So I know many of you know my passion for CHF backgrounders and Scrapblocks TM and for those of you who frequent my blog you know I LOVE houndstooth. So add a new one to the list. An absolute must have. I really mean it...this scrapblock is the COOLEST Scrapblock TM ever!!! It's called distressed grid and you can see the gallery here filled with uniquely fresh ideas. I used it to enhance Kim super cool numbers. We aren't really celebrating a birthday here but I figured it would be fun nonetheless.
I took the same approach inside as I did with the card called Lucky and created a money/gift card pocket.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Number Fun (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF -Birthday Centers (Mona Lisa Moments) by CHF -Distressed Grid Scrapblock TM by CHF
Cardstock: -Kraft by Prism Paper -Black by Prism Paper -Clear sheets by CHF
Patterned Paper -All paper scraps from We R Memory Makers
Ink: -Pitch Black by Ranger
Accessories: -Gingham Ribbon from May Arts
Tools: -Circle template -Cuttlebug
Technique: -Paper piecing
While I am on the topic of fun ways to present gifts I wanted to thank a few of my readers. It never ceases to amaze how many of my readers consistently come back and leave a message. And since I know how long it can take to leave messages on blogs every day I wanted to take the time each month to acknolwedge a few. Marlou, Juliann, Amy Rohl, please contact me with your snail mail so I can send you an early Christmas gift...although with the Canadian mail system it may be a while before you get it *smiles* Thank you and thank everyone who leaves me a comment and makes my day.
This is a MUST HAVE stamp. This solid image has so much potential--the kissing, sponging, embossing, flocking and so much more. I cannot wait until you have a peak in the gallery.
Although I missed the official release, it was yesterday, I am delighted to share my card with you.
I stamped the fiery floral scrapblock TM in pink and sponged the brown over top. Then I cut the image, adhered the white scallop edge to it and placed pop dots under it to lift it off the card base. You'll notice the brown scallop edge is attached to the card base.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Fiery Floral Scrapblock TM by CHF -I Thee Wed (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF--available Nov 6th -Houndstooth Scrapblock TM by CHF
Cardstock: -White Co-ordinations -Smooth White by Prism Paper -Suede Brown Dark by Prism Paper
Patterned Paper: -Ambrosia Collection by Basic Grey Ink: -Espresso by Ranger -Pink Sherbet by Ranger
Accessories: -Brown and White Polka Dot Ribbon by May Arts -Heart Pin by Fancy Pants -Pop Dots
Tools: -Scallop Punch by Fiskars -Cuttlebug heart die -Sponge
Design Note: size 5.25x5.25
On a special note, Happy Birthday Mum!!! I love you :)
How many of you have had some COLD weather recently? Ok so perhaps you are enjoying the glorious sun but out here on the coast we had a day of fall and a night of winter. Brrrrr. So of course I had to share a snowflake card.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Vintage Ledger Scrapblock TM by CHF - Christmas Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments) by CHF
Cardstock: -Simply Smooth White by Prism Paper -Kraft by Prism Paper -Mystic Dark by Prism Paper
Ink: -White by Clearsnap -Mushroom by Ranger -Denim by Ranger -Copper Encore Metallic Ink by Tsukineko
Accessories: -May Arts Ribbon -Chipboard snowflake by Cosmo Cricket -Hemp twine -Misc button
Good day everyone! I {adore} Kim Hughes' snowmen. I seriously can resist using the one from Kim's July release called Heart Warmers.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Heart Warmers (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF -Vintage Ledger Scrapblocks TM by CHF
Cardstock: -White by Prism Paper
Ink: -Pitch Black by Ranger -Tim Holtz Distress Tea Dye by Ranger -Tim Holtz Distress Faded Jeans by Ranger
Accessories: - Snowy Jo Collection Snowflowers by Imaginisce - Snowflake Ribbon by American Crafts -Adhesive Gems by K&Company -Flamingo Ultrafine Pearlescent Glitter Tools: -Copic Markers -Corner Rounder by EK Success
With all this "snow" talk I am headed out to the lake today--for a swim in the sun!! I can hardly wait. I will be meeting up with my best friend of 24 years. We live about 4 hours away from each other so we don't often get a chance to meet up but she called me the other day to tell me she was going to be at the lake an hour away from me and invited the family. Hope you are enjoying some beautiful summer weather too.
The end of the school year is almost here. This week is FULL of events and before I know it the kids will be out for summer--I can hardly wait!
As I mentioned yesterday the "mums" in our community got together Saturday evening. We had a few options and one of them was card making. I knew this would be a good time to work on some cards for the teachers.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Making the Grade (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF -Quirky Alphabet (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF -Writing Paper Scrapblock (TM) by CHF
Ink: -Pitch Black by Ranger -Cotton White Stazon -Watermelon by Ranger
Paper: -Kraft by Prism Paper -White by Prism paper
Patterned Paper -Savannah Sailmaker Lane by Scenic Route
Accessories -Red Gingham Ribbon -Flower by Prima -Bauble by Stamping Bella -White brad by 7Gypsies -Letter Stickers by MM
Today's project showcases the pindot Scrapblock TM (available TODAY!!!) as well as Kim Hughes soon to be released Paradise found. I have to say I just {adore} this pin dot Scrapblock TM!!!! Doesn't it just finish off this project???? I thought this would be a fantastic gift for a tween or under...and I am sure that kids between 6-9 would appreciate it too...seriously though, how fun would it be to unpack your stuff and find this? I decorated the toothpaste, floss, shampoo, conditioner etc to be more fun!!!!
Close up of travel bags.
Another close up of the pindot...
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Pin dot Scrapblock TM by CHF -Paradise Found (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Ink -White StazOn -Noir Black Palette Cardstock: -Intense Kiwi by Prism Paper -Intense Pink by Prism Paper -Mountain Rose by Prism Paper
Accessories -Makeup bag -Twill Ribbon
Make sure you check out ALL the scrapblocks TM at CHF!!! You will love them.
Have a terrific Tuesday! I am proud to say my brother graduates from university today so I will be watching him grad this morning.
I promised a sneak peak with Scrapblocks and by golly I will get one! So my first obstacle was to wait for ink to dry...(i'll explain why I didn't heat set it later). Then after spending a good hour with the write up and explanation I lost my post! Back to square one. Do you ever have one of those days?
Sooooooo what is this Scrapblock™I have been talking about? Well it is only the finest 6x6 chunk of rubber you will ever want to own! Pure genius I tell you. Lisa Strahl has been developing this "concept" for a year and in just 2 short days you will be able to order some too. Lisa's first release will include 5 different Scrapblocks™ : vintage ledger, pin dot, writing paper, perfect plaid, and fine houndstooth. Some of you may have viewed yesterday's video post on the CHF girls blogs or youtube but if not make sure you take a peak:
I decided to use my writing paper Scrapblock™ to make a gift bag for a teacher. I picked up my little tote bag at Michael's. This is a "plastic" type material that melts VERY easily (this is from a girl who KNOWS what she is talking about). I stamped pigment ink on this bag to allow the vibrant colours to show through. Pigment ink needs heat setting to allow it to show its best colour as well as to dry it quickly...because drying time can be long. My post was delayed today because my ink was still wet AND heat setting gets tricky with these bags. On the plus side you can place a scrap piece of cloth between the bag and the iron and that will do the trick...I didn't have any "scrap" items in the house for that (note to self...buy a cheap cloth or pick one up at a yard sale).
Here are some practical things you could pop into the tote for a k/1 teacher. Whenever I give gifts to teachers and coaches I think about the practicality of it. As a teacher, I have received some very interesting things over the years and while I am grateful for EVERY gift and card I have ever received, what on earth do you do with 12 boxes of chocolate? Here I put together some useful things for the classroom. It is nice to receive personal things and I do do that too, but since I made more personal thank yous throughout the year for my son's teacher (cards, home decor, GCs) I thought classroom "stuff" would be fun too. In our school district the beginning of the year is great because you get ample staples, paper clips, push pins etc but by the end of the year the "budget" for such items has run out and then you have to go out and buy your own. That is why I included paperclips if you were wondering *lol*. I also included some curriculum since teachers often spend their own money on these types of resources. The one I included is a nice reference book for teaching graphing.
Recipe Stamp Set(s): -Writing Paper Scrapblock TM by CHF -Making the Grade (Kim Hughes Collection) by CHF
Ink -Black Pigment Ink -Cranberry by Ranger -Willow by Ranger -Pitch Black by Ranger Cardstock -Kraft by Prism Paper
Accessories -Copic Markers (used to colour in my worm as I didn't have the appropriate green pigment ink) -ABC Ribbon -Tote (comes in a 3 pack) at Michael's
I hope you are enjoying your Sunday. Where did the weekend go? I'll be back tomorrow with some more Baby Love. Hint: think baby shower.
