Clearly the Best: Passion for Patterns (S01E16)

Whooo's Your Valentine? National Papercrafting Month: January 2013

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The Right Tools Make All the Difference

Organize Your Craft Supplies

Ink It Up!

Love Your Layout: October 2012

Project Inspiration 2012 Autumn/Winter Idea Book: New WOTG Card Kits

Clearly the Best: The Stamp Behind The Mask (S01E08)

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I just love Stampaganza!!!

It's the only time of the year I feel I can afford to buy lots and lots of stamps for which my stash has been asking.  Every time I look through my alpha stamps, they keep whispering, "We want, no NEED the Varsity Alphabet.  We're all twisty, turny, or intricate, but our friend Varsity is so powerful and gets right to the point."  And, my camping stamps remind me that I'm missing a campfire, so please, please, please would I add the Happy Camper set.  Not only are my stamps demanding, but my papers also want to be beautified with the Diverse Backgrounds and Universal Backgrounds sets.

How can I satisfy them all - by taking advantage of Stampaganza!!!  Anything to quiet my stash.  It's so annoying when I'm trying to create and they are all pleading with me to adopt their particular friends.

Please go to ediemarks.myctmh.com to take advantage of Stampaganza!!!  It only happens once a year.

Dribbling is not just for boys!

     How times have changed.  My high school was very progressive and separated the boys' gym from the girls'.  Personally, I think it was to spare the boys from seeing us in our ugly uniforms.  Girls' basketball was a totally different game from today's version.  There were six on a team, 3 forwards and 3 defense on each half of the court and one was fouled for stepping over the center line.  Only two dribbles were allowed before either passing or shooting the ball.  Perhaps, all these rules were made to protect us girls from possibly hurting ourselves.  

     Thank goodness the old uniforms went the way of the weak and passive "perfect" ladies.  My granddaughters love their sports including soccer, basketball, gymnastics, shopping, dancing, flirting, etc.  They are the typical girls of our time - how refreshing!  Like all kids, though, they are much more interested in what the treat is at the end of a game than who won.

     The Superhero Workshop on the Go is perfect for boys and girls of all ages and interests.  Our kids are all heroes in their own rights.  Let's celebrate each one!

     For the most part, my family regards me as a fairly good cook, sometimes even great.  However, there have been times in my life when dishes came out less than edible, like the time I made lemon meringue pie with lemon extract instead of real lemons...or the time I made spaghetti and ham for Christmas dinner, because I wasn't sure what my guests would eat but knew that all kids like spaghetti and most adults like ham.  These entrees do not compliment one another as I have been told over and over and over by my kids.

     I am confident, nonetheless, that my paper carrots will be a huge hit with my family, especially if I fill them with their favorite candy. 

Carrot Box

All materials used are from Close To My Heart unless otherwise noted. 


Pattern from myscrapchick.com
Cardstock:  Creme Brûlée, Topiary and Daisy White
Stamp set:  C1494 Card Word Puzzle
Ink pad:  Sunset and Cocoa
Re-inkers:  Goldrush, Autumn Terracotta and Pear
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge (Z1686) (Page 58, Tab2, Font Layer, 3 1/2")
Assorted paper flowers (Michaels)
Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems (Z1707)
1 1/2 yds. green ribbon 
Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel (Z1313)
Water brush (1771)
Strong double-sided adhesive tape (WalMart)
1/8" punch (Michaels)


Instructions:


Cut carrots from Creme Brûlée and crease fold lines according to pattern.
Stamp images with Sunset and color using water brush and reinkers.
Dot flower centers with Stardust Glitz Glitter Gel and let dry.
Tape each carrot together on the side.


Cut out the Topiary "leaves" and using a pencil roll each strip in opposite directions.  Fold in half and attach to ONE inside top of the carrot. Do not attach to both sides, because then the carrot cannot be filled with goodies. 
Gripping the tops together, punch two slits for the ribbon. (You will have to punch a couple of times to get a rectangle.)
Slide the ribbon through the slits to close the top of the carrot.


Cut out all parts of the fence, sponge edges with Cocoa and adhere together per the pattern.


Cut designs from the Art Philosophy cartridge out of Topiary and adhere to fence.  Attach paper flowers and Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems to center of flowers.


Fill the carrots with your favorite treats or little gifts.  Make several carrots and give as party favors.