Sunday March 31st release at DS4J

Check out the new release at DS4J this week.
Love this one called To have and hold
Here is the card I made with the image

I covered the inside white layer cardstock with lace cloth. Some dies and punches. (Anja marianne creatables , spellbinder leaves and ek success retro flower punch for flowers. Some pearls for bling, beaded pearl string and pearl spray  and some rhinestones for embellishments.

I chalked the cuts a bit to pop up the embossing.

I want to enter this card in some challenges

1. http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-73.html
2. http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/flower-frenzy-challenge.html
3. http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/2013/03/himcr-91-freestyle_30.html
4. http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/oh-so-girly.html
5. http://brownsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-35-flowers_29.html
6. http://crafts4eternity.blogspot.com/2013/03/r117-cute-as-you-like.html
7. http://www.clearlyistamp.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/clearly-inspired-challenge-71-cic71.html
8. http://creativecornerchallenges.blogspot.de/2013/03/anything-goes-challenge-no12.html
9. http://jellyparkchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/new-challenge-pretty-pastels.html
10. http://www.drsdesignsblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-64-paper-flowers.html
11. http://www.linkupforpink.com/2013/03/challenge-no-11.html

Simply B fan challenge - March

This month the challenge at simply B is to use - color combo, Black and White/Cream and ONE OTHER COLOR .

(Skin color is permitted). The image is given and this month it was medussa

So I decided to make this card with the image.

I used some punches and spellbinder dies and I did box pleat the paper ribbon

Project 3 - Card for the combined event

Digistamps4joy and Shelly's Image is having a combined challenge.
You have to use both the image Peter and Egg Basket in a project.
The images can be requested and the details are at http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/digistamps4joy.
This is project 3 - card.
Still keeping it simple

The embossing is basket weave spellbinders. I love the little pearl ribbon sliders and so decided to add them to the card.

Project 2 - Tag for combined event

Digistamps4joy and Shelly's Image is having a combined challenge.
You have to use both the image Peter and Egg Basket in a project.
The images can be requested and the details are at http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/digistamps4joy
Here is my 2nd  project a tag

Yep still keeping simple. Easier to make them in numbers then.

Bunny Treats

Digistamps4joy and Shelly's Image is having a combined challenge.
You have to use both the image Peter and Egg Basket in a project.
The images can be requested and the details are at http://www.papercraftplanet.com/group/digistamps4joy
I wanted to make atleast 2 projects with it.
I thought I would start with a simple treat.
This is a  candy tube I had and I decided to fill it with treats and make a simple label with it.
The treats are jelly beans (thanks to Donna)

I sized the combined the images in photoshop and this image is 1.5 inches. I stickled the image it a bit
Some more views

;) I said simple didn't I?

Recovering from a back episode and this was my first crafting attempt in days. So starting simple.

Winner of the "Reaching 100" giveaway

And the winner of the
Reaching 100 giveaway is

Number 14

Sheila aka SassyLady

 said...

So happy to see you growing! Before you know it you will be at 200! Thanks for all your inspiration.


Congrats Sheila. You won the spellbinder set :)

Giveaway ends soon

There is a giveaway on http://papillondigitaldesigns.com/2013/03/reaching-100-giveaway.html

Ends on Monday morning so do check on there (not here so please do not leave comments in this post if you want to enter the draw) i

Dare To Be Sassy Thursday - Paper Piecing

Hi Everyone

Michelle here from Lady of Leisure Ink, thanks Pam for having me.  I am also guest designer over at Sassy Studio Designs, where it is Dare To Be Sassy Thursday Challenge - the theme this week is Paper Piecing.  I took the image of  Katniss the Sassy on fire because I love all the flounces on the bottom of her dress - perfect for paper piecing.

The paper I used is actually Adhesive Fabric Paper from DCWV, and although I love the texture (it was perfect for this dress) it was a pain in the butt to adhere properly because it stretches!!!  Here is a closer look.

The image is coloured with my ProMarkers, and the sentiment is a stamp from an SU set called 'Word Play'.  I finished it off with by adhering some dyed seam binding  (which was a gift from a friend) around the edge.

This is how I finished off the back of the bag, which incidentally is a recycled Sephora bag - I am loving giving these recycled bags and boxes a face-lift.

Thanks for stopping by today, and I hope you will check out all the fabulous creations by the design team over at Sassy Studio.

Michelle

It's a Fiesta and the colors are Bright

The taco truck is coming and the decorations and cupcakes are ready. Hi I am Linda from TheTulipCollector and I am the guest designer today. I hope you enjoy all the goodies.

To make it easier for the guests, I made little utensil packets. I used the Little Decorative Tri-Fold card from MyCreativeTime, stapled 2 together to make a pocket and just didn't fold it! The paper was double sided so that made coordinating easier. I did fold back the little flap so you could see what is inside. Inside is a napkin and the utensils. The little flower is cut from MyCreativeTime Round and Scallopped Stiched Circles.

I put these in cute teapot baskets. The colorful paper goods were from Dollar Tree.

For the tables I made paper flowers on sticks and stuck them in these cute little clay flowerpots. The paper bow is from Artiste and held together with a brad.

For dessert I made these Pinterest inspired cupcakes in plastic cups. These were a hit and perfect for bake sales, birthday parties and picnics. All kept fresh in plastic cups with plastic and ribbon. Most everyone was stuffed after the taco truck so it was great to just send them home.

Celebrating Easter - ds4j challenge #63

Hi
This week's challenge back at DS4J

THEME : 'Celebrating Easter'. This is open to your interpretation om how you celebrate Easter time, whether it is collecting eggs in the garden, chasing the bunnies, or a Christian connection.

For this you need to … Create a papercraft project or card to fit the theme.

Do make a project and link it back at DS4J

The DT has some fantastic project from which you can draw inspiration

Here is my project for this challenge. I have used the cute cute image called Bunny Knocks.

I made it into a shape card

I did print it twice and cut out just the window so that I could leave the window open :)

I wanted all candy colors so for the blue I used BG1 (family) and for that candy red I used the R2 family in copics and yellows - Y1 family and maybe a darker orange for the contrast.

The inside of the card

The border is from silhouette store

Now do link up your project at DS4J

I do want to enter this card in some challenges

1. http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/2013/03/craft-it-up-link-it-up-linky-party-2.html
2. http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/2013/03/ddc54-easterspring.html
3. http://bearlymine-challenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-78-anything-goes.html
4. http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/its-challenge-time_19.html
5. http://celebratetheoccasion.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-104.html
6. http://cuttinandstampinchallenges.blogspot.com/2013/03/weekly-challeneg-11.html
7. http://shoppingourstash.blogspot.com/2013/03/sos-94-easter-or-spring.html
8. http://www.craftdoormagazine.com/2013/03/hello-and-welcome-to-our-new-challenge.html
9. http://twistoffaithcards.blogspot.com.au/2013/03/challenge29-celebrate-easter.html
10. http://lovetocreatechallenge.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-57-anything-goes.html

Dome Birthday Card

Hello, It's Danita from danitasdesigns.blogspot.com. My project this month is a acetate dome birthday card.  I picked up a 3 pack of domes and cards from the Heirloom Stamp Show that was here in Georgia in February and decided it was time for me to try to make one.

 Inside card

Close up of front. Notice I blinged out her jewelry!

Materials Used: Graphic 45 "All That Jazz"

                           Hampton Art Jazz Stamp

                           Recollections stickers and rhinestones
                           ATG
                           Gold Stickles

                        

This is my first time using Graphic 45 paper. Really, I always thought it was weird looking and basically just ugly! I had a change of heart after my friend, Helen, decided to post that the Tuesday Morning stores were selling the usually $25.00 - $35.00 paper packs for $3.99!! For some reason I can't seem to turn away from a deal. Okay, so Helen is in Oklahoma, I am in Georgia so I went out on the hunt for her for the "Once upon a Sprintime" Collection. Well I couldn't just buy her some, now could I?  Then she had the nerve to tell me about her sets of Graphic 45 themed paper!! So you know I had to get me some more. I don't have sets, but I did manage to get some different packs.  I googled it and found quite a few very pretty cards, boxes and layouts. Now I'm hooked!!  It's very good cardstock too, weighty.

Here's how I made the card:



Dome and card base

The card comes embossed and sized to fit the dome

I did not want to use the white card base so I used it as a template to create my base in a cream color cardstock.

Next I cut out an image I liked from the cardstock and used the template to cut out an oval shape base for the image.

Using my Cameo I cut out the frame, lettering and backing in black for the card. I glued the patterned oval to a solid black oval and popped up the couple with pop dots to make them stand out. Then, of course, I blinged out her jewelry using stickles. Once you have embellished your image, you will seal it into the dome.  I used my ATG gun. It should look like this: (see below)

I cut out another card in a lighter weight cardstock for the inside, stamped and embellished it. Here's the stamp I used.  It coordinates with the Graphic 45 paper I used.

Thanks for looking!!!

Bloom time

Spring time is here and bloom time will be soon . Flowers are already budding outside my house.
And this new release at DS4J this weekend has some lovely images so apt for this season. This 3d flower set is so fun to play with.
Here is a card I made this lovely image

The border and vase are from silhouette online. The main background is using MS ornate square punch. I added pearls and diamond stickles to the flower and vase.
I have stamped the inside yet.
I want to enter this card in some challenges

1. http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-71.html
2. http://papercreatorscrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-6.html
3. http://avadareschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/challenge-9-easter-or-spring.html
4. http://qkrstampede.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/challenge-30-dreaming-of-spring.html
5. http://thesweetpeastampers.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/spring-colours.html
6. http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/03/challenge-260-anything-goes.html
7. http://foreverfriendschallengeblog.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/monthly-challenge-for-march.html
8. http://movingalongwiththetimes.blogspot.com/2013/03/spring-is-in-air.html

This card won in QKRStampede

and a honorable mention in Avadares Challenge Blog

Reaching 100 followers - Giveaway

 Blog followers  reached 100 . And hopefully it will grow even more. So I am doing a giveaway.
On March 25th Monday morning around 9:00 A.M CST I will draw a winner and they will receive a spellbinder imperial gold label die.
(Note : you will need some kind of cranking or electric roller/pasta machine kind of  die cutting machine for this like cuttlebug,  big shot, grand calibur, fiskar or ebosser for this to work)

To enter the drawings Be a follower and comment in this post and I will pick a winner on March 25th.  If you are a follower already - Thank you for already being a follower :) -  just leave a comment saying you are a follower and you will be in the draw.

Update: Winner announced

Silhouette tip - Moving the center away from an object

You can move the center of an object away from and it and make it an axis point
The centre of the object is still the same but now you have created a new axis point so in case you want to rotate now the object will rotate around the new axis point ie the line from new axis point to the object acts as radius.
Hopefully the images will explain better
 You can move the center of an object away from it (image 1) .

Image 1

That way if you want to rotate it etc the moved center will act as an axis point(image 2).

image 2

This is very helpful to create your own designs. For eg I used this to rotate around a circle (using ctrl c to copy and Ctlf F to paste in place) and made the  shape (image 3)

image 3

Now you can see the possibilities.