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.  

Butterfly Kisses Easel Card

Butterfly Kisses was one of KaiserCraft's latest collections for October.  It's a fun whimsy line that is great for Valentines day or girly type projects.  This is an easel card I created and it was really simple, especially with the cardboard chipboard accessories.

Front of Card

Interior of Card 

3 Flowers = JustRite Challenge

I love to play along with JustRite Stampers Challenge's and this challenge was to use three flowers.  They could be pre-made or handmade....you know I had to create my own flowers to be featured on a Justrite stamped backgound.  I created these poinsettia's to go with the fussy cut background.  You may not be able to see but the enter center of the oval is a shadow box that was fussy cut around all the fancy edges and frames the flower cluster.  Subtle yet really stunning in person. 

Be sure to check out all the entries at Flower Power : JustRite Challenge...there are some amazing projects.  

Autumn Treat Box

I'm thrilled to be able to share this adorable fall treat box made from the DCWV Autumn Melody paper pack.  This is such an easy box and it would be great at each place setting for Thanksgiving dinner.  I ran across this tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers (Click Here) , so feel free to check out the original tutorial for more inspiration and I hope you enjoy my take. 

 Cut 4 x 9 1/2 piece of designer cardstock using your Scor-Pal, score long ways at 1" and 3"  I've added black lines on my picture to show you. 

turn paper on it's side and score at 1", 3", 4", 6", 7" and 9".  

Cut corner rectangles away as shown leaving the core middle of the box.  

cut slits into scored line as shown in the circle. 

On the end with the score at 1/2 inch, mark in one half inch on each side and cut away leaving a tab. 

This shows the tab

On the side flaps cut at an angle on all sides as shown in the picture above.  

Cut a one inch slit in the 3 inch score as shown with an Xacto tool. This is going to make the slot for your tab to slide into and help close the lid of the box. 

Cut a window out using a punch or Die Cut.  I've used Spellbinders for ease on mine.  

Lay Scor-Pal adhesive around the interior of the frame cut out and apply a square of sheet acetate to the window.  If you don't have acetate sheets you can always use discarded packaging from things like spellbinders or other packing items.  

Apply tape to all the angled tabs and fold your box at all the score lines to assemble your box. 

I added an interior lining to the inside of my box.  This is really simple.  Cut a 4 x 4 square sheet of cardstock and score 1 inch all the way around as shown above.  

Cut away your outer corners.  Fold and your ready to adhere it with tape to the interior of your box.  

This is an interior shot of the inside of the box...ready to fill with special small treat. 

Detail of the top of the box, including quilled acorns.

Here is a list of all the products used to complete this project: Scor-Pal Scoring Board, Scor-Pal tape, DCWV Autumn Medley Paper Pack, Spellbinders Labels 15, Acetate Sheet, Tim Holtz Autumn Gatherings Die, Cheery Lynn Quilling die, Liquid Pearls, Circle Punches, Foam Tape, Distress Ink and natural acorn caps.

This project qualifies for Cheery Lynn challenge Texture: Cheery Lynn Die used quilling.

Coffee Filter Flowers?

This is a card I created with coffee filter flowers.  Coffee filter  flowers you question?  Want to know how I created them?  Well go to KaiserCraft's blog and you can see my complete tutorial on how to create these fun full figured flowers.

Beach Relaxing

Every week KaiserCraft has a sketch challenge on their blog, did you know that?  It's a great way to get your creative juices flowing and also maybe just win a collection from KaiserCraft.

This is my take on October 22nd sketch using the latest collection Periwinkle.  We would love to have you join in so hop on over to Kaiser's check out all the sketches.  Each Saturday there is one and you have all month to join in, so why not.

Scor-Pal meets DCWV

Today starts a fun week of inspiration from Scor-Pal and DCWV.  Fall is in the air and we have a ton of projects that will get you ready for the season.  Hop on over to the Scor-Pal Blog and be sure to check back each day for new projects.
 

Corner Adorners with Cheery Lynn

Cheery Lynn's current challenge is corner adorners.  I wanted to honor the challenge with the traditional corners, but I also wanted to think outside the box just a bit.  I chose to use some of Cheery Lynn corner die to make the golden star burst in the center.  I love mixing, layering and creating different shapes with dies and this one turned out beautiful.  One of the things I love the most about Cheery Lynn dies is how delicate they are, yet they really do come out of the die so easy.

Hope you enjoy my card and hope you enjoy this wonderful Fall weather we are staring to experience.....My Favorite!!!!!

Peace, Joy and Love Holiday Card

Can you believe another week is almost over...good grief, where is time going.  Today I have a Christmas card I made using KaiserCraft's Just Believe collection.  The flowers were created from Kaiser Paper petal flowers that had been water misted, crumbled and then layered for a lot of texture.

Forever Periwinkle

Here is a layout I created using Periwinkle collection from KaiserCraft.  I love all the colors in the set.  Just beautiful.  Of course the paper flowers are handmade.  I used a punch from Martha Stewart and boy did they pop out fast. Hope you enjoy.