Blog Hop with The Ribbon Resource and Graphic 45

The Ribbon Resource design team and the Graphic 45 design team are hopping this week and there are prizes to be won.  If you love ribbon and paper, you are in the right spot this week!  The Ribbon Resource is giving away three $25.00 gift cards and Graphic 45 is giving away a $60 prize!  Get the details on their blogs.

Today is the last day of the hop, and I've got a Monthly Scrapbook Album that I plan on gifting to a special someone that is getting married soon.   This would be perfect for documenting an entire year for any celebration, a child's birthday and yes, surprisingly, a first year of marriage.  This person is an avid scrapbooker and she's also getting married to her sweetheart from her early school years.  I've got a designated spot on each page to place a photo and do some journaling, plus, I left a little room so she can add mementos of her own for each month.  I'm sharing just a few pages today, along with the album cover.

I sent in my January page as the sneak peek for my album, so I'll start with this.  Graphic 45 was wonderful to send us the Children's Hour collection and in addition, this 8x8 Easel Album.  I cut out the stander portion, and flipped my easel sideways to turn it into a scrapbook album.

I've added lots or ribbons, threading them through the binder rings and tie and knotting strips of the lace and silver glitter dot ribbon.  I've also added some of the silver glitter ribbon across my January title.  It's so pretty in person.

 

Here's the cover of my album, covered in a polka dot pattern from Children's Hour and embellished with chipboard, lace, mini rosettes and faux burlap ribbon in the center.

 

On my binder edge, I've threaded red solid wrinkled ribbon and adhered the canvas "handmade with love" printed ribbon with my Xyron adhesive runner. 

 

On my February page, I've got some silver faux burlap peeking out from under my die cut image for the designated photo.  I've added a few papers from the French Country collection as it matches my color scheme as well.

 

 

For my April page, I'm using the Turquoise 1/4" Chevron twill ribbon.  It perfectly matches my papers!

 

Lastly, I'll share the May page.  I've got more chevron twill, two-tone raffia and gold silky crush ribbon.  This stuff makes the prettiest bows!

 

 

Be sure you visit my fellow Ribbonista's that are featured today as well.

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson (you are here)

Tracy McLennon

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A Sympathy Card and Pouring Out The Heart

Last night, I began work on a sympathy card.  A shining light has left this earthly realm and is now with her Father in Heaven.  As our church home, friends and family mourn the loss of a beautiful life, (Kaye was beautiful, inside and out!) we're left with fresh memories and sorrow for our own loss. 

Selfishness on our part, for she is home and rejoicing, having received her heavenly reward.  I didn't know her as long as many of my friends, but that doesn't diminish the love and friendship that we shared.  And so, the time comes to remember and share our hearts with her family. 

I've heard many crafters over the years say how difficult it is for them to make sympathy cards.  I feel the opposite.  It's a way of pouring one's self out, in love and beauty.  My friend deserves to be remembered in such a way. 

 

And so, the process and healing begins.  It blesses me to share beauty in times of heartache.  Acknowledging the life of one so loved is a joyous thing, albeit in the form of paint and paper. 

 I hope you'll feel differently about the gift that you give someone in their time of loss.  Thanks so much for letting me share with you today and spending these few moments with me.

God Bless!

Supplies:

Tim Holtz Wildflower stencil

Stamplorations Lotus Love sentiment

Hero Arts Green ombre ink

Simon Says Stamp Pale Blush Pink ink

Ranger TH Picket Fence distress paint dabber

May Arts Ribbon, green chevron

Xyron adhesive

hot glue gun

Ranger black archival ink

American Crafts kraft dot embossed A2 card

DCWV white cardstock

Clarity brushes

New Challenge at DoubleClick Skittles - Flower, Tree or Plant

Welcome to the newest challenge at DoubleClick Skittles!

Challenge #30 - Use a Flower, Tree or Plant

Jan 6 - Jan 19, 2016

Since the end of year holidays have come and gone, I find myself needing lots of Thank You cards.  I decided to break in a new stamp set that was perfect for my "Flower" themed thank you's.

For this trio of cards, I'm featuring the black Skittles from the Believe in Magic Disney themed collection.  Each card is just a little bit different.

I started by watercoloring this flower stamp, adding some polka dots with a white gel pen and placing my Skittles in the center.  I tried several colors before I settled on the black.  It just totally "popped" and brought out the black in my cardstock as well.

These cards make me so happy!  I really love how they turned out and the Skittles absolutely shine as the focal point.  

Have you purchased the new end of year 2015 release yet?

Frosty Kisses 2015

Holiday Traditions 2015

You can shop below for these and other Skittles colors.   A 3 pk is typically under $4.00 (75 skittles) and this includes FREE USA SHIPPING, plus, Paypal is accepted.  You're supporting small business and products made in the USA, when you purchase Skittles.  Each batch is handmade, by Carri.  And, the new release has sparkle built in!

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/p/store.html

Join the "Flower, Tree or Plant" challenge and be entered for a fun prize that includes free Skittles, but be sure and read the rules, as backlinking is not allowed.  Skittles are not required to play so come on... link up and come and play with us!

DoubleClick Skittles Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Terri

Additional Supplies Used:

May Arts Ribbon / Ribbon Resource Black bakers twine and Natural Burlap String

Two Paper Divas Stamps Mason Jar Accessories #1

DCWV Cardstock Quince Blossoms

Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Fossilized Amber, Cracked Pistachio

Ranger black archival ink

White gel pen

American Crafts White textured cardstock

Tombow Mono Aqua Glue

Xyron Adhesive

Spellbinders Celebrations Pierced Rectangle dies

Cuttlebug

WRMK Trimmer/Scorer

enamel dots

Marvy Le Pen black ultra fine point

Recollections Matted Cardstock Sheets

Coredinations A2 White Cards

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#diy #homedecor #craft #cardmaking #scrapbook #papercrafters

#cre8time #madeintheusa #supportsmallbusinesses #frostykisses #xyron

#christmas #tombow #frosty #mayartsribbon #ribbonersource #twine #chevron #burlap #wrmk #americancrafts #twopaperdivas #coredinations #dcwv #ranger #timholtz #distressink #distress #spellbinders #celebrations #thankyou #thanks

National Coloring Book Day with MPC

 Who knew that there's a day to celebrate coloring?  Yes, indeed, August 2nd is devoted to National Coloring Book Day.  Unless you're a crafter who's been living under a rock, you probably all ready know that adult coloring books are super hot right now.   It's been proven that coloring helps you relax and reduce stress.

Well the girls at Mountain Plains Crafters are always looking for a reason to get crafty; today is no exception.  We're featuring the fun coloring pages of the ADORNit Art Play Paintables.  This line was first introduced late last year and was designed by artist, Lindsay Ostrom, Creator of Cuteness!

ADORNit is coming out with an entire line of super duper fantastic coloring books, and personally, this chic can't wait!  There's an entire line-up of fabulous artists who have a hand in designing the new coloring books.  Alas, I'm getting ahead of myself because they won't be released for another month or so.  More about that in coming days.

 

Now, for the details on this fun 6x6 card - I colored this beauty with my new Zig Clean Color markers, a white gel pen, and touches of Wink of Stella glitter pen in Clear.  For the background, I ran one of my yellow, blue and green markers across an acrylic block, then used my Tim Holtz waterbrush pen to dilute and spread the color around.   I've added some of the ADORNit blender paper as my backdrop behind the May Arts netting ribbon and also accessorized with a chevron bow and natural parrot green burlap string for grass, both May Arts Ribbon products, as well. 

The frame is from DCWV and was the perfect size to border this colored project.  I actually flipped it over to the all white side and inked it up with my new Hero Arts ombre green ink, going around the upper, outer edges with the dark shade and working my way inwards with the lighter shades. 

The final sparkles are thanks to DoubleClick Skittles bubble embellishments in Glitter Bellini, and tiny sequins from the Christmas mix from Pretty Pink Posh.  They were glued with Ranger Stickles glitter glue in Gold.  I added a touch of Tombow Aqua Mono Glue to the Skittles, to make sure they stayed put.

 

So, there you have it.  My tribute to National Coloring Book Day 2015.  Be sure and check out all the design team creations, and get to coloring! 

Linking to these challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes Challenge

613 Avenue Challenge #135 Anything Goes w/optional Happy Birthday

Inspiration Destination Challenge #44 Anything Goes

Additional supplies: The Paper Studio 6x6 card,  Plaid Mod Podge Magic Dimensional Glue, Marvy Le Pen fine point black, Tombow Power Bond adhesive runner, Hero Arts Ombre Ink Green

Glitter binds us together!

I love the girls over at Mountain Plains Crafters.  They are fun, loving, generous, supportive....I really could go on all day.I'm not sure who came up with the idea, but it was unanimous that we all make a glitter card in honor of our crafty sisters, because glitter is stronger than blood!

You can view all the projects here: http://mountainplainscrafters2.blogspot.com/2014/12/glitter-is-stronger-than-blood.html?m=0

I'll give you some quick details on mine. One of the girls sent me the pretty trim from Webster's Pages.  It reminds me of icicles.  I layered it over some pink chevron designer paper from ADORNit, then glittered up a single white rosette (or as I like to say, a big giant glittery snowball!) from May Arts Ribbon using Tombow mono aqua glue and Doodlebug Designs Sugar Coating Lily White glitter.  It's so pretty, I didn't want to clutter it with a sentiment.  What do you think?

Additional Supplies: Tombow Xtreme adhesive runner, The Paper Studio 4x6 white card 

Snowflake Shaker card

 It's Friday again!  Whoop!  Luckily I was able to work in some crafty time last night, so I whipped up this sweet snowflake shaker card using the new Unity Stamp Co sentiment kit, "Like a Snowflake".  (Oh my goodness, I love this kit!  It's on sale right now.  Go get one!)  I stamped the white card all over with different sized snowflakes with Memento London Fog ink, utilizing the generation stamping technique of multiple stamps with just one inking. 

The gorgeous clear, charcoal and red sequins are from Pretty Pink Posh and the Black chevron twill ribbon and white "snowball" ribbon is from May Arts Ribbon.  Everything is held together with my Tombow Xtreme adhesive runner.  If you look closely, you'll see that I did some paper piercing using my Stamper's Secret Weapon.  You can't tell from the photo, but I used Wink of Stella clear glitter ink over every single snowflake.  It's so pretty in person!  I'll be entering this card into the Unity Friends with Flair challenge today as well as their monthly Be Inspired Challenge. 

Have a great weekend!

Additional supplies: Fiskars square page punch, Martha Stewart Christmas designer paper, Ranger black archival ink, Sticky Doo's pop squares

#mayartsribbon #unitystamps #tombowusa #Cre8time #christmas

Coffee Lovers & Crafters, Unite!

I was invited to participate in a fun Coffee Lovers blog hop hosted by Chaitali Narla and Amy Tsuruta.  If you are a lover of coffee AND papercrafting, then this is the place for you! 

I made 3 different cards, all using the same stamps from Impression Obsession.  But before I move on, each hopper has been asked to answer 4 questions, all coffee related, so here goes:

1.  When did you start drinking coffee?

Around my senior year in high school I developed the taste.  Me and my dad had some great bonding over coffee.  :)

2.  Name up to 3 brands of your favorite coffee.

Currently, I've put my Keurig aside and am enjoying Seattles Best #4 with my French Press.  It's a whole lot cheaper than K-cups!  I also love Starbucks Christmas blend when it's in season.  My favorite K-cups are Newman's Own and Caribou Coffee.  And I love Starbucks Via's as well.  My list is very, very, long.....

3.  What is the most amazing coffee you've had?  When and where?

A restaurant in Atlanta which is no longer unfortunately.  It was called Ocean and they served french press coffee with raw sugar cubes and heavy cream.  Heavenly!  But there's a coffee bar in Homewood, AL called O'Henry's and they make the best Cappuccino I've EVER had!

4.  If I don't get my needed coffee I'll.....

Seriously?  You don't want to know.  Let's just say, here in the South, there's this expression:  If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

So here are my 3 cards, with my favorite being last.  (**Please note, shameless plug at the bottom!)

Supplies: Pretty Pink Posh lemon drop sequins, Maggie Holmes blue sequins, Spellbinders Celebrations Tape It stamps, Impression Obsession coffee mug and quote stamps, Stickles yellow glitter glue, Ranger black ink, Powder Puff chalk inks

Supplies: Impression Obsession coffee stamps, Marvy sunset blend box ink, Ranger black ink, FabScraps gemstones, Tombow Mono Aqua liquid glue, Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs distress marker, white gel pen, Jolees Boutique pink paper jute, DCWV designer paper, pop dots

I also plan on entering one or two of my cards in the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Anything Goes challenge.  Join in and link up!

Supplies: Impression Obsession coffee stamps, Tim Holtz Distress ink Brushed Corduroy, Tim Holtz Gathered Twigs distress marker, watercolor paper, Ranger mini blending tool

**FYI, did you know Oct. 4th is National Cardmaking Day?  We will be having a fabulous giveaway over at Mountain Plains Crafters Facebook community page, sponsored by Graphic 45 so be sure and like us on Facebook and check in on Oct. 4th! 

Don't labor today, make a 10 minute card!

Today is Labor Day, which for me, means time in the craft room.  Yay!  I thought it would be fun to make a quick, easy card using some fabulous, new products.

The wonderful folks over at Crafter's Essentials/Lee Products sent me some goodies to try out.  I was already a huge fan of the hand cleaning pads, so today I'm using those, along with the Easy See tape.  I've been working on a custom order, so I thought I would naturally incorporate these products into my project.

I started with a pretty piece of DCWV plaid adhesive backed paper.  Trim to size, peel the backing and done!

Next up is inking my Spellbinders stamped images with the new Golden Glow and Pretty Plum ink, also Spellbinders.  I used 3 different stamps from the Spellbinders Celebra'tions Tape It and Just Because sets. 

The Crafter's Essentials wipes go SUCH a long way in cleaning up my mess!  Not only for my inky hands, but I cleaned all 3 of my stamps with the same pad.  I'm telling you people, these wipes clean stamps like a dream!  I've also used them to clean my craft mat when I'm all done.

Next, I cut my flower images using the coordinating dies through my Cuttlebug.  I took a piece of the Easy See tape and used it as a shim to keep my die from moving.  You can use that same little strip over and over and over....peels off so easy!  Of course, I'm a thrifty crafter so I stuck that piece of tape on the edge of my desk to use again on a later project.

Lastly, I used some quick supplies from my stash to embellish my card; Lawn Fawn grass die, Freckled Fawn neon enamel dots, and May Arts Ribbon in the chevron green stripe design.

Quick and easy card that could be used for any type of celebration!  And, bonus?  Quick and easy cleanup with the Crafter's Essentials products!

Embossed hearts

I was inspired by a recent project from Angeline over at Scrappy Scrappy to do this emboss resist card.  I heat embossed these lovely hearts that are from the Unity Stamp Jillibean Blossom Soup kit.  Next, I inked up the card, brushed some Smooch Glitz glitter polish over the hearts, then  added a cute tag with May Arts sequin ribbon and some other goodies and called it a day!  It was a quick project which was an added bonus....Click on the Scrappy Scrappy link above and check out Angeline's how-to video.  She is super talented!

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Other supplies:  Freckled Fawn neon enamel dots, American Crafts Sunflower ink, Marvy blending ink Sunset, Inkssentials blending tool, K&Company chevron cardstock, Lil Inkers stitched tag die, bubble wording, Jolees Boutique pink paper jute

Butterfly get well card

It's time for me to stock up on cards with everyday sentiments.  I've done several orders lately and I am out!  I have a couple stamps I'm using for the very first time.  Unity Stamps has THE best sales ever.  Period.  Plus they always send freebies.  With that in mind, I wanted to feature some freebies on this card. 

Did you know you can buy some Authenique cardstock for just .99 at Unity?  Yup.  Plus occasionally, I get bits and pieces as my freebie when I order.  This card features several coordinating pieces from Authentique.  Also, the chevron tag, twine and purple star were freebies.  Aren't these awesome?!

See the frame?  I got that half price with a Unity coupon promo code.  I'm in love with this frame called Polka.Dot.Journal.  You could do a lot with it and it's huge! The butterfly is from a kit called, Devoted.  It has several scripture quotes that come with it.  I've been wanting that kit forever and it finally went on sale at a super price that was too good to pass up.  No, I am not a sales woman for Unity, I just love their products.  Can ya tell?  Ha.  I kept the sentiment very simple because I wanted the focus to be on the frame and butterfly.  The sentiment comes from another kit called Bunches of Love...one of my favorite kits.  So there you have it.  Hope I've inspired you to give Unity a try.  Its a great community of support and friendship too as you will find out.

SUPPLIES: May Arts sequin ribbon, Studio G pink ink, Bic Mark-it pens in yellow, orange, blue, green American Crafts glitter marker, Smooch Glitz silver glitter polish, Stickles glitter glue green, Memento London Fog and black ink, Permapaque gray marker,  tulip rub-on, pop dots, American Crafts fuschia ink, white gel pen, Sakura fine black pen

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Baby boy skull gift tag

Ok now, bear with me.... My niece has a thing for skulls (In a cute way), and the theme is in her nursery and some baby clothes.   I think she and her husband are rock n roll wannabes, lol. Anyway when I wrapped her gift I decided to make a keepsake tag that even had the gift wrap incorporated into it. I started by sponging 2 different shades of green with black to color the tag. Next I used part of a stamp with the word baby in it. All you do is cover the part of the stamp with tape that you don't want to ink. Then I did some heat embossing with alphabet stamps for the babys name. The skull was a Halloween embellishment that I added googly eyes to and I finished with a metal piece and fabric. Finally I used a 1/2'' circle punch to punch the gift wrap and ran it through a Xyron sticker maker. Adorable! And...... she loved it.

Items used: 

Studio G ink

  Websters Pages fabric wrap

  KC &  Company skull

  American Crafts embossing powder

  heat embossing tools

  clear Versamark ink

 clear acrylic stamps

  Xyron 2.5'' Sticker maker

 

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