HELLO 2013

Hello Everyone! I cannot believe that we are at the end of 2012! I had a great crafty year with GCD Studios and I wish everyone a happy 2013!

by Nina Yang

Supplies: Oh Happy Day Collection (Hailey Paper 1767, Alicia Paper 1765, Andrea Paper 1773, Chloe Paper 1766, Amber's Avenue Paper 1774)

You can tell that I am in a special folded card mode:) Love that the cool banner is a design on the paper!

The good thing about this card is that it still lays flat if you want to mail it:

I had so much fun making this card. I wish everyone a bright and happy new year!

Thank you for stopping by. Happy Crafting!

A Little Decor For The New Year!

Hey all...hope you have a had a wonderful Christmas!  Guiseppa here to share with you a fun way to help you decorate for the New Year Holiday.

I created this banner using my Silhouette and GCD Studios!  First I thought I might dress it up a little more, then when it was finished I really liked how it looked.  It was really easy and that's what I think we all like, especially during the holiday season.  This can be done quickly if you are looking for something to help decorate your New Year's party.

I found these cuts in my Silhouette library.  I had purchased them a little while ago knowing I would use them  to make something.  The only thing  I did, was make the pendants the size I wanted and added letters inside of the pendants so my Silhouette machine would cut them out.  I then added cardstock to the back of them so you were able to see the letters better.  Finally, I tied the pendants together with some twine.  So simple.

I hope you have a fabulous New Year celebrating with friends and family and remember GCD Studios is there to help you out.

GCD Studios Supplies: Country Charm- Super Star #1511, Picnic Blanket #1509, Farm Field Stripe #1506, Floral Field #1507; Oh Happy Day- Priscila #1768  

MARY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

First of all, let me start by wishing all those who celebrate the season a very Merry Christmas!!

Today I just have a simple card with a simple message to share.

on Earth and goodwill towards man.

Supplies:
Kraft cardstock: The Paper Co,  Patterned Papers: (Vintage Wall Paper, Super Star, Farm Field Stripe from the Country Charm Collection) GCD Studios, Font: Rockwell Extra Bold, Twine: Darice, Die: (Classic Scallop) Spellbinders Paper Arts, Button, brad and tinsel from stash
Size: 8"x4"

To create the cut letters that make the focal point of this card I used an electronic cutter, but you could achieve a similar effect with alphabet dies or by printing letters out to create a template and cutting by hand. I then matted my cut letter panel on a slightly larger piece of paper with a die cut scallop on the bottom edge.

The layered button embellishment was made with a piece of tinsel, a button, snowflake brad and twine.

Wishing you and yours all the best this holiday season!

Merry Christmas Eve EVERYONE!

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone!  It's Leslie here today to share a snow covered layout with you.  I do wish we could all have white Christmas this year, but even if that's not a possibility where you live this basic layout can easily be adapted to any theme, any time of year. For this particular layout, the falling snowflakes are a complete mimic of the photos.  I often like the layout to be an extension of the photos.

All in all, it's a pretty simple design.  A little mist, a collection of fabulous patterned papers and vellum, stitching and snowflakes. And like I mentioned before, the snowflakes could be flowers, Christmas ornaments, baseballs or any sort of embellishment that would accentuate your photos. Here's a close up.  I actually didn't even adhere the flakes and dots to my page.  I just held them in place and started sewing.

Here's a tip for sewing over bulky chipboard letters. Reduce the tension as if you were making a basting stitch and go slow.  If the needle refuses to budge, go at it manually until you get over the patch that is too thick. Again, I wish each and everyone of you, our fabulous readers a Very Merry Christmas!!

Can you guess what is inside??

It's Tegan here and I am so excited Christmas is just around the corner!  I love the holidays and getting together with family.   Today I want to share with you a little handmade gift (and box!)  I made to give to my mom who loves to drink sparkling grape juice out of those little fancy glasses!   Hmmmmmmmm~  Can you guess what is inside??

I made little drink charms!  These would also look super cute on a bottled water or cola!

I think I might make an extra set just to have on hand incase I get invited to any last minute Christmas parties~ they would make a great hostess gift!

To make the charms, I used the Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge and floral wire, which was pretty easy to shape into a nice circle.  I used the Tags, Bags, Boxes and More cartridge to cut out the little box.  Have a great holiday everyone! 

Supplies:  Country Charm Collection- Superstar (1511), Weekend Fun (1515), Tiny Floral Border (1513), Floral Field (1507); Sweet Tooth Collection- Sour Cherry (1559); Bonjour Collection- Paris Je T'aime (1541), Cafe Mosaic (1537), Les Fleurs (1538)

  

LET's PARTY Like It's 2013!

plan to celebrate the New Year wearing this festive chapeau:

They are simple to make and the process can be applied to any style or paper you like. To make your own, cut a large circle (mine was 10 inches) out of patterned paper. Find the center and mark it. Cut a slice out of your circle that goes to the center, kind of like pie or pizza. Roll it into a cone shape and secure with adhesive.

Cover numbers in beads and sparkles, then attach them to your hat. Add a flower, star pins and rhinestones.

Glue the cone to a piece of felt. Trim the felt with pinking shears for a nice finished look. Embellish the cone with trim to cover up your glue marks. To wear your hat, cut two small slits in the bottom and slip a headband through. If you don't mind the elastic string, you could simply punch holes in your cone and tie one on. A headband is much more comfortable, though!

A little shabby, a lot glam - perfect for ringing in 2013, right?

There are tons of great GCD Studios patterns for your own hats - chevron, stripes, dots.... You are sure to find a patterned paper match for your party decor. And wouldn't making the hats be a great party activity? Happy New Year!

Supplies Used: Sugar Cookie (Sweet Tooth); Stationery (Botanique); Other: felt, headband, rhinestones, beads, trim, stick pins.

SunKissed By Heidi Sonboul

GOOD MORNING AND DAY EVERYONE!

Today I have another collection to share. This collection is called

SunKissed and it's my 2nd collection for the CHA Winter show.

The colors are bright and perfect for Spring/Summer.

Pay attention to the names as well, because I had fun naming these papers.

 

12X12 Pad Cover

6X6 Pad Cover

Sunshine - A

Sunshine - B

Sassy Swimmers - A

Sassy Swimmers - B

Mama's Muumuu - A

Mama's Muumuu - B

Oh Lucky Me - A

Oh Lucky Me - B

Swim Lessons - A

Swim Lessons - B

Pretty Swim Suit - A

Pretty Swim Suit - B

Weekend Adventures - A

Weekend Adventures - B

Pool Party - A

Pool Party - B

Beach Towel - A

Beach Towel - B

Tickle With Sunshine - A

Tickle With Sunshine - B

Calender Girl - A

Calender Girl - B

Lazy Day - A

Lazy Days - B

Cute Brads

Clippity Paper Clips

Fun DieCut Boarders

White Cardstock letters you can ink and mist

Charming Cardstock Stickers - A

Charming Cardstock Stickers - B

Alrighty- Leave a comment sharing your thoughts and I'll pick a winner for the full collection on  Jan 1st. I can't wait to read every comment :)