Portable Storage for Embossing Folders and Framelits
Well it’s time for my project at Craft Project Central.
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Bye for now, Kris.
I’m So Sorry
that I haven’t posted these two projects from the April edition of Craft Project Central sooner, but (believe me it is a big but) I have been away helping clean out my mother-in-law’s home as she has moved to a nursing home. So lots of unpacking cupboards, cleaning and holding a garage sale. So my apologies to all of you and also the creators of these two fabulous projects.
First project is this gorgeous Family Canvas and matching card by Leena Girsa.
Treasured family memories will be beautifully displayed on this vintage-style canvas! With space for three photos, this lovely piece is a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day or to keep and display in your own home.
The second project is this cute owl box and card set designed by Amanda Corbet.
Do you have a friend(s) that loves owls or do you need a fun and funky gift set in a hurry? This Owl Box with six different card designs and matching envelopes is bright enough to cheer up anyones day! Make if for yourself or as gifts for your friends.
I think these are both just gorgeous projects, so if you would like to create them, then just pop on over to Craft Project Central and sign up for the April edition – remember it only costs $10.00 for 10 projects. Don’t forget to visit Leesa and Amanda and let them know how much your love their work.
Bye for now, Kris.
Sunny Challenge 77/13
Our challenge this week has been set by Vicky and she has provided a great sketch and asked us to create a Mother or Female card. Now this is right up my alley, I find it so much simpler to create female cards than male cards.
I embossed the top two-thirds of a piece of Whisper White card using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I stamped the greeting from the Delightful Dozen stamp set into the bottom right hand corner using Raspberry Ripple ink. I attached the embossed Whisper White card to scored and folded Raspberry Ripple card. I embossed a narrow strip of Whisper White card again using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder. I punched two strips of Raspberry Ripple card using the Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch and attached one piece behind each long edge of the embossed card. I wrapped this piece with Raspberry Ripple 1/2″ Stitched Satin Ribbon and then attached it to the front of the card to cover the end of the embossing. I cut a 2″ circle from Whisper White card using the Circles #2 Originals Die and stamped the image from the Embellished Events stamp set using Gumball Green ink. I punched a 2-3/8″ Scallop Circle from Raspberry Ripple card and attached the image to it. I attached the scalloped image to the card front using dimensionals. 
I added Raspberry Ripple Dahlias to cover the stamped flowers (don’t tell anyone but I’ve had these since the catalogue launched and I think this is the first time I have used them). I tied a piece of Raspberry Ripple 1/2″ Stitched Satin Ribbon around the ribbon already attached to the card and through a large Vintage Faceted Button.
All in all I love the look of this card. What do you think?
Now for some more inspiration pop on over to Sunny Challenges and Creations and see what Vicky and Gwen have created. Once you have created your card, scrap page or possibly a 3d item, add it to Mr. Linky. I need some ideas for Mother’s Day so I can’t wait to see your creations.
Bye for now, Kris.
Tea for Two Desk Set.
Here is another gorgeous project from Craft Project Central. I have to admit I love this designer series paper it is really pretty. This fantastic desk set was designed by Regina Andari. Please visit her blog and let her know how much you love her work.
There are some things that every desk needs, and they definitely should look good! This desk set includes a postage stamp dispenser, tissue box, and a frame that can be used for a photo, favourite quote, or a calendar! Use your favourite designer series paper collection to create the items in this desk set. These three items are so easy to make that you will probably look forward to making a set for each season! Great for a class or club project as well.
In order to get the instructions so you can make this lovely desk set, all you need to do is visit Craft Project Central and subscribe to the April edition. It is only $10.00 for 10 projects – fantastic value.
Bye for now, Kris.
It’s all blue Birthday
I decided to flip the sketch for the current challenge at Sunny Challenges to create another card.
I stamped three of the images from the Clockworks stamp set using Sahara Sand, Marina Mist and Night of Navy onto Very Vanilla card. I sponged the edges using Night of Navy ink and than attached it to scored and folded Night of Navy card. I punched one long edge in a piece of Night of Navy card using the Scallop Border Punch, wrapped it with Whisper White Taffeta ribbon and tied a knot before attaching it to the lower portion of the card front. I added piece of striped Marina Mist Designer Series Paper from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack, sliding it under the ribbon before attaching it. 
I stamped the image from the Delightful Dozen stamp set onto Very Vanilla card, attached it to Night of Navy card and then the card front using dimensionals.
It is fun to get back to using your stamps to create a background, I for one have become lazy about this because we have so many embossing folders that make the job simple.
You still have plenty of time to play along, I’d love to see a few more of you enter the challenge this week. If you would like a little more inspiration go check out the design team entries and the ones already added to Mr. Linky.
Bye for now, Kris.
Shadowbox and Greeting Card
This is the latest project for the April edition of Craft Project Central. The fantastic shadowbox was created by Monika Davis. Take a visit to Monika’s blog and see what else she has been up to and don’t forget to let her know how much you love her work.
This pretty shadowbox made of card stock boxes is a fun way to make customized home decor and is also fun to make as a special gift for someone who loves crafting and can appreciate the thought and time that went into making this beauty! It’s also a great way of showcasing some pretty crafting products. In addition, this project makes for a fun Stamp Camp project or as an advanced class project.
If you would like the instructions to complete this project then just pop on over to Craft Project Central and subscribe to the April edition. Remember at only $10.00 for 10 projects it is amazing value.
Bye for now, Kris.
Framed Hoot and Hooterbell
I am a little bit in love with the idea of creating framed art to give as gifts to my family and friends, so I decided that I would make one for Ava for her birthday. I scanned the internet to find photos of the famous (well in my grandchildren’s eyes) Hoot and Hooterbell so that I would have some inspiration for creating. This is how my creation turned out.
I used the 3″ Circle Originals Die for the head and the 2-1/2″ Circle Punch for the body. The feet/legs are made from trimming two opposite petals on the Blossom Punch. The eyes are 1-1/4″ Circles with white 1″ circles in the middle. The eyebrows are the wings from the Bird Builder Punch. The centre of the eyes is punched with the circle in the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack. The mouth is the Full Heart Punch trimmed down with the 1-3/4″ Circle Punch. The nose is the smallest heart from the Hearts Collection Framelits as are the wings. All the little butterflies are cut using the Beautiful Wings Embosslit. The letters are cut using the Typeset Alphabet Bigz die. I used the Small Heart punch to create the bow for Hooterbell and also her pocket. I hand cut the pocket on Hoot. Colours used to create Hoot and Hooterbell are Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose, Basic Black, Marina Mist and Bashful Blue.
Fortunately this time, Ava agreed that these birdies were indeed Hoot and Hooterbell.
Bye for now, Kris.
Scallop Square Spotlight
This is the first project for the April edition of Craft Project Central and how gorgeous it is.
Maybe the Scallop Square Bigz die has been around for a while, but there are so many new, cool and fresh things you can create with it! This tutorial will show you how easy the Scallop Square makes it to create a Lidded Window Sheet Box, an Open-Top Handle Tote, a Slide-Out Pocket Card and a 4-Way Treat Holder. Any of these would make a great favors for all your parties and the invitation! This gorgeous project has been created by Julie Beltramo. Please take a visit to her blog and check out all her fantastic work and don’t forget to leave a comment.
Now if you would love to create this fantastic project then just subscribe to the April edition of Craft Project Central. You will get access to not only this project but another 9, each one with photo step by step instructions – all for $10.00
Bye for now, Kris.
Happy Birthday Ava
My youngest granddaughter celebrated her 3rd birthday yesterday. She had to share the excitement of her party with the Easter Bunny but I think that only added to the fun. All my grandchildren love Hoot and Hooterbell from the ABC TV Children;s show Giggle & Hoot but Ava particularly so. I found a card which was created by Stasia here and recreated the owl on my card. Thanks Stasia for the inspiration.
I started by embossing Whisper White card using the Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder before attaching it to scored and folded Chocolate Chip card. I punched one long edge of a narrow strip of Chocolate Chip card using the Scallop Trim Border Punch, attached it to the back of Pink Pirouette Polka Dot Designer Series Paper from the Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack and then to the card front. I punched a 2-1/2″ Circle from Pretty in Pink card and punched out a small section using the 1-3/8″ Circle Punch. I punched a 1-3/4″ Circle from Pink Pirouette card. I punched two petals from Pretty in Pink card using the Blossom Petals Builder Punch and attached them behind the Pink Pirouette Circle. The circle and petals were then attached to the lower part of the 2-1/2″ circle. I trimmed the Pink Pirouette circle to match the bottom of the Pretty in Pink one. I punched the nose from Pumpkin Pie card using the Small Heart Punch. The feet are made using the same Small Heart punch and Pumpkin Pie card. The eyes were created from Whisper White card using the largest circle on the Owl Builder Punch. The centres of the eyes are punched from Basic Black card using the Cupcake Builder Punch. I made the little bow in her hair using the Small Heart Punch and Regal Rose card. I added a Large Rhinestone Basic Jewel to cover the join in the hearts. I stamped “happy Birthday wishes” from the Petite Pairs Stamp set using Chocolate Chip ink onto Whisper White card and punched it using the Large Oval Punch. I attached the greeting to a Chocolate Chip Scallop Oval and then the card front using dimensionals.
Ava loved it and knew straight away it was a birdie but she took some convincing it was Hooterbell. I’d love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
