Combining Stamping And Banner Making

Good morning friends, 

I cannot believe that october is half over and we are headed

into November soon. BUT I have to admit I love making Fall projects

so it's just fine with me! :) 

Today I combined all my favorite products to create this fun FALL banner. 

I used Avocado Arts Stamps (Nuts About You), 

CutCardStock paper (how fun are these colors) and a Clear Scraps

Acrylic Pennant Banner. 

 It's not my traditional type of project but my friend wanted it and

she wanted really clean lines, and solid colors so it worked perfectly. 

 I added the stamping because it was nice to add some whimsy to 

the whole project and I love my little friend "Chuck" peeking

out from around the corner. 

Hey you just can't take anything to seriously even crafting! :) 

~Crystal Projects by Cristal!~

Hey there friends, 

I have been so busy creating for next month I thought I would

stop and make something shiny! :) 

BUT I made it for the Connie Crystal blog so if you want

to see the whole project AND a full photo tutorial, then

head over to the Connie Crystal blog on March 22nd and

it will all be there. http://sparklebycc.com/

Also I usually have projects on that blog twice a month! :) 

So hit up the Connie Crystal blog and 

FACEBOOK PAGE! Great quality products! :) 

~DIY Cupcake Stand Fun~

Good morning my friends, 

I have a fun random project today that I just made because I am

in love with this die! My friend Eileen Hull has amazing designs for

Sizzix and when I got my hands on this one I died a little bit! :) 

It is a Cupcake Stand & Pennant set, and I totally used the same stand

die to create this card and used the pennants on the card itself!

I ran the Cream Mat Board through my Sizzix, then did the same thing

with the papers I wanted to use. Then simply adhered the paper

to the Mat Board and assembled!

It was so easy and fun, I am glad I tried it! :) 

 I did not have a cupcake on hand (shocking I know LOL) so I created a 

faux "lace cupcake" instead. 

Here is the card I created using the same stand die. 

I just cut two and viola! 

 Of course I added tons of Liquid Pearls. 

And the stamps are the Avocado Arts - Bold Celebrations stamp set. 

Such a hand set to have on hand. 

 Oh and the paper is a combo of Pink Paislee and My Mind's Eye. 

I love to mix and match patterns.
I also dropped these Matte boards through my 5" Create A Sticker Machine
from Xyron- man it made applying the paper easy! 

Anyways I love the set, cannot wait to make more! Maybe

if I am super ambitious, I will make enough for a party....or maybe I will just

print photos of them and tell them what I was too tired to make LOL

One or the other!!!

Happy Tuesday my friends, and special thanks to Eileen, such a talented designer!

~Valentine's Day Wall Decor!~

Hey there my friends, 

What a week so far! One sick kid at home already...BUT it gives me crafty time. :) 

Today on the Creating Made Easy blog I share this step by step tutorial 

on how to create this Valentine's Day- Acrylic Heart Wall Decor. 

You have to check it out

LINK-Creating Made Easy

This is a beautiful kit- I love it. 

 There are photos included in the tutorial. 

I am excited to have it on my wall! :) 

Hope you all are enjoying your week. 

It's just the beginning my friends!

Happy Tuesday and enjoy the day~ :)