CHA 2010 More Goodies Coming soon

The Greeting Farm has some cute stamps. I haven't ever heard of them. They have "CUTE" looking stamps. They look like the stamps will be great for kid pages to. Might have to get one soon. hehehe.

Did someone say Cosmo Cricket? Well I have seen this line before and it is really neato. Look at some of the new lines coming soon!!

GOT SLICE?
Well look at the new product that is coming that will enhance your existing machine. I personally don't own one but I have seen one work in person and it is pretty cool. Perfect for travel and storage.

CHA 2010 Goodies Coming soon

For card makers it's the Score Buddy. What could be more perfect for smaller scoring? THIS!!!
There are smaller widths for those tiny folds to. What a great goodie to have in the collection of crafts we all have!!










Take a look here at the new 7 Gypsies coming soon.
Awesome items


Everyone loves Tim Holtz right? Well take a look at what he is coming out with this summer. He is getting in on the Sizzix wagon die cutting system!! This is really neat. He has cutting dies as well as embossing dies. Guess what "BIG SHOT" owners they will work!! Check out the details here.

Did someone say Heidi Swap?? Well folks take a look here!! Heidi has teamed up with Tattered Angels. All you glimmer mist people will love the new lines coming out. Chalk look, oh my goodness!!!

Harmonie? Never heard of them. But I am so liking their products. Very nice with the clear acrylic albums. Might be something to check into purchasing.

What an awesome idea for any gift card occasion. Check this out!!

Tutorial for Gift Card Holders

I've had lots of requests for directions on how

to make the gift card holder that I posted a bit ago.

So here it is. These are quite simple to make.

First you start with a 11" x 4 1/4" piece of cardstock.

You score it at 3" from both ends (the long way

Next you score half way between those two scored lines which is 
about 2 1/2".  I have the Score-it and I can visually see what is exactly
the middle by the measurements at the top. I like that option because 
even though you think you have the correct measurements, they can still
be a bit off once you start scoring.  Once you get your third line scored, 
fold along your scored lines.

Put adhesive on as pictured. Be sure to stay close to the edge

because your gift card will go in this section.  If you seal the whole

thing up, you won't be able to get your gift card in it!

This is what it will look like once you adhere it.

Use your large oval punch and punch only about1/3 to 1/2 of it. 
This step is just so the recipient can grip their gift card to pull it out.

Next cut of just a small amount on your cutter.

You are cutting the fold right off so you can insert your

gift card.  I cut about 1/16" of an inch off.

Here you are! You have the basics done. Now all you have 

to do is the fun part. Embelish and decorate it any way that 

you want. I like to make a belly band around it. I cut about 

an inch of cardstock and wrap it around the whole gift card 

holder and cut off any excess. You can stamp it, tie ribbon 

around it, or anything you want to create a fun gift!

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Georgia Zutter Queens

Just created a new message board for Georgia Zutter users. Please come join in and share your craft projects with us all.
http://zutterzisters.ning.com/group/georgiazutters

Also even if your not in the state of Georgia join in!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Momma. Happy Birthday to you.
Had to make my Mom a sweet card for her birthday. Very simple card... I used a great Punch Out Paper kit from Walmart. Love the bright bold colors. Stamped a great sentiment from Stampin Up called Lots of Thoughts. I used Stampin Up ink colors More Mustard, Brilliant Blue. The flower image is Big Flowers from Stampin Up, also added white brads. Popped them up with foam squares. I used the scallop punch to punch out the sentiment. Added a piece of white ribbon, and glued it all together with the ATG tape gun. Hope she likes it to.

Valentine Card Update

They have a video posted for the Valentines for Kids. Maybe this will help anyone who wants to donate.
Thanks.
http://www.j933.com/article.asp?id=1643379

Valentines For Kids

A local radio station http://www.j933.com/Article.asp?id=1643379 is hosting a great event for kids. Copied from the web page.
It's that time of year again. With the new year, comes Valentine's for Kids. You can be a part of it by making handmade Valentine's cards for children at Christian City, Georgia Baptist Children's Homes, and other children's homes around the area.
We will list drop-off locations soon, but for now, get your school, church, or civic groups to work making cards that show these kids the love of Christ. We will hand each child a bag full of your cards on Saturday, February 13 at our Valentine's for Kids Party.
A Few Guidelines For Your Cards
Cards should be gender neutral.
Messages should be positive and loving.
They should be completely handmade.

We as crafters can so get involved to. Making some Valentine Cards for them. I am working on mine now. I think I will make about 50. They are really cute to. I am using a textured 3x3 cardstock. Stamped images Love2Hug set and Joy2Christmas set from The Stamps of Life Stephanie has the perfect set for this event to. I am using the Stampin Up Scallop punch, pop dots, white gel pen and Stampin Up Passion Pink ink. Red cardstock is from Michaels Recollections brand paper. Simply just stamped the heart image cut it out and mounted on scallop punch with pop dots. Then mount on 3x3 base card. Stamp happy day and ink edges. Add dots to scallop punch. Turn base card over and stamp hearts and to and from. Then your all done. Great quick gift for any kid.
Thanks for looking

Desk Calendar

I am really loving how much you can do with calendars. And to must be because it is the first of the new year. For this project I used thin chipboard cut with the Stampin Up Top Note Die. After cutting chipboard I cut some paper. Glued the paper to the chipboard and the punched the holes for the rings wit the Crop A Dile. I inked the edges of the cut calendarand then mounted the calendar to Stampin Up cardstock. Then mounted that to the decorated chipboard. Added some bling. Then stamped the really cute butterflies  from Close To My Heart in a variety of colors and cut them out and added them. Then tied a variety of ribbons to the rings. The calendar will stand up on its own. When you get ready for a new month just un-clip the ring and flip the calendar over. Then your ready for the next month.
Thanks for looking.

CardVarks Card Challenge

Anyone up for new challenges for the year? Well I am off and running. Got this email this morning directing me to a new card challenge. I normally never do anything just look. But this looked very simple to do. And hey who doesn't have paper and goodies to decorate something? I have tons. And I know of someone special to give this card to later. Get up ladies and go enter this new 2010 challenge.


THE CHALLENGE

Let's get started! Create a card based upon Becky Fleck's fabulous exclusive sketch. Becky Fleck is the creative genious behind Page Maps, an exceptional site for monthly layout and card sketches. Enter your ***NEW*** card by January 15th at Midnight, PST. Here's your sketch!

Here is my first challenge for 2010. I used Basic Grey papers Phresh and Phunky, Just Rite Stamps Sonnet Stamper Kit, Stampin up scallop punch, bling from Kaiser.

                                      

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Lets get started paper crafting!!!

Ring Out The Old & Ring In The New

Welcome to all my new readers and lookers. I am starting off the new year with a new blog.
This will be my new home. I am changing some things in my life now so I will be posting more hopefully. I want to show lots of crafts that I complete. And I believe that it can be done better here. Please still follow me and enjoy your visit here.  I hope to achieve more this year than last year. Meaning new friends, new memories, new crafts and new ideas to spread to the world of paper crafting. I really enjoy making crafts for others to see and obtain. I like to give my new paper creations to friends and family, mainly because I enjoy creating and giving and watching them smile. Thanks for reading and following me.

RINGING OUT THE OLD AND RINGING IN THE NEW

It is time for me to make a change. I have decided to change some things about me. I have created a new blog for you to follow. It will be a better place to house all my craft postings. I am starting off the new year with a new blog. http://victoriascreativecrafts.blogspot.com/
This will be my new home. I am changing some things in my life now so I will be posting more hopefully. I want to show lots of crafts that I complete. And I believe that it can be done better here. Please still follow me and enjoy your visit in the new blog.  I hope to achieve more this year than last year. Meaning new friends, new memories, new crafts and new ideas to spread to the world of paper crafting. I really enjoy making crafts for others to see and obtain. I like to give my new paper creations to friends and family, mainly because I enjoy creating and giving and watching them smile. Thanks for reading and following me.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

http://victoriascreativecrafts.blogspot.com/

HAPPY NEW YEARS EVE!!!

Hope that everyone has a great New Year's Eve!!. I will be at home ringing it in with my hubby. Hopefully we will be able to stay awake!!! If you have to go out and about drive safely. If not get a cab. Looking forward to a great New Year!!!
See ya in 2010.

Hooked on Calendars

Look at this awesome key chain calendar!! Well you can put it on a key chain. If not hang it from the rear view mirror in the car!!! Could be placed on your desk at work. Or even better as a great mini gift for anyone. The possibilities are endless!!.
This was scraplifted from a great crafter Sharon Harnist. Totally love how this ended up coming out.
Thanks for looking

Mini Albums

Well I had a great time creating these mini albums. Although I do not have them anymore, my heart is saddened. But I will make it i'm sure. I made these mini albums for my 2 grandbabies moms for Christmas. They were truely surprised. They loved them. You can view the albums by clicking on the pictures.
Thanks for looking.

New Year Coming Soon

Have you all started getting those craft projects completed for the new year? Well esp if it is a calendar project. Need to start quickly ladies. Below is one I have completed. The ingredients are simply a clip board from Walmart. Miscellaneous decorative papers, push pins, paper clips, note pad from Staples. A sheet of cork cut to fit. The end result is a cute message center to hang by a phone. What hang by a phone? Who still has a phone hanging on the wall? Any way maybe someone still does. But it looks great to me hanging on my wall in my Craft Studio. Very simple to make. I don't actually have ant measurements because I just guess at what size of the paper I wanted and where. Sorry ladies. Any way enjoy. And oh get started soon on those calendar projects!!!

Snowman Soup Filled

Remember the great Snowman Soup? Well when you get ready to fill the jars it turns into a wonderful gift. When it got closer to filling time just fill the jars with cocoa, Hershey kisses, marshmallows, peppermint. It makes a great gift for anyone. Covering the actual container was difficult to me be I did survive. Next time I believe I will just stick to a pretty basket. I think I can cover a basket better.
Thanks for looking.

I WON A SHOPPING SPREE!!!!

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH

Look friends I won a shopping spree here www.papercrafterscorner.com
This is a great Christmas surprise!!!!
I am so looking forward to this great opportunity!!!! I just simply entered a contest with a local scrapbook shop. This is great. I am so thankful and excited. Please visit here often for news coming soon. Oh and be sure to enter her contests coming soon.
Thanks so much for this I am so excited!!!

STAMPS STAMPS AND MORE STAMPS

http://www.stephaniebarnardstamps.com/index.htmJust wanted to post about the great new stamps I have been using in several projects. The Stamps of Life by Stephanie Bernard. I am a club member and I get the sew set on the first of everymonth. How easy peasy is that? Well there have been several projects that I have submitted monthly and it's great!! Stephanie is so sweet to talk to. I have talked to her personally. THANKS!! I have become a part of her monthly videos also. You need to go check out the great ideas there. She has a section on her web that you can order the stamps from and they are great!! Sorry guess I mentioned that. Well she has a section for freebies and my craft is posted there. Woo Hoo!!! Go check them out here: http://www.stephaniebarnardstamps.com/freebies_projects.htm
There are lots of great goodies there. I am so looking forward to the next set of stamps.
Thanks

CD Album

Took a new item and totally learned how to add goodies and alter it some. This is a mailing CD case altered some. I used three of them and random papers from Cloud 9 Design.
I love the look this actually gave. This would make a great thank you gift, or something small just to say hi, or I miss you. Any way I basically used the normal glue we all use, Cloud 9 Design Papers and small embellishments.
Thanks