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All Things Soiree!

Papers:  Memory Box quartz and midnight soiree papers
Stamp Ink:  Adirondack denim, Adirondack silver mixative, Ranger clear ep
Stamps:  Memory Box Peace Collage G1411
Embellishments: Memory Box design frost blue pearls, May Arts ribbon, Copic refills G40, B93, and colorless blender

Today I thought I would share this card using all Soiree papers.  If you have never played with these gorgeous papers, I really encourage you to grab some and try them out. They are so rich, shimmery, and beautiful!  On this card, I used both Quartz and Midnight Soiree papers to create this card.  I also used the new Peace Collage stamp {G1411}.  To create the background behind the stamped image, I pounced on some Copic re-inkers and Adirondack silver mixative directly onto the Quartz Soiree paper.  Then I stamped the image and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  Super easy and gives a fun effect.  Unfortunately the photos don't show the shimmer of the papers or the colors of the background as well.  In person, they are so pretty! 

I hope you enjoyed today's quick creation, and I would love to know what you think of the Memory Box Soiree papers!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!  Have a wonderful Thursday, and thank you for stopping by! 

Sweet Valentine

Papers:  Memory Box soiree petal, misc. kraft
Stamps:  Memory Box Lovey Dovey Tree E1308
Stamp Ink:  Versafine vintage sepia
Embellishments: Memory Box baby pink pearls, misc. ribbon, Martha Stewart mini heart border punch

Today I wanted to share with you another quick valentine card.  This one is my favorite!  I LOVE kraft and baby pink together!  You will also notice I did not put a title on this card. I thought it would be nice to leave it blank to use for Valentine's or any occasion.

To create my card, I first stamped the Memory Box Lovey Dovey Tree stamp {E1308} onto my kraft paper.  Then I stamped it several more times onto Memory Box Gossamer paper scraps I had on my desk.  I then cut the hearts out and added to the stamped image on the kraft paper.  I left the paper piece sort of long so that I could use a border punch on the bottom.  I then matted the piece with Memory Box Soiree Petal paper.  It's so pretty!  Then I added a bow, some Memory Box pearls, and attached it to my kraft card to finish!  I hope you enjoyed today's creation!  See you again soon!

Cookie Cutter {Ornaments} Part 1

Today I thought I would share a fun and easy gift to make for family and friends.  It is a cookie cutter ornament.  I purchased a bunch of cookie cutters from both my local grocery store and my local craft store.  There are all kinds of cookie cutters out right now, and most you can find on sale!

For my ornaments, I chose to use angel cookie cutters.  First, I decided to put photos in my ornaments.  You can also make these with just pretty patterned paper.  The Memory Box Spiceberry papers would be perfect for this!  To prepare my photos for the cookie cutters, I measured the opening of the cookie cutter so that I could print pictures the appropriate size.  Then I printed out my photos and added a thin layer of Mod Podge so that the photos will stay nice through the years.  I used matte photo paper, and the Mod Podge works great!
 
I chose to leave my photos in color becasue I wanted the ornaments to be blue and silver.  If my girls had been wearing "funny colored" shirts or something that would not have worked with my color scheme, I would have just printed them in black and white.  That would certainly create a timeless ornament!

Next, I traced my cookie cutter onto a piece of Memory Box Soiree silver cardstock and cut it out.

I also centered my picture in the cookie cutter and cut the picture out.  Next time, I will adhere the photo to the cardstock first, and cut them out together instead of individually as I did here.

Because I was not sure what ribbon I would use, I then decided to create a wire hanger.  I used wire that I purchased at my local craft store and made a hanger on the top.  The wire is so thin that once I adhere the cardstock to the back of the cookie cutter, the wire won't cause a problem.

So, that's it for Part 1 of our tutorial.  Go ahead and find your cookie cutters and pictures and get them ready as I have done here.  Next time we will finish the cookie cutter so it will be ready to give as a gift or hang on your own tree.  Have fun!

Another Popsicle for your Inspiration

Today I thought I would play with more of the new releases and incorporate another popsicle on my card so that you could have some more inspiration!  Now, let me preface this post with--the shimmer on this card did not photograph.  I used the gorgeous and shimmery Memory Box Soiree papers along with some other shimmery elements.  In person, it really sparkles.  And if you don't have any of the Soiree papers, you may want to check them out.  They are just beautiful for holiday cards!

Okay, now onto my creation!  :)  First, I stamped the circle stamp from the new Night Before Clear Stamp set {CL141} onto white cardstock using silver metallic ink.  After stamping the circles, I punched them out and inked the edges with the same ink.  I also tied three tiny bows out of some gold ribbon I had on hand.

Next, I used a border punch to punch a decorative border out of silver Soiree cardstock.  I also used some Shimmerz Spritz to change the color of the popsicle stick and give it a little shimmer.
 
Next, I started placing my "ornaments" and ribbons on the Memory Box 24kt Soiree notecard.

And to finish, I added a sentiment on top of the "mantle" along with some Memory Box Christmas jewels.
 
 
Papers:  Bazzill white CS, Memory Box Soiree 24kt notecard; Memory Box Soiree silver CS
Stamps:  Memory Box Night Before CL141
Stamp Ink:  Encore silver metallic
Embellishments: Martha Stewart Arch Lattice border punch, Shimmerz Spritz concrete, Hobby Lobby ribbon, Making Memories Fa La La tiny alpha stickers, Memory Box Christmas jewels, misc. popsicle stick

I hope you enjoyed this and that you are working on your Memory Box contest entries!  I can't wait to see more of your creations!  Have a great Friday!

Sharing a Christmas {Notecard}

Today, I am sharing a Christmas notecard again using our new holiday releases!  You will notice that this particular card does not have a sentiment on the front.  This makes it useable for just about any kind of holiday note that you would like to send to someone.  Let's look at how I created today's card.

To begin, I stamped the new Modern Holly Bird stamp {E1294} onto cardstock using red ink.  I then painted the holly leaves with Twinkling H2Os.  I used a tiny paint brush, and that worked well.  Then I added some berries using Christmas Red Stickles.
 
 
Next, I cut a piece of patterned paper from the new Spiceberry 6x6 paper pack to fit across my card.  I also stitched the edges using green thread. I was going to use the new Christmas jewel stickers but I think they detracted from the holly and berries so I left them off.

The shimmery paper I used is from the Memory Box Soiree collection.  They are perfect for holiday papers.  And lastly, I put all of my elements together to finish my card that you can see here.
 
 
Papers:  Paper Trey Ink, Memory Box mars soiree CS; Memory Box Spiceberry
Stamps:  Memory Box Modern Holly Bird E1294
Stamp Ink:  SU ruby red
Embellishments: LuminArte H20s golden jade, Stickles Christmas red, Ribbon Retreat ribbon

I hope you are enjoying the new holiday releases!  There are SO many possibilities with all of the new stamps, papers, and jewels!  Be sure to join in later this week for some more Memory Box fun!