Wondrous Gift!

Wondrous Gifts

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This is one of the first stamp sets to make my wish list after the release of the new Fall and Winter Collection. I thought it would make the most elegant Christmas Cards. It also happens to be one of the featured sets for the Holiday Hooha class. I created an elegant card for the class and then another variation with all the trimmings.

Project Details

Stamps: Many Merry Messages, Wondrous Gift

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Blue Bayou, Soft Sky

Ink: Versmark, Blue Bayou, Whisper White Craft

Other: Silver Brads, 1/4" Circle Punch, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Ivory Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Vanilla Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Cording. liquid applique (snow)

Technique: Heat Embossing with Classic Ink

Technique Tip: To emboss with classic ink, begin by inking stamp with versamark ink, for best results you want a think layer of versmark. Then in the stamp with classic ink. Heat set as you normally would. You can re-ink with just classic ink several times before having to re-apply versamark.

Holiday Hooha... Many Magical Moments

Many Magical Moments

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The holiday hooha class is just around the corner... I received all the stamps and goodies for this month's class today. Most of the demonstrators I know design their projects before they order their supplies... I have a more backward way of thinking. I pick the colors, supplies and stamp sets and then I design the projects when they get here. I tend to see a stamp set and instantly start seeing cards, color combination etc..

Here is the card designed for the girls who picked the Festive Favorites stamp set. I tried to keep the card fun, and simple since the girls have only a few hours to create 20 of these. I am hoping to design a few samples to show using this set, check back throughout the week to see more fun samples with this set as well as the hooha sets for this month.

Project Details

Stamps: Festive Favorites
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Blue Bayou and Soft Sky

Ink: Basic Black, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky

Other: Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Purely Pomagranate Double Stitched Ribbon, Black and White Polka-dot Ribbon (May Arts), 1/4" Circle Punch, Liquid Applique, Iredescent Ice Embossing Powder.

Grateful Greetings II

Grateful Greetings
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Project Details
Stamps: Dotted Autumn, Three For You (dots), Totally Cool (corner), Give Thanks
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust, More Mustard, Very Vanilla
Ink: Versamark, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie

Other: Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, Olive and Mustard Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Copper Cording, Copper Embossing Powder, Old Olive Brads, Key Tag Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Large Oval Punch, Copper Brads, Heat Tool, Crafter's Tool Kit
Technique: Curled Ribbon, Paper Piercing, Faux Paper Piercing

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I used the vines from the pumpkin image in the Give Thanks stamp set. I used a chocolate chip marker to accent the dotted lines in the grooves of the pumpkin and created all the faux paper piercing and other doodle accents to the card. I used the crafter's tool kit to add holes around the edges of the scalloped circle. The sentiment is heat embossed with Copper Embossing Powder and the ribbons were curled using a heat tool.

Grateful Greetings

Grateful Greetings

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Project Details

Stamps: Dotted Autumn, Three For You

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust, More Mustard, Very Vanilla

Ink: Versamark, More Mustard

Other: Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, Olive and Mustard Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Copper Cording, Copper Embossing Powder, Old Olive Brads, 1 3/8 and 1 1/4" Circle Punches, 1/4" Circle Punch, Scalloped Circle Punch, Small Oval Punch, Heat Tool

Technique: Curled Ribbon

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The card size is 3" x 6". Using Versamark and the dot pattern from Three For You I stamped the dots on the right and left side of the card and heat embossed with Copper Embossing Powder. I also heat embossed the two sentiments on this card "friend" and "Grateful for you". The place setting image is heat embossed and popped up in the background. For the ribbon, I used 3 strands to tie a single bow... after tying the bow I applied a small amount of heat to the bow to curl the edges. I was surprised at how quickly the copper cording reacted to heat, it was much faster than the organdy ribbon, when attempting this technique be cautious of overheating.

Forever Grateful

Forever Grateful

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In designing projects for a Thanksgiving table... I started thinking about some of our past Thanksgiving celebrations. I instantly thought of my GG and O'pa. These cuties are my adorable great grandparents, they passed several years ago but I have many fond memories of celebrating Thanksgiving with them.

The photo was taken at the last Thanksgiving we spent with the two of them. O'pa passed shortly after, and GG the following year. I was fortunate enough to spend many Thanksgivings with my great grandparents and was lucky to enjoy several years of 5 generation get togethers. I am truly grateful for having them as a part of my life. ~Forever Loved

Project Details
Stamps: Dotted Autumn, Three For You
Ink: Versmark
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Other: Vanilla Organdy, Olive and Mustard Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Copper Cording, Copper Embossing Powder and Copper Brads, Key Tag Punch, Large Oval Punch

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I purchased this beautiful yet inexpensive frame at Wal-Mart ($3.00). I removed the photo mat and embossed the dots (Three For You) around the edges and heat embossed with Copper Embossing Powder. I tied the ribbon around the glass and put everything in the frame. The Grateful for You sentiment is popped up on the outside of the glass. I also curled the ribbon using my heat gun.

Dotted Autumn... Grateful Greetings

Dotted Autumn ~ Grateful Greetings

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More to Come!! Here are two of the cards I created using Dotted Autumn. Check back tomorrow for detailed information about each of the projects!

Thanksgiving Blessings

Thanksgiving Blessing Mix

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As I was looking for projects and ideas for my tool time presentation I stumbled upon an adorable cello bag full of yummy munchies and a tag explaining the Thanksgiving Blessing Mix. The project was created by Kathy Hill, she was gracious enough to send me all the information to make the project. (Thanks Kathy!!) To view Kathy's Thanksgiving Blessings Mix, click here.

I decided to put my Thanksgiving Blessing Mix in a small paint can I had purchased at AMM. I used the Dotted Autumn stamp set to accessorise the can to coordinate with the rest of the pieces I had created for my dinner table. The hardest part of Thanksgiving is waiting for the delicious food to be served... I thought this mix would be a fabulous munchie as well as an expression of gratitude for the many blessings we have.

Project Details

Stamps: Dotted Autumn

Ink: Versamark (heat embossing)

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, More Mustard, Old Olive and Very Vanilla

Other: Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, Olive and Mustard Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Copper Cording, More Mustard Brads, 1/4" circle punch (brad mats)

Thanksgiving Blessing Mix Recipe

Ingredients:
2 cups Bugles brand corn snacks 2 cups small pretzels 1 cup candy corn 1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins 1 cup peanuts or sunflower seeds 1 cup M&Ms brand chocolate candy 16 Hershey's brand chocolate kisses

Directions:
In a large bowl, gently mix all ingredients except Hershey's Kisses.
Place 1/3 to 1/2 cup Blessing Mix in small cellophane treat bags. Add one Hershey's Kiss to each bag.

Thanksgiving Blessing Mix

Bugles: Shaped like a cornucopia or Horn of Plenty, a symbol of our nation's abundance.
Pretzels: Arms folded in prayer, a freedom sought by those who founded our country.
Candy corn: Sacrifices of the Pilgrims' first winter. Food was so scarce that settlers survived on just a few kernels of corn a day.
Nuts or seeds: Promise of a a future harvest, one we will reap only if seeds are planted and tended with diligence.
Dried fruits: Harvest gifts of our bountiful land.
M&Ms: Memories of those who came before us to guide us to a blessed future.
Hershey's Kiss: The love of family and friends that sweetens our lives

Dotted Autumn ~ Place Setting

Dotted Autumn Place Setting

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I love Thanksgiving, this is one time of year that our family gets together to enjoy the company of each other and enjoy the fabulous food prepared by many. We have some excellent cooks in our family, so the food is always great.

Tool Time for this month was all about Thanksgiving and the girls had requested to see some table decor for their tables. I purchased some inexpensive cloth napkins and napkin rings from Wal-Mart, they had so many beautiful colors it was hard to choose. The napkin ring is an very simplistic wooden ring (chocolate chip colored stain), the ring had some holes pierced around the center. In creating the napkin ring accessories and place card I tried to highlight this design, the dots from Three For You worked fabulously.



Project Details
Stamps: Dotted Autumn
Ink: Versamark (heat embossing), More Mustard
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust, More Mustard and Very Vanilla
Other: Scalloped Circle Punch, 1/4" Circle Punch, Antique Copper Brads, More Mustard Grosgrain Ribbon, Olive Narrow Organdy Ribbon, Vanilla Wide Organdy Ribbon, Copper Cording
Technique: Curled Ribbon

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Curled Ribbon Technique: To obtain the look of the curled ribbon, carefully heat ribbon slowly with heat tool until ribbon begins to wave or curl. Be extremely careful not to overheat the ribbon. I curled the ribbon after everything was assembled, be careful when using the ribbon and cording combination I used, the cording tends to heat much faster than the ribbon.

Dotted Autumn ~Tool Time

Dotted Autumn
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We met Saturday night for the October Holiday Hooha class. We had a great time stamping cards for Thanksgiving. Tool time this month was a lot of fun, I spot lighted the Dotted Autumn stamp set. I love nothing more than taking a stamp set and creating a variety of projects to showcase its versatility. To be honest I did not see the potential of the Dotted Autumn stamp set until I had a chance to play. I originally selected the stamp set because I loved the idea of creating place cards for Thanksgiving place settings... but once I started stamping and creating I discovered the possibilities this set offers. I can't wait to play more with this set.

The ladies participating in the Holiday Hooha class series requested to see some table decor for Thanksgiving.... what fun! Please see individual posts for details about each of the projects.

Holiday Hooha... Web Wishes!

Booglie Eyes

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Booglie Eyes was the last of the featured stamp sets for the Holiday Hooha September class. This card was designed to be all about the heat embossing.... I love this card's simplicity and color combination. All the cards featured for the September Hooha Class are 3" x 6".

Project Details
Stamps: Web Wishes, Booglie Eyes
Cardstock: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black Craft, Basic Black Classic, Almost Amethyst Stampin Write Marker
Other: Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

More Holiday Hooha!

Batty For You!
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"Batty For You" was one of the stamp sets featured at the September Holiday Hooha class. I also shared more project ideas using this set during the class' Tool Time presentation (see Tool Time Post for more details and more project ideas that coordinate with this card). The image to the left... is a circle tag that was shown on more than one project (watch for the candy jar coming later this week, I will share project details for this tag and more)

This month's T.T. presentation was all about Halloween and the party favors. The little party favor show above is a kid's memory game. The memory game showcases matching images from the Batty For You set. I stamped the images, punched them out using a 1 3/8" circle punch and mounted them on a punched out black scalloped circles.

Project Details:
Stamp Sets: Batty For You, Haunting Halloween
Cardstock: Basic Black, Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Certainly Celery
Ink: Basic Black Craft, Basic Black Classic
Other: Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain Ribbon, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Scallop Circle Punch

Witching You.... Halloween Fun!

Witching You.... a Haunting Halloween

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This is one of the cards created for the Holiday Hooha series. The girls each purchased a new stamp set and then created 20 cards of a single design. This card was created using the set . If you are a demonstrator and have emailed me for the class details I appreciate your patience, I will be sending out a mass email today with all of the details.

More to come... there were 2 other stamp sets featured at the hooha class and a tool time presentation as well that I am hoping to upload this week, be sure to check back for more projects and ideas with a Halloween theme.

Project Details
Stamp Set: Haunting Halloween, Three for You
Cardstock: Elegant Eggplant, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Certainly Celery, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black Craft Pad, Very Vanilla Craft Pad, Basic Black Classic Ink, Elegant Eggplant Re-inker, Sahara Sand Re-inker, Certainly Celery Re-inker and Pumpkin Pie Re-inker
Other: Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Key tag Punch, Large Oval Punch, Spiral Punch, Silver Brads

Techniques: Heat Embossing with Craft Ink, Faux Bleach

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Using the dots from Three For You, stamp a row of dots in Basic Black Craft ink along the top and bottom of card. Heat emboss with iridescent ice embossing powder. Repeat this step for the main image of the card as well. On the card itself.... stamp a random star pattern with vanilla craft ink, allow to set for 10-12 sec and then blot off leaving a faded image behind (faux bleach technique). The main image was watercolored using colors as mentioned above, after image dried more dazzling diamonds glitter was added to the hat and cape.