February Valentines

I did a major Oops! I made and sent the Valentine Day and Valentines Day  Birthday cards before I could take pictures of them. I only have these adorable 3 x 3 cards and envelopes I made for some of my gal pals.

 

I hope you enjoyed my little Valentines cards. I just love my envelope maker and can't wait to play with the box maker I just received. With Easter coming up I can't wait to see what I come up with. Let me know what you think.   

 

Jackie

 

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Twelve

Beautiful Season Gift Card Set

Part Two
 
Todays project is the second part to Wednesday's project. I separated it into two parts so that the posts would not be so long. This is my favorite part, the cards, tags!!

This was so out of my box this year, I don't usually take on large projects.  From the feedback so far I am glad I did.  So let's begin!!

Here is a photo of the set that goes inside the holder shown on Wednesday.

Exciting hugh!

Supplies needed for this project:

Card Stock              Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Designer Series paper Be a Good Cheer
Stamp Set                Beautiful Season, Petite Pairs, Choc full of Cheer
Stampin Ink             Always Artischoke, Early Espresso and Soft Seude
Markers                  Always Artichoke, Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler, Soft Suede, Marina Mist
                                Pacific Point and Lucky Limeaide
Punches                   Decorative Label, Curly Label, corner punch
Framelits                 Label Collection
Ribbon                    Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeaide Baker's Twine
Accessories:
Paper Crimper, Aqua Painter,Dazzling Details, Red sticky tape, snail, envelopes


First we are going to start off with the cards, since they take the longiest.

What would cards be without the envelopes!

Directions: Christmas Cards

1. First cut the base card 5 1/2" x 4 1/4", fold with Bone folder.
2. Next cut the second layer 5 1/4" x 4"
3. Next cut the designer series paper for the third layer 5" x 3 5/8"
4. Next cut the top layer 4 1/8 x 2 3/4"
5. Next cut the ribbon strip 1/2" x 4 1/2" and the run through paper crimper (now it should shrink to 1/2 x 4 1/4)
6. Next I sponged the edges of the Whisper White with Always Artichoke.
7. Then I stamped using the Bird stamp from Beautiful Season in the middle of the card stock.
8. Next using Stampin UP Markers and Aqua painter I colored the bird, leaves, berries and stems. (I chose to switch colors of my birds one in Soft Suede and Early Espresso and the other in Pacific Point and Marina Mist).
9. I stamped Merry Christmas using Petite Pairs stamp set and then punched it out using the Decorative Label punch.
10. I colored the berries in Cherry Cobbler and then added Dazzling Details in Cherry Cobbler to make them sparkle.
11. Next I assembled the pieces and adhered to my card front. Adding the crimped paper ribbon for texture. For the inside I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock about 5" x 4" and run it through the Big Shot. Then I stamped a Holiday message from the Beautiful Season stamp set in Early Espresso.
12. I stamped the envelopes with the leaves using Always Artichoke.

 

 

Now onto Small Gift Card are nice for those special gifts!

The inside is beautiful as well

 

 Direction for Small Gift Card 

1. Cut a piece of card stock(I used Cherry Cobbler) 5" x 3", fold with Bone folder ( card should be 21/2" x 3)
2. Next I cut a piece of designer series paper 23/8" x 23/4"
3. Next cut the top layer 2 1/8" x 25/8"
4. Next stamp as much of the bird as you want, and color, add Dazzling Details for sparkle.
5. I stamped To and From on the inside using the Choc full of Cheer stamp set. Added some leaves for balance. Punched the edges of opposite ends using Stampin UPs corner punch.  

 

 

Now for the tags!

 

     Directions for Tags:

1. Cut a piece of Cherry Cobblr card stock 47/8" x 21/2" fold crease with Bone folder
2. Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 2 1/4" x 2 1/4"
3. I stamped as much of the bird as I could get in Early Espresso, glued the pieces together.
4. For the inside I cut a piece of Whisper White card stock 2' x 2" and then stamp To and From using Early Espresso and the Chock full of Cheer stamp set.
5. Next I punched a hole using the hand held punch and ran Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine thru.
6. For the next tag I stamped A Gift for you using the stamp from Beautiful Season and Always Artichoke marker, then punched it out using the Curly punch.

This finishes the Christmas Card and Tag Gift Set. I hope you have enjoyed my first attempt at my Twelve Days of Christmas. I had a lot of fun making each item sometimes it was hard for me not to post them anyway. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and Holidays. 

 If you would like more information about any of the projects just email me jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com.

  



O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree!

Does anyone remember that song?

Well I do and my card is a tribute to our beloved Christmas Tree. I last few days I have been designing a card using the Scentsational stamp set my sister and I have. So if you would like the lyrics to O Christmas Tree click here! I am also submitting my card into a new challenge website http://52cct.blogspot.com/. It is there November Embellishment Challenge.
Pearls! now anyone that knows me knows this is right up my alley!!  I love using Pearls on everything. Thanks goes out to Ann Schach, who posted this challenge on her blog for me to find.

 Now on to my card.

I started with the base card 51/2 x 4 1/4 inch, the next layer is 5 3/16 x 4, second layer is 3 3/4 by 5.

Then I embossed the 1st and second layers, punched out the scallop circle and then stamped the Christmas Tree and I ran them both thru the Big Shot using the framlits Dies (Holiday Collection) on the tree and the Lacy Brocade on the scallop circle. It doesn't get any easier than this. A little bit of Ribbon and a lot of Pearls!!! and a Rhinestone Topper! How's that for some Christmas Bling?

Supplies:

Card Stock                     Raspberry Ripple, Gumball Green and Whisper White

Stampin Up Ink              Gumball Green and Garden Green

Ribbon                           Gumball Green Stitched Satin Ribbon

Stamp Sets                     Chock Full of Cheer and Scentsatinal Season

Punch                             2 3/8 inch Circle Scallop Punch

Embossing Folders        Delicate Design and Lacy Brocade

Designer Paper              Be a Good Cheer (inside)

Bling                              Pearls and Rhinestones

Framlits                          Holiday Collection

I am off to do a painting class, on how to paint Winter Scences with mountains and water. When I finish I will post a picture of what I painted on here and my painting blog. 

I hope you have enjoyed your visit to my blog today.   As always your comments are important to me, and I do read each and every one.

Jackie

SU Stars November Blog Hop

This Month's blog hop is where we give  Gratitude/Thanks . I decided to do a Thanksgiving card. There are so many things that I am grateful for this year. Mostly my family, friends who have given me a lot of support.

If you came from Robin Messenheimers blog then you are in the right place. Wasn't her card just awesome. If not you can start at the beginning at  http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/.


Here is my card:

Supplies:

Card Stock                           Cajun Craze, Natural Ivory, Crumb Cake

Stamp Set                             French Foliage

Ink                                        Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Cajun Craze, Soft Suede

Markers                                Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Always Artichoke

Punch                                    Modern Label

Embossing Folder                Argyle

Accessories                         Bronze buttons, Line Thread and Big Shot

Directions:

Cut a piece of Crumb Cake card stock 51/2 x 41/4 for the base, then cut a piece of Cajun Craze 51/4x 4, then cut a piece of Natural Ivory 5 x 37/8.

Then I placed the Natural Ivory in the  Argyle embossing folder and ran thru the Big Shot.

Next I sponged starting with light to dark. More Mustard, Cajun Craze and Chocolate Chip( to give a distress look)

Then I stamped the words down the left side using Chocolate Chip. Then I stamped the leaves random using Soft Suede.

Next I colored the leaves in using my markers with all the colors.

Then I stamped the water mark.

Assembled the pieces and tied Linen thread thru a Bronze button.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented Dawn Hoffman and you can see what she has created for you here.



Thanks for stopping by. I love comments, so be sure to leave one. I hope you too find some time to create something fun for yourself...Enjoy!

Twelve Days of Christmas Day Five

Top Note Post-It-Note Holder

Today's project is a lovely gift idea my sister received and I thought I would share my version with you. It is a Top Note Post-It-Note Holder.   This would make a great gift for some one's Secret Santa at work! So thanks Sis for all your help and support.

Here is my version:

Supplies Needed:

Card Stock                       Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White

Glimmer Paper                Silver

Stamp Set                         Petite Pairs

Stampin Ink                      Versa Mark

Ribbon                             Gumball Green Stitched Satin

Bigz Die                          Top Note and Snow Flurry

Embossing Folder            Northern Flurry

Bling                                Rhinestones and Silver embossing powder

Tools                               Big Shot, Heat Gun and Simply Scored Scoring Tool

Punch                               Word Window

Post It Notes

Directions:

 I cut a piece of a card stock (I chose Cherry Cobbler) 10 x 4

Then I folded the card stock in half and placed onto top of the Top Note Bigz Die the length you want. This will give you the length you need.

Then you run this through the Big Shot.

 After you remove from Plates I wanted more texture so I used the Northern Flurry Embossing Folder and added some Snowflakes.

Then I scored the larger Top Note piece at 3 1/2 and 4inches using my Simply Scored Scoring, this should give plenty of room for the Post-it-Note.

I added a strip of  Red Sticky tape on the back of the Post-it Note and then placed it on the seam of my Top Note. For added support I ran my fingers up and down the seam so that when you open up the seam to make a good seal. Like the photo below.

1. Next  I cut a piece of Glimmer Paper and used the Bigz Die Snow Flurry from the new Stampin Up Holiday Catalog and used the medium size Snow Flake for texture and Bling!
2. Then I cut out of White White 2 x 2 inch and stamped Merry Christmas from Petite Pairs using Versa Mark. Then I sprinkled Silver Embossing powder on it and heated it using my Heat Gun to give it a Silvery tone. Then I used the framelit from Itty Bitty to make my tag. 
3. Next I punched a hole in the end using Word Window.
4. Then next I added the Silver Snowflake and Rhinestones.
5. Next I cut a piece of Ribbon the length I needed to wrap around and go through the holes I punched and tie a Bow like the photo below.

This end my tutorial on how to make Top Note Post-it-Holder.  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 email me at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com

Jackie

SU Stars Halloween/Fall Blog Hop

It is that time of year again, where the air is getting cooler and the trees are changing. This month at SU Stars our host Loni Holt and let us choose between Fall or Halloween. I choose Halloween done in a Vintage way. I have made allot of the traditional Halloween cards and wanted to do something different.

If you came from Michele Tinsley, blog  then you are right on track. Wasn't her project just adorable! If you just got here and want to start at the beginning go to  http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/.


Here is what I came up with. I think you will be pleasantly surprised.

Supplies
Card Stock                            Basic Black
Stamping Ink                         Basic Black, Versa Mark
Designer Series Paper          Howlstooth and Scaringbone
Stamp Set                              Toxic Treats
Stamping Markers                 Basic Black
Embossing Folder                 Spider Web
Embossing Powder                Dazzling Diamonds
Brad                                      Antique Brads (Cut out Rose)
Framelits                               Apothecary Accents
Tools                                     Color Spritzer Tool
Bling                                      Rhinestones

The lace, Ribbon came from my scrap box and the spider came from the Halloween Printer's Tray Kit.
I know it is hard to see with the photo I have, but the spiders web is done with Embossing Powder to give it the webby feel. I love the texture of this and overall feel of this card.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented  Dawn Hoffman and you can see what she has created for you here.
Thanks for stopping by. I love comments, so be sure to leave one. I hope you too find some time to create something fun for yourself...Enjoy!

Christmas in August!

Just kidding, but here is another version of using the Ornament Keepsake stamp set, Christmas DSP and Holiday Ornaments Framelits.  I love this combination, how about you?  Again, I cased my card for one I saw on Stampin Connection. So sorry, didn't find a name. I just love the Richness of Cherry Cobbler, the DSP and Stamp Sets give the cards this year.

Here is my 3rd Christmas card and many more to come.

Here is the inside:

I just loved mixing all the different textures and layers.


Supplies:
Card Stock                       Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Silver Sparkle
Designer Paper                Good Cheer
Stamping Ink                    Cherry Cobbler
Stamp Sets                       Ornament Keepsakes and Chockful of Cheer
Framelits                         Holiday Ornament and Label Collection
Ribbon                            Cherry Cobbler seam binding

For the inside I used Dazzling Details for the Candy Cane and small ornaments, for the front I added lots of Basic Pearls, they give a little added Bling!!!

VC Rock Blog Hop for August

This is the last blog hop until next year and we are all sad to see VC Rocks close. I have had allot fun, met new members, and party hardy in our hotels. There were some awesome pool boys this including my own. Way to go girls!
Thanks to everyone behind the scenes and our lovely host Loni. Our challenge was too use our Big Shot, Punches, and Simply scored.  So many tools, so many ideas and way too much Fun!

I know you came from Shirley Northey at http://stampershirley.blogspot.com/ isn't her creations gorgeous.  If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning go to to VC Rocks Blog at here.

Here the inside;  I just love the Dazzling Details it adds a little Bling to the inside of the card.

As soon as I saw the Holiday Frame in the new Stampin Up Holiday Catalog, I just new it would

be one of  my first Christmas cards. When I saw this card on Stampin Connection, posted by  Joanne Travis, I just knew I would case it, her card is awesome. Making this card was so easy, just run your paper of choice through the Big Shot using the Holiday Frames. Then I chose what ornament from Ornament Keepsakes stamp set and stamped it on Whisper White card stock. Then I picked out the framelit that matched from the Holiday Ornaments and ran it through the Big Shot and done. A little silver glimmer paper and Basic Pearls for some fantastic Bling!

When I finished it reminded of some of the Vintage ones I hang on my tree every year.

Supplies:  

Card stock                  Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise and Midnight Muse (from the Holiday

                                  Catalog)

Stampin Ink               Tempting Turquoise

Stamp Set                  Ornament Keepsakes

Punch                        Scallop Trim

Framelits                   Holiday Ornament

Embossing Folder     Holiday Frame

Strips of Silver Glimmer card stock and allot of  Basic Pearls give this card some Bling.

Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented,  Janice Heighway at her blog here. I know you will love what she has in store for you.

Thanks for stopping by. I love comments, so be sure to leave one. I hope you too find some time to create something fun for yourself...Enjoy!

Jackie

Frosty Friends

I have been playing around with some ideas for a card class this fall and came with this card. I wanted something simple, but alas it came out a little vintage. I just can't o use help my self.

I wanted to use Stampin Up Snow Much Fun stamp set out of 2012-2013 catalog.

Here is the inside. What do you think?

 

Supplies:
Card Stock                  Midnight Muse, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White
Stamp Ink                    Midnight Muse
Framelits                    Labels Collection, Bitty Banners
Stamp set                    Snow much fun, Frosty friends (Holiday Mini)
Scarlet Tulle Ribbon (Holiday Mini), Basic Pearls and Dazzling Details for some good old fashion Bling!!

I will be posting more this weekend of some ideas I have. Leave me a comment, I appreciate them all.

Summer Afternoon

I was looking through some of the goodies that my sister and I got from last week order and decided to play yesterday. I just loved the Summer Afternoon stamp set in the new catty. I have seen so many great cards using it and decided to try my own. Since I am an artist, I went with doing this in water color effect. I hope everyone enjoys what I came up with

Supplies:
Card Stock:                      Soft Suede, Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Lucky Limeade and water color
Stampin Inks:                   Soft Suede, Lucky Limeade, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist, Baja
                                         Breeze and So Saffron
Die Cuts:                         Labels Collection Framelits
Punch:                             Eyelet Border
Designer Paper:              Well Worn
Ribbon:                           Chantilly Lace and Pear Pizazz seam binding(retired) under the lace

I also used the color spritzer tool and Soft Suede marker to give the Soft Suede background a splatter effect. I also sponged the edges. Over all it helped in giving my card a Vintage look which is what I was going after.

I am sorry the photo came out a little darker than I wanted, it must have been the lightening that day I took several and they all were the same. Please feel free to leave comments, I love hearing what everyone thinks.

Jackie