It was a Pampered Weekend with Crafters Companion

After a long holiday weekend this is exactly how I feel...pampered.  I'm sure I won't be feeling that way in the morning when the work week begins again and I'm up at the crack of dawn to take my little boy to school...but for now. 

I created this card using the Spectrum Noir new sparkle markers and OMGOSH...they are wonderful.  I had so much fun coloring with them.   I had colored the base with Spectrum Noir alcohol markers and then colored over selected portions with the sparkle markers.  The only thing I need to get down is the photography of the sparkle so you can see it better from home. 

Here's a list of all the Crafter's Companion goodies I used to create the circle easel card. 

 Spectrum Noir Markers : Blender, FS2, FS5, FS6, BT1, BT2, CG1, CG2, CR3, CR2, CR4, IG1, GB2, GB10, GB6, GB7, TN2, Sparkle Spectrums : Rose Quartz, Soft Jade, Emerald Green, and Crystal Clear. Scruffy Kitten:Dollie

Black Friday Fun with Heartfelt Creations

 

 

It's Black Friday and Heartfelt Creations will certainly not leave you craving for great deals, inspiration and even some live streaming at 1pm Eastern Standard time.  I'm so excited to see what the heck Emma Lou is going to do LIVE!!!!  She's so wonderful, I know it's going to be fun so tune in. You can also see the latest and greatest release and lots of various design team members work this amazing collection...so be sure to go to the blog!!!!!

 

In the meantime check out my video below that will show the Black Friday release in all of it's glory.  You're going to love and I mean love this collection.   

 

 

Here are lots of stills of my album.  Please leave me some love and let me know what you think....I know I'm loving it.

 

 

 

 

It's a box, no it's a card, no it's a box

 

Today's project is one I created for Graphic 45 and it's a card/ box.  This is perfect for the holidays because it could hold a little gift, chocolates ...something special inside. 

 

I used the Deluxe Collectors Edition of Steampunk Debutante and this is one of those beloved collections that you always want to get your hands on.

 

Be sure to stop by G45's blog today as Maggie and Katie have some other really beautiful projects to see.   

 

A Bow Can Bring It All Together

If you ever read my blog, you'll know I love Fall.....everything about it.  I love the colors, the crisp feel of the air and the bounty of harvest and thankfulness.  What better way represent the season of fall than a easy wall/door décor made with a bundle of dried corn and some beautiful rustic ribbon to pull it all together.  I love the way it looks.  The ribbon has wired edges so it's so simple to create a stunning bow.  Be sure to pick your ribbon up today at Ribbon Resource. 

 

3" printed burlap ribbon / gold polka dot

 

Also for a limited time with any order from Ribbon Resource you'll get a free roll of Christmas Ribbon...no code needed.  Now that's something to be thankful for.

Step Into a Beautiful Collection with Heartfelt Creations

This Heartfelt Creations collection is just stunning and really has an appropriate title...All Glammed Up.  It really is glammed up.  One of the things I love about it is with the decorative shoes, corners and borders you can have a very intricate project with adding only a few flowers.  So lovely.

Now I have to give you a bit of a tease before I go...be sure to tune in to Heartfelt Creations on Black Friday...there is so much going on.  There is a new release that you are going to love, love and I mean love.  Emma Lou is hosting a live video feed and who knows what fun will happen then.  So be sure to check it out all from the comfort of your home...no long lines I promise. 

Thankful with Crafter's Companion

This month is one that reminds us of all the things to be thankful for, what are you thankful for?  As hard as this year has been I have so many things to be thankful for...my family, health, the area I live in, my job, and all the wonderful companies/teams I have the honor to work with in the scrapbooking/cardmaking industry. 

This month Crafter's Companion is celebrating thankfulness with a month long full of thankful creations.  This is one I created and I hope you like it.  You can find a list below of all the Crafter's Companion goodies I used.

Please do leave a comment as I would love to know what you are thankful for. 

Die'sire Classiques Only Words: Thank You,

Die Cut Card Blanks,

8 x 8 Textures Embossing Folder/Wood Grain,

Die'sire Classiques-Spring Summer Metal Dies/Four Seasons

It's a Christmas Card Hop with Ribbon Resource

I hope everyone is getting in the holiday spirit and are starting to make those cherished Christmas gifts.  Don't forget about the cards, and today's hop with Ribbon Resource will help you create those one of kind beauties. 

This card was so simple to make, but it's super cute.  It's something even the little ones can help you make.  Want to know all the ribbons I used?  check out the complete list below along with links so you can pick some up in no time. 

Be sure to hop over to the other design team members blogs and see what they've created for you.

Lori Williams

Gini Williams Cagle

Tracy McLennon

Terri Burson

Rhea Weigand

  SP 28 Red Burlap Cord

466-38-66 Parrot Green Satin Knot

DD-8-14 Grosgrain Dots Ribbon/ Red

382-14-14 Twill Chevron Stripes Red

523-38-46 Ivory Colored Stitched Edge/ Parrot Green

481-15-30 Gold Metallic Star Banner

Peer into a Magical World with Graphic 45 and PCL

Here is a teaser photo of a magical card I created for Graphic 45 and Paper Crafters Library.  I hope you will click over to PCL and see the whole piece and be sure to leave a comment and let me know what you think. 

Apple of my Eye with Ribbon Resource

 

Fall is my favorite season. I love the colors, the smell in the air and the hearty foods. One of the things that I love to do is make homemade apple sauce. Then when winter comes around we can curl up by the fire and find comfort in some fall goodness.

I’d thought I would share my favorite apple sauce recipe with you and then you too, can top if off with some beautiful holiday ribbon on top and around the front, add in a little bauble and you’ll have gifts galore for the giving season.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups sliced & cored apples
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Instructions:

• Combine and place all ingredients slow cooker.
• Cook on high for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Once apples are soft, and if you’ve left the skin on, blend in the blender for a smooth finish.

*Makes 2-3 cups

 

 

Ribbon Used:

• 1.5 Red and Ivory Sheer Stripe Ribbon (less than 1 yard)

All Glammed Up release with Heartfelt Creations

Cue the spotlight and roll out the red carpet because the new All Glammed Up Collection by Heartfelt Creations has arrived! This ultra feminine compilation of glamorous flowing gowns, lavishly flower filled heels and stunning rose accents all showcased in elegant tones of reds, blacks and golds are the perfect combination for any stylish celebration and are sure to have your magnificent paper crafts taking centre stage and dominating the runway! Modern patterns and motifs mixed with eclectic and vintage style lend the perfect blend to any masterpiece whether you wish to dress your project up or down.  The grand and regal footwear illustrations coupled with the complementing dies are perfect to create that specialty shaped invitation for a special bridal shower or girls night out. The wide array of sentiment stamps included in the collection are ideal to have on hand for a variety of occasions, while the gracefully detailed and lace like gown and floral sprays and accents are sure to bring that extra touch of splendor to all of your layouts, cards or altered art projects.  So channel you inner fashionista, gather your finest glitters, rhinestones, ribbons and laces and join us in celebrating life's beautiful moments with this stylish, timeless and classy collection.

Now you can go to Heartfelt Creations Blog and enjoy lots of new design team projects, along with how to's and complete supply lists of projects.