In honor of the Georgia Dawgs

I have a couple of projects for you today that use the colors of my husband's favorite college team, the Georgia Bulldogs. And this color combo of red and black is one of my favorites, too.

First is my card for the Stamp TV Sketch Spotlight Challenge. I used my Lovely Labels 2 (cut with Spellbinders labels 15) and Lord of the Season sets. The papers are Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934. I did the stitched ribbon/lace technique on the lace before placing the paper rose in the center.

This next project is for the SRM Stickers Gift Holders Challenge issued to the DT. Here's my take, a special bag and tag for a special mom. I used the SRM WGYS Sweet. I did the same technique again with the lace here. The papers are K&Co. I used my Cuttlebug alpha dies for "MOM."

Here's a close up of the tag:

I did a scrapboook layout!

Okay, so it took a contest from one of my favorite paper manufacturers to get to me finally do a scrapbook page. I know it's lacking in embellies and I wish I could add my favorite buttons, lace and ribbons. But, this will do for now. I used Webster's Pages' Nature's Storybook digital papers. They have a digital contest for Dec 2010 on their InspireMe forum.

I love this photo of Gaby. It was taken when she was two while we were on a conference in Oslo, Norway. I realized after I uploaded it that it needs a title. Oh well, I'll learn next time :-).

I bought the digital papers awhile back when I wanted to submit vintage shabby cards for the Paper Crafts Card Style Magazine. I used it on this card, which was published under the Elegant category. The sentiment is GinaK Love Notes.

Big Joy!

I'm in winter wonderland here in Croatia. Snow is sooo beautiful, esp when you're watching it from the comfort of your home :-).

Today's card is for Card Patterns Sketch #93 and this week's sponsor is Jen Marie who sells Ippity stamps. The papers are Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly. The cardstock is PTI Aqua Mist. Button and ribbon are also PTI.

I hope you can join us this week at Card Patterns this week.

Finally, Layers of Color is welcoming a new designer today. Not only does she make beautiful projects, but she's a beautiful person, inside and out. Check out the Layers of Color blog to find out who it is!

More Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 Creations

Here are a couple more things I made with the Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 Collection and SRM Stickers. I just love these papers, so easy to match with my SRM. I used the We've Got Your Stickers Sweet on both of them. The wings are from Layers of Color's Regal Wings. And I can't believe this color combo follows this week's The Color Room colors.

For this card, I added some stamped images on the Postcard (also from Circa 1934) using GinaK's Vintage Backgrounds and Special Delivery stamp sets.

Make sure you visit the SRM Stickers blog for the hop's winners and more Cosmo Cricket creations. Have a great weekend!

Circa 1934 Blog Hop and Tutorial

The SRM Stickers Crew is featuring Cosmo Cricket's Circa 1934 Collection today. This paper collection is perhaps my favorite of the Cosmo Cricket lines. The color combo is something I use often: red, black, aqua and a hint of straw.

If you're coming from Tobi Crawford, then you're on the right spot. If not, check out the SRM Stickers blog for a list of participants, including the info for today's prize giveaways: Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 Crafting Kit and SRM Stickers Prize Package!

I made a family photo ornament for today's hop. This would make a great gift, esp for the grandparents. I used the SRM Sticker Sentiments Happy Holidays and A Year of Memories 2010 for my project.

I shared a similar ornament a week ago and I promised to give you a tutorial, so here it is:

Supplies used:

• Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 paper collection
• SRM Stickers Sentiments Happy Holidays and A Year of Memories 2010
• Spellbinders Label 15, Circle Large, Heirloom Ornament Dies
• GinaK Designs Heirloom Ornament stamps
• Thick cardstock
  
• Fibers: cream ribbon and red baker's twine
• Accents: buttons and paper flowers
• Tools: hole puncher and ScorPal, Scortape
  

Step 1: Die cut the following:

• 1 of the largest Labels 15 dies from cardstock and another from patterned paper
• 2 of the 2nd largest Labels 15 from cardstock and one from patterned paper
• stamp ornament four times, then die cut
• four of the smallest ornament die from patterned paper
  

Step 2: Score middle of the ornament die cuts, then fold. Glue sides together to make a 3-D ornament.

Step 3: Adhere patterned papers to corresponding die cut cardstocks. Layer the smaller label frames using foam tape. Punch holes on the frames and 3D ornaments as shown above. Adhere "merry christmas" sticker to cardstock, then adhere to label frame using foam tape in the middle and Scortape on the sides as shown above.

Step 4: String twine and make a knot through hole on the ornaments and ribbon on top of the ornament.

Step 5: Tie a knot to attach hanging ornaments as shown above.

Step 6: Thread twine through button and wrap around twine attached to the ornament as shown above. Tie into a bow. For better placement, adhere stringed button with a glue dot.

Step 7: Repeat Step 6 for the second ornament. Adhere paper flower and stringed button with ScorTape.

I hope you found that helpful. Now your next stop is the very talented Kathy Racoosin.