Buzz & Bumble - Hostess Club Project

Come see what all the Buzz is about!!!
Add old world charm to your layouts with the self-adhesive wax seals.  You'll also love the natural beauty of the printed wooden bee and flower for a look that will cause quite a buzz!

Workshop Layout 1 - Reflections How-to-Book: Front & Center diagram

Assembling details:
1. Use diagram on page 78
2. Use Cocoa cardstock for your base pages
3.  See additional assembly instruction here

Workshop Layout 2 - Custom layout inspired by Heather Stewart 

Assembling details
1. Use the diagram below;
2.  Use Colonial White cardstock for your base pages;
3.  Ink distress all pieces and photos, using Cocoa
4.  Edge distress the Cocoa pieces
5. Add Natural Hemp to buttons and fray the ends.

Left Page:

A = 4-1/2 x 12 (start one inch from the top)
B = 2-1/2 x 12 directly below
Add ribbon, place below piece B
C = 2-1/2 x 7-1/2 (trim pennant edge on one side)
D= Top pennant piece 5/8 x 9 use the hexagon B&T or use decorative border with sentiment
Add Burlap 7-1/2 wrap around back side of base page

Photo mats:

Cocoa mat 4-1/4 x 6-1/4
Sunset mat 4-3/4 x 6-3/4
Attached photo with 3D tape

Cricut Pieces (Art Philosophy)

Cut one @2”in newspaper B&T, p.55
Cut one @2-1/4” in Sunset cardstock, p.55
Attached with 3D tape

Right Page:

A = 4-1/2 x 12 (start one inch from the top)
B = 2-1/2 x 12 directly below
Add ribbon, place below piece B
C = 4x2-3/4 (trim pennant edge on one side)
Add Burlap 5”
Journaling piece 3” x 3-1/2” on Colonial White cardstock

Photo mats:

Cocoa mat 4-1/4 x 6-1/4
Sunset mat 4-3/4 x 6-3/4
Attached with 3D tape

Two Cocoa mat 3-1/2 x 3-1/2

Workshop Layout 3 - Custom layout inspired by the layout on p.28 
from the Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book 
 Assembling details
1.  Use diagram below;
2.  Using Champagne cardstock for your base pages;
3.  Ink distress all pieces including the photos using Cocoa

Left Page:

A = Decorative Border 11”(trim pennant edge on both ends)
B = Burlap ribbon 10” (trim pennant edge on both ends). Attach with tacky glue
C= Photo mat Cocoa 7x5 (trim ¼ from your photo on ONE side only). Attach with 3D tape 1-1/2” from the right side.
D= Cricut Shape: Artiste: 6-1/2” Shift+Accent3(p.65), turn paper over so that your cut piece is on the upper left side and cut the same shape. The piece will overlap, that’s OK. Adhere cut piece 2-1/2” from the right and 1” from the bottom
Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon, adhere 5-1/2 from the top , layer the following piece
E= 1-3/4 x 4 Honeycomb pattern paper, fussy cut the hexagon on all sides
F= Photo mat Sunset 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 (photo size 2-1/2x2-1/2) attached with 3D tape
G= Photo mat Crème Brulée 3-3/4 x 2-3/4 (photo size 3-1/2 x 2-1/2)
H= 3-1/2x2 Cocoa pattern paper (trim pennant edge on bottom end)
Stamp and trim an assortment of hexagons, stamped in Crème Brulée, Sunset and Cocoa

Right Page:

A = Decorative Border Adhere 3-1/4” from the bottom (Adhere Cricut Shape first)
B = Burlap ribbon 12” (trim pennant edge). Attach with tacky glue
C = Cricut Shape: Artiste: 6-1/2” Shift+Accent3(p.65) Center horizontally
D = Photo mat Crème Brulée 3-3/4 x 2-3/4 (photo size 3-1/2 x 2-1/2) QTY 3 

• Center one photo, overlap onto Burlap 
• Left photo ½” from left side , over Decorative Border 
• Right photo ½” from right side and ½ ” from the top 

Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon, adhere 3-1/2 from right side, layer the following pieces
E = 2-1/2 x 5 Honeycomb pattern paper, fussy cut the hexagon on all sides
F = 4 x 2 Cocoa pattern paper (trim pennant edge on bottom end)
Stamp and trim an assortment of hexagons, stamped in Crème Brulée, Sunset and Cocoa

Birthday Card 4 Natalie

After receiving such a beautiful card I knew, I had my work cut out for me.  This is what I found on Pinterest.  It was just the right inspiration to make this card for Natalie.  Hope you like it!

Details for making this card:

Card Base 5x7 in White Daisy
Using the For Always Paper pack cut the following pieces
Black pattern paper 4-1/4 x 6-1/2

Using the Artiste cartridge cut the following pieces:
Skirt: 1=3"accent 4.p.35, 1=3-1/2"accent 4 .p.35
Body: 1=5" accent 1 p.41(cashmere cardstock)

Bodice (top):  1=5" accent 2 p.41 (White Daisy pattern paper), cut bottom part of dress.

Embellishments:
Opaques Pearl Flourishes
Opaques Pearl
Black and Grey Sparkles
Shimmer Trim (on the inside edge of the card)
Black Tulle Ribbon for the skirt
Keyboard Kraft Alphabets

Claire - Monthly Hostess Club

You'll love the versatility of the Claire assortment flowers, choose from clear acrylic, to pink acrylic or Outdoor Denim fabric flowers. They are the perfect blooms to add that special touch to your projects.

Workshop Layout 1 - featured in the workshop kit

Enhanced layout details: 

Left Page

1. Substitute Blush for Hollyhock cardstock;
2. Using the direct to stamp pad technique ink distress all paper and cardstock pieces with Champagne;
3. Random stamp flower image in three generation on Title piece;
4. Stamp border image with Cranberry ink along J,B and accent 9 pieces;

Right Page 

1. Stamp small heart using Champagne ink on piece F;
2. Random stamp flower image in three generation on piece D;
3. Using the masking technique or a dauber, daub small in Hollyhock and So Cool in Outdoor Denim;
4. Add Pewter Designer Brads and Artisan Studs

Workshop Layout 2 - Magic How-to-Book

Assembling details:

1. Use diagrams on pages 36-37 - Magic™ ; 
2. Use Champagne cardstock for your bases; 
3. Stamp the small heart background image around the base of both pages using Champagne ink; 
4. Ink distress all pieces and photos, (expect for the Hollyhock cardstock pieces) using Cashmere; 
5. Edge distress the Hollyhock pieces; 
6. Assemble layout according to pattern in Imagine on page 37; 
7. Layer two buttons, attach with White Hemp, fraying ends, adhere to pages; 
8. Add Artisan Studs.

Workshop Layout 3 - custom layout inspired by the Studio J layout on p. 39 of the Idea Book

1. Use the polka dot pattern paper for your bases;

(Option: you can use the Chevron pattern (reverse of paper shown above). Substitute Outdoor Door cardstock for Sunset). 

2. Ink distress all pieces (expect for the Outdoor Denim pieces) using Cashmere;
3. Sand distress Outdoor Denim pieces.

Layout 4 - Magic How-to-Book, Abracadabra layout inspired by Brenda Rose

1. Use Cashmere cardstock for your base pages;
2.  Ink distress all pieces (except for the Champagne pieces) using Desert Sand;
3. Edge distress with distresser the Champagne pieces;
4. Using the Girls Rock stamp set, stamp a variety of flowers using Sunset, Hollyhock and Blush.

Birthday Card From Natalie

I always look forward to a special Birthday treat and the year's card is BEAUTIFUL.  My SBB makes the best cards ever!  The card is featured Buzz and Bumble.  Thanks Natalie. 

Later Sk8r - Hostess Club Workshop

Don't let colours or genre type papers limit your creativity. Here's this month's workshop on the go project.

Workshop Layout 1 - featured in the workshop kit

Enhanced layout details:

Left Page 

1. Sand distress all pieces including photos;
2. Stamp image 1 in Slate ink on the upper left corner and bottom right;

3. Stamp star images using Pear, Lagoon and Outdoor Denim (stamp set:  Shinning Star);

4. Stamp graduation hat in Slate ink at the bottom right corner (stamp set:  Kudos).

Right Page

1. Sand distress all pieces including photos;
2. Stamp image 1 in Slate on upper right corner and bottom left
3. Cut one Banner 4-1/4” p. 29 Art Philosophy using White Daisy, stamp image 1 in second generation; 

4. Cut Varsity letter 1” in Lagoon and shadow in Outdoor Denim;

5. Stamp star images using Pear, Lagoon and Outdoor Denim (stamp set:  Shinning Star).

Workshop Layout 2 - Imagine How-to-Book

Enhanced layout details:

Left Page

1. Add Outdoor Denim Baker’s Twine around bottom of photo and tag;
2. Add decorative border above piece A;

Right Page 

1. Add decorative border above piece E;
2. Journaling spot 3-1/2 x 2-1/2;

Workshop Layout - Reflections How-to-Book

Enhanced layout details:

Left Page 

1. Sand distress all paper pieces;
2. Edge distress cardstock pieces;
3. Photo size 7x5
4. Stamp flowers using the Rock & Roll technique with the Girl Rock stamp set;

5. Add Outdoor Denim Baker’s Twine around pieces of cardstock and pattern papers.

Right Page

1. Sand distress all paper pieces;
2. Edge distress cardstock pieces;
3. Piece “D” modified size 2 x 3-1/2

4. Use Dimensional Alphabets for title, ink distress with Slate ink.

For Always - Hostess Club Workshop

This Black and White paper is very versatile, you can add one colored cardstock to match your photos and voilà!

Workshop Layout 1 - featured in the workshop kit

Enhanced layout details:

Left Page

1. Ink distress all pieces with Black except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Substitute the decorative border with Back Shimmer Trim tape;
3. Substitute Ruby cardstock bow with Organdy Ribbon bow;
4. Add small sparkle flourishes.

Right Page

1. Ink distress all pieces with Black except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Using the heart image random stamp in second generation with Black ink on your “Ruby” title;
3. Add small sparkle flourish and small bow.

Workshop Layout 2 - Magic How-to-Book

Enhanced layout details: 

Left Page

1. Ink distress all pieces with Desert Sand except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Add Back Shimmer Trim tape;
3. Substitute Honey cardstock bow with Colour Ready Ribbon bow, ink using Honey.

Right Page

1. Ink distress all pieces with Desert Sand except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Add Colour Ready Ribbon at the bottom of Daisy White tag piece.

Workshop Layout 3 - Cherish How-to-Book

Enhanced layout details: 

Left Page

1. Ink distress base pages with Slate except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Ink distress piece “C” with White Daisy;

3.  Mat photo with Blush cardstock.

Right Page

1. Ink distress base pages with Slate except for the Daisy White pieces;
2. Ink distress piece “H” with White Daisy;

3. Mat photo with Blush cardstock.

Bonus Layout 4 - Make It from Your Heart vol.1, pattern 09

Enhanced layout details: 

Left Page 

1. Ink distress all pieces with Black

2. Random stamp Doily image using Desert Sand 

3.  Cricut pieces - Art Philosophy 

flowers:  1-3/3", 1-1/4" and 1" p. 50

square: 10-3/4" p.53

Monogram Stationery Set

If you haven't seen the new CTMH Monograms, I'm sure you'll be looking for them now.  I've been eager to create with these for some time. If you're like me, you also have that one paper pack you've been saving for something special.  Well, this is it. I dug-up my "Key to my Heart"  pack and started creating.  My inspiration came from Lisa. You can also get additional inspiration by watching this video.

So back to the artwork, you will need the following items:

• Paper pack of your choice
• Monogram stamp
• D1527 Perfect Fit Frames 
• X1410 Cards & Envelopes 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
• Z1617 Dark Chocolate Striped Grosgrain ribbon
• Z2114 Cocoa Ink
• Z1790 Artiste Cricut Cartridge
• Z1686 Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge

If you'd like your very own "Key to my Heart" kit, you're in luck.  I have one full paper pack with a gently used coordinating E-size stamp set for only $15.00.