Tuesday, July 22, 2008

July BONUS Sketch!

This month we have TWO sketches! Our guest designer, Melanie Douthit made projects using the Bonus sketch....great ideas!



























Make A Wish Card by Melanie Douthit


Passport Varnished Floral Paper by Making Memories
Tiny White on Black Alpha Stickers by Making Memories
Times Nouveau Glad Rags Paper by Graphic 45
Ladybug Button Assortment by Doodlebug Design
Primary Paper Frills by Doodlebug Design
Essentials 4 Flowers by Prima
Pinking Paper Edgers Scissors by Fiskars

She Finds Flowers Layout by Melanie Douthit

Classical Garden Nature's Way Paper by Webster's Pages
Classical Garden Bachelor Button Paper by Webster's Pages
Classical Garden Morning Glory Paper by Webster's Pages
Classical Garden Rub-On Transfers by Webster's Pages
Crush Crateboard Collection by Crate Paper
Brown Kindergarten Alpha Rub-Ons by Jenni Bowlin
Passport Page Kit by Making Memories
Crush Ribbon Collection by Crate Paper
Painterly Petals Whisper Flowers by Prima
Gem Brads by 7Gypsies
Orange Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Noteworthy Clear Glitter Box Collection by Making Memories
Tiny Brown Ledger Alpha Stickers by Making Memories


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July Sketch

























Sister Keepsake Box by Lisa Dorsey


Urban Cosmos Journaling Notes by Prima
Crush Paper Collection by Crate Paper
Bird/Light Blue Paper by My Mind's Eye
Black Definitions Rub-Ons by Jenni Bowlin
Noteworthy Scallop Sheer Green Trim by Making Memories

Sugar & Spice by Jessica Witty

Sugared Delicious Paper by Basic Grey
Sugared Delectable Paper by Basic Grey
Animal Crackers Ella Glitter Dots Paper by Making Memories
Animal Crackers Ella Border & Tag Stickers by Making Memories
Brown Kindergarten Alpha Rub-Ons by Jenni Bowlin
Tiny Brown Ledger Alpha Stickers by Making Memories
Happily Ever After Bag O Buttons by Autumn Leaves
Pink Hearts Shaped Buttons by Doodlebug Design
Antiquing ColorBox Cat's Eye Stylus Set by Clearsnap

Can I Keep Him by Anabelle O'Malley

About A Boy Peace Paper by Fancy Pants
About A Boy Chillin' Paper by Fancy Pants
Aqua Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Cucumber Sprinkles Glitter Letter Stickers by American Crafts
White LAX Glitter Letter Stickers by American Crafts
Animal Crackers Jack Embellishment Kit by Making Memories
Animal Crackers Jack Trims by Making Memories
Orange Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Brown Grosgrain & Daisy Print Ribbon by May Arts
Cupcake Make A Wish Paper by Basic Grey

Sweet Baby by Melissa Phillips

Baby 2 Bride Love is Blue Paper by Graphic45
Animal Crackers Ella Border & Tag Stickers by Making Memories
Animal Crackers Ella Giraffe Paper by Making Memories
Animal Crackers Ella Journaling Book Tags by Making Memories
Flowers in Bloom Chipboard Buttons by Making Memories
Noteworthy Embellishment Jar by Making Memories
Margot Collage Cuts by Collage Press
Newhouse Baby Pink Chipboard by American Crafts

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

On the way to CHA.....

Lisa and I are going to have fun this weekend oohing and aahing and ordering LOTS of new products!

Note: All orders placed today, Thursday the 17th through Sunday the 20th will ship on Monday the 21st.

WINNER of Melanie's Favorite Things......is #2, AMY! Congrats Amy, send me an email with your address and I'll send your goodies out on Monday!

Amy said...

Melanie, I think your space looks fab! Ikea is great, isn't it? Wish I could be that organized. Thanks for sharing.

July 13, 2008 4:17 PM

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Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Crazy for Circles

Circles are everywhere you look...in fashion, books, TV and magazine ads....so let's use them on our creations too! The designers used products that already have circle elements and also designed their own circle embellishments. These projects are SO much fun!

Surprise! Card by Jessica Witty

Animal Crackers Jack Ric Rac Paper by Making Memories
Tiny Dots/Blue Paper by My Mind's Eye
Cream Line Die-Cut Paper By Narratives
Cousins Dots/Lime Paper by My Mind's Eye
Cousin Dots All Around Template by The Crafter's Workshop
Classic Collection Designer Glitter by Melissa Frances
Inkwell Lowercase Clear Stamps by October Afternon
Antiquing ColorBox Cat's Eye Stylus Set by Clearsnap

"To make the glitter circles, I laid the All Around Template down and used a glue pen to place dots inside each circle. (This technique works best if you are sparing with the glue... don't fill the entire hole with glue or it will seep underneath instead of holding a dotted shape.) Sprinkle the glitter over and tap off the excess. "

Walk in the Woods Layout by Melanie Douthit

French Market Rub-Ons by Fancy Pants
Beige Vintage Ribbons by Melissa Frances
In A Stitch Orange Blossoms by Sassafras Lass
In A Stitch Green Buttons by Sassafras Lass
Pocket Full of Rosies Piccadilly Paper by Sassafras Lass
Pocket Full of Rosies Lil' Brudders Paper by Sassafras Lass
Pocket Full of Rosies Sweet Treats Stickers by Sassafras Lass
Holly Doodle Aqua Alphabet Stickers by Pink Paislee
Office Lingo Outside the Box Paper by Pink Paislee
Spring Fling Die-Cut Shapes by Pink Paislee


Thank You Card by Melissa Phillips

Bike Ride Paper by American Crafts
Museum Paper by American Crafts
Pink Bouquet Rub-Ons by Sassafras Lass
White Dots Ribbon by May Arts
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Vase of Flowers Card by Lisa Dorsey


Animal Crackers Jack Ric Rac Die-Cut Paper by Making Memories
Passport Fragile Paper by Making Memories
Sweet Branch Chipboard Buttons by Crate Paper
Princess Darling Dots/Moonlight Paper by My Mind's Eye
Giggle Girl Flower Paper by Sweetwater
Tuxedo Paper Frills by Doodlebug Design

Always a Friend Card & Pillow Box by Anabelle O'Malley

Sweet Branch Rub-Ons by Crate Paper
Sweet Branch Ribbon & Trim by Crate Paper
Cogs Pattern Paper by Cosmo Cricket
Bandwidth Pattern Paper by Cosmo Cricket
Aqua Rhinestone Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Kraft Medium Pillow Boxes
Indian Summer Buttons by Autumn Leaves

Fair Friend Card by Melanie Douthit

Out & About No. 2 Berries Paper by My Mind's Eye
Out & About No. 2 Diamonds Paper by Mind's Eye
Clear Expressions Best Birthday Stamps by Hampton Art
Just a Note Tailored Tin Stamps by Paper Salon
Wish Upon A Star Paper by Dream Street
Passport Trims by Making Memories
Ladybug Button Assortment by Doodlebug Designs

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Friday, July 11, 2008

Meet Melanie Douthit

We are excited to have Melanie Douthit with us this month! Make sure to welcome her by leaving a comment and be entered in her "Favorite Things Giveaway!"

Hello! I’m Melanie Douthit and I’m so excited to be the guest designer for Emma’s Paperie. In case you are wondering – my last name rhymes with “south-it”. That’s easy to remember because I live in the south. (Corney, I know, but it works.) I live in Northeast Louisiana with my ever-so-patient husband and most of my photography subjects, my two children. I’m a work-at-home mom and artist. Several years ago I was selling art on the internet and got started paper crafting quite by accident. A lady formerly from my area saw my work on the internet and thought that she knew me and contacted me. She happened to be a scrapbooker coming to the area for a convention, so, even though we didn’t know each other, she invited me to the convention. I went because I wanted to learn this craft so I could teach my daughter. That was in 2004. I was hooked.

Scrapbooking has made me become more aware of the importance of documenting things, and especially the photography side. I take photos of everything now. It’s also become a different outlet for my creative instincts. Besides painting, I used to cross-stitch and sew. I love how all these other crafts can come together in paper crafts. Since my beginning days, I’ve fallen in love with cardmaking, stamping and so many other techniques. I’m fortunate to have had my projects published in several popular paper craft magazines and have worked for several manufacturers.




























I have to be honest here. When I was asked to show images of my scrap space – I was totally intimidated. I have seen some amazing spaces shared here. My scrap space is a small room at the back of our home. It’s the size of a small sunroom or small dining area. There are tons of windows, but absolutely no closets. There is one wall, and the rest is either doors or windows. Last year my husband went to Dallas and I asked him if he would bring back some Ikea shelving. He did and that has helped my space tremendously.

I have a five foot table one one wall, the shelves on the longest wall, and a sewing table in another corner. I have iris carts under my table along with 12x12 plastic storage bins. The bins hold my patterned paper, and the iris carts hold my paints, stamps and ribbon.


My bargain find is a shelf unit with six orange baskets. It was on clearance for about $3.00! I have more ribbon in the baskets sorted by color family. I mounted it on the wall above my sewing machine. My computer desk is on the opposite wall from the shelves, and I have one paper rack for cardstock next to my desk. I love the natural light I have in my studio during the day. I can hear and see the birds directly outside the window where I do most of my creating.

My daughter (the one who I originally wanted to learn this craft for) is now in elementary school and loves paper crafts. Her favorite at the moment and stamping and coloring the images with markers. I recently cleaned out my stash and she found a set of Dora rub ons. She asked me how to use them, and she is now a pro.

You can see more of my work on my blog at www.melaniedouthit.blogspot.com. I’d love for you to stop by. I try to update my blog at least twice a week. Again, I’m so thrilled that Cindy asked me to be the guest for this month. Thanks, Cindy!

Check out Melanie's Favorite Things! Leave a comment on this thread for a chance to win these fabulous goodies! Winner will be picked by a random number generator and announced on July 16th.

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Don't miss out on the Pre-CHA Specials!



Ooops!

Miss Melanie is on vacation so check back on Sunday for information about our July Guest Designer along with creative space photos and her Favorite Picks Giveaway!

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Thursday, July 10, 2008

Pretty, pretty Lavender

This month's color pick is Lavender. So many beautiful products with different shades of lavender....check them out!

Our guest designer for July is Melanie Douthit! Check back tomorrow for Melanie's Bio and Favorite Picks Giveaway!
























Love & Bloom Card and Gift Box by Melanie Douthit


Katlin Heartbreaker Paper by Crate Paper
Addie Flower Box Collection by Making Memories
Noteworthy Crochet Lace Trim by Making Memories
Crush Title and Tags Die Cuts by Fancy Pants
Spring & Summer Mini Marks Rub-ons by American Crafts
Lilac Button Assortment by Doodlebug Designs
Sweet Branch Hope Paper by Crate Paper
Eyelet Lace Embossing Border Punch by Fiskars

Get Well Soon Card by Lisa Dorsey

Nottinghill Westway Pattern Paper by 7Gypsies
Samantha Paper Collection by Crate Paper
Noteworthy Embellishment Jar by Making Memories
Sassy Posies by Fancy Pants
Sentiments Stamps by Heidi Grace
Grosgrain White Dots Ribbon by May Arts

Beautiful Gift Set by Melissa Phillips

Pink & Brown Gift Box Assortment
Noteworthy Addie Ledger Floral Paper by Making Memories
Ambiente Paige Paper by Melissa Frances
A Little Bird's Tale Swirls & Flowers Flocked Stickers by Heidi Grace
Birds & Nests Vintage Stamp Set by Cavallini Paper & Co.
Blush Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Pink & Blue Scalloped Notecards by Jenni Bowlin
Noteworthy Embellishment Jar by Making Memories

A Daughter Card by Anabelle O'Malley

Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Graceful Die-Cut Butterfly by My Mind's Eye
Delaney Blossoms Box Collection by Making Memories
Quotes Rubbons by 7Gypsies
Graceful Elegant Print/Poised Purple Paper by My Mind's Eye
Voila! Die-Cut Ivory Felt Art Strips by Prima
Cherish Assortment Die-Cut Sheet by My Mind's Eye

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Wednesday, July 2, 2008

New FREE Project Kit


Click on the photo to read all the details:

1 Product, 5 Ways Workshop

This workshop uses the Tall Tea Tins to make great gifts and creative storage. The tins come in Square or Round and both have lids. Check out what wonderful projects the design team created!
























Hershey Gift Tin by Jessica Witty



Card:
1. Make top fold card (2 1/4" x 5 1/4").
2. Adhere strip of Outside the Box paper.
3. Punch hole at end of strip; run ribbon through and tie around front.
4. Adhere chipboard circle with foam tape and add letter stickers.

Tin:
1. Punch holes at top of tin with Cropodile. Run ribbon through holes and tie on the inside.
2. Cut strips of Bottom Line and Outside the Box paper. Layer and adhere to tin.
3. Embellish with pink ribbon.
4. Stamp sentiment onto Bottom Line paper with Charcoal Chalk Ink. Cut out and adhere.
5. Slip card into tin. Add chocolate sticks.

Friendship Tin by Melissa Phillips

Square Tall Metal Tin
Classical Garden Full Bloom Paper by Webster's Pages
Classical Garden Tranquility Paper by Webster's Pages
Decorative Vintage Stickers by Cavallini Papers & Co.
Brown Grosgrain and Daisy Print Ribbon by May Arts
Vintage Floral RubOn Transfers by October Afternoon
Tea and Silk Essentials Flowers by Prima
Blush Pearl Embellishments by Kaisercraft
Rose Colored Glasses Pink Medallions Paper by GCD Studios

Instructions:

1. Measure patterned paper to fit around tin, ink edges and adhere with seam on back.
2. Fill tin and wrap ribbon around sides; tie in a knot on top.
3. Adhere sticker tag to paper to make it a bit sturdier, cut out, ink and punch a hole at top.
4. Apply rubon to tag and tie to center of knot on top of tin with natural hemp.
5. Layer flowers with bright color on top and attach a flower center from silk flowers to center of flowers; adhere to tag near punched hole.





































































Blooming bouquet by Sherry Wright

ribbon, inks, dowels, paint

Instructions:

1. Take lid off tea tin and punch or drill three holes in the top. Sand top of lid, paint with blue paint, and set aside to dry. Once dry paint with white paint, let dry until tacky and apply crackle medium. Set aside.
2. Cut a 5 1/4"x9" piece of tiny dot paper and adhere around outside of tin. Tie large pink ribbon around center of tin. Cut butterfly image from "Flight pattern" paper and adhere to front as shown.
3. Paint small dowels green and let dry. Begin coloring chipboard flowers, I used fluid chalk inks in blues and pinks. You could use paint, stamp, cover with pattern paper. Machine stitch around center (optional) and layer different shape and size flowers for dimension. Add rhinestones to flower centers.
4. Adhere flowers to painted dowel rods, put lid back onto tin and run into holes in top of tin. Ink three petals green and adhere to "stems". Cut two butterflies from pattern paper and adhere one to a stem and one to the highest flower.
























Party Tin by Lisa Dorsey


Preserves Paper by American Crafts
Tangerine Dream Journaling Cards by Jenni Bowlin
Celebrate Rub-Ons by Fancy Pants
Grosgrain with White Dots by May Arts
Greenhouse Lucy Plastic Flowers by American Crafts
Greenhouse Sadie Felt Flowers by American Crafts
6" Tall Tea Tin with Lid

Instructions:

1. Ink pattern paper and cover tin.
2. Mat journaling card with red paper and apply rub-ons.
3. Ink the edges and attach to middle of tin.
4. Cut various 3 inch pieces of ribbon, fold and attach to the top of
the tin.
5. Punch a hole in the top of the tin using a hammer and nail.
6. Attach flowers using a white brad.
























Tin of Clips by Anabelle O'Malley


Instructions:

1. Adhere Cubicle paper to sides and top of tea tin.
2. Cut a 3 inch strip of Casual Friday paper and adhere a strip of Outside the Box paper along the bottom. Adhere this to center of tin.
3. Cut a thin strip of Fast Track paper and adhere to edge of tin lid.
4. Stamp the frame onto the Outside the box paper. Cut out and adhere to tin front.
5. Add chipboard letters to spell 'clips'. Add small pink bird with orange rhinestone eye.
6. Layer flowers on top of each other. Top with hemp tied button. Adhere to lid. Add glitter to felt leaf and tuck under flower.
7. For the clips, cut strips of paper. Adhere. Top with a flower and button. Add magnet to back.

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