Dare to dream...

Hi everyone! I have a new tag in my continuing Victorian Women Series featuring the works of Harrison Fisher, a popular artist that symbolized beautiful women in the Victorian era.  This is one of my favorite images from him, and I paired it with pretty filigree Spellbinders dies and complimented it with lace and silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Celebrations Sentiments Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Devine Floral, Labels 45 Decorative Accent, Oval Floral, Classic Ovals LG

Paper: Patterned paper, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory, Light and Dark Aqua Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Angel Pink and Tuxedo Black ink pads, sponge dauber 

Embellishments: Harrison Fisher Victorian Woman image, 1/8 inch and 1.25 inch Light Blue Silk Ribbon; Venise Lace, Melissa Frances White Pearls, 3D Foam Squares

You are in my thoughts...

Hi everyone! It has been a while since I've posted as I was visiting my brother in Virginia. I am able to go see him once a year, so I stayed a few extra days and we had a blast! We laughed, went to movies, went shopping, and I cooked up a storm for him. I miss him already!

Today, I am showing you how to create a gorgeous card using Spellbinders Paper Arts® Core Basics which consists of most of the dies you already own: Circles, Squares, Rectangles and Ovals. If you think that you can't make a fabulous card using your basic dies, then you will see how easy it is!

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For my card, I used a coordinating paper pad that I found HERE called Vintage Autumn Basics by Maja Designs. I am so in love with Maja Designs paper pads and I had to purchase two of each, just because! With the coordinating paper pad, I simply cut my basic dies and layered them as shown and added a Victorian Woman cut out, lace, pearls and a pretty white silk bow. It can't get easier than that!

Project Recipe:

 

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Caring Thoughts Sentiments Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts® 6x6 Matting Basics A #6, 6x6 Matting Basics B #6, Classic Rectangles SM #5, Classic Rectangles LG #4, Classic Oval LG #4, Scalloped Ovals LG #4, Standard Circles LG #5, Sprigs

Paper: Maja Designs Vintage Autumn Basics, Bazzill Basics Paper® White, Green and Dark Burgundy Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Angel Pink, Rich Cocoa ink pads

Embellishments: 1/4 inch White Silk Ribbon; Venise Lace, Melissa Frances White Pearls; 3D Foam Squares

Thinking of You Tag...

Hi everyone! Today, I created this pretty vintage tag using some of the newest dies from Spellbinders Paper Arts®. If you haven't taken a look at the lovely flowers and gorgeous decorative dies, you are missing out! I just love mixing and matching the elements to make my tags. I think I love making these tags the most!

YOU can enter to win this by hopping to The Stamp Simply Ribbon Stores blog and leaving a comment! Valid entries for the contest will only be accepted on THEIR BLOG at this link! While you are on their site, make sure you check out the store and all they have to offer. The ribbons are to DIE FOR!!!! I get all my ribbons from them!

Deadline is April 14th at Midnight! Good Luck!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Best Wishes Clear Stamps

Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts®: A Gilded Life Garden Blooms, Labels Thirty-Nine Decorative Elements, Floral Ovals, Die D-Lites™ Victorian Accents and Flourish Trim

Paper: Tim Holtz Stencil - Gothic, Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory, Green, Kraft and Black Cardstock

Inks: Memento Desert Sand, Tuxedo Black, New Sprout and Angel Pink ink pads, Rangers Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool, Sponge Dauber 

Embellishments:1/4 inch Pink Silk Ribbon, 5/8 inch Pink Crochet Lace, Kaisercraft Black Sparklets, 3D Foam Squares

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.

Heartfelt Thanks...

Hi everyone! I have been under the weather for the last few days, so if you have emailed me and I have not responded, please drop me another one and I will answer any questions you may have! Thanks so much!

Here is another pretty vintage tag in my "Victorian Women" series featuring beautiful images drawn by Harrison Fisher, an artist from the Victorian era. You'll find my first tag HERE and the second tag is HERE. ~ Enjoy!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite® Papercraft Floral Fan Elements Clear Stamps 

Dies: Spellbinders® Paper Arts Vintage Damask Texture Plate, Die D-Lites™ Fancy Label Tags One, Fancy Label Tags Two

Paper: Kraft Tag, Bazzill Basics Paper® White Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Memento Rich Cocoa and Teal Zeal ink pads, sponge dauber

Embellishments: Victorian Woman Clip Art, Light Aqua Seam Binding from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Champagne Venise Lace, 3D Foam Squares, Beacon Adhesive, Teal Rose

Tutorial Tuesday: Vintage Fan...

Hi everyone! I want to thank you for the lovely comments you leave on my blog and on Facebook about my card yesterday!! I so appreciate them all!! Today is Day Two of the huge July release from JustRite Papercraft, and I'm so stinkin' excited about it, because it's also Tutorial Tuesday!

For Tutorial Tuesday, I show you how to create a gorgeous Wedding Fan using the newest stamp and die release called Vintage Fan Dies and Floral Fan Elements Clear Stamps. You will see how easy it is to make one of a kind, vintage fans for weddings, birthdays and more. Incorporate ribbons, pearls and flowers as embellishments and wow your recipient with its beauty. 

For this week's Tutorial Tuesday Giveaway, one lucky winner will win today's release Floral Fan Elements Clear Stamps and Vintage Fan Dies!

You can view the video HERE or HERE! Have you subscribed to my Video Channel yet? Have you subscribed to JustRite Papercraft's Video Channel? Stay up to date on all of my video tutorials by subscribing now or follow or friend me on Facebook!

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Please take some time to visit all the designers participating in today's Blog Hop!

JustRite Inspiration
Darsie Bruno
Michele Kovack
Eva Dobilas
Sheri Holt
Marisa Job 
Margie Higuchi
Kristi Schurr
Angela Barkhouse

Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Floral Fan Elements Clear Stamps

Dies: JustRite Papercraft Vintage Fan Dies

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper® Ivory, Pink and Dotted Rose Cardstock

Inks: Tsukineko/Imagine Crafts Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Memento Angel Pink ink pad, sponge dauber

Embellishments: 1/4 inch Pink and Ivory Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Beacon Adhesive, Pink Pearls, Recollections Pink Roses

Crafting with Melissa Frances...

Oh my goodness, I was able to play with some fabulous items by Melissa Frances from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store this week!! I just love the vintage feel to the products I used! My favorite style is Shabby Chic and the colors are so soft and pretty!

I created an adorable Bath sign with a coordinating tag! This was something I made for myself and it's proudly hanging on my bathroom door. The hangers from Melissa Frances are just perfectly sized for the Chipboard Labels and I can see all kinds of wall hangings in my future!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Anchors Away

Dies: Spellbinders™ Edgeabilities® Classic Edges Two and Classic Decorative Inserts One

Paper: Melissa Frances Backdrops Chipboard - Labels, Melissa Frances 5th Avenue Paper

Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Rangers Picket Fence Crackle Paint, Blue and Moss Green Acrylic Paint, Copic Markers

Embellishments: MF Hanger - Decorative Scroll Clip 6 in, MF Pearls - White, MF 2 Layer Silk Ribbon - White, Prima Flowers Charlotte Snow, Trellis Roses Fontaine and Charme Rose -Meadowlark, Prima Pom Pom Trim - Soft Blue, String Pearls - Seafoam, 5/8" Double Faced Faux Suede - Light Blue, Aquarelle Seam Binding, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Dots, Beacon Adhesives, Vintage Image, Wooden Letters, Stick Pins

 

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. 

It's a BBQ Party at Midnight Madness...

This week's Party for the Midnight Madness Blogaversary Celebration is a BBQ Party! We would like you to share anything that pertains to a BBQ. By posting a comment on the Midnight Madness Blog, you will be entered in our random BBQ comment contest! It could be your favorite recipe, favorite game, family picture or just a fun story. We would love to see what you would like to share with us and in return, the design team have all picked out one of our favorite recipes to share with YOU! So, as you drool over all the fantastic creations this week, you can also drool over the yummy BBQ dishes. Have fun!

My favorite memory is when we went to my Great-Aunt's house for a huge family reunion BBQ! There was games like croquet and volleyball, tons and tons of food, and hand-churned ice cream for dessert! It was a fun day where we just ate and played and rolled down the hill!! Once on my own, I made a salad that my dad fell in love with and the recipe is below:

Tomato Egg Salad

Large beefsteak tomatoes

sliced cucumbers

sliced red onion

Sliced hard boiled eggs

3/4 cup Italian Dressing

1/4 cup White Vinegar

Toss vegetables and eggs with dressing and vinegar, and stir occasionally to coat veggies. Keep cold until serving. You can add other veggies if you'd like, such as green peppers, carrots, etc.

Here is my creation for the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #54:

 

 

 I stamped Ansley's Surprise Gift using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Whisper white cardstock. I aged the image with Distress Ink, colored with Copic Markers, then cut it out. My designer papers are from an old paper stack called "Life's Journey". Card size; 5 1/2 x 6 inches

 

 

Our MMSC54 weekly Bonus sponsor is

Stamp and Create is once again our weekly Bonus Sponsor at Midnight Madness!

 

But that's not all!! The sponsor for May for Midnight Madness is PB Stamps (they stock retired and new Penny Black stamps) and their prize this month is to give 5 lucky winners 15% off everything in their store for the rest of their lives!!! What a fabulous offer! Hop over to the Midnight Madness Blog to read more about it!

 

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I want to thank all those who commented on my Teddy Bear card for Deedee's Digi Blog Hop! I went to random.org and a winner was chosen!! 

Visitor #7 was Stephanie! Please email me for more information on how to get your Free DIGI from Deedee's Digi's!

Stephanie said... What an adorable card! I love the colors you used...who knew a teddy bear could look elegant. :)

Happy Easter!

I want to wish all my friends and family a joyous Easter today! May your hearts be full of happiness on this beautiful day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy Green Day to you! My daughter, Lee, will take that a different way, but she knows what I mean! Today, is Belli Challenge Day, and our challenge is to use Clips of any kind in our creations! Also, we've got a Sketch for you to play with, as well! Combine the two for a great card!

My card also fits the following challenges: Belli Challenge, Crafty Cardmakers, Cupcake Craft Challenges, Pollycraft Monday Challenge, My Favorite Things

 

My card uses a vintage image from my personal postcard collection, and I cut her out with an oval Nestabilities, then layered her to a scalloped oval glittery gold cardstock. I added rhinestones around the oval for a pretty frame. My background papers are polished stone glossy cardstock punched with Martha Stewart's Hydrangea punch, yellow glittery cardstock, and the clover paper is from Webster Pages. I got my swirly clips from Staples, and put it all together using the sketch below! I added a sweet organza bow and clover rhinestones to finish the card. Card size 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches

OCC Challenge...

It's time for another Sketch Challenge with Our Creative Corner (sketch is below) and I've made two versions this week! One is more elaborate than the other, but both work well for Birthday Cards! I pulled out my Scalloped and Plain Heart Nestabilities to fit the sketch and I just love how this simple layout can make such a pretty card!

My designer papers are from K & Company's paper stack called "Classic K" and it has beautiful floral and swirly papers in tones of green, rose and ivory! I glittered the swirls on my background paper and used the Botanical Floral punch by Martha Stewart for my strip. I added an organza bow, a decorative flower, pearls and a peel off sticker sentiment, then mounted it all to a rose card to finish it off. Card size: 4 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches

My second card has minimal embellishments and I stamped my sentiment (Inkadinkado) with Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I glittered my swirly background and my floral heart, added pearls and a pretty bow to finish the card. I mounted it to an ivory card sized 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's Day is not only for lovers, in my opinion! It's a perfect day to show the one you love, whether a sister, brother, mom, dad, child or friend, how much you care! Valentine Cards are a delight to the young and old! My card today is for all those I love, my family and friends, and I just want to say how thankful I am to have you in my life!

This card qualifies for the following Challenges: Crazy 4 Challenges, Totally Gorjuss, By the Cute and Girly, Delightful Sketches & Challenges, Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Other Lovlies, Corrosive Challenge, Papertake Weekly Challenge, and Pile it On.

This card is what is known as a Crazy Quilt card, representing the Victorian era quilts with abstract seams, multi-hued fabrics, embellishments and extraordinary embroidery. I used snips of paper lace, buttons, stickers, a vintage postcard, a pretty bow and rhinestones for my effect. All of these were mounted onto my designer papers I picked up at Michael's. My stamp is from Inkadinkado, and my large red heart is a Martha Stewart punch. Card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches.

Important news! Fred, She Said's Second Blog Hop is February 15th! We had so much fun last month and can't wait to show you our newest creations using Fred's delightful digistamps being released that day!

Special Wishes...

Well, it's Challenges Time! I've created a card for the Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch (sketch is below) and have discovered that it qualifies for other Challenges as well! Since I've been doing the Challenges and Sketches, I've found that my cards never seem to repeat themselves! Sometimes, you discover that you've been re-making the same style card, and it can get frustrating. When that happens, I whip out my printed sketches that I've found on other blogs or on SplitCoast Stampers and start creating something! Give it a try, you'll find a new freshness to your creations!

Challenges: Our Creative Corner Weekly Sketch, Flutter by Wednesday, Little Red Wagon, Simon Says Challenge, Roses on Paper, Pollycraft Monday, Raise the Bar, Crazy 4 Challenges, My Time to Craft, Diecut Dreams, and Stamp with Fun!

You'll notice that I didn't do any stamping, digital or manually for this card! I purchased the Madeline Designer Paper Pad by K & Company and it fit perfectly for the OCC Sketch this week! I'm really liking the vintage papers I've been finding lately! This was a quick card and it took more time to add the pearls to the butterfly than anything else! The rhinestone swirls are new at Michael's and of course, I had to have them! I used the Heart Plain and Scalloped Nestabilities for this card! My corner punch is by Martha Stewart and my sentiment is a peel off sticker! I finished my card off with a pretty brown organza bow! Card size: 4 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches