Vintage Chic Embellished Kraft Grid Journal HSS210

Pin It Now! The sketch from Hand Stamped Sentments this week really intrigued me!  I love the scattered flowers across the front. I used this sketch to embellish a kraft grid journal with butterflies, buttons, and bling.

If I don't end up passing this along to a friend as a gift, I'll probably use it to copy my daily scriptures.  Have you seen the Bible journaling trend?  I thought I could use this on the run to help make my Bible quotes stick, all pretty like. 

Here's a pic of my mess :D 

Head on over to HSS and play along this week!  I'd love to see ya.

SUPPLIES: 

STAMPS: Papillon Potpourri, Feels Goods

INK: Versamark, White Stampin Emboss, Crumb Cake

PAPER: Kraft Grid Journal

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Artisan Embellishment Kit Spring 2015 Mini, Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Seam Binding Ribbon, Sahara Sand Lace Trim, Bsic Rhinestones

Holiday Home Treat Wraps for Autumn

Pin It Now! Welcome to September! My favorite time of year. Chilly breezes, crisp falling leaves, and home baked apple crisp make my world go 'round!

Here's a fun little treat wrap featuring a blustery autumn scene, featuring the fabulous new bundle Holiday Home. 

Wrapped inside is a pack of Mentos gum, and the ribbon is wrapped horizontally so that it pulls the gum out from the top. I created the little scene with stamps from the kit, then stamped, water colored, and die cut the home with the matching Framelit. 

Have some cider today, celebrate!

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Holiday Home (Holiday 2014 mini)

INK:  Hello Honey, Baked Brown Sugar, Cherry Cobbler, Tangerine Tango, Always Artichoke, Smoky Slate, Old Olive

PAPER: Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Watercolor Paper

EMBELLISHMENTS/OTHER:  Cherry Cobbler Linen ribbon, Baked Brown Sugar Thick Twine, Holiday Home Framelits set

My November Paper Pumpkin...Love at first sight!

Pin It Now! Like many avid Stampin' Up! papercrafters, I have been so curious about My Paper Pumpkin.  But as of a couple of months ago, I hadn't given in to the urge.  This is my third month getting the orange box in the mail, and OH, I am SO glad I got my little box on Wednesday!  Take a look at all the goodies I have made with this month's kit.  And I still have supplies leftover!

So, the kit is designed to make four cards just like this one...

But I started playing with the supplies, and decided I would see what I could get if I took it up a notch...

HOW ADORABLE IS THIS STAR GARLAND???
I TRIED TO FIGURE OUT HOW I CAN MAKE SOME MYSELF.
FORGEDDABOUTIT.  I WOULD SURELY SEW MY FINGERNAIL TO A STAR.

And then, how about a little gift box?  This will make an adorable presentation for a very special friend!  

I learned how to make this box from Connie Collins' post here.  I adjusted the measurements to use a standard card front of 4-1/4" x 5-1/2", scoring at 1"on each side.  Punching at the 1" mark at each corner. Then just embellish to your heart's content!  

Finally, I used the other half of the card I cut for the box lid to make this scrapbook layout of me and my sweet boys.  Gingerbread houses are a tradition in the Clark home!  I kept it pretty simple, just a few layers and that AMAZING STAR GARLAND!

The star cutout on the striped card base is from the Circle Thinlits Die, it's one of the extras included with the flip it card die.  The strip across the "Noel" banner is cut from the long end of the striped panel.  

One of those cute paper clip embellishments adorns the corner of the photo.  Not many extras, almost all of the embellishments are included in the Paper Pumpkin Kit!  

Do I have you enticed to try this kit?  As you can see, you can take the kit very literally and simply, getting four cards completed in 30 minutes.  Or you can let your creativity soar, and play for hours.  

Here's a peek at what it's like to get your kit in the mail!

Upon opening the box, you find a sweet Pumpkin tag and careful wrapping.

Next layer holds your monthy stamp spot, cling mount stamps, and a bit of that star garland!

The next layer reveals your paper supplies with the full color sample sheet.

Here are all of the supplies, opened up and waiting for me :)  I set it all out on the dining room table while I prepared dinner, as incentive to get it all done and escape to the craft room!

By the way, I have a lot of star garland leftover.  It was a very generous amount!  And the stamps sets, of course, will last forever.  

Are you ready for your escape in the mail?  Contact me if you'd like to sign up.  $20 a month gets you the kit, including shipping, to your door.  inkypinkies@hotmail.com

Have a blessed and creative day!  ~Erika

Deck the Halls With Boxes & Punches! HSS173

Pin It Now! I've been keeping my new Envelope Punch Board very close at hand lately.  This week, I made a bunch of these "candy wrapper boxes" or they're also called cracker boxes.  I learned to make them from this video by Dee Slater.

I followed the basic idea of her tutorial, but I used a 4.5" x 6.5" piece of patterned paper from the Festival of Prints Stack.  Just tear one off the pad and here are my measurements on scoring and punching:

- Using a 4.5" x 6.5" piece of DSP from paper stack

- Score on 6.5" side at 1", 2", 3", and 4".

- Fold on each score line.

- Using the same technique in her video, punch on Envelope Punch Board at the 1-1/2" mark at each score line and the wider outside edge, not the skinny one.  Repeat on both ends.

- Apply Sticky Strip to the 3 flat sides of the inside of the smallest strip and fold into a box.

- For this size box, I find that scoring the punches is not necessary.  A bit of ribbon cinches the ends nicely.

So here's the fun part!  See those little punches made when creating the cracker box?  They look like ornaments, don't they?  Can you see how I used them on my cards below?

Cute! They fit just right on a 1" circle punch of Silver Glimmer Paper, and dangle from 1/8" Silver Ribbon.  I made one to match Hand Stamped Sentiments' Sketch Challenge #173, and another just playing around.  I plan to save all these little punches!  

Inside of the card:

Hop on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments and check out the challenge.  Very interesting sketch!  I'd love to see your take on it!

SUPPLIES:  Card:

Stamps:  Christmas Messages, Pop N Place Photopolymer Stamp Set

Ink:  Cherry Cobbler

Paper:  Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Festival of Prints Paper Stack

Embellishments:  Cherry Cobbler Chevron Ribbon, 1/8" Silver Ribbon

Big Shot:  Chalk Talk Framelits, polka dot embossing folder

Punches:  1" circle punch 

Tools:  Simply Scored, Envelope Punch Board

Pop N Cuts Simple Gift Card Holder - CCMC276 Color Challenge

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Here's a simple and fun gift card holder for the holidays - whipped up in 10 minutes with the Pop N Cuts Card Base!  This cute little snowman from Best of Snow is keeping a surprise...

A gift card! Yay!  Make mine Cheesecake Factory, or Sephora, please.

Just a few strategic score lines and a Word Window punch, and you're ready to gift.

I'm playing along with Create With Connie and Mary's color challenge:

Hope you're having a great crafty day!  It's supposed to snow here today.  That means homeschooling in our jammies!  Thanks for stopping by :)

SUPPLIES:

Stamps:  Best of Snow August, Christmas Messages

Ink:  Coastal Cabana, Real Red, Soft Sky, Basic Black

Paper:  etcetera DSP, Real Red, Smoky Slate, Very Vanilla

Embellishments:  red glimmer paper, Delicate Details EF

Tools:  pop n Cuts Die, Word Window Punch

Happy Halloween! Hand Sanitizer Holders for all ages.

Pin It Now! Happy Halloween, crafty people!  I hope you plan to have fun today, however you celebrate.  I have made up a whole bunch of hand sanitizer / anti- bac holders for friends, family, and to sell at a local salon.  Truly, you can't go wrong with Bath & Body Works mini hand sanitizers, they're adorable!

 Close up of the Halloween themed:

 And the autumn themed:

 Lots of Dazzling Diamonds glitter on the leaves, thanks to Stampin' Up! Heat & Stick Powder:

These holders were adapted from Erica Cerwin's blog.

We're a homeschool family, so I've incorporated a little history of Halloween. Here's a fun video I shared with the kids about the history of Halloween:


And a little fun!  Monster Mash!
http://youtu.be/AxcM3nCsglA

Handmade Gift Bag with Mason Jar Labels

Pin It Now! I love to can my own food!  And, I love to talk to other people about canning our food!  I recently had a conversation with a friend, and was inspired to make her some mason jar labels, and a pretty little gift bag to put them in.  Here's the bag:

It's simple to make!  I used a template, found here, and embellished it with lots of pretty supplies, including the stamp set Friendship Preserves.  I created the mason jar labels myself, digitally!

She loved them!

A jar of my homemade concord grape jelly with the labels and some SU trim...

I have the labels for sale in my Etsy Shop!  They make your gifted foods look so cute!

Embellished Candle with Clearance Rack Items!

Pin It Now! This is a really yummy candle I gussied up for a friend's birthday. Some current supplies are used, and a few old favorites that are currently available on the clearance rack.

The Sentiment is from the current Label Love stamp set. Heat embossed in gold and punched with the coordinating Artisan Label punch.  

So, raise your hand if you miss Spice Cake DSP! And how about Early Espresso Scalloped Tulle!  Me me me!  Imagine my delight when I discovered that these items are now available on the Clearance Rack!  

(update:  the Spice Cake fabric is available on Clearance Rack but not the patterned paper. However, you can always use Spice Cake paper by printing it digitally with MDS.  The scalloped tulle is available on Clearance, though!!!)

They look so pretty together!  I hot glued a small glittered pine cone to the tulle bow. Here's the candle flavor below, Bath & Body Works. Heavenly!

Are you in the mood for pumpkins, cinnamon, and cider yet?  It's so nice & autumns here in the Appalachians already, I'm loving every minute of it! 

Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed & creative day ~ Erika

Hey, Pumpkin! Halloween Treat Box HSS169

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I don't send out many Halloween cards, but I LOVE candy, so most of my Halloween posts will be treats!  Here's a cute little kraft box created using Hand Stamped Sentiments' latest sketch challenge...

The sketch:

This was quick and simple to make once I rounded up all the elements.  The circle border is from Kind & Cozy.  You wouldn't have guessed it could look spooky in black Stampin' Emboss!  After gluing in Window Sheet punched from the 2-1/2" circle punch, the front was decorated with the cute hex stamp Hey, Pumpkin! from the hostess set Perfectly You.  The little bow is handmade from a scrap, and embellished with a black Glimmer Brad.  And the b-o-o?  Those letters come from Sweet Essentials, hand cut from the sentiment "Bride and Groom". I wanted them to look like vintage typewriter. 

Let's peek inside, shall we?

The eyes are krispy chocolate, yum-yumm!  Here's a pic of the (empty, haha) bag.  If you're interested in buying these, I got mine from Dollar Tree.  A whole bag can easily fit in the box, but hey! It's a dollar for a super cool treat!

If you would like to buy a kit to create this box on your own, including the candies, I can send you one for $3 plus shipping - This includes everything you see; the box, pre-stamped Halloween image, paper strips, window sheet, and candy.  You put it together.  Email me! inkypinkies@hotmail.com

Head on over to Hand Stamped Sentiments to see all of the cards and creations made with this simple sketch, and create something today!

Tag, You're DONE! Twelve Tags and Pop-Out Box Card - USWDAF

Pin It Now! Here's a set I have created for the latest event with Ustamp With Dawn & Friends - Heating Up the Holidays!  This event uses EVERY ITEM in the Holiday Mini, can you believe it?  40 + tutorials, so no matter what you bought, there's a tutorial to spark your creativity.

This is a set of twelve tags and a cute pop out 3D box to send them in...

These were REALLY fun to make!  And pretty easy, too.  I'll give you a little hint...They're made combining two super cute sets from the Holiday Mini...the Stamp-A-Tag Kit, and the Season of Style Journaling Tag Pack.  Here's a closer look at the tags.

Isn't it time to get started on your Christmas preparations?  You'll be glad you did!  Click below to check out my tutorial and 39 others for only $24.95...

I'm going to share another one of my favorites from this event...this one is created by Fran Sabad, and it's unexpected and WONDERFUL for Halloween lovers!  Check it out...

Yes, I think I have to make this!  

I'll be back to share my other project from Heating Up the Holidays 2013 in a day or two.  Thanks for stopping by!  

Have a blessed and creative day ~ Erika

Altered Composition Book - HSS167

Pin It Now! Hello, crafty friend!  Homeschool is getting started around here, so I used the sketch from Hand Stamped Sentiments to alter a $0.50 composition book from WalMart.

Here's the sketch.

It's so easy to make!  Just trace your background paper and glue to the front and back.

 I used the Canvas Creations #129375 for the spine, it comes in a 12" x 12" sheet, and cuts wonderfully with a rotary trimmer. It adhered really nicely with Snail.  I tucked a layer of Baked Brown Sugar Stretch Ruffle Trim down the side.

Here you can see the trim.  The corset body form from this Etcetera DSP is cut from its second sheet and popped up.  One doily behind, one scrunched on top with a Frosted Finished Designer Embellishment (Holiday 2013).  A few small rhinestones along the left side.

 "Smile" is from Happy Day, and is stamped on 7/8" Natural ribbon in Calypso Coral, pleated and placed over the popped up body form.  A little linen thread and Designer Faceted button finishes it off!

This composition book will be used as my attendance book for homeschool, so there's a little added meaning on the front.  My boys are in 4th and 7th grades, so I placed the 4 and 7 on either side of the form.  And SMILE is something I like to remind myself to do every day, especially when teaching my children!  

I hope you're inspired to alter something that will bring you a SMILE, and that you might check out HSS and all the inspiring projects these ladies have to share!

Have a blessed and creative day ~ Erika

SUPPLIES:

STAMPS: Happy Day

INK: Calypso Coral Stampin' Write Marker

PAPER: Etcetera DSP

EMBELLISHMENTS:  Basic Rhinestones, Frosted Finishes Designer Embellishment, White Tea Lace Paper Doilies, Baked Brown Sugar Stretch Ruffle Trim, Canvas Creations, 7/8" Natural ribbon, Linen Thread.