Thanksgiving Tag

 

I'm all caught up on design work, so I thought it would be fun to just play around with some techniques on a tag.   And since Thanksgiving is just a few days away, this will probably be the last project that I will have for that holiday, and then, it will be all Christmas.

Challenges:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Thanksgiving

12 Tags of 2014

Stampendous - Thanksgiving

Core'dinations and Graphic 45 Blog Event

  I love working with Graphic 45 products, and I always find that I am challenged to think outside of the box - or in this case, design around the box. I started out with the G45 ATC Book Box, and decided to turn it into a Dog House that functions as a bank. Using the Raining Cats and Dogs collection got me thinking about saving for a rainy day and inspired the idea of a piggy bank.  

 Saving For a Rainy Day Bank Supplies:

• Graphic 45 Darks Signature Series
• Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Nostalgic Collection
• Sand It Gadget
• Raining Cats and Dogs 8 x 8 Pad
• Raining Cats and Dogs Decorative Chipboard
• Raining Cats and Dogs Banners
• Hampton Art/ Graphic 45 Cling Stamp Raining Cats and Dogs 1
• ATC Book Box
• May Arts Ribbon: 420-09; 385-58-14
• Spellbinders Scalloped Circle Die, Grand Calibur Machine
• Mini-Scallop Border Punch
• Xyron Mega Runner
• Tsukineko Ink
• Hot Glue Gun
• Cardboard

 I constructed a roof to fit over the box ( and cut a hole to insert money). The dog house was decorated and finished with a paper umbrella, made from a scalloped circle. To access the money inside, simply untie the ribbon.  
Wouldn't this be a fun way to save up those pennies for more craft supplies?!! Thanks for stopping by. ~Gini

May Arts - Kids Crafts for the Holidays Blog Hop

The Holidays are all about family - and even more so, kids.  So the May Arts Ribbonistas decided to have s blog hop to celebrate crafting with our favorite kidos. And of course, there will be prizes, so head to the May Arts Ribbon Blog for all of the details.

Since I don't have any children of my own, I asked my eight year old nephew if he would like to help me out with this project.  He jumped at the chance and came right over.  I of course had visions of the cute projects that we would make together....and as you know, sometimes things just don't go as planned. Cole's mind was racing with all of the fun supplies he could do anything with, and he was not at all interested in my plans. 

So, I ended up making this Sock Snowman.  He was so quick and easy to make - and adding the May Arts Ribbon, made him look spectacular. To create this little cutie, just take an old sock and cut off the foot.  Turn the sock inside out and gather one end with a heavy rubber band.  Turn back right side out and fill with rice.  Close the top with another rubber band. Tie ribbon for a scarf and to create the neck.  Fold the foot portion of the sock to form that hat. Embellish with ribbon and buttons.
 

 

May Arts Ribbons:

454-15-14  1.5" Woven Stripes Ribbon

419-14 Mini Pom Pom Ribbon

HA-8-14 3/8" Double Faced Satin Ribbon

481-15-30 1 1/2" Metallic Star Banner Ribbon

Now here is the card my nephew made. Since he just had his Veteran's Day program last week at school, he wanted to make a Marine card. It probably didn't help that he was eating Frito's as he made his card - but it was made with love :)  And we still had fun together (which is the main point!)

Thursday

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Friday

Karen Hanson

Lalo IK

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Tracy McLennon

Virginia Fynes

Whimsical Chalkboard Christmas Card

The Outlines brand of stamps from Hampton Art, are the perfect choice for creating the trendy chalkboard projects. So today, I will show you how easy it is to create this whimsical card.

Supplies for Chalkboard Christmas Card

• Hampton Art/Outlines Stamp Set SC0669
• May Arts Ribbon 1/4" Twill Ribbon with Chevron Stripes 382-14-14
• May Arts Ribbon SM-28
• Core'Dinations Chalk Core Paper
• Sand-It Gadget
• Sizzix Alterations Embossing Folder - Distressed Frame
• Derwent Inktense Pencils
• Staz-On Ink
• Water brush

Step 1.  Emboss a piece of Chalk Core paper. Sand the raised designs.
Step 2.  Stamp the image with White ink.
Step 3.  Color the images with Inktense pencils.  Use a water brush to spread the colors.
Step 4.  Mount on red cardstock
Step 5.  Add ribbon.
Step 6.  Attach to a card base.

Live Every Moment

Hi, I hope you have had a lovely weekend!  Just thought I would sneak in a card that I made using the gorgeous IndigoBlu stamps from England.  I masked over parts of my image and then used a stencil to ink the designs.

Challenges:
IndigoBlu: Magical Masking
Simon Says Monday Challenge - Inspired by Ornaments (the stencil design looked like an antique glass ornament)

Imagine Crafts 2015 Artist in Residence

 I am so honored to be joining the Imagine Crafts Artist in Residence Team for 2015!  This is an amazing line-up of fabulous designers and I am thrilled to be included in this group. 

 

2015 AIRs Project Team

Clare Horner (UK)   http://gotpaintinmyhair.blogspot.co.uk

Heike Linnek (Germany)   http://www.stempelkatzen.de

Isha Gupta (Switzerland)   http://hobbyandideas.blogspot.com

Jowilna Nolte (South Africa)   http://www.jowilnanolte.co.za

Linda Lucas (Australia)   http://lovelylindascraftcentral.blogspot.com.au

Maureen Cronin (WA, US)   http://cronincompanystore.com

Penny Ward (FL, US)   http://www.pennywardink.com

Renee Zarate (MA, US)   http://renee-boltonhouse.blogspot.com

Roni Johnson  (US)   http://inkstainswithroni.blogspot.com

Sylvia Blum (Germany)   http://sylviastamps.blogspot.com

Taylor Usry (VA, US)   http://taylorusry.blogspot.com

2015 AIRs Video Team

Baerbel Born (Germany)   http://www.baerbelborn.com

Carisa Zglobicki (CO, US)   http://www.inkyfairydesigns.com

Cathy Andronicou (UK)   http://candronicoucardcraft.blogspot.co.uk

Gini Williams Cagle (NC, US)   http://www.ginicagle.blogspot.com

Savannah O’Gwynn (FL, US)   http://www.savannahland2.blogspot.com

Tina McDonald (NB, Canada)   http://www.tinamcd-mysanity.blogspot.com

May Arts and Core'Dinations Blog Hop Day Five

 Welcome to the final day of the May Arts Ribbon and Core'dinations Blog Hop!  There has been so much inspiration this week with gorgeous ribbons and wonderful sandable cardstock.  Be sure to go to the May Arts and Core'dinations Blogs to see links to the rest of the week's projects as well as to enter for some great giveaways.

 

I thought it would be fun to try out this fancy-edged card (it seemed perfect for the elegant May Arts Ribbons).   I embossed and sanded the cardstock to bring out the design. Ribbon was layered underneath this panel.  My sentiment was stamped and cut using a Spellbinders die, and dressed with a bow.

 

May Arts Ribbons:

1.5" Satin Pleats Ribbon 379-15-04 

5/8" Faux Canvas Lightweight Ribbon 444-58-20 

Partners In Craft Supplies: 

Core'dinations/Signature Series Graphic 45 lights

Sand-It Gadget 

Spellbinders Labels 28

Spellbinders Decorative Labels 28

Grand Caliber

Imagine Crafts/Tsukeniko VersaFine Ink

Xyron Mega Runner

Other Supplies 

Crafter's Companion Rose Plaid Embossing Folder

Crafter's Companion Floral Sentiments Stamp

May Arts Ribbonistas Blog Hop Line Up

Monday

Tracy McLennon

Rhea Weigand

Tuesday

Mary Brockway

Mallika Kejriwal

Lalo IK

Wednesday

Karen Hanson

Karen Baker

Thursday

Jennifer Davey

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Friday

Gini Williams Cagle

Emily Lanham

Charlene Driggs

May Arts and Core'dinations Blog Hop Day Three

  Welcome to Day 3 of the May Arts Ribbon and Core'Dinations Blog Hop!  I'm lucky enough to work for both of these amazing companies, so come back on Friday to see my second project for the hop.  And with any great hop, you know there will be prizes....so go to the Core'dinations Blog and the May Arts Blog to get your entries in for great giveaways!


   There is something about cool weather season, that really makes me enjoy staying in, and adding some fun seasonal decor to my home. I found this grapevine wreath at my local craft store, and decided to use it to give a large pillar candle a make-over. This is such an easy project, and works well for different holidays and themes.


 Fall Mini-Wreath Candle Holder Supplies:

• Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Shattered Collection
• Sand-It Gadget
• May Arts Ribbon 1.5" Solid/Striped/Wired/Stitched Ribbon 404-15-16
• May Arts Ribbon 1.5" Faux Burlap/Wired Ribbon 445-15-16
• Sizzix Tattered Leaves Die
• Sizzix Tattered Leaves Embossing Folder
• Grapevine Wreath
• Hot Glue Gun
• Large Pillar Candle

  Step 1. Die cut leaves from the Shattered Paper Collection.

Step 2. Emboss the leaves using the matching embossing folder.

 Step 3. Sand the raised areas using the Sand-It Gadget.

Step 4. Cut the wired edges from the Faux Burlap ribbon and fray the edges. Weave through the wreath.
Step 5. Hot glue the leaves onto the wreath.
Step 6. Tie a bow with the striped ribbon and glue on the wreath to finish.

 I'm sure you will be able to adapt this project to fit your decorating style. Thanks for stopping by today! ~ Gini

Thanksgiving Mini Album with Core'dinations

Thanksgiving is always a great time to get together with family and friends and celebrate the blessings in our lives. And like any fun gathering, food is always involved. Some recipes become yearly traditions, while others are soon forgotten. Why not organize your recipes with a seasonal mini album? It's easy to add or remove recipe from year to year - and to help make planning the feast a little easier. This keepsake would also make a wonderful hostess gift, if you aren't the one doing all of the cooking.

   
Thanksgiving Recipes Mini Album Supplies:

• Tim Holtz Kraft Core Nostalgic Collection
• Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Seasonal Impressions
• Tim Holtz Kraft-Core Shattered Collection
• Black Magic Collection
• Canvas Textured Tags White Assorted
• Canvas Textured Tags Brights Assorted Sandable
• Sand-It Gadget
• Darice Embossing Folder - Foliage
• Darice Embossing Folder- Fall Leaf Background
• Darice Washi Tape - Black
• Darice Washi Tape- Music Notes
• Clear Scraps Mini Album
• Cottage Cutz Die - Acorn Leaf Vine
• May Arts Ribbon: SM-33, 419-16, KBB-33
• Hampton Art Stamps - Recipes SC0519
• Fun Stampers Journey - Give Thanks Stamp Set
• Xyron 9" Creative Station
• Imagine Crafts/Tsukeniko Inks

 Step 1. Cover pages of the mini-album with papers of your choice.
 Step 2. Sand areas of embossing with Sand-It Gadget to expose the color core.
 Step 3. Decorate the pages as desired.        
 Thanks for stopping by - I hope that you have been inspired to create your own recipe book to treasure your families memories. ~Gini

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations Supplies

HCPC 3632 Plates and Gears PreCut Set

HCPC 3634 Tarnished Gears PreCut Set

HCPC 3578 Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set

HCDP1 248 All Geared Up Patterned Paper Collection

HCD 754 All Geared Up Die Set

HCD 742 Majestic Blooms Die Set

Dries Clear Adhesive 

Paper Shaping Tools and Piercing Mat 

Gala Glitz Orange

Other Supplies:

May Arts Burlap Center Stitch Turquoise

Core'Dinations Cardstock

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko: Versamark Watermark ink; Versamagic - Turquoise Gem, Perfect Plumeria
Derwent Artbars
Faber Castell Gelatos
Black embossing powder

Distress a cardstock layer (5.75" square) and mount  on a 6" card base.  Cut a patterned paper panel at 5.25" square and distress. Mount ribbon across the center and apply to card. Stamp the Tarnished Gears with watermark ink and heat emboss with black powder.  Color images with Artbars/Gelatos. Glue a little Gala Glitz in the corners of the image. Use petals from the All Geared Up die set to form the base for the flower, and finish the flower with stamped/cut Majestic Blooms.  Stamp and die cut the sentiment and tuck behind the flower.  Finish with die cut leaves.