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

NEW RELEASE! Elizabeth Craft Designs "Thank you"

Hello Sweet Crafty Friends!

It has been a busy week here at I’m a Little Teapot sharing projects using Newly Released product from Elizabeth Craft Designs.  Let’s keep the fun times rolling with another project using a newly released die: Thank You 2.

 

I like this die- not only because of the curvaceous calligraphy- but the size.  It fits many of my smaller card dies which means that I can have it framed on a smaller card.  Isn’t it just lovely inside the framed die cut?

Card instructions:

1.       Create top fold card using white card stock.

2.       Cut and mat patterned paper to card front.  (I also applied gold marker to the mat edges.)

3.       Die cut pink card stock using Tallulah Frill Lace Frame die.  Mount to card front.

4.       Die cut patterned paper using Hemstitch Rectangle die.  (I also applied gold marker to edges.)  Mount to card front using double faced foam tape.

5.       Die cut pink and gold card stock using Thank You 2 die.  Offset mount to card front using liquid adhesive.

6.       Create double bow and mount to front using liquid adhesive.  Mount embellishment to bow center.

The romantic and vintage layers look fabulous as the frame for the gorgeous Thank You die cut.

Product Used:

Thank You 2 die set by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs
Hemstitch Rectangles and Tallulah Frill Lace Frame dies by Becca Feeken for Spellbinders

Thank you for stopping by!  I do hope that you enjoyed this project using another one of the new releases!

Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

New Elizabeth Craft Design Release! Special Delivery

Happy Hellos to my Crafty Friends!

It is Day 3 of sharing projects using the newly released Elizabeth Craft Designs product designed by Suzanne Cannon.  Hope you have enjoyed the previous two posted projects.

Today’s project is continuing on the baby theme.  The project is a sweet gift card or money holder for the soon-to-be parents on your gift giving list.  The outside has the timelessly beautiful “Special Delivery” calligraphy…

…the inside has a wee carriage on one side and the gift pocket on the other side.

Let’s dive in to the instructions!

Card Instructions:

1.       Cut card stock to 5” x 11”.

2.       Score at 4 3/8” and 8 3/4”.  Fold both scores in.

3.       Adhere tape (to the shorter sides only) on the pocket.

     4. Mat dark ivory card stock to left side of card.  Die cut baby carriage using desired coordinating papers.  Mount to ivory mat.

   5. Cut and mat desired paper to pocket.

   6. Cut and mat dark ivory card stock to front of card.

   7. Use Special Delivery die set to cut white card stock and pink copper card stock.  Offset mount to front of card using liquid adhesive.

   8.  Use liquid adhesive to adhere wee hearts as shown.

The end result is a very special card for that will be cherished by the recipient.

Product used:

Special Delivery die set

Little Ones die set

Gingham paper, pink copper paper and white card stock

Thanks for stopping by!  And stay tuned as there are more new release projects that will be shared soon!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

NEW ELIZABETH CRAFT DESIGNS RELEASE- Sneak peek!

Hello Crafty Friends!

The new Elizabeth Craft Designs Release is here! Suzanne Cannon did an amazing job for this release.  There are so many gorgeous dies, fun dies and beautiful stamps in the release.  Some of us on the ECD team have made projects to share today to celebrate the new release.  If you popped over form the ECD blog then I give you a big, happy HELLO!  Haven't visited the ECD blog yet?  I will share a link at the end of the post.  Now onto the project!

Today's project uses dies from two new sets: You're Invited and the wee onesie is from the Little Ones set.

Card instructions:

1. Die cut white card stock using You're invited and the outer onesie.  Also die cut white card stock using Dotted Scalloped Squares.
2. Die cut pink card stock using Dotted Scalloped Squares.
3. Die cut gingham paper using smaller onesie die.
4. Mount white scalloped square onto top fold card.  (It is best to use white card stock.)
5. Mount You're Invited onto pink scalloped square using liquid adhesive.  
   
6. Mount gingham onesie to white onesie using liquid adhesive.  Mount onto pink square.
7. Mount scalloped ribbon onto card base.  Mount white seam binding onto ribbon.  Create bow and adhere using liquid adhesive.
8. Mount pink layered square onto card base using double sided foam tape.
9. Thread twine into coordinated button and create bow.  Adhere using liquid adhesive.
10. Add accent- such as Nuvo drops or Stickles- to heart on onesie.
    

The onesie is adorable, isn't it?  

There are two more dies in the Little Ones set...a pair of wee feet and a baby stroller!  A perfect set for cards and scrapbook pages.  :)

As promised, here is the link to the blog post with links to more creations.  Enjoy!

Product used:

Little Ones die set

You're invited die set

Dotted Scalloped Squares die set

Patterned paper from Graphic 45 (Precious Memories collection)

Nuvo Crystal drops

White card stock

Unknown ribbon, button and twine

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Sneek Peak time! New release from Elizabeth Craft Designs!

Hello Crafty Friends!

For about a month now I have been keeping a secret from you all: there is a fantabulous new die and stamp release by Suzanne Cannon for Elizabeth Craft Designs.  It is HUGE!  I received the collection last month and wanted to create a video showing you all the goodies while the package was opened…but I could not do it.  The release was hush hush- at least until this week!  Today on Quietfire Creations I was able to share a sneak peek of a project using two of the die sets:  Happy Birthday 3 and Hearts (from the Hearts& Paw Prints die set). 

For more photos and card instructions, feel free to hop on over to the Quietfire Creations blog.

Product used:
Happy Birthday 3 die set
Hearts & Pawprints die set
Dylusions Sprays

Tomorrow is the official release of the collection and I will share another project using two more die sets!

Have a happy, crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

"Destiny is not a matter of chance"

Hello Crafty Friends!

Decided to pull out the Dylusions Sprays again and create a bright mixed media card.   After the inky fun I used a newly released stamp from Quietfire Design, Destiny is not a matter of chance.

The butterfly and Soar dies are also designed by Suzanne for Elizabeth Craft Designs.  The brick background was die cut using Tim Holtz' Mixed Media Thinlits die set #3.  All of the enamel dots in the corners and on the butterfly body were created using Enamel Accents by Wendy Vecchi.

Gotta love getting all inky and playing with mixed media product!  Of course it is always great to inspire someone, too.  :)

Product used:
Quietfire Design: Destiny is not a matter stamp, Soar die, Butterfly Flourish die
Ranger Ink: Dylusions Sprays, Vintage Photo Distress ink, Wendy Vecchi Enamel Dots, Jet Black Archival Ink
Sizzix: Tim Holtz Mixed Media #3 Thinlit die set

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

"Celebrate" Rose stamped gift box

Hello Crafty Friends!

It is Victoria Day in most of Canada which means a three day weekend for many of us.  The weekend has been great so far: on Saturday my friends and I attended an all day charity crop.  I did not get a lot of crafting done but had a fun time laughing and talking to friends.  How has your weekend been?  Have you crafted or been with friends and family?

Today I am popping in to share a gift box I created using Altenew stamps, Elizabeth Craft "Congrats" die and Spellbinders gift box die.  The box die is designed by Becca Feeken and has been on my wish list for a while.  I was so happy to have won on one of Becca's blog hops and I immediately picked the long wished for die set.  This box is my first creation using the set.

First, I stamped the flowers onto white card stock using Altenew inks and stamps.  After drying, I die cut it using the box dies.

 A coordinated green crinkle ribbon was wrapped around the box and a single bow adhered to the front.  "Congrats" die cut black card stock and adhered to the box top.  (Love how it pops against the beautiful rose background!)

So lucky to have won this die set!  I have more plans for this box so stay tuned!

Product used:
Spellbinders: Mini card/booklet gift box die set
Altenew: Vintage Flowers stamp set and inks (Pocket Full of Sunshine set and Tropical Forest)
Elizabeth Craft: Congrats die
Other: black and white card stock, double sided adhesive tape and liquid adhesive

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

Shoot for the moon!

Hello Crafty Friends!

It is a busy weekend here in Halifax, Nova Scotia.  This weekend is the annual Bluenose Marathon.  The event is well received and so inspirational!  I am always proud of my friends and family who participate in the event. This year a dear friend of mine, Mel, is running in it.  Her story is one to fill your heart with love and inspiration.  She has MS and has suffered many problems with this horrible disease.  However, she has the heart and strength to do as much as she can to fight the disease.  While doing so she has inspired many.  Here is her story and I hope it inspires you, too:  video of Melanie on the local CTV news.  Mel is running in the race today and it felt fitting to share this card today.

The sentiment is from Elizabeth Craft Designs.

The background was created using Dylusions Sprays and white acrylic paint.  The dies are also from Elizabeth Craft Designs.

Card Instructions:

Please hop on to the Elizabeth Craft Designs post

Product used:

Elizabeth Craft Designs: Soar Collection stamp set, Fishtail Borders, Double Sided Adhesive, Liquid Adhesive

Ranger Ink: Dylusions sprays

Other: mixed media paper, black card stock, white acrylic paint, black ribbon

Thinking of you, Mel!  You rock!!!

Have a happy, crafty day.

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

Graphic 45 and Quietfire Design layered card

Hello Crafty Friends!

Yesterday I shared one of the Mother's Day cards I made for a friend.  Today I am sharing the second card created.  This card also used Graphic 45's Portrait of a Lady collection.

The oh-so-pretty calligraphy stamp is from Quietfire Design's Keep Calm and Call Mom stamp set.  It was stamped using Altenew ink.  After drying I added a fussy cut rose and applied Stickles.

Three Spellbinders dies were used on the card front and were adhered using double faced foam tape.

The papers, calligraphy stamp and die look so good together!  (Don't you just love creating a project with several pretty die cut layers?)

Product used:
Quietfire Design: Keep Calm and Call Mom stamp set
Graphic 45: Portrait of a Lady collection
Spellbinders: Filigree Delight (by Becca Feeken) and Floral Ovals
Altenew: Olive ink
Ranger Ink: Crystal Stickles
Other: ivory card stock, gold marker, double sided adhesive tape, double sided foam tape, gold card stock

Thank you for stopping by!  I do hope you enjoyed the card.  :)
Have a happy, crafty day.
Big Hugs,
Kathy Jo

Graphic 45 Portrait of a Lady card

Hello Crafty Friends!

A good friend of mine asked if I could make a Mother's Day card for his mom and his mother-in-law.  The first card I created used Graphic 45's beautiful Portrait of a Lady collection. 

 That gorgeous edge die is from Creative Expressions.  Love it!

 The inside has a lovely calligraphy stamp from Quietfire Design.

The image was fussy cut, gold applied along the edges and mounted using double faced foam tape.

My friend said his mom loved it!  Yay!  

Product used:

Graphic 45: Portrait of a lady patterned papers

Creative Expressions: Gemini Collection Cassiopeia die

Quietfire Design: Happy Family Days stamp set

Other: ivory card stock, gold marker, double sided adhesive tape, double faced foam tape, ivory ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!

Have a happy crafty day!

Big Hugs,

Kathy Jo

"Music Expresses" newly released Quietfire Design

Hello Crafty Friends!

Today is my day to post at Quietfire Creations and I am sharing a project using the newly released stamp "Music expresses".

For more card details and instructions, feel free to hop on over to Quietfire Design.  :)

Product used:
Quietfire Design: Music Expresses stamp
May Arts: Butterflies ribbon
Ranger ink: Jet Black Archival ink
Pink Paislee:London Market patterned paper
Other: grey card stock, Altenew Rocky Shore ink, double sided adhesive tape, liquid adhesive, metallic button

Thank you for stopping by!

Have a happy, crafty day.

Big hugs,

Kathy Jo

Anyone can change everything

Hello Crafty Friends!

It was my turn to share a project at Quietfire Creations so I used the newly released stamp sets Anyone can change everything and Tulips.

For more details and card instructions, feel free to hop on over to the Quietfire Creations blog post.  :)

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