Holly Jolly Christmas Jar

Hi everyone, I have a card to share with you today, this is being featured over at My Craft Spot.

For my card I used the Jar Basics, Christmas Banner Sentiments, and Jar Full of Christmas Stamp sets, Jar Basics and Banners Straight metal dies.

I love the new interactive banner dies, I wanted to give a new twist on the banner and turn it upside down, they can be used any direction you want. The sentiment is stamped with the new Christmas Banner Sentiments stamp set.

I used gold embossing powder for the flourish, the outline of the bulbs were stamped in grey ink, the bow in black.

I added lots of inking around the jar and banner to give a vintage feel.

I used green jute twine to tie around the lid.

I love these crackle looking Christmas bulbs from the Jar Full of Christmas stamp set, they are super easy to stamp inside of the bulb because the stamps are clear, you can see through them so you can stamp in just the right place.

All the stamp sets, metal dies and jute twine are available in the My Craft Spot Shop -HERE.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, with friends and family.

Day 2 -Jar Full of Christmas Stamp Set

I am loving this stamp release party and hope you are to! Today is day 2 of the party for My Craft Spot and we are giving you a sneak peek at another stamp set... Jar Full of Christmas. 

This stamp set coordinates perfectly with the Jar Basics stamp set and metal dies that was released in September.  You are going to love all the fun Christmas and Winter theme images in this stamp set. Once again Kimberly has given me the opportunity to design this stamp set. Thanks Kimberly.

The Jar Full of Christmas stamp set features several images that are great to place inside of the jars from the Jar Basics stamp set, or can be stamped without the jar as well.

I love these peppermint candies in this set, I'll share some fun tips on how to stamp these images in a future video.

 The "happy Holidays" is from the Jar Full of Christmas stamp set which I stamped on a cut out using our Ticket metal die set; I cut this twice, once on white cardstock and next on vellum, then just layered them on top of each other off centered. 

The doily on the card is the 4" doily metal die available from My Craft Spot.

I used my Copic marker C1 to add a bit of color to the jar and the candy jar lid.

I stamped several of the candies directly on the jar using the masking technique, then stamped the candy wrapper on cardstock vellum, I then stamped the candy swirl in red ink on white cardstock punched it out using a 3/4" hole punch. I hand cut around the candy wrappers then glued the candy swirl in the center of the candy wrapper. Tied the jar using Christmas Candy Cane bakers twine.

The black border is a Martha Stewart punch, scalloped dot.

 Side view of the card.

 I added a few more candies to the inside of my card.

Thanks so much for visiting!

You'll want to see more project using the new Jar Full of Christmas stamp set, so head over to My Craft Spot to see the fun projects made by Kimberly and her design team. Also remember to leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win Kimberly's Vintage Christmas Crinkle Ribbon, click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Remember to join us tomorrow for day 3 of the stamp release party when we reveal the next stamp set and another metal die set. 

The new stamp sets and metal dies will be available for purchase on Saturday November 2nd.

Favorite Technique -My Craft Spot Challenge

Hello everyone, each Monday there is a new challenge at My Craft Spot this week is challenge #111... that's a lot of challenges, and there is always something fun to challenge you and get your creative juices going.

This weeks challenge...

Favorite Technique

what is your favorite technique?  Share your project with us for this weeks challenge at My Craft Spot.

I had so much fun making this shaker card, I included two of my latest favorite techniques ... Coloring with Copic Markers, and Sewing using my sewing machine. 

I used several supplies from My Craft Spot:

Stamp Sets: Jar Basics, Jar Full of Fall and Happy Thanksgiving

Metal Dies: Jar Basics, Ornate Labels

Crinkle Ribbon: Caribbean

Sequins (brand new product): Chocolate Sundae

All products can be found -HERE.

I'll have a video of how I made this card, just as soon as I edit it. :) ... coming soon...

I hand cut this banner, the phrase is from the Happy Thanksgiving stamp set, here you can see the machine zig-zag stitching too. I also added the Caribbean crinkle ribbon under the jar lid.

The jar was stamped using the Jar Basics stamp set, and cut out using the Jar Basics metal dies. My acorns are stamped from the Jar Full of Fall stamp set and colored using Copic markers. Inside the jar is the Chocolate Sundae Sequins.

The brown strip of cardstock that I used a border punch from Recollections.

I used a double layer of craft foam (fun foam) to make the shaker box, and a piece of clear acetate for the window, I cut it using my Jar Basics metal die.

This is the inside of my card, the phrase is again stamped from the Happy Thanksgiving stamp set, then added another colored acorn.

Remember to head over to My Craft Spot to see more 'Favorite Techniques' projects made by the My Craft Spot design team -HERE. We would love you to join us for this weeks challenge

Thanks for visiting my blog

Video Jar Full of Fall Copic Coloring

Hello friends, I wanted to share the video that I made of one of the cards that I posted last week.... enjoy!

Thanks for watching :)

*Blog Hop* My Craft Spot

Woo Hoo... today is the My Craft Spot Stamp Release Blog Hop. I know I've had a wonderful time sharing projects from all 5 new stamp sets and 2 new metal dies; Jar Basics and Ornate Labels, the stamp sets are: Jar Basics, Jar Full of Fall, Jar Full of Halloween, Ornate Labels Halloween and Bon Appetit.

All stamp sets and metal dies are available for purchase today at My Craft Spot.

Today the inspiration continues with more ideas from Kimberly and the design team using the new stamp sets, each design team member will have a stamp set or metal die set to give away as well... so exciting huh!!!
If you've just hopped here from my talented friend Gwen's Blog -This and That by Gwen then you are in just the right place for the blog hop, if you would like to start at the beginning of the hop start  then please go to My Craft Spot -HERE.

Blog Hop Order:

Kimberly

Gigi

Gwen

Robin (you are here)

Kate

Heather
Marlene

I have a video of how I use the Jar Basic Metal die set at the end of this post.
I'm thrilled to share my "blog hop" project with you and I couldn't resist starting with my Jar Basic metal die as well as the Jar Basics and Jar Full of Fall stamp sets to create today's card, I also used crinkle ribbon and jute twine all new stamp sets and metal dies are available today at My Craft Spot.

 I used the small jar, from the Jar Basic metal die the jar stamp image is from the Jar Basic stamp set, I  tied Natural and Olive jute twine around the jar.

All my images were colored using Copic markers, I hand cut around each image.
Copic coloring video coming soon.

 I tied a simple bow using the Totally Green crinkle ribbon and added one more leave on top of the bow.

 Another view of the pumpkins and leaves.

 Side view, I added thick foam tape to give this card lots of dimension. I love these cute pumpkin faces!

Inside of card. I stamped the phrase Bountiful blessings from the new Jar full of Fall stamp set and added a few more hand cut leaves.

And now I'm so excited to give one of the metal die set that I designed away, Jar Basics to one fantabulous winner, for your chance to win, follow the steps below......

1)  please become a follower of my blog (if you are not already)

2)  please leave a comment here on my blog and let me know which of the 5 new stamp sets or metal dies are your favorite from this release.

3) (optional) "like" my facebook page.... be the first to see all the creative ideas I post on my blog.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!!!

Your next stop along the hop is my talented friend Kate -Small Bits of Paper.

Thank you for stopping by! 

Have a fabulous time hopping blog friends!

Please enjoy this video of how to use the Jar Basics metal die set

Please view another video of I did the coloring using Copic Markers for my card with the cute Pumpkins and leaves -HERE.

Day 5 -Jar Full of Fall Stamp Set

Hello all my friends, I hope you have followed along this week for the fabulous Stamp Release Party for My Craft Spot, I know the design team and I have really enjoyed sharing many inspiring projects with you as today, day 5, the inspiration continues.

We are showing a sneak peek of the new Jar Full of Fall stamp set, that I designed coordinates with the Jar Basic stamp set. 

The new Jar Full of Fall has so many great Fall images you are going to love. I used the candy corn which has two sizes, as well and the word "October" the word "sweet" is from the Jar Basics stamp set. The bakers twine is Orange Licorice that I tied around the jar.

My banner that I stamped the words on was cut from the Lacy Banners metal die, I cut two banners one from white card stock and the other from black, then layered the black behind the white and added some fun zig zag stitching using my sewing machine.

 The black border was punched with the EK Success Swirls border punch.

There are two fun sizes of candy corn in this stamp set, so I stamped two large corns directly on  the jar, then stamped two more large and four small on cardstock then cut them out by hand added them on the card using pop-up dots.

I used Copic markers to color the jar and candy corn. The inside edges of the jar: C1, the candy corn yellow: Y18, Y21 the orange area: YR04, YR07.

Tied the jar with Orange Licorice baker twine, and used thick foam tape to pop-up the candy jar lid.

Inside of the card, I added one more hand cut large candy corn.

Thanks for joining me for day 5 of my sneak peek, please join us tomorrow for the My Craft Spot blog hop where the design team will once again inspire you with more projects using one of the 5 new stamp sets or metal dies, also each design team members (including myself) will be giving away one of the 5 stamp sets or metal dies, generously provided by Kimberly.

All 5 of the stamp sets including the 2 metal dies will be available for purchase tomorrow at My Craft Spot.

One last thing, remember to head over to My Craft Spot today to see the many other amazing projects made by Kimberly and her design team using the brand new Jar Full of Fall, and leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win a set of the Halloween Bakers Twine -click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Sew Fun -My Craft Spot Challenge Project

Hello friends,

It's Monday, a fabulous day for another challenge at My Craft Spot!

This weeks challenge:

Sew Fun

Hand or machine stitch on your project

Since I love sewing on my projects I just couldn't wait to create this card. I've had this card idea in my mind since I designed the Stampin' Around Summer stamp set, the other stamp set I used is Chunky Alphabet, as well as the Tiny Doilies and the Small Alphabet metal dies.

This fun flower shape is cut using my Silhouette Cameo the image if from Miss Kate Cuttables called "flowers set of 4" it can be found -HERE.

 This is my fun idea for a personalized wedding card... use the Stampin' Around Summer stamp set for the "Mr. Mrs." and then and a personalized monogram letter (of the married couples last name) from the Chunky Alphabet stamp set . Love it!
I used the Tiny Doily metal dies that coordinate perfectly with all the Stampin' Around stamp sets.
I tied a double bow using the Spring Moss crinkle ribbon.
Ribbon, stamps and dies are all available at My Craft Spot in the shop -HERE.
I used the Martha Stewart border punch Daisy,along the bottom edge of the white cardstock, the green cardstock has been embossed using the Cindy Loo leaves Cuttlebug embossing folder.

 The butterflies are from the Small Alphabet metal die set, not only does the die set come with an alphabet, but a few shapes as well. I added Recollection pearls on the butterflies and various place on the card. I also sponged all edges using my Tim Holtz Antique Linen ink (all the inking is done before glueing the card together).

I hope you enjoyed my card, and remember to head over to My Craft Spot to see more "Sew Fun" projects made by My Craft Spot's design team -HERE. We would love you to join us for this weeks challenge!

Thanks for visiting my blog

Red White and Blue Fantabulous Cricut Cricut Crawl

Hello everyone I'm so excited you've joined me on my blog today. My blog is the last stop for the Fantabulous Cricut... Cricut Crawl (our version of a Blog Hop) so in honor of the 4th of July holiday, our theme is Red, White and Blue.  Each Design Team member has created a fabulous project using Red, White and Blue as the main colors, and of course at least one Cricut cut!

If you've come from my friend Rebecca's blog The Crafting Misfit, you're in the right place!  If you've just happened across my blog and would like to see all the fabulous Design Team creations head on over to Fantabulous Cricut -HERE to start at the beginning.

Make sure to check out each DT member's blog!  There will be Blog Candy along the way at some of our DT members' blogs, and there will be a Grand Prize up for grabs at FCCB for one participant who submits a "Red White and Blue" project at FCCB! So remember to join in on the challenge at FCCB -HERE.

I had a fun home decor Item that I wanted to create for this crawl... but unfortunately I had a struggle with Cricut Craft Room a bit, and when I finished designing my project my computer and cricut maching just wouldn't cooporate. Hopefully I'll get it to cut this week and when I do I'll share it with you.

So instead I decided to make this cute 4th of July card using the A Child's Year cricut cartridge the image I used is on page 45 of the handbook cut at 3 3/4". I love the glitter paper it was purchased in single sheets from JoAnn's.

The border punch is from EK Success I believe it's called "Slim Edger Circle Chain".

 I used My Craft Spot Denim crinkle ribbon for my bow, the 4th of July sentiment is from the new Tiny Tags 3 stamp set that was just released on Saturday From My Craft Spot.
The banner is the Lacy Banners Metal Dies that I designed and is available from My Craft Spot.

 Side view of my card.
I used black craft foam to pop these cute kids up off the card, I love the dimension that it gave.

Thanks for taking a peek at my "Red, White and Blue" card and I'm your last stop for the Criuct Crawl.

But wait, before  you go...

I have Blog Candy that I would love to give away to one of my blogger friends.

I'm giving one of my favorite collections of Crinkle Ribbon from My Craft Spot

For  your chance to win please follow these steps...

1)  become a follower of my blog (if you are not already)

2)  leave one comment here on my blog. 

3)  (optional) "like" my facebook page, you can do so at the top of my blog.

Hope you enjoyed the Cricut Crawl, and were inspired along the way.

Here is the Cricut Crawl line up in case you missed it:

Amy HS  http://thestampingtree.blogspot.com/

Amy T   www.craftingwithamy.com

Angie  http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com

Catarina  http://blog.docerelashop.com/

Cindy  http://www.cindyvernon.blogspot.com

Connie  http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com

Emily  molliemugsblog.blogspot.com

Felicia  Sweetcreativemess.blogspot.com

Heather http://scrappingrunnercreations.blogspot.com/

Jackie  http://luv2scrappp.blogspot.com/

Jilliene  http://jillienedesigns.blogspot.com/

JoNeita  http://createwithjoneita.weebly.com/index.html

Kim  ogdendoll.blogspot.com

LB  http://www.coolbeansbylb.blogspot.com/

Lynn  http://mycardsnstuff.blogspot.com

Michelle  http://justanutterpapercrafter.blogspot.com/

Missy  http://www.quickchickdesigns.blogspot.com

Nikki  http://craftycalamities.blogspot.com/

Rebecca  craftingmisfit.blogspot.com

~Robin  You are Here~

Day 3 -My Craft Spot Stamp Release Party -Down on the Farm

Hi everyone, welcome to day 3 of the Stamp Release Party for My Craft Spot!

Remember each day, there will be prizes at My Craft Spot, then on Saturday we'll have a design team Stamp Release Party Blog Hop with prizes at each blog along the way! 

Join us everyday this week!!

Today's sneak peek is a super fun phrase stamp set,"Down on the Farm", designed by Kimberly. This stamp set is fun and whimsical, you'll enjoy adding these sentiments to your cards and projects.

Isn't this the cutest little farmer boy, oh he is so sweet!  He stands on my card to share a greeting for a good neighbor.

This image was cut using my Silhouette Cameo, purchased from the Silhouette Store -HERE.

I stamped the sentiment on a cloud die from My Favorite Things (die-namic Cloud Trio).
I love the patterned background, I made it by stamping with a versamark ink pad using the new Patterns Blocks stamp set that was featured yesterday by My Craft Spot's design team.
HAY there, neighbor!... a really fun sentiment!

I used a Peachy Keen face stamp for my little farmer, PK-570 Basic Paper Doll Face Assortment Pack. Used a light pink marker inside of his mouth.
 I inked all the pieces using Tim Holtz Vintage Photo or Tea Dye ink pads.
The hay bale was hand cut using strips of cardstock, I crinkling them up a bit then inked the edges, then layering the pieces on one another, finished with two strips of brown cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by my blog today, there are more fantastic projects made by Kimberly and her design team using the brand new Down on the Farm stamp set, so head over to My Craft Spot, and while you are there remember to leave a comment on Kimberly's blog (My Craft Spot) today for your chance to win the Best Witches to You stamp set. click -HERE for My Craft Spot.

Join us tomorrow for day 4 of the stamp release party when we reveal the next stamp set.  All new stamps and metal dies will be available for purchase on Saturday June 29th.

This project has been linked up over at Craftin Desert Diva's, come link up your "on the Farm" project -HERE.