A Twiney Thank You

Hello Crafty Friends

 

Today is my last day to share on the Timeless Twine blog :(  I have had a great year designing for them and will continue to create, and share, with my twine!  Stacy is a sweet and generous owner and the design team was so supportive.

 

For my last project, I wanted to make to make a "Thank You" card.

 

I love all their bright colors and the possibilities to create with twine are endless!

Supplies:

Recollections "Jolly Holiday" stack patterned paper

"Reverse Wonky" Spellbinders

PBD "Giant Greetings" sentiment

quick dry paper glue

button

and lots and lots of Timeless Twine!

 

Thanks again for all the Twinetastic fun in 2012!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

A Seashore Christmas

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today I'd like to share with you a couple of projects combining Timeless Twine and Sweet Stamp Shop, in a non-traditional Christmas theme. 

 

Sweet Stamp Shop has some really cute stamp sets and we are pairing them with some yummy Timeless Twine!

  

Living in southern California, we are close to the beaches so I thought I'd make a Seashore themed ornament and gift card holder.  The gift card holder could also be used for a Birthday or as a Thank You gift too.

 

 

Supplies for Gift Card holder:

Gift Card is cut out using a die from My Creative Time.

Silver Recollections cardstock

Sweet Stamp Shop "Dream Ocean" and "Sweet Tooth" sets

(the sentiment is from "Sweet Tooth")

button

Aqua Blue Timeless Twine 

 

 

 

Supplies for Ornament:

glass craft ornament

Pledge floor wax

ultra fine glitter

Sweet Stamp Shop "Dream Ocean" stamps

embossing ink and silver embossing powder

white tulle

Aqua Blue Timeless Twine

 

How I made the ornament:

I've seen these ornaments around the crafting world for the past few years and love making them!  I usually add vinyl, puffy paint, or stickers to the outside, but this year I eas curious if you could heat emboss on the glass.

 

You can search for glitter glass ornaments and find lots of easy tutorials, but you simply remove the silver ornament hanger, pour a little bit of floor wax inside and swirl around to coat evenly.  Set ornament upside down to let excess wax drain out.  Pour in some glitter, cover hole with napkin, and shake to coat entire inside surface.  Shake out the excess glitter and save for the next ornament.  Be sue to let dry completely before carefully adding the hanger piece so that you don't scratch off the glitter inside the neck.

 

For the embossing part, I put the stamp on my fingers because I found that it was easier to stamp a non-flat surface that way.  You heat emboss just like you would on paper, but I found that it takes a little bit longer to heat the glass than it would for paper. 

 

A very helpful tip that I found is to clean and dry the outside very well, and then rub gently with a used dryer sheet (softener sheet).  This will help with the static if it's dry in your area.  You only want the embossing powder to stick to the image.  If you don't get a clean stamped/powdered area, then just wipe it clean and start over.  But this only works before you heat emboss :)

 

Also, be careful when holding the ornament that you don't burn your fingers when the glass gets hot.

 

 

Be sure to stop by the Timeless Twine blog and the Sweet Stamp Shop blog to see what both design teams have created.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

May Your Days

Hi Crafty Twine-a-holics!

 

Today is my day to share over at the Timeless Twine Blog.  I made a simple and masculine Holiday card using the newest twine color, Black Kraft.

Stop on by the Timless Twine blog for all the details.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Timeless Twine Merry & Bright Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

It's December and that means shopping, decorating, baking, and lots of crafting!  Have you got some extra crafting time, and looking for a fun challenge to enter?

 

A new month means a new challenge over at the Timeless Twine blog.  This month's theme is "Merry & Bright".  Create something merry and bright, include a button (or buttons), and Timeless Twine (of course).

 

Here is my Merry & Bright card

Supplies:

patterned paper from Recollections "Jolly Holiday" stack

Spellbinders "Postage Stamp", "Pine Trees", and "Ribbon Banners" dies

Pink By Design "Fresh Goodies" sentiment

lots of bright buttons

Timeless Twine

 

Stop by the Timeless Twine blog to see what all the designers have created and to link up your project.  I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

SBS Secret Santa Blog Hop

Hello (again) Crafty Friends and Simply Betty Fans!

 

Today we are sharing with you the goodies that we received from our Secret Santas.

 

You should have come from Marie's blog.  If not, you'll want to start here at the begining.

 

Here is what my Secret Santa, Aeryn, sent me:

 

Some crafty goodies for Halloween and Christmas.

The beautiful card that she sent :)  Her coloring is beautiful!  I think I need to get some of the special paper for coloring.  Maybe then mine will look like that :)

 

 I can't wait until I have some extra free time to play with my new goodies! Thanks Aeryn!

 

Your next stop on the hop is Stacey's blog. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Not A Card Friday - Gift Card Holder

Happy Friday Crafty Friends!

 

I'm so happy that it's finally Friday and I can spend the weekend crafting and getting ready for Christmas.  I'm just about done with my shopping, but I still have a few gifts to make and a few to finish.

 

Today at Pink By Design Stamps it is "Not-A-Card Friday" and our team is sharing with you some gifts card holders. 

 

You can visit the PbD blog to see what the other designers have created.

 

Here is my gift card holder:

 

 

 

Supplies:
DCWV "Arctic Winter" paper stack

eKSuccess Snowflake edge punch

Timeless Twine

PbD "Goody Labels" die

PbD "Tags and Treats" sentiment

 

This is a simple gift card holder that doesn't require any fancy cutting tools.  Here are the measurments:

 

Base is 3 3/4" x 6", score and fold at 1 1/4" and 3 3/4

Band is 2" x 6"

Don't forget that we have a card sketch challenge going on.  You can link up your projects here.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

PbD Tip - Scraps

Hello Again Crafty Friends!

 

Today over at Pink By Design Stamps we are sharing a "tip" with you. Each designer is sharing how to use those scraps, that we all have, on your projects.

 

Here is my card:

 

 

 

And my tip...

 

Use a circle punch and create a Holiday tree!  You could also make a wreath!

 

Supplies:

Paper bits from Recollections "Sugar Plums" stack (some of them are leftover from my sketch card)

Pink By Design "Scripted Year" sentiment

Spellbinders "Labels Eleven"

Timeless Twine in Red/White

 

Don't forget, you have all week to play along with our Challenge and link up your projects over at the PbD Blog. 

 

You can also link up at the bottom of my post :)

 

Thanks for stopping by!

PBD Challenge Week - Card Sketch

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

It's been a little while since I've shared anything.  We've been busy with work, school, wrapping up Fall sports, and getting ready for college.  And now the Holidays are just around the corner so I'll be crafting up lots of cards and gifts.

 

The Design Team at Pink By Design has changed the way we are sharing our projects with you.  A new team will be sharing each week and we will be having a challenge with a Link Up and prize.

 

Today we are sharing with you a Card Sketch. 

 

Here is my card.

 

 

Supplies:

Kraft cardstock base

Patterned papers are from Recollections "Sugar Plums" stack

Ribbon

Sentiment from the PbD "Scripted Year" set

Crochet wreath with Timeless Twine bow

 

 

Be sure to head on over to the PbD Blog to see what the other Designers have created and Link Up your card.  You can also Link Up your card below.

 

I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Twine Snowflake Bow

Hi Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at the Timeless Twine blog, and I made a cute little package topper.

I crocheted the snowflake using red craft floss for the center and Timeless Twine Firecracker for the outside, and to wrap the box.

I've been crocheting quite a bit this year (mostly hats) and I love that I can mix my hobbies :)

 

The button and sentiment are from the Paper Made Bakery November kit that we featured last week.

The kraft box can be found in the BellaCreationz shop, here.

The crocheted snowflake is a pattern by Everlaughter.

Thanks for stopping by!

Timeless Twine Nov Challenge

Hi Crafty Friends!

 

Welcome to another Timeless Twine Challenge.

 

This month's challenge is "Wrap It Up", and is all about packaging, using twine of course.

 

Here is what I made:

 

 

 

I used the cute little bags that can be found in the BellaCreationz shop, and some various candies.

 

These would be great for birthday parties, class parties, or any small gift to give to anyone, for any reason.

 

The bag toppers are ovals folder in half, stamped witha sentiment, hole punched, and tied with Timeless Twine.

 

The sentiments are from Pink By Design's sets, "Sweet Grams" and "Sweet Grams 2".  There are plenty of sentiments for just about any type of candy, and for just about any occassion.

 

Head on over to the Timeless Twine blog for all the challenge details and to link up your project.

 

Thanks fo stopping by!

Paper Made Bakery & Timeless Twine Release Hop

Welcome Crafty Friends!

 

Timless Twine is participating in Paper Made Bakery's November Kit Release Blog Hop. 

 

You should've come from the Timeless Twine blog.  If not, make sure you start at Paper Made Bakery so you don't miss a thing.

 

Here is their November kit, with a Timeless Twine bundle.

Here is a card that Im ade using some of the kit pieces.

 



I made an easel card with a Gingerbread person, cut from Cricut "Stretch Your Imagination" cartridge and featruing a Peachy Keen face.

 

The sentiment is from a Fresh Squeezed Stamps set that is also included in the kit.

I mounted the Gingerbread person on an Action Wobble :)

 

Here is the complete line-up in case you get lost along the way.



 

Paper Made Bakery - http://www.papermadebakery.com

Wida Miller - http://beachorado.blogspot.com

Michelle McClure - http://outofmybook.blogspot.com

Lisa Arana - http://dahlhouse-designs.com

Jennifer Cuthbertson - http://jencuthbertson.blogspot.com

Amy Tsuruta - http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com

Alicia Thelin - http://scrappybetties.blogspot.com

 

Stacy Muller - http://timelesstwine.blogspot.com

Kathy Gillion - http://kathyand3kids.blogspot.com

Jenny Johnson - http://www.crazyaboutcricut.blogspot.com

Kassidy Thomas - http://www.inkingitupcrazy.blogspot.com

Debbie Crowder - http://www.bugjuiced.blogspot.com

Annette Allen - http://myclevercreations.blogspot.com

Cristina Garcia - http://www.craftingwithcristina.com

 

Paper Made Bakery is having a giveaway as a part of this Release.  Go here to enter.

 

 

Your next stop is Jenny's blog, Crazy About Cricut.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

Spooky Sweets

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share on the Timeless Twine blog.

Here is my latest Halloween card using Timeless Twine's Halloween twine.

 

 

Supplies:

K&Co Halloween paper stack

Pink By Design "Fresh Goodies" stamp set

wiggle eyes

and of course, Timeless Twine :)

 

And, have you seen the newest addition to the Timeless Twine family? Here is the Black Kraft twine.

Stop by here to enter the give away.

Thanks for stopping by!

SBS 5th Day of Halloween

I'm baaack :)

 

Quick post to share with you my card for the 5th Day of Halloween.  The challenge was to make something with webs and spiders.

 

Here's my card:

 

Lily is all ready for a Halloween tea party!

 

 

 

Supplies:

SBS "Tea Time Lily" colored with Copics

DCWV "Midnight Spell" papers

PbD "Ghostly Greetings" sentiment

Timeless Twine "Black Coffee" twine

eK Success edge punch

 

Until Day 6....

Take Every Chance

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share over at Pink By Design Stamps.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I'm sure you been seeing PINK all around you.  I have a couple of good friends who are Survivors and my card today is going to one of them. 

 



Supplies:

Papers are from Me & My Big Ideas Breast Cancer stack

Stamped image is a digi from Simply Betty Stamps, colored with Copics

Sentiment is from the PbD "Illuminate" set 

Spellbinders Scallop Ovals

Stickles

 

The digis part of a special set that Betty has designed for Breast Cancer Awareness, and the best part is the Betty is donating 100% of the proceeds.  You can purchase them here.



 

Thanks for stopping by!

4th Day of SBS Halloween

Hello Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share with you my project for the 4th Day of the SBS 13 Days of Halloween challenges.

Day 4 Challenge is "All a Glow"... you are to add "glow" to your project.

Here is what I've made:

 

 

The bat is covered in glow in the dark glitter and it looks pretty cool with the lights out, but unfortunately I couldn't get a great picture of it.

Supplies:

SBS "Miss Betty Burton" stamp (yep, I'm still out of printer ink), colored with Copics

Patterned paper is from my ever-growing Halloween paper collection

Sentiment is from the Pink By Design "Inner Princess" set

Timeless Twine Halloween twine

Martha Stewart glow in the dark glitter

 

Until Day 5...

Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop

 

Happy Friday and Welcome to Melisa's Crafty Creations Blog Hop!

Happy Blogiversary Melisa!

 

I am honored to be invited to help a crafty friend celebrate her blogiversary.  There is a lot of awesome and talented ladies helping Melisa celebrate.  You should've come from Julie's blog.  If you just happened upon my blog today, then you should hop on over to Melisa's blog to start.

 

Be sure to check out Melisa's blog for all the details about her giveaways.

 

She asked us to make a Fall/Halloween project to share.  For my projet I made a sour cream container place card for Thanksgiving dinner.

 

I've seen plenty of these made for all ocassions but I haven't made any until now.  I made these to use a place cards for our Thanksgiving dinner.  They are quick to put together and super cute!

 

 

Supplies:

DCWV "Autumn Splendor" stack

Spellbinders Leaves

Timeless Twine in Chocolate Chip and Pumpkin Orange

 

 

Your next stop on the hop is Lisa's blog.

 

Make sure you stop by all the blogs and leave a comment to be eligible for the prizes.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by!

I Love Mustaches!

Hello Crafty Friends!

 

Today is my day to share over at the Timless Twine blog. 

 

I was out shopping and ofund the cutest embossing folder and couldn't wait to make a card with it!

 

Stop by the Timeless Twine Blog and get all the details.

 

Thanks for stopping by!

SBS 3rd Day of Halloween

I'm back with a quick post for the SBS 3rd Day of Halloween challenge. 

 

The challenge for Day 3 is to use gauze and 'wrap up' your project.

 

I was brainstorming with my oldest daughter about what to make and this is what she came up with.  She helped me make the "Mummies" and I made the tag.

 

The "Mummy" is a gauze wrapped lollipop with wiggle eyes, and inked.

 

My printer ran out of ink and I only have a few SBS stamps, so I am a bit limited in my choice of images right now.  Looks like I'll be buying some ink after work tomorrow :)

 

I stamped "Miss Betty Burton" colored in grey tones using Copics.  This was my first try at this and I kinda like it.  I added some Stickles to her hair clips for a bit of sparkle.

 

I used Spellbinders to cut out the circle and scallop circle, and tied it to the lollipop using Timeless Twine.

 

 

We're only on day 3 and I'm already feeling overwhlemed! I think I just need to have some meals planned out a pre-prepared to make for more play time during the week :)

 

Unitl Day 4...

SBS 2nd Day of Halloween

Welcome back to the 2nd Day of Halloween challenges hosted by Simply Betty Stamps!

 

Day 2 challenge is the create something "Witchy" that is not a card.

 

Here is my project:

 

 

 

 

I created a 4x6 picture frame.  I printed out Witchy Betty and colored her with Copic markers.  The background is stamped using the PbD "Clouds" background stamp, using "London Fog" Memento ink.  I used foam squares to shdere Betty to the background.  I don't have a bat punch (what?  really?) so I used the MS butterfly punch and punched out a bunch of butterflies using various Halloween papers.  Then I used foam squares to adhere them to the frame.

 

Betty will be hanging on my wall as part of our Halloween decor this year!

 

Until Day 3...