November 2012 Projects

Everyone likes to memorialize the holidays, and what better way to do that than with an adorable Scrap page layout. Small pages are a fantastic way to create memories without getting overwhelmed- and if you are NEW to scrapbooking than this is the perfect way to get started! If you are a more “traditional” scrapper, this layout can easily be incorporated into a 12×12 page to create more of a “progressive” page.

SUPPLIES USED:

Stamps: No Peeking (126290 WM) (126292 CM)
Ink: Soft Suede #126978, Cherry Cobbler Marker #119681, Lucky Limeade Marker #123002, Early Espresso Marker #119680, Soft Suede Marker #119703
Paper: Cherry Cobbler #119685 , Very Vanilla #101650 , Soft Suede #115318, Crumb Cake #120953, Early Espresso #119686, Lucky Limeade #122926
Punches: 1-3/8″ Square #119877
Big Shot: Houndstooth Embossing Folder #123134, Woodgrain Embossing Folder #127821, Lacy Brocade Embossing Folder #127819
Embellishments: Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details #125585, Basic Rhinestones #119246, Stampin’ Sponges #101610, (sharpies- non SU)
Adhesive: Snail Adhesive #104332 , Mini Glue Dots #103683 , Stampin’ Demensionals #104430

Instructions:

1. Cut your Crumb Cake sheet to 8″ x 8″, then ink around the edges using the Early Espresso and the Stampin’ Sponge.
2. Cut your Very Vanilla sheet to 7-1/2″ x 7-1/2″, then ink around the edges using the Soft Suede ink, repeating the process stated in step 1.
3. Take 1/2″ x 5-1/2″ strips of Lucky Limeade, Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler paper and place inside the embossing folders listed above and run through your Big Shot. {the correct sandwich for this is: multi-purpose platform open to tab 2, clear cutting plate, embossing folder with card stock inside, clear cutting plate} **you can choose which colors are placed in what folders**
4. I took the ALL the strips and cut them to roughly 2-1/2″ long and 1/2″ wide, then I trimmed the edges at an angle so they could be pieced together to create a Chevron pattern. **TIP: I cut one piece (of any color) first and used it as a template to cut the rest of my embossed strips**
5. Apply the angled strips to the Very Vanilla piece, adhering them in a Chevron pattern using snail adhesive.
6. Cut your Photo mat piece, using the Early Espresso card stock to 3″ x 5″ and adhere to your layout.
7. Using the different markers listed above I inked up the snowman, reindeer, and the Christmas tree and stamped them onto Very Vanilla cardstock.
8. I used the 1-3/8″ Square Punch to punch out my stamped images. I hand cut these images and adhered them on top of the punched ones to give some dimension to them, but that isn’t necessary to get the same look.
9. Adhere your stamped images onto a strip of Early Espresso cardstock measuring 1-1/2″ x 4-5/8″, and place on this strip to create a “photo booth” style print out look.
10. Adhere the “photo strip” to your layout, somewhat overlapping the large photo mat- TIP: I place dimensionals along the “strip” where you could still slide a photo behind it to secure to the large photo mat.
11. Take colored sharpies and color your smallest Rhinestones and allow to dry for a min.- you can place Rhinestones in Frosty’s hat, Rudolph’s nose, and tree ornaments & topper.
12. Ink your JOLLY CHRISTMAS sentiment using the Cherry Cobbler and Lucky Limeade markers and stamp your title onto the Vanilla layer- then fill in the holly berries with Cherry Cobbler Dazzling Details.

  The holiday season is just around the corner and this is a great time to get a jump on those holiday cards. Check out this cute card using Jolly Bingo Bits!

Supplies:

Stamps: Jolly Bingo Bits (120857 – W, 121187 – C), Bells & Boughs (120831 – W, 121142 – C)
Cardstock:  Very Vanilla (101650)
Ink and Cardstock Combo Pack – 2012-2014 In-Color Cardstock and Ink Pads (126835)
Tools: 1 1/4 square punch (119865), Scallop Square Punch (119884), Clear Block A (118487), Clear Block D (118485)

Instructions:

1) Cut your Very Vanilla card base 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ and fold in half
2) Cut a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock at 4 1/16″ x 5 5/16″ and keep a piece of scrap Very Vanilla handy.
3) Stamp your Jolly Bingo Bits images one each in all 5 different In-Colour colours on your scrap cardstock and punch out using the 1 1/4″ square punch.
4) Punch out one piece of each In Colour using the Scallop Square Punch.
5) Adhere each stamped image punch out onto it’s co-ordinating punched out scallop square.
6) Adhere the punched out and layered images onto your 4 1/16″ x 5 5/16″ Very Vanilla card piece using SNAIL adhesive.
7) Stamp the sentiment ‘A Merry Christmas’ from the set Bells & Boughs in Midnight Muse ink on the open space of card front.
8) Adhere this main front panel to the card base using SNAIL adhesive.

Do you find it difficult to stamp Masculine Cards? Most of the embellishments, ribbons and backgrounds that are my favorites are simply too feminine for the men in my life. The Pillow-top technique is a background technique that can be either, masculine or feminine. It’s simple and requires nothing more than a sponge and a window sheet.

Supplies:

STAMPS: Serene Silhouettes (127322 – w) (127324 – c), En Francais (109521)
INK: Crumb Cake Pad (126975) Early Espresso Stampin’ Write Marker (119680), Stampin’ Write Regals (119701) – More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze
CARDSTOCK: Neutrals Collection (119707), Regals Collection (11975),
ACCESSORIES: Stampin’ Sponge (101610), Window Sheets (114323), Metallic Brads (119741),Paper-Piercing Tool (126189), Stampin’ Pierce Mat (126199), Early Espresso 1/8” Taffeta Ribbon (119959)

Instructions:

Pillow-top Technique
1. Cut your background to the desired size for your card. Cut a strip of window sheet to be longer than the diagonal of your card. To make it easy, I simply cut a piece, 2 ½” x 8 ½” and keep it on hand for feature Pillow Top Cards
2. Position the window sheet so that it meets the diagonal corners in a certain direction. Hold the paper firmly by pressing on the window sheet. You can use a dab of adhesive on the back of the background cardstock, if necessary.
3. Ink the sponge with the background ink color of choice. I’ve used Crumb Cake, Sahara Sand, Bashful Blue etc. and starting on the window sheet, “scrub the edge” in a light circular motion.
4. Reposition the window sheet about ¾” from the original line, moving toward the both corners and repeating the process.
5. Turn the Window sheet to meet the opposing diagonals, always starting in the center and moving outwards from the center.
Use the background paper as you would Designer Paper, an embossed background or other background. It’s a gorgeous and fabulous touch to any card.

 

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With the holidays approaching at the usual fast pace, we find it helpful to prepare hamdmade projects as early as possible. This project, an adorable Stocking Stuffer is appropriate for all ages! Who wouldn’t appreicate a gift of candy in this adorable package! You can use this project in several different ways, such as an addition to your holiday cookie plates, etc.