May Arts Stampendous/Coredinations Blog Hop and HUGE Giveaway

It's time for a whole week of super inspiration with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations and Stampendous.  The design teams have partnered to bring you not only amazing projects but fantastic giveaways as well.

Each day this week, 2-3 of the designers from each team will be bringing you projects and a chance to win some awesome prizes.  All you have to do is comment to win! 

I'm up first today so here's my project!  One of my most favorite things to do is altering tins.  I combined our beautiful May Arts ribbons, with Core'dinations Ebony and Ivory Collection Cardstock (no white core!)  and the Stampendous Encrusted Pink Jewel Kit  ( LOVE this!) to create this sweet little gift.

I used Scor-Pal Scor-Tape to cover the outside of the tin and the lid.  I wrapped the base with May Arts Faux Lightweight Canvas in black, then I wrapped May Arts new 3/8" Crochet lace trim around the lid.   

Next, I used Spellbinders Circle dies to create a liner for the inside and top using Core'dinations cardstock.  I lightly sanded the edges of the top circle with the Core'dinations Sand It tool; then attached both with more Scor-Tape. 

Now for the that beautiful peony!  I created it using the new Sizzix Peony die and that gorgeous Core'dinations cardstock. After cutting the petals, I lightly sanded the edges of each one before shaping and gluing them together.

After the flower was assembled, I used a Versamarker pen to trace along the edges of the petals then sprinkled some Stampendous Shabby Pink embossing powder over the flower. I shook off the excess and heat embossed.  Then I ever so lightly spritzed the bloom with spray adhesive and shook some Stampendous Champagne Glass Glitter over the flower for more subtle sparkle and shine. 

I covered the leaves that come with the peony die with May Arts new Jumbo Leaves.  3 small black pearls are glued in the center of the flower.

The tag was cut from Core'dinations cardstock, the edges were lightly sanded then stamped with Versamark ink using the birthday sentiment from Stampendous Happy Messages.  I heat embossed the sentiment using more Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Powder.  I tried to capture the tiny sparkles that make my heart go pitter pat.

I ran the edges of the tag in my Versamark pad, then heat embossed with more Shabby Pink Embossing Powder.  The little bits of embossing powder are intentional.  I wanted my tag to look lightly distressed and shabby.

 Everything was attached to the lid with more Scor-Tape.  Now the tin can't be given empty so I created a beautiful May Arts Pink Velvet bookmark to go on the inside.

I hope I've inspired you to get creating with May Arts Ribbon, Core'dinations, and Stampendous!  

Supplies:

May Arts Ribbon used:

Faux Canvas, 3/8" Crochet Trim, Jumbo Leaves, 3/4" Velvet

Stampendous:  

Pink Encrusted Jewel 5 Jar Kit, Happy Messages Clear Stamps

Core'dinations:

Ebony & Ivory Collection, Sand It Tool

Other:

round tin, Scor-Tape, Papertrey Ink Tag Sale die, black pearls, Scotch Quick Dry Adhesive, Sizzix Peony die, Versamark ink, beads, Imaginisce Petal Roller

 Want to know what you can win for leaving a comment each day this week?  Here's a peek.

First up -  ANY 2 rolls of your choice of May Arts Ribbon!

And how about these?

Now, here's the line up for the week.  Don't forget to go to the Stampendous and Core'dinations Blogs each day as well.

Monday
Charlene Driggs	that's me!
Christina Colón
DeeDee Catron Core'dinations Ava Gavloski Ellen Sosnoski Susanna Lee Stampendous Kristine Reynolds
Tuesday
Emily Lanham
Erin Thiem
Wednesday
Gini Williams Cagle
Jen Shears
Jenifer Cowles
Thursday
Karen Baker
Lalo IK
Friday
Leah Farrar-White
Sandy Allnock
Virginia Fynes

Linking up at:  Artsy Fartsy Momma

May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop Day 2

Here we go!  Day 2 of the May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop!  I'm first on the hop list today.

 I've created a quick and easy project to give you a jump on Father's Day.

I always find it difficult so shop for the men in my life so thank goodness for gift cards!  I hate just putting a gift card in an envelope so I was pretty excited when DH brought home a bunch of these great boxes he found on clearance for...are you ready?  25 cents!!

The cool part is that inside is a removable clear insert to hold a gift card or you can pull it out to use for storage or anything else your heart desires.

Here's how I transformed mine using May Arts Denim Ribbon, the Authentique Strong paper line (I think this is my new favorite paper!) and the awesome Scor-Tape by Scor-Pal.  It sticks to metal better than anything I've found.

 

Starting from the right here's a photo tutorial of how I did it.  First, I removed the plastic insert then cut a liner to fit the bottom of the tin.  A strip of wide Scor-Tape holds it neatly in place.  Next, run a strip of 1/2" Scor-Tape around the outside base of the tin, remove the liner and cover with the brand new May Arts 5/8" Denim Ribbon.  Repeat around the top with a strip of Authentique cardstock.



Here's a tip for creating the window in the top.  Cut a piece of designer paper to fit your tin top.  Round the corners.  Place the designer paper right side DOWN over the top of the tin.  Use a pencil to rub along the window frame, then cut out the center with an X-acto knife.  Cover the tin top with more Scor-Tape and you have a custom gift box!



Instead of a card, I created a tag for Dad.  I just covered the front of a manila tag with Scor-Tape then used scraps of my Authentique paper and matching tags from the Strong Circles & Scallop and Stamp Blocks sets.

No bows for the Dads here so I made a simple loop and attached it with a custom denim brad made with my Imaginese I-top and a Small Brad Daddie.

I think the Dads on my list are going to love it!  The tin can be used for change or whatever else men have in their pockets.  I taped the Happy Father's Day inside the lid but you could also use a photo of your child or pet.

May Arts Denim

Ok, now it's time for the rest of the hop!  Remember to leave a comment on each blog as you go for a chance to win 3 rolls of May Arts Ribbon (your choice!) and a Scor-Pal. 

I'm also going to draw a winner from the comments on my blog to win one of these fun tins! 

Here's your hop list for today. 



Charlene Driggs (that's me!)
Lori Williams - http://www.pinkcloudscrappers.blogspot.com/
Christina Colón
Steph Ackerman - http://www.stephaniescraps.blogspot.com/
DeeDee Catron
Toni Storie - http://sweetpeasstory.blogspot.com/
Emily Lanham
Tya Smith - http://simply-tya.blogspot.com/
Erin Thiem
Virginia Nebel - http://virginianebel.blogspot.com/
Gini Williams Cagle



Have fun and thanks for joining us on the May Arts/Scor-Pal Blog Hop!!

Entered in these challenges:

Loves Rubber Stamps - Anything but a Card,Our Creative Corner - Anything Goes (new challenge site, check it out!),Fab & Funky - Ribbon and/or Lace
52 Mantels, Artsy Fartsy Mama, Thirty Handmade Days, DIY Showoff,

May Arts/Core'dinations Blog Week

It's here once again...a fabulous blog week with May Arts Ribbon and Core'dinations!  You know what that means...awesome project inspiration and great giveaways!

Here's a sneak peek at the project I've created for your "Thrifty Gifting" stash.

Be sure to head on over the May Arts Blog for crafty ideas from the Design Team and a full printable tutorial for this project!



Jewel's Been Planting Flowers Just for You

Isn't this just the sweetest image?  This is Jewel Planting from Ethereal Forest Design (EFD for short).  I also used one of the super cute Gardent Sentiments for my flower stake. 

I think this would make an adorable little housewarming or hostess gift.  The sentiment says, "May your Garden Never have Weeds".  Oh that it were so!

I printed Jewel and the sentiment on Neenah Classic Solar White before I chose my  designer paper which has  ivory undertones.  The image didn't matter as I was going to color it anyway. But not the sentiment so rather than print out another, I just swiped my PTI Vintage Cream pad across it.  Instant ivory.  I stitched and distressed the sentiment tag.  That pretty shine was already on the paper.  I punched the butterflies from the same paper.  The flowers are a combination of my punched images and Chloe's Closet flowers.


Don't forget to pop back in for the EFD Blog Hop!  You could win $$ to go shopping for your own EFD images.  The team has been working on projects to get your creative juices flowing.  See you at the Hop!!

 Supplies:

Stamps - Ethereal Forest Designs Jewel Planting and Garden Sentiments

Paper - Making Memories Chloe's Closet, Neenah Classic Solar White

Ink - PTI Vintage Cream

Accessories - pail and flower stake - Target, ribbon, ribbon, brads, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, various flower punches, Chloe's Closet flowers, dimensionals, Sakura glaze pen, Copic markers, bag filler, popsicle stick, flower seeds, sewing machine, clothespin

Hairdresser Survival Kit and I'm Still Here!

  

I'm still here...I've been working on a couple of projects I can't share just yet...and I have some happy news to go with them.  Stay tuned and check back in on February 8th to see.

 

In the meantime, here's a little gift set that I don't think I shared yet.  I made a similar one for my hairdresser and she loved it!  A great way to tell your "miracle worker" how special she is to you.  This set will be in my Etsy shop.

 

Supplies:

Paper - Papertrey

Stamps - Stamping Bella, Papertrey

Ink - Versafine black, Prismacolor pencils

Accessories - ribbon, buttons, pearls, Spellbinders dies, acrylic paint can, beads

Today's Blog Candy Day and Eye Candy, too

Sorry I haven't had time to post daily but it's that time of year. I've lost so much time and now scrambling to "catch up"...is that possible?

Thank you so much to those of you who expressed condolences upon the passing of my dear friend, Mary Edith. If any of you have passed up the opportunity to befriend someone much older than you are, I would encourage you to try it. Older people (um, that would be me (eek!) but I'm thinking of those in their 70's -80's) have so much wisdom to share and are so in need of younger company.

My next posts will be Christmas cookies and recipes. Hmmm...maybe the 12 days of cookies?

At any rate, don't forget TODAY IS BLOG CANDY DAY!! I've added some things to the list...wink, wink. Click here to see just a few of them. It is Christmas, right? If you follow me, thank you! You have until 7:00 this evening to play.


Now onto my project. I saw a simpler version of these online somewhere. I was thinking a shabby look would compliment the clothespins since some them aren't perfect.

I painted them with white acrylic, decoupaged the paper on both sides (I printed the words directly onto my paper first using a computer generated font), sprayed them with sealer and then sanded each one.

After they were sanded, I glued on buttons and those cute metal thingys...actually, they began life as push pins but the pin back broke off. Now I'm trying figure out how to break the rest of them!!

I used a pre-fab vellum tag and just punched out a circle for the center, stamped my sentiment and glued it on with Mono-multi.

What do you think?

Merry Christmas and don't forget to play for the candy!


Supplies:
Paper - Papertrey Ink
Sentiments - computer generated
Accessories - wooden spring clothespins, metal tin, vellum tag, ribbon, buttons, found items, MonoMulti, twine, Mod Podge,
Acrylic sealer, sandpaper, white acrylic paint

Think Pink Hope Kit

I decided to make a little gift to go with the Fight Like a Girl card I posted yesterday. I guess you would ordinarily call it one of those Survival Kits but I decided to call mine a "hope" kit!

I covered a qt. sized acrylic can with DP, added some string pearls, flowers, that same glittery pink ribbon dress I used on my card and lots of bling to the top, satin ribbon, flowers, beads....a totally girly happy gift can, I think.

Kudos to my DH...he figured out how to get the handle off the acrylic can so I could run pony beads around it. We glued it back on with E6000...had to let it dry for a day or so to make sure it was good and secure but I love the look, don't you?

I printed the contents of the can on Vellum, rolled it like a scroll, tied with ribbon and popped it inside with the rest of the goodies.

Freebie alert: Verve stamps has a free digi download on an adorable set called Warm Winter Wishes but only until 10/23...so you better hurry over!

Thanks for droppping by....I appreciate you!


Supplies:
Stamps : Flourishes- Think Pink-Fight Like a Girl
Paper: Heidi Swapp Sassy Sweet
Ink: SU Regal Rose
Accessories: acrylic paint can, satin ribbon, grosgrain ribbon, pony beads, E6000, stick-on gems, glitter pen, Making Memories flowers, Spellbinders circle dies

MTSC41 - I'm Back with Tiny Boxes

Oh my, what a week! It feels good to be back creating. They never did figure out what made my car "buck". All those computers and nada!! Give me an old fashioned, easy to repair car and forget about all those computers! They just said to wait until it happens again and bring it back in....Aaccccck!!!!

I wish you could have seen my brain ticking when I saw Regina's new Tiny Box and Sentiment Set over at The Cutting Cafe! I told you I was taking a beading class. Well, I made a bracelet for part of a donation to an auction for a sweet family who are adopting two MORE children from Russia.

You can read their story "Love Lives On". Their son, Ian was killed in Iraq. Their love for him lives on in the lives of the children they are adopting. They are a wonderful, caring, Christ-centered family. The auction is Oct. 12th if you want to help them out.

Here's my bracelet..the design is called a spiral. I made the loop and toggle as well.

When I saw Mercy's sketch challenge this week, MTSC41, my card and box were in the process. The ribbon challenge at Caardvarks is sheer inspiration as well.

I've had this elegant paper from Crate Paper for awhile...just 2 precious pieces from a clearance sale online...It's called Glam...and it is! I had printed my sentiments from the Tiny Box Set

on white, so I dabbed it with Papertrey's Chamomile to match the background on the Glam paper. Love it!! See that lush, crocheted ribbon? Can you say YUM? That was a gift from Sabrina over at sjbutterflydream. I admired it on one of her creations and the next thing I knew...it arrived in the mail...4 beautiful colors, no less! Thanks sweet sister in the Lord! You've got to spend some time with her....her creations are sheer elegance.

I had told you here, that I was making a hairdresser's survival kit to go with the card I created...well, the Tiny Box Sentiments got put to use again.

Even the bottom is special...Regina created this Custom stamp just for me! Perfect for when I want to put my name on a surface that can't be stamped. Guess what? She can make one for you, too!!

Head on over to The Cutting Cafe and check out all the fabulous new sets there and stay tuned here because I've got another creation coming.

Elegant Wedding Roses Gift Set

Remember these paper flowers? I couldn't wait for another chance to make more! Today's Inspiration Challenge on SCS gave me just the push I needed.

Here's my choice.

I was so happy a friend asked me to make another wedding day gift can for her...She said she gets the nicest thank you notes from the bride and groom! She tucks a gift card amid some excelsior inside the can along with a scroll that I print on vellum listing ways for the couple to use the can after the wedding.

Some examples are: saving for a special 1st anniversary trip, writing notes to be read on their anniversary, date night savings, etc.


The couple's photo always goes on top so it's very personalized. The happy couple's colors are black and white with red roses, of course. I have more roses trailing down the back. I spritzed the can and roses with silver Glimmer Mist because their invitation had a silvery sheen on black...gorgeous!



Here is the card I created to go with the can. For some reason, I just couldn't get a decent picture of it!

For those of you wondering about a tutorial, I used the book, The Paper Garden. Due to copyright infringement laws, I can't tell you how to do it here without permission from the author, but you can find the book and all the supplies at http://www.scrappilyeverafter.com/.

The rose requires a medium pear punch, a 1/2" circle punch, I used my MS leaf punch, and I used the tool kit on the site to shape and alter the punched shapes. I used the Crafter's Pick glue she recommends in the book which I found at Michael's. The book gives detailed pictures and clear, concise instructions.

Thanks for stopping by....your comments are always appreciated!


Supplies:
Stamps: PTI Wedding Day
Paper: Making Memories Sabrina, PTI white, SU black, Bazzill textured (roses)
Ink: Versafine black
Accessories: Scor-Tape, 1.5" & 3/8 " black satin ribbon, Spellbinders rectangle die , Silver Glimmer Mist,
"The Paper Garden", punch tools, punches



Charlene

A Wedding on the Beach

Please forgive the background! I was so anxious to use my new photobox, I totally forgot to put the background in there...UGH!

This project is a wedding day survival kit I made for bridal shower gift. The lovely couple have planned a wedding on the beach in June. Doesn't it sound divine?

I took a new 1 gallon paint can (Lowes) and removed the handles. My DH then drilled larger holes where the old handles were attached. The rope is knotted on the inside of the can. I used the Luxury DP from DCDW and attached it with Scor-Tape. The rope and shells were attached using hot glue.

I printed their names and the date with my computer then cut it out with the Label die from Spellbinders. Inside, is a scroll that describes the contents of the can plus a poem I wrote. There is everything in there from a First Aid kit to deodorant, to ...CHOCOLATE...about 40 items. They're in travel sizes so they can be taken on the honeymoon as well.

Thanks for stopping by. I always enjoy your comments. You never know when I may pick someone from a random post for some blog candy! (wink)

Blessings and Happy Stamping,

Charlene

Yummy Gift Set

Don't you just love it that when you can stamp, you can turn everyday mundane things into "rockin'" gifts? After I finished Patty's card, I decided I wanted to give her something a bit more special and something that her DH might also enjoy since he worked so hard on our props.

I had an empty can from some yummy almond roca...do not ever throw away a good container! Just the right size for some of these awesome chocolate chip cookies!
I used wide Scor-Tape to adhere a piece of (yes, I did it again!) Sabrina paper to the tin. Using 1/4" Scor-Tape I ran black satin ribbon around the top and bottom edges, and 1/8" Scor-Tape to run the pink grosgrain around the base. The ribbon on the top is actually applied to the rim of the lid.

I cut and embossed the label with my Rectangle Nestibilities after stamping and embossing with the new SU Hostess set. (LOVE it!) I used Sabrina button brads on 3 corners of the label. The lid was decorated first with the largest Nestie plain circle in SU black, then concentric Nestie scalloped circles in alternaing pink and black. I stamped and embossed the ENJOY border from the JustRiteStampers Baking Ensemble and cut just the border (no center) with circle Nestie. Those yummy flowers are Daisy Doodles that I picked up at Michael's with a 40% off coupon. :-) The same ribbons were square knotted on the bag. I'll tuck Patty's card in there too!

Stamps: SU
Paper: SU black, pretty in pink, Sabrina DP
Accessories: can, bag, plain and scalloped circle Nestibilities, rectangle Nestibilities, Scor-Tape, Daisy Doodles flowers, Sabrina brads, ribbon

Thanks for stopping by...love to know what you think!


Blessings and Happy Stamping!
Charlene

Sabrina Gift Set

You know how they say "one thing leads to another"?  Well, I just loved Sharon Johnson's Valentine found here.  Actually, I love EVERYTHING she does.  That is one talented lady.  Her style is so elegant and she makes everything look so easy.  I will never be able to do either but dreaming is fun, right?!  I actually started with the notebook, then the card, then I thought a mailbox for giving each other small gifts, sweet notes and candy might be nice....then I figured they might not write the notes so I made the post-it note holder and pen set and finally the bag.

Except for a few scraps,   I've used up my very favorite papers from the Making Memories Sabrina pack and I must say, it was very satisfying.  :-)  I'll try to give you some details about each item.  The card base is Papertrey's ivory cardstock.  I punched the edge with a Martha Stewart edge and emboss punch then adhered and stitched the center piece.  The hearts are Spellbinders...and yes, those black smudges come on the paper.  :-)  I found the tiny black jewels (actually plastic) in the jewelry dept. at Michael's.  $2.99 for over a hundred multi-sizes.  The pin is a combination of SU's Pretties Kit and some black beads from Michael's.  Sheer ribbon is Michael's as well.  The sentiment is Flourishes.  

 I just LOVE how the mailbox turned out!  Basically the same idea as the card with a sentiment from Papertrey.

  And finally, the post-it note holder.   (This blogger program is driving me nuts!!...won't let me add the pictures where I want them...grrrr)  I think it may be the user, too!! 

You can find the tutorial to make this on SCS.  The base is chipboard.  I found the Laura Ashley notes at Michael's a few seasons ago and put them in my stash.  Basically I measured the depth of the notes, then made a spine using my trusty Scor-Pal. I covered the outside wrapping a 1/2" seam to the inside, then covered that seam on the inside with more DP.  I used Scor-Tape to make sure everything held on tight.

Thanks so much for visiting.  I'd love to know what you think.  If you'd like any info on how to do anything here, just leave a comment here.  I check in daily.

Blessings and Happy Stamping!

Charlene

You've Got Mail, Valentine!

Edited to add: Went to Target today. They do have the mailboxes, however, I did notice they're somewhat smaller than previously. Do you remember the mailboxes Target had in the $ spot for a couple of years in a row? I didn't check this year as I bought a bunch of them last year to have on hand. I've made several for gifts and while visiting a friend who received one, I noticed she kept hers in the kitchen. She and her DH leave each other small notes and gifts and signal by putting the flag up. How sweet is that?!! I thought that would be a cool thing to do for my DH for Valentine's Day. Hey, we can still be mushy after 40 years of marriage, right?

I chose Basic Grey's Infuse (you can get it at Eclectic Paperie on sale!) because it has the mellow green and red colors that are in my kitchen and combined it with SU's Chocolate Chip CS and Mellow Moss CS & ribbon. The LOVE rub-on's were picked up at Big Lots for $1 as were the sparkly rub on hearts. The pearled baubles came from Stamping Bella and were adhered with SU's awesome Crystal Effects. (I didn't realize the one on the flag moved until I took the picture...hate when that happens. Should have let it dry first!!) The heart that covers the rivet on the flag came from set by Making Memories that I picked up at Michael's.

I added our names to the flag using my computer since it's so tiny. I cut the vine from the Infuse DP, cut off the printed bud and added a bling flower picked up in the Michael's $1 spot.

I think I may fill it with some flimsy little thing from Victoria's Secret and some chocolate.......you think? ;-)

Blessings and Happy Stamping!

Charlene