I hope you're ready for some new stamp releases! Next Wednesday, November 3rd be sure to stop back by to see all the new sets and to participate in a great Blog Hop and giveaways! I'll also be having some specials on a few stamp sets! My final order came today, stacks and stacks of stamps: I've been busy getting stampy: The set I used for the card above is the Autumn Blessings set and includes 13 stamps filled with fall images, sentiments, and enough stamps to make a background print or border! Next week I'll show you the Thanksgiving place settings and table display I made with just this one set! Have a fantastic weekend and … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2010
Tutorial Tuesday: Congrats Gift Card Holder
Here's a cute little project that you can complete for someone buying a new home: It's fairly easy to do. I'll show you how! Just cut an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of patterned paper in half so you've got an 4 1/4" x 11" piece. Fold in both edges towards the center making a gate folded card. Add your roof onto the card. Here's the template for you! Just print and trace to make your roof. (I also included with the template the bushes and the inside sentiment if you don't want to print your own!) Fold the roof flap and attach the roof to the back of the card: Finish up the front by adding a door and bushes and a scalloped edge to … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Spider Favor Boxes and Spooky Votives
So this weekend I made a little spider box! What? You don't see it on my table? This is what my table looked like while trying to figure out the pattern for that little box! (I'm not a clean crafter, that's for sure!) Then I took a nap-and my brain kept working on it. I love how your brain is always working on solutions to problems, even if you're not consciously working on it! I woke up with the perfect solution and sketched it out right away: Want to make one? I've got the template for you! Just download the pdf, cut, and trace onto your best black spider paper, attach ribbon legs underneath and you're done! To … [Read more...]
Meet the Design Team: Karen Baker
Let's DT member Karen Baker! -When did you start crafting? I started scrapbooking my wedding nine years ago and never turned back. My cardmaking went into full swing nine months ago when I created a blog. -What is your favorite embellishment for your projects? Baker's Twine is my most favorite at the moment, with Rustic Twine or Linen Thread running a close second. -What is your favorite color or color combination? Kraft, White and Black-so many possibilities... -Your favorite snack food while crafting? I found out the hard way that any snacks would end up on my projects so I tend to … [Read more...]
Meet the Design Team: Jessica Griffin
Let's all say hi to Jessica! Tell us a little bit about yourself: Hi! I'm Jessica Griffin, and I'm a paper crafting enthusiast! I love creating banners for all occasions, altered art pieces, and making mini albums for friends and family. I married my high school sweet heart in 2006 and together we have three young children. Sometimes, it's hard to tell who's my biggest fan- my kids, or my husband! With out their love, support, and beautiful faces to photograph, I wouldn't be where I am today. (Which is behind in all of my crafting!) -When did you start crafting? I've crafted for as long as I can remember. When I was in … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Halloween and Thanksgiving Place Settings
I've been working on some projects for BurdaStyle and teaching some classes at my local sewing shop and boy have I been having fun! This weekend I taught 5 very talented and stylish ladies how to make my cute little stuffed pumpkin decorations! (I'll have pictures of their projects soon!) One of my upcoming classes I'll be teaching is a Thanksgiving table runner and place mats. If you visit Burda Style this week you'll see my reversible Halloween and Thanksgiving table runner and placemat project there available for download! (Yep, I said reversible, and it's free too!) It includes the basic instructions, fabric … [Read more...]
Meet the Design Team: Tiffany Heilman
Today we're meeting DT member Tiffany! -When did you start crafting? I have been crafting since I was little. My Aunt Betty would bring over all sorts of crafts for us to make, including homemade ornaments, Christmas decorations, and cross stitch. My Aunt Helen taught me to Knit and Crochet, which I forgot how to do. I was introduced to stamping and scrapbooking in 2001 and haven't stopped since. It has honestly been the only hobby that I have not lost interest in. Must be kismet :) -What is your favorite embellishment for your projects? Ribbon or buttons or bling - I can't just pick one!!! -What is … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Vinyl On Glass
Still thinking fall over here!! Today I made a simple Welcome Fall frame. All you need is an X-acto blade, 3 adhesive vinyl colors, and a dollar store frame! Find some of your favorite images online, print and trace them on the vinyl. Cut it out and place on your glass piece. Easy peasy! Happy Crafting! Erin … [Read more...]