Paper Trail Blog Hop for March... Stella

Welcome to the Paper Trail Blog Hop for March!

You should have arrived from Linda's blog, but it is a circular hop, so it doesn't really matter where you begin.

This month we are featuring the Stella paper packet.

I love these papers! 

If you have been following my blog, you will likely have seen all the projects I've already created with Stella. 

For this month's hop, I wanted to create something that shows off some different B&T papers from the pack so you can see how versatile Stella is. 

And I think I did it.  Take a look-see....

I found the 4"x4"x2" kraft box in the craft section at Walmart.

It fits a set of 3x3" cards and envelopes perfectly.

Here's more photos of the box and the 3x3" cards:

Some of the products I used:

X7147B Stella paper packet: $9.95

S1203 March Stamp of the Month - Potential:  $17.95 or just $5.00 with a minimum $50 order
*Available only from March 1-31st.

D1476 Card Chatter Sympathy:  $17.95

That's it for me today, thanks for visiting! 

Please continue on the Paper Trail Blog Hop for March, by going over to Connie's blog and see what she's created with Stella.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Stella B&Ts; Colonial White, Kraft, Cocoa CS

Stamps:  Potential - March SOTM, Card Chatter Sympathy

Inks:  Olive, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate grosgrain, Juniper ribbon - retired, Mocha Opaques

Dies:  Simply Scallop Large die-namics (My Favorite Things), Crown Border die-namics (My Favorite Things)

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, 4x4x2 Kraft Box (Walmart)

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From Our House To Yours... a Heart 2 Heart Challenge

Over at the Heart 2 Heart Challenge Blog, they have a photo for inspiration this week.

And I saw a card on Pinterest that I also used for the layout design of my card.

Of course with Pinterest, it's there one second and gone the next.

So I can't find it now to give proper credit.  :(

Darn that Pinterest!  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Colonial White, Lagoon, Kraft, Cocoa CS

Stamp:  Enjoy!

Inks:  Lagoon, Cocoa

Embellishments:  Clear sparkle, Dk. Chocolate grosgrain

Dies:  Die-namics Open Scallop Doily and Crown Border (MFT)

Other:  2" circle punch (Fiskars), Seeing Spots embossing folder (Provo Craft), Micro-tip scissors, ScorTape (ScorPal), 3D foam tape

A quick share...

I've been a little busy, but I do have a card I can quickly share.

It turned out okay, not exactly as I had it in my head, but...  ;)

It looks like a picture frame to me, but it's just a card.

The idea came from this card by Linda.

Her card was so cute that I had to give it a try.

If I don't get back before the end of the month, I for sure will be participating in the Paper Trail Blog Hop for March 1st, so be sure to check back then.  I have a fab project all lined up for it that you don't want to miss!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Superhero B&T; White Daisy, Black CS

Stamps:  Just a Number, Born To Ride

Inks:  Black, Cranberry, Moonstruck

Embellishments:  Licorice Opaque, Round Pewter Durables

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Combined Inspirations Card.... all stamped!

My card was inspired by the black and white combo of this card and the layout design of this card.

I absolutely love both of the cards that inspired this one.

Love how this one turned out, too.  :)

Can you believe it is all stamped?

I only used Kraft, Black, and White Daisy cardstock, no patterned papers.

All the images are from the stamp set from the Pemberley Workshop on the Go kit.

The sentiment is from Just a Number.

Pretty cool.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  White Daisy, Black, Kraft CS

Stamps:  Pemberley WOTG set, Just a Number

Inks:  Black, Desert Sand

Punches:  Scallop border (SU), 1 1/2" Square (EK)

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape



For my S-I-L

I created this card for my sister-in-law.

She loves Hawaii, and absolutely has a 'thing' for turtles, so this card will be perfect.

The sentiment reads:

Faith is knowledge within the heart...

beyond the reach of proof.

{click on the photo to get a closer look}

She's going in for surgery today to remove a cancerous tumor, though I won't share all the back-story and details here.

I wouldn't normally share something that is so personal to someone else on my blog, so I hope she understands and is okay with it. 

I know I could have just posted the card and left it at that.

But I know and have faith that prayers and well wishes do help with healing.

Please keep her in your thoughts/prayers.  :)

Happy creating!  :)

Edited to add:  Her surgery went better than expected, and she's doing well.  Thanks for all of your prayers and well-wishes.  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Footloose B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamps:  Footloose WOTG set, Pair-A-Phrase - from a past special

Inks:  Chocolate, Lagoon, Sweet Leaf

Embellishments:  Sweet Leaf grosgrain, Clear sparkle, Milepost shapes - star, Kraft border - retired

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape

Something Old, Something New....

Something old,

Something new,

Nothing borrowed,

But oh, so true!

I do have the best(est) friends!  :)

{click on the photo for a closer look...}

The breakdown:

Something old = Bliss B&T (retired)

Something new = Lucy B&T, and Potenial (March SOTM)

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Lucy B&T, Bliss B&T - retired; Colonial White, Chocolate, Kraft CS

Stamps:  Potential - March SOTM, Simple Memories, Hooray Bouquet, Trinity Alphabet

Inks:  Chocolate, Bamboo, Blush

Embellishments:  Heart DE, Bling buttons, Chocolate baker's twine, Clear sparkles, Cork Alphabet

Other:  Magic - Showtime, Double Scallop edger punch (Martha Stewart), Scallop border punch (SU), Micro-tip scissors, Sanding block

A Little Valentine Gifty

This is what I gave my son, Cole, for Valentine's Day yesterday.

I do believe that he loves chocolate as much as I do!  :)

Inspiration for the design on the front of the box came from here.

The box/bag was cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

I also used a polka dot embossing folder (Provo Craft) on it before I assembled it.

The B&T paper is from the Stella paper packet.

How I did the Kraft cardstock heart was I cut the inside/smaller heart shape at 2" using the AP cartridge.

Then I used my Giga Scallop Heart punch (Marvy Uchida) to punch the shape, centering the inside cut-out heart within the punch.

The heart is popped up with 3D foam tape.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Stella B&T; Kraft, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Say It In Style

Ink:  Chocolate, Black

Embellishments:  Mocha Opaques, Chocolate baker's twine

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Seeing Spots embossing folder (Provo Craft), Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), Clear bag (unknown source)

Valentine Treats

I made these little treat holders filled with Hershey Kisses for my Open House guests.

The idea was totally lifted from Jody Gustafson.  I just simplified mine just a tad.

I used B&T paper from the Lucy paper pack.

The treat holders are cut using the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

I was able to cut 4 treat holders from 1 - 12x12 sheet, by setting my cutting size at 5 1/2".

The treat holder at this size can hold 3 Hershey Kisses.  <3

I missed you... I wish you could have made it!

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Paper:  Lucy and Stella B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Thoughtful Tidings - Feb. SOTM

Ink:  Black

Embellishments:  Clear sparkles, Color Ready Seam Binding ribbon

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, Heart punch (Martha Stewart), 3D foam tape

Open House Make-n-Takes

Yesterday I held my Open House for the launch of the Spring/Summer 2012 Idea Book.

I thought I'd share the make-n-takes each of my guests created.

It can either be used as a card, or simply add a couple of glue dots to the back of a gift card and use this as a gift card holder, by attaching the gift card onto the pull out cardstock piece.

I can't take credit for the idea.

I've seen many varieties of these coffee cup cards, and the inspiration for my card came from this one here.

These are the directions as to how I made

my card (5 1/2" x 4 1/4"):

• White Daisy CS Base:  4" x 9 1/2", scored at 4 3/4"
• Stella Damask B&T:  4" x 4 3/4"
• Lagoon CS:  4 1/2" x 2" (use paper crimper on this)
• White Daisy CS Insert:  2 1/2" x 5 3/8"
• White Daisy CS Lid:  3/4" x 4 1/4" (cut 2) (corner round), 1/4" x 4 1/4"

1. With the cardstock base folded and the opening at the top, mark with a pencil 1/2" in from both sides on the bottom of the card.  
2. Keeping the opening of the card base at the top, use your paper trimmer to cut from the corner at the top to the pencil mark at the bottom.  Repeat for the other side.
3. Open your card and run line of glue down both sides, keeping the top free of adhesive.
4. Adhere your Stella Damask B&T piece onto the front of your card.  Use scissors to trim off the excess on both sides.
5. Adhere your paper crimped Lagoon cardstock piece onto the front of your card.  Use scissors to trim off the excess on both sides.
6. For the lid, glue the 1/4" x 4 1/4" White Daisy cardstock strip onto one of the corner rounded 3/4" x 4 1/4" pieces of White Daisy cardstock.
7. Glue this onto the 2 1/2" x 5 3/8" White Daisy cardstock piece, making sure it is centered.
8. Then glue the second corner rounded 3/4" x 4 1/4" White Daisy cardstock piece onto the backside.  This will help give the lid a little extra sturdiness.
9. Decorate as you wish.

The sentiment I used on my card is from the February Stamp of the Month - Thoughtful Tidings.

I love this set!!!

It's only available until February 29th.

My guests also got to create this 6x3 card.

I grabbed the same design from this A Bowwow card (originally created by Kandi Gallegos-Garcia) and just adapted it for the make-n-take.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH):

Coffee Cup Card:

Paper:  Stella B&T; White Daisy, Lagoon CS

Stamp:  Thoughtful Tidings - Feb SOTM

Ink:  Chocolate

Embellishments:  Chocolate baker's twine, Paper flower, Clear sparkle

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

Grandest Year Card:

Paper:  Florentine B&T; White Daisy, Sunset, Grey Wool CS

Stamp:  Hooray Bouquet

Inks:  Twilight, Sunset, Juniper, Black

Embellishments:  Glitter button, Licorice Opaques

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 5/8" circle punch (EK), 3D foam tape, Paper crimper (Fiskars)

The Most Exciting News!

Well, it's pretty exciting to me... and of anyone who would get it, I figure sharing this news with my fellow papercrafters fits the bill.

I set out with a goal in mind this year to try to get a piece of my artwork published.

So I submitted two cards to PaperCrafts and one of them got picked up.

I'm over-the-moon excited right now, I can't even tell ya!!!



Now I just gotta get the paperwork filled out and sent off... ;)

Edited to add: It will be in Stamp It! Cards: Volume 9



:)

Masculine birthday card

I came across this card that I  hadn't yet shared here.

I used Sonoma B&Ts, and some various stamp sets.

I really like the vintage feel to it.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used: (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Sonoma B&Ts; Colonial White, Cocoa CS

Stamps:  Vintage Type, Limited Edition - past Sept. SOTM, Enjoy Life, Tea Time

Ink:  Cocoa

Embellishments:  Milepost Shapes Star, Antique Copper brad and bitty brads,

Punches:  Upper Crest border (Fiskars), 2 1/4" and 2 1/2" circles (EK)

Other:  3D foam tape, sponge

Not receiving my emails???

Sorry to interrupt my normal posting with this, but...

Rosemarrie G., I've been emailing you, and I have received your email.

If you still are not receiving my emails, please check your "junk/spam email folder" to see if they are going there.

If my emails are not going into your junk folder, I would then suggest that you add my email address to your contact list/email addresses.  And then email me to let me know that you did that, so I can attempt to email your templates to you again.

Thanks, my sweet.  :)

A Tree

This card showcases another A-sized stamp set, called A Tree.

{A set of 3 for $6.95.}

I paired it up with B&T papers from the Victory pack, and added a little bling with Clear Sparkles.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Victory B&Ts; Colonial White CS

Stamp:  A Tree

Inks:  Chocolate, Olive, Tulip

Embellishments:  Clear sparkles, Tulip velvet ribbon - retired

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, Cornice edger punch (Martha Stewart)

New Card(s) for Sale....

I've created another card, available now for purchase.

{In case you're wondering, I tend to make 6 of the same card, and when those are sold out, they're gone.  Then I whip up something new and fresh to sell, to take the place of the sold out cards.}

This one is simply sweet!

I used the same A Bowwow stamp set that I used on yesterday's card, this time pairing it up with a B&T paper from the Lucy paper pack.

The clouds are from a Papertrey Ink die set.

And the fence is a Martha Stewart punch.

If you are interested in buying one of my cards, you can view the current cards I have available, and all of the detials here.

You also get one of my box templates as a bonus with the purchase of a card.  ;)

Happy creating!  :)

A Bowwow Hello

Isn't this 6x3 card cute?

It was lifted from Kandi, a fellow CTMH Consultant, who created a bunch of these cards for a swap.  I don't see her card on her blog, but I want to give her credit for this.

(Edited to add:  Kandi added her card to her blog so you can view it now.)

I love 6x3 cards.  They are such a fun size.

Kandi paper pieced her dog and collar, but I decided to color them with my Copics.

That adorable little doggie is from a new A-sized stamp (set of 5) called A Bowwow.

I love these A-sized sets and the price is just right at $6.95.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Cruisin' B&T; White Daisy, Grey Wool, Black CS

Stamp:  A Bowwoww

Inks:  Black, Twilight

Markers:  B97 Night Blue, C-3 Cool Gray No. 3, C-7 Cool Gray No. 7, R46 Strong Red (Copics)

Embellishments:  Glitter button, Licorice Opaque

Other:  Glue dot

Open House RESCHEDULED

Gosh ladies, I'm going to have to reschedule my Open House.

I hate to have to do this, but I'm still waiting on a product order that delivery has now been changed to Monday, which won't be in time for my scheduled party for tomorrow.

I've rescheduled my Open House for Sunday, February 12th, from 1-4 PM.

Please RSVP if you would like to attend so I can have all my prep done beforehand.

My original post with more information can be viewed here.

Tea Bag Dispenser

OMGoodness, when I saw this, I knew I had to make one myself...

it's a tea bag dispenser. 

I made my project with the new Florentine paper pack, which just seems to be the perfect fit for this.

I found the instructions for the box here.

So, are you gonna go make one now???

I know you wanna!    lol

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Florentine B&Ts; Twilight, Colonial White CS

Stamp:  Thoughtful Tidings - Feb SOTM

Ink:  Chocolate

Embellishments:  Wooden button, Chocolate baker's twine, Paper flower, Clear sparkle, Creme Brulee grosgrain - retired

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, Scor-tape (ScorPal), Glue gun (other), Chipboard (other)