Coming this week from Crafter's Companion...Fancy Edge'Ables Dies

You can never have enough dies! And later this week, Crafter's Companion will launch the release of the Fancy Edge'Ables to their extremely popular line of edge cutting dies.  I cut two sides of the pink panel paper on this joy-fold card.  The detail is so crisp and beautiful.  Did you notice that the little flowers are part of the design? By just pushing the petals forward, you have a dimensional flower on your project in seconds!

Crafter's Companion Supplies:

Edge'ables Collection
Die'sire Edge'ables Doily Lattice Die
The Big Score
Jillibean Soup Patterned Paper

May Arts Ribbon

Want2Scrap pearls

Masculine Thank You Card

 

I'm back to share a rustic thank-you card featuring Technique Junkies stamps.  I know this is a bit autumnal, but I had been working on  a magazine submission, and messed up on the deadline~ but, I thought it turned out really cool, so I wanted to go ahead  and post it.

The Lovely Leaves background stamp was colored with Spectrum Aqua markers, and then I used a Jillibean Soup frame around it.  The sentiment is from Simple Sentiments 2a  which is a fabulous set with so many useful phrases.  The card was embossed using Core'dinations cardstock and the Parquet embossing folder from Crafter's Companion.

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday - CAS

Happy Holidays with Hampton Art

Penguins have a way of just making people smile - so of course I was thrilled to see this new addition to the Hampton Art family.  Pair him up with some of the new goodies from jillibean soup, and you are set for some fun!

Supplies for Happy Holidays

• Hampton Art Stamp/Die Set SC0665
• Hampton Art/Canvas Corp Stamp Set SC0663
• Jillibean Soup 6 x 6 Holly Berry Borscht Paper Pad jb0394
• Jillibean Soup Labels Holly Berry Borscht jb0390
• Jillibean Mix the Media Diecut Vellum Stars jb0458
• Jillibean Mix the Media Red Ephemera jb0436
• Jillibean Soup Staples Record Your Numbers Patterned paper jb04000
• May Arts Ribbon Mini PomPoms 419-16
• May Arts Ribbon Burlap String SM-28

Step 1.  Mount patterened paper panel slightly smaller than card to the front of a 6" card base.
Step 2.  Stamp the Penguin and cut with matching die. Stamp again on patterned paper, and cut the hat and scarf to paper piece.
Step 3.   Hand cut the zig-zag paper to fit on card as shown.
Step 4.  Stamp sentiment on label from ephemera pack.
Step 5.  Add vellum star to burlap tag from the ephemera pack.
Step 6.  Use the embellishments from the ephemera pack and labels to finish card as shown.

Merry Christmas with Hampton Art

 I love retro colors - especially at Christmas time.  So the Holly Berry Borscht line from Jillibean Soup, is perfect!  And to make your Christmas card crunch go even smoother, Hampton Art has introduced some adorable stamps with matching dies- a real time saver!

Supplies for Merry Christmas

• Hampton Art Stamp and Die Set SC0664
• Hampton Art/Canvas Corp Stamp Set SC0663
• Jillibean Soup 6 x 6 Holly Berry Borscht Paper Pad jb0394
• Jillibean Glitter/Sequins Holly Berry Borscht jb0392
• May Arts Ribbon 1/4" Twill Ribbon with Chevron Stripes 382-14-94
• May Arts Ribbon Adhesive Scalloped Border A485-14-94

Step 1.  Mount blue panel slightly smaller than card to the front of a 5 1/2" card base.
Step 2.  Stamp the Christmas Tree and cut with matching die.
Step 3.   Cut a strip of the wood panel paper as shown.  Tie a bow around the bottom portion.
Step 4.  Attach the tree with foam adhesives.  Glue 5 sequin stars above the tree.
Step 5.  Cut a piece of the ornament paper and adhere to the right side of the card.
Step 6.  Stamp the sentiment on a piece of the blue cardstock.
Step 7.  Arrange the card as shown.  Add scalloped satin on the card seams.
Step 8.  Glue sequins to the bottom right side as shown.

Mixed Media Video Tutorial

Hi, it's Gini and I'm excited to be back with you today to share another video, showing you more great ways to use your Art Anthology products and Hampton Art Stamps.  We are going to create a background with stamped tissue paper and we will use the Velvets dimensional paint as a resist for the Colorations Sprays.

 Here's a close-up of the background that we will be creating.

So, if you would like to learn how easy it is to create this, then check out my video.

Thanks for stopping by!

Xyron - Old to New

The Design Team for Xyron was challenged to take an older, well-loved project from our design archives and be inspired to make something new from it.  I chose a treat bag, because I always find these so handy to have for little gifts.  But since spring is here, I was inspired to give the gift of seeds, thus, I created a decorative seed packet.

And here was the original project I was inspired by - Treat Bag.

To make the seed packet, cut a piece of cardstock 10 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Score at 3 1/2" and 7" to divide the paper into thirds.  Turn the paper and score at 1" and 7".  Trim the paper as shown.

The center section is going to be the front of your packet, so fold the outer panels in towards the center.  Put adhesive on the far right panel, and adhere to the back of the far left panel to form the packet. 

At this point, ink all of the edges, and add decorative paper to the front and back of the packet.  Fold the bottom tab up to the front and adhere with the Xyron Mega Runner.  Punch holes on the upper tab and the packet below it to run a ribbon tie through it.  Add stamped designs to finish decorating.

Supplies

Xyron Mega Runner

Xyron Creatopia (for DIY Foam Adhesives)

WorldWin Papers Cardstock

Graphic 45 Patterned Papers - The Secret Garden Collection

Hampton Art/ Jillibean Soup Stamp - Fresh Vegetable Soup JB0027

Clearsnap Ink

May Arts Ribbon EA16

It's CHA Time

I am so blessed to work with some of the best companies in the Scrapbooking Industry. And if you are at CHA, then you need to check out these booths, while you are there!

I used the new Wow! Embossing Powders on my red heart. Suzy West has done an incredible job putting together wonderful collections of powders in the best colors and different textures. All I can say is this ain't your mamma's embossing powders! Be sure to check them out at Booth #2700 and join in on the Wow Party!

Epiphany Crafts is a rock star in the embellishment world. Their tools and epoxies are always a sell out, and it's no wonder....they are so easy to use! I used the Shape Studio Tool Round 14, and the Bubble Caps Round 14 to make my own custom epoxies. They have added some new tools that you are going to go crazy for, so please stop by Booth #2978.

Finally, Worldwin Papers have the best cardstock around! I used their Kraft paper as the base of this card, and I love, love, love it! They are introducing new products geared towards the beginner scrapper that otherwise might be overwhelmed. But, if you are an avid scrapper, don't let that stop you - their CutMates paper will let you cut the most intricate shapes perfectly using your Cricut or other die cutters. Be sure to check them out in Booth # 1950.

I'll also have work in the Sakura Hobby Craft Booth #844 and the Alumilite Corp Booth #2252. Please be sure to stop by all of these booths and tell them that Gini Cagle sent you!

A Walk In the Park

My sister, Lori, and I are hosting the challenge this month at CottageCutz dies - and it's super easy! We just want to see you use your CottageCutz dies on a layout. The random winner will get a $25 gift certificate! To get you started with some inspiration, here's a layout that I made last night.

CottageCutz Dies: Blossom Branch, Scallop Three Edger, Floral Doily
Spring Awakening Papers from the ScrapCake
Epiphany Crafts Studio Tool Round 14
Epiphany Crafts Round 14 Bubblecap
Epiphany Crafts Vintage Settings
Unity Stamps - All Worth It
Wow! Embossing Powders: White
Wow! Embossing Powders, Suzy West Collections: Earthtone Pepper, Bay Area Blue
Pink Paislee Chipboard Letters
Worldwin Papers Cardstock
Jillibean Soup Alphabet Stickers
Want2Scrap Pearls
Ranger Distress Stain
Versamark Ink

Inspired By Stamping - January Release Day One Preview

It's the first day of previews for this months stamp release from Inspired by Stamping! We are releasing 4 sets this month, and this is the one that I will be sharing with you - Be My Valentine.





We'll be showing you the entire sets on Saturday, but be sure to check out what the rest of the team created over the next two days!

Amber Goble
Deb Hickman
Debbie Marcinkiewicz
Gini Cagle (me)
Irit Shalom
Jennie Garcia
Joanna Munster
Kassi Hulet
Kendra Sand
Kim Score
Susie Moore

Scor-Pal and Jillibean Soup - Yum Yum

This week the Scor-pal Designers are excited to be sharing some last minute gift ideas using product from our friends at Jillibean Soup.

You'll want to stop by each the Scor-pal blog day this week for new ideas and to leave a comment. Next Monday we will choose one random comment from the week to win a Scor-buddy. Which is perfect for creating last minute gifts or given as a gift for the special crafter in your life.

Also, be sure and stop by the Scor-pal Fan Page and leave a comment too because we will be giving away a Scor-Tape prize pack over there to someone who left a comment both there *and* on the blog. Because, after all, when you are making special gifts you want them to stay together and you want the best ;)

Of course, be sure and stop by the Jillibean Soup Blog too because they are playing along with Scor-pal this week as well!

Are you one of those people that shake your boxes at Christmastime to try and figure out what is inside? Well here is a little box that I made with my Scor-Pal and Jillibean Soup's Christmas Eve Chowder line, that might just surprise you!

It's called a Secret Box and I found the tutorial at Splitcoast Stampers.

It looks like a cute little cube, until you open it and ...

There are secret drawers waiting to be filled with little treasures!

Using my Scor-Pal and Scor-tape not only made this a breeze to make, but it really made it quite sturdy. I honestly can't imagine trying to put together any type of box and not using my Scor-tape for the strength and ease. And the papers from Jillibean Soup were just adorable ! I fussy cut the penguins and let them decorate each of the panels. I also added a little bling from Want2Scrap - love the variety that they have!

I hope this gives you an idea for a fun and easy last minute gift!