Crafter's Companion Gemini Foilpress

I was able to get the Crafter's Companion Gemini Foilpress.  I am very happy with the ease of use and perfect results you get with your foil stamps. The Gemini Foilpress was made to be used with the Crafter's Companion Gemini Jr. There is also an extender plate for use with you largest Gemini die cut machine.

I have some foiling tips when using the Gemini Foilpress.

• You can use Anna Griffin hot foil stamps with the Gemini Foilpress.
• You can use Spellbinders Glimmer hot plates with the Gemini Foilpress.
• You can use Couture Creations hot foil stamps with the Gemini Foilpress. 
• You can use Ultimate Crafts hot foil stamps with the Gemini Foilpress.
• When using the Spellbinders Glimmer hot  foil plates and to die cut the image out.  I first foiled the image and then cut the image out using the normal Gemini plate combinations.
• If you have some over foiling you can use a Tombow Mono Sand Eraser to erase the foil.
• The Anna Griffin foil stamps and Spellbinders Glimmer plates are the same heat, plate layers and time settings on the Gemini Foilpress as you would use for the Gemini Foil Stamps.

This is the Spellbinder Glimmer Plate.  It has a Hot Foil plate and a cutting die to cut around the foil image.

  

This is another view of the 2 piece Glimmer plate and die cut to cut the foil image out.

This is an Anna Griffin Hot Foil Stamp.

This is an Ultimate Crafts hot foil stamp.

This is a Couture Creations Hot Foil Stamp

 This is a Gemini Hot Foil Stamp Die

 This darker die is a Gemini Hot Foil and Cut Stamp.




















This is the Tombow Mono Sand Eraser to erase over foiling I use.



Happy Crafting!!

Mary

I've been making pom poms for months for some Christmas projects.
Any guesses as to what I will be making with these?

Majestic Christmas Card

I had a lot of fun making this card with the Crafter's Companion Gemini Foilpress.

• The Deer head is a Crafter's Companion Gemini Foil Stamp.
• The Merry Christmas is a Anna Griffin Foil Stamp.
• The foliage was cut from Crafter's Companion Festive Foliage 2. 
• The Poinsettia Flower was cut from the Crafter's Companion Gemini Go Holiday Set. 
• I made the bow with Stampin Up! Burlap Ribbon.
• The Snowflake acetate is from the Winter Wonderland Sara Signature Collection. 
• The plaid cardstock is from A Winter's Tale Sara Signature Collection. 
• The base of the card is made from Candy Red Shimmering Cardstock.  
• The foil for the deer head is made from Crafter's Companion Gemini foilpress Gold Papercraft foil. 
• The Merry Christmas is foiled with Crafter's Companion Gemini foilpress Silver Shimmer papercraft foil.

Ribbon and Bows Christmas Tree Card

 

First Christmas card done for this year!
I used Crafter's Companion Festive Season Stamp Set.
I used Spectrum Noir Rose Gold Metallic Pigment ink.
I used Stampin Up! Bermuda Bay Ribbon.
I freehand cut the snowdrifts and present.
I used Spectrum Noir Sparkle pen to glitz up the Christmas Tree and Snow drifts.

Crafter's Companion Subscription Box 1

I received the 1st shipment of the Crafter's Companion Subscription Box 1.
It is only sold at HSN and there is 12 months of auto ship subscription boxes.
I made a card with what is inside the box. I will show pictures of the box contents later in the post.
I am so glad I signed up for the Auto ship to received 12 boxes of craft kits.
I am really enjoying this 1st kit. The papers are beautiful!

This is what the box looks like when you receive it.

There is a website exclusive to to those that signed up for the  

Crafter's Companion Subscription Box.

It has video tutorials on how to used the cut on the edge dies. 

There are also video instruction to make cards with the edgeables dies.

   What You Get

• 2 Metal Dies
• Die Cut Card Blanks - 24-pieces
• Envelopes- 24-pieces
• Printed Paper - 24-pieces
• Colored Paper - 24-pieces
• Ribbon - 29.5 feet
• Paper Flowers - 48-pieces
• Die Cut Toppers - 90-pieces
• Adhesive Faux Pearls - 100-pieces
• Rub Ons (includes applicator stick) - 60 Designs

Fan Instructions:

For the small fans in front I cut a 2"x8" piece of paper and scored every 1/2". For the large fan in back I cut 2 pieces of paper 3"x8" and scored every 1/2". Then fold the paper in to peaks and valleys. 

Happy Crafting!!

Mary

Lip Balm Gift Tags Stocking Stuffers

Lip Balm Gift Tags Stocking Stuffers

Supplies:

My Favorite Things - Tall Tags Duo (Pictured Below 1st)
My Favorite Things - Lip Balm Window And Frame (Pictured Below 2nd)
My Favorite Things - Essential Sentiment Rip Strip (Pictured Below 3rd)
My Favorite Things - Lip Balm Pouches (Pictured Below 4th)

Crafter's Companion Gemini - Plate Configuration - Bottom Clear Cutting Plate, Plastic Shim, Top Clear Cutting Plate

Martha Stewart - Christmas Paper Pack
Stampin Up - Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
Ribbon - Stocking Print

Let It Snow Swing Cards

Let It Snow Swing Card 1

Crafter's Companion - Green Mirror Cardstock
Crafter's Companion - Create-A-Card Holiday Set - Sparkling Snowflakes Dies
Crafter's Companion - Sara Signature Collection - Contemporary Christmas Merry Christmas - Seasonal Sentiments Dies
Crafter's Companion - Shimmering Cardstock - White Pearl
Crafter's Companion Gemini - Plate Configuration - Bottom Clear Cutting Plate, Plastic Shim, Top Clear Cutting Plate

Let It Snow Swing Card 2

Crafter's Companion - Blue Mirror Cardstock
Crafter's Companion - Create-A-Card Holiday Set - Sparkling Snowflakes Dies
Crafter's Companion - Sara Signature Collection - Contemporary Christmas Merry Christmas - Seasonal Sentiments Dies
Crafter's Companion - Shimmering Cardstock - White Pearl
 Crafter's Companion Gemini - Plate Configuration - Bottom Clear Cutting Plate, Plastic Shim, Top Clear Cutting Plate

Christmas Deer Card

Supplies:

Crafter's Companion - Wood Veneer
Crafter's Companion - Sara Signature Collection - Contemporary Christmas - Luxury Snowfall Acetate
Crafter's Companion - Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Scenic Winter Metal Die - Christmas Deer
Crafter's Companion - Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners Scenic Winter Metal Die - Evergreen Trees
Crafter's Companion Gemini - Plate Configuration - Bottom Clear Cutting Plate, Magnetic Shim, Plastic Shim, Top Clear Cutting Plate

Stampin up - Cardstock
Cricut -  Natural - Kraft Board

Mesh Winter Wreath

Supplies:
Silver Mesh
Red Mesh
Red Bow
Red berries
Gold Bird
Pine cluster with ornaments

Pocket Pot Holders

Supplies:

2 Pocket pot holders without quilting on them.
Cricut White Iron on Vinyl
Cricut Easy Press - To adhere the vinyl
Cricut Design Space Software
A bag of cookie mix

Workshop Sign

Supplies:

Walnut Hollow - Basswood Rectangle Plaque

Sign image designed in Cricut Design Space

Cricut Vinyl - Black

Waverly Inspirations - Matte Varnish

Made with the help of my husband. 

Halloween Treat Box

 Here is a treat box I have been working on.
I decorated it with lawn fawn die cuts. One done and many more to go.

Happy Crafting!!
Mary

Stitch Happy Instructional Videos by We R Memory Keepers

We R Memory Keepers Stitch Happy Instructional video.
The video shows you how to thread your machine, wind a bobbin, insert the bobbin and insert the needle. I also recommend reading the hand book that came with your machine. It is very important to follow the instructions exactly so it stitches properly.









Happy Crafting!!
Mary

We R Memory Keepers Stitch Happy Sewing Machine Has Arrived!!!

My birthday present is in the house. It has been a long wait for the We R Memory Keepers Stitch Happy sewing machine. I tried it out and I like it. It is perfect for adding sewing on my craft projects. It is light weight and easy to use. I am Sew Happy it is finally here!!!!

Floral Mother's Day Card

Floral Mother's Day Card

I made my coloring page into a card for Mother's Day.

Supplies:

Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers
Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Pen
Spectrum Noir Colorista Premium Pencil Pad with foil accents - Floral Boquet
Crafter's Companion Diamond Press
Crafter's Companion Diamond Press - Tag Die
Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils
Stampin' Up! - 3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack - White/Gold Ribbon
Stampin' UP! - Melon Mambo Cardstock
Stampin' Up! - Melon Mambo Ink Pad
MSE - My Sentiments Exactly - Y215 Mother's Day Innies & Outies Clear Stamps
Zutter - Bow-It-All V. 3.0

Spectrum Noir Metallic Pencils and Colorista Dark Adult Coloring Books

I received my Spectrum Noir Metallic Pencils and Colorista Dark adult
coloring books. I just love them. The pencils are so creamy and easy to
color with. The metallic pencils blend together seamlessly. Crafter's Companion.

Enjoy Nature Layout

Enjoy Nature Layout

This layout was made with Crafter's Companion Sara Signature Series Butterfly Lullaby Collection.
This 12"x12" pad is made to have the design already there for you. You don't need a lot of embellishments when using paper with a built in design.  This paper pad is just beautiful.  






Supplies:

Sara Signature Series Butterfly Lullaby Collection 12"x12" paper pad
Flit and Flutter - Butterfly dies
Fancy Flourishes Dies
Diamond Press 17 piece card making Dies - Enjoy
Diamond Press Letters and numbers Block Style - Nature

Lily Wreath

Lily Wreath

This is my granddaughter's birthday present.

She wanted a wreath for her bedroom.

These are the colors she chose.

The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Yarn. The color of the yarn is 106 Sky Blue. I wrapped the yarn around a 14" Floracraft Styrofoam Extruded Wreath with  UPC white.

I cut the Lily flowers out with Crafter's Companion - Sheena Perfect Partners metal die - Victorian Floral Lily.  I used wool felt for the flowers.

I embellished the center of the Lilies with Jolee's Boutique - Pearl and Gem Clusters.
 

Using Travel Bags For Craft Supplies For Vacations Or On Road Trips

I am so excited I found a nice size travel bag to fit my coloring supplies in while on the go or to use at home. It is a Yeiotsy travel bag that measures approximately 8-1/2"L x 5-1/2W x 5-1/2"H filled. The entire set of Spectrum Noir Colorista markers fit in this bag along with a couple 5x7 Spectrum Noir Colorista coloring pads. There is plenty of room to fit more in this bag as you can see from the pictures. It is reasonably priced at 8.99 with Amazon's Prime shipping. The opening of the bag opens up wide to easily put your supplies in or take them out. It has a carrying handle at each end of the bag. There are 5 colors to choose from. I think I'm going to pick up another one. It is so nice to just be able to have everything in one place. When your on the go you can put it in your tote with everything secured in the bag with the zipper closure. 
This would also be nice for kids supplies when going on road trips or vacation. 

 

Lily Wreath

Lily Wreath

This is my daughter's birthday present.

She wanted a wreath for her living room.

These are the colors she chose.

The yarn is Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick Yarn. The color of the yarn is 124 Barley. I wrapped the yarn around a 14" Floracraft Styrofoam Extruded Wreath with  UPC white.

I cut the Lily flowers out with Crafter's Companion - Sheena Perfect Partners metal die - Victorian Floral Lily.  I used wool felt for the flowers.

I embellished the center of the Lilies with Jolee's Boutique - Pearl and Gem Clusters.
Sorry about the reflection of the flash in the window. It created a halo inside the wreath.