Grand Thank You Sentiments - JustRite Papercraft December New Release Day Three

Hello everyone!  Today, is day three of the JustRite Papercraft® December New Release. 

But before I share the new stamp set and card that I designed I wanted to let you know 

JustRite Papercraft® is having a Christmas Sale!  If you haven't already picked up some Christmas stamp sets now is the time to do it! 

Here is the stamp set that I have to share with you today--CL-04890 Grand Thank You Sentiments Cling Stamps.  I love the different fonts in this stamp set!

Here is the card that I designed using one of the Thank You sentiments from the CL-04890 Grand Thank You Sentiments Cling Stamps.  I used Delicata Golden Glitz Ink and gold embossing powder and then heat set it.  After that I used S4-310 Labels Eighteen to die cut the sentiment.  Next I used S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics die template and E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen folder to create the beautiful embossed background.  I layered the pieces together and then I lightly rubbed more of the ink along the bottom and edges of the card.  I used ivory metallic cardstock.

Here is a close up of the sentiment.  To embellish the card I added some seam binding, WOC Flowers and some bling.  I used 3D Foam Squares and EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® to adhere all of the paper pieces together.

The finished card is a 5 x 7 size.  

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Please be sure to visit all of the Design Team Members in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.  

JustRite Inspiration

Marisa Job 

Debbie Olson

Angela Barkhouse

Eva Dobilas

Michele Kovack

Heidi Blankenship

Kristi Schurr

Darsie Bruno

Kathy Jones

Kazan Clark 

Barb Schram

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs & Smiles!

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft® CL-04890 Grand Thank You Sentiments Cling Stamps
Paper:  Metallic Ivory
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Delicata Golden Glitz Ink
Dies/Folders:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics, E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen, S4-310 Labels Eighteen
Accessories:  Gold Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Seam Binding, Bling, WOC Flowers, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser

Time Flies Background and Timely Banner - JustRite Papercraft December New Release

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the first day for the JustRite Papercraft December New Releases.  This is going to be another fabulous release! 

I have two stamp sets to share with you today.  The first one is CL-04885 Time Flies Cling Background.  I love this background stamp!  There are so many possibilities with this stamp--you can use it as a full background stamp or you could fussy cut part of the images to use on there own or you could stamp and fussy cut several times creating unique layered images.  If you love coloring this is also a fun image to color.

Here is the second stamp set called CR-04920 Timely Banners Clear Stamps.  This is another great stamp set and can be used for so many occasions.

Here is the card that I designed using both CL-04885 Time Flies Cling Background and CR-04920 Timely Banners Clear Stamps from JustRite Papercraft®.  I wanted to make a masculine card and this was a fun one to do.  I kept it pretty simple--just coloring with Copics and a few layers of paper.  I also added a fun dangle charm on the side.  

I started by coloring the rows of clocks in the background image.

Next I added just a hint of color to the wings to make the white appear more white.  The color is very faint and it is hard to see in the photo but it's there lol.

Next I colored the flourish.

I finished of the background image by coloring in the clock and the banner.

Here is a close up of the image after all of the coloring was done and the sentiment was added.

To create the dangle charm I used some chain and a lobster clasp from my stash and then I added Copper Gears, Silver Gears, Copper Jump Rings, and Steampunk Charm Collection (Watch Mechanism) from ButterBeeScraps.  I thought the gears and watch mechanism worked perfectly with this card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and please be sure to visit all of the designers in the link list below to see what they have to share with you.

JustRite Inspiration

Heidi Blankenship

Debbie Olson

Eva Dobilas

Marisa Job 

Darsie Bruno

Kazan Clark 

Angela Barkhouse

Barb Schram

Kathy Jones 

Michele Kovack

Margie Higuchi

Kristi Schurr

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft® CL-04885 Time Flies Cling Background, CR-04920 Timely Banners Clear Stamps
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Dark Blue, Posh Milk Chocolate
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers - B000, B97, B99, BG70,G21, E31, E23, E81, E29, W1, W2, W3
Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps Copper Gears, Silver Gears, Copper Jump Rings, Steampunk Charm Collection (Watch Mechanism); Chain, Lobster Clasp

Saying Goodbye to Our Sweet Girl Kerra

Last night our sweet little girl Kerra went to Heaven.

We love her and miss her so very much.  She brought so much joy, laughter and love into our hearts and our home.  She will forever be in our hearts.

Our Forever Pet

“There’s something missing in our home,

We feel it day and night,

We know it will take time and strength

Before things feel quite right.

But just for now, we need to mourn,

Our hearts—need to mend.

Though some may say it’s ‘just a pet’

We know we’ve lost a friend.

You’ve brought such laughter to our home,

And richness to our days…

A constant friend through joy or loss,

With gentle loving ways.

Companion, pal, and confidante,

A friend we won’t forget,

You’ll live for always in our hearts,

Our sweet forever pet.”

Gonna miss this sweet little face.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Heidi (& Family)

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Peace Christmas Card

Hello everyone and Happy Monday!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and I have a quick and easy Christmas card to share with you.  

For my card I used some of the pretty papers from the Webster's Pages-A Christmas Story 6x6 paper pad collection,  I love the combination of the blue and ivory with a pop of red.  To create the matting layers I used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B die templates with the dove pattern paper from the Webster's Pages-A Christmas Story 6x6 paper pad collection and some light blue solid colored cardstock.  

Next to create the pretty decorative edge die cuts I used two of the die templates from S4-414 Captivating Squares and layered with 3D Foam Squares.  Then I made another die cut using the S2-049 Corner Sprigs die template.  The little sprig kind of matches the one the doves have in the pattern paper.  I added some 8 mm Red Sequins-Multi 200pc Darice and  5 mm Red Sequins-Multi 800pc to look like little holly berries.  To finish of the card I added a bow made with the May Arts 3/8" Velvet with Gold Dots ribbon.  The center image is one I fussy cut from the pattern paper.

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic paper crafting products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Paper:  Webster's Pages-A Christmas Story 6x6 paper pad collection-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Cardstock-Simply Smooth Ivory, Sno Cone, Kraft
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S4-414 Captivating Squares, S2-049 Corner Sprigs
NOTE:  You can also find Spellbinders® products at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Ribbon:  May Arts 3/8" Velvet with Gold Dots - By the Yard-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Accessories:  8 mm Red Sequins-Multi 200pc Darice, 5 mm Red Sequins-Multi 800pc-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'
NOTE:  You can also find Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Vintage Style Jewel Flower Embellishment – Joyeux Noel Christmas Card

Hello everyone!  Today is my day to post over on the Positively Me Blog and I have a quick and easy Christmas card to share with you.

I created a vintage style flower for an embellishment using the S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes die template from  Julianna Hudgins Positively Me Collection from Spellbinders Creative Arts®.  I used old book pages for the flower and I inked the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.  Then I fluffed up the flower and added some silver Stickles on the edges of the flower and leaves for a little sparkle.  I added a Kaiser Craft Sparklets-Crystal to the center of the flower and attached the flower to the top of the ornament die cut.

To see more pictures and find out all of the details please hop on over to the Positively Me Blog and check it out! Thanks so much for stopping by the  today!

Hugs & Smiles.

Heidi 

Supplies

Spellbinders Creative Arts®:  Julianna Hudgins Positively Me Collection S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S4-283 2010 Heirloom Ornaments 

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04590 Heritage Christmas Ornaments Clear Stamps 

Paper:  Really Read, Kraft, Old Book Pages 

Ink:  Mixed Media Inx Jasmine; Ranger Distress Ink Vintage Photo

Accessories:  White Embossing Powder; Ranger Silver Stickles;, The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store-Kaiser Craft Sparklets-Crystal, Kaiser Craft Rhinestones-Silver; Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

Thinking of You Sympathy Card

Hello blogging friends!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you went out shopping for Black Friday I hope you found some great deals!  I have been off and away from the computer for a couple of days.  My husband has been on vacation this past week and with the holidays we had some family from out of town so it was nice to get a little break.  The past few days we have had a lot of really great family time, relaxing and yummy food.  But now I guess it's time to get back to reality lol.

Since I have been away for a couple of days I haven't done any creating.  But I do have a card to share that I made a while back.  I make all of the cards for different co-workers of my husband's and not too long ago I had to make a sympathy card so I thought I would share it today.

I know this is a sympathy card but I love the simplicity of the layout and I think it could be used for several different cards just by changing the sentiment.  I used  S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A and E3D-004 Basket Weave with Metallic Bronze cardstock to create the embossed background.  Then I lightly sanded the metallic paper to reveal the black core of the paper.  Next I used S6-006 Branching Out and a smaller die template from the S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A to create a couple of layers and the sentiment on the card.

To finish off the card I added some WOC flowers, pearls and metal corner accents.

Just a quick little post today.  

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

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03570 With Sympathy Clear Stamp Set
Paper:  Simply Smooth Ivory, Metallic Bronze
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Distress Ink Vintage Photo
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A, E3D-004 Basket Weave, S6-006 Branching Out
Accessories:  WOC Flowers, Metal Corner Pieces, Ivory Pearls, Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser 49'

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Christmas Ensemble with Webster's Pages - A Christmas Story Collection

Hello and Happy Monday!  Wow--I can't believe how fast this month has gone by--Thanksgiving is only a few days away!  We don't have much snow on the ground but it has gotten very cold here in MN.  

Today, I have a little Christmas ensemble and a tutorial that I designed for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store to share with you.

Look at the beautiful pattern paper from Webster's Pages A Christmas Story 6 x 6 Paper Pad Collection.  I love the red and green with a touch of pink.  I created a card, a double pocket candy holder and used a mini craft bag to for a gift card holder.  

Here is the card that I designed.  I used the same pattern paper from the Webster's Pages A Christmas Story 6 x 6 Paper Pad Collection on all of the projects.  I also used some pink and green cardstock.  For the card I used the S2-057 Holly Wreath, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A and  S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B die templates from  Spellbinders Creative Arts®.  I created the two mats and then added the wreath on top of the pattern paper.  I used 3D Foam Squares for a little added dimension on the wreath. Then I layered  Cluny Lace 1/8" - Antique White, the green lace trim from the  Webster's Pages A Christmas Story Designer Trims and May Arts 1/8'' Red Velvet ribbon.  I added a Maya Road Velvet Pleats Red with two of the Prima Flowers Abbey-Pink in the center.  To add a little sparkle to the flowers I used Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue and Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy.  To finish off the card I added a few Kaiser Craft Light Pink Rhinestones.

To create the gift card holder I used one of the Webster's Pages Mini Craft Bags.  I used the same ribbons, trims and flowers as the card.  I added a bow to the top and a few rhinestones.

For the double pocket candy holder I used the Webster's Pages A Christmas Story 6 x 6 Paper Pad Collection, Webster's Pages A Christmas Story Designer Trims, May Arts 1/8'' Red Velvet and added another velvet pleat with flowers to the center.

I have a tutorial to share with you on how I created the double pocket holder.  This is not my original design idea and unfortunately I can't remember where I first saw this but I think it was a few years back from 

Stampin' Up.  This is also know as the double tea bag holder.

Start with a piece of 6 x 6 pattern paper.  Double sided paper is the best for prettier results but not a must.  Fold the paper so two points meet to create a triangle.   Then on the long side score at 1/2'', turn the paper over and score again at 1/2''.

Now place the long side of the paper at the top of the score board.  Score at 2-3/4'' and then turn over and score at 2-3/4'' again.

Now open the paper.  Then fold one of the sides with the score marks towards the center as shown in the photo.

Take the other side and fold over.  Your paper should look like the photo above.

Now turn the paper over.  Then fold on the center score line.  Next fold backwards on the two outer score lines to create a W shape.  

Bring the two outer points together.

Here is a side view of what this should look like and there will be two little pockets--one on each side.  Punch a hole at the top and add some ribbon to hold in place.  I also like to add a little bit of hot glue to the bottom and where the papers cross to make the pockets.  Doing this helps hold everything together and makes it a little more sturdy.  Like I said this is also known as the double tea bag hold but you can put several different things into the little pockets--tea bags, candy (the individual Ghiradelli Chocolates work great), a pair of earring on a card and gift cards just to name a few things.  I think these are great for the holidays--when you need a little something.  

Please be sure to check out The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all of the fantastic products and the Blog for inspiration from the Design Team.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you like the Christmas ensemble and the tutorial for the double pocket holder.

I hope you have a creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Paper:  Webster's Pages A Christmas Story 6 x 6 Paper Pad Collection - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store; Cardstock Pink, Green
Dies:  Spellbinders Creative Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S2-057 Holly Wreath
NOTE:  You can also find Spellbinders® products at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Ribbon/Lace:  Webster's Pages A Christmas Story Designer Trims, May Arts 1/8'' Red Velvet, Cluny Lace 1/8" - Antique White - 3 yard Bundle - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Accessories:  Webster's Pages Mini Craft Bags, Maya Road Velvet Pleats Red, Prima Flowers Abbey-Pink, Prima Leaves Florella Light Green, Kaiser Craft Light Pink Rhinestones,  Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, EZ Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispensers 49', - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store;  Ghiradelli Chocolates
NOTE:  You can also find Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Earrings - ButterBeeScraps

Hello Blogging Friends!  It's that time of the year again with the holidays and CHA right around the corner.  I have been busy working on some Christmas presents, CHA artwork and catalog design work for a couple of companies.  So I have several things in the works but I just can't share them yet.  ;-)  But I will tell you this--you are going to LOVE the New Releases that will be coming up in the New Year!!

This past weekend I was busy making some jewelry and I made over 30 pairs of earrings.  Today, I am going to share some of the earrings with you.  All of the bead caps, jump rings and rhondell spacer beads and the large green beads are from ButterBeeScraps.  I have all of them listed and linked below.  If you have never visited ButterBeeScraps I hope you will hop on over there and check it out!  Monique, owner of ButterBeeScraps has so many beautiful metal filigree pieces, beads, bead caps, spacers, crystal and charms and her prices are fabulous!!  

Here are a couple collage pictures of the earrings.  All of the beads except for the large round beads pictured above are from my stash including--Jesse James Beads, Blue Moon Beads, Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby.  I just absolutely love the filigree bead caps--they make the earrings look so elegant.

I love this aqua color with the silver.

These sparkle so much when the light hits them.  Love the soft golden pink color.

These are the large round green beads from ButterBeeScraps.  I love the crackle look in the beads.

Love the soft jade color.

This is another pair that really sparkles.

These are my favorite--so shabby!   Love it!

Ok, that's it for me today!  I would love to hear what you think about the earrings.  

Don't forget to check out ButterBeeScraps.

Happy Friday and I hope you have a Wonderful Weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
ButterBeeScraps:  Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP046-B), Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP052-B), Bronze Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP038-B), Silver Plated Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP057-S), Silver Plated Filigree Bead Caps (Item #CAP047-S), Green Round Spray-Painted Glass Beads (Item #BD077-GN), Rhinestone Rondelle Spacer Beads (Item #BD010-P/CL), Bronze Jump Rings
Other Supplies:
Beads from my stash--Jesse James Beads, Blue Moon Beads, Michael's, JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby; Head Pins, French Hooks
Tools:  Loop Tool; Beadalon--Flush Cutters, Round Nose Pliers

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Burlap Santa Bag Christmas Ornament

Hello blogging friends!  I have been busy, busy and I have some exciting things going on but I can't share just yet.  ;-)  I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  Today, is my day to post for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and today I have something a little different to share--it's not a card LOL.  

I used one of the Maya Road Vintage Linen Burlap Treasure Bags-Cream to create a Christmas ornament.  These would be perfect for gift giving if you need just a little something or you could also attach it to a gift bag.  I took some of the May Arts Metallic Gold Net 3"  and I cut about 1'' off across the bottom.  Then I attached it to the Linen Burlap Treasure Bag with hot glue. Next I added some of the Melissa Frances 2 Layer Silk Ribbon -White.  This ribbon is so pretty and shabby looking.  I took about four cotton balls and pulled them apart and then I put them inside the bag to fluff it up.  

I added Christmas greens, berries and a image from the KaiserCraft St Nicholas 6-1/2'' Paper Pad.  The image is one of the die cuts from the paper pad.  I used Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue to add some Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy  to the image.  I took the 1'' strip I had left from the May Arts Metallic Gold Net 3" and made some bow loops to tuck in with the greens.  For a little sparkle I added Sequins Gold Stars, Kaiser Craft Silver Rhinestones and Prima Holiday Celebration Poinsettia.  

To create a hanger I tied the pull strings together on the backside.

I love the little Maya Road Vintage Linen Burlap Treasure Bags and they are perfect for making little Christmas ornaments.  You could also decorate the outside of the bag and use it for a gift card holder.

Please be sure to check out all of the fabulous paper crafting supplies at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Also don't forget to hop on over to the Blog and check out all of the wonderful inspiration 

from the Design Team!

Thank so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  KaiserCraft St Nicholas 6-1/2'' Paper Pad (die cut)-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Ribbon:  May Arts Metallic Gold Net 3" - By the Yard, Melissa Frances 2 Layer Silk Ribbon -White-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Adhesive:  Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Accessories:  Maya Road Vintage Linen Burlap Treasure Bags-Cream, Prima Holiday Celebration Poinsettia, Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Clear Rock Candy, Sequins Gold Star, Kaiser Craft Silver Rhinestones-The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Other: Cotton Balls, Christmas Greens, Hot Glue