Zig Kuretake Design Team!

EDITED to link up to Berry71 Bleu, mixed media challenge, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Halloween and Ribbon Challenge.  I've used Really Reasonable Ribbon Orange Seam binding :)  and Anything Goes Challenge at Lady Anne's Challenge

Hello friends!  I have some exciting news to share :)  I'll be joining their design team and  am thrilled to be designing with so many talented ladies!  To celebrate,  I made this "Fortune Teller" Globe.  I used orange seam binding and then distressed it a bit with Zig Kuretake Rootbeer Float Brushable marker.  The sweet little image is Retro Cafe Art.

Welcome, welcome welcome to the talented and delightful USA & Canada Design Team!!  We would like to introduce you all to the following new members to our team.....

Jan Hennings 

 Jamie Cripps

 Alyssa Leanne

 JJ Sobey

 Emily Lanham

 Patti Hamil

 Annette Allen

 Jamie Pope

 Tenny Kusuma

 Jenn Cochran

 Candy Rosenberg

Rebecca Morefield-Wagner

Karen Jiles

Linda Abadie

Shannon Morgan

Amy Sotolongo

steph ackerman

Leanne Garner

Margie H

Theresa Harris

Erika Taylor

The above talented ladies will be creating some fantastic inspirational projects over the next coming months and will join 

Jane Farr

Erin Bassett

Lara Scott

Susan K. Weckesser 

Here's my celebration piece made using WoW Embossing Powder, Zig Kuretake Rootbeer Float Brushable Marker, Clear Glass Christmas ornament. Hambly Screen Prints Overlay, Retro Cafe Art image. vintage gloves, Zva Creative Pearls. metal embellishments, battery operated tea light, orange seam binding from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

A closer look

Little witch

Base

and the back

Paper Crafter's Library and Wow Embossing Powders

Hello friends!   A couple fun things today!
***Bind-It All and O-Wires Giveaway***  Winner announced on June 3rd!
 Recently, Suzy West asked me to do a special project for Wow and Paper Crafter's Library!  Talk about a win, win situation :)  You know I design for WOW and love the stamps and embossing powders. Are you familiar with Paper Crafter's Library?  A great resource for online video tutorials!  They are generously offering a 3 month subscription to a lucky winner.  (Be sure to leave a comment on Paper Crafter's Library blog  and right here on this post.  I will choose a winner on Friday at 4PM!

A Bit About Paper Crafter’s Library

The world of paper crafting is HUGE! Whether you are a beginner, or you’ve been creating for years, the sheer number of different products, tools, techniques and project ideas can be overwhelming.After spending 6 years helping thousands of paper crafters around the world become more successful in the creative space through her series of kits, digital tutorials and online classes, Andrea Walford began looking for a new approach to education. In 2011 she launched Paper Crafter’s Library – the first, and still to this day, only website that provides an all-in-one learning solution for paper crafters. With almost 800 videos currently in their library and 4-5 new videos added each week, Paper Crafter’s Library offers comprehensive training on products, tools, techniques, and project ideas. From beginner through to advanced, whether your interest is in stamping, card making, scrapbooking, creating 3D items or altered art – you’ll find all the resources you need to navigate the world of paper crafting in ONE place, organized and indexed so that it’s quick and easy to find.

Here are a few Sneak peeks at today project posted over at Paper Crafter's Library.  It's all about recycling, altering and stamping on metal!  I've used Brocade Stanp Set 4, Suzy West Cotton Candy and Metallic Gold Rich Pale Embossing powders by Wow!  WOW! Embossing Powders will also be giving away a 12-pack of beautiful powders!

DIY Christmas Decor With Really Reasonable Ribbon

Hello Really Reasonable Ribbon fans!  Today I'm  sharing a canvas bag hanger.  I've dressed up the little coin envelope with Cherry Baker's Twine.  I love the assortment of Baker's twine at Really Reasonable Ribbon!

I started with 2 pieces of 7"x 9" canvas.  Leaving the top open, sew the sides and bottom.  Tea stain the bag and lay it on a towel. 

 While the bag is still wet, sprinkle on a bit of ground cinnamon.  Mist with Glimmer Mist.

Using a paint brush, brush the cinnamon in.

Using Ribbon Adhesive, adhere vintage lace at the top.

I bought a red dog collar with bells at the dollar store.  For an aged look, soak the collar in salt water for several days.

Hot glue a 2"x7" piece of weathered wood to the top of the canvas bag.

Add vintage images and a small coin envelope wrapped in Cherry Baker's Twine.

Hot glue the metal sleigh in place.  Add some mini Christmas ornaments.

Creative Charms Blog Hop

Edited to include a much requested tutorial...because you're all so sweet, here ya go :)
Good morning friends!  I hope you’re ready for your morning exercise, cause we’ll be hopping from one blog to another!  Be sure to write down the secret word on each blog, beginning with the Creative Charms blog.  You should be arriving here from Sandra’s blog.    My secret word is “from”.  After you’ve gather all the words to complete your phrase, email Midori  (Midori@creativecharms.com) and you’ll be entered in the Grand Prize Drawing.  The winner will receive the Kit of the Month and the Deal of the Month!  The giveaway closes at midnight on Sunday, May 1st and the winner will be announced on Monday, May 2nd.
Gatefold Recipe Album using Vintage Brads and a Gingham Butterfly.




Here’s the sequence of the blog hop.
Creative Charms Blog
Kristal
Amber
Sandra
Jan (you’re here)
Laura
Diane
Jennifer H.
Michelle
Lisa
Chris
Jamie
Amy
Jennifer Y.
Trudy
Ellen
Joscie
Ilene
Midori..email her when you have the phrase :)

Gatefold Recipe Album


October Afternoon (Finished size closed 5" x 7")

Step 1- Using corrugated cardboard, Cut (2) 3.50" x 5.00" and (1) 5.00" x 7.00"

Cut the cardstock for the cover.

(1) 6" X 8" (2) 6" X 4.25"

Inner Covers

(1) 4.75" x 6.75" and (2) 4.75" x 3.25")

Inner Pages

(4) 4" x 6" and (4) 3" x 4"

Spines

(2) 5" x 6"

Step 2- Scoring the 5" x 6" spine pieces

Score at 1", 2", 3", 4", 5"

Step 3- Fold and use High Tac adhesive in the valley sections that will face the outside. (the fold used on the spine is called peak and valley).

Step 4- Begin covering your corrugated cardboard pieces. Fold in the raw edges and add a line of Perma Tac. Place inner cover on top.

Repeat this for the 5.00" x 7.00" piece of corrugated cardboard.

Step 6- Adhere the spines to the 5.00" x 7.00" corrugated cardboard. Use the Extreme Tac or Glue to hold securely in place.

Step 7- Using the 3.50" x 5.00" pieces of corrugated cardboard, adhere the spine on the left, now the spine on the right.
Here's the inside of the album.

Step 8- Use Perma Tac to adhere your inner pages as desired.

Step 9- Decorate pages as desired.

Step 10- Decorate cover as desired.

Step 11- I stuck a cardstock sticker on corrugated cardboard. Trimmed the excess.

Step 12- I then hot glued a hand crocheted flower and leaf to the center of the sticker.

Step 13- I hot glued tulle to the back of the cardboard and trimmed the excess.

Step 14- Stick button in the center of the crocheted flower.

Step 15- Apply hot glue to the back of the right side of the cardboard and press in between the two front pieces.

Supplies:

Patterned paper, button, stickers (October AFternoon). Perma Tac, Hot Glue Gun and melt sticks (Glue Arts), score board (Provocraft), Bone Folder (making memories), Round-It All (Zutter), tulle, hand crocheted flower and leaf, recycled corrugated cardboard.