Finally…………
I haven’t had much time lately to play with all the gorgeous tutorials I have been collecting but I decided to try my hand at this fantastic tutorial by Sharon Burkert which is part of the October tutorials at Craft Project Central.
The tutorial uses the Simply Sent Everyday Elegance Kit from the current Idea Book and Catalogue. The kit comes complete with 8 printed and embossed die cut cards, 16 self-adhsive tags 8 each of the two colours in the kit as well as matching White envelopes. Sharon created a very clever box and folio which holds the cards and a few extra embellishments to give to someone as a “ready to go” card kit. She has teamed the Simply Sent Everyday Elegance set with some beautiful butterflies, Basic pearls, Basic Rhinestones and the beautiful Whisper White 5/8″ Organza Ribbon to create a really gorgeous gift. If you would like the instructions then simply sign up for the October session at Craft Project Central.
I love how this has turned out and think I know someone who would love it.
Bye for now, Kris.
Vintage Technostamper
This is my creation for the Technostamper challenge this week. I had forgotten how lovely Vintage Vogue is to work with until I used it recently. This sketch gave me another opportunity to use it.
I started with Basic Black card stock and added a layer of Very Vanilla. I added strips of the First Edition Specialty Designer paper (first time I used it and it is gorgeous). I stamped the large flower from the Vintage Vogue stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock using Real Red ink. I covered it with a post-it note mask and stamped the vine image over and arround the flower using old Olive Ink. I stamped the small flower from the onto Very Vanilla card using Real Red ink which I first stamped onto scrap paper so that the colour would be a little lighter and then cut the image out. I attached the small flower over the large flower using snail and pierced a hold using my Paper Piercer and Mat Pack. I inserted a Basic Black Brad from the Basics Glimmer Brads. 
Unfortunately you can’t really see the glimmer in my photo but trust me it is there in real life. I attached the Very Vanilla card stock to a piece of Basic Black card stock which has been punched along the lower edge using the Eyelet Edge Punch. This piece is attached to the card front using dimensionals. I stamped “thinking of you” from the Three Little Words stampset onto Very Vanilla card using Old Olive ink and punched it out using the Word Window Punch. I attached the greeting to a Basic Black Modern Label and then attached it to the card front.
I think this is a really pretty card and I know just who I am going to send it to.
Bye for now, Kris.
Flirtatious Gift Packaging Ensemble
If you have ever been at a loss as to how to package a gift, then this tutorial is for you. Sharon Field has created this amazing gift ensemble with the truly gorgeous Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper. Sharon is a wonderful papercrafter and a visit to her blog will not disappoint. Don’t forget to let her know how much you love her work.
Now if you would like the instructions to make this fabulous set then sign up for the month of October at Craft Project Central. At only $10.00 for 10 projects you will not be dissapointed.
Bye for now, Kris.
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Here is another card I made using the Sketch at Sunny Challenges and Creations for this week.
I used Always Artichoke card stock for my base card and added a layer of Sahara Sand which has been embossed using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder. I embossed a piece of Whisper White card stock using the Square Lattice Embossing Folder and attached it to Rich Razzleberry card stock. This piece is attached to the card front using dimensionals so that it sits inside the embossed frame.
I stamped the image from the Easy Events stampset onto Whisper White card using Black Stazon ink. I coloured the image using my Rich Razzleberry and Always Artichoke Stampin’ Write Markers. I punched the image using the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch, sponged the edges with Always Artichoke ink and added it to an Always Artichoke 2 3/8″ Scallop Circle. I attached the image panel to the card front using Mini Glue Dots. I stamped “Merry Christmas” from the Easy Events stampset onto Whisper white card using Always Artichoke ink. I punched the image using the narrow end of the Decorative Label punch and then re-inserted it into the punch so that you get this cute little frame. I sponged the edges with Rich Razzleberry ink and then attached it to the card front using dimensionals.
I hope you are going to play along this week at Sunny Challenges and Creations, there is still plenty of time.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Vintage Birthday
Deanna Tam shared a tutorial at Craft Project Central during September which featured the flowers from the Vintage Vogue stampset. They looked so pretty I wanted to add them to one of my own projects so I created this birthday card.
My base card is Bravo Burgundy card stock and I have added a layer of Pretty in Pink card stock and then a layer of Sahara Sand card stock which has been embossed using the Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder. I cut the largest oval from the Ovals Originals Die from Whisper White card stock. I stamped the large flower from the Vintage Vogue stampset using Bravo Burgundy ink onto Whisper White card and cut the flower out. I stamped the small flower from the Vintage Vogue stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Pretty in Pink ink and cut them out. 
I’m not going to share how to make these gorgeous flowers with you – you will have to subscribe to September at Craft Project Central. I added Clear Rhinestone Brads to the centre of my flowers. I cut two sets of leaves using the Little Leaves Sizzlet from Certainly Celery card. I added the leaves to the oval and then stamped my greeting from the Sincere Salutations stampset using Bravo Burgundy ink onto the oval before attaching the oval to the card front using dimensionals. Finally I arranged the flowers over the leaves, attaching them using Mini Glue Dots.
I love the way this card turned out, and now I think it is time that I completed the whole of Deanna’s project.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Christmas Tag
I decided to make a Christmas Tag using the sketch at Stamping 411 this week.
I had a Whisper White card stock tag lying on my desk and covered the top half with a piece of Old Olive Designer Paper from the Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack. I ran a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock through the Big Shot using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder to add the embossing to the bottom edge of the card stock. I also punched the top edge of the Cherry Cobbler cardstock using the Scallop Trim Border Punch. 
I ran a piece of Whisper White card stock through the Big Shot using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, wrapped it with Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding (did I mention that this Seam Binding is devine) and then attached it to the tag over the Cherry Cobbler card stock. I stamped the image from the Tags Til Christmas stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Cherry Cobbler ink and cut the image using the 1 3/4″ Circle Punch. I attached the image to the tag over the Seam Binding using dimensionals. I punched a hole in the top of the tag using the Crop-a-Dile and tied it with Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Seam Binding.
If you like making tags then you need to have a look at the fabulous tags that CherylAnn Robinson has been sharing on her blog. At the moment she is doing a 12 tags of Halloween and sharing lots of videos on her fantastic backgrounds. She has inspired me to try my hand at making more tags and this sketch offered the perfect opportunity.
Bye for now, Kris.
French Foliage Folio Set
Here is another great project from Craft Project Central. I have always love this stampset but have never really used it, but with this tutorial I have the perfect way to show it off to advantage. This fantastic project was created by Lynn Weiss. Lynn has created a really adorable card set and folio to keep them in. Pop over to her blog and let her know how much you enjoy her work.
Don’t forget to visit Craft Project Central to get your subscription for this month. This is another fantastic reason to subscribe and get 10 fabulous step by step tutorials for only $10.00 – it really is super value.
Bye for now, Kris.
Christmas Tree Pyramid Box and Card
Here is another gorgeous gift set from Craft Project Central. This gorgeous box and card was created by Rose Diehl. Its a really cute box to present something gorgeous for family or friends. Rose is a very talented papercrafter so don’t forget to visit her blog and let her know how much you enjoy her work.
If you haven’t joined Craft Project Central this month, there is still plenty of time. At only $10.00 for 10 step by step tutorials it is fantastic value and I know you want to know how to make this gorgeous box.
Bye for now, Kris.
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This week the sketch at Sunny Challenges and Creations has been provided by Gwen. It is a gorgeous sketch and we don’t have to add anything special at all. She has left us free to do what we want!!!
I started with a base card of Cherry Cobbler. I added a layer of Crumb Cake which I have embossed using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder. I stamped the flower from the Creative Elements stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Cherry Cobbler ink. I stamped it twice more onto scraps of Whisper White card stock and cut out smaller sections for each one. I also stamped onto a post-it-note, cut it out and placed it over the first image. I stamped the large “filigree” image from the Creative Elements stampset onto the Whisper White card stock and over the Cherry Cobbler flower using Crumb Cake ink. I also sponged around the edges of this piece using Crumb Cake ink. I added a mat of Night of Navy card stock to the image panel and then attached it to the card front using dimensionals.
I removed the post-it note and added the smaller flower sections over the first image using dimensionals. I stamped “celebrate” from the Fabulous Phrases stampset onto Whisper White card stock using Cherry Cobbler ink and punched it out using the Word Window Punch. I attached it to a Modern Label punched from Cherry Cobbler card stock and used dimensionals to add it to the card front.
Ok now for more inspiration pop on over the Sunny Challenges and Creations and see what Gwen and Vicky have created for you. Once you have made your card pop back to Sunny Challenges and Creations and add it to Mr. Linky. It’s an easy one this week, no special stampset or folder or colour combo, just create whatever you want using this fantastic sketch.
Bye for now, Kris.
A Pennant Christmas
Here is a card which we made at my last class. We made 4 cards and a cute envelope card holder.
My base card is scored and folded Pear Pizzazz card stock. I ran a piece of Very Vanilla card stock through the Big Shot using the Framed Tulips Embossing Folder but only embossing two-thirds of the pieces and attached it to the card front. I ran a strip of Poppy Parade card stock through the Big Shot using the Stripes Embossing Folder and attached it to the left hand side of the card front. I stamped the tree image from the Pennant Parade stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock and punched it out using the Petite Pennants Builder Punch. I stamped Merry Christmas from the Contempo Christmas stampset using Poppy Parade ink onto the embossed Very Vanilla cardstock, using my Stamp-a-ma-Jig and leaving plenty of room for my image panel.
I stamped the “pot” image from the Pennant Parade stampset onto Very Vanilla card stock using Chocolate Chip ink and cut it out. I attached the pot to a piece of Very Vanilla card stock and the tree image over the top using dimensionals. I attached the image panel to a piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and attached it to the card front using dimensionals.
I think this is a really cute little Christmas Card and so easy to make. Love to hear what you think.
Bye for now, Kris.
