Sincerely Yours

Glitz Design Happy Travels Reveal

2012-01-29T12:30:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! I hope you are enjoying your Sunday! I have one last Glitz Design reveal to share with you today!!! The Happy Trails papers are so pretty and the colors are perfect for home decorating projects! I made a twin pair of topiaries to add color and beauty to a corner table or any space that needs a pick me up!

I think I must have made around 140-150 flowers for these topiaries. The flowers are so fun to make and aren't too hard at all...just a little time consuming!!

Flower making Tutorial:
1. Cut 60-80 5-inch circles. I like to add a wave to my circles to create an easy way to bend the petals back.
2. Cut an even spiral in your circles leaving a round base on the inside of your spiral.

3. Roll the spiral beginning with the oustide edge tightly. Allow the rolled rose to relax and glue the rolled flower with hot glue to the base you created when you cut the spiral.
4. Once the hot glue is dry, cover the rose pteals with Tim Holtz Rock Candy Stickles. This will allow the rose to become pliable and allow you to bend the edges of the petals backward to add depth and interest. The stickles also adds a glittery shine to your flowers!

5. Ink the edges of the petals. To add more depth and interest.

I look forward to making more of these for my corner table. They are a wonderful decoration!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
I hope you enjoyed all the fun projects I was able to create with all the wonderful Glitz Designs Goodies!!
I look forward to creating more Glitz Goodies in the days to come!
Hope you have a wonderful day,
Kristii

Glitz Design Pretty In Pink Reveal!!!!

2012-01-28T14:35:00.000-08:00

Oh my goodness, Oh my goodness!!! I just can't contain my excitement!! Pretty in Pink has got to be my favorite line ever!!!!! I am so very blessed and oh so fortunate to have been able to play with these papers and put together some fun projects for CHA. Today's project is one of my favorite projects ever. I used some photos that my dad took of my sweet daughter Bethany during Christmas Break and made a sweet little mini album using quotes from legendary actress Audrey Hepburn. The Pretty In Pink Title Sticker on the front page of the album was the inspiration:

Everything about this line is sooooo beautiful!!! From the Title Stickers and the Peek a Boos in the photo above....

to the Paper Layers, Stamps, Glitzers and Giant Rhinestones in the photo below!!!

I just can't say enough how much I love this line!!!

Everything about it is absolutely divine!!!

This is my favorite patterned paper in the line. I cut out the banner and bird and painted it with Tim Holtz Rock Candy Crackle Paint by Tim Holtz and I also sprayed some Glimmer mist on it. Sigh....it's just soooo pretty!!!

I ended the album by giving proper credit where credit is due. Thanks to Audrey Hepburn for giving us so many quotes to contemplate!!

Thanks again to my dad who took amazing photos of my sweet girl!! I couldn't have put this together without you!!!

Thanks for allowing me to share my work with you!!!
I appreciate you beyond measure!!!
Kristii

Glitz Design French Kiss Reveal!!!

2012-01-27T12:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday dear friends!!! I'm sooooo excited to begin the Winter 2012 Glitz Design Reveal!!!! Today is all about Glitz Design French Kiss!!! The burlap papers in this line are absolutely fabulous and my favorite part of the whole line are the Whatnots. Below, I've made a banner featuring the Whatnots from this collection! I simply adore them!

The banners are made from starched burlap. I added some Glitzers from the Pretty in Pink line that I mounted onto Rustic Cream Banners. They worked out perfectly with my theme, "be."

I also added a little lace trim to all of the banners.

The following banner is my favorite!! I just love the dress form with roses!! So very chic!!

The Giant Rhinestones in each of the lines are positively lovely too!

and here's the last panel!! I have got to get my hands on some more of these Whatnots!! The possibilities are endless!

Such an easy little banner to put together, but it will dress up any special space reserved just for you!

Thanks for stopping by and sharing in the Glitz Design excitement!!!
I can't wait to share the Mini Album I made using the Pretty in Pink line tomorrow!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Kristii

Little Red Scrapbook BLOG HOP

2012-01-26T21:52:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Little Red Scrapbook's "Out with the Old, In with the New" Blog Hop! With the start of the new year we all like to set goals and think of new ways to get organized. With this in mind our talented Design Team has come up with some fun challenges that may help you get started.

Here's the scoop:

STEP 1: First you will need to leave a comment on the LRS blog and tell us what goal or organization idea you have for the New Year. This will not only inspire all of us with your goal or idea, but it will also get your name entered into a random drawing for a chance to win the blue colored inspired “hodgepodge” prize. Pretty easy so far right!

STEP 2: Second you will need to visit all FIVE blogs and leave a comment on EACH blog. This is important so we know you have been to all of the blogs. If you have left a comment on each of the blogs your name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the orange colored inspired “hodgepodge” prize. Another easy peasy way to win!

STEP 3: Once you’ve done that, you will need to check out our Facebook page, and LIKE us. This will put your name in another random drawing for a chance to win the green colored inspired “hodgepodge” prize.

STEP 4: For a chance to win the Love LRS Grand Prize head on over to our message board and say hello, then upload your project and/or layout for any of the design team challenges posted on their blogs to the “2012 Out with the Old, In with the New” gallery. The Blog Hop challenges will run from January 27^th until midnight January 30th. You can enter as many times as you like. You do not need to be a subscriber to participate. The more entries, the more chances you have to win!

Then on February 1^st, be sure to check out our Facebook page, or visit the LRS community or the LRS blog to see if you are one of the lucky winners!

Now to the fun part of my post:

One of my favorite things to do when the new year arrives is to choose a Word of the Year. "A word that would basically encompass my goals and define what I am striving to do or become during the year." This year, the word I've chosen is "Trust". This word will hold many meanings for me in 2012. The greatest being "trusting in the Lord with all my heart, mind, soul and strength". The greatest test of this will be when my son leaves to serve with the U. S. Army Military Police in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. It is my hope that in the year 2012, I will grow in my faith and Trust in the Lord rather than lean on my own understanding.

My Challenge for you is to create a project using your "Word of the Year".
The next stop on the Hop is my dear friend Nikki!!

Good Luck and I hope you have a lot of fun playing along!!

Kristii

Papertrey Ink January Blog Hop

2012-01-25T18:59:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends! I hope all is well with you! My day was not what I expected it to be. I went to work fine and dandy and ended up going home at 9:30 with the restroom being my closest friend. Not fun, indeed! After a much needed three hour nap and reading a little bit of Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, I was feeling a little better. I decided to get out the card I had started for the January Papertrey Ink Blog Hop and see what I could do with it!

Here's the challenge:

This month, in honor of the New Year, we are challenging you to pick your favorite project from 2011 and share it with all of us. To take it a step further, you are challenged to create a second card that is inspired by the favorite project you select. Your new version of an old favorite could carry over the color scheme, the layout or the stamp sets. We look forward to seeing your best creations from 2011, as well as your first projects from 2012!

Here's the card I chose:

and here's my take on the challenge:

I used some scraps of Glitz Design Pretty In Pink, Happy Travels and French Kiss Papers. I cut down each panel to size, inked the edges, and stamped each one with different Papertrey Ink Stamps. I stitched each panel and adhered the panel to the card base.

I added some stamped die cuts, Glitz Design Giant Rhinestones, Ribbon, button and twine to embellish the card.

Supplies used:
Papetrey Ink Rosie Posie Stamps and Die Cuts
Papertrey Ink Background Basics Hearts
Papertrey Ink Blooming Button Bits Sentiment
Papertrey Ink Fine Linen Ribbon and Button
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Hawaiian Shores and Raspberry Fizz Ink
Glitz Design Pretty in Pink, French Kiss, and Happy Travels Papers and Giant Rhinestones
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink
Memento Ink Tuxedo Black

Well, I'm off to bed a little early tonight!
A little extra sleep will do me some good!
Hope you have a wonderful day,
Kristii

A Little Antiquated and a Glitzy Sneak

2012-01-24T20:53:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! I've been ignoring my blog over the past week, but I have a very good excuse!! Shhhhh.....don't tell, but I've been playing with my three new favorite lines of paper!!! Yes, I've been playing with the new Glitz Design goodies and I have to tell you that all three lines are my favorite Glitz Design lines ever!!!! Have you seen them yet?

All three are absolutely fabulous, but I do have to say that Pretty in Pink is my very favorite of this release!!! I can't wait to show you what I've made so far with each line, but I can show you a little peek of a mini album that I made:

The papers are gorgeous and all the embellies are just perfect!! I can't tell you enough how much I love Glitz Design!!!

I also used some of the leftovers that I had and made a little Valentine's Card using Lisa Pace's Antiquated line of stamps by Pink Persimmon. I used these stamps:

and made this fun little vintage style card:

I stamped the Glitz Design Pretty in Pink Toile Paper with Papertrey Ink's Background Basic Hearts stamps in brown and inked the edges. I added a French Kiss Labels panel and layered a heart doily and a Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer sticker over the top over the top. I added some lace and stitched a die cut heart border over the top. The pearls added that special touch to the card.

I added some hand died seam binding from My Craft Spot and a PTI Double Edged Border die cut stamped with a Friendship Jar Spring Filler Sentiment.

Supplies used:
Lisa Pace's Antiquated line of stamps by Pink Persimmon
Papertrey Ink Heart Border Die, Background Basics-Hearts Stamps, Double Edged Border Die, Rustic Cream Cardstock, Friendship Jar Spring Fillers Stamps
Prima Lace and Floral
Joann's Heart Doily
Recollections Pearls
Hand died seam binding from My Craft Spot

I am so hoping to participate in Papertrey Ink's Blog Hop tomorrow....I am going to work like crazy on a card when I get home!!! On Friday Little Red Scrapbook will be having a Blog Hop too!! I hope you join in the fun!!
Hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!
Kristii

CupCards {to Go} Valentine Kit Reveal

2012-01-17T16:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Tuesday dear friends!! I am so excited to share the CupCards {to go} Valentine's kit reveal with you today!!!

Isn't the kit sweet as can be?? You can find out more about this kit here!!

My first card is based on the CupCards {to go} January Sketch. Here's the sketch:

and here's my card:

and a close-up of some of the fabulous little goodies included in the kit!

My second project, Heart Doily Pocket, features two little heart lace doilies that are included in the kit:

I attached the two doilies together and added a handle using the covered wire that is included in the kit. I used buttons on the inside of the doily to reinforce and add stability to the handles.

There are lots of layers in the next card!! I just loved all the tags and journaling cards included in the kit!! They're perfect for layering!

I used some PTI dies (Wonderful Words and Block Alpha) to add to the sentiment of the card. I also used PTI's Quatrefoil die to add to the background and a ribbon left over from the Christmas kit to embellish.

I just love the papers included in the kit!! The XOXO papers are sooooo cute!!! I used a sweet little Kraft envelope left over from a previous kit to put little love notes inside the card.

My flower was a bit too soft of a pink, so I colored it with a Copic Marker and it works much better in this card!

The next card is a fun little Valentine Thank you card! I punched out the hearts using a small hole punch and created a cute little border and used a Papertrey Ink sentiment to round out the card!

I also made the following two cards using the kit...

and I have ideas for several more....

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at all the fun I had with this month's kit!!
I wish you a fabulous day!!!
Kristii

Glitz Design Graduation Celebration

2012-01-17T12:11:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends! I have a different type of post for you today! My daughter graduated from college this past December and I wanted to make some special decorations for the celebration since there were no graduation decorations available. The school colors were blue and gold and I immediately thought of the Vintage Blue Collection from glitz Design!

My first project was a card for the graduate:

I used Vintage Blue Motif paper along with a Vintage Blue Cardstock Title Sticker for the base of the card. The sticker's sentiment, "Celebrate the Sweet Life" is perfect for a graduation!!

I added some lace, Tim Holtz Ideology metal embellishments and button to finish the card.

Supplies used:
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Paper: Motif
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Cardstock Stickers: Titles
Other Supplies:
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, For the Graduate Stamps, Parisian Lace Doily Die; Hand Dyed Seam Binding; Prima Lace; Tim Holtz Ideaology Embellishments; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

I also created a "Congrats Grad" banner using the Vintage Blue Polka Papers:

The Vintage Blue Polka Paper is Blue on one side and Gold on the back side. Absolutely Perfect!!! I cut two sizes of banners and adhered the gold onto the blue banner. I cut out the letters using my Cricut machine and I added some Melissa Frances Tissue Paper Garland and die-cut doily.

I used my Crop-o-dile to punch holes in the corners of each pennant and tied the pennants together with button twine. I also added a die-cut star to separate the two words in the banner.

I hung the banner in the hallway entrance and it made our dining room very fun and festive!

Supplies used:
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Polka Papers
Melissa Frances Tissue Paper Garland
Papertrey Ink Rustic cream paper and StarDie, Banner Die and Parisian Lace Doily Die
Cricut Machine and A Child's Year Cartridge

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a very Glitzy Day,
Kristii

Prickley Pear Mondays - Heart Key Crown Clear Stamps

2012-01-16T05:51:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday dear friends!!! It's a cold and snowy day today, but my heart is warm inside!! My baby turns 20 years old today. How can it be that my boy is 20? Man, it make me feel old, but in all honesty, it doesn't matter. I have been blessed with such wonderful kids and I have enjoyed growing up myself along side of them!! If you are the praying kind, please be praying for my boy....his deployment to Afghanistan draws closer each and every day. Sigh. It is almost more than I can bear. Thank goodness for those who will pray with me!! I appreciate each and every one of you!!

Today I have another fun card for you using Prickley Pear Heart Key Crown Clear Stamps Set:

These stamps are perfect for so many different kinds of cards. I decided to stretch my wings and try a clean and simple card. So different from my usual style, but I had fun making it just the same!! I used CASE Study challenge #73 for the inspiration for today's card. This month's Muse is Jen Rzasa and I had a blast creating a card inspired by her amazing creativity!!!

I used some leftovers from my CupCards {to go} kit to make this card. I just love the red card bases included in the kit. So very Valentinesy!!

I used my Papertrey Ink Alpha Blocks Die to create the windows in the top layer of the card. I adhered the windows to the card base with dimensional adhesives to add depth. I stamped the hearts with several different inks and fussy cut them out and glued them inside the windows. I stamped the I've Fallen In Love sentiment under the window and added some ribbon and jewels.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Heart Key Crown Clear Stamps Set
Prickley Pear I've Fallen In Love
CupCards {to go} Valentine's Kit (on sale this evening!!)
Papertrey Ink Alpha Blocks Die
PTI Fresh Snow Twill Ribbon
Jewels from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!!
Hope you have a wonderful Monday,
Kristii

Prickley Pear January Sketch Challenge

2012-01-15T04:39:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Sweet Friends!!! It's another day in a weekend full of Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp goodness!! Today's feature is the January Sketch Challenge! Here's the sketch:

I used the Heart Key Crown Clear Stamp set for today's project:

and here's my take on the sketch:

I used my January CupCards {to go} Valentine's Kit which is absolutely fabulous and so fun to work with!! Head on over to the CupCards {to go} website and comment on all the sneak posts for your chance to win!! The kit reveal is scheduled for Monday night!!! I know you're going to love it!!

Instructions:
1. Die cut edges of card base and card layers.
2. Dry emboss cardstock layer. Ink all edges.
3. Layers patterned paper and cardstock onto card base and stitch seam. (I used the stitching rub ons in the CupCards {to go} kit.)
4. Stamp hearts and fussy cut. Make a heart border for the top of the card. Make a mat of hearts for the sentiment.
5. Die cut sentiment and embellish the front of the card with assorted goodies and a ribbon bow.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Heart Key Crown Clear Stamp set
January CupCards {to go} Valentine's Kit
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Dies: Edgers #4, Block Alphabet, Wonderful Words
Papertrey Ink Ribbon: Sweet Blush and Button Twine
Stampin Up! Vintage Wall Paper Embossing Folder

I had a blast making this card! The Prickley Pear hearts are so fun to play and you can be sure I will be using them again!! I hope you will join us in the January Sketch Challenge!! Here's the scoop:

Make a card using the sketch above.
Everybody is welcome to participate, no PPRS products needed.
Link your blog post with your card by January 31st.
One winner will be drawn randomly and will receive a $15 gift certificate at the Prickley Pear Web Shop!
Winner will be announced February 1.

Stay tuned for more Prickley Pear and CupCards {to go} goodness tomorrow!!!

Hope you have an absolutely fabulous day,
Kristii

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps New Release Party

2012-01-14T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday Dear Friends!!! We are celebrating the release of Prickely Pear’s new Valentine and Steampunk collection with a three-day blog hop. Today is the last day of the Hop, but you still have time to Hop along with us for your chance to win a $15 gift certificate to the Prickely Pear shop.

I am so excited that Prickley Pear has introduced a whole line of Steampunk Stamps. This is my very first Steampunk inspired card and I have to say I am loving playing with the gears and gadgets and the Steampunk Navigator is my favorite stamp in the line!!

I stamped several different Steampunk Stamps onto cardstock with Versamark Ink and embossed the images with gold embossing powder. I fussy cut the images to use as embellishments on my card.

I also stamped the Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka background paper with several different Steampunk Stamps in black to add to the Steampunk theme. I added some Glitz Design Dance in Sunshine Whatnots and some metal embellishments that go so well with the Steampunk Theme.

I printed out the inside of the card on my computer and added clock hands and another gear to support the theme. I had a lot of fun incorporating the Steampunk theme into my Shabby Chic style! There are no rules....just have fun and go with it!!

You will have until Sunday to leave your comments on each blog, and a winner will be drawn and announced on the Prickely Pear blog on Monday. The next stop in the Hop is

Cheryl

and if you missed Thursday and Friday's posts you still have time to comment on them as well!

Prickley Pear Blog
Melissa
Angelica
Tesa

I'll be back on Sunday with my Prickley Pear Monthly Sketch Challenge!

Good Luck and Happy Stamping!!

Kristii

Busy as a Bee!

2012-01-11T05:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday dear friends!! I don't know about you, but I am totally in the Valentine Spirit!! I suppose it is all because my CupCards {to go} Valentine's kit has arrived and I am basking in all the glorious deliciousness of it!! I have a little peek for you today and I totally can't wait to the reveal which will be in just a few short days!!!

Please stay tuned in the days to come!!! I've been busy as a Bee and my blog will be bursting with new goodies from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps, Pink Persimmon Stamps, Little Red Scrapbook January Kit, a Valentine's project for Lisa Pace's Antiquated Line, and of course, new CHA 2012 goodies from Glitz Design!!! Speaking of Glitz Design have you seen the new lines?? They are amazing!! Here are some peeks for you:

I love each and every collection!!! You just gotta love this time of the year!!!

Well my excitement is running over and it's time for me to head to work!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!

Kristii

Prickley Pear Mondays - Vase with Heart

2012-01-09T06:54:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday dear friends!! I have a busy day with doctor appointments, but I have some fun for you before I go. I am totally into the Valentine swing of things and I have a fun little card using some leftover papers and Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp's Vase with Heart.

I combined some Pink Paislee Cupid Collection papers from my stash along with October Afternoon's Sidewalks papers. I stamped the vase onto the tag and onto some Rustic Cream Cardstock and patterned paper.

I fussy cut the stamp and adhered the pieces to the tag. I added a die cut border and a patterned paper pennant along with a button and bow. Such a quick and easy card and so very festive too!

Supplies used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp's Vase with Heart
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Paper, Tiny Tags Die, and Filigree Border Die
Pink Paislee Cupid Collection
October Afternoon Sidewalks

Thanks for stopping by today!!
Wishing you a fabulous Monday,
Kristii

Top 11 of 2011

2012-01-04T05:46:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday sweet friends!!! I hope your New Year has started off with a bang! My days have been relatively quiet and busy playing with our new pup, Ruby. She's such a sweetheart and we are enjoying her tremendously!! Isn't she the cutest?

Last year I started the tradition of posting my top favorite projects from the previous year on my blog, and though I am a bit behind, I thought I would do it once again for 2011. It really is fun going through the previous year and taking in all that you made and remembering all that happened in your life as well. What a year 2011 was! So, without further ado, here are my top 11 for 2011:

I took on several new design team roles in 2011. Some were very challenging, and some were just plain fun! The first card was made for the Glitz Design team and I tell you, I had a blast with all of their goodies!! The following card is one of my favorites using their goodies!!!

Hello Friend

The next project was made just for fun and I completely fell in love with it. Who knew Vintage Hymnal paper would make Easter Eggs look so special?

Sticky Business

Another design team I started designing for in 2011 was Pink Persimmon and I just have to say that some of my best work came from inspiration using their stamps!! This is one of my favorite cards of the year!

Little Red Wagon

Of course Papertrey Ink will always be one of my favorite companies! I designed this fun little card set using several of their stamp sets and the picket fence die!! Sigh....PTI totally rocks!!

Little Bitty Bird and Garden Variety

One of my most memorable projects was this sweet little baby card. I entered it into the Paper Crafts Magazine Gallery Idol Contest and became one of the top 20 finalists! What an honor!!!

Another one of my Pink Persimmon Favorites is this sweet little baby shower announcement set!! That little set was so fun to play with!!!

Sweet Baby Invites

I totally fell in love with these papers and die cuts from PTI!!! Pure Fall deliciousness!!!

Feelin' a Little Nutty

I also started designing for a fun little stamp company called Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. They have some of the sweetest stamps around. This is one of my favorites using their stamps:

Birds in the Window

This card is another favorite using Glitz Design along with some Tim Holtz and Papertrey Ink Dies. Such a great combination!! I just love the challenge of making Christmas goodies with non Christmas goodies!!

Beautiful Dreamer Christmas

Another Papertrey Ink favorite comes next. I just love the little $5 sets and this little penguin is the cutest ever!! I paired him up with several PTI dies and had a blast!!

Holiday Candy Tube

My favorite card of the year was inspired by my most recent design team addition, Lisa Pace's Antiquated Collection!! Lisa Pace's new Antiquated Line of Stamps by Pink Persimmon are absolutely fabulous!!! I just love her vintage style and I am looking forward to playing with her stamps in the year to come!!

Dr. Warner's Corset Snowflake

Well, that wraps up my favorites of 2011!! Thanks for taking the journey with me!! I'm not sure what 2012 will hold, but I am looking forward to the ride!!

Wishing you all the best in the New Year!

Kristii

Winter Wishes with Glitz Design

2012-01-03T06:00:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year dear friends!! I have a winter themed card set featuring Glitz Design's Beautiful Dreamer Polka Papers for you today.

Here's the "photo inspiration" this card set is based upon:

I made this sweet little bag several weeks ago using Beautiful Dreamer Polka Papers. The papers are the perfect color and pattern for a Winter Wonderland scene!!

I added three little cards to the bag and the result is a fun little wintry themed card set that would be a nice little gift for a friend or co-worker.

The first card is simple and very easy to put together. I covered two-thirds of the card with patterned paper and added some lace, a punched border, a die cut border, a floral and a cute little die cut sled.

The second card uses a Paper Layer from the Vintage Blue line. I covered the top and bottom of the card with the same Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper and added some stamped ice skates, ribbon, floral, lace and button.

The third card features Beautiful Dreamer Polka paper in the background covered in the center with an embossed cream paper. I die-cut a tree out of a Beautiful Dreamer Whatnot and added some punched snowflakes. I also stamped the sentiment onto a Beautiful Dreamer Cardstock Sticker and added a die cut horse and sleigh silhouette, ribbon, lace and floral.

Supplies used:

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Cardstock Journaling Stickers

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Whatnots

Glitz Design Vintage Blue Paper Layers

Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, True Black Cardstock, Button Twine, In the Meadow Dies, On Ice Stamps, Photo Finishers Die and Stamps, Double Edged Die, Front and Center Die; Prima Lace and Florals; Recollections Pearls; Joann's Ribbon; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Vintage Hymnal Paper from my stash; Jingle Bells from my stash; Embossed Paper from my stash.

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very Glitzy Day,

Kristii

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

2011-12-24T17:59:00.001-08:00

May your day be filled with all the Peace and Joy the season brings!
Kristii

12 Days of Christmas - Day 11 Framed Snowman

2011-12-20T12:35:00.000-08:00

Good morning sweet friends!! I am a little behind on my 12 days of Christmas projects due to wisdom tooth issues last week. Slowly but surely I am catching back up, thank goodness!! I finally finished the little Framed Snowman project and I'm so excited to share it with you!!!

1. Die Cut snowman, snowflakes, and snowbanks.

2. Lay out pieces on your base, and glue snowflakes lightly.

3. Machine Stitch snowflakes to add interest and texture. Embellish with pearls.

4. Glue all pieces onto base and add ribbon scarf.

5. Add stick arms.

6. Cut the back side of the tree bases off with Tim Holtz scissors and adhere to the base.

7. Embellish with desired stickers, punches, lace, buttons and bells.

Supplies Used:

October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 Pad and Stickers

Papertrey Ink Shape Up Series Snowman Die

Papertrey Ink Peace Be Still, Holly Berry and Winter Penguin Dies

Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock and Felt

Sewing Machine

Recollections Pearls

Lace from my stash

McGill Pine Bough Punch

Melissa Frances Trees

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a fabulous day!!

Kristii

Dance in Sunshine- Christmas

2011-12-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Good Morning dear friends!!! I have some more Christmas projects for you using Glitz Design Dance in Sunshine Goodies! When I first saw the Dance in Sunshine line, the first thing that came to my mind was my kids! The rainy theme of the papers reminded me of Seattle which is where my kids are located. I put that thought out of my head, though, and I decided to take on the challenge to make Christmas goodies with these beautiful papers and embellishments.

In my first project for today I used the Dance in Sunshine Damask paper along with Dance in Sunshine Peek a Boos for a very Victorian themed card:

I fussy cut the vintage lady and yellow roses and added the remaining part of the Peek a Boo to the background. I die cut the Christmas trees and stamped them with Papertrey Ink's Holiday Lights stamps and then embossed with Fine Gold Embossing Powder. After I embossed the trees, I inked them with Tim Holtz new Evergreen Bough Distress Ink and added pearls to light the trees.

From this viewpoint, you can see just how pretty the Victorian lady is!! I just love Glitz Design Peek a Boos! They totally add a whole new dimension to each and every project you make!

Supplies used:

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Paper: Damask

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Peek a Boos

Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock and Holiday Photo Finisher Dies and Stamps

Hand-Dyed Seam Binding: MemrieMare

Recollections Pearls

Doily from my stash

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea Dye and Evergreen Bough

Prima Floral and Lace

Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black

I used the same goodies to make a little gift card holder:

I die cut the envelope out of Dance in Sunshine Damask Paper. The inside of the gift card holder is a beautiful yellow and contrasts perfectly with the bright blue Walmart gift card.

I wrapped the envelope with some vintage hymnal paper.

I framed a Dance in Sunshine Whatnot with a Prima frame and added ribbon and roses to embellish.

I embossed a tag with Silver Fine Embossing powder and inked the edges with Tea Dye Distress Ink.
Although gift card holders are easy to make, a little extra embellishing can make them very special indeed!!

Supplies used:
Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Paper: Damask
Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Whatnots
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Ribbon, Gift Card Holder Die, Holiday Lights Stamps and Holiday Photo Finishers Dies and Stamps
Prima Shabby Metal Baroque Frame
Recollections Roses
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Tea Dye
Vintage Hymnal Paper

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a very Glitzy Day,
Kristii

Happy Monday before Christmas!!

2011-12-19T04:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday before Christmas my friends!! I have lots to do before my family begins to arrive!! I'll be getting up early and staying up late to get it all done, but it will be worth it when I will be able to relax while they're here!!

We are taking a couple of weeks off at Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps to enjoy the holiday, so I will take the opportunity to share some Christmas projects that I am working on in these days just before Christmas.

Vintage Christmas with Lisa Pace's Antiquated Collection by Pink Persimmon :

I stamped the absolutely beautiful image onto Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock and colored with Copic Markers. Then, I covered the card base with a Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Whatnot. I added a couple of strips of Melissa Frances Deck the Halls paper and stitched the edges. I added lace, buttons, and a sweet little leaf along the bottom edge.

Along the top edge of the card I added a beautiful red seam binding bow, a button and a K and Co. Chipboard embellishment. Sigh....I just love vintage goodies!!!

This weekend I made two batches of one of our favorite Christmas candy recipes and I thought I would share it with you!

Rocky Road

Ingredients:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk)
2 cups dry-roasted peanuts
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Directions
In heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and butter with EAGLE BRAND®; remove from heat. In large bowl, combine peanuts and marshmallows; stir in chocolate mixture. Spread in wax paper lined 13X9-inch baking pan. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
Remove from pan; peel off paper and cut into squares. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

So easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very Merry Christmas!

Kristii

Card Patterns #146

2011-12-17T15:10:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday Sweet Friends! I can't believe how close to Christmas we are!! Today, Heidi and I baked some cookies and candy and of course, I am always making Christmas Cards!! Today is my last post as a Card Patterns Designer, which makes me very sad. I will miss this team tremendously, but, I'm very excited about the team that will begin in 2012. They are amazing and will bring you lots of amazing designs!

Here's the sketch:

and here's my take on the sketch:

Our sponsor for this week is:

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up! Patterned paper provided by Catherine Pooler
October Afternoon Holiday Style Paper
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Paper, Parisian Lace Doily Die, Bells and Boughs Stamps, Christmas Blessings Stamps

Thanks for stopping by!!!

I'll be seeing you for more Christmas ideas tomorrow!!

Have a wonderful day,

Kristii

Little Red Scrapbook December Reveal

2011-12-16T05:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday dear friends! It's time for the Little Red Scrapbook December Reveal!! I had a ton of fun with this kit. The Bo Bunny papers are absolutely gorgeous and perfect for all your winter project needs!

First up is a sweet little card using Papertrey Ink's Shape up Dies!! Isn't he the cutest?

The next project features Beth and Matt's 2011 Christmas Card. Isn't it beautiful!! We took the photo along the Gallatin River while they were home at Thanksgiving. The trees are die cut using Papertrey Ink Dies.

I just had to scrap the photos taken during our 2011 Christmas tree hunt!! What a fabulous day that was!!

and of course, I just had to scrap the photos of our new puppy, Ruby!! We are soooo in love with her!!

Thanks for stopping by to see the reveal!!! I am off to work!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Kristii

Prickley Pear December Sketch Challenge

2011-12-15T05:51:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear, sweet friends!! I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I'm feeling much better today! I was able to sleep until 3:00 am which is a definite improvement from the day before! Needless to say, my week didn't turn out as expected and I am so far behind, but I am not going to stress about it. What is, is. And what's done, is done. The reality is that "The best Christmas gift of all is the presence of a happy family all wrapped up with one another." We will get by without all the rest, it's having our family together that counts!!

Well, it's time for the Prickley Pear December Sketch Challenge and I have to tell you I just love the card I have to share with you today!! I used the Snowman Postage Stamp along with October Afternoon Holiday Style papers and I just love the combination!!!

I stamped the snowman several times on different papers and fussy cut him out.

I glued all the pieces together and added him to my fun little Christmas scene.

I also fussy cut some ornaments from the OA papers and I am so happy with the way it turned out! October Afternoon always has the best patterns and colors!!

Here's the sketch the card is based on:

I do hope you'll join in the fun this month!! It's a fabulous sketch for sure!!!

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Snowman Postage
October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 Pad and Stickers
Prima Lace
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!!
See you soon with more Christmas goodies,
Kristii

Two Winners!!

2011-12-13T11:56:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! I am still feeling a bit under the weather, but I did want to take minute to announce two winners for the Hybrid Card Challenge I hosted for the 12 days of Christmas. Without further ado, the winners are....

Geri - who wins a Fun Day 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind's Eye
Marlena M. - who wins a Sidewalks 8x8 Paper Pad by October Afternoon

Thanks for playing along my friends!! If you both would email your pertinent info to klockart@msn.com, I will get your goodies out to you as soon as I can.
I look forward to bringing you all another challenge in the near future!!

I also want to share a picture of our sweet little Ruby who will be coming to live with us on December 28th. Ruby is a Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier mix and she is absolutely adorable!! We can't wait for her to come home!!

I hope to be back to my normally crafty self very soon!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Kristii

Prickley Pear Mondays - Ellie x 2

2011-12-12T05:48:00.000-08:00

Hi there sweet friends!!! I hope all is well wherever you are!! I've been nursing a very sore wisdom tooth for the past couple of days and so I am a bit behind! I have a dentist appointment this morning, so hopefully I will have some relief from the pain soon and I can get back to crafting like normal. I'vee been working on a little framed wall art project for day 11 and I look forward to sharing it with you as soon as I can!

In the meantime, I have a Prickley Pear Monday project for you featuring Ellie the little snowgirl and the Gift of the Season senitment.

I used the new October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 Papers and Stickers for this project. I just love the patterns and colors in the collection and you can be sure I will be making many more Christmas goodies with them in the days to come!!

I stamped Ellie 4 times, twice on ledger paper and once on the red polka dot and the blue snowflake. I fussy cut all the pieces out and then assembled them. I made their cheeks rosy with an R0000 Pink Beryl Copic Marker. Aren't they the custest?

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Ellie and Gift of the Season
October Afternoon Holiday Style 8x8 Paper Pad and Stickers
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock

Thanks for stopping by!!! I'm off to the dentist....wish me luck!
Kristii

12 Days of Christmas - Day 10 Nativity Silhouettes and Card Patterns

2011-12-10T13:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Day 10 sweet friends!!! Today is Card Patterns Saturday and I have a fun little card based on the Card Patterns Sketch to share with you as well as a new technique!!!

Here's the sketch:

and the sponsor:

Monica was so generous to us and I was absolutely thrilled to try the art of metal sheet embossing!! I have to say it is a wonderful technique and the results are amazing!!! I I used Stampin Up's Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder and ran the metal through my Big Shot just like a regular piece of paper and the result is a crisp and shiny embossed image!! Why haven't I tried this sooner!! Thanks Monica!!!! I just love metal sheet embossing!

I cut out a 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" piece of Vintage Hymnal paper and punched a 1 3/4" hole in it and also punched the edge with Martha Stewart's Doily Lace Punch.

I stamped the Nativity Silhouettes with Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Ink and placed them over the punched hole so that the embossed metal would show through. There is such a striking difference between the paper and the metal!!

Supplies Used:
Add a Little Dazzle Colored Metal Sheet
Stampin Up! Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder
Papertrey Ink Nativity Silhouettes Die and Stamps; Photo Finisher Die and Stamps
Hand Dyed Seam Binding and Glitter Star: MemrieMare
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Vintage Hymnal Paper
Tim Holtz Pumice Stone Distress Ink

Thanks for stopping by!!!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 9 Santa Paintbrush Ornament

2011-12-09T12:51:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!!! Happy 9th day of Christmas!! I'm feeling a little under the weather today, there's only 16 days left in the season and there's lots of work to be done!! Today, I have a fun little ornament that's quick and easy to make. In fact, I used to make these with my kids when they were younger. They also make fabulous Christmas presents for friends and family alike!!!

You can use any size paint brush and I like to think that different sizes give the Jolly Old Elf a little extra bit of personality!!!

In addition to these ingredients, I also used a flesh colored pom pom and some glittery snow.

The first step is to paint the brush handle red and the brush white. Then, paint a little flesh color along the band for the face and add the facial features. Then comes the fun part....add all the snowy goodness. There is no right nor wrong way, just have fun with it!!!

The last step is to add a little hanger and your all set to go!!!

Thanks for joining me in my 12 Days of Christmas adventure!!
I'll be back for more fun tomorrow!!!
Have a wonderful day,
Kristii

Twelve Days of Christmas - Day 8 Front and Center

2011-12-08T05:00:00.000-08:00

Happy 8th day of Christmas sweet friends!!! Today I have a fun little project featuring Papertrey Ink's Front and Center Die!

I started off my Front and Center adventure by running a large glassine bag through my Big Shot with the die.

I almost decorated the glassine bag itself, but I really wanted to make a little Christmas scene with Papertrey Ink's In the Meadow Die Cuts. So, I covered the glassine bag with Glitz Design Polka Paper and vintage hymnal paper. Then I added the die cuts, ribbon, and jingle bells to embellish. I absolutely love the trees that are die cut out of embossed paper. So pretty!

I added the sentiment to the bag using Papertrey Ink's Photo Finishers Die and Stamps.

Supplies Used:

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper

Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream and True Black Cardstock

Papertrey Ink In the Meadow Dies

Papertrey Ink Photo Finisher Dies and Stamps

Embossed paper and Jingle Bells from my stash

Papertrey Ink Glassine Bags and Button Twine

Prima Lace

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!

Kristii

12 Days of Christmas - Day 7 Tea Dyed Stocking featuring Lisa Pace's Dr. Warner's Corsets

2011-12-07T05:58:00.000-08:00

Happy 7th Day of Christmas my friends!!! I have a fun little tea-dyed stocking project for you today!!

1. Tea Dye any stocking or sock. I purchased my stocking already tea-dyed from Real Deals.

2. Stamp Vintage image and color. I used Lisa Pace's Dr. Warner's Corsets from her Antiquated Collection by Pink Persimmon.

I just have to say that the Dr. Warner's Corsets is my favorite stamp so far from her collection, but that is until I work with the other sets! They are all absolutely fabulous!

These are the Copic Markers I used for this project:

3. After coloring, I cut the image to size and then I painted it with Tim Holtz Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint. When the paint was dry, I heavily inked the entire image with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink. You can see the depth the crackle paint and ink added to the image.

4. I framed the image with Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Ornate Plates and adhered the image to the stocking.

5. I added some ribbon, Prima Lace, Maya Road Tea Garden Ribbon, some greenery and a Tim Holtz Ideology Key.

Here's what it looks like hanging on my wall:

Thanks for stopping by for today's installment of the 12 days of Christmas!!!
I hope you have a marvelous day,
Kristii

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6 Beautiful Dreamer Style

2011-12-06T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! It's the 6th Day of Christmas and I have a couple of Christmas projects featuring Beautiful Dreamer papers and goodies by Glitz Design to share with you today!!

My first project is a fun little altered chipboard house ornament:

I used a Melissa Frances chipboard ornament house as the base. I traced the house onto the patterned paper and cut it out. Then I assembled the house as directed. I covered the house with the patterned paper using Claudine Hellmuth's Gloss Multi-medium.

Then I painted the house base with white paint and then covered the roof with buttons and lace. I covered the entire house with glitter and then embellished the house with Glitz Design Glitzers, Prima Resin Architecture, Pearls and a little Melissa Frances bottle brush tree.

Supplies used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper: Polka
Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Glitzers
Papertrey Ink Buttons and twine
Martha Stewart Glitter
White paint, bow and lace from my stash
Recollections pearls

I made a card using the same goodies:

I covered the base of the card with Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper and layered two Peek a Boos on top. I die cut two trees, inked them, then covered them in glitter. I cut the bird from the Dance in Sunshine Paper Layers. Then, I embellished the card with hand-dyed seam binding, jingle bells, and an angel wing,

Supplies used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper: Polka
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Peek a Boos
Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Paper Layers
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Holiday Photo Finishers Stamps and Dies and Love Lives Here Holiday Dies
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink
Hand Dyed Seam Binding: MemrieMare
Jingle Bells from my stash
Martha Stewart Glitter

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Day 5 and Prickley Pear Mondays

2011-12-05T05:53:00.000-08:00

Day 5 - Prickley Pear Monday

Hi there dear friends!! It's hard to believe we are already on day five of the Twelve Days of Christmas celebration!! Today is also Prickley Pear Monday and I chose to use Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp's Snowman Postage as the inspiration for today's post:

I started with an old piece of Basic Grey Eskimo Kissed paper from my stash and I die cut the edge of the paper with Papertrey Ink's Edger Collection #3. I decided the base of my card should be dry embossed with Sizzix snowflake embossing folder to add texture and to enhance the snowy theme.

I punched a 1 3/4" hold into the patterned paper and then decided to make a glittered frame out of Rustic Cream Cardstock. I die cut a scalloped circle using a Spellbinders Die and then punched the middle out of the circle using the same 1 3/4" punch and then added some glitter to represent snow.

I stamped the Snowman Postage in Momento's Tuxedo Black Ink and then fussy cut the snowman image out. I lightly colored him with Copic Markers and added glitter to make him shine. I used Melissa Frances Deck the Halls 6x6 pad to create the background behind the snowman. I just love the Christmas music background!

I added the sentiment from Prickley Pear Stamps Vintage Ornament and added glittered snowflakes, ribbon and jingle bells to embellish.

You can see all the layers from this viewpoint. Such a fun little card to make!!

Supplies used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Snowman Postage
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Vicorian Ornament (sentiment)
Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Paper
Melissa Frances Deck the Halls 6x6 pad
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Edger Collection Dies #3
Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Die
Papertrey Ink Winter Penguin Die
Papertrey Ink Double Edged Banner Die
Martha Stewart Glitter
Ribbon and Jingle Bells from my stash
My Craft Spot Blue Baker's Twine

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Kristii

The Twelve Days of Christmas - Day 4

2011-12-04T10:46:00.000-08:00

Digital Credit: RhonnaDesigns

Day 4 - It's a Banner Day!!

Today's project is a bold and bright Merry Christmas banner made with Papertrey Ink's Boxy Banner Dies and The Girls' Paperie Tinsel and Twig Papers.

I loved the Tinsel and Twig papers so much, that I bought extra last year to make this Banner and I hung it over my window in the dining room.

Here's a closer view of the Merry Pennants:

and the Christmas side:

and one of the little poinsettias between pennants:

Supplies used:
The Girls' Paperie Tinsel and Twig Papers

Papertrey Ink Boxy Banner Die

Papertrey Ink Signature Series Flower Die

Tim Holtz Paper Rosette Die

Recollections Pearls

Papertrey Ink Felt: Pure Poppy and Simply Chartreuse

Stampin Up! Tinsel

Lace from my stash

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink
Tim Holtz Alphas
Fine Detail Red Embossing Powder

Thanks for stopping by for Day and I'll see you tomorrow for day 5!

Kristii

Day 3 Hybrid Happiness, Card Patterns #144, and a Chance to Win

2011-12-03T08:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday dear friends!!

Digital Credit: RhonnaDesigns

It's day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Series and also a Card Patterns Saturday and I thought it would be fun to try something new and combine them today!! Here is the sketch:

and here's my take on the sketch:

Day 3 Hybrid Happiness

I used Rhonna Farrer's Christmas Junque Pieces and Printable Background to create this card. I just love the Quatrefoil and Ledger background papers!! I know I will use these digital papers over and over again!! I resized and fussy cut all the elements, and then I added some seam binding and baker's twine from this week's sponsor My Craft Spot. I just love Kim's seam binding!!! I actually just placed an order for Vintage Valentine Seam Binding yesterday and it has already been shipped!! That's fabulous service I tell ya!!! I also added some punched pine boughs and a red button to round out the embellishments.

I would love to challenge you to try a hybrid card today. There are many sites out there that offer free digital goodies and I have a special surprise for you today!! If you are inspired by this post to try a hybrid card, I will enter you into a drawing for a brand new October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 paper pad.

Just post a link to your blog in the comments section by midnight, December 12th, and I will add your name to the drawing. Please use at least one digital image in your card to qualify for the drawing.

Thanks for joining in the fun and I look forward to seeing what you create!!!!
Have a wonderful day and Happy Creating,

Kristii

Day 2

2011-12-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! Happy 2nd Day of December!!! I'm absolutely thrilled to share today's installment of:

Digital Credits: Rhonna Designs

Holiday Candy Tube

This cute little candy filled tube will be perfect for a stocking stuffer this year!!!

I've been dying to use my cute little Papertrey InkWinter Penguin Stamps and I thought this little project would be perfect!!! I die cut and stamped the adorable little penguin and colored him with a YR82 (mellow peach) Copic Marker. Next, I die cut a PTI Damask Snowflake and doily. I punched out a 1 3/4 in circle out of the doily and then I inked and glittered them both. I die cut two PTI Tag Sale Tags and snowflakes and assembled all the layers. I embellished the tag with a large bow, pearls and punched pine boughs.

Here is a photo of the backside of the SRM Stickers tube filled with red m&m's . Such a fun little treat!

Supplies used:

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka and Stripe Paper

Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock

Papertrey Ink Dies: Damask Snowflake, Doily, Winter Penguin , PTI Tag Sale #3 and #5

Papertrey Ink Stamps: Winter Penguin

SRM Stickers tube

Copic Marker

Martha Stewart Glitter

Recollections Pearls

McGill Pine Bough Punch
Joann's Fabrics Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by and joining in the 12 Days of Christmas fun!!!

Unitl tomorrow,

Kristii

The Twelve Days of Christmas 2011

2011-12-01T05:50:00.000-08:00

Happy December first everyone!!! I'm so excited to get started with the 12 Days of Christmas posts!!

Sigh....I just love this time of the year and I hope you will join me for the next twelve days of fun Christmas projects and gift ideas!! I made a fun little banner for the occasion using Rhonna Farrer's Christmas Junque Digital Images.

Day 1- Card and Ornament Set

My first project features Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer papers and a new vintage stamp by Lisa M. Pace. If you haven't seen Lisa's new stamps made by Pink Persimmon, you will definitely have to check them out!! They are full of vintage goodness and I love each and every one of them!! I also used a vintage hymnal page featuring "Away in a Manger", one of my favorite Christmas Carols. I embellished the card with some hand dyed seam binding, lace, a stamped tag and a gorgeous Maya Road Vintage Findings Pearl Center. I added some punched snowflakes with pearl centers to the hymnal paper to add some texture and color.

I selectively punched out the angel from the Dr. Warner's Corset stamp using a 1 3/4" circle punch:

and I used Copic Markers to lightly color in the image. Then I inked the edge of the circle with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

For the ornament, I die cut two Papertrey Ink Damask Snowflakes. The snowflakes were inked and then covered in glitter and layered one on top of the other. I added the punched circle in the middle of them and added Rusty Jingle Bells, a golden snowflake and tea dyed twill ribbon to embellish.

Supplies used:

Lisa Pace's Antiquated Stamps by Pink Persimmon

Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock and Button Twine

Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper

Vintage Hymnal Paper

Papertrey Ink Damask Snowflakes

Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags Die and Stamp Set

Martha Stewart Glitter

Metal embellishments from Red Lead

Recollections Pearls

Prima Lace

Maya Road Vintage Findings Pearl Center

EK Success Snowflake Punch

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink by Ranger

Rusty Bells from Frost It Pink

Hand Dyed Seam Binding by MemrieMare

Thank you for joining me on the first day of our twelve day adventure!!!

Wishing you a blessed Holiday Season,

Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Mary and Baby Jesus

2011-11-28T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hello again my friends!!! It's time for Monday mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps!! Today I made a quick and easy ornament with the Mary and Baby Jesus Stamp:

isn't it absolutely beautiful??

Here's what I came up with:

I colored her with Copic Markers and fussy cut the image. I layered it on top of Simple Stories 25 days of Christmas and some vintage hymnal paper and placed the image inside a Melissa Frances Frame. I added some pearls, ribbon and roses to complete the project.

Supplies used:

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Mary and Baby Jesus

Melissa Frances Frame

Copic Markers

Recollections Pearls and Rose

Papertrey Ink Button Twine

Tim Holtz Ideology Pearl

Vintage Hymnal Paper

McGill Pine Bough Punch

Thanks for stopping by!!!

I hope you have a fabulous day!!

Kristii

Card Patterns #143

2011-11-28T05:42:00.000-08:00

Good Morning dear friends!! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!! I had an absolutely wonderful time with my family!! I can't even tell you how much it means to me to have all my kids together. I took each and every moment in and filed the memories away to recall them next year while Benny is in Afghanistan. I am so thankful for each and every moment we have with all our kids together! The best part is, we will do it all over again in just a few short weeks during Christmas break! I didn't get much crafting done over the break, but I do have a Card Patterns sketch to share with you!

Here's the sketch:

Our sponsor is:

The Craft's Meow has absolutely awesome stamps and I am using the Vintage Ornaments set this week:

Here's my take on the sketch:

Supplies used:
Craft's Meow Vintage Ornament Set
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
The Girls' Paperie Tinsel and Twig Papers
Jewel from Webster's Pages
Ribbon, Lace and Pearls from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a wonderful week,
Kristii

Thanksgiving Wishes

2011-11-23T22:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving dear friends!!! I hope you have an absolutely fabulous day!!!

Blessings to you,

Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Turkey

2011-11-21T05:48:00.000-08:00

Good Morning sweet friends!! I have a quick and easy card for you to make today...perfect to take with you to give to the hostess of your Thanksgiving dinner celebration!!

Here's the stamp I used:

and here's my card:

Instructions:
1. Cut patterned paper to 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" and adhere to card base.
2. Cover seam with decorative lace.
3. Color Turkey and punch with a 1 3/4" punch.
4. Mount punched circle onto a decorative circle die cut and adhere to the face of card.
5. Stamp Sentiment and ribbon and button.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Turkey and Oak and Maple Leaf Clear Stamp Set (sentiment)
Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock
Crate Paper Farmhouse 6x6 Pad
Ribbon, Lace and Button from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!!
Kristii

Card Patterns 142

2011-11-19T14:56:00.000-08:00

Hi dear friends!!! There's a new sketch up over at Card Patterns and I know you're going to love it!!!

Today's sponsor is:

Catherine Pooler has been a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for almost 8 years. Her favorite Stampin’ Up products are the punches and anything in coordinating colors such as the ink, cardstock and patterned paper! That safely covers most things in the SU catalog! ;)One lucky random participant this week will win the Good Neighbors Stamp Set from Stampin' Up!

I used Stampin Up! Springtime Vintage papers and added a Glitz Design Peek a boo to add a theme to my card. Don't you just love the ballerinas?

I cut apart the Peek a Boo and made a cameo with a Melissa Frances frame and added a Glitz Design Glitzer for the sentiment. I layered everything onto a doily and added some bling for effect!

I added some hand-dyed seam binding and some pretty little flowers to embellish.

Supplies Used:
Stampin Up!: Springtime Vintage Cardstock and Patterned Papers
Glitz Design: Peek a Boo and Glitzers
Melissa Frances Frame
Prima Bling
Seam Binding: MemrieMare
Doily and Florals from my stash

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful weekend!
Kristii

Antiquated Collection Stamps Reveal!!

2011-11-19T08:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday dear friends!!! I hope you're having a wonderful day and that you're keeping warm. It was a very cold morning here with a temperature of 6 degrees!!! Brrrr..... I'll be keeping warm in my studio playing with Lisa Pace's new Antiquated Collection!!! I am sooooo excited that I get to share these absolutely wonderful vintage stamps with you today!! You can see the full line on the Pink Persimmon Blog and you can purchase them in the Pink Persimmon online store!! Make sure you stop on by for your chance to win some of these amazing stamps for yourself.

The card I have to share today features Society Lady Stamps:

Aren't they positively beautiful??? So full of vintage goodness!! I have so many ideas with these stamps, I can barely contain myself!!!

I paired the stamps up with Melissa Frances Christmas Collecgtion!! Such a perfect combination!!!

I stamped the Society Lady onto the patterned paper and fussy cut her out. I finished coloring her with Copic Markers and then I layered her onto some vintage lace and added a K & Co. chipboard sentiment. The Dickens' quote is perfect with the gorgeous vintage society lady!! I added some buttons, twine, hand dyed seam binding, punched pine boughs and a pretty little Reflections red rose.

The details in these stamps are absolutely fabulous!!! You are going to love them!!!

You can also see more Anitiquated goodness at Help Me Ronda and Creative Chaos!!

Lisa will be at A Cherry On Top today (11/19) for an online chat. Chat begins at 4pm Eastern (that's 1pm for those West Coasters).

Thanks for stopping by and I will back soon with more Antiquated goodies for you!!!

Have a wonderful day and Goooo Cats!!

The Last Sneak before the Big Reveal!

2011-11-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! I have one last sneak for you featuring Lisa Pace's new Antiquated line of stamps!!!

Look at the all the amazing detail in these stamps!!! Absolutely gorgeous!!

So much vintage goodness, I can hardly contain my excitement!!! These stamps are absolutely fabulous!!!

The reveal is all set for tomorrow!!! Stop by here, Lisa's Blog, Pink Persimmon, or A Cherry On Top at 4pm Eastern for all the details!!!

See you tomorrow!!!

Kristii

Antiquated Collection Sneak Peek!!

2011-11-17T16:54:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!!! I have a fun little sneak peek of Lisa M. Pace's brand new Antiquated Collection!!! Lisa's new stamps are absolutely amazing and a must have for all who love everything Vintage!! I can't wait for the complete reveal this Saturday!!! Until then here's a little peek......

I'll see you tomorrow with another little peek!!!

Have a wonderful evening,

Kristii

Exciting News at Pink Persimmon

2011-11-17T06:37:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday dear friends!!! I have some very exciting news to share with you this morning!!! I've had the pleasure of working with a new release by Pink Persimmon and I will be posting some sneaks later today. If you love anything vintage, you are going to love these new sets!!!!

Pink Persimmon has been working with Lisa Pace, a very talented mixed-media and scrapbooking artist to create this a new vintage inspired stamp collection. For those of you who know Lisa, this will be something that is true to her style. She is just bursting at the seams with excitement to share these new stamps with her friends and fellow crafters. Lisa hand selected her favorite images and then Judi crafted them into adorable stamp sets that will be a must-have for all you vintage-lovers out there!

You can see sneak peeks all week at Lisa's blog, then we'll unveil the first release of six new stamp sets at our online store PinkPersimmon.com. Join us on Saturday here at the blog for a special giveaway. You can also meet Lisa in an online chat at A Cherry On Top at 4pm Eastern on Sat. 11/19.

I hope to see you back later today!!

Kristii

Prickley Pear November Sketch Challenge

2011-11-15T17:16:00.000-08:00

Hi there sweet friends!! It's time for the Prickley Pear November Sketch Challenge!!! Here's the sketch:

and here's my take on the sketch:

When I first saw the sketch, I envisioned this tag. I just love the little birdies from the Victorian Ornament Stamp Set and I just had to frame them with Melissa Frances' cute little frame! You would never know those little birdies started off as a Victorian ornament! I just love the challenge of using my stamps in different ways!!

I used Glitz Designs Beautiful Dreamer papers and stickers for the tag base, and Copic Markers and Gitter to color the birds! I hope I have inspired you to used your stamps in different ways!

You can find all the info about the challenge HERE! I hope you'll join in the fun as there is a chance for you to win a $15 gift certificate in the Prickley Pear Web Shop!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! I'll be looking for your designs over at Prickley Pear!!!

Have a wonderful evening,

Kristii

Vintage Blue Love

2011-11-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there dear friends!! I hope you are having a wonderful day!! I'm positively excited to share some Vintage Blue love with you today!!!

The first card features a very vintage design using Vintage Blue Paper, Whatnots, and Peek-a-boos. I layered a strip of Motif paper on top of a trimmed Peek-a-boo and stitched the seam.

I fussy cut the bird from a Whatnot and layered him on top of another Whatnot and a Prima Birdcage. I added some Tea Dyed Twill Ribbon and button embellishments.

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Papers: Motif
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Whatnots
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Peek-a-Boos
Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Tiny Tags Die, Friendship Jar Stamps (Sentiment), buttons and twine; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink; Melissa Phillips Tea Dyed Twill; Prima Birdcage

I just had to make a Christmas Card using the Vintage Blue line and I thought Tim Holtz Tattered Pine Cone Die would complement the papers perfectly!

I trimmed a Vintage Blue Peek-a-Boo and then layered it over Rustic Cream cardstock. Then I added strips of Glitz Design Vintage Blue Motif paper on the top and bottom of the card. I added the Tatted Pinecones, a birdcage Peek-a-Boo, some vintage hymnal paper and buttons to embellish the card.

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Papers: Motif
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Peek-a-Boos
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Teeny Alpha Stickers: Pearl
Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream, Kraft and Spring Moss Cardstock, Wonderful Words Holiday Die, buttons and twine; Vintage Hymnal Paper; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink and Tattered Pinecone Die; Melissa Phillips Tea Dyed Twill; Prima Lace

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very Gltizy Day!!
Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Vintage Ornaments

2011-11-14T05:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday dear friends!! Today I have a card using Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps' Victorian Ornament Clear Stamps Set, Victorian Ornaments Die and Tis the Season stamps.

These stamps are absolutely beautiful and I know I will make many project using them!!!

I applied Tim Holtz' new Evergreen Bough Distress Ink to the ornaments using an ink blending tool and then I went in with Copics and colored the insides of the ornaments. I also added a little Martha Stewart Glitter to add sparkle and shine.

I used Melissa Frances' Deck the Halls Papers, Vintage Hymnal paper, PTI's Rustic Cream Cardstock and Fine Linen Twill Ribbon. I also added some little jingle bells and punched pine boughs using the McGill Bough Punch.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Kristii

Card Patterns #141

2011-11-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday Dear friends!! I hope you've had a wonderful weekend full of family and creativity!! We have a fabulous sketch for you this week at Card Patterns that features a new twist from the design team. All of our cards are made with digital software. I for one have never used digital software to make a card before, so it was a great week to stretch my creative side!!

Here's the sketch:

This week's sponsor is:

This week we're sponsored by My Memories: maker of digital scrapbook software.

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My Memories supplied each of us with software to use in our creations this week. I am excited to say that
My Memories has provided Card Patterns readers with a coupon worth $10 off the software and $10 to use in the store- a $20 value! Just use our code when downloading: code: STMMMS36252

Prize: One lucky participant this week will win 1 free copy of the My Memories Suite digital scrapbooking software ($40 value).

I chose to do a hybrid card with the software. I just have to touch and feel my projects, so going completely digital isn't an option for me. The software took quite some time to figure out, so I feel like I have a lot to learn regarding the whole digital genre. I am excited to learn more about hybrid crafting and you will see more hybrid cards from me in the future!

Here's my take on the sketch:

First I printed the digital patterned paper and then I printed the banner and the dots onto the card base. I felt that the spacing was fairly easy to figure out in the program. Next, I printed out several digital elements to fussy cut and glue to my card base.

After I fussy cut all the elements, I added glitter, buttons, jewels and twine to finish up the card.
It's a pretty simple card, but it was a great learning experience and I'm hoping to do better with digital goodies in the future!!

Supplies Used:
My Memories Software
My Memories All I want for Christmas Pack and Word Art
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock Holly Jolly Die, and Button Twine
Kaiser Craft Rhinestones
Buttons from my stash

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Have a great evening,
Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Winter Birds

2011-11-07T06:09:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday dear friends!! It's so hard to believe that we are well into November until I look outside and see the sparkly layer of snow on the ground. Then reality sets in and I realize it is only 47 days until Christmas. Wow! Time is going by so quickly!!

To honor our first snow of the year I thought it would be fun to use Prickley Pear's Winter Birds stamp:

What a lovely stamp it is and so versatile too! You can use it for your Christmas Cards and it is also perfect for Winter Cards in January and February too!!!

My inspiration for the card came from CSC64 and Jessica Witty who used Papertrey Ink's Alpha Blocks Die to create the window.

I selectively inked the stamp with Versamark Ink and stamped onto white cardstock. Then I embossed with Clear Ultra Fine embossing powder. Then I added Chipped Sapphire, Tumbled Glass, and Broken China Distress Ink with a Blending Tool.

Next, I stamped the image onto white cardstock with black ink and colored the image with Copic Markers. I also colored in the snowy areas with my glue pen then added Martha Stewart fine glitter to add some sparkle and shine. Then I fussy cut the image out and glued it onto my inked background.

Then I die cut the face of the card with the PTI Alpha Blocks die and embossed with PTI's wood grain impression plate.

I die cut PTI's Double Ended Banner and stamped Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp's sentiment onto it. I added some lace, ribbon and jewels to complete the card.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear's Winter Birds stamp
Papertrey Ink Enchanted Evening and Stamper's Select White Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Double Ended Banner Die and Alpha Blocks Die
Joann's White Grosgrain Ribbon
Kaiser Craft Rhinestones
Lace from my stash
Martha Stewart Fine Glitter
Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Wishing you a wonderful Monday,
Kristii

Card Patterns #140

2011-11-06T20:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday dear friends!! We had a very busy, yet absolutely wonderful weekend! I am a little behind in getting my Card Patterns project up, but better late than never!!

This week's sketch:

and sponsor:

I just have to say that Kimberly, at My Craft Spot, has the most wonderful scrunched seam binding!!! You all know how much I love seam binding bows and I am soooo thrilled to have the opportunity to work with her beautiful ribbons!!

Here's my take on the sketch:

I used my favorite Christmas papers, Season's Greetings by Echo Park and added some stickers, lace, ric rac, pine bough punches, a little bling, and Wonderful Words-Holiday die cuts from Papertrey Ink.

I also tied together 2 rusty jingle bells with some twine from My Craft Spot. I can see I am going to have to order some more jingle bells!! I just love them!!!

Supplies Used:
Papertrey Ink Pure Poppy and Rustic Cream Cardstock
Echo Park Season's Greetings Papers and Stickers
My Craft Spot Srunched Seam Binding and Baker's Twine
Prima Lace
McGill Bough Punch
Kaiser Craft Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by!!! I'll be back tomorrow with my Monday Prickley Pear Post :)
Have a wonderful evening!
Kristii

CupCards {to Go} Holiday Kit Reveal

2011-11-02T05:51:00.000-07:00

Hi there dear friends!! Today is the reveal of the CupCards {to Go} Holiday Kit !! Whooo hooo! What a fabulous kit it is!! There are so many possibilities with this kit. When I first saw this kit I imagined fun and whimsical cards as well as cards with a shabby chic flair! You can do it all with this kit!!!

Sugar Plum

My first project with this kit features a clear mini tube from SRM Stickers and a sweet little snowman stamp by Imaginisce found in the Holiday 2011Toppings. I totally love this sweet little snowman!!!

The ribbon in the Holiday kit is absolutely delicious!! I would love a whole roll of this ribbon, that's for sure!!! I used my PTI Tag Sale #3 and #5 dies for the tags and also the Damask Snowflake Die. These have all become fast favorites of mine!

There were so many fun stickers in the holiday kit, I just had to use a couple on my project!!

I filled my little project with red m&m's since the Christmas Candy wasn't out in the stores yet, but I know that someone is going to appreciate this sweet little gift!!

My next project features a fabulous red card base and envelope that are included in the kit!! What a great way to start your Christmas Card Projects! I used the dimensional stickers for this project as well as Papertrey Ink's In the Meadow stamps and dies. Such a fun and easy card!!

I embossed a slightly smaller cardstock panel with a Stampin Up! Framed Tulip embossing folder. I die cut the trees and hills and added some Martha Stewart Glitter to the top layer of each. You can never have too much glitter on Christmas Cards!!

I decorated the inside of the card as well as the envelope, which makes it very special indeed!!! The stamped sentiment is from PTI's Inside and Out Holiday Set.

The next card I made from the kit is a nice and easy card! You will find it featured as a step by step card on the Cup Cards {to Go} Blog.

I added some lace from my stash to make this card and I used one of the very sweet buttons found in the kit.

I also decorated the envelope that goes along with this card which will make it perfect to give personally to special friends!

The next card was made using this month's Holiday Kit sketch. Here's the sketch:

and here's my take on the sketch:

I used the gorgeous papers from the kit and added a fun little wreath made from punches from the McGill Bough punch. I selectively cut "& joy" from one of the sentiment stickers and used a tag from the kit to complete the sentiment. There are so many ways to mix and match the goodies in this kit!!

I also had to add some rusty jingle bells to this card!! I tell you, jingle bells are my favorite this year!!
My last card is a fun, quick and easy card using the die cuts from the kit.

I trimmed some ribbon and added it to the base of the card and then I layered the little elf behind the sleigh so it looks like he's peeking out. I used another one of the sweet little buttons from the kit to make a little embellishment along with some stamped leaves from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. I also decorated the envelope to make this card extra special too!

I have many more ideas for this kit and hope to post them soon!!! I hope you get a chance to order a kit for yourself! It's absolutely fabulous!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! I appreciate you all!
Kristii

Beautiful Dreamer Nostalgia and Whimsey

2011-11-01T06:00:00.000-07:00

Happy November dear friends!! Can you believe how quickly this year has gone by? I've had so much fun playing with Glitz Design goodies this year and the fun continues!! Today I have some fun little cards featuring Beautiful Dreamer goodies.

The first card for today features Glitz Design Polka Paper and a vintage photo layered onto a Beautiful Dreamer Journaling Sticker:

I stamped the bottom of the card with the edge of the Beautiful Dreamer "A Girl Should Be" stamp and I love the nostalgic look it adds to the card. Love, love, love that stamp!!

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Polka
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Stamps
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Cardstock Journaling Stickers
Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Parisian Doily Die, and Embellishments Stamps; Prima Lace and Floral; Melissa Phillips Tea Dyed Twill Tape; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink by Ranger; Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Creative Scraps

I also made whimsical little Christmas Card with the Beautiful Dreamer goodies. I think Beautiful Dreamer makes the most beautiful Christmas Cards!!

I used Beautiful Dreamer Polka Paper once again and added the beautiful bird stamp from the Vintage Blue Collection. What a fabulous stamp it is!!!

I added some glittered die cut Christmas trees and layered them on top of the Parisian Lace Doily Die and embellished with some tea dyed seam binding, lace, floral and button.

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Polka
Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Stamps
Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Vintage Ornament Stamp (Sentiment), Double Edged Banner Die, Button, Button Twine, Parisian Lace Doily Die, and Love Lives Here Die; Prima Floral and Lace

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a very Glitzy Day!!!
Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Cat and Pumpkin

2011-10-31T05:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween Dear friends!!! I hope you have a frightfully fabulous day!!! I have a fun little Halloween card to share with you today featuring Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps' Cat and Pumpkin stamp.

I stamped the Cat and Pumpkin with Versamark ink and then embossed it with black Ultra Fine Embossing Powder. Then I took my new Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Seedless Preserves and Ripe Persimmon. Don't you just love the new colors?? I used my Cricut to cut out the spider webs using the Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge and cut out several different sizes of spider webs.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps' Cat and Pumpkin
Papertrey Ink Real Black Cardstock and Twill Ribbon
Ultra Fine Embossing Powder
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Seedless Preserves and Ripe Persimmon
Versamark Ink
Provo Craft Cricut Machine and Paper Doll Dress Up Cartridge

Card Patterns #139

2011-10-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday Dear Friends!! It's Card Patterns Saturday and I have a fun little card to share with you!!! I have some fun Echo Park Season's Greetings Papers and the patterns totally remind me of a Nordic Christmas. Here are some photos that inspired me:

Photo Credit

Here's the Card Patterns Sketch:

and here's my take on the sketch:

I used some Vintage Hymnal paper (complete with Christmas lyrics) to add some vintage goodness to my Nordic themed card. A close-up of the tab shows all the layers involved as well as a sweet little jingle bell and punched greenery. I am so into jingle bells this year!! I love them!

Supplies Used:
Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock, Pure Poppy Premium Dye Ink, Tag Sale #3 and #5 Dies, Damask Snowflake Die, In the Meadow Stamps and Dies, and Button Twine; Echo Park Season's Greetings Papers and Stickers; Vintage Hymnal Paper; Martha Stewart Glitter; McGill Pine Punch; Jingle Bells from Michaels; Ribbon from Joann Fabrics

I appreciate you stopping by!!
Hope you have a wonderful day,
Kristii

CupCards {to Go} Holiday Kit Sneak

2011-10-26T20:33:00.000-07:00

Hi there dear friends!!! I hope you're having a wonderful evening!! I've been playing with my CupCards {to Go} Holiday Kit and I've been having a ton of fun!!! You are just going to love this sweet little kit full of holiday goodies!!! While you are waiting for the reveal, I have a fun little sneak peek for you:

I can't wait for the reveal!!! It won't be long now!!!
Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!!
Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Ellie

2011-10-24T05:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday everyone!! I'm thinking these Prickley Pear Monday Posts are making Mondays a lot more fun these days! I'm always excited to show you something new from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps!! Today's post features sweet little Ellie:

and some red and aqua love. Aren't the two colors together divine?

I started off by stamping Ellie on several different colors of Echo Park Season's Greetings Papers. I fussy cut each one out and paper-pieced them together. I added some pink to her cheeks by dabbing the Blending Pen with an R 81 Rose Pink Copic Marker and lightly coloring her cheeks. I added some jingle bells to her bow and layered her on top of the Prickly Pear Rubber Stamps Scalloped Oval Die.

I used the Viva La Verve October Week 4 sketch for this week's card:

and this is my completed card!!

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Ellie
Papertrey Ink Papers: True Black
Echo Park Papers and Stickers: Season's Greetings
Sewing Machine
Jingle Bells from Michael's
Copic Markers: R81 and Blending Pen

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a wonderful Monday,
Kristii

Card Patterns #138

2011-10-22T08:43:00.000-07:00

Good Morning dear friends!! I hope you are enjoying your Saturday! It is a little cloudy and misty here today which makes it a perfect day for baking cookies, reading a good book, and playing in my studio. I hope I have time to do a little of each today, but goodness knows once I start working on my cards, the time just flies right on by!

If you are looking for a good sketch to get your creative juices flowing, here's the sketch from Card Patterns this week:

our sponsor is the ever so generous Catherine Pooler:

Catherine Pooler has been a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for almost 8 years. Her favorite Stampin’ Up products are the punches and anything in coordinating colors such as the ink, cardstock and patterned paper! That safely covers most things in the SU catalog! ;) One random participant this week will win Stampin' Up's Birthday Party Rub-ons!

I totally have Christmas on my brain today, and when I saw the beautiful red polka dot papers in the Play Date Designer Series kit from Catherine Pooler, I knew I was going to have to make a poinsettia for today's card! I cut the flowers with my new PTI Christmas Poinsettia die. To finish off my card, I embellished it with some beautiful Stampin Up! Old Olive ribbon, also from Catherine Pooler.

Supplies used:
Play Date Designer Series Kit
Stampin Up! Whisper White Paper
Stampin Up! Old Olive Satin Ribbon
Prima Lace
Papertrey Ink Cream and Simply Chartreuse felt
Dies: PTI Wonderful Words Holiday Die Collection, Edgers #3 and Christmas Poinsettia
Recollections Floral
Vintage Hymnal Paper

Thanks for stopping by,
Kristii

Beautiful Dreamer Friends and Christmas

2011-10-18T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi friends!!!! I hope you're having an absolutely splendid day!!! I can't tell you how excited I am to share some cards I made with Glitz Design's Beautiful Dreamer goodies today!! You will see just how versatile the Beautiful Dreamer papers are!

The first card is all about friendship! Giving that special friend in your life something pretty to brighten up her day is what this card is all about!

I used a Beautiful Dreamer Paper layer as the base of my card. Isn't it just divine? Next, I stamped the lacy image from the Vintage Blue Stamp Set along the bottom!! Don't you just love the intricate pattern? It's absolutely beautiful!! I added a contrasting scalloped border, buttons, floral, bow and sentiment. Such a beautiful card and it took no time at all! The Glitz goodies speak for themselves!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Polka and Floral

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper Layers

Glitz Design "Vintage Blue" Stamps

Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock, Double Edged Banner Die, Buttons and twine; Making Memories Love Notes Shaped Pins; Prima Floral; Joann's Ribbon; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink; Stampin Up Scallop Punch;

The second card takes on a different twist with the Beautiful Dreamer goodies!!! The pink stripe paper reminds me of a candy cane and so I just had to make a Christmas Card with it!! Pure deliciousness!!!

I cut a piece of the stripe paper slightly smaller than my 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base, cut the bottom third off and flipped it over to use as contrast. Such an easy way to get the exact measurement that you need. I punched the bottom edge of the contrasting paper and it added a little visual interest to the bottom of the card. Then I die cut some snowflakes and deer. I inked and glittered the snowflakes and inked the edges of the deer. I layered the snowflakes, a Beautiful Dreamer Journaling Tag, and the deer as shown. Then I added some lace, ribbon, jingle bells, buttons and twine to embellish. I layered the sentiment under the deer for effect.

Supplies used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Stripe
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Trim
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Journaling Tag
Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Love Lives Here: Christmas Stamps, Damask Snowflake Die Collection, Double Edged Banner Die, Button and twine; Tim Holtz Dies by Sizzix Reindeer Flight; Vintage Hymnal Paper; Hand Dyed Seam Binding: MemrieMare; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink; Prima Lace; Martha Stewart Glitter;

Thanks for stopping by!!

Wishing you a very Glitzy day!

Kristii

Let's Get Spooky!!

2011-10-16T22:32:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday dear friends!!! It's Monday and that means it's time for a little Prickley Pear Rubber Stamp goodness!! Today I made a fun little tag card using the Dancing Skeleton Clear Stamp Set. What a fun set to play with this Spooky time of the year!!

There are so many options with this fun set! You could play all day!

I Stamped the Coffin out of Crate Paper's Emma's Shoppe Paper and used it as the tag holder. I also combined Pink Paislee's Phantom Collection papers as well as Crate Paper's Farmhouse collection.

There's the skeleton bride peeking out of her coffin! Isn't she lovely?

For inspiration, I used Deconstructed Sketch #23:

Supplies Used:

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Dancing Skeleton Clear Stamp Set

Pink Paislee Phantom 6x6 Paper Pad

Crate Paper 6x6 Paper Pads: Emma's Shoppe, Random, and Farmhouse

Bazzill Black Cardstock

Kaiser Craft Pearls

Buttons and Ribbon from my stash

Papertrey Ink Parisian Lace Doily Die and Orange Zest Cardstock

Sewing Machine

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Hope you have a fabulous week!

Kristii

Little Red Scrapbook October Reveal

2011-10-15T12:35:00.000-07:00

I think it's a record!! Three blog posts in one day??? I have been a busy beaver over the past couple of weeks, that's for sure!! I have been so excited to share my Little Red Scrapbook Design Team work with you all!!! It is such a joy that Glitz Design is the featured manufacturer!!! What a great combination!! Sara and Rachel put together such a pretty kit and I hope you were able to reserve yours, because I know they won't last long that's for sure!!!

Here's the October kit:

and here are my designs:

I used my favorite picture of Heidi taken by my dad quite some time ago. I layered lots of goodies and really played up the blue and gold colors.

Here is a good shot of all the layers in this layout. I just had to include one of my favorite hand dyed seam binding bows in a gorgeous shade of blue!

I cut the circle out using my Cricut machine using the Wild Card Cartridge set at 9 inches. I added the banner from my stash.

I used a Fiskars Fingertip Craft/Hobby Knife to cut around the flowers and nestled the photo inside the slits.

The next photo features my two sweet girls at New Years Eve. The colors were perfect for this kit!!

Once again, I used lots of layers and the dyed seam binding.

The Vintage Blue Expoxy Words are from My stash.

I altered one of the florals in the kit and just used the center in this layout. I like the color and it worked well with the large flower.

The next layout features my daughter and son-in-law. What a cute couple they are!!! It's hard to believe they've been married for 5 years now. Wow, I'm getting old!

Lots of layers in this layout too! I just have to say the background piece of patterned paper is probably my favorite in the whole kit. It's just sooooo pretty!

I used my Papertrey Ink Turning a New Leaf dies to cut out several vines to accent this layout!! I just love my die cut machine!!

My last project uses a genuine Moleskine journal. I just love to alter these journals and give them as gifts!!

The Glitz Design Paper Layers make great journal covers!! They are soooo pretty!

Ok, so I know I went overboard with the dyed seam binding....but it works so well with these papers!

Supplies Used:
Little Red Scrapbook October Kit featuring Glitz Design Vintage Blue Papers
Prima Lace
Tim Holtz Accoutrements
Moleskine Journal
Hand Dyed Seam Binding by MemrieMar e
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Journaling Stickers: Titles
Glitz Design Vintage Blue Epoxy Words

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Kristii

Prickley Pear October Sketch Challenge

2011-10-15T10:50:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday sweet friends!!! It's time for the sketch challenge over at Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps. One lucky participant will be randomly chosen to win a clear stamp set and coordinating die of their choice, all you have to do is make a card based on this sketch using a Prickley Pear product and link it to the Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps blog challenge post by October 31st.

I chose to use the absolutely gorgeous Victorian Ornament Clear Stamp set for this challenge!!!! The stamps are so pretty and the stamping possibilities are endless!!!

I had to change things up a bit and I decided to turn the sketch upside down.

Here's my take on the sketch:

I wanted to keep the design nice and simple so that the Victorian Ornaments would shine.

I lightly colored the ornaments and added some Fruit Punch Stickles to add shine. I had some Holly Leaves and buttons in my stash and thought they would highlight the ornmanets nicely as there is a holly leaf and berry in the small oval of the bulb.

Supplies Used:

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps:Victorian Ornament Clear Stamp set and Die

Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Holly Jolly Die, and Pure Poppy Buttons

Crate Paper Peppermint Collection 6x6 Paper Pad

Making Memories Holly Leaves

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Copic Markers: YG 95 Pale Olive, R000 Cherry White, E 57 Light Walnut, 0 Colorless Blender

I hope you join us in playing with this month's sketch!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Card Patterns #137 and Birthday Wishes

2011-10-15T08:15:00.000-07:00

Good Morning dear friends! It's time for another Card Patterns sketch reveal!!! Don't you just love Saturday mornings? I always look forward to this post because I know many of you get right on the sketch! I can't believe how fast some of you are!!

Here's the sketch:

Our sponsor for this week is:

In my card today, I used (Scooter Chloe) and she has become very dear to my heart! It's funny, but when I color Sparkle's sweet creations, I kind of develop a relationship with them. Call me crazy I know, but it's the truth!

Isn't she just the cutest?? I used October Afternoon's Sidewalks 8x8 papers to complement her and I think they brought out her sweetness for sure!

Supplies used:

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps: (Scooter Chloe)

October Afternoon Sidewalks 8x8 Paper Pad

Stampin Up! Real Red Ink and Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Pumpkin Clear Stamps Set 2 (leaves)

Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock, Simply Chartreuse Cardstock, Birthday Bash Sentiments Stamps, Pure Poppy and Vintage Cream Buttons, Fine Linen Twill, Button Twine, and Doily Details Dies

Prima Marketing Cream Lace

Copic Markers:

Thanks for stopping by!!! I can't wait to see what you create!!!
Kristii

Autumn Glory

2011-10-12T05:36:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday my sweet friends!! Autumn is an amazing season full of color and beauty. I can't tell you how full my heart becomes when I take in the all of the brilliant splendor of the changing leaves!!

{from pinterest}

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

Albert Camus

I wanted to make a card using these glorious colors and I found some Crate Paper Farmhouse papers that would work perfectly!!! I used the VLVOct2011 Week 2 sketch and some of my favorite Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps-Pumpkin Clear Stamps Set 2.

Isn't that pumpkin absolutely delicious?? I stamped the pumpkin with Tim Holtz Rusty Hinge ink and fussy cut the flowers from the patterned paper.

Supplies Used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Pumpkin Clear Stamps Set 2
Crate Paper Farmhouse 6x6 Pad
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Parisian Lace Doily and Double Edged Banner Dies
Tim Holtz Tea Dye and Rusty Hinge Distress Ink
Sewing Machine

Thanks for stopping by today!!!
I appreciate You!
Kristii

School Days Chalkboard with Pink Persimmon

2011-10-11T05:35:00.000-07:00

Good morning dear friends!! I have a fun little treat for you today!! Back when we were all getting ready to begin a new school year, I thought it would be fun to use my Little Red Wagon stamps by Pink Persimmon to make a "back to school" gift for a wonderful teacher. I had some chalkboard paint just sitting around collecting dust, and I thought to myself, what better gift for a teacher than a chalkboard wall hanging!!

Here's the project:

and you can find the complete tutorial on the Pink Persimmon website!!
Stop by and take a look!! This would make a great teacher's gift for Christmas!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Wishing you a marvelous day,
Kristii

Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Oak and Maple Leaf

2011-10-10T05:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Monday dear friends!!! Today starts the beginning of Monday Mornings with Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps!!! Whooo hooo! I am loving these stamps and I am looking forward to sharing them with you each and every Monday!!

Today I a little card made with Oak and Maple Leaf Clear Stamps Set!! It is such a gorgeous set and it is so perfect for this time of the year!!

When I first saw these stamps, I immediately pictured a cascading bunch of fall colored leaves and I just had to give it a whirl! This set also comes with a die that makes stamping sooooo easy! I also used the little leaf stamps from the Pumpkin Clear Stamps Set 2. I sprayed some Olive Vine Glimmer Mist on the background to add some visual interest and I inked all the leaves with Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink.

I tied the bunch of leaves with my favorite hand dyed seam binding and added some lace and a sweet little button.

Supplies used:
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps: Pumpkin Clear Stamps Set 2, Oak and Maple Leaf Clear Stamps Set
Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock and Fall Prints and Patterns
Tim Holtz Distress Inks: Crushed Olive, Rusty Hinge, Tea Dye
Hand Dyed Seam Binding
Papertrey Ink Cream Button and Button Twine
Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist: Olive Vine

Thanks for stopping by!!
Wishing you a wonderful Monday,
Kristii

Prickley Pear and a little Mojo Monday Madness

2011-10-09T17:25:00.000-07:00

Hi there dear friends!! I've been playing with my Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps and I've been having a most excellent day!!! For my first card I decided to pair up the Circles Clear Stamps Set Fall and the Mojo Monday 209 Contest!!

I turned the sketch on it's side and this is my take:

I used Pink Paislee's Phantom Collection 6x6 paper pad and a pretty little black bow to embellish.

Don't you just love the little cat stamp....so perfect for Halloween!!! I love him so much I just had to stamp him on the inside of the card too!

Supplies Used:
Bazzill Black Cardstock
Papertrey Ink Rustic White Cardstock
Pink Paislee Phantom Papers
Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Circles Clear Stamp Set Fall
Black ribbon and Button from my stash
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Kristii

Card Patterns #136

2011-10-08T20:10:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday dear friends! Today is the reveal of Card Patterns sketch #136 and what a fabulous sketch it is!!! Here is the sketch:

Our sponsor for this week is:

My Craft Spot has the most beautiful High Quality Photopolymer Stamps, Bakers Twine, and the most divine Vintage Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon and you know how much I love Hand Dyed Ribbons!!

I wanted to use some of these fabulous ribbons along with some divine Christmas Papers from Simple Stories for this sketch!! I fussy cut some of the images from the papers and this is my interpretation of the sketch:

Don't you just love the gorgeous seam binding!!! I added some lace and pearls and created a fun little Christmas scene!

Supplies used:
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink Fine Linen
Patterned Paper: Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas 6 x 6 pad
Prima Lace
Recollections Pearls
Papertrey Ink Button Twine
Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink
My Craft Spot Vintage Hand Dyed Crinkle Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!! I'll be looking for your entry in the Card Patterns Challenge!
Creatively yours,
Kristii

A Little Paper Crafts Magazine Love

2011-10-06T05:49:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday dear friends!!! Today I wanted to share my joy with you!! My first non-card themed project is in this special issue of Paper Crafts Magazine!

I found these sweet little Chunky Houses through Melissa Phillips' Blog and thought it would be fun to cover them using The Girls' Paperie Tinsel and Twig papers!!

Such a fun and easy little project!! I love Christmas and I can't wait to share my 12 days of Christmas ideas with you starting December 1st!!!

Have a great day and thanks for sharing in my joy!!!
Kristii

Take time to Dance in the Sunshine

2011-10-04T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there dear friends!! I have some fun projects featuring Glitz Design's new line, Dance in Sunshine, to share with you today!! I know I raved about Beautiful Dreamer, but, I am totally loving this line tremendously too! Just the name -Dance in Sunshine, makes me smile!!

I think the stamps in this line are my absolute favorite. The little silhouette of the children with the umbrella is just toooo stinkin cute for words!!

I stamped the silhouette in black and inked up the raindrops in purple and turquoise. I cut a bird out of the patterned paper and added a couple of die cut flags for interest.

I added some stitching along the top edge and embellished with ribbon, lace and buttons.

Supplies Used:

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Papers: Floral, Polka, and Birds

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Whatnots

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Stamps

Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock and Double Edged Die; Clearsnap Ink Purple and Turqoise; Ancient Page Ink Black; Prima Lace; Hand Dyed Seam Binding: MemrieMare

In the next card I used a Dance in Sunshine Peekaboo as the base and used a Dance in Sunshine Whatnot for the focal point.

I cut a sweet little bird out of the pattern paper and added a floral ribbon, lace and buttons to embellish the card.

I also added a cute little Hambly birdhouse overlay to enhance the card.

Doesn't that floral ribbon just make you smile?

Supplies used:

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Papers: Polka and Birds

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Whatnots

Glitz Design "Dance in Sunshine" Peekaboos

Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink: Rustic Cream Cardstock, Buttons, and Button Twine; Recollections Pearls; Hambly Overlays; Webster's Pages Floral Ribbon; Hand Dyed Seam Binding; Prima Lace

Thanks for stopping by and wishing you a very Glitzy Day,

Kristii

More Fabulous News!!!!

2011-10-02T10:44:00.000-07:00

Hi there blog friends!!! I am soooooo excited to announce that I am on the

2011-2012 Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps Design Team! I'm completely thrilled and can't wait to begin designing with their amazing stamps! Here is an example of one of their new stamp sets:

They are beautiful and the best part....they have dies to match!!! Whooo hooo! I look so forward to sharing my love of Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps with you!!!

I also want to congratulate all the fabulous Design Team members. I am honored to be working with some of the best designers in the industry and I hope you stop by each of their blogs to say hi, and to see their beautiful creations!

2011-2012 PPRS Design Team:

Thanks for stopping by my blog and sharing in my joy!!!

Blessings to you my friends!!

Kristii

Card Patterns #135

2011-10-01T07:02:00.000-07:00

Hi there Dear friends!!! It's time to reveal this week's sketch over at Card Patterns!!!

Here's the sketch:

our fabulous sponsor this week is:

Paper Makeup Stamps is a little company started by professional make-up artist Katie Cotton. An endeavor to bring her love of beauty, paper and card making together resulted in a company that prides itself on offering un-mounted deeply etched red rubber stamps and accessories!

I chose to use some digi word art by Paper Make Up Stamps today. Love, love, love the little quote: A world without flowers is like a face without a smile. Such true words!! Flowers color our world and joy to our lives!

I used some Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer papers along with my Papertray Ink Simple Sunflower Stamps to carry the flower theme in my card.

I added a sweet little tag from Glitz Design Beautiful Dreamer Journaling stickers and a Tim Holtz Idea-ology Adornments and some glittered buttons just for fun! I thoroughly enjoyed making this card and I hope you are inspired to join in the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by! I'm off to Yellowstone National Park for a little Saturday Adventure!

Have a wonderful day!

Kristii

Good News and CupCards {to go} Reveal

2011-09-30T05:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday dear friends!!! I have some wonderful news to share with you tonight!!! I am so happy to say that I have joined the amazing team over at CupCards {to go}!!! You should see the smile on my face!!! I absolutely love the sweet little kits that Sonda puts together and I am so thrilled to be a part of the team!!!

I can't wait to share the Fall kit with you! It's full of rich papers, gorgeous trims, beautiful florals and enough cream card bases and envelopes to create a basket full of cards!
Here's the Fall Kit-Briar Rose:

Isn't it completely beautiful? So much goodness in one little kit!!!
and here's the first card I made:

I just love the sentiments included in this kit. They are all about friends and friendship! So perfect and full of heartfelt emotion!! I used a Simple Stories Generations Flash Card as my focal point and added the sentiment, buttons, trim, pearls, floral and ribbon trim. Such an easy card to make to give to your special friend!

The florals that are included in this kit are absolutely divine!! I paired this one up with some ribbon and the results are fabulous!!

The next card was made using the CupCards {to go} sketch.

I stitched together several papers as well as a flash card and added some lace, ribbon and florals. I also added a PTI Half and Half tag and stamped sentiment.

I just can't tell you how much I love all the florals in this kit!! They are sooooo beautiful!!!

Now you are going to think I'm silly, but the next card had me thinking and singing about Christmas!

One of the Simple Stories Flash Cards had this sweet little house on it and I just kept thinking of the song, "I'll be Home for Christmas". I used the back of my flash card scraps for the patterned paper on the card and fussy cut the house. I added a PTI die cut snowflake and some glitter.

I embellished the card with trims, ribbon and another one of the beautiful flowers from the kit. The stamped sentiment is from PTI's Love Lives Here Holidays stamp set. I just love Christmas!!

I changed things up a bit with the next card. The kit includes some of Cosmo Cricket's Glubers and what a fun little tool they are!!! I thought it would be fun to use some tulle I have from Glitz Design and make a fun little flower with the Glubers.

I started off with a tight little knot and the flower ended up very tight. Not exactly the look I was looking for.

I decided to try again. This time with a loose knot. I placed the knot in the center of the Gluber and started twisting away!

Once I twisted all the tulle around the Gluber, I tucked the edge under and cut the excess Gluber away.

This is the look I was trying to achieve! I added a little pearl to the center and embellished with a sweet little black ribbon. The Glubers are an amazing idea and I love being able to make my own little flowers. Home made flowers are the perfect way to dress up a quick and easy card!

The last card I'm going to share with you today uses the sweet little give away featured at CupCards {to go}. You can find the details here! You gotta love giveaways!! Here's the giveaway:

and here's my little card using some goodies from the kit and the giveaway:

I thought it would be fun to make a colorful and using a banner would be the perfect way to use color! I die cut the banners using PTI's Double Edged Banner and used my PTI Banner Builder Stamps for the base. I added some pearls and jewels to dress up the banner and fussy cut a flower out of the patterned paper to embellish. A fun and easy card perfect for my sweet friend!!

I absolutely enjoyed my CupCards {to Go}Fall kit and. Thanks so much for letting me share with you!!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!
Kristii

In Heaven with Beautiful Dreamer

2011-09-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there dear friends!!! I am in heaven. Complete and total heaven! Glitz Design's Beautiful Dreamer Line is pure gorgeousness! I can't even begin to tell you how amazing each and every part of this line is!! I am so in love, I think I'm just going to have to marry it, lol!!! I think I've gotten my point across, so now I'll show how amazing this line is.

In the first card, I cut out the cute little swinging children from the Beautiful Dreamer What Not and used them as my focal point. I trimmed a gorgeous Peekaboo full of roses to fit my card and used it to frame the swinging children. Isn't it absolutely luscious?

I added a Hot Air Balloon Glitzer and used a Cardstock Sticker for the sentiment. I also added a die cut border of one of the Beautiful Dreamer paper layers for effect. Aren't the colors just amazing?

Supplies Used:
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Stripe and Polka
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper Layers
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Glitzers
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Peekaboos
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Whatnots
Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Cardstock Stickers Titles
Other Supplies: Pink Paislee Artisan Elements; Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Buttons, Button Twine and Banner Borders Die; Recollections floral; Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink; Hand Dyed Seam Binding

In the second card I used a gorgeous rose Whatnot for the focal point. I surrounded the rose with beautiful layers of patterned papers and paper layers. I could just swim in the gorgeous colors!!

I added a heart banner Whatnot from the Dance in the Sunshine line. It was just calling out to me and I had to add another layer to the card!! I love that you can mix and match the goodies from all the Glitz Design Lines! Glitz Design has added some trims with each line and you can see a little of the sweet pink lace peeking out from under the layers!! Soooo fun! The sentiment is from the Beautiful Dreamer Epoxy Words. Glitz Design thought of everything!!!

Supplies Used:

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Papers: Polka and Stripe

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Whatnots

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Paper Layers

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Trims

Glitz Design "Beautiful Dreamer" Epoxy Words

Glitz Design "Dance in the Sunshine" Whatnots

Other Supplies: Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Cardstock, Buttons, and Button Twine; Hand Dyed Seam Binding

Thanks for stopping by and I wish you a very Gltizy Day!!!