Dream, Create, and Share

Je T'Aime Display

2012-02-14T07:53:00.000-08:00

An adorable picture display for the ones you love. Perhaps your significant other or your children or maybe your ancestors that you cherish the most. I plan to put my favorite black and white photos of each of my children in mine, since there are six sections and I have six children.

I embellished each section with tags from Stampin Up's Beau Chateau side notes, and assorted die cuts, flowers, buttons and metal accessories.

The above section has embellishements to the inside of the shadow box, and some on the edge of the shadow box and then some on the top to add dimension and depth.

The base is an Accucut die called Shadow Box- Portrait. It is altered so that several are connected together to make an accordian style booklet. The booklet will fold all up and is held closed with a Basic Grey magnetic closure.

I hope you enjoyed this fun project.

Thanks, and Happy Valentine's Day everyone!I will post images of the cute project I made for my sweety soon,

Graphic 45 Design Team 2012 Audition

2012-02-12T16:13:00.001-08:00

Here are my projects for the Graphics 45 design team call 2012. I tried to pick my favorites from just this last year. Wish me luck ladies!

I hope you enjoyed seeing these projects again. It was fun to go back through and pick some of my favorites for this design team call.

Thanks for watching,

Rustic Star Class

2012-02-07T08:48:00.000-08:00

I am finally getting around to having a class. This is a repeat class. My daughter created this project several years ago and the tutorial has been very popular. I recently created a custom die for this as it takes a very long time to hand cut all the pieces for one set, let alone for a whole class.

So as requested this class will take place February 29th, in my scraproom. The details are on my website here.

If you do not live in my local area, you can buy the tutorial, which inlcudes the template for all three sizes, also from the above link.

Thanks,

I {Heart} you!

2012-01-19T10:51:00.001-08:00

Here is a cute Valentine's display banner I made using my accucut pennants die, Stampin up Pefect pennants die and Tim Holtz mini flourish die. It is free standing, but could easliy be turned into a hanging banner. I just love how it turned out. You can falod it up to store away for next year too!

I used Love Letters Designer series paper, which Stampin Up recently had on their clearance rack. I matted it with black cardstock and then embelished each section.

The heart in this section is from glitter paper.

The letter are also from Stampin Up.

This was fun and quick to make. You can get these base pennant shapes from me to make your own Valentines banner for someone you love! I also have two other banner shapes, a triangular and a rounded edged.

Check out my store or contact me by e-mail.

Thanks,

Pop Up Gift Card

2012-01-10T05:58:00.000-08:00

I was thinking of ways I can get more from my Accucut dies and this idea popped into my head. I could use the matt die cut from the gift card die to create a gift card holder for any project. In this case a - pop up gift card - card.

I added an inside matt to the card base, and cut four slits in it and folded them opposite to the center fold so they popped out! Then I added my die cut gift card holder matt. to the pop out pieces.

and voila! pop up gift card holder.

You can see the video for this project, which includes a picture slide show of how it is assembled, below.

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And More Boxes!

2012-01-06T11:32:00.000-08:00

Favor boxes are so fun to make...here is a sampling of the boxes I have available. Most are embellished for weddings but they can be used for birthdays, anniversaries, shower, basically any celebration. Create labels with the couples name and or date, use as placesetting markers with guests names on them, or just a fun way to give a small treat.

This box is made using the same die as the box below, just one less side. I embossed the center section to add interest.

This is called box-candy. I used a border punch on the edges.

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New Favor Boxes Available!

2012-01-05T04:43:00.000-08:00

I bought several new favor box dies from Accucut. These are great for Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
The one pictured above is a self closing box. I used designer paper to create it and stamped the tag with a similar designed stamp. It looks like it is from the paper but it isn't. These are very fast to put together and require no adhesive.

This one is a cake slice box. it is the largest of the boxes. I added some border punched trim to the upper edge to look like icing. and then wrapped the box with some satin ribbon and added a elegant bow. Simple yet beautiful!

This is a mini french fry box. The box itself is quite plain, but I love how it turned out. I used Designer paper for the box and added some satin ribbon. The label is on dimensionals and of course a bit or floral embelishments add a finbal touch to this favor box. This ended up being my favorite in the end.

This last box is called a Bon Bon box. It is simple but adorable. This was my favorite until I did the mini french fry box. Okay lets face it, they are all just adorable.

So, if you are in need of favor boxes, check out my store at http://dcands.ca. Prices aren't posted yet but contact me and we can get pricing worked out.
P.S. Large orders will require longer pre -order times.

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Advent Calendar Wreath

2011-12-30T17:09:00.003-08:00

I got a new Accucut die called Box-Bon Bon. Shortly after it arrived Accucut posted a contest and Amanda suggested i use it to make something for the contest. It is a pinnovation die and there aren't many videos in that section yet. But I never used it that way. I created 25 boxes and turned them into a wreath that is used as an advent calendar. I used Graphics 45 Christmas paper and feel it turned out awesome!
Graphics 45 thought so too and it won a Randon Crafts of Christmas prize from them. I haven't received the prize yet but will let you kow what it was when it arrives....thank you Graphics 45, I love your products.
I won't know if it has won the Accucut contest until the New Year but I will let you know if it does.
You can view the video below.

Thanks,

December Daily

2011-12-28T13:37:00.001-08:00

I decided to make this album to record our Christmas this year. I have wnated to make a December Daily for a couple of years now but just never took the time. I hope you enjoy it. I have since added my photos and journalling and will try to get a video of the finished album up as well.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

2011-12-27T16:42:00.001-08:00

Hoping you all have had a very Merry Christmas and wishing you the Happiest New Year!

Thanks,

Gift Card Holder Tutorial

2011-12-11T05:10:00.000-08:00

This tutorial is image overload...lol. This is an Accucut die I have that makes a gift card holder the size of 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".

First I die cut the base out of Early Expresso cardstock. The fold on the score lines.

Then I cut a matt for the outside out of Designer Paper. I used retired paper, but any paper will work. It is cut to 4" x 5 1/4". Then I rounded the corners and sponged the edges. You could also use an embossing folder to emboss your paper. I think I used Snow Burst by Stampin Up, available in the current mini.

Apply adhesive to the back. Be careful to apply only to outside edges or you will interfere with the part that actually holds the cift card.

Attach to the outside of the part that will hold the card.

Cut a strip of cardstock 1" x 12". Gently wrap around you base as shown creasing at the folds. This works better if it is not too snug, so don't pull it too tight or belly band will be difficult to remove and even more difficult to put back on.

Apply adhesive to the overlap and adhere.

To embellish my belly band I die cut a mini baroque shape from cardstock.

I like to add dimension, so I add dimensional tape on top of the belly band. You can add to the back of the die cut but if it gets on the base the belly band might not be able to be removed without destroying your holder.

Attach the die cut to the foam tape.

Die cut another shape from very vanilla cardstock, to hold your sentiment on top of the previous die cut. I am using a Nestie. The largest oval from Classic Oval small set.

Without removing my cardstock, I sponge around the edges.

Then after stamping off the image once on scratch paper I then stamp the second time onto the oval in the center.I beleive the skaters are from Winter Post by Stampin Up.

Then using Cherry Cobler ink, a nice deep red, I stamped my sentiment on top of the previous image.

Add dimensionals to the back of the die cut oval and adhere to the center of the baroque die cut.

I then used something I haven't used for a very long time, Dew Drops. I attached one to either side using glue dots.

The gift card die comes with a matt piece. I die cut it using very vanilla cardstock to make my sentiment piece for the inside of the holder.

I sponged the edges.

Then stamped an image and my sentiment. I stamped the image off once on scratch paper first.

Then adhere to the inside of the holder. To the part that is not where the gift card goes.

I die cut two tiny tabs.

sponged the edges.

Using a small To, From stamp I used a marker to ink each work and stamped one on each of my two tags.

Using a small hole punch, I put a hole in the edge of the baroque die cut.

I then cut about 8" of bakers twine to attach the tags.

Thread the twine through the hole and the tags to attach to the holder.

I then tied a bow.

The finished holder!

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. This is a really nice way to dress up your gift cards.

Thanks,

Tim Holtz Mini

2011-12-10T13:15:00.001-08:00

I was lucky enough to be one of the few to purchase, at quite an expense, a Tim Holtz mini kit from his Etsy shop. It arrived and I have completed putting it together. Above is the contents before assembly. It does come with extra supplies that do not get used in the album. There is extra tissue tape and letters.

Here is the finished album. It is quite small but adorable. It took just over an hour to assemble and aside from the tissue tape, I had no difficulty with it. The tissue tape was quite difficult to get started, it kept tearing to the side. Once I got it going it worked great. I recommend making sure it is going good before starting to use it on your projects.

There are several pockets inside with an assortment of pages. There are tabs with labels.

The pockets open from the top and are sealed on the bottom and sides using the tissue tape included in the kit.

I love this little project but definitley feel it was way overpriced.
Did I enjoy it: YES!

Would I purchase another from his Etsy: Tot Sure!

Only because I feel it was way overpriced for what it included. $55.00 for the above materials. Shipping was also expensive.

Tutorial: Fair, was only typed instructions. No pictures except on the cover page. It does include the measurement so you can easily recreate additional books.

I am a Tim Holtz fan and hope this doesn't come across otherwise.

It is an adorable mini album.

Thanks,

Say Cheese!

2011-12-03T05:42:00.001-08:00

After seeing the amazing camera album made by Anna, I knew I had to make one. Mine is not as detailed as hers but I still love how it turned out.
The album base is made from an Accucut die and you can buy them from me here under die cuts.

I had lots of die shapes that I could use for this album - several filmstrip pieces, one from Sizzix, one from Tim Holtz and one from My Favorite Things.

The front of each page is embellished so that the opening can still be seen. On this page the filmstrip acts as a pocket.

The back of each page has a flap that opens, like an old fashioned camera, where there is a photo matt for a picture.

The back of the flap is also embellished so they will still open. This one has a doily die cut as a pocket that holds a folder insert.

And I love I Am Roses flowers so I used them throughout this project.

I was able to stamp several of this BINGO cards when I was at a friends house scrapbooking. It is so adorable. I may need to search for this one and buy it. I added dangling tags and charms to each of the pages.

I hope you enjoyed seeing this project. I will try to get a video done, but may not be until the new year as I am working a lot and have to still get ready for Christmas.

Thanks,

Christmas Special

2011-11-26T05:40:00.000-08:00

I am offering a great special.

I haven't had a sale before, but I am offering you a buy 3 get 1 free offer.

This offer is for my tutorials, buy 3 and get 1 free, of equal or lesser value.
Now PayPal doesn't have easy options to do this in your shopping cart so you will need to select your three and in the message box that will come up when you go to check out simple include your choice for the free one. This offer is good now until December 3, 2011 at midnight A.S.T. Oh and I added several new Christmas tutorials, including the stocking album one shown above.

So check them all out...here.

Merry Christmas!

Thanks,

Club Projects

2011-11-22T04:28:00.001-08:00

Here are the three adorable tags we made in club this month.

The first is a stocking tag. I have to admit during the making of this I had a two year old moment. Half the class had these beautiful Glimmer paper snowflakes to decorate their stocking with and the rest of us had the holly leaves. Well, when I found out I didn't have a beautiful, sparkly snowflake I blurted out " well, that's not fair" it was too late it was out of my mouth and the whole class heard. I felt so silly but I really did want a sparkly snowflake and not holly leaves. It is an adorable tag though.

So this is the next tag, a sweet little angel. She is made using an assortment of Stampin Up Punches.

Here is the last tag. This tag everyone got to use some glimmer paper. See how pretty it is. We tore just a small piece and some white paper and made the hills, added some punched trees and voila another fun tag.

I always enjoy club. Thanks Irene for the great projects and sorry for being such a two year old. (but the glimmer paper snowflake was really pretty)

Thanks for stopping by,

Christmas Planner - Different Version

2011-11-19T09:29:00.001-08:00

I created a slightly different version of the Christmas Planner. You can view the video below.

You can get the tutorial for this fun and easy project on my website here under tutorials.

Thanks,

Love My Cracker Box Die

2011-11-15T15:31:00.001-08:00

I am loving all the cute boxes I can make using this one die. It is a good size and is so versatile. Here is a Christmas Box version. They are easy to assemble and fun to embellish. The possibilities for this die are endless.

You can get these die cuts from me by going to my store at

http://dcands.ca

LoveIt! and it has been quite popular with my customers.

Thanks,

Cracker Box Birthday

2011-11-12T17:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Sue,
I made her this adorable cracker box. I used Chocolate Chip cardstock for the box. I die cut a mini dress form and spool from the new Tim Holtz movers and shapers. I added ribbon and designer paper and gems to the dress form to make it look like a dress. Then added some flower accents.

The sentiment is from My Favorite Things and the Happy Birthday is a Stampin Up stamp. I added faux stitching to the outside of the label, which is also a Tim Holtz die, Labels I think. The box ends are tied with some Stampin Up Baja stitched grosgrain ribbon.

I added some black crochet cotton to the die cut spool to represent thread. Added a flower and a heart shaped button as well.

I love how it turned out. I filled it with an assortment of candies. I hope she liked it....she loves to sew.

If you want to know how to make your own cracker box or buy ready cut cracker boxes check out my store here.

Thanks

Christmas Planner Tutorial Now Available

2011-11-11T11:11:00.001-08:00

I finally create the tutorial for this Christmas Planner and guess what, it is in time for Christmas.

You can get the tutorial here. It is under tutorials.

You can view the video for this project here.

Thanks,

CHEER Word Book

2011-11-06T08:23:00.000-08:00

I was asked to make this CHEER word book as a custom order, the lady was planning on donating it to a auction to raise money for Cheerleading. I hope it went well.

The colors were black, white and baby blue. I really enjoyed this color combination.

This is a fun little album to cherish your cherrleading memories.

Anyway, hope you enjoyed seeing this fun little project.

Thanks,

Santa'sStocking Mini

2011-10-27T04:34:00.001-07:00

Here I have made a mini using Stampin Up's new Holiday Stocking die and new Peekaboo Frames die. I used Letters to Santa designer paper also from Stampin Up.

I used the peekaboo frames to create embellishments for the pages and adhered them so that they also act as pockets to be able to tuck photos in behind.

I used flowers fro Prima and I Am Roses to embellish as well. The ribbons are from Stampin Up.

This is my next class. Hope you enjoyed seeing the peek at this project.

thanks,

Pocket Watch Die Cuts now for sale!

2011-10-22T08:02:00.001-07:00

Hi,

You can now pre-order these die cut kits used to creaet this album. The large kit is $20.00 and the small kits is $15.00. There are also three possible add ons for these kits. You can order your die cuts at my website store here...

http://dcands.ca/

You can view the video of this album below.

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Here it Is!

2011-10-21T09:13:00.000-07:00

So here it is, my first project made using my custom die from Accucut. It is a pocket Watch album. I will post more images over the next few days.

I am so loving my new die, I just need more time to play with it. So let me know what you think, I would love to hear from you,

Thanks,

It's Here!

2011-10-20T10:43:00.001-07:00

Well my custom die has finally arrived......and it is so awesome, I love it!
I would show you, but I want to finish a project or two first before I show it off.
Are you curious?

Thanks,

Club Projects

2011-10-16T07:27:00.000-07:00

It is so good to be back in Stampin Up club this year, these are the first projects for the year...aren't they awesome. I have to say when I seen this set in person, it is much bigger than it appears in the mini. You get alot of stamps in this set.

The paper is so pretty as well, and love to coordinating fabric. You can check out my friends's website here.

Here is the second card. THese colors go great together, although I would never have thought so.

Thanks,

Contest Entry

2011-10-11T06:19:00.001-07:00

Hi Scrappers,

Here are a few pics of my contest entry. I used this project for two contests, One with I AM Roses, in which they are choosing the winner based on most "likes" I am currently in second place, so if you want to help me win , please check out the video here and clcik the LIKE button please and thank you!
I also used it for an Accucut Halloween contest entry. The box is an Accucut die called Box-Gable (3D). It is a great little box. It is about the size of my hand, so not too little.

I was able to use Tim Holtz's mini cabinet card die to make the mini for inside this box.

Here are a couple of the pages. They are small so not able to do too much with them, and needed to fit the mini back into the box.

This is a fun set of pages, the moon is actually a tag that pulls out.

Thanks,

Contests Entry

2011-10-05T17:05:00.001-07:00

Hi Ladies,
I need your help. I am using this video for two contest submissions. One with Accucut, and one with I Am Roses.
The I am Roses one, I need your help for.
PLease watch my video on YouTube, double click the video to see in on YouTube, then click the little thumbs up button if you like it. They are awarding the prize to the video with the most likes.
Thanks so much for your help,

Sock Monkey Character Box

2011-10-04T07:55:00.000-07:00

I had a recent request to make a sock monkey character box. So here is the result. Hope you like it. WARNING, this post is picture intensive!

I first die cut two Top Note shapes from Basic Gray Cardstock.

I then embossed with folder that gave the feel of a knitted texture. I used square lattice by Stampin Up.

I then cut a piece of cardstock measuring 4 1/4" x 8 1/2". On the portrait layout a scored in 1" from each edge.

Then I rotated my paper to the landscape layout and scored in from each side at 3 1/2".

I burnished all my score line , then cut, as shown above, on the landscape edges, the two center lines into the 1" score line.

Next add some adhesive to the inside pieces as shown in picture above, and put box together.

Add more adhesive to the one side, this will be the back of the box.

Add one of the Top Note shapes, as shown.

To make the ears, punch two circles using the 1 3/4" punch from Stampin Up, then cut a line into the center on each.

add adhesive as shown below.

ooops, almost forgot, run circles through embossing machine using same folder.

Overlap cut line to make circle so it is slightly cupped.

I then pushed in a bit on the center of each to get the above look.

add some adhesive to the side of each and attach to the back of the Top Note piece you have left.

Okay this piece was a bit tricky, I could not find a Stampin Up product to make this piece so I used a Tim Holtz die...Artful Dwellings. I die cut the rounded arch house and then flipped it around so both ends were round when I finsihed.

I then used Stampin Ups oval punch to make the lips.

adhere the artful dwelling oval and then the red oval onto the Top Note shape as shown.

This is the monkey's mouth.

I then used a marker to draw in two lines for nostrels.

Now if you have black buttons you would like to use you could use them for the eyes.

I punch two 1" circles and added white gel pen lines for the highlights. I then used my black marker to add two eyebrown lines.

To make the hat I die cut the larger triangle from the perfect pennants die.

Then for the hat brim, I diecut the long edge of the Top Note shape, both pieces are from Basic Gray Cardstock.

I took the Top Note edge pice and flipped it over and recut on the other side to get the above shape for the brim.

Then emboss the two pieces using the same embossing folder as previously used.

I chose to put my triagle piec on the long edge. and then layer the brim over it.

add some adhesive to the monkey head as shown above.

Add you hat layers as shown.

I then cut a scallop circle out and embossed it. I used Cherry Cobbler for my red>

Adhere the scallop circle to the hat tip

I chose to fold my hat down a bit as shown, before adding the red scallop circle. You could adhere or staple this.

Sock Monkey's face is done!

I then adhered it to the box front and Voila, Sock Monkey character box. Hope you like it Marie and hope the shower goes great!

Thanks,

It's Your Special Day

2011-10-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a quick card I made as a birthday card. I simply matted black with a layer of designer paper. wrapped some satin ribbon around the card, die cut a black chipboard bird from Tim Holtz, then added a daisy and leaf. I finally added the sentiment.

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My Video on Display on Accucut

2011-09-30T06:48:00.001-07:00

My video project that won First place on Accucut's video contest is being featured on their video website.

You can check it out here! My custom die is getting closer to being done. I am so excited and can't wait to share it with you. If you can no longer see it on the main page, you can still view it under Albums from the side bar menu. Currently at this posting my video is the most viewed with 831 viewings...thanks everyone! You are awesome.

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New Web Site

2011-09-26T06:27:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to introduce my new website, that is strictly for sales and promotion. All my tutorials, ephemera, die cuts, flowers and classes will be posted there.

You can check it out here... dcands.ca

I used Stampin Up's Decor Elements Sheet to create my own car decals. They turned out pretty nice, people have even been asking where I got it done! Love it!

Thanks,

I LOVE ACCUCUT!

2011-09-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

I LOVE ACCUCUT....not just because they have the best die cutting machine available, and not just because they has awesome dies but because I won their creative video contest. The judges were looking for creativity and originality...
So my using an envelope die for a mini worked....
I honestly thought another video was going to win. ERA's camera project was incredible. I am not sure who got second but since she didn't get first, I hope she got second.

You can check out all the fun videos here.

http://accucutcraft.com/accucut-videos/index.html

It has been a crazy busy day and I have a class tonight but I will let you know more soon.
Thanks Accucut!

Cracker Box Tutorial

2011-09-01T09:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, here is the tutorial for the cracker box as promised. This is not how to decorate it, just how to make the box, you can then decorate or embellish however you wish for whatever holiday or celebration. No Die needed for this box and no pro machine...woohoo! The finished size of this box is just over 2" x 2" x 9".

This super easy tutorial is just $5.00. To purchase simply click the add to cart button below. I will then e-mail the file to you within 48 hours after receiving notification from PayPal, often it is within 6-12 hours.

Thanks,

Halloween Treat Holders

2011-08-31T13:06:00.001-07:00

I created these fun treat holders for Halloween. These will be a class in late September. All are a good size to hold several traditional Halloween sized treats or other appropriate goodies.

There is a Cracker Box, A French Fry Box and a Stampin Up Fancy Favor Box.

I have also made a tutorial for how to make your own Cracker Box. It will be posted in September so keep a watch out for it. It is super easy and you don't need a die to do it.

Thanks,

Twins Boys Baby Album

2011-08-21T13:35:00.000-07:00

Here is a cute and quick baby album I made as a shower gift for my cousin and his wife, they are expecting twin boys.
I did this up very quickly as we were going camping the next day.

This is the cover. I love how it turned out. Using flowers from I Am Roses sure makes an album pretty and easy.
The "Twin Boys" is actually from the shower invitation. I thought it would be nice to add it.

This first page has a spot to put a picture of each baby. I also added some templates for the size photo to add to some of the photo matts in the album.

The part that is closed with the ribbon on this page open to reveal a pull out spot for photos and journalling, I forgot to get a picture of it. I was in a such a hurry. No video of this project either. Sorry.

This is the diaper part of the invite used as a pocket for several photo matts. The white part is the template for the photos. I added some embellishments to the diaper to dress it up. The invite was an intesrt inside the embossed diaper. Cute huh?

This page simple has some file folder pockets and a tags that has all the details about baby...you know...size, weight name, etc.

The last page has a workable frame to add a family photo.

I hope you enjoyed this project.

Thanks,

Pretty New Flowers

2011-07-15T14:44:00.001-07:00

I was playing with my flowers dies and some new materials. This flower is made from the tissue like paper that is in sewing pattern package.

They are super fast and fun to make. I made all the ones you see in this post in just a few minutes.

I added some I Am Roses bloom to the centers of a few.

I really like the look with the flower centers.

This one is my favorite because I like natural colors the best.

Hope you enjoyed this idea..

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Paisley Petals Policy Envie Mini- Class Version

2011-07-13T09:01:00.000-07:00

Here is the class version of the long policy envelope mini. This class will be held in September.

The layout is almost exactly the same as the previous mini, but I used Stampin Up's Paisley Petals Designer paper.

I love this paper, bright, bold designs in Paisley prints.

This is one of my favorite pages. Hope to see you in class in the fall!

Thanks,

Inside of Policy Envie Mini

2011-07-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

OKay, I finally finished the inside of this policy envie mini. I am pleased with how it turned out.

I used some die cuts to embellish the pages, here I used Hardware Findings by TH and a sizzix clock. The clock face is a fussy cut from some TH designer paper.

Oh I just love this Th die. . . the only prob was finding a way to add the clock hands. Hmmmm

...ended up using a die cut acetate circle, worked great! There is a tag that pulls out from behind the clock face .

I love this page too....love the layered locket used here on the tag.It also acts as a small pocket for a small shipping tag. The faux belly band is actually faux snake skin. I learned the badn technique from Paper Phenomenon, but the texture added to it was my idea....

another fun page. I die cut a sizzix heart. This is a die I altered. Yes! I altered the die. I removed some of the center swilrs that were part of the die cut shape. I did not like them. I them texture embossed the heart and added it to a folded shipping tag, so that there is a hidden pocket behind the heart. It is held in place by the dangling key from some more faux skin strapping.

This page was inspired by a page I seen in a mini a friend made. I wasn't sure I would like this huge chandelier die cut, but it is pretty awesome.

Here I die cut a flourish and then embossed with a texture folder. I then used it to create a pocket. Some mini tickets are clipped to the tag using a tiny clip from Stampin Up.

I used TH mini rossettes die to create the flowers for the next two pages. They are super fun to make and go together quite quickly.

This last page uses some film strip from TH to create a band to hold in the tag. Accented by a couple of skeleton leaves.

Here are the tags from inside the envies. I used various black die cuts to accent them.

and this is the back. I simply stamped various journal spots on the back of each.

You an view the video below.

Thanks,

Vicki's Class Mini

2011-07-10T13:11:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,
Here are pics of the beautiful mini class I took hosted by Vicki. It has a canvas cover and chipboard pages.
There are lots of die cuts and hidden pockets.

This is the first page. I adhered all the matt die cuts so a tag can be inserted behind each to add a jounal spot.

I love her paper choice. It is called Cottage Wall. It is no longer available, but I think I still have a couple of packs that I stocked up on of this paper.

I just love the layouts on each page. Simple yet lightly embellished. Sometimes I go overboard, which is easy to do with so many options for embellishments.

This next set of pages has a fun pull out photo matt/ journal spot.

This opens up to reveal more space to add photos.

I am a huge locket and key fan, so this is probably my favorite page in the mini.

The last double page layout. I love the small banner she has used in the mini. I thought it was a nestie, but after searching, I am not so sure. I will have to ask her.

and the last page. I love the mini birdcage and bird accent. I have this die but have not used it yet.

You can see the video for this mini below.

Thanks,

Month by Month

2011-07-06T09:44:00.000-07:00

Some youth from my church wanted to make custom Months Labels for their activities calendar, so they came to me to make them. They even did all the work.
They turned out wonderful.

Each month was personalized for that month.
January - die cuts, border punch, bling
February - die cuts, embossing folder, border punch

They used various die cuts and other embellishments to decorate each month's label.
March - Die cuts, punch border, feathers, nest
April die cuts, bling

It took three trips to my scraproom to finish them all.
May - flowers, die cuts, bling, border punch
June - die cuts, bling, stamens, embossing folder

They seemed to really enjoy it.

July - die cuts, straw hat, ribbon, stickles

August - die cuts, embossing folder, nesties

It was nice to be able to let them do this and have enough stuff that they could just come and play.

September - die cuts, stamps

October, die cuts, border punch, glimmer mist

I hope they enjoyed being here and crafting as much as I did.

November - die cuts, embossing folders

December - die cuts border punch

Thanks ladies, hope to see you again,

Happy 45th Banner

2011-06-30T19:05:00.000-07:00

My parents are celebrating 45 years of marriage this July 2nd. I made this banner for the party my sister and I are having for them. It is hard to see in the full view so below is a close up of each section

I embellished each section individually and differently. I am very pleased with how it turned out.

I used the Pennat die from Stampin Up.

and various other die cuts. The lace doily is a nestability. The letter are also Stampin Up dies.

The flowers and leaves are from I Am Roses. I had a few things that messed up but hopefully no one will notice but me.

I tried to use embellishement that were sybollic of commitment and lasting love through the years.

I added one plain section for a spacer.

I made one huge boo boo. I thought the color for 45 years was ruby...but it is sapphire blue and I was not going to make a new banner. So hopefully no one will be the wiser...oh my!

Thanks,

Fun Altered {Project

2011-06-20T12:04:00.001-07:00

I had some old cigar boxes in my craft room and wanted to alter them. This is the first alteration. I love how it turned out. I used My Immortal paper stack.

I used an assortment of embellies on the cover. I Tim Holtz, knob and bookplate, I Am Roses skeleton leaves and flowers, Prima bling, a mini key charm.

I tore pieces of the paper to reveal more Designer paper below and then used more flowers to embellish.

I made a faux leather closure to keep it closed.

You can view a video of this project below. I will post pictures of the mini inside soon.

Thanks,

Father's Day Card

2011-06-20T10:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful dad's out there, this is the card I made for mine. He is the best dad ever. He has always been there for me.

Here is a close up of the embellies. He loves to garden and has always been known for his gardens, both flower and vegetable. I chose to use Botanical garden from Stampin Up for the Design paper. Some skeleton leaves and seam binding.

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Rustic Star with a Teal Twist

2011-06-09T14:16:00.001-07:00

This star is so pretty in real life. The flourishes are bling.

You can get the tutorial for this beauty here.

Thanks,

Father's Day Card Idea

2011-06-08T06:36:00.000-07:00

A fun card I made for my dad. I die cut some gears and a bookplate label. Used some screw head brads and mini brads, layered some distressed designer paper on some black cardstock and layered that onto a card base in close to cocoa.

This card went together very quickly and I just love how the distressing turned out.

I can't remember what paper stack the designer paper came from but I think it is Tim Holtz.

Thanks,

Envelope Minis For Sale

2011-06-01T06:16:00.000-07:00

Here is another sample of what you can do with an envelope mini.

This one has a seam binding ribbon closure.

And I Am Roses Flowers embellies on the cover.

Please note you will receive a second Paypal invoice for the actual shipping charges which will be the packaging and postage combined. Your order will be shipped when this payment has been received. Please allow 48 hours for order processing. Thanks!

Below are the sizes available and their respective prices. Each can be in solid cardstock or mixed with designer paper. Designer paper combos have coordination cardstock based on paper choice made. When requesting Designer paper, your current options are:

Tim Holtz -Kraft Resist

Tim Holtz -Lost & Found

Tim Holtz -Crowded Attic

Graphics 45 -Christmas Past

Stampin Up -Love Letter

Stampin Up -Newsprint

Stampin Up -Night & Day Specialty

If not Designer paper choice is made I will choose randomly based on availability.

For cardstock only version You can request a Stampin Up color in the message box, otherwise I will send a neutral type color, such as kraft, brown, green or black as basic cardstock color.

Policy Envelope mini details:

This mini is actually a good size at 9 1/2" x 4". There are a total of five pockets. The pages are bound using O wires from Zutter in either silver or black, depending on availability. This is my favorite size and perhaps it will be yours as well. Shown above is Policy with designer paper, Designer paper used is from Tim Holtz. Cardstock is in a coordinating blue.

Cardstock only version is $8.50 plus shipping

Designer Paper/Cardstock combo version is $10.00 plus shipping

Card envelope mini details:
This envelope mini album measure 6" x 5" and has five pages. It also comes in cardstock or Designer paper/cardstock combo versions.
Cardstock version is $6.50 plus shipping
Designer Paper/Cardstock combo version is $7.50 plus shipping

Coin envelope mini details:

This envelope mini measures 2 1/4" x 3 3/4". There are five pages in either cardstock or Designer paper/cardstock combo. This is my second favorite size. It is just too adorable and makes the cutest bity minis.
Cardstock version is $3.00
Designer Paper/Cardstock combo version is $4.00

I hope you love these envelope minis as much as I do.

Thanks,

Bare Essentials Chipboard Mini For Sale

2011-05-31T19:35:00.001-07:00

I have recently purchase an Accucut Die cutting machine and would like to make the blessing of that available to my viewers. I have for sale several Die cut mini albums. They measure 8 1/2 x 5 1/2. They are from heavy weight chipboard. They are good and stury. I have not punched any holes. That way you can either punch holes or use your Bind It All or Cinch to bind it. If you do not have any means to punch a type of hole for binding, just add a note in the message box when ordering and I can do it for you-specify three holes or bind it all holes. Each set is only $5.00 plus actual shipping costs, which include packaging and postage.

Bare Essential, Multi Pack

Bare Essentials, File Folder

Bare Essentials, Top Note

Bare Essentials, Half Round

Bare Essentials, Scalloped

To Purchase, simple add to cart below, and remember to add a note if you need holes or bind it all holes punched.You will get a second invoice from me through Paypal for actual shipping costs before item is shipped.

Thanks,
Tammy

I Am Roses, "In The Garden" contest entry

2011-05-29T19:52:00.001-07:00

Another project using Once Upon A Springtime paper from graphics 45. This is my submission for the I AM Roses contest, theme, In The Garden. I love how it turned out. See below for lots of pictures and then the video of this project. You can also create a project for a chance to win some fabulous I Am Roses products by checking out their YouTube channel.

Thanks,

Policy Envie Mini

2011-05-29T16:33:00.000-07:00

Here is the first of many projects I hope to create using my new dies from Accucut. It is a policy envelope mini that is a birthday present for my friend Irene.

details photo of the cover embellies.

the inside front cover

the first page.

back of the first page

Tag from the pocket

second page

tags from the page

Back of page two

page three

back of page three

page four

back of page four

page five

back of page five

back cover.

I used Graphics 45, Once Upon A Springtime designer paper.

Accucut policy envelope die cuts.

STampin Up Cardstock

Prima Flowers

various die cuts, Sizzix, Tim Holts

various embellies

see the video of this project below

Thanks,

New Craft Room

2011-05-11T06:24:00.000-07:00

I am finally sharing pictures of my new craft room. It has been down stairs in my basement for some time but I was hoping to do a video and have just not got it done, however I do have pics.

Here is a picture of the top of one of my storage shelves. I got these jars from the dollar store. they came in two sizes...perfect. I have an assortment of embellishments stored here. Below is where my stamps are stored, same as they were when my room was upstairs. The second unit like this one store my Designer paper and 12 x 12 cardstock and is right next to this shelf. I did not get a picture of it.

This is a photo display I picked up at a local hardware store. I am storing/displaying tags I received in various swaps....love it!

This is a build in wall unit that used to store the entertainment equipment but now stores my craft stuff. Dies, embellies Tim stamps and glimmer mist, embossing powders and on the top Finished projects.

This is a mirror my daughter bought me that I added a rub on from Stampin Up to.

Just below if I have several projects on display.

To the left there is a shelf that used to store books but now stores embellishments and my ribbon. I designed the supports for the ribbon so that it is not permanent and can simply be removed should I change rooms again...lol.

Another shelf is to the right, I have my flowers and other necessities here near my desk.

Two filing cabinets hold my 8 1/2 x 11 paper and on top sits my BigShot and a basket with my Nesties.

Several plastic drawers sit on the wall unit and hold my punches.

Just above that are more containers holding various embellies.

To the left is where I used to store my DVD's but now the shelves hold my Sizzix and other dies. Love this. It also holds my embossing folders.

I love my new room. In the center is a folding table so I could have classes...if I could just find the time....lol.

Thanks,

Happy Mother's Day

2011-05-09T10:32:00.000-07:00

Here is the card I made for my Mother for Mother's Day. She hasn't seen it yet...since fr Mother's Day she spent the whole day fishing. I hope she likes it when she finally sees it.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there. Hope you all had a fabulous day.

Thanks,

Leaves Tutorial

2011-05-02T08:08:00.000-07:00

Hi Ladies,
I have a super quick and fun tutorial for you today.
Have you ever wanted to add some texture to your die cut leaves, well this video shows you how you quickly can.
Hope you enjoy it.

Thanks,

Organizing Tip - Eyelets

2011-03-16T07:39:00.000-07:00

I got this great deal on eyelets by WE R Memory Keepers from Jules over at http://www.thejulebox.com/ Look at the adorable tags she adds to each package!

I ordered several sets of colors. Each package comes with four colors. She lets you order up to three packages of each set of colors. I like to keep all my same colors together so here is what I decided to do to organize them. I Put each color in a separate small container. Them the packaging has this great insert that has a built in label for each of the colors.

I used my SU circle punch to punch out each of the labels.

The name is already printed along with a sample of the color.

I add the matching color label to each container of the matching color eyelets.

Then I transferred them to small zip lock baggies

And finally put them all in one large storage container so they are all together, easy to find, easy to choose a color and easy to see when I need to reorder and because I have the labels I know what the color is called.

Hope you enjoyed this tip,

Thanks,

Cutest Valentine

2011-02-17T06:57:00.001-08:00

This is a cute Valentine my daughter received at school amongst her valentine cards. She is in grade 5. I would guess that the parent helped make these or made them completely. They are adorable but you can't open it without destroying the valentine in some way. The string holding it closed is in a knot and is behind the matt embellishment.

Super cute anyways.

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Vacation Mini

2011-02-16T14:32:00.001-08:00

This mini was a quick project made in an evening at the request of my daughter.

She wanted a gift for someone and needed it ASAP. My camera did not do a great job on the color for the pictures and the minis is gone before I could retake and photos, so although they don't look like the pages really do coordinate.

Since it was a travel themed mini, I made several Post Card style inserts that would be great for photos and journaling.

I also made some tickets that could be used for recording details about photos.

This is a pretty simple page, just tuck in a few photos.

Some tags...got to have tags!

A fun photo matt with a flower embellishment.

And the last page.

Hope you enjoyed this cute mini. The photos don't do it justice but they are all I have.

Thanks,

Valetine for My Sweety

2011-02-15T11:40:00.000-08:00

Here is the card I made for my Sweety for valentine's day. It is a viewmaster style card.

and here is the inside. I stamped the rose vine heart off several times before stamping on the background and then stamped the sentiment over the top. I them used the same red ink to stamp the SWAK and lips.

The front is quite dimensional. It is hard to see.

Here is the first of the sentiments in the window.

and the second....

and the third...

and the last. I stamped off the heart before stampin to paper and then added the sentiment over the top.

I hope you enjoyed this card. It was fun to make and my Sweety loved it!

Thanks,

Look What I walked in On!

2011-02-14T11:39:00.001-08:00

I walked into my craft room after realizing the boys-my son and my grandson-both three years old, were not playing in the bedroom. I went looking to find them here and doing what they thought was great fun, all over the craft room floor.
They had all sorts of my ink pads, permanent ink included, out and had rubbed them all over the carpet. Luckily I got to it while it was still semi wet. I was able to get most of it out, but not all of it.
I wanted to cry but didn't.

Changing Things Up!

2011-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Things are being changed around in my house. The plan is to sell the house this year and finally build a home.

We have been renovating, repairing, rearranging and recycling.

Renovating by updating some fixtures and flooring.

Repairing things that just had been left undone for too long and were looking really bad.

Rearranging the rooms. I now have an exercise room. The living room is going where my craft room was and my craft room is going where the living room was. This is the biggest switch as both room have too much stuff, so in the process

Recycling...I am recycling stuff. I have a tonne of books to give to a local second hand book store. I have funature to find new homes for. I am going to give my excess scrapbooking/ crafting stuff to my sister and niece, since they love to craft but rarely purchase anything for it. Clothes I donate as well. It is hard to find new homes for furniture for some reason.

The house is looking pretty good right now...well except for the craft and living rooms because I am still in the middle of switching them around.
Anyway, this is why I have not been posting anything lately. Work is also keeping me busy but not too bad.
I will post pictures of the room when it is finished and perhaps do another video.

Thanks,

A Merry Christmas to You All!

2010-12-24T10:21:00.001-08:00

It has been a great year in 2010. Many changes have taken place in my life, but they have all worked out for the best.

I wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year, may 2011 bring you all closer to your dreams.

Thank you all for your support and encouragement over the past year,

Planner Video

2010-12-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

Below is the video of the planner so you can see better all the little details on this project.

Thanks,

PaPer Cubed December Challenge

2010-12-01T12:28:00.001-08:00

Here is my submission for Paper Cubed's December challenge. The challenge was to create some type of organizer for the holidays. This is what I came up with. I will post a video of it tomorrow.

Here is the inside. There are tabbed divided sections, and pockets for assorted items. The inside section is removable so when it is used up you can replace it and still use the cover.

I hope you enjoyed this fun planner

Thanks,

Group Photo

2010-11-24T15:45:00.000-08:00

I was able to get a group picture of all the wonderful tags from the swap.
I normally reduce the file size so they images upload quickly but I left this one full size so you can click on it and see them with better detail.

Thanks,

Image Tags Swap

2010-11-20T06:49:00.000-08:00

Stephanie hosts a image tag swap over at With a Grin. I was able to participate in her most recent one. I am just now getting around to posting the tags I made for the swap. The idea is to stamp two sets of ten tags each.

This is the first set I made. I really wasn't thinking clearly at all because this swap was for October and I really should have made mine with a Halloween theme...but oh well.

I added a smaller tag to each with another image stamped on it. Both images are Stampers Anonymous stamps....otherwise know as Tim Holtz stamps

Here is the second set of ten. Now I am not completely sure how her swap works but I thought I would get one back of each of my tags along with nine others for each group but I only got one of mine back and lots of other wonderful tags. Which is cool for me because then I get lots of fun tags.

The stamps for this tags were from Tim Holtz and 7Gypsies.

A close up of the smaller tag for the second set of tags. I hope you all enjoyed my tags as mush as I enjoyed all of yours. I will try to post pictures of the tags I received soon. I really miss my craft time since starting working outside the home, but sure appreciate the chances I do get.

Thanks,

Christmas Version of the Sunburst Mini

2010-11-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

Here I have made another version of the Sunburst mini using the Deck the Halls Designer Series paper from Stampin Up.

For the cover trim I used my new Martha Stewart Holly and Berries punch to cut the Holly leaves. I then used a stylus to add a center groove and depth to the leaves. A Prima pointsettia completes the closure trim.

Here are the tags inserts. I used various embossing borders for the edges of each tag.

and here are the backs of the tags. I tried to include a journal spot on each along with some vintage styles stamped images. Stamped images are from Stampin Up and Tim Holtz.

I just love the way this book looks open. Below is a video of the mini if you want to check it out as well.

Thanks,

Sunburst Mini for A Friend

2010-10-29T11:11:00.000-07:00

I made this cute mini for a good friend for her birthday. I just love the paper, it is by Stampin Up and is called Love Letter.

I used a coil binding. The closure is a flap that folds over and is held in place by an elastic cord theat wraps around the mini.

When you open the book this is what you get! A lovely sunburst. Laura from Following the Paper Trail shows how to do this inside part here.

Here is the front side of the tags...oops there are only six showing but there are actually 7 tags in the mini.

and here is the back on six of the seven tags.

Just another view of the mini opened up.

Here is the whole thing with tags out.

This is a fairly quick project and lots of wow appeal.

If you are looking for a fast and fun mini, this might be the one. You can see my video for this mini below. I hope you enjoy.

Thanks,

Flowers and More Flowers

2010-10-24T07:20:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Flowers. So many flowers. I am no longer able to make my flowers for order. I am grateful to everyone who ordered these from me, but with my new job, I just don't get much craft time anymore. I miss it terribly and perhaps once my probationary period is over and I get an actual part time position, I will be able to have time to paper craft.

You can still make these on your own by watching my Ustream or Youtube videos showing how I make these beautiful flowers. I know they look difficult to make, but they are easy. You can use what you have, whatever punches or dies you have, each flower is unique. You can glimmer mist or use patterned paper, all of which makes each blossom a thing of beauty.

The large ones are my favorite. They remind me of magnolia blossoms. I once had a magnolia tree. It was a gift. I never did get to see it bloom because a neighbors dogs would pee on the tree every chance it got and killed it.

I was originally asked to be on the Paper Cubed Design team for 6 months but I received an e-mail stating I could stay on as long as I like. I will still be staying on. I know it will be a challenge to meet the monthly challenge but I feel it will keep me involved with paper crafting so I don't completely lose my favorite hobby.

Thanks,

P3 Challenge Time!

2010-10-02T06:21:00.000-07:00

It is Paper Cubed challenge time again. The challenge this month is to use acetate in your project. I made a treat holder. The base is made from a sizzix die called envelope, pocket. I then used a circle Nestability to make a window. To cover the window I used acetate that has been embossed with a web embossing folder. I then cut a matt for the window from some Stampin Up designer paper called Wickedly Fun Specialty. I wrapped a piece of Purely Pomegranate Satin ribbon around the flap before sealing the sides with adhesive. I die cut a spider and made a matted label for the pocket.

I then made a tag to attach to the top of the pocket. I used more Purely Pomegranate ribbon and tied it with a small piece of striped grosgrain in pumpkin pie. Both stamps are from Stampin Up.

You can check out the other Design Team projects or add your own here. You have a whole month to create something.

Thanks,

For A Special Friend

2010-09-15T06:23:00.001-07:00

I was invited recently to an appreciation night for a good friend. We had to make a tag, card or postcard with a comment on it about why we appreciated this special person. This is the card I made for her. I also had to include a ribbon/fiber on it that represented her favorite color...which I got wrong! This fiber has brown and blue on it, my idea was blue. BUT... I now know her favorite color, burgundy.

I know it is not very feminine but I knew she would know it was from me because it is my style. I included a key because she knows the key to being a good friend and a "friend" charm, well because she is one of mine.

The lock is because she knows how to unlock my heart and allows me to be me. She always accepts me no matter what. She is supportive and always happy for me when I am happy and comforts me when sad. Inside there was a special message just for her. I went to my mailbox today and you know what, I got a special card from her expressing her appreciation for me. She is just like that.

Love you my special friend...

Thanks,

Some Creative Ideas

2010-09-14T11:31:00.001-07:00

I did not have a picture of my Halloween Ephemera Bingo cards to show you when I made the post for them the other day. I finally got some printed off and even better than that I altered them so you can see how fun they are to work with. Above I stamped in clear embossing power a skull. Then Glimmer misted the card with Raven.I rubbed the excess off of the skull then used a dauber to mark several numbers on the card. The word letters were then covered with crackle accents, which somewhat turned black from the Glimmer mist. Of course the edges were sponged with black.

I used an embossing folder on this one to added the cracked effect. I then embossed and die cut two bats and adhered them to the card. I added some bling for the bat's eyes. The final touch was some sponging to add that aged look.

My third and final sample for the day is also embossed using a spider web. I used stickles in black for the letters and the spiders web line. The spider is embossed and die cut from the same folder used to make the bats. I added some stickles to the body of the spider. I then added a gem flourish to the lower corner. and sponged the edges and a bit over the raised part of the embossed web.

I have added another set as well, the new words are SKULL, BONES, TREAT and GHOUL

You can get my Halloween Bingo Card here.

I hope you enjoyed these fun ideas.

Thanks,

Halloween Bingo Cards

2010-09-10T10:05:00.000-07:00

I have had a few moments today to create some new BINGO card ephemera. The words are for Halloween and include WITCH, SPOOK, TRICK and GHOST.
These new Bingo cards are available for the same price as previous sets for just $3.00
Click the link below to add to your cart.

Halloween Bingo Card Ephemera $3.00

Thanks,

I'm Still Here...

2010-09-09T11:31:00.001-07:00

I'm just still making some huge adjustments in my life. Legal stuff with my separation, applying to go back to school and looking for work, all the while babysitting my grandson and raising my two youngest children...now for some of you this is a breeze but for me it is challenging so, stay tuned...I will get regular with posting again as soon as possible.

I would like to thank those of you who have expressed care and concern for my " missing in action " presence.

Huggs to you all,

P3 Time Again

2010-09-01T05:31:00.000-07:00

The Challenge at Paper Cubed for this month is to create a bookmark. This is a very simply but effective bookmark. I layered two die cut tags from the Two Tags die from Stampin Up together. The top piece is cut, using a exacto blade, around the perforation to make that piece seperate. It is the part that slips over your page. I added the crimping on the bottom as a decorative touch. These ones are Christmas themed but this tag is so versatile you can turn it into any theme.

This is how it fits over your page. Fun, fast and effective....Fabulous!

Thanks,

Just A Note!

2010-08-20T04:38:00.001-07:00

Just wanted to let you know, I will be away for the weekend, any orders placed while I am away, will be filled as soon as I get back, sorry for any inconvenience.

Thanks,

Mariposa Mini

2010-08-16T06:19:00.000-07:00

Here is the pictures of the Mariposa Mini I made on my Ustream class. I know, I am way behind posting them. To be honest I was searching through my photos to see if I had remembered to post all my projects and found I few I missed so here is one of them. The cover has a die cut Tim Holtz butterfly. with several flowers and the mini title.

This mini was completed live with no preplanning. The paper was very beautiful and did not need much to make it any prettier. In fact sometimes it felt like adding anything would be too much. The inside cover has a Baroque photo matt with a tag hidden behind it. The page has Prima flowers as accents.

This page has a butterfly accent that also holds a scallop circle tag/journal spot.

A doily was used on this page to create a pocket. Glimmer mist was used to alter the color. I used one of my homemade Tammy Flowers to accent the page. And then added a cicle photo matt to the pocket.

The pocket on this page was created with a piece of acetate and some Stazon ink. The edge of the pocket was made using a Tim Holtz on the edge die.

I used the Tim Holtz bird cage die to create the pocket for this page. The tag tuck neatly into the cage and the bird is used as an accent for the page.

To create the pocket for this page I used another Tim Holtz die and die cut a keyhole near the bottom. The tag, when inserted has a key stamped that fits inside the keyhole cutout.

A large metal key was attached to the tag using a Garment pin and some beautiful jewel toned fibres.

I simply used a strip of paper to make this pocket and added a die cut keyhole as an accent. The tag slips behind the paper.

I repeated the technique for the last page and added some velum butterflies for the accents.

The back cover...not that you need to see it. I know some people decorate the back cover as well, I typically do not.

You can view the video for this mini below.

Thanks,

Open House Make and Take

2010-08-09T05:43:00.000-07:00

My friend is a Stampin Up demonstrator and for her open house she had the cutest make and take. It is this adorable 3 x 3 card. It uses the new Artist Etching stamp set. LOVE IT!. It also uses the newsprint Designer paper series...LOVE IT! I have to say Stampin Up has impressed me with some of it's new items.

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A.S.K. Notepad

2010-08-06T05:04:00.000-07:00

I have been offering a small free class for the ladies at church on a quarterly basis. This was the project for June. I know I am really behind posting it. This is quite simply to make, easy to assemble and who doesn't need a notepad for something?

On the inside there is a sentiment Ask, Seek , Knock from the scriptures, and a small pocket on the left side. I am always thinking of how to improve projects and this is no exception. I already know how I will make my next notepad holder, but you will have to wait cause I think it will be one of my twelve weeks to Christmas projects.

Thanks,

Passport Mania

2010-08-05T06:23:00.000-07:00

A friend asked me to help her with a project for Girls Camp. They will be having activities that take them around the world. So she wanted the girls to have passports that they could get stamped at each activity. This was what I came up with. She loved it.

She will be adding a photo to the inside cover of each passport for each girl, and their information goes on the first page. It included their name, their ward and their year of camp attendance. They will sign their book upon arrival at camp.

We added a few fun stamps to the inside pages.

I used Tim Holtz stamps, they were perfect for this project.

This took us all afternoon, we made a total of 100 of these. At first she only wanted about 60, enough for just the girls, but she liked them so much she also wanted the leaders and any guests to also be able to have one.

This is not all of them, but just wanted to get a group shot. I used Night of Navy cardstock from Stampin UP. The cover image was embossed with gold embossing powder.

The sentiments were created using Just Right Stampers products.

The first inside page was created on my computer in Publisher.

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And the Winner is...

2010-08-04T11:53:00.000-07:00

I finally got the draw done for the winner celebrating 200, 000 hits on my blog.
You can see the video here.

Congrats to the winner, please get me your mailing info. You can contact me by e-mail at the link on the left side bar.
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Photo Display Cube Tutorial

2010-08-04T08:46:00.001-07:00

I finally finished the tutorial for this project. There are over 25 pages of instruction with lots of photographs, as always, for easy assembly. Since this project uses the art of paper folding, aka origami, I suggest that you make a scratch piece to practice the folding technique first. There is a "map" picture included, showing the mountain and valley folds.

I know you will enjoy making this and giving it as gifts or just to have it on display in your own home or on your desk at work.

You can purchase this tutorial for just $5.00 by clicking the add to cart button below.

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P3 Challenge for August

2010-08-03T12:46:00.000-07:00

It's Paper Cubed time again. The challenge this month is to create a photo display. It could not be a traditional frame. This was my take on it. It is an origami cube that swivel on a base. Great for your desk or a mantel. This is quite large, measuring about 4" across.

There will be a tutorial available for this shortly.

You can check out the challenge, the other Design Team members projects and the prize here.

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Feels Like Forever...

2010-07-29T06:52:00.001-07:00

...Since I have posted.

Wow, I have gone almost all month without posting. I think it is my longest ever time. This summer has been totally crazy.

Anyway, I noticed I have reached 200, 000 hits recently. Unfortunately I missed the exact day.

I would like to celebrate and what better way to celebrate than with a give a way!
I Recently did a class and had one participant cancel at the last minute. SO I have an extra kit. I will assemble the kit and then mail it to the winner.

It is a purse mini, the inspiration came from the one Laura made on Following the Paper Trail. I will post pics after I get it assembled.

SO leave a comment for a chance to win. I will close the offer at the 3rd of the month of August at midnight. The drawing will take place the following day on August 4th.

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P3 Challenge for July

2010-07-02T05:29:00.000-07:00

The challenge for this month is to create some type of table top decor. I chose to make this one it can either be for Canada Day or Forth of July.

To make it for the Forth of July simply add some blue stars.

The Basket is made using part of the basket and blooms die. The largest star is using the star, 5 point 3-D die. The smaller stars are from Stampin Up punches.

Check out Paper Cubed for the rest of the Design Team creation and to visit their blogs. You have a whole month to come up with a project for the challenge and their are some awesome Tim Holtz products being given away for this months prize.

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Tag for Arlene's May Swap

2010-06-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

I was looking through my blog and realized I never posted the pictures of my May tag for Arlene's Tag swap. She did a swap for June but now she is no longer doing it. I will miss it, I had fun doing them. I was going to break from it for the summer because of kids all being home, but now it is over for good.

The theme was the beach and the challenge was to make it super dimensional. The tag is die cut from the baroque die by Tim Holtz, and glimmer misted and accented with some shells using perfect pearls.

I included a pull out mini tag on the front.

The tag is stamped and embossed on both sides.

I glued on some real shells for the super dimensional fell and look.

I added texture to the background, added a layer of Glimmer misted cheesecloth to like like a fishing net. I wrapped some hemp twine around the tag. Added a charm on a fishing lure clasp. I strip of Matha Stewart lace trim with pearls.

I received my tags from the swap yesterday and posted this video. I forgot to add mine to the group for the video as I had to keep mine so it was not in the box when it arrived.

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GRAD mini Tutorial

2010-06-25T10:10:00.001-07:00

I finally have the tutorial available ladies. I hope you enjoy it. You can see the entire mini in the video below.

I rushed to get the instruction out for this one as I know this is graduation time. This book goes together quite quickly and if super fun to make. You can use it for any occassion, not just graduation, for a quick gift or memory keepsake. You can purchase the PDF file below, I e-mail it to you as soon as I get the e-mail notification, usually within 24 hours, but often less than that. There are over 40 pages and as always lots of photos for each step.

GRAD mini tutorial $5.00

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Club Projects

2010-06-17T07:34:00.001-07:00

Club night was fun, we did three cards.

This was the teachers favorite. It was a bit tricky to get the grad collar just right.

This was the teachers second favorite. It is a very elegant card and was fun to make.

This was the teachers least favorite, we did this one first, but this was my favorite cause I could distress this one and I love the look and feel of this card. Club is always fun, everyone has such a great sense of humor, I look forward to it every month. It was our last until the fall, I will miss it over the summer.

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