Last Days of Fall

Long time no post! Ugh! Is it just me, or has life just taken off like a rocket these last few weeks! I feel like I'm struggling just to keep up! I have been creating... but a lot of things I made can't be shared quite yet. :)

Fall is my favorite season, but I cringe when I think that winter is right around the corner! Today's CHF Color Challenge uses some great autumn shades!

Papaya Puree Dark
Vanilla Cream &
Tawny Medium


I just love fall colors... and use them in my paper crafting all year long. :) I'd love to have you join in the challenge too! CLICK HERE for all of the deets!

And... here is the card I made:



Stamps: (all by CHF)
- The Landing Pad, Mocha Chica, Tag! You're it: The Kim Hughes line

Ink:
- Sepia Archival inkpad by Ranger
- Onyx Black Versafine inkpad by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Papaya Puree Dark, Vanilla Cream, Black Prism CS

Accessories:
- Copic Markers
- Sakura Stardust glitter pen
- Buttons
- Twine
- Offray ribbon

Happy Turkey Day!

Hey everyone! For those of you who are my faithful blog readers.... I'm so sorry that it's been forever and a day since I've posted! I've been super busy (we've already had 2 Thanksgiving feasts... with 2 more to go!) and I've been working a lot lately too. But... I wanted to share this fun little card I made tonight using the Cartoon Turkey image from CHF. He just CRACKS ME UP every time I ink him up! :)

(I added spotted details to him with my Copic Colorless Blender.)



Stamps: (all by CHF)
- Cartoon Turkey
- (sentiment) Let's Get Stuffed
- (corner leaf image) Foursquare
- Broad Stripe BG (embossed in clear)

Ink:
- StazOn & Versamark inkpads by Tsukineko
- Pitch Black Adirondack inkpad by Ranger

Cardstock:
- Memory Box & Core'dinations

Accessories:
- Spellbinders Dies
- Twill
- Copics
- Clear EP
- Hardware by We R Memory Keepers

Teacher Gift Set

My sister just finished her last semester of schooling & will soon be an Elementary teacher. She needed a gift set in a hurry to give to her host teacher where she's been student teaching. As a struggling college student, she needed something friendly on the budget, so we came up with this gift set. We covered a tin can to create a pencil holder, created a bookmark from a large paperclip, & made a bound desk calendar out of coasters!

I'm really excited about this desk calendar! For those of you who haven't heard, A Muse creates a 16 month calendar every fall that is a downloadable product after a minimum $4 donation. Proceeds from the sale of the calendar will be donated to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society! It's a wonderful fund-raiser & the calendars are so handy! It also includes a Perpetual Calendar, which is great to keep up with birthdays, anniversaries, etc.! I have several 4" x 4" coasters in my craft stash & used them to make the front & back covers. But... if you don't have these coasters yet, just bring home a few disposable coasters from a restaurant! :) For $4, you can feel good about contributing to a great cause AND create gifts for all of your friends & coworkers this holiday season! I used my Bind-it-all to bind the calendar at the top, and the chipboard is heavy enough to allow it to free stand on a desk top. I left my pages blank on the inside, but you could easily stamp and decorate each month if you wanted.

This is the card that I made to coordinate with my Teacher Gift Set. It's SUPER simple, but the Lined Paper BG stamp (by Cornish Heritage Farms) doesn't need a lot of additional stamping to make it look good!

I found these large paperclips in the office supply area at Walmart! Just sandwich the clip between two scalloped squares and adhere! I added a blob of Glossy Accents around the paperclip just to really cement it in. Voila! Instant bookmark!

Supplies for Teacher Gift Set:
Stamps:
- Let's Get Stuffed (the Kim Hughes Line) by CHF
- Making the Grade (the Kim Hughes Line) by CHF

Ink:
- Onyx Black Versafine inkpad by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Natural Smooth & Suede Brown Dark Prism CS

Printed Paper:
- All Fall, Penmanship by Fancy Pants
- Oh Joy! by Cosmo Cricket
- Apples Dashing Lace Cardstock by KI Memories

Accessories:
- Large paperclip

- Square Nestabilities dies by Spellbinders
- Mellow Ribbon by Basic Grey
- Copic Markers (for stem & leaf)
- Brown felt
- Tin can
- Buttons by Foo-fa-la (Autumn Leaves)
- Brown embroidery thread

Tools:
- Bind-it-all

Other:
- printable calendar

Supplies for Card:
Stamps: (all by CHF)
- Making the Grade & Let's Get Stuffed (the Kim Hughes line)
- Lined Paper Backgrounder

Ink:
- Warm Red Colorsnap fluid chalk ink
- Onyx Black Versafine inkpad by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Suede Brown Dark Prism CS

Printed Paper:
- Oh Joy! line by Cosmo Cricket

Accessories:
- Copic markers (to add color to leaf and stem of apple)

Wedding Centers

Good morning! Yikes! I need my coffee! I stayed up until 1:30 am this morning finishing up my Snapfish book (see post below) & the code does work! I think my book is going to be so cool! I can't wait to get it!

I did want to tell you that the awesome sentiment set that I used on my wedding posts HERE & HERE are now available at Cornish Heritage Farms. The set is called Wedding Centers (only $9.99!) & is perfect for weddings, engagements, or even little love notes! :) I think it's an essential set to have in your craft stash. It seems like people are always asking me to make wedding cards & these sentiments are so unique and beautiful!

Now... off to make some java! :)

FREE Photo Book!!!

I was watching Oprah today & they showed how you can make your own bound photo book from Snapfish. And the best thing... you can click on the link below and make one for FREE! These books are so awesome and would make great holiday gifts! I just had to pass it on! Here's the info:

Create a Snapfish.com account now or log in to your existing account to receive this special offer. Get your free book!

* This offer is only good for one standard 20-page 8" x 11" custom-cover photo book per household. Coupon dispersal ends at 11:59 p.m. PST Friday, November 14, 2008. Free photo book must be redeemed by 11:59 p.m. PST Sunday, November 16, 2008. Offer does not include customary shipping and handling changes or additional pages. Offer applies only to mail-order delivery to U.S. customers. Offer cannot be combined with other coupon codes. Coupon cannot be resold or otherwise transferred and is void on the earlier of redemption or the offer end date.

Nestabilities Storage

How many of you own Spellbinder's dies - but are looking for an easy, space-saving way to store them? I am super excited about this storage that I came up with & wanted to tell you about it!

Supplies I Used:
- Adhes-A-MAG magnet roll (I found this at Michaels & used my 40% coupon)
- Chipboard backing from paper packs (the 12 x 12 cardboard-like piece companies place in packages of scrapbooking paper)
- Bind-it-All & 5/8" coil
- Scrapbooking paper, cardstock, stamps, etc --- (anything you want to use to make your storage pretty)
Steps:

1. Cut 9 chipboard pieces to size. (The size will depend on what size of dies you have. Give yourself a little "margin room" on each side + about 1/2" extra room for the top so that you have room for binding)
2. Cut 8 adhesive magnet sheets the same size and adhere to ONE side of the chipboard. (If you have magnet sheets on both sides, the dies will not stay in place.)
3. Decorate the remaining chipboard piece to create your cover. Add patterned paper to back side.
4. Add patterned paper to 1 chipboard/magnet panel. This will be your back cover.
5. Bind

This will make a booklet that will hold 8 sets of dies. My book below contains all of my regular & petite oval dies. (Small & Large Ovals, Small & Large Scalloped Ovals, Small & Large Petite Ovals, & Small & Large Scalloped Petite Ovals)

Below is a pic of what my dies look like now. I REALLY like having all of my dies in one spot like this. Now I just need to buy some more magnet sheets so that I can make more books to hold all of my other dies! :)

Please let me know if you have any questions! :)

OTHER SUPPLIES:
Stamps: (all by Cornish Heritage Farms)
- (owl) U R A Hoot set
- Burlap Backgrounder (used on the rust panel)
- ("my") Supah Star set

Ink:
- 'Memento Potter's Clay' Dew Drop Inkpad by Tsukineko
- Onyx Black Versafine inkpad by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Desert Coral Dark, Papaya Puree Med & Birchtone Dark CS by Prism

Printed Paper:
- Weathervane: New Pencils by October Afternoon

Accessories:
- Detours Rub-ons by October Afternoon
- Scalloped punch by Fiskars
- Oval punch by EK Success
- Thickers by American Crafts
- Dymo label maker
- Orange Baubles
- Copic Markers

Kinkade Christmas Box

I've been saving some packaging from Target's Archer Farms line because I loved the unique shape! You know you're a seriously addicted paper crafter when you start saving food boxes. (insert rolling eyes) This week's CHF Chick's challenge was to make a Holiday Gift. I love packaging my gifts in creative ways & this box gave me my inspiration. :)

I took the box apart and used it as a template to cut my cardstock. After layering on some Cosmo Cricket paper & a Kinkade image that I colored... this box was totally transformed! To open the box, simply untie the ribbon!

I wanted to show you a close up of this image, but my camera is just not able to pick up the details. It's actually much clearer in person & soooo sparkley! I used Glossy Accents to cover the pond & it's so shiny and slick. (you're going to have to trust me on this one) :)

Make sure to check out the other designer's blogs to see some great holiday gift ideas!!!

- Julia
- Dawn
- Joanne
- Kim
- Jen

Stamps:
- 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' & 'Skaters Pond' Thomas Kinkade Stamps by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- 'Versafine Vintage Sepia' Inkpad by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Black, Candle Glow Medium, Tawny Dark, & Simply Smooth White Prism CS

Printed Paper:
- Oh Joy by Cosmo Cricket

Accessories:
- Glitter by Martha Stewart Crafts
- Glossy Accents by Ranger (used over pond)
- Copic Markers
- Corner punch by EK Success
- Black Brads by Joann Crafts
- Noteworthy Scallop Sheer Green Making Memories Ribbon
- Jumbo Eyelets by We R Memory Keepers
- Gold organdy ribbon (Michaels)
- Tags Nestabilities Die by Spellbinders

Stamps for Sale

I'm cleaning house, trying to make space in my craft room so that I can actually SEE where I'm stamping. I prefer Paypal payments if possible. Shipping Priority unless you notify me otherwise (I would have to buy packaging, which may make the price about the same.) Please e-mail me if interested. Thanks! julie_stamps@hotmail.com

Papertrey Ink sets:
Spiral Bouquet - $17
Beautiful Blooms - $17 (SOLD)
Text Boxed -$17 (PENDING)
Little Lady - $10 (SOLD)
Piece of Cake - $17 (SOLD)
Butterfly Kisses - $17 (SOLD)
Faux Ribbon - $17
Garden of Life - $17

Lizzie Anne:
Oh Baby- $12

Verve:
Swirly Stars (clear) - $8

Gina K:
Large Circles (Scalloped Frames & Doodles)
made to work with Marvy Punches- $10

Rubber Romance:
Babs- $5
Sherri in the Snow- $5
Judy- $5

C.C. Designs:
Donald Goes to School - $8

Cuttlebug Dies:
Garden Creatures - $10
Baby - $5
Paisley 2-step die -$5
Scalloped Square dies -$10
Zoo Animals -$10
Birthday die set - $10
Stitched Circles Embossing 2x2.75 folders -$5

Wedding Card Set

These are the cards that I made to coordinate with my wedding card box from yesterday's post. Lisa Strahl created a wonderful new sentiment set for CHF called Wedding Centers that will be released next week. They're a perfect companion to Kim's I Thee Wed set! :)

If you would like details, please click HERE to be directed to my SCS Gallery. :)

Images above from I Thee Wed set

Image above from I Thee Wed set. Sentiment from Wedding Centers set.

Image above from I Thee Wed set. Sentiment from Wedding Centers set.

Image above from I Thee Wed set. Sentiment from Wedding Centers set. Background: Houndstooth Scrapblocks TM

New Stamps & a Great Tutorial!

Yeah! Today is the release date for 2 new Kim Hughes sets by CHF! The first one is called The Birds & The Bees.

And the set below is called I Thee Wed.

Make sure to check out the Gallery to see all of the designer's projects! They're all so CUTE!

I love handmade gifts & when I saw this box template by Mel, I thought it would make a perfect gift for a new bride & groom!

Just slide off the belly band and the box opens to reveal a set of cards, perfect for sending out as thank you's, etc. Make sure to check back tomorrow b/c I'm posting the accessory cards in the morning. :)

I used Ranger's Crackle Accents and really loved the outcome! My stamped panel looks so vintage! :)

SUPPLIES:
Stamps: all by Cornish Heritage Farms
- I Thee Wed (the Kim Hughes Line)
- Wedding Centers (Mona Lisa Moments Line)

Ink:
- Frayed Burlap Distress inkpad by Ranger
- Timber Brown StazOn by Tsukineko

Cardstock:
- Birchtone Medium by Prism
- (box made by reusing chipboard backing from paper packaging)

Printed Paper:
- The Daily Grind collection by Fancy Pants
- Houndstooth Poolside Paperie by Making Memories

Accessories:
- Crackle Accents by Ranger
- Petite Oval Nestabilities dies by Spellbinders
- Kaiser Pearls
- Prima Flowers
- Hemp twine
- Small Corner Rounder punch by EK Success
- Small Scalloped Scissor by Fiskars

New KH Stamps are Coming!!!

Hey everyone! Life's been busy... but I wanted to share the link to my latest Craft Critique article! I wrote about one of my favorite new products - Core'dinations cardstock!!!! I'd love for you to check it out! Just click HERE.

Here are a couple of samples I used for my article. Kim Hughes is releasing two new sets this Thursday for CHF and I think you're going to LOVE them!!! These images are from the set I Thee Wed. I just LOVE this silhouette image! It's so classy and cute all in one! Just wait until you see the whole set. Ahhh!!! And... I just found out that Ranger's pigment ink stamps really nicely onto satin ribbon!

SUPPLIES
Stamps:
- I Thee Wed (the Kim Hughes line) by Cornish Heritage Farms

Ink:
- Pitch Black Pigment ink by Ranger

Cardstock:
- Core'dinations CS

Printed Paper:
- (green print) Daily Grind by Fancy Pants

Accessories:
- Cuttlebug embossing folder
- Aqua satin ribbon (Michaels)
- Kaiser pearls
- Oval Nestabilities dies

This next card just makes me smile because it reminds me of the 80's. Those were great years to grow up in! These images come from Kim's newest set called The Birds and The Bees.

SUPPLIES
Stamps: (all from the Kim Hughes line by Cornish Heritage Farms)
- (bird, "love") The Birds & The Bees
-("birds") Pretty Birds

Ink:
- Pitch Black Adirondack inkpad by Ranger

Cardstock:
- Core'dinations CS

Printed Paper:
- Serendipity "Promises" by Sassafras Lass

Accessories:
- Copic markers
- Circle Nestabilities die by Spellbinders
- Embossing thread
- White gel pen by Ranger
- Button by Basic Grey
- Red Rick Rack by Paper Studio

Robotic Birthday

Happy Monday! :) Today's CHF Chick Challenge was to use Brilliance inks. This is how 'sick' I am with this craft. I didn't know if I had any of this type of ink... so I started looking through my ink shelf and discovered that I had 5 of them. Geesh! One of them was called Platinum Planet & that name is what inspired me to make this card. "Planet.... outer space... robots... machines" (just in case you wondered how my crazy brain works.) ;)

So.... I found this robot paper that I've been saving for a rainy day - pulled out my Little Guy set to get my robot stamp - and then remembered that I had a perfect new backgrounder that was just waiting to get inked up! The Circuit Board BG stamp is SO cool! I love the effect it gives when stamped onto black CS using the Platinum Planet inkpad. (This background stamp will be released Tuesday, November 4th by CHF!!!)

To pull of my supplies together, I searched my 'sites' and found a new CPS sketch. If you're ever stuck and need something to get your creative juices flowing, try out a sketch challenge! :) It always makes card making so much simpler for me!

Would you like to see what the other CHF Chicks came up with? Click on the names below:

- Julia
- Sherrie
- Dawn
- Joanne
- Carole
- Val


SUPPLIES:
Stamps: all by Cornish Heritage Farms
- (robot) Little Guy (the Kim Hughes line)
- Circuit Board Backgrounder

Ink:
- Platinum Planet Brilliance inkpad by Tsukineko
- Pitch Black Adirondack inkpad by Ranger

Cardstock:
- Core'dinations CS
- Translucent Vellum by Prism
- Baby Blue Medium, Papaya Puree Dark, Classic Orange CS by Prism

Printed Paper:
- Back to the Future "Robotics" by Sassafras Lass

Accessories:
- Copic Markers
- Silver Krylon pen
- brads
- Dymo label maker
- Ribbon by Daisy D's
- Kaiser Rhinestones
- Arrow Ghost Shape by Heidi Swapp
- Star Nestabilities die

New Stamp of the Month

I can't believe it's already NOVEMBER! Yikes! I must be getting old! Time is going by way too fast! So... since it's November, I want to tell you about Cornish Heritage Farms new Stamp of the Month - called Ornaments of Joy. This is a new image designed by Aimee Nugent and is sooo pretty! And, throughout the month, this stamp sells for $3.49 (unmounted) & $5.99 mounted. Talk about a bargain!!!! Seriously!

I have a few samples so far that I wanted to show you. The first one uses the SOTM image stamped with a glue pad and glittered to match this yummy paper by Making Memories. The stamped panel is on vellum & is sandwiched between the cardstock layers to create a window (even though you can't tell from the pic.)

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: - November SOTM (Ornaments of Joy) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: - Essential Glue pad by Tsukineko
Cardtock: - Black Prism CS
Printed Paper: - Red Glittered Poinsettia: FaLaLa by Making Memories
Accessories: - Black organdy ribbon (Michaels) - Wassail brad by Basic Grey - Nestabilities square dies - Fire Truck Red Art Glitter

For my second project, I glittered the SOTM image using some of the salvaged glitter that my son enjoys getting into. (For those of you who haven't heard my stories of torment... my 3 yr. old loves to be "crafty". On this occasion, I had just opened a box of beautiful assorted ultra fine glitter and came back to find all of them dumped onto the carpet. My son said he was cooking. Errr!) I think this is a mixture of red, pink, and blue... but it's hard to tell. It actually coordinates really well with my paper! LOL!

SUPPLIES:
Stamp: - November SOTM (Ornaments of Joy) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: - Essential Glue Pad by Tsukineko
Paper: - Snowy Jo line by Imaginisce
Accessories:- Art Glitter (assortment) - Twine rope by SU! - small chipboard box - felt

I love making holiday cards with non-traditional colors! I just discovered this new paper by Crate Paper and didn't want to only use it for fall! (This sketch is from Jen del Muro's SFYTT this week.) I had a small chipboard ornament that I coated in about 6 layers of chocolate scented embossing powder. (Yum!) To make it look more like the ornament in the stamp, I added a rub-on swirl right on top of the chocolate... I mean embossing powder.
SUPPLIES:
Stamp:- November SOTM (Ornaments of Joy) by Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink:- Versamark by Tsukineko
Cardstock:- Suede Brown Dark CS by Prism
Printed Paper:- Lemon Grass line by Crate Paper - Spring Fling line by Pink Paislee
Accessories:
- Brown EP
- Ornament chipboard by Basic Grey
- Twine
- Felt
- Laundry Line rub-ons by MME
- Brads (dipped in brown EP)
Tools:
- Sewing machine