Trinket Box with Graphic 45's Voyage Beneath the Sea Collection

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog today and check out my trinket box.  This collection is one of those that you know is going to become an all time favorite.  The theme, the colors, heck everything about it is yummy. 

It's a Perfect Partner with Crafters Companion

I love this sweet shallow spring box that I created with Crafter's Companion and the Sheena's Perfect Partner Sweet William.  Of course I'm a softie to anything called Sweet William and this stamp and matching die set is just stunning.  I love everything about it. 

TIP: You can use the Spectrum Noir Sparkle pens either straight on the paper for a more intense color or you can place some of their ink on a palette and water them down for a more subtle coloring.  They are so versatile for your shading. 

 

Sara Davies is coming to HSN March 16 with so many goodies you won't believe it....HERE"S A SNEAK PEEK!!!

Here's a picture of the box open so you can see how shallow it is and it's ready to hold a love note, pictures or small little keepsakes. 

Need to know what I used on this project?  Here's a complete list of Crafters Companion goodies used:

 Spectrum Noir Sparkle: Cosmos, Holly Leaf, Olive, Jade, Amethyst and Pink Garnet, Friendship Sentiments Stamp, Sheena Perfect Partner Victorian Floral Metal Die: Sweet William Die and Stamp set, Gemini Set 3 Metal Die Pack, Ultimate Tool, Die'sire Decorative Dies: Square Doilies

Love is in the air with Graphic 45 and Petaloo

Everybody loves a blog hop and today's is over the moon with Graphic 45 and Petaloo...two companies everybody loves. 

This is a cute Valentine's Day box that is ready to hold some trinkets of love, but there's a special treat just with the box alone.  It's an easel box.  So it can really stand out. 

 

Here are several more photos so you're sure to get a good feel for this beauty. 

 

Now hop over to the Graphic's 45 Blog and see more projects today and from the rest of the week.  You'll be sure to get inspired. 

 

Ribbon Resource and Stampedous Blog Hop

Today's a fun day, it's blog hop day with May Arts Ribbon/Ribbon Resource and Stampendous Stamps.  I created this adorable little treat box and topped it all off with Ribbon, a few flowers and of course some embossed stamped images from Andy Skinner & Stampendous stamps and summer shine embossing powder.. 

 

 

 

 You can pick up the ribbon I used with the links below....They are sure to top of your projects of love perfectly. 

 

 3/8" Violet Satin Ribbon

 

1/4" Lavender Silk Ribbon

 

Now get to hopping...here's a complete list of the hop below and remember you could win some beautiful ribbon for having fun. 

Monday

Amy Rysavy

DeeDee Catron

Gini Williams Cagle

 

Tuesday

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

 

Wednesday

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Latrice Murphy

 

Thursday

Lori Williams (that's me)

Michele Kosciolek

Rebecca VanDeMark

 

Friday

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

 

It's a Card, no it's a Box....It's Both

Today is a project I created for Crafter's Companion.  It's a card and a box all in one and a great way to give a gift this holiday season..  Did you scoop up the angel die on HSN last week?  Well don't worry you can still find it on Crafter's Companion website.  See a complete list of products with links below. 

 

 

Die'sire Create-A-Card : Christmas Angel
Edge'ables Christmas only words: Wishing you a Merry Christmas
    Shimmering Cardstock 8 x 8 Green

Forget me not Die'sire die.

Ultimate Tool

 

 

 

It's time to hop with Graphic 45 and Spellbinders

Today kicks off an awesome blog hop with Spellbinders and Graphic 45 is one of their partnering companies, so you know you'll want to play along.  To find out more information about the hop and how you can win, win, win, head over to Graphic 45's blog and find all the details. 

It's Sneak Peek Time with Graphic 45: Once Upon A Springtime Re-Release

In the crafting world this is one of the best times of the year...CHA.  I love seeing all the new gadgets, stamps, paper collections and must-haves during this time.  Graphic 45 is one of those companies everybody can't wait to see what they have in store.  This year I can assure you, you won't be disappointed. 

Graphic 45 is Re-releasing some of their most popular collections but with some update and Once Upon a Springtime that we all adored is included in that re-release. 

Today I'm sharing with you a mixed media box I created with the Once Upon a Springtime.  This collection is perfect for all that fussy cutting and layering.  It's just beautiful. 

This little box is in California or at least on it's way, so if you're planning on attending CHA be sure to stop by the Graphic 45 both and see my work.  I'd love to know what you think of it in person. 

Be sure to be check out Graphic 45's blog everyday as they are showing sneak peeks of goodies to be seen at CHA and projects the design team has made using them...It's so much fun. 

Paper Smooches meets Xyron

This week has been so much fun as Xyron and Paper Smooches joined forces to show some beautiful creative projects.

 I thought I would create a gift box adorned with an adorable monkey from the Smoocheroos Stamp Set. I colored the monkey and then popped him up with some foam tape made with my Creative Station. 

The top is adorned with a handmade festive flower...it added that extra little pop that was needed. 

Be sure to check out the rest of the design teams projects for the week.....they're sure to spark your creative juices.   Here's a recipe of the products used and links to where you can get yours. 

 

Paper Smooches: Smoocheroos

Xyron: 9" Creative Station

Xyron 5" Creative Station

Xyron 3" Disposable Create a Sticker

Teresa Collins Mega Runner

 



Shabby Chic Flower Tutorial with Xyron and DCWV

Today I'd love to share a quick tutorial with you that will help you make your flowers more realistic.

I created these flowers as a topper on my Home Sweet Home gift box.  The paper collection I used is DCWV "Spiced Cider Stack".  Just lovely for the fall season.  Of course my Xyron glues helped me put it all together in no time.

So let's jump right in and see how to create these beautiful blooms.

Some of DCWV papers have a glossy finish and that is what I used on these flowers.  The first step is to cut out flower petals.  I used a Heartfelt Spellbinders die.

Turn the flowers over so the glossy side is down and spritz them with water.  Leave them for a minute or so to let the water saturate the paper.

Using a fine pair of tweezers and your fingers bend and wrinkle each petal as shown.

Using a sponge dauber rub ink along all the folds, creases and edges of the petals.  Your petals should still be a bit damp and the distress inks will bleed just a little bit, which is perfect.

Using McGill flower tools and foam pad and cup the center of your petals.  

Be sure your petals are all dry.  If they aren't you can dry them with a heat gun.  Take Xyron's Adhesive Dots and place one in the center of a petal.  Then adhere your next petal up and work upward until you have a full flower.  The adhesive dots let you build a flower very quickly.  

Finish your flower centers with a pearl, rhinestone or in my case I used a KaiserCraft Sparklet.  It's whatever you would like.  

Here are more pictures of my finished box.  

Need supplies?  Here is where you can stock up

  Xyron 5" Creative Station, Xyron 1.5" Create a Sticker, Xyron 3/16 " Adhesive Dots, Xyron/Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives, Xyron Mega Tape Runner, DCWV The Spiced Cider Stack, Core'dinations Chocolate Stack, Spellbinders, Chipboard, Martha Stewart Punch, Distress Ink / Aged Mahogany, Heartfelt Spellbinders Die, KaiserCraft Rhinestone Strip, KaiserCraft Sparklets

Exciting News from Scrap-Mart

I was thrilled to be asked to join the Scrap-Mart Design Team.  I love working with the team as a guest designer and am really honored to join them.  Today I've created a gift box.   I was inspired by a picture I saw on Pinterest or somewhere of a box similar to this, so I just had to sit down and figure it out and I love the final results.

The flower was created using the Grand Peony Creations Spellbinders Die.  The base and top both used Fleur De Lis Motifs Spellbinders.  Of course I inked everything up with Distress Inks from Tim Holtz.

Don't forget you can 40% off one item at Scrap-Mart by using the code STUFFING.  They also have a new shipment in of the hot Spellbinders Die Dlites, so don't miss out.