Thursday, May 15, 2014

MULTI MEDIA POST _ CUPCAKE IN A JAR




Nina Sandbeck made this project for our Multi Media Swap this month.  The theme was "Celebrate" and your project can be anything you interpret that to be.


Cupcake papers, picks, sprinkles and jar...So cute!  Just add a cake mix box and you are set for your own little celebration!



Thanks for stopping by.

HAPPY CREATING!

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

BENDI CARD

Here is the class project I taught at this month's Creative Design Team's meeting.







Here are the directions for making this card.
  It was a fun 3-D card to make.

Bendi Card
Cricut Cuts
Olive CS          
·         Palm Tree       Artbooking      page 67  > icon > family                               Cut 2 @ 3”
·         Grass               Artbooking      page 52 > Border > t > Real Dial Size         Cut 5 @ 6”
·         Ink edges with Whisper ink
Sweet Leaf CS
·         Grass                Artiste              page 73 > shift > Accent 3 > Easter           Cut 5 @ 1”
·         Ink edges in Whisper ink
Colonial White CS
·         4 ¼” x 5 ½”                  Cut 1
·         2 ½” x 5 ½”                 Cut 2                Score  ½ ”on  2 ½” edge,   Mark  ¼”  with pencil on opposite  edge           Shape as shown
·         1 ¾” x 5 ½”                 Cut 2                Score  ½ ”on  1 3/4” edge,   Mark  ¼”  with pencil on opposite  edge                      Shape as shown
·         Ink edges with Whisper Ink

Sky Blue CS
·         2 1/16”  x 5 ½ “           Cut 1    (sand)
·         4 1/8” x 5 3/8”                        Cut 1    (sand)
Whisper CS
·         2” x 5 ½”                     Cut 1    (emboss, ink with Whipser ink)         
·         1 ½” x 4 5/8”               Cut 2    (emboss, ink with Whipser ink)          Shape as shown
·         2 ¼” x 4 5/8”               Cut 2    (emboss, ink with Whipser ink)          Shape as shown
 Stamp the following images from Lifting Spirits Stamp Set (C1570)
·         Hot Air Balloon           Stamp, Color with Alcohol Markers & Cut  
·         1 of each 3 Clouds      Stamp & Cut, ink edge with Whisper ink
·         Banner                                    Stamp & Cut, ink edge with Whisper ink
·         Sentiment of Choice   Center in Banner

Directions
1.      Adhere sky & brick piece to  4 ¼” x 5 ½” Colonial WhiteCS
2.      Cut notch as shown on penciled area of CS 1 ¾” x 5 ½” & 2 ½” x 5 ½” pieces of Colonial White CS
3.      Fold scored ½” on the 1 ¾” x 5 ½” & 2 ½” x 5 ½” pieces of Colonial White CS  ( do not adhere to back piece
4.      Layer brick piece to both sides of the two Colonial White pieces leaving 1/8” border on top
5.      Adhere palm tree as shown by running one strip of glue up the center of tree
6.      Adhere second palm tree on back side directly over the previous tree with one strip of adhesive down the center of tree
7.      Adhere grass pieces as shown
8.      With a pencil,  mark placement of tabs as shown
9.        Adhere scored edges to back of larger piece, largest on the left and smaller on the right.
10.  Adhere back piece to the card
11.  Laying card flat, on the left flap, cut slice 2” from the left edge going through all layers with exacto knife
12.  On large piece, laying flat cut a slice 1 ½” from the right side going through all layers
13.  Decorate with clouds and hot air balloon as shown.  

A similar card by Shirley Ross was my inspiration.
Thanks for stopping by.

HAPPY CREATING!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Balloon Ride Cards

Here are some of the cards from last night's unit meeting. 
 I'll add more detail in the next couple of days.

Kelly

Brandee

Linda

Sarah


 Cindy


I forgot to take a picture of my own.  Stop by tomorrow for that picture and more card details.

Thanks for stopping by.

HAPPY CREATING!

Thursday, May 8, 2014

BALLOON RIDE LAYOUT 1

Our focus paper packet for May is Close to My Heart's Balloon Ride.  When I saw this paper packet it reminded me of  a trip we made to California quite a few years ago.  As we traveled down the road we came across a large field out in nowhere where  we watched several hot air balloons lifting off.  We stayed for awhile and watched as they filled the skyline.  It was one of those sights I will never forget.  They were so colorful and graceful.
  I think it is one of those things to do on my bucket list.
  What's on your Bucket list? 


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     This is one of the layout from the Workshop on the Go. 

              Balloon Ride Workshop on the Go Class

          We will create (3) 2 page layouts at this class.

Date:  Saturday, May 17th
Time: 10:00 pm
Place: Sharon's Creative Studio
Cost: $36.17 (includes tax & sh.)

RSVP by May 11th so materials can be prepared for the class.

                          HAPPY CREATING!

"FREE TO BE ME " LAYOUT 2

The "Free to be Me" paper collection includes 6 UV-coated, designed cardstock sheets and 6 B&T Duos papers, 2 sheets of printed vellum that were specifically designed for this promotion--you can't get this paper anyplace else.

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Supplies
My Acrylic Feathers             (C1584)
My Acrylics True to Life      (C1575)
Free to Be Me Paper Packet  (CC1027)
White Daisy Cardstock         (1385)
Durable Triangle Studs         (Z1928)
Aqua Dots                            (Z1853)
Bamboo, Cocoa & Lagoon Inks

Let Your Creations Take Flight!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

"FREE TO BE ME" LAYOUT 1

You can get a Workshop Guide with the Free to Be Me Special and make the cards shown yesterday,
 along with the two page layout shown here. 
 Tomorrow I will post a second layout from the guide also. 
 There are still several pieces of paper left in the packet
 and on Friday I will post some more projects
 with this special paper packet.  
I love the vibrant hues and specialty colors in the paper packet.

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Supplies
My Acrylix Feathers                   (C1584)
My Acrylix True to Life              (C1575)
My Acrylix Marquee Uppercase  (CE1029)
Free to Be Me Paper Packet        (CC1027)
White Daisy Cardstock               (1385)
Durable Triangle Studs               (Z1928)
Aqua Dots                                 (Z1853)
Bamboo & Cocoa Inks

LET YOUR CREATIVITY SOAR!

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

FREE TO BE ME CARDS





National Scrapbooking Month: Free to Be Me Paper Collection
Express yourself with a spirited new B&T Duos™ paper collection!
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May is National Scrapbooking Month, and to celebrate CTMH is unleashing the Free to Be Me paper collection at a great deal: get it for $5 when you place a qualifying order of $50*. That’s $6.95 in savings from its retail value of $11.95. The crafter and the saver in you are free to get ecstatic over this deal! Get the kit for yourself and unleash your unique ideas through this collection that celebrates your inner free spirit. The collection includes 6 B&T Duos™ papers designed exclusively for this promotion, 6 UV-coated, designed cardstock sheets, and 2 sheets of complementary printed vellum. These vellum designs, in polka-dot and feather patterns, are a truly unique touch and will add pizzazz to the already spunky papers. Take advantage of this one-month-only offer right away and make your projects beam with personality—because you’re free to be you!






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Here are three cards I've already made with this great paper and this months Stamp of the Month: You've Got a Friend. I love the velum pieces that come in this pack, feathures on the first card and shiny dots on the second card. Check back tomorrow for two layouts I'm working on today.  I can't believe how much additional paper is left after cutting out three cards and two layouts.  I can see more projects coming this week...so be sure to check back.

*Offer valid May 1–31, 2014. Shipping/handling is calculated based on the full retail price of the discounted paper collection ($11.95).


HAPPY CREATING!