CHRISTMAS CHEER

Christmas Cheer

     So excited to be able to be part of this FESTIVE FRIDAY BLOG HOP, almost didn't make it.  It's amazing how dependent we have become on the cyber-life.  Here is my entry and it is made with, you guessed it, Graphic 45 Christmas Emporium line of paper and this was very simple, and I decided to keep it that way.  All I did is attach the graphic to red cardstock and add the sentiment with two brads.
    So off you go to Michelle Cummings    , enjoy the rest of the Hop,
keep smiling and keep those creative juices flowing, Carol

Festive Friday Blog Hop

1.	Terri Sproul
2.	Chris Hurley
3.	Cheryl Lindsay
4.	Amanda Marks
5.	Brenda Lee Burfeind
6.	Angela Bodas
7.	Becky Conley
8.	Leslie-Rahye
9.	Laura Fisher
10.	The Robin’s nest
11.	Carol Berns
12.	Michelle Cummings
13.	Diane W. Tuggle
14.	Debra Buckland
15.	Yolanda Anthony

It's the Gift from the Heart

If you are viewing this card then you have come from The Robin’s nest  .  Thank you for participating in the FESTIVE FRIDAY BLOG HOP,  have you enjoyed it thus far?  ...I thought so and I thought you might like to know something about my card so here we go:


SUPPLIES:  For this one I went a little wild with supplies. I figured I had them and wanted to see just how many I could combine, so I  used the new Graphic 45 Christmas paper, Green Rayon Ribbon, Fancy Pants Stamps, Tim Holtz Christmas Stamp Set, Tim Holtz Flower and Flourish Die Cuts, Red and Clear Pearl Pens, Black Bling Flourish and 1 Doille, Red Ink and Stardust Stickles, and finally, Sakura 3D Crystal Lacquer for Flower Centers.


INSTRUCTIONS:  
1.  Stamp all your components and cut Paper to highlight Flourish on left side.
2.  Die Cut all your flowers and Flourishes.
3.  Use Pearl Pens to embellish Red Stamped Flourish.  Use Clear Pearl Pen on Green Die Cut Flourish.
4.  Ink edges of Doile and adhere then place Stamped and Cout-out Gift.  Add Ribbon and Tag.
5.  Cut out Sentiment (I used Christmas Carol) and Double Mount on two different Papers and Stickle Edges of one.
6.  Add Flowers...and you're done.


Now it's time to visit the remaining artists on this Blog Hop so continue over to Michelle Cummings and enjoy.  If you did not get the opportunity to see everyone's post I have supplied the complete list.  Feel free to visit and re-visit everyone...and please post a comment, we love to hear from you.  
Happy Hopping, keep those creative juices flowing and keep smiling, Carol

Festive Friday Blog Hop

1.	Terri Sproul
2.	Chris Hurley
3.	Cheryl Lindsay
4.	Amanda Marks
5.	Brenda Lee Burfeind
6.	Angela Bodas
7.	Becky Conley
8.	Leslie-Rahye
9.	Laura Fisher
10.	The Robin’s nest
11.	Carol Berns
12.	Michelle Cummings
13.	Diane W. Tuggle
14.	Debra Buckland
15.	Yolanda Anthony

1. 

Terri Sproul  

2. 

Chris Hurley  

3. 

Cheryl Lindsay  

4. 

Amanda Marks  

5. 

Brenda Lee Burfeind  

6. 

Angela Bodas  

7. 

Becky Conley  

8. 

Leslie-Rahye  

9. 

Laura Fisher  

10. 

The Robin’s nest  

11. 

Carol Berns  

12. 

Michelle Cummings  

13. 

Diane W. Tuggle  

14. 

Debra Buckland  

15. 

Yolanda Anthony  

To the BEACH double-page Layout

Last night's class was a blast. We made this double-page layout using Sakura 3-D Lacquer for the Surfboard and and on the Flowers and Sandy Shore to adhere the Fairydustglitter that really brought sparkle to a whole new lever: Glittery and Glossy.  We even added Fairydustglitter to the Burlap center mat.  Some of the gals loved it so much they cannot wait to display it on their walls.  For other great and exciting classes be sure to check them out at Treasured Memories .  See you there and remember, to keep creative, keep exploring and keep smiling :))

FESTIVE FRIDAY BLOG HOP AUGUST 26, 2011

HAPPY FESTIVE FRIDAY  and welcome to the Blog Hop.  This card's inspiration comes from the wonderful stamps I found on the Southern California Shop Hop.  

Three different stamps were used to create this card. The background 'Snowfake' stamp has been stamped with Versamark then embossed with Rangers Hologram.  The Snowman stamp was stamped with Black Soot Distress Ink, I then used pastels by Pebbles to add color and finally, Stickles and Pearl Pen to accent key areas.  Tim Holtz' stamp was used for 'Merry Christmas in Black Soot Distress Ink then accented with Stickles.  I then mounted it on white cardstock then light blue cardstock. All edges have been inked with Distress Ink's Old Paper.  Now its your turn to let your creativity loose, but before you do, continue this Blog Hop by visiting Michelle Cummings .  In case you want to revisit a specific artist I have included the entire list below.  Happy Blog Hopping and keep smiling, Carol

Festive Friday Blog Hop

1.	Terri Sproul
2.	Chris Hurley
3.	Cheryl Lindsay
4.	Amanda Marks
5.	Debbie Buckland
6.	Brenda Lee Burfeind
7.	Angela Bodas
8.	Yolanda
9.	Becky Conley
10.	Leslie-Rahye
11.	Laura Fisher
12.	The Robin’s nest
13.	Carol Berns
14.	Michelle Cummings
15.	Diane W. Tuggle

MILK CAN PENCIL HOLDER

Inspired by all the Back-To-School commercials, ads and scrapbook paper, I had no choice but to create something in that theme.  So, I came up with a Pencil Holder with, of course, Graphic-45 new School line of paper, and I love it all.

I just love the way Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer allows me to 'pop' selected areas to give it a well polished look.  On the Bottle Cap, Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer brightens the graphics and protects it giving it a glassy look.  I also used it on the clocks and the ruler to make them stand out.

Let's get started:
Supplies Needed:
   Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer
   Paper, your choice
   Bottle Cap, (this one is from Once Upon A Page in Burbank)
   Ribbon,
   Stick Pin.
1.)  For the Bottle Cap, I circle-punched a piece of  green cardstock and gave it a good coat of 3-D Lacquer, and let it dry. Then put a pin in it and again coated the inside of bottle cap with lacquer, let it dry and added ribbon and stick pin.
2.)  Cut Background Paper to fit around Milk Can.  Using Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer I adhered it to the can.
3.)  I cut the ruler and clocks from one of the papers, used Crystal Lacquer on entire ruler to give it a lacquered look, and only applied Crystal Lacquer to Clock Faces, let them dry and applied along with the abc graphic.  Add Pencils and Pens, place on your desk, and know it is there to greet you whenever you need it.
Happy creating and keep smiling, Carol
crystallacquer.blogspot.com
terrisproul.com

FESTIVE FRIDAY BLOG HOP AUGUST 12, 2011

SHAKER BOX SNOWMAN

I haven't made a shaker box in a long time and had a ball making this one. So here's what you'll need:
Cardstock in White, Red and Green
Patterned Scrapbook Paper
Melissa Frances Mica (loose snow in box)
Double Stick Foam Tape
Clear lightweight acrylic sheep (for window)
Stampendous Snowman Stamp & Colored Pencils
Pearl Pens in Red and White
!.)  Stamp and color Snowman on White Cardstock.  2,) Run Green Cardstock through Sizzix Frame Die.
3.)  Adhere Clear Acrylic to frame and Place Adhesive Foam Tape all around back of frame.
4.)  Sprinkle Mica inside Frame, apply Snowman to Foam Tape.
5.)  Adhere to Red Cardstock.  6.)  Add Patterened Paper.  7.) Apply Pearls around cardstocks.
And now you have another Christmas Card...one card closer to completing your card list.  Now hop on over
to Michelle Cummings

Festive Friday Blog Hop

1.	Terri Sproul
2.	Chris Hurley
3.	Cheryl Lindsay
4.	Amanda Marks
5.	Debbie Buckland
6.	Brenda Lee Burfeind
7.	Angela Bodas
8.	Yolanda
9.	Becky Conley
10.	Leslie-Rahye
11.	Laura Fisher
12.	The Robin’s nest
13.	Carol Berns  You are here
14.	Michelle Cummings  Your Next Stop
15.	Diane W. Tuggle

1. 

Terri Sproul  

2. 

Chris Hurley  

3. 

Cheryl Lindsay  

4. 

Amanda Marks  

5. 

Debbie Buckland  

6. 

Brenda Lee Burfeind  

7. 

Angela Bodas  

8. 

Yolanda  

9. 

Becky Conley  

10. 

Leslie-Rahye  

11. 

Laura Fisher  

12. 

The Robin’s nest  

13. 

Carol Berns  You are here

14. 

Michelle Cummings  Your Next Stop

15. 

Diane W. Tuggle  

SAKURA 3-D LACQUER JEWELED GIFT TIN BOX

     I just cannot wait to fill this with a gift for my BFF.  This Jewel Tin Box took longer to make only because of the drying time in-between steps so let's get started:

 Supplies needed:
Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer ~ Sakura Square Tin Box ~ Tattered Angels Glass (acrylic) Flourish ~ Chunky Aged Silver Glitter (or you can use silver seed beads) ~ Mixed Blue and Green Seed Beads ~ Scissors.
Instructions:

1.)  Using Scissors, Cut Flourish  to fit top of Tin Box.  Let Dry Completely.

2.)  Sakura 3-D Crystal Lacquer is the only adhesive or glue you will need and you will begin by applying it to the backside of cut Flourish and set onto top of Tin Box.  Then, taking a small section at a time, apply Crystal Lacquer to Top of Flourish, generously sprinkle with Silver Glitter and tap-off excess.  Repeat until entire Flourish is covered.  Let Dry Completely.

3.)  Repeat step #2 only this time you will be applying Colored Seed Beads to the negative space on Tin Box.  Let Dry Completely, then fill with Hand made Jewelry, Gift Card for your BFF...or Mom.

     That's it, you are done.  Try using your favorite colors or if giving it away, the favorite colors of lucky recipient.  Be creative and above all, have fun because 'art should never hurt.'
Keep Smiling, Carol
http://www.crystallacquer.blogspot.com
terrisproul.com