Paper Crafters Sampler ~ High Tea Blog Hop

Thanks for joining the "High Tea" blog hop.   What do you think of the Creative Takes on the "High Tea" template so far?  The design team did an amazing job!

For my teapot, I couldn't stop thinking of those cute Mary Engelbreit images with bold stripes and polka-dots.   The dots and colors on the paper I choose really fit the bill.   Here it is in full view.

I've created a little ranculus flower by creating a spiral cut of two different colors of cardstock.

Here's a close-up of the hole near the base of the pot.  It's designed to pour small solid objects out of the hole and down the spout.

I hope you've enjoyed my Creative Take on the High Tea template from the "Orange Blossom Tearoom" issue.  If you'd like to see the previous pot, you'll want to go back to Heidi Baks blog.  If you're ready for the next Creative Take of the teapot, click the button below and you'll be transported to Lisa Hensley's blog.

 

 

12 Days Countdown Vintage Stocking

The December issue of the Paper Crafters Sampler, "Adorned Holiday" is LIVE today!  An issue filled with beautiful projects for decoratingyour home or offering as gifts to family and friends.

Here's a little sneak peek of a magnetic stocking to brighten up your kitchen or filing cabinets.  Each date is replaced as you count down to the last 12 days of Christmas.

Another sneak peek of the Holiday Sled Gift Box.

Vintage Ice Boot Sleeve

In all my life (and that's been a while), I've only tried Ice Skating 5 times or less indoor ice rinks.   Never really could get the hang of balancing on those blades without having my inner ankles using the ice as support.  Of course, if there were more frozen lakes in the South I'd probably have more time to practice. 

Who doesn't love the images associated with winter.  Sleds, snow tipped evergreens and pom pom mittens are a welcoming site from those toasty summer days.  Soon many will be lacing up their ice skates for a spin on the ice.

Take a look at this skate.  Nothing makes a fashion statement for a skater than a satin dress with a furry ruffle.

While there's more freedom for leg movement in today's skating garments, I would image the older garments helped protect your derriere from getting iced.  You can check out some other beautiful vintage ice skating images HERE.

Here's a little something I put together in tribute to those who have mastered those icy ponds, a vintage ice boot sleeve .  The boot is designed to tuck a gift tag or bookmark (as shown below) inside.  The main boot was run through the holiday stocking bigz die.  The template has been modified a (shaved off a bit of the base and straightened it vertically)  to create a more 'skate-like' appearance.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the Paper Crafters Sampler Adorned Holiday blog hop scheduled for December 1st!

Witchy-poo Fumble

Looks like this witch hit a bit of turbulence.

Halloween is just 10 days away and I've been spending time creating a few more projects, like this one.  Breif directions along with a printable template for the shoes by selecting the link:

Curley-toed Shoe.

Start by stuffing the cello bags with candy making sure to leave room attach shoes and to tuck into cauldron.  Print shoes, cut and apply glitter.

To create broom, cut a 2" peice of Daffodil cardstock, brush with mustard and Suede ink, then roll around a wooden dowel or stick.  Secure with adhesive.

Use a circle punch to create a moon and Grey cardstock to create a cloud.

To create a cauldron, cut a black sheet of cardstock similar to the shape below.  You'll want to stay under 4 1/4" in width so it fits on the card.  The green foam is Easter basket fiber.

Fold the cello in half and attach the shoes on each end.  Tuck the folded end of the cello into the cauldron and adhere with glue dots or sticky strip.

Thanks for looking.

The Open Sea

A little something I created using The Open Sea digital image.  Great thing about digital images, you can enlarge the images to suit your personal preference.

The boat was enlarged.  The ledger was printed on one sheet of cardstock at a smaller scale and the compass was scaled a bit larger.

Easter Wishes Up Close....

Requests for a closer look of what's in the February issue "Easter Wishes" has been granted.  As a reminder, the design team puts previews of their project contributions on their personal blogs.  Keep an eye out before the newest issues are released and you can get a sneak peek of what's in store.

There's been a great response to the Easter Cross Box, but don't forget that there are EIGHT additional projects in the sampler designed especially for Easter.  There's still time if you haven't gotten your issue yet.  Here's a closer look at what you can find inside: