December Daily #5

It's so cold outside.... No sign of snow here yet, but we are keeping our fingers crossed that we have some for Christmas...  20 ore Days left... Wow I can't believe how close it is...  Is your shopping all done yet?  All I have left to get is stocking stuff... The easy stuff.. hehe

With that said here is another easy card...  I love layering, inking and embossing to take the easy cards to the next level...

Products Used:

My Minds Eye Pattern paper

Core'dinations Tim Holtz Kraft Core Cardstock

Kraft Cardstock

My Minds Eye Glittered Die Cuts

Tim Holtz Sizzix Embossing Folder

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Here is prize #5 added to the box.

All you have to do to get your name in the drawing is leave a comment each day and it gets your name into the drawing.  If you follow my blog it gets your name in the drawing twice a day for all the days you comment so be sure to let me know your a blog follower in each comment you leave.  The more comments you leave the more times your name gets into the drawing. I will draw one lucky persons name at Midnight on New Years Eve and post the winner on January 1st.  

I will be back tomorrow with a new card and a new prize added to the box... 

Till then Happy Crafting.

December Daily Cards 3 & 4

Here I thought I was doing good getting my posts all scheduled for the weekend on Friday since I knew I was going to be busy all weekend and they never posted...  I guess I just saved them as a draft instead of hitting post.  So sorry....

Here are cards 3 & 4 along with the prizes added to the box...

Products used:

Basic Grey Pattern Paper

Bazzill Cardstock

Kraft Cardstock

McGill Dimensional Snowman Punch

McGill Dimensional Tree Punch

Queen and Company Gems and Pearls

Glue Dots continuous Glue Lines

Glue Dots Ultra Thin Glue Dots

Products Used:

Core'dinations "Tim Holtz" Kraft core cardstock

My Minds Eye Die Cut 

Twine

Holly and Berries Embossing Folder

Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Barn Door and Walnut Stain)

Here are prizes 3 & 4

Cuttlebug Snowflake Embossing Folder

Donna Salazar Spring in Bloom 12x12 Pad

All you have to do to get your name in the drawing is leave a comment each day and it gets your name into the drawing.  If you follow my blog it gets your name in the drawing twice a day for all the days you comment so be sure to let me know your a blog follower in each comment you leave.  The more comments you leave the more times your name gets into the drawing. I will draw one lucky persons name at Midnight on New Years Eve and post the winner on January 1st. 

December Daily Cards 1 & 2... Plus first 2 prizes in the box.

I decided a week ago that I would do a December Daily post with a new card everyday.  Yesterday I completely forgot it was December 1st already...  I have been so busy with getting ready for a craft fair (The Dickens Fair in Lake Stevens if your local to me) and running kids here and there.  So today I am posting Card #1 and #2.  I hope you enjoy all the cards and I will be throwing in a few techniques here and there.

31 days in December means 31 different items I will be putting into my December Daily Box Giveaway.... All you have to do is leave a comment each day and it gets your name into the drawing.  If you follow my blog it gets your name in the drawing twice a day for all the days you comment so be sure to let me know your a blog follower in each comment you leave.  The more comments you leave the more times your name gets into the drawing. I will draw one lucky persons name at Midnight on New Years Eve and post the winner on January 1st. 

Here are my first 2 cards...

Products used:

Basic Grey Pattern Paper

Kraft Cardstock

Bazzill Cardstock

McGill Dimensional Snowman Punch

Twine

Queen and Company Pearls

Queen and Company Gems

Glue Dots Ultra Thin Glue Dots

Glue Dots Pop Up Glue Dots

Products used:

Basic Grey Pattern Paper

Kraft Cardstock

Bazzill Cardstock

McGill Dimensional Snowman Punch

McGill Dimensional Tree Punch

McGill Dimensional Ice Cream Punch

Queen and Company Gems

Glue Dots Ultra Thin Glue Dots

Glue Dots Mini Glue Dots

Glue Dots Pop Up Glue Dots

Here are my first 2 prizes in the box.

I'm gonna start it out with a bang because that's how I roll... lol

Tim Holtz Limited Edition Fall Ink set.

Doodlebug Beetle Black roll of Twine

 Thanks for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another card and another prize...

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...

Instead of rain I think I would rather have snow...  Even thought I live in the Pacific Northwest it doesn't snow all that much where we are located, but there are times that we have gotten dumped on also so I guess it's hit or miss with the snow for us... The kids already have there sleds ready for that day if it ever arrives. lol

So with snow on my mind I had to create a "Let it Snow" card.  The boys just loved it...  I also used the Sketchy Wednesday sketch for KinderStampO for this card.

Products used:

Kraft Cardstock

Core'dinations Glittered Cardstock

KinderStampO Vintage and Traditional Holiday Stamp Set

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Vintage Lace

McGill Medium Highland Snowflake Punch

McGill Alpine Snowflake Punch

Queen and Company Silver Pearls

Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain

Here is the KinderStampO Sketchy Wednesday 11-30-11 Sketch

I love creating sketches so I am so thankful that Jessica from KinderStampO enjoys them enough to use them each week.  If you haven't checked out KinderStampO Stamps yet you need to... They are amazing sentiment stamp sets filled with great sentiments in different fonts.

Free Standing Pop Up Card and a blog hop

Hello and welcome to Classy Cards ‘n Such and Technique Junkie Newsletter joint Blog Hop!  The Technique Junkie Newsletter is excited to showcase their new 3D and Fun Folds Cd.  So what better way to do it then with a blog hop...

“The Technique Junkie Newsletter has been publishing rubber stamping technique tutorials since 2002. The 3D and Fun Folds CD contains 70 step-by-step technique tutorials in pdf format – perfect dimensions, perfect directions and great pictures for every step. Visit www.techniquejunkies.com for more details about the CD and the Technique Junkie Newsletter.”

A fantastic group of design team members from both Classy Cards ‘n Such and the Technique Junkie Newsletter, have helped put together this fabulous Blog Hop to kick off the 3D and Fun Folds CD.

We have a Blog Hop happening each day with an opportunity for you to win many prizes from some of our wonderful advertising companies! Please stop through EVERY DAY  and take your time visiting each blog!  You have until 11:59pm EST December 2^nd  to leave comments on as many blogs as you can.  

On Saturday, December 3rd Pat from Technique Junkie Newsletter will announce the winners from each company. Be sure to hop along on each day! There will be FIVE WINNERS! On Monday, December 5^th, Pat will announce ONE LUCKY WINNER with a GRAND PRIZE with a bundle of prizes from all of the participating businesses.

If you have been following along already you should have come from Chris Dickinson's Blog.  If you are only starting here, please head back to the Technique Junkie Blog and go from there.  You won't want to miss any stops along the way – in order to win you will need to comment on everyone’s blog AND Pat Huntoon’s Blog. There will be an additional chance to win by playing along in Pat's Blog Hop!

I chose the Free Standing Pop Up Card

Products Used:
Authentique Pattern Paper
Kraft Cardstock
Bazzill Cardstock
Ranger Paint (snowcap white)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)
Vintage Santa

Scor-Tape

Here is a photo of the card closed...

Your next stop on the hop is Pat Huntoon's Blog, but just in case there are any hiccups along the way here is the complete list of blogs to hop to... 

The Technique Junkie Newsletter Blog

Classy Cards N' Such Blog

Holly Brown

Chris Dickinson

Elisa Kammerdiener

Pat Huntoon

I'll be back tomorrow with another project.. Until then... Have fun on the hop.

Holiday Cards....

I have been busy teaching card classes this month plus got a nasty cold that time has just flown by...  I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week.  Crazy.  The weather has sure changed and the rain has greeted us here in Washington...  With it being cold and wet outside one only wants to stay in and create by the fireplace..

Here are a couple cards that I created this week...

My first card is for Sketchy Wednesday this week at KinderStampO... I just adore her stamps.  Here is my Stocking Gift Card Holder...

Products used:

KinderStampO Stamps

Fancy Pants Pattern Paper

Glittered Cardstock

Bazzill Cardstock

Kraft Cardstock

Sparkly yarn

Here is the sketch...

Another card created for McGill Inc featuring the Poinsettia flower... I so heart making my own flowers....   You can't go wrong with this flower... It comes out gorgeous every time...

 

Products used: 

McGill Paper Punches (Lily and Crystal punches)

Authentique Pattern Paper

Kraft Cardstock

Vintage Santa Image

Sparkly Yarn

Queen and Company Pearls

Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain)

for full instructions on how to create the poinsettia hop on over to the McGill Blog

Thanks for looking and I will be back soon with more projects...

A Classy Cards 'N Such Card...

I am a new Guest Designer for Classy Cards 'N Such.  So for the next 3 months I will be creating cards for them using some amazing products from their store... Here is my first card. It's filled with Products from Prima and a few other things that were sitting on my work desk.

Products used:

Prima Patter Paper

Kraft Cardstock

Prima Pearl Rose

Prima Gems

Satin Ribbon

Die Cut 

For complete instructions on how I created this card head on over to the Classy Cards 'n Such Blog.  If you would like to pick up some supplies with a discount head on over to the Classy Cards 'N Such Store and use my discount code Elisa-10 for 10% off your order.

I will be back tomorrow with another project.  Sorry for not posting for a few weeks.  I ended up getting a nasty cold that took lots of bed rest. 

See ya again tomorrow.  Till then Happy Crafting

In Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

Today I would like to share with you a card that I created in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month...

It features the McGill Inc. Azalea flower and the KinderStampO Color it Monday combination.

Products used:

My Minds Eye pattern papers

Bazzill Cardstock

KinderStampO Stamp Sentiment

McGill Inc. Floriano, Starburst and Starflower Paper blossom punches

Stampin Up Grey Ribbon

Tim Holtz Distress Inks 

Glue Dots Micro &Ultra Thin Glue Dots

To create the Azalea flower hop on over to the McGill Inc. Blog for complete instructions. 

Also used the Color It Monday Inspiration from KinderStampO

Sorry for not updating in a couple weeks.  Life has gotten in the way but I'm back and all is great....  

Thanks for looking...  I'll be back tomorrow with yet another project.

Tags and more Tags plus a winner

I never really thought of decorating tags till about a month ago...  Let me tell ya it is an amazing way to get creative and use up those little odds and ends that you may have laying around...  So Now I have a tag bin and after I create a project I collect the extra brads, flowers, ribbons etc for tags...   Here are a few tags that I made while attending a crop a couple weeks ago.

Products used:

Tim Holtz Distress Stains and Inks

Tim Holtz Distress Stickles (Ice)

KinderStampO Sentiment Stamps

Inkadinkado My Mothers Dress Stamp

Inkadinkado Rose Stem Stamp

Hampton Arts Vintage Carriage Samp

Several background stamps 

Seam Binding and Ribbons

Queen and Company Gems and Pearls

Prima Flowers

On to the winner for the Post it Note box...

Pamela said...

This is awesome! :)

September 27, 2011 9:39 AM

Pamela e-mail your addy at elisak12@gmail.com

Thanks for looking and I will be back tomorrow with another project.

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.