Saturday, December 5, 2009

December Class with Melissa Phillips

What crafter doesn't want scrapbook supplies on her tree in the form of gorgeous ornaments?






Supplies
Small Round Tins Holiday Lights Poinsettia Ruby Red Flowers by Prima
Christmas Past Jolly Old St. Nicholas Pattern Paper by Graphic 45
Christmas Past Die Cut Frames by Graphic 45
White Mica Flakes by Melissa Frances
Christmas Kraft Cardstock Stickers by Hambly Screen Prints
Holiday Multi Color Baker’s Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts

Directions
    1. Paint metal tin with off-white acrylic paint and let dry.
    2. Cut a strip of Jolly Old St. Nicholas paper to fit around base of tin and adhere.
    3. Coat entire tin with spray adhesive and sprinkle Mica Flakes over the top.
    4. Wrap twill ribbon around tin and tie in two bows at the top of ornament.
    5. Make tag from small die cut and tie to center of bows using Baker’s Twine.
    6. Adhere large poinsettia flower slightly off-center.
    7. Attach “Noel” sticker near bottom to complete.

    **Another option for this ornament would be to hide a small gift or money inside and then hang on the tree as a Christmas present.

Friday, December 4, 2009

December Class with Sherry Wright

Simple paper rolls make a candle festive for your holiday parties.




Supplies
St. Nick Holly Berry Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Sleigh Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Pattern Paper by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Sugar Plum
St. Nick Noel
Time of Wonder Cardstock Stickers by Bo Bunny Press
St. Nick Buttons & Bling by Bo Bunny Press
Holiday Solid Color Baker's Twine by Martha Stewart Crafts
Mint Green 5/8" Double Dot Grosgrain Ribbon by Bo Bunny Press
Other: candle

Directions
    1. Measure your candle and cut coordinating paper strips (candle height x 2
    1/2"). Chose 3-4 papers and alternate around candle.
    2. Apply adhesive to one side of paper and roll around pencil, holding ends until
    adhesive dries. Continue this with coordinating papers until you have enough to cover
    outside of candle.
    3. Cut a piece of paper the height of the candle x 10" and adhere around candle.
    4. Begin adhering rolled papers to candle wrap until it's completely covered.
    5. Tie ribbon and twine around candle and adhere green button to ribbon center.
    6. Cut mistletoe from patterned paper and adhere around ribbon.
    7. Add "jingle bells" tag from sticker sheet to underside of ribbon. Finish with berries (craft store).

Thursday, December 3, 2009

December Class with Jessica Witty






Supplies for Simple Gift Container
Nook and Pantry Strawberry Shortcake Paper by Basic Grey
Cottage Porch Pattern Paper by Crate Paper
Nook and Pantry Yellow Cream Doilies Die-Cut Paper by Basic Grey
Ali Edwards Simply You Clear Stamp Set by Technique Tuesday
Lem on Creme Trellis Roses Flowers by Prima
Gypsy Market Seam Binding by 7Gypsies
Vintage Findings Metallic Gold Embossed Ephemera by Making Memories
24 Vial Glitter Multi-Pack by Martha Stewart Crafts

Directions
1. Trim patterned papers and stitch together with zigzag stitch. Wrap around
container and adhere.
2. Cut circle from Porch paper and adhere to lid. Run a glue pen around the
patterned paper and coat with glitter.
3. Tie ribbon around lid.
4. Stamp sentiment on tag.
5. Trim branch from ephemera sheet and adhere to tag. Add glitter to flower, then adhere to tag. Pin tag to ribbon.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

December Class with Anabelle O'Malley

Emma's Paperie now carries Copic markers for all your coloring needs. Take Anabelle's
lead and try using them to color clear gemstones for custom projects.




Supplies for Ornament Set
Mistletoe Icon Dot Pattern Paper by Making Memories
Red/Black Line Ext II Clover Vine Pattern Paper by Jenni Bowlin
Red/Black Line Ext II Journaling Cards by Jenni Bowlin
Mistletoe Dimensional Stickers by Making Memories
Mistletoe Poinsettia Button Flower Stickers by Making Memories
Clear Crystal Swirls Frame by Zva Creative
R27 Cadmium Red Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
YG03 Yellow Green Sketch Marker by Copic Markers
North Pole Title Stickers by Crate Paper

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

December Class with Lisa Dorsey

Add details with embossing powder to your next project.





Supplies
Square Nested Kraft Gift Box Set
Lace Clear Stamp with Crystals by Prima
Eskimo Kisses Peppermint Twist Paper by Basic Grey
Flora Holiday Flocked Die-Cut Snowflake Paper by Anna Griffin
Clear Crystal Double Flourishes by Zva Creative
Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft


Directions
  1. Cover base of box with Cream pattern paper.
  2. Cover the top of box with Green pattern paper. Ink the edges.
  3. Stamp Lace stamp into Versamark embossing ink or glue pad and then
    stamp onto cream cardstock. Cover with embossing powder and shake off the
    excess. Heat to seal embossing powder. Repeat until you have a strip long
    enough to cover the edge of the box.
  4. Cut along the edge of the lace stamp and attach to the edge of the
    cover. Add pearls.
  5. To create the embossed edge around the card, dip edge of postcard
    into glue pad, apply embossing powder and heat.
  6. Tie ribbon onto cover of box and attach postcard.
  7. Add rhinestones and pearls.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Thanksgiving Specials

THIS SALE HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH TODAY, NOVEMBER 30TH!
*Click on photos for larger views of the text

Deer Friend Card by Sherry Wright



Supplies

Fabulous Blooms Pattern Paper by Chatterbox
Fabulous Petite Vintage Pattern Paper by Chatterbox
Fabulous Arrows Pattern Paper by Chatterbox
Fabulous Mini Alphabet Stickers by Chatterbox
Fabulous Chipboard Shapes by Chatterbox
Fabulous Die Cut Shapes by Chatterbox
Fabulous 3D Photo Maker Kit by Chatterbox