Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Celebrate Shaped Card and Adhesive Sheets Tutorial

***WINNER ALERT!!!***

The winner of the Parchment and Old Lace book giveaway is...Christine Raposa!!! Congratulations, Chris :)  Please email me (mhiguchi at comcast dot net) with your mailing address. Happy reading, my friend xo

Hey everyone! I'm celebrating the New Year a little early...so Happy New Year, everyone! LOL!! On Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog, I created a shaped card put together mainly with Adhesive Sheets - 6 x 12", using the stunning Cascading Grace set by Spellbinders®/Amazing Paper Grace Designs by Becca Feeken.

I am showing a couple of sneak peeks so visit Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog to see the detailed step outs and full supplies list.

To be mail-friendly, I made it into one dimension - meaning that I did not add any of my favorite 3D Foam Squares to "pop up" the layers. It is a simple yet elegant card using the beautiful design of the die set and the stunning metallic foil and glitter cardstock, along with clear rhinestones.

Don't forget - visit and comment on the Celebrate Shaped Card and Adhesive Sheets Tutorial post!

Happy New Year!!
MargieH

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: JOY Christmas Tag Using Gelatos

Merry Christmas~!! I am honored to be on Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog today to share my Christmas tag. Hope you are enjoying your time with family and friends! I choose the JOY sentiment because it is the wish I like to extend to all of you during this holiday season :)

As this is on the Company Blog, I can only share a couple of sneak peeks here...

Thanks for stopping by!! Don't forget to visit and comment JOY Christmas Tag Using Gelatos® post...

Wishing you and your family a wonderful & magically Christmas!!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Gingerbread House Shaped Card Tutorial

Hello everyone! Today I am up on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog about a shaped card that I was very excited to share with you. Been wanting to do this for several weeks...needed the time to just sit down and do it! LOL! What do you think?!

I can only show you a few peeks but for detailed step outs visit the blog, OK?!

OK, that's it! Go visit and comment on what you think about my process, was it easy? Will  you recreate something like this?

See you at my Gingerbread House Shaped Card Tutorial post!!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

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.

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: 3D Foam Shapes Holiday Pillow Box Tutorial

Greetings and Happy December!

Today I'm on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog! I am sharing a gift wrapping idea using 3D Foam Shapes! Using a couple of techniques, I embellished the shapes to decorate this cute pillow box...

Just a few peeks but you can visit my 3D Foam Shapes Holiday Pillow Box post for detailed step outs!

OH! Can't show any more! LOL! Please visit 3D Foam Shapes Holiday Pillow Box post for details and a full supplies list!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH xo

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: Metallic Luxe Holiday Glass Jar Decoration

Hello and Happy December!! Can you believe the year is almost over?! YIKES! LOL! Today I am starting my holiday-related projects with a post on Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog with this NEW favorite project of mine :)

The trend of glass jar is going strong and I wanted to see what I can do with it using the Texture Luxe™ Pearl medium. What is Texture Luxe™? It is an opaque acrylic paste designed to create a thick texture with a shimmery metallic finish. So I used it as a paint to cover the glass jar! What do you think?

I started with a clean glass jar and painted Texture Luxe™ Pearl about 3 to 4 coats with dry time for each coat. While the last coat dried, I cut Holly Wreath die three times with thin chipboard. Then I stacked the die cuts, gluing each with Gel Medium to create a thick embellishment piece.

Just a few peeks and you'll have to visit their blog for more details steps...

See you over at Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog for more details and a full supplies list!

Thanks for stopping by!!
Margie xo

2015 One Of A Kind Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Show in Madison WI

This is where I was this past weekend - One Of A Kind Rubber Stamp & Scrapbook Show in Madison, WI AND right before Bella, a huge snow storm (our first snow fall of the season). It came in fast and furious (Friday night through Saturday mid-afternoon, dumping between 4" to 14"). Madison accumulated about 4". Schaumburg IL (home) had 6" but other areas got up to 14" - not fun.

I hitched a ride with my favorite LSS (Local Scrapbook Store), Craft Fancy (they were vending at the show). 6 am on Friday morning we headed off. To "earn" my ride, I helped set up the booth a little while making a mental shopping list - LOL!! Look how nice the booth turned out - beautiful!

After helping, I went off to say hello to Greg Smallwood and my "home" booth, Marco's Paper, for the weekend. Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® asked me to show off their products to his customers. Who can say no to sharing my addiction...er, love of their stuff?! LOL!

After checking into my hotel which was connected to the hall, I came back onto the floor to get ready for the Make'n Take Market. From 6 pm to 10 pm, vendors had a table at their booth for customers come in and create a project. They had four hours to create as many projects as they can or get a head's start on shopping. Here are some of my new friends creating my project...

My table was busy. Then it was quiet for five minutes - perfect time to clean. When I looked up, I see five happy faces ready to go and they were my last group as time was called! Boy, 10 pm went by fast! LOL! This was what they made...

Guess who was at the show?! None other than the talented Wendy Vecchi! She was demonstrating at the Stamper's Anonymous Booth. I was excited to see this booth...no stamp shows in the Chicago area so I never seen their booth - only images. So I got to see it up close and live! LOVE!! Thanks for taking a picture with me, Wendy!

Special thanks to Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® for sponsoring me, Greg Smallwood of Marco's Paper for being such a wonderful host, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® for providing the adhesives for both Make'n Take and demos, and Craft Fancy for putting up with me! LOL!!

Thanks for stopping by!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Turkey Take Out Tutorial

Hello and Gobble Gobble~!! I am sharing something off the Thanksgiving table. You will see cards, place settings and such but what about leftovers for guests to take home? Yup, impress them right down to the details! LOL!!

Today, I'm on the Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog, using Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products and items from the Adhesive Value Pack, this is what I came up with...

Just a few peeks...

For detailed step outs and full supplies list, visit and comment on my Turkey Take Out Tutorial!

ALWAYS THANKFUL for the support and encouragement you all give me - Happy Thanksgiving!!

MargieH xo

Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft: New Barnes &Noble Mixed Media Kit LOVE Card

Hi, all! I'm up on the Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® Blog today with their NEW Mixed Media kit available now at Barnes & Noble!

Using just the kit and a piece of cardstock, I created a mixed media card with a ton of easy techniques. Then transferred those techniques into an art journal project. So for anyone who isn't familiar with mixed media, this kit is perfect to try!

A couple of peeks...

For detailed step outs and full list of supplies, visit and comment New Barnes Noble Mixed Media Kit: Love Card post!

See you there!!
MargieH

Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L: Harvest Embossed Card with 3D Designer Foam Shapes

Happy November~!! I'm up on Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Blog with a card created using the 3D Designer Foam Shapes in the Leaves and some of Donna Salazar with Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® products!

I have detailed step outs and full list of supplies on how you too can recreate this Harvest card...Thanksgiving is around the corner! Hmm...maybe I can give you a couple of sneak peeks (shhh...don't tell the boss lady :) )...

That's all I can show! LOL!! So visit and comment at Harvest Embossed Card with 3D Designer Foam Shapes post :)

Hope you are enjoying the fall season and all that it brings. Thanks for visiting me!
MargieH