May Arts New Release Blog Hop

It's the most exciting time of the year!  May Arts has released their new line of ribbons and they're something to behold!  Each day this week, the Ribbonistas will be showcasing one of the new ribbons with various ways to use it.

I'm first up this week so here we go!  I got to play with May Arts new Nautical Satin Cut Outs.  They're especially exciting because they were designed by student, Helga Gardner in a design collaboration with the Moore College of Art & Design.

I decided to highlight the various ways these fun designs could be used by simply changing the adhesive used for application.

Here are the adhesives I used:  Xyron X cube, Tombow Mono-Multi, Tsukineko Glaz On, and Fabric Glue.

These pretty gold compasses were attached to some shot glasses I got on clearance.  I attached the ribbon with Tsukineko Glaz On.  Perfect for use on a variety of surfaces including glass.

  

I replaced the cord in this burlap bag with May Arts 3/8" Anchor and Star Grosgrain.  I cut apart the cute anchors and sailboats then attached them with fabric glue.

A gift card holder gets the nautical treatment with Tombow Mono Multi.

And finally, I ran a length of these anchors through my Xyron X Cube for easy attachment on this birthday card.

You know the Ribbon Lady loves to give away ribbon and this is no exception.  If you'd like to win some of the new releases for your very own, just be sure to comment on May Arts blog and on each Ribbonista blog this week.  

To make things even more fun, I'll be giving away 1 yard of each of the Nautical Satin Cut Outs to one lucky commenter on MY BLOG.  Just tell me how you'd like to use it.  I'll pick one winner on Saturday at the end of the hop.

Here is the hop list:

Monday

Charlene Driggs

Valerie Gee

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Thursday

Lalo IK

Latrice Murphy

Rhea Weigand

Friday

Courtney Lee

Shellye McDaniel

Virginia Fynes

Thrifty Gifting - Oh Baby!

I've got a tutorial and 2 gift set ideas for you on the May Arts blog for a little "Thrifty Gifting" baby style.  Not to worry...there's one for boys...

and one for girls...

                                     
 
Head on over to the May Arts Blog for all the details.  I'd love to know what you think!

Teapot Tues., WOYWW, Cutting Cafe DT Challenge Giveaway

So sorry I've been AWOL for a few days.   My thumb joint has decided to act up again so this is what's on my workdesk for WOYWW (What's on your Workdesk Wednesday93) at Julia's Stamping Ground .

Back into the brace.  It's so annoying and oh so not attractive, but it helps keep the pain to a minimum.  What we do when we're young, comes back to haunt us when we're old....er. 

Once the pain subsided somewhat, I was able to complete a couple of small projects.  First up is the Background Challenge from The Cutting Cafe.  Regina challenged the DT to use her awesome background stamps this month. 

I decided to use the fun Assorted Colored Birthday Celebration Background Set to create a Chocolate Book.  You can find more details on the Chocolate Book here.

 I also used the Everyday Greetings Set 1 for the sentiment.   The sweet little girl is from Pure Innocence.  Her balloon is covered with Crystal Effects.  

                                      

If you've read this far, there's another treat in store!  In addition to all the lovely DT projects, 

this month not only can you win ANY 3 SETS from The Cutting Cafe by leaving a comment, but also for every BACKGROUND PRINTABLE STAMP you order from today until Friday at midnight (Pacific standard time) March 18th, you can choose a background set of equal or lessor value for free...NO LIMIT...

You have to go to the link to leave the comment.

This week's Teapot Tuesday Destination is a sweet little 6th grade girl named Haeli who is undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer.  If you have a minute, please read Haeli's story here.   Haeli loves art so our challenge was to make our creations "framed". 

The challenge teapots featured a variety of cute little critters and flowers in teapots.  I had these wooden frames I picked up at Michael's on clearance a while ago so thought I'd literally frame Haeli's card.  I have no idea where the image stamp came from because I purchased a set of 4 years ago in unmounted form. 

That's it for me...typing cramps up the hand and our computer fan is making strange noises so I have to take it into the shop for repair so I may be awol for a few more days.

Thanks for stopping by!  I love your comments.

Get Ready to Hookie Lau..We're Going to a Luau!

I've been keeping a secret!  I was asked to be the Guest Designer on the Hand Stamped Sentiments blog!


The Design Team theme is .Luau.   You are free to create whatever you want.   How's that for fun?  I decided to make a little set that could be used for a party or for a romantic little Hawaiian evening with your honey.  ;-)

First up is my card, which I made as an invitation but could also be used for a fun summer beach card.

The images are from an acrylic set I found at JoAnn's by Fiskars called "Island Fun".  The totem image is a single that I just stacked one on another, embossed with clear embossing powder then cut out.  The flower and sentiment are from the same set.  See those little swirly things around the flowers?  Well, they were left over when I used my swirled MS border punch on another project.  I knew I could use them on something!

Next up is my little glass charm which also doubles as a wrist lei.  I punched flowers from mulberry paper then strung them on pink elastic cording.

Finally, is a little favor box.  This is actually the cute Life Savers Box from the Cutting Cafe.  This box holds 4 packages of Lifesavers.  I didn't have any Lifesavers but guess what?  It also holds 4 of these yummy Ghiradelli chocolates that just happened to match my box. 

It's summertime...great time to plan a Luau.  Hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments to see what the fabulously talented Design Team has in store for you then grab your grass skirt, your ukulele, your vivid colors and stamps and play along. 

This is also for the F4A20 Free for All Challenge at SCS - Show Us What Ya Got...how'd they know I HAD to go shopping?  Who ratted me out?!

Supplies:

Paper - K & Co. Citronella

Stamps - Fiskars Island Fun

Template - The Cutting Cafe Life Savers Box

Ink - Versafine

Accessories - large flower punch, elastic cording

Cutting Cafe Giveaway!...Got Worms? CLOSED

 Edited to add:  This set is featured here on SNR Card Universe.  Thanks so much!!

First a quick update...we're not finished with the cabinet yet...it would have been done, but the directions from Ikea have no words...only pictures...Should be easy, huh? Well, some of the pieces were not marked correctly so to make a long story short, we had a couple of "do-overs". One more session should do it on the first piece though.  Hopefully, we've learned so the second piece should be easier.

Now onto the real reason you're here!  Regina, the generous owner of The Cutting Cafe, says it's time for another giveaway!!

                                                

What kiddo, boy or girl, doesn't love cute little critters?  If you combine that with some fun colors, a few books and Gummy Worms, what's not to love?  My card and bookmark use the Cute Critters set.  I just adore this cute, cute set!!!  58 images...the cutest, creepy,  crawly, flying, sprouting, little creatures you've ever seen!  Look for more from me on this one. 

                                                                
 I combined my card with a bookmark so my little reader can keep his/her page marked in a fun way.  The top worm has a tiny bit of magnetic under it so that the magnetic bookmark stays on the card but still looks cute when the bookmark is removed. 

                                         

Every little reader needs a snack right? I used The Cutting Cafe's Candy Box and filled it with....what else!? Gummy Worms! I used the window version of this easy, peasy box, then placed my gummies in a clear cellophane bag so my little reader can see the worms inside.  This box will also hold 12 Hershey Nuggets.

                                          

Now for the details on how to win BOTH of these super sets....

Just pop on over to The Cutting Cafe then come back here and tell me which cute image you like the best in the Cute Critter set.

If you don't have a blog...that's ok!  Just leave your email address so I can contact you if you win. 

If you like what you've seen on my blog, I would be honored to have you as a follower but it's not required.

I will draw a winner on Friday, May 14th after 6:00 p.m. (Eastern).

This little set also qualifies for the Pull out your Punches challenge on Delightful Sketches and Challenges blog.

Good Luck and have fun!!

Happy Easter!

 Happy Easter everyone!  We hope that this Easter will be a blessed and special time as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.  I have super quick and super cute project for you in case you need a last minute gift.  Kids can even do this one.   

I've brought back the M&M card for Easter!  See those cute bunnies?  I salvaged them from a card I received a few years ago....yes, I save everything!  There were 9 cute bunnies, all sparkly and fun.  If you want to see the super quick tutorial with photos, head over to the Posh Designs blog today. 

Be blessed!

    

It's Giveaway Time at the Cutting Cafe!

This post will stay on top until Wednesday, March 24th, 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.  Winner will drawn on Thursday morning.  Scroll down for newer posts.

That's right!  Regina, of The Cutting Cafe, has said we could create a project and give YOU the sets we used.  How's that for fun?

My project is a little peep holder.  Isn't it cute?  I used the Bunny Shaped Card and The Easter Set 2 printable stamp set.    The Easter Set 2 has 11 images and sentiments as well.  There are so many ways to use this awesome set of printable stamps.

All you have to do to win, is leave a comment here on this post by Thursday, March 25th.  I will choose one winner by random number selector for BOTH sets of stamps!! 

Don't forget to check out the rest of the CC Design Team to see what they're giving away.

Thanks for "peeping" in!!

Supplies:

Paper - PTI Melon Berry, SU Baja Breeze

Ink - PTI Vintage Cream, markers

Stamps/Templates - The Cutting Cafe

Accessories:  printer, Spellbinders oval dies, peep, clear bag, ribbon, embroidery floss, pom,pom, stick-on gems, stick on bird, Cuttlebug flower die

The Chocolate Book in Vintage Shabby Chic

Before I forget, I want to remind you that Posh Designs has a cool sketch challenge on the blog.  There's a mystery prize to be won so be sure to play.  If you've seen the goodies in the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store, you know that prize has to be a good one!   The team has given you lots of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.

Some of you know me on SCS and Scor-Pal, as the creator of  "The Chocolate Book", but you've never seen it like this!  Come to think of it...neither have I.  This is my first attempt at Vintage Shabby Chic AND my very first weekly blog column on the Posh Designs Blog.  You can see more photos and get all the details on the Posh Blog.  You can get a template and a tutorial there as well as on my header above.

                                                

 This creation also qualifies for the Ways To Use It (WT261) challenge, What's New? on SCS to use something new and the Try a New Technique (TLC263) Very Vintage challenge.  I used my new Webster's Pages Combo Pack Lullaby Lane/Life's Portrait paper (Love, love it) and my new May Arts silk ribbon.  (I will have some up on my Etsy site!)  I also used my sheer rayon ribbon in a new way...I heated it up with my heat gun.  If you know me well, you know that's waaaaay out of my area of comfort.

I've added lots of close-ups on the Posh blog so be sure to head over and take a look...while you're there, take a look at some of the projects the rest of the team has offered for inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by today...I really appreciate the time you choose to spend with me.  Be sure to check back...I think it's time for some blog candy, don't you?  (wink,wink!)

 

Good Luck!

I have another Sneak Peek for you today from Ethereal Forest Designs.  I used the sketch CPS154 from Card Positioning Systems to create this little Good Luck set to tuck into my DH's suitcase when he goes away on a business trip.  He's hoping to win an award so I want him to know I miss him and will be thinking of him.  I think the Ghiradelli chocolate will be a welcome treat.

I used the Clover Pot image for the card and just the pot image for the little Matchbook candy holder.  The sentiment comes from the St. Patty's Sentiments.  Both images that will be available when the Ethereal Forest Designs store opens on March 1st. 

Supplies:

Paper - SU Certainly Celery, Ruby Red, Ballet Blue,  Black, Crate Paper Brunch Collection

Stamps - Ethereal Forest Designs digital

Ink - Prismacolor pencils/baby oil

Accessories - glitter, brads, Scor-Tape, dimensionals, shamrocks from stash

  

Valentine Heart Boxes

Sorry, I've been awol for a few days...just feeling a bit run down...probably the changing weather so I toddled off to bed early a few nights.  Nighttime is my time for stamping.  I enjoy it so much that to do it during the day feels like playing when there's other work to be done.

At any rate, I created these little heart boxes to bless the teachers at the school where our church is meeting temporarily.  We try to do something monthly.  Oh, how I wanted to add ribbon and flowers and bling but some of the teachers are male so had to keep them simple.   A tutorial for the center piece follows.

They are simple to make so they would be a quick and easy treat for anyone you want to gift on Valentine's Day...how about your mailperson, paper delivery person or neighbors?

I filled these with Ferraro chocolates but they will have red Lindt chocolates in them.  I didn't have any in my candy stash...will have to remedy that!  ;-)  Each box will hold 6-7 of those yummy truffles. 

Here's a side view of one so you can see how to put them together.  They follow basically the same procedure as the Apple Box.  The box dimensions are 4" at the widest point on the top by 3" tall at the center of the heart.

The hearts are cut  and embossed with the largest Spellbinders scalloped heart die.  Cut the bottom point off so the box will stand on its own.  Cut the DP heart with the 2nd largest plain Spellbinders heart.

To form the box, cut a strip of cardstock 7-1/2" x 2".  

Place the 7-1/2" side along the top of  your Scor-Pal.  Score at  3" and again at 4-1/2". 

Turn the strip so the 2" side is at the 3rd mark from the left side.  Make a 1/4" score at the 2" line.  Flip the strip and repeat.

Line the sides and bottom with Scor-Tape or redline.  Make cuts just to the score line at what will be the bottom of the box. Peel off the bottom tape cover first and place it as close to the bottom of the heart as you can then peel off one side at a time and adhere to heart.  Repeat with the other side and then the back.  It's easier if you stick the bottom section down first.  Decorate as desired and fill.

Enjoy!

Supplies: 

Paper - Papertrey Ink

Stamps - There She Goes Cupcake Mix & Match

Accessories - Scor-Tape, Spellbinders Scalloped and Plain Heart dies, brads (Target $1 spot), SU small square punch (for end of sentiment strip

Has the Weather Got You Down? JUGS #17, PPA26

 " Momma said there'd be days like this, there'd be days like this, Momma said."  The Shirelles must have known exactly how we feel some days.  Rainy, cold, slippery, wormy.....wormy??!!

Well, you know, after the rain come the worms.  Hee,hee,hee....Keep reading, you'll see what I mean.

Ok, I'll fess up....I LOVE Gummy Worms.  I keep a secret stash in my work room.  Shhhh...

All of the images and sentiments on this set are from The Cutting Cafe's Rain, Rain Go Away set.  I made the little box first for the Just Us Girls blog template challenge #17. We were to use a template from Lauren Meader's new site, My Time Made Easy.  This template is called Cutsey Cover.  It's about the size of a crayon box and very similar in design.  Guess what....??  It's FREE!!  It comes in both cut file and pdf format.  This is also for the PPA26 - Anything but a Card challenge.  Check them out and play along but hurry, the challenge ends tomorrow!

I think this little set will be going into my Etsy Shop.

Supplies:  Stamps:  The Cutting Cafe, PTI Floral Fusion (background on card)

Paper - Papertrey Ink
Ink - Prismacolor markers
Accessories - sewing machine, Crystal Effects, BG magnet, dimensionals. brass stick-ons (Michael's), Spellbinders circle dies, Gummy Worms :-), clear bag

Matchbook Candy Holder

Are these not just adorable?!!! I love little gifts that I can give on the spur of the moment. One thing I love to do at Christmas is tuck a little surprise in my mailbox a few times a week for the mailperson. Just a way to say "I appreciate you". She gets a big plate of cookies, too!

You can find the tutorial for these adorable little Matchbox Candy Holders

on SplitCoastStampers. They are so easy you can make dozens in a day.

I'm showing you some I did for Christmas and some for Thank you's and birthdays.