November 23, 2009 at 9:56 pm
· Filed under Cards ·Tagged Spellbinders, Wizard, Craft Fair, Stamping, Card, ink, Copic, S4-222 Create A Flake One, 2 Sketches 4 You, Challenge
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 Butterfly, charms, Distressing, Envelope, Impressabilities, Journal, Nestabilities, Ribbon, S3-146 Butterflies 2, Spellbinders, Stamping, Wizard, Zutter
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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October 31, 2009 at 3:18 am
· Filed under Layouts ·Tagged coffee filter, Creative Impressions, Glimmer Mists, Glimmer Screens, Glue Dots, Nestabilities, Ribbon, S4-219 Nested Poinsettia, Spellbinders, Stamping, Tattered Angels, Wizard
Happy All Hallow’s Eve and welcome to my stop on the Tattered Angels and Spellbinders™ Blog Hop. 
I’m joining Lesa Rapp today for the end of this blogalicious adventure. Make sure to check out–Lesa’s post {she has a super cute layout too}, the Spellbinders™ Blog and the Tattered Angels blog…but you better get movin’! Lots to see! Lots to see!
First, I loved working with the Tattered Angels products: Glimmer Mists, Glimmer Screens and Framed Fonts. These are high quality products here, friends!
I chose to create a layout because I wanted to show a couple of techniques with the products:
Let me share with you how to do the sanded frame technique…
- Print out your photo and trim.
- Cut a coordinating mat and add the photo to it.
- For placement, lay the Frame Glimmer Screen on top of the photo and use a pencil to mark the side edges (pic).
- Then, layer your embossing sandwich as follows: White Master Mat, Embossing Pad, Glimmer Screen {making sure to match up the screen and the pencil marks}, Matted photo, White Master Mat; run it through the Wizard™.
- Sand the image. {I found it best to sand the photo first then brush the “dust” off with a soft paintbrush. Then sand the edges of the mat.} Notice how the white from the photo and the color from the Core’dinations comes out.
It’s ready to add to the layout!
One more technique that I want to share with you…I use coffee filters for all kinds of crafting: catching glitter, holding buttons and…die cutting…I had to try this with the Glimmer Mists:
- Begin by grabbing the center of the coffee filter and pulling it through your fingers so it makes a cone shape.
- Mist the outside of the filter gently, adding layers as you like. Allow to dry and then open it up and spray some directly in the center.
- Fold the filter in half, and half again, giving you ¼ size. Using S4-219 Nested Poinsettia die template, cut through all four layers of the filter, giving you four medium sized flowers to use. If you have trouble getting through all the layers, sometimes those coffee filters can be pesky, place a piece of cardstock on top of the cut stack and it should go through.
- To finish the flowers for the layout, pinch the center, folding over a slight amount in a + pattern. This gives the flower dimension without being complicated.
- Add a brad to the center of the flower, making sure you catch all the folds.
Now THESE are ready to add to the layout.
Important Stuff: Wizard™, S4-219 Nested Poinsettia, S4-235 Fancy Tags, S4-143 Long Classic Scalloped Rectangles LG Penny Lane patterned papers (My Mind’s Eye), Turquoise Blue and Black Cherry Glimmer Mists, Regal Elegant Elements Framed Fonts (Tattered Angels), Pink cardstock (Core’dinations), Sparkle and mini brads (Creative Impressions), Glue Dots
Other Stuff: Sanding block, Coffee filters, Pink glittered ribbon, PVA Glue, Black letter stickers, Trick or Treat stamp
So, thanks for stopping by…feel free to come by any time. Don’t forget to visit Spellbinders™ Blog and Lesa’s Blog for another couple hops along the Tattered Angels trail!!
We’ll see you again soon, Eli
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October 30, 2009 at 6:45 am
· Filed under Scrap & Photo books ·Tagged Christmas, Craft Fair, Glue Dots, ink, journaling, recycled, Ribbon, SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVE by 3L, Stampers Anonymous, Stamping, Zutter
…well, few more days. Here in Denver, we are buried in snow. It was coming down for over 30 hours. In waves. I think it may have stopped for now and yes, the kids are back to school today.
About the project today, even though it isn’t even Halloween (by 18 or so hours)…crafters have to move ahead to the holidays to be able to make all those gifts, craft show items, etc. (I still can’t abide Christmas stuff in the stores until after Thanksgiving.)
So here is a little peek at an album that I worked on while we were having our snow day. It is for someone who wants to create a little memory of Christmas with her own photos.
Boy do I love that Santa Face. It’s comes from a holiday stamp set from Stampers Anonymous. Here is a close-up.
Just so you can see how the pages are set up, check out the final image: they have four photo corners that will hold a 4×6″ photo (two are seen on the right page). The recipient simply needs to print out pics and slip them into the scrapbook. The left page shows some stamping and space for journaling. About ¼ of the pages have this.
Important Stuff: Scalloped Cardstock (Die Cuts with a View), Santa’s Wish stamp set (Stamper’s Anonymous), Bind it All binding system (Zutter), 12″ trimmer (Tonic),
Other Stuff: Red ink, PVA Glue, Organza ribbon, Striped ribbon, other Christmas stamp images, hole punch
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