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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hey Everyone in Scrappyland...Robbi here
with this weeks themed item that I have created for you
So the theme is "Gift" - instantly I started thinking about exploding boxes and covered goods but then I remembered seeing a folded gift that I thought "PERFECT" for this theme. It is very easy and can have lots of photos added for the Grandparents, In Laws, Friends, or even that special Teacher
And incase you didn't realise I am in love with the Kaisercraft collection Silver Bells so again I have used this for this project.
This is what my "Gift" looks like from the front - I have used some of the larger chipboard flowers from the collectables pack along with a doily, silver netting and ribbon. I also double punched a strip for along the centre
Hook the flap under the larger flower or what ever you have to hold it down
Finally this is the side view. I have created this gift using 2 pieces of cardstock and it is 6 3/4 wide and when unfolded is about 17" long.
The papers I have used are as follows:- Good Tidings, Wonderland, Baubles, Joy - all from the Silver Bells Collection
along with some Bo Bunny Double Dot Vintage Blue cardstock
Well that's it from me in the meantime....I am away now to work on next weeks theme
hope you have had a enjoyable time catching up on all the goodies the Design Team is bringing you and are having a go at some of them for yourself.
Take Care and
Happi Scrappin'
"Robbi"
So the theme is "Gift" - instantly I started thinking about exploding boxes and covered goods but then I remembered seeing a folded gift that I thought "PERFECT" for this theme. It is very easy and can have lots of photos added for the Grandparents, In Laws, Friends, or even that special Teacher
And incase you didn't realise I am in love with the Kaisercraft collection Silver Bells so again I have used this for this project.
Hook the flap under the larger flower or what ever you have to hold it down
Very carefully unhook the flap and get ready to reveal the inside
Wella! this is what the inside looks like, I have left plenty of room for photos and journaling but adding tags to the pockets and along the left side flap I have cut a strip (kind of like a photo strip) and then cut 3 squares from the center I have lifted these just slightly so to give a little definition. Again I have used goodies from the Collectables pack. If you wanted you could always put another photo on the "Merry Christmas" panel
This is a closeup of the pockets showing the 3 large watercolour tags from the Prima pads
The papers I have used are as follows:- Good Tidings, Wonderland, Baubles, Joy - all from the Silver Bells Collection
along with some Bo Bunny Double Dot Vintage Blue cardstock
Well that's it from me in the meantime....I am away now to work on next weeks theme
hope you have had a enjoyable time catching up on all the goodies the Design Team is bringing you and are having a go at some of them for yourself.
Take Care and
Happi Scrappin'
"Robbi"
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Christine B - Gift Card Holder
Hi there - Christine B here today with a couple of ideas for Gift card holders. I have used Carta Bella's Have a Merry Christmas 12x12 papers...
The first one is a 6x6 card and I have decorated the front of it.
This is what it looks like when open and I have created 2 pockets for adding gift cards in.
This is a smaller gift card holder in a wallet style. Very easy to make and great for those men in your life!
The belly band slips off and the gift card is slotted inside.
Hope all your Christmas preparations are going well. Gift cards are always well received and take away the hassle of what to get!
TFL
Happy Creating!
Christine B
Hope all your Christmas preparations are going well. Gift cards are always well received and take away the hassle of what to get!
TFL
Happy Creating!
Christine B
Monday, December 7, 2015
Christine S. - Homemade Christmas Gift
Hi there, Christine S. here. How are you today? I hope you've had a great weekend enjoying the sunshine & Santa parades in your area. This week is all about homemade Christmas gifts at Artfull Crafts. Have you created your yet? I finally managed to finish mine, & here it is:
My friend loved one of the Multi Purpose Box that I've made (check out the full post on that here), so I thought what a great idea to make one for her as well.
Edges & parts of the box have been given a coat of Slate paint. It's a great neutral gray shade that goes with anything.
The rest of the parts have been adhered with papers from the Home For Christmas collection. Yep, you can easily create any type of project with this collection.
A few touches of pink has been added to liven up the neutral colors of the box. In here I've added a doily, I Am Roses flower, wooden icon & bronze charm which can all be purchased at the Artfull Crafts shop.
I've die cut some doilies from the papers & topped it with a pearl brad, keeping the layers simple.
The dividers also have the same color paint & papers to go with the box. Now all my friend has to do is add labels to them & start organizing some of her crafty stuff....think embossing folders, dies, plain cards, etc.
As always, thanks for dropping by. I hope you're having a great start to your December. Hopefully we get to pick a Christmas tree with the girls some time late this week. I just love the smell & look of fresh tree, can't beat it.
Do check out the Home For Christmas collection here. Also, don't forget that all Kaisercraft projects are 30% off this week, among other bargains at the shop. Have a great week everyone!
Until then,
Christine S.
My friend loved one of the Multi Purpose Box that I've made (check out the full post on that here), so I thought what a great idea to make one for her as well.
Edges & parts of the box have been given a coat of Slate paint. It's a great neutral gray shade that goes with anything.
The rest of the parts have been adhered with papers from the Home For Christmas collection. Yep, you can easily create any type of project with this collection.
A few touches of pink has been added to liven up the neutral colors of the box. In here I've added a doily, I Am Roses flower, wooden icon & bronze charm which can all be purchased at the Artfull Crafts shop.
I've die cut some doilies from the papers & topped it with a pearl brad, keeping the layers simple.
The dividers also have the same color paint & papers to go with the box. Now all my friend has to do is add labels to them & start organizing some of her crafty stuff....think embossing folders, dies, plain cards, etc.
As always, thanks for dropping by. I hope you're having a great start to your December. Hopefully we get to pick a Christmas tree with the girls some time late this week. I just love the smell & look of fresh tree, can't beat it.
Do check out the Home For Christmas collection here. Also, don't forget that all Kaisercraft projects are 30% off this week, among other bargains at the shop. Have a great week everyone!
Until then,
Christine S.
Sunday, December 6, 2015
2 1/2 weeks to go - Christmas Countdown Gifts Challenge
We hope you've enjoyed the 3 challenges so far - Cards, Layouts/Photo Gifts, Home/Tree/Table Decorations. Head to the Gallery to
see what's been entered and to submit your project. You've got until
the 23rd Dec to enter any of the categories. We've also got a great set
of Specials this week - so keep reading! And don't forget to check out our Design Team new Pinterest Accounts.
It's time to start thinking about creating your homemade gifts for Christmas! How about showing off what you've created in this week's challenge.
3 1/2 weeks to go challenge
HOMEMADE GIFTS
EVERYONE
loves receiving a homemade gift! So why not show us what you've planned
for your loved ones. Home Decor projects are obvious choices and we've
got 30% off them this week!
There will be TWO winners for this challenge!
1) Overall Winner and the Drawn Winner will receive an Origami Flower Ball kit.
You
have until midnight Wed 23rd December enter your projects in the
Challenge. (Maximum of 3 entries per person please). Please load them up
into the Gallery. It's really easy!! We look forward to you joining in the fun!
Grab a bargain! This includes products instock (not request items). Create amazing gifts for friends and family this Christmas time. Paint the edges, add patterned papers and some embellies to complete custom projects. Click here to see the range available.
Stickers and die-cut collectables are perfect additions to a home-made gift. Grab the remaining stock and whip up a Christmas project! Click here to see what's on offer
Click here to see a You Tube clip of Heidi Swapp revealing her new project
Click here to order machine and foils
Click here to order.
30% off Chameleon Pens
If you love colouring, then you can't go past Chameleon Pens! Chameleon Colour Tones Pens are an innovative professional refillable alcohol based marker system, giving you the ability to change the colour tone of your pen. 20 vibrant colours produce over 100 colour tones (no need to collect hundreds of pens). The pens are double ended with a Japanese super soft brush nib at one end and a Japanese Bullet end at the other. The nibs are replaceable and refills for all colours are available.
Chameleons work on a variety of materials, including blending card, metal, wood, lace, plastic, glass and more.
Click here to see the You Tube clip of how these pens work.
Click here to order them today
Here at Artfull Crafts we love Christmas so much - we have a whole section of our website dedicated to Christmas Products. Have a great week!
Inspiration
The Design Team will be sharing their creations each day until next Sunday when the new theme will be announced. Here are some wonderful homemade gift ideas from previous year's Design Teams to get you started:
WEEKLY CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
This week we're offering you fabulous projects that will make perfect homemade gifts as well as Christmas Stickers and machines/pens that you would love to have.Grab a bargain! This includes products instock (not request items). Create amazing gifts for friends and family this Christmas time. Paint the edges, add patterned papers and some embellies to complete custom projects. Click here to see the range available.
20% off Heidi Swapp Mini Minc Machine
Give yourself a gift this Christmas. Add perfect foil designs to your projects! Print custom designs on a laser printer, then add foil and run through the heat machine. An adjustable heat settings feature that allows for foil transfer on sensitive materials like vellum all the way to more robust chipboard and even thin wood veneers. We have all the amazing colours in stock too! We do have one machine in stock and after this, we will reorder. They will still arrive before Christmas if you're quick!Click here to see a You Tube clip of Heidi Swapp revealing her new project
Click here to order machine and foils
Silhouette Cameo Machine
This is THE perfect gift to yourself! The Silhouette Cameo machine is a fabulous cutting machine which cuts any design that you can find with loads of materials (cardstock, fabric, vinyl and allsorts). It connects to your computer and you can download images, or photograph or scan images into your computer and it's SIMPLE! We have limited stocks available and today is the time to act! We will throw in a free blade or pixscan mat with purchases this week.Click here to order.
30% off Chameleon Pens
If you love colouring, then you can't go past Chameleon Pens! Chameleon Colour Tones Pens are an innovative professional refillable alcohol based marker system, giving you the ability to change the colour tone of your pen. 20 vibrant colours produce over 100 colour tones (no need to collect hundreds of pens). The pens are double ended with a Japanese super soft brush nib at one end and a Japanese Bullet end at the other. The nibs are replaceable and refills for all colours are available.
Chameleons work on a variety of materials, including blending card, metal, wood, lace, plastic, glass and more.
Click here to see the You Tube clip of how these pens work.
Click here to order them today
Here at Artfull Crafts we love Christmas so much - we have a whole section of our website dedicated to Christmas Products. Have a great week!
Inspiration
The Design Team will be sharing their creations each day until next Sunday when the new theme will be announced. Here are some wonderful homemade gift ideas from previous year's Design Teams to get you started:
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Christine B - Merry Christmas Birdhouses
Hi there - Christine B here today with some cute little birdhouses made with Carta Bella's - Have A Merry Christmas - 12x12 papers.....
I got the birdhouse template here. It makes the smaller birdhouse and for the larger one I just enlarged it on the photocopier. These Carta Bella papers are perfect for making them as they are really thick. Also being doublesided it gives you double the choice of papers!
For this one I added some bakers twine before I attached the roof so that it can be hung on the Christmas Tree.
These buttons are great to embellish the house with.
For this one I just used white card and embossed each part of the house. I embellished with a diecut and these cute little roses.
So are you busy decorating your house for Christmas? I have started but have not got my tree yet. I get a real one so don't like to get it too early!
TFL
Happy Creating!
Christine B
So are you busy decorating your house for Christmas? I have started but have not got my tree yet. I get a real one so don't like to get it too early!
TFL
Happy Creating!
Christine B
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Lisa - Christmas clipboard project
Good morning! Lisa here with another festive project to share-- this time it's a Christmas-themed clipboard, made using the Simple Stories Claus & Co range, and fitting in perfectly with this week's theme of table/tree/home decorations. :)
As you'll see, it's a very quick & easy project, but ideal for this time of year when there is so much to remember-- because making a list (and checking it twice, naturally!) and having it somewhere you can see what needs to be done is super-helpful.
I used an A5-sized clipboard (from Warehouse Stationery) and covered it in some red starred paper. The "Dear Santa" list sheet is cut from the 2x12, 4x12 and 6x12 Elements sheet, and slipped under the bulldog clip at the top to hold it in place. I glued a red & white gingham button to the centre of the top bulldog clip, and added another smaller bulldog clip at the side. That holds a little cluster of embellishments- a shiny gold heart, and a Christmas tag with a candy-cane striped tie and a little bling star atop the tree.
A detailed shot is below:
Super-simple, and a great project to get the kids involved with, because there's nothing too fiddly or complicated to contend with. Because the "Dear Santa" sheet is removable, as are the side cluster of embellishements, the base clipboard could easily be altered/adapted to suit other times of the year as well: just change the theme of the accessories!
Thanks so much for looking, and I'll see you again soon.
Cheers,
Lisa :)
As you'll see, it's a very quick & easy project, but ideal for this time of year when there is so much to remember-- because making a list (and checking it twice, naturally!) and having it somewhere you can see what needs to be done is super-helpful.
I used an A5-sized clipboard (from Warehouse Stationery) and covered it in some red starred paper. The "Dear Santa" list sheet is cut from the 2x12, 4x12 and 6x12 Elements sheet, and slipped under the bulldog clip at the top to hold it in place. I glued a red & white gingham button to the centre of the top bulldog clip, and added another smaller bulldog clip at the side. That holds a little cluster of embellishments- a shiny gold heart, and a Christmas tag with a candy-cane striped tie and a little bling star atop the tree.
A detailed shot is below:
Super-simple, and a great project to get the kids involved with, because there's nothing too fiddly or complicated to contend with. Because the "Dear Santa" sheet is removable, as are the side cluster of embellishements, the base clipboard could easily be altered/adapted to suit other times of the year as well: just change the theme of the accessories!
Thanks so much for looking, and I'll see you again soon.
Cheers,
Lisa :)
Tuesday, December 1, 2015
Betsy - Table Decoration
Betsy here this morning ladies to continue the Christmas theme, that being home decorations.
Being a card maker only, I do have to stretch my imagination when it comes to stepping over that line, but anyway, here we go. One of my friends came to card making one day with a block of wood and my first thought was, by decorating it up, it would make a lovely centre piece for the table, in the form of a candle. Well, I talked nicely to Kathy and she kindly gave me a wood block and this is the resulting product. Hope you like it ladies - it is so simple to make, really doesn't take much imagination at all!
After cleaning the block I sanded it, then covered it with patterned paper. I added some sepia ink round the edges to age it slightly. I found some gold mesh, berries, poinsettia died flowers, ribbon, and a trailing leaf die which I have lost the packaging for. Then I trotted off to the Warehouse and bought a candle for the completion. What's your thoughts ladies? If I can make one, anyone can!!
Do remember all the pre Christmas fun that is going on at Artfull Crafts at the moment - Thursday is a very big day with the visit of Finnabair, for a couple of classes, fun will be had by all, no doubt, and then Saturday we have the Christmas Events day which is always enjoyable. There are also challenges to participate in and we love seeing all your work, so don't hesitate to take part. Prizes to be won, as well.
Trust you are all enjoying what our lovely design team have been sharing on the blog - some of the ladies are so talented.
All today, happy crafting to all and many blessings,
Betsy.
Being a card maker only, I do have to stretch my imagination when it comes to stepping over that line, but anyway, here we go. One of my friends came to card making one day with a block of wood and my first thought was, by decorating it up, it would make a lovely centre piece for the table, in the form of a candle. Well, I talked nicely to Kathy and she kindly gave me a wood block and this is the resulting product. Hope you like it ladies - it is so simple to make, really doesn't take much imagination at all!
After cleaning the block I sanded it, then covered it with patterned paper. I added some sepia ink round the edges to age it slightly. I found some gold mesh, berries, poinsettia died flowers, ribbon, and a trailing leaf die which I have lost the packaging for. Then I trotted off to the Warehouse and bought a candle for the completion. What's your thoughts ladies? If I can make one, anyone can!!
Do remember all the pre Christmas fun that is going on at Artfull Crafts at the moment - Thursday is a very big day with the visit of Finnabair, for a couple of classes, fun will be had by all, no doubt, and then Saturday we have the Christmas Events day which is always enjoyable. There are also challenges to participate in and we love seeing all your work, so don't hesitate to take part. Prizes to be won, as well.
Trust you are all enjoying what our lovely design team have been sharing on the blog - some of the ladies are so talented.
All today, happy crafting to all and many blessings,
Betsy.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Christine S. - Star Tree Decor
Hi there, Christine S. here starting off the third week of Artfull Crafts' Christmas Countdown. This week is all about Home/Tree/Table decorations. I made a home decoration/display with one of my favourite shape...stars! One can never have too many stars :). Let me show you what I created, & I hope you'll like it as much as I do.
I've used the Wooden Star Tree for this project & is currently 30% off at the shop, with all papers from the Home For Christmas collection.
I went for a clean & natural look, inspired by the texture of the Laurel paper. I wanted this piece to have a marriage of festive & Scandinavian look & feel. It was easy to achieve with this lovely & versatile Christmas collection. Now, let's have a closer look at each stars.
The first smallest top star has the Mistletoe paper & cut out pieces from the Laurel & Sugar Plum papers.
The second star has the Sugar Plum paper as well. This is one of my favourite paper from this collection, it has a lovely & versatile print.
The third star has the Pinecones paper with pieces from the Poinsettia & Season papers.
The fourth biggest star has the Sugar Plum paper too. Both sides of the paper you can pretty much use for anything & everything for your projects. That delicious vine is from Prima's Midnight Kiss Victorian Christmas Flower pack.
Don't forget, there's also 30% off all Christmas Wooden Projects & Home Décor Items in the shop, including this Star Tree Décor! It's a great deal, so why not pick up some projects & get into the festive spirit. Click here to see the range. We hope you'll join in the fun with our Christmas Countdown too. You can load your entries here. There's loads of prizes to be won!
As always, thanks for dropping by & we can't wait to see all your beautiful creations :).
Cheers,
Christine S.
I've used the Wooden Star Tree for this project & is currently 30% off at the shop, with all papers from the Home For Christmas collection.
I went for a clean & natural look, inspired by the texture of the Laurel paper. I wanted this piece to have a marriage of festive & Scandinavian look & feel. It was easy to achieve with this lovely & versatile Christmas collection. Now, let's have a closer look at each stars.
The first smallest top star has the Mistletoe paper & cut out pieces from the Laurel & Sugar Plum papers.
The second star has the Sugar Plum paper as well. This is one of my favourite paper from this collection, it has a lovely & versatile print.
The third star has the Pinecones paper with pieces from the Poinsettia & Season papers.
The fourth biggest star has the Sugar Plum paper too. Both sides of the paper you can pretty much use for anything & everything for your projects. That delicious vine is from Prima's Midnight Kiss Victorian Christmas Flower pack.
Don't forget, there's also 30% off all Christmas Wooden Projects & Home Décor Items in the shop, including this Star Tree Décor! It's a great deal, so why not pick up some projects & get into the festive spirit. Click here to see the range. We hope you'll join in the fun with our Christmas Countdown too. You can load your entries here. There's loads of prizes to be won!
As always, thanks for dropping by & we can't wait to see all your beautiful creations :).
Cheers,
Christine S.
Sunday, November 29, 2015
Christmas Countdown, 3 1/2 weeks to go and 30% off Advent & Decor
Keep reading to the bottom of this email for the Weekly 30% off Specials!
We hope you've enjoyed the challenges so far - Christmas Cards and Layouts/Photos. Click into the Competition Gallery to see what's been entered so far. You have until December 23rd to enter any of the Christmas Countdown Challenges.
There will be TWO winners for this challenge.
You have until midnight Wednesday 23rd December enter your projects in the Challenge. (Maximum of 3 entries per person please). Please load them up into the Gallery. It's really easy!! We look forward to you joining in the fun!
30% off Wooden Projects & Home Decor Items - including Advent Calendars!
It's time to make the house look festive. Pick up some projects get in the spirit. We've got Wall Art, Decorations AND Advent Calendars on special! Click here to see more.
Here at Artfull Crafts we love Christmas so much - we have a whole section of our website dedicated to Christmas Products. We are still ordering more Christmas Stock - so be sure to check in often.
Inspiration
The Design Team will be sharing their creations each day until next Sunday when the new theme will be announced. Here are some wonderful home and tree decoration ideas from previous year's Design Team to get you started:
We hope you've enjoyed the challenges so far - Christmas Cards and Layouts/Photos. Click into the Competition Gallery to see what's been entered so far. You have until December 23rd to enter any of the Christmas Countdown Challenges.
3 1/2 weeks to go CHALLENGE!
HOME, TREE & TABLE DECORATIONS
It's
time to put up your Christmas Tree - so why not make it look special
this year? Who doesn't like sitting at a pretty table at Christmas? It's
easy to make some simple crafty items that will brighten up the table.
Think about crackers, napkin rings, centerpieces, placemats, glass
charms etc. And how about the house? Have you thought about having an
Advent Calendar to help with the countdown, or some Festive Wall Art?
Show us your great ideas for making your table look festive and you
could win!There will be TWO winners for this challenge.
1) Overall Winner will receive a Kaisercraft Holly SilhouetteWall Art rrp $29.00
2) Drawn Winner - everyone who enters will be put in the draw to win an origami flower kit. Value $20
You have until midnight Wednesday 23rd December enter your projects in the Challenge. (Maximum of 3 entries per person please). Please load them up into the Gallery. It's really easy!! We look forward to you joining in the fun!
WEEKLY CHRISTMAS SPECIALS
This week we're offering you fabulous projects that will make perfect home, tree and table decorations.It's time to make the house look festive. Pick up some projects get in the spirit. We've got Wall Art, Decorations AND Advent Calendars on special! Click here to see more.
Here at Artfull Crafts we love Christmas so much - we have a whole section of our website dedicated to Christmas Products. We are still ordering more Christmas Stock - so be sure to check in often.
The Design Team will be sharing their creations each day until next Sunday when the new theme will be announced. Here are some wonderful home and tree decoration ideas from previous year's Design Team to get you started:
Have a great week!
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