Best Witches...

Hi everyone!

There's a chill in the air!  I thought I'd share another fun Halloween card with you today, using products from Crafter's Companion.

Here's my card - wouldn't this be a fun invitation to a day of 'creepy creating' with friends, 

or a night sharing some witches brew?

Here are the products that I used:

Crafter's Companion Halloween 'Look Whoooo's Watching' EZ Mount Rubber Stamps 
Crafter's Companion Halloween 'Best Witches' EZ Mount Rubber Stamps
Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock 
Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner
Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen 'Clear Overlay'
Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock 
Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner 

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: OR2, B01, CG1, CT1, BG10, PL3, MB1, IG2, IG6, LV3

The Ultimate Tool

I need to add that Crafter's Companion Kraft Cardstock is the very best Kraft that I've ever used. I cannot believe the beautiful, crisp fold lines, the way the cardstock accepts all coloring mediums...it's amazing!

Have a great week, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Join Us...

Hi everyone!

Fall is quickly creeping up on us, so I thought I'd share a bit of creepy fun with you today,

using products from Crafter's Companion.

Here's my card - wouldn't this be a fun invitation to a day of 'creepy creating' with friends, 

or a night sharing some witches brew?

Here are the products that I used:

Crafter's Companion Halloween 'Happy Haunting' EZ Mount Rubber Stamps 

Crafter's Companion Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock 
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: OR2, B01, CG1, CT1, BG10, PL3, MB1, IG1, IG2, IG6, LV3 

Crafter's Companion Extra Strong Permanent Tape Runner 

Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: CR8, BG6, IG1, IG2, CG1, EB2, Blender

The Ultimate Tool

  

Now, I just have to share my eyes. 

Lol...what a fitting day to be posting a Halloween blog - just look at these Halloween eyes!

I just came from the eye doctor - all is well. No signs of cataracts, and my vision has actually improved since my weight loss!  Who knew??? Oh, and I'm really not cross eyed, I just have problems with selfies :)

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Hello Beautiful...

Hello friends!

We were in need of a very simple card, for an older lady with poor vision.

I immediately thought of this beautiful rose stamp from Crafter's Companion.

I hope that this brings a beautiful lady a smile or two!

Here are the supplies that I used:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Hello Beautiful' EZ Mount Rubber Stamps

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock 8.5" x 11"

Shimmering Cardstock: Black Pearl 8.5" x 11"

The Ultimate Tool

Hope that you have a wonderful weekend!

I'll tell you all about ours next week!!!!! It's going to be awesome!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Happy Birthday!!!

Howdy, peeps!

Sometimes, you just need a really quick birthday card, and you don't want it 

to look 'really quick', right?  So, today, I'm sharing a fun card that I

designed for a workshop in January.  There's a lady in church celebrating

a 90th birthday soon, and I made this today for her, using a beautiful

die from Crafter's Companion.

Isn't this cute?  The cupcakes are simply a wide ribbon that I found locally.

Here are the supplies that I used:

Die'Sire Edgeables Metal Die 'Wishing You a Happy Birthday'
The Ultimate Tool

Well, friends - thanks so much for dropping by to say hello!

I was gone for a week, and got loads of grandson hugs, but now, I 

have loads of things to catch up on!  See you soon!

Hugs,

Patti J.

HSN Fun

Hey friends,

Just had a few minutes, and thought I'd pop in and share a couple of things that I created for the Crafter's Companion HSN show in January.

These items are not yet available on the Crafter's Companion website, but keep watching the Crafter's Companion Blog, for inspiration and new products!

These items were made using some of the beautiful Spectrum Noir Colorista coloring pads,

and Spectrum Noir Colorista markers!

Thanks for dropping by today!

I'll be entering my tissue box in the 'More than one fold' February challenge at Scor-Pal.

Have a great week, dear friends!!!

We just got home late last night from a week in sunny Texas, where we

met our son, daughter-in-law, and grandson. We spent a week together, and are

smiling from all of the baby cuddles!!!!!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Be You!

Hi there!

Happy Friday, everyone!

I'm here today to share something fun from Crafter's Companion.

Spectrum Noir has come out with so many fun coloring options. One of them
that was recently offered on a HSN special event, was a set of cards to color!  The set had six cards in a box, complete with envelopes and card inserts.  These are no longer available, but be sure
to check out the Colorista category at Crafter's Companion for other wonderful coloring options!

Be sure to check out the Crafter's Companion Blog each day for lots of inspiration!

Here's what I made:

Here are the supplies that I used:

Spectrum Noir Colorista Card Making Kit "Floral Inspirations"

Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers

That's it!  Easy as can be, and so bright and pretty!

Thanks for taking the time to drop by today,

Hugs and smiles - Patti J.

Wedding Gift Bag

Hi Friends!

I'm here today to share a project with you that uses some beautiful dies

and card stock from Crafter's Companion.

Here is a gift bag that I created, using a Die'sire Edge'ables die. These Edge'ables Dies will be featured on HSN on February 6th.  If you watch close, you might even catch a glimpse

of my gift bag!!!

This Die'sire Edgeable die is so beautiful and intricate.  You can use

these on the edge of a fold, or on the edge of a focal panel for a pop-up type

effect.  If you like, you can even cut out the whole piece!  Check them

out at Crafter's Companion!

Supplies used:

Die'sire Edge'ables Bride and Groom die

Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Together Forever - Mr. & Mrs. Die

Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Together Forever Luxury Matt Mirror Card, Silver

Shimmering Cardstock - Black Pearl

Shimmering Cardstock - White Pearl

Thanks for stopping by!

Patti J.

Colorista Fun...

Hello!

So happy that you dropped by today. It's winter!
Hope you are reading from someplace nice and warm.

Over the next few weeks, I'll be sharing some projects that I made for the January 10th Crafter's Companion show on HSN.  I had fun, especially since a lot of what I did included coloring.

For this project, I got out a Crafter's Companion coloring pad, and began coloring. As I was working,

it dawned on me that the coloring page could be 'split' into panels, for a really cool look. As I thought about panels, I remembered this Dollar Store tray that I had bought for the purpose of re-purposing!

Here is the end result:

Here are the products that I used:

Spectrum Noir 5 x 7 Colorista Coloring Pad 'Eastern Promises'

Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers

I'm so enjoying these coloring sheets!!!

Pop over to Crafter's Companion, and check out all of the beautiful coloring options!

Have a great weekend,

Patti J.

Hello...

Hello, hello!

I'm happy to say that our ice has melted, and it's 30+ degrees again.

Whew....glad that 'fun' is behind us!

I needed a pretty card for our little lady at church, and thought I'd share my

creation with you.  Hopefully, it will bring her a smile.

Here's what I made, using some fabulous Crafter's Companion supplies:

The dragonflies (you get TWO sizes in this package!) are colored with the

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens. Hopefully, if you enlarge the photo, you can see

the sparkle.  They look very pretty in real life :)

Supplies used:

Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock, White

Shimmering Cardstock Black Pearl

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Together Forever' A4 Luxury Foiled Cardstock

Sheena 'Flying Dragonflies' EZ Mount Individual Rubber Stamp

Sentimentals 'Vintage' EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pens: Rose Quartz, Soft Jade, Moonlight, Moonstone, Smoked Quartz

Have a great day, and a blessed week!

Patti J.

Thinking of you

Good morning!

I have a pretty card to show you today, made with products from Crafter's Companion.

I needed a card for someone at church who was just placed on hospice care.

Here's what I made...

If you click to enlarge, you can see the dimension of the roses. I stamped them twice, fussy cutting the second one, and popping it up with some dimensional foam.

Here are the supplies that I used:

Sara Signature Collection Love and Romance "Hello Beautiful" EZ Mount Rubber Stamp Set 
Shimmering Cardstock - Coastal Pearl
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: DG2, PL1, PL2
Die'Sire Decorative Dies - Nouveau Stamping Frame

Head on over to Crafter's Companion to see their amazing products!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Coloring Heaven!!!

Good morning!

I've had some time away from blogging, but am happy to be back at work!

I've been working behind the scenes on some things I can't yet share...

Today, I'm in coloring heaven.  Yep!  I love to color - it's so therapeutic and relaxing, 

and Crafter's Companion has come out with the best ever coloring pads!

Here's what I made, using a coloring page...

If you click to enlarge, hopefully, you will see the beautiful glittery images!  OMG!

This is more fun than cleaning the house, which was my option today!!!

Here are the supplies that I used:

Spectrum Noir Colorista 5 x 7 Marker Pad with Glitter - Exquisite Florals
Spectrum Noir Colorista Markers 
Shimmering Cardstock - Sky Blue

Head on over to Crafter's Companion to see all of the new Colorista items,

and be sure to tune in to HSN on January 10th!  Lots and lots of

new products will be showcased, and you just MIGHT see some of my work!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs and blessings,

Patti J.

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you and yours

a blessed holiday...

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

Warm Winter Wishes

Happy Friday!

I've got the cutest card to share today!

I made this card using these Crafter's Companion products:

Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock 

Signature Collection by Sara Davies, "Festive Wonder" 6 x 6 Paper Pad 

Moonbeam Meadow Christmas CD 'Wish Upon a Star' 

Spectrum Noir Markers: BGR1, TB1, PP1, BT1, GB10, BG8 

Spectrun Noir Sparkle Marker: Moonlight

Isn't this image adorable???

Thanks for dropping by today - hope that your Christmas is well under way, and

that you are ready to relax, and enjoy the season!

Hugs and smiles,

Patti J.

All in the Presentation...

Hello friends!

I have a fun little creation to share today, that I made, using these awesome

Crafter's Companion products:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Together Forever' A4 Luxury Foiled Card Pad
Ultimate Tool

I cannot get enough of this fabulous card stock. Oh my goodness! It is
just regal.  My photos do not do it justice. I just can't figure out how to photograph
such a beautiful, metallic product!  If you have any suggestions, I'd love
to hear them!

I needed a last minute gift for someone at church, so here's what I made:

I wanted to create a box just for these candies, so first, I measured to see what size box bottom would be needed.

The candies measured 5" x 5", so I added an inch to each side, and created the
box bottom.

See?  Perfect fit!

With the Ultimate Tool, there is a box, and a box lid template. Both pieces
of card stock are cut to the same size, and each are scored on the corresponding template,
resulting in a perfect fit every single time!

The Ultimate Tool also has some fun templates for scallops, waves, swirls, hearts, etc.
I used the scallops, and trimmed just under the scored lines, resulting in a very pretty edge on my
box lid.

Add some adhesive to your box 'flaps' or 'tabs', and voila!  The perfect box!

I had a slight mis-score (you can see in the above photo), so I cut a small strip of the stripes,
and glued it over my mis-score. Then, I fussy cut one of the silver roses, and popped it up
with some dimensional foam on top of the strip.  Looks SO pretty in real life!

Here is a photo of the box all closed up and ready for delivery to church today!

Yummy....right?

Have you seen the Crafter's Companion Advent Calendar?

You should SO check it out!  Each day of the month features a 

special 'something'....maybe a sale item, a give-a-way contest to enter, or possibly a great 

tutorial - be sure to 'open the door' each day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Take care, and keep smiling!

Patti J.

The First Noel

Happy Friday!

Hope that you all had a safe and blessed Thanksgiving!

Here is a pretty card that I made using products from Crafter's Companion.

I like the nice, clean lines on this one. 

The image was colored and the sky was sponged with distress inks, and water dropped and smeared.  Hope you like it!

Here are the products that I used:

Sheena A Little Bit Festive EZ Mount Stamp Set 'The First Noel'

Crafter's Companion 'Opulence' 11 x 17 Card Pack

Die'Sire Noveau Stamping Frame
Spectrum Noir Markers: EB1, EB2, CG2 

Spectrum Noir Sparkle Marker: Crystal Clear
The Ultimate Tool

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.

Festive Wonder...Merry Christmas!

Happy Friday!

I'm back with another beautiful card that uses products from Crafter's Companion.  

Isn't it nice to find that perfect patterned paper and die?  An elegant card in record time, right?

Look how pretty this is.... I used gold cardstock for the base and sentiment, added a ribbon around the patterned paper, and adhered that panel to the card base.  Voila! Easy Peasy, and so pretty!

Hope you like it!

Here are the products that I used:

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Together Forever' Luxury Matt Mirror Card 

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Festive Wonder' 6" x 6" Paper Pad

Signature Collection by Sara Davies 'Festive Wonder' Decorative Metal Die 'Merry Christmas'
The Ultimate Tool

Have a great weekend, and thanks for stopping by today!

Patti J.