Dear Santa Letter

Dear Santa, For Christmas I want . . . .

More Crafty Supplies! At least that's how mine would go.  Tonight I finally got some free time to explore a new cartridge for me, Christmas Wish.  I really do love my Imagine.  It prints so nicely and the colors are beautiful.  The Christmas Wish cartridge will not disappoint you.  Normally Pattern cartridges just have colors and patterns.  But this one has a box, tags, and this super cute Santa Letter and Envelope.

 I started by printing the backside of my white textured cardstock with this built in pattern.  I always print the backside of boxes and envelopes.  (You will see why in the next few pictures.)  I then flipped my paper over and cut the images on Fit To Page.  This is the backside after the images were printed and cut.

Next I inked the edges.

I used Iced Spruce Distress Ink.  This color is from the new Seasonal Winter collection from Tim Holtz.

 For some reason this envelope did not cut any scoremarks.  So I used my Martha Stewart Scoreboard and crated my own, so I would have nice even folds.

Next I folded the envelope with sides in first and then the bottom flap folded over the top.

Finally I used Baker's Twine to "dress" my button.  I always use twine or hemp to loop through the holes of the button.  It adds a perfect finishing touch.  Then I tied several passes of baker's twine around the top of the Dear Santa letter.

 This is the front.  Super cute!!!!

 And this is the back! ADORABLE!  Wouldn't it be cute to give these to your kids to fill out?  Then save them for when they are older as keepsakes?! Maybe even use them in a layout with a picture of that year (of course after they have grown up so the "secret" is not ruined)

Make sure you take a moment a leave a comment! I am giving away the Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art cartridge.  Here's the details:

• Be a Follower or Subscriber
• Any post dated November 29- December 5 is eligible. 
• So each time you comment, you get another entry! Have a creative day and I will see you tomorrow since I am at the Bug Bytes with another holiday project!

It's been 2 years! Giveaway Time!

I can't believe 2 years ago I started on this journey with you and my art.  I have had some ups and downs but through everything I have always had a loyal readership.  I am so thankful for all the support I have received from friends and family and especially from my readers.  I just wanted to take some time to show some of my personal favorites from the last two years.  Each picture has a link to take you to the post.

 Time Mini Album

Lavish Composition Book

Amore Mini Album

 Altered Victorian Cherub Frame

 Chic Bebe Card

 Twilight Mini Album 

 Amore Altered Canvas

 Enjoy the Magic Card

 Gobble Gobble Place Settings 

 Thankful Card

 Heritage Mini Album

 Waterfall Card

NOW FOR SOME BLOG CANDY!

I am giving away Martha Stewart Birthday Cake Art Cricut cartridge in honor of my 2 year Blogiversary! I think everyone knows how much I love the Martha Stewart cartridges.  Even though they were designed with cake decorating in mind, they a phenomenal for paper too!

So here's the deal to be eligible:

Be a follower or subscriber

Leave a comment on any post dated November 29, 2011- December 5.  That's a week full of chances.

Pretty easy!

Partridge in a Pear Tree Card

 

Today is the kick off at Pink By Design, 12 Days of Christmas.  My day is day 1, Partridge in a Pear Tree.  When we had the chance to sign up for our day, I knew no matter what day I got, I would be using Joys of The Season Cricut Cartridge.

I started with a K and Co stack that I bought at Michaels.  I love the nostaglic feel of this stack.  I chose my papers and did something new for me.  I sewed on the paper a sitiched border.  I am still learning but I think I did a great job for my first time!

Then I stamped the sentiment "Noel" from Old Time Christmas from Pink By Design. I also stamped with the background stamps Swirls and Curls also from Pink By Design.  Both images have been dusted with a pewter metallic embossing powder and heated. I then added a flat ribbon made from red velvet to the base of the card.

Here is a video on how to make the ribbon.  I have posted this video before, but in case you missed it:

How to Tie a Flat Wrap Bow

This is the link to the video.  I add this link for my email subscribers who may not see the video.  If you are viewing this on my blog, you do not need to click the link unless you want to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

My next step was to cut my images from Joys of The Season.  I cut the image at 4.70 inches (real size off).  I then did some detailing.  I added a small dot for th eye with Gunmetal Stickles.  I added some yellow to the pear with Yellow Stickles. Finally I added some Christmas Green Flower Soft to the branch.

I love the elegance and details that this card has to offer.   The size is and A7 so it is perfect for a greeting card.

I hope you enjoyed my card today and make sure you check with Pink By Design each day for the 12 Days of Christmas.

As for my 2 year Blogiversary giveaway, I will kick that off on Tuesday.  We had no internet over the holiday weekend so I was unable to get that post ready. Thankfully my hubby got everything working! WHEW! That was kind of weird not having internet for 3 days! Have a creative day and I see you tomorrow!

Happy Thanksgiving and the Winner is . . . .

I want to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving! It has been a crazy week so I have not had much crafting time but do I have some fun stuff for you starting tomorrow on Friday November 25! It will be my 2 year Blogiversary! I am going to have a giveaway as a Thank You to all my readers and subscribers. I am so thankful for your loyalty to me. So make sure you check back on Friday for the details!

Also I need to award the second $25 Gift Certificate to Pink By Design . . . 

The Facebook Winner is . . . . 

Jill Angel

Congratulations!!!! You will need to contact me by email to lzabeth@hotmail.com or through Facebook.  I will need your email address to give to Pink By Design for your electronic Gift Certificate.  They will be sending them out November 29.

So eat lots of turkey and have lots of pie! i will see you tomorrow with a CELEBRATION! 

Pink By Design Winner and ANOTHER Giveaway!

So last weekend I was in a blog hop.  It was so much fun for me to try something new and using The Mickey cartridge was VERY new to me! I have drawn winner for the Pink By Design Gift Cerificate Winner. The winner is . . . . .

Congratulations!!! I need you to email me with your email address and information at lzabeth@hotmail.com.  Your $25 Gift Certificate to Pink By Design will be sent digitally on November 29. I have another Gift Certificate to give away!  This one will be a bit different than I have done in the past.

Here's how to win another $25 gift certificate to Pink By Design.

• Go to my Facebook Fan page at 217 Creations
• Click "Like"
• The go to Pink By Design Facebook  
• "Like" them and tell PBD 217 Creations sent you

If you are already "likers" of both us: Just post a comment on our Facebook pages telling us so you can be entered!!

I will draw a winner at 11:59 pm CST on November 23.

I hope you have a great day and good luck!

Happy Birthday Mickey Card - Me & Mickey Blog Hop

Today several crafters are celebrating a birthday for our dear friend Rexann. She loves Mickey!

The hostess for the hop is Michele Green .  There you will find the complete line up.  If you have been doing the hop, you should have come from LaShavia's at The Crafty Pink Butterfly and your next stop is Kristen at My Fantabulous Life.  This card is a bit of a departure from my usual style but I had fun making it and cannot wait to share it with you!

I started by cutting layering this Mickey image from Mickey and Friends Cricut cartridge.  Mickey is sized at 4 inches.

Next I made my A2 card base.  The sentiment is from Pink By Design Birthday Birthday.  I love that set it has several font and themes of just Happy Birthday! It's a must have!  I tied a flat wrap bow to the side from orange grosgrain ribbon.

Here is a video on how to tie these ribbons.  They look very fancy but are super easy.

How to Tie a Flat Wrap Bow

This is the link to the video, I add this link so that email subscribers can click to watch.  If you are viewing this on my blog, there is no need to click the link unless you want to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

Finally I added Mickey.  This is my first time using this cartridge.  It was a bit of challenge to layer but I know that practice makes perfect.

Here are some close ups.

Now for the GIVEAWAY! Yes I have blog candy for one lucky reader.  It is a $25 Gift Certificate to Pink By Design.  I love thier stamps and use them on so many projects.  PBD generously provided the gift certificate and I thank Kyle and Sarah so much.  To enter:

1. Subscribe or Follow me here at 217 Creations

2. Leave a comment here telling me your favorite Disney character on this post

3. Once you have complete the hop, please visit the Pink By Design Blog and leave a comment saying 217 Creations sent you.

Your next stop is:

Kristen at My Fantabulous Life

Let It Snow Card- How to use ugly paper

Sparkle sparkle! When I am making large projects such as mini albums, I usually use what I call "Ugly Paper" for my practice cuts.  Frequently these are the last sheets of a stack that I have used for a large project. 

 Last week I made a mini album. The cuts I made from Ornamental Iron 2 were beautiful even out of my test cuts.  These cuts were so pretty, I couldn't just toss them. So I got super creative and did some paper altering.

I started by covering the paper with gesso.  Gesso is a primer of sorts that artists use on canvases.  It covers so well and can be used on paper. The trick is to use a nice even thing coat and allow to dry throughly before going further.

Then I used blue acrylic paint on the shadow cut and allowed to dry.

 After the paint dried, I covered the inside of my Cuttlebug folder with silver ink and embossed the paper.

Using Krylon Spray Adhesive, I coated the top layer with a smooth layer of adhesive.  I then sprinkled microfine white glitter on top and shook off the excess.

 I set aside my cuts and began work on the card base.  I folded and A2 from navy blue cardstock.  I then stamped with Pink By Design Swirls and Curls Background with Versamark.  I then sprinkled both a glittered white opaque and a navy blue iridescent powder.  I heat set the powder and allowed to cool.

Next I tried the new die from Pink By Design. I love this tag! This is the sandwich I made to cut with my Cuttlebug.From bottom to top: A plate, C plate, chipboard shim, paper (right side up), die (edged side down), B Plate

Next I took a snowflake embellishment and some twine and threaded the twine through the snowflake.

Then I heat embossed with Adirondak Denim embossing powder this sentiment from Winter Fun from Pink By Design.  After embossing, I punched a hole through the top.

 Next I took my snowflake and  twine and threaded the hole in the tag.

I set aside my snowflake tag and made a flat wrap ribbon bow. I have made these bows before and they are so easy and can go on layouts, cards,a dn altered art. You can use any width of ribbon too.  Here is the video on how to make these bows.

How to Tie a Flat Wrap Bow
This is the link to the video. I add this for my email subscribers, who may not see the video in their feed.  If you are viewing this on the blog, then you do not need to click the link unless you want to subscribe to my YouTube Channel.

I then took the snowflake tag and tied the twine around the center of the bow.

 I adhered my cuts to the card using pop dots between the layers.

I hope you enjoyed my tutorials.  If you have any questions, email me at my contact above. If you would like a video of my doing the gesso paper altering, let me know in the comments or by email.  If I get enough requests, I will make it for you.

As always thank you for the comments and subscribing or following me!