November New Release Hop, and Design Team Call

The New Releases for November are nearly here!

 

JOIN US for the Creations by AR November Blog Hop!

November 12 beginning at 6:00am (Eastern)

for

PRIZES and INSPIRATION

Several AR templates will be retiring at the end of November.  There is still time to get them before they're gone!  Visit the "RETIRING" section of Creations by AR to see which ones will be retired. November 31st will be the last day to add these templates to your library before they are g-o-n-e! 

 

50% Off Original Prices

ON ALL RETIRING TEMPLATES!

 

Design Team Call

Would you or someone you know like to join our fabulous AR Girls Design Team?  

If 3D paper crafting is your passion and you would like to receive AR templates before they're even released, please read on!

REQUIREMENTS

* Have an active blog

* Participate in monthly New Release Blog Hops

* Take clear photos of projects

* Own a cutting machine (not mandatory, but a plus) 

 

SUBMIT

* Photos of two of your best 3D projects and one 3D card.

* Email submission photos to creationsbyar@sbcglobal.net with "DT Call" on subject line.

* Include name, blog link, and short paragraph on why you would like to join our team.

Deadline for submissions is November 27, 2013.  The current AR Girls will vote on submissions received. Those with the most votes will be notified by email after December 1. 

Together...

Good morning!

I'm posting today for the Scraptownlady Blog, and I've chosen some beautiful new papers to showcase, as well as a pair of stamps that stole my heart the moment I saw them.  Hope you enjoy my creation!

Isn't this the best ever image?  I love working with the Deep Red Cling Stamps!

Here is the sentiment on the inside of the card.  How sweet it is.  It reads, "Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench when there is plenty of room at both ends".   Sigh....be still my heart!

This is the lower inside, with lots of room to add a personal message.  I had fun with the patterned paper here!

Be sure to check out all the wonderful items in the Scraptownlady Store.  Everything from adhesive to cutting dies can be found there.

Have a great week!

Patti J.

Designer's Tip: When you need a bit of definition, use a fine point marker to 'define' your focal panel.  Makes a great impact on your images!

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Deep Red Cling Stamps - Love Bench Sentiment
Deep Red Cling Stamps - Love Bench
Authentique 'Tradition' Elements (the word TOGETHER on card front)
Authentique 'Tradition' Collection - Chimney and Tinsel Patterns
EZ Runner Adhesive
Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Dies
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Rusty Hinge
Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Broken China


Other Supplies:
Kraft Cardstock
Amuse Cardstock
Perfect Layers Rulers (see my sidebar for details!)
Memento Ink - Rich Cocoa

One Stamp, Three Ways!

Good morning! 

It's my day to post for Scraptownlady, and another lovely Flourishes set called to me. I thought I would show you how much fun it is to use a stamp set in different ways.  Here are my cards:

The first card was created by simply coloring the image, mounting it on a piece of pretty designer paper, and adhering it to the card base.

For this card, the image was stamped with a colored distress ink.  Next, the sentiment was stamped in a darker distress ink, directly over the image.  The panel was mounted on pretty paper, then adhered to card base.

Last, but not least, I masked off the upper portion of this card.  The beautiful image was stamped repeatedly in black ink, until the lower portion was covered nicely. A pretty black ribbon, and a few pearls were the perfect finishing touches!

Designer's Tip:  Don't be afraid to think outside the box!  Just because it's a flower image, doesn't mean it has to be colored and 'over'embellished! 

Don't forget to do some of your Christmas Shopping at Scraptownlady!  She has beautiful papers, stamps, embellishments, tools, and much more!  You can find small stocking stuffer items, or larger items like dies! You can also become a follower of the Scraptownlady Blog!  There is new inspirations from Cheryl, and the DT several days each week!

Thanks for stopping by today!  It is an exciting weekend for us.  We are soon to be first-time grandparents, and our daughter is flying in from Germany tomorrow, for her one and only baby shower!  Her in-laws are flying in from Phx., and our son and his fiance from Calif., so it should be a wonderful weekend filled with friends and family!  I've been MIA lately, as I've been busy creating, cooking, cleaning...you know the routine!  Will have lots of photos next week!

Patti J.

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Flourishes 'Picking Wildflowers
Snug Hug Seam Binding - Black
EZ Runner Permanent Two Sided Adhesive
Kaiser Craft Pearls - Black
Pink Paislee Cottage Farms - Bushel - Designer Paper
Little Yellow Bicycle 'Vintage Summer' Paper

Other Supplies:
Black Ink
Perfect Layers Rulers (see sidebar for details!)
White Cardstock (generic)

Can We Talk?

Happy Saturday!  I'm here today with my post for the Scraptownlady Blog.  A couple of weeks ago, I posted a simple pop-up card, and offered up a tutorial.  Several of you indicated that you would like one, so here goes - warning, lots of photos!

I love this Glamour Girls Stamp Set, and decided to create with it today.  Since it is the Halloween season, purple, black, and green, seemed the perfect color choices!

Here is my finished card:

Isn't she just fabulous?  You can find here in the Scraptownlady Store - see link below!  The text on the purple panel reads HEY, girlfriend!  Sorry about the watermark - couldn't find a good place to put it!

On to the tutorial...

Step 1.  Create your card base.  I chose to use an A2 base, so my card base is 5.5" x 4.25".

Step 2. Finish card as desired.

Step 3.  Create inside piece for pop-up.  It needs to be a bit smaller in length and width than your card base.

Step 3. Here you can see the insert size - I just laid it on the card for the visual effect. Don't glue! You're not finished yet!

 

Step 4. On your folded edge, decide how deep you need your pop-up to be, and draw a 'cheat' line. Find the center of that line.  Then decide how wide you want your pop-up to be and mark those lines..  Mine is about 3/4" wide. 

Step 5. Cut in to your first drawn line.  You'll have a little flappy looking piece like mine above.

Step 6.  Open your insert base.  Use your fingers and gently push inwards on the flap you created.  When you get it like you want it, gently fold your card, and press the flap flat.  It should look like this!

Step 7.  Use adhesive of choice.  Apply to your flap.

Step 8.  Apply your inside sentiment, image, die cut, etc.  Voila!

 It seems confusing, but once you've made one, you can make them without 'cheat' lines, as you will better understand the concept.  You'll soon be moving on to different sized pop-ups in the same card!

Thanks for hanging in with me - this was a long post!  Hope you enjoyed it.  Let me know if there are other things you'd like to see tutorials on - I'm willing to give it a try!

Be sure to check out the Scraptownlady Store for all of your card and scrapbooking supplies!  Also, we hope you will follow the Scraptownlady Blog!  There is always something new and beautiful to see - the DT is amazing!

Thanks again for stopping by,
Patti J.

Scraptownlady Supplies:

Once Upon a Halloween Flourishes Glamour Girls Spellbinders Fleur de lis Squares Dies Scor-Tape 1/8" 3L EZ Runner

InLinkz.com

Other Supplies:
Black Ink
Perfect Layers Rulers (see my sidebar for details)
Perfect Paper Crafting Centering Ruler (see my sidebar for details)

Yumi and Fumi meet Perfect Layers!

Good morning!  I was excited to be invited to participate in today's blog hop, featuring Perfect Paper Crafting, and Yumi and Fumi Handmade.  I always love working with my Perfect Paper Crafting tools, and I've had such fun coloring and creating with these adorable images!  

Perfect Paper Crafting is giving away a $50 gift card, and Yumi & Fumi is giving away 4 stamps to 4 different winners!  Yumicorn, Fumi Panda, A.J. Lion, and Chasezilla are the stamps that will go to the lucky winners.  Be sure to comment on each participating blog!  (List Below)

Without further ado, here are my cards:a

This is Yumi with Birdie.  Isn't she just adorable?  I used my Perfect Layers Rulers to create my beautiful mats. The image is colored with Copic Markers.

Meet Winter Yumi.  She's doing a bit of snowball plotting.  I just love the look on her face - she looks like shes pretty sassy!  The straight mats are all created with my Perfect Layers Rulers.  The 'snow' is white cardstock, and it's torn with the Perfect Layers Tearing Rulers.  I used the small and large scallops.  Dabbed on some glue and glitter for snowfall.

I hope you enjoyed these sweet images.  You have from 6:00 a.m. PST today, until 12:00 a.m. PST, October 28th to hop to all of the participating blogs.  Winners will be posted on the Perfect Paper Crafting Blog, and the Yumi and Fumi Handmade Blog.  Good luck!

Laura & Perfect Paper Crafting
Leanne & Yumi & Fumi Handmade
Eva
Rosemary
Pam
Denice
Patti (you're here!)
Leanne
Kim
Renate
Roxie

Have a "Perfect" Day!

Patti J.

Let Me Tell You...

Happy Weekend!  Hope you are enjoying a relaxing Saturday.  It's my day to post for the Scraptownlady Blog, and I thought I'd create with some Carta Bella Papers.  Love, love, love them!

I distressed with some Wild Honey, attempting to bring the frame out a bit.  In real life, the color matches up with the tiny flowers on the background paper beautifully.  However, I could not get the camera to work very well today.  You'll just have to trust me on this one!

Several of you asked for a tutorial on the pop up cards.  I will have one ready in a day or two!  Be sure to check out all of the fun new items at the Scraptownlady store!

Thanks for stopping by today,

Hugs...

Patti J.

Scraptownlady Supplies:
Carta Bella 'Hello Again" Collection
Snug Hug Seam Binding 'Metal Green'
Want 2 Scrap Pearls 'La Creme'
Tim Holtz Distress Ink "Wild Honey"

Other supplies:
Yellow Cardstock
Perfect Layers Rulers (See Sidebar for details!)

Creations by AR Harvest Pumpkin

Good Morning, and welcome to the Creations by AR New Release Blog Hop!

Today, the AR ladies are sharing Adela's beautiful new template, 'Harvest Pumpkin Set'.

I think that these turned out so well - can't you just imagine one at each place setting for Thanksgiving Dinner?

Here is Pumpkin #1

And Pumpkin #2

Here is what they look like with their tops off, filled with candy corn.

There is also a beautiful card in this set!  You get the pumpkin template, the leaves, the flourish, and the card!

What a great set for your collection!  As always, this set comes in PDF, SVG, and DXF files.

I am so grateful to my friend, and teamie, Sue Kment.  As you know, I normally use the PDF files, and cut the pieces with scissors.  However, this month, Sue graciously cut my pieces out while cutting her own, and mailed them to me.  You see, I'm in the midst of helping DH put a roof on the house, painting shutters, doors, etc., AND creating for a baby shower!  Time this month was a real issue, and Sue saved me! Thank you, dear friend!!!

So, how can YOU win this template?

Leave a comment on each blog (see below!)

Comment on the AR Facebook Page

Comment on the Papercraft Planet Group

Comments will be accepted until October 20 (12:00 noon EST)

One random winner will be announced on October 21st on the AR blog, the AR Facebook Page, and the AR Papercraft Planet Group.

Time to hop on!!!  You won't want to miss the other lovely creations today!!!

Adela     Lisa     Jak     Julia      Lyn     Sue K.    Lori

Thanks for stopping by,

Hugs & blessings,

Patti J.