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Wednesday, September 30, 2009
BELLI CHALLENGE SHADOW BOX
Monday, September 28, 2009
TECHNIQUE JUNKIE TREASURE HUNT - CRINKLE!
This project gives you a SNEAK PEEK to the Technique "CRINKLE". The technique instructions are available in the Technique Junkies October Newsletter ! If you are not a subscriber, I really must encourage to become one! Each newsletter is better and better with step by step directions (with pictures!) on how to use these WONDERFUL techniques!
Here are the details for my project:
Cardstock and Ink: Whisper White, Dusty Durango, Basic Black, More Mustard
Saturday, September 26, 2009
FALL SWEET STOP SKETCH -
Friday, September 25, 2009
BLOGGERS CHALLENGE and a SNEAK PEEK!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
THE GREATEST GIFT
The Greatest Gift available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: More Mustard, Night of Navy, Boxer DP by Basic Grey
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Cream Twill, Paper SNips, Designer Label Punch, Circle Punch, Oval Punch, Dimensionals
Techniques: Out of the Box
Monday, September 21, 2009
First Day Of Fall...
Our brand new Fall Occasions Card Kit is full of wonderful colors and pretty shapes. You can make a dozen great cards with these materials -- all you need is adhesive! It includes cardstock and velvet leaves, velvet flowers, and cardstock buckles. Silk ribbons and silk chenille fibers from The Thread Gatherer are included, and they are delightful! In this Card Kit, you will find A full 2-sided patterned paper pack! WOW!
HAPPY FALL -
Saturday, September 19, 2009
SWEET STOP SHEPHERD WITH A SPIN & SURPRISE!
GOOD DAY!!!! In addition to having another new sketch with you, this week we also have our monthly "sketch with a spin" challenge PLUS a terrific prize for one lucky participant! If that weren't enough, we've got a couple sneak peeks using our upcoming October release stamp sets. Talk about a ton of fun!!
This month the "spin" is a color challenge. Please use any combination of red, black, and tan on your creation in addition to following the sketch. If you participate in the challenge and link your project to the Sweet Stop Mr. Linky, you will be entered into a drawing to win both of the Sweet 'n Sassy September new release stamp sets -- "Waddle I Do?" and "You Light Up My Life"!! Although we love it when you do, you do not need to use Sweet 'n Sassy stamps to participate in this challenge -- please use whatever you have.
Here are the details to my card....
Stamps: Shepherd Boy NEW DIGI available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!
Technique: Sanded White Wash from Technique Junkies
Cardstock: Red, Black, Tan, White
Accessories: Cuddlebug, Red 5/8 grosgrain, Oval punch, Paper Piercing, Gesso, Stipple Brush, Brayer
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Friday, September 18, 2009
BLOGGERS CHALLENGE: COLOR CHALLENGE!
Deedee Anderson
Korin Sutherland
Lisa Hjulberg
Lorie Souther
Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
AUTUMN STROLL - AUTUMN FRUITS
Here are the details of my project:
Stamp Sets: Harvest Fruits digi stamp, Autumn Blessings from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Rough Texture Wheel from SU retired
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Chocolate Chip, Groovy Guava, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Branch Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Marker, Copics, Glue Dots, Dew Drops
From here you will want to go to the following Blogs
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
BELLI CHALLENGE #75
You will want to check out what the Belli Team has created for you - they are sure to WOW you!!! There were so many cute projects I was awestruck!
Sunday, September 13, 2009
STAR CENTER PIECE - CREATIVE CUTS & MORE BLOG HOP- WITH TUTORIAL
If you have come here from Diana's blog then you have come from the right place, if not, you will want to start at the Creative Cuts & More Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. I loved how Diana created TWO Castle books show casing a boy version and a girl version... didn't you? I loved them both! There are so MANY FABULOUS projects...as I was getting sneak peaks, my jaw hit the floor several times! :) You will want to go all the way through the Blog Hop because at the end, Terry has an opportunity for a great prize for you! I would LOVE to win it too!!! It is one of those beautiful House/ Castle Kits that was designed by Pam. Terry is also offering a 15% discount too! All of that information is posted on the Die Cut Diva blog highlighted above!
There is even a tutorial for you at the bottom of the page! There is so much detail to this project I will share details per "scene." I had a lot of fun creating this project - I will provide links for you too!
For this project you will need to have 5 Window Card Kits and Killer Red Sticky Tape
Page One Details:
Accessories: Gold cord, Tape, Buttons, hemp, Sponge, Paper Snips
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Garden Green - Copics
Die Cuts and Materials from Creative Cuts and More: Variety Pack of Leaves,
Stamp Sets: A True Friend by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Rub Ons and Autumn Leaf Wheel by Stampin' Up!
Accessories: Large Rounded Oval Punch, Dew Drops, Mini Glue, Sponge, Paper Snips, 5/8 Grosgrain
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Garden Green
Die Cuts and Materials from Creative Cuts and More: Sm .Maple Leaves Die Cut in Smooth cardstock, Variety Pack of Leaves,
Stamp Sets: Autumn Blessings by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, I stamped the Maple leaf right onto the die cuts... Paper is Basic Grey
Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Sponge, Paper Piercing Tool, Cordouroy buttons
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red,
Page Five Details:
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Ruby Red, Pumpkin Pie, Vanilla ink, Black pen to make the swirls
Here is the Tutorial:
5- Window Card Kits – these come precut and pre-scored!
Killer Red Sticky Tape
3-4 extra pieces of cardstock 4”x 5 ¾”
stamps, ink and things to embellish with
Diecuts – I used the fall leaf diecuts from Creative Cuts and More
Bone Folder
Oval Cutter
Designer Paper of your choosing cut at 8 ¾” x 5 ¾”
Cord
Step 2: If you want to use an addition with words, I used white cardstock and added the words. Cut your cardstock to 4”x 5 ¾”. Using your bone folder, score at ¼”, 2” and 3 ¾”, proceed to fold.
Step 3: Stamp the image so it will appear in your oval. To attach the layer to your cardstock, place Killer Red Sticky Tape on each ¼” side you have scored and attach as the image shows (maybe a little straighter than mine) making sure your stamped images appear in the oval centered.
Step 4: If you want to add a Spinner or suspended Image to your card, you will need about 5 inches of cord and tape. Once you have the suspended article stamped or embellished as you want it to appear, attach with tape on the back side.
Step 5: Attach the first layer of your pre-cut Window Card Kit to the second layer, putting tape only on the sides.
Step 6: To put it all together, place Killer Red Sticky Tape along the edges. Once that is complete, CAREFULLY attach the edges of each piece to one another. When you are finished, it will look like a Star when you look down upon it. See top of post for the image!
Step 7. If you want to add another layer of Designer Paper like I did cut your paper to 8 ¾” x 5 ¾” and lay the smaller layer from the Window Card Kit (the one with the center cut out) over your designer paper centered. Taking a pencil trace the Oval out. This will give you your guide to cut the oval out. I used a Creative Memories Oval Cutter, but you could use the Coluzzle too. Once you have the oval cut out, attach the Designer Paper to your project and decorate it as you would like too.
You can see another version with a SUMMER theme of this project HERE
From here you will want to check out Ellen Sosnoski 's awesome project!
Thanks for stopping by! Please let me know if you find this tutorial helpful.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
SWEET STOP SATURDAY!
Here are the details:
Stamps: Digi Image Harvest Fruits and Birthday Greetings both available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Cosmo Cricket, basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Black grosgrain ribbon, Lg. Scallop Punch, Lg. Scallop Oval punch, Button Brads
I hope you have a fabulous weekend! Thank you for stopping by and leaving me some love!
Friday, September 11, 2009
BLOGGERS CHALLENGE #116 - THINKING OF YOU
Stamps: Harvest Fruits available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: Garden Green, Chocolate CHip, Merry Moments DO
Accessories: Chocolate Taffeta, Dew Drops, Paper Peircing tool, Mat Pack, Dimensionals,
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
FALL SILHOUETTES - CPS CHALLENGE
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Blooming Love - Sweet Stop Saturday
Stamps: Love Blooms available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps,
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: SU Almost Amethyst, Garden Green, So Saffron, Whisper White, Pretty in Pink
Coloring: Copic Markers
Embellies: Brads, Dew Drops, Paper Piercing, Vintage Violet Ribbon, 3 Flower Punch, Hardware
Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a fabulous day!