Christmas Lodge Holiday Card Set & Gift Folder!

Christmas Lodge Holiday Card Set & Gift Folder!

On www.craftProjectCentral.com if you subscribe to two months in a row or put their button on your blog and subscribe to one month you get a bonus project for that month......this is October's bonus project! It was created by Anne Marie Hile at www.stampinAnne.blogspot.com

Be sure to check both sites out for more great projects!!

xoxoxo-Heather

My Inkin' Cute Craft Room Display Boards

My goal in my Inkin' Cute Craft Room is to have plenty of inspiration for me and my customers throughout the space. I love these boards because they allow me to showcase multiple cards. I love this shelf that I got at a big box store years ago. I originally purchased two of them, but one got damaged in the move (Pretend there are two of them). Each cubby hole has a basket or mini drawer that holds items that are smaller and are easy to lose track of.
The Memo boards were very simple to create:

I covered a piece of cardboard with very thin Quilting batting and the hot glued Stampin' Up!'s Flirtatious Fabric over it (the pieces weren't large enough to cover the space I wanted so I sewed two pieces together).

I laid the ribbon out the way I wanted it and the stuck brads through all of the layers. I used the piercing tool to put a hole in it before I put the brad in.

I glued the ends of the ribbon on the back and the put it in a frame!
This is a super inexpensive way to make your own board and make it the size you want!!!

xoxoxo-Heather

My Inkin' Cute Craft room Business Supply area

This is the little space I have set aside for my Business Materials (Catalogs, order forms, invites etc....) Of course What would a Stampin' UP! business Supply area be if I didn't "Stampify" a little bit? I found this little Pigeon hole shelf at a Garage sale.... Actually an "After Garage Sale" they were packing everything up to go to the second hand store and said I could take what I wanted. I walked away with a TON of free stuff. All this little baby needed was a new coat of paint and it makes the perfect little display!!!
This lamp was salvaged from a sweet lady who passed away in my old neighborhood.
This is what it looked like when I stated. It is hard to tell with the lighting, but it was a dark blue before I spray painted it black.
I made the flowers with ....you guessed it.......the Island Floral Big Shot die. I layered the pieces together and used clear rhinestone brads to stick it right to the lampshade. The brads did a wonderful job of piercing the lampshade on their own.

xoxoxo-Heather

My Inkin' Cute Craft Room Display Hutch

My sweet friend Liz was redecorating her living room and asked if I wanted this china cabinet. I of course said YES!!! It was a dark brown when I got it, so we put a coat of white paint on it and antiqued it a bit. I am happy with the way it turned out.

I had been looking for something for a while to display some projects that I had created or received from other very talented demos.
I don't change the displays out as often as I should, but I love the creative flare it adds to the whole room.
xoxoxo-Heather

La La La La, La La La La............. Elmo's Card!

My sweet Niece turned two recently. As many two year old children, she has a SLIGHT obsession with Elmo. I couldn't resist the urge to make a card that would get her as excited as her presents.
The Big Shot makes the process of creating this card so easy I almost feel like I am cheating!!!
Easy, yet SOOOOO cute!

Needless to say she loved the card (many adults were impressed as well)!

xoxoxo

-Heather

Flirtatious Gift Packaging Ensemble!

Flirtatious Gift Packaging Ensemble!

I love this project!!! Subscribe to October @ www.craftprojectcentral.com to get the instructions for this fun set created by Sharon Field at www.createdBYu.blogsopt.com

xoxoxo-Heather

French Foliage Folio Set

French Foliage Folio Set

This stunning set of cards was created by Lynn Weiss at www.LWdesigns.blogspot.com check out more projects at www.CraftProjectCentral.com

xoxox-Heather

Christmas Tree Pyramid Box & Card!

Christmas Tree Pyramid Box & Card!

Cute little packages tied up in string – these are some fun holiday things! This little Christmas tree pyramid box

is a sweet way to package small little treats or trinkets for the holidays – and when you open it up, the sides can

unfold flat and make a pretty display. The matching card completes your gift ensemble with just a touch of

Glimmer Paper bling and country charm with the Cherry Cobbler Baker’s Twine.

Check it out at www.craftprojectcentral.com

and see more by Rose Diehl at www.RoseMarieDiehl.blogspot.com

xoxoxo-Heather

Need for Speed Masculine Card Set!

Need for Speed Masculine Card Set!

I can't tell you how many times I have gone through my card collection thinking I need a masculine card. Well I don't have that problem anymore! This great card set has the perfect cards for those men in your life, but still has that creative touch I know you want to showcase.

Get the detailed instructions for this card set over at Craft Project Central

Kris Mcintosh is the genius who made this project Check out more by Kris @ www.stampingwithkris.com

xoxoxo

-Heather

Everyday Elegance Simply Sent Card Kit!

Everyday Elegance Simply Sent Card Kit!

Craft Project Central is ready to show off the next amazing project! This one highlights a special that Stampin' Up! is having this month.... If you purchase two simply sent card kits from the catalog you get a FREE coordinating stamp set!!!

This delightful project was created and designed by Sharon Burkert at www.SharonBurkert.com

xoxoxo

-Heather

Witch Hat Treat Box & Pop-Up Card

Witch Hat Treat Box & Pop-Up Card

If you Love Halloween You will want to jump on over to www.craftprojectcentral.com and sign up for a subscription (only$10 for the whole month) because it will include this great project created by Monika Davis at www.stampnmad.typepad.com

xoxoxo

-Heather

Cheryl Lafore's 3-D Cupcake Card

This card is so hard to put into words how amazing it is. There is so much detail that no camera could EVER show it off. We all know I have a SLIGHT obsession with the whole cupcake trend right now, so this card is singin' my favorite tune.

You thought the outside was amazing? Well then have a seat before you see the over the top inside. That is right ladies and gentlemen it is 3-D!!!!
This card along with all of my Artisan swaps will never be used as a greeting card. I have a little shelf that will display ALL of them. So thank you to all of these amazing ladies who put so much hard work into such wonderful pieces of art.

I am wishing you a wonderful day!

xoxoxo

-Heather

Connie Collins flip flops and Thank You Card

You will be able to tell from this post that Connie Collins is a wonderful woman who goes above and beyond the call of duty. Connie is the one who organized the Artisan Award Winners Blog Hop and she designed all of our watermarks for the hop.

These Stinkin' cute flip flops are made with Stampin' Up!s fabric. Connie removed the plastic "toe things" (Wow....I honestly cannot think of a better name at the moment), and used the Big Shot Fabric Adhesive to iron it right on. YEAH, that is right.....FABRIC WITHOUT SEWING!!!!! I love it!!!
Connie took it to the next level by tying the Striped Melon Mambo bows on them. She made tons of extras as to make sure that everyone would be able to get one in their own size. No way am I putting these on my feet! They are going on display! I am so serious, I even picked a pair to match my (soon to be) Craft Room.
Here is where we see Connie's "above and beyond" come out. She made 2 swaps for us.Connie used the Fun Flowers Big Shot Die to create these spirited flowers. I don't think I could ever stress enough how simple the Big Shot can make crafting. Just run some of Stampin' Up!s designer Series paper through it (you can do 8 layers at a time) and Shazam....you have these!!! I love all the layering on this card. Layering is a great way to give a card a major POW.

See you Tomorrow

xoxoxo

-Heather

Jenn Picard's Gratitude Card

Pictures (especially ones from my camera) do not do this amazingly beautiful card justice. I didn't sit close to Jenn at the Artisan dinner, however I was able to learn a little about her when we all shared a bit about ourselves and what inspired us to enter the contest. She brought me to tears as she told how she was a professional make-up artist, until she was in a car accident that did a lot of damage to her shoulder. The accident left her unable to continue with her career. She has since been able to express her creativity through Stampin' up! and loves what she does!

I can't tell you how much I love the finial press embossing folder that Jenn used on her Gratitude card!!! SOOOOO elegant!

She really seems to have mastered the vintage look. the card is complete when you see the coordinating inside. She has tied in all of the accessories very well.

I am so "grateful" to have met such an amazing woman!

Thanks for peeking in today, see you tmorrow.

xoxoxo

-Heather

Merry Merry by Heather Klump

Yuck! A new camera is in my near future people I promise!!!!!

Now far from "yuck" is this beautiful layout of a card made by Heather (what a great name) Klump.

At least you can see the crazy detail in this picture! Heather used the new Petite Pennants Stamp set and coordinating punch. LOVE IT!!!! Thanks Heather!

Don't miss out......today is the last day to leave a comment and have YOUR chance to win the blog candy that I am giving away! Check out last Saturday's post or more details.

See you tomorrow.

xoxoxo

-Heather

Hobby Lobby Card Class

Love these Cards? Want to make them? Then don't miss my "Birthday Bliss" card class. Only $5 for all four cards!

All supplies provided

Hobby Lobby in Lehi

Saturday, September 24^th

11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Or

My house in Eagle Mountain

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

sign up by Sept 1st @

heather_stevens_cm@hotmail.com

and you get to bring a friend for FREE!!

Summer Stone's Cupcake Card

Summer Stone One of the Artisan Award Winners created this card for our swap. I love this card due to the fact that it uses the punch that is nearest and dearest to my heart... the cupcake punch.

I love the color combo and layering.

Creative Amy

This is another swap that I received from one of the Concept Artists from Stampin' UP, Amy. I can't for the life of me remember her last name.

I love how bright and cheery this is!! She used the new triple layer punch on the fishtail pennant. One of my favorite parts of this card is the envelope, she used the postage stamp punch to make a fun edge. Holding the whole thing together is one of the new mini clothes pins.... LOVE IT!!
See you tomorrow

x0x0x0

-Heather

Wish big

I showed you my swap that I made for the Artisan Award dinner, well now you get to see all of the amazing swaps I received!

Not only did I get to swap with the other Artisans, but the Concept Artists also participated in our swap. These incredibly talented women design cards, scrapbook layouts and 3-D items for the Stampin' Up! idea book and catalog. I felt like I was in the presence of Royalty (Stampin' Up! Royalty anyway).

This Card was designed and created by Melody Hyde, she is in her first year as a Concept Artist with Stampin' up!. She originally designed this for the catalog (you can see it in there for yourself if you would like).
I love seeing this card close up and having the chance to see the little details that you don't get to see in the catalog.

Thanks for looking today.

x0x0x0

-Heather

August 2011 Hostess Club Project

Hostess Club this month was a fun one (the ladies are so great that it always is though).

I recreated My "Remember When" card that I entered for the Artisan Award Contest. the paper that I originally used retired so I changed it out for stampin' Up!'s -First Edition Specialty Designer Series Paper-
The butterfly was cut out on the big shot as well as the circle then we ran it through the big shot again this time using the Perfect polka dots embossing folder. To top it all off we used to two way glue pen on the edges of the butterfly with dazzling diamonds glitter and threw some basic rhinestones on there too. I can't get enough bling!

xoxoxo

-Heather