Friday, December 11, 2009

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Red and Gold Color Challenge by Anabelle O'Malley






Supplies for Gift Card Holders
Old Lace Metallic Gold Overlay by Hambly Studios
Vintage Findings Medium Bienvenue Collection by Making Memories
Rustic Gallery Roses Flowers by Prima
Bright Gold Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Mistletoe Foil Poinsettia Stickers by Making Memories
Clear Small Crystal Flourishes by Zva Creative
R27 Cadmium Red Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
Life Stories 2 Accessory Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye
Eskimo Kisses Chip Sticker ABC's by Basic Grey
Scattered Straw Distress Ink by Ranger

Note from Anabelle: These are really quick and easy to make. I cut the paper into 5 by 6 pieces and stitched them on 3 sides. Add a gift card, wrap the ribbon around them and embellish. Then, they're ready to be given away!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Red and Gold Color Challenge with Jessica Witty




Supplies for St. Nick Postcards
St. Nick Postcards by B. Shackman Company
Bright Gold Glitter Heavy Weight Cardstock by Best Creation
Red Ruffle Trim by Webster's Pages
Scallop Dot Edger Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts
Latte Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Clear Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels

Note from Jessica: This is a super quick and easy project that would be perfect for a small holiday gift! I was very happy with the glitter paper...big impact and no mess.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Red and Gold Color Challenge with Melissa Phillips







Supplies for Merry Christmas Card
Crème de Rouge Glimmer Chips Nature by Tattered
Angels
Cranberry Zing Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels
Regal Collection Designer Glitter by Melissa Frances
Joyride Peppermint Twist paper by Collage Press
Georgette Holiday Gold Damask Pattern Paper by Anna Griffin
Flora Holiday Gingerbread Glitter Pattern Paper by Anna Griffin
Vintage Envelope Sentiments by Flower Soft
Christmas Printed Tickets by Jenni Bowlin
Vintage Findings Mini Memories Collection by Making Memories
Hearts Trinket Pins by Maya Road
Gypsy Market Seam Binding by 7Gypsies
Gold Netting Trim by Webster’s Pages
Christmas Vintage Postcard Kit by Crafty Secrets

Saturday, December 5, 2009

December Class with Melissa Phillips

What crafter doesn't want scrapbook supplies on her tree in the form of gorgeous ornaments?






Supplies
Small Round Tins Holiday Lights Poinsettia Ruby Red Flowers by Prima
Christmas Past Jolly Old St. Nicholas Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Christmas Past Die Cut Frames by Graphic 45
White Mica Flakes by Melissa Frances
Christmas Kraft Cardstock Stickers by Hambly Screen Prints
Holiday Multi Color Baker’s Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts

Directions
    1. Paint metal tin with off-white acrylic paint and let dry.
    2. Cut a strip of Jolly Old St. Nicholas paper to fit around base of tin and adhere.
    3. Coat entire tin with spray adhesive and sprinkle Mica Flakes over the top.
    4. Wrap twill ribbon around tin and tie in two bows at the top of ornament.
    5. Make tag from small die cut and tie to center of bows using Baker’s Twine.
    6. Adhere large poinsettia flower slightly off-center.
    7. Attach “Noel” sticker near bottom to complete.

    **Another option for this ornament would be to hide a small gift or money inside and then hang on the tree as a Christmas present.

Friday, December 4, 2009

December Class with Sherry Wright

Simple paper rolls make a candle festive for your holiday parties.




Supplies
St. Nick Holly Berry Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Sleigh Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Sugar Plum
St. Nick Noel
Time of Wonder Cardstock Stickers by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Buttons & Bling by Bo Bunny Press
Holiday Solid Color Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Mint Green 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Other: candle

Directions
    1. Measure your candle and cut coordinating paper strips (candle height x 2
    1/2"). Chose 3-4 papers and alternate around candle.
    2. Apply adhesive to one side of paper and roll around pencil, holding ends until
    adhesive dries. Continue this with coordinating papers until you have enough to cover
    outside of candle.
    3. Cut a piece of paper the height of the candle x 10" and adhere around candle.
    4. Begin adhering rolled papers to candle wrap until it's completely covered.
    5. Tie ribbon and twine around candle and adhere green button to ribbon center.
    6. Cut mistletoe from patterned paper and adhere around ribbon.
    7. Add "jingle bells" tag from sticker sheet to underside of ribbon. Finish with berries (craft store).

Thursday, December 3, 2009

December Class with Jessica Witty






Supplies for Simple Gift Container
Nook and Pantry Strawberry Shortcake Paper by Basic Grey
Cottage Porch Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Nook and Pantry Yellow Cream Doilies Die-Cut Paper by Basic Grey
Ali Edwards Simply You Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday
Lem on Creme Trellis Roses Flowers by Prima
Gypsy Market Seam Binding by 7Gypsies
Vintage Findings Metallic Gold Embossed Ephemera by Making Memories
24 Vial Glitter Multi-Pack by Martha Stewart Crafts

Directions
1. Trim patterned papers and stitch together with zigzag stitch. Wrap around
container and adhere.
2. Cut circle from Porch paper and adhere to lid. Run a glue pen around the
patterned paper and coat with glitter.
3. Tie ribbon around lid.
4. Stamp sentiment on tag.
5. Trim branch from ephemera sheet and adhere to tag. Add glitter to flower, then adhere to tag. Pin tag to ribbon.