I have another project to share with you from the Stamping Pro. Next month my friend, Judy, and I are going on a Ladies Craft Weekend and I want to make these for the participants. They are made to hold Ghiradelli candy, but I think they might hold a pack of gum which would come in really handy for the weekend.
All the purses are made using K and Company two-sided designer paper. You can find the instruction sheet here. (There aren't any written instructions, but the diagram is pretty easy to follow.) I used satin ribbon the handles on these two purses and I made one with rick rack for the handle. Then I decorated them with silk or paper flowers. Red sticky tape was used to adhere the flaps of the boxes to make them sturdy.
That's all there is to it. Easy peasy!
Before I go, I want to remind you to check out the new challenge at the Sisterhood. Our hostess, Lisa, has a color combo challenge for us. You will be amazed at the projects our step-sisters and sistahs have created. Remember you have until 8pm(est), Sunday, March 22nd to enter. Good luck!
Terri
Hello friends! It is time for a new challenge at the Sisterhood hosted by Lisa. For this challenge, Lisa has selected a photo with some beautiful spring colors. Your challenge is to use all of these colors in your project. This was such a fun challenge and I was able to use my new Stampin' Up Designer Papers and Embellishments.
The designer paper, buttons and ribbon (Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and Coastal Cabana) are from the "Best Year Ever" Paper and Accessory Pack. Aren't the colors gorgeous? For the grass, I used the grass die from Impression Obsession and the flower stems were created using Memory Box "Lovely Tendril" die (grass and stems cut from Old Olive card stock). These were adhered to gray card stock and then layered onto Olive Green. The sentiment is stamped in Olive Green onto the Designer paper and then layered onto Olive Green card stock.
Now it's your turn. Visit the Sisterhood blog, check out the inspiration by the sisters and step-sisters and share your creations with us.
I have noticed that this fold is very popular on Pinterest and just had to give it a try. I cased this card from the original found here. It is such a simple fold, but really makes the image stand out. The card stocks used for the base of the card and the scalloped circle are some that I have had in my stash for ages. I don't even remember where it came from. The designer paper is from the Recollections Painted Fancy pad at Michaels. The gingham ribbon was purchased either from a garage sale or a clearance bin at at craft store many years ago.
I used Stampin' Up Pool Party and Old Olive markers to stamp the image using the two-stamp method with SU's "Reason to Smile" stamp set. The sentiment on the inside is hidden by the front panel and reads "Wishing you love and laughter forever after!". It is a stamp from SU's "Curly Verses" set.
This image makes me think of the beautiful summer flowers. I can hardly wait till I can get outside and start working on my flower beds. I am also hoping to start a fairy garden, which got put off last summer due to all the rain.
That's it for today. Don't forget to stop by the Sisterhood tomorrow when we begin a new challenge tomorrow hosted by Lisa. The sistah's have created some beautiful projects for inspiration. So get busy with your creations and join in on the fun.
See you then.
Terri
My friend, Judy, and I worked on some note cards and purse she wanted to use as gifts. The instructions can be found here. I need to bookmark this site because there a lot of really nice project sheets to copy.
Now for the set that I created. I used K and Company Designer Paper and white card stock to create the purse and flowers. The center of the flowers are black sticky dots. For the small flower center on the note card I ran the card stock through my Cuttlebug using the cuttlebug swiss dot embossing folder. The box bottom for the purse is adhered with red line tape for durability. White satin ribbon was added to the handle to close the purse.
I used one 12" x 12" sheet of designer paper for the purse and flowers and 4 sheets of white card stock to create the flowers, purse bottom and note cards. This project is so simple I already have paper pulled out for 2-3 more sets.
Hope you like my project for today. Thanks for visiting with me.
Terri
Have you seen the new craft show brought from the UK called "Create and Craft TV? It is a shopping network for crafting, but experts demonstrate how to use the products. You can also find this fantastic craft show on the internet here. I purchased the Lovely Lace bundle which included 124 pieces of paper, toppers, die cuts, etc. I also purchased 2 sets of cards (50 plain and 50 shaped cards).
This card was created using Lovely Lace papers, die cuts and cards. Aren't the colors and die cuts gorgeous? The silver ribbon is from the Darice Oh, So Trendy line. The possibilities for projects are endless.
When I first opened the package, I was overwhelmed with everything included in this bundle. My mind is still spinning with ideas. Now to settle down and begin crafting with this lovely set.
Why not drop by the Create and Craft website to see all that they have to offer? You will be amazed at all the new crafting materials and tools for cardmaking, jewelry, knitting, crochet, etc. Over the weekend they even have special deals.
Well, back to creating. Thanks for dropping by today.
Terri
Using my Reflections Ocean Friends stamp set and Reflections paper pack from Michaels, I created this child birthday card. Don't these little creatures have the cutest faces? The images were colored with my Spectrum Noire markers and adhered with dimensionals. The sentiment is from Stampin' Up's Warmest Regards stamp set. Light blue gems create the bubbles on the whale and add a little detail to the sentiment panel. The blue ribbon is from the Darice Premium ribbon line.
This would make a perfect birthday card for my 2 year old granddaughter or my 4 year old grandson who have summer birthdays.
Thanks for visiting with me today. Don't forget to stop by the Sisterhood for the new challenge hosted by Darlene.
Terri
Today I have another decoupaged image and card to share with you. This time I chose to use this cute little dog and teacup. There were a few more parts to work with on this one. The dog's head, left paw, flower, left ear and nose were cut with fine tip scissors and adhered with dimensionals. Boy was that little nose difficult to cut out. (It was even harder to cut a dimensional to fit.) But, with a lot of patience I was able to succeed without losing any of the pieces.
White card stock was used for the base and embossed with Stamin' Up's new Spring Flowers embossing folder. SU Ballet Blue was cut for all mats and the dotted paper is from the paper included in the UK Cardmaker Magazine. The ribbon flower embellishments were found at Joann's in the ribbon department.
I am having so much fun with these decoupage images and paper. I have enough to make at least 10 projects.
I hope you like my creation for today. Have a great day everyone and thanks for stoppingy by.
Terri
I recently purchased one of the UK's Cardmaking magazines and included in the pack were darling papers and decoupage images. Isn't this little girl just the cutest? It is hard to tell from the photo, but I used dimensionals to make the flower bouquet and daisy 3D.
I typed the sentiment on my computer using the "Harrington" font and printed on card stock. Nestibilities eyelet dies were used to make the mat from SU Wild Wasabi card stock and to cut out the sentiment panel. SU Rose Red was used to make the card base. The mats are cut from Wild Wasabi and Rose Red. The silk flowers are from the $1.50 bin at Michaels.
Wouldn't these decoupage images make a beautiful piece of framed art? I'm going to have to give that a try.
Thanks for stopping by and visiting with me today. I will have another decoupaged card for you tomorrow, so please stop by again.
Happy Crafting!
Terri
Darlene is our host for the challenge at the Sisterhood this week. She is asking everyone to make a project using "Paper Piecing and/or Piercing". For my project, I chose to make a tag using one of the Prima Mixed Media Dolls.
First, I stamped the doll onto white card stock and colored her with SU markers. Then I stamped the image onto two different designer papers from DCWV's Floral Stack and cut out the head band and dress. I used flowered ribbon for the sash on the dress. Before adhering the doll to the tag, I used Tim Holtz Distressed Ink "Vintage Photo" to create an aged look to the tag. Once the doll was adhered, I used a sentiment from SU's "Fabulous Phrases" onto white card stock, punched it out with the small oval punch and layered it onto a larger oval punched from the designer paper. Daisiesand butterfly from K & Company were added to the corner and then the tag was finished off with SU Rose Red grosgrain ribbon.
If you love a good challenge head on over to the Sisterhood and join in the fun. Don't forget to check out all the wonderful inspiration by the sistahs and step-sistahs.
Until next time...
Terri
While going through my card stash, I realized I don't have many kids cards. So, this week that is going to be my focus (along with some challenge projects). I found a cute stamp set on sale at Michael's. Isn't this seahorse adorable?
The background paper and stamp set is from the Recollections line. The black card stock is Core'dinations and the purple satin ribbon is Darice Premium ribbon. I used black India ink to stamp the images and colored them with Stampin' Up Delighful Daffodil, Pool Party and Wisteria Wonder markers.
I used DecoArt Glamour Dust glitter on the bubbles, seahorse and starfish, but it hard to see in the photos. The sentiment panel is adhered with dimensionals.
Well, off to play with more of these stamps. Have a beautiful day!
Terri
I was so excited to have time to play with some of my new Stampin' Up papers and stamp sets. This card features the "Big Day" stamp set and the "Best Year Every" designer paper from the Sale-a-Bration promotion. Aren't these colors just yummy?
I used SU's Delighful Daffodil and Soft Sky markers to color the images, then mounted them onto chocolate card stock. Then I tied a piece of Darice yellow organdy ribbon around the card and added the white beaded flower to tie everything together. What a quick and easy card.
I have entered this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Created - Anything Goes/Optional Twist - Birthday
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes - Birthday
SU's Sale-a-bration promotion ends March 31st, so contact an SU Demonstrator or go to the Stampin' Up website to order.
Thanks for spending some time with me today.
Terri
I have been thinking alot about friends and family the past few days. Maybe it's because of the cold, snowy weather and not being able to go out very much. So, today's project is a note card to send to a dear friend or family member I haven't seen or talked to in a while.
I started with an off white card stock base and added pink designer paper by DCWV. Next I added this beautiful Ivory ribbon, that reminds me of a trellis. The images can be found on Pinterest. The image mats were cut from Stampin' Up's "True Thyme" cardstock. I used a Stampin' Up corner punch to round the corners of the postcard image and the mat, then added dimensionals to give some height to the panel. The sentiment is from SU's "Four You" stamp set and was stamped with India black ink. The bow is chocolate satin ribbon and brown pearls were added in the corner. Using an SU punch for the stem and adding a pink ribbon flower finishes the project.
Don't forget to hop over to the Sisterhood and join in on the challenge. You have until 8pm (est), Sunday, February 22nd to enter.
Thanks for stopping by.
Terri
Last fall, my son-in-law made two trips to South Africa for work. So what better way to celebrate his March 15th birthday, than with a card using Stampin' Ups "World Map" and "Word Traveler" stamp sets.
I started with a card base of burgundy, then added the World Map panel. Next I stamped the ship and added a black mat and adhered this layer to the map panel. Then I added the birds and waves using stamps by Stampscapes. The sentiment is from SU's "Feeling Sentimental" stamp set. Last, I added black gems and black woven ribbon for that final touch.
I hope Jerrod will like this card. Since he is a computer programmer, I think I will add a Best Buys gift card, so he can keep up with the computer world.
Thanks for stopping by and visiting with me today.
Terri
Brrrrr! Will these frigid temps ever go away? Hibernating in my craft room this morning. Thank goodness for space heaters.
I have another vintage card to share with you today. Found the frame background and image on Pinterest over the weekend and couldn't wait to use them.
Using a craft knife, I cut around the flowers, so I could insert the image into the corners. I added black card stock to the front of my card for the background. Stems were punched from Old Olive card stock and adhered to the back of pink wedding flowers. I used glue dots to add the flowers to the card. For extra embellishment, I added clear gems to the centers of the flat flowers and pink nylon ribbon.
The sentiment was stamped onto Colonial White card stock and matted onto a scalloped black circle. Materials used are listed below.
Materials:
Card stock: Close to My Heart Colonial White, Core'dinations Black
Stamp: Paper Wishes (www.practicalpublishing.com.au)
Ribbon: Darice
I have entered this card in the following challenges:
Inspiration Destination - Always Anything Goes
Whimsy Inspiration - Use a Sentiment
That's all for today.
Terri
Even though we have been having terrible weather here in Ohio, I find myself in a very good mood today. My hubby is off today and I will have my granddaughter for the afternoon. She such a sweet little girl and enjoys life to the fullest. Can hardly wait to see her.
Okay, enough of the grandma stuff, now for my project. Once again, I found this beautiful image on Pinterest and thought it would make a beautiful anniversary card.
I started with a piece of Close To My Heart Colonial White card stock for the base and added designer paper from Scrappin' Creations for the backgound. The image is layered on a mat of SU True Thyme and Core'dinations Black. The sentiment is from Stamping Sensations "Perfectly Said" rubber stamp set. Paper flowers and silk wedding flowers were used to create the bouquet and Darice's pink nylon ribbon was tied around the sentiment band.
I am so happy with the finished piece. I love creating with vintage photos. One of these days, I will get out the photos of my mother's parents, who I never met and use them on projects. I have one picture of my father's grandfather that would be perfect for a masculine card.
I hope you like my project today. See you again soon.
Terri
My hubby had to work till 8pm yesterday, so I was able to spend some time in my craft room. This stamp set is from Stampin' Up's Sale-a-bration catalog. It is called "Sheltering Tree". It includes stamps for every season and could become one of my favorite sets to use.
White card stock was used for the base, image panel and word strip. DCWV designer paper was used for the background. The mats were cut from Core'dinations light brown card stock. Using SU Chocolate ink, I stamped the bare tree. I used SU pumpkin pie, real red and olive green markers to make the leaves using the tamping method. I used SU's espresso marker to stamp the bike and the grass was done using SU always artichoke and wild wasabi markers. I found this rust checked ribbon in clearance bin for $1.00 a couple of years ago. I think it finishes this card off perfectly.
When I have time, I am going to use this stamp set to make cards for all the seasons. For summer and spring, there is a swing, bike and tent stamp. For fall, a rake and for winter a snowflake stamp.
Okay, time to get back to work. Wish I could hibernate in my craft room this week since the temps are only going to be in the single digits here in Northeast Ohio. Guess I'd better get my "long john's" out so I can pick up my granddaughter when her mom goes to work.
Be warm, stay safe and have a wonderful day.
Terri
I am thrilled to be the hostess for the challenge at the Sisterhood this week. With Valentine's Day will soon be here, I am asking you to make a card or project for your sweetheart and please use roses somewhere on your creation. My husband is a sweet-aholic, so I created this candy box for him.
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I painted a paper mache box with American Craft Snow White acrylic paint. The background paper and ticket panel are from K & Company's Valentine Pad.
The image was found on Pinterest and framed with black paper cut with Sissix dies Labels Nine. Heart ribbon and metallic red ribbon were used on the side. The roses and white pearl spray were from the wedding department at Pat Catan's. The keys are from Joanns Craft Store. \\
In the past,I have always bought him a bag of M & M's. I think he will be pleasantly surprised with his gift this year.
Okay. Put on those thinking caps, head on over to the Sisterhood for more inspiration from the sistah's and join in on the fun. You might be the next Top Award Winner.
In the mail on Friday, I received my new stamp and die set from The Stamps of Life. Stephanie Barnard is the owner and creator of the stamps and dies. She offers subscriptions to three different clubs. I belong to the stamp club and the stamp & die club. Anyone can order from her site, but club members get special pricing on her sets. They are so much fun to use when the crafting bug hits.
Now for my project.
Materials:
Card stock: White, SU Ballet Blue, Black
Stamps & Dies: Cat2Stamp - The Stamps of Life
Ink: Black India Ink
Ribbon: Black satin
The inside sentiment says "Wishing you a purrfect birthday!" I love this cute little kitty. This set has 12 stamps and 6 matching dies. Hop on over to "The Stamps of Life" and check out the other fabulous stamps and dies Stephanie has to offer.
Don't forget to stop by the Sisterhood tomorrow for another fabulous challenge. It's my turn to play hostess and I am anxious to see what projects you create.
Thanks for visiting with me today.
Terri
A beautiful day here in Northeast Ohio. The temperature is finally above freezing and the snow is beginning to melt. I spent time in my craft room today working on cards for craft shows. I created this wedding card with a new embossing folder from Darice called "Diagonal Hearts". Isn't this foil paper by Reflections gorgeous? It is hard to tell from the picture, but it is a bright magenta and embossed really well.
One of the hearts was embossed with SU Dotted Swiss embossing folder and the other heart was embossed with an embossing folder that I unfortunately can't remember the name of the company or the folder. Using glue dots, I adhered ribbon roses to the center of the hearts. The sentiment is from TPC studio's "Brush Stroke Greetings" cling stamps.
I used this beautiful flower embossed white satin ribbon by offray to add a touch of elegance. I will definitely be making more of these cards with the two packs of foil paper I purchased.
I hope you like my project for today. Thanks for stopping by for a visit. I love sharing my creations with you.
Have a great day!
Terri
Today's project is a card I created for my stamp group swap next week. The original idea was to make a Valentine's Day card. When I finished the first card, I realized it could also be used for "Thank You", "Thinking of You", or a friend's birthday. All the materials used for this card are from Stampin' Up, except the ribbon and black card stock. I have listed the materials below the photo.
Materials:
Card Stock: SU Whisper White, Rose Red, Core'dinations Black
Stamp Set: SU "I (Heart) Hearts
Ink: SU Rose Red
Embossing Folder: SU "Decorative Dots"
Ribbon: White Organdy
I decided to leave the card blank since it could be used for other occasions. Wouldn't this card be pretty in purple or blue? I was thinking maybe I would do one in yellow, but not sure if the yellow would show up on the white. What do you think?
I have 3 days that I don't have to babysit and since it is sooooo cold out, I think I will hibernate in my craft room. The weatherman is calling for more snow this weekend. We already have 10" of snow here in Northeast Ohio. COME ON SPRING!
Have a beatutiful day everyone!
Terri
