sidetracked

oops got
side tracked
 back soon
but you may want to save a few empty cereal/cracker boxes for a class or two...just sayin'

what would you do???

Imagine......you are die cutting and embossing paper for 12 card kits.  Each kit has 4 cards and each card has at least 4 dies.  Two cards also have embossed paper.....
As you are working, your husband says......sounds like you need a new machine......better get it before that one stops working....

and now the question:  what would you do?

More tomorrow!

playtime!

see tutorial in previous post......this used the 8 1/2 x 11 paper, a heart punch, a set of old quickcutz alphabet dies, black flair, white pen and pink stickers!

ideas....

a little stamping can really change the look of things. 

And if you wondered how Vintage Distress Medium changes things, take a look....one coat applied.

top right and the bottom atc are the same  before and after applying the distress medium.

And adding more will make it darker.....the brush strokes stay, too, which adds to the vintage look.

stay warm and craft!!

half box/full box step cards

full box:  7 1/2 x 12 cardstock

half box:  4 1/2 x 12 cardstock

(oh.....you can make one of each from one sheet!!)

score both directions @ 1 1/2 inches to the end

cut out squares with "X" for full box and cut on the folds (dark marks)

cut out squares shown and cut on the folds for the half box

(sorry, this is going in the opposite direction)

notice the middle square remains for the full box and the same square becomes the tallest part of the half box.....(hope that makes sense)

connect the bottom together with a hinge:  1 x 7 1/2 (full)  1 x 4 1/2 (half) scored @ 1/2 on the long side

glue the folded edge of hinge to the bottom, add adhesive to the other side of hinge and close the box

glue the remaining boxes together to create the steps  (audition first).  

**make sure to glue in the same direction for a cleaner look

add squares:

17 for the full and 11 for the half

decorate front, top and back (but not the bottom!)

they do go together pretty quickly and all the squares/embellishments are scraps!

and they fold flat for mailing!!!

hope it all makes sense!  

margie

update!!! want to use an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet.....cut to 6 1/4 x 10 and score @ 1 1/4 both ways!

I'll be back with the finished card soon!

fun project with directions coming up Sunday!

watch for a fun project on Sunday....with directions!
Made with scraps, too, so even better!!

time for a galentine party!!

Get your Galentine Kit today!!  (or soon)

everything you need to make 10 little valentines in 2 sizes!
I mean everything: cards, die cuts, envelopes!
You supply the adhesives, inside messages, the fun and the love!!
Oh, and a cute little storage (or gift) box
And everyone needs a little Love Shack, too!!
Yep all that!
$10
email  or leave a comment below.....

Mine has already found it's spot on  the shelf!

Have some fun!!

something new to me....

Clusters

have you heard of them?

hmmmmm......

brain overload.....

it hasn't even started yet and I'm on brain overload with all the sneak peaks.....
how about you?
"Creativation" (formerly known as CHA)

love is in the air......

little tags.....

Add caption

added a few stitches and beads

3 x 5 inches at the most

just started this one..it's about 8 x 3 without the binding

interested?? 

kits $3 includes everything (shipping, too)

email or comment below

more to come!!

margie

a year long project complete!!

The Banner that started it all:  Summer - available soon!

More Felt projects will be coming, too!  A small valentine should be ready this week.

margie

Spring Farmhouse by Prima

I finally broke down and ordered the A4 paper pad.  Okay, I had to order two!  I don't want to run out.
The designs are beautiful and, not being a fan of foil, I got this size instead of the 12 x 12 papers.
However, I did add the cut aparts in the 12 x 12 size.  Okay I got two of these, too!

Check it out, and see if you can walk away from it!

While you're checking it out, take a look at the Poetic Rose collection, too.  That one is also haunting me......I have the Georgia Blues A4 pad but won't use it........yet.

Watch for projects soon....


oh, I order from Scrapbook.com
discounted prices, fast delivery, lots of product

but always shop your local scrapbook store first!!

Spring Banner Kit Sample

The Spring Banner is coming along nicely!

last chance to order a kit!

$22 for everything:  all pieces, embellishments, pictures, instructions

includes shipping!

email if you are interested!

no snow here

despite several places here in Tucson reporting snow, we had none at our house, probably because we are in a little protected circle of mountains.
it has been pretty cold, as least by southwest standards.....

January Card Kits are complete and should be on their way today.  Thanks to all who ordered. 
If you are interested in a February Kit and haven't ordered, now is the time to do that!

here are a few projects I have been working on.....

finished ATC coins....

needed to dye the ribbon to match....went from the top color to the bottom with some distress inks and stains.

stamps, washi tape and a little doodling for this one layer card

and a treasure found on a walk......

felt is on the agenda for today!

Hope you are able to get some crafting in today!

margie