New Year's Eve Ensemble - Tonic Studios

Hello everyone!  Here is a little sneak peek of some last minute projects you could make for a New Years celebration.  You can click HERE to hop on over to the Tonic Studios USA Blog and check it out.  I have full step-by-step tutorials over on the Tonic Blog showing you how to create all of the projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a very Happy and Safe New Year's Eve!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

ButterBeeScraps - Beaded Bracelets - DIY Sneak Peeks

Hello blogging friends!  I know it has been a few days since my last post but my best friend Virginia (we've been friends for 30+ yrs) was in town this last week so we were able to hang out and have some girl time--plus it was her birthday.  A few other girlfriends were in town for the weekend and we had so much fun getting together--great food, a beautiful night, fantastic fire, drinks and LOTS of laughs.  We were up into the wee late hours but it was worth it.  It was so nice to see everyone!  Some of us hadn't seen each other in 10-27 yrs!!  We all agreed we will have to get together again--soon--not 10, 15 or 20 some yrs from now LOL! 

Today, I have a couple of bracelets to share with you.  I used beads and findings mostly from ButterBeeScraps and then also some beads from my own stash.

This first bracelet is one that I made for my friend Virginia.  She has a wedding to attend next weekend and needed a bracelet to match her dress.  

She has a pretty coral colored dress--prefect for summer.  

I used 6X8MM ROSE PINK PEARLIZED FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS, BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP827-B) , BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP052-B),  CLEAR RHINESTONE AND BRONZE RONDELLE SPACER BEADS – 6MM (#BD006-B/CL), and BRONZE TOGGLE CLASPS (#CL071-B) all from ButterBeeScraps.  The pretty coral beads are from my stash.  I thought this bracelet was so pretty I made another one for myself.  :)

Here is a close up of the BRONZE TOGGLE CLASPS (#CL071-B).

To string the beads I used beading wire with crimp beads to close off each end.  I also added split rings to the ends since they are a little more secure than a jump ring.

Here is the second bracelet I designed.  I thought the black, grey and bronze combination would be good and compliment so many outfits.  

I used 6X8MM GREY PEARLIZED FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS, BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP827-B) , and CLEAR RHINESTONE AND BRONZE RONDELLE SPACER BEADS – 6MM (#BD006-B/CL) from ButterBeeScraps.  The black beads and bronze bead tubes are from my stash.

Here is a close up of the BRONZE TOGGLE CLASPS (#CL071-B).  I did the closure the same way with this bracelet using the beading wire, crimp beads, and split rings.

Both of these bracelets were fun, quick and easy to create.

Please be sure to check out ButterBeeScraps NEW website and while you are there don't forget to visit the ButterBeeScraps Blog for lots of inspiration from the Design Team.  :)

Here's a little sneak peek of some upcoming DIY projects I'll be sharing so be sure to check back.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
ButterBeeScraps:  6X8MM ROSE PINK PEARLIZED FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS,  6X8MM GREY PEARLIZED FACETED GLASS ABACUS BEADS, BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP827-B) , BRONZE FILIGREE BEAD CAPS (#CAP052-B),  CLEAR RHINESTONE AND BRONZE RONDELLE SPACER BEADS – 6MM (#BD006-B/CL), BRONZE TOGGLE CLASPS (#CL071-B)

Spellbinders Diamond Anniversary: Sneak Peek and Giveaway - Day Two

Hello and Welcome! Today, I am excited about sharing some NEW Spellbinders Paper Arts® die templates from the Winter 2014 Diamond Anniversary release.  Not only will you have a chance to win the die templates I will be sharing with you but you will also have a chance to win the die templates being showcased on Candy Rosenberg's blog Living the Altered Life and Seth Apter's blog The Altered Page.  Be sure to  look at the end of the post for more details and instructions on how to enter the giveaway.

**Please Note: There is a clickable link at the bottom of this post for entering; 

commenting on this post does NOT enter you into the giveaway.**

I am showcasing Spellbinders newest die templates S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight and  S4-428 Feathers and I have created three projects to share with you using both sets of die templates.

Here is the shape card that I designed using S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers.  I also used  S5-199 Font One Lowercase die templates.  I have a step-by-step photo tutorial to share with you.

To create the base for the shape card I started with a piece of bronze metallic cardstock 6-1/4" x 8-1/2"  and scored it at 4-1/4" and folded.  Using the largest die template in the set #7, I taped the cut edge of the die template off of the fold on the card base.  With the cut edge off of the fold it will not cut the paper in this area. 

Next, using the same cardstock and die template cut/emboss the label shape.  Then I lightly sand the outer edges of the label shape to reveal the black core and make the embossed details really pop.

I applied EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49' from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and attached the two pieces together. 

Now I have the base of the shape card.

For the word Dream I used the bronze metallic cardstock and S5-199 Font One Lowercase die templates.  Before die cutting I placed a piece of wax paper over the die templates and then I added the cardstock on top.  I like to use wax paper when I am using small or detailed die templates.  When doing this the die cuts will be very easy to remove from the template.

Next I lightly sanded the die cut letters.

To create the feather I used sky metallic cardstock and S4-428 Feathers.  I lightly sanded the feather to remove some of the sheen and get to the core of the paper.  Doing this allows me to apply ink to the metallic cardstock.  Then I inked the edges with Memento Teal Zeal ink from Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko®.  When applying ink to the edges of paper I like to use a cotton ball in a circular motion for a soft even coverage.  

For the second mat/layer of the card I used Champagne Metallic cardstock and the #6 die template in the S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight set to cut/emboss the label shape.  Then I added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® to the backside of the die cut.

I added the die cut letters to the bottom of the label shape and then I added the feather.  I used 3D Foam Squares to pop up the the feather.  To finish off the card I added a few Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals from ButterBeeScraps.  I used glossy accents to apply the crystals.  Then I added this entire piece to the front of the shape card.

Here is another look at the finished card.  I have several pictures for the tutorial so you can see all of the steps but this is a really quick and easy card to put together--only about 5-10 minute!

Supplies

Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers, S5-199 Font One Lowercase

Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Champagne Metallic, Bronze Metallic, Sky Metallic

Ink:  Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko® Memento Teal Zeal

Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps on Zibbet Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16, SS20; Ranger Glossy Accents; Sanding Block; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

I also create this home decor framed art piece and 

a decorative belly band for a candle using the S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight and S4-428 Feathers die templates.  These are great DIY projects and very quick and easy to do!

Supplies

Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-207 Labels Thirty-Eight, S4-428 Feathers, S6-009 Font One Uppercase, S5-199 Font One Lowercase
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Champagne Metallic, Bronze Metallic, Sky Metallic
Ink:  Imagine Crafts®/Tsukineko® Memento Teal Zeal
Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps on Zibbet Aquamarine Flat Back Crystals SS12, SS16, SS20; Ranger Glossy Accents; Chocolate Brown Ribbon; Sanding Block; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'; Frame and Candle

Prize Information

Spellbinders is choosing one winner from each sneak peek blog to win that day's NEW die template sets. There is also one Grand Prize, which includes all the NEW Spellbinders' products revealed during our sneak peek event, as well as a Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine and Raspberry Plate! How do you enter to win the contest?

To enter the contest, you must

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and follow instructions there.

(This link will be valid for 48 hours after my post goes up.)

You should receive an email confirmation when you have successfully entered the Spellbinders Paper Arts Giveaway. While I truly appreciate comments left, commenting does NOT enter you into the giveaway--only filling out and submitting the entry form does that!

Official contest rules can be found HERE.

Any questions? Address them to ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us.  

No entries will be accepted at this email address.

Please be sure to visit  Candy Rosenberg's blog Living the Altered Life and
Seth Apter's blog The Altered Page today for more chances to win!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

  

Shoes Vintage Labels Six Cling Stamps - JustRite Papercraft November Release - Great Shoes Card

Hello blogging friends!  Tomorrow, starts the first day of the November New Releases for JustRite® Papercraft.  I am very excited to be able to share a sneak peek with you today!  

Here is one of the newest stamp sets in the release from JustRite® Papercraft - CL-04855 Shoes Vintage Labels Six Cling Stamps.  I think this stamp set is so pretty.  I love the shoes and the vintage look to this stamp set!  This stamp set also coordinates with JustRite Custom Dies:  JB-04825 Vintage Labels Five Dies and JB-04830 Vintage Labels Six Dies.

Here is the card that I designed using CL-04855 Shoes Vintage Labels Six Cling Stamps.  The bouquet of flowers in this stamp set was designed to go with the boot--to be able to create a little bouquet inside the boot.  I have a step-by-step tutorial to share with you showing how I used the masking technique to create the pretty bouquet inside and around the boot.

If you are new to stamping and you have never tried the masking technique you will need some very light weight paper--like copy paper or post-it notes work great, a scissors and a glue stick or two-way glue pen.  I used post-it notes for this project--yellow paper.  Doing the masking technique allows you to layer your stamps and make it look like one larger image.  To start I stamped the image of the boot.  Then I stamped the flower bouquet on each side of the boot at the top.   Next I stamped the image of the booth and the bouquet a couple of times on to the post-it notes and then I fussy cut the images.  I cut them slightly smaller (coming inside the line) then the image.  To hold the paper in place I used a two-way glue pen on the back side of the paper where is wasn't already sticky.  When using the two-way glue pen you want the paper to be just a little tacky--not to permanently stick it in place.  I placed the fussy cut images on top of the images that were already stamped--as shown in the photo.  Then I stamped the bouquet of flowers in the background.

In this picture you can see at the top of the boot once the post-it notes were removed it looks like a larger bouquet of flowers.  I also stamped the bouquet a couple of times around the bottom of the boot as shown in this photo.

Here is a close up of the finished image.  What do you think?  

Here is a close of the image once it was colored.  I used Copic markers for all of the coloring.  For die cutting the shapes I used S5-025 Labels Seventeen, S5-148 Fancy Labels Eight and  S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A die templates all from Spellbinders Creative Arts®.  

For embellishments on the card I used May Arts 1/4'' Silk Ribbon Pink, Prima Flowers Abbey-Pink and Kaiser Craft Light Pink  all from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  I also added a little bit of Diamond Stickles for some sparkle.

Here is a close up of all the Copic markers I used to color the image.

For the paper I used simply smooth white, pink lemonade and metallic blue.  I used Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49' to adhere all of the paper layers and 3D Foam Squares to add some dimension in between the layers.  

Please be sure to hop on over to the JustRite Inspiration Blog and check out all of the November New Releases this week from JustRite® Papercraft.  The Design Team has been busy creating some Amazing samples!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite® Papercraft CL-04855 Shoes Vintage Labels Six Cling Stamps
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemonade, Metallic Blue
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Copic Markers C0, C1, T5, N5, 100, R81, RV10, B32, BV13, Y15, Y19, G24, TG63
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, S5-025 Labels Seventeen, S5-148 Fancy Labels Eight
Ribbon:  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store 1/4'' Silk Ribbon Pink
Accessories: The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Prima Flowers Abbey-Pink, Kaiser Craft Light Pink Rhinestones; Ranger Diamond Stickles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

Spellbinders Shape It Up Sneak Peek and Giveaway Day Three

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is day three of the Spellbinders Shape It Up Sneak Peek and Giveaway.  I have a couple of projects to share with you using the NEW E3D-010 Roman Romance 3D M-Bossabilites folders and I have a full step-by-step tutorial. 

Supply List:

Spellbinders Paper Arts®:   Grand Calibur® Machine, E3D-010 Roman Romance 3D M-Bossabilites™ Folder, Nestabilities™ Card Creator S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A

Cross Promotional Partners

JustRite Papercraft® CR-04350 Special Gifts Labels Twenty-Nine

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko™ Versa Magic™ Turquoise Gem, Aquatic Splash

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser-49' 

Other Products

Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Teal

Accessories:  Simply Paveena Venise Lace Trim; Really Reasonable Ribbon Bliss Pearls; Hot Glue

To start die cut a piece of simply smooth white cardstock using Nestabilities™ Card Creator S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A.  Then lightly mist the front and back of the cardstock with water.  Doing this will loosen the fibers in the paper and allow for a very deep and crisp emboss.  Set aside. *Tip-add 1-2 drops of Dawn dish soap to the water this will condition and loosen the fibers.

To create a letterpress affect start to apply the Turquoise Gem Versa Magic™ ink directly to the 

M-Bossabilites folder starting at the top (hinge side).   Apply the ink about half way down the folder.

Now switch colors of ink.  Using the Aquatic Splash Versa Magic™ ink start applying ink in the middle and continue to the bottom of the folder.  *Tip-using this particular folder you will want to do the direct ink technique-apply ink directly from the ink pad to the folder.  There are several layers of dimension to this folder and applying the ink directly will give a better ink coverage than a brayer.

Place the 5x7 die cut of simply smooth white cardstock in to the folder and run it through the Grand Calibur® Machine to emboss.  The embossing sandwich for the 3D M-Bossabilities™ is a little different than the regular embossing sandwich—B • Embossing Plate, M-Bossabilities Folder with paper inside and D • Adapter Plate on top.

I absolutely love the look of the letterpress with the 3D M-bossabilites!  The embossing is so crisp and doing the letterpress with this folder gives the embossing the look of venise lace.  I also love how the embossed pattern fades out toward the bottom.  To finish of the embossed piece I stamped a sentiment from 

CR-04350 Special Gifts Labels Twenty-Nine stamp set from JustRite Papercraft®.

To assemble the card I used a piece of teal cardstock scored and folded for the base.  Then I used E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser-49' from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® to adhere the pieces together.  I added a piece of white venise lace trim along the side and then I added a few pearls to the embossed area and by the sentiment.

When using the 3D M-bossabilites try to explore beyond.  Think out of the box and look at different ways to use them.  The 3D M-bossabilities are not just for paper crafting.

Here is a second project that I designed using Premium Craft Foils from Spellbinders with the E3D-010 Roman Romance 3D M-Bossabilites™ Folder.  I embossed the foil and then cut out parts of it and used it to alter a wooden box transforming it from simple to stunning.  

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today!  I hope you are enjoying the Spellbinders Shape It Up Sneak Peek and Giveaway.  Please be sure to visit Linda Lucas to see the beautiful project she created to share with you.  For more chances to win please visit the other Design Team Members listed in the link list below.

Day 1

Teresa Horner

Becca Feeken

Day2

Ken Oliver

Judy Hayes

Don't forget to enter the contest!!

Questions? calexander@spellbinders.us No entries will be accepted at this email address.