Elizabeth Craft Designs-Joy To The World

 Hello Crafting Friends!

Look at these pinky poinsettias, aren't they so ruffly and pretty?  These have lots of layers.

The berries have Nuvo glaze on them, it makes them look like they are really 3D round berries.

I used silver metallic cardstock for the star but it is hard to work with, it does not like to fold.  I think I will use something different next time! It's fun to try different things sometimes though.

I used golf groove tools (the medium size) to form the flower petals and a small ball stylist to form veins on the leaves.

Elizabeth Craft Designs Products:

2151 Florals 29, 

2153 Holly Greenery

2158 Joyous Ornament-Star

CS358 Joyous Christmas

CO25 Joyous Christmas

2096 Wild Flowers 1

2101 Frames and Elements

CS336 Garden Party Elements

SPF144 Soft Finish Cardstock

Other Products:

Silver Metallic Cardstock

Corral Ink

Silver Ink

Red Ink

Green Inks

Prills

Nuvo Glossy Glaze

Thanks or visiting today!

Robin

Impression Obsession Fun

Hello Crafting Friends!

Isn't this just so cute, this little stuffed animal squirrel.  He is sitting against a beautiful toadstool.

DIE1355 Sketchy Inside Out Hearts, PP069 Heart Tiles,

CL1354 Enchanted Woodlands, DIE798 Stitched Tag.

My second card today features the Sketchy Inside Out Star (DIE1356),

and the Thin Alphabet (DIE1362).

I used a background piece I made with spray inks, water and Kosher salt (large salt crystals).

My star and letters have a black shadow made with the die cuts as well.

Ten there are the beautiful rhinestones in the corners, I love those things!

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

 

Hark The Herold Angels!

 Good morning Crafty friends!

Material List HERE

 Card size:  4 5/8” X 6 7/8”

Cut white cardstock 9 1/8” X 6 7/8” then score at 3 3/16” and 7 ¾” (There should be approximately 4 5/8” in the middle.  Be sure when closed edges meet). Cut decorative panels for the 3 inside sections and for the 2 outer sections that make up the front of card.  Before gluing any paper on, glue half the magnet to the top 1 3/8” section in the center, add tape over the top so that magnet does not move while glue is wet.  Put the other half of magnet onto glued magnet from the other side, add a drop of glue then close flap down, this will mark where the other half of magnet will go.  Glue the half magnet down where glue spot is and add a piece of tape. (The tape will not affect the magnets pull).  Glue decorative paper over the two magnet halves, one on outside short flap and one on inside middle section toward the top.  Now finish gluing the rest of the decorative paper panels on to matching card sections.

Cut both decorative dies from lavender cardstock and from silver cardstock.  Glue matching die cuts together, lavender to silver off-setting slightly.

Glue larger bottom die cuts to the bottom section of card front, close the top flap and glue the top decorative die so that it just overlaps bottom die slightly on the sides (make sure to put glue ONLY where the top flap is, you don’t want to glue the card shut! 

Stamp and emboss using VersaMark and silver embossing powder, the stars and snowflakes X 2, Heralding angel, angel with bird, and Noel.  Die cut all pieces. 

On the inside center panel, glue the angel with bird, Noel and some of the small stars and snowflakes, be careful not to cover where you know the magnet is.

On the top flap, glue the large star and some smaller stars to the 2 sides, glue the 2 large snowflakes and a star to the bottom 2 corners.

Die cut another Heralding angel from lavender as a back for the embossed angel (it will show when open, this will also strengthen the angel.  Now pop up the angel to top flap only so that card can open.

Attach silver pearls as desired.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Micah 6:8

He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?

Happy Holidays

 Good morning!

Stars, stars and more stars!!

Material List HERE

Card size:  5 1/8” X 7 5/8”.

Die cut shaped card using the Decorative Circle Frames outer die (see video). Cut the silver border using the outer die and the decorative die together.  Die cut a light blue card front from decorative paper using the outer die.  Die cut the decorative die from white and die cut a large circle from silver.  Glue the blue paper to the card front followed by the silver frame and then the white decorative die cut.  Cut another large circle from foam sheet then glue foam and silver circle to the card center.

Stamp the large star X 2, small stars and the snowflakes using clear embossing ink then sprinkle with silver powder, shake off excess, heat emboss then die cut.  Do the same process for the Happy Holidays and the poinsettias and 4 leaves.  Cut a Happy Holidays from silver. Sponge the leaves with New Sprout or other light green ink.

Shape the poinsettias and leaves in the Shaping Mold, glue at least 2 together for each flower, pierce the center of each flower then insert wired silver beaded stamen. 

Pop up large full star then also pop-up center embossed decorative snowflake in star then glue it to the silver circle.  Glue the flowers and leaves to the left side of card. Use hot glue in thick layers under the stars, flakes and the embossed Happy Holiday.  Use more hot glue to glue Happy Holidays to the silver die cut mat for words.  Use more layers of hot glue under the silver and set aside to cool.  Hot glue stars and flakes to the card as desired (the more hot glue layers the higher they will pop up). 

Add Stickles to flake centers and dots on stars, on flowers and as desired.

Last step is to hot glue the left side of raised words to the bottom section of card over flowers and star as needed.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Hebrews 11:1 (English Standard Version)

 

Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Heartfelt First Christmas

 

Good morning!

Isn't this baby precious?  He is the new addition to my great nephew's family.

This photo inspired me to make this page using all the blues and whites.

Material list here

 Card size:  12 X 12”

Use light blue decorative paper as a scrapbook page base, splatter with white acrylic paint, sponge some areas with Blueprint Sketch Distress or Distress Oxide Ink.  Tear a piece of darker blue decorative paper from the side all the way across on the top and bottom of paper.  Tear another smaller piece for right side of matted photo.  Curl the torn edges up on both sides of both pieces.

Use a snowflake stencil with white pigment ink on the large piece of dark blue toward the left half of paper.  Glue both pieces of dark blue paper onto 12 X 12 page centering vertically on page with small piece glued to the right side.

5 X 7 photo used in sample, create a plain white frame with the Frame A Card Leafy Border (no insert used) then mate underneath with silver.  Glue photo to white and silver frame then glue it to the page about 2” from right side.

Die cut 2 sets of the Swirly Border Accents (4 pieces altogether) from white.  Cut pieces of white gauze then spread them out to make them thin and not so uniform looking.

Stamp blue cardstock using embossing ink then emboss with white embossing powder the stars and the snowflakes from the Large Holiday Star set then die cut.  Stamp the stars including the large star with Blueprint Sketch Ink, die cut.

Create a large star bouquet at left bottom corner of matted photo including 3 Swirly Borders, stars, large star, snowflakes and gauze.  Create another smaller bouquet of stars at top right corner including stars, snowflakes, gauze and 1 Swirly Border.  Also add a little gauze and 1 snowflake to far left side of page.

Add Crystal Stickles to center dots of each snowflake (including snowflakes on the paper) and snowflakes in the stars.  Add rhinestones to stenciled snowflakes and as desires.

Die cut a “1” and “st” using the ‘Letters and Numbers Die, from dark blue leftover decorative paper and from silver.  Stamp and emboss with clear ink and powder, Christmas onto dark blue decorative paper, die cut then die cut Christmas from silver as well.  Layer silver under letters, number and word slightly offset.  Use pop ups under the 1 st and Christmas then attach to page over the large star bouquet.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Romans 12:2

  2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.[d]

Heartfelt

 Good morning Heartfelt friends!

Material list HERE

Card size:  5 7/8” X 8 1/8” (Includes overhanging star).

See video on making a shaped card and follow instructions except do not cut all the way to the bottom for this Holiday Snowflake Frame die as it is a little too delicate for standing on fine edges.  Leave a small amount of straight cardstock at the bottom.  Cut another Holiday Snowflake Frame from Silver and 1 from purple decorative paper.  Glue the siler to the card base then glue the purple but off-set just a little bit.

Cut the inner Holiday Snowflake Frame from silver and from white, glue them off-set then glue them to card front, centering.

Stamp Holiday Star set using embossing ink on white and on silver (Tip: use a “magic” powder pouch on the cardstock before stamping so that embossing powder shakes off easily).  Use white embossing powder, shake off excess then heat emboss.  Also stamp snowflakes from the Large Holiday Star and Merry Christmas from Starry Holiday Greetings using embossing ink, white embossing powder and heat emboss.  Die cut all.  Die cut Merry Christmas and the outer Holiday star from Silver as well. Die cut Merry Christmas from white foam.

Glue the silver Holiday Star under the embossed white Holiday Star-off-setting, do the same with the Merry Christmas. Add foam to the next layer of the stars (silver with white emboss), add foam again then glue smaller white embossed star.  Last glue siler decorative snowflake inside white star then glue white embossed snowflake design on top off-setting a tiny bit.  Glue this stack to the upper right corner of card front (it hangs over the edge side and top). Make sure there will be enough room for the Merry Christmas.

Glue silver Merry Christmas under white embossed Merry Christmas-offset then glue foam Merry Christmas under the stack then glue it to the card front.  Add foam tape or dots to the decorative small, embossed snowflakes and glue them to the card front as desired.

Last step is to add rhinestones as desired.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Galatians 5:22-23 and 19-21

 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 

I listed the good first but beware of what is not right before God.  This is not from me, this is from God's word, He is your judge, not mankind.

19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy,[d] drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do[e] such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Commit yourself to pleasing God not people.  God will bless you. 

ODBD-Looking Back at March

Good morning!

Today we are taking a look back at Our Daily Bread Designs March Release, here are the cards I created  

ODBD stamps: Keys To Happiness

ODBD dies: Double Stitched Squares , Layered Lacey Squares, Squares, Doily, Double Stitched Circles, Keys, Double Stitched Rectangles, Rectangles, Flourished Star Pattern

ODBD paper: Christmas Card Collection 2015
Card details:
I stamped and embossed my sentiment with VersaMagic and Detail Gold Powder then Die cut it with the Double Stitched Circles. I die cut all the rest of my layers from White Linen and then framed the white with gold mirror paper.  My card base is folded white linen A-2 size.  I did use a dot and diamond dot embossing folder on some of my layers as well.
The keys were die cut from a paper out of the Christmas Card collection.
Lots of pearls were added and a sheer white ribbon bow to finish it off.

My next card features: New release stamp: Superstar and favorite Shine On.

Also the new release die set Double Stitched Stars, and favorites Flourished Star Pattern,  and Sparkling Stars, Vintage Labels, Vintage Flourish Pattern .

Card details:

I stamped and embossed the sentiment same as above card, I also stamped and embossed the stars with silver detail powder as well as the gold.

I used the Double Stitched Stars die to mat each star with gold or silver mirror paper (the stitches REALLY show up well on the metallic paper).

After cutting my layers of white and gold for the card I wrapped my Flourished Star Pattern panel with 1 1/2" white satin ribbon and tied a bow with 1" white satin then I started layering all my stars and sentiment layers on top. Card base is the usual (for me) A-2 folded white linen.

I love the verse on this card!  It shows just a tiny bit how great our God is. 

Psalm 8:3-4

 "When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, The moon and the stars, which You have ordained, What is man that You are mindful of him"

Yet, He calls US all by name too and knows the number of hairs on our heads, for those who know Him, He has written our names on the palms of His hands!

He has created the galaxies and yet He love me and you!

John 3:16New Living Translation  “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life."  That my friend is love!

 For more inspiration using the March Release be sure to visit the ODBD Blog.

 The links for each designer in today's Hop

Sandee * Cathy * Dawn * Lori * Robin (me) * Julie 

* Lisa * Sabrina * Silke * Melissa (Guest Designer)

New Our Daily Bread Designs products used:

ODBD March New Release

Good morning!!
Welcome to our March new release Blog Hop.  We, [the breadsticks from Our Daily Bread Designs], have some fun stuff to show you this month!
For my first card:
I'm seeing stars! New Release Double Stitch Stars! (sorry, I couldn't resist!)
 and New release Squares and Double Stitch Squares and
 another favorite, Sparkling Stars,
I also used the Winter Collection 2014 paper

I went metallic and glitter for this shining star card! The Winter paper was a perfect pairing for these star dies and sentiment! The frame was made using the new Squares and Double Stitch Squares and then the stars of course, used the new Double Stitch Star die and the older Stars die...they coordinate perfectly!

New release products

and for my second card I used:

ODBD stamps: new release Key To happiness

ODBD dies: new release Keys, Squares, Double Stitch Squares, and another favorite Layered Lacey Squares

ODBD paper: Shabby Rose Collection

I also used some pre-made roses ribbon and lace.
I die cut my keys to match the color of the joints where the wood panels meet in my paper. I stamped my sentiment on one of the smaller Double Stitch Squares using Adirondack Cranberry ink.As you can see I also used two parts of the Layered Lacey Squares and regular Squares to finish my sentiment panels.

Prize Information: 

Three randomly selected winners will each receive a $25 gift certificate to the ODBD Store just for commenting on the Design Team cards!  You have until March 2, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. EST to leave your comments on the Designers Blogs for a chance to win!  The Winners will be posted on the ODBD Blog on March 3rd, so be sure to check back there to see if you won!

Designer Links:

Cathy * Julie * Dawn * Sandee * Robin (you are here) * Lori 

* Angie * Lisa * Chris * Diana * Sabrina * Melissa (Guest Designer)

ODBD products not shown above:

Psalm 14: 1 The fool has said in his heart,
“There is no God.”
Psalm 8:3 When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers,
The moon and the stars, which You have ordained,
Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God;
And the firmament shows His handiwork.

How can anyone look at the night sky and not believe in the God who created all things?
Can you look around this earth, flowers, trees, the variety of colors and smells and not believe?  The same God who created the universe and everything in it, loves you with such a love as to give all just to have restored relationship with you.  John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.  

Thanks for visiting!
Robin