Halloween Star

Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year, mostly because I like the vintage feel of orange and black.  Using the new dimensional star from CTMH and the exclusive paper packet from the Halloween Workshop on the Go and the new Artiste Cricut Cartridge, all of which are available right here on my blog, I made this beautiful wall hanging to add to my collection of vintage Halloween decor.

Click here for the star cutting template. Make sure you save this PDF file on your computer for future use. 

The boo, spooky, cat and spiders were cut using the Artiste cartridge with black glitter paper and the witch and bats were cut using one of Tim Holtz dies with a patterned glitter paper. The ribbon used is the new black tulle from CTMH. 

Below are some up close pictures of the patterned glitter paper on the witch and other cut images.

Have a spooky week and remember to stay inky :)

September SOTM Blog Hop "Fall Favorites"

So sorry for the delay, I'm out of town and got my days mixed up.  Thank you Tamytha Jenkins for the text, even though I have no cell service here....I received it this morning when I went to town.  Anyhoo, this month's featured stamp set is "Fall Favorites" S1209. If you are coming here from Sheila Bennett's Blog you're on the right path.....and if you get lost along the way go to Helen Onulak's Blog for a full list of hoppers.

This is what I came up with, an adorable easel fall decor piece.  For a tutorial please review below...or you can hop on over to Dawn Ross' Blog here or at the end of my post.

I started with a easel I found at the $1 store, it measures 5x5 and I covered it with Clementine Paper Packet X7156B using Mod Podge Antique for a fabulous finish.

Next I paper pieced the scarecrow with a variety of paper pieces I had in my stash.

I used the new Burlap Ribbon Z1760 for his hands, feet and patchwork on his overalls. I colored the flowers and pumpkins with the NEW alcohol based markers, adding Almond Glitz Glitter Gel Z1769.  Once dry I applied a thin coat of Mod Podge Antique to the entire piece.

For the corn stalks I used the stamp set "Abundance" D1519, stalks are stamped with the NEW Saddle ink Z2171 and colored with buttercup ink Z2110.

You can see the difference the mod podge antique makes on the paper color.

I popped up the scarecrow

                        and added some ribbon behind him wrapping it completely around the project.

Love how this bow turned out :)

Next I stamped the phrase corn maze and added it to the bow.

And here is the final project.  Now "Hop" on over to Dawn Ross' Blog and see her work!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Have I been Creating?

Have I been creating, well yes I have.......lots of yummy stuff actually!  In the next few days I will be posting some of my creations.

Today I will share a cute little gift box used at my Open House earlier this month.  Love this NEW paper packet from CTMH La Bella Vie and the NEW Cricut exclusive Artiste Cartridge......WOW is all I can say, get yours today by shopping with me.  Did you know you can do that right here on my blog, just click shop with me on the right sidebar :)  Want more contact me and receive exclusive hostess rewards with a qualifying purchase.

 

Other CTMH products used:

*  Bamboo, Black and Smokey Plum inks

*  Jardin and Bonjour Stamp Sets

*  Sparkles

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek from my Fall Card Workshop and don't forget to follow the Stamp of the Month Blog Hop on September 1st........over 50 Consultants participate in this hop and I'm one of them.....

Thanks for stopping by :)

Christmas Wreath and Poinsettia Flower Tutorial

 As promised this is the tutorial for the Christmas Wreath and Poinsettia Flower Tutorials.  Both flowers although very different are made the same.

Lets get started with the Christmas Wreath flowers.  This wreath was made with a green foam wreath from your local craft store.....and if your're wondering....there are 75 flowers on the wreath and it took me three days to make it, and it was so worth the time invested :)

 Cutting Guide:

Cut Flower 7, page 39 from the Cricut Art Philosophy CTMH cartridge in sizes ranging from 3 to 1.5 inches.

Cut Accent 1 on the Noel Key from the Cricut Artiste CTMH cartridge at 1 inch.

Once flower 7 is cut, stamp image with your choice of background stamp.  I used Universal Backgrounds Stamp set D1477 (musical notes and script images)

 

Paper used:  Pear & Partridge Paper Packet X7162B.

Next you will cut each pedal away from flower 7.  See example below.

Once the flower is cut into 6 pieces ink the edges.  Next you will need a piercing tool kit Z114 and a Bone Folder Z1204.

Place the petals on the piercing mat and use the bone folder to manipulate the fibers of the cardstock by rotating the bone folder using the round end in the middle of the petal until it curls up.  

 

Next, pinch the inside point of the flower with your fingers and using the piercing tool curl the other end of the petal to give it more shape.

 

 

 

Using the snowflake piece repeat the process for the petals and create a cup with that image.  Place liquid glass Z679 in center of the cup and place the flower petals to form a flower.

 

 

Once the flower is assembled just before it is completely dry take an embossing stylist and press firmly in the center of the flower so the flower cups up.

  

Now you're ready to assemble your wreath....to adhere the flowers to the wreath use straight pins.  After flower is placed on the wreath you can add buttons to the center of the flowers.

 

 For the Poinsettia use the following cutting guide using the Cricut Artiste CTMH Cartridge: 

Accent 4 from the "F" Key on page 5, cut 2 of this shape

Accent 1 from the Noel Key on page 79

Accent 1 (shift) from the Noel Key on page 79.

Accent 4 from the "F" Key Image is cute in two different sizes, ie 3 pieces at 1.75 inches and 3 pieces at 2 inches.

Next you will stamp the petals, ink your edges and for added dimension use a embossing stylist and create veins on the petals, then follow the instructions above to create a poinsettia flower.   HINT:  when putting the flower together alternate the different petal sizes.  Use the second Accent 1 and the Accent 1(shift) image to create the center of the flower.

Have a great day.  Like this tutorial, leave a comment, have questions, leave a comment and I'll get back with you.  

Thanks for stopping by :)

CTMH New Product Blog Hop

This is a very long post, mostly because I have so much to share.  So grab your favorite beverage of choice and soak up all this yummy work.  This year I was very lucky to be selected to present at Extravaganza at Convention in Dallas and was given the Pear and Partridge Workshop On The Go to work with , along with 4 keys from the new Artiste Cricut Cartridge.  That's what I was permitted to use for 4 art boards, a display table and for my booth display.   At Convention, I promised to post my art and tutorials, so this hop is a good way to do just that.  The tutorials from my class will be posed within the next few days.  

Let's get started.....  If your coming here from Jean McNulty's Blog you're on the right path.....and if you get lost along the way go to Helen Onulak's Blog for a full list of hoppers.  Next on the hop will be Michelle Jones, click on her link here or at the end of this post.

Board One:  Theme...Celebrate Everyday Life!

For the banner I used a shape from the Merry Christmas Key on the Artiste cartridge and the stamp set used was D1530 "Cricut Artiste Collection Kudos" and for the embellishments:  Pink Glitz Glitter Gel; Pewter Brads; Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon; and Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine and of course Pear and Partridge Paper Packet.  

Each board had to consist of at least one one page layout or a two page layout.  This is my niece Emily and she loves butterflies. Layout Title:  You Make My Heart Flutter".  Embellishments used:  Clear Embossing Powder; Pink Glitz Glitter Gel; Flutter Paper Shapes; Bling Assortment; Designer Brads; Opaques Peal Flourishes; and Heart Dimensional Elements.

Title was cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge.

This cute little flower pot was made with the following Artiste cartridge keys:  Noel Key for the box and the "O" key for the flowers.  Products used:  Z1793 Dimensional Elements Quotes; D1531 "Cricut Artiste Collection Word Balloons"; Pink Glitz Glitter Gel and Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine.

Grateful for You card was made with a combination of the shapes from the Cricut Artiste and Art Philosophy cartridges.  Embellishments used:  Sparkle Flourishes and Designer Brads.

Board Two:  "Love and Valentine's Day Theme.

I love this garland for Valentine's Day....'Be Mine"  Using the Merry Christmas Key I made these little treat bags.  Embellishments used:  Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine; Pink Glitz Glitter Gel; Cranberry Pigment Ink.  Stamp Set used:  D1483 "Love Life".  Be Mine was cut with the Cricut Art Philosophy.

This is my favorite card made....so much yummy, yummy goodness going on here!  Stamp sets used:  D1477 "Universal Backgrounds"D1481 "Vintage Type"; and C1464 "Blue Ribbon".  Embellishments used:  Flutter Paper shapes; Milepost Shapes; Bling Assortment; Cranberry marker; Harvest Assortment Baker's Twine; Sparkles; Colonial White Pigment Ink; and Colonial White Rosette Ribbon.

Here is the use of my ultimate favorite new product.....cranberry pigment ink!  Yes....pigment ink as an embosser.  Stamping the image with our new pigment inks, then covering with clear embossing powder and you now have an entirely new B&T paper to work with :)  Stamp set used:  "Victory WOTG"

Not sure why this keeps getting uploaded upside down?  Tried it a few times, oh well, pretty funny looking this way :)  This box was made using the Artiste Cartridge key "O"

Board Three:  Christmas Theme

I stitched along the edges of this layout using the CTMH Ruler and quilting thread.  Title cut with Art Philosophy cartridge. 

Embellishments used:  Almond Glitz Glitter Gel; Color Ready Garden Wooden Shapes and Designer Red Ribbon Collection.

Treat bag was made with the Artiste cartridge "Christmas" key.  Embellishments used:  Designer Ribbon Red Collection; Antique Copper Brads; Pink Glitter Glizt Gel; Dimensional Elements In Color-Holiday "Z1772". Stamp set used:  B1412 "Perfect Fit-Holiday".  The gift tags were made using the Artiste "Noel" key and B1412 "Perfect Fit-Holidays" stamp set.

Christmas tags are so fun to make.  Stamp set used:  B1412 "Perfect Fit-Holidays".  Snowflakes are cut with the Artiste cartridge "Noel" Key.  I was not assigned a rosette key so I made it the old fashion way.  Treat Box was cut with the Artiste "Noel" key.  For the holiday card i used C1510 "Merry & Bright" stamp set and B1412 "Perfect Fit-Holidays".  Embellishments used on the projects:  Pink Glitter Glitz Gel, Harvest Baker's Twine, Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon; Designer Green Collection ribbon and Co;or-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon.

This in one of my favorite layouts I've ever done....the new Silver Shimmer Trim coordinates so well with the Pear & Partridge paper.  Embellishments used:  Art Philosophy cartridge to cut the "let it" portion of the title and Artiste "Noel" key for the snowflakes.  Dimensional Elements Monograms; Dimensional Elements Snowflakes, Prisma Glitter; silver glitter glitz gel; Designer Brads; White Daisy Pigment Ink, clear embossing powder; and liquid applique.  It might be hard to see here, but I actually made little photo shakers with the snowflakes.

Layout Four:  Christmas Theme

Cone ornament was made with the Artiste "D" Key.  

Stamp set used:  C1510 "Merry &Bright"and Embellsihments used Colonial White Rosette Ribbon and Pink Glitter Glitz Gel

I really enjoy altered projects, picking up everyday items and making them into great displays for around my home.  Perfect example is this lantern I found at Target on clearance for a $1.00.  I had this little light hanging around the house so I glued inside of the lantern and covered it with Pear & Partridge Paper, then created these pine cones with the Art Philosophy rosette and branch key, adding liquid applique to create a snow effect and a great big bow.

Here is a foam wreath covered with 75 flowers and an assortment of green and red buttons.  Tutorial will follow this week for the flowers.

Love this wall hanging.  Another item found at Walmart for $3.

How about a glass cube painted with frost spray paint, embellish it with a key from the Artiste cartridge, designer brads.  Tutorial to follow this week for the poinsettia.

New Star:

Mailbox found at Target in the $1 bin, a great gift idea for a hostess.

Remember to check back next week for a tutorial of this amazing Christmas flower.

Picture frame found at Target for $2.50.....another great deal, covered using mod podge with Pear & Partridge paper packet. 

Here I took a charger adding a mirror then blinging it up with some flowers and flourishes. Purple complements the Pear & Partridge paper line really well.

New Frame:  Again adding flowers made with the Art Philosophy cartridge (key used was the snowflake). 

Tutorial to come this week.

This frame is beautiful the way it comes and adding just a bit of embossing really makes it pop.

How about this super cute mini album using the new Artiste Cricut Collection.

3X3 Block

Pictures are adhered using mod podge.

And a hot air balloon, how cute is this.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your found some creative inspiration today.  Now hop on over to Michelle Jones' Blog.