Amazing Paper Grace: Introducing the Cascade Christmas Collection with Holiday Waterfall Card

We all love interactive and kinetic cards! Introducing the Christmas Cascade Collection!

This holiday collection allows you to make a Cascading Card inside of a Shadowbox Frame, mounted on a card base, or unmounted. Don't worry, these motifs make great conventional cards as well.

 

We listened to you, and we heard loud and clear that our community loves dynamic and purposeful cards. In previous collections, we gave you 3D Vignettes in a Christmas way.  Now we've found a way to merge a Collection favorite, Shadowbox Vignettes, in a new format.   

 

Becca Feeken with Amazing Paper Grace sent me these lovely dies to start my Christmas Cardmaking!

Hi there, today our Creative Team is sharing our makes from the Christmas Cascade Collection.  Let's take a second to sort this out...

What's a Christmas Cascade?

Amazing Paper Grace takes a spin on Christmas by building a new collection around something you already have in your stash - the Shadowbox Dies.  Becca loves building upon what you already have and making it new again. 

Christmas Cascade is made up of sets of 3" motif dies where each set has 3 motifs.  That's enough for each leaf of your waterfall but again, you could make them the center of your A2 or your A7 card. These, paired with the Waterfall base will allow you to use any dies to make your next Waterfall Card.

 

The Inspiration behind Christmas Cascade

The inspiration for Christmas Cascade was to produce a motif to use from an enclosure card all the way up to full A7 card with background layers.  This "cardlet" size has been a favorite in our stash because the elements can easily transition into all of the Amazing Paper Grace Collections and to all size cards.  Hint:  This is not the last time you will see "Cardlets"

 

Each of our Creative Team members will show you how to make a Christmas Cascade Card that is a waterfall card and a Christmas Cascade Card that is a flat card.

 

My Projects For Today

First up is my From our Family Waterfall Card using S5-428 Holly Frame Gala, GLP-194 Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiment Hot Foil Plates, S4-960 Cinch and Go Poinsettia, S5-399 Candlewick Rectangle, and S6-166 Christmas Cascade Card Base.

 

Here is what the dies look like:

S5-428 Holly Frame Gala

GLP-194 Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiment Hot Foil Plates

S4-960 Cinch and Go Poinsettia

S5-399 Candlewick Rectangle

S6-166 Christmas Cascade Card Base

I used a combination of navy, white, silver, red, and green colors in my two projects. The Holly frame inspired me to do an inlay technique in the front cover of the waterfall card. I embossed the die into the front panel. Using the same die, I cut a green frame and insert it into the embossed area for a perfect fit. In the center, I added a Poinsettia blossom using the Cinch and Go Poinsettia.

The sentiments were all foiled with the Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiment Hot Foil Plates. I love the look! These pages came together so easily in one wonderful set! Pictured below are all the pages are shown before assembling the waterfall to be adhered on to the Candlewick Rectangle card.

My Second Project

My flat card features the Holly Frame Gala. It is a sweet shaped notecard measuring 3". But it packs a punch inside with a beautiful foiled sentiment from the Elegant Glimmer Sentiment. 

The holly leaf die cuts and berries were placed around the Holly Frame. I love the embossed details of the leaves. Striking against the navy background! Plus all those die cuts give the front interest and dimension. Used the Cinch and Go Poinsettia in the center with a brad to secure all the layers and accented with glitter on top of it. 

Designer Tip: Use your thin metal dies not only to cut paper but to emboss into the paper for a deep impression. Next, die-cut with that same die and a piece of cardstock. Adhere the cut shape into the embossed paper for an inlay technique. 

Here is the Spellbinders video showing amazing new samples as well as a tutorial showing you how to put the Cascade Card together:

Christmas Cascade Availability:

These dies and plates are available from Spellbinders right now! Click here: Amazing Paper Grace Cascading Christmas.

 

Christmas Cascade Inspiration Hop!

Click on the links to each member to be inspired across a broad range of talent:

Visit Beatriz Jennings
Visit Joanna Wisniewska

Visit Tara Brown

Visit Kate Skonieczna

Visit Beth Pingry

Visit Margie Higuchi {{You Are Here!}}

Visit Becca Feeken at Amazing Paper Grace

 

Giveaway!  

You could win an Amazing Paper Grace Die of the Month! Enter to win on our new Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/amazingpapergrace_creates/. All the entry details are there - just look for this image below:

 

Supplies:

Etched Dies: Amazing Paper Grace by Becca Feeken from Spellbinders Paper Arts (S5-428 Holly Frame Gala, GLP-194 Elegant Holiday Glimmer Sentiment Hot Foil Plates, S4-960 Cinch and Go Poinsettia, S5-399 Candlewick Rectangle, and S6-166 Christmas Cascade Card Base), Glimmer Hot Foil System and Platinum 6 Machine

Other: Glitter: Ranger Ink (Stickles in Lime Green and Candy Cane); Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (E-Z Runner Grand Ultra Strong, E-Z Runner Grand Permanent Dots, Adhesive Dots 3D, 3D Foam Strips, Metallic Transfer Foil Sheets Holographic Colors, and Dual Tip Glue Pen); Red, Green, Navy, White, and Silver Mirror Cardstock; Brads

 

I love your comments! Tell me what kinds of holiday cards you like to create? 

Thanks for stopping by! 

MargieH

 

Paper House Productions: Paper Craft Projects, Planner and Giveaway!

Dusting off my blog - YIKES! It's been TWO MONTHS since I last posted...UGH! Sorry! LOL!! To make it up, I have something fun to share...keep reading...to the end :)

**I receive products from Paper House Productions and Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for use in my projects. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience and doing so I can share what I personally love to use.**

I'm almost finished with my Paper House Productions (PHP) PR Team (aka Planner Team) at the end of the month. Such a FUN team to be on - ENJOYED my TIME with them!! They are such a generous company and great people! Can't say enough good things about them. With that said, they are having a PR Team Call which is ending today (6/5) midnite Eastern. Sorry for the last second notice.

Thought I would share some of my projects I created using their products...

For the tutorial, CLICK: Washi Tape Flower Card by Margie Higuchi

For the tutorial, CLICK: DIY Wonder Woman Paper Clip by Margie Higuchi

Giveaway:

OK - so do you want to hear about the GIVEAWAY?! PHP has been generous to me so I am passing some goodies on to you. I created a couple of loaded envelopes and filled them with summer-themed PHP products! Some will be split into two like the two clips you see (watermelon and lemon) - aren't they cute and puffy too! I may add more along the way into these envies (wink wink!)!!

Details:

• TWO Loaded Envelopes are opened to U.S. + territories only (sorry - postage is killer!)
• BUT for international entries, I will send ONE business envelope full of PHP products that I can fill without going over the First Class Mail limit.
• Follow one of the following: Blog (Hit Blue Follow Button on my side bar), Instagram or Pinterest.
• Comment with your handle name so I can verify or tell me you're already a follower in which social media AND tell me your summer plans! I need vacation ideas :) 
• Contest ends Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 11:59PM US Central Time.
• Unsuspecting husband will pick names out of a bowl because I don't have a hat. LOL!

Hope that was clear as mud! If not, please ask :)

If you are interested in ordering their items, I am sharing my 15% discount code to use on their website. It expires 12/31/18...told you they are generous! LOL! CLICK: PHP Website.

As always, BIG THANK YOU for stopping by and Good Luck!
MargieH

Seasons Givings Holiday Blog Hop 2018 - Year 6: Margie's 2017 FAVORITES

HAPPY NEW YEAR~!!

明けましておめでとうございます～！

This blog hop post is now CLOSED...

THANK YOU so much for visiting and leaving comment.

It's Year 6 of this amazing Seasons Givings Blog Hop 2018!! I am so thrilled and honored to be a part and BIG THANKS to YOU for following the creative journey on my blog! A HUGE THANK YOU to Latisha Yoast for hosting this FABULOUS event!!

I am sharing my favorite projects during 2017 (one from each season), I have linked the tutorials (Pin them on Pinterest & recreate them later). I will be sharing more tutorials in the new year so I hope you follow me :) Here we go! P.S. Giveaway Details will be at the end.

Winter 2017 - Uchi's Design: Hello Friend Animation Card Tutorial

For a tutorial, click Uchi's Design: Hello Friend Animation Card Tutorial

Spring 2017 - Happy Birthday Card with Adhesive Dots Flower Centers

For a tutorial, click Happy Birthday Card with Adhesive Dots Flower Centers

Summer 2017 - DAD ATC Card with Adhesive Sheets

For a tutorial, click DAD ATC Card with Adhesive Sheets

Fall 2017 - Dimensional Pumpkin Bags Tutorial

For a tutorial, click Dimensional Pumpkin Bags Tutorial

Giveaway Details!

As a way to thank you all for always visiting my blog, I have TWO fun assortments to give away (some are gently used and some are new).

To enter:

• Follow my Blog OR
• Follow my Instagram Account, CLICK: ILscraps
• Comment on this blog post which art or prize you like and how you are following my blog OR your Instagram handle name (to verify).

Contest ends on Sun, 1/7/18 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be announced on Tue, 1/9/18. International entries are welcome!

Prize Pack 1

Prize Pack 2

Your next stop is: Laurel Beard

Visit Season’s Givings Blog Hop Participants:

Lawn Fawn

Technique Tuesday

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

Reverse Confetti

MFT Stamps

Neat & Tangled

Winnie & Walter

Hero Arts

CAS-ual Friday Stamps

My Sweet Petunia

Paper House Productions

Verve Stamps

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Catherine Pooler

Indigojade Art

A Jillian Vance Design

Kelly Creates

Latisha Yoast

Kimberly Crawford

Vera Yates

Nichol Spohr

Chari Moss

Audrey Tokach

Zsoka Marko

Teri Anderson

Wanda Guess

Amy Tsuruta

Lydia Fiedler

Laurie Willison

Jenn Shurkus

Debi Adams

Cindy Lawrence

Lori Craig

Lisa Henke

Dina Kowal

Laura Bassen

Jessica Frost-Ballas

Kelly Lunceford

Dana Joy

Tracey McNeely

Margie Higuchi (YOU ARE HERE!)

Laurel Beard

Janine Tinklenberg

Sean Fetterman

Christine Meyer

Heidi Blankenship

Debbie Seyer

Libby Hickson

Gracie Chavez

Julee Tilman

Karen Baker

Lee Murphy

Yvonne Van De Grijp

Leigh Penner

Marcie Sharp

Patti Gilliam

Barbara Anders

Bunny Vance

Kyra Sanders

Giovana Smith

Jillian Vance

Ceal Pritchett

Neva Cole

Parchment and Old Lace by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!! 

THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING! 

WILL ANNOUNCE THE WINNER NEXT WEEK (WK of 12/21) :)

Awhile ago, I had an opportunity* to read a book before its official release back in October. With a little break from the Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) trade show prep, I finally had a chance to write about Parchment and Old Lace written by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran. Stick around to the very end - there's a giveaway!

Summary:
A murder of an up and coming female prosecutor in the district attorney's office took place in New Orleans. Carmela, a scrapbook shop owner, and her police detective boyfriend tries to solve the case with some twists and turns that include a little bit of card reading and voodoo! LOL!

Thoughts:
There were some quirky bits in the story but mostly a fun and entertaining read. The color and charm of New Orleans comes through the pages. Since I haven't been there...yet, it was interesting to read about the City and its people. Those who are interested in paper crafting, there are some tips and ideas included to try. In addition, there were recipes shared along the way. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Childs' books - there seems to be a "scrapbook" series to choose from :)

I created a book mark - what's a book without a book mark?! LOL! Taking the title literally, the base was cut with parchment paper which was embossed and misted with color.

After embossing my tag die cut, I added a little bit of Pigment Powder - Pink and water to my mister and sprayed a little here and there. It gave a beautiful shimmery finish :)

From my scrap pile, I pulled out a piece of acetate with lace adhered to it and trimmed it to create a band in the middle of my book mark. Using Adhesive Sheets - 4 x 6", I secured it down before adding my white faux leather flowers.

I colored the flower die cuts with Pigment Powder - Pink and sealed with Gel Medium. Let dry, layer them and fasten a gold brad in the center. Then adhere the flower with DODZ™ - 3D.

Rub Pigment Powder - Gold onto the 3D Foam Swirls. Add a swirl on each side of flower. Tie an organza ribbon and it's ready to be used!

Supplies List:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®: Adhesives Sheets - 4 x 6" and DODZ™ - 3D
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® with Donna Salazar: Pigment Powder - Pink, Pigment Powder - Gold, Textured Ribbons (Organza) and 3D Foam Swirls
Dies: Rose Creations and Venetian Embossing Folder (Spellbinders® Creative Arts); Framelits Die Set 8 Pack - Tags Collection (Sizzix®)
Gel Medium: Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft®
Other: Parchment Paper

Giveaway:
Great news for those of you interested in reading this book!! A giveaway for a HARD COVER COPY OF PARCHMENT AND OLD LACE to one winner (U.S. entries only). If you are interested, please COMMENT in THIS POST on what kind of books you usually read :) Me: recently it has been historical fiction. Deadline to respond by 12:01 am CST DECEMBER 19 2015 (Saturday). GOOD LUCK!!

As always, thank you for stopping by!!
MargieH

* Denotes FTC Full Disclosure: A copy of this book was sent to me by the author. However, receiving the complimentary copy did not influence my review.

Happy Valentine's Day

I've been requested to create a special Valentine's Day card from a special customer (COUGHsonCOUGH)! I decided to challenge myself and did my first easel card! LOVE how it turned out if I do say so myself! LOL!!

長男からのリクエスト：　特別なバレンタインデーカードを作てほしい。初めてのイーゼルカードを挑戦してみました！どうですか。。。上手く出来たと思います(\＞０＜/)!

Be Mine by Margie Higuchi
Supplies - Cardstock: WorldWin Papers; Patterned Papers: Carta Bella (Devoted Collection); Stamp: JustRite PaperCraft (Antique Valentines Tags One stamp set); Ink: Clearsnap and Ranger Ink; Pearls: Want2Scrap; Dies: Spellbinders Paper Art (JBS4-356  Floral Ovals and JBE8-008 Classic Edges Two) and JustRite PaperCraft Custom Dies (JB-03990 Vintage Labels Two and JB-03775 Antique Tags One); Tools: Scor-Pal and ScraPerfect (Embellie Gellie); Adhesives: ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever) and SCRAPBOOKING ADHESIVES By 3L (3D Foam Squares)

If you search online, you will find several tutorials on the easel card. I used SplitCoastStamper's (SCS) easel card tutorial.

You need a strip of 8½ x 4¼" cardstock and fold on the long side: 4¼" and 6⅜". Accordion fold the score lines and add a piece of 4¼" square cardstock on the 4¼" piece of the fold. Then embellish! Here's a close up of the bottom flap where the card rests on.

Have you tried an easel card? SO much fun!!

REMINDER: I have a Chicago area (Roselle IL) charity crop giveaway! Details and where to comment, visit Crop For A Cause Giveaway :) Deadline is Tues, Feb. 19th!

As always, thanks for stopping by!
MargieH xo

Crop For A Cause Giveaway

Boy, do I have a GIVEAWAY for you! If you live or will visit Chicago during the weekend of March 1 - 3, 2013, you can enter to win a FREE TICKET (value US$55) for this worthwhile charity event in Roselle IL on Saturday, March 2nd! I have been attending since the first one back in 2007 :)

My sweet friend and organizer, Laura Machonis, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.). She sprung into action to raise money while she is able to because that's the type of person she is...she is my HERO! Visit her website regarding all that she does - she is just AMAZING! --> Crop For A Cause.

HOW? One lucky commenter will be the winner! Just let me know what is your favorite thing about a crop - the food, the goodie bags, the people...what makes you attend one :) Details in the image below (click to enlarge)...

Here are pictures from past events...

The deadline to enter is 11:59PM CST on Tuesday, February 19th 2013! So leave your comment in this post! Good Luck!

I'll leave you with a project I created from one of the crop that hasn't been shown yet - an altered cookie tin using Australia-based Grand Studios' products with Spellbinders™ Paper Arts' die templates!

As always, thanks for stopping by!
MargieH xo

Core'dinations: David Tutera Celebrate GiveAway!!

To "celebrate" David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock® launch (exclusive to JoAnn's Fabrics and Craft Stores®), we are doing a HUGE GIVEAWAY!

Win over US$300 worth of products that include NEW David Tutera Celebrate Cardmaking System, David Tutera Embellish necklace/earring set and a signed copy of David Tutera's Pary Planner book. PLUS an additional 20 winners will receive a $50 Celebrate prize pack!!

To be eligible:

• Click on to David Tutera Celebrate Giveaway (if it doesn't work, copy'n paste: http://pages.exacttarget.com/tutera-optin-core)
• Giveaway deadline is OCTOBER 19th 2012

For inspiration and information about this system, LIKE David Tutera Celebrate FaceBook page!

PLEASE NOTE! IF YOU ARE A HARD CORE CRAFTER (HCC) YOU ARE ALREADY ENTERED TO WIN!!! A HCC member perk…an AUTOMATIC entry to win these awesome giveaways.

Comments on my blog WILL NOT BE ENTERED INTO THE GIVEAWAY...you need to go HERE→ David Tutera Celebrate Giveaway. But I would love to hear from you!! LOL!!

Good luck, everyone!
MargieH

TaDa Creative Studios: Red White Blue with Cupcakes!

Today is my turn on TaDa Creative Studios' Blog. Since we are around the corner from the 4th of July celebration in the U.S. I thought I would use their Star Spangle Banner paper from the Festivus Collection to create my cupcake toppers!

With just a little bit of paper, I was able to create these in minutes. What a fun pop of color to your picnic table. For details, visit TaDa Creative Studios' Red White Blue with Cupcakes post today and leave comment if you have time!

Speaking of time! I have picked out the winner to my MILESTONE birthday giveaway and that person is.......................................................Stefani!!!

stefani1:42 AM

"Happy birthday! :-)
I like your layout. The flowers look neat and I like how you decorated the butterfly."

Congratulations, Stefani! Please email me your addy and will get this out to you! WOOOHOOO~!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

P.S. After CHA, you may never know....there might be another giveaway....heeeheeeee!!!!

ScrapMart: Father's Day Box

Tomorrow is Father's Day...for me and others who have lost their fathers, it's a day of mixed emotions. So tomorrow, I will think HAPPY thoughts of mine and celebrate the day :) For starters, I created this cute box out of 7 1/2 x 10" patterned paper...I'll give you the link at the end of the post :)

Father's Day Box by Margie Higuchi
Supplies - Patterned Papers: Tim Holtz (Crowded Attic Collection); Ink: Ranger (Distress Ink/Tim Holtz); Dies: Spellbinders Paper Arts (S5-048 Sprightly Sprockets; S4-357 Spiral Blossom Three and Jewel Tones & Precious Metals Premium Craft Foils Assortment); Adhesive: ScraPerfect (The Best Glue Ever); Other: Brad, Sand Paper

I enjoyed this project as it uses only one 12 x 12" paper...even the band can come from the same piece of paper (this one I used from another box I made...I did alot of them! LOL!). These step outs give you an idea of how easy it was! I even managed to sneak a flower in the project ;0P

The instruction details and video came from Dawn's Stamping Studio Surprise Box Video so visit her blog! Looks like she has a lot of fun creations :)

For supplies, be sure to visit Scrap-mart.com and sign up for their monthly email with their awesome 40% coupon off one retail price (not Scrap-mart's special price) item!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

P.S. Don't forget about my Milestone Birthday Giveaway (comment on the linked post only - not here, please)!!