JustRite Papercraft Tutorial Tuesday - Quick and Easy Christmas Cards with a YouTube Video

Hello everyone!  It's Tutorial Tuesday with JustRite® Papercraft and today I will be sharing how you can using the clear stamps sets, background stamps and the SVG cut files to create quick and easy Christmas cards.  I know a lot of people make cards for the holidays and it's always nice to have some quick and easy ones especially if you make a lot of cards.

These are the three Christmas cards that I designed.  They are very quick and easy to create.  This is just kind of a starting point for the cards--if you want you could embellish them more or if you want flatter cards for mailing you could leave out the 3D Foam Squares.

To see more photos and find out all of the details you can hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog or you can watch my YouTube video to see how each card was made.  Click HERE for the video.

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02026 Appliqué Christmas Labels One Clear Stamps, CR-02024 Christmas Stitched with Love Clear Stamps, CR-02133 Extra Grand Holiday Sentiments Clear Stamps, CL-02127 Crackle Cling Background Stamp, CL-02067 Retro Sparkle Cling Background Stamp
Paper:  Simply Smooth White, Red, Kraft, Snow Cone
Ink/Markers/Pencil:  ImagineCrafts/Tsukienko Memento Rich Cocoa, Rhubarb Stalk; Ranger Distress Inks Tumbled Glass, Picked Raspberry, Shaded Lilac, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo; Spectrum Noir™ Markers DG2, DG3, DR6; Prismacolor Colored Pencil-PC938 White
SVG Cut Files:  SVG-02026 SVG Appliqué Christmas Labels One Cut File Digital Download for CR-02026,  SVG-02024 SVG Christmas Stitched with Love Vintage Labels Seven Digital Cut File Download for CR-02024
Ribbon:  Red Sheer Ribbon with Satin Band-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Accessories:  Brown Ric Rac, AB Sequins, Red Rhinestones, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

Stitched Flowers Vintage Tags & SVG Files - JustRite Papercraft - March Release Day One

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is Day One of the JustRite® Papercraft March Release and we have something exciting to share with you!  JustRite® Papercraft now has SVG Files available to match some of the stamp sets!!  

Here is a look at the stamp set and SVG file we are showcasing today.

CR-02018 Stitched Flower Vintage Tags 

SVG-02018 SVG Stitched Flowers Vintage Tags Digital Cut Download for CR-02018  The blue shaded items in the product photo represent the images you will get in your download.

Here is the card that I designed using both the CR-02018 Stitched Flower Vintage Tags  Clear Stamps and SVG-02018 SVG Stitched Flowers Vintage Tags Digital Cut Download for CR-02018 from  JustRite® Papercraft.  For my card I used the exact cut file.  

The SVG Files will allow you to be able to cut with and offset or and exact cut.  Here is a picture so you can see the to two different cuts side by side.  The first one is the offset cut and the flowers on the card are the exact cut.  

I have a tutorial to share with you on how I stamp the exact cuts.  I remove all of my cuts from the mat and when I do this I put a little X on the back of the cut.  This way if I don't stamp everything right away I will know with a quick glance the front and back of the cut.  I place the stamp on an acrylic block (face up) and before inking the stamp I place the cut on top of the stamp and line it up to match.  

Next I apply a little bit of adhesive from E-Z Dots® Repositionable adhesive to an acrylic block with a grid.

Then I press the acrylic block with adhesive down on top of the cut.  When I do this I use the grid to line up areas on the grid as a visual for when I stamp (see X's).  I lift the block straight up and the cut is on one block and the stamp is on the other.  Ink up the stamp and then remember the lines on the grid for lining up the cut with the stamp.

Stamp.  ;-)

Perfect results! ;-) I used Mix'd Media Inx Jasmine to stamp on to the Kraft cardstock.

I used Prismacolor Colored Pencils to add just a hint of color to the images.

Here is a close up of the butterfly and the tag with the sentiment.  To create the tag I used one of the die templates from the S5-211 Romantic Rectangles Two set from  Spellbinders Paper Arts®.

Here is a close up of the flowers.  I added pink buttons for the flower centers.  I also used my 

Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen brush pen to add some sparkle to the card.

Here is a look at some of the offset cuts that I colored and will be on an upcoming project.

I hope you enjoyed the stamping tutorial and the card.  I am really excited to be using the SVG files--they are going to be a lot of fun!

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Darsie Bruno

Michele Kovack

Eva Dobilas

Marisa Job

Amy Tedder

Sheri Holt

Kazan Clark

Angela Barkhouse

Heidi Blankenship

Margie Higuchi

Kristi Schurr 

Kathy Jones

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CR-02018 Stitched Flower Vintage Tags 

SVG:  JustRite® Papercraft SVG-02018 SVG Stitched Flowers Vintage Tags Digital Cut Download for CR-02018
Machine:  Silhouette Cameo
Paper:  Kraft, Pink Lemonade, Simply Smooth White
Ink:  Mix'd Media Inx Jasmine; Memento Rich Cocoa; Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S5-211 Romantic Rectangles Two
Accessories:  Seam Binding, Pink Buttons, Wink of Stella-Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L™ 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

JustRite Papercraft - December Release Day One

Hello blogging friends!  We are starting a little early but today is the first day of the December New Releases for JustRite Papercraft.  Today's release is showcasing this beautiful CL-04335 Cupid Background Stamp.  

This background stamp will be prefect for Valentine's Day but it would also be wonderful for weddings, anniversaries and birthdays as well.

Here is the card that I designed using the New CL-04335 Cupid Background Stamp.  I started by stamping the background image onto Sipmly Smooth White paper from DiscountCardstock.com using Delicata Golden Glitz ink from  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko.  I set the paper aside to let the ink dry.

Once the image was dry I used Prismacolor Colored Pencils to color the image.

Then I lightly misted the entire piece with Pssst! Sheer Shimmer Spritz Sparkle from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko.

Here is a close up of the cameo I added and the Baby Pink Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I also added pearls and Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe.  I used Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and the Stick "EM" Up Tool to apply the pearls and glitter.

For the base of the card I used Sno Cone paper and matted it with a piece of Mountain Rose Metallic and then added the Cupid background image.

Please be sure to visit each of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see the beautiful projects they have created to share with you.

Debbie Olson 

Michele Kovack 

Sharon Harnist 

Heidi Blankenship 

Eva Dobilas

Kazan Clark

Sheri Holt 

Angela Barkhouse

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-04335 Cupid Background Stamp
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Sipmly Smooth White, Mountain Rose Metallic, Sno Cone
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz; Prismacolor Colored Pencils PC993 Hot Pink, PC994 Process Red, PC919 Non-Photo Blue, PC1027 Peacock Blue, PC911 Olive Green
Accessories:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Pssst! Sheer Shimmer Spritz Sparkle; Really Reasonable Ribbon Baby Pink Seam Binding; The Rubber Cafe Pearls, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter, Stick "EM" Up Tool; Cameo, Hot Glue

Becca's Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4 - Day 2

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a project to share with you using Becca's New Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4.  The kit is filled with all of the products you will need to make her projects and it also includes the stamp set AG-04365 What Defines Us and die template set AG-03965 Filigree Bracket Label Dies.  

Click HERE to find out all of the details about Becca's New Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4.

Here is the card that I designed using the stamp set and die templates from Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4. 

For the larger label I used Sno Cone (Lt Blue) cardstock and for the tag I used Simply Smooth White.  I used Angel Pink and Pistachio Memento inks to stamp the image of the rose in the center of the tag.  Then I used Rich Cocoa Memento ink to stamp the sentiment.  I stamped the roses using the same Rich Cocoa ink and then I colored them using Prismacolor Colored Pencils and fussy cut each of the roses.  I layered the pieces using 3D Foam Squares and then I added some Diamond Stickles to the roses for a little bit of sparkle.  The ribbon is Fuchsia Wrinkled Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I created a layered bow and then added a stick pin.

I used the larger filigree stamp along with Angel Pink Memento ink to create a border around the edge of the card.

For a finishing touch I added pink bling to the tag and around the edges of the card.

Please be sure to visit all of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see what they have created using Becca's New Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4.  Click HERE to see artwork from Day 1 of Becca's New Release.

Debbie Olson 
Marisa Job
Sharon Harnist 
Kazan Clark
Darsie Bruno
Angela Barkhouse
Barb Schram
Heidi Blankenship

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
JustRite Papercraft:  Becca's Amazing Paper Grace Kit # 4 AG-04365 What Defines Us, AG-03965 Filigree Bracket Label Dies
Paper:  DiscountCradstock.com Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemonade, Sno Cone
Ink:  ImagineCrafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Angel Pink, Pistachio; Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Grand Calibur Machine®
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Fuchsia Wrinkled Ribbon; Recollections Bling; Ranger Diamond Stickels; Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L 3D Foam Squares; Stickpin

JustRite Papercraft - The Amazing Paper Grace Kit Club for September

Hello!  I am so happy to finally be able to share with you The Amazing Paper Grace Kit Club.  This is a monthly kit club that includes exclusive dies and stamps designed by Becca Feeken.  I am so excited for Becca and her new journey!  Becca is such a sweet and amazingly talented lady and so deserving of this.  If you would like to ready Becca's announcement please click HERE.  

Check out this Beautiful stamp set!  This is the exclusive stamp set in Becca's September Kit, AG-04005 Signed Sealed Delivered.  This stamp set coordinates with her exclusive die set too!  

Here is the exclusive AG-04000 Two by Two Postage Die that is included in Becca's September Kit.

Here is the card that I designed using the exclusive die and stamp set from Becca's Amazing Paper Grace September 2012 Kit.  The stamp set and the die template were so fun to work with!  I love creating little faux stamps and how the die template works, you can have one large die cut or you can cut the die cut into smaller postage stamps.  

Here is a close up of the postage stamps I created.  I stamped the image onto Simply Smooth Ivory cardstock and then I colored the images using Ranger Distress Inks Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Bundled Sage, Tumbled Glass.  I used EG-003 Garden Latice M-Bossabilities to emboss the background piece and then I inked the embossed area and the edges using Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress Inks.  Then I added the lace trims and layered the images onto the card.

Next I created a little charm.  I stamped the image onto Simply Smooth Ivory and colored it with Prismacolor Colored Pencils.  Then I used glossy accents to glue on the Small Vintage Alterable Trinket (Acrylic Chandelier Piece).  Once it was dry I cut off the excess paper and attached it to the card.  

To finish off the card I added a black seam binding bow, trinket pins and a pretty button.

Today and tomorrow the JustRite Papercraft designers are sharing their beautiful projects created with Amazing Paper Grace Becca's September 2012 Kit.  Here is the link list for today.  Please be sure to visit each of the designers and leave them a little love.  ♥

JustRite Inspiration
Michele Kovack
Darsie Bruno
Eva Dobilas
Sheri Holt
Kazan Clark
Heidi Blankenship 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Amazing Paper Grace Becca's September 2012 Kit AG-04005 Signed Sealed Delivered
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Racy Raspberry, Soot
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Inks Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Aged Mahogany, Bundled Sage, Tumbled Glass; Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Dies: JustRite Papercraft Amazing Paper Grace Becca's September 2012 Kit AG-04000 Two by Two Postage Die; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, EG-003 Garden Latice M-Bossabilities
Accessories:  Created by Martha Lace Trims, Button; Maya Road Trinket Pins, Small Vintage Alterable Trinket (Acrylic Chandelier Piece); Ranger Glossy Accents; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Hot Glue

Inspire Yourself Card with New Spellbinders Die Templates - Pro 31 Designs & Pink Paislee

Hello blogging friends!  I have a card to share with you today using some of the fantastic New Releases from Spellbinders™ and embellishments from Pro 31 Designs.

I used  S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-136 A2 Fancy Wave, S4-377 Fancy Framed Tags One die templates from Spellbinders.  All of these die templates are from the New Release Summer CHA 2012 Collection from Spellbinders.  I think the Card Creator collection is going to be one of my favorites!

The stamped image is from Pink Paislee Spring Jubilee which can be found over at Pro 31 Designs.  I love this stamp set!  It is very shabby chic and it includes 22 stamps!!  I colored the image using Prismacolor Colored Pencils.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set.  I used 3D Foam Squares to pop up the center image and both pieces of the tag.  Then I added this pretty and dainty Crochet Pink Lace Stretchy Trim and Shabby Chic Pink Mulberry Roses.  The trim and roses are both from Pro 31 Designs.  I added some homemade vintage gold shimmer spray to the roses to tone down the pink and add a little shimmer.  I used Simply Smooth White and Pink Lemonade paper from Discount Cardstock.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Don't forget to check back later tonight for my Spellbinders Blog Frenzy Reveal!!  I can't wait to share it with you!!  Also don't forget to check out Spellbinders and Pro 31 Designs for all your paper crafting needs!  

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  Pro 31 Designs Pink Paislee Spring Jubilee
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemondade
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa; Prismacolor Colored Pencils 1090, 941, 1082, 946
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-136 A2 Fancy Wave, S4-377 Fancy Framed Tags One
Accessories:  Pro 31 Designs Shabby Chic Pink Mulberry Roses, Crochet Pink Lace Stretchy Trim; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Adhesive Sheets; Homemade Vintage Gold Shimmer Spray

Beauty Butterfly Scrapbook Layout

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a scrapbook layout to share with you. 

My youngest son and I were out for a walk one day not too long ago and I happen to have my camera with.  While we were walking I snapped a few pictures of some animals, flower and this beautiful butterfly.  I just love how this picture turned out with the focus on the flowers and butterfly and the background almost looks like watercolor.  This is one layout that I am not going to put in an album, instead I think I am going to put it up on an easel for a home decor piece.   

I used  LF-014 Jewel Alphabet die templates to create the title.  I cut/embossed each of the letters twice with Posh Milk Chocolate and Gumdrop Green paper from Discount Cardstock. I slightly offset and layered the letters to create a shadow effect.  I also added Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe' to the top of the letters for a little sparkle and then I used 3D Foam Squares to adhere the letters to the layout.

The pattern paper is Kaisercraft Provence from the Bonjour Collection.  I also stamped a few butterflies on to the pattern paper.  The image is from S-114 Vintage Treasures from The Rubber Cafe' and I used Clearsnap Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx Truffle.  I just recently picked up a few of Donna's Inx and I have to tell you I ♥ them!!  They are so rich and creamy and now I want them all!!  LOL!  I also used Prismacolor Colored Pencil PC-1032 Orange Citrouille to add a little color to the butterflies and a little more glitter too.  To create the large butterfly I used LF-006 Wonderful Wings.  I added a handmade stick pin, seam binding and glitter to the butterfly.  In the background I also die cut a piece of Zutter Donna Salazar 7 x 7 Corrugated Board using LF-251 Grand Big Scalloped Ovals.  I used Ranger Acrylic Paint Dabber Snow Cap on the corrugated board.

I stamped the sentiment - Spread Your Wings - along the bottom of the layout.  The sentiment stamp is also from The Rubber Cafe'.  

I also added Noelle Lace Trim from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This is some of my favorite lace trim, I love the dainty edging!  I also added some tiny white butterflies.  The butterflies are the drop out pieces from the S4-329 Butterfly Circles die template.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies
Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe' S-114 Vintage Treasures, G-771 Spread Your Wings
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Posh Milk Chocolate, Pop-Tones Berrylicious, Gumdrop Green, Spearmint;  Kaisercraft Bonjour Collection Provence
Ink:  Clearsnap Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx Truffle; Prismacolor Colored Pencil PC-1032 Orange Citrouille; Ranger Acrylic Paint Dabber Snow Cap
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, LF-014 Jewel Alphabet, LF-006 Wonderful Wings, LF-251 Grand Big Scalloped Ovals, S4-329 Butterfly Circles
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Noelle Lace Trim, White Seam Binding; The Rubber Cafe' Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, White Pearls, Diamond Clear Glitter; Zutter Donna Salazar 7 x 7 Corrugated Board; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Handmade Stick Pin; Hot Glue

Butterflies & Blossoms - Pro 31 Designs - JustRite Papercraft - Spellbinders

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a pretty butterflies and blossoms card to share with you. 

 

 

Yesterday was Administrative Professionals Day and I made this card for my husband's secretary.  She likes to garden to I thought the butterflies and flowers would be perfect.

 

I started by stamping the image with Rich Cocoa ink on to Simply Smooth White cardstock from Discount Cardstock.  The image is from the CR-02245 Botanical Butterflies stamp set from JustRite Papercraft.  I colored the butterfly using Prismacolor Colored Pencils.  

I continued to color the background on the image with more Prismacolor Colored Pencils. 

To create the background I used a few colors of Distress Inks. First I covered the entire image with Old Paper and then added some Milled Lavender.  Next I add just little touches of Faded Jeans and then I added Dusty Concord around the label at the top of the image.  I very lightly misted the stamp with water and then stamped the image on to  Simply Smooth White cardstock.  I used the Grand Calibur and LF-168 Grand Large Labels to cut/emboss the label shape and then I edged it with Rich Cocoa ink.

To create the little flower cluster I used a Circle Pearl Sprays, Small Blue Porcelain Roses and Porcelain Calla Lily from Pro 31 Designs.  **Be sure to check out the Exciting News about Pro 31 Designs at the bottom of this post!! Next I applied Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe'  to all of the flowers.  

 

I also added some Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe'  to the wings of the butterfly for a little added sparkle.

 

Here is a close up of the butterfly image.  I used the Grand Calibur, S4-114 Standard Circles Large and S5-064 Moroccan Accents to cut/emboss the die cut shapes.  Then I used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to layer and add dimension to the die cuts.

Here is a close up of the flower cluster.  I also added a seam binding bow.  I used Distress Inks to hand dye the seam binding bow.

 

Here is a close up of the Pink Rose and Sequins Trim from Pro 31 Designs.  This trim is so gorgeous and sparkly I love it!!  Rose and Sequins Trim is also available in blue. 

Ok, I told you I had some Exciting News to share about Pro 31 Designs.  Esmeralda has opened up a NEW online store with a website!!  Pro 31 Designs is now a DOT COM!!!  Click HERE to check out her new site!!  Esmeralda has added several New things to her store so please be sure to check it out!!  

Also while you are out surfing around in blog land please be sure to check out the Spellbinders Blog and the JustRite Papercraft Blog for inspiration!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps: JustRite Papercraft CL-03725 Fleuriste Newsprint Background Stamp, CR-02245 Botanical Butterflies, CR-03570 With Sympathy (sentiment)
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Frosted Amethyst, Blue #67
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Inks Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord, Milled Lavender, Old Paper; Prismacolor Colored Pencils
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, LF-168 Grand Large Labels, S4-114 Standard Circles Large, S5-064 Moroccan Accents
Accessories:  Pro 31 Designs Pink Rose and Sequins Trim, Circle Pearl Sprays, Small Blue Porcelain Roses, Porcelain Calla Lily; The Rubber Cafe'  Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Winter White Seam Binding (hand dyed), Hot Glue Gun