SSIC Animals

Today is Mother's Day and I would like to take the opprtunity to wish all of the Mum's/Mom's a very Happy Mother's Day!

 This weeks Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge is brought to us by Peggysue, who has chosen:

Two of every kind of bird, of every kind of animal and of every kind of creature that moves along the ground will come to you to be kept alive.  Genesis 6:20

Peggysue has challenged us to use any type of animal, bird or bug in your creation.

I love this image from Crafty Secrets (thanks to a generous friend) and the Spellbinders Labels Eight and Fleur de Lis Square Nestabilities.  All dies have been cut using the Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine.

The beautiful Rose Creations Shapeabilities by Spellbinders Paper Arts

and the divine bling from Want2Scrap Swirls, Maxxi Girl Rhinestones - Silver Self-Adhesive

Add some gorgeous vintage lace and paper from KandCompany and my card is complete!

This card is for the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - G .. Garden

Fairy Tale - Things with Wings  

Glitter Geeks - Wings & Things

Raise The Bar – Mothers Day

Simply Create Too - Mothers Day / Feminine

Do You Stack Up? - Use a flower

Shelly's Images - Use something that makes you happy (Spellbinders Dies)

S J Papercrafts - Favorites (Spellbinders Dies)

Crafts and Me - punches and diecuts

Just Keep on Creating - anything goes  

Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes

Sisterhood of Crafters - May flowers

A big THANK YOU to this week sponsor Doodle Pantry

Make sure you stop by the Designers Blogs are some amazing inspiration - these ladies are inspirational on so many levels.

* Kristine * Linda (that's me) * MariLynn * Miejse * Peggysue * Traci M *

* Candice * Diane * Helen * Jerusha * Michelle * Sandie L *

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders May Flowers Tutorial

It is my turn to host this weeks Savvy Staurday at Spellbinders Paper Arts

 - this week May Flowers is the theme and you can see my card and the tutorial here using a combination of Grand Nestibillities, Nestibilities, M-bossabilities, Shapeabilities and PageMaps.

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Parisian Rose

Flowers - always come to mind when thinking of Mother's Day - admittedly this is not a Chrysanthemum but it definitely is a flower!

I have used the smallest Die from the Spellbinders Grand Labels One Nestabilities do create my card

and the Parisian Motifs Shapeabilities - I love this Die!

and the Rose Creations Shapeabilities Die - I am going to have to be surgically removed from this Die, I cannot seen to stay away from it! LOL! The beautiful pearls are from Want2Scrap - 72 Count - Pink Pearls - Self Adhesive.

All of my Dies have been cut using the Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine - I love the way it gives such a crisp cut and the embossing is like 3D - you can't beat that!

This card is for the following challenges:

Simply Create Too - Mothers Day / Feminine

Do You Stack Up? - Use a flower

Little Miss Muffet Challenges - Flowers

Just Keep on Creating -  anything goes

Paper Shelter Challenge - anything goes

Penny's Paper-Crafty - Mom

Scrapalicious - Mom

Sisterhood of Crafters - May flowers

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Make It Count

A big change of pace for me today - a CAS card - I can't believe I have made one - and so quickly too!

I have had this idea in my head for some time and finally managed to get it onto paper for last weeks Card Design Class.  We usually create one complex and one simple card - thankfully this one came together so quickly...as I was running out of time.

The clock is an image from Tattered Angels - and is stamped onto some Basic Grey paper in Tsukineko Versafine - Onyx Black.

The sentiment and numbers are from Close to My Heart - I have had this set for such a long time and have hardly used it - inspite of loving it *head hung in shame!*

Not much layering happening here - what do you think?  I admire those who can do CAS so easily - it is not my first 'love' but definitely something I will be working on.....

This card is for the following challenges:

Come and Get It Challenges - masculine

Great Impressions - anything goes

PanPastel UK Challenge - anything goes

That Craft Place - One for the Boys

2 Sisters - Anything goes

Catch The Bug - Anything goes

Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop

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I am so thrilled to be part of the Exquisite Embellishments Blog Hop hosted by the lovely Keri Lee Sereika, who is the authour of this amazing book!  These pages are once again FILLED with the talent and creativity of some of the top designers in the paper crafting industry! And so without further ado I present to you "Exquisite Embellishments for Paper Crafts"!!!

Isn't it GORGEOUS?????  The cover boasts art work from three different designers who have been featured in the book, Sherry Wright, Kandis Smith and Sharon Reinhart. And let me tell you that is just a taste of the delights that grace each and every page!  This divine book is now on sale here.   If you arrived here from the talented Keri Lee's Blog you are in the right place - your next stop from here is Sherry's Blog

I am honoured to have been asked to share some projects to the book, especially top be among such amazing designers - thank you Keri Lee for this wonderful opportunity.   I thought I would share one with you today.  I featured  a handmade flower using a stamp and layering it. I loved adding layers to give dimension, along with the flower, the butterfly becomes a gorgeous embellishment in it's own right.  Add to that beautiful patterned paper, pearls and lace and the card is complete.  You can find step by step instructions in the book, for this card and many others.

Cardstock:  Creativ8 Textured Cardstock – Cream, Pink

Printed Papers: Pink Paislee – Sweetness 6x6 Pad
Stamps: Layers of Color: SCG-0406-021 Flowering Gems, SCG-0406-024 Butterfly Collector and SCG-0406-013 Old World Flourish art stamp sets
Ink: Tim Holtz Ranger Distressing Ink – TIM19534 / 1.5 Walnut Stain
Coloured Pencils: Stampin’ Up 120962 Pastels

Ribbon:  Crochet Lace, recycled Lace (for bow)

Brads:  Kaiser EM930 Pearl Brads

Adhesives: Xpress It 6mm x 50m Double Sided Tape, Stampin’ Up – Sticky Strip

Miscellaneous: Derivan 3D Kindy Glitz, Spellbinders Grand Calibur DieCut Machine

                                                                       

Would  you like to see a few more projects? Well we have a list of the designers who were able to participate in the book and take part in the blog hop today too! Be sure to leave a comment for each and every designer as we will be drawing not one, not two but THREE winners at random. Each winner will receive their very own copy of the book absolutely free! The more comments you leave the more chances you have to win! :) Have fun hopping!

Keri Lee
Linda
Sherry

Lori

Heidi

Kandis

Nina

Sharon

Melissa

Jessica

Tami

Teresa

Jing Jing

Thank you so much for visiting today, we are excited to have you 'hop' along with us - don't forget to comment along the way - it could be YOU who wins one of these gorgeous books!

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Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop and Giveaway (Day 6)

Welcome to the Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop and Giveaway!  I am excited to be part of my first ever Blog Hop with Spellbinders and am looking forward to sharing my project with you - using the Floral Tags Shapeabililties.

Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Supply List:

• Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine
• LF-127 Grand Scalloped Square
• S4-318 Fleur de Lis Square
• S5-105 Floral Tags
• S5-099 Jewel Keys
• E8-007 Classic Edges One
• E8-010 Classic Decorative Inserts Two

Cross Promotional Partners

• Want2Scrap
• My Mind's Eye™
• Bazzill Basics Paper® - white
• Clearsnap - Smooch Pearlized Top Coat
• Scor-Pal® Scor-Buddy™, Scor-Tape™
• Beacon Adhesives

Other: Dauber

 There is a bit of cutting to be done for this layered card, but the Spellbinders Grand Calibur®Machine makes short work of that.  I started with the card base, cutting a 6" x 12" piece of card stock, scoring halfway and folding it in half.  Cut and emboss using the Grand Scalloped Squares Die using the second smallest Die, making sure the folded part of the card base is just inside of the die, so it is not cut. Next cut and emboss a single card stock piece with the same die for the card front.  I have used White Bazzill Basics Paper® to cut out both the base along with the largest Fleur De Lis Square Dies.  The My Mind's Eye™ patterned paper was cut and embossed with the smallest Grand Squares Die. Cut one (1) strip of border using the Classic Edges One and Classic Decorative Inserts Two in white card. Cut the Floral Tags from the coloured card stock, making sure I cut two (2) of the rose tags, one (1) of the daisy tag and one large rose flower, along with three (3) leaves in green card.  My sentiment is from one of the gorgeous Jewel Keys Dies.

Remove all card and paper from the Dies, apart from the large Rose - while it is still in the Die, paint it with some 'Smooch' adding some shimmer.  This is quick drying and will not harm your Dies, especially if it is wiped off quickly after use.  Sponge the leaves over the embossed part, ink will go onto the other parts of the leaves, but this is all part of the look we are wanting.  With the dauber angled, lightly ink the leaves on the Floral Tags, this adds to the look when the card is complete. Sponge around the edges of the Fleur de Lis Square - the sponging will go over the edges slightly, but this creates a softness rather than a crisp edge - something we are wanting for this card.

Add 3D Foam Tape to each of the Floral Tags, to the top only of the Large Rose and double sided tape to the lower half (as shown in the photo) and the Fleur de Lis Square.  Adhere the tags to the Fleur de Lis Square, starting the the daisy one in the centre and a rose tag either side. Pop the large Rose onto the middle tag, with the lower petals covering any petals from the Daisy - do not stick the double sided tape down yet 

Add a strip of double sided tape to across the three tags,making sure it goes under petals from the large rose.  Adhere the Classic Edges One. Border Add some Zip Dry Glue in the ends of each leaf, adhere under the rose - placement is up to you. Glue the Die cut sentiment to the lower edge of the tags, blow the Scalloped border.

Add the Want2Scrap Flourish, cutting it to size - that is one of the great things about this bling, it can be cut, making it work with any project and also making it last longer - you have to love that!  Next come the pearls directly onto the lace and finally to the corners of the Fleur de Lis Die...if you have trouble doing this with tweezers, try using your scissors for great control.

I hope you are inspired to try the Floral Tags, they can be used in so many ways and add such a pretty touch to your beautiful creations.

The Spellbinders™ Spring Blog Hop began April 30th, and will end on May 5th, 2012. It consists of 16 individual and one grand prize drawings.  Enter the Spellbinders™ Spring Blog Hop by visiting the participating blogs each day.

From each Blog Hop post, click on the Blog Hop "Enter HERE" at the end of each blog to open the entry form. You may only enter once from each blog each day.

Spellbinders™ will randomly draw one winner from each participating blog to receive all of that day’s products. The Grand Prize Winner will be randomly drawn from the pool of entrants that sent entry forms from each and every participating blog during the 48 hours each blog was open. For the full list of official rules please click RULES.

**Enter the contest HERE**

Be sure to enter the contest at today’s other participating blogs:

Angela Ploegman

Theresa Momber

Questions?  ContestQuestions@Spellbinders.us 

No entries will be accepted at this email address.

Thanks for stopping by today!

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Crafty Friends Challenge - Elegantly Framed

It has been lovely to see all of the entries for the Crafty Friends Challenge- it seems you are all enjoying it as much as we are!  Your cards are inspiring and it is a pleasure to visit your blogs and be inspired!

This weeks challenge is hosted by Charmaine - this week it is an Inspiration challenge

I love the colours, they remind me of one of my favourite papers - McKenna by KandCompany -  made my card for this weeks challenge an easy choice!

I have used an image by NinaB Designs for The Craft's Meow, along with Spellbinders Labels Eighteen and Floral Oval. 

The lacy border has been created using the Spellbinders Classic Edges One along with the Classic Decorative Inserts Two Edgeabilities.  All Dies have been cut with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur®

The divine is from Want2Scrap - Beautiful Bling Borders - Fancy That also illustrated by NinaB Designs

Lots of layers and dimension -

This card is for the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge - G .. Garden

Crafty Catz - April Showers, May Flowers

Just Add Ink – Mother

Phindy’s Place - Vintage

Poodles Parlour - Anything Goes 

Stampin' For The Weekend - 4 or more Layers

Paper Crafting Journey - Vintage

Pixie Dust Studio - Flowers

Sassy Studio Designs - Add a frame

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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SSIC Something Real

It has been an exciting week at Stampin' Sisters for Christ - six new Design Team Members - yes our Team has doubled and so has the inspiration.  This weeks challenge is hosted by the lovely Miesje,  who has chosen this scripture:

Whoever says, “I know him”, but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him” But whoever keeps his word, the love of God is truly perfected in him. 1 John 2:4-6 

Miesje has challenged us to create a card or project that uses something real or natural on it - twine - burlap - shell - sand - etc.

I have created a tag for this divine book my DH picked up at a Garage/ Yard Sale - I have used the Spellbinders Nautical Frame and Accents Shapeabilities® and the Office Supplies Page Maps Shapeabilities®  All Dies have been cut using the Grand Calibur® Machine .

and some Baker's Twine - my natural element for my project.

This card is for the following challenges:

Phindy’s Place - Vintage

Polka Doodles - Distressing

Stamp Man - Favourite Technique - Distressing

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Anything goes

Thank you to our sponsor Our Daily Bread Designs

Make sure you stop by the Designers Blogs are some amazing inspiration - these ladies are inspirational on so many levels!!  You can see the six new members of the Design Team making their debut this week....

* Kristine * Linda (that's me) * MariLynn * Miejse * Peggysue * Traci M * 

* Candice   *  Diane * Helen * Jerusha * Michelle  *  Sandie L *

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Petals and Wings

Cardmaking without stamping is so strange to me - I love how quick it can be but miss the whole creative process....

This card is created using a leftover piece of Webster's Pages paper (love their pages)

The gorgeous Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One Shapeabilities®, that has been cut using the Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Machine

and add some fabulous lace, ribbon and finishing off with the gorgeous Want2Scrap bling - I told you it was quick! LOL!

This card is for the following challenges:

Crafting for all Seasons - handmade flowers

Creative Belli - animals

Paper Pretties - flowers

Little Darlings Challenges - flowers

Creative Mondays - Anything Goes

Hooked on Crafts - Flowers

Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes

Lexi's Creations - Lace and Ribbon

Make it Monday - always Anything Goes

The Pink Elephant - Spring Time

Victorine Originals - Flowers

Anything Goes Challenge - Things With Wings

Tuesday Throwdown - In The Garden

Thank you for your comments and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Guest Designer Craft Queen - May Kit

I have created these six cards using the May Kit for Craft Queen Australia - you can find the Kit HERE.  I love the autumnal tones and enjoyed using stickers - a whole new concept for me!

You can see the individual cards HERE

Thank you Nicole for this opportunity - I am looking forward to sharing some more card with you using the gorgeous product from Craft Queen

Thank you for visiting today and all of the support you give me - you make blogging such an amazing place to be!! Your encouragement is such a blessing for me - it makes my day! God bless you!

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Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop and Giveaway Day Two

There is still time to enter the Spellbinders Spring Blog Hop  - today Grand Impressabilities are being showcased. Please check out these blogs to see some gorgeous creations:

Judy Hayes

Iwona Palamountain

Winners will be randomly drawn to receive all of that day’s products! Enter from each designer’s blog, on the scheduled days, to be eligible for the Grand Prize Pack that includes all the dies used during the hop! How fabulous - there is still time to play along!

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Guest Designer Sneak Peek

I am excited to be the Guest Designer for The Craft Queen this month - here is a little sneak peek of the May Kit which will be posted today and you will be able to see it here!!

I love the opportunity to work with Nicole, who I met at the Canberra Quilt and Craft Fair - I am sure I wore a track to her booth - they carry the most divine goodies - make sure you pop over and check them out!   I will have a number of posts during May using the gorgeous lace, ribbon, papers and embellishments from The Craft Queen.

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