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

Pink Daisy Jewel Flower Card

Hello everyone!  To day is my day to post for Julianna C. Hudgins DT.  My blog project features some of Julianna’s brand new Positively Me products through Spellbinders Paper Arts and Want2Scrap.  I designed a card using S5-143 Jewel Flowers and Flourishes die templates from Spellbinders and Nestaboard – Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143) from Want2Scrap.

I also used S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B and  S5-133 A-2 Polka Dots die templates along with the Grand Calibur from Spellbinders.  All of  the cardstock is from Discount Cardstock and I used Pink Lemonade for the daisy, Herbal Garden for the leaves and smaller flourish, Soot for the larger flourish and Simply Smooth White for the sentiment.   I added a couple of gold filigree jewelry findings, a blue flower button and a pearl to the center of the daisy.  I also added a couple of pink mulberry roses from Pro 31 Designs on each side of the flower and a little Diamond Clear glitter from The Rubber Cafe for a little added sparkle.  For the sentiment I used one of the stamps from the Friends set from The Rubber Cafe.

To find out all of the details and see more pictures please click HERE to visit Julianna's Blog.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs,

Heidi

Supplies

Spellbinders Paper Arts :  S5-143 Jewel Flowers and Flourishes,  S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A-2 Matting Basics B,  S5-133 A-2 Polka Dots, Grand Calibur

Want2Scrap:  Jewel Flowers and Flourishes (S5-143)

Stamps: Friends set from The Rubber Cafe

Paper:  Discount Cardstock Pink Lemonade, Herbal Garden, Soot, Simply Smooth White

Ink:  Rosebud, Lemon

Accessories:  Pro 31 Designs Pink Mulberry Flowers

Daisy Happy Birthday Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the first day of CHA!  The day when all of the New Releases are revealed!!  I can't wait to see all of the New crafty goodness!

Today, I have a birthday card to share with you using some of the New Two-Scoops paper from Bazzill which can be found at Discount Cardstock.  The color I used is called Two Scoops Prickly Pear.  I know so many of you love the Dotted Swiss and the Two-Scoops is a step up--it's like a Two Tone Dotted Swiss!!  Gotta love that!  I also used some of the New Release die templates from Spellbinders, July Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon and stamps from The Rubber Cafe'.

To start I die cut the S4-368 Hexagon shape and stamped the E-549 Daisy Bouquet image and added the color with Copic Markers.

Then I stamped the sentiment on to Simply Smooth White and die cut a smaller S4-368 Hexagon shape.  Before removing the die template I used the die as a stencil and inked the inside edges with Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink.

Next I die cut the border using Two Scoops Prickly Pear paper and S5-138 Octagon Stripes and Accents die template.  This is a cut-fold-tuck die template so after I die cut the shape then I folded and tucked along the cut lines.  The Two-Scoops paper is perfect for this because it has the two tones of paper.  Then I threaded a piece of yellow floral printed ribbon from the July Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  

Here is a close up of the border.  I also added a yellow handmade crochet flower that my aunt Gail made and I added a pearl to the center.

I die cut a larger S4-368 Hexagon to use as a mat behind the daisy image and then I lightly sanded the die cut to reveal the lighter color and the Swiss Dot pattern on the paper.

Here is a close up of the card front with the layered die cuts.

I also used S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basic B for the matting.  I have to say I am loving the Card Creator die templates--easy peasy and no measuring!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I am off to watch LIVE from CHA--I can't wait to see all of the New Release!!  I hope you have a Fantastic Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Two Scoops Prickly Pear, Chamios Cascata Felt, Simply Smooth White
Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe' E-549 Daisy Bouquet, J-1095 Fabulous Phrases
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink; Copic Markers Y13, Y15, YG25, G24, E25, E29
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basic B, S4-368 Hexagon, S5-138 Octagon Stripes and Accents
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon July Ribbon Club Assortment; Aunt Gail Handmade Crochet Flower; Recollection Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Bazzill Basics Paper - CHA Sneak Peeks - Win it before you can buy it!!

Hello blogging friends!  This next week July 17th - 19th is CHA, the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show in Chicago, IL.  This is where all of the companies in the crafting industry will be showing all of the New Product Releases.  Several companies have already been showing sneak peeks for the last couple of weeks.  It's an exciting time!!  

But what would be more exciting then seeing the sneak peeks?  How about a chance to WIN some of the New Products--I bet you would LOVE that!!  How many of you out there LOVE Bazzill Basics Paper?  And how many of you would LOVE to WIN some products from Bazzill Basics Paper?

Well here is your chance!!  Starting July 17th at 8 am Bazzill Basics Paper will be showing sneak peeks and giving away goodies!!  Every hour they will be showing something NEW and giving you a chance to Win it Before you can buy it!!!

This is what you need to do------> Click HERE and LIKE the Bazzill Basics Paper Facebook Page and tell them I sent you.  Then click HERE to visit the Bazzill Basics Blog so you don't miss out on any of the sneak peeks!!  You will see all of the updates and sneak peeks starting Tuesday, July 17th at 8:00 am and have a chance to Win!!

Have Fun and Good Luck!!!

Hope you have a Fantastic weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Really Reasonable Ribbon & CardMaker Summertime Blog Hop!!

Good morning blogging friends!   Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of July. The RRR Design Team Members and Special Event Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.  This month the Fabulous CardMaker Design Team Members are joining us for the blog hop!  Please be sure to check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog and the CardMaker Blog for all of your paper crafting inspiration!

This month there is a wonderful assortment of Yellow and Green ribbons included in the >July Ribbon Club Assortment Click HERE for more details.  We are also featuring products from  Scor Pal in the blog hop this month.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Carolyn's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the CardMaker Blog.

For my project I designed a card with a layered loop bow using ribbon from the  July Ribbon Club Assortment from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Scor-Tape 1/4''.

To start I cut eight small piece of ribbon and added a little piece of the Scor-Tape 1/4'' .  Then I made eight little loops.

I inserted the ribbon loops into the ribbon threader die cut.  I used the Scor-Tape 1/4'' to adhere the ribbon to the back side of the die cut.

This is how the ribbon will look from the front.

Here is a close up once I had all of the ribbon in place.  For the center I took another loop with some of the Scor-Tape 1/4'' and applied it to the center.  

I also used the Scor-Pal to score my card base.

Here is another look at the finished card.  All of the cardstock is from Discount Cardstock.  I used Pop-Tones Banana, Two-Scoops Prickly Pear, Frosted Teal Prismatics and Soot.  To create the die cuts I used the Grand Calibur from Spellbinders and S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader, S4-383 Marvelous Squares, S4-371 Les Papillions die templates.

Here is a close up of the sparkly butterfly.

To add all of the sparkle I used Scrap Happy Sheer Glue and Diamond Clear Glitter from The Rubber Cafe.

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 my card, tutorial and the 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:  July Ribbon Club Assortment
Scor Pal:  Scor Board, Scor-Tape 1/4''
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Pop-Tones Banana, Two-Scoops Prickly Pear, Frosted Teal Prismatics, Soot
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S5-135 A2 Fancy Ribbon Threader, S4-383 Marvelous Squares, S4-371 Les Papillions
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter; Recollections Bling; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Papercraft New Releases - With Gratitude Labels One & Antique Labels One Dies

Hello!  Today, I have a couple of New Releases from JustRite Papercraft to share with you.

The first one is the New stamp set CR-03845 With Gratitude Labels One.  This is a wonderful stamp set and it's filled with so many great sentiments.

The second New release is  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies.  I love this new die set!  

I also wanted to let you know that the New JustRite Papercraft Catalog is available to order for $5.95 and it will be shipping July 25th.  Click HERE to find out all of the details on how you can order the catalog.  

Here is the card that I designed using CR-03845 With Gratitude Labels One and JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies.  I used Rosebud and Black Color Box inks from Clearsnap and I also used Tuxedo Black in from Tsukineko for the stamping.  I stamped the image of the label twice, once in rosebud and once in black and then I die cut both the larger and smaller labels using  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies.  

All of the ribbon and trim is from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  The pink lace and ribbon is from the May Arts Ribbon Sampler Vintage Pink and then I also added a piece of Black Velvet Ric Rac Trim.  The paper flowers and leaves are from I am Roses.  I added a handmade stick pin and a few pink and black rhinestones from Recollections.

All of the solid colored cardstock is from Discount Cardstock.

Please be sure to check out the JustRite Papercraft Design Team Members in the link list below so you can see what they designed using the New Releases.

Debbie Olson 

Marisa Job

Heidi Blankenship

Darsie Bruno

Kathy Jones 

Eva Dobilas

Michele Kovack 

Sheri Holt 

Barb Schram

Angela Barkhouse

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03845 With Gratitude Labels One
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Soot, Frosted Pink Prismatic; Kaisercraft The Lake House 6 1/2 Paper Pad
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Clearsnap Color Box Rosebud, Black
Dies:  JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-03830 Antique Labels One Dies; Spellbinders Grand Calibur
Accessories:  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts Ribbon Sampler Vintage Pink, Black Velvet Ric Rac Trim; I am Roses Pink Roses, Leaves; Recollections Rhinestones; Scrapbook Adhesives

Jewel Earrings with Shrink Art

Hello blogging friends!  Today is my day to post for Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team over at Julianna's Blog, Positively Me.  I am sharing how to create a pair of fun shrink art earring using the New S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes and S5-144 Jewel Sentiments die templates from Julianna's Positively Me Designer Collection from Spellbinders™.

I love using Shrinky Dinks Shrink Art to create jewelry.  It is quick and easy to work with but what I love more is that I can make custom jewelry to match any outfit!

Please click HERE if you would like to find out all of the detail and see more pictures with a full tutorial on how I designed these earrings.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!
  

Hugs,

Heidi

JustRite Papercraft July Release Day Two! Christmas Miracle Ornaments & Christmas Holly Background Stamp

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is day two of the New Releases for July from JustRite Papercraft.  Today we are showcasing CL-03835 Christmas Miracle Ornaments and CL-03860 Christmas Holly Background Stamp. 

Here is the card I designed using both of the New stamp sets.

I stamped the background image and the ornament on to Kraft paper using Frost White Pigment Ink.  Then I  used S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament and S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A die templates to cut/emboss the images.  I also cut/embossed a larger ornament using Really Red paper and then two smaller ornaments using Forest Green paper and S4-339 2012 Holiday Tree die templates from Spellbinders.

I layered the die cut images on to the card front as shown and then I added wire hangers to the two smaller ornaments and a pretty bow to the larger ornament.  I added a couple of pretty silver filigree jewelry findings to the center of the bow and then I added red stickles to all of the berries on the background image.

Please check out the link list with the JustRite Papercraft Design Team Members to see what they have to share with you!

JustRite Inspiration

  Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship 

 Marisa Job

  Darsie Bruno

    Kathy Jones 

    Sharon Harnist 

     Michele Kovack 

     Eva Dobilas

    Sheri Holt 

     Barb Schram

     Angela Barkhouse

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-03860 Christmas Holly Background Stamp, CL-03835 Christmas Miracle Ornaments
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Kraft, Really Red, Forest Green
Ink:  Clearsnap Color Box Frost White Pigment Ink
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament, S4-339 2012 Holiday Tree, S5-131 A2 Matting Basic A
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon; Silver Wire; Ranger Red Stickles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Silver Filigree Jewelry Findings; Needle Nose Pliers; ATG

JustRite Papercraft July Release Day One - Noel Christmas Ornament

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is day one of the July Release for JustRite Papercraft and the stamp set we are showcasing is CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornament. 

Here is the CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornament stamp set which includes 34 clear stamps!

With five Christmas ornaments, several accents and 20 sentiments this would be perfect for making all of your Christmas cards.  This stamp set also coordinates with the 2012, 2011 and 2010 Heirloom Ornament die templates from Spellbinders™.  

Here is the card that I designed using CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornament and you are getting a sneak peek at the new  CL-03860 Christmas Holly Background Stamp as well.

I stamped both the Christmas ornament and background image using Rich Cocoa ink and then I colored the image with Copic markers (listed below).  Then I used S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament die template to cut/emboss the shape.  I used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to pop up the Christmas ornament in the center of the background image.  I also used the Card Creator die template to cut/emboss the background image.  

To finish off the card I added Diamond Clear Glitter and Pearls, both from The Rubber Cafe.  Then for a topper I added May Arts Ribbon Sampler Delicate Vintage Lace from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store and a few mulberry red roses from I am Roses.  

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

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson 

Heidi Blankenship 

Marisa Job

Sharon Harnist 

Darsie Bruno

Eva Dobilas

Barb Schram

Angela Barkhouse

Sheri Holt 

Thank you so much for stopping by today and Happy Monday!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi 

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03805 Noel Christmas Ornament, CL-03860 Christmas Holly Background Stamp
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth White, Really Red
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Distress Inks; Copic Markers R29, R46, R89, YG00,B000, BG53, E31, E25, E29, YG61, YG67, G17, G28, G85
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-116 2012 Heirloom Ornament, Card Creator
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Pearls, Diamond Clear Glitter, Patriotic Red Glitter; The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts Ribbon Sampler Delicate Vintage Lace; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Scotch ATG

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

Shabby Chic Flower Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today is my day to post for Julianna C. Hudgins Design Team and I have a card to share with you using two of the New die template sets from Julianna's Positively Me Collection.

 I used one of the tags from S5-114 Jewel Sentiments and flowers, a flourish and leaves from the  S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes die template sets.  I have to tell you I was so thrilled to find out that one of Julianna's New Releases included flowers, flourishes and butterflies!  If you missed the blog frenzy for Spellbinders™ you can click HERE to see Julianna's New die templates and her beautiful artwork showcasing her new die templates.

Here is a close up of the flower, leaves and tag.  I love the fullness of the flower and the shabby chic look.  I used a sentiment from the CR-03705 Botanical Medallions & Banners from JustRtie Papercraft.  I also used S5-123 Asian Accents die templates from Spellbinders.  Then I added some Light Blue Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and Ivory Pearls and Diamond Glitter from The Rubber Cafe.

One thing I love about making flowers is that with different papers, inks and mists you can create the flowers to fit whatever style you are going for.  To see more pictures and find out all of the details on how I designed this card please visit Julianna's Blog Positively Me.

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

Hugs,

Heidi

Supplies

Spellbinders:  Grand Calibur® Machine, Positively Me Collection S5-114 Jewel Sentiments, S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes, S5-123 Asian Accents
Stamps:  JustRite Papercrafts CR-03705 Botanical Medallions & Banners
Paper:  Bazzill Basics Paper Card Shoppe Cotton Candy, Icy Mint, Easter Grass, Butter Mints, Vintage Marketplace 6 x6 Mini Prints; Old Book Pages 
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Distress Ink Antique Linen, Distress Stain Victorian Velvet, Paint Dabber Snow Cap
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Light Blue Seam Binding; The Rubber Cafe Ivory Pearls, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter