Teenager's Room Door Hanger

Happy Sunday everyone.  It's Chris here back with another fun and easy blog project for The Stamping Shack, where I am a DT member.  This time I made Door Hanger for a Teenage Girls room.  This will be my niece's birthday gift next month.  Now on with the project.

Supplies: 
Foam Board - cut to 4 x 9
Ruler
Circle Cutter
Color Pencils
Embellishments
Printed Digi
Card Stock of your choosing
Foam dots
Liquid Glue
Die, for sentiment
Blade
Nail file, large one

1. Print and color your digi with color pencils or what ever coloring item you choose.  I used color pencils. The image I chose is from the Stamping Shack store and is called " Chatty Girl" from the Lilliputs Range and  can be found here.  Color and put aside.

2. You should have a 4 x 9 piece of foam board ready to have a 2 3/4 in circle cut in the top about 1 inch down.  I filed the inside of circle with large nail file to soften inside edges a bit. 

3. Now cover with your choice of card stock.  I used a pretty yellow from Bazzill. Glue to foam board and be sure to cut whole nice and even. make sure to leave enough paper to fold over the side edges and glue down. Or you can add some ribbon or lace to edges. I just stuck with paper.

 

4.  At this point all you need to do is place your digi where you want it.  Then die cut your sentiment and attach.  Then add any embellishments you like.  I added flowers from recollection and some bling centers, plus some rhinestones.  And here is the finished project.  

 

You could also decorate the other side too, any way you like and make it 2 sided.  Hope you enjoyed this and have a fun Sunday.   Do stop by the Stamping Shack often as all the DT members put up some wonderful projects too. 

Until next time........

    Happy Sunday

Matchbook Treat Holder

 Hi to all our Crafty Peeps.  Chris here, back again with another Sunday, Easy Project for the Stamping Shack Blog where I am a DT.   How about a Matchbook Treat Holder project today.  This so easy and makes wonderful little Thank you's for Teachers, Good Grades, Favors for Birthday parties, the list could go on and on..... The best part is this is so easy to make you could make a bunch in a very short time.  I used the digi image "Shy Goth Girl" from the Goth Kidz Range at the Stamping Shack Store. Now for this fun how to.

You will need to have the following on hand

Supplies: 

Card Stock
Scor - Pal

Markers or Color Pencils

Printed Digi Image
Embellishments of your choosing
Treat
Stapler and staples

Step 1:

Cut your chosen card stock to  8 ½" x 3".

Step 2:

Score card stock at 1" and 5".

Step 3:

Decorate the outside with your printed and colored Digi image and other embellishments of your choice. ( Color your image how ever you decide, I used Copic  Markers) The image I choose is from The Stamping Shack Store in the Goth Kidz Range.  And is called Shy Goth Girl. Then add all your embellishments.

Step 4:

Fold into the matchbook shape.  Staple Mini treat inside at the bottom fold and slip folded top in under bottom flap. I also added a bit of paper over the staple to make it more eye pleasing and to hide the staple.  And there you have it!

See I told you it would be easy and isn't it cute too. 

Thanks for stopping by on this wonderful Sunday.  Now go play in your craft area!  And don't forget to stop by the Stamping Shack blog often to see what goodies my other team mates have in store for you.

Until next time
 Happy Crafting

A Card for Mum

Well It's time again for another Challenge over at The Stamping Shack blog, where I am on the Design Team.  This time the theme is "A Card for Mum".  I know your thinking it's early for Mother Day but in the UK Mother's Day is March 10th this year.  So come on over and join in and show us your creative cards for MUM.  I chose the image " Daisy with flowers" from the Oscar and Daisy range and can be purchased over at the stamping shack store.  

I colored my printed digi with Copic markers. I don't know if many of you Spellbinder fans use wax paper with your dies to cut cleanly. Well I do and look at what you can do with the die cut wax paper image, neat right?  The die is called Floral Ovals.  I wanted this card to be very "sparkly", so added tons of bling and I mean tons for me, LOL. Even used bling for her eyes.  The beautiful flowers are from       and I added some white stickles to the inside petals for even more sparkly effects.  I am not the sparkly kind but am learning to like it.  I think this card is really just to adorable!  Not sure who is going to be the lucky recipient yet b/c I have to make 6 mum's day cards for family and friends this year.  But Not bad for the first one, right?

Well that's all is have for today.  Be sure to head over to the Blog and check out all the inspiration form my other talented team mates. Thanks for popping by and visiting.  Leave me some Comment Love if your so inclined.....

Entering this card in a challenge at:

QKRStampede Blog Challenge- 3 of something






Until next time
BYE Ya'll

More Easter and St. Patrick's Day

Good evening all.  As I promised I am back with two more cards to share.  I made another Easter card and a St.Patrick's day card for my step Dad.  The first card is similar to the other Easter Card but it's just A4 die cut with the grand nestabilities oval and embossed.  Added some orange and green flowers and spellbinder Leaf die cuts.  Used a Fancy Tag die and of course added more bling rhinestone swirls  The Shamrocks card is very basic, just patterned shamrock paper cut slightly smaller than the card base. Added small panel of dark green paper with 2 - 3dimensional shamrocks and a bit of green twine.  Like I said very basic, but suits my needs.  Now here are the cards:

Well that's all I have for you tonight.  But do check back tomorrow morning for another Card for the Challenge that's starting at the Stamping Shack where I am a DT member. 

Until next time,
  Sweet dreams

Join us for a Red, White and Pink Challenge

Morning crafty Peeps...... Just wanted to remind everyone that The Stamping Shack Blog Challenge is still going on for 3 more days and we would love to have you join in the fun. Here's the info:

Theme: Red, White and Pink, and the rules are:
 
1.  Anyone can enter as long as you are a follower of our blog.
 
2.  You can enter up to 3 times per challenge.
 
3.  You must have fun!   

And that is as hard as it get!
 
The challenge will run from 8am GMT on 15th February until 8am GMT on 28th February.
 
The winners will be announced on the blog at 8pm GMT on 28th February.
There will be 3 winners - The first will win 5 images of their choice from our website.  The first second will receive 3 images of their choice and third will receive 1 image of their choice.  You will also win a badge for your blog. If you use our images and come 1st, 2nd or 3rd you will win another 3 images of your choice.
 
There is some gorgeous inspiration from our Design Team to that you should  check out.

Please come join in the Fun....

Until next time,

Crafty Hugs 

My Stamping Shack Blog Project

SCORED LATTICE CARD

Hello Everyone.  I'm here with another fun DT project for Stamping Shack Blog.  Today I am showing you how to create a Scored Lattice Card.  So let's get going with it.

Here are the supplies you should have on hand:

Scor-Pal® OR Crafters Companion

Card stock

Printed Digi Stamp Image

Markers or Color Pencils

Die cut machine and die of your choice

Adhesive of your choice

Embellishments of your choosing

1. Get your card stock choice for card out and set aside.

2. Measure and cut base mat card stock, of your choice.
 

3. Now using your  Scor-Pal®, lay paper good side down on board, score the base mat piece at the 1/2 " mark, do this to all four sides. You now have a border all the way around.  We will create the lattice look inside this border.

4.  OK, now align opposite corner points on the Scor-Pal® or Crafters Companion and score lines up and down at 1/2" intervals, staying with in the square border.  Flip the card stock to opposite corner points and do the same thin.  This will give you the lattice look.

5. Flip paper over to see your lattice look background piece.  Now we need to attach the background lattice piece to your card base. Use your favorite adhesive and attach. 

6. Print out and color your digi image on cardstock.  I used a new up and coming image from The Stamping Shack Store found in the Orange Bird Studio Range.  I colored my image with color pencils and used a corner rounder punch on all for corners of my image.

 

7. Now just put your card together with all your fun embellishments.  So here's how my "Lattice Card" came out.

 

That's it for today folks. Have a beautiful Sunday!  It's gorgeous here today, thinking I'll get MIL out for a nice walk in the sun.

Until Next Time,

 Cool Carding

Everyone loves a Sale! All Digi's .99 cents, woohoo...

Hello all my crafty bloggers.  I have a fun announcement. The Stamping Shack Digi Store, where I am a DT, is having a FLASH SALE, it started thursday and runs thru Sunday the 17th of February.  And the best part is "ALL digi's" are 99 cents, how awesome is that.  So now's your chance to go get some fun and quirky digi images at a wonderful price.  Don't miss out......go there now, lol. :)

And one last thing our new Challenge is going on over at the Blog.  Theme this 2 weeks is Red, White and Pink.  So come over and join us in another fun challenge and maybe you'll be a lucky winner!

Have a fabulous weekend...

Until next time

Keep Calm and Craft On

It's time for another challenge

Hi all wanted to tell you it's time for our 2nd challenge for this month over at the Stamping Shack Blog where I am a DT.  The Challenge is called "Red, White & Pink".  I hope you join in the fun, so you have a chance at winning some very cute & quirky digital images from the Stamping Shack Store.   Here is my DT card for this challenge.

I used an image called "Tea for Two" from the stamping shack store found here in the Lilliputs Catergory.  I printed the image out and colored with colored pencils and oms.  Attached to card front and added all the embellishments.  This one went to my sweet little sister, Brigitte, for Valentine's day.   

Well that is all for now.  Hope you'll come play in the Challenge! 

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Entering this card into the following Challenges: 

Make it Monday 

Happy Valetine's Day!

Hi all.    HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO EVERYONE.  :)
 

Well as you can see I did not make it back on here last night.  But  I did make a card and colored some digi images yesterday, though.  I used my color pencils, OMS, and eyeshadow to color with.  Yeap, you read that right, I used eye shadow that I purchased at the dollar store.  It works just like chalk, just less expensive on the wallet.  The digi images are from "Besties", and were free downloads.  I am loving these images so much!  Here are the images and then one card, I'm still working on the other image.

Images I Colored and die cut with Spellbinders Floral Ovals.

And now here's the card I did with the first image above.  It went to a sweet friend, debra who had a birthday yesterday.  I ran it over to her last night and  she was so happy to have rec'd something handmade.  Said it meant so much to her that I went to the trouble of making it for her.  It was no trouble because this is my passion and it keeps me sane, LOL ;).   So here's the card.

 

The tag die for the sentiment is from Spellbinders too,  it's called "Resplendent Rectangles".  I really am happy with this card.  Let me know what you think?  Does anyone else love these adorable little images from "Sherri Baldy" called "Besties"?  I do believe I am in need of more of them......hehehe :)

So that is all I have right now.  Working on some DT creations for The Stamping Shack, and will show you all once done.  Think I will go and see what I can do with the lil' girl in the tub digi, before I have to start thinking about dinner for the family. 

Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's day with your special person, however you chose to spend it.   Me, I'm happy to watch a movie and snuggle (and probably do some knitting ;).......

Entering this card into the following Challenges:

Paper Take Weekly - Hearts and Flowers (or either one)

Eclectic Ellapu - Anything Girly

Challenges 4 everybody - Anything Goes

Created with Love Challenges - Birthday and Embossing

Until Next Time,

Luv you all

Happy Crafty Wednesday

Morning crafty blogging friends.  I really am here this morning to welcome 3 more followers.  "Big Hugs & a warm Welcome" to you and all my lovely blogging friends.  So happy to have you with us.  Hope you stop by often and don't forget to leave me some love.  I really do read all your special comments and they brighten my day.  I do my best to get over to your blogs too and follow.  Thanks again for being a follower of my little piece of crafty cyber space.  :) 

Have some errands to go run but am planning on adding some more creations hopefully later today if all goes as planned. But you can never tell when you care for senior with Alzhiemers.  Hope to be back later today.

Have a wonderful craft filled Wednesday!  And don't forget if you have not stopped by the Stamping Shack blog lately you should and join in our challenge "Love is in the Air" only 2 days left to play along and maybe win some fun digi's. 

Until next time,

Hugs from The Cardphile Lady

What is a Digi or Digital Image?

Hello everyone.  I was trying to decide what to do for today's blog post over on the Stamping Shack Blog and it hit me, Digi's.  A lot people, who do not craft, ask me how I come up with the images on my cards and other crafts when they receive them or see them.  They think I drew them and when I tell them it's a digital image or digi they are stumped.  So today I will do my best to explain what a digi stamp or digital stamp is.

What are Digital Stamps?

 Digital stamps are becoming increasingly popular. They present us the stamper or card maker with a whole new way of crafting. Digital stamps, or digi stamps, are black and white digital images that are purchased form an online stamp store and downloaded onto a computer where they can be manipulated before printing out.  When they are printed out digital stamps are pretty much just like traditional rubber, clear or cling stamped images. One of their attributes, however, are that the images can be re-sized, flipped (makes a mirror image) or manipulated in other ways prior to printing it out and colored in the same way that a rubber stamped image is colored. This gives us as crafter's new design opportunities. The difference between digital stamps and traditional rubber stamps is that there is no physical stamp for you handle. A digital stamp is just an image.

 

How do I use Digital Stamps or Digi Stamps?

Once you have printed out the digi stamp image, it is then used in much the same way as a traditional rubber stamp. This means that the image can be colored and embellished. The finished image can be cut out and made into handmade cards, gift tags, scrapbook pages, altered art and a whole wide variety of other paper craft projects and more. One issue about digital stamps or digi stamps, is that it will generally need to be cut from the paper or card stock that it has been printed on before it can be used. Experienced digital artists, however, are able to produce wonderful works of art completely on the computer, but not me, I prefer to cut out and piece things together…..

 

Coloring Digital Stamped Images

Once your digital stamps or digi stamps have been printed out, they then can be colored in the same way as traditional rubber stamped images. One limitation is that the images will be printed using normal printer ink and not rubber stamping ink. So there may be issues with the ink running if a wet coloring method is used. It is possible to heat set printer ink using a heat tool to reduce the likelihood of this happening. Pens, colored pencils, different types of markers and paints are all suitable for coloring printed digi stamps.

 

Special Effects

Because digital stamps are printed from a computer and printer and not stamped with rubber stamping inks, some effects that are reached by using these inks can be difficult to achieve. Techniques such as heat embossing or other techniques that require materials to be applied to the ink are difficult to do. This doesn’t mean that it’s impossible, however, as the outline of the image can be traced using a slow drying embossing pen and the image finished as normal, with embossing powder and heated as usual.

 

Limitations of Digital Stamps

In addition to the limitations already identified, the other main limitation of digital stamps is that they are only suitable for projects where printed images can be used. This means that using digital stamp images on surfaces that cannot be run through a printer is difficult. So it will be difficult to use digital stamps on fabric, very thick or very thin paper and some types of card stock, large pieces of paper, pre-formed boxes and many other items. But again, this doesn’t mean that it is impossible and work arounds can usually be found. This is likely to involve some compromises on the part of us, the crafter. 

So now that you know what a Digi is, you should take a break and go visit our store, The Stamping Shack, and see all of the cute and quirky digi images that are available for you to purchase at extremely reasonable prices. 

Here is a card I made using one our newest digi images that is not out in the store yet.  It’s from the Orange Bird Studio Category and will coming soon to the Stamping Shack Store.  So your getting a little sneak peak, LOL.

 Now that you know all about digi's, kinda anyway I hope, LOL. Don't be afraid to try them out.  There are tons out there so have fun with them.

This Card is also entered in the following Challenge:

           Tuesday Color Challenge - Outlawz Group

 Enjoy your Sunday and stop back soon to see what other surprises I have in store for everyone to see.

Until next time,

 Happy Crafting

Valentine for my Valentine

Hello all my blogging crafty friends.  It's a rainy cool day here today so I figured I would get a card made.  I needed a card for my sweetheart for Valentine's Day. 

The card is for my sweet dear hubby.  I found this really pretty die cut at either Micheal's or hobby lobby quiet a while ago for $1, so of course I had to have it. It's by recollections. It was a little bland so I added some embossing ink all over it and sprinkled on some fine glitter and a few clear gem stone bling jewels here and there.  Used Bazzill red and cream colored card stock.  And layered the red on the cream card base I made.  Used my go to adhesive Xyron Tape runner, to add the red to the cream base. Then used Zots glue dots to add the die cut on top of the red paper.  I also added gems stones to the corners of the card front.  On the inside I layered more red then cream paper. I printed my sentiment on the cream before adding it to the red.  I am really liking the outcome, just hope hubby like it too.....(blushing)  so here it is:

Ok so what's the verdict, will he like it?  I am betting he will at least I hope so.  This all I have for you today.  But don't forget to stop back by tomorrow for my DT Blog post for the Stamping Shack.  I think you will like it.

Anyways, have a fun weekend what ever you are doing.  

Until next time,

  Me, The Cardphile Lady

Love is in the Air - The Stamping Shack Challenge #5

Hello and thanks for coming by today.  It's time again for another challenge at The Stamping Shack Blog.

Today is the start of Challenge #5 - Love is in the Air.  Visit The Stamping Shack Blog for the challenge rules and to see all the inspiration from our wonderful design team.  Please do come by and join in the fun with us.  We really enjoy seeing what creative projects everyone comes up with, they give us inspiration too.   I used the digi "Hippie Goth Girl" (I love this cutie) from the Stamping Shack Store, here, under Goth Kidz section.  Here is my little bit of inspiration for you today.

That's all I have for now.  Thanks for stopping by and all you sweet comments.  Check back soon I'm sure to have more Valentines Day cards up soon.  Have a Fabulous, Fun, Funky Day!

Until next Time,

Keep on Crafting

Post It Note Cover & Pen holder

Hi Crafters,

So Happy your stopped in for a visit today......  My project today is also my blog project for The Stamping Shack Blog where I am a DT Member.  This cute post it note & pen holder ... Super easy and a really fun project to make. I am using the "Hippie Goth Girl" Digi Image from the Stamping Shack Store.  She can be found Here.  And I decided she is my favorite image thus far to use.

 Tip : The measurements will depend on what size your post it notes are...  Mine are:  3" X 3" ... I also applied  sticky strip to the back side of my  post it notes  to adhere to the inside of the holder.

Supplies

• Paper trimmer
• One 4" x 7" piece of card stock
• Three 3 3/4" x 3" pieces of card stock
• Three 2 3/4 " x 3" pieces of patterned paper
• One ¼" x 1" piece of card stock
• Two 5" lengths of ribbon
• One small pencil or pen
• Post-It notes
• Sticky Strip or other strong adhesive
• Bone folder
• Scissors
• Digi Stamps, ink, Color Pens or Markers of your choice, & embellishments

Step-by-Step

1. Step 1

   Score the 4" x 7" card stock across the wide side, 3 " from either end.
   
   

   

2. Step 2

   Fold card stock along these score lines to create a ½"  center Spine.
   
   

   

3. Step 3

   Mat all 2 ¾" x 3" pieces of patterned paper by adhering to the 3" x 3 3/4" cardstock pieces.
   
   

   

4. Step 4

   Adhere one of the matted pieces onto the outside, front of the holder.

5. Step 5

   Center two pieces of ribbon inside the holder and adhere with Sticky Strip.  
   
   
   

   

   
   

6. Step 6

   Adhere the other two pieces of layered card stock over the inside panels to cover ribbon ends.

7. Step 7

   Remove backing from Post-It notes stack and adhere to the bottom right side of the holder I also added a strip of Sticky Strip to back of Post It to hold in place better.
   
   

   

8. Step 8

   Take the ¼" x 1" piece of card stock and wrap it around your small pencil or Pen to create a loop.  Adhere ends together.
   
   
9.  Adhere the card stock loop at the base of your holder next to your Post It Pad.
   
   

   

10. Step 9

    Close the top, and tie closed with the ribbon

11. Step 10

    Decorate the top with your printed out and colored Digital Image and any other embellishments you'd like.  I added some text that I printed and matted to card stock before attaching to front with Sticky strip.

I am also entering this into the weekly Color Challenge over at Outlawz Group.
The colors this week are: Electric Orange. Cherry Pink & Haute Pink and the twist was to use squares somewhere in your project.  I believe I made the requirements and I am very happy with this Post It Note Cover! :)

That's all I have for you on this wonderful Sunday, enjoy your day.  Don't forget to leave me some blog sugar..... I love reading all your sweet comments.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

The Stamping Shack's 1st 2013 Challenge

Hi, It's that time, time for The Stamping Shack's 1st Challenge of 2013.  The theme for this challenge is Child's Play.  Stop over to the blog and see what the other design team members created to inspire everyone.  I created this sweet card for My mom to send to her Grand nephew due any day now.  I used the image called "Wizard Boy" and you can find him here in the Stamping Shack store.  I colored the image with colored pencils after printing and cutting him out.  Added some patterned paper, twine and some bling stones in brown and printed the phrase about lil boys from a very popular nursery rhyme.  And now here is the card.  I am pretty happy with it since I don't ever have cause for making stuff for children.

Well that's it for today..............

Until next time
Tootles

Digital Art Necklace Charm

Hello and a warm welcome back from the Holidays.  I am back, sorry it's been a bit, but things are back to normal and I am ready to Craft!  So a while back when I went to a craft convention I purchased this fun ART JEWELRY KIT. It's from Craft Fantastic.   I have been wanting a reason to try it out and I was up next to do a Post a project on The Stamping Shack Blog so here is what I came up with.  Here are the most of the supplies you will need to make this:

*Bezel Tray                                                  *Digital Image

 (printed out on
  card stock to 3/4" x 3/4")

*Fantastic Glaze

*Wax Paper scrap

*Jeweller's dots

*Q-tip

*Paper Trimmer

 Print your chosen image out at 3/4 x 3/4 of inch, I chose "ARTSY GIRL" from Lilliput's Range at The Stamping Shack Store, then attach a Jeweller's dot to back of image and set in Bezel Tray.  Push it in so it stays put, see picture below.

OK now take the small glass piece and put a nice puddle of fantastic glaze on the back.  I layed mine on a piece of scrap wax paper for easy clean up .  Let the glaze set up a bit it should fill all corners and be tacky.  Then take a dampened Q-tip and clean up the edges of the glass piece.  

 Now pop the glass piece in to the Bezel Tray that has the image in it.   Hold in place for few seconds.  If any of the glaze oozes out just clean up with the wet Q-tip. Let set up for 10 - 15 minutes on the wax paper and add to any type necklace you like.  Just a little note, I chose to use the image with out colouring it in, it looked much better this way to me. The glass piece actually magnifies the images a bit.  But you can colour it in should you chose to, my old eyes could not manage it well enough on such a tiny image size.  And here is the finished Charm ready to put on a necklace of you choice.

Sorry for the pictures not being so great, I kept getting a lot of glare.....

Well that's all I have for you today.  Hope you liked this easy fun project.  Have a wonderful Sunday and Thanks for stopping by.......

Until next time,

Tootles

Quick Holiday Gift Card Holder

Hi, Chris here, my turn on The Stamping Shack DT to do a blog project. So here I am with a really quick project to house those little gift cards we all buy this time of year.

To make this gift card holder, that bears lots of Christmas cheer, fold an A2 (invitation size) envelope in half. Cut inside flap at center crease. Moisten to close only the left flap and cut off other half of flap. 

Decorate front as desired using colorful papers, images and add a ribbon to tie card closed. I used the image from The Stamping Shack store called: Cat’s Chorus.  I colored it with color pencils and OMS. Then attached ribbon around card after gluing down patterned paper, leaving a tale in front and back. Then attach image with some scrap paper behind it, cut to size right over the ribbon on front.  I also ran some glue runner on ribbon on back side, to keep it in place.  

Now for interior, decorate the inside of the card as desired, making sure to include both the recipient's name (To: ) and your own ( From ).  Insert your gift card in the pocket. That’s it your all done! 

That's all for me for today......

Have a beautiful Christmas Day and a wonderful New Year’s too.  
See You Next Year.

Tootles