May Arts, and Xyron and LYB- Oh, My!

I am so lucky to work with such fabulous companies, and this week two of the teams that I'm on - May Arts Ribbon and Xyron have teamed up with Little Yellow Bicycle. How fun is that?  So today, I have on my May Arts DT hat, and have a layout to share.  Friday, I will be back with my Xyron hat on to share another project with you.  You know the Ribbon Lady is going to be giving away some ribbon this week - 3 spools to the lucky commenter.  So leave as many comments on the Ribbonistas blogs as you want - each comment gets you an entry to win.  And Friday, there will be a big giveaway package with May Arts, Xyron and LYB!

 

I love this picture of my nephew when he was a baby - couldn't you just eat him up!  I used a border sticker from the LYB Poppy line for my ribbon treatment on the bottom right corner.  I gathered the polka dot ribbon and adhered it to the sticker.  I used the new Xyron High Tack Tape to adhere the Chevron Stripe ribbon above it.  I had not noticed the checked ribbon I used beside my picture, until a sample came - and let me tell you -this is one of my new favorite ribbons.  I'll be adding some of those to my ribbon stash!

Another one of my favorite Xyron tricks is making my own dimensional adhesives.  I go through this stuff, so having an economical way to make my own has saved me so much money.  If you haven't tried this, all you have to do is buy a sheet of craft foam at your local craft store, and run it through your Creatopia or Creative Station Machine, and put permanent adhesive on both sides.  I used my DIY foam adhesives to layer the die cut flowers.

So here are all of the details that you need to know:

May Arts Ribbons:

Solid/Ivory Check AKB15

Twill/Chevron Stripes 382-34-14

Grosgrain/Dots DD14

Xyron

Mega Runner

Creatopia

New Double-Sided High Tack Tape

Little Yellow Bicycle

Poppy Collection Patterned Papers

Cork Hearts Stick Pins

Vellum Tape

Burlap Stickers

Cardstock Stickers

Other:

Words or Whatever Chipboard, Mask

Clearsnap Ink

And so you don't miss a thing, here is the schedule for when the Ribbonistas will be posting this week. Be sure to check the Xyron and LYB blogs for more inspiration from their designers.

Monday

VirginiaFynes

 Sandy Allnock

 LeahFarrar-White

Tuesday

Lalo IK

Karen Baker

Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Gini Williams Cagle

Thursday

Erin Thiem

Emily Lanham 
Christina Colon

Friday

DeeDee Catron

Charlene Driggs  

Candy Rosenberg 

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Heartfelt Creations and Scor-Pal

I've got a special treat for you today. Scor-pal and Heartfelt Creations have teamed up to bring you a wonderful week of projects.  Be sure to check out the Scor-Pal Blog every day , and the Heartfelt Creations blog today, for all of the gorgeous creations. Sometimes a simple structure is best, if you want to add lots of beautiful embellishments.  That's why I decided to make a very simple basket, to really show off the gorgeous Heartfelt Creations products.


Take a 12 x 12 piece of cardstock, and score at 4" and 8".  Turn the paper to the right and score again at 4" and 8".  Cut the corner blocks away, leaving a cross shape. (Leave a 1/2" tab on both sides of the upper and lower center squares to adhere the sides of the basket together.)

 Apply Scor-tape to the tabs and assemble the basket.

 Cut a strip of paper for the handle, and decorate with Parisian Accents border die cuts. Also add ribbon to the middle of the handle. Attach handle to the inside of the basket with the tape. That's it for the basic structure.  Easy-peasy.

 Next add decorative paper panels to the inside and outside of the basket.  Die cut 4 sets of the Ornate Gateway dies, and adhere to each of the front panels. Stamp, cut and shape the Striped Sun Kissed Flowers.  Add to the top of the handle.  Add pearls to the center of the flowers and along the border of the handle. Take a bought oval tag, stamp the sentiment and heat emboss with powder.  Stamp the birdhouse over the sentiment.  Ink the edges, and glue a small flower to the lower corner.  Cut two of the Ornate gateway toppers, and add to the sides of the tag.  Finish with ribbon and twine to attach the tag to the basket.

Scor-Pal Products:
Scor-Pal
Scor-Tape
Heartfelt Creations:
Daphne Paper Collection HCDP1 234
Ornate Gateway Die HCD 737
Sunkissed Fleur Die HCD 734
Spring Season PreCut Set HCPC 3540
Heartfelt Expressions PreCut Set HCPC 3474
Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3534
Other:

WorldWin Cardstock: Light Pretty Pink ColorMates
May Arts Ribbon: String/Burlap SM-17; Faux Canvas/Lightweight 444-58-20
Want2Scrap Pearls
Wow Embossing Powder - Bark

Summer Flowers

The official first day of summer was last week, so to help celebrate - I have a summery card to share with you.

WorldWin Papers

ColorMates: Deep Meri-gold; Medium Spring Green; Dark Spring Green; Deep Spring Green; Cocoa

Kraft

 Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Want2Scrap Pearls

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations' latest collection is Gateway to the Seasons - so this collection has everything you need to create beautiful projects throughout the year.  Last week, I shared a wintery card - so next up in the seasons, is Spring.

Directions 6 x6 card
Cut the base panel of the card from the patterned paper. Ink the edges. Stamp the Spring Season chair stamp onto a square panel of lightly colored patterned paper.  Die cut the gates and ink the edges.  Glue the edges of the gate to either side of the stamped scene. Adhere lace above the gates. Cut the rectangle tag from the paper and stamp with sentiment. Place over lace. Stamp, die cut and shape the Sun Kisser Fleur to create the flower to place to the left of the gate.  Add 3-D Paint and pearls to finish the flower.  Die cut greenery and place around the flower.  Tie a wired bow and glue beneath the flower.

Heartfelt Creations Products
Daphne Paper Collecion HCDP1 234
Ornate Gateway Die HCD 737
Gift Ensemble Die HCD 735
Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD  734
Spring Season PreCut Set HCPC 3540
Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3533
Rose Metallic 3D Paint
Dries Clear Adhesive

Other:
WorldWin Cardstock
May Arts Ribbon GC-8-23
Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink
Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker, Mega Runner

Masculine Birthday Card

Since we celebrated Father's Day yesterday, I thought this would be great timing to share a masculine birthday card with you.  I love adding flowers to everything I do - but, I will admit, they aren't really manly.  Greenery however, is perfect for those outdoorsy guys. 

MATERIALS  LIST:  

Hampton Art Stamps: All About a Boy SC0526; Party TimeIC0157

Basic Grey Patterned Paper:  Bowties Collection

WorldWin Papers Cardstock:  Kraft, ColorMates: Deep Spring Green

May Arts Ribbon: 4” Wired Burlap 398-4-33

Robin’s Nest: Dew Drops – Sunflower

Clearsnap Ink:  ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Artichoke; Mix’d Media Chox Ink: Sage, Bluejay;  Mix’d Media Ink: Truffle

Xyron Adhesive:  MegaRunner, Creatopia (for DIY Foam Adhesive)

Madeira:  Lana Wool Machine Sewing Thread

Tools: Fiskars Fuse Die Cut Machine; Pfaff  Sewing Machine

Bo Bunny Card Challenge

Bo Bunny's Card challenge this month is to make a masculine card.  Well since it was Father's Day, I made this card for my Daddy.  And of course, I do think he is the best dad in the world!

Bo Bunny Sketch Challenge

 

I had so much fun today playing along with the Bo Bunny Sketch for June, and just thought I would share it with you.  This is a photo of my parents taken a few years ago, at a family trip to Mount Mitchell.  My parents are so sweet and the most amazing role models anyone could ask for.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Xyron and Epiphany Crafts - Day Four Blog Hop

It's so much fun when two awesome companies pair up to bring you a week of inspiration - and this week Xyron and Epiphany Crafts have teamed up.  Be sure to check out the blogs for more inspiration and giveaways.

I've come up with a 3-in-1 Box to share with you today.  You may ask, what do you mean, 3-in-1?  Well, at first glance you see a single project....but the sliding lid to this box is actually, a tag.

And inside this little box, is tucked an adorable mini album. 

 

So here is the whole set shown together.  I think this will be a perfect idea to use anytime I need to put together a little gift for someone.

Supplies

Xyron  1/2" Double Sided High Tack Tape; Mega Runner, 1.5" Sticker Maker

Epiphany Crafts Studio Tools -  Round 14, Round 25, Buttons Round 20

Bubble Caps Round 14, Round 25, Buttons Round 20

Metal Charms Round 14

Bo Bunny Patterned Paper: Gabrielle, Pearls

WorldWin Cardstock: Spice

Cheery Lynn Designs Dies:  Dutch Scallop Square Frame; Pair of Ferns, Sweet Williams Strip, Square Classic Stackers; Coved Rectangle Classic Stackers; Mini Dimensional Butterflies; Tiny Things with Wings;

May Arts Ribbon: White Lace/ Satin Center; Mini Cording; Paper Cord; Metallic Velvet; Lace; Trimming Ringlets,  Metllic Iridescent Wired

Clearsnap Ink

Introducing Heartfelt Creations' Newest Collection - Gateway to the Seasons

We are pleased to introduce the Gateway To The Seasons Collection. The Ornate Gate Die is adorned with a flourishing design and a large, exotic accent piece. Lace, gazebos, birdhouses, gardens, backyards, a fall scene, a winter home and sentiment stamps will add joy to your cards and a smile to your face. These scenes and sentiments will complete your stamp collection. The Daphne paper pack is loaded with lacy Victorian patterns in soft pink, cream and greens accented with red, green and brown. Classic Heartfelt Creations images combined with stripes, diamonds and vintage type, tags and journaling blocks create a collection you will treasure forever! Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by June 18th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $150.00

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCDP1 234 Daphne Paper Collection
HCPC 3544 All Seasons Sentiments PreCut Set
HCPC 3541  Summer Season PreCut Set
HCPC 3543  Winter Season PreCut Set
 HCPC 3494 Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3532 Beautiful You PreCut Set
 HCD 737 Ornate Gateway Die
HCD 732 Decorative Flower Pot Die
HCD 726 Delicate Asters Die
Sparklets
3-D Paint Moss Green

Other:

Clearsnap Ink, Fairy Dust Glitter
WorldWin Cardstock
Distress Ink
May Arts Ribbon SE01
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Directions: 6 x6 Merry Christmas From Our Home Card

Stamp the border from the Summer Season set with white pigment ink along the bottom of the base of patterned paper. Distress the edges, and paint around the edges with the 3D Paint. Cut two of the fancy gate toppers and ink the edges.  Glue to the base so that the tips are lined up to the center of each outer edge. Stamp the winter home and die cut.  Color with distress inks.  Add fine glitter to the areas of snow. Apply to card with foam adhesive. Stamp the Sentiment set, and cut the words out for your sentiment. Glue to card. Stamp and cut 4 of the Delicate Asters ( 2 small, 2 medium), shape and assemble.  Add a little glitter and a Sparklet for the center.  Stamp and cut the greenery.  Color with the 3D paint.  Finish with a bow.

Be Happy

Hi, it’s Gini, and I’m here to share I bright and cheerful card. It's simple, but striking. A

If you would like to make this card, here are the step-by-step instructions:

1     1.  Cut two layers of kraft, and mat with 1/8” border of Shocking Pink cardstock.

2      2.  Stamp the floral background onto both pieces of the kraft paper using the Orchid ink.

3     3.  Diecut the mesh border from brown cardstock.

        4.  Die cut the top and bottom edges of a piece of Shocking Pink cardstock,

      5.  Mount the mesh border in the center.  Add ribbon between the diecut edge and the center mesh.

5     6.   Cut flowers and ink with Jasmine ink. Shape and attach with a brad.

          7. Stamp the sentiment with the Chestnut Roan ink, hand cut into a pennant shape, and attach behind the flower.

Supply List:

Hampton Art Stamps: Doodlebug Sweet Background # 4X9CLEAR-SC471;

Ditto – Be Happy     2011-10-18

 Clearsnap: Colorbox Pigment Ink: Orchid; ColorBox Chalk Ink: Chestnut Roan; Donna Salazar Mix’d Media Inkz: Jasmine

Worldwin Cardstock:  ColorMates - Shocking Pink; Brown; Kraft

May Arts Ribbon: 350-58-22 Sheer/Ruffle Edge

Adhesives: Xyron Mega Runner