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Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek Info

Good morning!

Yesterday I mentioned in my blog post about a coordinating nativity stamp set coming from Whiff of Joy that matches this set:

Well, I have great news!

Starting tomorrow this set will be available for purchase in the Whiff of Joy store and other retail stores!

I adore how these stamps can be used together to create an entire scene! 

AND they are all rubber stamped mounted on cling material. You simply cut them apart, peel off the backing and they will cling to your acrylic blocks. No additional materials needed (i.e. Tack N Peel, etc)!

And Katharina, the owner of Whiff of Joy is giving away one of these sets on her blog (only through today...SO HURRY for your chance!). Click HERE to enter your name in the drawing!

More soon!

Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek #2: Birds

Today, I have more projects created from the beautiful new Whiff of Joy October Release stamps.

These projects all feature birds of some sort. And I believe that more holiday birdies are coming, if not in October, probably November.

I sort of *heart* them. :)

Gift Tags:

I am not buying gift tags this year.

Not when I can make my own that are actually cute.

Plus it gives me the opportunity to play with more Christmas stamps & stuff. :)

 "A-Moosing Christmas" Tag

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the positioning right for the moose image on the die cut tag (Papertrey Ink).

I really sort of dig the adorable birdies on the moose' antlers.

I also stamped the "To" and "From" from the Christmas Blessings stamp set.

Time to color. Coloring is my favorite. Copic Markers used for the antlers:

Markers for the moose:

Markers for the birdies:

Markers for the collar & jingle bells (the bells needed an added bit of gold glitter, don't ya think?):

I added some antique linen Distress Ink around the edge of the tag. I didn't even bother with masking. :) Easy peasy.

I used the tag die and scallop die from Papertrey Ink to die cut some felt. The tag for the back of the stamped tag and the scallop trim to add a bit of interest. I sandwiched the scallop between the two tags and then machine stitched the whole thing together.

"Bird with Christmas Bauble" Tag

I used the same steps as before and then used the following colors to color in the ornament:

Copic colors for the bird:

Copic colors used for the ribbon:

Then I finished this tag just like the other one. :)

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Co.

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy A-Moosing Christmas; Whiff of Joy Bird with Christmas Bauble; Whiff of Joy September Stamp Kit Christmas Blessings

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Copics

EMBELLISHMENTS: Pure Poppy, Fine Linen & Simply Chartreuse Felt by Papertrey Ink; Simply Chartreuse & Fine Linen Satin Ribbon by Papertrey Ink; Rustic Twin by Papertrey Ink

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Medium Scalloped Border Die by Papertrey Ink; Tag Sale #1 Die by Papertrey Ink; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo

The card:

I really wanted to go for a more elegant style holiday card with this one, to show how versatile these stamps can be. I used a muted color palette, distress ink and neutral embellishments to really make the stamped image "pop".

I created the stamping on the die cut Tim Holtz ornamental die. I masked the bird and stamped over the label with a Hero Arts snowflake Design Block stamp.

The blue snowflake paper in the background? That is from a 6x6 paper pad by Whiff of Joy! Fun!

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Whiff of Joy 6x6 Winter Pretties; Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Co.; Fine Linen Cardstock by Papertrey Ink

STAMPS: Whiff of Joy Bird with Christmas Bauble; Whiff of Joy September Stamp Kit Christmas Blessings; Hero Arts Stunning Snowflakes Design Block Stamp

INKS: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Copics

EMBELLISHMENTS: Fine Linen Satin Ribbon & Button by Papertrey Ink; Sunshine Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Earth Mixed Accents by Hero Arts

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine; Tim Holtz Ornamental Sizzix Movers & Shapers Die; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo

I used greetings from the following kit for the above projects:

Here's a little info about the Stamp Kits:

Whiff of Joy bi-monthly Stamp Kit (illustrated by Elisabeth Bell)

September Kit

NEW size and price!!!! - You asked, we listened :) Our bi-monthly stamp kits now come as a 12cm x 12cm stamp plate, mounted on cling, already stored in a CD jewel case (for easy storage).The kits now include about 11!! stamps, but only cost 15 EUROS (during the first 2 months after it's release). Lots of people asked us for more affordable kits and we reacted to your wishes.

This kit will not be found in stores! It is a special kit offered for a special price of just €15 (approx.18,4 USD) plus €1,50 Shipping (Europe). Worldwide shipping is € 2,90 (approx. 4 USD). The kit is worth 33 Euros (approx. 40 USD) in single stamps, so this is a great deal!!
The whole kit comes as an deeply etched red rubber stamp-plate, mounted on Cling Cushion, already stored in a CD jewel case, in the high quality standard of Whiff of Joy Stamps. 
The overall size of the kit is an 4,7'' X 4,7'' sheet of rubber.

PLEASE NOTE: usually we don't offer stamps, wich are part of our stamps kits as single stamps. But due to the demand of christmas stamps we will also release the stamps included in this kit as single stamps 4 weeks after the release of the kit.

Now, you may be thinking to yourself, "This set is adorable, but I want more nativity images."

Me too.

And guess what?!!!

There will be a whole additional set of images to compliment this set coming very soon!

I am thrilled and I have big, big plans for both sets. :)

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week!

 

Whiff of Joy October Sneak Peek #1: Snow Globe Cards

Ever since I found the snow globe shape in the Silhouette Store, all I can do is think of stamps that would look cute stamped inside.

I am obsessed.

But with good reason. (Or so I keep telling myself.)

With a couple of clicks of my mouse, a snow globe is cut. And you can resize it to fit almost any stamp/punch/shape you own!

With a press of my stamp, the snow globe is "filled". 

Then comes the super fun part: embellishing.

Add some color with markers, inks and more and you can have a whole set of adorable snow globe cards like these!

I am in love with these three new stamps from Whiff of Joy. In love. 

All three of these designs are brand new and will be available from the Whiff of Joy online store October 1st. (And I am assuming available from Simon Says Stamp really close to that date as well.) I will be sure to update links when they are available at Simon Says Stamp. :)

Here's how I made these cards:

First the penguin card:

I stamped the Whiff of Joy "Penguin's Winter Fun" image on the clear sheet that comes with the Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the placement right on the die cut snow globe.

Then I stamped the image on the snow globe die cut using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (recommended for Copic coloring).

Time to start coloring.

I used the Copic Sketch Markers below to color in the penguins. Even though the body of the penguins is "white", the gray helps add shading and dimension to the "white" parts of the birds.

My favorite blues and greens for the one little guy. See how I forgot that part of his scarf right around his neck? Oops! I fixed that ...eventually.

Pinks and reds for the other penguin.

Browns for the sled.

All colors used:

Next, I needed a mask for the image so I used my favorite Inkadinkadoo Stamp Masking paper.

Then I used this awesome new Design Block stamp from Hero Arts and some Versamark Ink to add a background to my snow globe.

A little white embossing powder to really make the background "pop".

Add some of my favorite Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass Distress Ink over the embossed background and also over the additional "snow" die cut piece for the snow globe.

Remove the mask to reveal the adorable image.

Don't forget to check and make sure the entire mask came off. See that part on the scarf? Oops!

I used the Stamp-a-ma-jig to position the greeting, from a new Whiff of Joy set, called "Season's Greetings". 

I stamped it with Versamark and used white embossing powder on the gray die cut portion of the snow globe.

I wrapped some red/white baker's twine around the snow globe for a fun bit of texture and color.

Time for the background of the card.

I used the Canvas Stripe Design Block Stamp from Hero Arts, Pure Poppy Cardstock from PTI and Riding Hood Red Ink from Stampin' Up.

I cut the background to a 4" square.

Matted it on white and stitched around it.

Then I added the matted background to a 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" square kraft card.

I thought the inside needed a little something. I used another greeting from the Whiff of Joy "Season's Greetings" set and my Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the placement perfect.

I used Prismacolor Color Pencils for the candy cane. (Markers would have gone through the cardstock to the back of the card.)

The next two cards were made the exact same way only using two additional new stamps from Whiff of Joy.

The Polar Bear Card:

Colors used for the bear. Again, white "white" is boring. The grays add lovely subtle shading that still give the illusion of "white".

Colors used for the rest of the image.

All colors used:

The Baby Seal card:

Copic colors for the seal:

Colors for accessories:

All colors used:

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper Pack; Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Smokey Shadow Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Kraft Cardstock

STAMPS: Penguins Winter Fun by Whiff of Joy; You Warm My Heart - Cute Seal by Whiff of Joy; Ice-Beary Greetings by Whiff of Joy; Season's Greetings Stamp Set by Whiff of Joy; Large Canvas Stripe Design Block Stamp by Hero Arts; Starry Sky Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts

INKS: Tumbled Glass Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink; Zing! White Opaque Embossing Powder by AC; Versamark Ink Pad; Riding Hood Red & Kiwi Kiss Inks by Stampin' Up; Copic Sketch Markers (shown above)

EMBELLISHMENTS: Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy & New Leaf Buttons by Papertrey Ink; Princess Lost & Found Trims by MME; Red/White Baker's Twine; Assorted Crystal Gemstones by Hero Arts; Sea Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Foliage Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Blush Mixed Accents by Hero Arts

TOOLS: Silhouette SD Digital Craft Cutting Tool; Stamp-a-ma-jig by Inkadinkadoo; Stamping Mask Paper by Inkadinkadoo; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Tack N Peel by Tsukineko (for temporarily adhering WOJ Stamps to clear blocks); Scoring Board by Martha Stewart

DIGI DIE CUT DESIGN: Snow Globe by Rivka Wilkins for Silhouette America

Thanks for stopping by today!

Sketch Class GIVE AWAY Winner

The randomly selected winner of Latrice's Sketch Class is:

Angela M!!!!!

"I am a die-hard fan of Greys Anatomy! And Iwould love to win a spot in her class!"

Congratulations, Angela! Please email me your email address so I can get your info to Latrice! Thanks so much everyone! Many of the shows mentioned I watch too! (House, Bones, NCIS, Grey's Anatomy, True Blood, Entrourage) Sounds like I need to watch Mad Men, though! It's on my list. :) 

Have a great day!

New post with card shares coming up next!

What I'm Using This Week | September 27 - October 1

Happy Monday, Crafting Friends!

This week's video features not only my product picks for the week but entertainment provided by my 4 year old. What can I say? He likes the camera! ha!

 

PRODUCT PICKS

 

Lawn Fawn Stamps: I'll be using the Heebie Jeebies Set and Havest Season Stamps will be featured during the Fall/Halloween Event on my blog. The Cozy Christmas set will be making an appearance during the November Holiday/Christmas Blog Event. And the Teeny Tiny Backdrops is just a fun background stamp that will be fun to use for backgrounds. The hearts and stars are my favorite!

Papertrey Ink Wool Felt: I am addicted to this stuff! They have the yummiest colors and I think these just scream "Fall". I want to try cutting leaves from these and all kinds of things. So pretty.

Papertrey Ink Fine Linen Vintage Buttons: Because every project needs a button or two or ten.

Papertrey Ink Perfect Match Ribbon in Fine Linen: I picked up the saddle stitch and satin ribbon, two of my favorite styles. This color is so pretty. Perfect neutral that goes with anything.

 

October Afternoon Seaside Collection: What can I say? I adore October Afternoon. This collection is no different. The colors and designs are perfection. And I always love the label stickers that coordinate with their collections. And I use them with non-OA layouts too.

October Afternoon Seaside 4x6 Stamp Set: The stamp sets by OA are hit and miss for me but something about the adorable vintage boy and girl images on this one just scream for Copic Coloring, don't you think? I am a sucker for vintage images like this. Love them.

Studio Calico Elementary Collection: Gorgeous colors, gorgeous designs. Perfect for school layouts...or not. I can see using these in so many different ways. I picked up the papers and the Fabrips adhesive sticker strips.

Echo Park Paper Co. Merry Christmas and Everybody Loves Christmas Collections: Echo Park has hit it out of the park again. I love the patterned papers in this collection. Fabulous colors. Fabulous designs.

 

Snow Globe Die Cut by Silhouette America: Okay, last week I talked about using THIS snowflake punch in a snow globe design of some sort. I was thinking I would just come up with something on my own. But then as I was installing the new Silhouette software for my Mac and recovering my library of images I did a little search in the Silhouette Online Store and found this bad boy. And I am in love. I haven't used it with the snowman...yet, but I did use it with several of the new Whiff of Joy October Release Stamps and I love, love, love it. Be sure to check back tomorrow for new cards featuring it. 

READER QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

I was asked the following question regarding the punch shares from THIS post.

"I have a question for you why do u buy punches when you can use your Silhouette to cut out the same stuff. It's a lot cheaper to buy them from the silhouette online store than it is to purchase a punch."

I wanted to answer that here rather on the original post in case someone else had that same question.

I will not always address these types of questions here but in this case I felt that it was needed.

I share and use punches in addition to die cut images from my Silhouette for several reasons:

1. Even though, yes, it would more cost effective for me to die cut similar images using the Silhouette, not all of my blog readers use, have or even want a Silhouette. I try to show a variety of ideas using a variety of products here on my blog. Punches included.
2. I like punches. Punches have been a staple of paper crafting for me since I started this hobby thirteen years ago. 
3. Punches often times are small images and some designs just don't die cut all that well at a smaller scale on a digi die cutting machine. They just don't. 
4. This is my job. As such, I try to show a variety of ideas, not just the ones that may be my personal favorite. If you have been reading my blog for awhile, you know that I am passionate about the Silhouette. However, I am passionate about paper crafting in general. That includes tools in addition to the Silhouette.

That being said, this is my blog disclaimer: all the items shared here on my blog are things I like, things I use and things that work for me. 

One more question, regarding a project I forgot to share. Bad me!

I actually found an old to-do list a few days ago and it was to ask you about an old project-in-progress that I thought you mentioned on your blog some time ago. It was something fun to do with the Actopus to Zelephant alphabet cards...does this sound familiar? If so, I would love to know what you created with these. My daughter loves them and I thought that it would be fun to make a project for her but haven't gotten around to it yet.

I did make something with them! Nothing very exciting, I'm afraid, but fun for my youngest, all the same. I laminated each card with a Xyron and punched holes through the top of each card and bound them together with color jump rings from Creative Cafe. It's a little flip book of letters, plus, by making them into a book, we can read about each animal on the back. Here's a couple of photos. Thanks for reminding me about that Nikki!

SUPPLIES

Actopus To Zelephant Animal Alphabet Cards

Lucky Chocolate Binder Ring by Creative Cafe

Xyron Laminate

Crop-a-dile Eyelet and Snap Punch (for punching holes in cards)

That's it for today. 

I will be sharing new Whiff of Joy October 1st Release Stamps here and there throughout the week. I am loving, loving, loving this release. Cute penguins, a baby seal, polar bear, Christmas birds and more. 

Here's a peek of one of the images I used on a card.

It's not the best photo. It was taken with my cell phone. I'll share the whole thing tomorrow, so be sure to check back then. Oh, that is the snow globe Silhouette die that I stamped the penquins "in". It is adorable. I am in love with this die cut. And I used my Mac + Silhouette for the first time on this card. So, so, so happy. I can't even begin to tell you how long I have been wishing for Mac compatible Silhouette software. Dream. Come. True.

Have a great day!

 

GIVE AWAY opportunity

Hope everyone has enjoyed their weekend!

My friend, Latrice Murphy, is offering her first online scrapbook sketch class and I have a spot to give away for it!

Here's the info:

Latrice has designed five single page layout sketches that have been created especially for this class. None of the sketches shared have been seen or used anywhere else. You will get a sample layout that uses each sketch and as a bonus to class participants those five sketches have also been altered into two page layouts for those of us who scrap that way also. At the end of class you will be given five bonus sketches and two card sketches. This class is a five day course filled with inspiration, techniques and fun! Every morning starting October 4th for five days you will receive and email from Latrice with that days sketch in PDF format. Sketches will also be posted with sample layouts on a private class blog. Also in order to get to know one another a class message board will be set up and a daily challenge for each sketch will be assigned. All together in the end you will end up with 15 sketches in PDF format and 5 completed layouts! 

Card makers! This is for you too. Latrice  would love to see you alter these sketches and share what you create. there will be a few examples throughout the class of cards created from the daily sketch. 

Class begins: October 4th 

This class is about pushing you out of your creative zone to try new things and work it! You are as creative as you want to be, but you have to try new things often. Trust me it'll be fun. There will be two giveaways along with a video tutorial and lots of sharing. 

Class Project Sneak Peeks

I don't know about you all but I love sketches and sketch classes!

If you'd like to win a spot in Latrice's class, please leave me a comment here on this blog post telling me what your favorite tv show is (see mine below). ;) If you don't have a favorite tv show, a favorite movie or favorite book will do! :)

Leave a comment by Sept. 28th at 11:59 p.m. CST for a chance to win.

I will randomly select a winner and announce it on Sept. 29th.

Check out Latrice's blog HERE. She is a sweetheart!

I'm off to watch some t.v. I am so excited that a new season of Dexter starts here in a little less than an hour. How are they going to "clean up" Rita's death? Was last season's finale not the best ever?!!!! And John Lithgow was an amazing guest star as the Trinity Killer. Amazing acting. I love me some Dexter! Well as much as you can love a do-gooder sociopath serial killer. ha.

Have a great night!

Stampin' Fun Friday The Angel Company cards x 2

I have two cards to share with you today (and two videos, too!).

I recently was given some super cute stamps to play with from The Angel Company. They have a wide variety of stamp styles and some really adorable designs. If you haven't heard of The Angel Company before, click HERE to read about them and HERE to see their wonderful products. Thanks again Diana!!!

Here are some of my favorite stamp sets:

• Label Lingo
• Life Thoughts
• Fibi & Lilly (I am partial to these adorable kittens. I'm not sure what it is but I love them all!)
• Summer Fibi & Lilly (More cuteness!)
• Fall Fibi & Lilly (and Fall Kitten Cuteness)
• Hello Baby (This giraffe is too adorable)
• Brighton Your Day
• Delightfully Spooky (These adorable little kids are so stinkin' cute!)

I have two completely different cards to share with you today. The first one is a new baby card:

A little close up of how the card is folded.

The inside of the card.

How To:

 

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Simply Chartreuse & Spring Rain Perfect Match Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper

STAMPS: Boys Will Be Boys (The Angel Company); Large Canvas Stripe Wood Block Stamp by Hero Arts; Greeting Stamps (Stampin' Up)

INKS: Baja Breeze Stampin' Up Ink; Tuxedo Black Memento Dye Ink

COPIC SKETCH MARKERS:

EMBELLISHMENTS: Corduroy Button by Stampin' Up; Brads; String

TOOLS: Sizzix Big Shot; Sizzix Circles Scallop #2 Die; 3" Circle Punch; Martha Stewart Scoring Board

The second card is a more elegant style card done in Fall colors:

The inside of the card:

How To:

 

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Copic Blending Card X-Press It Paper; Harvest Gold & Dark Chocolate Perfect Match Cardstock by Papertrey Ink; Eggshell Folded Cards by Hero Arts

STAMPS: Hero Arts Cling Stamp Cling Dots;

INKS: Scattered Straw Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Dried Marigold Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Barn Door Tim Holtz Distress Ink; Versamark Ink Pad by Hero Arts; Soft Suede Ink by Stampin' Up; Zing! Chestnut Opaque Embossing Powder

EMBELLISHMENTS: Silk Ribbon; Lace Trim; Earth Mixed Accents by Hero Arts; Harvest Gold Buttons by Papertrey Ink

TOOLS: Tiny Attacher by Tim Holtz; Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool; Tim Holtz Paper Distresser 

Thanks so much for stopping by today. :)

Enjoy your weekend!

Coming Soon!

I have been spending some time this week organizing myself and planning some fun new upcoming events for you, my blog readers!

Last week was such fun that I'm working on some very theme-specific events and projects to share here.

Coming the weekend of October 7-10:

Halloween/Fall Projects and Video Tutorials

• Four days of fun fall-ish themed projects, a new project(s) each day
• Home decor, cards, gift-giving will all be included
• Each day will have a project + how-to video
• No giveaways/blog candy for this event

Coming the week of November 1-5 (with a bonus day on Saturday the 6th):

Christmas/Holiday Projects and Video Tutorials 

• Six days of Christmas/Holiday projects, a new project(s) each day
• Cards, gift-giving, scrapbook layouts will all be included
• Each day will have a project + how-to video
• Fabulous give aways/blog candy each day from fabulous companies/manufacturers that have generously agreed to supply amazing prizes! I am SO excited to share these with you all.

 

On another note, Silhouette + Mac friends who have been waiting and waiting for the Mac compatible software (like I have):

IT'S HERE!!!

If you're a Mac user, check out the software download HERE.

Downloading mine as I type. Going to try it out immediately! YAY!

New Stampin' Fun Friday tomorrow. Have a FAB evening!

School is Back in Session (a 2peas layout) + What I'm Using This Week

I've been wanting to share this layout for two weeks.

So excited it went up on Monday at Two Peas.

By the way,Monday is the day to check the gallery for an influx of GG designed layouts). I think that is fun to have a weekly GG layout share. I grab my cup of coffee and ooh and ahhh over the fabulousness shared. Happiness I tell ya!

(c) Two Peas in a Bucket | Sept. 20, 2010

Lots of Bella Blvd paper goodness here. And from multiple collections. They don't necessarily go together but look good together. :) And even though these particular school-themed papers may seem geared towards older students (high-school or college) I love how amazing they look on my daughter's elementary school layout. 

And Kerri Bradford digi die cuts. I used my Silhouette to cut these but you can also use your Cricut. Or Wishblade or other digi die cutters. I encourage you to try them out. How amazing that the same die cut designs will work on a multitude of digi craft cutters so that we can all use the same things. Happiness!

And odds and ends. Like those Making Memories chipboard pencil stickers. Those are old. I love taking an older product and marrying it with newer ones. And in this case everything coordinates and flows together perfectly. And I used some of my stash. I need to do more of that. 

And don't be afraid of cutting your titles from patterned paper. Here I cut mine from both patterned paper and cardstock, layering the pattern on the black cardstock to help it stand out. 

And the apple was completely pieced together from die cut patterned papers as well.

Buttons finish everything off, right? I think so.

Besides I seem to think I need every button ever made so I best be using them every chance I get!

SUPPLIES

PAPER: Borders N Blocks 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Pep Rally 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Physics 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd; Blue Without You 12x12 Hello Beautiful Paper by Bella Blvd.; Text me 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd.; Magic In the Sky 12x12 Sunny Happy Skies Paper by Bella Blvd.; Thanks A Bunch 12x12 Hello Beautiful by Bella Blvd.; Journal Cards Sweet Summertime Paper by Echo Park Paper Co.; Steves Keys 12x12 Midterm Paper by Bella Blvd.; Vellum

EMBELLISHMENTS: Report Card Border Rub Ons by October Afternoon; Report Card Wild Cards by October Afternoon; Report Card Label Stickers by October Afternoon; Chipboard Pencil Stickers by MM; Buttons by Stampin' Up & Papertrey Ink; Red/Brown Baker's Twine by Jillibean Soup

TOOLS: Silhouette Digital Die Cutting Machine

DIGI DIE DESIGNS: Educationish Kit by Kerri Bradford (apple and "school is..."); elementary_C00557_9547 by Silhouette America

WHAT I'M USING THIS WEEK

Black w/ Silver Handle Printers Tray by 7Gypsies: Using this fabulous little tray for the next product, Kerri Bradford's This & That Halloween Digi Die Cut Kit. I can't wait to start this. I have plans for adding to the die cuts. FUN.

Above is Kerri's fabulous tray. Here is what all the components look like:

Kerri Bradford This & That Halloween Digi Die Cut Kit: I love Halloween decorations, supplies, etc.

The end.

Copic Blending Card X-Press Paper Pack: I was dying to get this. Dying. Copic released this at CHA Summer. You can read about it HERE. I WILL be using it this week. I know, how can someone be so excited about paper? It's all about the right tools. To be successful with Copics, you really do need the right tools. I have a feeling this might be replacing my current go-to paper for Copics. My Aussie friends already know all about this paper, right ladies!!!?!!! 

 

Martha Stewart Scoring Board Score Craft Tool: I thought I didn't want or need one. I was wrong. I am using this all the time. Perfect creases. I briefly touched on this in THIS post. I'll be sharing more with this soon.

Penny Johnson Clear Stamp Dearest Deer & Penny Johnson Clear Stamp Shhh: I just adore these. They remind me of my childhood. The deer remind me of a decoration we had when I was kid and the Santa reminds me of this (cut from an old gift box lid):

 

Martha Stewart DIY Large Snowman Punch: I think this will make super cute projects. Imagine gift tags or a wintertime bookmark (perfect small size) and I want to make a snow globe and stick this guy in it. ;)

Martha Stewart XL Punch Witch Hat: I think this little guy could be used in so many fun ways. Stick it on top of a pumpkin stamped image. Or use it on top of a letter in a title as a fun Halloween motif. Or...and don't laugh, okay? This reminds me of the Sorting Hat from Harry Potter. We are going to Orlando later this year and I am most excited for all the Harry Potter fun at Universal. :)

EK Success Large Reindeer Punch: I think this will make the cutest gift tags and/or cards and even scrapbook page accent. Add a red pom pom or button for the nose and some googly eyes to dress him up. Fun!

Dear Lizzy American Crafts Christmas Papers: I'm going to use these for last year's Holiday Cards/Photos from friends and family layouts. If you are new to my blog you can see past year's layouts and read all about how I scrap these HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. Some of my favorite layouts to scrap each year!

I also really love that not all of the papers in this collection scream "Christmas" and can be used for many different themes or occasions.

Dear Lizzy Enchanted Just Write Journaling Cards: I think these will be fun for all sorts of projects. I love little tags that you can tuck underneath things and layer on layouts. These are cute. Lots of perforated pieces and unique designs.

Video Presentation of this week's picks:

  

Have a super day!

p.s. If you won blog candy/giveaways last week and emailed me your address, your package went out today! :)

Blog Reader Appreciation Week GIVEAWAY Winners Listed

Good morning my fabulous Blog Readers!

I used the True Random Number Generator to randomly select winners for the Giveaways from last week.

I wish I could send each and every one of you something for all the kind comments you leave me, not only on giveaways but every day. I appreciate you all so, so much! 

MONDAY, SEPT. 20TH PRIZE goes to: EVELINE

Thank you for another great video. I'm in love with the metallic stazon now. What a gorgeous color. The whole card is super and so is your GIVEAWAY.
Eveline.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 19TH PRIZE goes to: JANET L.

Giveaway! Thanks for the video on the Stamp a ma Jig. I have one, but didn't know how to use it properly. I just found your blog and am enjoying it immensely!

SATURDAY, SEPT. 18TH PRIZE goes to: LINDA TRACE

sooo cute!! I can't wait for my Silhouette to arrive--my kids aren't going to remember what I look like I'll be holed up in my craft corner so much! THanks for the great GIVEAWAY offer Nichol!

FRIDAY, SEPT. 17TH PRIZE goes to: KRISTIN B.

This has been a great week Nichol! Beautiful card!!!!
These videos are so full of inspiration and tip - love it!
-Kristin B.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 16TH PRIZE goes to: DAYAMI

Nichol, this has got to be one of the most gorgeous cards I've ever seen! It's truly beautiful! 
These stamps are soo cute and dont have any of these sets yet, so thanks for the opportunity and for the awesome GIVEAWAY!!!!

Hugs :)
Dayami

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15TH PRIZE goes to: NIKKI M.

Another terrific LO and another great GIVEAWAY! Thanks for taking the time to show some of the detail work again. I really need to try this when laying out my next Silhouette LO. Thanks again!

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14TH PRIZE goes to: ANNA K.

WOW! What a great card! I want to BE that girl :) Your coloring always inspires me to keep practicing and playing! I would like very much to be considered for the GIVEAWAY.

 

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More giveaways/blog candy coming soon.

I'll be back later this afternoon with a "What I'm Using This Week" video and a new layout share!

Hugs!