Peachy Paper Crafts

Sepia Card for My Sheri Crafts

2012-01-21T09:00:00.002-07:00

This week's theme at My Sheri Crafts is "New", meaning new products, techniques, etc. I always wanted to try monochromatic coloring with my Copics, so I took the chance with this project. To enhance the vintage look, I also incorporated the "faux broken glass technique" to the main image.

To achieve the faux broken glass look, I covered the image with Ranger's Perfect Medium. Next, I sprinkled a layer of Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel and applied heat on the surface with a heat gun. I repeated the steps twice, then placed the still-warm paper in the freezer for 10 minutes. After taking the paper out, I bent it to form the cracks.

The image is from LaBlanche, stamped on GinaK 120 lb paper using brown Memento ink. I used the following Copic colors: E51, E53, E55, E57 and E59. I added Stickles for sparkle.

I also used butterfly punches from Martha Stewart, paper from DCWV and Prima, Viva Decor Pearl Pen and a pearl flourish from Recollections.

Clock-themed Card For My Sheri Crafts

2012-01-07T09:00:00.000-07:00

The theme for this week at My Sheri Crafts is "Time For A Change". We were assigned projects featuring clocks. I had the perfect paper for the project---the "Once Upon A Time" paper pack from DCWV. I used a punch to embellish the edges. The clock cutout was made using a Tim Holtz die. For embellishments, I used a journaling card from Webster's Pages, Prima flowers, and a crinkle ribbon and a cameo from my stash.

Graphic 45 Altered Dressform

2012-01-01T04:51:00.001-07:00

Happy New Year! It has been a whirlwind of a journey for me this past year and I am hoping that 2012 will come in a more sedate pace. Needless to say, I finally had the chance to post my Christmas present to myself. :-D

I altered a dressform using Graphic 45's Christmas Emporium paper lines. To make the shape of the skirt, I used Tim Holtz's rosette dies. For the top of the dress, I used cloth tape which I colored with an E53 Copic marker. I added a row of tiny pearls and some tulle for the sleeves. To finish off the look, I glued some roses along the waistline of the dress. The plaid bow is from Hobby Lobby.

Graphic 45 Christmas Past Shadow Box

2011-12-19T13:14:00.000-07:00

I cut some images from last year's Graphic 45 Christmas paper pad for this shadow box. The designer paper on the background is from My Mind's Eye. I placed some berry sprays along the sides and added some roses and skeleton leaves for contrast. I highlighted the images by outlining them with Stickles. I added some crystals and Flower Soft to trim the tree. :-)

Vintage Christmas ATCs

2011-12-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

I also made these Artist Trading Cards with the themes of the Spirits of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Future in mind. I used paper from Melissa Frances for all three ATCs. The images are from ATC Collection and Graphic 45. The ribbons used are from Hobby Lobby.

I added some Flower Soft around Santa's wreath and some Enamel Accents and Liquid Pearls for added embellishment. The sticker for "Christmas Present" is from Jolee's.

For Christmas Future, I had a scene of a family during Christmas time. The heart border punch is from Martha Stewart.

Angel-Themed Recipe Cards

2011-12-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

I got both these recipes from . The cards measure 6"x6" and I used paper from DCWV for these. The ribbons are from Hobby Lobby. I used my Spellbinders dies for the labels and photo mats. The recipe cards are embellished using bling from Prima, Liquid Pearls and some stars from my stash. The corners were punched using a Martha Stewart corner punch.

A Christmas Chunky Charm and Shopping Bag

2011-12-19T12:18:00.000-07:00

Candy also received a chunky charm and a shopping bag that I filled with brads, ribbon and Prima flowers.

I used a Tim Holtz swivel clasp to make the chunky charm and added some beads from Michael's, enamel charms and a darling teeny jingle bell.

I made this bag using paper from My Mind's Eye. The ribbon handle is from Hobby Lobby. I embellished it with a stickpin and a flower from Recollections.

Crafty Secrets Santa-Themed Tags

2011-12-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

These Santa-themed tags went to Candy. :-) I used images from Crafty Secrets, FLAT stickers (gasp! Yes, flat stickers he-he-he) from The Paper Studio and dimensional stickers from Jolee's. The tag was cut using a Tim Holtz die and the designer papers were from My Mind's Eye. I embellished the tags using Liquid Pearls, a flower and skeleton leaf from Recollection, paper lace from K&Co and lace and beaded trim and a metal embellishment from my stash.

Snowflake-Themed Card For My Sheri Crafts (Tilda With Gift)

2011-12-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

This week's theme is all about snowflakes! I made a tag using my Spellbinders dies and colored a Tilda image. The background paper is from Melissa Frances. The tiny flowers are from Prima and the snowflake is from Making Memories. I used Viva Decor Pearl pen for the tiny "pearls". I added Stickles along the edges of the stamped image and colored the background with Pebbles chalk. A piece of tulle completed the look of my tag.

Here's the list of Copic markers used in coloring Tilda:
Skin- E000, E00, E01, E02
Cheeks- R20
Lips- R22
Hat/Stockings/Mittens- B00, B02, B04
Coat- BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18
Gift- C01, C03, C05
Shoes- C01, C03, C06, C08

Birdhouse Ornament for My Sheri Crafts

2011-11-26T09:00:00.001-07:00

This week's requirement at My Sheri Crafts is to create a Christmas-themed ornament/home decor. I altered a birdhouse that I got from Michael's. The base of the birdhouse was painted with crackle paint and I covered the roof and sides with paper from DCWV and Graphic 45. The awning at the roof was made using the Martha Stewart Cornice border punch, and I made a wreath using Martha Stewart branch punch. The "berries" are made of Liquid Pearls. I added ribbon "pillars" along the edges and Stickles to frame the "windows".

Video for Webster's Pages Vintage Mini Album I

2011-11-13T09:14:00.002-07:00

Double click for 1080p resolution. :-)

Webster's Pages Vintage Mini Album I

2011-11-13T07:20:00.006-07:00

I have plans to make several other vintage mini albums using Webster's Pages, hence the title. :-) I used the mini papers from Webster's Pages and added some coordinating paper from Anna Griffin and K&Co. Pamela was the recipient of this album and she likes the pink, white and black color combination and vintage.
More product details are discussed in the video on the next post.

Thank You Notecards for My Sheri Crafts

2011-11-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

This week's theme at My Sheri Crafts is "Be Thankful". I decided to make "Thank You" notecards instead of focusing mostly on a Thanksgiving theme. There are so many things to be thankful for everyday, and not just on Thanksgiving. When I have a hard day, I close my eyes and count my blessings, and I realize how fortunate I am. :-)

These notecards measure 3"x3". I used designer paper and paper lace from K&Co. The sentiment is from JustRite Stampers, inked using ColorBox. I used clear embossing powder to finish off the look, and cut off the frames using Spellbinders dies. I added "pearls" using Enamel Accents and Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The flowers are from Prima.

Roll Tide!

2011-10-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

Our theme for this week's challenge at My Sheri Craftsis sports. My in-laws are avid fans of the Crimson Tide, so I decided to make a card for them.
I cut the paperdoll at 3" using the Everyday Paperdolls Cricut cartridge. The football measures 6" and was embossed using the Cuttlebug Tiny Mosaic folder. I embossed the background using the Stars embossing folder. I used stickles to outline the football and the helmet. The letters were cut at 1", using font from the Old West cartridge. The metal "studs" were bought at Hobby Lobby. I pop-dotted the letters and the football player for added dimension.

More Halloween Cards

2011-10-24T18:03:00.007-07:00

I made a couple more cards for Halloween; one of them is for (DH) Billy's aunt and the other one is for his Grandma. I used paper from Graphic 45's Hallowe'en in Wonderland. I used images from http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/category/halloween/.
This card measures 5"x7". The button is from Tim Holtz. Baker's twine and a beaded trim complete the look.

I used Prima flowers and buttons from Dress It Up for this A2 sized card.

Halloween Card For My Sheri Crafts

2011-10-15T08:27:00.002-07:00

Whew! The little boy finally slept. :-)

Our theme for this week at My Sheri Crafts is "It's The Great Pumpkin!". Halloween is around the corner, so I decided to make a card for my Mother-In-Law. I used paper from Graphic 45's Hallowe'en in Wonderland paper pack. The clip art is from http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/category/halloween/. I used a border punch from Martha Stewart and black tulle to add a Gothic flair, but at the same time, I did not want it to look macabre, so I added the Prima flowers. I used black enamel accents for the flower centers and the "studs". The black pearl stick pin is from Maya Road.

DCWV's Garden Party Pages For A Mini

2011-10-14T08:00:00.003-07:00

A while back, I angeled some mini pages for a swap at the Cricut Message Board. Every week had a theme and a challenge and I tried to follow them all to a T. :-) I used paper from DCWV's Garden Party paper pack, and I added paper from Prima and Anna Griffin for a couple of the pages. I sent the mini to Gwynne, who made the rest of the weeks and she also took care of the binding.

Diane's favorite colors are pink and blue. She loves butterflies and bling and I made sure she got plenty of them in this mini. Enjoy it all Diane! :-)

I bought the crystals, and flower sprays from Michael's. The book plate die cut was cut using a Tim Holtz die. The ticket is from Tim Holtz. Tammy gave me the flower.

The second week/pages is all about the word "smile" and the words associated with it. I cut the frame with a Spellbinders die and embossed the insert with a Cuttlebug folder. The flowers and skeleton leaves are from Recollections.

The other challenge is to feature an envelope. I made one to use as a pocket for a photomat and I added a couple more photomats inside the envelope. The border punch used is from Martha Stewart. The paper lace is from K&Co.

The theme for this week's pages was "Nature", and the challenge was to use border punches and a pocket. I used Martha Stewart punches for this page and used Spellbinders dies for the photomat in the next page.

"Friendship" is the theme for these pages. I chose a quote from Henry Ford. I made the frame using a Spellbinders die. The flowers are from Prima. Another challenge is to make pockets for tags, so I made tiered pockets for the tags.

The crystals in the next page are from Recollections. I folded a 4"x12" piece of double-sided cardstock in three and tied it on the side with a crinkle ribbon.

I tried to emphasize the designer paper for the back cover by adding a flower (thanks again Tammy!) and crystals. The lace is from Prima.

Design Team Call!!!

2011-10-01T14:12:00.003-07:00

I have not posted any project for September, mainly because I had my baby...finally! I also took a sabbatical from my position on the Design Team for My Sheri Crafts. I felt that I needed to get used to the alien concept of motherhood.

I would like to take the chance however, to invite you talented ladies out there to apply at My Sheri Crafts. We have openings for the Design Team and we do look forward to having YOU as part of our creative family!

Pink Paislee's Parisian Anthology Baby Boy Vintage Mini

2011-08-20T08:40:00.001-07:00

.....Whew! That was quite a mouthful for a blog title. lol! I had this idea of an aqua/baby blue vintage mini album for my Little Bean, Baroque Minimalism style. :-D Pink Paislee had the perfect paper line. I used Glimmer Mist in Spanish Moss, Electric Blue and Frost, and Baby's Breath by Shimmerz to customize the paper. To make the design pop out some more, I rubbed Tumbled Glass distressed ink along the edges of the resist design.

Kiko's name was cut at 1" using the Blackletter cartridge. The rest of the die cuts measure 2 1/2" and were cut using Heritage and Nursery Rhymes cartridges from Cricut. Laurie gave me the pompom trim and the baby blue paper clip. The aqua stickpin is from Tammy.

Here's the rest of the recipe for the mini album:
Vintage "B" card- K&Co
Flowers- Petaloo and prima
Silver Mesh- Webster's Pages
Buttons, charms, swivel clasp- Tim Holtz
Dies: Stampin' Up's Top Note die, Kaleidoscope die from Spellbinders, Large Tag and Bookplates by Tim Holtz
German scraps: Making Memories and Jolee's
Flourish die cuts: Recollections
Extra embellishments: Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Silver, Enamel Accents and aqua Baker's twine

The lace, beaded trim and tulle are from my stash. I used yards of aqua baker's twine and Viva Decor Pearl Pen for added embellishment.

Graphic 45 Steampunk Debutante Altered Notebook

2011-08-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

The bi-weekly theme at My Sheri Crafts is "Back to School". It will be a long while before the Little Bean will have his pictures taken for his school-themed layouts, so I decided to make something that I will use to jot down notes while I get schooled on the joys of parenting. :-D

I took a 99 cent composition notebook and altered it with paper from Graphic 45 and Bo Bunny. I added bloomers from Webster's Pages along the spine. The gears, spinners and book corners are from Tim Holtz. I also used Tim Holtz's Sizzix dies to cut the grungeboard pieces. The teal baby roses are from Prima. I made the flourishes using Liquid Pearls. The pink lace and clock face were from my stash.

Once Upon a Princess Invitation and Gift Bag

2011-07-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

I had cut the invitation using my Once Upon a Princess cartridge at 3 3/4". The larger crowns were cut at 1 3/4" while the smaller crowns measure 3/4". The hearts were leftover pieces from the crowns that I cut. The circle backgrounds were cut using Spellbinders dies. I applied chalk on the background to make the pieces stand out. I used paper from DCWV's Blossoms and Butterflies. The ribbons are from my stash. I used Liquid Pearls and white Enamel Accents to make the pearls. I added pink Stickles inside the negative space of the heart centers to add more texture. The gift bag was cut at "Fit To Page". I used pop squares to make the cut-outs more dimensional.

Cupcake-shaped Boxes for Decorate To Celebrate

2011-07-13T11:00:00.004-07:00

I have been asked to be a guest designer this week at http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/. The theme is "kid's birthday party". The challenge will run for two weeks, so do drop by to join.

I used my Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge to cut the boxes. They were all cut at "Fit To Page". The next step was to cut the cupcakes separately. Make sure that you take note of the measurement of the box to coordinate with the size of the cupcake. I cut the base at "Blackout" first, then added the layers. I embossed the cupcake tops using D'vine swirls and Swiss dots and added some "sprinkles" using my Viva Decor Pearl pens. The cupcakes were pop-dotted to add more dimension.

Logan's Layouts

2011-07-09T08:45:00.004-07:00

It's all about Faithful Companions over at My Sheri Crafts. Logan Nicholas, our baby for the past 3 years takes center stage this week. It's funny how I get asked about Logan now that we are expecting a new baby. My question is..."Do you get rid of your first-born just because he got a little older and you have a new baby to cuddle with?" Life will never be the same without our fur baby who has Mommy and Daddy wrapped around his little paw.

I used paper from Karen Foster (Cat Scrapbook Kit), and The Paper Studio. The Tigger holding the tag was cut at 2 1/2", and the sleeping Tigger measures 4 1/2". I colored Tigger with Pumpkin Smooch Ink and added Stickles to outline him. The font is from Alphalicious, cut at 1". Both die cuts are pop-dotted for added dimension. The paw-printed ribbon is from The Paper Studio.

Video for Red, White and Blue Gatefold Album

2011-07-04T09:09:00.003-07:00

More details can be seen in this video. Hubby told me I have a soft voice...but I carry a biiiggg stiiick! lol! Double click on it for a full screen. :-)

Vintage Patriotic Gatefold Album

2011-07-04T09:00:00.003-07:00

Happy Birthday America! :-) It's in the sweltering 110s here and yes, I am scheduled to work tonight but hey--there is so much worth celebrating for! :-)

I made this album for a swap. My Secret Sister specified that she wanted a gatefold mini album, so I indulged her. :-) I used paper from My Mind's Eye, The Paper Studio and DCWV. For frames, I used dies from Tim Holtz and Spellbinders. The rosettes were made using Tim Holtz dies. Flourishes and roses are from Prima and the crystals were from Recollections. I also used lace from The Paper Studio. The album is made of chipboard since I wanted it to be sturdy.

Here's the link of the copyright-free site that I went to for the clip art I used for the tags: http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/patriotic-memorial-day-greeting-cards/.

Check out the video I made in the next post.

Vintage Red, White and Blue Notebook

2011-07-03T11:30:00.000-07:00

I altered a small notebook with a vintage theme for Diane. I used paper from The Paper Studio. The frames were cut using Tim Holtz dies. I added crinkle ribbon, a cameo from Webster's Pages, flourishes and flowers from Prima and crystals from Recollections to complete the look.

Red, White and Blue Stickpins

2011-07-03T10:36:00.003-07:00

I gave these stickpins to my Secret Sister Diane. She lives near the beach so I thought of a tropical presentation for it. The fan is from the Philippines, and I added a Tim Holtz Rosette, a Prima flower and a ribbon from Offray to jazz it up.

Christmas in July...A Froebel Star Wreath

2011-06-25T15:00:00.002-07:00

What do the 4th of July and Christmas have in common? Stars!!! I tried my hand at making a Froebel Star wreath. It took me quite a bit to figure it out successfully make a star without tearing the paper. I jokingly told my husband..."and I thought I was smart! lol!" You can give this wreath a try and don't be frustrated if you don't get it right with one try. Lighten up...it's just paper! :-D

Here is the link that I used to make this wreath: http://www.craftideas.info/html/german_star_wreath_c.html. You will need to make 8 stars to form the wreath. The tutorial can be found here: http://www.craftideas.info/html/german_star_instructions.html. I used strips of paper measuring 1"x25". It wasn't sparkly enough, so I misted the paper with Shimmerz Baby's Breath and brushed it with Ranger's Perfect Pearls--then I dotted some pearls at the center of the stars. I added tulle at the back to make it easier to hang the wreath.

I'm also sharing this project with the bloggers at http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/.

Fourth Of July Banner for My Sheri Crafts

2011-06-25T09:30:00.000-07:00

This banner is my Design Team Project for My Sheri Crafts. The pennants measure 5"x7". The letters are from the StoryBook Cricut cartidge, cut at 3" and the star is from Plantin' Schoolbook, also cut at 3". I embossed the frames that I had cut using the Stars Cuttlebug folder. The rosettes were cut using Tim Holtz dies and I just added white buttons on the center. I used paper from The Paper Studio and baker's twine to complete the red, white and blue look.

Vintage Patriotic Card For My Sheri Crafts

2011-06-25T09:00:00.001-07:00

I got the lovely vintage image from http://vintageholidaycrafts.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/vintage-american-flag-lady-liberty1.jpg. I made an adaptation of the triangle tri-fold card. You can find the tutorial here: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/triangle_trifold/. I decided to cut the triangle for the front part of the card and leave the other two sides square, so I will have more surfaces to embellish.
The designer papers are from The Paper Studio. The scalloped frame for the vintage clip art was made using a Spellbinders die. The bookplate was cut using a Tim Holtz die. Fore embellishments, I added crinkle ribbon, flourishes and crystals from Recollection, paper lace from K&Co and Prima flowers.

Spring-Themed Exploding Box

2011-06-22T09:40:00.005-07:00

I loved the soft hues of this DCWV Paper pack. I added a rose-printed designer paper from My Mind's Eye and voila! I ended up with a distinctly feminine exploding box. :-D

I added frames from Spellbinders for the inside squares, and dotted the scallops with Liquid Pearls. The box cover was embellished using flowers from Prima and skeleton leaves from Recollection, sheer ribbon from Offray, a Tim Holtz ticket and pearl flourishes from Prima.

Beach Layouts For My Sheri Crafts

2011-06-18T09:00:00.002-07:00

I am still playing catch up with my layouts and personal scrapbooking, that's why I decided to take a break from my swaps and focus on some personal crafting instead.

Hubby and I used to live near the beach in Florida and it seemed like we were on vacation all the time. :-)

I used some paper that I got from Michael's and layered a thin strip of sinamay on it. I added some Prima flowers, and tiny shells and pearls for the flower centers. I adhered stickers from Me And My Big Ideas and made some swirls using Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The sun had some added shine to it, thanks to the Stickles. :-D

The paper on the second layout is from Michael's and DCWV. The stickers are from EK Success and Jolee's Boutique. I added some white mulberry paper and stitched around the layered frames. I wanted more color, so I added a row of Prima flowers along the bottom of the page.

Once Upon A Springtime Tags

2011-06-16T09:00:00.000-07:00

I love the coordinating stamps that go with the Graphic 45 paper packs! I cut the tags From Tags, Bags, Boxes and More at 4 1/2" using the Blackout Key. I had a ball coloring the images with Copic markers. :-) I kept the tags simple by adding some Prima flowers, borders from Recollections, borders punched out using Martha Stewart and swirls and dots made using Viva Decor Pearl Pens.

Copic Markers Color Guide:
Teals: BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18; BG45, BG49
Corals: R30, R32, R35, R43
Browns: E31, E33, E35
Greens: YG 11, YG13, YG17
Skin: E00, E01, E02

American Beauties in Red, White And Blue

2011-06-12T10:56:00.007-07:00

I outfitted these paper dolls from the Once Upon A Princess cartridge with dresses using paper from Prima, Melody Ross, K&Co and MAMBI. The dolls were cut at 3 1/2". Paper used was GinaK 80 lb. I embellished them with Stickles, Enamel Accents and Liquid Pearls and colored them using my Copic Markers.

Copic Markers Used:
Caucasian Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, R20
Olive Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15, R20
African-American: E01, E11, E13, E15, E17, R20
Blonde Hair: Y00, Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28
Red Hair: YR21, YR24, YR14, E07, E09
Brown Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57

Diamond Fold Father's Day Card

2011-06-11T08:55:00.003-07:00

I made this diamond fold card for the Father's Day celebration at My Sheri Crafts. You can find the instructions on Splitcoast Stampers: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/diamondfoldcard/.

I used paper from Basic Grey's Cupcake 6x6 paper stack, and The Paper Studio. The sentiment was stamped using JustRite Stampers. I made the frames using my Spellbinders Nestabilities dies. Embellishments include: Liquid Pearls, Enamel Accents and baker's twine. I kept the design simple since dad is a no-nonsense guy. :-)

Pillow Boxes for Flag Day

2011-06-04T09:00:00.000-07:00

June the 14th is just around the corner and guess what day it is? Flag Day! :-) For my project for My Sheri Crafts, I decided to make pillow boxes to hold small gift items. The pillow boxes came from the Easter cartridge, and I just hid the bunny cut using my Gypsy. I used Cat's Eye ink from ColorBox to ink the edges. The paper used are from The paper Studio and My Mind's Eye. I punched along the edges of the accent paper using Martha Stewart Stars punch. I used baker's twine to tuck the vintage images that I printed out from http://vintageholidaycrafts.com.

Wish Card for My Sheri Crafts

2011-05-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sheri came up with a recipe for this week's project. We were to make something using one button, two designer papers and three flowers. I have been wanting to play with my stamps from Kanban and this week's project was the perfect excuse for that.

I used paper from Prima's Sparkling Spring paper pack and Tim Holtz. The flowers are from Prima, button is from Basic Grey and the pearls are from Recollections. I got that pleated ribbon from the dollar bin. :-) I made a frame for the image using my Spellbinder's dies. I embossed the frame using the Victoria Cuttlebug folder, inked the edges with ColorBox Cat's Eye ink and chalked the design. Chalk was also used for the brown shadow in the background of the image. I added tiny pearls using my Viva Decor Pearl pen for added embellishment.

Copic Colors used:
Skin: E00, E01, E02
Cheeks: R20
Lips: RV24
Dress/Hat/Gloves: RV10, RV11, RV14, RV20, RV22, RV24

Black, Pink, White...and Flowers!

2011-05-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

Our theme for this week at My Sheri Crafts is "Flowers". I made some shopping bags using my Tags, Bags, Boxes and More. I had cut the bags at "Fit To Page" and embellished them with flowers from Recollections, and polka-dotted ribbons. The paper that I used for the bags are from Tim Holtz and DCWV.

I also altered a wooden "P" hanger using Tim Holtz Paper and vintage music sheets. I inked the edges using Cat's Eye Ink from ColorBox and applied Stickles for added texture. I added another pearl to the Maya Road stick pin to personalize it. The flower is from Recollections and the ribbon is from Offray. I added some flourishes using Black Enamel Accents and Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

Masculine Card for my Sheri Crafts

2011-05-14T09:24:00.003-07:00

We like to celebrate every occasion at My Sheri Crafts and get an excuse to draft. :-D National Defense Transportation will be on the third Friday this month and yes...we are celebrating it too! :-)

Paper used are from DCWV's La Creme paper pack and The Paper Studio. The stamped sentiment is from Tim Holtz. The car was cut from Graphic 45's A Distinguished Gentleman paper pack. I used my Diamond Plate Cuttlebug folder to add texture, then I added baker's twine. The gear and ticket are from Tim Holtz.

Altered Mailbox in Fall Colors

2011-05-12T05:11:00.000-07:00

I was looking for the perfect paper for a project for a swap sister when I ended up rummaging through my Graphic 45 paper stacks. Where do you think I found it? At the Christmas paper pack of course! lol! I chose the design that was more Baroque and less "holidayish" (yes, that's a new word).

I dyed the mulberry flowers from Petaloo with Glimmer Mist. The flower centers were from a swap. The butterflies are from Recollections and the butterfly band at the center was made using a Martha Stewart butterfly border punch. I had cut the frames using Lacy Labels and they measure 3". The "T" is from Gypsy Font and to finish the look, I added a cameo, satin ribbon and some accents using Viva Decor Pen.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

2011-05-08T14:32:00.003-07:00

Happy Mother's Day to all the wonderful moms out there! I would like to share a pic of what hubby gave me today. He was disgusted with the presentation of the tulips that he ordered, so he took one of our glasses, dyed the water pink with Crystal Lite, trimmed the stems and rearranged them all in a vase. He tied the tulips with one of my crinkle ribbons. He also printed out the card using photo paper. The design of the card was actually the screensaver he had put up for me this morning. :-)

Tilda Get Well Soon Card For My Sheri Crafts

2011-05-07T09:00:00.004-07:00

Nurses' Week is almost here! We would like to wish those who are sick good health, and send something bright and cheery their way. I used paper from Prima's Springtime and Sweet Fairy paper packs. The image is Picnic Tilda. I masked a small area in her face so I could draw her nose and mouth. The frame is from Spellbinders, embossed with my Cuttlebug Spots and Dots folder. The border was punched using a Martha Stewart punch. The sentiment is from Just Rite Stampers. I used my Spellbinders dies again to cut the frames. For embellishments, I used Liquid Pearls, Stickles, a white button from Dress-it-up, baker's twine and crinkle ribbon which was colored using Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst Stain. Stamp pad used for inking is Cat's Eye from Colorbox.

Copic markers used:
Skin/Cheeks: E000, E00, E01, E02, R20
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57
Shirt: RV11, RV13, RV14
Shoes: E40, E42, E44, E47

In Celebration Of Mother's Day At My Sheri Crafts

2011-04-30T07:15:00.001-07:00

We want to celebrate Mother's Day far ahead at My Sheri Crafts, to beat the last minute rush. I was able to finish several layouts with a "mom-to-be" theme in mind.

I used paper from Webster's Pages Hollywood Vogue. I also used paper from GCD Studio's Paris Nights for my matting and to accent second layout. The flowers are from Prima, Petaloo and Recollections. The pearls are from Prima. I made use of the sticker sheet that came with the paper pack for the font. I got the peacock feather from a swap.

Flower Box for My Sheri Crafts

2011-04-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

This week's project is all about 3D gift containers. I cut the flower box at "Fit to Page" using my Tags, Bags, Boxes and More Cricut cartridge. The paper is from Basic Grey's Romani paper pack. The flowers are from Prima, and the pearl and pink crystals are from Recollections. I made rosettes to adorn all four corners of the box using my Tim Holtz die.

Graphic 45 Bunny Card For My Sheri Crafts

2011-04-15T09:00:00.005-07:00

Beautiful paper always presents a dilemma. It is almost heartbreaking to cut or even think of covering it up. For this week's bunny theme, I used paper from Graphic 45's Once Upon A Springtime paper pack and stamped images from Graphic 45/Hampton Arts. I used Pebbles chalk for the background inside the Spellbinders frames. The pink cabochons along the corners are from The Paper Studio. The flower is from Prima.

I got the crinkle ribbon from a swap (thanks Dianne! :-D) and the stickpin is from Tracy (thanks again, Tracy!! :-D).

I colored the bunny image using Copic markers.
Here's the color guide:
Bunny- E31, E33, E35
Sweater- YG11, YG13, YG17
Skirt- E93, E95, YR82
Butterfly- BG72, BG75, BG78, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18
*It was past midnight when I typed the draft and guess what? Instead of hitting "Save Now", I had hit "Publish Post" and the post did not even have pictures in them! To my post subscribers: thanks for being patient and sticking with a goofy blogger like me.

Button Up!

2011-04-09T08:57:00.003-07:00

Our weekly theme at My Sheri Crafts for this week is "Buttons". I wanted to make something fun, whimsical and festive for this week's project. :-D

I cut the panda from Create-A-Critter at 2". The paper is from Basic Grey's Cupcake paper pad. The background paper mat is from DCWV. I used buttons from Basic Grey for the balloon centers. The balloons were cut using my Spellbinders dies. The stamped sentiment is from JustRite Stampers. The grass was cut freehand. To finish off the card, I used pop dots on the panda, some of the balloons and applied Stickles along the edges to make the card sparkle.
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Singin' In The Rain

2011-04-02T09:31:00.002-07:00

It's all about "April Showers" this week at My Sheri Crafts. While we are in desperate need for one in the desert, I was inspired by the movie and decided to make a card based on it. I had the perfect Tim Holtz stamp, which I inked using Colorbox Ink. I embossed the background paper with "Allegro". The vintage music sheet is from my stash and the raindrops are from Cloud 9. The tag is from Spellbinders.

Vintage Spring Mini Album For My Sheri Crafts

2011-03-26T12:49:00.019-07:00

What does spring remind me of? Flowers, butterflies, birds, pure colors---the world reborn. :-)

This mini album measures 6"x6". I used paper from K&Co, Prima, Basic Grey, DCWV, Amanda Blu and Bo Bunny. The flowers are from Prima, Recollections and Petaloo. I used vintage lace and paper lace for accents. The wrought iron gates for the front and back covers are from Ornamental iron, cut at 4 1/2". The crystals are from Martha Stewart, Recollections and The Paper Studio. I used Martha Stewart punches and Spellbinders dies for the frames and butterflies for this project. The brads are from The Paper Studio. I also used Viva decor Pearl Pen for the flourishes.

I used a swivel clasp from Tim Holtz for the charm. The flower and brad are from the Paper Studio, and I found some beads from Michael's to add to the charm.

I made an envelope for this page, to hold more pictures.

My friend Tracy gave me this fabric flower and stickpin during one of the GIBBS swaps.

I made a waterfall layout for the last page.

Vintage Altered Box for My Sheri Crafts

2011-03-19T08:45:00.005-07:00

A very good friend of mine bought me chocolates the last time we went to The Venetian in Vegas. The box was just as pretty as the chocolates inside it. I kept it and decided to alter it, using the brown palette as my theme.

The papers that I used are from DCWV, and Bo Bunny. The stamped image is from La Blanche Stamps. I used a flower from Recollections and ribbon from Stampin' Up. The paper lace is from K&Co, embellished with Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The crystals are from Martha Stewart. I cut the frames using Spellbinders dies and pop-dotted the image.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

2011-03-12T08:40:00.005-07:00

Warning: a lot of greens were used in the making of this card. :-D My Sheri Crafts is celebrating St. Patrick's Day! For this card, I used an image from ATC Collection. The papers are from Basic Grey and Prima. I also used Stickles for the cut outs and the frames are from Spellbinders. To add more texture, I added Flower Soft on the shamrock. The green ribbon is from a swap.

Celebrating Mardi Gras!

2011-03-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

Mardi Gras falls on the 8th of March this year. We are feeling very festive at My Sheri Crafts and decided...hey, we need to chase the winter blues away and celebrate! I was inspired by the French Quarter when I made this card, hence the fleur-de-lis theme and the Gothic colors. I was thrilled to find that fabric trim with the iridescent beads in my stash. It reminded me of the beads they give away during the Mardi Gras festivities.

I sprayed some Tim Holtz Paper with Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists and cut off the fleur-de-lis die cuts using my Spellbinders dies. The border punches are from EK Success and Martha Stewart. The gold eyelets are from Making Memories. The black designer paper is from DCWV's Mariposa stack. The center fleur-de-lis was pop dotted to add more dimension.

Altered Mini Paint Can

2011-02-27T05:08:00.004-07:00

I got this paint can from Hobby Lobby for my swap sister's chocolates. My inspiration for it was French Country, so I chose paper from K&CO because it reminded me of vintage wallpaper. I lined the edges with Tim Holtz tissue tape. I placed some cream-colored tulle and berry sprays on the handle and added some crystals on the lid.

Vintage ATCs

2011-02-27T04:22:00.005-07:00

I made a set of Artist Trading Cards for a swap sister. She has been joining ATC swaps and I thought I would add to her collection. The images are from Tim Holtz, ATC Collection and 7Gypsies. The white frame in the yellow ATC is from Melissa Frances. Paper used are from Tim Holtz, Me and My Big Ideas and K&Co.

A Boy-themed Card

2011-02-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

It's "All About Boys" this week at My Sheri Crafts. I colored Edwin using my Copic markers, trimmed the image and paper pieced it so that his overalls will have a different "fabric". I used Basic Grey's Offbeat 6x6 paper pad for the hat, overalls and background paper. The rub-ons and the flowers are from Cloud 9. The sentiment was stamped using Chocolate and Blueberries Cat's Eye Ink from ColorBox. The stamp is from Just Rite Stampers, trimmed using Large Circles from Spellbinders. I used Pop Squares on the image for added dimension. The paper for the wooden "bench" that Edwin is sitting on is from Tim Holtz, embossed using Distressed Stripes embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R01, R20
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57
Shirt: W01, W03, W05
Shies: E31, E33, E35

Sunflower Expression Cover

2011-02-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

The other theme for one of the days for the swap was "For the Birds". My swap sister loves Europe and she is pretty active with FFA. It made me think of French Country and the recurring theme of roosters in the design. I made this cover using the pattern from Custom Crops. I added an inch extra on both sides. I had sewn a piece of yellow fabric as an accent to the overall design.

Altered Spice Jars and Shiny Flowers

2011-02-24T08:00:00.001-07:00

The other themes for the swap were "Glass" and "Shiny". I had some spice jars lying around and I just printed out the words "Got Trim", cut it out using my Spellbinders die, and covered it with paper and tissue tape from Tim Holtz. The design was kept simple since I wanted the focus to be on the pretty blue trim I filled them up with. I was thinking that this would also make good gift containers for scrappers who love buttons, brads, skittles, etc.

For "Shiny", I made this box using K&CO's Handmade paper line. The film strip, ticket, and the paper with the vintage prints are from Tim Holtz. The flowers are from Prima.

To achieve the shiny effect on the grunge roses, I first applied a layer of Pink Tutu Glimmer Glam, then I inked the edges with pink Cat's Eye. I dipped the roses in melted clear ultra thick embossing enamel. I used a heat gun to get rid of the air bubbles.

Vintage Layout

2011-02-23T19:30:00.000-07:00

I made this layout based on what my swap sister had said about her grandmother's garden. She also has a lovely daughter and I was inspired by the thought of a heart filled with love-- a wonderful heritage that has been passed on from generation to generation. Just like flower seeds, love planted and nurtured will continue to grow more beautiful each day.

I used paper from Amanda Blu and K&Co. I also used my paper lace cartridge so that I could have the look of an old quilt for my photo mats. I used Martha Stewart border punch on the strips of pearlized cardstock. I embellished the layout with Viva Decor pearl pens, and Prima Flowers. The tags are from 7 Gypsies and the journaling frames were cut using Spellbinders. The font is from Gypsy Font, cut at 1 1/4".

Vintage Stickpins

2011-02-23T19:00:00.000-07:00

I made these stickpins for a swap at the Cricut MB. The word for the week was "Beautiful rainbows". All the stickpins are in different colors of the rainbow. I added clear crystals, to reflect the light source. :-)

Graphic 45 Altered Notebook and Tags

2011-02-19T09:00:00.002-07:00

Our theme for this week at My Sheri Crafts is "All About Girls." I wanted to feature some vintage ladies for this week's projects. I used paper from Graphic 45's Communique and Fashionista, and Gartner. I altered a composition notebook (it costs about a dollar at WM) and made a couple of tags. The black diamond crystals are from Prima. The black velvet ribbon and red ribbon flowers are from Offray. To accent the binding, I added some stickpins. I covered the edges of the notebook with Tim Holtz tissue tape for a cleaner look.

The brown lace lining the inner pocket is from Prima.

I made an envelope for the page next to the back cover, for receipts, coupons, etc. The film strip used on the notebook is from Tim Holtz, attached using Glossy Accents.

The "J" charm at the back cover is from Tim Holtz.

I made the black bead flourishes on the tags using Enamel Accents.

Love Layout Project for My Sheri Crafts

2011-02-12T09:00:00.000-07:00

I love Valentine's Day no matter how commercialized it seems. I always make it a point to be off on that day. I made a layout with a "love" them in mind. The paper is from Webster's Pages, and I made the frames using paper from Basic Grey's Two Scoops 12x12 Collection Kit and the Classic Frame by Spellbinders. The flowers and pearl swirls are from Prima. The sentiments, and flourishes are from Home Decor. With the exception of "memories", which I had cut at 3/4, they were all cut at 1".

Pearl Anniversary Card for My Sheri Crafts

2011-02-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

I was inspired by pearls when I made this card. I used paper from DCWV's Luxury paper stack that I layered over paper with a quatrefoil pattern from Me and My Big Ideas. I chose a monochromatic palette, focusing on shimmery silvers and pearls. I used the resist technique when I stamped the Silhouette Kiss image from Inkadinkado; then sprayed the image with mist and stamped over it with a script stamp. The sentiment was computer generated and I used my Spellbinders dies for the frames and the tag. The corner punch was Eyelet Lace from Martha Stewart. The heart-shaped pearls are from Recollections and I used Liquid Pearls to finish off the card.

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

2011-01-29T09:38:00.002-07:00

....that's "May You Become Prosperous" in Cantonese, a popular greeting during the Chinese New Year. For this week's Asian theme project for My Sheri Crafts, I decided to make some coin envelopes, to spread prosperity around. I used my Gypsy and my Zooballoo cartridge. The dimensions are: height: 3" and width: 11". It is larger than your usual coin envelope, but I was thinking of being able to use them for mini albums as well. I used cardstock from DCWV which I embossed using embossing folders from Cuttlebug's Asian Bundle. The stamped images are Asian Characters from Inkadinkado, which I heat-embossed using Red Dragon embossing powder from Stamp 'n Stuff. I just added strips of washi paper to compete the design.

Organic Layouts

2011-01-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

This week's theme at My Sheri Crafts is "Organic". My hubby and a couple of other friends and I went on a nature hike on April last year. I decided to make a couple of layouts with the theme in mind. The paper were from from Webster's Pages, and Anna Griffin. The green paper for the photo mats were from Me And My Big Ideas. The flowers and lace were from Prima. The sinamay was sent to me from the Philippines. I had cut a journaling tag using my Spellbinder's dies and I embossed it using my Cuttlebug Leafy Branch embossing folder. The other journaling tag was also cut using Spellbinders. I used pop squares to add more dimension to the round tag, and Billy's picture.

Bling It On!

2011-01-15T08:32:00.003-07:00

Our focus for this week at My Sheri Crafts is bling! I have been looking forward to spring and warmer weather, so I decided to use one of my favorite colors--pink! I used paper from Basic Grey's Eva Collection Kit . I made an A2 sized gatefold card and cut a couple of square medallions using the smaller square die from Spellbinders' Fleur De Lis Pendant. The flower borders were from Paper Lace, cut at 1 1/4". I used crystals from The Paper Studio and pearls from Recollections to add dimension to the card.

Cocoa Packet Holder

2011-01-08T10:32:00.005-07:00

This is the second project for this week at My Sheri Crafts. The paper is from Basic Grey's Offbeat paper pad. The snowflake was cut at 3 1/2" using Winter Lace. The cup was from Joys Of The Season, cut at 2".

I used chalk to shade the cup and the tag for the sentiment. The sentiment was computer-generated.

Inside the card is a pocket for the cocoa packet (a pocket for a packet...lol!:-D). I embossed it using my Snowflakes Cuttlebug embossing folder and I used chalk to emphasize the design.

Snowflake Card

2011-01-08T10:23:00.004-07:00

I got inspired to make two projects for My Sheri Crafts this week, and here's the first one. :-) I used paper from Momenta's Jack Frost line. I used my Winter Lace cartridge and cut the center snowflake at 3 1/2". The two smaller snowflakes were cut at 2" and I used pop dots for added dimension. I cut the other snowflake in half so it would look like it's part of the paper. I used a border punch from EK Success to create the snowflake paper lace at the left side of the card. The sentiment was computer-generated and cut using my Spellbinders die. The ribbon was from last year's winter swap at the Cricut message board. The crystals were from the dollar bin at Michael's.

Happy New Year!

2011-01-01T09:01:00.004-07:00

It's a strange coincidence that today is 1/1/11. :-) My projects for My Sheri Crafts for this week are party hats. I used paper from Basic Grey's Two Scoops Paper Pack, which I cut using the crown keys of my Once Upon A Princess Cricut cartridge and my Gypsy. Both party hats were cut at Fit To Page.Lindy's Stamp Gang Mists were used to make both hats sparkle. I used my Textured Textile and D'vine Swirls embossing folders from Cuttlebug for added dimension. The text for both party hats are computer-generated and I cut a frame for the second hat using Labels Four from Spellbinders. I colored the frames with Pebbles Chalk and edged them with Stickles. I used my Viva Decor Pearl Pen and crystals from Recollections to finish the look.

Shimmery Tags

2010-12-25T10:41:00.006-07:00

Our theme for this week at My Sheri Crafts is "Misted". I altered some shipping tags using sprays and stains from Lindy's Stamp Gang. I did a resist technique by embossing the background with clear embossing powder, then layering the mists and stains on top of the design.

I used the Chandeliers stamp from Inkadinkado for the image. I added Stickles and Liquid Pearls to make the image pop. The flourishes are from Tim Holtz, which I covered with clear embossing ink, applied embossing powder, then heat-set it.

I colored some white flowers from Petaloo and Recollections with sprays and stains from Lindy's Stamp Gang, then added Stickles along the edges. The butterfly was colored using Lindy's Magical Mica. The pearls and crystals were from The Paper Studio.

The lace and the crystal brads that I used here were from my stash. The keyhole and key were from Tim Holtz's grunge elements. The stamped image was from Inkadinkado.

Graphic 45 Christmas Past Video

2010-12-23T08:25:00.002-07:00

At last! Here's the video of the wordbook. :-D Double click for better viewing.

Graphic 45 Christmas Past Wordbook

2010-12-19T10:44:00.003-07:00

Our theme at My Sheri Crafts for this week is... Christmas! I just got my Gypsy after debating with myself for more than a year if I really need one. Black Friday made it possible for me to get one at a fraction of its original cost, and here I am, designing my life away. lol! I made this wordbook using Plantin' Schoolbook and Storybook. I used my Graphic 45 Christmas Past paper stack and my Bind-It-All for binding. A lot of Stickles and Flower Soft were used, but not harmed in the making of this project. :-D Watch out for the video that will be posted by middle of this week!
The Gypsy file of the wordbook is available here.

The embellishments at the last page were made using Ornamental Iron and Heritage Cricut carts.

12 Days Of Christmas Crafts Video Part 2

2010-12-12T10:15:00.000-07:00

12 Days Of Christmas Crafts Video Part 1 of 2

2010-12-12T10:00:00.003-07:00

Christmas Artist Trading Cards And A Gift Tag

2010-12-12T09:30:00.000-07:00

I made these ATCs using Graphic 45's Christmas Past paper pack, scraps from ATC Collection, and a copyright-free clipart that I printed from the Internet. I spritzed plain white cardstock with Glimmer Mist and Lindy's Stamp Gang sprays.

Embellishments: Jolee's Boutique stickers, Gold Liquid Pearls, Prima flower, red crystal from The Paper Studio, Stickles

Embellishments: Stickles, Say It With Crystals from Prima

Embellishments: tinsel from Hobby Lobby, lace from Laurie (thanks a bunch!), flat pearl strands from my stash, white bow from Offray

Embellishments: Vintage Christmas Flower Soft, Stickles, silver tinsel from Hobby Lobby

Embellishments for coordinating ATCs: stickers from The Paper Studio, Stickles

Embellishments: red flower stickers from KI Memories, red crystals from The Paper Studio, alphabet beads from Hobby Lobby, snowflake button from The Paper Studio, Diamond White Flower Soft, Stickles

Embellishments: red flower stickers from KI Memories, Liquid Pearls

Embellishments: red flower stickers from KI Memories, quilled flower from my stash, Stickles, crystal from The Paper Studio

Embellishments: Jolee's Boutique stickers, KI Memories red sticker, Liquid Pearls

Embellishments: Liquid Pearls, Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pen, plaid ribbon from Hobby Lobby, red sticker from KI Memories, Stickles
The shape for the Santa Tag was cut using my Spellbinders die

Embellishments: stocking brad from my stash, Tim Holtz Fragments, crystal from The Paper Studio

Precious Moments Tri-Shutter Christmas Card

2010-12-12T09:15:00.000-07:00

I got this stamped image from a previous Secret Sister swap and a good friend of mine expressed her admiration for the image, so I made a card for her for our Christmas Secret Sister swap. I used DCWV's Christmas pack from last year. The "NOEL" was cut at 1" using my Blackletter Solutions cartridge. I colored the darling image with Copics, and embellished it with liquid pearls, smooch inks and Stickles. Inside the tri-fold card were more embellishments--- the red flower stickers from KI, a cardinal sticker from Jolee's Boutique, a lovely fabric trim, and the gold rick-rack sticker from Jolee's Boutique. The red crystals were from The Paper Studio. The sentiment was computer generated and the label was using a die from Spellbinders. The gold pearls were from Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

Cinderella and Aurora

2010-12-12T09:00:00.001-07:00

I had cut both princesses at "Fit To Page" using my Cricut Expression. I used paper from DCWV's Luxury stack for both gowns. I colored both princesses using my Copic Markers. Their features were drawn in using my Copic SP pen. Stickles, mica flakes and liquid pearls were used to embellish their dresses and jewelry.

Hoppy Christmas!

2010-12-12T08:00:00.000-07:00

I made this shaker box for the Secret Sister swap for the purpose of using it as a rattle. I cut the frog from Create-A-Critter at 2". I used glossy accents for his cheeks and Stickles to emphasize his features. The background paper is from last year's DCWV's Christmas paper pack. The wreath was made using Martha Stewart's branch punch.

I filled up the shaker box with seed and bugle beads.

Domestic Goddess Recipe Box

2010-12-11T19:12:00.005-07:00

I got this recipe box from the dollar bin at Michael's and altered it using paper from My Mind's Eye, Graphic 45's Domestic Goddess, and cardstock from Crafty Secrets.

Colorful Invitation Card

2010-12-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

I made this card for this week's Design Team Project for My Sheri Crafts. I used paper from Basic Grey's 6x6 Cupcake paper stack. I used Just Rite Stamper's Times New Roman Custom Design Cardmaking Kit for the sentiment, and I framed it with Inkadinkado's Maison Frames. I used Labels Four and Labels Eight by Spellbinders to frame the stamped image. I inked the edges of the frames and used chalk to emphasize the flourishes. The punch that I used is from Martha Stewart, the ribbon is from a swap and the flower is from Petaloo.

Wintry Layout

2010-12-08T12:00:00.002-07:00

I rarely post layouts in my blog, and my guilty reason is that I am not caught up with my scrapping. :-P I made this all-white layout for the Secret Sister swap. I used pearl paper from AC, GP white cardstock and glitter paper from Core'dinations. The chipboard letters were from DCWV, embellished with Flower Soft. The large snowflake was from When Its Cold Outside, cut at fit to page. I used my Spellbinders dies, embossed using Cuttlebug folders for the picture mats and the tags. The border punches are from Martha Stewart, and I used Viva Decor pearl pen for the flourishes. The crystal flourish is from Recollections.

More Christmas Ornaments!

2010-12-08T11:12:00.005-07:00

I made some ornaments for both the GIBBS and Secret Sister Christmas swaps. Both of my friends have different color preferences, and I made sure that they both get what they will like. :-) I loved the Kusudama ball that Denni made so much so I made two of them!

I used Becca Feeken's tutorial for the Fleur-De-Lys ornaments.

I painted this wooden tree ornament with silver acrylic paint and covered it with Stickles, Flower Soft and mica flakes.
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I also made this Tilda ornament for my Secret Sister (not so secret anymore!) because she loves Tildas.

Bird Shape Album

2010-12-08T10:43:00.006-07:00

Cardinals are the official bird of Christmas, but I also wanted to make a mini album that can be used on a daily basis. I got the bird album from the dollar bin at Michael's (yes, I do dive in them...lol!), and covered it with paper from K&Co's Blossomwood paper pack. I used copyright-free clipart for the cardinal images in the album. The lollipop flower on the front cover is from K&Co. The rest of the flowers are from Prima.

Steampunk Debutante Altered Notebook

2010-12-08T10:30:00.006-07:00

I love Steampunk and it was such a happy coincidence that the Graphic 45 paper came in peach. lol! I bought this notebook from Hobby Lobby at 50% off, and I covered it using paper from K&Co's Handmade Stack. The main image is from Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante paper pack. I used lace, pearls and a flower from Prima. I wanted more pearls, so I used Bronze Viva Decor Pearl Pen.

I made a mini folder for the inside cover. It was quite easy; all I did was trim and inch from a piece of 8"x8" paper, scored the bottom part at 3", then folded it over. I also made small diagonal slits to make opening and closing so much easier. The Paris-themed paper on the first page is from Gardiner.

On the back of the notebook is a dressform from the Summer in Paris cartridge, that I cut at 5".

The Eiffel tower was also cut at 5". I used some Steampunk-themed stamps at the back cover to personalize it.

Shoes, Matching Purses and a Gift Card Holder

2010-12-08T00:00:00.006-07:00

I have been busy with Christmas swaps and my Secret Sister got her box last Monday, and that gave me the go signal to post my projects for her. I used paper from last year's The Christmas Stack from DCWV for all three projects.

I used Ellen Hutson's template for these shoes. I filled them with Smooch inks wrapped in cellophane and tied with ribbon from Hobby Lobby.

I used my Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge for the purses, which I cut at "Fit To Page". I lined the bottom with white feather boas.

This gift card holder was made for the GIBBS swap. I did not use any specific template. I just made sure I had 1/2" allowance when I made the envelope.

Blue Ornament for My Sheri Crafts

2010-12-03T10:13:00.007-07:00

I made this ornament as a Design Team project for My Sheri Crafts. This week's theme is "Hannukah". The projects are either Hanukkah-themed or makes use of the traditional blue and white Judaism colors.
To make this rosette ornament, I cut 4 pieces of 2"x12" strips, then I punched along the edges using a snowflake border punch from EK Success. I scored the paper using 1/2" increments vertically, fan-folded it then glued two pieces of fan-folded paper together to form a rosette.

I glued the rosette to a 3" empty ribbon spool. I repeated the same at the back of the ribbon spool. Then I tied a piece of 5/8" silver ribbon around the spool. It is important to tie the ribbon used to hang the ornament prior to gluing the stamped image because it will serve as a guide on the placement of the circle. The stamped image is from Just Rite Stampers that I embossed using a sky blue embossing powder from Hampton Arts. The frames are from Spellbinders, and I dotted the scallops using enamel accents. To finish off the look, I lined the edges of the rosette with tinsel.

Have A Holly Jolly Christmas!

2010-11-28T10:52:00.010-07:00

I was one of those crazy people who made up the horde that went to Wal-Mart on Black Friday. :-D I ended up with only one purchase-- the Jolly Holidays Cricut Lite cartridge. I used the sketches at Raq's Challenge to make all three cards.

I cut the girl at 2". The tricky part was her legs. I ended up cutting another layer at 3", just so the legs will not get torn. I used paper from Core'dinations, and the background designer paper and the plaid ribbon are from Hobby Lobby. The dark green ribbon is from Offray and the crystals are from The Paper Studio. I used Stickles, chalk and wiggly eyes to complete her look. The frames are from Spellbinders and I used Liquid Pearls on the scalloped circle.

The snowman was cut at 2". I used chalk to make his cheeks rosy and added wiggly eyes. The background paper is from last year's DCWV's Christmas Stack. I dotted the design on the paper with enamel accents. I added Flower Soft on his hat. Ribbon is from Offray and the frame is from Spellbinders.

I used Martha Stewart's Cornice border punch for the scallops and layered two of them, instead of placing a ribbon. I don't want to make this too frilly since this is for my uncle. Santa was cut at 2", with the exception of the layer for his face, which I cut at 2 1/2". I used Flower Soft to imitate the look of fur, and Enamel Accents for his eyes. The background frames are from Spellbinders and the sentiment was computer-generated. The background paper is "Country Santa", from Hobby Lobby.

Hello Card For My Sheri Crafts

2010-11-27T09:00:00.000-07:00

It has been getting colder and the sun has been sorely missed! Our project for this week at My Sheri Crafts is a break from holiday crafting. We would just want to greet everyone "Hello", in the hopes that all is well. :-)

I cut this card using my Wild Card cartridge, at 4 1/2". The greeting is also from Wild Card, which I inked along the edges and applied chalk on, for a subtle shade of green. The scallop circle and the center circle were cut using Spellbinders. I embossed the butterflies from the Patterned Bugs stamp set from Inkadinkado using two shades of pink. Cotton Candy Stickles was applied along the edges of the light pink butterflies to emphasize the shape. I used Liquid Pearls along the scallop edges, the butterflies and to form the tiny flowers on the card. The paper is from DCWV's Garden Party paper pack.

Vintage Christmas ATCs

2010-11-24T09:00:00.000-07:00

I made these ATCs for a swap over at the Cricut MB. I used Graphic 45 paper, with the exception the ATC of the boy and the snowman. The background double-sided paper is from DCWV. I used an assortment of embellishments...border die cuts from Blossomwood by K&Co, a tassel from Jolee's, crystals from The Paper Studio, Tim Holtz fragments, and of course...plenty of Stickles and Liquid Pearls.

A Woman Can Never Have Too Many Purses...

2010-11-23T09:00:00.001-07:00

I gave Jen two coordinating purses for our swap. I used paper from DCWV's Mariposa line for both purses. The butterflies for the wooden purse are from Recollections. I was not too keen on the original natural wood color of the purse, so I painted it with espresso acrylic paint. The flowers are from Prima, edged with Stickles (Aqua) to make them more sparkly.

I decorated the handle with an aqua-colored ribbon, a Prima flower and a trio pearl pin from Maya Road.

The second purse is from a 7 Gypsies mini album kit. The lace border with the flowers is from Prima. I got the ruffled lace from Jo-Ann's. The strap is a grosgrain ribbon from Offray. I added a velcro dot to make the purse more functional. Tim Holtz tissue tape and Heidi Swapp paper tape hold the glued edges together, making them more secure.

Blue, White and Silver Banner

2010-11-22T21:09:00.004-07:00

I gave this banner to my friend Jen in our GIBBS (Girls I'm Broke Box) swap. I had cut the snowflakes, sized 5 1/4" using the Winter Wonderland cartridge at Blackout. The fonts are from Storybook, cut at 4". I used paper from Core'dinations and the crystals are from The Paper Studio. The "pennants" were embossed using the Holly Ribbons Cuttlebug folder.

The snowflake center was cut using my Spellbinders dies. I attached a crystal brad from my stash. I could not recall the specific brand since it was part of the supplies that I used when I scrapped my honeymoon pages, almost 5 years ago. The snowflakes eyelets (pricey!pricey!pricey! :-o ) were bought off e-bay.

Turkey and Pumpkin Cards

2010-11-20T00:58:00.012-07:00

Okay, I admit. I went a little crazy and made a few more turkeys from my Create A Critter cartridge. It's my favorite turkey among all the turkeys that Cricut has. He is "fairest of them all", so to speak. :-D I used paper from My Mind's Eye for my cards. The cardstock is from Core'dinations. The oval pumpkin was scraplifted from some fabulous ladies in the Cricut MB. I had seen Michelle make some in the past, and I loved them, so I made some too. :-D The scalloped pumpkin is something that I have seen before in the Spellbinder's website. I folded four scalloped ovals in half, and glued the sides together to make a pumpkin. The labels are from Spellbinders and sentiments are computer-generated.

I used sketches from RAQ's Challenge as my inspiration for these cards.

I followed sunnieday's third sketch for this card.

This sketch is from Sandy:

Sue is this week's host and I was able to make all four cards. :-D

Sherri was our host when this sketch was posted:

Thanksgiving Door Hanger For My Sheri Crafts

2010-11-20T00:46:00.003-07:00

I had fun making this door hanger for this week's Design Team Project. I cut a 12x12 chipboard in half and covered it with paper from Basic Grey's Ambrosia line.

The letters are from Alphalicious, cut at 1". The oval and scalloped oval frames are from Spellbinders, and I embossed them using D'vine Swirl. I dotted some Liquid Pearls along the scallops.

The turkey is from Create A Critter, cut at 2 1/2". I used Gold, Tiara and Sequins Stickles.

The upper and lower part of the door sign was embellished using the flat (yes..flat!!! :-D) stickers from the Ambrosia line. I know that "flat stickers" are treated like the plague by some crafters, but I do like to use them to personalize the designer paper. :-D Besides, who on earth can resist Basic Grey?

Snowflake Cards

2010-11-19T10:23:00.013-07:00

I made a set of Christmas cards for a friend. She loves the blue and silver combination. I also followed the sketches at Raq's Challenge, over at the Cricut MB.

I used Sketch 2 for this card. It does not show as well, but the diagonal sparkly blue cardstock are in two shades.

Teddy Bear Card for My Sheri Crafts

2010-11-13T08:24:00.005-07:00

National American Teddy Bear Day is on November 14. I love the idea of celebrating the cuteness and cuddly appeal of a teddy bear. To make this card, I scored a 5 1/2" x 11" piece of white cardstock at 2 1/2" and 6 3/4".

I trimmed some designer paper from Basic Grey's Cupcake Paper Stack, and My Mind's Eye to cover the small flap and the right panel of the scored paper, leaving the middle portion blank. The cardstock should look like this:

The stamped image is from JRL Design Company, and the sentiment stamp is from PSX. The ribbons and buttons are from swaps and I embellished the frames that I cut using my Spellbinders dies with Liquid Pearls, and Stickles for the stamped images.

Copic Markers used:
Bear: E31, E33, E35, E57
Sweater: YG0000, YG03, YG05, YG07
Collar/Cuffs/Waistband: BG00, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18
Pumpkin: YR00, YR01, YR04, YR09, YR68
Leaves: YR61, YR65, YR16, YG0000, YG93, YG95, YG97, Y23, Y26, E97, E99
Pawprints: E53, E55
Hearts: G02, G05, G09, YR04, YR09, E33, E35

Geisha and Samurai Paper Dolls

2010-11-10T10:57:00.002-07:00

I made these dolls for a swap hosted by my friend Daphne. I chose a "Geisha and Samurai" theme. The dolls and the outfits were cut at 4 1/2" at Blackout using my Everyday paper Dolls and Paper Doll Dress Up cartridges. I had to do a lot of paper piecing, which is surprising, considering that the Japanese aesthetic is simple. I drew on the faces using a technical pen and colored the eyes with an E33 Copic Marker. I added definition for the skin using chalk. I opted for the look of a novice geisha without her rice powder make-up. I also made swords for the samurai warrior, after all, what's a Samurai without a sword? The geisha dolls were embellished using flower soft, stickles and I used lime green yarn on their "obi". I kept my Samurai simple.

Sweet November Mermaids Color Guide Part II

2010-11-08T09:15:00.001-07:00

Current Ebbtide reminds me of Gwyneth Paltrow. :-)

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02
Cheeks: R01
Lips: R24
Headdress/Wallet: BV00, BV02, BV04, BV11, BV17
Tail: RV10, RV11, RV13

Fathom Calmsea "J Lo" automatically came to mind when I colored Fathom. :-D

Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R20
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57, E59
Tail: C01, C06, C08, B100
Stars: Y21, Y23, Y26, Y28

Treasure Tempestwind I could not think of any blond actress for this one, so why not a Supermodel? lol! Christie Brinkley inspired this mermaid's coloring.

Skin: E000, E00, YR93, YR95
Cheeks: R01, R20
Lips: R27
Hair: Y00, Y02, Y11, YR14, YR21, YR24
Tail: E31, E33, E35, E55

Shimmer Redkelp is more like a rockstar version of Vanessa Minnillo. I "played" with her headscarf. I wanted it to have a "print". By the way, I was listening to Buckcherry's "Everything" when I was coloring her. :-D

Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R01, R20
Lips: R24
Hair: C01, C6, C8, B100
Scarf: C8, B100, R00, R20, R22, R24, R27
Tail: B00, B02, B04, B05, B06 (This is my favorite combo for the tail so far.)

Sweet November Mermaids Color Guide Part I

2010-11-08T09:00:00.001-07:00

I always had a fascination for mermaids. I had a lot of fun coloring these images and I have no specific project for them in mind, except to give them to a very good friend, so she can get to use them for her projects. I used Stickles, Liquid Pearls, Smooch and Enamel Accents to embellish them. I also drew on the irises to make the eyes more realistic-looking.

Pearl Tidepool Halle Berry was my inspiration for her coloring. I added a bugle bead for her belly chain.

Skin: E00, E21, E25, E29
Cheeks: R30
Lips: R32
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57, E59
Tail: YG00, YG03, YG05, YG07, YG09

Ocean Wavedancer I was thinking of Kelly Hu when I colored Ocean.

Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R01
Lips: R24
Hair: W00, W03, W05, W08, B100
Tail: V00, V01, V04, V06, V09

Bubbles Lostlagoon I was thinking who my favorite redhead was when I colored Bubbles. One name came to mind: Gillian Anderson. :-D

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02
Cheeks: R01, R20
Lips: R24
Hair: YR00, YR21, YR24, E07, E09
Tail: YR00, YR01, YR04, YR09, YR68

Coral Reefweaver Coral is definitely an island girl. She was the first mermaid that I colored. I did not have a celeb in mind for her. I added Stickles on her eyes.

Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R20
Lips: R24
Headdress/Wallet: R00, R30, R32, R35
Tail: BG00, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18

Raq's Challenge and Ad Color Challenge Christmas Cards

2010-11-07T19:30:00.005-07:00

I was able to make all three cards for Raq's Challenge this week! Yay me! :-D The mermaid card followed the third sketch and I made the other two cards using the colors from the Ad Challenge hosted by Carolyn at the Cricut MB.

I flipped the sketch sideways for this card. The image is "Winter House". The frames are from Spellbinders. The papers are from DCWV. Flowers are from Prima. The metal studs and red crystals are from Hobby Lobby. I used my Martha Stewart Branch Punch for the leaves.

A lot of crafters have an aversion to flat stickers, but I had found a set from The Paper Studio that was so pretty I had to get them somehow. At 50% off, you can't beat the price on that one. The snowman reminded me of an embossed image, only more sparkly. I pop-dotted him and placed flower soft on his twig arms and on the fringe of his scarf, to emulate snow. The paper is from DCWV. The embossed background is "Snowflakes" from Cuttlebug, cut using a Spellbinders die. The snowflakes on the corners are from Spellbinders and the crystals are from The Paper Studio.

Tilda With Three Flowers

2010-11-07T09:00:00.002-07:00

I altered a wooden plaque for my friend Teri a while back. I lightly sanded it and covered the base with white acrylic paint. Then I applied paper from DCWV's Garden Party and lined the perimeter with lace from Offray. The buttons are from Basic Grey. Flowers are from Petaloo and the crystals are from Recollections. I embellished the whole project using Stickles and Liquid Pearls. I drew Tilda's features, the bench she's sitting on and the grass.

Copic markers used:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02
Cheeks: R20
Lips: R22
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57, E59
Dress: B00, B21, B24, B26
Sash/Headscarf/Petticoat: R00, R20, R22, R24, R27
Shoes/Bench: E31, E33, E35
Flowers: Y00, Y02, Y13, Y15, Y17
Leaves/Grass: G00, G02, G05, G07, G09

Veteran's Day Card for My Sheri Crafts

2010-11-06T09:00:00.001-07:00

The Design Team at My Sheri Crafts would like to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in defending our freedom. I have downloaded free clip art from http://clipart-for-free.blogspot.com/2008/07/free-army-clipart.html for my card. I could not read clearly the artists signature. I would love to know who drew this moving work of art so I can thank that person properly. I used the instructions from Splitcoast Stampers on how to make an easel card for this week's projecthttp://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/.

I used paper from DCWV's La Creme paper pack for the background. The star brads are from my stash. I inked the edges using Rich Rustics Cat's Eye Ink from ColorBox. The edges of the sketch was inked using Silver Cat's Eye Ink.

I used grunge paper for the base. I embossed it using Stars embossing folder, then applied white and espresso acrylic paint on it. I used Plantin' Schoolbook for the font, cut at 1". The rickrack ribbon is from Offray.

A Birthday Fish from Pearl Tidepool

2010-11-06T00:46:00.006-07:00

Hubby will be turning 36 on Sunday. He is probably my biggest fan...lol! This card is for him. I also entered it at 7 kids' college fund card challenge http://7kidschallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/challenge-7-birthdays.html.

The image is Pearl Tidepool. I used paper from Bazzill, DCWV's Linen Stack and Ambrosia from Basic Grey. The corals were made using Martha Stewart's branch punch. The frames were cut using Spellbinders. To keep with an authentic island theme, I used sinamay for the background. It's a fiber woven from Manila hemp, found in abundance in the Philippines. The shells that I used to form the flowers are also from the Philippines. I used my Cuttlebug folders--Spots and Dots, D'vine Swirl and Koi for the dry embossing. Crystals and pearls are from Recollections. I used Mermaid, Icicle and Tiara Stickles to make the image pop.

I wanted Pearl to have the coloring of an island girl and had to make adjustments with the Copic colors that I used. I emphasized her eyes by adding eyelashes, irises and I darkened the outline as well. I had fun channeling my inner Impressionist with her tail. :-D

Skin: E00, E11, E13, E15
Cheeks: R01, R30
Lips: R24
Eyes: BG15
Hair: E51, E53, E55, E57
Tail: BG00, BG10, BG13, BG15, BG18.