Tuesday Tutorial #4

Happy Tuesday!!!

Tutorial Tuesday!!

Today I would like to share a quick pencil topper in 4 different styles using the basic same cut. 

  

Hope you enjoy!

***please excuse the camera for its constant attempts at focusing. Had I been aware of this earlier, I would have re-recorded.  New camera, still learning**  

Leave Pumpkin and I feedback on what you would like to see in a tutorial.

Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #56 HERE by Friday, January 31st Midnight (PST)

and 

Voting ends for Challenge #55 HERE. on Friday, January 31st Midnight (PST)

If you miss the new line up announcement, it can be found HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for WHAT? Wednesday!

Happy Crafting!

Make A Card Monday #2 - 3 x 3 Valentine

Happy Monday Everyone,

How was your weekend?

I used a winter paper line from 2011 for these cuties. 

Carta Bella - Merry & Bright, the colors are perfect for all sorts of crafting.  They are fun and many of the designs are not strictly Christmas.  I used the 12 x 12 sheets because they are thicker than the papers in the 6 x 6 pad.

One of the things that I fell in love with when Carta Bella first came on the paper scene, was the weight of their paper.  It is a true cardstock and it has texture.  Similar to the larger MME lines.  Don't get me wrong, I love the thinner cardstocks from MME, Echo Park, Doodlebug, Graphic 45 and many more... but when I want a heavy weight card... I pull out the heavier cardstocks.  

Products Used:

• Silhouette Cameo with Designer Edition Software  
• Cut Files - Design ID #33431, Design ID #24837
• Carta Bella - Merry & Bright (Aspen Green/Snowflake, Merry Ornaments)
• Bazzill - Phoenix Swiss Dot (Red), Dark Suede Brown (my favorite)
• Stamps - Martha Stewart (Heart, from Heart and flower clear stamps), Studio G (Sentiments & inside from VC0019 Series 41)
• Tools - Martha Stewart mini score board and Fiskars SureCut Paper Trimmer 
• Adhesive - ATG (General Purpose Tape), Zots (3D), 

Reminder!!

  Submit your project for Challenge #54 HERE by Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

and 

Voting ends for Challenge #53 HERE. on Friday, January 17th Midnight (PST)

If you miss the new line up announcement, it can be found HERE.

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for Tutorial Tuesday!

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Marlene - Project

- Please excuse the bad photos, I forgot to charge the camera's battery and it died on me -

 

Hello ShopPumpkinSpice Fans!

 

This is Marlene from ScrappinCookie!

 

I'm so happy to be here today to share with you a small Valentine Gift Set I made using the Echo Park Paper Love Story Collection.

 

 

I altered the wooden box using several pieces of paper from the Echo Park Paper Love Story Collection and the "Be Mine" Sentiment Sticker from the Echo Park Paper Love Story Element Stickers.

 

 

I added a bow made from "Pink Sorbert" Twinery Twine - available HERE at ShopPumpkinSpice.  The BEAUTIFUL flower is from the Prima Avon Rose Pixie Glen Collection. It matched PERFECTLY with the Pinks and Reds from the Echo Park Paper Love Story Collection.

 

 

No Valentine Project is complete without some Bling/Glitter. I used some Fushia Rhinestones from the older My Mind's Eye Lush2 Collection - an oldie but a goodie and at ShopPumpkinShop's price of $2.19, you can't pass them up.

 

 

I filled the Valentine Gift Box with a matching card, a bag of chocolates and a bottle of hand lotion. Unfortunately, I forgot to charge my camera's battery and it died on me. Sorry.

 

 

Before I leave you,  I want to let you know that  ShopPumpkinSpice is adding SALE items DAILY to the store. Be sure to check out the SALE ITEMS section of the store. You won't want to miss a GREAT shopping opportunity!

 

For more details on my "Be Mine" Valentine Gift Set, please click HERE.

 

 

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Marlene - Card

 

Hello Everyone!

 

Marlene here from ScrappinCookie!

 

I'm so happy to be here today to share a quick and easy Valentine's Day/Anniversary Card I made using supplies from the ShopPumpkinSpice Store.

 

But before I get started with all the details of my card, I want to reminder you that ShopPumpkinSpice is adding SALE items DAILY to the store. Be sure to check out the SALE ITEMS section of the store.

 

AND

 

ShopPumpkinSpice still has a FEW Valentine "With Love" Kits AVAILABLE!! The Kit comes COMPLETE with 2 - 6x6 Paper Pads, Cardstock, Chipboard Accents, Embellishments, and a Stamp Set!! To see the FULL Kit Contents, go to the ShopPumpkinSpice Store. Only a FEW Kits left, get yours before its gone.

 

And now back to my card....

 

I created this fast and easy card using papers from the NEW My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Ruby 6x6 Paper Pad. I absolutely LOVE this paper pad, not only because its $4.19 at the ShopPumpkinSpice Store, but because the color combinations are AMAZING! The pad is filled with Browns, Reds, Pinks, Grey, Cream...add a bit of black or kraft like I did and you will get a whole different look every time.

 

 

Similar to the "Blue Valentine" Card I made for the Blue, White & Round ShopPumpkinSpice Challenge, - which ends TODAY, so hurry and enter - I used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die for my main focus. On top I added two small glittered Hearts cut from my Cricut and a bow made from "Charcoal" Twinery Twine - available HERE at ShopPumpkinSpice - with some mulberry paper roses.

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed my  ShopPumpkinSpice Inspiration!

 

I'd LOVE to hear what you think, so be sure to leave a comment below.

 

And don't forget to join us on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND for ShopPumpkinSpice's February Monthly Blog Hop and a NEW Challenge. You won't want to miss it!!

 

For more details on my "TWO HEARTS" Card, please click HERE.

 

 

Recipe:

• My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Ruby 6x6 Paper Pad
• Bazzill "Beetle Black" Cardstock
• Bazzill "Kraft" Cardstock
• Carta Bella "Linen Natural White" Cardstock
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die
• Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Circle Dies
• "Charcoal" Twinery Twine
• GlueGlider Pro Adhesive Tape Runner
• Martha Stewart Glitter
• Mulberry Paper Roses 



Today’s Daily SPS Inspiration with Cheryl–Card

Hello!  Happy Friday!   This is Cheryl from SheStamps.  I hope you are having a wonderful week.  Here in Wisconsin, we haven’t had much snow, but it is COLD!   To break out of the winter doldrums, I decided to make a card using this sweet image from Mulberry Woods and pretty paper from Crate Paper.   The flowers on the paper and the stamp make me think of summer.

I really love this stamp set.  Not only is it adorable and versatile, it stamps beautifully.
You can get these products that I used to create my card at ShopPumkinSpice.

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Don’t forget to order your To My Valentine "With Love" kit for everything you need to make beautiful Valentine’s Day projects.   Limited Quantities: To My Valentine "With Love" kit.  Over $44 value for only $27.  Get one while they last.

Have a wonderful day!
~Cheryl

Today's Daily SPS Inspiration with Marlene - Card

Hello Everyone! 

This is Marlene from ScrappinCookie!

Welcome to my very FIRST ShopPumpkinSpice DT Inspiration Post! I'm so excited to be part of this wonderful team and share with you all my creations designed with products from the ShopPumpkinSpice Store. 

The ShopPumpkinSpice Store has been completely stocked with 6x6 Paper Pads, Stamps, Embellishments, and soo much more just in time for those Valentine's Day projects. Be sure to check out the "NEW ITEMS" Section of the store. 

One of the NEW ITEMS from the store is the NEW American Crafts XOXO 6x6 Paper Pad, which I have used on my card today. This paper pad is filled with BEAUTIFUL Reds, Pinks, White and Black. I absolutely LOVE it and the BEST part is its only $4.19 at the Shop Pumpkin Spice Store.

I've also used the Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die layered with a circle from the Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Circle Dies - available at Shop Pumpkin Spice via request - as my main focus. The Letter "U" was cut out using my Cricut Machine and embellished with some Stickles "Christmas Red" Glitter. 

Not only does ShopPumpkinSpice carry Top Quality and Reliable Brands, but you will find most items at a discounted price - 30% off to be exact! And as if that's not enough, ShopPumpkinSpice is adding SALE items DAILY! Be sure to check out the SALE ITEMS section of the store. 

And be sure to join us tomorrow, Thursday, January 17th for more SPS Inspiration and the reveal of a NEW LIMITED TIME Kit.

I hope you  have enjoyed my ShopPumpkinSpice Inspiration! 

For my details on my card, please click HERE.

Recipe:

• American Crafts XOXO 6x6 Paper Pad
• White Cardstock
• Bazzill "Beetle Black" Cardstock
• Bazzill "Piglet" Cardstock
• Sizzix Tim Holtz Rosette Die
• Spellbinders Nestabilities Large Circle Dies
• Stickles "Christmas Red" Glitter
• "Maraschino" Twinery Twine
• GlueGlider Pro Tape Runner
• Cricut
• Pearls
• Button

"Be My Valentine Blog Hope" - Day 3 - Easy Peasy Layout - Let the paper do the work!

Welcome to Day 3 of the CSDiva's 1st members "Be My Valentine Blog Hop"!

If you are new to Creative Scrapbooking Diva's, click here to find out all about this fabulous group of ladies and the site we inspire each other at.

"Be My Valentine" blog hop is all about Valentine projects! We will showcase projects - layouts, cards, treat bags, etc - for Valentines. You will visit 14 Diva's blogs with awesome creations and most of them are offering a RAK... Make sure to read instructions of how you will be elligible to win as well as due dates...

If your are coming from Sandy's Scrapbook Blessings blog you are in the right track!! If you find out about the blog hop in my blog, please go HERE to start hoppin!!!

My project today is a super quick layout.  I love paper and so many times I end up not utilizing the cuteness or beauty of the paper itself.  This little 1 pager, literally took 5 minutes and that included the time to fix my ATG.. (hehe)  I am not fond of my handwriting, so I like to hide my journaling as often as possible.

Recipe:
Alphabet Soup Girl "Zoo Cuties" - Base layer - love the little animals
Alphabet Soup Girl "Call Me" - layer and journaling cover
Be Mine "French Rose / Ash" - layer and journaling base
Alphabet Soup Girl Chipboard elements - ladybug, bumble bee, flower

Hope you enjoyed the ease of the project! 

Ok... so you want a Giveaway??? 

How about a Gift Certificate to

http://www.shoppumpkinspice.com/ for $5

this will get you everything I used on this page and lots of extras

Just leave me a comment on this post.  I would love for you to become a follower FRIEND but it is not required.

It has come to my attention I did not post a challenge... silly me!

Ok, I am going to make it easy because there are a lot of challenges to participate in this week. I challenge you to Make something you LOVE! Use whatever colors you LOVE, whatever tools you LOVE, whatever pictures you LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE... get the point!!! LOL I just want to see something YOU enjoy making, whether it be cards, layouts, altered items, whatever. It must be for this Challenge though, the point is to make something new!

For the chance to earn a Grand Prize at CSDivas post your creations in this discussion thread: VALENTINES BH - DENINE'S CHALLENGE ENTRIES!!! Due date to upload entries at CSDivas is Thursday Feberuary 17, 2011. Winner will be announced on Tuesday February 22, 2011...

Please come by tomorrow for another project..


Now let's hop to Brandi's BLOG to see her awesome creation!!!
In case you get lost along the way... here is the entire list of DIVA's.  Happy Hopping!!

SANDY - Scrapbook Blessings

DENINE - PumpkinSpice (me)

BRANDI - Creative Happenings

PAM - Dreamers Klub

ANGELA - Tealfully Cuttin Up

MARYANNE - Scrappy Gifts

LORI - A Scrapmoms Musings

KATIE - Katie's Nesting Spot

ANN - Ann's Scraps of Time

BRENDA -.Brenda's Joy

STEPHANIE - The Magic of Ordinary Days

ALECIA - Welcome to Alecia's

CHERYL - Tickled Pink

LUISA - Creative Designs by Luisa


Thanks for hopping in...

"Be My Valentine Blog Hope" - Day 1 - Valentine Wreath

Welcome to CSDivas first members "Be My Valentine Blog Hop"!

Are you new to CSDivas, here is a little information about the site:

"Creative Scrapbooking Divas is ... a place for Divas to inspire, create and enjoy the process! We encourage members to create, try different things, challenge themselves and enjoy the process. At CSDivas we don't sell anything, we have monthly challenges with RAKs offered, great camaraderie and we like to Spotlight our members and their fabulous creations. Most of all we want our Diva members to have fun!!!"

"Be My Valentine" blog hop is all about Valentine projects! We will showcase projects - layouts, cards, treat bags, etc - for Valentines. You will visit 12 Divas blogs with awesome creations and most of them are offering a RAK... Make sure to read instructions of how you will be elligible to win as well as due dates...

If your are coming from Sandy's Scrapbook Blessings blog you are in the right track!! If you find out about the blog hop in my blog, please go HERE to start hoppin!!!


My 1st Project to share with you during this BLOG HOP is a Valentine Wreath.  I was inspired by a project in the February 2011 edition of 'Scrapbooking Etc."  One of the things that I liked about the project was the fact that I could include my girls in the process.

Here is my recipe:
6 - 6 x 12 pieces of Lovely by K & Company, cut into 1 inch strips.
My oldest daughter wraped the paper strips around a highlighter pen to get a tight loop.
Using Beacon Zip Dry, I attached the loops end to end, making an "O"
My youngest daughter helped me sort the patterned "O"s to place on an 8" round straw base.
Using my hot glue gun I randomly placed them trying to cover all areas of the base.
Then I randomly brushed on 'Modge Podge' and sprinkled 'Fairy Dust' glitter in Cotton Candy Pink to give it some sparkle.
The girls curled some curling ribbon and placed it in the "O"s.
Using my handy dandy Cricut, and Gypsy, I cut out the sentiment and adhered with Zip Dry.

Hope you like it!  It will be going on my office door.. It makes me smile.. maybe its the 'Pink'
Ok... so you want a Giveaway???  How about a Lovely 12 x 12 paper pad.  (Same as what I used on the project.)

Just leave me a comment on this post.  I would love you to become a follower FRIEND but it is not required.
Please come by tomorrow for another project... made with Pumpkin herself!
For the chance to earn a Grand Prize at CSDivas post your creations in this discussion thread: VALENTINES BH - DENINE'S CHALLENGE ENTRIES!!! Due date to upload entries at CSDivas is Thursday Feberuary 17, 2011. Winner will be announced on Tuesday February 22, 2011...

Now let's hop to Brandi's BLOG to see her awesome creation!!!
In case you get lost along the way... here is the entire list of DIVA's.  Happy Hopping!!

SANDY - Scrapbook Blessings

DENINE - PumpkinSpice (me)

BRANDI - Creative Happenings

PAM - Dreamers Klub

ANGELA - Tealfully Cuttin Up

MARYANNE - Scrappy Gifts

LORI - A Scrapmoms Musings

KATIE - Katie's Nesting Spot

ANN - Ann's Scraps of Time

BRENDA -.Brenda's Joy

STEPHANIE - The Magic of Ordinary Days

ALECIA - Welcome to Alecia's

CHERYL - Tickled Pink

LUISA - Creative Designs by Luisa