Christmas Box of Chocolates and Santa Tags from Vintage Street Market

Hello, today is my post day over at the Vintage Street Market Blog.   I have a couple of fun Christmas projects to share with you using some of the wonderful products from Vintage Street Market.

The first project is a little box of chocolates that I altered for the Christmas holiday.  I know this is the time of year when it seems like we need so many little gifts or just a little something to give someone to brighten their day or let them know we are thinking of them.  You can take things such as a little box of candy and dress them up a bit and it makes it a little more special.

Supplies for Christmas Chocolate Box Vintage Street Market:  Red Twirly Twine, Vintage Carnival Ticket, Vintage Christmas Labels , Jenni Bowlin Holly Stripe, Ranger Diamond Stikles May Arts:  Red/White Twill Stripes Other: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Hot Glue

For my second projects I designed some Christmas Santa tags to hang on gift bags.

Supplies for Santa Tags Vintage Street Market:  Red Twirly Twine, Making Memories Garment Pins, Cosmo Cricket Dear Mr. Claus, Crate Paper Peppermint Collection St. Nick, Ranger Diamond Stickles May Arts:  Red/White Twill Stripes Other:  Star Burst Brads, Jingle Bells, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Hot Glue

To see more photos and find out all of the details please click HERE to visit my blog post on the Vintage Street Market Blog.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

The Rubber Cafe` New Release Blog Hop and Spellbinders Explore Beyond: Craft to Win!

Hello!  I know I have been MIA for a few days but I have been really busy working on projects for the up coming CHA (Craft and Hobby Association) trade show that will be in January.  I don't have any artwork to share with you today but I will be back tomorrow to share my Vintage Street Market projects with you.  

Today, I have a couple announcements to share with you. 

The first announcement is starting tomorrow The Rubber Cafe` will  be having a New Release Blog Hop.  The Blog Hop is the 10th - 12th of December and the Design Team and Glue-istas will be sharing projects with you using the New Release stamp sets!!  Click HERE to visit The Rubber Cafe` Blog.

Spellbinders Paper Arts™ is having their biggest contest EVER!! 

Spellbinders Explore Beyond:  Craft to WIN!!

Craft to Win a $5,000 Grand Prize Package from Spellbinders and our cross promotional partners! 

We'll also be choosing a 2nd place winner to receive a $1,000 prize package and 

a $500 3rd place prize package!

Click HERE to find out all of the details on how you can participate, the categories and the official rules.

I hope you will join us in The Rubber Cafe` New Release Blog Hop.  

For those who enter the Spellbinders Explore Beyond: Craft to Win contest--Good Luck!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Let The Christmas Season Begin!!

Hello blogging friends!  I saw this video on FaceBook yesterday and just had to share it!!  

What a beautiful way to start out the Christmas season.

I hope you enjoy it! 

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Jewel Snowflake Christmas Ornament

Today, is the first day of December so I think it's officially the holiday season.  One thing I love to do every year during the holidays is make Christmas ornaments.  I love handmade ornaments and they can also be great for gift giving or adding a little something to a gift bag.  I used the S5-099 Jewel Keys and S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes from the Positively Me™ Collection by Julianna Hudgins to create a beautiful snowflake Christmas ornament.

I love how this Christmas ornament turned out and check out those keys, I think they work wonderfully for the snowflake.  Click HERE to check out my full post and see more pictures over on the Positively Me Blog.

Hugs,

Heidi

Supplies:   Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Positively Me™ Collection by Julianna Hudgins S5-099 Jewel Keys, S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes

Other Supplies:  100% Wool Ivory Felt,  Jo-Ann's Craft Essentials Crystal Clear Chunky Glitter,  Recollection Pearls,  Craft Glue,  Really Reasonable Ribbon Metallic Gold String, Hot Glue

JustRite Papercraft December Release Day Four

Today, is the last day of the December Release for JustRite Papercraft and I have one more stamp set to share with you.  

Here is the CL-03980 Vintage Pearl Labels stamp set.  This set includes two beautiful labels, one accent and  eight sentiments.

The CL-03980 Vintage Pearl Labels stamp set is a perfect match to the JB-03730 Vintage Label & Banner Dies from the JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies.

Here is the card that I designed using the new stamp set and matching die templates.  I stamped the label on to Simply Smooth White paper with Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers.  The pattern paper is Romance Novel 6 x 6 paper pad from Prima.

I added some ivory pearls around the label to frame the sentiment.  Then I added 5/8'' Black Crochet Lace Trim and Black Seam Binding from  Really Reasonable Ribbon and a couple of stick pins.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  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

 Marisa Job

Michele Kovack

Kathy Jones

Sharon Harnist

Barb Schram

Darsie Bruno

Sheri Holt

Eva Dobilas

Heidi Blankenship

Kazan Clark

Angela Barkhouse  

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CL-03980 Vintage Pearl Labels
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Chamios Cascata; Prima Romance Novel
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers YR31, Y17, YR000
Dies: JustRite Papercraft Custom Die JB-03730 Vintage Label & Banner Dies
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon 5/8'' Black Crochet Lace Trim, Black Seam Binding; Recollection Pearls; Mulberry Roses; Stick Pins; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

JustRite Papercraft December Release Day Three

Welcome back to Day Three of the JustRite Papercraft December New Releases.  Today, I have to stamp sets to share with you.

The first stamp set is this beautiful CR-04325 Antique Valentine Tags One.  I love this set because you can use the decorative frames for tags and you can also create the look of a door lock.

The second New Release for today is a wonderful CL-04330 Victorian Tile Background Stamp.  This is such a beautiful pattern.

Here is the card that I designed using both of the stamp sets.  I used Toffee Crunch ink to stamp the background on to Simply Smooth Ivory paper.  I used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A and S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B to cut/emboss both of the mats.  For the flourish I used Champagne Metallic paper and I applied an Adhesive Sheet to the paper before die cutting it.  I used S2-006 Garden Weave die template for the flourish.  You can see the shimmer of the Champagne Metallic paper in the second photo.

For the sentiment and lock I stamped the lock using Desert Sand ink and for the key hole I used Toffee Crunch and then stamped the sentiment using Tuxedo Black ink.  Next I used S4-356 Floral Ovals die template to cut/emboss the decorative oval.  To add some dimension I used 3D Foam Squares and then for a finishing touch I added a few ivory pearls.  To create the bow I used Sheer Ombre Antique Gold/Ivory ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and added a key and locket charms.

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

JustRite Inspiration 
Michele Kovack 
Marisa Job
Sheri Holt 
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship 
Kathy Jones 
Kazan Clark
Angela Barkhouse

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04325 Antique Valentine Tags One, CL-04330 Victorian Tile Background Stamp
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Posh Milk Chocolate, Champagne Metallic
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Toffee Crunch, Desert Sand
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S4-356 Floral Ovals, S2-006 Garden Weave
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Sheer Ombre Antique Gold/Ivory; Recollections Pearls; Key & Locket Charms; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Adhesive Sheets

JustRite Papercraft December Release Day Two

Hello blogging friends!  Today, is Day Two of the JustRite Papercraft December New Release.  I have two stamp sets to share with you today.  

The first one is a beautiful background stamp, CL-04320 Elegant Damask Background Stamp.  I love this damask pattern!

The second stamp set is CR-04340 Hugs & Kisses Sentiments.  This set includes a pretty frame, accents and several sentiments that are prefect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day and all occasions.

Here is the card that I designed using the two stamp sets.

To create the background I started with a piece of White Glossy paper and added three colors of ink--Memento Angel Pink, Rose Bud, Lilac Posies working from the lightest color to the darkest color.

Then I stamped the CL-04320 Elegant Damask Background Stamp using StazOn Silver Metallic ink.  I love how bright and shiny the metallic silver is.

Here is a close up of the card.  I stamped the frame and sentiment using Rose Bud and Tuxedo Black inks onto Simply Smooth White.  Then I used S4-114 Standard Circles Large to cut/emboss the sentiment.  I also used Silver Mirror Mirri paper along with S-5 123 Asian Accents for the decorative circle.  

I also used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B die templates for the matting.   Then I added white lace trim, silver leaf trim, and a beautiful pink acrylic flower with a few rhinestones and a couple of stick pins.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  Please be sure to visit all of the Designers in the link list below to see their beautiful projects.

JustRite Inspiration
Debbie Olson 
Michele Kovack 
Darsie Bruno
Sharon Harnist 
Angela Barkhouse
Eva Dobilas
Kathy Jones 
Sheri Holt 
Barb Schram
Heidi Blankenship 
Kazan Clark

Hug & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04340 Hugs & Kisses Sentiments, CL-04320 Elegant Damask Background Stamp
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, White Glossy, Silver Mirri, Pink Lemonade
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn Silver Metallic, Memento Angel Pink, Rose Bud, Lilac Posies, Tuxedo Black
Dies:   Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine,  S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S-5 123 Asian Accents, S4-114 Standard Circles Large
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Silver Leaf Trim, White Seam Binding, White Crochet Trim; Pink Acrylic Flower, Stick Pins; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

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

Your Special Day & a Few Wedding Pictures

Hello blogging friends!  A couple of weeks ago my cousin Cassie and her new husband Adam were married.  They had a beautiful wedding ceremony, a wonderful reception and a great dance.  Today, I am sharing the wedding card that I made for them and for those of you who aren't on FB a couple of pictures from the wedding.  

Here is the wedding card that I designed.  The colors/theme of the wedding was peacock feathers.  Love that beautiful blue color!  I used Simply Smooth White paper for the base of the card.  Then I layered Gold Mirror Mirri and Simply Smooth White papers.  I used S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A for the Gold Mirror Mirri and S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B and S5-152 Fancy Lattice to create the white lattice piece.  Before I die cut the lattice piece I applied a piece of Adhesive Sheets to the back of the Simply Smooth White.  I used S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B to make the first cut of the paper and then I used the S5-152 Fancy Lattice.  Peel of the backing of the Adhesive Sheets and apply to the Gold Mirror Mirri paper for a perfect fit.

For the sentiment I used gold pigment ink and gold embossing powder with the stamps from CR-03825 Ever After Antique Labels stamp set from JustRite Papercraft.  Then I used S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight to cut/emboss the shape.  Before removing the paper from the die template I used Coipc Marker B04 Tahitian Blue to airbrush the inside edges of the label.  I added 3D Foam Squares to the back of the label for a little dimension.  I added a couple of stickpins for embellishments and then added a seam binding bow using Peacock and Dusty Olive Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon.   I also added a few pearls.

I used a garment pin and added a tiny pearl heart to the bow.

Now for a look at the beautiful couple on their wedding day.

In the church where they were married there were stained glass windows that were up at the top and they were the whole length of the church.  It was the perfect time of day for the light to shine through creating the beautiful display in the background.

I love her bouquet!!  She had silk flowers and then a mix of new and antique broaches.  The butterfly was in memory of Alex, Cassie's sisters little girl that passed away a few years ago.  The family always has butterflies in memory of sweet little Alex.  

   

This is a picture frame that Cassie's dad made for one of their wedding presents and I painted the sentiment on the frame.  One of their engagement pictures is in the frame.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and for letting me share a little bit of my family with you.

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft  CR-03825 Ever After Antique Labels
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Gold Mirror Mirri
Ink:  Gold Pigment Ink; Coipc Marker B04 Tahitian Blue
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine, S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S5-152 Fancy Lattice
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Peacock and Dusty Olive Seam Binding; Stickpins; Garment Pin; Pearl Heart, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Adhesive Sheets

Warm Wishes Christmas Card

Hello!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends and lots of yummy food!  Were you one of the brave Black Friday shoppers yesterday?  We didn't venture out to the stores yesterday but we did do a little bit of shopping online.  I like the online shopping so much better--no crowds and you get the same great deals all from the comfort of your home.  

Today, I have a Christmas card to share with you using one of the new Die D-Lite die templates from Spellbinders.  You can click HERE to check out all of the new Die D-Lite dies.

Check out the beautiful details in the S2-020 Medallion Five Die D-Lites die template!  Just a little designer tip--when using very detailed die templates with intricate cut lines place a piece of wax paper in between the die template and cardstock.  When doing this you will be able to remove the die cut very easily.  

I used the S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A and S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B from the Card Creator die templates along with the S2-020 Medallion Five Die D-Lites to create all of the die cuts for the card.  I used White 130#, Desire Metallic, Gold Mirror Mirri papers from DiscountCardstock.com. 

I layered all of the pieces on the card front and then I stamped the sentiment from JustRite Papercraft CR-03800 Large Fancy Holiday Sentiments.  Next I added some White Seam Binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon and then to finish off the card I added some bling (as seen in the photo above).

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
DiscountCardstock.com  White 130#, Desire Metallic, Gold Mirror Mirri
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03800 Large Fancy Holiday Sentiments
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Grand Calibur® Machine, S2-020 Medallion Five Die D-Lites, S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon White Seam Binding; Recollections Bling, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

To find more inspiration please visit Spellbinders Blog.

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