card fit just perfectly in the gift box.

Look at this beautiful little sun bonnet!  I tell ya, Gail is just amazing!!  She stopped by one day to show me a little prototype of this bonnet and it wasn't long when she stopped back to show me what she had whipped up.  I LOVE these flowers!!  And look at the gorgeous, deep and crisp embossing detail!!  She used a plastic doily and the Grand Calibur to achieve the embossing.  

Here is a close up of the beautiful flowers.  Love the pearl centers and the pretty stickpin!

Gail also misted the entire bonnet with pearl glimmer mist.  It was so pretty and shimmery!

Ok, now I have a couple of things to share.  ;-) 

I am happy to share that I had a card published in the October 2012 issue of Crafts 'N Thing.  

Spread Your Wings page 36

I also have a card that was published in the November 2012 issue of CardMaker.

Give Thanks page 38

I have one last thing to share with you today.  About a month ago Gail and I went to a couple of garage sales and let me tell you we totally scored at one of the sales!!

Look at all of this gorgeous lace!!!  Some of it was newer but most of it was vintage lace and trims.  We bought it ALL and then we came back here to my place and split it up.  This picture is my half!!  We were both so excited--just like two little girls in a candy shop!!  LOL!!

Well, I guess that's it for today.  I am so happy to be able to share some of Gail's artwork here on my blog and I hope you enjoy seeing it.  Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3 - A New Day

Hello blogging friends!  Sorry I haven't been around for a few days, I was a little under the weather again.  But I think *knocking on wood* that I am finally over it after being sick for three weeks and believe me I am ready to be over it!!

Have you seen the NEW Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3?  Becca out does herself every month with a beautiful collection!  

This is the stamp set  AG-03985 A New Day for the Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3.  I love the different fonts and the wonderful sentiments.  

Look at these beautiful dies!!  These are the AG-03950 Filigree Corner Dies for the Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3. 

Here is the card that I designed using the AG-03985 A New Day stamp set and AG-03950 Filigree Corner Dies die set from Becca's Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3.  I used Prima Romance Novel Collection 6 x 6 Paper Stack for the pattern paper and for the solid color cardstock I used Simply Smooth Ivory, Azalea Metallic, Black Licorice from Discount Cardstock.

I die cut two of the filigree corners and placed them at the top of the card and for the sentiment I used S5-128 Fancy Framed Tags Two die templates from Spellbinders.  Then I added Black and Summer Rose seam binding to create the bow.  To finish off the card I added a filigree bead cap with some tiny pink roses and attached it to the bow using a garment pin and then I added some bling.

Please be sure to visit all of the designers in the link list below to se what they have designed using Becca's NEW Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3.

JustRite Inspiartion 

Debbie OlsonSharon Harnist 
Heidi Blankenship 
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
JustRite Papercraft:  Amazing Paper Grace November Kit #3 Stamps:  AG-03985 A New Day, Dies:  AG-03950 Filigree Corner Dies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Azalea Metallic, Black Licorice; Prima Romance Novel Collection 6 x 6 Paper Stack
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies:  Spellbinders S5-128 Fancy Framed Tags Two
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Black Seam Binding, Summer Rose Seam Binding; Recollections Bling; Bead Landing Filigree Bead Cap; Making Memories Garment Pin; I am Roses Tiny Pink Roses; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Hot Glue

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - October Ribbon Club

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

This month there is a wonderful assortment of Red, Green, White and Printed  ribbons included in the October Ribbon Club.   These are perfect for Christmas!  Click HERE for more details.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Bonnie'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's Ramblings! Blog.

For my project I designed some Christmas ornament tags to use for gift giving.  The tags would be perfect with a bottle of wine, on packages or gift bags and you could also use them as ornaments for the tree.  To create the tags I used Premium Craft Foils and the Spellbinders Christmas ornament dies--S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament, S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornament, 2010 Heirloom Ornament (retired).  I cut the ornament shapes and then I embossed each ornament using EL-014 Holiday Magic M-Bossabilities Folder. Next I lightly sanded the embossed area, doing this removed the top layer of colored paint to reveal the silver foil.  I used a few different ribbons from the October Ribbon of the Month Club collection to embellish each of the ornaments.

For the first ornament I used the green ribbon and the white crochet lace trim.  Then I added diamond stickles to the foil and some bling.

For the second ornament I used hot glue and create a ruffle look with the crochet lace trim, added the printed ribbon, stickles and bling.

For the last ornament tag (I think this one is my favorite!) I used a needle and thread to gather up some of the white crochet lace trim to create a rosette and then I added an Acrylic Ribbon Buckle and Large Flat Back Pearl to the center.  I also added some of the red ribbon, stickles and bling.

I punched a small hole in the top of each ornament and added some white crochet thread for a hanger.

Now to continue in the blog hop you need to hop on over to Patti'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!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies
Really Reasonable Ribbon:  October Ribbon of the Month Club
Spellbinders:  Grand Calibur, S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament, S4-334 2011 Heirloom Ornament, 2010 Heirloom Ornament (retired), EL-014 Holiday Magic , Premium Craft Foils
Accessories:  Ranger Diamond Stickles; Recollections Bling; Beady Bom Bom Acrylic Ribbon Buckle, Large Flat Back Pearl; Thread, Hot Glue

JustRite Papercraft - Friends Antique Labels One

Hello!  Today, I have another card to share with you using the New Release stamp set CL-03940 Friends Antique Labels One from JustRite Papercraft.

This stamp set includes a beautiful collection of labels and sentiments and it coordinates with the JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-03940 Friends Antique Labels One and JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies both from JustRite Papercraft.  I used Really Red for the card base and layered it with a piece of pattern paper from the Bo Bunny Serenade Collection.  

Next I created the different layers of the labels.  I used Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx for all of the stamping.  On the larger label I used Antique then for the medium label I used Schoolhouse and for the smallest label I used Black.  I layered the labels using 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L. Then I added 5/8'' Light Celery Crochet Lace Trim and Black Seam Bindling from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Red Forget Me Nots from Petaloo.  I thought the flowers were a perfect match to the pattern paper.  I also added some Recollections bling.

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see the fantastic projects they have to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration
Marisa Job
Debbie Olson 
Eva Dobilas
Michele Kovack 
Sharon Harnist
Heidi Blankenship 
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Kazan Clark

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft  CL-03940 Friends Antique Labels One
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Really Red, Chamois; Bo Bunny Serenade Collection
Ink:  Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx Antique, Schoolhouse, Black
Dies:  JustRite Papercraft JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon 5/8'' Light Celery Crochet Lace Trim, Black Seam Bindling;  Petaloo Red Forget Me Nots; Recollections Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Papercraft - Holiday Cheer Ornaments Stamp Set

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a Christmas card to share with you using the New Release CL-03925 Holiday Cheer Ornaments stamp set from JustRite Papercraft.  

This is a beautiful stamp set including three Christmas ornaments, ornament topper and sentiments.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-03925 Holiday Cheer Ornaments.  I used Simply Smooth Ivory and Sno Cone paper from Discount Cardstock and for the pattern paper I used My Mind's Eye All is Bright 6 x 6 paper pad.  I stamped the ornament with gold pigment ink and then used gold embossing powder and heat set the image.  Then I used S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornaments to cut/emboss the ornament shape.

Here is a close up of the ornament.  I used Aqua Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and embellished the ornament with a ribbon buckle and pearls.  The Acrylic Ribbon Buckle and Large Flat Back Pearl are both from Beady Bom Bom and the smaller pearls are from Recollections.  I also added a Chandelier Charm at the bottom of the ornament.

I stamped the sentiment using gold pigment ink and embossed it with gold embossing powder.  I used S5-128 Fancy Framed Tags Two to create the die cut tag.  

I used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B to create the beautiful embossed edge mats for the card.  I also used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to layer the die cuts.

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration
Marisa Job
Debbie Olson 
Sharon Harnist 
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship 
Michele Kovack 
Angela Barkhouse

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-03925 Holiday Cheer Ornaments
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Sno Cone; My Mind's Eye All is Bright 6 x 6 paper pad
Ink:  Color Box Gold Pigment Ink
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornaments, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S5-128 Fancy Framed Tags Two
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Aqua Seam Binding; Beady Bom Bom Acrylic Ribbon Buckles, Large Flat Back Pearl; Recollections Pearls; Plaid Holiday Glitz Chandelier Charm; Gold Embossing Powder; Heat Tool; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Vintage Street Market - Halloween Treat Bag & Thinking of You Card

**Edit--Sorry this post is coming up a little late.  I had it scheduled and didn't realize it didn't post--not sure what happened.

Hello and Happy Wednesday!  Today, is my post day over at the Vintage Street Market Blog.  I have a Halloween treat bag and a Thinking of You card to share with you today using some of the fantastic Vintage Street Market products.

This is the fun little Halloween treat bag that I made.  Check out the old fashion button candy.

For my second project I made a pretty Thinking of You card.  The base of the card is ivory and then I used some of the pink pattern paper from the Paper Sheets & Tags Dimestore Vogue Collection.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please click HERE to visit the
Vintage Street Market Blog.

Hugs,

Heidi

Halloween Treat Bag
Vintage Street Market:  Crafty Secrets Halloween Treats Sticker Sheet; Ranger Diamond Stickles
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Soot, Gray Cloud, Banana Split; Paper Bag; Black Crepe Ink:  Tuxedo Black
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-114 Standard Circles Lg, S4-330 Nested Tombstones, S5-053 Pumpkin Accents (vines)
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares  

Always Card
Vintage Street Market:  Paper Sheets & Tags Dimestore Vogue, Pink Twirly Twine, Melissa Frances Mini Flashcards, May Arts Ribbon, Ranger Diamond Stickles
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory; Paper Doily
Ink:  Antique Linen
Accessories:  Shabby Scraps Pink Acrylic Flower, Key Charm; I Am Roses Flowers & Leaves; Recollection Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares