It's a Gable Box-a-ganza!

Hello Crafty Friends!  Happy Thanksgiving to my friends in the U.S!

Today is a special day at Elizabeth Craft Designs and Quietfire Creations: all of the designers are sharing super fun ideas that you can do with the awesome Gable Box die designed by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs.

My submission for the Gable Box-a-ganza.  (No, it is not really called Gable Box-a-ganza...but I thought it would be cool if it was called that.  Big Smile )

Instructions:

1. Die cut snowflake acetate using Gable Box die.  Use clear double sided adhesive tape to secure Gable box folds.
2. Die cut silver card stock using Dotted Scallop Squares.
3. Die cut blue metallic paper using Joy die.
4. Tie top of Gable box using matching ribbon.

Easy!  And so pretty!

ECD product used:

Gable Box die

Dotted Scallop Squares die set

Joy die

Thank you for stopping by!  And don't forget to check out the other creations at Quietfire Design and Elizabeth Craft Designs.
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Video Tutorial: mixed media Reindeer flight

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to post at Quietfire Creations and I decided to share a video tutorial on how to make this reindeer flight mixed media card.  The card uses Quietfire Design stamps, stencil and dies in conjunction with watercolor, texture paste, metallic card stock and Nuvo Drops.  Too fun!

Here is the link to the video!  Enjoy!  :)

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Being Thankful: The thankful receiver

Happy Sunday, Crafty Friends!

It is that time of year when many of us are taking time to celebrate all for which we are thankful.  An extra special way to thank a loved one or friend is to create a thank you card.  The card I am sharing today has a beautiful thankful quote that is perfect for a thank you card.  The stamp is from the A Bit of Fragrance stamp set from Elizabeth Craft Designs.

The instructions and product list can be found on the Elizabeth Craft Designs post.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day.

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Video Tutorial: Poinsettia Watercolor background

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to share on Quietfire Creations and I created a video tutorial for creating this festive holiday card using newly released Merry Christmas dies and the Poinsettia stamp from Quietfire.  It is a fun card to make and the tutorial is full of tips for new and experienced crafters.  Enjoy!

Is there anything that you would like to see in a paper crafting video tutorial?  Drop me a line!

Thanks for stopping by!
Hugs!
Kathy Jo

"Rejoice" Festive candle card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to post at Elizabeth Craft Designs' blog and I created a festive Rejoice card using newly released dies.

Such a pretty candle with the elegant swirls as the base!

For card details and instruction, please feel free to hop on over to the blog post.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day.
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Mini Christmas Treat Boxes...and a GIVEAWAY!!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Some fun news to share: to celebrate the new Mini Flourished Christmas dies release, Quietfire Design is having a giveaway!  You can win one of newly released die sets...Woo-Who!!  All you have to do is leave a comment on the blog.  I am sharing my projects on the blog today so feel free to leave some love on that post for your chance to win!  Improve your chances by leaving comments on the other posts this week.  The link to the blog post is HERE.

The boxes created were too fun to make!  More photos and details are on the post.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!
Good luck on the draw!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"Let your dreams soar" inspirational butterfly card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today on Elizabeth Craft Designs I am sharing a pretty-in-pink inspirational butterfly card using beautiful dies and stamps designed by Suzanne Cannon for her A Way With Words collection.

If you would like to see the list of product used and the instructions, feel free to hop on over to the blog post.  :)

Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"Shoot for the moon" mixed media card

Hello Crafty Friends!

How is your day going?  Do you plan on getting some crafty time in or are you looking for some crafty inspiration?  Hopefully the card I created for Elizabeth Craft Designs will provide some inspiration.  :)

The card used two Elizabeth Craft Designs products: the Soar stamp set

...and the Flourished Night Sky die set:

For more card details and instructions, feel free to hop on over to the Elizabeth Craft Designs blog post.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"A bit of fragrance..." thank you card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today I am sharing an elegant layered thank you card using stamps designed by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The lovely quote is showcased on layers of ivory and gold die cuts.  The quote is from the stamp set, A bit of Fragrance:

It is a stamp set full of beautiful quotes and images!

This card was shared on the Quietfire Creations blog.  Feel free to hop on over for more details.  :)

Product used:
A bit of fragrance stamp set, Elizabeth Craft Designs
Iron Romance die set, Spellbinders
Iron Elegante die set, Spellbinders
Large Labels die set, Spellbinders
Ivory and gold card stock
Unknown patterned paper

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Happy Birthday florals

Hello Crafty Friends!

How is your August going?  Have you been enjoying your summer weather?  My flowers are enjoying the August sun.  In the past few days the lilies have started to bloom and they smell fabulous.  The Bee Balm are attracting humming birds and other busy fliers.  The Coneflowers are gleefully open and the Black Eyed Susans are starting to show their sunny petals.  The garden may have some weeds but even they are in bloom.  It is a beautiful scene.

The garden flowers inspired the birthday card I am sharing today.  Let's jump into the instructions:

1. Create a top fold card from blue card stock.  Mat and mount floral paper (Bo Bunny Genevieve) to the card front.
2. Die cut white card stock using Swirl Lattice die.  Cut blue patterned paper to size and apply gold marker along edge.  Adhere lattice die cut.  Mount to card front using double sided foam tape.
3. Die cut patterned paper using Rose Buds die.  Form flowers and add stamens to center.  
4. Mount flowers and gem swirl to lattice die cut.
   
5. Die cut vellum paper using Spellbinders Opulent Ovals die.  Cut Happy Birthday twice- once in gold and once in white card stock.  Offset mount to vellum oval.  Mount to card front.
   
6. Decorate inside as desired.

 

Thank you for stopping by! 
Have a happy, crafty day.
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Day 4- Christmas in July! Merry Christmas shimmer and snowflakes

Wow!  This week is flying by!  Can you believe that it is already Day 4 of Christmas in July week?  Time flies when you are having fun!

Today's project used more of the beautiful calligraphy dies designed by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The card is full of beauty, shimmer and, as an extra bonus, is easy to mail!

Card Instructions:

1. Create top fold tent card using white card stock.
2. Die cut several snowflakes using the Brrrrrrr and Snowflake die set.
3. Mat and mount shimmer paper to card front.
4. Die cut Merry Christmas 2 twice: once from blue shimmer card stock (or metallic construction paper) and from white card stock.  Use liquid adhesive to offset mount the dies to the front.
   
5. Mount snowflakes as desired.
6. Embellish snowflakes as desired.

This is project that can easily be mass produced and completed while you are watching one of your favorite programs.  Just cut all of your pieces ahead of time, grab your glue and embellies and have fun!

Have you entered each day for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate at Quietfire Design?  Follow the link here for crafty inspiration and your chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by!  

Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

"Make a wish..." birthday card duo

Hello Crafty Friends!

It is my turn to share at Elizabeth Craft Designs and I created two cards using the "Make a wish before the place burns down" quote and the candle spray from the Happy Birthday Collection stamp set.

I created two cards using the stamp set using the same instructions but different papers.

For card instructions, feel free to hop on over to the Elizabeth Craft Designs blog.

Thank you for stopping by!
Have a happy, crafty day.
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Happy Birthday Balloon cards

Hello Crafty Friends!

It was my turn to share a project at Elizabeth Craft Designs and I created a stack of Happy Birthday Balloon cards.  My favorite card is shown above- not only does it look cool, but it is inexpensive to make.  No vellum used!  I created a video showing all of the cards and how to make the above card.

For more photos and instructions, feel free to hop on over to the Elizabeth Craft Designs blog post.  :)

Thank you for stopping by!
Big Crafty Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Giveaway reminder!

Hello Crafty Friends!

Just a reminder that Monday June 25 at midnight (Pacific) is the deadline to enter to win the $35 gift certificate from Quietfire Design!  Entry is easy: leave a comment on the Wedding Weekend posts (comment on both days for two entries) and a bonus entry to if you follow Quietfire Design on Instagram.

Good luck!!!

Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Wedding Weekend and GIVEAWAY!!!

Hello Crafty Friends!

It is a special weekend at Quietfire Creations...it is Wedding Weekend!  On Saturday and Sunday I will be sharing wedding projects- photos and videos- using the newly released dies and stamps from Quietfire Design.  And guess what?  There is a giveaway, too!  Woo-who!!!  One lucky crafter will win a $35 gift certificate to the Quietfire Design store!

Hope on over to today's post to see the projects and enter into the draw.

Hope you enjoy the projects!  Good luck on the draw!!!

Have a happy, crafty day.
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"Little One" Baby card

Hello Crafty Friends!

It is my day to share at Quietfire Creations and I made a card using the newly released die set Little Ones:

...and stamp set, Welcome Little One:

The feet die is too sticking cute!  And the heart created in the center is adorable:

Feel free to hop on over to the Quietfire Creations blog for more info.  :)

Product used:
Little One die set
Welcome Little One stamp set
Cotillion die set by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders 
Dotted Scallop Ovals by Elizabeth Craft Designs
Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid paper

Have a happy, crafty day!
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

"Thank you" single stem rose

Hello Crafty Friends!

On Sunday I walked into my craft room and was overwhelmed with my mess!  I am not an organized crafter and it was really showing.  I started with cleaning up my workspace...until I noticed how well some die cuts looked together.  Hmm.  Will this project wait or should I continue cleaning?  Inspiration called so I hung up on Cleaning.  :)

The card used two new Elizabeth Craft Designs die sets: Thank you 2 and Stem Rose.  I had run the rose die using scrap pink metallic card stock.  It is pretty with the red outline die cut on top.  The stem was used to die cut green card stock and darker green ink applied.

A scrap piece of watercolor paper was cut to size and distress ink added along the edges.  It was mounted on vintage looking dark ivory card stock.

It is a simple card but has a lovely vintage style.  The calligraphy "thank you" is a focal point and is beautiful.

Thanks for stopping by!  I must return to cleaning the craft room...wait...what is that?  That ribbon would look perfect with that die...

:)

Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Product used:
Thank you 2 die set
Stem rose die set

A look at the new releases from Elizabeth Craft Designs

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today's post is a special one as it shares a glimpse at all of the newly released product designed by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs.  As I mentioned earlier this week, the release is huge!  I thought I would provide glimpses of all of the release and some crafty comments.

A couple of cards this week were baby based.  Yes, Suzanne designed some adorable dies that would be so sweet on your next crafty project.  The Little Ones die set has the cutest dies that would be great on cards, scrapbook pages or a happy photo frame:

This project used the sweet little carriage.  It is a gift card holder on one side and the adorable carriage on the other side:

Special Delivery is another sweet baby die set.  It goes so well with the baby carriage from Little Ones.

Here is a project I shared earlier this week using the die set:

Of course, you can't think about wee ones without thinking about baby Cuddles...

...or watching them sleep.  The Flourished Night Sky would be perfect for all of those photographed naps!

The Welcome Little One stamp set is full of wonderful stamps...

...and is perfect with the Welcome die.

I was very excited to see the Gable Box die!  This die is awesome!  And it fits on a Cuttlebug plate, too.

You know what works well with the Gable Box die?  The Heart & Pawprints Sprays die set.  This set is the bee's knees and looks very cool when used on the box.  

A project using the Hearts spray:

A crafty note: the Gable box and Heart spray makes a perfect wedding favor box!

Talking about weddings, Suzanne designed several dies for weddings, wedding cards and creating wedding memories.  (I have a special two day wedding post next weekend...stay tuned!)

Save the Date is gorgeous:

You're invited is beautiful for a wedding invite:

The You're Invited is not just for weddings.  Here is a baby shower card:

Of course there is an RSVP!  Loving the wee heart!

Eat Drink & Be Merry would look awesome in a table centerpiece!

Menu cards would be a nice touch and would share the meal plans for guests:

Imagine having a photo of the happy couple with Once Upon a Time next to it.  

Nothing shows your appreciation more than a handmade thank you card using the exquisite Thank You 2 on the card front:

A card using the die set:

Would you like to have some stunning calligraphy on the inside of your invites?  There are coordinating stamp sets, too!

Dates are helpful, too!  :) 

Interested in celebrating other events?  How about a birthday?  The Big Balloon die is too fun!

Get a load of the oh-so-fun Happy Birthday die set!  The "happy" makes me..um...happy.  :)

You can't have a birthday without making a wish!  The detail of the star as the dot above the "i" is so clever.  Great little detail!  I can see this used on many birthday scrapbook pages!

Attending a surprise party, scrapbooking a surprise party or sending a surprise birthday gift?  The Surprise die is a must have for you!

Do you want to send a thoughtful card to someone not easy to visit?  The Miss You die and Long Stem Rose would create a heartfelt card front:

The Long Stem Rose creates a lovely layered die rose:

And there is a Rosebud Wreath, too!  The rosebud wreath is a large die and would be stunning on a scrapbook page!

Holy smokes!  Told you it was a huge release!

What are your favorites?  Are there any on your wish list?  Or must have list?  

Stay tuned!  More projects will be shared using the product.  Yes, I see a lot more happy, crafty hours in my crafty room!

Thank you for stopping by and going through the new release!

Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo