January 2014 PTI blog hop

The month's go faster & faster don't they?

This month the PTI blog hop challenge was to use pink- I can do that! ;)

I used the poppy stamps after embossing a frame with my Spellbinder dies. The flowers are stamped with Tsukineko versamark & pixie dust ink then embossed with Stampendous clear powder. The stems are in Delicata gold- swoon!

I added the 1/4" chevron twill by cutting slits at the edge of the 'frame'.

Thank you so much for stopping by- happy hopping!! 

Harry Potter Cape

I'm up at May Arts today sharing the details on how Hadley & I made this:

Head over to check it out (and some other fun details from the Harry Potter party)- I'd love to hear what you think while you're there! 

:)

MIM #148

My friend Erin pointed out that she tries to be first for Make it Monday, and I try to be last. I don't actually plan it that way, but it seems to be the way it works out! So here I am again- probably last!

 I admit that I thought it looked like blurry stamping in the video- but thought it worth the try. Turns out I like it! (should've stuck with one color for the sentiment though...)

I used the pretty peony image & fresh ink. They all have at least 2 colors, and the lower images have three. I was going for a bit of an ombré look.

I probably would've worked on something earlier- but was entirely too distracted by the Seahawks game! They're going to the Super Bowl!!!!! GO HAWKS!!!!!! It was also superhero spirit day at school on Friday, so I had my hands full working on Hadley's plan- I will share more on that later.... ;)

Thanks for stopping by- love to hear what you think! ;)

MIM #147

Here I am just under the wire again for Make it Monday! This week really flew by!

I'm using Star Prints- turns out I have very few sets this technique would work with!

My stars! Those center ones are tiny!

 PTI cardstock, smoky shadow ink; all other inks are Fresh Ink.

 Can you see I've popped up some of the stars? Scrapbook Adhesives Dodz did the trick.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Hello!

I'm up at May Arts today with this fun project!

Head over to see how to put it together; I'd love to hear what you think!

MIM: #146 angled backgrounds

Making it barely for this week's MIM challenge!

Patterned papers are DCWV; will link ribbon later! (May Arts of course!)

Yes, I know this pic is not in focus, but Hadley was helping me practice with a bokeh filter- check out the heart flames in the background! :D

We went to my in-laws this weekend & Hadley shot an official Red Rider bbgun (it was my FIL's from his childhood)! It's the first time she's even held a gun & she thought it was pretty fun & had surprisingly good aim! Perhaps a future marksman?  Thankfully not one eye was shot out!

Thanks for stopping by! 

MIM: A La Carte #2

Two posts for this week's MIM!
The second is MIM #102: pillow box stamping

I used berry sorbet paper & bb:diamonds with the fabulous Tsukineko delicata ink- swoon! I tied it up with some May Arts 3" gold ribbon- love the simple elegance! The pillow box die was a Christmas gift so I couldn't wait to use it! I have a few more gifts that I'm excited to put to use- soon I hope!

Thanks for stopping by!

MIM: A La Carte

We could choose whichever MIM we liked this week, so I've used 2 different ones :)

Here's the first is MIM #134: repeat & lift.

I used the thank you die & stamps with some fresh inks for a great CAS thank you card. More of these are sure to be made!

Pretty Bottle Tags

I'm up today at May Arts! Head over & check it out! I'd love to hear what you think! :)

December 2013 PTI blog hop take 2!

Take two on the December PTI blog hop for me! :)

Adding some string (May Arts burlap string) to a wine tag.

 I've added it to the button element too. I used some packaging to cut the 'joy' diecut & put it on top of a May Arts ribbon pennant (1.5" metallic ribbon)!

DCWV patterned paper.

Thanks for stopping by! Happy Hopping!

December 2013 PTI blog hop

Merry Christmas!! I hope everyone had a really special holiday! It is amazing how much hustle & bustle there is leading up to Christmas & how quickly it is over!

We try to schedule a down day for the 26th every year, so we've already watched the Sound of Music with friends- very relaxing! It was Hadley's first time seeing it & it was so fun to share it with her!

On to the hop! This month the theme is 'tied up with string'- our movie certainly has that running through my head now too!

 I thought it was a good time to start on thank you cards, so I've used vintage cream cardstock & topped it with some imaginesce patterned paper die cut with the 'thank you' die. May Arts burlap string ties it all up! Totally CAS.

Here's the inspiration:

Happy Hopping!

Ribbon Ornaments

I have a post up at May Arts- a great one for a quick & thoughtful gift! Head over to check out the details!

Glitter & Burlap!

I'm up at May Arts today! My friend Erin inspired me to add some burlap to pine cones- head over to see how we went a little further! A little last minute craft that you can even do with your little people- a great Christmas eve activity! :)

Ribbonista Handmade Gift Hop!

The Ribbonistas are hosting a handmade gift hop!

I decided to make this burlap table runner. I had seen one similar at my local Ben Franklin store & thought I had the perfect May Arts ribbon to add!

This runner uses 1/2 yard of red burlap.

I started by turning the edges twice & machine stitching to keep the burlap from fraying.

I then added 1.5" natural faux burlap and 5/8" natural crochet ribbon to each side, machine stitching them in place.

Here is the underside of the end- I stitched down the outside & did a little stitch in the middle to hold it together.

I added a tassel on each end made from 1/8" ivory cord/burlap & more of the crochet ribbon.

I really love how it turned out & think it will be a well-received gift!

I know you're going to want to see what inspiration the other ribbonistas have for you!

Don't forget to leave a comment at each blog to increase your chances to win 3 spools of  ribbon-your choice!

Happy Hopping!

Christina Colón

Charlene Driggs

Courtney Lee

DeeDee Catron

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Karen Baker

Lalo IK

Shellye McDaniel

Virginia Fynes

May Arts + Scrapbook Adhesives!

May Arts has teamed up with Scrapbook Adhesives for a week of inspiration!

Here's what I came up with:

 I must say- I love this. There's something about burlap, eyelet ribbon & glitter paper!

LOVE.

I used the crafty power tape to adhere the 5/8" eyelet ribbon to the top & bottom of each banner- it is super sticky & worked great!

The burlap & 'glitzy glitter' paper are from DCWV.

I used the 3/8" eyelet to string the banners.

The small 3D foam squares were perfect for attaching my letters (cut with Cricut 'Base Camp' cartridge)

I added a bit of natural burlap string for interest & easier tying! 

Thank you to Scrapbook Adhesives for great products!

Thank you for stopping by! I'd love to hear what you think! :)

Here are your stops this week:

Monday

Virginia Fynes

Shellye McDaniel

Latrice Murphy

Tuesday

Lalo IK

Karen Baker

Jessica Kephart

Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Gini Williams Cagle

Thursday

Emily Lanham

DeeDee Catron

Friday

Christina Colón

Charlene Driggs

Candy Rosenberg

Ribbonista Christmas Card Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Ribbonista Christmas Card Blog Hop!

I used to make cards every year- I would make the same card 70-80 times! It seems that having a little person in school uses up the time I used to make all of those cards! Ha!

I have to admit, when I received the Echo Park 'tis the Season' pack, I was inspired! All the cards I've made are from that pack- embellished with gorgeous May Arts ribbon, of course! :) I love that there are so many pretty elements- I will be using that pack up!

First up- this one uses one of the stickers from the pack. I topped some of the patterned paper with faux burlap in olive, then red sheer box pleats, and tied it up with red/white baker's twine!

I love the result!

A different patterned paper is topped with the same olive faux burlap & red chevron twill & sticker. A totally different look!

Cute green polka dot paper again! This time I used 3 ornament stickers, but cut off the 'string' they were hanging on & replaced it with silver string metallic ribbon. I topped the paper with red velvet ribbon, then ran another piece along the bottom & topped it with the 'celebrate' sticker.

I've used the gray snowflake paper again- this time topped with red burlap, red center stripe sheer (isn't that ribbon SO Christmas-y?!), and a sticker.

And last up is a printed panel that I topped with the banner stickers. They are hung from twisted rope ribbon! I've used tape on the ends, but you could leave it off & fray this ribbon too!

So I've got a start on my Christmas cards this year! Yay!

You know there will be lots of inspiration- AND PRIZES! You could win 3 spools from our Christmas Category!! 

WAHOO!!!

 Post a comment on any stop along the way for your chance to win!

Christina Colón

Charlene Driggs

Courtney Lee

DeeDee Catron

Emily Lanham

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears- that's me!

Jenifer Cowles

Karen Baker

Lalo IK

Shellye McDaniel

Virginia Fynes

Latrice Murphy