Sunflower Post It Note Box, Class Kit and a Giveaway

Today I would like to share with you a post it note box that I altered with a Sunflower on top that was created with my McGill punches and tools.

Products Used:
McGill Paper Blossoms Punches and Tool Kit
My Minds Eye Pattern Paper
Bazzill Cardstock
Paper Mache Box
Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)

This box is a class of mine and if you would like to purchase a class kit please E-mail me at elisak12@gmail.com

Class Kit: $22.00 Includes shipping to the US anywhere else will be extra.

1 Paper Mache Post It Note Box

All Petals to create the Sunflower as on my box

All pattern Paper cut to fit paper mache box

All note paper for inside the box

Complete Instructions and a password to a video creating the box so you can follow along.  

If you are local to me and would like to pick up your class kit then it's just $18

You will need to purchase the tool kit and the mat if you do not have one.  If you need help finding a location to purchase these please send me an e-mail and I can point you in the right direction. You will also need ink and a good fast grabbing adhesive like fabri-tac or zipdry.

Now for the fun....  If you like the paper mache box then today could be your lucky day.  I am giving away a paper mache box to one lucky crafty person...  All you have to do is be a follower of my blog and leave me a comment on this post.  I will keep this giveaway open till midnight PST September 29th.  I will announce the winner on Friday September 30th.

Till then... Thanks for looking and I will be back soon with another project.

Color it Monday #3

Today is Monday and that means it's Color it Monday at KinderStampO..  This weekend I attended an all day crop from 10am to midnight and I got a ton of stuff done.  Including this tag I created for Color it Monday.  I know your just gonna love the inspiration I had to use but first here is my tag...

Products used:

KinderStampO "Grungy Inspiration" Stamp Set

Tim Holtz Distress stains ( Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint and old Paper)

Tim Holtz Distress inks (Barn Door, Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain)

Spellbinders "Grommet Tags)

The Crafts Meow Timeless Tags stamp set (matches spellbinders)

Pink Flower (Michaels)

Archival Black Ink

Vintage Seam Binding (green)

Ribbon

Here is the Color it Monday Inspiration photo...

Isn't it awesome...  I just loved it 

If you use the inspiration we would love to see what you create with it so be sure to Link your project on the KinderStampO blog... 

Thanks for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another project.  Till then... Happy Crafting.

A Pocket full of Memories blog hop...

Thanks for visiting and hopping along the pocket full of memories blog hop... Be sure to start at the beginning and leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win an amazing prize by several different sponsors.

I have been working on a mini album for a couple weeks.  It has been a long time since I created one and I have to say I really missed it.. I use to teach a mini album very close to this using envelopes and cards several years ago and a friend of mine directed me to Kathy Orta's YouTube channel saying her album reminded her of mine years ago... Pretty close but I love her Library pocket page better.  I also loved how she bound the album as years ago all we really had was rings, ribbon and eyelets... but who would of thought of duck tape...  I chose to do mine with tyvek and ink it as I wanted an older look to my binding.  I love the whole idea of tyvek and glad that Kathy Orta pointed me in it's direction...  If you like this album Kathy Orta has really broke the steps down and shared this mini album in a series of 4 videos. Awesome videos...

Here is my album titled Dream... I still need to fill it with photos, journaling and more tags...

Next on the hop is Jennifer's Blog...

If you get lost along the way here is the full line up

Jessica
Libby Cobb O'Regan
Elisa: <---- You are here
Jennifer   
Linda   
Martha Galvez
Jessica Baker    
Sigrid        
Corri Garza    
Madison     
Pam        
Sandra

Once again be sure to leave a comment on everyone's blog for a chance to win a fabulous prize package from the following sponsors...

PSA Essentials (valued at $85)
A Lindy's Stamp Gang Gift Set
Preserve Your Memories II
and more...

Too cute to spook...

Had to take a few days away from the blog as I have been sick, but finally starting to feel like myself again.  I love Halloween and when I seen this paper from Bella Blvd I knew I had to create a card with it... Ok so I created a few cards, but Today I would like to share this card with you... 

Products used:

Bella Blvd Pattern Papers

Core'dinations Cardstock

Spellbinders Labels Eighteen 

Glue Dots

Thanks for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another project.  Till then... Happy Crafting.

Hey There Sunshine...

So this card was created for the Bella Blvd Design team.  We had to send in 4 never before seen projects for the call.  The design team list went up yesterday and sadly my name wasn't on it.  I love Bella Blvd products so I will say that it would of been amazing to be on the team but this time around it just wasn't meant to be.  Maybe next time...

Products used:

Core'dinations Cardstock

Bella Blvd Pattern Paper

Bella Blvd Cut-Outs

Basic Grey fabric circle

May Arts ribbon

Twine

Thanks for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another project.  Till then... Happy Crafting.

Happy Hauntings

I love fall because of all the amazing colors, smells and of course Halloween.  When I seen this weeks sketch at KinderStampO I just knew I had to create a Halloween card with it.  I thought the circles were perfect placement for bats. lol

Here is my Card...

Products Used:

Core'dinations Black Magic Cardstock

Kraft Cardstock
Cricut Happy Hauntings Cartridge

KinderStampO Vintage Halloween stamp set

Martha Stewart glittered bats

Staz-on ink

Here is this weeks Sketchy Wednesday sketch from KinderStampO

If you like the sketch feel free to create with it and link it up at KinderStampO

Till tomorrow... Happy Crafting.

Color it Monday #1

Color inspiration is a great way to get a project started.  Rather it be your favorite colors, a photo, book cover, the leaves in your backyard etc.  Every Monday starting today is Color it Monday over at KinderStampO.  If you like our color inspiration feel free to use it to create a project of your own.

Here is this weeks Color it Monday inspiration photo...

Here is the card that I created with the 4 main focus colors.

Products used:

KinderStampO Stamps (friendship)

Kraft Cardstock

Core'dination Cardstock

My Minds Eye Pattern Papers

Spellbinder Dies (fancy tags one and Petite scalloped Circle small)

Martha Stewart Butterfly punch

Tim Holtz Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Prima Pearls

Studio G Black ink

Thanks for looking an I will be back soon with another project.  Till then... Happy Crafting

It's your day...

This week has gone by so fast...  School has finally started for my children.  They are loving there new teachers and enjoying seeing there friends everyday.  I am a little lost during the day without them, but I am loving me time....

Today I would like to share with you this card that I created.  I just love the yellow and red combo. 

Products used:

Bella Blvd Pattern Paper

Core'dinations Cardstock

Basic Grey fabric flower (used only 2 layers)

May Arts Ribbon

Hemp Twine

This week I also received an amazing surprise...  

Yup that's right... I made the Glue Dots Design team... I have been using there products for many many years and I am so super excited to be part of the team...  Check out the Glue Dots blog to see the announcement and see who else made the team.  I am looking forward to working with and being Inspired by all of them. 

Till next time... Happy Crafting.  

KinderStampO Design Team

A few days ago I found out that I made the KinderStampO design team.  I simply adore all of Jessica's stamps and have been using them on my cards and in my classes for several months now and when I found out she was having a design team call I was super excited and just had to submit.

Here is a card that I created using the KinderStampO Vintage Birthday Stamp Set.

Today is the design team reveal blog hop so I hope you will join me along for the hop to see the rest of the designers work and get to know them a bit.  So when your done here please hop onto Ashley's Blog... 

  

Don't forget to leave comments along the way

for a chance to win a fun prize from KinderStampO 

Also stop on by the KinderStampO facebook page and tell them I sent you.
Become a follower of KinderStampO and leave a comment there and here too for a chance to win a prize. 

KinderStampO's motto is Live Craft Inspire so we were asked to write a little something about us that relates to each word in the motto..

Live:
Originally from Illinois, but currently living in the Pacific Northwest with my amazing husband, 4 children, 2 fur babies Lola and Fiona and a fish named Joc. You can say there is never a dull moment in our home. When the kids are at school or busy with friends etc you can find me in my craft room creating.  When I'm not being crafty I love to read, write, draw, listen to music and cook. 

Craft:
I have been scrapbooking for over 19 years now. It all started with a way of keeping our family up to date on how the kids were growing and reaching there milestones, goals etc.  As well as sending hubby mini albums of home while he was on deployment.  I love scrapping the everyday moments the most with a few holidays thrown in.  3 years ago I really got into card making and just love it. Before that I couldn't make a card to save my life.  My style is a Hodge-Podge of Vintage, Shabby Chic to Modern and Clean.

Inspire:
I am inspired by Color, Vintage Images, Art, Music and others whom love to scrapbook and create.  I love being around creative people and enjoy sharing my projects and ideas with others.  I enjoy teaching classes and being involved creatively in my community.

Now don't forget to hop onto Ashley's blog from here...

Thanks for visiting and I will be back tomorrow with another project... Till then.. Happy Crafting.

Happy Birthday Card

Today is the last day of summer vacation for my children... Tomorrow they are back to school and I can't wait to hear all the stories of school, teacher and new friends... We spent the long weekend shopping for school clothes, new shoes and cooking out.  Plus I spent a lot of time in my craft room moving things around and getting organized.  Out with the old and in with the new so to speak.

While I was in my craft room I did get inspired and had to take some time out of organizing to create a few projects.  With that said here is a little card I created with one of the new My Minds Eye collections.

Products used:

My Minds Eye Pattern Paper

Kraft Cardstock

McGill Inc. Butterfly Silhouette punch

KinderStampO "Vintage Birthday" stamp set

My Minds Eye Cardstock Stickers

My Minds Eye pink lace

Queen and Co. Pearls

Tim Holtz Ink (Walnut Stain)

Staz-On Black Ink
Glue Dots

Thanks so much for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another projects.  Till then.... Happy Crafting.

Something Wicked....

I love Halloween...  I love the time of year and I love seeing the kids all excited about dressing up and going trick or treating.  Miranda and I love decorating the house up with lots of Halloween theme handmade items and filling the window by the door up with lots of creepy things...  Another thing I love is creating Halloween cards... I simply love it...

Here is a card I created which is part of my Halloween card class that is taking place on September 28th at Lila's Scrapbooking in Everett...

Products used:

Authentique Pattern Paper

Kraft Cardstock

McGill Vintage label Punch

Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)

Studio G Halloween Theme Stamps

Staz-On Ink

Thanks so much for looking and I will be back soon with another project.