Just Add Ink #99 - Just Add Fancy Packaging - Elf and Santa Hat Boxes

Hello Everyone,
Today's post is for the Just Add Ink Challenge this week to Just Add Fancy Packaging.  I made a few of these Santa Hat Boxes as Christmas Presents this year and filled them with cards and tags and gave them all away.  I hadn't tried an Elf Hat so here it is and I made another Santa Hat too.  I also made an Elf and Santa Tag out of punches to attach to them.  If you check out this post you can find out a bit more about them.  They are a quick and easy project to make.

These boxes were given an Honourable Mention this week at Just Add Ink.

Supplies:

Card:  Old Olive, Whisper White, Silver Glimmer, Blush Blossom, Real Red
Ink:  Old Olive, Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, White Gel Pen
Finishing Touches:  Old Olive Gross grain Ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, 8mm Brads
Tools:  Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Crop-a-dile, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Sticky Strip, Velcro Dot

Elf Tag
Face and Hat - Full Heart Punch,
Hat Trim - Modern Label Punch,
Ears - Bird Builder Punch,
White Part of Eyes - 1/2" Circle Punch,
Eyes, Nose, Pompom on Hat - Circle Punch Itty Bitty Shapes,
2 Way Glue Pen,
Blushing Bride, Sahara Sand, Old Olive Markers
Blushing Bride Stamp Pad
Sponge
2 Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
Old Olive Marker

Santa Tag
Beard - Ornament Punch
Hat and White Rim - Wide Oval Punch
Face - Large Oval Punch
Moustache - Bird Builder Punch
Nose - Itty Bitty Circle Shapes Punch
Eyes - 1/4" Circle Punch
Pompom on Hat - 1/2" Circle Punch
Big Shot, Provo Craft Divine Swirls EB Folder,
Blushing  Bride Stamp Pad
Sponge
2 Way Glue Pen
Dazzling Diamonds
Cherry Cobbler Marker

Thank You for visiting my blog and to those lovely people that leave wonderful comments and inspire me to keep creating. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Wishing you all a safe, healthy and prosperous 2012.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #15 - Coral Butterfly

Happy Weekend Everyone,
Today's post is for the current challenge at Freshly Made Sketches.  I used Stampin' Up's soon to be released Fresh Vintage Stamp Set and the new Designer Papers called Everyday Enchantment from the Sale-a-bration catalogue.



Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Fresh Vintage, Create a Cupcake
Card and Papers:  Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, DSP Everyday Enchantment
Ink:  Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake,
Markers: Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, Calypso Coral, Riding Hood Red
Finishing Touches: Alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint Mix, Pearls, Calypso Coral Everyday Enchantment Organdy Ribbon
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Butterflies Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch,  Mat Pack and Piercing Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Sponges
Thanks' for visiting today.
Hugs,

The Paper Players Challenge #76 - Love

Hi Folks,
Today's post is for the current Paper Players Colour Challenge. I wanted to try something a bit different for today's card so I made a window card.  I lined up my heart cut outs without any problems and embossed the very vanilla panel on the front.  The Decorative label base is gold embossed and I used some brushed metallic gold as an added accent above the ribbon.  The three shiny gold Pearls are the finishing touch.



Supplies:
Stamps: S/U's You Are Loved
Card and Papers: Very Vanilla, Brushed Metallic Gold, Cherry Cobbler, DSP Patterns Stack - Regals Collection
Ink:  Versamark, Cherry Cobbler
Finishing Touches: Cherry Cobbler Scallop Dots Ribbon, Shiny Gold Pearls
Tools:  Big Shot, Polka Dot EB Folder, Classic Heart Nestabilities, Classic Scalloped Heart Nestabilities, Decorative Label Punch, Large Oval Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sizzix Scribbles Swirls Die, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals
Thanks' for dropping by today.
Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #11 - Anniversary + Inspiration Photo and Create With Connie and Mary #181 - Two Hearts

Hi Friends,
Todays post is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge to make an Anniversary card and Create With Connie and Mary Colour Challenge this week.  The colours we were to use are Whisper White amd Silver Glimmer.  I used heat and dry embossing and a few punches and the Big Shot with some embossing folders.

This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 28/12/2011.

This card was awarded a Perfect Three at Perfect Sentiments.

I used the string of silver embossed hearts to mimic the blinds and awnings, and embossing to pick up on the fancy chairs and seatcovers, the crystals to represent the chandelier and the main colour of white for my inspiration.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Love Defined (R), Teeny Tiny Sentiments

Card:  Whisper White, Silver Glimmer

Ink:  Versamark

Finishing Touches:  Whisper White Organdy Ribbon, Crystals

Tools:  Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Vintage Wallpaper EB Folder, Full Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Embossing Buddy, Silver EB Powder, Heat Tool, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Just Add Ink #99 - Christmas Money Holders

Hi Friends,
For today's post I am showing you some Money Holders that I made for Christmas for Family members and the Just Add Ink Challenge - Just Add Fancy Packaging this week.  They are very quick and easy to make for a last minute gift.  I cut my card base at 7" x 6 1/2" and scored  across the longer side at 2 3/4" and 5 3/4".  I then punched the edge and cut the Designer Paper for the front at 2 3/8" x 6 3/8". I sponged the punched edge with Craft White and Gold Pigment Inks and then embossed the Merry Christmas on the front.  The Belly Band is 1 5/16" x 7" scored at 3 3/16" and 6 3/16" approximately.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Occasional Greetings (R)

Card and Papers: Basic Black, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, Gold Metallic, Mocha Morning DSP, I Wish Simply Scrappin Kit (R)

Ink:  Versamark

Tools: Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Gold and White EB Powders, Sponges, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Edge Border Punch, Oval Punch, Big Shot, Square Lattice EB Folder, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Dble Sided Tape

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Hope you have a fabulous time celebrating with Family and Friends, stay safe and I will be back after Christmas.

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Santa's Hat Box

Hi Stampers,
Today's post is to show you this very cute Santa's Hat box that I made to give to some family and friends.  I found the tutorial on Fran Sabad's blog.  I intend to fill it with cards and tags, but it would be fabulous for chocolates, stamping goodies etc.  I did alter the outside layer measurements to fit the C6 envelopes, made it higher (6 5/8" instead of 5 3/4") than the original and added some of the new Glitter Card for the Pompom.  Also the second diagram of instructions I think the width measurement for the box should be 4 3/4" instead of 4" as stated, because in the notes Fran mentions that piece of card as being 4 3/4" x 12".  Hope that makes sense!! I did have some 12" x 12" card on hand, but you could use A4 card to make the box.  I only used the 12" x 12" for the box on the inside.

 

Supplies:

Card:  Real Red, Whisper White
Embellishments: Silver Glitter Card, Real Red Gross grain Ribbon, Silver Brads, Silver Cord
Tools:  1 3/8" Circle Punch, Fiskars Trimmer and Scoring Tool, Ruler, Pencil, Dble Sided Tape, Velcro Tab
Hope you like it. 
Thanks' for dropping in today.
Hugs,

Tags for Christmas

Hello Friends,
Just popping in to show you some Christmas tags I made for our presents this year.  I am working on our Christmas presents at the moment, might have a box to show tomorrow.  Probably won't get around to any challenges this week, but you never know.

Supplies:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink Bells and Boughs, Signature Christmas, S/U's Winter Post

Card:  Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive

Finishing Touches: Red Satin Ribbon, Crystals, Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Mini Glue Dot

When I start my design process I will quite often trial a couple of different formats so in the end I went with the Tag with the One Bell and the Two Bells is a one off.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Snowflakes (R), Teeny Tiny Tags, Petite Pairs

Card:  Bashful Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink:  White Craft, Stazon Black

Finishing Touches:  Dazzling Diamonds

Tools:  Big Shot, Papertrey Ink Tags Sale #1 Die, In The Meadow Die, Embossing Buddy, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen

For these tags I used two different sentiments.

Thanks' for visiting today.

Hugs,

Christmas Tags

Hi there,
For today's post I have some Tags to show you which I have made for our Christmas presents.  I used Stampin' Up's Jolly Bingo Bits and Winter Post stamp sets.

Vintage style tags.  

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, Winter Post

Card: Crumb Cake, Real Red, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Ink:  Real Red, Old Olive, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Embellishments: Ribbon, Gelly Roll Pen, Liquid Applique, Red Liquid Pearls, Mini Star Crystal

Tools:  Big Shot, Two Tags Die, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1/2" Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch,  Crop-A-Dile, Sponge, Heat Tool, Tombow Multi Glue, Mini Glue Dot, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape

Bright and colourful Christmas Tags with a Sentiment.

Supplies:

Stamps: S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, Winter Post, Contempo Christmas, Papertrey Ink Signature Christmas,

Card:  Whisper White, Lucky Limeade, Wisteria Wonder, Real Red, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Melon Mambo

Ink: Real Red, Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Calypso Coral, Island Indigo, Wisteria Wonder

Embellishments: Ribbons to match colours

Tools: Big Shot, Sizzix Two Tags Die, 1/2" Circle Die, 1" Circle Die, 1 1/4" Circle Die, Crop-A-Dile, Sta,p-a-ma-jig

Thanks' for dropping by today.

Hugs,

Friday Mashup #36 - Flaky Friends

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for The Friday Mashup Challenge this week to use Snowmen or use Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze and Basic Grey or Mash it Up and use both. I have used both.

This card was awarded the Glamette Award at The Friday Mashup this week.

Supplies:

Stamps:  S/U's Flaky Friends, Petite Pairs, Studio G 2007 Kolette Hall Snowman
Card and Papers: Basic Grey, Baja Breeze, Blushing Bride, Whisper White, DSP Paper Pack - In Colours 2010 - 2011

Ink: Stazon Black, Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Gelly Roll Pen

Finishing Touches: Blushing Bride Stitched Poly Ribbon, Shiny Silver Pearls

Tools: Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Sizzix Top Note Die, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, Curly Label Punch, Aqua Painter, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals

Thanks' for stopping by today.

Hugs,

Perfect Sentiments #10 - A Sparkly Christmas -Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year

Happy Sunday Everyone,
Today's card is for the Perfect Sentiments Challenge this week to make a Christmas card with plenty of Sparkle. I cased this card from Kay Kalthoff, after it was featured on Paper Punch Addiction, I changed it up a bit.  I used Glossy card and dry embossed it, giving it texture and plenty of subtle sheen. Punched out the ornament shape and backed it with the Red Glimmer Card adding a strip of Silver that has been punched with the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch.  I attached some Silver Cord and some Glittery Ribbon.  The Sentiment is stamped on Glossy Card and matted with the Real Red cardstock.

This card was awarded a Perfect Three at the Perfect Sentiments this week.

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink Signature Christmas
Card:  Whisper White, Real Red, Glossy Card, Red Glitter Card, Silver Glitter Card
Ink:  Real Red
Embellishments: Silver Cord, Red Glimmer Ribbon
Tools: Big Shot, Petals A Plenty EB Folder, Polka Dot EB Folder, Ornament Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Dimensionals, Dble Sided Tape, Mini Glue Dot 
Thanks for visiting today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #14 - Snow Kitty

Hi there,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  I used this cute Snow Kitty stamp from Repeat Impressions.  I watercoloured the image, added some Dazzling Diamonds, Liquid Applique and mounted it on some Soft Suede card and used Dimensionals to give it a 3D effect.  Cut out the designer papers and stitched around the squares with my sewing machine. Punched out the snowflake and added the sentiment to the centre.



Supplies:

Stamps:  Repeat Impressions Snowcat and Friends #3813-M, S/U's Delightful Decorations

Card and Papers: Soft Suede, Real Red, Whisper White, Bashful Blue, DSP Holiday Thyme (R), DSP Ski Slope (R)

Ink: Stazon Black, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Crumb Cake, Basic Grey, So Saffron, Brilliant Blue (R)

Finishing Touches: Dazzling Diamonds, Bakers Twine Early Espresso, Marvy Liquid Applique

Tools: Big Shot, Spellbinders Scalloped Square and Classic Square Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Sewing Machine, Aqua Painter, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch

Thanks' for dropping in today.

Hugs,

Friday Mashup #35 - Fun In The Snow

Hello there,
Today's post is for The Friday Mashup Challenge this week to create a Shaker card and or with a Winter Scene. I have gone with both and used some different elements in my card that I have not used before.  I made my own shaker from scratch using a large piece of dimensional foam.  I cut the circle out with my Classic Circles Nestabilities and my Big Shot.  I also used White Glossy cardstock that I embossed using Embossing folders.  I saw a video by Kay Kalthoff and decided to give it a try, it creates a shiny embossed surface and I am very happy with the results.

This card Rocked the Challenge this week at The Friday Mashup.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's A Wish For Peace (R), Contempo Christmas
Card:  Basic Black, Glossy White, Acetate, Whisper White
Ink: Always Artichoke, Bashful Blue, Stazon Black
Finishing Touches: Black 1/8" Ribbon, Chunky Glitter, Dazzling Diamonds
Tools:  Big Shot, Provo Craft Snowflakes EB Folder, Sizzix Polka Dots EB Folder, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, Ornament Punch, Sponge, Scallop Circle Punch, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals, 2 Way Glue Pen, Papertrey Ink Woodland Meadows Die, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Carl Snowflake Punch, Multi Mat
Thanks' for calling in today.
Hugs,

Freshly Made Sketches #13 - Sweets For The Sweet

Hello Friends,
Today's post is for the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge this week.  Lots of dry embossing, dots and hearts for my card this week. I also used the new Postage Stamp Punch for the mat on the images.

This card was featured on Paper Punch Addiction on 4th December, 2011 and also awarded a Perfect Princess Award at Freshly Made Sketches this week.

Supplies:
Stamps:  S/U's Jolly Bingo Bits, Tiny Tags
Card: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Rose Red
Ink:  Regal Rose, Melon Mambo, Rose Red
Finishing Touches:  Melon Mambo Scallop Dots Ribbon, Linen Thread
Tools:  Big Shot, Sizzix Polka Dot EB Folder, Provo Craft Seeing Spots EB Folder, 1 1/4" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Papertrey Ink Tags Die, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Dble Sided Tape, Dimensionals,
Thanks' for droppin' by today.
Hugs,