Mischief Test Tube Holder

Aren't these test tubes the cutest?  Like many of you, I'm signed up to get Beate John's posts via email and the instructions link was included in her post today, as well as her fab project.

Here's the link to find the instructions on the Splitcoaststampers website for the test tube holders.

Because I used a test tube from Taylor Expressions (as Beate did), I used Beate's dimensions starting with a 4"x12" piece of cardstock (instead of 4"x11" as in the Splitcoast directions).

And I came across a couple of scoring issues.  This is my adjusted scoring measurements:

Score long side at 1/2", 1 3/4", 4 1/2", 5 3/4"

Turn and score short side at 1 1/4", 2 3/4"

Then turn it back to long side and score from the 8 1/2" mark..... the rest is perfect.

I also, like Beate, found that the 3/4" circle punch is too small for an opening, and the 1" circle punch was too big.  But I had to work with the 1" cricle punch, because that's what I had on hand.  ;)

I cut little strips from a transparency sheet to attach my "flying" bats onto the top of the holder.

They're sure cute!

The B&Ts are from a new paper pack called Mischief.  It has a couple of sheets in there that are full of fantastic labels.  I cut out one of those labels and used it on the front of my test tube.

My project is done, but I now need to find the perfect treat to fill it with. 

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Mischief B&Ts; Pear, Colonial White, Black, Barn Red CS

Stamp:  Beware (retired)

Inks:  Black, Barn Red, Chocolate

Embellishments:  Dk. Chocolate striped grosgrain, Pewter designer brad, Black waxy flax

Punches:  Bat (Martha Stewart),  1", 1 3/8", and 1 1/2" circle (EK Success), 1/8" hole punch (Fiskars)

Other:  Test Tube (Taylored Expressions), Transparency (Staples), Uniball White gel pen (SU), Sponge, 3D foam tape

Wonderland HB2U Petal Box

Wonderland, one of the new Level 2 Paper Packs, is not just for winter-themed projects!

Here's a cute and very simple box, ready to be filled with treats, or something fun.

Now that I have the Cricut Expressions and after playing with some of the box shapes included in the Art Philosophy cartridge, it has got me wanting to do more, more, more.

Last week I found a used Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartridge (that I've been eyeing for a very long time) through a local online classifieds and made this box with my newly loved, hard-to-find cartridge. 

Though I have to say, I'm having a hard time with how little is included in the regular cartridges, as opposed to the CTMH Art Philosophy cartridge, which is truly loaded with so many great options.  I really hope that CTMH comes out with another new one in the next Idea Book!

To make the box shown, I used a 12x12 mat and clicked the Fit To Page option on my Cricut.  It's finished size is 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 4 3/4".

To cut the little 3/4" pennants, I used the Art Philosophy cartridge.

Super cute box and so quick to make!

Love that...

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Wonderland B&T; Colonial White, Lagoon CS

Stamps:  Trinity Alphabet, Art Philosophy Celebration

Inks:  Chocolate, Lagoon

Embellishments:  Chocolate waxy flax, Mocha Opaques adhesive gems, Lagoon button

Other: Tags, Bags, Boxes & More cartidge (Provo Craft), Art Philosophy cartridge, 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors, Liquid Glass

Thinking of You card... from RSd scrap

I used one of the larger scrap pieces from my random stamped cardstock (from last week) to make this card.

The acorn was already cut out and left over from last week's project, as well as the Sunset leafy branch, so it went together really quickly.

I kind of threw it together, so I hope you like it.  ;)

Until next time, happy creating!  :)

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Don't forget to enter for my blog candy.

And here's my list of stamps for sale.

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Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Colonial White, Sky, Chocolate, Kraft, Sunset CS

Stamps:  Many Thanks, Universal Backgrounds, Childhood Portrait

Inks:  Sunset, Sky, Chocolate, Desert Sand, Sweet Leaf, Bamboo, Versamark

Embellishments:  Sunset button, Blue and Green sparkle, Chocolate waxy flax, Natural hemp, Pewter photo hanger

Other:  Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Clear Detail embossing powder, Scallop border punch (SU), 3D foam tape, Micro-tip scissors

Some house pics...the kitchen

The kitchen is pretty much finished now.

We just have to get the backsplash tiled and it will be complete.

Other than the window coverings...

Here's some photos to take you around the room:

I know some of you are waiting to see pictures of my scraping room.

It's so not finished.

I have boxes around the entire perimeter walls, waiting for storage solutions to either be bought or built. 

It will come over time. 

So as soon as I have it done, I will share.  ;)

For now, here's some pictures of the view of the lake from the front of our place...

And some beautiful sunset photos taken from looking out our dining room doors...

I'm currently working on gel staining the 2 entry doors and 2 sets of garden doors.

I'll share pics when they are done.  ;)

So many projects, so little time...

:)

Grade 6 Layout

Another back to school layout... is that too many for one kid???  lol

This layout was inspired from one done by fellow Consultant, Amy Mayhew.

Amy doesn't seem to have a blog, otherwise I would share a link with you.

This layout design is one of my very faves from Magic, called Backstage.

The photos are a little dark, I know.  I tried something different when I had them printed and I see I should have lightened them a bit.  I was going to print them in black and white, but opted to back off the black and white to about 3/4 of the way from the original color, if that makes sense.  ;)

They basically have a hint of color left in them.

Happy creating!  :)

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Typeset B&Ts, Colonial White, Cocoa, Bamboo, Desert Sand, Vineyard Berry CS

Stamps:  Typeset Alphabet, Save the Date, Trinity Alphabet, Journaling Jots (retired)

Inks:  Chocolate, Bamboo, Vineyard Berry, Juniper; Chocolate marker

Embellishments:  Milepost Shapes, Juniper ribbon, Vineyard Berry grosgrain, Pewter designer brads, Colonial White buttons, Juniper buttons, Cocoa button, Mocha Opaques adhesive gems, Neutrals Asst. embroidery floss, Juniper waxy flax

Other:  Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge (Provo Craft), Sponge, Needle, Paper Piercer, 1/8" Hole punch (Fiskars)

One Random Stamped 12x12 Cardstock = 2 Double Page LOs

Well, school officially started here today, kinda bittersweet.

I'll miss the little fart...  ;) 

Cole has started Grade 6; his last year in elementary school.

But... finally, a photo op!  lol 

So this is what I finished today, using some pictures taken this morning before school.  :)

But I have to back up a minute and show you the process before showing you the final product, right?

It all began with a 12x12 Colonial White piece of cardstock, and a stamp set called Many Thanks, which is now retired, but still remains one of my faves, and Universal Backgrounds.

Add a little ink, and voila...

Then add a couple of layout designs from Magic, and a few cuts here and there... some embellishments and photos and this is what I made:

Layout 1:  Magic - Levitate

Layout 2:  Magic - Illusion

What do you think? 

i.love.them

And I even have a few scraps of random stamped cardstock left, so I guess I will have to make a card.  Darn, hey?!   ;)

Happy creating!  :)

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Don't forget to enter for my blog candy.

And I have a stamp sale goin' on, too.  ;)

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Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Colonial White, Chocolate, Kraft, Bamboo, Sweet Leaf, Sunset, Sky CS

Stamps:  Many Thanks (retired), Universal Backgrounds, Typeset Alphabet, Trinity Alphabet, Sweet Baby, Art Philosophy Seasons, Tiny Typewriter Alphabet, You & Me, Wicked (Aug. SOTM), Save the Date

Inks:  Chocolate, Sweet Leaf, Sky, Sunset, Bamboo, Desert Sand, Versamark; Chocolate Marker

Embellishments:  Mocha Opaques Adhesive gems, Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Wooden designer buttons, Colonial White Embroidery floss

Other:  Magic, Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, Plantin Schoolbook Cricut cartridge (Provo Craft), Clear detail embossing powder, Micro-tip scissors,  Scallop border punch (SU)

Elemental 3x3 Thank You's and Notepad

I needed to create some more 3x3 thank you cards for my customers.

Using one of the B&Ts from the new Elemental Level 2 paper pack, I whipped up some quick & cute cards. 

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And then there's this plain ol' 5x7 note pad.... I just added some super quick fixin's to it to doll it up a bit.  It literally took a couple of minutes and now it's super cute!

My BFF doesn't ever seem to have anything to jot something down on at her house (she always grabs an envelope from her mail... lol), so I tend to drop these by to her once in a while.  I took this one to her a couple of days ago. ;)

Happy creating!  :)

Don't forget to enter to win my blog candy!

Oh, and I have a stamp sale going on, too...

Supplies used (all CTMH unless otherwise noted):

Paper:  Elemental B&Ts; Colonial White, Sorbet CS

Stamps:  Art Philosophy Seasons, Sophia, Wonderful You, A Little Thanks

Inks:  Chocolate, Sorbet

Embellishments:  Wooden Designer buttons, Dk. Chocolate Striped grosgrain, Chocolate grosgrain, Chocolate brads, Mocha Opaques adhesive gems, Colonial White embroidery floss

Punches:  1" and 1 3/8" circle (EK), Scallop border (SU)

Other:  Micro-tip scissors, 3D foam tape, 5x7 lined notepad (dollar store)

A Little Wicked Blog Candy...

This is now closed.

Hey all you fabulous peeps! 

 I have a little blog candy up for grabs. 

I have a brand new WICKED stamp set to give away. 

This set was the August Stamp of the Month that is now no longer available for purchase.

I so wish I could show you my newest projects I made using this set for the Make It From Your Heart Contest, but that will have to wait a little longer.  ;)

For now though, here's what the set looks like:

And here's a card I posted previously that I made using it:

The reasons for my offering a little blog candy is:

1. I just celebrated my 6th anniversary in August with CTMH
2. I just celebrated my 42nd birthday in August
3. I am almost at 500 fantastic followers on my little blog

I'll leave this open until midnight MST on September 15th, and will announce the winner the morning of the 16th.

All you have to do is leave me a comment on this post to be entered.  :)

Happy creating!  :)