Want to “mix up” a party? Try this fun, creative idea. Have guests choose a party favor that corresponds to their seat assignment. Here is one example, candy canes and snow flakes, created using shimmering, metallic papers.
As guests enter the party room, they choose one from this darling dish.
Thanks to my friends Renee and Denny who modeled their candy canes at the party.
Check out the full how-to over at CutCardStock.com blog and have a Merry Christmas!
This weekend afforded me some time to create and I just pulled some favorite colors and started working. I fussed with the layout a while but I like what finally came together. I hope you do too.
And a close-up.
Important Stuff
Papers Green, blue textured cardstocks, glitter flower (Die Cuts with a View)
Stamps/inks Sunny Birthday (Hero Arts); ColorBox cat eye ink (Clearsnap)
Tools Cindy Loo cartridge, Cricut cutting machine (Provo Craft)
Adhesives Pop glue dots (Glue Dots International)
Other Stuff Blue polka dot paper, PVA glue, blue and green brads; gray shaped mat
Hey everyone, just wanted to drop in and let you know that I’m back designing for Cut Card Stock. This is a fabulous site to purchase great card stock for any kind of craft project. Here is the project I uploaded over there today:
To learn how to make one of your own, click for their blog! Just to wet your whistle, here is a full supply list.
Important Stuff
Paper Sweet Tooth Muscletone POP-TONE 140 lb, Basis White 70 lb (CutCardStock.com)
Embellishments Felt Flowers (Michael’s), Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels)
Adhesives Gem-Tac (Beacon Adhesives), Glue Dots (Glue Dots Intl.)
Other Stuff Gems, beads, fishing line
It is so great to be creating again. Just a quick note to let you know that my Etsy Shop, Frolicasions has re-opened. Check it out!!
Today’s card was inspired by Color Throwdown #151. With a rainbow:
I just got a handful of new Copics so I had to give them a trial run. I chose this darling little heart stamp for the main image and went for it.
I think it was rather fun…now, who has a birthday coming up???
Important Stuff
Colorants Sketch B16 Cyanine Blue, B32 Pthalo Blue, BG01 Aqua Blue, BG15 Aqua, BV04 Blue Berry, E41 Pearl White, R22 Light Prawn, RV09 Fuchsia, RV23 Pure Pink, Y08 Acid Yellow, YG05 Salad (Copics); Memento Tuxedo Black ink (Tsukineko)
Stamps Celebrate (Stampin’Up!), Tart of Hearts (Lockhart Stamp Company)
Tools Die Templates S4-161 Labels One, S4-170 Pinking Circles LG (Spellbinders); Crop-a-Dile Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers)
Other Stuff Blue card, dark blue and orange cardstocks, PVA Glue, Glue Dots, dot ribbon
Hello Friends of Frillions…
We made our move and have unpacked everything but the Christmas boxes and the memorabilia boxes (which I promise to do over the next year or so…lol).
It’s great to be back, creating again. Just a quick note that I’ve started another blog, “At Home in Palm Beach.” It’s on that other hosting site…just give a click to check it out. Just something a little different from here.
So, to get back into the groove, I chose one of my favorite inspirations site: Card Positioning System (CPS) and sketch #227…check it out:
I went with a stamp I’ve had for a while but hardly ever used. I stamped it in several colors on white paper and then decided which way I wanted to take it. The dark blue ink struck me as the way to go…
Which turned into this:
Just want to keep it short tonight. If you need any supply info, just send me a note and I’ll fill you in on the duds.
It’s great to be back. Cheers, Eli
I love this little stamp and when I saw the colors from Color Throwdown last week, I knew I would use it with some die cut strawberries. Check out this grouping of colors:
I turned those colors into this card.
Lots of die cuts adorn this card but the fun fringe around the red mat was made by those shredding scissors…how fun is that?
Here’s a little close-up.
As always, thanks for stopping by…have a berry special day. Eli
Important Stuff
Papers 80# Basis Black Cardstock (Cutcardstock.com), Patterned papers (K&Co)
Stamp/Ink Perfect Medium ink (Ranger), Stampabilities Thanks Berry Much stamp (Crafts Etc.)
Tools S4-161 Labels One, S4-239 Classic Scalloped Borderabitlites Petite, S4-266 Assorted Fresh Fruit (Spellbinders)
Embellishments Black Gingham ribbon (Bazzill), Mini Glue Dots (Glue Dots)
Other Stuff Black embossing powder, dot ribbon, sandpaper, black flower brads, PVA Glue
Proverbs 17:17 says, “A Friend Loves at all Times,” and this quote inspired the project of a journal/thank you gift for a friend. I used the colors and Floral inspiration from The Shabby Tea Room blog challenge this week. I love the colors, patterns and bird images in this.
Here is my interpretation with a 7×7″ journal:
I love how this came together, especially this patterned paper by K&Co. Yummy!! The addition of a stamped bird, layered flowers and beautiful ribbon, really brought it to a completion and I think my friend will be blessed by it…I hope so! Here are a couple more images for your enjoyment!
Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great week!!!
Important Stuff
Papers Patterned paper (K&Co); Blue, Yellow and Pink cardstock (Wausau), Creatology chipboard frame (Michael’s)
Stamp/Tools Tim Holtz Bird Stamp (Stampers Anonymous), Air Brush System (Copic), Bint-it-All binding system, 1/2″ black wire, Wire cutters (Zutter), I2-1006 Floral and Stone Impressabilities, S4-239 Classic Scalloped Borderabilties, S4-247 Labels Twelve (Spellbinders)
Ink/Colorants Stampology Onyx ink (Autumn Leaves); Sketch Markers B32 Pale Blue, E0000 Floral White, YR61 Yellowish Skin Pink, B-39 Prussian Blue (Copic); Frosted Lace Stickles (Ranger)
Adhesives Zip Dry (Beacon Adhesives), Glue Dots mini, pop-up (Glue Dots), 3D-Dots (EK Success)
Other Stuff Green cardstock, brads, silk flowers, green organza ribbon
I bought this stamp recently and I seem to be drawn to it. I have a lot of friends who are either facing challenges themselves or they know someone in their family who is. So I need some cards with this sentiment.
Today’s card was inspired by Color Throwdown. Featuring this blend of colors:
{By the way, they look a lot like my header colors…} This is what came from the inspiration.
I kept the card simple with the stamped image as the focal point but I finally created the ever-popular spiral flowers using the Peony die template from Spellbinders. I has hears they were easy and I do agree but it takes a little bit of finessing to get it to look just how you want.
After cutting the spiral, I glued a little cone from the middle and then put in a brad. I used the brad’s “teeth” to spin the flower into shape. To keep the flower in place, I used two Glue Dots on the back.
Important Stuff
Papers Purple Cardstock, green vellum (Prism), Green patterned paper (Memory Makers)
Stamp/Colorants Thoughts and Prayers (Stampendous), Black ink (Ranger), Sketch Y19 Napoli Yellow (Copic)
Embellishments S4-190 Labels Four, S4-193 Peony , S4-229 Labels Five (Spellbinders Paper Arts); Citrus Brads (Hot off the Press)
Adhesives Zip Dry (Beacon Adhesives), Glue Dots (Glue Dots)
Other Stuff Watercolor/text patterned paper
I haven’t been over to Card Positioning System in a while but this sketch is so fabulous (#209)
This card came to be fairly quickly. Although the central image changed a few times, I think the final design works well.
Two techniques that I think are worth a second look: Stenciled butterfly and box pleated ribbon.
1) After cutting the butterfly, I laid a stencil on top of it and sprayed it with Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels. A light mist is best and after drying more layers can be added. Simple but maybe something you hadn’t thought of before.
This technique, placed over patterned paper makes it somewhat subdued but it provides a lovely addition to the vellum
2) Box pleating is an elegant but different way to bring texture to a ribbon. Folding it is like creating two Z’s that face back-to-back. I toyed with different ways to glue the pleats together but finally decided on stapling. It worked and I tucked the stapled edge under the edge of the mat.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you are inspired to try a new technique.
Important Stuff
Papers Paisley patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye), Clear Vellum (WorldWin)
Stamp/Ink Thoughts and Prayers stamp (Stampendous), Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Embellishments Turquoise Blue Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels), Stencil (Heritage Handcrafts), Heidi Grace Orange dot ribbon (EK Success), Black Gingham ribbon (Bazzill Basics)
Adhesives Glue Dots (Glue Dots), 3D Adhesive squares (Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L)
Other Stuff Red line tape, PVA glue, stapler and staples
Using the colors from Color Throwdown (#131)
I created a simple and elegant sympathy card. I always try to keep a few on-hand.
I love going over to the Graphics Fairy to look for images. My faves are the vintage black-and-whites (so I can color them.)
To create this card, I printed the image and colored it with Copic Sketch markers. I cut out the image and then die cut a vellum sentiment. I added it, with the aid of a brad and a couple of mini Glue Dots. I highlighted the pink roses with Stickles, let the image dry and added it to the card. I capped it all off with a lovely silk ribbon bow.
Important Stuff
Paper Neenah Natural Cardstock (CutCardStock.com)
Image Digital frame graphic (The Graphics Fairy)
Accessories Fruit Punch Stickles (Ranger), Vellum card sentiment (JoAnn’s)
Colorants Sketch B16 Cyanine Blue, B41 Powder Blue, G40 Dim Green, RV19 Pale Pink (Copic)
Other Stuff Ivory satin Ribbon, white brad
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