Lavendar and Springtime

I recently made a braclet and earring set for a friend. Her love of flowers and purple sent me looking for the right beads. My sister had given me some beautiful lavender flower beads she found and I added some Swarovski 6mm  crystal Bicone, purple glass and cech Glass 6mm Rosaline AB Bell Flower beads with a beautiful Terra Cast Brass Toggle Clasp set. 

Earrings are beads and gold Fish Hooks that are wire wrapped. I hope you enjoyed last week project. I am working on 3 different projects for the up coming weeks.

Keep Creative My Friends!

Hearts a Flutter Gift Set

I saw this cute idea for making a candy bottle out of a Starbucks coffee drink on Pinterest, so I cased the idea and added some things of my own and made a Valentines Day card as well.

Let's get started!  Valentines Day Card

Supplies Needed

Card Stock                             Wild Wasbi, Champagne Sparkle, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake
Designer Series Paper            Tea for Two  (from Spring Mini)
Ribbon                                    Large Lace (from Spring Mini)
Rose                                        From Spring Mini
Ink                                           Early Espresso and Versa Mark
Framelits                                 Hearts a Flutter (from Spring Mini)
Stamp Set                                Hearts a Flutter (from Spring Mini), You are Loved
Embossing Powder                 Clear
Embossing Folder                   Lacy Brocade
Punch                                      Heart
Ribbon                                    Large Lace (from Spring Mini)

Directions

1. Cut a piece of Crumb Cake card stock 51/2 x 41/4 inches for your base card.
2. Next cut a piece of Crumb Cake 51/4 x 4 inches for second layer and place inside embossing folder and run through Big Shot Machine.
3. Then cut a piece of designer series paper (I used Tea for Two) 5 x 3/4 inches and then place in embossing folder and run through the Big Shot.
4. Next adhere designer series paper to card stock and add  lace and adhere to base card.
5. Cut a piece of Wild Wasbi card stock  3 x 3 inches, using Versa Mark stamp Scallop Heart stamp from the Hearts a Flutter stamp set.
6. Then sprinkle clear embossing powder and heat with heat gun.
7. Next punch a Heart out of the sparkle paper.
8. Glue sparkle heart to embossed heart and then glue to lace on front of card and add white rose.

Hearts a Flutter and Kisses Too!

There is nothing better than chocolate for Valentines Day except maybe trip to Starbucks!!!

Supplies needed

Card Stock                              Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla
Designer Series Paper            Tea for Two
Ink                                           Early Espresso, Versa Mark
Framelit                                  Hearts a Flutter
Stamp Set                                Heart from Valentine Treat Bundle
Ribbon                                    Crochet Trim
Embossing Folder                   Lacy Brocade
Punches                                   Heart Punch, 13/4" Scallop Circle, 13/8" Circle, 11/4" Circle, 1" circle
                                                7/8" Scallop Circle

Directions for Belly Band
Cut a piece of card stock 9" x 3" and then cut a piece of designer series paper 8' x 2" and using the Lacy Brocade embossing folder run through the Big Shot. Glue together pieces and then using sticky tape glue on one end attach around bottle.

Directions for Heart Tag

1. Cut a piece of Very Vanilla card stock about 3" square and stamp using Versa Mark the Heart from Hearts a Flutter stamp set. Then sprinkle embossing powder and dust off and heat with heat gun.
2. Then stamp on another piece of Very Vanilla card stock using the heart from the Valentine Treat Bundle and then punch it out using the Heart punch. glue together.
3. Punch a hole at the top of the Heart to run the ribbon through and tie a bow.

Directions for Lid Topper
Pretty simple really, punch out each layer and glue together and then glue to the top of the Lid. Now all that is left to do is fill with your favorite candy. (Mine is Hershey Kisses)

I just love Vintage cards, and the stamp sets, ribbons and dies from the new Spring Mini let's my creativity go wild.

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Nine

Season's Greeting Gift Tin of Tags

I don't know about you but after the Holidays I loose track of all the tags I made, bought and received. So I thought what a lovely gift idea, tags and a place to put them. Today's project is how to make one for yourself or give as a gift.

Here is mine:

Supplies needed for the Tin:

Card Stock                               Gumball Green and Very Vanilla

Stamp Set                                 Christmas Lodge

Stampin Ink                              Cherry Cobbler

Stampin Markers                     Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green and Soft Suede

Punch                                       Corner

Framelit                                   Label Collection

Bling                                        Dazzlings Detail

Tools                                        Big Shot, Skinny Tin and Double Sided Sticky Tape

Directions for Tin:

1. First measure your tin and cut your base layer (mine was 5 1/2" x 4 7/8). I used Gumball Green.
2. Next I stamped the lodge on a piece of Very Vanilla card stock in Cherry Cobbler.  Then I stamped the lodge again on a separate piece of paper and cut that one out. I then placed the second one on top of first so I could mask it. I want my tree as close to the lodge as I could get.
3. Then I stamped the large tree using Gumball Green over the edge of the lodge to get close. Then I stamped another tree and another to stamp off and show more trees. Then I took off the masked piece.
4. Next I stamped Seasons Greeting at the top. Then I ran my image thru the Big Shot using SU Label Collection Framelit. I glued the two pieces together and punched the corners using SU corner punch, then using sticky tape glued them to my tin. The tricky part with these tins is getting the corner to match.
5. The last step is optional, but I like sparkle and so I added allot of Dazzling Details to the lodge, trees and ground. I love the snowy effect that the Dazzling Details give.

Now while this is drying we can get started on the tags. I made 8 different ones for my tin, depending on which ones you like you can put 8-10 tags in the tin and it closes nicely.

I cased four tags from Michele Reynolds from a blog post she did last summer. They are the Candy Cane Tag, Ginger Bread Man, Christmas tree and Coffee Cup. I also cased some of my sisters tags she made for a make-in-take at a craft fair we did a few weeks ago and a few of my own.

Supplies needed for the Candy Cane Tags
Card Stock    Cherry Cobbler, Lucky Limeade, Whisper White
Stamp Sets    Scentsational Season and More Merry Messages
Designer Series Paper   Be a Good Cheer
Framelits       Holiday  Collection
Punch             Scallop Trim Border
Bigz Die        Two Tag
Markers          Cherry Cobbler
Ribbon           Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine

Supplies needed for Ginger Bread Man Tag
Card Stock     Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Sets      Scentsational Season and Petite Pairs
Ink                   Early Espresso
Designer Series Paper   Festival of Prints paper pack
Framelits         Labels Collection and Holiday Collection, Bitty
                        Banners
Ribbon             Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twin
Punch               Circle Handheld
Bling                Dazzling Details white and Cherry Cobbler

Supplies needed for Coffee Cup Tag
Card Stock         Early Espresso, Whisper White and Cherry Cobbler
Stampin Ink        Cherry  Cobbler, Early Espresso
Stamp Set           Scentsational Season, Petite Pairs
Framelits            Bitty Banners, Holiday Collection
Ribbon               Baker's Twine  Early Espresso
Designer Series Paper   Festival of Prints paper pack
Bigz Die            Two Tag
Bling                  Basic Rhinestones

Supplies needed for the Christmas Tree Tag
Card Stock            Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Set              Tags til Christmas
Stampin Ink           Early Espresso
Framelits               Holiday Collection and Label Collection
Designer S. Paper  Festival of Prints paper pack
Glimmer Paper       Silver
Ribbon                   Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Bling                      Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Diamonds and
                               Rhinestones

Supplies needed for Santa Owl Tag
Card Stock       Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Black
Stampin Ink      Cherry Cobbler
Punches            Owl Builder,Corner and Word Window
Stamp Set         Chock Full of Cheer
Ribbon             Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine
Bling                Dazzling Diamonds
Bigz Die           Two Tag

Supplies needed for Bird Tag
Card Stock              Very Vanilla, Cherry Cobbler
Designer S. Paper   Festival of Prints paper pack
Stampin Ink             Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Set                Petite Pairs, Chock full of Cheer(To and
                                From on inside)
Punch                      Bird Builder
Bigz Die                 Two Tag
Ribbon                    Bakers Twine
Pearl for the eyes

Supplies needed for Christmas Tags
Card Stock               Very Vanilla, Gumball Green
Stampin Markers      Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green
Stamp Sets               Traditional Touches, Mixed Melody and
                                 Chock full of Cheer (To and From on back)
Bigz Die                   Two Tag
Embossing Folder     Square Lattice
Punches                      1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle
                                  3/4" Circle
Ribbon                       Cherry Cobbler Bakers Twine
Designer S. Paper      Be a Good Cheer

Supplies Need for Lodge Tag
Card Stock      Cherry Cobbler, Gumball Green, Whisper White
Stamp Set        Christmas Lodge and More Merry Messages
Stampin Ink      Cherry Cobbler, Early Espresso

Blog Candy Alert!

If you case or make your own gift  box or tin let me know and  I will post your tags on my blog!!  In addition I will put your name in a drawing to win some Card Candy from me.

Here is all you need to do:

Leave me a comment with your blog link, email address. I will use Random Selector and post the winner.

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think about today project.

Don't forget to come back Monday, I am winding down there are only 2 projects left. If you would like more information on today's  or any project,  email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.



Twelve Days of Christmas Day Eight

Christmas Check Book Cover

With the holiday's coming up, I thought I would make your shopping a little easier. I am going to show you how to make a beautiful Holiday Checkbook Cover.

Here is the one I am sharing with you today.

Supplies needed:

Card Stock                        Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White

Stampin Ink                       Soft Suede

Stamp Set                         Lovely as a Tree

Designer Series Paper     Be a Good Cheer 

Punch                               Corner

Bling                                Dazzling Details

Directions:

• First take your checkbook cover and empty it out or you can buy an clear one at your local craft store. Measure the length and width of your check book.
• Cut your Designer Series Paper (I chose Be a Good Cheer Stripes) 6 1/4" x 6 3/4" now remember some check books may be smaller and you might have to adjust. Then I rounded the edges with my Su corner punch.
• Then place the paper into the cover to make sure it fits. See below

• Now my checkbook cover was pretty just like this, but I wanted to add some Christmas Bling to mine.
• Next I cut a piece of Gumball Green 2 5/8" x 5 3/4, rounded the edges and put aside.
• Then I cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler 2 1/4" x 5 1/2", rounded the edges and put aside.
• Then top piece I stamped the background stamp with Soft Suede onto Whisper White card stock, then took some Dazzling Details and added some snow to my trees and ground after the trees dried, I cut the piece to 2" x 4 3/4", and rounded the edges.
• Then I assembled all the pieces and  glued them together. Next I glued to the top of the designer series paper.
• I slid the finished piece into my plastic sleeve and now I have a beautiful Holiday Checkbook Cover! 

 A Holiday checkbook cover is a simple craft that makes a good gift!

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading each comment.

Don't forget to come back Friday for another project. If you would like more information on today's project email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Twelve Days of Christmas Day 4

Double Sided Teabag Holder


Today I have for you a Double Sided Teabag Holder, this was a quick and fun gift to make.  I first saw this on You tube, by Brenda Keenan, I loved the way she made it is to learn and  she got the idea from Angela Judas blog.

I made mine using some of my favorite Designer Series Paper and stamp sets. I love making and giving specialized gifts. This one will go to my daughter who loves tea.

Supplies needed for this project:

Card Stock                        Gumball Green, Whisper White
Stampin Ink                       Cherry Cobbler
Designer Series Paper      Be a good cheer
Punches                             23/8 Scallop circle, handeld punch
Framelits                           Holiday Collection
Stamp Set                          Scentsational Season
Ribbon                              Stiched Satin in Gumball Green
Tools and assessories, Stampin Up Simply Score, Stampin Up Trimmer, Bone folder and Basic Pearls.

Tip: For a different look, instead of pearls around the edge of the scallop, how about trying Stampin Up Piercing Tool!!


 I have included Brenda Keenan's video if you would like to make your own Teabag Holder. If you want a a paper copy let me know and I will send you one.

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading each comment.


Don't forget to come back Wednesday for another project. If you would like more information email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com


Jackie

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Three

Decorative Candle and Matching Gift Tag

Today's project is a gift set;  Decorative Candle and matching Gift Tag. This is a great gift for a teacher, friend or even your boss! 

So let's get started. Here is the picture of the set.

Supplies:

Card Stock                         Cherry Cobbler and Whisper White
Designer Series Paper       Festival of Prints (Stampin Up Holiday Catalog)
Adhesive                            snail and red sticky tape
Stampin Ink                        Cherry Cobbler and Early Espresso
Stamp Set                           Chock Ful of Cheer
Bling                                  Rhinestones and Dazzling Details
Candle                               Vanilla scent about 2 1/4 inch round
Ribbon                               Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine
Punch                                 Scallop Edge Border and corner
Die Cut                              Two Tag Bigz
Tools                                 Big Shot, bone folder 

Directions for Candle   

1. Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock 8 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches, then cut a piece of designer series paper 8 1/4 x 2 1/4 inch. Then using your snail  the glue together.
3. Then take your Dazzling Details and add a little bling to the petals of the flowers. Add Rhinestones in the middle of each motifs design.
5. Last add red sticky tape to the end of one piece. Wrap your band around the candle and peel off red covering to tape and stick together, holding together for a minute.

Directions for Tag

1. Cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock if you want two tags 6 x 5 1/2  or if you just want one then have a piece 3 1/2 x 5 1/2.
2. Then take your Two Tag Die and run them through your Big Shot. Then take you bone folder to score along the fold line.
3. Then cut a piece of designer series paper 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 inch and round the top corners with SU corner punch. Then take a piece of Whisper White card stock about 2 3/4 x 1/2 inch and run it through the Scallop Edge Border punch.
4. Last step is to glue pieces together, add some Dazzling Details and Rhinestones for Bling. Top off with some Baker's Twine.
5. On the inside I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 1 1/4 x 2 1/2. Stamped To and From using Early Espresso. Sponging with Cherry Cobbler. 

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading each comment.


Don't forget to come back Monday for another project. If you would like more information about any of the projects email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.

Jackie

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Two

Ginger Bread Men Bookmark
Today's project is quick and easy. Christmas is a great time for giving books and why not include a handmade bookmark!  Not giving a book, then maybe you know someone who reads a lot! Either way it is a quick and easy gift.

Here is my bookmark; let's get started!  I just love these little guys!!

Supplies Needed for this project:

Card Stock                             Gum Ball Green and Whisper White
Stampin Up Ink                       Early Espresso
Stamp Sets                              Scentsational Season and Petite Pairs
Framelits                                Holiday Collection
Punch                                     Modern Label
Designer Series Paper           Be a good Cheer
Ribbon                                   Scallop Dots  (Cherry Cobbler)
Bling                                      Dazzling Diamonds
Tools                                      Big Shot

Directions:

1. For the base of your bookmark cut a piece of card stock 5 1/2 x 2 1/4, for the next layer(designer series paper) cut a piece 4 3/4 x 2 inches. 
2. Stamp the Ginger Bread Men with Early Espresso on Whisper White card stock.
3. Then using your Big Shot and the Ginger Bread Men from Holiday Collection framelits match the framelit to the stamped Ginger Bread Man and run through the Big Shot.
4. Take another piece of Whisper White card stock and stamp Merry Christmas onto it and then punch out your message using the Moder Label punch.
5. Cut a piece of ribbon about 8 1/2 inches long.
6. Now assemble your pieces and start adhering them to your base card. First the ribbon, designer series paper, Ginger Bread Men and then tag.  I tilted my Ginger Bread Men and attached them and the tag with dimensionals.
7. For some Bling I added Dazzling Diamonds!

I hope you enjoyed your stop today and let me know what you think. I enjoy reading each comment.

Don't forget to come back Friday for another project. If you would like more information on today's project  email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Jackie

Late Night Stampers Winners

The summer/Fall Treasure Hunt is over as of October 31st, and this year since we had so many participants Sherrill of Late Night Stampers drew 2 winners!! I think that is awesome.

Tricia Miller and Daniella each won the $150.00 merchandise prize.
Diana Soling won the $50.00 prize for demonstrators.

Congratulations to you all.

My winner of the drawing I was offering here on my blog is Priscilla Yohann, and as soon as she sends me her information I will get her prize out to her.

Now for a teaser; we are going to have another Treasure Hunt in the Spring so look for this symbol on my blog and others to know when it is time to play!!