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Christmas Peace

Today I wanted to share a card using another one of the new Memory Box Christmas stamps--the Peace Love and Joy stamp {G1874}. I have not been able to play with this stamp yet so yesterday I got it out and had some fun. One thing I love about this stamp is that it's so easy to ink up in different colors. The font is bold and wonderful. This stamp would also make a great 'tag' for a scrapbook page! Here is the card I created using two different ink colors:

Papers: Memory Box Yuletide, Memory Box crimson nc, misc. kraft paper
Stamps: Memory Box Peace Love and Joy G1874
Stamp Ink: SU red riding hood and garden green
Embellishments: Memory Box Primo Labels die (98139), leaves and flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, sewing machine

I also used the Memory Box Primo Labels die {98139} with Memory Box Yuletide paper to add a little 'ticket' to the top of the stamped image. I chose not to use a lot of embellishments because I wanted the focus to be on the stamped image. This would be a quick card to make in sets if you still need to make your Christmas cards!

Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoyed today's creation. See you again shortly!

Another {Class} Card

Happy Tuesday! I wanted to share another card that we will be making in the class I am teaching at Stamper's Alley on Nov. 3rd.

Memory Box Papers: Yuletide, Paper Trey Ink kraft cs
Stamps: Memory Box Twelve Day (G1899), Memory Bo Merriest Holiday Season (B1888)
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink fired brick, Versa Mark
Embellishments: Hug Snug colored with Glimmer Mist brick & Maya Road Mist Carnation Pink, May Arts twine, misc. brown button, popsicle stick

I will also show you how to make the crinkle ribbon. It's SO fun and adds such a nice texture to your cards and creations. And here are the 3 cards we will be making in class:

Be sure to call Brenda at Stamper's Alley to register! I hope to be able to meet some of you in person! 

Holiday Polar Bear

I am so excited to share that I will now be teaching at Stamper's Alley in Mooresville, NC. My first class will feature holiday cards using lots of Memory Box goodies. Class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9:30 a.m. Here is one of the cards we will create:

Memory Box Papers: Yuletide, Thistle nc, Beary Good, Vanilla Bean distressed dots
Stamps: Memory Box Holiday Ticket C1783
Stamp Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink walnut stain, Archival Ink coffee
Embellishments: Memory Box Eyelet Stocking (98416) die and Classic Scallop (98118) die, May Arts twine, misc. burlap, paint chip, Copic multi-liner sepia 0.3

This card uses many different items to create fun textures. On this card I used: cork, burlap, a paint chip, faux stitching, and twine. I hope you will join us if you are in the area! I would love to meet you. Be sure to visit the Memory Box Classes blog to see how to register. Once on the blog, scroll down to "North Carolina" to find the registration information. If you are in another state, be sure to look to see what classes are coming to your area! Thanks for stopping by!

Recycle that {Brown Paper Bag}

How many brown paper bags do you have lying around? If you don't have any, next time you are at a store and they ask "paper or plastic," be sure to say paper and save it! I am going to show you how I used a brown paper bag for my card today. Of course there are many other uses for brown paper bags but this one is fun, simple, and adds a bit of dimension to your creation.  Here is my card:

Papers: Memory Box Yuletide Bells are Ringing, Memory Box cranberry notecard, misc. brown paper bag (recycled)
Stamps: Memory Box Vintage Merry Christmas C1873
Stamp Ink: ColorBox Fluid Chalk chestnut roan, SU soft suede and real red
Memory Box Dies: Typewriter Number set 98363, Mini Shopping Bags 98415
Embellishments: Tim Holtz mini paper clip, misc. ribbon, sewing machine

Now here is how I created it:

1. First, cut a 6" x 5" piece from your brown paper bag.

2. Using the Memory Box Twelve Days stamp {G1899} and brown ink, stamp the image all over the brown paper bag. Make sure the image is stamped off the edge and overlaps. Just stamp it randomly.

3. Next, crumple up the paper. Yes, just make a mess of it! :) Then carefully open it back up. It should be very wrinkled. Set aside.

4. Cut a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of Memory Box Yuletide Bells are Ringing paper. This paper comes in 12x12 sheets or in the 6x6 Yuletide paper pack. Ink the edges with brown ink.

5. Randomly tear the brown paper bag sheet you set aside in Step 3 to fit onto the paper you just cut above. Ink edges and adhere to the piece cut in Step 4.

6. Cut a 7 1/2" piece of wide, red ribbon. Attach to the left side of the layered paper.

7. Sew around entire layered paper piece with ribbon attached.

8. Adhere all layers to a Memory Box cranberry notecard. Set aside.

9. With a scrap piece of the Yuletide Bells are Ringing paper, stamp the Memory Box Vintage Merry Christmas stamp {C1873} using red ink. Ink the edges with brown ink.

10. Mat onto a scrap piece of cranberry paper.

11. Adhere to your card set aside in Step 8 using pop dots.

12. Using a scrap piece of your brown paper bag, die cut the Memory Box Mini Shopping Bags die {98415}. Fold and ink the edges.

13. Die cut a number '2' and a number '5' on cranberry paper using the Memory Box Typewriter Number die set {98363} and adhere to the mini shopping bag you just cut.

14. Attach a scrap piece of ribbon to the shopping bag and using pop dots adhere to your card to finish. 

So save those bags and use on your creations. Have fun!!!

Snowflakes and Scraps

Today, I wanted to play with the new Memory Box snowflake dies--Crystal Snowflake die {98397} and the Beaded Snowflake die {98396}. I also wanted to use up some scraps. So, playing with snowflakes and scraps, here is what I came up with:

Memory Box Papers: Yuletide, moroccan latte, wassail nc
Stamps: Memory Box Merriest Holiday Season B1888
Stamp Ink: SU cherry cobbler
Embellishments: Memory Box Crystal Snowflake die {98397} and Beaded Snowflake die {98396}, misc. pearls colored with Copic R59, burlap from Save-on-Crafts, sewing machine

The papers are some Memory Box Yuletide 6x6 paper scraps I had on hand, and the burlap piece is also a scrap that I had left over from the Triple-Layered Pumpkin card I created the other week. The sentiment is stamped with the new Memory Box stamp called Merriest Holiday Season {B1888}. Once I die cut the snowflakes, I only adhered the center of each snowflake to the card because I wanted the rest of the snowflake to stick out (it may be hard to see in my photos).

Tip: Try using just 2 small pieces of the snowflake for the hands on a clock! I may do that on a future card or layout for you to see. :)

Anyway, it sure is fun to use up scraps. The only problem with scraps is that it's more stuff to store and organize. LOL! I guess I should use them up more often. Well, thanks for stopping by today! Blessings,

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,

Dec. 25th!

Memory Box Papers:  Yuletide, Moroccan latte, Distressed Dots thistle, Dots key lime, and kraft nc
Stamps:  Memory Box Christmas Ticket C1782
Stamp Ink:  Jenni Bowlin brown sugar and chili powder
Embellishments: Memory Box class scallop die, Paper Trey Ink twine, misc. ribbon, sewing machine

Today I decided to finally use the polar bear paper that is in the 6x6 Yuletide pack. I love the paper but just haven't use it yet. I used it as the background for my card. Then I took the colors from the scarves that the polar bears are wearing and cut out five 1 1/2" circles for the bottom of the card. Funny how my bow covers up the fun colors on the bears though and only shows the red. I didn't notice that until I photographed the card. LOL! Anyway, I then covered the tops of the circles with a strip of paper I cut using the Memory Box classic scallop die. I finished with a large bow and the Memory Box Christmas Ticket stamp {C1782} that I tied to the bow. Super quick, fun and colorful!

I hope you have enjoyed my little inspiration today. Thanks for stopping by. As always, I appreciate you! See you again soon!

Roll Up Those Scraps

Well, I meant to post this card on Monday but I was having serious trouble with the snow. I started out with my Flower Soft but used the wrong glue accidentally. I tried removing it but then I tore the paper so I left the snow and added a red ribbon over the tear. LOL! Sometimes you just have to make due with the mistakes. I already had the tree put together before all of the "accidents" happened. Here is how it turned out:

Papers:  Memory Box Yuletide, Distressed Dots thistle, and kraft nc
Stamps:  Memory Box Vertical Merry Christmas D1806
Stamp Ink:  Archival Ink coffee
Embellishments: Flower Soft white, misc. ribbon, misc. charm, sewing machine

To make the fun tree, I used scraps of paper from the Memory Box Yuletide 6x6 collection. I rolled them, snipped the ends, and stacked them up to look like a tree. This is a great way to use up little scraps!

I hope you enjoy my little card today. And I would love to know what you do with those accidents that happen. Do you start over or just cover it up? :) Enjoy the rest of the week, and thanks for stopping by!

Use {Part} of a Die Cut!

Okay, so I love the Memory Box Blooming Rosette & Center die, and I find myself using just the center of this particular die a lot! Today I thought I would show you how I used it for a Christmas card. 

First, I cut out seven centers from the die set. I used paper scraps from the 6x6 Yuletide paper pack.

Then I inked the edges of each circle and layered them on the card. I added some baker's twine and the Memory Box Christmas Ticket stamp {C1782} for the sentiment. This is how the card turned out:

Papers:  Memory Box Yuletide, Moroccan latte, and Distressed Dots thistle
Stamps:  Memory Box Christmas Ticket C1782
Stamp Ink:  Jenni Bowlin brown sugar
Embellishments: Memory Box blooming rosette center die, Cuttlebug seeing spots embossing folder, Tim Holtz tiny attacher, misc. bakers twine, sewing machine

Tip: To cut the paper so that the poinsettias were in the center of the circle, I placed the die behind the paper and held it up to a light to make sure the poinsettia was placed correctly. Then I held the paper carefully and ran it through my Big Shot.

And if you missed this post in June, you can see how I also used this same portion of the Rosette die to put behind the Gorgeous Mini Bloom stamp. Click here to see the same die used a little bit differently.

Thanks for stopping by, and see you again shortly with another Memory Box creation!

Ruffled Christmas

When I make altered dress forms, I shape clothing out of patterned paper. I dampen the paper to "mold" it into the shapes I need. Well, on Pinterest this week, I saw where Clare used the same technique to make ruffles on a card. Now, why hadn't I thought about shaping my paper for my cards too instead of just dress forms. Hmm? Anyway, I thought I would play with it today to make this "ruffled Christmas" card.

Papers:  Memory Box Yuletide and wassail nc
Stamps:  Memory Box We Wish B1808
Stamp Ink:  Jenni Bowlin chili powder
Embellishments:  Memory Box berry pearls, Hero Arts lace, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Glossy Accents

My ruffled strips are 1 1/4" x 6" and not as full as Clare's but I don't like messing with the paper for too long. The paper is from the 6x6 Yuletide paper pack, and for the card base I used the Memory Box wassail notecard. The stamped sentiment is the Memory Box We Wish stamp {B1808}.

Because of the thickness of this card, it would probably be pretty hard to mail unless it were in a small box but it certainly would make a great card to hand to someone at Christmas time!

Thanks for stopping by, and see you again shortly with another Memory Box creation!