Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Let it snow ...

Brrrr... it's bitter cold outside in the Northeast!! We have -15 degrees with the windchill, so I decided to create a card for the occasion!! I got out my Copic markers for this darling stamp from Stampavie called "Winter Birdhouse with Holly".

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Bo Bunny Snow Day paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper Ivory, Teal and Yellow Cardstock
Embellishments: Brown Burlap String, Scor-Tape 1/4 inch, Stampendous Crystal Glitter, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Recollections Brown Pearls, Copic Markers, Snowflake Rhinestone
 
 
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Friday, January 18, 2013

All in the Family with JustRite Papercraft...

So, have you absolutely loved JustRite Papercraft's CHA Release or what?? Today, is the last day of the Blog Hop and I am showcasing two stamps: Floral Flourishes Background Stamp and All in the Family Clear Stamps. I love how this soft pastel card turned out!

I used one of Spellbinders Paper Arts™ newest dies from their Imperial Gold line called Gold Circles One with Venetian Motifs for my sentiment piece!

To make the multi-colored background, simply stamp the background with Versamark on white cardstock, then emboss with white embossing powder. With a sponge dauber, add Memento Angel Pink ink down the center diagonally. Next, add Summer Sky ink on both sides of the Angel Pink. Lastly, add LuLu Lavender ink on the remaining portions. Wipe with a damp cloth, (this wipes the ink off the white embossing) and you are finished to decorate as you wish!!

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Sheri Holt
Barb Schram
Kathy Jones
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Project Recipe:
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper White and Pink Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Angel Pink, Summer Sky and LuLu Lavender ink pads, white embossing powder
Embellishments: White Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft White Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Recollection Pink Roses

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Unforgettable...


Here is a different version of a Valentine card, but the message is clear! I created this card for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. I just love the romantic feel to the paper pad, and the wrinkled edge ribbon really dresses it up!

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Prima Marketing Romance Novel 6x6 paper pad, Bazzill Basics Paper Burgundy and Black Cardstock
Embellishments: Pink Wrinkled Sheer Ribbon, Ivory Burlap String, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Recollections Pink Pearls
 
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Love you...

Today I created a fun Valentine project for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. This was such a delight to make and I have decided that teal, pink and red are my favorite new color scheme! I purchased the bottles at Michael's in their children craft area, and have 5 more bottles to decorate!! What fun!

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Project Recipe:
Paper: Bo Bunny Love Letters, Bazzill Basics Paper Smooth White Cardstock
Embellishments: Red Seam Binding, Pink, Red and Teal Divine Twine, Hot Pink Satin Hearts, Prima Fairytale Teal Roses, KaiserCraft Red Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, plastic bottle
 
 
The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store carries a versatile collection of supplies for your papercrafting needs from Spellbinders dies, JustRite Papercraft stamps and other stamps, ribbons of all textures, styles and thicknesses, beautiful papers from a multitude of companies and lots of fabulous embellishments.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Samantha Walker and JustRite Papercraft...

Today, I am showing another new Samantha Walker stamp set by JustRite Papercraft and it has a custom coordinating die set!! I always love it when dies are made to go with the stamps as it makes for easy crafting!

The stamp set is called "For All You Do Vintage Labels Three" and the coordinating dies are "Vintage Labels Three":

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Heidi Blankenship

Project Recipe:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Samantha Walker For All You Do Vintage Labels Three Clear Stamps
JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies: Vintage Labels Three
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Ivory Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Desert Sand ink pads
Embellishments: Black Gingham Ribbon and Pink Burlap String from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft Pink Rhinestones, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Pink Copic Marker

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Welcome, Little One...

Today we are releasing two fabulous products from JustRite Papercraft! We have a stamp set designed by Samantha Walker called "Buntings and Banners" and a new coordinating die set called "Buntings and Button Dies". These are perfect for baby, birthday and wedding cards!

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Project Recipe:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Samantha Walker Buntings and Banners Clear Stamp 
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Baby Blue, Spring Green and White Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky and New Sprout ink pads
Embellishments: Lime Green Divine Twine from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

JustRite Papercraft CHA Winter Release

CHA is always an exciting time of year! Today, JustRite Papercraft is showcasing one of their newest stamp sets that coordinates with Spellbinder Paper Arts™ latest release "Ornate Squares". The stamp set I have used is Ornate Happiness Squares:

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Project Recipe:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Ornate Happiness Squares
Dies: Spellbinder Paper Arts™ Ornate Squares
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Yellow and White Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black
Embellishments: Silk Ribbon and Lace from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft White Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots

Monday, January 07, 2013

JustRite Papercraft CHA Winter Release - Day One

CHA is always an exciting time of year! Today, JustRite Papercraft is showcasing one of their newest stamp sets that coordinates with Spellbinder Paper Arts™ latest release "Labels Twenty-Nine". I'm so excited to be showing you a Sneak Peek of a brand new background stamp called "Garden Gate" as well! 

My card today uses the Special Gifts Labels Twenty-Nine stamp set:

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Project Recipe:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps: Special Gifts Labels Twenty-Nine
Dies: Spellbinder Paper Arts™ Labels Twenty-Nine
Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Purple and White Cardstock
Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Tuxedo Black and Lulu Lavender ink pad
Embellishments: Lavender Seam Binding from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, KaiserCraft White Pearls, Beacon Adhesives, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Vintage Lace

Wednesday, January 02, 2013

Spellbinders Explore Beyond: Sneak Peek and Giveaway!

Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Explore Beyond: Sneak Peek and Giveaway! I am so excited to showcase some of the newest die templates being released at the Winter 2013 Craft and Hobby Association trade show! You will have the chance to win the new die templates I have used by entering the contest at the bottom of this post. Join me and Amazing Paper Grace Becca Feeken as we kick start this fabulous Sneak Peek Event!

I’ve created two projects for you so that you can see the amazing versatility of the Spellbinders dies. Whether you are just learning to papercraft or you are an advanced artist, Spellbinders die templates will stretch your imagination! Always explore beyond your dreams and your artwork will be amazing!

I am showcasing Spellbinders newest die templates: Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight, and 5x7 Matting Basics A & B!

My first project was fashioned after an old bible I purchased in an antique store years ago. I love the intricate layers and gold embossing on it, so I tried to re-create that look with the die templates I am using:

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To make the book you will also need:
  • Pasta machine or hand roller
  • Sculpey Ultra Light Oven Bake Clay – White
  • Tablespoon of Flour or Talc
  • Wax Paper
  • Paint Brush
  • Black Acrylic Paint
  • Amaco Rub ‘n Buff Gold Leaf Wax Metallic Paste
  • Recollections Gold Rhinestones
  • 7 ¼ x 10 ¼ Journal

Instructions:

  • With pasta machine or hand roller, roll clay to 1/8 inch thickness to accommodate all 3 sizes of the Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight die templates. Place clay on wax paper.
  • With pasta machine or hand roller, roll clay to 1/8 inch thickness to accommodate 5x7 Matting Basics A #5 (with #1 being the smallest die template in the set). Place clay on wax paper. You’ll make 2 of these.
  • Dust the die templates with flour or talc, then place face down onto clay. Push each die template into clay until you get a deep impression. Remove wax paper.
  • Arrange templates with clay on a baking sheet and bake clay according to manufacturer’s instructions and allow to cool. Dies will be hot, so use caution when removing from the oven.
  • Once cooled, carefully removed clay from die templates. This clay when baked is flexible, and will not break while you remove it from the templates. Wash your templates once all the clay pieces have been removed. 
  • Adhere clay pieces on top of journal cover with glue, then cover entire journal and clay pieces with black acrylic paint.
    • Squeeze a small dollop of Gold paste onto scrap paper and touch your forefinger to it. Wipe off extra onto the scrap paper. You only want a small amount on your finger as the paste goes a long way.
    • Rub gold paste onto clay pieces and book edges until you are happy with the results.

    •  Add rhinestones and silk ribbon to book and if desired, rub gold paste on page edges. Allow to dry thoroughly.

    Here is another project I created with Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight and 5x7 Matting Basics A & B:

    As you can see, I first embossed 5x7 Matting Basics B #7 on Bazzill Basics Paper® Tan cardstock. Next, I cut/embossed and stenciled Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight #3 using Aqua cardstock and adhered it to my card. Cut and emboss Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight #2 and add pop dots to the back, then add to card. Cut/emboss 5x7 Matting Basics A #1, #2, and #4 with 5x7 Matting Basics B #4 from patterned paper. Layer pieces to card, as shown in the photo above.

    My sentiment is from JustRite® Papercraft’s Large Fancy Sentiments clear stamp set. All of my layered pieces were cut from Basic Grey’s Lucille Collection patterned paper. My layers are popped up using SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES by 3L™ White Foam Dots and I finished the card with KaiserCraft pearls, and a pretty May Arts silk ribbon bow.

    For Official Rules, click HERE.

    THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

    For more chances to win, make sure you hop over to Amazing Paper Grace Becca Feeken to see her fabulous projects!

    Questions? ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us  No entries will be accepted at this email address. 

    Tuesday, January 01, 2013

    One more day to go!!!


    It's that time of year again! It's time for Spellbinders to introduce a brand new season of dies, folders, and other amazing products! We're thrilled to announce the Spellbinders Explore Beyond: Sneak Peek and Giveaway!


    Beginning January 2, 2013... Readers will have a chance to view product before the rest of the world AND have a chance to WIN these products before they hit the shelves!

    I'm so excited! Amazing Paper Grace Becca Feeken and I are kick starting this fabulous event!! Don't miss it!!! Just wait and see what we have created for you!! What a fantastic way to launch a New Year!