Paper Trail Blog Hop for November... Dreamin'

Welcome to the November Paper Trail Blog Hop!

You should have arrived from Connie's blog, but this is a circular hop, so it doesn't matter where you begin the journey...

This month we are showcasing the Dreamin' Level 2 paper pack.

This is what I created for this month's hop... a simple, but nice card set and holder.

 

 

Sometimes less is more, right?

This easily holds 4 cards and envelopes.

I found the instructions for this oh-so-simple holder on Jill Hilliard's blog.

***I did change the dimensions and scoring instructions a bit, though.

Here's my changes:

• I changed the 6" x 10 1/4" piece to a 6" x 10 3/8" piece
• I scored that piece at 4 5/8" and 5 3/4"

The rest of the instructions I kept the same.  ;)

I hope you enjoyed my project.

You can continue along the November Paper Trail Blog Hop featuring Dreamin' by visiting Linda's blog.

Happy Creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Dreamin' B&T; Colonial White, Goldrush, Chocolate CS

Stamps:  Remarkable Wreath, November Word Puzzle - retired

Inks:  Chocolate, Goldrush, Bamboo

Embellishments:  Pewter ribbon slides, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain

Other: Upper Crest border punch (Fiskars), Score Board (Martha Stewart)

Out of Stock on Card Styles #4 & #5...

Just popping in quickly to let you know that I am out of Card Styles #4 and #5 that I have for purchase.

  These are the cards that when you buy one, you get one of my box templates for free as a bonus, as well as the card sketch/instructions, and of course an envelope for your card.  ;)

I was away last week, so I hope to get some new ones created and posted for sale sometime this week.

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Be sure to check back on November 1st, as I will be participating in the Paper Trail Blog Hop for November!

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Happy Halloween!!!

Trick-or-Treat

My cute pumpkin card was inspired by this one created by Rachel Sztonyk.

I stamped the polka dots onto Colonial White cardstock using Versamark ink, then embossed with Clear Detail embossing powder. 

Then I sponged Black ink over top of the polka dots until I had good coverage, and then took a piece of paper towel and wiped the ink off of the embossed dots.

After I created my card, I remembered a retired paper pack that CTMH used to sell, called Silhouette, that had B&T in the pack that looked just like this.  Woulda saved me a step or two if I'd remembered,

'cause I'm sure I still have a fair amount left over... lol

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Sunset, Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Spooky Smiles - retired, Beware - retired, Argyle Backgrounds - retired

Inks:  Black, Sunset, Versamark

Embellishments:  Orange gingham - retired, Black button, Colonial White waxy flax

Other items:  Clear Detail embossing powder, ScorTape (ScorPal), Sponge

 

Believe Christmas Cards Class - Individual Card Pics...

I'm beginning to feel guilty for my lack of posting.  I've been sick since last Saturday and haven't been in my stamp room to play, but just to prep for my Believe Christmas cards class that I'm holding this afternoon.

I thought I'd at least share with you the individual photos of the cards we are going to be making today.

This card was inspired by this one created by Tina Dyck.

This card was inspired by this one created by Alicia Ekermans.

This card was inspired by this one created by Laurie Schmidlin.

I've seen cards similar to this, but I do not have any one in particular to give credit to for this one.

***This card has a base that measures 4 1/4" x 4 1/4", and when I added the scallop circle, I made sure it measures 5 1/4" tall.

I decided to set the class up in stations, with all the supplies for each card arranged at one table.  The attendees will work their way around the room, until they complete their set(s).

Next month I will be offering a Wonderland Christmas Cards Class.

I also have a Kid's Birthday Cards Class ready, too.
{Just to clarify, it's not a kid's class, but a class to make cards suitable for giving to children.}

November seems to be a busy month for me, between all the soccer practices, guitar lessons, wisdom teeth pulling (for my twins), Christmas parties, Scentsy parties, and card-making classes, plus life in general, so I'm still working out the details as to when I can fit it all in.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Elemental Gift Card Pocket

Isn't this little pocket gift card holder cute?

Just pull out the insert tag...

and open up to reveal a gift card.

This project would be perfect to hold a gift card to a favorite coffee place...  ;)

Here's the link to the instructional video by Becca Feeken on the Our Daily Bread blog.

It's a very quick project, completely perfect for this time of year for gift-giving.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Colonial White, Sorbet, Chocolate CS

Stamps:  Love Life, Wonderland, Card Chatter Birthday

Inks:  Sorbet, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Chocolate grosgrain, Mocha Opaques adhesive gem

Other:  1 1/4" circle punch, 2" circle punch (Fiskars), Doily Lace border punch (Martha Stewart), 3D foam tape, ScorTape (ScorPal), Score Board (Martha Stewart)

Believe Christmas Card Class

Please join me for my upcoming Christmas card class using B&T papers from Believe.

The class includes 4 cards (as shown) and 4 envelopes.

Everything will be pre-cut, so all you have to do is stamp and assemble.

When:  Sunday, October 23rd

Time:  2:00 PM

Where:  13413 Sunnyside Cove aka Wizard's Hangout

Cost:  $15 (or 2 sets for $25)

RSVP:  250-263-1489

Please reserve your spot by October 19th. 

{And let me know if you want to do more than 1 set so I can have everything prepped for class.}

Elemental Shopping Bag and Set of Cards...

I offered this class to my peeps for National Cardmaking Day.

After class, I also offered an all-day crop in my new scrapbooking space.

What a great day!

Can't wait to do it again...

Complete credit for the project goes to fellow Consultant, Dena Hughes, who graciously allowed me to use her concept and idea for my class.  Thanks, Dena!

 

Here's the link so you can check out Dena's blog for yourself.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Colonial White, Sorbet, Kraft, Pacifica CS

Stamps:  Bohemian Alphabet, Party Pennants, Card Chatter Birthday, Wings WOTG - retired, Veranda WOTG - retired

Inks:  Pacifica, Sorbet, Desert Sand

Embellishments:  Antique Copper brads, Chocolate flower button, Chocolate polka dot organza, Sorbet ribbon, Sorbet waxy flax

Punches:  Real Estate Sign (EK), 1 1/8" circle (EK), Lg. Star (SU), Scallop Border (SU), 2" circle (Fiskars), Boho Blossoms punch (SU), Three Heart punch (SU), Leaf (Martha Stewart)

Other:   Plantin Schoolbook Cartridge (Provo Craft), Paper crimper, Bone folder, 3D foam tape

Embossed & Dry Embossed Halloween Card

Are you looking at the background paper and wondering, "how'd she do that"? 

I watched a how-to on Mel Stamps' blog you can take a look at here.

She's soooo creative!

I've seen the same process done by others lately, too.

I'll walk ya through the how-to process.  ;)

• first you dry emboss your B&T paper or Cardstock ( I ran my B&T through the Cuttlebug with an embossing folder)
• then you ink up your brayer with Versamark ink and run it over the raised parts of your dry embossed piece
• next you sprinkle clear embossing powder over it, tap off the excess, and then heat set the embossing powder
• take a sponge and ink (I used Black ink), and rub the ink into the paper, and then take a kleenex or paper towel and lightly rub off the ink that doesn't stick to the clear embossed areas

I hope you enjoyed my card.

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you in Canada!

And happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Elemental B&T; Black, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Mischief WOTG

Inks:  Black, Gypsy, Sorbet, Chocolate; Honey marker

Embellishments:  Clear sparkles, Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain

Other:  Vintage Wallpaper Sizzix embossing folder (SU), Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, Sponge



 
 

 

Life Is Good

I love the simple design of this card.

It's base is a 4 1/4" square card, and with the circle piece on top, it's height is 5 1/2".

That means it fits into an A2 sized envelope.

I used the Two-Step Backgrounds stamp set to stamp the patterned onto Colonial White cardstock with Chocolate and Creme Brulee inks.

The wreath and sentiment is from Remarkable Wreath.

And the leaves are from Jubilation (past June SOTM).

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Colonial White, Chocolate CS

Stamps:  Remarkable Wreath, Jubilation (June SOTM), Two-step Backgrounds

Inks:  Chocolate, Creme Brulee, Tulip

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Mocha opaques, Colonial White button, Cranberry waxy flax

Other:  Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

A Christmas Card not entered...

This was a card I made during my stint of creativeness in August for the Make It From Your Heart contest, but I ended up not submitting it.  Right now I can't recall exactly why, but it must have been for a category I chose something else to submit for.

I used the October Stamp of the Month set called Holiday Magic and the plaid B&T is from Believe.

I stamped the snowflakes onto Kraft cardstock with White Daisy pigment ink, and then sponged the same ink onto the edges of both pieces of Kraft cardstock.

I also added a few Bitty Sparkles to the larger snowflake centers on the stocking. 

I'll be back tomorrow with a Fall card. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Believe B&T; Black, Kraft, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Holiday Magic - October SOTM

Inks:  Black, Holiday Red, White Daisy pigment

Embellishments:  Cranberry waxy flax, Sweet Leaf stitched grosgrain, Black striped grosgrain, Wooden button, Clear and Bitty sparkles

Other:  Wishes - All Squared Up, Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, Sponge

Winning MIFYH Contest Entry #4

Well, we're finally at the end... this is my final winning project from the Make It From Your Heart contest.  And it's the one I'm most proud of...

I turned a CTMH blank card box into a trinket box that looks like a book on the outside. 

{yes, I'm patting myself on the back... lol}

It' looks so cool in real life.

I am in love with this book/box!

This 3D project won for the September Stamp Of The Month - Limited Edition category, using the Typeset Level 2 paper pack.

First, I sponged Chocolate ink over the edges of the entire box.

To make the cardstock look like "pages", all I did was score 1/8" lines onto pieces of Bamboo cardstock and then I lightly sponged Desert Sand ink over the lines.

I wrapped a piece of Juniper B&T around the spine of the book, using some 3D foam tape underneath to give it a more rounded look.

I also scored double lines closer to the top and bottom of the Juniper B&T "spine", and then inked those score lines in the same manner as the "pages".

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Well, I hope you enjoyed all my projects, non-winners and winners, too.

I've had fun sharing them with you. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Typeset B&Ts; Bamboo, Colonial White, Creme Brulee CS

Stamps:  Limited Edition - Sept. SOTM, Tiny Typewriter Alphabet

Inks:  Cocoa, Chocolate, Juniper, Desert Sand

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Chocolate and Colonial White embroidery floss, Wooden designer button, Canvas Badge button, Pewter brads, Pewter Mini-Medley Accents, Mocha Opaques, Milepost Shapes

Other:  My Creations Card Box, Bone folder, Sponge, Piercing Tool kit, 3D foam tape, Ruler

Winning MIFYH Contest Entry #3

This is my winning project #3 for the Make It From Your Heart contest.

It won for the Cricut project using Mischief Level 2 Paper pack category.

The cute little bag is cut using the new Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge.  I also used it to cut the spikey flower, scallop circle closure, circle, and the numbers.  And the "banners" on the chocolates were also cut with it.  :)

It's pretty darn cute, I have to say.  Love how it turned out.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my last winning project.

I saved the best for last...  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Mischief B&Ts; Colonial White, Black, Sunset CS

Stamp:  Wicked - Aug SOTM

Inks:  Black, Chocolate

Embellishment:  Bitty Sparkles

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Sponge, Micro-tip scissors

Winning MIFYH Contest Entry #2

Alright, so here we are onto my 2nd winning project, which is another card.

This card won for the August Stamp of The Month - Wicked category.

I love how it turned out and I am happy that it won.  ;)

The cat was embosseed with Black embossing powder, and I added a little Clear Sparkle to it's neck/collar.

I'll be back tomorrow with a winning 3D item...

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):
Paper:  Mischief B&T; Black, Colonial White, Sunset CS
Stamp:  Wicked - August SOTM
Inks:  Black, Chocolate, Sunset, Versamark
Embellishments:  Black button, Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Olive embroidery floss, Clear Sparkles, Rhinestone designer brad
Other:  Wishes, Black embossing powder, Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Corner rounder, Sponge

Winning MIFYH Contest Entry #1

Ok, so over the past two weeks I've shared all of my non-winning entries that I submitted to the CTMH Make It From Your Heart contest.

Now let's get onto the entries that won...  here's the first:

Using a Christmas themed paper pack called Believe, once again I wanted to show how you can take the themed papers and use them in a different way.

I made this card for one of my BFFs boy, who has his 8th birthday coming up on December 26th.

This card won for the January Stamp of the Month - Little Reminder category.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for my second winning project.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Believe B&Ts; White Daisy, Sky, Sweet Leaf CS

Stamps:  Little Reminder - January SOTM, Tea Time

Inks:  Sky, Sweet Leaf, Black, Versamark; Sweet Leaf marker

Embellishment:  Sweet Leaf Stitched grosgrain

Other:  Prisma Glitter, Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Clear Detail embossing powder, Blending pen, 3D foam tape 

It's October, that means there's a new Stamp of the Month!

First off, I have to ask, where did September go?

Or summer for that matter?

We didn't have a summer this year, so please ignore my whining...  ;)

I know some of you got a blast of a heat wave... not us.

When it wasn't raining, it was flooding, when it wasn't flooding, it was raining... and cold.

I believe we finally had one day of summer in September, but for those of you who were stuck inside working that day, you might have missed it...  ;)

Anyways, enough with the whining... summer is over and it's time to enjoy the wind before the snow flies in just a few short weeks... lol

Now onto the reason for my post... the new SOTM for October, called S1110 Holiday Magic.

Look at all those terrific images!

This set can be purchased for $19.95, or for $5.50 with a minimum $55 purchase.

On Friday, I'm planning on posting a cute card using one of the stockings from this set.

{just have to figure out my whole Blogger photo storage issue first, which isn't allowing me to update my SOTM images in my sidebar...}

Be sure to come back tomorrow, as I'll be sharing my winning MIFYH contest entries on Monday through Thursday.

Happy creating!  :)