Teacup Card

Hello Paper Crafters.  I hope you are having a beautiful Saturday.  Is everyone ready to prepare their Thanksgiving feast??  I usually wait til the last minute to run to the grocery store and get everything I need.  I still have to dig out my recipes and see what ingredients I need to purchase.  I'm sad that I will not be spending it with my daughter this year .... but happy my son will be here.  Unfortunately, I can never get him or my husband to join me in the sing-a-long.  I love to start playing my Christmas music on Thanksgiving day while cooking.  Get's me in the mood for putting up the Christmas decorations. 

Since it's just the 3 of us, I know we will have lots of left over turkey.  Any idea's / recipes for how to repurpose it??  I do have one recipe a co-worker passed out from Women's Day.  It's "turkey and potato hand pies".  I may just give it a try.

 Today's card was created using the cutest teacup set!  "Floral Tea" .  I think pearls and lace are the perfect embellishements for a card like this.  I have to say, I'm out of the pearl strand and you would think it would be easy to find at one of the local craft stores.  All I can find are the larger pearls.  Hopefully someone will get some in eventually.  The lace is from Hobby Lobby.  I love getting my lace from Hobby Lobby.  I don't have to pay shipping and it's easy to get when I run out.  And of course it's even better when I get it on sale!

Just want to give you a quick reminder about the Challenges over at SpeedyTV!  Every Monday a new challenge is posted.  To find them ...  hop over to the home page HERE.  Then toggle over the Friends of Speedy button at the top.  The drop down menu list all the challenges.

I got some new MFP stamps and will be sharing some projects with you for some of the upcoming challenges.  I have to say it truely will be challenge for me, because they are all "scenery" sets.  I don't know if you have ever noticed, but I have never done "scenes".  Who knows what I will come up with!  All of MFP's new releases are next Mon-Wed.  The Design Team will be sharing lots of inspiration with you during their 3-Day blog hop!  Check out the MFP blog HERE.

I look forward to receiving the flood of emails with address for those Christmas cards!
hugs,
Melisa

You can view all of my Tea / Teacup related projects HERE

Layers of Color NEW RELEASE Blog Hop!

Welcome to a very special Layers of Color New Release Blog Hop!

Today is so exciting because we are introducing

Layers of Color Designer Collection

showcasing Nina Brackett's new signature stamp line,

Nina B Designs!  If you have arrived from Linda's blog ...  then you are in the right place.  If not, then you will want to start on the Layers of Color blog to read all the details on how to win prizes!! 

I have been having so much fun designing with these images.  Most of these sets are bigger (6x8") than the usual Layers of Color sets.   My first card uses images from the set "Beautiful Lace".  The tag below was created using images from the "Dotted Dahlia".

Layers of Color is also introducing some fun new embellishments you can use on your projects ...

Angel's Twine and Feather Twine!

LOC has also set up an easier way to view projects for specific stamp sets.  You will find lots of inspiration for all of your LOC clear stamps in the clear stamp art galleries!

And have you heard??  Laura and Nina have also designed some new dies with Spellbinders!

Introducing Dress Forms!  Get more info at THIS POST!

and Nested Tea Cups!  Get more info about this set on THIS POST!

Aren't these fun??  You will be seeing more inspiration using these dies in the upcoming months from each of the Layers of Color DT members.  These dies are only available through Crafter’s Home participating stores at this time.  They will be available in other stores, including Layers of Color after CHA.

To celebrate the new release of the Spellbinders dies, Layers of Color is sponsoring another blog hop on Nov 21st.  I hope you will join us for FREE templates and lots of inspiration!

thanks for joining us!

Melisa

Your next stop in the blog hop is the wonderfully talented

  NINA

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Project Details

Card - I started by stamping the doily images on white cardstock and embossing.  Then I rubbed on pink distress ink (ranger) with one of the Tim Holtz applicators.  I guess I thought if I did it like this, there would be some variation in the shading, but in the end, it came out all the same shade.  So save yourself some time and just stamp and emboss on pink cardstock, teehee!  I stamped the dress form once on the white cardstock panel and then again on polka dot paper.  Then paper pieced as shown.  I colored the pink area's on the dress with Copics.

Tag / Bookmark -  You know I like it when I have time to get messy!  And it had been a while since I had created a mixed media type background.   So this tag was so much fun for me.  I started with a manilla tag from a local office supply store and covered it with white cardstock.  Then I layered on some old music paper.  My intent was for it to show more, but I messed it up when I kept adding color.   I started with an Aquamarine Glaze by Golden.  You can also use aqua acrylic paint, watered down.  With a glaze the goal is to add color but still be able to see what's underneath (music paper in this case).  Then I sprayed with a blue Glimmer Mist.  Then I thought a tiny spritz of brown would add some dimension, yuck!  Didn't turn out so great.  I should have stopped with blue.  So to lighten it a little I lightly rubbed on some white.  You can see that most near the middle of the tag, coming from behind the flowers.  When I'm trying to add just a little color in a random fashion, I use a fan brush and lightly apply the paint.  Next came yellow.  I put a polka dot stencil over the left upper corner and pounced on some yellow paint, with a really cool tool ... my finger, teehee.  Then I used my finger to add more yellow paint around the edges.   And finally I adhered my Copic colored images and doodled around the edges. 

Artist Trading Card / Layers of Color

Artist Trading Card 2.5" x 3.5"

Hello Paper Crafters.  I hope you enjoyed the Gingerbread House Mini-Album Blog Hop last week.  This week I hope you will join us for the New Release Blog Hop on Wednesday.  Nina Brackett has designed some fabulous images for you to play with!   I haven't heard yet, but I'm sure there will be stamps to win as well.  The above is an artist trading card (2.5" x 3") sneak peak.  Isn't this a fabulous image!

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I want to take a moment to introduce you to a new challenge blog that a friend of mine is starting.   I know there are lots of challenge lover's out there.   It's called "Word Art Wednesday" and I hope you will take a moment to check it out.

hugs, Melisa

You can view all of my ATC's HERE

November Events - Mark your calendars!

Hello Paper Crafters.  It's been a while and it's good to be back.  Let me begin by asking for you prayers for a local student of mine who had to be rushed for emergency open heart surgery over the weekend. Her name is Pat.  Thanks so much for your prayers.

I had a wonderful vacation visiting with family for the past week in GA.  But it's time to get back in the swing of things.  So I'm spending the day catching up on laundry, grocery shopping, trying to figure out what I need to create next, and uploading photo's to gallery's.  I'm happy to report the cat survived while we were gone.  We had a neighbor come over and give him fresh water while we were gone.  My bird feeders were empty though, so the first thing I did was give them fresh water and refill my feeders.  Shortly after doing so my Cardnal showed up.  Week before last I had a pair of Grackles.  It was fun to see a new species come around.  But they didn't seen too interested in the bird feeders, and I haven't seen them since.

It's finally cooling down here in TX and it looks like the high for the next couple of days is 78-79.  So I thought it would be fitting to post a fall card.  I used "Autumn Fun" by Mark's Finest Papers.  I have to tell you shortly after we left to go out of town I received an email announcing that Mark's Finest Papers was under new ownership.  I was so surprised.  I would link you to the set, but it's not up in the store at this time.  The new ownership pulled down almost all the stamp sets and looks like they are finally adding some back on now.  So honestly, I'm not sure if this one is going to make the cut or not.  But the word is that they are going to be adding tons of new images, and it looks like it has already started.

Mark's Finest Papers has a HUGE Pre-Inventory sale going on right now as well.  In addition to the advertised sale (25% off select items, no coupon needed) on their home page, you can save more (additional 15% off everything, including sale items using HEIN15 promo code).  You want find the promo code on the home page, it was for email subscribers.  A good reason to sign up for their email newsletters, because you never know what other sales them may have coming up as they fade out old images, making room for new ones.

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov. 10th
Creative Cuts and More Gingerbread House Mini-Album Blog Hop
I'm so excited about this one.  And I can't wait to show you what I have created.  You can check out a video pre-viewing this mini-album HERE.  Make sure and join us for some fun idea's!

Nov. 14th - 16th

Spellbinders New Release's and there will be 2 designed by our very own Laura and Nina!  You are going to love them!  You will be able to purchase these along with many other Spellbinder's dies at the Layer's of Color Boutique

Nov. 16th

Did you love some of Nina's designs in the new TAC catalog, but never had time to order them???  Well here's a second chance!  Make sure you join us and find out which images she is releasing through Layer's of Color!!

Nov 21st

I have designed a free template that will be shared during this hop!  Wish I could tell you what it is, teehee!

Dec 1st

Gifts Galore Blog Hop by Layers of Color

A free template will be given out at this blog hop as well!

Well that wraps up all the info I have for today.

I hope you have a crafty week!

hugs, Melisa

Fall Centerpiece, Altered Tin, Altered Frames, Layouts,

Hello everyone.  I just wanted to share my November Classes with you.  If you live locally, I would love for you to join me for one of my classes.  You can get more info and register for the classes through meet-up.com.  My group site is here : http://www.meetup.com/Paperlicious-Fun/ .  It is free to sign up at meet-up and that will allow you to view the group site, join my group, and get the latest updates via email as soon as I post classes.  If you know somone who lives in the Houston area, I would appreciated you passing on the info to them.  The only way I have to advertise is through word of mouth and it would certainly be a blessing to me to see more people join the group!

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FALL CARDS AND A TREAT BOX CLASS

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THANKSGIVING PLACE SETTING AND GIFT BOX CLASS

Includes 6 place settings.

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FALL CENTER PIECE AND GIFT CONTAINER CLASS

You can view all of my Altered Projects HERE.

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FALL SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS AND FRAMES CLASS

Thanks for stopping by!

hugs, Melisa

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PROJECT DETAILS

FALL CARDS AND A GIFT BOX

Card #1

Stamps : Inkadinkado "Happy Thanksgiving" #93023 is retired, but it is still available in online stores who have it.

Spellbinders "Labels Eight" and "Classic Ovals LG"

Card #2

Stamps : "Happy Fall" Inkadinkado, "Twizzle Tree" Memory Box

Twizzle Tree is available at Ellen Hutson HERE

See all the detail for the "I'm Nut" About You" gift box HERE.

FALL PLACE SETTING AND PIE GIFT BOX

Pie gift box : Creative Cuts and More

Spellbinders Labels Sixteen (name plate and napkin ring) and Labels Eight (tag on top of pie box)

Stamps : Ornate Textured Background Stampabilities, Acorn and small leaves - Crafty Secrets Thanksgiving set

You can view all of my Altered Projects HERE

Pink Persimmon "Oh Deer!" Day 2

Good morning!  I'm back today with a card that is perfect for fall.  I used Pink Persimmons "Oh! Dear" and a Kaleidacolor ink pad that creates a gradient of fall colors.  Create a cream card 4.25" x 5.5".  Trim orange patterned paper slightly smaller and ink edges brown.  Adhere to card front.  Cut cream panel using Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eight and the Grand Calibur.  Ink edges and adhere to card front.  Stamp sentiment.  Stamp tree on cream cardstock using Tsukineko's Kaleidacolor ink pad and trim.  Stamp deer on cream cardstock with Tsukineko's Pearlescent Chocolate ink pad.  Trim and adhere both tree and deer to card front.  Tie ribbon (Offray double-sided ribbon - Joann's).

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are enjoying all the wonderful blessings that God gives us in the fall season!
Melisa

Pink Persimmon "Oh Deer!" Day #1

Hello Stampers!  Today I am sharing a shaped card created using Pink Persimmon's "Oh! Dear" and Spellbinders Nestibilitites Labels Eight. 

Check out Pink Persimmon stamps HERE.

Let's begin by creating the shaped card.  Start with a 4" x 6" card folded on the side.  Use the biggest die from the Labels Eight set an lay it over the card.  The left side of the die should be off the side of the card, so that it doesn't cut the fold.  Cut your background patterned paper with the same die.  Stamp tree with Momento Rich Cocoa on striped paper and script paper (My Mind's Eye "Sunshine" 6 x6 paper pad).  Tear the green paper creating grass, ink torn edge and adhere to bottom of striped paper.  Cut tree trunk from tree stamped on script paper, add a little brown ink to add shadowing,  and adhere to card front.  Color leaves with Copic Markers (YG91, YG95).  Stamps sentiment.  Stamp deer on cardstock, color with markers and trim.  Adhere to cardfront.  Adhere birdhouse button (Dress It Up).  Ink edges all the way around.  Part of the left side of the panel will hang over the card front.  I covered the back of the panel along the left side with cream cardstock to finish it off, so you don't see another pattern on the backside.  Adhere to card front. 


Darcy from Pink Persimmon scheduled me to post my second "Oh Deer" card tomorrow.  I hope you will join me!
Melisa

Noel Christmas Ornament

Ornament #1

Today I'm sharing some handmade ornaments!  I hope you are inspired to create some of your own.

You can find more of my handmade ornaments, including my "5 Star / 1 Cut Ornament" tutorial  HERE. 

I would love to see your handmade ornaments if you post them.  Just email me, or leave me a comment on my blog when you are finished!

Hugs, Melisa

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Project Details

My first ornament is pretty easy to create.  I cut 2 1 1/2" strips from cream patterned paper.  I scored every 1/2" to create pleats.  Before folding back and forth to create pleats, embellish edges with gold glitter glue. Punch a 2" circle to use as a base to stabalize the pleated base.  Glue the ends of the strips together at the ends.  Then glue the entire pleated background to the 2" circle.  Created the red ruffled piece from crepe paper.  It's the kind you get in the party section at local craft store.  I used thread and a needle to gather the edge of the crepe paper strip.  Adhere to center of pleated base.  Cut scalloped circle from cream cardstock using Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles and the Grand Calibur. Adhere to front of ornament.  Embellish edges with gold glitter glue.  Stamp "Noel" from Layers of Color art stamp set "Christmas Verses" onto cream cardstock and trim.  Adhere to front of ornament and embellish with glitter glue.  Stamp dove (from "Angelic" art stamp set) on cream cardstock, trim, adhere, and embellish with glitter glue. 

 

Ornament #2

To create this ornament, begin with the one of the decorative dies from  the "Fluer de Lis" die set by Spellbinders.  Cut 3 from cream cardstock.  Score down the center of each one.  Then use the "Classic Scalloped Circles" die set and cut 3 scalloped circles from cream cardstock.   Score down the center.  Stamp decorative image from Layers of Color "Touch of Elegance" art stamp set with VersaMark ink and emboss with gold embossing powder.  Then you can use glitter glue around the edges.  I did not do it that way, but it would be easier for you if you have embossing powder and glitter glue that coordinate.  I wanted the stamped image and glitter around the edges to match, so I stamped the image with a Glue Pad and sprinkled with gold glitter.  Then I added glue with a glue pen around the edges and sprinkled with glitter.  This is a more difficult way to do it, because the glue pad did not completely hold the glitter and it was easy to knock off.  So then I sprayed over it with several coats of Fixative Spray.  After dried, fold along score lines of both the scalloped circles and the decorative die shapes.  Adhere each scalloped circle to the front of the decorative die shape.  You now have 3 sides.  Adhere 1/2 of #1 to 1/2 of #2.  I use Aleene's Tachy Glue.  Adhere 1/2 of #2 to 1/2 of #3.  Before you adhere 1/2 of #3 to 1/2 of #1, you need to set your gold cord down the middle of the ornament.  Cut the gold cord long enough to form a loop at the top with the end being adhered inside the ornament.  Leave a long piece of the other end hanging out the bottom so you can embellish with beads and an images.  Do not leave both ends extending from the bottom of the ornament unless you know for sure that your beads will fit on 2 pieces.  The inside of my beads were so small, that I could not feed 2 pieces of the cord through them.   I secured the cord inside the ornament using Aleene's Tachy Glue.  After the glue is dry and cord secured, adhere 1/2 of #3 to 1/2 of #1.

Finish your ornament by adding a bead cap and several beads.  Tie a knot at the end of the last bead, but leave a tail hanging do you can add your image.  Color image and embellish with gold glitter.  Trim and adhere to end of cord.

Mark's Finest Papers Ornament Blog Hop

Good Morning Paper Crafters.  I just wanted to pop in and let you know that tomorrow's "12 Days of Christmas" Blog Hop with Mark's Finest Papers is all about ornaments!!  The "12 Days of Christmas" Blog Hop acutally started Oct 17th.  Each day had a different theme and you can go back and check out all the wonderful projects by starting on the Mark's Finest Papers Blog HERE.

Tomorrow I will be sharing my projects for the Layers of Color Ornament Blog Hop.  I hope you will join us!

Melisa

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Project Details

Stamps : Mark's Finest Papers "Seasonal Poinsettia's"

I started with a paper mache ornament you can pick up at a local craft store, and altered it.  I painted the sides and back a gold color.  Glued the front of the ornament to a larger peice of patterned paper.  After the glue was dry, I trimmed around the edges with an Exacto knife.  I used my Basic Grey File Set to smooth out the edges.  The edges were then distressed with ink.  I embellished the top and bottom point with gold paper.  Stamp the poinsettia image x 4 on white cardstock, color with Copics, and trim.  I trimed out some of the center petals from 2 of the images so that I could layer and pop them up.  Adhere to front of ornament.  Stamp sentiment.



Reindeer Waltz Christmas Projects

Good Morning!  Today I am sharing a bunch of "Reindeer Waltz" projects I have designed.  I love that set!!  This particular project was published in Stamper's Sampler recently.

But before we go any further, I want to remind you of the upcoming Layers of Color "Ornament Blog Hop".  I have two ornaments to share with you and I just know the rest of the team will have some very creative ornament projects to share with you.  We have a lot of special guest joining us on this hop as well!!  So you don't want to miss it!

Card #1

Tag Set #1

Card #2

Tag Set #2

I was thrilled to have this set published on the cover of Scrap N Stamp recently!

 

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Project Details

Home Decor

Stamps : Layers of Color “Reindeer Waltz”

Spellbinders Fluer de Lis Doily die, Lotus Pendants, and In Spades Pendant

Ink : Ranger Adirondack Cranberry, Palette Giverny Green

Patterned Paper : SEI

Wooden Spools : Hobby Lobby and antique store

Fiber : Hobby Lobby, Buttons : Dress It Up

Modeling Paste

Glitter : Stampendous

Snowflake Punch : EK Success

Wooden floral picks

Zig 2-Way Glue pen

Card #1

Stamps : "Reindeer Waltz" and "Happy Wishes"
Kraft and red cardstock
Border Punch : Fiskars
Corner Rounder : EK Sucess

 

Tag Set #1

Stamps : Layers of Color “Reindeer Waltz”, Ink : Ranger
Adirondack Cranberry, Patterned Paper : SEI,
Glitter : Stampendous, Snowflake Punch : EK Success,
Zig 2-Way Glue pen , Fiber : Hobby Lobby

Add patterned paper as shown. Stamp large reindeer
on white cardstock and trim. Adhere to front of tag.
Stamp smaller reindeer on the other two tags.
Stamp the 2 reindeer that overlap the patterned
paper on white cardstock and trim around reindeer
body, excluding antlers. Adhere
over the same stamped reindeer on front of tags.
Add fiber. Punch snowflakes, add glue with glue
pen and sprinkle with glitter. Stamp the reindeer
3 reindeer that over lap patterned paper on white
cardstock in red ink and trim.

Card #2

Stamps : Layers of Color “Reindeer Waltz” and GinaK (sentiment)

Border Punch : Fiskars

Ribbon and button : Unknown

Tag Set #2

Stamps : Layers of Color "Reindeer Waltz"
Rub-on sentiments : Making Memories
Border Punch : Fiskars

Pink Persimmon Christmas Projects

Good Morning!  Today I am sharing a few Pink Persimmon Christmas Cards I made a while back.  This one uses "Holly and Mistletoe".

The following two cards were designed using "Merry Christmas Tree".

thanks for stopping by,

Melisa

 Check out Pink Persimmon stamps HERE.

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Project Details

Holly and Mistletoe Card

Stamps : Pink Persimmon Holly and Mistletoe

Ink : Tsukinelo Momento Tuxedo Black

Markers : Copic

Patterned Paper : Little Yellow Bicycle

Ruffled ribbon : Websters Pages

Chalk : Pebbles Inc

Trim red cardstock and adhere to front of 5 x5 card.  Trim green patterned paper slightly smaller and adhere to front of card.  Stamp image (Pink Persimmon Holly and Mistletoe) on white cardstock and color with markers (Copic R29, R59, YG61, G82, YG67, E43, E55).  Trim down to 2 1/8” x 5”. Add chalk (Pebbles Inc) around edges. Adhere to red cardstock and trim along top with deckled scissors (Fiskars).  Adhere to front of card.  Adhere ribbon along bottom edge (ruffled ribbon - Websters Pages).  Stamp sentiment.

A Merry Christmas Tree Card #1

Stamps : Pink Persimmon Merry Christmas Tree

Ink : Tsukineko VersaMagic Hint of Pesto

Embossing Powder : Stampendous

Patterned Paper : Teresa Collins Noel

Spellbinders Nestibilites Labels Eight
Grand Calibur

Jewels : Memory Box

Ribbon : local craft store.

Create a card and card front using Spellbinders Nestibilities Labels Eight.  Stamp tree image on front of card and emboss.  Embellish with jewels and ribbon.

A Merry Christmas Tree Card #2

Stamps : Pink Persimmon Merry Christmas Tree

Ink : Tsukineko VersaMagic Spanish Olive and Red Magic

Patterned Paper : Chatterbox

Spellbinders die : Labels Ten Nestibilities and Grand Calibur

Ribbon : Webster’s Pages

Create A2 card base with green cardstock (Bazzill).  Trim patterned paper (Chatterbox) lightly smaller than card front and adhere.  Trim/embosswhite cardstock using Labels Ten Nestibilities (Spellbinders) with Grand Calibur.  Stamp tree (Pink Persimmon Merry Christmas Tree) as shown and emboss, then add green chalk around edges (Pebbles Inc).  Adhere to green cardstock and trim around, creating a mat. Adhere to front of card. Embellish with gems.  Cut loop off back of bird button (Favorite findings Joanns Fabrics store) and adhere.  Adhere ribbon (Webster’s Pages) as shown.  I use white wet glue along edges of trim/ribbon and let dry before trimming.  It prevents fraying once you cut it.

I'm Nuts About You

Good Afternoon.   Today I'm sharing a fun little gift idea.  I think this set is sooo cute combined with one of Creative Cuts and More's gift boxes.  I used "Autumn Fun" by Mark's Finest Papers.

This weeks challenge over at Speedy TV is "Sweetest Day".  You can check it out HERE.  We hope you will join us and play along.  You can check out all of the Speedy TV challenges at anytime by going to the main page, float your mouse over the "Friends of Speedy TV" button along the top.  You will see a drop down menu. Then click on which ever week you would like to view.

And I have to take a moment to let you know about the Mark's Finest Papers "12 Days of Christmas" blog hop. It started Monday. Each day, the MFP design team will be posting projects for a paricular theme! I'm sure there are lots of idea's.

Monday's theme was "Bind it All"
Tuesday's theme was "Coasters"
and today's theme is "Decorated Jars".

Have a great day!

Melisa

GinaK Designs Christmas Projects

Good Morning Paper Crafters!  Today I'm sharing a bunch of GinaK Designs Christmas Projects I designed a while back.  This one is a Christmas ornament using A Very Merry Christmas and Lovely Labels 2.

Photo card using The Magic of Christmas.

And here is a card using A Very Merry Christmas

Have a great day!

Melisa

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Project Details

Ornament

Stamps : GinaK A Very Merry Christmas and Lovely Labels 2

Ink : Tsukineko Brilliance Rocket Red, Copic Markers

Spellbinders Labels Sixteen

Grand Calibur

Patterned Paper : Little Yellow Bicycle

Glitter glue : Stickles

Chipboard

Gold cord : local craft store

Using Spellbinders Nestibilities Labels Sixteen, cut 2 green and one chipboard labels.  Adhere green labels to both sides of the chipboard.  Stamp Lovely Label image on white cardstock with red ink.  Trim around edges, leaving a border as shown.  Adhere to front of ornament with red ink.  Trim around edges, leaving a border as shown.  Adhere to front of ornament.  Stamp bells image on white cardstock and color with markers.  Adhere to front of ornament.  Stamp sentiment.  Adhere ends of ribbon / hanger to back of ornament.  Embellish with glitter glue. 

Photo Card 

Stamps : GinaK The Magic of Christmas

Markers : Copic

Patterned Paper : The Girl's Paperie

Ribbon : Stampin' Up

Trim off white cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".  Trim patterned paper slightly smaller and adhere to cream panel.  Stamp ornaments on patterned paper slightly smaller and adhere to cream panel.  Stamp ornaments on patterned paper and then again on cream cardstock.  Color ornaments with markers, trim around bulbs (do not cut hangers) and adhere over ornaments on patterned paper.  Trim photo down and tie ribbon around end of photo.  Adhere to cream cardstock and trim around edges leaving a border.  Adhere to re cardstock and trim around edges with deckled scissors to create a border.  Stamp sentiment on cream cardstock and trim.  Adhere to red cardstock and trime around edges with deckled scissors.  Adhere photo and sentiment to card front.

Glad Tidings Card

Stamps : GinaK Designs A Very Merry Christmas

Ink : Tsukineko Momento Tuxedo Black

Markers : Copic

Chalk : Pebbles Inc

Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Ten

Grand Calibur

Patterned Paper : The Girls Paperie Tinsel and Twig 2010

Glittered birds : Making Memories

Glitter Glue : Stickles

Chipboard sentiment : Bo-Bunny

Trim green patterned paper 4.5" x 6" and adhere to card front.  Trim white cardstock 4.25" x 5.75" and adhere to card front.  Trim red patterned paper 4" x 5.5" and adhere to card front.  Cut / emboss white cardstock using Spellbinders Labels Ten.  Stamp tree image and color with Copic markers.  Add green chalk around edges.  Add chipboard sentiment.  Embellish with glitter glue and glittered bird brads.  Adhere to card front.