Monthly Archives: December 2009

love is in the air and a little something to share…

Posted on December 22, 2009 | 52 comments

It’s been so busy the past week that I totally missed out on the latest Scrapblock release. I love scrapblocks as they are super huge background stamps that can be used for so many things. Altered projects, layouts and others but I especially love using them on cards as you can change the orientation easily. No longer are you stuck with a vertical background stamp, especially when using words. I designed the love sentiments with baby and family pages as well as wedding and valentine themes in mind so that you could get the most mileage from this stamp. The Love Scrapblock is available from Cornish Heritage Farms and soon to be at Ellen Hutson LLC.

Love Scrapblock

I love stamping on kraft…you know I do. Text always looks great stamp monochromatically as well a myriad of different ways. For this design the words support the theme of the card.

Adore

Supply List: On the Desk (The Rummage Bin line) & Love Scrapblock by Cornish Heritage Farms, Kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics, 6×6 Petite Papers by Webster’s Pages, Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, Tim Holtz Mini Attacher, burlap and flower by Prima Marketing, ribbon by Making Memories

While I love layered collage style cards, I also love clean and simple too. The card is fun as the scrapblock has been stamped with Watermelon Adirondack Pigment ink onto cardboard. Just in case you’ve ever wanted some custom printed cardboard. 🙂 I roughed up the edges a little and peeled back the top layer to peek at the corrugated one in places. I thought this would make a great guy card.

Adore

Supply List: black cardstock by Bazzill Basics, cardboard from ribbon packaging, Love Scrapblock by CHF, Watermelon Adirondack Pigment Ink by Ranger, twine, safety pin by Creative Impressions, epoxy heart embellishment by Making Memories

Quick Tip: Recycle packaging by using it to create projects with.

And now for the something to share…

I thought someone might like to stamp their way into the new year. These two scrapblocks are 6×6 inches square and can be used without an acrylic block. I usually just lay mine face up on my work surface, ink and then press the paper onto the rubber. To enter, please leave a comment on this post between now and 8 am EST December 24th. I’ll be randomly drawing one winner from comments to mail this rubber to. Please leave only one comment. Thanks and good luck!

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Posted in Card Designs, Cornish Heritage Farms

Always

Posted on December 21, 2009 | 5 comments

I thought I’d mix things up a little this morning and share a few love themed projects I’ve been creating. I’m lovin the pop of red on these cold winter days.

This first card is one I put together from some fun elements from the Keep In Touch Card Kits. I love to collage pieces together and the vintage and eclectic look of these kits is so much fun! The really neat thing about these kits is that each one is unique and Kelly has such a fabulous touch of putting all the goodies together.

Always and Forever

This second card uses my new ETC digital Printable to create a quick and easy graphic style card. The Printable is printed onto glossy photo paper for a crisp and clean look. The key is a darling little Tim Holtz Word Key.

Key to Love

Now I’m off to finish writing my Christmas Cards. Better late than never! LOL

Take care!

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Posted in Card Designs, etc. every thing creative

A Little More Christmas…

Posted on December 20, 2009 | 4 comments

I have some children who are counting the days until Christmas here. They’re now off for the two week holiday and bursting with energy and sugar of course. Yesterday I held a Christmas dinner at home for my side of the family and we’ve all eaten quite well and then some. I love Christmas time and we had a very lovely day with family. Sorry for the slim posts in the past week but one can only do so much. I’m thrilled that my shopping is now done, some of it wrapped and I’m finally in a place where I can enjoy things a little more.Of course, I haven’t sent out a single Christmas card yet so that may be at the top of the agenda tomorrow! I wonder how many I can get written before the mail comes around 10am?

I have a couple quick Christmas cards left to share with you today. I just adore the Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly line and have been having some fun with the chipboard and the 6×6 pad. The first design is a quick one with a hand-stitched garland.

Christmas Bells

The second is another Card Patterns Sketch…#44. I’ve added a fun ruffle made with a strip of Claudine Hellmuth Sticky Back Canvas under the ribbon.

Home for the Holidays

Well…I still have to do some baking and I hear the boys back from the store with my eggs so I’ll say goodbye.

Hope you’re enjoying a wonderful weekend!

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Posted in Card Designs, Card Patterns Sketch, Holiday

A few thoughts

Posted on December 18, 2009 | 2 comments

I’m in the CLASSroom again today. This time I was creating as part of the Hero Arts 2010 preview and in having fun with the set, created six different cards from one stamp set. Each uses quick and easy stamping techniques. Here’s a couple of them…

Now if you’ve come searching for clues…you’re in the right place…

You have found Scavenger Hunt Clue #6: Airbrushing is easy, airbrushing is fun — head to the store for the help you will need, find a Papercrafting DVD and you will succeed.

You can find the rest at the CLASSroom. Make sure you check it out here.

And just so you know…Ellen has a LOT going on right now.

December 18th – 20th Hero Arts Preview Party
Christmas Countdown Sale – great Christmas product on sale…check out the deets!
10am PST (1pmEST) TOMORROW, Saturday Decemeber 18th in the CLASSroom – Scavenger Hunt, don’t miss out on the fun!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Posted in Card Designs, Ellen Hutson LLC projects, Hero Arts

Ever Wondered?

Posted on December 15, 2009 | 2 comments

Have you ever wondered how to go from this….

…….to this?

With some quick clicks on Photoshop Elements, it’s really not as hard as you might think. Actually…it’s super simple. I’ve written a tutorial for Every Thing Creative on recoloring your digital Printables. Check it out here.

Have a creative day!

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Posted in Digital Designs, etc. every thing creative

The Joy of the Sketch

Posted on December 14, 2009 | 15 comments

I LOVE sketch challenges. I have a huge to do list today but while I was working on some design projects, I just had to take a break and play with this fun new sketch from Card Patterns. I had a little fun with it. You may have to look twice to see that it is the same sketch. The scalloped edges along the top and bottom were alluded to by the candies on the patterned paper and I simplified the design a little by stitching circles for the two circular layers. I had so much fun creating it and I’m totally lovin’ this Jolly by Golly Cosmo Cricket paper. It’s so fun, the colors and yummy and you can get a lot of fun different looks with it.

Christmas Joy

Supply List: Jolly by Golly 6×6 paper pad by Cosmo Cricket, Jolly By Golly Chipboard by Cosmo Cricket, sewing machine, Simply Smooth Vanilla Cardstock by CHF, corsage pin and alphabet beads from Michael’s, felt snowflakes by Creative Impressions, bling by Bazzill Basics, ribbon by May Arts

Have a joyful day!

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Posted in Card Designs, Card Patterns Sketch, Challenges