Friday, October 30, 2009

October Workshop with Annabelle

Glitter Flower Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Add a bit of glitter to flowers for a great look!





Supplies
Eskimo Kisses Red Doilies Die-Cut Paper by Basic Grey
Say it in Pearls Pink & Red Centers Embellishment by Prima
Indian Summer Cordovan Paper by Basic Grey
Frame Wallpaper White Clear Overlay by Hambly Studios
Peach Juliette Collection Flowers by Prima
Coral Rose Trellis Roses Flowers by Prima
24 Vial Glitter Multi-Pack by Martha Stewart Crafts


Directions

1. Adhere doily paper to kraft cardstock using spray adhesive. Trim edges. Adhere to white card base.
2. Cut a strip of patterned paper. Adhere along bottom of card.
3. Cut transpareny frame and layer over paper strip. Add pearl centers to edges.
4. Spray flowers with srapy adhesive. Drizzle glitter onto flowers. Do the same for the leaf.
5. Adhere to center of card, layering over transparency frame.
6. Add another strip of patterned paper to inside of card. Stamp sentiment.

New Free Project Kit

October's kits are all gone, here is the current free kit with $50 orders. These kits will start with Order #4465 - click on the photo to read the details and see all the fabulous products!

Thursday, October 29, 2009

October Workshop with Jessica Witty

Embellish folded premade journal pages for a custom card kit.



Gypsy Card Set Instructions:

Make all cards by scoring journal pages in half and folding.

Crown card:
Stamp sentiment in brown ink. Age chipboard button with linen ink and tie with ribbon. Adhere chipboard buttons and flower to card.


Good Fortune card:
Trim paper shreds and adhere to card. Cut slit in top of card, slide ribbon through, & tie.



Love Notes card:
Adhere seam binding to card. Punch hearts from Coloma & Newsprint papers and adhere to ribbon. Stitch over ribbon and hearts.



Enjoy card:
Repeatedly stamp number line with black soot ink. Fold strip of newsprint paper over the side of the card and adhere. Poke holes with needle tool, slip twine through, and tie. Adhere paper shred over twine.



Bird card:
Stamp bird & crown in linen ink. Glue velvet ribbon to front. Tie twine over ribbon. Adhere paper shred.


Envelope:
Slip cards into glassine bag and fold the side of the bag over. Remove cards, refold bag, stamp bird and crown in linen ink, let dry before putting cards back in.

Cut a slit in the bag, wrap seam binding around the package, and tie. Attach paper shred to safety pin and pin to back.



Supplies

97% Complete Gypsy Journal Pages by 7Gypsies
Barcelona Coloma Pattern Paper by 7Gypsies
Spook Alley Bat Newsprint Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Vintage Findings Paper Shreds by Making Memories
Victoria Clear Stamps by 7Gypsies
Ali Edwards This is the Day Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday
Number Border Stamp Set by Hampton Art
Quillen Gallery Roses Flowers by Prima
Wallpaper Chipboard Buttons by Jenni Bowlin
Office Button Chipboard by Jenni Bowlin
Gypsy Market Seam Binding by 7Gypsies
Antique Linen Distress Ink by Ranger
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

October Sketch

Jessica brings us another versatile sketch this month.



I *heart* you card by Melissa Phillips







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Love You by Sherri Wright





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Live Laugh Love by Lisa Dorsey



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Blessing of Today by Jessica Witty





Supplies
Attic Treasures Esther Pattern Paper by Melissa Frances
Lemonade Doilies Cream Die-Cut Paper by Basic Grey
BellaBella Bellezo Bella Rose Paper by My Mind's Eye
Mauve Mini Gypso Flowers by Prima

Friday, October 16, 2009

Quick & Easy Halloween Treats

Need last minute treats or cards for Halloween? Try these great quick and easy ideas!

Trick or Treat Candy Box Set by Sherry Wright

Mini Gable Boxes
Twilight Paislee Postcards Paper by Pink Paislee
Twilight Nightfall Paper by Pink Paislee
Twilight Dusk Paper by Pink Paislee
Twilight Eclipse Paper by Pink Paislee
Black Soot Tim Holtz Distress Stickles Glitter Glue by Ranger
Elements Black Classics Ribbon Collection by American Crafts
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger
Fall Chipboard by Melissa Frances (Discontinued, we won't be getting this back in stock)

Bingo Card Treat Pockets by Anabelle O'Malley

Halloween Bingo Card Set by Jenni Bowlin
Twilight Sunset Paper by Pink Paislee
Twilight Impressions Clear Stamps by Pink Paislee
Burnt Orange 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Kiwi Dot Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Twilight Bella Brads by Pink Paislee
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger

Ghoul-ishous Treat Bags by Jessica Witty

Alpha Series J Clear Mini Stamps by Basic Grey
Spook Alley Bat Newsprint Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags (small)
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags (large)
Mini Frosted Plastic Gift Favor Bags
Black Soot Distress Ink by Ranger

Halloween Candy Bar Wraps by Lisa Dorsey

Spook Alley Words Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Twilight Horizon Die-Cut Paper by Pink Paislee
Boo to You Glittered Chipboard Elements by My Mind's Eye
Drippy Goo Edger Punch by Martha Stewart Crafts
Indian Summer Buttons by Basic Grey

Spooky Treats by Melissa Phillips

Spook Alley Brocade Foil Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Spook Alley Puffy Alpha Stickers by Making Memories
Spook Alley Pinwheel Pins by Making Memories
Spooktacular Halloween Journal Tags Paper by Teresa Collins
Gothic Owls Glitter Halloween Stickers by Martha Stewart Crafts
Haunted House Lace-Cut Cardstock Pieces by Little Yellow Bicycle
Licorice 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Almond 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press

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Color Challenge

Here's a great photo for fall inspiration......enjoy!


Fall is in the air Card by Jessica Witty

Indian Summer Autumn Glaze Paper by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Russet Paper by Basic Grey
Harvest Moon White Designer Rub-ons by Basic Grey
Bronze Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Orange Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Sweet Shoppe Sugar On Top Pattern Paper by Collage Press

Fallen for You Cards by Melissa Phillips

Marrakech Vanilla Chai Paper by Basic Grey
Marrakech Mandarin Slice Paper by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Emberglow Paper by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Gooseberry Paper by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Pops by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Buttons by Basic Grey
Fawnd of You Too Framed Chipboard Sticker Shapes by Sassafras Lass
Harvest 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Orange Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Bronze Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Apple Pie Velvet Leaves by Prima

Autumn Blessings Card by Lisa Dorsey

Lime Rickey Cherry Cola Paper by Basic Grey
Town Square Journaling Cards by Jenni Bowlin
Elements Brown Classics Ribbon Collection by American Crafts
Harvest Moon Brown Designer Rub-ons by Basic Grey
Indian Summer Woolies by Basic Grey
Autumn Bliss Decorative Edge Photo Mats by Little Yellow Bicycle

Falling Leaves Card by Sherry Wright

Gypsy Curry Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Gypsy Lace Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Gypsy Saffron Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
Gypsy Buttons & Bling by Bo Bunny Press
Tiger Lily Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Amber Road Punch-Outs by Pink Paislee
Candy Apple Red Glimmer Mist 2oz. by Tattered Angels
Regal Alpha Framed Fonts by Tattered Angels
Fall Chipboard by Melissa Frances (Discontinued, we won't be able to get this back in stock)

Tip: Use Glimmer Mist to color white ribbon and chipboard to match your papers.

Friend to Friend Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Citrus Orange Medicci Flowers by Prima
Say it in Pearls Pink & Red Centers Embellishment by Prima
Sweet Marmalade Wee Bundle 6 x 6 Paper Pad by Sassafras Lass
Sweet Marmalade Sweet Treats Cardstock Stickers by Sassafras Lass
Vintage Journal Bits Kraft Cardstock Stickers by Hambly Screen Prints
Clear Designs Hugs N Hearts Stamp Set by Hero Arts
Orange and Yellow Buttons

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