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Triple-Layered Pumpkin

Ever since I received the Memory Box Great Pumpkin stamp {G1882} in the mail, I have been wanting to piece this pumpkin. So, today I thought I would show you a card layering this pumpkin in 3 layers with 3 different papers.

Papers: Memory Box mango gingham, mango distressed, and mango moroccan; misc. kraft nc
Stamp Ink: Archival Ink coffee, ColorBox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan
Stamp: Memory Box Great Pumpkin G1882
Embellishments: Memory Box Tiny Tendril die 98419, May Arts twine, burlap from Save on Crafts, Sizzix Damask #5 embossing folder, misc. ticket, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, sewing machine

I stamped the Great Pumpkin stamp 3x onto Memory Box mango distressed, mango gingham, and mango moroccan papers. I hand cut the pieces since I pieced the pumpkin together. Memory Box does make a great matching die for this stamp called the Great Pumpkin die {98423} but because I pieced it, it was quicker and easier to handcut it. I also embossed the pumpkin before piecing. I added several embellishments along the bottom including the Memory Box Tiny Tendril die {98419} to finish this card.

I chose not to use a sentiment so that I could mail this card anytime in the Fall for any occassion. Have a great rest of your Monday, and thanks for stopping by!

Altered Notebook

Well, it's that time of year again when I need to alter a notebook for my Bible study classes. I make a notebook every single year, and I save them. I have saved these notebooks from many, many previous years. Maybe someday my kids will enjoy the notes inside. :)

Anyway, I wanted to share my newest notebook with you today. It uses a mixture of old and new Memory Box. For some of the older paper I used, I am sure some of you still have it in your stash. :) If not, there are always great Memory Box substitutes! And before I share some photos, I still have not unboxed all of my photography goodies so hopefully you can view the pictures okay. I hope to find it all and unbox it soon! Now, here is how my notebook turned out:

Papers: Memory Box vanilla bean distressed dots, Memory Box Valise Bill of Sale, Memory Box Valise Tickets Please, Memory Box Gossamer
Stamps: Memory Box Moonlight Woods F1885
Stamp Ink: SU soft suede, ColorBox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan
Dies: Typewriter Upper Alphabet 98367, Typewriter Lower Alphabet 98366, Madeleine Bird 98424
Embellishments: Memory Box white pearls colored with Copic E49, Hobby Lobby doily, hand-crocheted flower, Dymo labeler, misc. brad, Jenni Bowlin brown sugar acrylic paint, sewing machine

Now let's look at some close-up details. To create the birds, I used the Memory Box Madeleine Bird die {98424} and cut two birds out of thin chipboard. I turned one over to have them facing opposite directions. I then stamped a portion of the Memory Box Moonlight Woods stamp {F1885} onto each bird for a decorative look. I love that decorative small grid pattern. Memory Box does makes two stamps that fit perfectly with the Madeleine Bird die. They are called the Solid Madeleine Bird stamp {D1879} and Outline Madeleine Bird stamp {D1878}. I did not use them, however, because I wanted the wings to stick up instead of being alongside the body.

For the papers, I chose to use the older Valise paper and the Gossamer paper because of their colors and because of the Valise ticket. Both of these colors were exactly what I wanted for my notebook this year. And all lettering on my notebook was done with the new Memory Box Typewriter Upper Alphabet {98367} and Typewriter Lower Alphabet {98366} dies using the Memory Box vanilla bean distressed dots paper. You can probably see that I also splatterd some paint onto the notebook for a fun look too. 

I hope you have enjoyed my notebook. Thanks for stopping by! See you again shortly!

A {Tin} Tutorial!

Today is my day to share some of the new Memory Box Holiday 2012 goodies on the DT blog! I have a tutorial sharing how I make a gift list tin! Here is a little sneak:

(Note: click photo to enlarge)

So, head on over to the DT blog and be sure to leave a comment over there so that you are entered for a chance to win one of the new dies. Remember, to see the entire new release, click here! Blessings,

Memory Box 2012 Holiday Collection!

Okay, it's that time of year--time to start sharing what goodies Memory Box is releasing for the 2012 Holiday Season! So today, I thought I would share a quick card using 4 of the new Memory Box dies that will be released with the Holiday Collection:

Here is the card I created:

Papers: Memory Box distressed mango, dill, mocha, moroccan sqush, and distressed vanilla bean; misc. craft notecard and paper
Stamp Ink: Colorbox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan
Memory Box Die Cuts: Penne Frame 98387, Typewriter Upper Alphabet 98367, Typewriter Lower Alphabet 98366, Fresh Leaves 98406
Other supplies: May Arts twine, American Crafts buttons, Cuttlebug forest branches embossing folder

To create:

1. Die cut 5 leaves using various Memory Box papers with the new Memory Box Fresh Leaves {98406} die. I used Memory Box papers--distressed mango, dill, mocha, and moroccan squash.

2. Sew through the center of each leaf along the embossed line using brown thread. Trim threads and set leaves aside.

3. Die cut the new Memory Box Penne Frame {98387} using Memory Box distressed vanilla bean paper. Set aside.

4. Die cut the word "Fall" using the new Memory Box Typewriter Upper Alphabet {98367} and the Typewriter Lower Alphabet {98366} dies with Memory Box distressed mango paper.

5. Ink the edges of all die cuts (except the lowercase alpha letters) using Colorbox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan ink.

6. Adhere the letters to the die cut frame set aside in Step 3. I used my Xyron X to put adhesive on the letters.

7. Trim a sheet of miscellaneous kraft paper to 4" x 5 1/4" and emboss with an embossing folder. I used the Cuttlebug forest branches folder. Sew around the edges using brown thread. Trim strings.

8. Adhere the embossed piece to your 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" kraft card.

9. Arrange leaves set aside in Step 2, and adhere to your card.

10. To finish, adhere your "fall" frame, and add buttons and twine. 

You can view the 2012 Holiday Collection by checking here in a few days, and next week the DT will have another blog blitz sharing lots of holiday creations using all of the new goodies! You won't want to miss out! See ya again soon! Thanks for stopping by!