So Tweet of You - {The Kraft Journal}

Hello There!

This week at The Kraft Journal the new challenge is Birds.  I started with a card base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight Cardstock which I layered pieced patterned papers together leaving the bottom of the A2 size card exposed to a thin space of Kraft.  In black ink, I stamped "So Tweet of you" (Wilson Designs) to the lower right corner. Next I took a Brown Kraft Tag and stamped small butterfly images (DeNami Design) in Versa Mark Ink to create a subtle background.

Once the stamping was done, I added Natural Twill Tape to the top of the tag next adding the prepped tag to the card front horizontally in the center. Next I took a Vintage Black Journaling Card that has a bird on it to the left of the card front.  I die-cut a decorative circle in gray cardstock adding a punched scallop circle from Vintage Dictionary Pages to the center. I used my Cricut machine to cut out the bird using the Wall Decor and More cartridge by cutting it out three times with Brown Kraft Cover Weight Cardstock and gluing them on top of the other to form a replica of chipboard. Next I cut the bird one more time from gray patterned paper and glued it to the top of the prepped chipboard piece adding it to the right of the decorative circle. In the center I added a multi-loop bow created from Earthy Hemp Cord adding a resin pink flower to the center to complete the card.

Please be sure to head over to the The Kraft Journal to check out the projects by the other talented ladies.  We hope to see your Bird creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be featured on our "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher from The Kraft Outlet store.

 

Have a great week!

~Tammy~

Dad Rock On

Hello Friends,

I am over on the Trendy Twine blog today and I have a treat box to share with you using one of the 3 x 3 Kraft Boxes which are on sale this month.

I started by stamping my images directly on the 3 x 3 Kraft Box to decorate it.  Next I added patterned paper to the top and a die-cut shape for visual interest. Using some fun masculine images in my stash, I stamped the faceplate, sentiment and hand in black ink on ivory textured cardstock and fussy cut it out to place on the front. Using some leftover scraps from decorating the top, I added a few banner tabs to stick behind the plate.

Using a die-cut made to lace ribbon through, I added Dad to the middle and wrapped a length of brown felt stitched ribbon around the box securing through the label bringing it up on both sides adding it to an aqua button designed as well to lace ribbon through. Now you have a secure way to open and close the box. I then took Krazy for Kraft Baker's Twine to tie the tab closed. The recipient just has to undo the twine, pull the ribbon out of the button to get in the box. A cute and functional way to dress up your gift.

Be sure to stop by Annie's Paper Boutique to pick up these items today especially since they are on sale.

 

 Other Products Used:

Wilson Designs: Let's Rock

Wilson Designs: Baby Rock

Practicing Creativity: You're The Man

If you are new to Trendy Twine, you will want to check out these fun places:

Shop for Trendy Twine HERE

Follow Trendy Twine on Facebook

Twine It Up! Facebook Group

Thank you for stopping by and have a good day!

~Tammy~

Fawned Wishes {The Kraft Journal #196 Critters}

Hello and Good Monday Morning to you!

We have a new challenge at The Kraft Journal this week, and I have to admit I had a hard time deciding what to create for it because it's a fun one. There were so many things I wanted to do, but I finally decided on using my Cricut to cut this adorable Fawn.

I cut the fawn using Light Kraft Cover Weight, Brown Kraft Cover Weight, and Blackboard Stock Paper.  The cardstocks at The Kraft Outlet cut very well with all electronic machines. I then used Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock to create an A2 card base.  I cut a circle and a wavy circle using My Creative Time Bunch of Circle Dies out of patterned paper from my scrap stash.  I then added them to the left of the card front trimming off the excess.

Next I took a length of the dyed Butter Biased Tape leftover from this project and wrapped it around the top of the card front and tied in a bow embellishing with a flower.  Last, I stamped the Fawned Wishes sentiment from Wilson Designs in the lower right corner with Vintage Sepia Ink adding a stamped mushroom also from the same set and enamel dots for a finishing touch.

Please be sure to head over to the The Kraft Journal to check out the projects by the other talented ladies.  We hope to see your "Critter" creations in the gallery this week for your chance to be featured on our "Feature me Friday" post as well as be entered to win a $15.00 gift voucher from The Kraft Outlet store.

Thank you for stopping by today!

~Tammy~

Exciting News...Trendy Twine Little Sister & Giveaway!

Good Morning Everyone!

I have some EXCITING NEWS to share!
And if you stick with me....a GIVEAWAY TOO!

I know some of you know how I enjoy incorporating twine

 in some of my cards and projects

well I am going to be a 

Trendy Twine Little Sister.
That means I will be over on the Trendy Twine blog
for a few months!
I thought I would share a few projects
 I have made with some of the fabulous Trendy Twine.

I created a Strawberry Lemonade Treat Jar, and I used some Tickled Pink Trendy Twine wrapped around the jar neck over some pretty pink ribbon. What's a treat without a tag?  I created a tag using some wonderful stamps from Wilson Designs which were perfect for this gift set called: Strawberry Lemonade. I used the Tickled Pink Trendy Twine and wrapped it around the tag several times and tied it off in a bow. Then using the same twine and ribbon I attached it to the jar.  I took the ends of the twine and curled it up. 

 Here is a fun Butterfly card using some awesome
Bubblegum Taffy Trendy Twine and a sentiment from Paper Smooches.

Lastly, I have a cute little project inspired by one of the Trendy Twine names!
Twisted Gumball Trendy Twine!
I used a clear box and filled it with some gumballs that coordinated with the twine.
I wrapped the outside several times with the yummy Twisted Gumball Trendy Twine! I stamped and paper pieced a cute little Whale from DeNami Designs and added it to the center of a layered circle adding a Twisted Gumball Trendy Twine bow to the top.

I am super excited to be a Trendy Twine Little Sister! You will see my projects on the weekends first appearing in August.

 Trendy Twine offers 74 colors of fabulous and unique twine.
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Now for the GIVEAWAY!!!
All we ask is that you.... 

Be sure to stop by each of the new
Trendy Twine Little Sisters Blog today and follow their blogs and leave them some love!
Including the Trendy Twine Blog!
That's just 4 stops! You are already here!
Melissa Miranda
Beth Fiscus
Me
Trendy Twine Blog

The Winner Gets The Original Six Trendy Twine Mini Pack.

This gives you 10 yards of 6 different colors! 

You have until 11:59 pm central time, Saturday, July 12th to enter.

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Check out the other places where we share our projects .....

Trendy Twine Blog~ HERE

and the

Trendy Twine Facebook page~ HERE

Don't forget to visit the store packed with awesome products ~

HERE!

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Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing my EXCITING news!

~Tammy~

Colorful Sweet Summertime

Hi!

Woo-wee are you staying cool??? We are expected to reach temps in the 100's again. Yesterday was the last day of my son's mini British Soccer Camp and they ended with a water-gun fight because it was blazing hot by the time the class was finished. They had a blast and again I sing their praises and if you are looking for something for your little one to do this summer I highly recommend this organization. :-)

Okay, I was able to work on another card during nap time...I wish I could say I got it completed in nap time, but the little man had other plans and only took a quick one today. I figured he would be tired out! Wishful thinking on my part!

I started with a cream card base and decided to shop my stash. I have lots and lots of scraps and lots and lots of patterned paper pads, so I just started pulling things together again to use my stash. I ended up working with bolder colors because my tendency is to use softer colors, so I have a lot more of these bolder brights in my inventory. 

The stamps I used are from Wilson Designs Strawberry Lemonade. This set is just perfect for summer! Lots of layering and die-cuts used, so I feel accomplished in getting my money's worth out of my supplies with this one! :-)

Lisa of A Mermaid's Crafts inspired my creation today. She makes amazing creations with her Spellbinders, so I thought I would incorporate several in my make today. 

I am joining along My Craft Spot - Hot Summer Colors and Young Crafter's Unite - Many Layers

I just realized that my colors are in line with The Play Date Cafe so why not throw my hat in the ring there too! 

Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

~Tammy!

Wilson Designs June 2012 Introducing Darling Dolls

So happy you are here joining me for the last day of the Wilson Designs Release for June.

I think I mentioned in yesterday's post that I am just smitten with these cuties. The set has been in the making for almost two years.  

I started with a vintage cream card base and added some beautiful patterned paper that I feel was meant to be the backdrop for this darling dolls! J I hand cut a tag out of some yellow patterned paper and applied to the center of the card front adding some yellow baker's twine.  I stamped the Darling Dolls 5 times on kraft card stock and fussy cut and applied to the tag with foam mounting tape. The flowers in the center were added as a decorative touch. The 4 smaller dolls have yellow pearls added to the center of their flowers.  The sentiment was stamped in black ink onto Kraft cardstock and cut into a banner.  The final finishing touch is a length of crochet trim added to the top. 

Now it's time to introduce you to Darling Dolls

The first person to make a purchase of the new release will automatically win next month release FREE.  As always, if you should happen to be one of the lucky ones selected for commenting then you will get your choice of another set in the Wilson Designs Stamp line.

This set is available for immediate purchase and will retail at $12.99. Shipping is free with any $40.00 in the US.  If you are looking for some inspiration....Have you been to the Wilson Design Gallery?  If you use Wilson Design Stamps, please upload your projects there too! We love to see what you create with the darling Wilson Designs Stamp line

I am personally adding this over at The Kraft Journal - Anything Goes.

Thanks for stopping by!

~Tammy~

Wilson Designs June 2012 Release Day 3

**This is my 2nd card for the day...for my Patriotic IBSIC card click here**

The Wilson Design Team is back again with Day 3 of our June countdown. 

I have to say I am completely giddy with this set. It is just so adorable! I started with a Kraft card base which has had a touch of Vintage White craft paint added to the edges.  I added my vintage book print and red patterned paper to the base.  

A scallop circle in black checked, gingham paper was layered on a white doily.  The Darling Doll was stamped in Tuxedo Black ink to the rectangle die-cut and colored in with copic markers. Some vintage cream buttons and a fussy seam binding bow and twine were added for a final embellishing touch. 

I am adding this to The Kraft Journal - Anything goes Challenge!

I will see you tomorrow night for the release.

Have a fantastic day!

~Tammy~

Wilson Designs: June 2012 Release Day 2

The Wilson Designs team is back today to show you another preview of the set to be released on Friday. 

The drive behind my mojo for this card is the patterned paper attached to my kraft card base. I used some of the elements in the set to create a folk-art pattern. The cross-stitched sentiment Hey is stamped in a one  inch circle and added to the center of the scallop circle stamp with foam mounting tape.  A bit of orange bling was added for some glitz.  A length of organza ribbon was wrapped around the center panel and tied in a fussy bow embellishing with a beautiful aqua button and twine. 

Be sure to check out what the other girls have made to share with you today with this set.   Remember to leave your comments before you go on all the design team blogs for a chance to win. 

Wilson Designs Blog

Tenia

Dana

Kalyn

Natalie

Rochelle

Thanks for stopping in!

~Tammy~

Wilson Designs: June 2012 Release Day 1

I'm popping in to show you a little sneak peek of a new Wilson Designs stamp set coming out on Friday.  This set is super cute and has been in the making for almost two years. It's a must have for your collection.

Starting with a navy blue card base I added the aqua gingham checked paper adding a strip of white card stock with a folk-arty flower image which has been stamped randomly. Various layers have been created to serve as a mat for the darling focal image. A length of seam binding was added to the center of the card front and tied off in a fussy bow embellishing with a flower. A banner was hand-cut to add the sentiment which was stamped repeatedly.  The sentiment is from Wilson Designs, Everything's Owlright. 

Please visit the rest of the design team for more sneak peeks for the stamp set to come on Friday.  Remember to leave some love on all the blogs for your chance to win.

Wilson Designs Stamp Blog

Tenia

Dana

Kalyn

Natalie

Rochelle

I look forward to seeing you tomorrow for another look at this cute set. 

~Tammy~

Wilson Designs Sneak Peek - June 2012

Hello Friends,

We are gearing up for the Wilson Designs June release! 

Here is your sneak peek for June!

For your chance to win this new stamp set you will need to comment on all the Design Team blogs including the sneak peek! So let the guessing begin! Kim randomly chooses the winner from ALL FIVE days from ANY of the blogs, so it takes just a few minutes to increase your chances! It will be worth it! 

Tenia

Dana

Kalyn

Natalie

Rochelle

Wilson Designs Stamp Blog

Have a great one!

~Tammy~

Happy Father's Day : You're Classic

Hi!

Well, it's time to start thinking about Father's Day Cards...and if you have popped by my blog long enough you have heard me talk about the "Dreaded Man Card". Give me, pinks, aquas, ribbon, and bling any day!!! With those pretties, I have no problems whipping up a card, but there in lies the problems "pretties"! I can't very well do that for a guy can I???  

Well, here is what I have for you today!

I started this card with a Vanilla card base, and added a strip of textured patterned paper at the bottom.  I then added a row of tickets which I distressed to give a vintage touch. 

I die-cut a standard circle nestie and stamped the Classic Car from Wilson Designs' American Classics adding the Happy Father's Day sentiment from Wilson Designs' Nauti-Cool. Next I hand-cut a sentiment banner stamping You're Classic to add below the focal image.

Before placing the focal image in the center, I hand-cut a mailing tag out of cork adding my brown grosgrain ribbon on the end. The fun part begins with embellishing with some brown and cream buttons. A star that was cut from an old vintage book print embellished with a brown button in the center. For a finishing touch, another ticket to the upper right side of the buttons was added. 

Thank you for some much needed inspiration at The City Crafter Challenge - Ticket To Ride.  You had to have a mode of transportation and at least one ticket on your card.

Little Red Wagon - Father's Day

Before I go, I thought I would share a few pictures with you from our visit to Arlington National Cemetery yesterday. We arrived while the President was laying his wreaths, but we did not go to the ceremony as they had a stop movement by the Secret Service. 

 A Presidential Wreath

Thank you for letting me share, and I hope you have a wonderful week!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps:  Wilson Designs, American Classic's, Nauti-Cool

Paper: Stampin'  UP!, DP: DCWV, Vintage Book Print

Ink: Versafine: Vintage Sepia, Distress Inks

Other:  Buttons:  Hobby Lobby, Ribbon: Stash, Cork, Dies: Spellbinders, twine

Wilson Designs: May 2012 Release Project Introducing American Classic's

So happy to have you back for the last day of the Wilson Designs Release for May.

Another fun retro card to share!  I would like a car like this! :-)))) Since in real life it may be a little more difficult to find a car as you see here, paper piecing my images allows me the luxury so to speak! :-) Fun patterned papers compliment this set  and made creating this card a breeze! 

A length of satin gray ribbon was tied to the left side of the card front embellishing with a flower and sentiment brad. A sentiment banner was cut and stamped with You're Classic. Buttons were added as finishing touch.

Now it's time to introduce you to American Classic's.

The first person to make a purchase of the new release will automatically win next month release FREE.  As always, if you should happen to be one of the lucky ones selected for commenting then you will get your choice of another set in the Wilson Designs Stamp line.

This set is available for immediate purchase and will retail at $12.99. Shipping is free with any $40.00 in the US.  If you are looking for some inspiration....Have you been to the Wilson Design Gallery?  If you use Wilson Design Stamps, please upload your projects there too! We would love to see what you create with them! We want to be inspired by YOU! 

It's been fun! Now be sure to hop around to the other Design Team girls to see their final project for the release. Don't forget to leave a comment here and with the other girls for your chance to win! Who wouldn't want to win this set for free?

Wilson Designs Blog

Tenia

Dana

Kalyn

Natalie

Rochelle

Thanks for stopping by!

~Tammy~

Guest Designer for Playing In Paradise Challenge 68

Hi!

I was fortunate enough to win a Playing in Paradise challenge, and was asked to be a guest designer. This week comes with a color challenge.

Here is my card:

I started with an aqua card base and applied my pieced papers. A green zig zag border was added to the center.  A length of brown satin ribbon was added to the left side of the card front pleating the top finishing off with some twine, button and a yellow rose for a decorative touch. 

An oval nestie was cut and some fun decorative tape was added down the center. The typewriter image is from Wilson Designs Ride Away with Me which was stamped in Vintage Sepia on Kraft Cardstock. A beautiful yellow bloom was added.

The Thinking of You sentiment is also from Wilson Designs Ride Away With Me. 

Here is your color inspiration for the week. I hope you will join in and play along. 

Definitely not my go to colors, but that is why I like a challenge. 

I hope you have a fantastic day!

~Tammy~

{Recipe}

Stamps: Wilson Designs: Ride Away With Me

Paper: CS: Stampin' UP!,  PP: Scraps

Ink: Versafine, PTI
Other: Buttons: PTI, Twine: Joanne's, Ribbon: Offray,  flowers: Micahel's, die: Spellbinders