Monday, November 13, 2017

Merry Christmas Poinsettia Card with Interactive Tags - Xyron and Waffle Flower Stamps

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the  Xyron Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more here.


Hi Everyone!!!
It is beginning to look like Christmas....that is in making Christmas Cards and Tags!
I am so glad you stopped today to see the fabulous mixed media "Merry Christmas" Card with Interactive Tags I created using Xyron products along with Waffle Flower Poinsettia Stamp Set.


Begin your Merry Christmas Card by first distressing pattern paper with a distress tool. Adhere prepared papers to the top of card base using Xyron/Teresa Collins Mega Runner.


Stamp the flower, leaves, stitching and sentiment from the  Waffle Flower Poinsettia Stamp Set. to a torn piece of white paper and punched tag using distress ink.


 Emboss the prepared torn piece using a snowflake embossing folder.
Lightly ink over the top with distress ink.


Adhere distress border and sticker to top of card front.
Add gemstone to sticker.
Adhere to prepared torn piece of paper to top of card front to form pocket.  


Stamp a second poinsettia on white paper; fussy cut out.
Add to front of card at center.
Add gemstone.


Cut one of the Epherema photos from pattern paper.


Interactive Tags:
First the magnetic tag that your recipient will be able to use and second a tag for them to use on a gift.


Add prepared interactive tags to the pocket on front of card.


I hope you are inspired to grab your favorite Xyron and Waffle Flower Stamps to create some fun "interactive" Christmas cards and tags!
ALSO...
Stop by and check out my talent Xyron team mate Jessica today to see what she has created.

Supplies:
May Arts Black Ribbon
Ranger Distress Ink: Mowed Lawn and Red Door
Christmas Embossing Folder
Clear Gemstones
Tag Punch
Distress Tool
4" x 5 1/2" White Card Base

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

Noel....Little Birdie Crafts Announcement!


I am super excited to share that I have been asked to join the Little Birdie Crafts Design Team.
Here is a sneak peek at just a small corner of my project.
If you want to see the full tutorial stop by the Little Birdie Crafts Blog to check it out....

Friday, November 10, 2017

I Live for Autumn Days Candle Holder with Xyron

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the  Xyron Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more here.


Hi Everyone!!!
I am so glad you stopped by today to see what I am up too!
This week the Xyron Design Team is sharing FALL projects!!!
I am sure you will be inspired!!!!


Begin by running strips of the Hello Fall pattern paper through the Creative Station using Permanent Adhesive.


Cover 2 3/4" by 10" box with prepared pattern paper.


Photo 1: Remove 9" Permanent Adhesive from Creative Station; lift green bar that inside of machine.
Photo 2: Place 5" Permanent Adhesive inside. Close lid.


Photo 3: Run chipboard frame through Xyron Creative Station.
Photo 4: Remove chipboard from adhesive sheet and place Emerald Creek Thanksgiving Embossing Powder to top; heat set embossing powder with embossing gun.


Add sticker to front of prepared box.


Adhere sticker to back of prepared embossed frame.
Add stickers to front of prepared box with pop dots.


Adhere bow to top of box along with floral picks.


Create a belly band strip to place around the small votive candle using pattern paper,
Xyron Creative Station. Place around votive cup.
Glue to small metal tin.


Add more floral picks around candle.


I hope you are inspired to grab your favorite FALL and  Xyron products and create something special .
ALSO...
make sure to my talented Xyron team mate Maria to see what she has created today.

Supplies:
Xyron Adhesive Dots
Carta Bella Hello Fall Collection
Emerald Creek Thanksgiving Embossing Powder
Fall Picks
Pop Dots
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Unsung Hero's Card with Emerald Creek Supplies

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the Emerald Creek Supplies Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today ...if you are looking for my
Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady Card Set Click Here!!


Hi Emerald Creek Supplies Fans!!!
Today I am sharing my "Unsung Hero's" Card for the "Unsung Hero's" Challenge for the Emerald Creek Supplies Dare Challenge.
We all have "Unsung Hero's" in our lives...it could be someone from your family, someone from the your community, some one you read about....we just need to take the time to stop, look and see all the hero's that truly are in our lives.
I hope you are ready to create a project for Emerald Creek Supplies Unsung Hero's Dare Challenge!!!
I hope you join us in the Fireworks and Sparkles Dare Challenge...just link up your projects!


Begin by first adhering  pattern paper to top of card base.



Die cut the Leafy Square from scrap paper.
Cut the Simple Phrase Stamp Set into more sections so they will fit on to the center of the square.
Once you have the words set on the center of the square; press stamp block on to the top of them so it will be easier to stamp on the pattern paper.


Stamp Simple Phrase to top of die cut pattern paper using embossing ink. Emboss with Weathered Wood Embossing Powder.


Add to top of card front with pop dots.


Stamp Cardinal Stamp on to watercolor paper. 


Color Cardinal with distress markers and ink.


Fussy cut Cardinal; add to top of card with pop dots.


Fussy cut pine cone image from pattern paper; add to top of card.


Add twine bow.


I hope you have been inspired to create something for
Emerald Creeks Supplies Unsung Hero's Dare Challenge
REMEMBER...
to entered your project on the Emerald Creeks Supplies Dare Blog...HERE!!!
Use the InLinkz on the Emerald Creek Supplies Blog. Remember to follow the challenge rules as posted on the right sidebar of the blog, in order to be eligible.



 The winner receives a $50 Gift Certificate for the Emerald Creek Craft Supplies Shop and the top 3 Special Mentions receive a badge to post on their blog and a 20% off discount code for the shop.

Emerald Creek Supplies:
Distress Markers: Tea Dye, Mustard Seed, Ripe Persimmon
Distress Inks: Barn Door and Aged Mahogany

Other Supplies:
Authentique Spirited 6" x 6" Paper Pad
Spellbinders Leafy Square Die
May Arts Tan Twine
Watercolor Paper
5 1/2" x 5 1/2" Kraft Card Base
Pop Dots
Adhesive

A Ladies' Diary Quick and Easy Gift Set with Graphic 45

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the Graphic 45 Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more HERE!.

Thanks for stopping by today ...if you are looking for my


 
“Do you ever find yourself in a crunch for a quick and easy gift ideas. Making a sweet set of cards using Graphic 45 Epherema Cards makes those crunch times so easy! They would be a lovely gift to give to friends, neighbors, teachers, etc.  over the holidays or for other occasions! I know that I will be making a few sets to give this year as gifts.” Pam

Cut pattern paper strips for four card bases; adhere to top of card base.


Adhere Ephemera pieces to top of prepared card bases. Fussy cut matching Ephemera piece; add to card front with pop dots.


Stack cards and tie with ribbon.


Add bauble to bow.




Thanks for stopping by today; I hope you are inspired to get some Graphic 45 Epherema Cards with matching pattern papers to create some quick and easy card sets. Hugs Pam

Supplies:
Four - 5" x 6 1/2" Kraft Card Bases
Ribbon
Bauble
Xyron Tape Runner
Pop Dots

Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Season's Greetings Gift Set and Merry Christmas Card with Authentique

Disclaimer Notice: I’ve received products/compensation as part of the  Authentique Design Team. This project however, is 100% my own project! Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. I explain more here.


"Season's Greetings" to all of our Authentique Fans.
Are your starting to make your Christmas Cards, Gift Cards, Decorated Boxes or other fabulous projects for your home or to use as gifts?
I know I am full swing creating for the holidays.
Using Authentique Collection Kits this holiday season makes it so easy to make fabulous coordinating projects.


Today I created a fun Gift Card Box with matching Accordion Folded Gift Card.
After the holidays it could easily be re-purposed to add to a layout, planner page, etc.


Begin by covering a small chipboard box with Jolly Christmas pattern papers.
Add brad to front of lid top.


Add gemstones, ribbon and small flowers along with one of the stickers from the Jolly Christmas Detail Sheet that was placed on a scallop circle to the top of the prepared box with pop dots.


Decorate the inside of the box with Jolly Christmas pattern paper.


Score red card stock at the 2 1/2", 5", 7 1/2".
Cut 2" from the end of the card stock so the finish scored piece will measure 2 1/2" x 10" long.
Fold.



Decorate the inside and outside of the accordion fold gift card.


Glue one of the folds together at the edge to form a pocket to create for gift card.
Punch edge of lid with decorative punch.
Add sticker to front and place gift card in formed pocket.


Add stickers from the Jolly Christmas Detail Sheet along with gemstones.


Or....
You may want to create an easy Christmas Card using some of Authentique Jolly Christmas.
Begin by covering card with pattern paper and mats.
Add some to the fabulous stickers from the Jolly Christmas Detail Stickers along with gemstones.


Add sticker from the Jolly Christmas Sticker Sheet to small circle and scallop circles.
Add to front of card with pop dots.


Add "Merry Christmas" sticker to front of card with pop dots.


Add pocket to inside of card along with sentiment from the Jolly Christmas Detail Sticker Sheet.
Add gemstones and gift card.

I hope you are inspired to start creating you Christmas Cards, Gift Cards and Boxes using some of Authentique wonderful Christmas Collection or other Authentique Kits.
Pam

Supplies:
Paper Studios 5" x 2 3/4" Cardboard Box
Graphic 45 Brad
Small Rusty Jiggle Bells
Small Poinsettia Flowers
May Arts Green Ribbon
Scallop Circle Punch
5" x 6 1/2" White Card Base
Red and Clear Gemstones
Xyron Tape Runner
Pop Dots