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Apr 26 2013

Blog Hop ~ Letter I

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Everything ABC's Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Everything ABC’s Blog Hop!

For this hop we will be featuring the letter “I.”  This may be the name   of a paper, a stamp set or an embellishment.  Whatever the crafter has chosen as their I element will be featured in their post.

If you have just hopped onto my blog, please start at the beginning  at Amber’s  blog ~ Scrapper’s Therapy

If you came from Alicia at Serene Scrapping With Alicia, then you’re on the right track!

 

I was recently commissioned to make 30 bridal shower invitations for a friend’s daughter….so my “I” word is INVITATION.

I used the Avonlea papers to go with her wedding colors and went for a “shabby chic” look which is the bride’s style. I absolutely love the Love Doily stamp set! This was my first time using it, and I am so impressed with the beautiful intricacy of the doily. I embossed it with Versamark ink and white embossing powder, cut the image out by hand….sadly, there is not a coordinating Cricut cut for this shape….. and popped it up with 3D foam tape. It doesn’t show in the photos, but the background gray card stock is spritzed with a combination of  grey flannel re-inker (retired), Create a Shade pearl paint and water using a spray pen. The resulting shimmer adds a beautiful romantic touch. The faux stitching was done with the CTMH ruler and piercing tool and a white gel pen…..  I wasn’t about to hand stitch 30 invitations :-) ! I printed the inside information on velum and stamped the doily on the card under the velum for a soft look. A matching doily on the envelope adds the finishing touch.

 

 

Your next stop on our Everything ABC’S blog Hop is Amber of  Scrapper’s Therapy.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

 

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way:)

1.  Amber La Mons ~ Scrapper’s Therapy

3.  Shelly ~ Just One Piece

4. Theo~ Celebrate Crafts

5. Alicia ~ Serene Scrapping with Alicia

5.  Kathy ~ Kathy’s Creative Corner <—————————You Are Here

Oct 2 2012

October Scrapbooking Workshop

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Don’t you just LOVE this fall layout designed by fellow CTMH consultant Madeline Morcelo? She generously provided step by step instructions, so I decided to make my own. It went together so easily and turned out beautifully, so I’m offering a workshop on Friday October 19th at 6:30 for anyone who lives locally. A $5 materials fee will cover the cost of everything needed to make this page. As a bonus, I’ll provide FREE printed instructions for a companion page and a complete list of materials needed so that you can complete the 2nd page on your own. Space is limited for this workshop, so RSVP right away to reserve your spot!

Sep 29 2012

Triple Time Stamping

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I have seen so many examples of this technique lately that I just had to give it a try for myself. It’s a quick and easy way to get a beautiful result. I will definitely will be making more of these!

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Products used are all from Close To My Heart.

  • Cardstock ~ Black, White Daisy and Tulip
  • Inks ~ Black pigment ink and Black exclusive ink
  • Stamps ~ Potential (March 2012 SOTM) and Wonderland WOTG
  • Other ~ Clear embossing powder (for the sentiment)

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Sep 28 2012

Mojo Monday #260

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It’s been quite awhile since I’ve participated in any challenges and I’ve really missed it. I didn’t feel like folding laundry this afternoon, so I got crafty instead!

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I cut the flowers and decorative square with the Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge from Close To My Heart. I used Chocolate cardstock and the Avonlea paper pack as well as our fabulous new burlap ribbon. A few Sparkles and a Bling Gem finish off this quick and easy card. The sentiment is from last year’s convention stamp set, Dreams. Ink colors are Chocolate and Juniper.

See you tomorrow with another creation from this afternoon. Now I need to go fold that laundry……

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Aug 29 2012

Mailbox ~ Day 30

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Welcome to all of you arriving here from Adeline’s blog. If you came from somewhere else…no worries! Just keep hopping from link to link until you end up where you began.

Today’s shape is this adorable mailbox.

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This one is found on page 51 of the Artiste handbook. I cut mine from the Avonlea paper and chocolate cardstock. The butterfly is cut from Juniper and the exclusive Avonlea Teal cardstock that is only available in the Avonlea paper pack, and attached with an Adhesive spring. I added some Sparkles to the butterfly and lightly brushed on some Create a Shade Pearl Paint, I love the shimmer that this paint adds! The bow is made from Color Ready Seam Binding Ribbon colored with the new Slate ink. You’ll always have just the right color ribbon with this awesome product. I attached my flag with a slate brad instead of gluing it on so that it can actually go up and down.

This is another project that looks like you spent tons of time creating, but it really only takes a few minutes…….Shhhh! I won’t tell anyone how easy it is if you don’t……

Now go see what Amy has done at Paisley’s Playhouse.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt – http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/

Aug 23 2012

A happy little mistake…

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Welcome to day 24! You have probably just been to Adeline’s blog, which means that you are on the right track! Keep on hopping from link to link until you come full circle.

Remember the other day when I warned you to use the Zero key to cut the tall box and not the O key??? Well, these little drawers are the result of me making that mistake….

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Now I’m glad that I did! Since I had one already cut, I decided to add a couple more to make this little chest of drawers. Once again, I used the Clementine paper pack as well as Chocolate, Crème Brule and Twilight cardstock. The drawer is found on page 49 of the handbook. (I also learned that you should have your glasses on so you can tell the difference between a 40 and a 49). I adhered the 3 drawers together in a stack and added a bow from page 55. The drawer handles are Antiqued Copper Designer Brads. I left a bit of the “legs” of the brads straight so that they wouldn’t be tight against the drawer front to make it easier to open them.

I filled the drawers with…..Chocolate of course! I think this will make a welcome first day of school gift for the secretary of my grandsons’ school.

I’m sure I’ll be making these again….on purpose this time! Winking smile

Next stop on the hop is Paisley’s Playhouse. See you tomorrow.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt – http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/

Aug 20 2012

Artiste in August ~ Day 21

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3 whole weeks of awesome Artiste inspiration….and we are not done yet! You’ve probably come here from Adeline’s blog, which means you are right on track. Keep on hopping from link to link until you get back to where you started.

Today’s shape is the tall box on page 40 of the Artiste handbook. Make sure you use the  0 – ZERO and not the o – OH key….don’t ask how I know to warn you about that Winking smile.

The box is made with the new Clementine paper and Crème Brule cardstock. The ends of the box are trimmed with the zip strip from the paper…..I love those zip strips! I added some flowers and leaves from the Just Blooms Floret Paper Flowers and the new brown and tan Sparkles Assortment. 3-D foam tape adds a little dimension.

Now keep on hopping over to Paisley’s Playhouse to see what Amy has for you today.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt – http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Denise Hobbs – http://oklahomainker.blogspot.com/

Aug 16 2012

Christmas Ornaments…..revisited.

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It’s Day 17! Wow August is flying past! Here in southern California we have been HOT and unusually humid. We are supposed to get a break from the heat this weekend which would be welcomed, but I’m not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, so I hope it doesn’t cool off too much.

If you are following along on the Artiste in August blog hop, you have probably arrived from Adeline’s blog. Just keep following the links and you will end up where you started.

We start our weekends early here on the hop, so the artist’s choice weekend begins today. I decided to revisit the Christmas ornaments that I shared this last weekend. As I posted my photos last week I thought to myself that I could easily make the ornaments dimensional…..and so I did.

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I made them 3 sided, but they would look great with 4 or even 5 sections. A sparkly gem hanging from the bottom would be pretty, but I didn’t have any, so I used some poinsettias from the retired mistletoe level 2 assortment. You could use any color combination to accent your Christmas tree. I think that purple and gold would be really pretty Hmmmm……

Now it’s time to hop over to Paisley’s Playhouse to check out Amy’s project.

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt – http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Denise Hobbs – http://oklahomainker.blogspot.com/

Aug 15 2012

Christmas tree box

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I’m glad that you have joined us again for day 16 of Artiste in August. If you have just come from Adeline’s blog, you are on the correct path. Just follow the links to complete the circle. If you come across a broken link, or otherwise get lost, you can use the links at the end of this post to get back on track.

Today’s shape is a triangular Christmas tree box.

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I cut it from olive card stock at 5.5” as recommended on page 53 of the Artiste handbook, and random stamped the flourish and star image from the Love Life stamp set using olive ink. While making the strawberry box a few days ago, I thought that the top of the strawberry looked like poinsettia petals, so I used that shape to create this layered poinsettia. I cut 4 layers at 4”, 3.5”, 3” and 2.5” from cranberry card stock. The edges are inked with cranberry ink and silver glitz glitter gel. I also highlighted a few of the flourishes with the glitz. I curled the petals and added  3-D foam tape between the layers to add more dimension. This was quick and easy to make and you could easily cut 2 from a single sheet of cardstock.

Now go check out Amy’s creation at Paisley’s Playhouse.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt – http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Denise Hobbs – http://oklahomainker.blogspot.com/

Aug 14 2012

Artiste in August ~ Day 15

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Welcome to those of you coming from Adeline’s blog, and everyone else too! Just keep following the links and you should end up where you began.

Today’s project is a cute little purse found on page 41.

I chose to use the new Avonlea paper pack. I love the soft colors of these papers.

At convention this year, one of the Extravaganza teachers showed faux leather and I made a mental note to try the technique with some of these cute purses. I should have made a written note so that I could remember who to thank for the inspiration.

I cut the purse at the size recommended in the handbook and cut the “pocket” piece from chocolate cardstock. The faux leather tab is a 4” x 1/2” piece of chocolate c.s. with the corners rounded on one end.

Before beginning the process of creating the “leather”, I used the tick marks to fold the pocket and creased it good with my bone folder in an attempt to make it easier to fold after altering the c.s. This ended up being very helpful when it came time to fold and attach it to the purse.

To create the faux leather, lightly spray the card stock with water using the spray pen to soften the it. Then crumple it up into a tight ball. Straighten it out and allow it to dry….or do what I did and speed up the drying with a heat tool. Once dry, lightly sand the raised parts, then ink them with chocolate ink. I just lightly rubbed the c.s. across the ink pad. There you have your “leather”!

Next I re-folded the pocket and attached it to the purse and assembled the purse, adding the faux leather strap/tab and a velcro closure.

I tucked a little heart stamped with a sentiment from the Wonderful You stamp set (retired) into the pocket.

This little purse would make a great presentation for a small gift or gift card for someone special in your life…..wouldn’t you like to receive a gift like this?

Now it’s time to go see what Amy has today at Paisley’s Playhouse. See you tomorrow.

Happy Crafting!

Kathy

 

Gloria Rogers – http://www.scraptabulousstudio.com/
Rebecca Kings – http://heartfeltcreationsbybecca.blogspot.com
Adeline Brill – www.adeline-brill.blogspot.com
Kathy Johnson – http://kathyscreativecorner.com/
Amy Edwards – http://Paisleysplayhouse.blogspot.com
Jen Patrick – http://roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com/
Pamela O’Connor – http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com
Melinda Everitt -  http://ifyoublingit.blogspot.com/
Tina Gale Husong – http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com/
Denise Hobbs -  http://oklahomainker.blogspot.com/