Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Challenge: SweetHearts Canvas Project

Today, I wanted to share my 12 x 12" canvas project, using Faber-Castell® Design Memory Craft® products, Authentique Paper's Lovely Collection, Spellbinders® dies, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® and Stencil Girl stencil. CLICK ON IMAGES to make it larger :)

When I first saw Serendipity Feb 2014 Sketch challenge, I HAD to make something with this SUPER CUTE design - thanks, Miyuki-san!!!! BONUS: I saw Take the Challenge with Mou, Feb 2014 Challenge on Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft's Blog - I'm SO IN for that wonderful challenge too!! Thanks, Mou!!

私はmiyuchiさんのサイト、Serendipity 2月のスケッチで作ってみました (めっちゃ可愛いデザイン!)。 ご紹介させて頂きます。Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft, Spellbinders, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L, Stencil Girl & Authentique Paper等 使いました。Miyuchiさん、ありがとうございます :) スケッチはこちら↓ (拡大するには、Imageをクリクしてね )


Heart・FULLなスケッチで「今回は絶対作る!」と思いました!私の作品は12 x 12" キャンべスです。去年のValentine’s Dayで撮った写真(Selfie)、私と旦那です~!お気に入りのスペルバインダーズのダイ(S2-022 Vines of Passion)は日本にも購入できますよ!是非,クリクしてね。


Add color to the primed canvas with Design Memory Craft Gelatos® 4 ct. - RED in Red Cherry, Bubble Gum and Guava colors for an ombre effect (used fingers and water misted to color). For an even blend, I used baby wipes and added more color along the way until I achieved my desired look.


I hand cut small pieces (squares and rectangles) of patterned papers. I hand cut two open hearts - the large one for adhering the paper pieces and the smaller one for an outline piece. I edged the smaller heart with Red Cherry Gelatos.


The paper pieced heart was covered with Gesso Textural Accent to tone down the busy patterns.


Next is to create a shadowed outline for the smaller heart. I lightly outline with pencil the shape. Then outlined with Guava Gelatos and spread with my fingers and water mister. Next I went over the outline with Red Cherry Gelatos with a fine tip Blending Chisel from the Gelatos Tool Set. Adhere together both hearts and to the canvas.


For accents, I used many Spellbinders die templates from the Die D-Lites line and a new one from the Card Creator series. Here's a couple of them pictured below...LOVE how they add to my project!


After assembling the pieces for my project, I wanted some accents to my black and white chalkboard-inspired title. So I did two things. First, I used Stencil Girl Products 4 x 4" Mini Lines Stencil behind the title by using Stamper's Big White Pen first and blend with baby white for a subtle look. Next I stenciled with Stamper's Big Brush Scarlet Red Pen and blended with my finger through the stencil.


Second, I colored a heart from 3D Foam Hearts by Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L with Stamper's Big Brush Scarlet Red Pen (two coats, dry between coats) and accented with Stamper's Big White Pen. For an extra shine, I added Glaze Textural Accent.


Assemble as shown below and it's ready for display on Valentine's Day...or any day!


Project Supplies:
Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft – Gelatos Color 4ct. - Red (Guava, Bubble Gum & Red Cherry), Gelatos Tool Set (Blending Chisel Tool), Gesso Textural Accent, Glaze Textural Accent, Stamper's Big White Pen and Stamper's Big Brush Scarlet Red Pen
Spellbinders Creative Arts - S2-022 Vines of Passion, S2-050 Corner FlourishS3-208 ATC, S4-354 Splendid Circles , S5-217 A2 Valiant Honor
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ For Darice Celebrate Cardmaking System
Patterned Papers and Stickers - Authentique Paper (Lovely Collection)
Ribbon - May Arts Ribbon
Stencil - Stencil Girl Products (4 x 4" Mini Lines Stencil)
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (Zip Dry Glue) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares, 12 x 12" Adhesive Sheet and 3D Foam Hearts )
Other - Sequins and Baby Wipes

Thanks for stopping and wish you all a HEART-ful day xo
MargieH

Monday, February 10, 2014

JustRite: Time Heals Vintage Labels Seven Cling Stamp Set

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s February 2014 ReleaseTime Heals Vintage Labels Seven Cling Stamp Set using JustRite's newest Jan 2014 exclusive dies, Vintage Labels Seven Dies and Spellbinders® Card Creator series, S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A, S5-133 A-2 Polka Dots and S5-134 A-2 Fancy Postage Stamps, to create a 3⅞ x 5⅛" card.




今日は2月の最終日のリリースです。Time Heals Vintage Labels Seven Cling Stamp Setは1月のリリース Vintage Labels Seven Diesとマッチングして、Shaped カードを作りました。本物の時計パーツも使いました。


Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps - Time Heals Vintage Labels Seven Cling Stamp Set
JustRite Custom Dies - Vintage Labels Seven Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S5-131 A-2 Matting Basics A, S5-133 A-2 Polka Dots and S5-134 A-2 Fancy Postage Stamps
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento™ Ink - London Fog)
Cardstock - American Craft
Patterned Papers - FarmHouse Paper Company (Market Square Collection)
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares)
Other: Twine, Watch Parts and Star Nailhead

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


Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Saturday, February 08, 2014

JustRite: Welcome Spring Clear Stamps Set

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s February 2014 ReleaseWelcome Spring Clear Stamps set using JustRite's newest exclusive dies, Nested Cloud and Tag Dies and Spellbinders® M-Bossabilities™ Twisted Hearts Folder for a clean and simple (CAS) card.



2月4日目のリリース(Welcome Spring Clear Stamps set &Nested Cloud and Tag Dies)の紹介です。今日は春らしいテーマでシンプルなカードを作りました。寒いシカゴで春を待ってます!早く来ないかな~!(笑)


These are all the stamps I used from Welcome Spring Clear Stamps set and all the die templates from JustRite's exclusive Nested Cloud and Tag Dies set.


To give it dimension, I added 3D Foam Squares on the back of my sentiment and placed in the center of the layers of die cuts. After embossing the card base with M-Bossabilities Twisted Hearts Folder, add the stamped die cuts, tie Baker's Twine and it's ready to go!


Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps - Welcome Spring Clear Stamps
JustRite Custom Dies - Nested Cloud and Tag Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - EL-033 Twisted Hearts
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento™ Ink - Bamboo Leaves)
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System
Brads - Hot Off The Press
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares)
Other: Baker's Twine

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


Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Wednesday, February 05, 2014

JustRite: Diamond Filigree Background Stamp and Happy Occasion Belly Bands Two

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s February 2014 ReleaseDiamond Filigree Cling Background Stamp and Happy Occasion Belly Bands Two Stamp set featuring Spellbinders® newest Belly Band Two dies to create a card.





2月のリリースです~!今日は、素敵なスタンプセット&バックグランドスタンプ(Diamond Filigree Cling Background Stamp and Happy Occasion Belly Bands Two)を紹介します。 いっぱいダイカットを重ねて、エレガントなカードを作りました。スペルバインダーズの新ダイセットBelly Band TwoをマッチするHappy Occasion Belly Bands Two スタンプセットJustRiteが使りました...嬉しいです!


For the card front, I used S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A and S6-003 5x7 Enchanted Labels 28 die sets to create an elegant base.


After I cut and embossed Vintage Labels Seven Dies, I then stamped Diamond Filigree Cling Background Stamp with Plum Berry ink and inked the edges.


To create the belly band, you first need to determine how long you want the band. I placed my Belly Band Two die in the middle before cutting and embossing.


Next I took off the die template from the cardstock and used a paper trimmer to cut each side to the strips - just connect the cuts...real easy! Then stamped my images from Happy Occasion Belly Bands Two Stamp set with VersaMark ink, poured white embossing powder and heat set.


There is a pre-cut slit on both sides if you need it to thread ribbons. I used a strip of cream cardstock to match my card front.


Assemble the pieces with wet adhesives and 3D Foams for dimension. Add pearls for the finishing touch and it's ready to be given away! Here's a second look...


Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Diamond Filigree Cling Background Stamp and Happy Occasion Belly Bands Two
JustRite Papercraft Exclusive Die Templates - Vintage Labels Seven Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S5-213 Belly Band Two, S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A and S6-003 5x7 Enchanted Labels 28,
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (VersaMark Ink) and ClearSnap (ColorBox® Mini Plum Berry Ink)
Embossing Powder - Stampendous (White)
Cardstock and Card Base - Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ for Darice Celebrate Cardmaking System and WorldWin Papers
Bling - Want2Scrap©
Adhesives - ScraPerfect (Best Glue Ever) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares)

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


Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Tuesday, January 07, 2014

JustRite: Butterfly Vines Background Cling Stamp

Today at JustRite® Papercraft, it's Tutorial Tuesday, a new educational series added to JustRite's blog. Each Tuesday, there is either a YouTube Video Tutorial or a Blog Tutorial showing stamping tips and techniques to achieve gorgeous cards with their stamp products!

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On my blog, I am introducing JustRite PaperCraft’s January CHA 2014 ReleaseButterfly Vines Cling Background Stamp set using JustRite's newest exclusive dies, Vintage Labels Seven Dies and Spellbinders® S5-086 Bitty Blossoms and Spellbinders Die D-Lites™ S2-023 Medallion Eight, to create a 5 x 6¼" card.



今日はJustRite1月のリリースを紹介しています。Butterflyを続いて、Backgroundタイプのスタンプ (Butterfly Vines Cling Background Stamp) でシンプルなカードを作りました。とても可愛いデザインと思います~!新しいダイ (Vintage Labels Seven Dies)も 素敵です。是非、使ってみてくだい。


I inked all of the stamps with red ink and stamped on patterned papers. Next I trimmed the Butterfly Vines Cling Background Stamp and inked the edges. Then I created a mat for it with another piece of patterned paper and inked the edges. I cut/embossed the "Congratulations" sentiment from Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps Set with Vintage Labels Seven Dies.


Using S5-086 Bitty Blossoms, I rolled to create a flower and cut/embossed a leaf set that I folded to place side-by-side.


After assembling the elements, the card is finished to be shared. Another look...


Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps - Butterfly Vines Cling Background Stamp and Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps Set
JustRite Custom Dies - Vintage Labels Seven Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S2-023 Medallion Eight and S5-086 Bitty Blossoms
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento™ Ink - Lady Bug)
Cardstock - Darice
Patterned Papers - Authentique Paper (Fresh Collection)
Bling - KaiserCraft
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (3-in-1 Advanced Craft Glue) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares)
Other: Ribbon

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

JustRite Inspiration

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Monday, January 06, 2014

Seasons Giveaway WINNER~!!



Hi everyone! First of all, MANY THANKS for all who visited here and left such SUPER NICE comments on my Seasons Givings Blog Hop - Year 2! post!! Some even became new followers - WOW!!

I'd like to say SPECIAL LOVE & THANKS to Latisha Yoast for heading up such a FAB blog hop. Thank you for inviting me the PARTY and what a party it was! LOL!!

So without further adieu, the WINNER OF MY STASH is.....(drum rolling)....

Prizes include: Hazel & Ruby; Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft; David Tutera for Darice/Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock; Want2Scrap and Spellbinders Creative Arts
Nancy Carroll said...
Happy New Year, Thanks for the opportunity to win such lovely prizes. Love the inspiration, looked further to see your lovely designs. (live in san jose, will have to go to scrapbookers island.)
CONGRATULATIONS~!! Nancy Carroll from San Jose, CA!!!!
WOOHOO~!!

Please email me at m higuchi @ comcast . net (w/o spaces)
Again, thank you all for stopping by!!!
MargieH xo

JustRite: Butterfly Kisses Cling Set Shaped Card

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s January 2014 ReleaseButterfly Kisses Cling Set and Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps using Spellbinders® S4-345 Picot Edge CirclesS5-019 Labels Eight and S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight dies to create a shaped card.

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今日のJustRite1月のリリースは、とても素敵なデザインです。Butterfly Kisses Cling Setを使い、Shaped カードを作りました。中身はWhisper Secrets Cling Stampsを押してみました。Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft の水彩色鉛筆で色を付けました。

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Inside of my card, I stamped Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps. Thought it was appropriate to include...I AM thinking about spring (buried in 10"+ of snow)! LOL!

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For the butterfly image, I stamped on white cardstock, fussy cut around it and used my Design Memory Craft's ART Grip Watercolors. LOVE how it turned out - so beautiful, if I do say so myself! Heehee!!

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Here's a second look at my shaped card :)

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Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Butterfly Kisses Cling Set and Whisper Secrets Cling Stamps
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S4-345 Picot Edge CirclesS5-019 Labels Eight and S5-148 Decorative Labels Eight
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento - Black Tuxedo)
WaterColor and Water Brush - Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft (ART Grip Watercolors)
Patterned Papers - Graphic45 (Bohemian Bazaar Collection)
Cardstock - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore® Cardstock
Pearls - Mark Richards and Prima
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (Zip Dry) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and Dotz™)

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


Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Sunday, January 05, 2014

Faber Castell: Metallic Gelatos In the New Year!

Happy New Year~! I'm up on Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Blog with my Metallic Gelatos In The New Year post! I used Design Memory Craft® Metallic Gold Gelatos® to do a faux letterpress technique on Spellbinders® 3D M-Bossabilities™ E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen Folder all on this shimmery pearl white card base from David Tutera™ for Darice Celebrate Card Making System/Core'dinations ColorCore® Cardstock.


I lightly misted with water to make sure when pressed in Spellbinders Grand Calibur® Die Cutting and Embossing Machine that its shimmering color highlights all the detailed embossing design. See how the color stays on something as smooth as this shimmery card base!


Stamped a New Year's sentiment using JustRite® Papercraft Grand Christmas Sentiment Cling Stamps with Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush Pen - Black.



...oops! Can't tell you any more! You have to visit my Metallic Gelatos In The New Year post! It will have full tutorial step outs and a complete list of supplies to accomplish the project! Let them know what you think of my card :)


As some of you know, I have the privilege of being a part of Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft's Guest Design Team and my term will be ending at the end of the month...sniff, sniff....BUT there is an opportunity for YOU to become one!! See Guest Design Team Call and find out how you can be a part of this talented group of designers and PLAY! Deadline is JANUARY 18th 2014 8:00PM EST! I hope you do and good luck :)

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Friday, January 03, 2014

JustRite: CupCake Celebrations Clear Stamps and Cupcake Stand Die

Today, I am introducing JustRite® PaperCraft’s January 2014 Release – Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps and matching Cupcake Stand Dies to create this FUN celebrate card! SO CUTE!!

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今日のJustRite1月のリリースは、カップケーキのDesignです~!スタンプセットとダイ...可愛い~!両方を使い、Birthday カードを作ってみました。楽しい~!

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I cut and embossed Cupcake Stand Dies with patterned papers. To make a two tier stand, I cut out one tier and adhered together the rest. Added a little glitter and adhered each cupcake with 3D Foam Squares to the stand. Great fun to create!

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Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Cupcake Celebrations Clear Stamps
JustRite Custom Dies - Cupcake Stand Dies and Vintage Sentiment Tag Dies
Spellbinders® Creative Arts - S5-026 Labels Twenty and S5-131 Matting Basics A
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento - Bamboo Leaves)
Glitter - Ranger Inks (Pink Stickles)
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System
Patterned Papers - Graphic45 (Mother Goose Collection)
Adhesives - Beacon Adhesives (Zip Dry) and SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner)
Other: Ribbon

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

Michele Kovack
Sheri Holt
Eva Dobilas
Heidi Blankenship
Robin Parker
Margie Higuchi

Thanks for stopping by to visit!
MargieH

Thursday, January 02, 2014

JustRite: Time For You Cling Stamps

Today, I am introducing a JustRite® PaperCraft’s January 2014 Release but before I do, we have a FABULOUS New Year event!!


To celebrate the New Year we have a 25% off coupon code -simply use this code during check out NEWYEAR (all CAPS and no spaces) to receive 25% off your ntire purchase. Sale ends January 15th at midnight EST.

Today, I am introducing Time For You Cling Stamps set using their exclusive Vintage Tag Dies set (a peek at February's release) with Spellbinders® Card Creator series of dies to create a card.



1月の新しいスタンプセットの紹介です。ちょと小さめのセット(2pc)Time For You Cling Stampsで男性向けのカードを作ってみました。今から1月15日まで、JustRiteのお正月25%SALEが行わっています~! (SALEは,オーダーの合計を25%を引きます) 日本行きのオーダーは、$100以上ご購入の場合は$10の郵送料です!




Project Supplies:
JustRite Papercraft Stamps – Time For You Cling Stamps
JustRite Custom Dies - Vintage Tag Dies
Spellbinders Creative Arts - S5-131 Matting Basics A and S5-132 Matting Basics B
Inks – IMAGINE Craft®/TSUKINEKO® (Memento™ Ink - Rich Cocoa and Paris Dusk)
Cardstock and Card Base - Darice and Core'dinations ColorCore Cardstock®/David Tutera™ Celebrate Cardmaking System
Patterned Papers - FarmHouse Paper Company (Market Square Collection)
Adhesives - SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L® (3D Foam Squares and Dotz™)

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