Countdown to Christmas Class using Teresa Collins and Tim Holtz small folio album

I have used the Teresa Collins Tinsel & Company collection paired with the Tim Holtz small folio.
About the Album:

• Folio album


• Measures 9″ tall by 7″ wide


• This would be great to document your Holiday traditions new and old. My samples this year are from Christmas' past and the ohhh and awww photo's.


• There are lots of layers and dimension

 What You will receive in your class kit:

• Pre-cut pages from Tinsel & Company collection – Stripes, dots, Quatrefoil, Words, Damask,


• Cards sheet of 12 journal cards


• Pre-punched Countdown numbers from collection.


• File Folder Package


• Pre-cut Foil circle for cover


• Enamel Dots and Shapes


• Decorative Sticker sheet


• Chipboard buttons


• Sequins


• Ribbon


• Wood Ornament


• Detailed photographed instructions

To Complete this kit you will need:

• Basic class kit supplies – 12" ruller, Both dry (tape) and liquid adhesive - you will need enough for 25 pages. Sticky notes for photo placement, pen or pencil for notes. Ruler, Scissors.


• Corner rounder – Chomper preferable.


• STRONG DOUBLE SIDED TAPE (this is in addition to your regular adhesive) This is a must for this book - Red line tape is the best (it has the red plastic backing) I used both 1/2" and 1/4" in areas of the book.


• Paper Scorer and/or bone folder

blog hop - summer fun with Craftwell and Xyron

Hey everyone, In honor of my birthday being last weekend on FLAG DAY I was feeling inspired to create a little something patriotic for our home. I wanted to make something that would sit on our mantel and this turned out to be a great addition, do you like it?

These are the supplies I started with - my ebosser which I also used to cut all of my little white stars and the WOOD GRAIN Folder and (Star folder - I did not end up using the star folder as I had planned), adhesive from Xyron, a craft star shaped box, a wood candle holder that I painted with red glitter paint and finally some red, white and blue paper.

First I embossed my red, white and blue papers using the Wood Grain Folders - I wanted my flag to look like it had movement and this was just PERFECT for this effect. I cut my red and white strips 1/2". My home is very "rustica" so I ended up inking the edges so it would fit in with my decor. Now you can see in this photo I adhered my stripes from the center, using the Xyron Glue stick - truly when adhering to chipboard, you can't go wrong with a good glue stick. I just kept alternating my stripes then trimmed them off when I was done. Then I added the blue on the opposite side.

 

I loved being able to cut all my stars but to adhere them is easiest when you have a sticker maker, it makes it super quick!!

Here is my finished project, I tied it with a little burlap bow to finish it off.

I hope you enjoyed todays project! ~Cheri

In order to enter the giveaway, You must leave a comment on all participating blogs and become followers of the Xyron and Craftwell blogs. If you are already followers you just need to leave a comment. People can comment once a day throughout the week. Craftwell will choose a winner at random from the comments left on the Craftwell blog, but will check if they followed the rules along the way. The comments will close at 12 midnight EST on Friday, June 20th. Must be in the US or Canada to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced on Monday, June 23rd on the Craftwell blog - Craftwell will be hosting and giving away some embossing folders!

Xyron Blog http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/

Yvonne Blair Blog:http://www.yvonneblair.com/

Jessica Kephart Blog http://www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com/

Debi Tullier: http://fabric-ecraft.blogspot.com/

Pam Bray: http://www.pammejoscrapbookflair.com/

Jazmin: http://jazmin-rose.blogspot.com/

Liz Ortizhttp://unikbyyes.blogspot.com/

Cheri Piles (ME): http://cherinspirations.com/blog/

Craftwell Blog: http://blog.craftwellusa.com/

Blog hop Summer Fun with Xyron and Craftwell!

Hey everyone! If you follow me you know I do a tumbler of the month project with my Starbucks tumblers. I thought this blog hop was perfect to go with my new star flag themed tumbler this month.

To start my project I embossed one sheet of red, white and blue card stock using the WOOD GRAIN embossing folders. Then I used some white scrap paper and cut mini stars (photo of mini stars below) Once I embossed my blue paper, I cut the bases of my stars using three different dies - all at the same time! This is one of the perks of having a larger machine, you can cut many things all at the same time!!

Here you can see some of the supplies I used. I trimmed all of my red and white stripes 1/4" then adhered them to my star using my Xryon 1/4" tape runner. Then I adhered all of my mini white stars using my Teresa Collins sticker maker. It's so great for those little pieces!!

I embossed a piece of dark metal gray paper using the startburst folder, traced my template onto the paper and trimmed it up, then adhered all of my finished stars on to my starburst paper.

I love how the wood grain embossed paper looks like it is moving, it's just perfect!!

In order to enter the giveaway, You must leave a comment on all participating blogs and become followers of the Xyron and Craftwell blogs. If you are already followers you just need to leave a comment. People can comment once a day throughout the week. Craftwell will choose a winner at random from the comments left on the Craftwell blog, but will check if they followed the rules along the way. The comments will close at 12 midnight EST on Friday, June 20th. Must be in the US or Canada to be eligible to win. The winner will be announced on Monday, June 23rd on the Craftwell blog - Craftwell will be hosting and giving away some embossing folders!

Xyron Blog http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/

Yvonne Blair Blog:http://www.yvonneblair.com/

Jessica Kephart Blog http://www.homespunelegance.blogspot.com/

Debi Tullier: http://fabric-ecraft.blogspot.com/

Pam Bray: http://www.pammejoscrapbookflair.com/

Jazmin: http://jazmin-rose.blogspot.com/

Liz Ortizhttp://unikbyyes.blogspot.com/

Cheri Piles (ME): http://cherinspirations.com/blog/

Craftwell Blog: http://blog.craftwellusa.com/

Tag book album class kit

This is a tag album measuring approximately  8"h x 7"w.  This album does not stand on it's own, it will lay on a table or shelf. I have displayed mine on a picture frame with a 8"x10" opening using a cup hook and a decorative sheet of paper ("wood grain" from the collection) and stand (not included) to display on a book shelf in my home.



I have used the  Teresa Collins Designs "Something Wonderful".



About the Album:

• Measures approximately 8" x 7".


• There are 23 pages

What You will receive in your class kit:

• Pre-cut pages


• 2 doilies


• Paper reinforcers


• 20 decorative tags


• Ephemera package


• Sticker Sheet


• Decorative Buttons package


• 6 feet white ribbon


• 1 ring


• Detailed photographed instructions

To Complete this kit you will need:

• Basic class kit supplies – Contact your local store for basic class kit supplies


• Corner rounder – Chomper by We R Memory Keepers


• 1/4″ hole punch


• Pop Dots

April Starbucks tumbler of the month using the Teresa Collins Ebosser

Oh my gosh, I had so much fun today making this one!! I am seriously addicted to embossing on the mirrored papers! For this months project I used the new folder "Beautiful Words".

To recreate this project, emboss your mirrored paper. Trim it to 4" wide. Adhere onto side B of Butterflies paper from the Teresa Collins Daily Stories collection. Trace your template onto your paper and cut out.

I then cut a few scallops from the Ombre Circles paper and adhered them to the left side of my embossed sheet.

Then I sewed a row of the white sequins on to my scallop strip. **Tip - add a small strip of adhesive first to keep your sequins in place while you sew them on. Then I adhered small grey sequins over the top of the white ones.

Add a strip of washi tape to the right of the embossed sheet.

Stamp the small flower over the grey and white stripes and color in the centers using blue and pink pens.

Add "everyday life" circle from the ephemera package overlapping top right of embossed sheet and washi tape.

Insert your completed sheet into your tumbler and your all set!! I love how this turned out, huge wow factor with the embossed mirrored paper!

I hope you are inspired to create one of your own!! This is the Starbucks tumbler I used this month.

Follow Your Dreams Class Kit is sold out!

I am so excited about this next class! Be ready to be inspired!! This could be used strictly as a journal book or mini album! The sentiments that are in this book are encouraging, motivational and so inspiring!! This book is the book to document your achievements, goals and dreams!

I love all of the bright colors and wood grain papers, this can be used for both girls and boys!

This kit includes:

• chipboard covers


• pre-cut papers for your pages


• large journal cards


• small journal cards


• stickers


• "choose happiness" washi tape


• rings


• clear dangles


• bakers twine


• ribbon


• doilies


• full color step by step instructions

Measures: 8" tall by 6" wide. Includes two covers plus 8 pages for total of 18 front and back (including covers). 2 pocket pages, 2 flip pages!

To complete this kit you will need - paper cutter/scissors to cut journal cards and doilies, adhesive (tape runner type of adhesive would be best as wet adhesive could cause your pages to warp), strong corner punch, 1/4" hole punch for your rings, ruler, paper scorer/bone folder.

March Tumbler of the month using the TC Ebosser

I've had some questions about the tumblers I have used over time. I DO have several of the different Starbucks Tumblers.

This is the COLLAGE IT tumbler, the website says it is currently not available but I have seen it at most Starbucks stores.

Here's the question I get with this one, how do I decorate it?  This particular tumbler I think is for simplicity. Not the tumbler I typically use when adding embellishments. But if you do have it, then how would you create with it? Because you can't add a lot of "layers" it's a great way to showcase your favorite photos, a drawing your child has created for you, a favorite piece of paper. Something along those lines.

So today I am sharing one of the fun ways I have decorated mine using the TC Ebosser!

To start, slip your template out of the tumbler and trace your template onto your sheet of paper. I have a place I keep all of my different templates so I know where to find them all each time I redecorate or change out my designs. Once you have it traced, cut it out.

I enjoy this embossing folder with all of the cabbage roses on it. So I thought it would be fun to play around with it this month. So run it through your TC Ebosser.

Once I had it embossed I very lightly added some pink ink to the page. I used the Tim Holtz distress Spun Sugar ink over the raised images. This paper is from the Teresa Collins Save the Date collection and it has an amazing texture to it!!

Once I finished inking it I used the pearl powder in Blush over the top by using the medium pen then sprinkling the powder over the top then dusting it off. Once done, go ahead and slip it into your tumbler.

I want to mention, I truly enjoy making these and switching them up every month, I am not paid by Starbucks, it's just something I LOVE playing with!

I hope this inspires you and helps those of you that have asked me to share something with this tumbler.

If you are looking for the stainless steel one that you can create with more layers and shown in many of my other posts here is the link: http://www.starbucksstore.com/stainless-steel-create-your-own-tumbler-16-fl-oz/011025477,default,pd.html?navid=PDP

Don't forget to set your clocks forward this weekend!