This gallery contains photo's of the class projects. All class projects are on display at Rocky Mountain Framing and Gallery as well.
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I'm sure you're just as busy as I am this holiday season. I have made an effort to get stuff done ahead of time and not wait until the last minute. lol So far I've made 9 jars of Apple Butter, all the Christmas presents are bought but 2, the Christmas Cards are almost finished, my home is decorated and one Christmas program has been attended. Whew! I'm feeling pretty good about it all!
Here's a sweet picture of my Arianna Faith taken last night, right before her Christmas program. She sang her heart out. She has the most beautiful voice ever!
Ok, now on to crafting.......here are two projects I made recently for the Spellbinders Blog. Candy canes seem to be my creative theme at the moment!
And a few different ways to use this Holiday Decor.....
Supplies include: Classic Petal Edgeabilities,2011 Heirloom Ornament, Holiday Tags, Premium Craft Foil; Best Creations Glitter Paper; Worldwin Paper Treasures White Cardstock; JustRite Stampers; Want2Scrap Bits of Bling in Red; Scrapbooks Adhesives By 3L 3D Foam Squares; white ribbon, red and black ink, soup can, candy canes, poinsettia, chocolate and christmas flowers.
Hey Check it out! I just got my first iphone 4s (that goes perfectly with my Macbook Pro) and I am in Heaven!
I love QR codes and decided to try one in my blog to see how many people actually use them. So, if you have a smartphone with a QR code reader app, scan this QR code to be taken to the actual blog post with video tutorial!
Isn't technology fabulous?!!!
Wow! Lots of eye candy in one blog post huh? Hope you enjoyed this. Let me know what you think of picture tutorials, video tutorials and QR Codes. I'd love to know.
I wanted to show you lots of great Nestabling, so I created this "12 Days of Christmas" Vintage Counter.
This piece measures about 12 x 12" and would make a perfect gift. You can fill each of the 12 days with a mini photo, favorite quote, or piece of candy.
Wait until you see all beautiful colors and shapes of Nestabling. Make the jump to Want2Scrap to see this project up close and in color!!! Leave a comment and let them know I sent you.
I love to let you know about products I really love, and Want2Scrap products are high on my list! I hope you'll check them out.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today. I really appreciate it.
I love the idea of being grateful for what you have. It keeps you focused on the positive. I've noticed many people on facebook and blogs taking the time to write about something they are grateful for everyday for 30 days.
I decided to create a Gratitude Journal along these same lines. I created this one for the Spellbinders Blog. I'm going to add some tabs along the side for each person in our family. The girls are so excited to do this. We might even include some art journaling, sketching, etc.
Here's a video to show you how I created it!
You can find the supply list and more information on the Spellbinders Blog.!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you get to take some time to journal, sketch, text, facebook or blog what you are grateful for this Thanksgiving Season.
Calling all crafters! We've gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could make for the holidays, all in one place on this Hop!
I created A Christmas Mini Printers Tray.
This 7Gypsies Printers Tray measures approximately 6 1/2" x 6 1/2". I smudged the edges of it with Colorbox Classic Pigment Ink, Cat's Eye Queue - Basic Silver.
I used Clearsnap Cat's Eye Queue - Night Sky and blended the dark and light blue tones by applying the dark blue on the top and side of the stamp, then applying the lighter blue to the rest of the stamp. It blends so beautifully.
I used Clearsnap Top Boss Watermark Ink Pad and applied it directly to Spellbinders 2001 Heirloom Ornament #4, then cut/embossed out of red cardstock by WorldWin Papers. I quickly applied embossing powder by Sparkle N' Sprinkle, and shook off the excess. I used a little paintbrush to brush off any fine grains of embossing powder. Then I heat set the powder. This creates a nice beautiful metallic edge.
The Holly Motifs cut/emboss beautifully out of white cardstock. I used the Holly Motifs die template as a stencil and applied Clearsnap gold pigment ink directly to the paper in a circular motion.
I layered all the embellished die cuts. The top Ornament was adhered with 3D Foam Squares by Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L. This gives it a nice dimension. I adhered the die cuts to the printers tray with 3D Foam Squares also.
The patterned paper is Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium. It looks so vintage, I just love it. I cut/embossed the postcard using Labels Twenty-Three. Then inked the edges with ColorBox Fluid Chalk Inkpad in Chestnut Roan.
I created die cut embellishments for each little shadow box.
I stamped the sentiment, aligned the die template around the stamp and cut/embossed, then inked the edges as well. I applied Nestabling by Want2Scrap - Petite Scalloped Circle Small in Black. I filled the shadow box with blue tulle.
Adhesive Sheets by Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L die cut beautifully. I cut the sheet using Spellbinders 2001 Heirloom Ornament #2. I peeled off the backing, which leaves the adhesive exposed. I sprinkled glitter and then pushed it into the adhesive with my fingers. I applied a bit of bling and adhered to the shadow box.
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope you've been inspired to create a handmade holiday gift this year.
I'd love to see what you create!
Holly
For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you'll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors!
I up-cycled a mini clipboard I had and added in some recycled cardboard as well!
I love to stencil with Spellbinders die templates. They also cut craft foil beautifully.
I sanded the metal leaf die cut for a really cool distressed look. I also applied Tattered Angels Chandelier Glimmer Glam to add a nice sparkle to the cardboard. I think I could just bathe in that stuff. It is my absolute favorite!!
Please stop by the Spellbinders Blog for the complete tutorial and supply list. Be sure to leave a comment over there as well.
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts, Want2Scrap™, and JustRite® Stampers Designers have teamed up to bring you an amazing four day Blog Hop Event September 6 - 9, filled with fabulous designs that are sure to inspire all!! Each day we will be sharing a link list with you for the featured designers!
Here is my project for the Want To Make It Fabulous Blog Hop!
It's a Paris themed Printer's Tray
I had so much fun making this. I love everything Paris, and my art room has some hints of Paris and the color blue.
I heat embossed the stamp with white embossing powder and used it as a resist and misted with color.
Aligning die templates around stamped images is so easy with Spellbinders die templates. Nestabling adds the perfect touch.
Here are all the supplies I used, just in case you'd like to find them to make your own.
Other Supplies Include: Tattered Angels ~ Walnut Gold Glimmer Mist, Bahama Blue Glimmer Mist, Tide Pool Glimmer Glam, Mermaid Glimmer Glam. Scrapbook Adhesives By 3L - 3D Foam Squares in black and white. My Mind's Eye Lush Blue Floral Paper and Lost and Found Paper, KaiserCraft Bonjour Paper line; GCD Studio Paris Nights. Beacon Adhesives Quick Grip Adhesive. Buttons Galore buttons. Clearsnap Fluid Chalk Ink in Creamy Brown and Deep Lagoon. Sparkle and Sprinkle Embossing Powder in White and Antiquities. 7 Gypsies printers tray.
Now on to all the details of the Want To Make It Fabulous Blog Hop!
What would a blog hop be without prizes?
Yes, we will also be giving away prizes!!
Spellbinders Paper Arts will be giving away 2 Die Template sets with a value of $24.99 each! Want2Scrap will be giving away 2 $25.00 Gift Certificates! JustRite Stampers will be giving away 2 Stamp Sets of the winner’s choice!
The winners will be drawn from the blog comments so be sure to visit them all and leave a comment one each to increase your chances of winning. The contest for the prizes will be open until midnight Saturday, September 10th. Winners will be announced on Monday September 12th on the company blogs.
Are you new to Spellbinders Paper Arts, Want2Scrap, or JustRite Stampers? Here is a little information about all three of these amazing companies. Each company offers a unique line of products that work wonderfully together to make some fabulous designs.
Sophistication, value and maximum versatility make Spellbinders die templates #1. Beautiful Details Inspiring Creativity…Spellbinders unique triple function die templates allow you to cut, emboss, and then stencil through the die template for unlimited possibilities. The Spellbinders Grand Calibur® machine and Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities™ cut and emboss up to 11¾”, taking die cutting to grand proportions. Follow Spellbinders on Facebook, Twitter and the Spellbinders Blog!
Want2Scrap™ manufacturers rhinestone lines including the specialty Nestabling™ line along with the newly released Nestaboard™ chipboard line that coordinates perfectly with the Spellbinders Nestabilities® die templates. Want2Scrap also manufacturers their own line chipboard albums and accents, acrylic albums, and multi-layered laser designs and other fine scrapbooking products. Want2Scrap brings ease of use and flexibility in their product lines by offering products uniquely tailored to its customers’ needs. Follow Want2Scrap on Facebook and the Want2Scrap Blog!
JustRite Stampers entire collection of stamps are designed to be compatible with Spellbinders die templates. JustRite Originals interlocking stamp system allows you to mix and match borders and centers to create dozens of design possibilities. Since the spring of 2008, JustRite Original stamps have been designed to coordinate with the Spellbinders Nestabilities, Decorative Elements and Basic Shapes. In January of 2011, JustRite began introducing Cling Stamps Sets designed to coordinate with Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels.JustRite Cling stamps are deeply etched pre-cut red rubber mounted on Static Cling Foam made in the USA . Cling sets come on a colored 8 1/2 x 6 1/2" Storage Panel for easy storage in our Cling Mini Binder Box. For thousands of ideas on projects using JustRite and Spellbinders die templates visit the JustRite Design Gallery and the JustRite Blog. You can also follow our blog by following us on Facebook and Twitter.
I absolutely adore Monogram projects. They make fabulous Teacher Gifts, House Warming Gifts, Baby Shower Presents, etc.....and are great for people of all ages.
I have had this project in my head for several weeks now, but was still trying to figure out the colors, and how to get it to look how it did in my head! LOL
Here's a sneak peek of my Framed Button Monogram.
To see the entire project and a tutorial on how I created it, click on over to the Spellbinders Blog!
Be sure to leave me a comment over there and let me know what you think.
Here is a Teacher Monogram Gift I made that you might recognize from a previous post.
This one was made with crayons!
Both projects were created using Spellbinders die templates.
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!
I just adore the colors cream, brown and black together. I keep seeing this color scheme with burlap and canvas....just lovely. I also see it used a lot on my favorite new website Pinterest! You can follow me, my pins and boards on Pinterest! It has become an source of stress relief for me. All the inspiration and ideas, neatly organized right where I put them. Love that!
This is one of my favorite cards I have created. I love the vintage feel, and that it actually turned out how I envisioned it in my head. I typically use a lot of earthly colors, so limiting myself to just a few is difficult for me. LOL!
I can't seem to get enough of Tattered Angels Chandelier Glimmer Glam. My oh my that stuff is so awesome!! Paint it on resist paper and it's fabulous!!
JustRite Stamps are a wonderful compliment to Spellbinders die templates. They fit so perfectly in the them.
This card was a project I created for the Spellbinders, along with a tutorial over on their blog. Make sure to hop on over to the Spellbinders Paper Arts Blog! It's all new!!
The comments are finally working on the Spellbinders Paper Arts Blog, so be sure to leave a comment and an idea for a tutorial you'd like to see.
Welcome to the last day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy!
Spellbinders™ Paper Arts’ is absolutely thrilled to bring you one of the most exciting die releases to date! These new collections are some of the most innovative and beautiful die templates in the world. The Get the Knowledge! Blog Frenzy allows you a sneak peek of the products we’re introducing at the Craft and Hobby Association trade show later this month.
• Win today’s new Spellbinders die templates!
• Be eligible to win the Grand Prize by entering each day (see schedule below)!
• One entry per person, per blog please, on the designated days.
• Each blog will accept entries for 48 hours.
• You have from 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time July 14, 2011 to 12:01 a.m. July 16, 2011 enter my contest. See the Official Rules (link to blog post- link coming)
• Today you can enter my contest and Windy Robinson's contest.
Thank you, Spellbinders Paper Arts, for sponsoring this contest!
I’m thrilled to share two projects using LF-006 Wonderful Wings and S5-066 Shadow Flowers with you...
Butterflies are such a huge trend right now, this gate folded Butterfly Card is perfect for all occasions!
LF-006 Wonderful Wings and S5-066 Shadow Flowers are part of the Donna Salazar Designer Collection! I pretty much love any design she comes up with.
Supplies include:
Spellbinders Paper Arts ~The Grand Calibur (TM) Machine, LF-006 Wonderful Wings and S5-066 Shadow Flowers
Graphic 45 - Le Cirque Collection, On the Boardwalk Collection, Renaissance Faire Collection
Begin by cutting a piece of kraft colored cardstock to 12 x 6 3/4". Score vertically at 3" mark and 9" mark. Fold the two panels towards the middle of the card to create the gate fold. Adhere white grid paper to the front of each panel.
Cut/emboss S5-066 Shadow Flowers using the Grand Calibur Machine, out of dark and light shades of grey and green cardstock. Adhere the Shadow Flowers to each panel. I put the tallest Shadow Flowers on the left and the shorter ones on the right panel to help draw the eye.
Stamp your favorite sentiment on the right panel as shown above. Open the card and stamp a coordinating sentiment on the inside of the card.
Choose a coordinating patterned paper and colored cardstock. Cut/emboss three Butterflies as shown above. I like to mix the cardstock on top for one, and the patterned paper on top for another.
Adhere the Butterflies by applying a line of Zip Dry glue on the backside, and down the center of the top Butterfly. Carefully center and adhere to the bottom Butterfly. Allow to dry. Then, bend the winds of the top Butterfly up. You can also curl the wings just a bit for more dimension.
Adhere the black crystal swirls to each corner as shown above. That's all there is to it! Lots of layers and dimension and oh so easy to create. I had so much fun creating this card!
LF-006 Wonderful Wings
MSRP $59.99
Die Sizes for Shadow then Detail:
1: 2 1/4 x 1 3/4" and 2 1/8 x 1 5/8"
2: 2 3/8 x 1 3/4" and 2 1/4 x 1 5/8"
3: 2 1/2 x 2 1/4" and 2 3/8 x 2 1/8"
4: 2 3/8 x 2 1/8 and 2 1/4 x 2
5: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 and 2 5/8 x 2 5/8"
S5-066 Shadow Flowers
MSRP $24.99
Die Sizes:
1: 25/8 x 2"
2: 2 3/4 x 3"
3: 2 3/4 x 6"
My second project is a Framed Paper Butterfly mixed media piece.
I'll be showing you a tutorial for the Framed Paper Butterflies next week!
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See the official Spellbinders Paper Arts Get the Knowledge!Blog Frenzy Official Rules.
TO ENTER:
My contest is open for entries from 12:01 a.m. July 14 2011, to 12:01 a.m. July 16, 2011 Eastern Standard Time.
1) Send your email entry to: Reveal18@spellbinders.us (either click the link or type the address into your email program)
2) The subject must be Wonderful Wings and Shadow Flowers.
3) Send!
Be sure to visit all the Designers on their contest dates:
Daily contest winners will receive an email within 24 hours of the contest’s closing. The winners will have 72 hours to reply to that email to claim prize. If a winner fails to respond within 72 hours, a new winner will be drawn.
To be eligible for the Grand Prize, enter each contest within its designated time period. Use the same email address to send the entry email. The Grand Prize has a retail value of over $1400, and includes the complete Spellbinders line of die templates released at the 2011 Summer CHA show, and a Grand Calibur™ Die Cutting and Embossing Machine!
I love your comments! Unfortunately your comment does not count towards a contest entry, so be sure to enter (see "To Enter" section above) and then leave a comment!
Be sure to check the Spellbinders Blog to check out all our winners and their prize packages!
Check out these two incredible videos by Stacey and Kim
showing you exactly how to use those fabulous Edgeabilities!
Thanks for stopping by today! I'm off to CHA next week and will be sure to post some pictures of all the latest and greatest products, and all the fun that happens too!
I created this layout for the Spellbinders Blog. I took this picture of Mackenzie during the Mid-Winter Blue Grass Festival we attended a few weeks ago. I love how she smiles when she plays her guitar.
