Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all especially MY MOM!! I know I don't see you everyday and don't call as often as I can...will do better in that department. So while I was at a crop for mom crafters (and some young daughters came to craft with them - how sweet to witness!), I created a card for my mom...

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®, Spellbinders® Paper Arts and JustRite PaperCraft 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 :) **

This shaped card came together fairly quick by using just one etched die set (Diamond Effect - retired). The pink die cut was kinda of boring so I embossed it with Rose TableCloth Embossing Folder by Tammy Tutterow. Stamped a sentiment from Enjoy the Day Vintage Labels Four Clear Stamp Set by JustRite PaperCraft. Adhered everything with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and added a May Arts Ribbon bow to finish. A sweet card to give as a Mother's Day or a birthday card.

Yesterday I attended the Mom's A Scrapping crop event and surprisingly got a lot done! I usually (maybe) complete ONE PROJECT because I'm talking or eating too much! LOL!! Made a couple of new friends and got to see friends who were first timers at my friend, Kristin's event :) Isn't this front so SPRING?! Love the light box touch, Kristin! LOL!!

View from my table...fellow mom crafters at work. LOVE my Spellbinders® Platinum™ 6 Die Cutting and Embossing Machine!! SO MUCH easier to bring - I used to bring my "work horse" and bigger Platinum™ Machine! LOL!

Since this was a no frill crop, lunch was on your own. I purchased this ADORABLE strawberry lunch box (bento box) from my local Japanese supermarket and BONUS: on sale for $2.50!!! I grabbed it while my husband rolled his eyes until he heard the price - HA! Leftovers from last night's dinner with salmon flakes on top of the rice.

These sweet ladies I've known from other events and was their first time at this one. LOVE unexpected surprises! Great to see them!

Edit to add my Mother's Day Lunch I had with both boys in town at Yu's Restaurant :) VERY PROUD of these two young men...one is almost done and the other is about to transfer into DePaul University in Chicago IL. #GoDemons

Hope you have a FABULOUS DAY!! As always THANK YOU for taking time to visit me on the blog :)
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Creating Dimensional Hippity Hop Easter Card

Happy Easter Greetings to you all! Today I'm on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Blog sharing this sweet Easter card full of dimension using 3D Foam Squares and adhered with a combination of E-Z Runner® Grand and Adhesive Dots Micro to showcase an adorable bunny image from Flourishes LC. I've added layers of Spellbinders® die cuts and My Mind's Eye patterned papers to finish the look.

**I receive products from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®, Spellbinders® Paper Arts and Flourishes LC 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 :) **

Let's start by stamping the bunny in the Vintage Easter stamp set with black ink. Color the bunny with watercolor pencils. I used pink for tender areas of the bunny and then layered with brown color. After I achieved my look, I fussy cut the bunny.

I outlined the edges of the bunny with black watercolor pencil. Note the difference between the right (edged with black watercolor pencil) and the left (without the edging).

Stamped my sentiment onto patterned paper with black ink, using a stamp positioning tool.

With the bunny shape as a guide, I was able to determine where to place my Spellbinders oval die template. To frame the oval shape, I used a Scalloped Oval. Now to cut and emboss with my die-cutting and embossing machine.

The bunny popped up with dimension with 3D Foam Squares - Black Mix. Some I cut in half to fit around its ears and feet! Place it on top of the oval die cut.

The scalloped oval and oval die cuts were adhered together with E-Z Runner® Grand.

I also stamped a sentiment and egg accent design inside the card to make it more personal.

The sweet floral trim was secured with Adhesive Dots Micro in each center of the flower and placed it across toward the bottom of the card front. Then added a mini self-adhesive pearl on each exposed flower center.

Lastly I added a combination of Regular and Small sizes from 3D Foam Squares - Black Mix to the back of the matted bunny oval (leave room for the trim). Center onto card front and you're done! Another look...

Supplies:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®: 3D Foam Squares - Black Mix, E-Z Runner® Grand and Adhesive Dots Micro
Flourishes LC: Vintage Easter Polymer Stamp Set
Spellbinders® Paper Arts: Classic Ovals Etched Dies, Scalloped Ovals Etched Dies and Card Creator A2 Filigree Delight Etched Dies
Patterned Papers: My Mind's Eye (The Sweetest Thing Collection)
Self-Adhesive Pearls: Want2Scrap©
Ink: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko
Tool: My Sweet Petunia (MISTI)
Trim: May Arts Ribbon
Ivory Cardstock; Watercolor Pencils

JustRite Papercraft: Celebrate Your Day With Good Friends Card

I am thrilled to be playing with the uber talented designers over at JustRite Papercrafts to help introduce JustRite® PaperCraft’s March 2015 Release!

I am using A2 Woodgrain Upcycle Frame Cling Background Stamp set and Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamp Set, with Spellbinders® Card Creator series of die templates to create a masculine card.

I stamped the A2 Woodgrain Upcycle Frame Cling Background Stamp in Rich Cocoa Ink onto white cardstock. Then I placed my A2 Matting Basics B Die #7 (the smallest die size is #1) over the image and cut/embossed with my Grand Calibur® Machine. Color the frame with watercolor pencils and soften the colors with a waterbrush and water.

Next I used my Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamp to create my sentiment. I love that I can combine and create longer sentiments for whatever occasion I choose! Here I put two sets together to create my greeting. After stamping, I placed my A2 Matting Basics A Die #3 over the it and cut/embossed.

For the card front, I wanted a textured look so I took out my Memento Luxe Rich Cocoa ink and swiped across my Bricks and Bark Em-bossing Fold'er™ on one side. Then Placed the card on the other side of folder, closed and embossed it through the Grand Calibur Machine.

Touch up the edges with Memento Luxe Rich Cocoa ink on the card panel and card base for a finished look...

Assemble the card panel by adhering the sentiment onto the frame background using 3D Foam Squares.

Next add the panel to the card front with E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips. Thread twine through twice, make a knot. Thread through the button, end with a bow and secure the back with DODZ™ - Small.

Add three brown pearls on top and it's ready to be sent! Here's another look...

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps: A2 Woodgrain Upcycle Frame Cling Background Stamp and Stacking Sentiments Clear Stamp
Die Templates and Embossing Folder: Spellbinders® Creative Arts (S5-131 A2 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B and Bricks and Bark Em-bossing Fold'er)
Inks: IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa and Memento Luxe - Rich Cocoa)
WaterColor Pencils and WaterColor Brush: Faber Castell® Design Memory Craft® (Art Grip Aquarelle WaterColor Pencils #105, #108, #111#139 and #147)
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®
Adhesives - SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips, DODZ - Small and 3D Foam Squares)
Twine: May Arts Ribbon
Wood Button: Maya Road
Brown Pearls: Want2Scrap©

Also, JustRite is kicking off a Save 25% off all JustRite Cling Stamps sale today!!!! Hurry to get your best selection before it ends March 15th at Midnight EST!

Get more inspiration from these talented designers created with today’s wonderful release:

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Becca Feeken

Eva Dobilas

Kristi Schurr

Marisa Job

Michele Kovack

Darsie Bruno

Heidi Blankenship

Margie Higuchi --ME~!!

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Paper Crafter's Library: Peace Holiday Card

Today I am SUPER EXCITED because I am in Paper Crafter's Library blog for Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® as the featured company segment!! Just for the occasion, I thought I would showcase Design Memory Craft's amazing Textural Accents Glass Bead Glitter Gel that sparkles like no other and it doesn't flake! One word = WOW!

For detailed step outs and a giveaway, visit Featured Company: Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft post!!

Project Supplies:
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft - Glass Bead Glitter Gel, Gesso and Design Memory Craft® Silver Ice Gelatos®
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Winter Wonder Cling Background Stamp
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S2-120 Peace Sentiment
Ink – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento Luxe - Nautical Blue)
Cardstock - Darice
Bling - Want2Scrap©
Trinket Pins - Maya Road
Adhesives - ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (Dodz™ medium)
Other - Chipboard; White Organza Ribbon

Always appreciate your feedback, comments and questions!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH xo

JustRite: Vintage Flourish One Die

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s August 2014 Release – Sympathy Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps and Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp, using JustRite's exclusive Vintage Labels Nine Dies and Vintage Flourish One Die to create this elegant 4⅜ x 5⅝".card.

8月3日目のリリースです。今日のスタンプセットの紹介はSympathy Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stampsと月曜日に紹介したCornflower Damask Cling Background Stampを合体して、エレガントな感じなカードを作りました。JustRiteカスタムダイVintage Labels Nine Dies and Vintage Flourish One Dieもアクセントとして使いました。

First I started out by stamping the background of my card panel with Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp - isn't this design gorgeous?!

Next I cut and embossed Vintage Labels Nine Dies and Vintage Flourish One Die with my Spellbinders® Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine. With the label die in the Vintage Labels Nine Dies set, I first stamped the sentiment and placed the die over it for a perfect cut.

I cut and embossed two of the Vintage Flourish One Die to use to frame the nested die cuts in the center for a dynamic look as you can see below in the second image.

Assemble all the pieces and add lace ribbon with the gun metal pearls for the finishing touch. Here's a second look...

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Sympathy Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps and Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp
JustRite Custom Dies - Vintage Labels Nine Dies and Vintage Flourish One Die
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento™ Ink - Paris Dusk)
Cardstock - Darice
Lace Ribbon - May Arts
Pearls - Want2Scrap©
Adhesives - ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever)
Other: Lilac Ink Pad

See what my fellow designers have created with today’s amazing release!

JustRite Inspiration

Becca Feeken

Angela Barkhouse

Marisa Job

Heidi Blankenship

Darsie Bruno

Michele Kovak

Kathy Jones

Sheri Holt

Eva Dobilas

Kristi Schurr

Kazan Clark

Margie Higuchi (you are here!)

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

JustRite: Elegant Fan Elements Clear Stamps

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s August 2014 Release – Elegant Fan Elements Clear Stamps set using JustRite's exclusive Vintage Filigree Layers (June 2014 Release) dies and Spellbinders® M-Bossabilities™ Whimsy Folder to create a card.

8月2日目のリリース(Elegant Fan Elements Clear Stamps set)の紹介です。今日はシンプルなカードです。Card baseにスペルバインダーズM-Bossabilities™ Whimsy エンボスフォルダでエンボスして、バックグランドを作りました。幅があるリボンの上にスタンプを押してみました。是非リボンスタンプを挑戦してみて下さい。

Instead of directly stamping on paper, I thought it would fun to stamp on a wide silk ribbon. Love the look and didn't bleed  - thanks to Memento Luxe inks!

Set aside to dry (really you should heat set...) I stamped a sentiment from the Elegant Fan Elements Clear Stamps set on the white patterned paper. Then I cut and embossed Vintage Filigree Layers die over it. Cut and emboss twice - once in white and one in green patterned paper (not much pattern just of a colored distress look).

I went back and put the green patterned paper die cut back into the die template. Then I stencil through the die with ink. I showed the different between a plain die cut vs. a stenciled one. Love the stencil one!

Next I embossed the card front with Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Whimsy Folder for a beautiful textured background.

Assemble all as shown below (note that I lifted the sentiment up with 3D Foam Squares for dimension) and it's ready to be sent!

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Elegant Fan Elements Clear Stamps set
JustRite Exclusive Dies - Vintage Filigree Layers (June 2014 Release)
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - ES-004 Whimsy
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento Luxe - Pistachio)
Card Base - Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ For Darice Celebrate Cardmaking System
Patterned Papers - Authentique Paper (Festive Collection)
Silk Ribbon - May Arts
Bling - Want2Scrap©
Adhesives - ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares)

Since it is Tutorial Tuesday we are giving away a $30 Gift Certificate to the store...

Simply answer today's two giveaway questions:

• How many Birthday Cards do you make each year?
• How many Christmas Cards do your make each year?

Double your chances of winning by leaving comments on JustRite's Blog and on Darsie's Video.

See what my fellow designers have created with today’s fabulous release!

JustRite Inspiration

Darsie Bruno

Amy Tedder

Michele Kovack

Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship

Eva Dobilas

Kristi Schurr

Marisa Job

Margie Higuchi (you are here!)

Kazan Clark

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

JustRIte: Hope & Love Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s August 2014 Release – Hope & Love Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps and Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp, using their exclusive Vintage Labels Eight dies (July 2014 release) with Spellbinders® Floral Ovals dies to create a 4⅝ x 6¾" journal notebook.

8月のリリースの初日です。今日の新しいスタンプセットの紹介はHope & Love Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps and Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stampです。スタンプを使って ノートブックを（又はミニアルバムにも） 作りました。 7月に紹介しました、Vintage Labels Eightもつけて、エレガントな感じかな～。

First I covered chipboard (aka covers) with two coats of Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Chalkboard Paint (dry between coats).

I stamped Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp with Memento™ Luxe Wedding Dress Ink - LOVE how it looks!

I stamped the image from Hope & Love Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps on Clear patterned paper from Authentique Paper's Fresh Collection. Then cut and emboss over it with Vintage Labels Eight die.

I highlighted the banner area with Design Memory Craft® Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils Pink and soften with watercolor brush. Layered each time with color for your desired look.

Cut and embossed S4-356 Floral Ovals with Dainty patterned paper from Authentique Paper Lovely Collection as a mat behind the stamped image to extra color. Adhere together the die cuts.

Tied a ribbon around the bottom part of the cover and anchored it with Dodz™ glue rounds for extra security. To pop up the layered die cuts with 3D Foam Squares and set aside until the binding is complete.

I cut different collections of patterned papers all from Authentique Paper and Faber-Castell® watercolor papers to add in the notebook. A wonderful way to add quotes, doodles and journaling in one place. Bind them all together.

Add the stamped image, rhinestones, sequins and metal embellishment for the finishing touches. Here's a second look at the finished project...

Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Hope & Love Vintage Labels Eight and Nine Clear Stamps and Cornflower Damask Cling Background Stamp
JustRite Exclusive Dies - Vintage Labels Eight
Spellbinders Creative Arts - S4-356 Floral Ovals
Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft®- Textual Accents (Chalkboard Paint), WaterColor Pencil, Brush and Watercolor Paper (Design Memory Craft® Art GRIP® Aquarelle Watercolor Pencils Pink)
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento Ink - Tuxedo Black and Memento Luxe - Wedding Dress)
Patterned Papers - Authentique Paper (Fresh, Delightful and Lovely Collection)
Binding - Bind-It-All Machine and Black Coils
Ribbon - May Arts
Bling - Want2Scrap©
Sequins - Studio Calico
Metal Embellishment - Advantus (Tim Holtz)
Adhesives - ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and Dodz™)
Other: Chipboard

See what my fellow designers have created with today’s wonderful release!

JustRite Inspiration

Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship

Michele Kovack

Eva Dobilas

Sheri Holt

Darsie Bruno

Marisa Job

Kristi Schurr

Kathy Jones

Angela Barkhouse

Margie Higuchi

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH