NOEL Christmas Banner Using Emboidery Rings

You know when you get an idea in your head and then when it starts to come out your beyond excited. Well today's post is exactly that, I was sitting in my studio thinking what can I do and as I was cleaning up I found 5 (yes 5) oval embroidery rings made out of wood. And thought what can I create with these. I had treated myself to a new Christmas Kit and had everything for it sitting in front of me and then it came to me what about a banner that says "NOEL". And this is what I created and I am so super excited about it too.

This can be altered using any type of paper, I will be doing one for my workshop out of Stampin' Up products and definitely using MDS (My Digital Studio). I probably won't get that one done until I return from my holidays but maybe I will. When you are inspired sometime you just have to get it out, right?

What I used:

• 5 embroidery rings (oval)
• Any Christmas scraping kit
• 5" or larger wide satin ribbon in matching colour
• Cherry Cobbler card stock
• Early Espresso card stock
• Buttons
• jewels
• glitter
• Very Vanilla card stock
• Stamp Set Creative Elements
• Cherry Cobbler 5/8 Seam Binding

This is how looks like all put together
and on the wall, can you say WOW!

Close-up showing a little more detail.

The following images show each one separately so you can see the details of each one.

For those who know me I can never really create
something with even numbers so of course I had to have
another embroidery hoop and this works so well.
I love that my quirky habits work out.

"N" ice. How nice this patterned paper it is vintage and
sparkly and lends itself with the ribbon and buttons 

"O"h my I love the ascent paper that I used here again
the buttons work so well and so simple.

Close-up showing how I used Creative Elements
Stamp from Stampin' Up it doesn't always have
to be something Christmas related, I used it as a
background it it makes the letter pop!

"E"cellent  love the damasks look of the paper so pretty!

"L"ove I so love how this project turned out!

Somedays I Think My Studio is a Store

I swear, my studio could easily be a store I am always picking up things that I have good intentions of doing and then put it away and forget. Should I complain, probably not but really, I could be locked in here for a year and not need anything, OK well maybe tape, but that's all. LOL

Today's project is something that I have wanted to do for awhile but just never got around too. Maybe I felt it was overwhelming maybe I just couldn't think of what to do but once I got going it was so much fun. To solve the overwhelming idea I viewed each section as a card using the same materials but each one but laying them out different. Plus by making three pictures and the others like cards I think it worked.

Another thing I did was stamp on the photos and framed them with card stock and sanding down the sides. I also created the flower using sheer ribbon material and a special button given to me by my friend Stacey. She had several buttons gathered over the years, this particular one was my favorite and because she had a couple I didn't feel to bad taking!

The other thing I love were the pictures it's hard to believe that eight years has gone by since we got married, and the youngest is going to be 11 soon. And of course my Mom and Dad looking so proud. It was such a good day.

Thanks for dropping by!

Birthday Card Photo Album Using Patterned Party

Happy Saturday!

So I am just heading out to get lots of things off my list before heading to Italy, for those who don't know I am taking part in a once and a life time trip see here. My BF and I will be traveling with designer, educator and author Ali Edwards on a tour of the scenic lands of Tuscany. Eight days plus an extending trip to Rome, food, wine, photography and design oh my! I know! I am so excited too that I will be blogging the whole trip while I am gone so make sure you subscribe and join me on my adventure of rediscovery.


Birthday Card Photo Album
I love cards that actually do two things, one they help celebrate something and the other becomes a keep sake.

I remember as a kid my Mom would have boxes and boxes of cards that she had kept over the years, just store bought not handmade. She loves to always read them even today when we get a card she loves to read ours. I am not sure if it is the message that she reads or what is written that makes her do this but it is a tradition. This tradition came to her from my grandmother who kept letters and cards that my grandfather sent to her during the second world war which I have today and cherish.

I love a card that not only helps celebrate the occasion but it becomes something too. When Tammy Richard showed me this on one of her lovely visits I was total lov'n it. Hers was a little different, square, different paper etc but still the same concept. This was one of the 3D swaps that she was given at convention, just one of the fantastic things about convention, swapping!

So here is my version of  Birthday Card Photo Album.

I love the fact that this has a cute
little handle and sits so nicely on its side.



For this project I used the following:

1. Patterned Party Stamp Set,
2. Pear Pizzazz 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon,
3. Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper,
4. Baja Breeze card stock,
5. Poppy Parade,
6. So Saffron,
7. Whisper White,
8. Petite Pennants Builder Punch
9. Scallop Edge Border Punch
10. Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch
11. Whisper White Bakers Twine
12. Rounded Tab Punch
13. 2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch
14. 2 1/2 Circle Punch
15. 1 3/4" Circle Punch

Another view showing it standing tall.

Open view, the inside allows for a message,
notes and photos, two pockets allow
for more images and notes.

Close-up of the front, showing
a message so sweet!

  

Other side of card showing the banner and
pocket cards which slip into envelopes.

Beau Chateau Mini Canvas Album

I love everything about Stampin' Ups NEW line Beau Chateau, from the Designer Fabric to the Designer Paper, Side Notes even the Designrer Printed Album. For this project I wanted to do something smaller and different than an album. I bought a canvas mini album 4" w x 7" h with three rings and chipboard pages which are very easy to cover with paper.

The following project uses this line with a few extra items all from Stampin' Up!


The cover was done very simply by creating a stencil out of cardstock vellum using the die BigZ Tulipe (retired), and Marine Mist Crafting Ink with a sponge dabber. Then using the stamp set Established Elegance I stamped using Soft Suede Classic Ink directly on the canvas. Next I added ribbon 1 1/4" Marine Mist Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, 5/8" Marine Mist Satin Ribbon, and 5/8" Victoria Crochet Trim. Last using Beau Chateau Designer Fabric and BigZ L Fun Flowers I created and flower and held it together with an Antique Brad and a few Basic Pearl Jewels.

For the interior I used Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper and Side Notes and of course Marine Mist 5/8" Satin Ribbon.

Opening the ribbon tab reveals more surprises, and places for pictures and journaling.

I love creating smaller pages they feel like little pieces of art, and are so sweet when you use ribbon and even Simply Adorned Trinket Keys.

I love using envelopes in my designs they allow you to add items that you don't want to permanently add to any project. Simply slip these items into the envelope to store this will both protect the item and make it a conversation piece. And you can even stamp on the envelope to co-ordinate with what you are doing. So simple!

  

Another thing I simple love to use is MDS (My Digital Studio) most people use this for scrap booking or creating cards and other items but I like to use to create wedding invitations, party supply’s such as banners and cupcake toppers and my favourite is my version of the 10 Things Pocket for I Love About Being Your Friend. This was all created in MDS and printed on my home computer! Super easy and very custom which is something I love!

Another thing that I created in MDS is little journal pages using Bea Chateau Digital Papers. On one side I have a message and the left you could add a picture. Each of these 10 pages coincides with one of the numbers from my 10 Favourite Things. In the image below there is more room for pictures to be added.

Beau Chateau 4 x 4 Box with Mini Cards

Simple Small and Packed with a Sweet Surprise

I am lov'n everything Beau Chateau one of the many new lines from Stampin' Up! From the beautiful paper, Designer Printed 6 x6 Album, Designer Series Fabric and we can't forget also available as Digital Downloads. Why there are special stamp fonts called Letter It and numbers "Number It that you can both digital and wood and clear mount. Stampin' Up really out did themselves with this line and I am loven it.

For this post I have done a sweet little box with mini cards. Super easy and a great hostess gift you will want to make these over and over again.

4 x 4 Box using Marina Mist, Beau Chateau DS Paper,
1/8" Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon, Wood Sheets

The set 4 x 4 Box with 6 cards

3 x 3 card using Pink Pirouette,
Beau Chateau DS Paper, Marine Mist
3/8 Taffeta Ribbon for the Hummingbird
I used our markers and added layers
of colours and rock and rolled

Christmas Lodge DVD Case Cards

It's Looking a Lot Like Christmas Workshop Time! 

Every year I so look forward to doing my Christmas Workshops, and I think in secret so does my husband cause he gets the left over treats! 

I love this time of year, still a little warm out during the day and cool at nights. Colours are changing the smells in the air are crisp and fresh. And of course there is crafting!

Another one of my favorite things is always the new Holiday Mini Catalogue from Stampin' Up. I am never disappointed by the new stamps, paper or embellishments and this year is no different. With the new mini are new workshops using everything new. For me there is nothing better than having a group of ladies over during the holiday season and creating wonderful projects.There will be something for everyone! From my Tags Tags and more Tags Class or my NEW Christmas Lodge DVD Cards and Case and lets not forget the popular Christmas Scrap booking Tin great as a gift of even just for yourself. All class are prepaid, and ready to assemble.


Over the next month or so I will be posting my workshops for November. Each workshop is chalked full of fun projects that will amaze you.

Christmas Lodge DVD Cards & Case - Workshop


Christmas Lodge DVD Case with 6 Cards

  

Stitched Stocking Card Using Stocking Builder Punch and
Frostwood Lodge DS Paper and Furry Folk

Christmas Lodge Happy Holidays Card using
Frostwood  Lodge DS Paper



Furry Folk with Have a Seat Stamp Sets



For those who are advanced in their craft making I will be doing one of my favorites Xmas Tree Center Piece Workshop as here for last years!



Last years Christmas Tree Table Center Piece

using Candy Cane DS paper from Stampin' Up!



Another favorite was my Deck the Halls Scrapbook Tin - Workshop, so pretty and fun to make it will make an absolutely one of a kind gift, for anyone just add photos.  

Last years Deck the Halls Scrap booking Tin Workshop

And least we forget Tin of Tags - Workshop If your new too scrapping or paper crafting this would be the workshop for you. Simple yet full of wow power that you will think you have been crafting for years!

Last years popular Tin of Tags - Workshop

Canadian Wedding Invitation Swap

Canadian Wedding Invitation Swap



Fablous Florets Wedding Invitation using
MDS (My Digital Studio) from Stampin' Up!



It has been awhile since I have designed a wedding invitation but I think I am back into it and joined along with 10 other lovely ladies the Canadian Wedding Invitaion Swap. Bascially you design a wedding invtiation, with RSVP, directions and other events card. We also were allowed to use MDS (My Digtial Studio which is fantastic and exactly what I did.

For my invitation I used the Stamp Set Fabulous Florets, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze and Whisper White card stock for the ink I used Early Espresso, Baja Breeze all in RGB colours. I also included a sheet of vellum card stock printed with the Fabulous Florets amd with the following words...

love can not be measured by days but by moments...

I love the details that can be added so that each design is unique.

Interior showing the details vellum cover, invitation and
RSVP, Directions and Other Events Card

Close up showing mroe of the details