i-Crafter: Birthday in Boston USA Rosette Layout

Hello friends! Today I have a Birthday in Boston Layout featuring the Ribbon Rosette Die Set. It documents a trip I took with my husband to Boston, an iconic American city, and how appropriate as we approach America's birthday! 

This is my second guest design project for i-Crafter this month! Did you see my first project with the Thanks Foiled Rainbow Box Tutorial?

A few years back, my husband took me to Boston on a combination trip of business and (my) birthday. I love Boston for its rich history with modern vibe. We stayed at the Langham Hotel which was the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston renovated - SO COOL! We covered a lot of ground in the 48 hours we were there.

**I receive products from i-Crafter 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.**

Rosette Construction

I grabbed red, white, and blue cardstock to cut one set of three strips for each color from the pre-scored strip die in the Ribbon Rosette. When creasing the lines, start with the end that has the larger scored section (the other end has a narrow scored section - think tab) and mountain-fold. Next valley-fold and accordion-fold till the very end where it ends in a mountain-fold.

Showing the white strips below where the tab end is, I applied a piece of Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in. (red-lined tape) - do this to all three strips. Adhere the ends together (tab section underneath the next strip) to make one long strip, and then finally both ends together to create a pleated ring.

Close the ring together by making the center opening smaller and secure it with a circle cut with a circle die from the Ribbon Rosette set and 3D Foam Creative Sheet. LOVE how it turned out!! Repeat with the red and blue cardstock strips.

Embellish the Rosettes

With some silver mirror cardstock, I die-cut three times with the decorative edge circle die from the Ribbon Rosette set. Again, die-cut the circle from the same set with 3D Foam Creative Sheets, and adhere one to each of the decorative edge circles.

I had a set of USA-themed stickers in my stash and realized they had gold accents - OOPS! But I've got a solution - why not combine them?! I nested the circle and Happy Birthday circle from the Ribbon Rosette set to cut a Happy Birthday sentiment circle with a gold mirror cardstock. To pop it up, I cut the leftover 3D Creative Foam Sheet and centered it onto the decorative edge circle.

Taking advantage of the other sentiment circles, I die-cut them in gold mirror cardstock and spelled them out to IN BOSTON for the white rosette. Since they're so tiny, I used adhesive sheets to adhere - so easy! For the last rosette, I added the USA banner from the sticker sheet.

Birthday in Boston Layout

The patterned papers I used I had for years because I loved them so much. Do you have this same issue? LOL! Today, I will use some to create my page.

On a blue 12 x 12 patterned paper, I placed two of my favorite pictures. One is of the Old State House where the Declaration of Independence was read to the public from the baloney shown. The other is of my husband, business friend/Japanese pro soccer player, Keisuke Honda, and me. We all are summer birthday babes. This was taken at a business function but we celebrated! LOL!

Using coordinating patterned papers, I cut 1-inch width strips and then die-cut the ends with the larger ribbon tail die from the Ribbon Rosette set. Excused the well-loved cutting mat pictured - LOL! I cut three strips and place them under the pictures. The rosettes acted as guides to help place the strips.

Lastly, I clustered all the rosettes right below the birthday picture with the leftover 3D Foam Creative Sheet in single layers and also stack a few pieces to bring height over the other rosettes.

Designer's Note: If you find that you do not want your journal to be seen, tuck your journal BEHIND the page so you can only see it or adhere an envelope with your journaling tucked inside.

I hope you enjoyed this Happy Birthday in Boston USA scrapbook layout tutorial. Would love it if you follow me on my ILscraps Instagram! Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 40 minutes

Materials Needed:
Craft Dies: i-Crafter (Ribbon Rosette)
Patterned Papers: PhotoPlay Paper Co. (Main Street Parade Collection by Samantha Walker - retired)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (Extreme Double-Sided Tape 1/8in., E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong, Adhesive Sheets 4 x 6in, 3D Foam Creative Sheets Small)
Dimensional Stickers: EK Success (Jolee's Boutique/American Flag)
Other: Silver Mirror, Gold Mirror, Red, Blue and White Cardstock; Scissors; Crease Tool; Manual Die-Cutting Machine

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i-Crafter: Thanks Foiled Rainbow Box Tutorial

Hello friends! Today I have something special to share. I am guest designing for i-Crafter this month! So thrilled and honor to be asked :) Thank you to Niccole and i-Crafter for letting me play!

Do you love rainbows? It brings a smile every time I spot one. When I saw this Stitched Rainbow die set from i-Crafter...oh, the possibilities of all the projects I can create with this one set! Instead of a card, I created a 5 x 7-inch box to add a thank you gift for a friend. It has lots of texture, shine, and dimension! Let me show you how to create this!

**I receive products from i-Crafter 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.**

Foil Rainbow Accent

For a dimensional rainbow, I used a sheet of 3D Foam Creative Sheet Medium 6 x 12-inch and die-cut the rainbows from the Stitched Rainbow die set. Note: the foam sheet is thick. Just to make sure, I cut it through my die-cutting machine two to three times.

Leaving the opening pieces in, I remove the liners and apply three colors of Metallic Transfer Foil onto the exposed adhesives (color facing UP). Simply rub the foil to transfer the colors. Missed a spot? No problem, just reapply the foil over the missed areas.

The silver foiled rainbow needed something...pearls go with anything! There was a sheet of white self-adhesive pearls in my stash and I randomly added the smallest ones. Loved how they turned out! Set the rainbows aside and let's work on the box.

Rainbow Box Base

After searching online for a 5 x 7-inch box, I choose a combination of ideas to create one. If you are interested, do a search of your own for yours. Using the E-Z Runner Ultra Strong, I assembled the base.

Next, cut two front box panels to embellish, leaving a 1/8-inch border around each panel. Cut the Silver Mirror cardstock to 5 1/8 x 7 1/8-inches, and the Kraft cardstock to 5 x 7-inches.

For a bit of interest, I embossed the Kraft panel with a dotted embossing folder. Using the E-Z Runner Ultra, adhere both panels on the box front. 

Embellishments

For the bottom ends of the rainbow, I hand drew and cut three different sizes of clouds. Edge with ink for definition and set aside. Using the same silver mirror cardstock, I die-cut thanks from the Stitched Rainbow die set.

Box Front

To finish off, adhere the rainbows to the box front by removing the liners first and add them in size order. 

Place the two smaller clouds on the left end of the rainbow with the E-Z Runner Ultra. The large cloud on the right end with the 3D Foam Strips White. Lastly, the sentiment is added on top of the large cloud with E-Z Runner Petite Permanent Dots.

Add your gift, close the hinge and it's ready to give!

I hope you enjoyed this Foil Rainbow Thanks Box tutorial. Would love it if you follow me on the blog or my ILscraps Instagram! Have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Skill Level: Intermediate
Creative Time: 30 minutes

Materials Needed:
Craft Dies: i-Crafter (Stitched Rainbow)
Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Ultra Strong, E-Z Runner® Petite Permanent Dots, 3D Foam Strips, 3D Foam Creative Sheets Medium 6 x 12in.)
Ink and Applicator: Ranger Ink (Distress Ink in Antique Linen)
Other: Silver Mirror, Kraft and White Cardstock; Scissors; Score Board/Crease Tool, Manual Die-Cutting Machine; White Self-Adhesive Pearls

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Quietfire Design: Kindness Wreath Wine Tag Tutorial

Today I am excited to be back as a guest designer on Quietfire Design Blog with a holiday gift wrap inspiration. It's one of my new favorite projects for the holidays. My Kindness Wreath Wine Tag highlights the Kindness is Like Snow Stamp Set and Modern Gilding Powder in Burnished Silver. Notice that fabulous silver wreath? It's made out of Creative Photo Corners Silver!!

**I receive products from Quietfire Design, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Spellbinders® Paper Arts 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.**

For a full photo tutorial, you'll to visit here by clicking: Kindness Wreath Wine Tag Tutorial. But I'll give you a sneak peek....shhhh, don't tell!

It's ready for the holiday festivities to begin! Take a look at a couple of close-ups.

Like what you see? Don't forget to stop by Quietfire Design's blog, CLICK: Kindness Wreath Wine Tag Tutorial!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

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My Treasured Kutz: Joyful Christmas Tag

This is my last project as guest blogger for My Treasured Kutz, a line of detailed dies to use in your manual die cutting and embossing machine. Using Pine Bough and 3D Miniature GrandFlora Rose Flower, I created a sweet and dimensional Christmas Tag.

My inspiration was found in the pattern of my holiday themed paper, I cut them out as the focal point of the tag. Then I die-cut a combination of Pine Bough, and 3D Miniature Grand Flora Rose Flower to frame the focal point.



I first used Craft Power Tape and Pigment Powder Gold to make a three line border.



Then add the cut accents using E-Z Runner Permanent Strips and 3D Foam Squares. Next frame the bottom with Pine Bough and 3D Miniature GrandiFlora Rose Flower secure with Dodz Adhesive Dots Medium. Tie a jingle bell and mini cookie cutter together with Girlie Grunge Twine and tie to the organza bow to finish.

Supplies:

My Treasured Kutz: Pine Bough, 3D Miniature GrandiFlora Rose Flower and Quilling Tool

Pigment Powder Gold, Girlie Grunge Twine and Textured Ribbons: Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®

Paper: Authentique Paper (Classic Christmas Collection)

Adhesives: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips, Crafty Power Tape and Dodz Adhesives Dots Medium)

Mini Cookie Cutter: Jessie James

Jingle Bell

BIG THANK YOU to My Treasured Kutz and Terre for letting me play with their fabulous products.

Thanks for stopping by!

MargieH

My Treasured Kutz: Guest Blogging with Thanksgiving Wreath Card

Happy Thanksgiving!! What perfect timing as I am up on My Treasured Kutz Blog today with my second card in a series of three! Love this one as I piece together the wreath one by one with great dimension :)

For a detailed tutorial on this card, please visit Thanksgiving Wreath Card and if you like what you see, please comment! Would LOVE to hear from you!!

To see my first card from this series with detailed tutorial, click Fall is Here Card.

As always, thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

My Treasured Kutz: Guest Blogging with Fall is Here Card

Today I am guest blogging on My Treasured Kutz for a series of three cards. My fall card is being featured :)

For a detailed tutorial on this card, please visit Fall is Here Pinecone Card and if you like what you see, please comment! Would LOVE to hear from you!!

As always, thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Tuesday's Tutorial: Week 45 Featured Artist ME!!

Tuesday's Tutorials blog series is where each week uber talented Designer Marjie Kemper features art tutorials created by different artists from around the world. This series has grown from a year-long blog series called Tuesday’s Texture. I am SO EXCITED & HONORED to be featured...

Please visit see what project is being featured by clicking to: Tuesday’s Tutorials, Week 45 ~ Featuring Margie Higuchi!

See over on the blog post!
MargieH

Hazel and Ruby: DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Upcycle

Hello! Today I'm up on Hazel & Ruby Blog as guest designer!! SO EXCITED :)

I created a "Back to School" project using Hazel & Ruby's Broadside Alpha Stencil-Mask, Quote Me Fat Roll, Washi Tape and Too Cool Pic Pockets to create a DIY Chalkboard Clipboard! Here are some peeks on what I did...

I needed to make this a masculine piece for my son who is entering his senior year in high school...sniff, sniff!! I had this NOTES clipboard that I purchased from the dollar spot at a big box chain store a few months ago...

OOops!! Can't show you ALL! You need visit DIY Chalkboard Clipboard Upcycle post on Hazel & Ruby for a FULL tutorial and ENTIRE supplies list!

Please leave me some "LOVE" over there and let them know how you like this project! Thanks!!!

As always, thanks for stopping by here!!
MargieH

Faber-Castell: Thanksgiving Tin

Happy Thanksgiving in the U.S.~!! Today I'm on Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog and I am excited to share a Thanksgiving Tin that I re-purposed from a small cookie tin :) It's perfect for putting gratitude cards, notes and tags in OR some sweet candy!

Just a few sneak peeks...you'll have to go to Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog to see the other step outs and a complete list of supplies :)

Thank you for stopping by!
Wishing you and your family a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!
MargieH

Faber-Castell: A Gesso-ed 2004 Halloween Page

Today is my turn to post on Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog. I've been playing with BoBunny Press' Fright Delight Collection and decided to create a mixed media layout!

Ooops! Showed too much! You'll have to go visit A Gesso-ed 2004 Halloween post on Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Blog to see FULL STEP OUT TUTORIALs and a LIST OF SUPPLIES so you can do this too :)

Let them know what you think of my project - they (COUGH-me-too-COUGH!!) love feedback! Thanks in advance!!

...and as always, thank you so much for stopping by!
MargieH