Paper Cuts

Time for Julia’s WT Challenge at Splitcoast! Today’s challenge is to use inchies.  If you don’t have inchies, you can use anything that’s one-inch square.

{Make a Wish}

I believe this little bird’s wish is that the candle doesn’t set the tree on fire.  Hmmm….

I don’t have any inchies so I dug through a pile of generic chipboard until I found a one-inch square piece.  I covered it with Aleene’s Paper Glaze (like SU’s Crystal Effects) and then sprinkled bird seed over the glue. 

For the stamps, I used Kim Hughes’ new set, The Landing Pad, from Cornish Heritage Farms.  The bird bath serves as a cake stand and I used one of the leaves as the candle, filling in with a Spica gold glitter pen.  The little bird is from Kim’s Pretty Birds set and the sentiment is from Mona Lisa Moments’ Birthday Centers.

Thanks so much for looking!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Papaya Puree Dark and Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Crate Paper Baby Bee   Stamps:  “The Landing Pad” and “Pretty Birds” from the Kim Hughes Collection at CHF, “Birthday Centers” from the Mona Lisa Moments Collection at CHF   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black, Terra Cotta and Cloudy Blue   Accessories:  1” chipboard square, Copic markers, Spica gold glitter pen, bird seed, Aleene’s Paper Glaze, sewing machine, pop dots.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

For today’s sketch challenge at Splitcoast, I chose to use Nature Silhouettes from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms.  My first challenge was the sketch itself, but the bigger challenge has been getting a good picture of the card.  The gold here is really more of a soft brownish-gold.  The first time I tried, it looked orange.  Now it’s TOO gold.  And I couldn’t figure out how to adjust the color in my photo editing software.  (I get so aggravated when this happens. lol.)

Believe

I like my stamped images here, and I like the stitching, but something just still doesn’t sit right with me.  I believe it’s the hemp tied too close to the center of the card.  But I couldn’t figure out how to adjust for that and stick with the sketch.  Overall, I think I like it.  (I think.  If I have time, I may fiddle with it some more.)

Back to the stamp room for me…lots to do.  Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Candle Glow Dark, Spring Willow Dark and Natural Smooth by Prism   Stamps:  Nature Silhouettes from the Kim Hughes Collection (CHF) and The Art of Framing (sentiment) from The Rummage Bin (CHF)   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black, Butterscotch and Lettuce; Ranger Antique Linen Distress   Accessories: Sewing machine, hemp, sponge. Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

Good morning!  I’m off and running to get ready for a kindergarden field trip so I apologize for the short, choppy post.

Today brings two new releases to The Rummage Bin at Cornish Heritage Farms.  Yesterday I posted a sample using Boys Will be Boys and today I have a couple samples using The Shoe Boutique. 

To Walk a Mile

As you know, I love shabby/ vintage so that’s what I decided to do here.  I dusted off my much-neglected Prismascolor pencils for this image, sponged, distressed the edges and stitched around the outer border of the card. 

Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth and Suede Brown Dark   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Wild Asparagus “My Grandpa”   Stamps:  “The Shoe Boutique” from The Rummage Bin at CHF    Ink:  Jet Black Stazon; Walnut Stain Distress by Ranger   Accessories:  Prismacolor Pencils, Weber Turpenoid Natural, Karen Foster thumbtack brads, sewing machine, sponge, edge distresser.  Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.
Little Shoes

This card is a simpler design.  I used the scallop blade in my Fiskars Rotary Trimmer for the two scalloped edges then used a big needle to poke a hole in each scallop.  The strip across the center is a sticker.  The shoes were colored with ink and a waterbrush, and I sponged the edges with distress ink.

Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Tres Jolie JeT’aime with matching “French Border” sticker strip  Stamps:  “The Shoe Boutique” from The Rummage Bin at CHF    Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black, Mountain Rose and Salmon by Ranger; Tattered Rose Distress by Ranger   Accessories:  SEI buttons, gray Copic marker (for shading),white string, Fiskars Rotary Trimmer with scallop blade, pop dots, water brush.  Card size 4 ¼” x 4 ¼”.

I used the less “trendy” images in this set, but there are also pumps, sling-backs, high-heeled boots and a baby boy image along with many other sentiments.  If you’re a shoe person, you’ll want to check out this set for sure!

Have a great day and thanks so much for looking!

Today’s Chick Challenge at Cornish Heritage Farms is to case something from the CHF gallery.  It can be a direct case of a card, page or project, or a case of designer style.  The designers decided to case each other, but you can choose anything from the gallery if you’d like to play!  (Details here.)  I stalked Sherrie Siemens‘ gallery to see what I could find.

Boys Will be Boys

I’ve always admired Sherrie’s work so to choose one of her designs to case was a bit of a challenge in itself.  I wanted to use this new image from The Rummage Bin at CHF, Boys Will be Boys (available tomorrow, May 13).  After going through Sherrie’s gallery, I found this adorable card.  I realized if I turned the sketch on it’s side, the sentiment would be in the proper place and it would work perfectly!

In deciding what to use in place of the flower on Sherrie’s card, I stalked her gallery once again and found this great embellishment idea.  She used a clip of We R Memory Keepers Hardware…of which I have every color of metal and have been hoarding so what better time to break that seal than now!  (I’m rolling my eyes at myself.)

I used Adirondack inks to color the image.  Since I don’t have any reinkers, I just pressed each ink pad into a spot on my Stamp-a-ma-jig imaging sheet and picked up the color with a water brush.  It worked great.

Be sure to check out the other CHF chicks to see what they did:

Alli Miles

Julie Campbell

Lisa Silver

Lori Craig

Kim Hughes

Sherrie Siemens

Valerie Stangle

Dawn Lusk

Julia Stainton

Lesley Langdon

Kristine Reynolds

Lisa Strahl

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Archaic   Stamps:  “Boys Will be Boys” from The Rummage Bin at Cornish Heritage Farms   Ink:  Jet Black Stazon; Sandal, Peach Bellini, Cloudy Blue, Pebble, Latte, Oregano, Slate, Denim and Espresso Adirondack by Ranger; Walnut Stain Distress by Ranger   Accessories: Water brush, sewing machine, We R Memory Keepers copper clip, Karen Foster thumbtack brad, brown twill.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Kim Hughes has two new releases available today at Cornish Heritage Farms, The Landing Pad and Making the Grade.  With Teacher Appreciation Week this week at my children’s school, it’s the perfect time for Making the Grade.  I used it to make three different gift bags.  (What’s inside?  A little Yankee Macintosh Apple scented candle.)

Thank You

This one is for my son’s teacher.  I used the Burlap backgrounder on the larger red block, stamping and sponging the edges using Adirondack Cranberry ink.  The kraft paper was stamped with the same ink using the Lined Paper backgrounder and  I used a Stamp-a-ma-jig to stamp the sentiment on the lined paper.  For the apples, I inked the individual parts with the corners of the ink pads then lightly sponged the edges.

Cardstock:  Prism Blush Red Dark, Kraft and Natural Smooth   Ink:  Adirondack Cranberry, Bottle, Latte and Pitch Black   Stamps:  CHF Making the Grade (Kim Hughes), CHF Lined Paper and Burlap backgrounders   Accessories:  Gift bag, Spare Parts paper clip by Paper Studio, Stamp-a-ma-jig, sponge.  Card size 3″ x 3″.

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Grade ‘A’ Teacher

These next two are for my daughter’s teachers.  I covered the bag front with the coral paper, zig-zagged a block of stripes then added the blue background.  Before attaching the school house and tree, I stamped a row of trees  and stitched a strip of green paper across the bottom for grass.  I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig again to place the words across the bottom of the bag.  Once everything was together, I added a bit of shading with a gray Copic marker.

Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper:  American Crafts Monogram paper “V”   Stamps:  CHF Making the Grade (Kim Hughes)   Ink:  Adirondack Espresso, Mountain Rose, Pesto, Cloudy Blue   Accessories:  Gift bag, sewing machine, Gray Copic marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig.  Card size 3” x 3”.

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One 2 three Four Apples

For this one, I used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to place all the apples (from The Landing Pad set) in straight lines.  The number of apples in each row matches the number on the ruler.  After watercoloring the apples, I once again used a gray Copic to add a bit of shadow.

Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark, Birchtone Dark, Natural Smooth  Stamps:  CHF Making the Grade and The Landing Pad (both Kim Hughes)   Ink:  Adirondack Espresso, Cranberry, Pesto   Accessories:  Gift bag, sewing machine, Stamp-a-ma-jig, water brush, Gray Copic marker.  Card size 3” x 3”.
Before I wish you all a nice day, I have a couple questions… Do you like detailed explanations of how I do things or would you rather just see the project with a brief description?  Or only give directions for more complicated projects?  And do you like the supply list or no?  I don’t want to bore anyone, but I know there are a lot of beginning stampers who might appreciate the extra words.  If you’re more experienced, do you mind just looking at the pictures and skipping over the blah-blah-blah?  Just thought I’d ask.

 Ok…NOW, have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!! 

 ETA:  Here are the links for Kim’s two new sets:

‘Making the Grade (School)’

‘The Landing Pad’

And this set goes very nicely with The Landing Pad:  Pretty Birds

Today brings the release of three new sentiment sets at Cornish Heritage Farms, Birthday Centers, Friend Centers and Motivational Centers, all from the Mona Lisa Moments Collection .  I’ve used Motivational Centers here. 

Go Confidently

I wanted to keep this card fairly simple but I ended up doing more to it than I had intended.  After stamping the green images (from Silhouette Blooms I, CHF) and the sentiment, I added the wonky stitching.  But the card still looked too plain to me. So I sponged the edges.  Hmmm… still not quite right so I distressed the edges.  

Then I thought the card still needed some other element…a flower maybe?  I consider myself to be totally Prima-challenged, so the thought even entering my brain was a little unsettling.  :)  I love how other people use flowers but when I add one to a card, I always think it looks stupid.  And I’m still not so sure about this one.  What do you think?  I didn’t have the right color flower so I sponged this one with Oregano Adirondack ink to match the green images.  Hmmm…I don’t know.  Anyway,  I love the flowers and the sentiment!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Periphery paper pad   Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Silhouette Blooms I” (Kim Hughes Collection) and “Motivational Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments)   Ink:  Stazon Jet Black; Ranger Adirondack Oregano and Walnut Stain Distress   Accessories:  Prima flower, organdy, sewing machine, sponge, edge distresser.  Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

I’ve been having such fun with Kim Hughes’ new sets! This one is called Making the Grade and will be available Friday, May 9th from Cornish Heritage Farms.

So Proud

I didn’t use any “neutral” cardstock here.  All the images were stamped onto patterned paper from Basic Grey’s Recess paper pad.  I stamped the Lined Paper backgrounder (from CHF) onto the burgundy paper.  The books, ruler and little note were stamped on the lined paper and the worm was stamped onto the green dotted paper.  I used a white gel pen to color in the white of the worm’s eyes and then he’s adhered to the paper with pop dots.

You will definately be seeing more of this set (especially with Teacher Appreciation Week next week).  Making the Grade is another favorite of mine for sure!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Come back tomorrow for some new “My Favorite Things!”  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Crabapple Dark and Island Mist Medium   Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Recess paper pad   Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Making the Grade” (Kim Hughes Collection), Lined Paper Backgrounder (CHF)   Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, Ranger Adirondack Cranberry   Accessories:  Signo white gel pen, Spare Parts brad, sewing machine, pop dots.  Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

Kim Hughes has two new sets being released at Cornish Heritage Farms on May 9th and they are both adorable!!!   I have so many ideas for this set…I just hope I have time to make them all!

Hello Chica

Here I used The Landing Pad.  How fun!  The set has several different branches, accessories and sentiments.  I turned one of the branches on end and stamped leaves to make a tree.  The flowers are colored, cut out and attached using tiny sprinkle brads.  The birdhouse is paper-pieced and adhered to the tree using pop dots.  I used Copic markers for all the coloring and I scribbled in the grass with a black marker.  The little bird is from the Pretty Birds set.

The patterned paper is from Basic Grey’s Sultry paper pad available from Jacksonbelle Embellishments (where there just happens to be a sale of 15% off ALL orders today only to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day!  Use code NSD15 at checkout to get your discount).

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Suede Brown Dark and Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Sultry paper pad   Stamps:  “The Landing Pad” and “Pretty Birds” from the Kim Hughes Collection by CHF   Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, Citrus Adirondack by Ranger   Accessories:  Copic markers, Queen & Co. sprinkle brads, scallop blade/Fiskars Rotary Trimmer, sewing machine, pop dots.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

As I was putting away a few things from my horrendously messy table, I found my Nature’s Silhouettes from the Kim Hughes Collection at Cornish Heritage Farms and it was calling my name again.  (I just *love* Kim’s silhouettes!)  So I thought I’d pair that set with one of the new sentiments being released by CHF on May 6th.  There will be three “centers” released and this sentiment is from the “Friend Centers” set by Mona Lisa Moments.

Hold a True Friend

I really like how this card turned out, but it was messy.  I used Distress inks for all the stamping. 

I inked the French Script Backgrounder with Brushed Corduroy and stamped at an angle onto a block of Cosmo Cricket’s Fleuriste patterned paper.  I used Tattered Rose ink for the flowers, rolling the ends into the Brushed Corduroy ink before stamping.  I stamped off once before stamping the greenery with Peeled Paint.  Before stitching everything together, I sponged and then distressed all the edges.  The sentiment is stamped in Brushed Corduroy as well.  Somehow, my hands got more inky than the card.  A day in the life of a stamper, right? :)  (That’s why I don’t get manicures. What’s the point?  I’m way too messy.)

I made this card with a particular friend in mind, but I need to do some doctoring before I mail it.  I didn’t plan very well with this one and all that stitching and the brads show through to the inside of the card.  It looks awful!  (But I like the front!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Crabapple Light and Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Cosmo Cricket Fleuriste 8 x 8 paper pad   Stamps:  “Nature’s Silhouettes” from the Kim Hughes Collection by CHF, “Friend Centers” from the Mona Lisa Moments Collection by CHF, “French Script” backgrounder by CHF   Ink:  Tattered Rose, Peeled Paint and Brushed Corduroy Distress Inks by Ranger   Accessories:  Ribbon, brads, edge distresser, sewing machine, sponge.  Card size 5” x 5”.

Before I get into my blog stuff, I want to thank all of you who shared your thoughts and concerns about my design team changes and the reasons behind those changes.  I can’t tell you all how much I appreciate your kind words and support!! 

With all the changes I have going on, I thought this might be the perfect time to change my blog banner too.  I love the last one, but change is good, right?  My dear friend, Lindsey, had her friend, Rachel, make this new one for me.  Rachel is fabulous and I highly recommend her if you’re in need (or want) of a new banner.  (She didn’t yell at me at all when I asked her to change things twenty times!)  Seriously, she is SUPER nice and very talented!

Freedom

This card uses May’s Stamp of the Month from Cornish Heritage Farms (available today, May 1st).  Perfect timing with Memorial Day right around the corner!

I stamped the eagle twice onto Natural Smooth cardstock, coloring both images with Copic markers.  I cut out the top portion of the eagle  and adhered that piece to the first image using pop dots.  

The background on the dark red cardstock is the new Tiled Scallops Backgrounder from CHF.  I cut around the scallops along the bottom edge then sponged all edges with Adirondack Currant ink. 

The sentiment panel was stamped with the Canvas Backgrounder using Adirondack Latte ink.  I crookedly stitched around the edges (I do that best–stitch crookedly) and then heavily sponged the edges using the same ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a great day!

Cardstock:  Prism Stormy Dark, Crabapple Dark and Natural Smooth   Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Proud Eagle,” “Freedom,” “Tiled Scallops” and “Canvas” Backgrounders   Ink:  Brilliance Graphite Black, Ranger Adirondack Latte and Currant   Accessories:  Copic markers (Eggshell, Dull Ivory, Brick Beige, Golden Yellow and Honey), Making Memories star brads, sponge, pop dots.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.