Things Are Merry and Bright with KaiserCraft

Just thought I would share a quick card I made using KaiserCraft's November release of Merry and Bright.  They certainly had some wonderful Christmas collections this year to work with, so if you haven't gotten yours you really should.  

Core'dinations Quick and Easy Christmas Challenge

I wanted to share this quick and easy Christmas card I made for the Core'dinations challenge over on Tami Mayberry's Blog.    I made this quickly with an embossing folders, smooch ink, a few punches, bakers twine, stamp and some embossing powder.  Or and I can't forget my new favorite tool Core'dinations Sand it Gadget...so awesome.

Pink Paislee and Scor Pal Picnic Basket Tutorial

Hi Everyone, it's Lori here , I'm so tickled to be able to share this adorable picnic basket I made using Pink Paislee products and of course my Scor-Pal.  It's a perfect place to tuck a homemade goodie gift for that someone special. I will say Pink Paislee's paper is such a heavy weight you can make this basket with just their paper, no cardstock needed.  Let's jump right into the tutorial so you'll know how to make your own.

Supplies: Pink Paislee Designer Paper Portfolio, Pink Paislee Alphabet Sticker Portfolio,, Pink Paislee Artisan Chipboard/ Hearts, Pink Paislee Artisan Wings , Scor-Pal, Scor-Pal Tape

Other Products Used: Distress Ink, Liquid Pearls, Distress Markers, Velcro Fasterners

Step One: Cut designer cardstock 7" x 8 3/4 " and score on all four sides at 1 1/4"

Step Two: On all corners score from the intersected line of the first score to the corner and fold mountain up as the shown picture.  Once you have it scored you'll want to be sure you crease your corner line well with your Scor-tool for a crisp edge.

Step Three: Apply your super strong Scor-Pal Tape to the inside of the mountain folds and also along one side and glue the mountain together and then to the interior of the box.

Step Four: Cut strip of designer paper to 1 " x 7 " and score at 1 1/2 " x 5 1/2" and fold.

Step Five: Using your Scor-Tape adhere to the middle of your basket.  This is going to add strength but will also give a base for you top.

Step Six: Cut your designer paper 7 1/2" x 4 1/8" and score at 3/4" , 3 1/4", 4 1/4" and 6 3/4".  Fold your  end scores up and your middle the opposite.  Apply tape down the middle of the top and adhere to the middle bar/base of your basket.

Step Seven: Cut a strip 2 " x 10 1/2" and score at 1/2' and 1 1/2" and fold inward and glue together.  Apply handle to the outside of your basket and decorate as desired.

Here a close up of the finished basket 

and here's the finished basket in full again

Clean and Simple = Beautiful with Scrap-Mart

Sometimes it nice to create a simple quick card that really packs a punch.  I was able to do just that with my bee card and I really do love all the small simple details.  Here is a complete listing of products used that you can pick up at Scrap-Mart.  Oh and side note, they have been having some incredible sales so be sure to subscribe to their emails to keep up to date. You'll find the sign up on the top right hand side of their webpage. 

Sizzix : Tim Holtz Texture Folders

Spellbinders:

Tim Holtz: Distress Inks

JustRite Stamp: Antique Autumn Tags One

JustRite Stamp: Botanical Butterflies Clear

Core'dinations Paper 

 

This card qualifies for some of Core'dinations current challenges.

You Make Me Happy !

This is a layout I created for KaiserCraft using November's Christmas Collection " Merry and Bright".  I always love to show how themed collections and can be in a variety of was so it doesn't always have to be Christmas theme.

All of KaiserCraft's matching embellishments make it so easy to put together a really detailed layout.

Pink Paislee + Scor-Pal = AMAZING

Today kicks of the Pink Paislee / Scor-Pal design team event.  Hop on over to Scor-Pal's Blog to see amazing creations, great tutorials and a chance to win...and who doesn't love to win?

Peacock Feathers and JustRite Stamps

I've had the best weekend and hope you had too.  I've gotten to cook, eat good, relax and just take some time for me.  So of course I had to do a little crafting to make my weekend complete.  I thought I would jump in on JustRite's Current challenge...Picture Inspiration/ Proud as a Peacock!  .  I've always loved Peacock as my Great-Grand Daddy had them when I was a little girl.  I really didn't realize I had so many peacock things: chipboard, paper and even an embossing folder.  I suppose that would be the inner subconsciousness coming through in my purchases, LOL.

Happy Thanksgiving with Scrap-Mart

HAPPY THANKSGIVING.  I'm so thankful to be on Scrap-Mart's design team and be able to share this adorable turkey card with you today.  I had seen these cute rosette turkey's on Tim Holtz site and thought about incorporating it into a card.  So with my Tim Holtz Rosette Dies small and large and some wonderful Fall paper from Farmhouse papers, I created this unique and fun holiday card. 

Remember to always use your Distress Inks to really add that small detail to all your projects.  

Again I hope you have a safe and happy holidays with family and always be sure to count your blessings. 

Fall Colors with Cheery Lynn

You all know this is my favorite season, so I had to jump on board by the skin of my teeth for the Cheery Lynn Challenge: Fall Colors.  Isn't this Sunflower just stunning...all done with Cheery Lynn dies along with the chicken wire frame and even the Thank you sentiment.  

Be sure to check out all the entries for Cheery Lynn's current challenge and enjoy the season. 

Fun with Hampton and Scor-Pal / Tutorial

Diagonal Double Pocket Card

Supplies Used: Scor-Pal, Scor-Pal Tape, Scor-Pal Tool, Hydrangea Collage Stamp/ Hampton Art, Take the Leap Stamp / Hampton Art, Butterflies are Free/ Hampton Art, Cat's Eye Inks / Hampton Art

Other Products Used: KaiserCraft Magnolia Paper Collection, Spellbinders Dies, Seam Binding Ribbon and Card Stock

I love fancy fold cards and this one is so easy but really is stunning.  I found the original tutorial on splitcoaststampers where you can also view a variation on this technique.

Step One: Cut designer paper 8 1/2 x 11.  Be sure you paper has pretty designs on both sides as they will show. 

Step Two: Score and fold your paper on the long way at 4 1/4

Step 3: Rotate your paper and score and fold at the 5 1/2 mark

Step Four: Unfold paper and cut from the left middle score line into the center,stopping at the intersection/ horizontal score line. 

Step Five:  Fold the bottom right corner up into a triangle meeting the center score line. 

Step Six: Have your piece lined up on your Scor-Pal and fold the top left corner down at the 3 1/4 mark.  This will be one inch in from the center score line. 

Step Seven:  Fold your top right quarter over

Step Eight: Fold your bottom left quarter over too. 

Step Nine: Fold your bottom corner over the top of your already folded corner on the bottom. 

Step Ten: Open back up your top flap and apply Scor-Tape to the edge and also apply Scor-Tape to the edges of the bottom flap and adhere down to make your pockets.  

Finish your card and add tags to the pockets