January Card Workshop

Better late than never, but I figured I needed to get the projects from January on the blog before I was ready to put February's projects on. I am so excited about the new CTMH paper and I love all the cool projects that I'm planning on sharing. With that being said I apolize for not having more January projects with the new paper (it didn't come in in time because of the weather). I have received some goodies and I'm looking forward to playing so that I can share some cool techniques. Here are the projects from January.

Christmas Ornaments

Diane taught us how to make these cute Christmas ornaments last year and I thought I would add a new twist to them this year. It's very hard to see but there is a snowflake or a Christmas tree etched on one side and the initial of who it was going to be given to on the other side. I though the etching would really pop with the glitter inside the ball. As you can tell this worked much better in my mind that in practice. Oh well, live and learn. I'm still pleased with the way they turned out. This is a super easy Christmas project that really packs a punch!!

These ornaments were completed using the glass ornaments from Michael's, Pledge floor wax, Martha Stewart glitter (the finer the better), and sheer ribbon.

Christmas Projects

This has been a very hectic Christmas season, but I was able to get a few things finished for Christmas presents. I'm learning to start earlier every year, especially with the cards. I really enjoyed making these card sets and notebooks for Christmas presents. They were so much fun and so cute I may try to make several for the upcoming Antique and Craft Expo in April. The notebooks were made using chipboard, scrap pattern paper (as long as it was enough for the front and the back), cardstock, ribbon (in most cases) and prima flowers.

workshop pics

Oh wow!! I can't believe it's been so long since my last post. Several people have been asking about cards from the last workshop which was held in November. Here they are. Of course the first picture is why I haven't posted in over a month. I have to visit Bella and her mom as often as I can.

On the Santa card, I used various button (went a little overboard), the reindeer and sleigh have pearls, and the reindeer has a red jewel for his nose. All designs are from Close To My Heart and use the Believe image set. Papers used came from Mistletoe, Cherry-o, and Jingle, Tulip, Cranberry, and Chocolate were the colors used for the cards. I also used Heavenly Blue on the I believe card, and blush on the stocking card.

I will be ordering my January materials within the next day or two so that I can start planning some things for us to do. My January class is going to be more like an open house event. I will be spotlighting some new products so you will not be required to purchase a workshop or a stamp set. I will provide everything needed, but since there will be several projects to do I will charge $5 to cover paper, ribbon, and any other consumables we may need. Until then Happy crafting!!!

PaperCutz challenge #61

A good friend of mine is on the design team for papercutz.blogspot.com. She has been trying to get me to participate in the challenges since she was selected and although the challenges look really cool, and I so much wanted to participate there just was never enough time. Now that I'm on fall break there's a little bit more time than usual so I actually have several card designs for this challenge.

This card is a CTMH design.

pattern paper are three designs from the Emporium line.

cardstock is buttercup (CTMH)

ribbon : American Crafts (I think); ink: momentoes black; images Framed Phrases (CTMH) and Feel Better Soon... (stamptv)

The monster card is a design from CTMH (Hooligans workshop to go)

cardstock: Lagoon (CTMH)

patterned paper: Hooligans (CTMH); maze, dot, stripe

sunset ribbon and button brads (CTMH)

stamp set: Troublemaker (CTMH)

inks: Gypsy and Pear (CTMH)

Yeah!!!

I have finished the last item for the baby shower tomorrow! It's been a lot of work, but I've had so much fun actually making things for the shower instead of buying everything. These are actually really cute in person. My camera is acting pretty wierd so I'm having to take a lot of my photos in museum mode. I think this changes the colors of everything. The real pinkish set is actually green and brown. The card set includes 4 cards that match the box. Of course I had to use ribbon on something so I could tie one of my awesome bows!! Most people know I love ribbon and buttons. I was able to incorportate both in at least one of my shower projects!!

Materials:
cardstock: chocolate (CTMH), colonial white (CTMH), white (Georgia-Pacific)
pattern paper: Emporium (CTMH)
ribbon: CTMH
Stamp set: Endless Friendship (CTMH)
Ink: Crystal Blue, Sweet leaf, buttercup (CTMH)

One More For Tonight!

One of my bffs (yes those over 40 can have bffs also) is expecting a new bundle of joy towards the end of November. Kristal (another bff) and I decided to throw her a baby shower. I created these cute gift bags for the prizes. I don't get to do many things for babies so I had fun creating these!!

Materials:

Gift bags: Michael's

Tissue paper: Wal-Mart

Cardstock: ?

Cricut cartridges: New Arrival, Sugar and Spice