Guest Blogger: Kerri with Craft Time & Cupcakes

http://www.crafttimeandcupcakes.com/

Hi, my name is Kerri. I am wife to a retired Air Force husband, mommy to two beautiful little girls, and a life-long crafter. I started my blog about a year ago to showcase my creations and share the crafty love. This year also marks the first time I am part of a design team. I am currently designing for Trendy Twine and I couldn’t be happier about it! I am also working on creating my own stamp line as well as building a little online shop. Crafting is my joy. I do it because I love it and I hope you love the projects I share.

Happy Halloween Party

If you'd like to see more photos and step-by-step photos, be sure to visit Kerri's blog.

Trick or Treat Bag

Cut the bag on page 23 of the Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge at Fit to Page size. Fold and glue together to build the bag. Ink all the edges with Tim Holtz Seedless Preserves Distress Pad. Cut the Trick or Treat card from the DCWV Bewitched stack and attach to the front of the bag using foam dots. In the top left corner of the bag attach a double bow made from the sheer plum ribbon, glue black flower in the center of the bow then a glue a double bow made from Orange Licorice Trendy twine under the flower. Adhere purple gems to the other 3 corners of the bag and apply stickles around the trick or treat.

Cupcake Stand and Topper

Cut 4 of the stand bases, 1 support circle and 1 scalloped circle top from the Lifestyle Crafts Cupcake Stand die. Ink all the edges with Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon Distress Pad. Glue the 4 base pieces back to back (step by step photos on my blog) to create the full base. Glue Orange Licorice Trendy Twine down the base to cover the fold lines. Embellish the edges with purple gems. Glue down support circle then glue scallop circle on top. Weave Orange Licorice Trendy Twine through the paper doily and glue it to the stand top. The topper is made from an owl image punched from the DCWV Bewitched stack using the Stampin’ Up postage stamp punch. Edges are inked with Tim Holtz Seedless Preserves Distress Pad. Purple gems are added for eyes and double Trendy Twine bow is glued to the bottom. Attach to the toothpick.

Spooky Candle

Cut a strip of paper from the DCWV Bewitched stack, punch with Stampin’ Up scalloped border punch and ink the edges with Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon Distress Pad. Add crystal stickle dots between scallops. Glue strip around candle then glue double strand of Orange Licorice Trendy Twine on top. Cut spooky Jack o Lantern tag and attach to candle with foam dots. Embellish tag with purple stones and crystal stickles to the Jack o Lantern face.

Supply List: 
Trick or Treat bag- Cricut, CTMH Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge, DCWV Bewitched stack, Tim Holtz Seedless Preserves Distress Pad and applicator, sheer plum ribbon, Orange Licorice Trendy Twine, black flower, Crystal
stickles, purple gems, foam dots, Fabric Tac, black tissue paper

Cupcake Stand and topper- Lifestyle Crafts Cupcake Stand Die set, Sizzix Big Shot, DCWV Bewitched stack, Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon Distress Pad and applicator, paper doily, Orange Licorice Trendy Twine, Stampin’ Up postage stamp punch, toothpick, purple gems, Fabric Tac

Spooky Candle- Flameless candle, DCWV Bewitched stack, Tim Holtz Ripe Persimmon Distress Pad and applicator, Stampin’ Up scalloped border punch, Orange Licorice Trendy Twine, Crystal Stickles, purple gems, foam dots, Fabric Tac

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Blogger Feature: Jen from CraftOManiac

Hello there My Craft Chanel Peeps. I am so happy to be visiting, thanks Lori for the awesome invite. My name is Jen I am the mother to four beautiful fun kids, and wife to my awesome best friend Kev. I also am the Author and Craft blogger of Craft-O-Maniac. Craft-O-Maniac is fun creative blog, where you can find everything from crafted, DIY projects, to fun home decor and holiday decor, to yummy mouth watering recipes.

Here are just some of my favorite projects:

My Craft Nook- Before and After

My Pretty Paper Cone Wreath

and my Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

I would love to have you visit me and/or follow along at COM. Plus Sunday evening's I start my fun Link party "Craft-O-Maniac Monday" with over 450 links each weekend. The more to party the merrier. winks.  There is much inspiration to be found at COM, plus I love meeting new people and seeing new faces.  Thanks again Lori, for letting me visit today. {big smiles!} You can also find COM on FB and Pinterest. 

jen- Craft-O-Maniac

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Blogger Feature: Tausha Hoyt

Hey My Craft Channel friends! I am Tausha and I am the spiky hair & the heart behind Sassy Style Redesign.


I am a mom x3 (all girls) and wife to a fantastic man who fully supports, most of the time, my need to redo, redecorate and shop the thrift stores on a weekly basis.

I love to use my glue gun, my ridiculous amount of fabric (even though I have no idea how to sew) and my border line "hoarder" amount of scrapbook paper. I love to express myself through my creations. The sentence, "Go to your craft room, you are being mean." has been uttered more than once in my house.  I love to paint, makeover and redo my home...a lot. I am passionate about making my home a happy place where my family wants to be. I love sharing my ideas with you, in hopes that I can inspire you in some small way.

I am always excited by the power of a can of paint. I redid my entryway and it is one of my favorite spaces in my home.

I love when I can use my glue gun to create a fun, inviting space! I spend so much time in my craft room, I had to make it a happy place to be.

I love being a mom and creating with my girls. I also love Washi Tape. This DIY  locker set is one of our favorite crafting creations.

I would love for you to come over and say hi!
Excited to meet you!

Happy Creating!

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Guest Blogger: Jess of KinderStampO

Me with Tim Holtz

My name is Jess but most of you may know me at KinderStampO. I am a paperaholic and a certified stamp lover.  I've been crafting my whole life and love sharing everything I learn with others.  I have my own line of vintage inspired sentiment stamps designed to work well with any of your crafty creations.

 

Today's project is a 3-D Tea Cup created using the Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Tea Cup, 3-D.  The paper collection is an Exclusive Sneak Peek of the soon to be released Authentique Papers Peaceful Collection and the sentiment is from the KinderStampO Vintage Halloween Stamp Set. You saw it here first : )

It's a fun little box that can be customized for any occasion.  Hope you enjoy it and I can't wait to see your version soon!

 

Live, Craft, Inspire...

 

 

Product List:

 

- KinderStampO Vintage Halloween Stamp Set (www.kinderstampo.com/p/online-store.html)

- Sizzix ScoreBoards XL Die - Tea Cup, 3-D (www.sizzix.com)

- Sizzix Big Shot

- Exclusive Sneak Peek of the Authentique Paper Peaceful Collection - September 2012 Release (http://authentiquepaper.com/)

- Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive and Helmar 1/4 in. square  Zapdots (www.HelmarUSA.com)

- Handmade flower

- White seam binding

- hemp cord

- doily

- Self adhering rhinestone

- Ranger Archival Ink: Jet Black

- Tim Holz Distress Ink: Black Soot

- Sanford Uniball Micro Fine line pen: Black

Sizzix 3D Tea Cup XL Die

 

How-to:

• Cut the Authentique Papers Chill paper using the die and your Sizzix Big Shot. (Note: you will need two cup shapes)
• Distress all pieces using Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Black Soot
• Draw faux stitching using your fine line pen along front of tea cup shape.
• Score paper pieces as instructed on die and glue using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
• Fuzzy cut a bird from the Authentique Papers Solitude Paper. Adhere to front left of tea cup using Helmar 1/4 in. square Zapdots to add dimension
• Create bow using white seam bind and hemp cord. Adhere to bottom right of tea cup using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
• Adhere handmade flower with leaves to top of bow using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive
• Stamp sentiment on piece of scrap paper  using KinderStampO Vintage Halloween Stamp Set: 'Sweet Treats for you' sentiment using ranger Archival Ink: Jet Black
• Fuzzy cut the sentiment words and adhere using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive to tag
• Attach tag to back of handmade flower with one Helmar 1/4 in. square Zapdot
• Attach self adhering rhinestone to bird's eye
• Fold doily in half and then fold corners toward the center. Adhere doily to back of front of tea cup using Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

For more inspiration visit Jess's Website

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