JustRite 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hop #6

Good morning everyone.  Today is Wednesday which means it's time for another Christmas Blog Hop at JustRite.  Check out the details below:

Welcome to JustRite Stampers’ newest Wednesday feature, 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hops #6! Every Wednesday up until Thanksgiving some of your favorite designers will be joining some of the JustRite design team for a series of Christmas blog hops, showcasing JustRite’s entire Christmas Collection of stamps! This week, it’s most of the Copic design team and Certification instructors! So mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 9am Central for great Christmas gift, card & project ideas, starting at the JustRite Inspiration blog!

 The JustRite Family is growing!!! JustRite is broadening their stamp offering this year with a brand new line of JustRite Cling Stamps.  These stamps are Deeply Etched Red Rubber and are made in the USA!!  Each set of cling stamps comes mounted to its own 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" storage panel that can be stored in their new Mini Binder Box. The image below shows the actual storage panel with beautifully colored images of the Cling Stamps.  This week JustRite is launching 5 Cling Sets -they are all available for ordering now on the JustRite website and will begin shipping this Friday Oct 15th.

 The Cling stamp set - Sparky and Friends - below is what I used for my card today.

I had so much fun coloring Sparky and his friends!  They were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic Markers.  Next I wanted to create a "window" effect so I cut the image into 1" squares and mounted them onto a black piece of cardstock.  I used the Martha Stewart Icicles border punch and Martha Stewart glitter to create my icicles.

My sentiment comes from another great JustRite stamp set called "Christmas Nested Sentiments", stamped with Memento Danube Blue and diecut with Spellbinders Double Ended Tags.  Have I mentioned before how well JustRite Stamps and Spellbinders work together - total must haves!!!

Below is a look at the complete "Christmas Nested Sentiments" set.  Perfect for cardmakers and scrapbookers alike!

Below is a complete list of talented designers that are hopping today.  Be sure to check them out and leave some nice comments.  We all really appreciate your comments - it lets us know that our passion for papercrafting is appreciated by others.

JustRite Inspiration Blog
Sharon Harnist
Debbie Olson
Kellie Fortin
Becca Feeken
Marianne Walker
Kathy Jones
Barb Schram
Lori Craig
Stephanie Kraft
Jenn Balcer
Angela Barkhouse **that's me**
Sherrie Siemens
Sankari Wegman
Colleen Schaan
Regina Mangum
Jennie Black
Kazan Clark
Sally Lynn MacDonald
Michele Kovack

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great day!!

Supplies:
Stamps:  JustRite Cling Stamps - Sparky & Friends, JustRite Original Stamps - Christmas Nested Sentiments, Clear Horizontal Stamper, Large oval stamper

Paper:  HOTP Christmas Tidings, DCWV cardstock

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Danube Blue, Copic Markers (T2, T5, T7, R27, R81, B000, B02, B04, G12, G21, G24, G28, BV01, BV02, BV17)

Accessories:  Spellbinders Double Ended Tags, Martha Stewart Icicles border punch, Martha Stewart glitter, Polymark White Dimensional Fabric paint, holiday trim

Purple Lilacs

Good morning everyone.  Today I am trying a new technique called "Crimped Diamond" that was demonstrated on Splitcoast.  I had never seen this done before but the effect is really cool and it was really easy to do.

I used some shiny purple paper to do the crimped portion.  I think  it really pops on the card.  The white diamond was embossed using the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.  The lilac image (stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black) along with the border (stamped with Memento Grape Jelly) are from the "Thinking Of You" set (JustRite), colored with Copics and diecut with Spellbinders Deckled Edge Ovals.  I applied some Lavender Flower Soft to the lilacs to give it some dimension.  I've only had my Flowersoft products for a few days but I am LOVING it!!!

My sentiment is from the "Seeds Of Kindness" (JustRite), stamped with Memento Grape Jelly and diecut with Spellbinders Classic Circles & Petite Scallop Circles.  The butterfly is the Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly punch.

Be sure to stop in tomorrow for Week # 6 of the JustRite 12 Weeks Of Christmas Blog Hops.  It will be another amazing week.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Thinking of You, Seeds of Kindness, Large Oval stamper, 1 5/8" clear stamper

Ink:  Memento Grape Jelly, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers (G21, G24, B79, BV13)

Accessories:  Spellbinders Classic Circles, Petite Scallop Circles, Deckled Edge Ovals, Classic Scallop Ovals, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Martha Stewart Classic Butterfly punch, Lavender Flowersoft, Kaiser rhinestones

Happy Birthday - Make A Wish

Good morning everyone.  Today I am playing along with 2 challenges -  the sketch challenge over at CPS (see below) as well as the "Birthday" challenge over at Crazy 4 Challenges blog.  Double dipping with one card!!

Here is a look at the sketch.  When I first saw the sketch I thought that it would be fun and easy.  I WAS SO WRONG!!  I struggled for hours with this sketch!!  I just couldn't decide on what type of card I wanted to make.  Finally I decided on a birthday card and just "went for it"!!  I think it came out really nice after all the frustration.

I chose sentiments from 2 different JustRite stamp sets - All Occasions Nested Sentiments ("Happy Birthday" stamped with Memento Bamboo Leaves) and Cherish The Memories Nested Sentiments ("Make A Wish" stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa).  I also used several Spellbinders Dies to create all of the layers (Long Rectangles, Long Scallop Rectangles, Mega Classic Scallop Ovals, and Mega Ovals).

I embossed the ivory mats with the Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder.  I also used the Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch for the top edge and bottom edge.  The flower was white so I inked it with Memento Dandelion to give it some color.  I wanted to add some Kaiser pearls but all I had were white so I colored them with an E29 Copic marker.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great day!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Cherish The Memories Nested Sentiments, All Occasions Nested Sentiments, Clear Horizontal Stamper

Paper:  K & Co, DCWV cardstock

Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Memento Bamboo Leaves, Memento Dandelion,  Copic marker E29

Accessories:  Spellbinders - Mega Classic Scallop Ovals, Mega Ovals, Long Rectangles, Long Scallop Rectangles, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch, Kaiser pearls, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder

JRC_039 Give Thanks

Good morning.  It is Friday which means another great Friday challenge over at JustRite.  This challenge is to create something for Thanksgiving and  it is being sponsored by Spellbinders.  A challenge using Spellbinders is NOT a challenge for me - I love my nesties!!! 

Thanksgiving is approaching VERY fast.  Here in Maine the leaves have all changed colors and are falling to the ground - which means it is almost time to rake!!!  Not my favorite Fall activity but it has to get done.

When I saw the tutorial this week over at Splitcoast to create a laced luminaria I decided to give it a try.  I've never made one but the instructions were really easy to follow.  I also had purchased some 4" paper coasters from Ebay about a year ago and have never done anything with them (what a shocker!!) so this was the perfect project. 

To begin, I covered my coasters with paper from American Traditions Designs.  Then I decided to use Spellbinders Labels 1 to create the openings in the luminaria.  The dies cut through the coasters just like butter!!  Then I created the dark brown frame by placing 2 nested Labels 1 together and diecut.

My stamped image is from the "Give Thanks Nested Frames" set by JustRite. I stamped the sentiment and borders onto acetate using black StazOn. Once dried I colored it with Copics (color on the BACK side of the stamped image - otherwise the Copics with remove the StazOn).  I cut it to fit on the backside of the coaster and then applied a piece of vellum  to the back of the stamped image.

Once all of the sides were diecut, stamped, colored, and applied, it was time to lace up the box.  To finish the box, I adhered the top portion to another paper coaster and added some gold cording around the edges.

These 2 photos show what the luminaria looked like once I lit it up.  I didn't happen to have a battery operated candle so I did use a tealight but it is not recommended.  I just wanted to show what it looked like lit up so I will be getting a battery operated candle before Thanksgiving.

Below is a photo of the entire "Give Thanks Nested Frames" stamp set.  Perfect for creating decor for your Thanksgiving dinner table.

That's it for today.  Thanks so much for stopping in for a visit.  Have a great weekend!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Give Thanks Nested Frames, Clear Horizontal Stamper

Paper:  American Traditions Designs - Autumn Plaid, DCWV cardstock

Ink:  Black StazOn, Copic Markers (YR18, R59, R29, E18, G29, E29, Y19)

Accessories:  Spellbinders Labels 1, vellum, acetate, paper coasters, ribbon, gold cording

JustRite 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hop #5

Good morning everyone and welcome to Week #5 of the JustRite 12 Weeks Of Christmas Blog Hops.  We are not even 1/2 way through and my head is spinning with lots of great Christmas ideas.  This week is going to be more of the same amazing creations.

Here are the details:

Welcome to JustRite Stampers’ newest Wednesday feature, 12 Weeks of Christmas Blog Hops #5! Every Wednesday up until Thanksgiving some of your favorite designers will be joining some of the JustRite design team for a series of Christmas blog hops, showcasing JustRite’s entire Christmas Collection of stamps! This week, it’s the Stamp Simply design team! So mark your calendars for Wednesdays at 9am Central for great Christmas gift, card & project ideas, starting at the JustRite Inspiration blog!

My card today uses the Vintage Santa from the "Vintage Christmas" set.  He is stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, diecut with Spellbinders Octagons, colored with Copic Markers, and  Polar White Flower Soft added to his hat brim and pom pom.  The sentiment border was stamped with Memento Danube Blue, diecut with Spellbinders Classic Inverted Scallop Circles, colored with Copics. I also added some yellow Stickles around the edges.

 This card is the perfect example of how well the Spellbinders dies match up with the JustRite Stamps.  The dies make terrific mat layers for cards.  My philosophy is "more layers = better cards!!"

Below is a look at the entire Vintage Christmas stamp set. 

Below is the list of designers that are taking part in today's blog hop.  Be sure to check them all out and be ready to be inspired!!!

JustRite Inspiration Blog
Sharon Harnist
Debbie Olson
Sharon Johnson
Michele Kovack
Deb Saaranen
Kazan Clark
Stephanie Kraft
Holly McMillen 
Barb Schram
Michelle Woerner
Angela Barkhouse
Sally Lynn MacDonald
Kellie Fortin
Kathy Jones

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a wonderful day!!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Vintage Christmas, 3 1/4" Round Stamper

Paper:  DCWV

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Danube Blue, Copic Markers (T2, R27, E95, Y17)

Accessories:  Spellbinders - Classic Scallop Circles, Big Scallop Circles, Classic Inverted Scallop Circles, Octagons, Classic Circles.  Cuttlebug Snowflakes embossing folder, Polar White Flower Soft, Yellow Stickles

CPS Sketch 187

Good morning everyone.  Today I am playing along with the CPS sketch challenge.  You can check it out by going to their blog here.

My designer paper as well as the cardstock is from the DCWV Linen Closet Stacks.  The corner embellishments are from Spellbinders Eyelets Pendant set.  The blue mat is Spellbinders Eyelet Circles.  The other mats as well as the sentiment was diecut with Spellbinders Classic Circles.  The sentiment is from the "Birthday Wishes" set by JustRite.

Sorry for the short post today.  Today I am taking my grandmother "leaf peeping" in the Western Maine Mountains.  They are at peak right now and the weather is suppose to be nice and clear today.  I have been saying for a few years that I was going to do this but things always seem to come up so this year I decided to "just do it". 

Be sure to check back tomorrow for week # 5 of the JustRite Christmas Blog hop.  Another week of great inspiration!!

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great day!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Birthday Wishes, 2 3/8" Round Stamper

Paper:  DCWV Linen Closet Stacks

Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, Memento Cottage Ivy

Accessories:  Spellbinders Eyelet Circles, Eyelets Pendant, Classic Circles, Cuttlebuy Swiss Dots embossing folder, Kaiser pearls

JR_037 --- Holiday 3-D Challenge

Good morning everyone.  It is Friday which means it is time for another awesome JustRite challenge.  The challenge today is sponsored by Copic (love my Copics!!!)  I think my favorite thing to do is to create 3-D projects.  I love taking a flat piece of paper and creating a beautiful home decoration piece.  Today is no different.  With the help of my Cricut Expression (Love my bug!!!), I created a cute Thanksgiving/Fall centerpiece for my dinner table.

I have had this idea in my head ever since I purchased the Paper Doll Dressup cartridge.  So when I saw the challenge for this week I knew exactly what I was going to do.

Each of the paper dolls is cut at 5 1/2". The faces are stamped with Peachy Keen face stamps (I couldn't draw a face if my life depended on it!!!)  so I grab my face stamps all the time.

The pumpkins were created with Spellbinders Classic Scallop Circles (5 circles for each pumpkin) folded in half and glued together.

For my sentiment, I chose a border and center from the "Give Thanks Nested Frames" set (JustRite), stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic Markers, and handcut. 

Below is a look at the complete "Give Thanks" stamp set.  This set is perfect for those Thanksgiving Dinner scrapbook pages or the Leaf raking pages.  Don't limit stamping to just cards - the uses are unlimited.

Thanks for stopping in for a visit today.  Have a great weekend!!

Supplies:

Stamps:  JustRite Stampers - Give Thanks Nested Frames, Clear Horizontal Stamper, Peachy Keen face stamps

Paper:  Worldwin, DCWV

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers (R27, YR09, E29, YR23, YG95, E33)

Accessories:   Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic Scallop Circles, SU Punch Word Window (pumpkin stem), Cricut Expression, Paper Dolls Dressup cartridge