Christmas Gift Bag Tie On's

Another new fun release this month from

Sparkle N Sprinkle

which is Christmas Tags #1.

This set comes in either a stamp set or the digital

version which is what I have used.

One thing about purchasing the digital set is that you

can print them about any size you want.

I printed mine in a large size as I knew I wanted to make

gift bag tie on's verses tags.

Once the image was printed and colored with Copics,

I used a Spellbinders Round Circle die to cut out the shape.

Using my 'finger tool' as we like to call it,

I applied Nuvo Glimmer Paste Silver Gem,

giving it a very shimmery look.

I used the Nuvo Sm Glue Pen on

the star, then applying Lemonade glitter,

on the tree applying Pine Grove Tinsel glitter, 

and Nuvo Crystal Glitter Drops Moondust to the snowflakes.

A green Mon Ami pull Ribbon, tied in a bow was added to

the image and to the top for a 'tie on'.

A Spellbinders Scalloped Circle die was used underneath to finish.

The second tie on was made almost the same way

with a few differences referenced below.

After printing and coloring the image with Copics,

I used Nuvo Sm Glue Pen, applying it to the snowflakes,

 then sprinkled with Ballerina Velvet glitter,

to the ornament, then sprinkled with Waterfall glitter.

Using the Nuvo Glue Pen Lg around the outer edge of the circle,

I them applied Nuvo Silver Bullion Gilding Flakes.

To finish I added Nuvo Crystal Glitter Drops Sherbert Shimmer

to the snowflake centers and

Nuvo Crystal Glitter Drops Moondust for the image bow.

A Spellbinders Scalloped Circle die was used underneath

the image and a Mon Ami Silver Ribbon Bow was added

and used for the tie on at the top.

Thank you for visiting with me today

and don't forget to come back at 9pm est tomorrow

for our November Reveal.

Just by leaving a comment on the ALL designers blogs,

YOU could be the winner of the entire release!

Entering the following fun challenges:
All Sorts .... Christmas (x)
A Gem of A Challenge .... Snowflakes (x)

Red Roses

I have to say I love this die I used on this card!

It is one of the new November dies that

Tutti Designs released called

Swirly Rose.

I have made 3 cards for the Tutti store with this die,

but I have another one in mind for next week

(I can't seem to stop using this die...lol).

I found that a 1 3/4" punch fits perfectly under each Rose,

making it super simple to use!

I used an old splatter stamp underneath for the green you see

and added a few sequins along with a sentiment.

So easy to mail, too!!

Entering the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday .... (x)
Simon Says Wednesday Challenge .... (x)
Crafty Catz .... ATG with Dies/Punches (x)
Alphabet Challenge .... Recipe off Board(x)
I used Flowers~Sentiment~Dies & Punches

Elephant Christmas

I have the cutest Christmas card to share!

I love elephant stamps and this one is no exception using

one of the October newly released stamps from

Sparkle N Sprinkle

called Elephant Christmas.

I know you have seen me do this before so a quick

'refresher' tutorial!

I used Memory Box Frosted Christmas Tree die 

to first cut my trees and leaving them in the die,

 coated them with Dreamweavers embossing paste.

(I did one at a time, cleaning my die each time in-between.)

Carefully lift out of the die and it should look like this.

Quickly totally sprinkle/cover the entire tree with

Sparkle N Soft Twinkling Clouds.

Pour the excess off and put back into the jar.

Let dry (it dries very quickly)

I made a step card

(tutorials can be found on you tube, if needed)

To the back or inside of the step card

I die cut a Cheery Lynn Designs Merry Christmas

which had been coated first with Nuvo Glue Pen Large,

the sprinkled with Fire Engine Red glitter.

I stamped, then colored the image with Copics.

I used the Nuvo Small Glue Pen on the stocking tops, the elephants hat

and elephant toe nails.

I once again used the SNS Twinkling Clouds on the

white fluffy areas and Fire Engine Red glitter on the toe nails.

I then ran strips of 1/4" Tear-ific Tape around the edge of my image

and added Fire Engine Red Glitter.

Glue was added to the tree's star and Aztec Gold glitter was sprinkled on.

Once the image was dry, Nuvo Crystal Crystal Red Berry was

added to the tree ornaments.

If you haven't tried any of the drops, you should as they act

just like pearls, and you can make them any size you want with a little practice.

Thank you for visiting with me today

and don't forget to visit the Sparkle N Sprinkle blog

for more ideas/inspiration using this stamp set and more!

I will have on MY blog this Sunday (10/30)

another new stamp set to share

and don't forget to join us on October 31st at 9pm est

for our November reveal of all the new stamps

and just by leaving a comment on all the designers

blogs, YOU could be the winner of the entire release,

mark you calendars!!!

Entering the following fun challenges:

Jingle Belles .... Animals (x)

Crimbo Crackers .... Die Cuts (11/01)

Moving Along With The Times .... Cute Animals (x)

Daring Cardmakers .... Sparkle and Shine (x)

Simply Create Too .... Christmas Colors (x)

Friendship

Raining, dreary, and a million leaves have fallen outside.

But I am warm and cozy inside doing what I love best,

creating with some of my newly released dies from Tutti Designs.

This is one of the 39 cards I made for the October release.

I love this release, so many pretty pretty dies, 13 in all.

This card uses the Flower Symphony Corner die #188

(I will add the link a bit later, do to a mix-up at the store)..lol!

I just cut the die and simply paper pieced the flower....a pretty card and simple to mail!

An update on my grandson is that after 12 days in ICU, 

he was sent to a rehab facility

that my daughter was not happy with, 

as they had never treated someone so young

and it just felt more like a nursing home then anything else,

I think the youngest person there was in their 40's,

not a great place for a teenager to be to keep his spirits up

 He is being moved by ambulance today today from Indianapolis 

(that's in Indiana for all that aren't familiar)

to Grand Rapids Michigan to a place called

Mary Free Bed

which we have heard nothing but good things about.

It is a 4 1/2 hour ride for him, so please keep him in your prayers

for a safe and pain free travel.

He has a long road ahead of him, they feel where is at 6 months is where

he will be, with a 2 year recovery.

He has gained some feeling back in his legs, but still is unable

to sit up by himself or walk and a few other things.

We are hoping this facility will help him regain that and more!

Come back tomorrow to see my project
for the Sparkle N Sprinkle October release!

Entering the following challenges:
Word Art Wednesday .... (x)
Simon Says Wed Challenge .... (x)

Pumpkins or The Color Orange Challenge

The challenge at 

The Sisterhood of Crafters 

is being hosted by our 'sistah' Dar

and she has chosen the theme

'Pumpkins and/or the color Orange'!

I loved this theme as it allowed me to finally
and I mean finally dig in my Halloween stash of stamps.
I have LOTS of Halloween stamps
and probably 99% of them have never seen ink!

I used a Stampendous stamp for this project.
After stamping, I sponged lots of
TH Distress wild honey ink all around the image,
heavy in some spots, lighter in others.

I colored the image with Copics
and a while back (a month or so) I saw a challenge to
color 'outside' the lines so thought I would try that with the
viney leaves...I kind of like how it adds a pop of color.

I really struggled to figure out how to finish this card
without covering up the image, as it is quite large.
I added a little spider web corner die from
Cheery Lynn Designs Lace Corner Die Deco H
and a silly little spider to match the grins on the pumpkins
and decided that was all it needed!  Pretty simple!

Take a peek over at The Sisterhood and see all the fun
creations the 'sistahs' have to inspire YOU to join in the challenge with us!

Entering the following challenges:
City Crafters .... HALLO-ween (w)
Make My Monday .... I Put A Spell On You (x)
The Paper Girls .... Halloween (x)
Dragonfly Journeys .... Trick or Treat (x)
Fab 'n  Funky .... Celebrate Halloween (x)

Products used:

Stamp:  Stampendous Pumpkins on a Fence

Ink:  TH Distress Wild Honey

Dies:  CLD Lace Corner Deco H

Other:  Pebbles (spider)

Shades of Autumn

The challenge at 

Fussy and Fancy 
is being hosted by our very talented and creative Jo

and she has chosen the theme

'Shades of Autumn'.

Out sponsor is Wild Orchard Crafts.

I love Autumn
(well most of the time, once the leaves fall it's kind of 'ugh' then,
not near as much fun raking them as seeing them in all their glorious colors)!!

But I also love to create for the Fall months,
So many pretty colors to work with!

This card came together very quickly
by using a few of my favorite die cuts (listed below)
and flowers I bought on clearance this Spring.
Thought it was about time to use a few
put together in layers along with a few 'neglected' brads!

I added a strip of burlap form my stash on a newly
purchased EB folder called 'Heather's Lace'
of course I managed to cover most of it up
with my flowers and leaves.
A little birdie (can you see him?)
was added that I had snipped off another die
and saved for further use, guess this was it...lol!

So head on over to the Fussy and Fancy blog
and see all the beautiful and creative projects
my teammates have created!

Entering the following fun challenges:
Cardz 4 Gals ....Use At Least One Die (x)
Word Art Wednesday .... ATG (x)
Crafty Catz .... ATG/optional Embossing (x)
Die Cut Diva's .... Emboss (x)
D.R.S. Designs .... Color Challenge (x)

Products Used:

Stamps:  SU Happy Harmony

Dies:  Poppy Stamps Sylvan Sprig, 

         Cottage Cutz Large Leafy Flourish,

          Memory Box Tiny Tendril

Flowers:  Recollections

EB Folger:  Cuttlebug Heather's Lace

Punch:  SU Round 1 1/4"

Other:  Hemp Cord, Brads

      

Think Pink At The Cutting Cafe

Tomorrow  (10/21) at

The Cutting Cafe

it is all about 'Breast Cancer Awareness'

and a time where all TCC design team gets together

on the blog with our creations.

This one really hits home to me,

as my Mom (89) was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer

this year in Feb.

I used the Ribbon Shape cut file

and this time I used the PDF file it comes with

other then my Cricut (my Cricut was being naughty)

plus it shows you just how easy it is to use a PDF.

I decorated my ribbon with a rub on

as Regina shows in her video

(yes, she has videos on putting this together..so fun)!!

I don't think I have even looked at my rub ons in over 5 years..lol!

Then I used the 'Think Pink' printable stamp set.,

added  green gems for the owl eyes and a real snippet of ribbon.

A few little flowers from my stash were added

and the sentiment is from the printable set as well.

I would give my Mom this card,

but honestly I don't think she would know what

'hooters' are..lol!

Pop on over to The Cutting Cafe blog and see all the

rest of the design team creations....

it will be live later in the day on the 21st!

Entering the following fun challenges:
Simon Says Wednesday .... Think Pink (x)
All Sorts .... Pink October (x)
In The Pink .... Ribbon and/or Bows (x)
Daisy Chain .... Pink for Breast Cancer (x)