It's Graduation and Wedding Gift Card Time!!

 

                                         

A quick post as I'm off to set up for church tomorrow and then a luncheon later.  Whew...

Two gift card holders today...one for a graduation (I just lifted the emblem and date off the announcement)  wink, wink.  One for a wedding. 

I have a tutorial on the Posh Designs Scrapbook Store blog for those of you who may be new to gift card holder making. 

Thanks for playing with me today!!!

Cutting Cafe Cute Critter Winner!!

A big, big thank you to everyone who took the time to visit and comment on the Cutting Cafe Cute Critter posts.  Wish everyone could win!    Here's the winning number:

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Timestamp: 2010-05-15 00:30:17 UTC


Gina said...

I was going to say the ladybirds until I saw those cute snails............had to go with those! Love your project, the bookmark idea is fab!

May 13, 2010 12:42 AM   Congratulations, Gina!!  PM me your email address and we'll get your Cute Critter and Candy Box sets to you right away!  I will draw a new winner if not contacted by Sunday, May 16th before 5:00 p.m. Eastern.  

It's Cutting Cafe Give Away Day!!

Today's the day, today's the day!!  You still have time to go HERE, follow the directions and get your name in for this HUGE and ADORABLE Cutting Cafe Cute Critter set and the Candy Box template!!

For this card, I used the Ladybugs that have the words "Don't Bug Us" underneath.  I wanted a different sentiment so I just covered up the words with a paper strip and stamped my sentiment.  I used some Crystal Effects to make their little shells shine....and yes,  they are on CS straight.  They're marching uphill.

Now for a personal note....yesterday was my 60th birthday.  Oh my, I was so not prepared for what a special day it turned out to be.   My dear friend, Patty, arranged a surprise birthday luncheon at a lovely restaurant by the water complete with a homemade from scratch birthday cake and balloons!  There were so many dear and sweet friends there...what a lovely gift of their time!   I was so overwhelmed by their generousity that I spent the rest of the day in tears every time I thought of how absolutely blessed I am...not only with dear friends here but also in our old "hometown" of Louisville, with our family, friends I've met through stamping online, and  especially, my dear sweet DH who, once again, made me a card..sweet and simple:

                                        

Update on the cabinet from Ikea...they are going to replace the parts that aren't finished properly and because we have to travel so far, they've agreed to reimburse our gas and tolls.  The best part is I don't have to rebuild the drawers...yea!!

Thanks again for the gift of your time spent visiting my blog!  Be sure to enter The Cutting Cafe Giveaway!!

Supplies:

Stamps- The Cutting Cafe, Papertrey Pond Life

Paper - PTI black,  SU Real Red, Neenah Classic white

Ink - Copic marker

Accessories - SU Scalloped Edge punch, ribbon, Crystal Effects, Cuttlebug circles embossing folder

 

Love and Furniture Building

Before I get to the saga of the furniture building, I do have a card to share today.  The sentiment is from Ethereal Forest Designs Love Sentiments.  I love the elegance of the script.  I used Soft Suede as my base combined with DP from The Luxury Stack from DCWV.  It has a soft shimmer to to it that I don't think I captured.   I used Papertrey's Chai ink to sponge the edges and add a vintage look to the paper roses.  The lace is May Arts (in my Etsy Shop or at the top of the page.)  The sentiment panel is popped up on dimensionals.

 

 

Ok, on to the saga of the new cabinets for my studio from IKEA.   For those who may not know, IKEA has all knock down furniture which means good price but you build it yourself.  The first one is up and looks great.  Considering the instructions are just pictures and no words, we did pretty well.

 

I spent today building 12 drawers and I have the blisters to prove it.  As I was constructing, I noticed the finish work wasn't quite as nice as the first piece.  Should have been a giveaway....when DH got home from work and started pulling out the main parts, none of them had a final finish on them!  One board is warped, one rough and one side has a split.  NOT GOOD...especially since the nearest IKEA is 2 hours away.   UGH!  Will call them tomorrow.  Their return policy is good but so far away. 

 

Don't forget about the Giveaway here.  I'll draw the winner on Friday!  Two super sets from The Cutting Cafe.

 

Supplies:

Paper - SU Soft Suede, PTI vanilla, DCWV Luxury Stack

Ink - Papertrey Chai

Stamps - Ethereal Forest Designs Love Sentiments

Accessories - Spellbinders Oval dies, May Arts crocheted ribbon, ivory satin ribbon, paper roses

Techniques - sewing, distressing, sponging

 

Cutting Cafe Giveaway Part 2- Just bee-cause

I just adore the cute images in The Cutting Cafe new set, Cute Critters.  This card is for CAS66 - a sketch challenge by Kelly on SplitcoastStampers.   

This card literally took just minutes to make.  I copied and pasted the words from Cute Critters into my Print Shop program and then just moved them around until they were at the edge of the right side of the paper.  Printed out, added the papers and the Cute Critter bees.  I cut into the wings on the bees so they would look like they were in flight and sponged with a bit of black Versamark ink, added some flight dots and done.

Don't forget!  I'm giving this set and the candy box away on this post.  Be sure to follow the directions to be considered in the drawing.

  

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!!

Just a Note...

Just a quick post to let you know I'm still here.  DH got me a new cabinet for the studio as a combo Mother's Day/birthday gift. I'm rearranging so it will fit.  Got it at Ikea so we have to build it.  Maybe I should photograh the construction?    Now that should be interesting!!  Back with a Cutting Cafe surprise later.

 

EFD Thursday -

Today's card is for the Sketch Challenge on SplitcoastStampers SC279.  I flipped the sentiment panel  so that I could use this Love Sentiment digital image from Ethereal Forest Designs.  I guess I'm in a dotty mood this week.  The dotted layer is Sabrina Making Memories.

This also qualifies for the YNS15 Going Dotty...again! 

The "Can I Quote You on That" challenge 53 on the Order of the Opus Gluei blog to create something with a quote on it.  What a hoot this blog is!!

Thanks for stopping by!  I appreciate your comments!!

Supplies:

Stamps - EFD Love Sentiments

Paper - SU Black, Pretty in Pink, Making Memories Sabrina paper and acrylic panel

Accessories - flat back gems

Technique - distressing

                                                         

Cutting Cafe Wednesday- All about the Boys

Our little grandson has a birthday coming up soon.  He's all boy...he loves sports, tools, exploring, airplanes, fishing, Spider Man and everything his Daddy does.

I just fell in love with this All About Boys Colored Background Set from The Cutting Cafe. 

Regina has designed  this background to match all the SU colors perfectly.  I paired it with one of my favorite templates...The Pencil Box.  I just printed out two copies of the lid template and popped one on the bottom of the box for extra color and dimension.   I added zig-zag and straight stitching to reinforce the box and add more color.  The "happy birthday"  sentiment is from the Happy Birthday 40 Ways set. 

Fun and colorful...just like a boy!  Any ideas what I should put in the box?

Supplies:

Stamps - The Cutting Cafe

Paper - SU Night of Navy, The Cutting Cafe

Accessories - SU retired ribbon, brads, Spellbinders Ribbon Tag die

Technique - Stitching

  

Posh Sketch Tuesday

If it's Tuesday, it must be time for another Posh Designs Scrapbook Store Sketch Challenge! 

This week's is simple and fun. Be sure to stop by and see what the rest of the DT has created with this sketch.   Play along then link up your card on the PDSS blog.

Here's my sample:

I paper pieced her dress and the envelope.  Her shoes are patent leather courtesy of Crystal Effects.

This card is also for the Your Next Stamp Challenge YNS15  Going Dotty challenge to use polka dots and The
Beary Sweet May Flowers Challenge.

Don't forget...today's the day for the Posh Blog Candy drawing...be sure you're signed

Supplies:

Paper - Papertrey Ink

Stamps - Pure Innocence

Accessories - border punch, flower punch, brads, Crystal Effects, Spellbinders Circle die

 

Fill This Day with Joy

This card is for the Featured Stamper Challenge (FS169) on SCS.  We were to choose a card from the awesome gallery of Michelle.  She has several cards using this layout so I thought maybe it was one of her favorites.

This one is easy peasy when you don't have alot of time.

Also qualifies for:

Beary Sweet Challenge - Flowers

CreativeBelli Blog Challenge 90 - Birthday card using forgotten supplies - mine is the sentiments from Button Bits...only one has seen ink! 

Your Next Stamp Challenge (YNS15) Going Dotty

Supplies:

Paper - Making Memories English Garden

Stamps - Papertrey Button Bits

Accessories -  border punch, buttons, Mary Englebreit stickers (Michael's)

Technique - distressing

                                                        

Paper Cubed!! Shadow Box Challenge

Happy May Day and Happy Kentucky Derby Day to all my friends in Louisville!  We sure do miss the fun and excitement of the Derby.

I'm so excited to be a part of the very first PAPER CUBED aka P3 Challenge!!  This is a just for fun no cards allowed challenge blog.  We want to enourage you to think in 3D, wild, wonderful, out of the box...or maybe in the box...or on the box, or frame, or spool or package....now you get the idea!

Kim's first challenge for us is to create a shadow box.  I went rummaging through my stuff...no time to go shopping and we're going to actually USE our stuff, right?  Here's what I came up with:

  1.  A Martha Stewart linen shadow box that I got on clearance at Michael's LAST year (sigh)

  2.  A spool of pearls and some crocheted lace that I picked up on clearance at JoAnn's

  3.  A beloved lace handkerchief from my drawer of things I don't use anymore but still love

  4.  Some of my handmade paper roses (these will be in my etsy store soon)

  5.  A paper rose from my stash

  6.  May Arts champagne silk ribbon...love that ribbon!

  7.  A butterfly from Michael's

  8.  Some yummy Webster's pages paper

  9.  A heart charm from my stash

10.  Chipboard circles (SU)

11.  Cabbage Roses Vanilla Creme ribbon

12.  Art Institute glitter

13.  Ivory acrylic paint

I thought this vintage look shadow box would also make a wonderful memory box for Mother's Day in addition to a wedding or anniversary.

Now here's the fun part...head on over to Paper Cubed to see what the rest of the Design Team has created to get your mojo going, then dive in and play with us.  You've got the whole month until 12 p.m., May 31st, so there's no pressure to hurry.  Winner will be announced on the 5th day following the close of the challenge.  

Get your Mojo going then link it up over at Paper Cubed! 

This also qualifies for :

Sharon Johnson's Stamp Simply April Showers bring May Flowers challenge to use paper flowers.

A Spoonful of Sugar - 3D Something challenge

Hand Stamped Sentiments - Anything but a Card challenge

One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything but a Card challenge

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - Vintage Styled

SplitcoastStampers WT268 - Chipboard

SplitcoastStampers F4A10 - Flowers

Beary Sweet Challenge - Flowers  (They also have some awesome blog candy!)

Special alert  The Cutting Cafe is having a 2 for 1 sale today only (May 1), in honor of National Scrapbooking Day, so head there after you check out the Paper Cubed Design Team creations.

                                                                 

Dressed Up Notepad Template Tutorial

Problem - Need lots of little gifts, small budget, and no time to create.

Solution - Quick and cute little personalized notepads.  Just the right shape to tuck into a purse or backpack, jot a grocery list or keep your computer passwords safe. This technique isn't new but I figured there might be some newbies out there who might enjoy this.

We're going to turn ...                                            

this

                                                                                                               

into this

                                                             

We're going to make a template so that  you don't need to take your notebooks apart each time. This allows you to make one of these little beauties in  mere minutes.

Supply List: :  3 x 5 notepads

                    Designer Paper or Cardstock (DCWV Citrus Pack was used here)

                    Mono -  Multi or other adhesive

                    Corner Rounder

                    Handheld hole punch

                    Scissors

                    Optional - Ribbon or other embellishments

First, cut a piece of heavyweight (80-110 lb. cardstock) 3 1/8" x 5 1/8". This will be your template so you want it to be sturdy. Unbend one end of the wire spiral and turn to remove it completely. After making your template, you will never have to do this part again! Lay the cover of the notepad over your template making sure ends are even and mark each hole with a pen or pencil.

Using your hole punch, punch a hole at each mark.  Use scissors to cut from the top edge just to the center of each hole. This will allow you make future covers without removing the wire because you can just press the edges through the wire! Easy Peasy time saver. Gotta love that!

Now choose your papers for the front and the back. Round the edges with a paper rounder to match the notepad. Note: I always round the bottom edges of the original notepad cover as well since they're done by machine and aren't always nice and neat.

                             

Using Tombow Mono-Multi or other adhesive, attach your DP covers to the notepad cover.  Replace the wire.  Remember, now that we have a template we don't need to this part again...yeah!!   Now decorate as desired and make some more!

                                                      

                                                     

Thanks so much...hope you enjoy the tutorial! 

Blessings!!

Charlene

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CTD90 - TSG52 Sentiment-al Greetings

Ethereal Forest Designs is featuring their Sentiment Stamps this month.  I chose this fun sentiment from the

Garden Sentiments set to use on this card I made for the Color Throwdown 90 this week and the There She Goes Sketch Challenge (TSG52). 

I cut a couple of the birds from my DP to add to the sentiment panel.

Supplies and Techniques:

Stamps - Ethereal Forest Designs Garden Sentiments

Paper - SU Old Olive, Barely Banana, Pale Plum, Rich Razzleberry,  PTI Smokey Shadow, SEI Lovebirds DP

Accessories - Flower Brad, ribbon, Cuttlebug folder

Techniques - Distressing, Sponging

   

Cutting Cafe Flower Pot Card

 

Today's card is for the Color Challenge on SCS.  Tough colors this week...Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Barely Banana with the option of using Red as embellishments only.  It's also for Roseanne (Sumtoy) on SCS who is recovering from back surgery and if that wasn't enough, her MIL passed last Friday.  You can read about it here if you would like to send a card to Roseanne or Cambria Turnbow...Roseanne's MIL was her grandmother. 

This card is from a brand new set at The Cutting Cafe called Flower Pot Shaped Card.  This cute set comes with sentiments but I used a sentiment from the Everyday Greetings Set.  I popped the sentiment onto a toothpick to look like the picks the florists stick into arrangements. 

Thanks so much for coming by...I appreciate you!

Supplies:

Stamps - The Cutting Cafe

Paper - SU, Basic Grey Periphery DP

Accessories - Brads, toothpick

Yea! I'm back up!!

Whew...I was in a panic there for a few days but thanks to Hilary at  Simply Yours Designs, I'm back up and running although I've lost a few of my widgets. 

 

This is the first card I've made since we got back from vacation.  Believe it or not...I'm still fighting to get over that cold. 

 

This is for CAS64 Color Challenge Orange.  Today is Miss Boo's birthday aka Jen.  She's the awesome moderator of the CAS challenges and orange is her favorite color.    I just picked up the Citrus Stack from DCWV so it was perfect timing.

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps - Heidi Grace Quotes

Paper - DCWV Citrus Stack

Accessories - Ribbon, dimensionals, brads

 

 

Excuse my "Mess"

Yes, I've gone and done it!  Messed up my html code and not techy enough to fix it.  I've contaced Hilary and I'm hoping she can  make it all right again quickly.  Sorry for the mess....I've got some cool things coming up so hope you'll hang in there with me.

  

Blog Candy Winner!!!!

Here's my Blog Candy Winner.  Thanks to everyone who linked up, followed and commented.  Stay tuned for another candy surprise soon.  :-) 

 Random Integer Generator Here are your random numbers: 20 Timestamp: 2010-04-23 03:33:13 UTC
 Beth said...

Soo glad you are back and your hand is heeling. There is nothing worse than a burn..ugh. Thank you for a chance to win something fun and awesome to create with!

bethgennicks@comcast.net

April 12, 2010 8:25 AM
Congratulations, Beth!!  Just email me with your snail address and I will get your candy to you right away.


 

I've Been "Paper Cubed" and Cricut Cake Giveaway!

  

Hi Everyone!  I am so excited and feel so blessed to be asked to join the very first awesome Design Team on a new challenge blog called,  Paper Cubed or P3. 

The team will be charged with making one wildly awesome 3D project each month  (no cards)  that hopefully will inspire YOU to think outside the paper box.  You'll have a whole month to complete your project so no pressure and lots of time to be wildly creative.

Here are the rules from KIM our lovely DT leader for each challenge beginning May 1:

The one major guideline is this, the challenges are for 3D projects only (hence the name paper cubed, get it?) so cards are pretty much excluded here. Think big, think OUT of the box so to speak and really go wild! The challenges will be posted on the 1st of each month. The deadline is midnight EST on the last day of the same month. Winners will be announced on the 5th of the month following the challenge. 


The Top 3 winners each month will receive a badge for their blogs.

One caveat from me....my illness may prohibit me from participating in the first challenge but I'm sure gonna try.  In the meantime, click the link on my sidebar to visit the rest of the lovely ladies on the team. 



Have you seen the giveaway on The Cuttlebug Challenge Blogspot to win a Cricut Cake machine?  If not, head on over there and sign up. 


Woo,Hoo...we're gonna have some fun!!!