Emma's Paperie: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

December Sketch Project by Jill Cornell

Warm Wishes Card by Jill Cornell
*see the sketch by Anabelle on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Jingle Garland Paper by Lily Bee Design
Jingle Alpha Cardstock Stickers by Lily Bee Design
Peppermint Twist Ribbons by We R Memory Keepers
Nordic Holiday Element Stickers by Basic Grey
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Friday, December 30, 2011

December Sketch Project by Melissa Phillips

Beautiful Person Card by Melissa Phillips
*see sidebar for this month's sketch by Anabelle*

Supplies:

Romantique 22-Piece Chipboard by Prima
Pixie Glen Dartmoor Pattern Paper by Prima
Elise Poetic Whispers Flowers by Prima
Romantique 8x8 Paper Pad by Prima
Vintage Round Pearl & Hot Pink Heart Trinket Pins by Maya Road
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Thursday, December 29, 2011

December Sketch Project by Sherry Wright

My Friend Forever Card by Sherry Wright
*see the sketch by Anabelle on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Sidewalk Marbles paper by October Afternoon

Sidewalks 8x8 paper pad by October Afternoon

Sidewalks cardstock stickers by October Afternoon

Sidewalks die-cuts by October Afternoon (out of stock)

Sidewalks buttons by October Afternoon

Twine spool by Little Yellow Bicycle
Glue Glider adhesive Pro runner by Glue Arts
Glue Glider Pro Perma Tac Refill Cartridge by Glue Arts
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

December Sketch Project by Jessica Witty

Thank You Tea Bag Gift Card by Jessica Witty
*see the sketch by Anabelle on the sidebar*

Supplies:

Natural Kraft 5" x 7.5" Paper Favor Bags
Portrait 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper

Portrait Phrase Stickers by Crate Paper
Emma's Shoppe Phrase Stickers by Crate Paper
Arco Iris Collection Sculpture Flowers by Prima
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

December Sketch Project by Anabelle O'Malley

Letterpress Project by Anabelle O'Malley
*see Anabelle's sketch on the sidebar*

Anabelle Notes: I was really excited to get started with the Letterpress Starter kit! There was definitely a learning curve, but now that I've figured out how to use it, I'm sure it will be something I reach for again and again. The starter kit comes with everything to begin. However, the extra printing plates are wonderful additions. I love the holiday themed ones and used them to make this gift bag filled with tags. I plan on making Christmas cards with them, as well, and given the ease of using the system, I know I'll be able to crank out a bunch of them in one sitting.

I thought I'd share some things I discovered while I was playing with the kit:

First, you need a machine to run the plate through. Lifestyle Crafts' machine is called the Epic. But, since I didn't have that, I simply used my Cuttlebug. It worked great!

Next, there is an adhesive backing that comes with each design plate. You lay the plate on it and cut it out. This holds it to the panel as you run it through the machine. I decided to add a bit of Alene's Tack It Over and Over to each one instead. It worked like a charm and was much easier. This adhesive will stick to the plates so I can use them again and again.

Finally, let's talk clean up. The ink is very thick and doesn't come off with soap and water. You do need to use the special cleaner (that is available in the store). However, I discovered that vegetable oil does the trick as well. It's a bit messy, though, so I think I'm going to spring for the cleaner next time.

Overall, the Letterpress System was fun to use and I love the results. I'm sure you'll be seeing more letterpressed projects from me in the future!

Supplies:

Letterpress Starter Kit by Lifestyle Crafts
Letterpress Jubilee Printing Plates by Lifestyle Crafts
Letterpress Wintertide Printing Plates by Lifestyle Crafts
I Believe Candy Cane Stripes Glittered Pattern Paper by My Mind's Eye
Lippy Red Rhinestones by Kaisercraft
Letterpress Dark Green Ink by Lifestyle Crafts
Gusseted Glassine Favor Bags
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