Make Your Own and It Will Match

Hi all you Ribbon Fans!!!  Just wanted to pop in on your Sunday and give you a little inspiration to top off your week.  Boy oh boy,  do I have a great idea to save you time, money and gas!  How about when you are in need of a gift bag and all the local stores have are the boring same old same gift bags?  Well, why not make your own and customize it to fit any occasion!!

I have made a bag for a baby shower featuring Checkboard Satin in Shocking Pink and Wild Orchid 25mm Cottage Roses. Both are from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thanks for looking!

Hol-Odd-Day Hop with the Odd Girls!

WELCOME to our Hol-ODD-Day Hop!  ‘Tis the season for the Odd Girls to get their craft on, and whip up some fun things just in time for the holidays!   Some Odd Girl is very happy to bring you our annual…

This year, we are VERY happy to bring you some of our gift and decor ideas that we hope will inspire you as we all head into the home stretch!  Today, we HOP!  All you have to do is visit all of the blogs below and leave some love at each stop.

You should have arrived from Kristy’s blog – if so, you’re definitely on the right track!     If not, CLICK HERE to get to the beginning ‘cuz you won’t want to miss a beat!

There are some random thingies to be won here and there, but I can’t tell you exactly where!  You might also notice that we have a guest crafter or two  joining us this week! (One joins us today – woo hoo! – and the other will pop up in the week and we’ll give you an extra chance to win!)  

My project features Be You clear set, and Gingerbread Kaylee. I matted my tag using the Perfect Layers tools.  My bow is tied using Really Reasonable Ribbon's Diamond Satin Wine.  All of these elements were added to a green tea tin that I have altered with EP designer paper.

Needless to say, we have had a TON of fun making our Hol-ODD-Day projects, and we hope you have fun hopping with us!  Ready?  Here’s the hop list!

Some Odd Girl blog

Mary Pat Siehl

Judy Bagwell

Isha Gupta

Alexis Kemp

Lesley Croghan

Anna Sigga

Suzanne Bier

Kristy Dalman

Jenn Cochran

Katie Perry

Lenny Sacreas

Leah the Orange

So hop around, take your time, leave your comments between now and Sunday, December 15th and we’ll have some winners to announce on Monday, the 16th!  There may or may not be a stamp set or two up for grabs.  There may ALSO be (or maybe not!) some of the new Odds & Ends to win!  ANNNND there may even be some extras.  But you’ll have to join us throughout the week to find out!

Now you’re off to Katie’s blog!  Enjoy the hop, Oddies, and we’ll be showing details of some of the projects throughout the week, so drop by and watch for your bonus chances to win!

Glass Jar Picture Clip

Happy Tuesday friends and followers of Helmar Adhesive!  Recently I have been doing a lot of birthday themed items.  My son's birthday is in July and with all the summer fun colors out there it makes it easy to do bright and cheery projects.

AND

I have had this glass jar hanging around my art studio for some time now.  I just haven't had any ideas for it.  But low and behold I have turned it into a fun picture holder.  With just a little Helmar 450 and Helmar Professional Craft glue, whalla, presto chango...a picture holder.  I used this adorable image from Hambo Stamps called: Wee Henry Cuppie!  Isn't he just a cutie pie!  Perfect for this little picture holder.  The picture is Bean, my little man.  He was turning 3 in this photo...He is a big boy now!

All embellies were added using Helmar Scrap Dots.  They are the bomb!  I just love the tiny tube of miracle dimension!  You have to try it if you have not yet done so!!! LOL!

Yep that oozy gooey wonder is the Helmar 450.  It should be back in stock soon.  It is fabulous for adding metal to glass.

Thanks so much for popping in on this beautiful Tuesday.  Stay cool and make fabulous projects!!

To see more Helmar projects by me: Click HERE

For more Hambo projects by me: Click HERE

Supplies:

Helmar Adhesives

Paper: EP, Gauche Alchemy

Ribbon: Twine-Really Reasonable Ribbon

PPRS CHA New Release Blog Hop-Day 1!!

Good morning!  Today we are celebrating our current "CHA Release" for Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.  This is a 2 day hop WITH PRIZES!!!!!

If you are hopping with us, you should have arrived from the very talented  JESSICA's blog! I have a little altered item for you today.  I remember back when these little babies were so popular to alter.  So, I decided to try one again.  So much fun to make!  You could put anything in them.  It would make a great box for a necklace or bracelet.  Hope you like my Valentine's Day themed Altered Altoids tin.

I used a heart doily for my background and one of the new PPRS Sentiments!  

Thank you so much for hopping with us today.  Don't forget to comment for your chance to win some CHA NEW Release goodies.  There is a winner each day, so don't forget to visit tomorrow!

Check out the prize:

Please hop on over to Steph's Blog for some more PPRS inspiration!

PPRS and Kuretake Alcohol Ink painting

Good morning PPRS and Kuretake friends and followers.  Today I have a special extra for all of you, a tutorial on how to paint with alcohol ink on plastic.  

Supply List: Plastic mini take out container Patterned paper White Card Stock Ribbon small candies BlueBirds Joy Sentiment-PPRS Alcohol ink: Here I have used Kurecolor by Kuretake Zig Opaque Writer Zig Brushables Zig 2 Way Glue Paint Brush with synthetic bristles Plastic lid Alcohol Ink pad of your choice (I have used a Memento)-Red

-Start by coloring your color choice onto the plastic lid.  I have used Kurecolor.

-Dip your synthetic paint brush in the alcohol then into the alcohol ink on the lid.

-"Paint" all sides, top and bottom of your plastic to go box.

-Decorate the front of your to go box using the Zig Opaque Writer.

-Using the Zig Brushables "Paint" the wreath.  

-Use the tip of the Memento Lady Bug ink drop to ink the J and the Y.

-Stamp the image on your white card stock flag.

-Cut a matching mat for your flag.  I used a striped pattern.

-Adhere your flag using Zig 2 way glue to your plastic to go box.

-Tie ribbon onto handle.

-Fill with candies.

Thanks for stopping by.  Hope your Holiday is bright.

Created for PPRS by Jenn Cochran

Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps- BURRR It's Cold!

Good morning.   Every year I make a journal to keep track of all my holiday happenings.  It will be the place I write all my list for packages, holiday meals, and just fun stories that take place during the holidays.  I keep track of all of my little Beans advent calendar and Elf on the Shelf days too.  Hope my project inspires you to create a place to keep all of your holiday lists! My Snowmen are colored with Kuretake Alcohol Ink markers using their waterbrush filled with alcohol.  They are also filled in with a Stella pen, also by Kuretake. Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps

Here are all the goodies I used from Prickley Pear to create my journal:

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Trinity Paper Arts and Clearsnap Blog Hop

Welcome to the Clearsnap and Trinity Paper Arts Blog Hop!! Our Design Teams have "teamed up" to share layouts, projects, and more featuring Trinity Pap[er Arts' paper collections and Clearsnap's distinctive inks and accessories. From sports to summer and everything in between, kick your sandals off, grab a cold lemonade and enjoy the inspiration.   Hop along to each blog listed below and leave a comment.

http://clearsnap.blogspot.com

http://trinitypaper.blogspot.com

http://tamisanders.com/

http://taylordconcepts.blogspot.com/

http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/

http://stitchcutcreate.blogspot.com/

http://www.arteypoemas.com/

http://www.kitsnbits.blogspot.com/

http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/

http://www.rukristin.blogspot.com/

http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

http://www.jaxbeanstalks.blogspot.com/

http://www.hydrangeahippo.com/

http://scrapbookingischeaperthantherapy.blogspot.com/

http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/

http://blueyecicle.blogspot.com/

http://www.twotearsinmybucket.blogspot.com/

http://faerieenchantment.blogspot.com/

Each comment is an entry into a drawing to win the entire Trinity Paper Arts' "Surf N Swim" Collection!

PLUS, a second winner will receive Smooch Spritz in Gingersnap, Designer Foils in Blue, and Design Adhesives! 

For extra entries, post about this blog hop to Facebook, Twitter or your blog! Just leave a comment on either company blog telling us what you did and each comment will count as your extra entry. And now, let's heat up the summer!!

Hi!  Welcome!  Today I have a scrapbook covered with the Trinity Paper Arts Making The Team Collection.  I have also distressed and inked it up with some FUN Clearsnap products!  It is so exciting to be able to do a hop with the fun and talented Clearsnap DT!  Hope you like my album!  It is a 6x6.

Thanks so much for visiting.  I hope you enjoy the hop!

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