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Archives for January 2015

Valentine's Day Cards | Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit

January 29, 2015

Hi Everyone,
Today I’m sharing three of the cards I made with the Simon Says Stamp February Card Kit. I had a lot of fun playing with it and will certainly be buying more kits in the future. I’m not really a pink girl, but I really love how these cards came out 🙂
[supplies are linked below at the bottom of this blog post]

The first card and my favorite of the three.

Card Details:
Standard A2 sized card (4-1/4″ x 5-1’2″) I used Mama Elephant’s Basic Die set to create the layers of the card. The bottom scalloped layer is die cut with vellum and layered on my card base, the smaller layer using the stitched rectangle die from the set and cut using paper from the kit. Included in the kit was a piece of sticky back canvas. I cut that into a square and then adhered a rub-on (or would that be rubbed on a rub-on?). The hearts and arrow are also die cut using the Mama Elephant Basic’s set and cut from the scraps of pattern paper that I used for the smaller stitched layer. Final touch was to add a little sparkle with some Star Dust Stickles. Yep I dragged out my stickles for this one.

Card #2

Card Details:
Standard A2 sized card (4-1/4″ x 5-1’2″) For this card I die cut the water color paper using my new MFT Tag Builder Blueprints 3 die set and then stamped out the falling hearts using stamps included in the kit. For this I used the clear embossing powder to do a resist technique with the gold Gelatos. The little stitched heart also comes from the MFT set and just leaves a stitched heart impression on the water color paper. I added some twine and the jar paper clip and then adhered that to the background. For the background I added some of the lace I had left out from my banner and then layered that over a piece of the book paper that also came in the kit.

Last but not least:

Card Details:
A 4-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ shaker card. Well it’s more of a window card with a shaker insert. For this card I used a set of stitched circle die to die cut the pattern paper and then found the center of my card base and die cut the circle again. Using some Pretty Pink Posh Sequins and seed beads I created a shaker window on my card. For the sentiment I used the die cut piece I cut out with the circle die and then stamped out my sentiment using the kit stamps. I then added a few epoxy heart stickers to finish it off.
Here’s a better photo of the shaker window.

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Simon Says Stamp CARD KIT of the Month FEBRUARY 2015 WATERCOLOR FANTASY
Mama Elephant BASIC SET Dies MEBasicSet
My Favorite Things TAG BUILDER BLUEPRINTS 3 Die-Namics MFT596
Worldwin Papers 48 LB VELLUM 8.5 x 11 Paper 01197*
Pretty Pink Posh 4MM PINK BLUSH Cupped Sequins
Crate Paper KISS KISS 6 x 6 Paper Pad 683624
Simon Says Stamp SHAKER SHACK bead24 Shake It Up
Pebbles We Go Together Epoxy Heart Stickers
*Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200
Ranger NATURAL STICKY-BACK CANVAS 8.5 x 11 Inkssentials ISS40767
Lawn Fawn SMALL STITCHED CIRCLE STACKABLES Lawn Cuts Dies LF796
Ranger Stickles STAR DUST Glitter Glue SGG20622
Simon Says Stamp EMBOSSING POWDER CLEAR Fine Detail ClearEP1
Crate Paper KISS KISS Rub Ons 683619
*Tsukineko JET BLACK STAZON Ink Pad Permanent SJ001
Maya Road MASON JAR CLIPS Metal Vintage Trinket MVT2870
*Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Die Cut Emboss Compatible with Tim Holtz Dies 655268
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Thanks for stopping by.
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UR Loved w/ Small Talk Frames & Tags Cricut Cartridge

January 26, 2015

Hi Everyone,
Happy Monday 🙂 I hope you all had a great weekend 🙂
It was nice and quit around here, we had a little snow on Saturday so I spent some time crafting.

Today I have two videos for you. The first is how to assemble this really cute and fun Valentine’s Day Card using the Small Talk Frames & Tags Cricut Cartridge. The other is the process I used for setting it up on Cricut Design Space so I can cut it on my Explore.
[supplies are linked to multiple sources below at the bottom of this blog post]


Watch Below | Watch on You Tube
Watch Below | Watch on You Tube
I just have to show you a close up photo of how great the Explore cut out the UR Loved sentiment. I could never get this great of a cut on the Expression.

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Below are the products featured in today’s blog post. Click on the letters below each product to shop your favorite store. (Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Amazon (AZ), and Scrapbook.com (SB), Provocraft (PC)

*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Super Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets
Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80# Cover 8.5
Scrapbook Adhesives 126 3D WHITE FOAM SQUARES Adhesive
Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares
Pebbles We Go Together Epoxy Heart Stickers
Pebbles We Go Together Epoxy Heart Stickers
*Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 18×12 Mat Black
*Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 18×12 Mat Black
Cricut Explore
Cricut Explore Electronic Cutting Machine
Cricut Explore
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips, 7
*Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated
Cricut Small Talk Frames and Tags
Cricut Small Talk Frames and Tags
EK Success CRAFT TWEEZERS Precision Tip
EK Success CRAFT TWEEZERS Precision Tip
ZIG Fine Two Way Acid Free GLUE PEN A Must Have 00778
Basic Gray Cardstock
Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DISPENSER & REFILL Dot Pattern Runner
Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DUAL PACK Refill
InLinkz.com

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Simon Says Stamp January Haul

January 23, 2015

Hi Everyone.
Today I’m sharing my January Haul Video.
{Items I purchased are linked below at the end of this blog post}

I’ve been wanting the Vagabond for a very long time and had wanted it for Christmas, but the best price I’ve been able to find was on Amazon and it was always out of stock. Last week when stalking Amazon for the machine, I was happy to see it was back in stock. So I scooped it up and had Scott get if for me as an early Valentine’s Day present. I’ve used it a few times already and I’m in love. If you want to see a video on how to use it with all type of dies, just leave a comment below 🙂

Enjoy 🙂
Watch Below | Watch on You Tube

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Sizzix Vagabond Machine Only – inspired by Tim Holtz (US Version) by Ellison
*Tim Holtz Sizzix VAGABOND MACHINE Die Cutting Embossing Alterations 656850
Simon Says Stamp CARD KIT of the Month FEBRUARY 2015 WATERCOLOR FANTASY
Simon Says Stamp SWEETHEART TAG Craft Die
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye INK PADS Set SWEET TREATS
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad COTTON CANDY
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad MINT
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad AUDREY BLUE
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad DOLL PINK
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad SURF BLUE
Simon Says Stamp Card Stock 100# IVORY
Tombow Adhesive Craft Stamp DUAL PACK Refill
My Favorite Things I LOVE YOU MORE Clear Stamps
My Favorite Things PLANNER BASICS Clear Stamps
My Favorite Things YOU HAVE MY HEART Clear Stamps
My Favorite Things TAG BUILDER BLUEPRINTS 3 Die-Namics MFT596
My Favorite Things YOU HAVE MY HEART Die-Namics
My Favorite Things PLANNER PIECES Die-Namics
Doodlebug LOVEBUG 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Pretty Pink Posh 6MM WATERMELON Cupped Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh MARSHMALLOW Flat 6mm Sequins
InLinkz.com

If you enjoy Haul Videos…check out my playlist on You Tube.
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Valentine's Day Banner (Video)

January 20, 2015

Hi Everyone,
Happy Tuesday 🙂 I hope you had a great long weekend.
Today I have a how to video on a Valentine’s Day banner. I had so much fun making the one for my niece, I needed to make one for Valentine’s day.  I love how it turned out and have it hanging right about my workspace. I’m going to need to make banners for all the holidays now 🙂
[supplies are linked to multiple sources below at the bottom of this blog post]
Watch Below | Watch On You Tube

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Lindy’s Stamp Gang COTTON CANDY Pink Starburst Spray 11124
Cotton Candy Pink
Lawn Fawn STITCHED PARTY BANNERS Lawn Cuts Dies
LF687 Lawn Fawn Die Cuts – Stitched Party Banners
*Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Die Cut Emboss Compatible with Tim Holtz Dies 655268
Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison
Lawn Fawn CLOUDY Trimmings
LF596 Lawn Fawn Trimmings Hemp Cord 21 Yards – Cloudy
*PRE-ORDER Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER-THIN DIES Accessory 656499
Sizzix BIGkick/Big Shot/Vagabond Magnetic Platform, 6.125 by 8.875 by .625-Inch
*Tim Holtz Tonic Craft SCISSORS Non Stick Micro Serrated
Tonic Studios Tim Holtz 817 Kushgrip Non Stick Micro Serrated Snips, 7
EK tools Craft Tweezers, New Package
EK Success CRAFT TWEEZERS Precision Tip 54-04000
*Ranger 1 OZ. MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Jar With Brush INK41528
Ranger Multi Medium Jar with Built in Brush, 1-Ounce, Matte
*Dahle Self-Healing Cutting 18×12 Mat Black 10671
Dahle Premium 18
Hug Snug 1/2'' Rayon Seam Binding Cream/100 YDS
Modern Alphabet Uppercase Dies
White Mulberry Paper Flowers
Paper Trey Ink Vintage Cream Cardstock
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InLinkz.com

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Thanks and have a great day
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Baby Banner

January 17, 2015

Hi Everyone,
Well I’m very happy to report that Baby Riley is here. My niece went into the hospital this morning and Riley was born at 2:05 this afternoon. I posted some pictures on Facebook and Instagram if you want to check them out. Riley is beautiful and Breanna (Mom) is doing well and Riley’s dad is very proud.

As soon as I found out Bree was heading to the hospital I said…get yourself home and get working on that banner. I left work, picked up Ethan at school at 2:30 and went right to finishing up the banner. My niece loved it 🙂 Makes me happy 🙂

Here are a few photos of the banner. The supplies are linked at the end of this blog post to multiple sources so you can shop your favorite stores.

 I used my Lawn Fawn Stitched Party Banner Die to die cut canvas that I picked up at Joann’s. For the edges of the canvas I used some Multi Medium Matte to keep the ends of fraying. It worked well.

As a layer on the banners I die cut another banner from the LF die set using paper from the Crate Paper Open Book collection. I then layered the stitched circle also from the LF collection and die cut the letters for Riley. I used two shades of pink to make the letters stand out more on the banners. For a finishing touch (and a way to find the holes on the smaller banner piece) I added some white flowers I have in my stash.

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Lawn Fawn STITCHED PARTY BANNERS Lawn Cuts Dies
LF687 Lawn Fawn Die Cuts – Stitched Party Banners
*Ranger 1 OZ. MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Jar With Brush INK41528
Ranger Multi Medium Jar with Built in Brush, 1-Ounce, Matte
*Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink
Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet
*Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Die Cut Emboss Compatible with Tim Holtz Dies 655268
Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison
Crate Paper Maggie Holmes Open Book Patterned Paper Pad, 12 by 12-Inch
Crate Paper OPEN BOOK 12 x 12 Paper Pad 683596
May Arts 1/2-Inch Wide Ribbon, White Solid
May Arts WHITE Solid Wrinkled Ribbon
*We R Memory Keepers COOL METAL WIDE Eyelets
We R Memory Keepers Eyelets for Scrapbooking, Cool Metal, Wide
We R Memory Keepers CROP-A-DILE
We R Memory Keepers Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch, Blue Handle
Paper Trey Ink Sweet Blush Cardstock
InLinkz.com

Now I’m wanting to make a Valentine’s banner for my craft room.
I hope you all have a great weekend.  I may be back tomorrow with my January Haul Video 🙂 photo ScreenShot2014-09-16at65934AM_zps19865182.png

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Videos

January 15, 2015

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Check back soon for a playlist of videos…

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Welcome Baby Card

January 15, 2015

Hi Everyone,
Happy Wednesday 🙂
I have a card to share today that I made for my niece. I mentioned a few posts ago that my beautiful niece is having a baby. She’s due very soon:)  I’m working on a banner for her room too, I’ll be sharing that soon 🙂

Here is the card I made for her.
[supplies are linked to multiple sources below at the bottom of this blog post]

The card is a standard A2 size card (4-14″ x 5-1/2″) I used a stamp set that I picked up from Simon Says Stamps a while back when they had a 50% off stamp sale. (CC Designs Spring has Sprung) I don’t see they have this one anymore 🙁  It was an Easter themed set but worked perfectly with a baby themed card. Of course I pulled out some stitched dies. I’m very much addicted to stitch dies right now. My SSS Stitched Rectangle Die Set had been getting a workout lately. It’s just one of those die sets you have to have in your collection. I ordered MFT’s Circle and Square stitched dies sets too. They’ll be coming up in my January Haul Video. I used the largest rectangle for the card base and then a smaller one for the white card stock and the 2nd layer of pattern paper. Simple card but cute for that soon to be girl coming into our family.

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Below are the products featured in today’s blog post. Click on the letters below each product to shop your favorite store. (Simon Says Stamp (SSS), Amazon (AZ), and Scrapbook.com (SB), Provocraft (PC)

Pebbles We Go Together Patterned Paper Pad, 6 by 6-Inch
Pebbles Inc. WE GO TOGETHER 6 x 6 Paper Pad 732747
*Copic Sketch Marker RV10 PALE PINK Pastel Light
Copic Markers RV10-Sketch, Pale Pink
Copic Markers RV11-Sketch, Pink
*Copic Sketch MARKER RV11 PINK
Copic Markers G12-Sketch, Sea Green
Copic Sketch Marker G12 SEA GREEN
Copic Markers E93-Sketch, Tea Rose
Copic Sketch Marker E93 TEA ROSE Soft Pink
*Copic Sketch Marker BG10 COOL SHADOW
Copic Markers BG10-Sketch, Cool Shadow
Copic Sketch Marker BG11 MOON WHITE
Copic Markers BG11-Sketch, Moon White
Copic Markers BG13-Sketch, Mint Green
Copic Sketch Marker BG13 MINT GREEN
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches
Simon Says Clear Stamps CELEBRATE sss101469
InLinkz.com

and before I head out. I’m going to try out the Simon Says Card Kits and see how I like them. Stay tuned for videos 🙂 the February Kit was just released if  you want to check it out it’s available here.

Have a great day and see you back here soon.
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Shaker Card w/SSS Celebrate Stamp Set

January 12, 2015

Hello Everyone,
I hope you had a great weekend
I had so much fun making this shaker card using Simon Says Stamp’s Celebrate Stamp Set. I have to say I think I might be hooked and need more shaker card supplies :).
I was thinking this one would be great in pastel colors for my sister-in-law or more primary colors for a little guy. I also finally tried out SSS Inks and yep I need more of those too 🙂
[supplies are linked to multiple sources below at the bottom of this blog post]

Here is a video on how I made this card:  Watch Below | Watch on You Tube

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Pretty Pink Posh SAND Flat 6mm Sequins
Pretty Pink Posh LEMON MERINGUE Flat 6mm Sequins
Sizzix Big Shot Machine Only (Powder Blue & Teal) by Ellison
*Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Die Cut Emboss Compatible with Tim Holtz Dies 655268
*PRE-ORDER Sizzix MAGNETIC PLATFORM FOR WAFER-THIN DIES Accessory 656499
Sizzix BIGkick/Big Shot/Vagabond Magnetic Platform, 6.125 by 8.875 by .625-Inch
Martha Stewart Crafts Mount with Foam Stamp, Small
Martha Stewart Small Stamp Mount
Ranger 15-Inch-by-18-Inch Inkssentials Craft Sheet
*Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET Reusable 15 X 18 Stamp Paint Ink
Craft Mates Lockable Double Organizer 9.25
Craftmates 90253 Pop 'N Lock Ezy Locking Caddy, 28 Compartments, 11.5-Inch x 5.5-Inch
3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent
3M Scotch 1/2-Inch by 36-Yard Double-Sided Foam Tape
Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80# Cover 8.5
*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB REAM Super Smooth Solar White Paper Pack 250 Sheets
Scor Tape 1/8″
Simon Says Clear Stamps CELEBRATE sss101469
Simon Says Stamp CELEBRATION TIME Wafer Dies sssd111417
Simon Says Die and Stamps Set SURPRISE PARTY SetSP159
Simon Says Stamp STITCHED RECTANGLES Wafer Dies sssd111455 In Stitches
*PRE-ORDER Lawn Fawn SKY Single Cord Trimmings
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink COBBLESTONE Ink032
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink Pad BEANSTALK GREEN Ink028
Simon Says Stamp Premium Dye Ink GOLDENLOCKS Ink029
InLinkz.com

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