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Showing posts with label blog hops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label blog hops. Show all posts
Friday, May 23, 2014
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
VC Rocks Blog HOP!!!
It is that time of year again when VC Rocks start having their Blog Hops, challenges and adding new members. Go to the website for more information on joining a great group of stampers and crafters.
http://vcrocks.blogspot.com/
Our first blog hop will be May 24th thru May 25th. Some of us are also doing the OWH Memorial Day Blog Hop. Come and join in on the fun. Check back Saturday the 24th and see what we have created for you and remember there might be blog candy!
Thanks for stopping by,
Jackie
Friday, October 19, 2012
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!
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!
Friday, September 14, 2012
Treasure Hunt Anyone? Have you found all the Clues?
The Late Night Stampers' Web Ring is hosting a Treasure
Hunt from now until October 31st
be sure to play along and enter today
Check out or new 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt
http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com/2013/03/late-night-stampers-treasure-hunt.html
Check out or new 2013 Spring Treasure Hunt
http://jackielwatson.blogspot.com/2013/03/late-night-stampers-treasure-hunt.html
Thursday, September 6, 2012
It's Time for Late Night Stampers Fall Treasure Hunt
LATE NIGHT STAMPERS' WEB RING'S
FALL TREASURE HUNT
From now until October 31st
Come join in the FUN and participate in our Fall Treasure Hunt!
Here is what you need to do.
- I have a page titled Late Night Stampers Web Ring (at the top). This is a list of the Late Night Stampers Web Ring members (and SU! demonstrators).
- When you click on a name, it will take you to that person's blog.
- Check out each blog (you may have to go back several postings) to find their clue. Not every member of the web ring will have a clue.
- When you see the picture shown above you will know they are participating in this Treasure Hunt, and they will have a clue on their page.
- When you find a clue, be sure to write the blog name AND the clue down.
- When you have found 50 clues send me a list (at jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com) of what you found and I will put your name in the drawing.
- The Treasure Hunt runs from now until October 31st, so come back often as everyone will be posting their clue at different times.
- I will announce my winner on November 1st.
Here is My Clue: Lacy and Lovely
Friday, August 17, 2012
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.
Supplies:
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
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.
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
Friday, July 20, 2012
July VC Rock Blog Hop
Welcome to VC Rock's 3rd Blog Hop. I hope everyone is staying cool and having fun. It has been well over 100 here in Nevada (114 to116), Whew that's hot! I understand that it is hot everywhere this summer. What's up with that?
This month's theme is to create Hostess Gifts or a non-card item. I know you came from Brenda Hugars (aka little sis) blog here wasn't Brenda's creations gorgeous. She is very talented, and I learn so much from her. If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning, please go to VC Rocks Blog here.
It did take me awhile to decide what to come up with this month for the blog hop. I decide to jump start the season with my first Christmas project. Since my sister and I are getting our first order from the Holiday mini, what a great time to play!!! I have a passion for tins and magnets so I have re-created a gift that I saw on Carla Brasher blog here a few years ago.
So let's get started:
Supplies needed to do this project:
Card stock: Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Glimmer Paper(Silver)
Dsp: Be of Good Cheer (from the 2012-2013 Catty)
Punches: 23/8" Scallop circle, 13/8" circle, 13/4" circle, 1" circle, 3/4"
and large eyelet
Ribbon: Gumball Green Satin Stitched
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations(retired)
Stamp Pad: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Bottle Caps, magnets, tin, Crystal Effects, snail adhesive and for
Bling SU Rhinestones!!
This is not a hard project, but it has several parts and it takes time to assemble some of the parts. I have made several of these for family and friends. This is my first Christmas one. Who knows if you are nice Santa may send you one. Sorry couldn't resist. Now for curious minds that want to know more on how to make this lovely gift, if you look up under the tutorial tag, you will find step by step directions.
If you don't like the tag on top you can add a tag like this one; and tie it to the ribbon.
I hope you enjoyed my projects today. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to leave me a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Enjoy the rest of our weekend and our Hostess Gifts or Non-card items Blog Hop.
Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented Nancy Keithly at her blog here. I know she will have something wonderful 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.
Jackie
This month's theme is to create Hostess Gifts or a non-card item. I know you came from Brenda Hugars (aka little sis) blog here wasn't Brenda's creations gorgeous. She is very talented, and I learn so much from her. If you get lost along the way and or would like to start at the beginning, please go to VC Rocks Blog here.
It did take me awhile to decide what to come up with this month for the blog hop. I decide to jump start the season with my first Christmas project. Since my sister and I are getting our first order from the Holiday mini, what a great time to play!!! I have a passion for tins and magnets so I have re-created a gift that I saw on Carla Brasher blog here a few years ago.
So let's get started:
Supplies needed to do this project:
Card stock: Gumball Green, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla and Glimmer Paper(Silver)
Dsp: Be of Good Cheer (from the 2012-2013 Catty)
Punches: 23/8" Scallop circle, 13/8" circle, 13/4" circle, 1" circle, 3/4"
and large eyelet
Ribbon: Gumball Green Satin Stitched
Stamp Set: Delightful Decorations(retired)
Stamp Pad: Cherry Cobbler
Accessories: Bottle Caps, magnets, tin, Crystal Effects, snail adhesive and for
Bling SU Rhinestones!!
This is not a hard project, but it has several parts and it takes time to assemble some of the parts. I have made several of these for family and friends. This is my first Christmas one. Who knows if you are nice Santa may send you one. Sorry couldn't resist. Now for curious minds that want to know more on how to make this lovely gift, if you look up under the tutorial tag, you will find step by step directions.
If you don't like the tag on top you can add a tag like this one; and tie it to the ribbon.
I hope you enjoyed my projects today. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to leave me a message and I will get back to you ASAP. Enjoy the rest of our weekend and our Hostess Gifts or Non-card items Blog Hop.
Your next stop on the hop will be to visit the very talented Nancy Keithly at her blog here. I know she will have something wonderful 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.
Jackie
Friday, June 15, 2012
VC Rocks June Blog Hop
This month our theme was any size card. I chose to make a standard Vintage card that I cased from the very talented Sandi MacIver, I saw this card on her blog a few months ago and just loved it.
If you have arrived here from the very talented June Reister blog , then you are in the right place. If not, you can start at the beginning at the VC Rock Blog here at anytime.
Supplies:
Cardstock; Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
DSP: Designerf Series Paper-Regal Rose
Framelits: Labels Collection
Embossing Folders: Vintage Wallpaper, Snow Burst
Stamp Sets: Apothecary Art
Markers: Always Artichoke, Red Rose, Pretty in Pink
Ribbon: Always Artichoke seam binging
I also decided to destress the Vintage Wallpaper using Tea Stain from the retired Destressing Essentials. Added some Pearls for Bling.
I hope you have enjoyed my intreption of Sandy's card, it was easy to make and I just love working with the new framelits. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my version . Now its time to move onto see what Robin Messenheimer has in store for you , I know it will be awesome. Just click here to move forward.
If you have arrived here from the very talented June Reister blog , then you are in the right place. If not, you can start at the beginning at the VC Rock Blog here at anytime.
Supplies:
Cardstock; Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla
DSP: Designerf Series Paper-Regal Rose
Framelits: Labels Collection
Embossing Folders: Vintage Wallpaper, Snow Burst
Stamp Sets: Apothecary Art
Markers: Always Artichoke, Red Rose, Pretty in Pink
Ribbon: Always Artichoke seam binging
I also decided to destress the Vintage Wallpaper using Tea Stain from the retired Destressing Essentials. Added some Pearls for Bling.
I hope you have enjoyed my intreption of Sandy's card, it was easy to make and I just love working with the new framelits. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of my version . Now its time to move onto see what Robin Messenheimer has in store for you , I know it will be awesome. Just click here to move forward.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
World Card Making Day
How cool is that a day that honors all of us card makers.
History:
World Card Making Day began in 2006 as National Card Making Day. Founded by Paper Crafts magazine to bring card makers together at the beginning of the busiest card-making season of the year, it was first held on October 7, 2006. The initial celebration involved the Paper Crafts magazine audience only; however, due to the positive response it received and the worldwide popularity of card making, the holiday became known as World Card Making Day from then on.
Celebrating its sixth year in 2011, World Card Making Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. It's a day for the card-making community -- hobbyists, retailers, and manufacturers -- to unite and celebrate the connection and creativity that is the heart of card making. Join us in the fun on October 1, for World Card Making Day 2011! To check World Card Making Day out here is there website: www.worldcardmakingday.com
There are several sponsors this and OWH is one of them and is having a Blog Hop and if you want to join in on the fun go here http://operationwritehome.org/bloghop.html and click on the button.
Paper Crafts is having a awesome contest and fabulous prizes go check them out here: http://www.papercraftsmag.com/contests/2011-world-card-making-day.html
I know we don't need an excuse to make cards, but I think it is wonderful we have our own day. Now off to make cards and join in on the blog hops!!
Will post my cards later.
History:
World Card Making Day began in 2006 as National Card Making Day. Founded by Paper Crafts magazine to bring card makers together at the beginning of the busiest card-making season of the year, it was first held on October 7, 2006. The initial celebration involved the Paper Crafts magazine audience only; however, due to the positive response it received and the worldwide popularity of card making, the holiday became known as World Card Making Day from then on.
Celebrating its sixth year in 2011, World Card Making Day is celebrated annually on the first Saturday in October. It's a day for the card-making community -- hobbyists, retailers, and manufacturers -- to unite and celebrate the connection and creativity that is the heart of card making. Join us in the fun on October 1, for World Card Making Day 2011! To check World Card Making Day out here is there website: www.worldcardmakingday.com
There are several sponsors this and OWH is one of them and is having a Blog Hop and if you want to join in on the fun go here http://operationwritehome.org/bloghop.html and click on the button.
Paper Crafts is having a awesome contest and fabulous prizes go check them out here: http://www.papercraftsmag.com/contests/2011-world-card-making-day.html
I know we don't need an excuse to make cards, but I think it is wonderful we have our own day. Now off to make cards and join in on the blog hops!!
Will post my cards later.
Monday, July 11, 2011
As I promised: Bottle cap Magnets and Gift Set
Here is my tutorial that I promised from this weekends VC Rocks Blog Hop. I hope you enjoy and have fun making your own.
Supplies I used:
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party all from the New 2011-2012 Catalog
DSP: Paisley Petals ( from the new 2011-2012 Catalog)
Punches: 2-3/8 Scallop Circle, 1-3/4 Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1” Circle, ¾ “and the
New Lace Ribbon Border Punch (from the new 2011-2012 catalog)
Ribbon: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (inked to match using pool party)
Accessories: see through tin, bottle caps, magnets, Crystal Effects and Rhinestones
Directions:
Assemble each magnet. The punched out circles from dsp, or anything you stamp. (On mine I punched out the images of the flowers and leaves from the new DSP Paisley Petals for the end magnets and stamped and colored the center one).
Adhere the punched piece into the bottle cap (with Snail Adhesive or Sticky Strip) just to hold it in place. (Note: It is important that the piece is secure because when the Crystal Effects is poured in, the piece will "float" otherwise.)
Pour Crystal Effects into the bottle cap on top of the image.
Allow the pieces to to dryabout ten minutes or until it's beginning to appear clear. Then apply a Rhinestone to the piece. Literally "drop" it onto the Crystal Effects so that it doesn't sink or get covered up by the liquid.
Allow the bottlecaps to dry at least overnight and be sure that they are placed on a level surface so the liquid dries evenly.
Inside directions:
Cut the strips of cardstock and DSP to go inside the tin. Bottom layer is 5-1/4 x 3-1/2, for the next layer I used the reverse side of the DSP and cut it 5-1/4 x 1-1/4. I adhered the pieces together, then I rounded the edges of the bottom piece and glued it to the bottom of my tin.
Then I cut 2 pieces 1-1/4 X 5-1/4 one of cardstock and one of DSP for the belly bands. Then I ran the cardstock thru our new Ribbon Lace Border punch. Coolist punch ever!! I love the lacey look.
This is what they look like after glued together along with the scallop and circle tag.
Once completely dry, adhere the magnet onto the back of the cap.
Crystal Effects works for this but be sure to let it dry completely once again. But any adhesive will do as long as it is completely dry.
After the bottlecaps and tags are dry, assemble. Put the magnets inside and line up on strip. They will stick to the tin because of the magnets.
Then I closed lid, flipped the tin over and added belly band and tag.
I finished the tin by adding a Ribbon bow.
I hope you enjoyed my verison of Carla Brasher's gift tin. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Jackie Watson
jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com
Supplies I used:
Cardstock: Island Indigo, Pool Party all from the New 2011-2012 Catalog
DSP: Paisley Petals ( from the new 2011-2012 Catalog)
Punches: 2-3/8 Scallop Circle, 1-3/4 Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1” Circle, ¾ “and the
New Lace Ribbon Border Punch (from the new 2011-2012 catalog)
Ribbon: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (inked to match using pool party)
Accessories: see through tin, bottle caps, magnets, Crystal Effects and Rhinestones
Directions:
Assemble each magnet. The punched out circles from dsp, or anything you stamp. (On mine I punched out the images of the flowers and leaves from the new DSP Paisley Petals for the end magnets and stamped and colored the center one).
Pour Crystal Effects into the bottle cap on top of the image.
Allow the pieces to to dryabout ten minutes or until it's beginning to appear clear. Then apply a Rhinestone to the piece. Literally "drop" it onto the Crystal Effects so that it doesn't sink or get covered up by the liquid.
Allow the bottlecaps to dry at least overnight and be sure that they are placed on a level surface so the liquid dries evenly.
Inside directions:
Cut the strips of cardstock and DSP to go inside the tin. Bottom layer is 5-1/4 x 3-1/2, for the next layer I used the reverse side of the DSP and cut it 5-1/4 x 1-1/4. I adhered the pieces together, then I rounded the edges of the bottom piece and glued it to the bottom of my tin.
Then I cut 2 pieces 1-1/4 X 5-1/4 one of cardstock and one of DSP for the belly bands. Then I ran the cardstock thru our new Ribbon Lace Border punch. Coolist punch ever!! I love the lacey look.
This is what they look like after glued together along with the scallop and circle tag.
Once completely dry, adhere the magnet onto the back of the cap.
Crystal Effects works for this but be sure to let it dry completely once again. But any adhesive will do as long as it is completely dry.
After the bottlecaps and tags are dry, assemble. Put the magnets inside and line up on strip. They will stick to the tin because of the magnets.
Then I closed lid, flipped the tin over and added belly band and tag.
I finished the tin by adding a Ribbon bow.
I hope you enjoyed my verison of Carla Brasher's gift tin. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Jackie Watson
jackielwatson2009@hotmail.com
Saturday, July 9, 2011
VC Rocks July Blog Hop
Thank you for visiting my blog and joining us for a weekend of amazing blog hopping. You won’t be disappointed. The hop officially kicks off at 10AM Eastern/9AM Central, 8AM Mountain, 7AM Pacific on Saturday and will run through the weekend. If you are following the Blog Hop, and you just came from the fabulous Elizabeth Harris' blog, then you are in the right place.
If you have just joined us or got lost along the way you can start over at the beginning here.
If you have just joined us or got lost along the way you can start over at the beginning here.
This month's theme is Anything but a Card, now that can be anything from a box, basket , business card holders or jewelry -- the list is endless. For my project I chose to do this gift tin, I saw one just like it on Carla Brasher blog. I liked it so much I decided to cas it.
I moved this summer and my neighbor has been such a great help to me and my family and she has never asked for a thing in return, so I thought why not make something for her as a gift and show it here on the blog hop.
Supplies I used:
Card stock: Island Indigo, Pool Party all from the New 2011-2012 Catalog
DSP: Paisley Petals ( from the new 2011-2012 Catalog)
Punches: 2-3/8 Scallop Circle, 1-3/4 Circle, 1-3/8 Circle, 1” Circle, ¾ “and the
New Lace Ribbon Border Punch (from the new 2011-2012 catalog)
Ribbon: Whisper White Satin Ribbon (inked to match using Pool Party)
Accessories: see through tin, bottle caps, magnets, Snail Adhesive, Crystal Effects and Basic Rhinestones
I hope you have enjoyed the projects I made for you today. For anyone interested in how I made this tin I will be posting the tutorial on Monday night or Tuesday morning. The tutorial is so long, I thought I would post it separate
And, as you leave my blog, please hop on over to the fantastic blog of Marisol Gutierrez.

Saturday, June 11, 2011
VC Rocks June Blog Hop
Welcome to the VC Rocks June Blog Hop
Thank you for visiting my blog today. If you are following the Blog Hop, you came from Holly's (& The Dog) wonderful blog, InkPaperStamps. If you are a regular visitor or just happened along, you can start the Blog Hop at the beginning by going here.
The Big Shot Die Cutting Machine
Can you guess what our theme is this month? Yep, the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine. I absolutely love this machine and all the wonderful things that can be done with it. You can use Sizzix dies in as well as many other competitor's dies. It cuts paper, material, wood, and the list goes on.
For my project today, I made a basket out of the Fancy Favor Bigz XL Die. It makes the cutest little bag or in my case a basket. It is great to use as a party favor for a kid's party, a wedding shower, a baby shower or even a family dinner like Thanksgiving!
As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator I was able to place a pre-order from the New 2011-2012 Idea Book & Catalog. Can you tell what I ordered? Hint: two (2) stamp sets -- Delicate Doilies and Four Frames. Aren't they great?
Card Stock:
Perfect Plum (6x12 and 5/8x9)
Whisper White (5-1/2x4-1/2)
Pear Pizazz (small piece)
Stamp Sets: Delicate Doilies and Four Frames
Stamp Pad(s): Perflect Plum
Accessories: Snail Adhesive, Basic Pearls, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Tape, Fancy Favor XL Bigz Die,
and the Decorative Label Punch
This cute little basket easily holds four 3"x3" cards with envelopes. I just had to make a few to go with it.
You can't really tell by this picture, but I used Basic Pearls and Basic Rhinestones. Following are close-ups of the cards.
Okay, I know, you are wondering where the Basic Pearls are. Right? Well, I put one in the center of the Perfect Plum circle and eight pearls in each flower around the center. If you look REALLY hard, you can see them.
Yeah, you can see the Basic Rhinestones on this one.
I hope you have enjoyed the projects I made for you today. And, as you leave my blog, please hop on over to the fantastic blog of Kym Schwinkendorf, Artful Imagination.
Remember if you get lost or turned around, you can always start at the beginning on our home blog, VC Rocks!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
BirdHouse Tutorial
I had so many of you request a tutorial for the Bird House I did for Su-Stars blog Hop, let begin.
Rosettes, Chantilly lace and window sheets
Cut two pieces of double sided patterned paper 4"x 6". place the cardstock pattern over both pattern pieces and cut roof shape.
Supplies needed:
DSP Springtime vintage
Punch's 2 step bird and scallop circle
SU markers Black, So Saffron, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red
Rosettes, Chantilly lace and window sheets
Create a House Pattern: Cut a scrap piece of cardstock 4" x 6". Mark the center on the 4" side at 2" and measure down 2 1/2 " from the top on each of the 6" sides and mark with a pencil. Using a ruler, draw diagonal lines up to the center point and cut to form the roof shape.
To make the accordion sides, cut tow pieces of the same pattern paper 2 x 3-1/2 inches. score each piece at 1/2, 1 and 1 1/2 inches. Fold to create one mountain fold in the center and two valley folds on either side. Your accordion shoul look like a W if folded correctly. You should have 2 roof pieces and 2 side pieces. I put red sticky tape on a valley fold for each piece and then peeled off and attached roof and accordion pieces together.
Punch out the front panel with a 3 inch circle punch. In order to center the opening, I came in from the 6" side with the punch
Now if you would like to stamp an image on the back panel that will show through the window. To center the stamped image through the window, lay the top panel over the rear panel and place a pencil markon the top of the punched circle. Remove the top panel and stamp your image. Add glitter or any color and dimension to your image.
lay a piece of clear window sheet on the reverse side of the front window a little larger than the hole and tape in place. To decorate the bottom of the window. I used the 2 step bird punch, using very vanilla card stock and then I used markers to color my bird like a Golden Finch. I also cut the tree sprig and extra leaves out of Old Olive. Added some lace ribbon and pearls.
I so want to remind everyone even though I changed a couple of things this tutorial belongs to Lyn Bernatovich at PaperCraftPlanet.com. I thank her for making it so simple to make this elegant Bird House.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Welcome to SU Stars April's Blog Hop
It is that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Hop that is happening this weekend April 16/17. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thur Sunday night at Midnight.
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Elizabeth Harris, at her blog http://elizabethloves2stamp.blogspot.com/ then you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.
This month we are focusing on anything but a card. I chose to make a birdhouse, that I cased from Paper Craft Planet, I just loved how easy the tutorial that Lyn Bernatovich did. I love making this so much that I will make my own tutorial soon.
Here is the front my project:
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Elizabeth Harris, at her blog http://elizabethloves2stamp.blogspot.com/ then you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.
This month we are focusing on anything but a card. I chose to make a birdhouse, that I cased from Paper Craft Planet, I just loved how easy the tutorial that Lyn Bernatovich did. I love making this so much that I will make my own tutorial soon.
Here is the front my project:
Here is a side view
Supplies:
DSP Springtime Vintage from Occ Mini
Punch 2 Step Bird, Scallop Circle
Markers Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, black,
Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Rose Red
Accessories Rosettes, Basic Pearls, Chantilly Lace
I cut a piece of card stock 4x6 and marked the center of the 4 inch side at 2 inch and down 2 1/2 on each side and this is your template for the bird house front and back. Then I cut 2 pieces of double sided DSP 4x6 and then place template over both pieces and cut. To make the sides cut 2 dsp pieces 2x3 1/2. Score at 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2 inches. Fold to create one mountain folding the center add two valley folds on either side. Your Accordion should look like a W if folded correctly.
Punch out the front panel with large or extra-large circle punch. I placed a piece of toulle on the reverse side of the front window and taped in place. To decorate the bottom of the window I added my bird and flowers. Added lace bow and pearls. Then I assembled the sides of the birdhouse. I love the way it came out.
Now on to the very talented Loni Holt who not only made fabulous projects for us today over at http://loniholt.blogspot.com/. I just know she has something wonderful to show you. If you have enjoyed what I have made for you today leave me a comment, I love reading each one.
Monday, March 21, 2011
The Fancy Fold Tutorial as I Promised
Here is the tutorial I promised of the card I made for SU-Stars Blog Hop. This was my first attempt at a Fancy Fold card and it was fast easy and fun.
SPECIAL NOTE!
This is NOT my original design for the fold on the card I CASED it from Patrice Herrera at http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com. I also believe you can find the original on Splitcoaststampers or in Fancy Fold CD over at Technique Junkies. I did design and decorate this finished card. I adjusted some of the measurements to fit my theme.
It is only right to give credit where credit is due.
Now onto my tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) -5 1/4 x 1 7/8
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8
1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾
1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo)
1 piece of scrap Old Olive to make the leaves
SU Elements of Style Stamp Set
SU stamp pads; Old Olive, Perfect Plum
1 Medium Rosette
VersaMark
Glue Dots, Red sticky tape
1 Perfect Plum Marker (I used to color the Rosette)
1 small Basic Pearl
Clear Embossing Powder
Bone Folder
Cut a 8.5 x 11 piece of card stock in half 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4 use the bone folder to smooth edges.

1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
I then attached assembled panel to the front panel. I used red sticky tape strips to secure the right half of the panel. Place this piece about half way down the outside panel or where ever you would like the sentiment to be. I found using sticky tape held better than glue dots.
That should do it. The fun thing about making this style of card is that you can use it for almost any occasion. I know I will be making more of them for my friends and family.
SPECIAL NOTE!
This is NOT my original design for the fold on the card I CASED it from Patrice Herrera at http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com. I also believe you can find the original on Splitcoaststampers or in Fancy Fold CD over at Technique Junkies. I did design and decorate this finished card. I adjusted some of the measurements to fit my theme.
It is only right to give credit where credit is due.
Here is the Outside
Here is the Inside
Now onto my tutorial:
Supplies Needed:
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 8 1/2 x 5 1/2
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) -5 1/4 x 1 7/8
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8
1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾
1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo)
1 piece of scrap Old Olive to make the leaves
SU Elements of Style Stamp Set
SU stamp pads; Old Olive, Perfect Plum
1 Medium Rosette
VersaMark
Glue Dots, Red sticky tape
1 Perfect Plum Marker (I used to color the Rosette)
1 small Basic Pearl
Clear Embossing Powder
Bone Folder
Instructions: For inside Panel
Cut a 8.5 x 11 piece of card stock in half 4 1/4 x 5 1/2
Score at 2 1/8 and 4 1/4 use the bone folder to smooth edges.

Prepare cut card stock and DSP by sponging the edges and the layers for the outside and inside folds.
Cut 2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper (DSP) 5 1/4 x 1 7/8
2 pieces of card stock 1 in Perfect Plum and 1 in Springtime Vintage DSP - 5 x 1 5/8
Use VersaMark and Perfect Plum to stamp the inside of the Perfect Plum panel with the Rose stamp from the Elements of Style Stamp Set and then use clear embossing powder and heat with heat gun and then set aside before attaching it to the DSP.
Cut 1 piece of card stock of Perfect Plum 5 x 4 and 1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP 4 7/8 x 3 ¾
Attach the inside large Perfect Plum piece of card stock to the Springtime vintage DSP piece then attach to the center panel.
Cut 1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 ½ x 3 ½ (for photo). Attach that to the DSP.
Now for the Outside Panel:
1 piece of Whisper White Card Stock - 2 7/8 x 5/8
1 piece of Old Olive Card Stock - 3 7/8 x 6/8
1 piece of Springtime Vintage DSP - 4 x 5/8
1 piece of Perfect Plum card stock 4 1/2 x 1 7/8
Stamp the sentiment on the Whisper White piece of card stock and cut it into an arrow. (Remember to sponge ink on all of the pieces of card stock for the front panel. Cut the Old Olive piece into an arrow shape as well. Assemble so that all pieces go on top of the Perfect Plum/DSP piece, smallest to largest.
I punched out little leaves of Old Olive with my Big Shot and the Little Leaves die. Then I dyed one of the medium Rossettes from the Occ Mini with my Perfect Plum Marker. Then attached Rosette and leaves to Whisper White sentiment piece with a two glue dots.
I then attached assembled panel to the front panel. I used red sticky tape strips to secure the right half of the panel. Place this piece about half way down the outside panel or where ever you would like the sentiment to be. I found using sticky tape held better than glue dots.
That should do it. The fun thing about making this style of card is that you can use it for almost any occasion. I know I will be making more of them for my friends and family.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Welcome to SU Stars Blog Tour 4
It's that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Tour that is happening this weekend February 19/20. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thur Sunday night at Midnight.
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Diana Soling at http://handmadebydiana.typepad.com/ and you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.
This month we are focusing on items from the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration's Mini. I chose to make my card from the Occasions Mini. I love everything in the mini so it was hard to choose just one, so I didn't.
I wanted to create something simple and elegant and I hope you like how it came out.
I am a new demonstrator so I am learning new things all the time and this week I tried a technique called Neutral Shadows from technique junkie. I used the new Framed Tulips embossing folder to add depth and texture. I stamped the image with Versa Mark, craft whisper white and then sprinkled clear embossing powder over the image and then I heat embossed . Then I took a brush (or stencil brush) and stippled the neutral ink(basic grey) on and around the embossed image, following the lines of the design. I took some of Su basic pearls and dyed them to match using a sponge dauber with basic grey ink for a little Bling! Added some Satin Grey ribbon(retired).
Here is what you will need:
Card Stock: Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink Pads: Basic Grey, Versa Mark
Stamp sets: Because I care and Afterthoughts(from the SAB)
Clear embossing powder, adhesive, glue dots, Basic Pearls, ribbon
Framed Tulip embossing folder from the new Occasion's Mini
Leave me a comment if you like, I enjoy reading what everyone says. Now onto Marta Gomez, at http://www.stampartpapel.com/. I know Marta has something wonderful planned for you.
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented Diana Soling at http://handmadebydiana.typepad.com/ and you are right on track. If you get lost along the way then go back to the beginning at http://su-stars.blogspot.com/ where you will find the list of blogs.
This month we are focusing on items from the Occasions Mini and Sale-A-Bration's Mini. I chose to make my card from the Occasions Mini. I love everything in the mini so it was hard to choose just one, so I didn't.
I wanted to create something simple and elegant and I hope you like how it came out.
I am a new demonstrator so I am learning new things all the time and this week I tried a technique called Neutral Shadows from technique junkie. I used the new Framed Tulips embossing folder to add depth and texture. I stamped the image with Versa Mark, craft whisper white and then sprinkled clear embossing powder over the image and then I heat embossed . Then I took a brush (or stencil brush) and stippled the neutral ink(basic grey) on and around the embossed image, following the lines of the design. I took some of Su basic pearls and dyed them to match using a sponge dauber with basic grey ink for a little Bling! Added some Satin Grey ribbon(retired).
Here is what you will need:
Card Stock: Basic Grey, Whisper White
Ink Pads: Basic Grey, Versa Mark
Stamp sets: Because I care and Afterthoughts(from the SAB)
Clear embossing powder, adhesive, glue dots, Basic Pearls, ribbon
Framed Tulip embossing folder from the new Occasion's Mini
Leave me a comment if you like, I enjoy reading what everyone says. Now onto Marta Gomez, at http://www.stampartpapel.com/. I know Marta has something wonderful planned for you.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Welcome to SU Stars Blog Hop 3
It's that time again for SU Stars monthly Blog Hop that is happening this weekend. The start time is Saturday morning at 7am PT/8am MT/9am CT/10am ET and the posts will be up thru Sunday.
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented, Maria at her blog: http://www.scraplovecreate.blogspot.com/.
This month's theme is Christmas or Winter cards or projects. I chose Christmas which is my favorite time of the year. I CASEd a Note card I saw on Inking Idaho by Becky and added my own touches. I hope you enjoy what I have created for you.
Supplies:
Card stock: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: SU Tree Trimming, Sincere Salutations
Stamp Pads: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Ribbons: Early Espresso
Embossing Folder: Petals a Plenty
Other accessories: Chunky Glitter, Crystal Effects, Eyelet Border Punch
I used Always Artichoke for the base card, 2nd layer is Very Vanilla, cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler ran it thru my Big Shot using Petals a Plenty embossing folder then cut a 1" x 41/4" strip to go accross the top, also cut a piece of Very Vanilla and put it thru SU Eyelet Border punch. Then I took a sponge and dabbed Always Artichoke over it until it darken. I glued it to the embossed piece and added some ribbon. Stamped ornaments, and added ribbon instead of stamping string, added alittle glitter, crstal effects. Then stamped sentiment. I think it came out really cool how about you?
Now you need to hop over to, Diane's blog at: http://www.stampinldyglfr62.blogspot.com/ and see what she has made for you. I know what she has created for you is awesome. Don't forget to leave me a comment on what you think, I love reading each one.
If you get lost during the Blog Hop, you can always come back and start at the beginning http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/.
If you started at the beginning then you arrived here from the very talented, Maria at her blog: http://www.scraplovecreate.blogspot.com/.
This month's theme is Christmas or Winter cards or projects. I chose Christmas which is my favorite time of the year. I CASEd a Note card I saw on Inking Idaho by Becky and added my own touches. I hope you enjoy what I have created for you.
Supplies:
Card stock: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler, Very Vanilla
Stamp Set: SU Tree Trimming, Sincere Salutations
Stamp Pads: Always Artichoke, Cherry Cobbler
Ribbons: Early Espresso
Embossing Folder: Petals a Plenty
Other accessories: Chunky Glitter, Crystal Effects, Eyelet Border Punch
I used Always Artichoke for the base card, 2nd layer is Very Vanilla, cut a piece of Cherry Cobbler ran it thru my Big Shot using Petals a Plenty embossing folder then cut a 1" x 41/4" strip to go accross the top, also cut a piece of Very Vanilla and put it thru SU Eyelet Border punch. Then I took a sponge and dabbed Always Artichoke over it until it darken. I glued it to the embossed piece and added some ribbon. Stamped ornaments, and added ribbon instead of stamping string, added alittle glitter, crstal effects. Then stamped sentiment. I think it came out really cool how about you?
Now you need to hop over to, Diane's blog at: http://www.stampinldyglfr62.blogspot.com/ and see what she has made for you. I know what she has created for you is awesome. Don't forget to leave me a comment on what you think, I love reading each one.
If you get lost during the Blog Hop, you can always come back and start at the beginning http://www.su-stars.blogspot.com/.
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