Valentine’s Day Inspiration Week Day TWO!
February 5, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Provocraft, Scrapbook Blog
Today we have designer Andrea Amu with the Tuesday Tip to create a handmade gift for that special someone….grandmothers, moms,dads, teacher’s aunts, uncles…this is perfect for ANYONE!
Framed subway art! How cool is this. Just create the cuts on your Cricut or diecutting machine and viola! You have the perfect gift for anyone, anytime of year.
And Andrea has some great tips:
1.) Back the cuts in a lighter color so they really pop.
2.) Cuts don’t line up exactly how you want? Add little embellishments!
3.) AND, of course, a photo! Personalizing it will mean so much.
4.) Add a doily for that soft, feminine touch.
5.) And don’t spend a ton on a frame. Get them on sale at your craft store. You can paint them any color you like!
And a detail:
Cricut Cards with Andrea Amu
January 30, 2013 by Ellen
Filed under Imaginisce, May Arts Ribbon, Pink Paislee, Scrapbook Blog
Happy Hump Day!
Today we have some projects from Designer Andrea Amu. As usual Andrea works her Cricut and the Core…so many amazing details so grab that coffee and sit back and enjoy!
Loving all the Spotted and Core Essentials cardstock PLUS..some May Arts ribbon and Imaginisce iRock, too!
And how about some ch-ch-ch-chevron?! The Core Impressions Pink Paislee Modern Prints collection has tons of great chevron prints. Swooooon! Andrea used the backside of the Chocolate Box and inked it for the first layer and then cut out pieces of the chevron and sanded every other one, too! Add a stamped sentiment and you are good to go. Love it!
Owl Party and Banner
November 13, 2012 by Ellen
Filed under Helmar Adhesives, Provocraft, Queen & Co., Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L, Scrapbook Blog
Want to see how Design Team Member Char Dobson created all these fun party decorations?! Seriously, Pink Owls, party favors, banners…what could be better?!?!?!?!!?
Keep reading!!!
Check out a close up of this cutie!
And some treat bags!
Core: Essentials, Whitewash, Black Magic
Preferred partners: Queen&Co. Rhinestones, Spellbinders Labels One and Circle dies, Helmar 3D Zapdots, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Power Tape
Other supplies: Cricut Hoot & Holler cartridge, Tonic heart punch
Racing for the Cure!
October 26, 2012 by Ellen
Filed under Provocraft, Scrapbook Blog, Sizzix, Tim Holtz
When we look out at our crafting community, it’s hard to imagine that pretty much everyone has been touched by Breast Cancer in one way or another.
Design Team Member Char Dobson created this card for us today to remember those who have fought and are fighting today. Please take a moment and reach out to someone you love today!
Supplies:
Designing with Core Cuts
September 17, 2012 by Ellen
Filed under Provocraft, Scrapbook Blog
Have you had time to play with our Core Cuts?
Are team is having fun with it! Make sure you check out the Core Cuts page HERE for more idea AND some videos!
Design Team Member Char Dobson created these beautiful projects for us today! Char added some bits and pieces of her embellishment stash that matched perfectly BUT the rest is all cardstock from the Core Cuts pack. You don’t need much else, do you?
Char embossed the card base with a Provocraft Embossing folder. LOVE the contrast of the chevron print with the doilies.
Sweet Stamp Shop Day FIVE!
April 20, 2012 by Ellen
Filed under May Arts Ribbon, Provocraft, Scrapbook Blog, Spellbinders
Gooooood Morning!
We are here this week with some fun projects from Sweet Stamp Shop Stamps. You know the drill…comment here on the blog ALL WEEK long AND over on our FACEBOOK PAGE for the chance to win some Core goodies. Make sure you check out their store for some CUTE stamps and their blog for a chance to win, too!!
And here is a fun blinkie just for you to use on your blog to let them know how much you love stamping with Sweet Stamp Shop stamps.
Today we have a card from Design Team Member Andrea Amu. Andrea used her Spellbinder’s die, a Darice Embossing folder, some May Arts ribbon, the Cricut Just Because Cartridge and Spectrum Noir markers to color in the pie stamp. If you haven’t seen these makers you MUST! And Crafter’s Companion is having a blog hop right now so check it out, you may just win some!
Close up:
Don’t forget our GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY going on right now. It’s HUGE…a value of over $700!!!! So make sure you enter today AND tell your friends! {when you enter it will give you the chance to send emails to your friends and share on Facebook) The MORE we get signed up, the bigger and more frequent we giveaway prizes!
BOOOOOOOOOO!
October 28, 2011 by Ellen
Filed under Glue Arts, Provocraft, Queen & Co., Scrapbook Blog
Scared you, didn’t I?
Well, before we have some Halloween inspiration for you from Design Team Member Char Dobson we anted to let you know that Monday we are at it again with Graphic 45! We have one of these up for grabs, too! Our Signature Series Cardstock…it’s FabUlous!
Now we are ready for some SUPER CUTE monsters from Design Team Member Char Dobson.
Core Essentials, Vintage, Whitewash, Black Magic
Other supplies: Cricut Mini Monsters, various embossing folders, googly eyes
Some more…cute cute cute cute!!!
It’s a Cardmaking Thursday
July 21, 2011 by Core'dinator
Filed under Provocraft, Scrapbook Blog
Welcome!
Today we are sharing some of Design Team Member Debbie Standards gorgeous cards.
Debbie’s attention to detail and color is amazing.
Check out the fun embossing and square accents on this card. The Whitewash cardstock looks beautiful against the Core’dinating
(Embossing Folder by Provocraft)
Again, some Cuttlebug action here from Debbie.
These flowers are gorgeous! Are you looking a the details? Debbie used some Stickles and Dimensionals to accent her
beautiful stamping.
Terrific Tuesday!
January 11, 2011 by Ellen
Filed under Helmar Adhesives, Provocraft, Queen & Co., Scrapbook Blog
Good Morning Everyone! It is gearing up to be a terrific Tuesday, isn’t it? We are gearing up for some more snow here on the East Coast. What does the weather look like in your area? I know when we get ready for a snow storm in our household we stock up on hot chocolate, pizza and adhesive!
So today we have a few things to share with you…FIRST is our winner from last week’s Helmar Blog Swap. We hope you guys had fun, we sure did AND rumor has it we will be doing it again.
We had over 400 posts from last week so THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Our random winner for the Core’dinations cardstock goodies is from the first day of our the blog swap………….
Tracey says:
Beautiful card Cari. It is a good card to start the week. The red envelope is great as well. The Couture cardstock is so pretty.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
With that announcement and the pending snow looming over us here on the East Coast, we have a beautiful card from Melissa Oliveira. Remember Day 8 of the 12 Days of Techniques featuring how to use your label maker? (Don’t forget to check out the video if you missed it) . Love the combination of Core Essentials and Whitewash on this card!
And a close-up:
Other supplies:
Embossing by Provocraft, Queen & Co. Pearls.
Day FOUR of the 12 Days of Techniques
December 16, 2010 by Ellen
Filed under Scrapbook Blog
Welcome to our First Ever 12 Days of Techniques. We are excited to share with you some of our favorite techniques using our unique color core cardstock. Each day a Design Team member is going to share a project featuring a technique with Core’dinations cardstock. We have TWELVE unique and amazing days lined up for you leading right into Christmas Eve Day.
In case you are just joining us today here is what we covered so far:
Day One: Sanding
Day Two: Tearing
Day Three: Embossing
Each day we will be giving away a great selection of Core’dinations ! Each prize will also receive a Dust Buddy and our NEW Sand It Gadget! And today we have one of our favorite sponsors and they have a prize for you in addition to the Core’dinations prize pack!
CAN YOU GUESS TODAY’S SPONSOR ?????
Anyone know what this cute little green machine is????
Yup, you guessed it! Todays Winner will also receive this CUTTLEBUG! PLEASE make sure you head over to the Cuttlebug Facebook Page and tell them how much you appreciate their support of the 12 Days of Techniques! We really need to let our sponsors know we appreciate them, it’ll only take a second. The Cuttlebug is so popular it has it’s own Facebook Page!
So what do you need to do to win????? Watch the Debossing Video here leave us a comment and tell us if you have ever debossed on a project before and promise us if you win that Cuttlebug you will share with us what you created!
Today’s inspirational project comes from Linda Beeson. Doesn’t the Core Essentials neutral cardstock look beautiful against the Gemstone Cardstock? Such a gorgeous example of how debossing can add that special to touch to any project.
So anyone want to know who won yesterdays prize pack featuring Core’dinations Cardstock, a Dust Buddy and our NEW Sand It Gadget AND the Sizzix Texture Boutique???
Did someone say……WINNER!!??!!!?!?!?
Yesterday’s winner is………………….
Tona says:
I love all of these cards!
My favorite line to emboss is Reminisce from the Vintage collection.
Congrats Tona!!!! We cannot wait to see what you create with your Core’dinations and Provocraft goodies.
Come Back tomorrow for more winners and another BIG give-a-way!!! You won’t want to miss this one. Don’t forget to watch the Video here all about how to deboss.
