Have Yourself a Lawn Fawn Christmas

Hello everyone!  Hope you are off to a great Monday.  Today I wanted to share with you a fun project I made for Chibitronics using some wonderful goodies from Lawn Fawn.  (we are hopping with them this week, be sure and check out their chibi projects as well).

Supplies Used:

• Chibitronics Copper Tape
• Chibitronics LED Light Stickers
• Chibitronics Twinkle Effect Sticker
• Lawn Fawn Cheery Christmas Stamps
• Lawn Fawn Cheery Christmas Dies
• Lawn Fawn Small Dotted Square Stackables
• Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Petite Paper
• Colored Pencils
• Cardstock Card Base
• Glitter Cardstock
• Stickles
• Foam Tape

Step 1:  

Cut plaid paper to 3.75x5 inches and using Dotted Square Stackable cut window.  I used the second largest square.  Save the inside window piece we will use it later.  Attach to card base.

Step 2:

Again, using the same square stackable, cut glitter cardstock for inside the window.

Step 3:

Stamp desired images onto white cardstock.  I like to stamp a few extras, just in case.

Step 4:

Die cut and color selected images.  I added stickles to the Christmas lights for added interest and sparkle.

Step 5:

Flip over the plaid inside window we cut earlier and free hand a snow bank and attach to glittered window we cut in step 2.  Assemble die cut and colored stamps where desired and using foam squares attach to snow bank background.

Step 6:  

Poke hole in card where you want light to shine through.  This is where we will place the star later. Place winter scene onto card base and use a pen or pencil to mark on card base where the light should be.

Step 7:  

Create circuit.  There are lots of great tutorials on the Chibitronics page for how to use different stickers.  You can find them here.  But this is what my circuit looks like when complete.  As usual, I have added a small strip of paper to keep my circuit from being complete until the paper is removed. This "switch" allows me to mail off the card without worry of the battery dying in transit.

Step 8:  

Place winter scene onto card base using foam tape. to allow for the battery and sticker depth.

This card was so much fun to make, and I love the way it twinkles.

Hugs.

Nancy

Make Your Graduation Party Shine!

I can't believe it....alomost a year ago I made this set of party decorations for Core'dinations and Darice and now I have two children graduating...Brighton with his Bachelors of Science and Mackenzie from High School!  Time to break these out and party!!!!!!!  These were super fun to make and I really love the way they turned out.

Graduation Party Decor Supplies:

• Core'dinations Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallic Paper
• Core'dinations Core Basics Black  Canvas Texture 12x12 Paper
• Core'dinations Party Mixers  3 Pack Rosettes in Black, White, and Golden Pearl
• Core'dinations Party Mixers Rosette Garland Kit in Golden Pearl
• Core'dinations Party Mixers Paper Pops Silver and Gold
• Graduation Day Cut File from SVGCuts
• Dowel
• Mason Jar
• Yellow Embroidery Thread

Mason Jar Congratulations Centerpiece:

Step 1:  Select desired pieces from Core'dinations Paper Pops pack.  These packages come in a varitety of styles and colors for any celebration.  You will need 6 pieces of two sizes to create ornament shapes, plus two larger shapes for the title.
Step 2:  Fold shapes in half with the side you want displayed on the inside.

Step 3:  Glue shapes with the right side in together leaving a bit of a gap on the inner corner.  When all six are glued together you will get your ornament shape.

Step 4:  Thread ornament shapes and larger title shapes onto dowel.

Step 5:  To create band on mason jar begin by cutting a sheet of the Tim Holtz Metallic Kraft Core paper to fit your jar.  I cut mine at 1 1/2 inch by 10, and emboss if desired.

Step 6:  In order to keep your embossing pattern consistent throughout your longer projects, you can cut a slit in the top of the folder allowing the paper to slide through.  I love this technique for embossing longer strips.

Step 7:  Simply wrap your mason jar with the Tim Holtz Kraft Core Metallic Paper and insert your dowel with the ornaments.  I used a bit of krinkle paper to hold everything together, but almost anything would work, from pebbles to marbles to little hard candies.

Graduation Cap Boxes Step 1:  Cut all pieces from the SVGCuts file.

Step 2:  Assemble as per their directions.  The Core'dinations Texture cardstock gives the cap a nice fabric finish.

Graduation Cap Banner Step 1:  Cut 1 1/2 inch mortar board shapes with electronic cutter.

Step 2:  Attach mortar boards to banner rosettes.  The rosettes come pre assembled, so creating this banner is quick and easy.

Medallion Wall Decor Step 1:  Directions for assembly are included in each kit.  Begin by removing adhesive from end piece and attaching to the other end to form a ring.

Step 2:  Place medallion ring over cardboard ring with post.

Step 3:  Press ends of medallion down and cover with top screw and additional cardboard ring.

Step 4:  Cover cardboard rings and posts with included foam tape cardboard circles and embellish further with paper pops.  Layer on wall for a unique decoration.

With all the great color combinations available from the Party Mixer line from Core'dinations I am sure you will find the perfect combination for your next event.

 ~Nancy

Hello Little Doggie

Hi everyone!  Happy Monday, hope everyone had a great weekend.

Today I wanted to share with you a fun card I made using fun new Pop-up Puppies stamps and coordinating Dog Sayings from Stampendous that I received as part of the  Clearscraps/Stampendous swap this week.

To create this card I used the Clear Scraps Fence Mixer and a Clear Craft Sheet, cut to size.  I chose to make my own card because...well, how cute is that little puppy head sticking over the fence looking for the bone?

To create the texture on the fence I simply ran my Fence Mixer through my Sizzix Machine and my Tim Holtz Wood Grain Embossing Folder.

Once my Mixer was embossed I ran my Staz-on white inkpad over the raised edges to "paint" the fence.

To create the card embellishments I simply stamped my images (two of the dog head to get the pop-up effect) and used water color pencils to color and a bit of the Stampendous Frantage Encrutsted Jewel Kit in blue to embellish my sentiment label. 

 I attached one of the dog heads to the fence, and the other to the base of the card so that when the card was opened the dog would still have a head.  

Bits of ribbon and trim finished off my embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out all the other fun Stampendous/Clearscraps projects on the ClearScraps blog.

Hugs.

Prima Songbird Cards

Happy Friday everyone!  Sorry a bit late today...trying to get packed for a crop this weekend that I didn't decide I was going to till Wednesday...and it is for three days!  Eek!!!  Couple that with the start of cabana swim season and I have been one busy lady.

Just wanted to make a quick post to show you these Cards I made.  Cari Fennel or Prima Marketing made a super cute kit using the Songbird collection (which I love) to create some tags.  Which you know I had to adapt to make cards.  lol

I love tags, don't get me wrong...I am just never quite sure what do do with them...now Christmas cards?  hee hee

Hope you have a fabulous weekend!  It is National Scrapbook Day after all.

Hugs.

The Sampler Card Set

Hi everyone!  Sorry I am a bit late, feeling a bit under the weather, a bit of a cold or something...and with the weather we are having today...

Well, anyway, today I wanted to share with you a set of cards I made using the February kit from the Sampler.  Love the colors in this kit and some of the embellishments were just too cute.

These cards were all so quick and simple to make using this gorgeous kit.  Be sure to check out what is coming next from the sampler.  I think you are going to love the project kits.

Hugs.

Handmade Valentine - Pink Paislee and Sizzix

Hi everyone!  Today I want to share with you a new project I made using some of the gorgeous HopeChest Pink Paislee papers and a beautiful Sizzix die from the Your Memories Here store.

This sweet little set is just perfect for Valentine's Day.  I am going to fill the little cup with some yummy chocolates.

The card was made with the Sizzix rosette die, lots of Stickles, and one of the Hope Chest Paper Goods Tags.

The teacup was also made using a die from Sizzix, Hope Chest papers, stickles and some beautiful Prima flowers.

Not sure which of my lovelies will be receiving this little set for Valentine's Day, but I am sure they will love it.  

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hugs.....

Cards, Cards, Cards - The Sampler

Hi everyone!  I don't know if you know this about me, but I am really not much of a card maker.  I don't know why...just not my thing.  Anyway, the December kit from the Sampler had so many gorgeous goodies in it, I couldn't let any go to waste....so cards it was.

All in all, I ended up with four 12x12 scrapbook pages, one of which was a double spread, and five cards.  Just a few odds and ends from the stash and some basic white cardstock.  Love the Sampler.

Hugs.

Nancy