Valentine Card

Valentine Card

I finished my hubby's Valentine's Day card!!
It is made with Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection Together Forever.


Supplies:
Stamps are from - Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Collection Love & Romance Collection

Crafter's Companion - Sara Signature Collection - Together Forever
Forever In My Heart: largest die size 3" x 2-3/4"
1" x 4" Champagne Flute

Burlap Wreath

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!!
 
I hope everyone's 2017 is a good one!
May there be lots of crafting and crafting posts on my blogs for 2017!!

This is a Heidi Swapp Light box.
I really enjoy changing out the sayings.

Crafter's Companion Winter Wonderland Card

Winter Wonderland Card

Card Size Folded - 6"x6"

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion 5" x 5" Create-A-Card Die - Winter Wonderland

Crafter's Companion Contemporary Christmas Collection

3.8" x 1.3" Seasonal Sentiment Metal Die (Merry Christmas)

Crafter's Companion Christmas Gift Card

Christmas Gift Card

Card Size Folded - 4"x6"

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Cut In Collection - 

4.2" x 4.2" Christmas Gift Die  

Crafter's Companion Contemporary Christmas Collection

3.8" x 1.3" Seasonal Sentiment Metal Die (Merry Christmas)

Crafter's Companion Enchanted Reindeer Card

Enchanted Reindeer Card

Card Size Folded - 6"x6"

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion 5" x 5" Create-A-Card Die - Enchanted Reindeer

Crafter's Companion 5" x 2" Create-A-Card Die - Merry Christmas

Winter Snowflakes Card

Winter Snowflakes Card

Card Size Folded - 6"x6"

Supplies: 

Crafter's Companion 5" x 5" Create-A-Card Die - Winter Wonderland

Crafter's Companion 5" x 2" Create-A-Card Die - Merry Christmas

Crafter's Companion Contemporary Christmas Collection 

3.4" x 5.1" Stylish Tree Metal Die

Snowflakes of Joy - largest die measures approximately 2.6" x 2.9"

Crafter's Companion Enchanted Reindeer Card

Enchanted Reindeer Card

Card Size Folded - 6"x6"

Supplies: 

Crafter's Companion 5" x 5" Create-A-Card Die - Enchanted Reindeer
Crafter's Companion 5" x 2" Create-A-Card Die - Merry Christmas  

Holly Leaves Card

 Holly Leaves Card

Card Size Folded - 5-3/4" x 5-3/4"

Supplies:

Card Outside:

Crafter's Companion  Traditional Christmas Collection

5-3/4" x 2-3/4" Entwined Holly Metal die 

Decorative Baubles Metal Die

Card Inside:

Crafter's Companion Contemporary Christmas Collection 

3.4" x 5.1" Stylish Tree Metal Die

3.8" x 1.3" Seasonal Sentiment Metal Die (Merry Christmas)

Crafter's Companion Die'sire Create-A-Card Cut In Collection - Christmas Gift Metal Die

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S!!!

                      


                           M E R R Y   C H R I S T M A S!!!

Thank you for following me.  Wishing you all Happy Holidays!!

Mary

Crafter's Companion Enchanted Reindeer Card

Enchanted Reindeer Card

Card Size Folded - 6"x6"

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion 5" x 5" Create-A-Card Die - Enchanted Reindeer

Winter Birthday Card

Diamond Press Word Die Storage

Diamond Press Word Die Storage
I am using a Diamond Press Die Storage Binder.
I cut out each word and adhered it on the magnet sheet.
Then I placed the die under the corresponding word.
I color coded them so I know which set they came from for posting projects on my blog.  Then when writing up my blog posts I can pass that information along to you.  The white is the Diamond Press Cardmaking dies. 

The blue are the Diamond Press Party dies.

By having the words cut out and adhered to the magnet sheet I know exactly what the word looks like cut out for when I want to use them in my projects. 

I store the Diamond Press Stamp and Die Sets in a Docrafts Stamp Storage Binder shown on the left.

 

Pictured above is the Diamond Press Stamp Set - Beautiful in the Docrafts Stamp Storage Binder.

 

Pictured above on the left is the Diamond Press coordinating dies for the Beautiful Stamp and Die Set in the Docrafts Stamp Storage Binder. Pictured on the right is the embossing folders that were part of the Beautiful Stamp and Die set. I put a magnetic sheet behind the dies. So when I go to use them I will then just put them on the magnetic sheet and take them off the white sheet they came on.


Happy Crafting!!

Mary

Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folders Storage Solution

Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folders Storage Solution

I struggled to find a storage solution that works for me with the Anna Griffin Mix and Match Embossing Folders. The removable plates fit perfectly in the Totally Tiffany Edna - EZ2O Buddy Bag from The Scrap Rack. I have been searching for a way to store these small plates for over a year now. I just by chance put them in the Edna - EZ2O Buddy Bag usually used for ribbon and they fit perfectly.

Washi Tape Storage Solution

 Washi Tape Storage Solution

I am so happy most of my washi tape is in storage.  I used Totally Tiffany Shelly EZ2O Buddy Bag from The Scrap Rack.  As you can see below these Washi tape bags fit in the Iris container (pictured left) and the Creative options containers (pictured on the right).

Mother's Day Drape Fold Card

Mother's Day drape fold card

Directions:

1 sheet of paper cut to 4" x 11-1/2". Score at 3",4",6",7",9"and 10". 
Cut an angle from the 3" score line at bottom cutting at an angle towards the top leaving the top border at 1" to 1-1/2". 
Then fold your score lines. This will be for a card size of 4-1/4"x5-1/2"

Lawn Fawn Shammy Verses The Absorber

Lawn Fawn Shammy Verses The Absorber

Let me begin by saying I love Lawn Fawn products.
Then I heard about The Absorber.  I decided to put it to the test against Lawn Fawn Shammy.  First look at the size difference.
The Absorber measure 27"x17". The Lawn Fawn Shammy measures 7"x5".
You can cut 12 shammies out of the 27"x17" Absorber. I purchased the Lawn Fawn Shammy for $6.40 I purchased the Absorber for $12.63. Keep in mind I can get 12 shammies out of 1 Absorber. If I bought 12 Lawn Fawn Shammies it would cost $76.80 verses $12.63 to cut 12 shammies from the Absorber. The Absorber and the Lawn Fawn Shammy clean the stamp with the same quality. Both were tested with Stazon ink. The stamp shown is after I cleaned it with the Absorber. I recommend the Absorber. It is more cost effective and cleans the stamps just the same. The only thing my husband and I found that was different is the Lawn Fawn Shammy felt softer.  Will I still buy the Lawn Fawn shammy.
I sure will. I think both products are equally effective in cleaning your stamps.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

A Simple Valentine's Day Card

A simple Valentine's Day Card

I used the Fiskars scallop heart punch to punch out hearts from various pattern papers.
I wrapped bakers twine around the card and tied a bow to finish the card.

Valentine Pocket Letter

Valentine's Day pocket letter for my Granddaughter.

Christmas Mason Jars

Christmas Mason Jars

The red jar is Santa and the green jar is a Christmas Tree.

Snowflake Mason Jars

Snowflake Mason Jar

• The snowflake is from the Cricut Winter Lace Cartridge image #M38CE4. 
• I cut out my vinyl snowflake.  
• I adhered the snowflake to the front of the jar.  
• I painted the jar in Plaster color chalk paint.  
• I sealed the jar and glittered it.  
• Then I outlined the snowflake with Stickles glue glitter.

Thanksgiving Pocket Letter

Thanksgiving pocket letter swap I made and mailed out.
I love doing these swaps.

Vases Made From Mason Jars

Vases Made From Mason Jars


Supplies:
Waverly Chalk Paint
Varnish
Mason Jar
Burlap Ribbon
Bakers Twine
Hemp
Trinkets

Directions:
Paint jar with Moss Green Waverly Chalk Paint and let dry.  Dry brush brown Waverly chalk paint over the green paint and let dry.  Seal the paint with varnish and let dry. Wrap ribbon around the jar and adhere with hot glue. Tie hemp and twine around the neck of the jar.  Tie trinket onto the middle of the jar having it hang over the ribbon.

Painted Mason Jars For Fall

Painted Mason Jars For Fall

Please read the Instructions below:
You place the vinyl on the outside of the jar.
You paint your jar. Letting the paint dry for each layer. Then when the jar is dry add varnish. Letting the varnish dry between each layer.
Remove vinyl after the jar has dried completely.
I used an X-acto knife to cut around the vinyl shape then peeling it off the jar.
I used Waverly Chalk Paint. Then I sealed it with Waverly clear matte varnish.
The paints and varnish can be purchased at Walmart.
2 different techniques were used with each jar. The jar with the maple leaf was painted with a solid color paint. The jar with the acorn I applied several layers of paint to distress it. Giving it a more woodsy feel to it. I used the dry brush technique to apply 3 different colors of paint onto the jar with the acorn.
The candles are battery operated. I'm in the process of making tags and die cuts to hang on the jars.

Happy Crafting!!

Mary

Witch's Brew

 Witch Halloween Card

I started my Halloween cards getting a head start on the holiday.

Supplies:

My Favorite Things - Primitive Pumpkin Stamps
My Favorite Things - Bewitching Stamp
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Watercolor Brush Pens

Custom Pockets For Stamp Storage Using The We R Memory Keepers Fuse

Custom Pockets For Stamp Storage Using The We R Memory Keepers Fuse

The last couple days I have been organizing my stamps in page protectors.
I am using the fuse tool to make custom pockets for my stamps.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Treasures Chest and Map Party Favors

Treasures Chest and Map Party Favors

I recently found out that my granddaughter loves the Pirates Show "Jake And The Neverland Pirates"

So that meant I had a reason to get the Buccaneer Cartridge! She made up her own game here at my house about going out on a treasure hunt. So the next time I see her I'm getting ready for the new game she likes to play in treasure hunting.

Here's my first project with this cartridge. I have the map and one chest ready to go. I found some pink princess money at the dollar store. I was so excited to find some coins.

I love this cartridge. I cut the treasure map and treasure chest at fit to page.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Enjoy The Little Things Card

30 days of Coloring Challenge

Supplies: 
-Stamp:  Stampingbella - Maisy and Madeline have some tea
-Water color pencils 
-Pental Aquash water brush
-Lawn Fawn - Stitched Rectangle Metal Dies
-Canson Mix Media paper - Acrylic/Watercolor/Pen and Pencil
Happy Crafting!!
Mary