November 28, 2009 at 3:29 pm
· Filed under Cards ·Tagged Card, Card Positioning System, Christmas, Distressing, ink, Ranger, S4-224 Snowflake Border Petite, S4-225 Holiday Cheer, S5-014 Deckled Mega Rectangles, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE by 3L, Sketch Challenge, Stamping, Wizard
Another card challenge for me, yep another sketch. This time by Card Positioning System (affectionately known as CPS). You’ll see the sketch on the left side.
I have been creating up in my craft room while hearing happy voices of Hannah and her cousin downstairs playing computer games. I love Thanksgiving break…anyway…Here is my card, Christmas Wishes:
This was so much fun to make. I love seeing the combination of red and light blue for Christmas decorations. So I used these colors with my Spellbinders™ Holiday Cheer (S4-225) die template, cutting and embossing it. Then I delved into my supply of Flower Soft to create the “fur” on the stocking and hat.
I added the S4-224 Snowflake Border Petite for the top and bottom. The pink vellum mat was cut from S5-014 Deckled Mega Rectangles and the whole thing was inked up with Antique Linen Distress Ink which gave it a fun antique look.
Here is a close look at the side, showing the elements of dimension. Love that Flower Soft and 3-D Adhesive.
Important Stuff: Spellbinders™ Wizard™, S4-224 Snowflake Border Petite , S4-225 Holiday Cheer, S5-014 Deckled Mega Rectangles SM; Ivory Flower Soft, Christmas Wishes envelope cut out (Katy Sue Designs); Pastel Pink Vellum (WorldWin); Red and blue cardstock (Core’dinations); Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger); 3-D Adhesive Squares (SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE by 3L)
Other Stuff: PVA Glue, Make-up sponge for inking
Thanks for stopping by for a visit. Hope you’ve had a relaxing and “full” weekend.
Cheers, Eli
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November 28, 2009 at 9:35 am
· Filed under Layouts ·Tagged Acetate, Alcohol Inks, JustRite Stampers, Layout, Ranger, S4-161 Labels One, S4-227 Pumpkins, S4-235 Fancy Tags, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE by 3L, Spellbinders, Stamping
Just wanted to give you a link to see my latest layout at the Spellbinders Blog…
You have to go over there to see the whole thing…enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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November 23, 2009 at 9:56 pm
· Filed under Cards ·Tagged 2 Sketches 4 You, Card, Challenge, Copic, Craft Fair, ink, S4-222 Create A Flake One, Spellbinders, Stamping, Wizard
Well, the craft fair was a huge success. I had a blast with my buddy Kazan Clark and so many wonderful friends at St. Anne’s. Let’s hope it happens again next year.
Now that I have a little breather, I wanted to try my hand at some challenges. This week, I figured since I had such a great time with Kazan, I would go over to
2 Sketches 4 You and try out their challenge. Click the link to check out the sketch.
I love the little play on words “Snow Love” because 1) I love snow and 2) “sNOw Love” is for when people feel a little left out in the cold. So leave a warm message inside when you send this one to a friend.
Important Stuff: Wizard™, S4-222 Create a Flake One (Spellbinders™); Crush patterned paper, Head Over Heels (Fancy Pants); Black/White patterned paper (Die Cuts with a View); Tis the Season snowflake ribbon (Jo-Ann’s), Black/White stitched ribbon (Michael’s); 95 pt. Letter Stamps, Horizontal Stamper (JustRite Stampers); Encore! Silver ink (Tsukineko), Glue Rings (Glue Arts); Heart Brad (WesTrim); Jackpot Embossing Powder (Powder Keg); 3D Foam Squares (SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE by 3L); Diamond Glaze (Judi-Kins); Sketch Markers-C3, W3, W5 (Copic)
Other Stuff: Clear glitter, White cardstock
(A close up to finish it off…see all those little sparkles? Glitter. Snow-looking Glitter!)
If I don’t chat at you before then…have a fabulous Thanksgiving!!
Eli
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November 18, 2009 at 8:30 am
· Filed under Altered Art ·Tagged Altered, Craft Fair, Labels die templates, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Wizard
Paper Creations for any Occasion!!
Premiering Thursday Night, November 19th. If you are a St. Anne’s mom, I’ll see you there at the Chocolate Lounge + Holiday Artisan Mart…
Look for my banner.
Eli
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November 15, 2009 at 1:50 pm
· Filed under Layouts ·Tagged Birthday, Creative Impressions, eli, frame, Glue Dots, Scrapbooker, Sewing, Snow, Spellbinders, Stamping, Winter
In my little world of paper crafting, I began as a scrapbooker. When I was 5, I remember putting greeting cards inside those old paper albums. At some point, I graduated to real scrapbooks in college and then got restarted when James and I got married.
Today, I thought I’d share some scrapbooking layouts. The theme? My birthday…what fun, since it was yesterday. My family gave me a great day. Thanks to Hannah and James.
Let’s see this one a few years ago. (It was the ONLY time I turned 39, really). The challenge for you is to see if you can find all 39 candles.
Next, how about a trip back in time to my first birthday. Since these are the original, vintage photos, I used clear photo corners to put them on the page. Just in case I ever need to remove them for any reason.
Now, in honor of the snow we have outside today is a layout of Hannah. This is one of my favorite photos of her on Christmas, outside in the snow. I love those pink cheeks and the colorful snow suit she is wearing.
Thanks for letting me share some of where I began in this industry. I’ve changed a lot over the years but my love for this type of paper craft will never disappear.
Happy shoveling and creating…Eli
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November 12, 2009 at 10:47 pm
· Filed under Cards ·Tagged Air Brush System, Card, Copic, Flower, Ribbon, S4-161 Labels One, Stamping, Stickles
It’s always hard to put something up after you put up your heart’s delight…those 3 purple journals. I love them all and appreciate your taking a look. Today, I’m showing a four pack of birthday cards…all with the same stamp but colored and embellished differently.
This stamp, A Star Is Born, was a total impulse buy…and I totally love it. It is my fave bday card image for anyone with girls or who is a princess at heart.
The skirts were so fun to color. With Copic Markers, a designer can shade as if looking through the tulle skirt. When you look at a tulle skirt, it is darker at the top where it gathers and lighter at the bottom. The trick is to begin at the waist band. Using the side of the blender end of the marker, flick it, lifting as it moves towards the bottom. Continue around the skirt adding “thin layers” of color until you are satisfied. This takes some practice but the results are totally worth it!!!
Each has a mat using Spellbinders™ S4-161 Labels One, probably my fave as the most versatile label shapes. I also used Ranger’s Crystal Stickles on all of them. After all, what girl doesn’t need a little bling on her tutu! Inside, each is stamped with “Happy Birthday!”
Take a closer look, if you’d like:
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November 8, 2009 at 9:12 pm
· Filed under Journals ·Tagged Air Brush System, BasicGrey, Copic, Envelope, Jacquard, Journal, My Mind's Eye, Nestabilities, S4-117 Petite Scalloped Circle SM, S4-209 Tulips, Tattered Angels, Wizard, Zutter
Anyone who knows me fairly well, knows that my favorite color is purple. So this weekend I’ve been working on journals for the show and several of them are purple. YEAH! Just thought I’d take a moment to share the pics with you and to wish you a fabulous week.
Dream
Important Stuff: White silk flowers (Oriental Trading Company); Sketch marker, V-09 Violet and Air Brush System (Copic); Glue Dots (Glue Dots International); Metal cream label holder (Making Memories); Bind-it-All coil binding system (Zutter); Lumiere Purple metallic paint (Jacquard)
Other Stuff: Purple ink jet paper, 9×6″ white envelopes, Mini letter stickers, Glitter glue, PVA Glue, chipboard
Life
Important Stuff: Wizard™, S4-117 Petite Scalloped Circle SM, (Spellbinders); La Paperie patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye); Purple Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Letter Sticker (BasicGrey), Bind-it-All coil binding system (Zutter)
Other Stuff: Ribbon, chipboard
Tulip
Important Stuff: Wizard™, S4-209 Tulips Pendant Die Template (Spellbinders™), La Paperie patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye), Bind-it-All binding system (Zutter), Platinum Stickles (Ranger)
Other Stuff: Ribbon, PVA Glue, Purple ink jet printer paper, White 9×6″ envelopes, chipboard
Hey, as always, thanks for checking this out. I really hope it is inspiring and you may find some creative energy seeping into your bones.
Happy Creating, Eli
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November 6, 2009 at 10:56 am
· Filed under Cards ·Tagged Card, JustRite Stampers, Nestabilities, Quote, Ribbon, Spellbinders, Stamping, Wizard
I love using JustRite Stampers to create sentiments to go on my cards. I also love going to Quote Garden to find quotes for a variety of needs.
This one from Christopher Reeves “Hope: Once you choose it, anything’s possible” was perfect to use for an invitation to a benefit dinner for the St. Frances Center in Denver. Last year, James and I hosted a table so I sent out these invitations to our guests:
Then, I used the same quote to make some general encouragement cards:
Here’s a little detail image of both of the cards:
Notice I used double sided paper and added the text on top of a scalloped square.
This card has interlocking circles and makes for a fun way to close it.
JustRite is so much fun. Go check out all their products and add them to your wish list today!
And while you’re at it, carry a little hope with you today! Eli
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November 4, 2009 at 9:23 pm
· Filed under Journals ·Tagged Spellbinders, Wizard, Journal, Zutter, Butterfly, Ribbon, Envelope, Distressing, Stamping, S3-146 Butterflies 2, Nestabilities, Impressabilities, charms
I do love butterflies. Today I’m sharing another journal. This one has some funky elements in it like half page envelopes (most of the rest of mine are full sized), colorful tabs and of course, pages that are lined on one side and blank on the other. If you look near the bottom of the journal, you’ll also see the charms that are at the end of the bookmark that is attached to the top of the spiral…I love it when I can’t actually LOSE the bookmark.
The butterfly medallion is made from tw0 die templates S4-233 Labels Nine. I just used two consecutive sizes and placed their points on the four
The center panel was created using Spellbinders™ Impressabilities™ templates. I used a color core paper, embossed it in the Wizard™ using the I2-1002 Butterflies template and then sanded the top of it to bring out the color core. I love that it has a rich yet rustic look. Let’s check out the inside.
Here you see the half envelope on the bottom with a little inking on the edges, a sticker embellishment, a tab and a beautiful butterfly stamp. Fun stuff!
Now check out the side image of the pages and envelopes together. I think it is fun to see it from this angle sometimes…how many envelopes do you see?
I can’t count them either. Finally, the back cover.
So if you want to create something like this, here’s what you might need:
Important Stuff: S4-233 Labels Nine, S3-146 Butterflies Two, Wizard (Spellbinders); Orange cardstock (Core’dinations); Bind It All coil binding system (Zutter)
Other Stuff: Border cut outs and stickers, orange ribbons, charms, orange paper, purple and green patterned papers, sandpaper
As always, take care and happy creating! Eli
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November 2, 2009 at 10:56 am
· Filed under Altered Art, Journals ·Tagged Altered, Circle, Journal, journaling, Nestabilities, Ribbon, S4-105 Sleigh Ride (retired), S4-132 Classic Rectangles LG, Stamping, Tattered Angels, Wizard
Don’t you just hate it when you go grocery shopping and what blasts you at the front door is not the delicate smell of fresh baked goods, spices and other yummy food but green and red, Christmas candy, decorations and accessories. I mean, it’s not even Thanksgiving, people!
But I also know that as a crafter, we can’t wait until Thanksgiving to begin putting our list together and getting our supplies ready and ACTUALLY creating…if we did, it would be Easter before we finished. So today, I want to share a little book for keeping track of some of those tasks I just listed. It’s called “Yule Do List”. I like the play on You’ll and Yule and hope yule, I mean you’ll like it too:
Seriously fun and it is about 4″ across so it can fit right in your purse, unless you have a wallet on a string like I used to have. But then, you could always use the binder clip to hook it onto the strap…Here’s what you will need to make it:
Important Stuff: Wizard™, S4-105 Sleigh Ride retired, S4-235 Fancy Tags, S4-132 Classic Rectangles LG (Spellbinders™); Platinum paper (WorldWin); Dark Cherry and Turquoise Blue Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels); Crop-a-dile (We R Memory Keepers); 3D Adhesive Squares (SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES by 3L)
Other Stuff: Red stripe paper, Ribbons, Binder ring, Mini letter stickers, sandpaper
Check out a close-up for a bit more detail.
As always, Happy Crafting, Eli
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This was so much fun to make. I love seeing the combination of red and light blue for Christmas decorations. So I used these colors with my Spellbinders™ Holiday Cheer (S4-225) die template, cutting and embossing it. Then I delved into my supply of Flower Soft to create the “fur” on the stocking and hat.
