CCMC OCC5 Color Challenge

Welcome to another Saturday Challenge hosted by Connie and Mary.  Pop over to Create with Connie and Mary to see more fabulous cards using this fun mix of colors: Wisteria Wonder, Soft Suede, and Pool Party.

I started the base of my card with a 1/2 sheet of Pool Party card stock.  Using Pool Party Classic Ink I inked up the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder and then I ran my card stock through the Big Shot.  For just a bit more definition I rubbed the embossed dots with a Whisper White Craft Ink Pad.  The bottom strip of paper is embossed as well.  It's from the Sweet Shop Specialty Designer Series Paper collection.  

The focal point of my card is a clear sticker from the Sweet Shop Product Suite in the Occasions Mini Catalog.  These stickers are fast and fabulous for adding to cards.  The greeting comes from a FANTASTIC stamp set called Friendly Phrases.  Funny thing is I kept wanting to use this set and thought I really should get that, but I kept forgetting to add it to an order.  I am glad I did forget 'cause guess what?  I already had it!  It's a great set and if you don't have it--give me a call I'll get one ordered for you ;0)  To finish I added a ruffled ribbon bow and some Basic Rhinestone bits o' bling.

Happy craftin,

P.S.  Next week over at Create with Connie and Mary we are featuring the Attic Boutique Product Suite and vintage goodies.  The projects and tutorials are going to be incredible.  It's not too late to join.  You will get to see these and all the past five weeks of project tutorials.  A total of 36, that's right 36 unique and never before seen ideas showcasing the Occasions Mini Catalog products.

Clearly Keeping it Simple

Yes, that's right this card whipped up nice and simple for two reasons.  One, I cased one of my own layouts and two, I used a clear Sweet Shop Designer Sticker.  Oh they are so cool and they are all of yummy treats like candy (yum), pie (yum), sundaes (yum), cake (yum), and did I say candy (yes, but another yum).

 

For the cupcake I added a squirt of Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details to the cherry on the cupcake and clear Dazzling Details to the frosting.  The greeting is accentuated with Jelly Bean Brads also from the same Sweet Shop Suite.

This week at Create with Connie and Mary we are featuring the Sweet Shop product suite and the projects are super mouthwatering.  You too can join the Edition and get all 36 step by step tutorials of never before seen projects.  Mine design for this week is totally innovative and functional, but you can't see it here.  You have to join Create with Connie and Mary--you'll love it.

Enjoy and Happy craftin, Elizabeth

CCMC OCC4 A Simple Treat for Someone Sweet

Hello paper craft enthusiasts, welcome to my blog!  Happy Saturday and theme challenge goers from Create with Connie and Mary!  This weekend's challenge is to create a "simple treat for someone sweet."   I seem to be getting Spring fever as I am beginning to think in soft fresh colors, I see blooming branches (yes, lots in San Jose), and I want to stamp and make flowers and everything new like baby birds and chicks.

  
This cute baby sized basket is made using the new Simply Scrappin' kit found in the Occasions Mini Catalog, the Box #2 Bigz XL Die, and the Labels Collection Framelits.  The tools make it a piece of cake to make.

Are you on the look out for more spring themed ideas?  How about great ideas and full color tutorials to go with them?  Yes?  JOIN CREATE WITH CONNIE AND MARY!  There are so many tutorials still to come in this Editon PLUS you can go back and see the previous four weeks worth of projects.  In all six weeks of the Edition there will be 36 custom tutorials featuring products from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  Join us for a blast :0)

All Supplies from SU!

Papers - Spring Fever Simply Scrappin' Kit, Whisper White Card Stock

Accessories - Box #2 Bigz XL Die, Labels Collection Framelits, Stampin' Dimensionals, Embossing Buddy, Basic Rhinestones, Certainly Celery Satin Ribbon

Non SU! - Crinkled Packaging Paper

 

Fabric Friday

As the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words."  So, rather than composing a bunch of text for this post I will share seven photos which means 7000 words ;0)

Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric wrist watch with Designer Buttons and Striped Black Grosgrain Ribbon

Under side view

I will share that this watch was made as a sample for Stampin' Up!'s convention last summer.  It is made using the Timeless Portrait Designer Fabric and the Table Setting Bigz XL Die (now retired, but so totally awesome).  I cut two layers of the fabric and one layer of wool felt to make the wrist band of the watch.  The watch face and D rings were purchased at Joann's.

I package the watch on a fabric covered piece of lightweight cardboard which I placed in a box bottom made form Red Glimmer Paper and stamped with images from Creatively Yours and Frame It.

Window sheet box top/lid

All packaged and ready to give as a gift

Wearing the watch

One last view of the full package

Happy fabric stitchin' and craftin, Elizabeth

Hot Pocket of Love

Using the Petal Cone Bigz L Die this cute pocket was made from the Cheerful Treat DSP.  It's cute and the pocket is just the right size for little candy or a great gift card to give to a friend for Valentine's Day.  For this pocket the DSP has been lined with Pink Pirouette card stock.  It gives lots of nice stability.   The flower was made by layering a couple of the pieces from the Blossom Builders pack.  And the simple two-toned greeting is from a stamp set called Family Reunion.

For more Valentine ideas click over to Shirley's Blog Hop.  In fact it would be really cool if you would join along.  It's fun and you can make some online stampin' friends :0)  I'll be looking for your link!

Here are the simple steps: 

1. Anything goes card or 3D project it just has to be Valentines. 

2. Add the Hop to your post, by using the code from Linky tools. 

3. Add Shirley's badge to post with a link to her blog. 

4. Has to be a new post.

Happy craftin, Elizabeth

CCMC OCC3 Sketch Challenge

 
I really REALLY like sketch challenges.  They totally move me out of my typical layouts and into a grove I would not even think of.  This sketch for Create With Connie and Mary is a super cool one.  You can go to the Connie and Mary site to see more cards designed using this sketch.  You can also join the sketch challenge if you are a subscriber to the Occasions Edition.  Not a member?  It's not too late to join.

On this card I used:

Stamps:  Bordering on Romance, Loving Thoughts

Inks:  Blushing Bride, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red Classic Inks

Paper:  Sahara Sand, Whisper White, & Blushing Bride Card Stocks, Twitterpated DSP

Accessories:  Blossom Builders, Labels Collection Framelits, Adorning Accents Edgelits Dies, Blushing Bride Smooch Spray, Modern Label Punch, Twitterpated Designer Fabric

Fabric Friday

Check out this ribbon rose cocktail ring.  I made it by simply turning and twisting the Blushing Bride Pleated Satin around itself on soda cap ring base.  I used a hot glue gun to hold the ribbon in place and in just a few minutes I was done.  Because I gave it as a gift to my fabulous upline I had to make a custom box in which to wrap the ring.  I tied the tiny box with a loopy bow and a fun tag.  For extra added texture and interest I melted the organdy ribbon with my heat tool.

I wanted to show how small and cute the box was.  Look close and you can see the box was lined with Twitterpated DSP.

Happy craftin, Elizabeth

My Dog Ate My Paper Craft Stash!

Yes that's right, I went away for a week and when I came home I found a mess down my hallway.  My dog Baxter is over four years old and he still loves toys and to chew paper, cardboard, and water bottles.  He got into a basket of contraband items (non SU!) and took delight in chewing a box of chipboard letters apart of which he left a trail down the hall just for me to clean up.  I had what was left sitting on my stamp table and decided to add them to my junk styled Valentine card.

This card is a conglomeration of goodness.  I have used the Beau Chateau Side Notes mixed with the Attic Boutique Side Notes and DSP.  I have also got a strip of Baja Breeze Pleated Satin Ribbon along with Very Vanilla Seam Binding.  But that's not all.  There are also tiny bits of bling from the Blossom Builders pack.  And since they were out I tucked a flower in from that kit too.

 
There is lots of fun things to see.  Pop over to The Shabby Tea Room to see this week's Valentine with a mail or postage element challenge.  The cards there are gorgeous.  Also follow along with Shirley's Blog Hop.

You too can join the hop:

1. Anything goes, Card, 3D project it just has to be Valentines. 

2. Add the Hop to your Post, by using the code from Linky tools. 

3. Add badge to post with a link to my blog. 

4. It has to be a new post.

Awesome Color Challenge CCMC-OCC2

The Everyday Enchantment DSP from the Sale-a-Bration brochure is the most beautiful and awesome palette of papers.  I love the colors and the mix of prints--they are A MA ZING!  The pack should be called Everything You Make Will Be Gorgeous DSP.  And guess what--the pack is FREE with a $50!

Today over at Create With Connie and Mary we have a color challenge taken directly from the DSP which is super duper easy to make look great.  If you are not a subscriber to the Occasions Edition of Create With Connie and Mary you can see all the Saturday Challenge cards.  If you want to have access to six weeks of daily tutorials it's not too late to join.  Click right here for the details.

All supplies from Stampin' Up!

• Stamps - Fresh Vintage
• Inks - Poppy Parade, Lucky Limeade, Pool Party, and Soft Suede (for sponging)
• Papers - Pool Party Card Stock, Everyday Enchantment DSP
• Accessories - Hounds Tooth Embossing Folder, Labels Framelits Collection, Heart Trinkets, Everyday Enchantment Ribbon and Brad Pack, Brights Brads, Chantilly Crochet Ribbon, Linen Thread

Fabric Friday Tutorial

Hello Fabric Friday Folks!

I have good news for anyone who would like a free tutorial.  I have written a set of instructions for my ruffled Demi-Apron.  If you would like to take a look just go ahead and download the file.  If you would like a muslin pattern sent to you by mail I will gladly send one to you for $5.  Just click on the buy it now button.  (US and Canada only)

See the original post here showcasing more photos and a description.

Free Demi-Apron Tutorial

For the Muslin Pattern

Happy Stitchin, Elizabeth