Jewel Dungeon Keys for Halloween

 Happy first day of Fall!  Halloween is one of my favorite holidays to decorate for and it will be here before we know it.  For my project I made a fun home decor piece for Halloween using  S5-099 Jewel Keys die templates from the Positively Me Collections by Julianna Hudgins from Spellbinders .  I also used several products from Artistic Wire and Beadalon.

I designed a set of jewel dungeon keys for Halloween.  I thought this key ring would make a great accent piece with other Halloween decorations and it's quick and easy to make.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please click HERE to check out my post on the
Positively Me by Julianna C. Hudgins Blog.  I have a full step-by-step tutorial with several pictures to share with you on how I designed this fun Halloween key ring.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a Fantastic weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Spellbinders:  S5-099 Jewel Keys, Premium Craft Foil, Grand Calibur
Artistic Wire:  24 Ga Black, 22 Ga Natural, 22 Ga Amethyst, 18 Ga Green, Wrappers Round Hematite 20 mm 
Beadalon: Wire Twister, Round Jump Ring Mandrel, Semi-Flush Cutters, Round Nose Pliers, Sm Flat Nylon Jaw Pliers

Other Supplies
Really Reasonable Ribbon Seam Binding Purple Nite, Black, Orange, Moss; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Adhesive Sheets; Copic 100, YR18, G28, E29, B39; Pro 31 Designs Bling Baubles, Chipboard, Feathers,Beads, Skull

Blog Candy Winner - Shabby Chic Vase/Business Card Holder

Hello blogging friends!  Sorry I have been mia for a few days.  We had a storm come through a couple of days ago and we didn't have any power or internet.  But everything is up and going and now I am trying to play catch up with blogging.  ;-)   This blog post is going to be a mix of a few different things--Blog Candy Winner, a project to share and answering some emails and comments.

First lets start off with announcing the WINNER of the Bazzill Basics Paper Blog Candy. 

I want to say Thank You so much to everyone who played along!! 

This time I printed out all of the comments and cut them into strips.

Then I had my little guy help me out again and pick a winner.  

And the Winner IS----------->

CONGRATULATIONS Jan Castle!!!

Jan Castle said... 16

Great tags Heidi! I am a follower and do so enjoy your blog! I like the Beach House...guess it is because our daughter lives a block from the beach and all the pictures I get from her are at the beach...LOL!
Paper Hugs,
Jan Castle in Salem, OR

AUGUST 31, 2012 2:13 AM 

I have emailed Jan and I am sure I will be hearing from her really soon.  She is a sweet lady and has been a follower on my blog for a long time.  

Ok, now for a project to share. 

A couple of weeks ago my neighbor lady had a garage sale and I picked up this little vase.  I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it because it was pretty tiny but I thought it was really cute and I figured I could alter it or us it in a project.  I took it out the other day and when I was looking at it trying to figure out what I could do I realized this would make a really pretty shabby chic business card holder.

I decided to alter it and this is what I came up with.  I added a medium sized pink chandelier piece and then I added circle pearl sprays to each size.  

I filled in the center with pink mulberry flowers, pink and white ribbon and porcelain roses, white porcelain roses and clear mini chandelier pieces.  All of the embellishments are from Pro 31 Designs.

I just love how this turned out!  ;-) 

I want to answer the comments and emails that I have received in regards to having the word verification on my blog in the comments.  I know that sometime it can be hard to read it and I am sorry but there isn't anything that I can do to change that.  Last week I had a few comments with people saying they don't like the word verification and I also had a few emails about it.  I originally put it on because I was having a lot of issues with  spam comments.  But I thought I would take it off again and see how things go.  Within less then 24 hours I had 15+ spam hits and comments on my blog.  So I turned the word verification back on.  I am sorry and I know it is a pain but I just do not have the time to monitor the blog for spam so for now it will stay until I can come up with a better solution.  Thanks for understanding!! ♥

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you all have a Fantastic weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Pro 31 Designs:  Pink Mulberry Flowers, Pink/White Ribbon & Porcelain Roses, White Porcelain Roses, Clear Mini Chandelier Pieces, Medium Pink Chandelier Piece, Circle Pearl Sprays

Accessories:  Vase, Hot Glue  

Pro 31 Designs - August DT Challenge - Altered Clothespins

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Pro 31 Designs DT Challenge for the month of August.  Our DT Challenge Coordinator is Anna Fallas and for this month the challenge was to alter clothespins.  We could do one large chunky one or 3-4 med. to small clothes pins.  The clothespins had to be shabby chic and in light colors.  I didn't have any of the large clothespins so I altered 3 medium sized ones.

Here is a look at the two project I designed with altered clothespins.  I made two magnet clothespins to embellish and hold a notepad and then I made a mini note card holder using another clothespin.

For the clothespins on the notepad I used Ranger Acrylic Snow Cap Paint Dabber.  Once the paint was dry  I added Stretchy Pink Crochet Lace Trim in a double layer on each clothespin and 4mm White Flat Back Pearl Stands down the center.  To finish them off I added Leaves (Sm), Porcelain Blue Roses, Pink Mulberry Roses and then a little Diamond Stickles for some sparkle.  I also added a border across the top of the notepad using Satin White Box Pleated Trim, 4mm White Flat Back Pearl Stands and a Large Blue Acrylic Flower.

Here is another close up look.

To create the little flower pot clothespin note card holder I used the paint dabber to paint the clothespin and flower pot.  After the paint was dry I used hot glue and glued the clothespin topper into the bottom of the flower pot.  Then I added Satin White Box Pleated Ribbon Trim, Stretchy Pink Crochet Lace Trim and 4mm White Flat Back Pearl Stands around the top of the flower pot.  To fill the flower pot I used Leaves (Sm), Porcelain Blue Roses and Pink Mulberry Roses.  I also added Diamond Stickles to all of the flowers and leaves.  To finish it off I added the little mini note cards.

Here is a close up.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Also please be sure to visit Pro 31 Designs and check out all of the fun crafty supplies.  I have to tell you this is the first time I have ever altered clothespins and I honestly wasn't sure what I was going to do with them--LOL!  But I had a lot of fun altering them.  Thanks for a great challenge Anna and for making me think outside the box! *wink*

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Pro 31 Designs:  Satin White Box Pleated Ribbon Trim, Stretchy Pink Crochet Lace Trim, 4mm White Flat Back Pearl Stands, Leaves (Sm), Porcelain Blue Roses, Pink Mulberry Roses, Blue Acrylic Flower (Lg)

Other Supplies:  Ranger Acrylic Snow Cap Paint Dabber, Diamond Stickles; Mini Clay Flower Pot; Clothespins; Note Pad & Note Cards; Hot Glue

JustRite Papercraft Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves - Antique Autumn Tags - Antique Tags One Dies - Autumn Blessings Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have another New Release from JustRite Papercraft to share with you.  

To design my card I used CR-03870 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves and CR-03875 Antique Autumn Tags One stamp sets from JustRite Papercraft along with the New Custon Dies JB-03775 Antique Tags One Dies.  I also used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader and S5-120 Fall Foliage die templates from Spellbinders.

To start I cut/embossed S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader with watercolor paper and then I stamped a cluster of the leaf images using the masking technique.  

Here is a picture once I removed all of the masks.

I colored the images using Distress Markers.

Next I placed the same masks over the leaves and then I put the die cut back into the die template and used it as a stencil to airbrush with Copic markers.

Here is a picture once the masks were removed and the airbrushing was done.

To create the sentiment I stamped the image with Rich Cocoa ink onto watercolor paper.  Next I used one of the die templates from JB-03775 Antique Labels One Dies to cut/emboss the tag.  Before die cutting I added Truffle Mix'd Media Inx to the inside of the die template and then die cut the image.  Doing this gives a nice crisp inked edge on the die cut.  Then I used Distress Markers to color the image. 

Here is a close up of the leaves and tag with sentiment.

I added this beautiful Rudbeckia Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon to the ribbon threader and then added a bow.  I thought this ribbon was a perfect match!  I also added some foil die cuts for embellishments.  To create the die cuts I used S5-120 Fall Foliage and Precious Metals Premium Craft Foils Assortment from Spellbinders.

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

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson 
Marisa Job
Kellie Fortin 
Angela Barkhouse
Darsie Bruno
Sharon Harnist 
Michele Kovack 
Sheri Holt
Kazan Clark
Barb Schram
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship 

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Happy Monday!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03870 Shabby Chic Autumn Leaves, CR-03875 Antique Autumn Tags One
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Espresso Waffle Weave, Pop-Tone Orange Fizz; Watercolor Paper
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Markers, Antique Linen Distress Ink; Clearsnap Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx
Dies:  JustRite Papercraft Custon Dies JB-03775 Antique Tags One Dies; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader, S5-120 Fall Foliage
Accessories:  Spellbinders Precious Metals Premium Craft Foils Assortment; Really Reasonable Ribbon Rudbeckia Hand-Dyed Silk Ribbon; Recollections Rhinestones; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Queen for a Day card

 Today, is my day to post for Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team and I have a card to share with you using the crown from the S5-097 Jewel Treasures die template set and Julianna’s New Jewel Treasures chipboard from Want2Scrap.  

I love how this card turned out and I love the vintage look of this card.  I also used  S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A and S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B to cut/emboss the mats for the card front.  The solid colored paper is from Discount Cardstock and the pattern paper is from Pro 31 Designs Pink Paislee London Market Collection.  I also added some crochet lace trims and a pink mulberry rose from Pro 31 Designs, seam binding and a handmade stickpin.  

To see more pictures and find out all of the details on how I designed this card please check out my blog post, Queen for a Day on Julianna's Blog.

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

• Spellbinders Paper Arts:  S5-097 Jewel Treasures, S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A,  S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B,  Grand Calibur, Precious Metals Premium Craft Foil
•  Want2Scrap:  Jewel Treasures chipboard, Pink Rhinestones
• Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Pink Lemonade; Pro 31 Designs Pink Paislee London Market Collection; Paper Doily
• Accessories:  Pro 31 Designs Crochet Lace Trim, Pink Stretchy Lace Trim, Pink Mulberry Roses; Seam Binding, Handmade Stickpin, Sanding Block

JustRite Papercraft - Samantha Walker Release

Hello blogging friends! Today, I am excited to share with you the New Samantha Walker stamp sets from JustRite Papercraft.  Samantha's new line of JustRite stamps coordinates with her new line of die templates from Spellbinders.  

The first stamp is SW-04110 Fragrant Garden Background Stamps.  The labels in the center can be die cut and popped up for added dimension.

The second stamp set is SW-04100 Botanical Swirls Labels and this stamp set coordinates with S5-146 Botanical Swirls and Accents from Spellbinders.

The last stamp set is SW-04105 Ooh La La French Frills and it coordinates with S5-145 French Frills die templates from Spellbinders.  I have to say I love all of the stamp sets in Samantha's new collection!

To design my card I used the SW-04100 Botanical Swirls Labels from JustRite Papercraft along with the coordinating die templates S5-146 Botanical Swirls and Accents from  Spellbinders.  I used Simply Smooth , Frosted Teal Prismatics and Pink Lemonade papers from Discount Cardstock and Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers Distress Inks from Ranger.

To embellish the card I used May Arts Ribbon Sampler Vintage Pink and May Arts Ribbon Sampler Delicate Vintage Lace from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Then I added some bling and bling swirls from Recollections and some Pink Mulberry Flowers from Pro 31 Designs.  I used Scrap Happy Sheer Glue  and Diamond Clear Glitter from  The Rubber Cafe' to add a little sparkle to the roses.

Please be sure to visit each of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see what they have to share with you using Samantha Walker's new line of stamps with JustRite Papercraft.

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Darsie Bruno

Sheri Holt

Michele Kovack

Kellie Fortin

Marisa Job

Angela Barkhouse

Barb Schram

Kazan Clark

Heidi Blankenship

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you are having a wonderful and creative week!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft SW-04100 Botanical Swirls Labels
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Frosted Teal Prismatics, Pink Lemonade
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Picked Raspberry, Peacock Feathers Distress Inks
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-146 Botanical Swirls and Accents
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe' Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter; The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts Ribbon Sampler Vintage Pink, May Arts Ribbon Sampler Delicate Vintage Lace; Pro 31 Designs Pink Mulberry Flowers; Recollections Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Come Fly Away With Me Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a quick post and a fun little card to share with you. 

To create the cute little kite I used S5-097 Jewel Treasures die template from Spellbinders with Sno Cone paper from Discount Cardstock and 4318 Jewel Treasures Chipboard by Julianna Hudgins from Want2Scrap.  For the center of the kite I used a piece of Pink Lemonade paper and I applied Glossy Accents and then added Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe'.  I also added a Mini Crystal Diamond Drop from Pro 31 Designs and a few LeCreme Pearls.  The pattern paper is from Pro 31 Designs Pink Paislee London Market Rare Finds and Curiosities.  

I typed up the sentiment on the computer, printed it out and then cut each word into a block and inked the edges with Pumice Stone Distress Ink and added 3D Foam Squares.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have had a Fantastic weekend!  We have had family reunions for the past two weekends so it has been go, go, go!  But it has been wonderful to see and visit with everyone.  ♥

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, Pink Lemonade, Sno Cone; Pro 31 Designs Pink Paislee London Market Rare Finds and Curiosities
Ink:  Ranger Pumice Stone Distress Ink
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur,  S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B, S5-097 Jewel Treasures
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe' Diamond Clear Glitter; Pro 31 Designs Mini Crystal Diamond Drops; Ranger Glossy Accents; Want2Scrap 4318 Jewel Treasures Chipboard by Julianna Hudgins, LeCreme Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Merci Paris Card

Hello!  Sorry I have been mia for a few days.  Summer is just such a busy time!  Today, I have a fun Paris card to share with you using the New Samantha Walker S5-145 French Frills die templates from Spellbinders and Merci sentiment stamp from The Rubber Cafe'.  I love this Eiffel tower die cut!  I also used several embellishments from Pro 31 Designs.  

Check out the hot pink paper!  This is some of the New Two Scoops Very Berry by Bazzill that can be found at Discount Cardstock.  I also used Soot and Frosted Pink Prismatic cardstock.

I created a border along the side using Pink Crochet Stretch Lace Trim and Black Bling Chain Mini Trim 4mm from Pro 31 Designs.  Then I added some Black Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and tied a bow on the tag.  I added a pink mulberry rose and a handmade stick pin.  The rose and the pink acrylic flower in the stick pin are both from Pro 31 Designs.  

Here is a close up of the tag.  I used S4-367 Back to Basics Tags die template to make the tag and the Merci stamp is from The Rubber Cafe'.

**Update--for the past 3 years I have had a Paper Crafting Sale at my house to clear out some of my supplies and make room for new supplies.  I have received several phone calls and emails asking if I am having a sale this year and if so when will it be.  The answer is Yes I will be having a sale but it's going to be a few more days before I will be posting the date--just trying to get everything figured out and when will be the best time to have the sale.  So check back because I will be posting the dates of the sale in the next few days.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Two Scoops Very Berry, Soot, Frosted Pink Prismatic
Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe' D-478 Merci
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-145 French Frills, S4-367 Back to Basics Tags
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Black Seam Binding; Pro 31 Designs Pink Crochet Stretch Lace Trim, Black Bling Chain Mini Trim 4mm , Pink Acrylic Flower, Pink Mulberry Flowers, Handmade Stick Pin, Hot Glue

Exciting News To Share - Pro 31 Designs DT!!

Hello blogging friends!  I have some exciting news to share with all of you!!  Over the past couple of months I was the Guest Designer for Pro 31 Designs and I am thrilled to announce that Esmeralda, owner of Pro 31 Designs, has asked me to join the Design Team!!  I am honored to be joining the Pro 31 Designs DT and I can't wait to get to know the others designers better.  They are a very talented group of ladies!!  If you haven't checked out Pro 31 Designs click HERE to visit the online store.  Esmeralda's store is filled with so many yummy goodies for all you crafting needs!!

These are a few little heart shaped boxes that I altered using several products from Pro 31 Designs.  I picked these little boxes up at Joann's a while back.  They were originally all white.  I started by spraying glimmer mist on all of the boxes.  I used Glimmer Mist Popsicle (purple) and Patina from Tattered Angels and some Vintage Gold homemade shimmer spray.  Then once the boxes were dry I embellished each of them.

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All of the products I used are listed and linked up below in the supply list.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you are having a Fantastic Weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Pro 31 Designs:  Pink Pleated Box Trim, Small Double Ruffle Sheer/Satin White, Large Double Ruffle Sheer/Satin Brown, Fancy Sequin Roses Lace Trim Blue, Brown Rosette Ribbon, 6mm Flat Back Shiny White Pearl Trim, Ivory Tear Drop Pearl Trim, Blingy Bling Silver Trim, Small Green Leaves, White Curly Roses, Circle Pearl Sprays, Pink Acrylic Flowers, Blue Acrylic Flowers, Small Blue Acrylic Flower Spray, Small Red (Melon) Acrylic Flower Spray, Small Crystals, Blue Porcelain Roses, Porcelain Calla Lilies, Small White Birds
Tattered Angels:  Glimmer Mist Popsicle (purple), Patina
Accessories:  Handmade Vintage Gold Shimmer Spray; Heart Shaped Boxes; Hot Glue