Craft with Grace / Bricoler avec Grace

Carte de remerciement Prés automnaux

Bon jeudi! J'espère que vous passez un bel automne. Voici un tutoriel pour une jolie carte de remerciement. Mais avec quelques petites modifications, vous pouvez la convertir en carte de bon anniversaire, bonne retraite ou bonne journée! Jetez un coup d'œil :

Cliquez sur « comments» ici-bas et faites-moi savoir ce que vous en pensez! Cliquez ici pour la liste de fournitures et le tutoriel! Bonne journée!

Autumn Meadows Thank You Card

I have a very great tutorial for you today - a fall card designed as a thank you card, but that can easily be adapted as an autumn happy retirement, happy birthday or just because card.  Leave me a comment below, and let me know what you think!  Take a look:

Click here for the supply list and the steps to complete today's project!

C'est l'automne et voici le projet vedette du mois : une jolie carte!

Bon dimanche! J’espère que vous passez un weekend fantastique! Parlant de fantastique, avez-vous vu le projet vedette pour octobre? C’est une magnifique carte aux couleurs de l’automne. Cliquez sur ce lien pour la liste de fourniture ainsi que les instructions. Bon bricolage!  Vous avez besoin de fournitures ou avez des questions? Il suffit de me téléphoner ou de m’envoyer un courriel! 

Autumn Splendor Card - October Project of the Month!

Happy Sunday everyone!  I hope you are having a fantastic weekend.  Speaking of fantastic, take a look at this month's feature project:  Autumn Splendor Card.  Click this link to view the project supply list and instructions.  Happy paper crafting!    Need some help or have questions?  Give me a call or email me!
 

Aubaines de la semaine, produits Stampin' Up en solde : pinces, attaches parisiennes et bagues

 

Bon lundi à tous!  Cette semaine et ce jusqu'au dimanche 25 octobre profitez des aubaines de la semaine Stampin' Up.  Articles en solde cette semaine :

Article	Page	Description	Prix régulier	Prix spécial
114348	179	Bagues maxi	9,50 $	6,49 $
109857	179	Minipinces Bibli	18,95 $	12,99 $
112571	179	Attaches parisiennes de la série Design Cercle	8,50 $	5,49 $
112581	179	Pinces Bibli 1/2 po	9,75 $	5,49 $

Pour plus de détails ou pour passer votre commande, veuillez me téléphoner ou m'envoyer un courriel!

Stampin' Up Deals of the Week - Grommets, Library Clips & Brads

 

Hi everyone and happy Monday!  Between now and end of day Sunday, October 25, you can save on ...

Item	Page	Description	Regular Price	Special Price
114348	179	Basic Jumbo grommets	$9.50	$6.49
109857	179	Mini Library clips	$18.95	$12.99
112571	179	Circle Designer brads	$8.50	$5.49
112581	179	1/2" Library clips	$9.75	$5.49

For more details or to place an order, simply call or email me!

Vous voulez des projets des fêtes? Inscrivez-vous à ma liste d'envoi sans plus tarder!

Me voici de retour après une trop longue absence. Ceci étant dit, n’est-ce pas incroyable que nous ne soyons qu’à quelques semaines des fêtes?

Aimeriez-vous des idées pour vos préparatifs des fêtes? Cherchez-vous des idées de cartes, cadeaux et décorations de Noël? Si vous êtes sur ma liste d’envoi, vous ne serez pas déçu. D’ici Noël, toutes les semaines, vous allez recevoir par courriel, des idées de projets pour les fêtes. En fait, vous n’allez pas recevoir que l’idée. Je vous ferai parvenir des idées de projets avec photos couleur ainsi que la liste de fournitures et les instructions!

La jolie carte de souhait d’aujourd’hui est un exemple du type de projets que vous allez recevoir. Ceux-ci vous seront acheminés par courriel toutes les semaines, mais… il faut être sur ma liste d’envoi pour les recevoir! Si vous êtes déjà sur ma liste, je vous remercie! Si vous ne l’êtes pas, qu’attendez-vous pour vous inscrire? C’est gratuit, alors inscrivez-vous dès maintenant :

Join Our Mailing List / Inscrivez-vous à notre liste d'envoi Email / Courriel

 Aujourd’hui, je vous propose une magnifique carte de Noël à triples plis! Elle est facile à créer et vos parents et amies seront ravis de la recevoir! Jetez un coup d’œil :

Fournitures :

Trousse Simply Scrappin ’ Christmas Jingle, taille papier, plioir en os, adhésif à double face Snail

Instructions :

Coupez un papier cartonne 5 ½ po X 11 ½ po. Faites des lignes de pliure à 2 po, 4 po, 8 po et 10 po avec un plioir en os.

Avec l’un des longs côtés à votre gauche (à la verticale), mesurer 1 ½ po et couper une entre la ligne de pliure de 2 po et la ligne de 10 po. Répéter sur l’autre côté. Plier la carte à l’aide d’un plioir en os.

Utiliser la base de la carte comme gabarit et tracer la section en forme de <U> sur deux papiers de la Série design et tailler. Réduire chaque côté des deux papiers par 1/16 po (tout le tour). Adhérer les papiers de la Série design de chaque côté de la base de votre carte. (Pour vous faciliter la tâche, je vous recommande de ne pas utiliser du papier à rayures pour cette partie du projet.)

Les deux sections rouge sont de taille 3 ¾ po part 1 1/8 po. Vous pouvez rajouter une bordure adhésive de la Trousse.

Pour la section du centre couper deux papiers cartonnés texturés Vert olive de taille 2 ¼ po X 1 ¾ po. Et des papiers 3 ¾ po X 2 ¾ po pour le centre de la bande centrale. Il est à noter que tous les papiers utilisés pour ce projet sont de la Trousse. Adhérer les papiers de la bande centrale avec du ruban adhésif à double face Snail.

Décorer à votre gout en utilisant des autocollants de la Trousse. Et voilà, vous avez une jolie carte de Noël!

Comme vous avez pu le constater, il est facile et rapide de créer plusieurs jolies cartes avec la Trousse Simply Scrappin’. Vous n’avez qu’à choisir les articles qui vous plaisent et le tour est joué, car tous s’agencent.

Prenez plaisir à créer vos cartes de Noël cette année! Si vous avez des questions ou voulez commander votre Trousse ou autres fournitures, veuillez m’envoyer un courriel ou me téléphoner! J’ai plusieurs autres projets des fêtes à partager avec vous! Alors, assurez-vous de vous inscrire à ma liste d’envoi, si ce n’est déjà fait. Et surveillez votre courriel!

Want Holiday Project Ideas? Be sure to Subscribe to My Mailing List!

Yes, I am back for good! My apologies for being away for so long!  Do you realize that the holidays are just around the corner?  Where does the time go?

Can you use some help preparing for the holidays? Are you looking for card, gift and holiday trimming ideas? Well, if you are on my mailing list, you will receive, between now and Christmas, a variety of holiday project ideas.  Actually you will receive not only the idea, but also full colour pictures, supply list and instructions! These will be delivered to your email box weekly! Today’s beautiful Christmas card is a sample of the type of project you will receive, but...this is only for my mail list subscribers! So, if you are on my mailing list, thank you and enjoy the projects. If you are not on my mailing list, what are you waiting for? Sign up right now:

Join Our Mailing List / Inscrivez-vous à notre liste d'envoi Email / Courriel

On to today’s project: a beautiful trifold Christmas card! It is so easy to make, and I guarantee you that those on your Christmas card list are sure to react with glee when they receive this beautiful hand-made card from you. Take a look:

Supplies: Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit, Paper trimmer, Scoring Tool, Bone Folder, 2-sided adhesive (Snail)

Let’s get started:

Cut one piece of card stock 5 ½" X 11 ½". Score it at 2", 4", 8" and 10".

Along the long edge, measure in 1 ½". Cut a slit between the 2" and 10" score lines. Repeat this cut on the other long side. Fold card and use a bone folder for crisp folds.

Using the card base as a template, trace the section with the "U" shaped fold onto patterned paper. Cut two of this shape. Trim 1/16" from all sides of the patterned paper. Adhere to card. (Note: Unless you are really brave, I do not recommend using a striped pattern for this portion of the project.)

The two red sections are 3 ¾" x 1 1/8". Cut two. For the sample I used one of the border stickers from the "Kit". It makes this project quick and easy!

For the three center sections cut two 2 ¼" x 1 ¾" pieces of textured Old Olive card stock. Cut the center section at 3 ¾" x 2 ¾". (This card stock is included in the "Kit"). Adhere these three pieces to your card, using double-sided Snail adhesive.

Finally, embellish the card as desired using stickers from the "Kit", and you are done!

Using the Christmas Jingle Simply Scrappin' Kit makes this impressive card easy. Simply choose, from the kit, the card stock, coordinated patterned paper and die cut stickers you like and you are done. Did you notice there is no stamping on this project! With just one Simply Scrapppin’ Kit, you can make several cards using different colour combinations. Have fun with this. Do not hesitate to call or email me with your questions or to place your order for your Simply Scrappin’ kit!

I do have many other holiday projects up my sleeve, and I am sure you won’t want to miss a single one. So be sure to register for my mailing list, if you haven’t already done so!

Monday's Feature Stamp Set - Winter Post

Hi everyone & welcome to a brand new week!  Believe it or not, we are just a little more than four months away from Christmas, and while you probably don't want to be thinking of the holidays, they will sneak up on your before you know it.  That is why today's feature stamp set and card serve to inspire you and encourage you to start thinking about and perhaps even making (heaven forbid) your Christmas cards!  Today's feature stamp set is Winter Post by Stampin' Up.  Available in both English and French, this set is featured on page xx of Stampin' Up's 2009-2110 Idea Book & Catalogue.  It contains seven fun stamps.  Take a look:

Here's the Christmas card created using the Winter Post stamp set:

 

Supplies

Stamp Sets: Fundamental Phrases and Winter Post sets

Card Stock: Bravo Burgundy and Kraft

Ink:  Bravo Burgundy, Handsome Hunter, Night of Navy Classic pads, Jet Black StāzOn pad; VersaMark pad

Accessories & Tools: Bravo Burgundy Stampin' Write marker, Clear Stampin・ Emboss powder, linen thread, Stampin' Dimensionals, Color Spritzer Tool, 1/16" Circle punch, sponge daubers

I hope today's project inspires you to start thinking about planning time to start working on your Christmas cards.  If you have any questions, email me sherley@craftwithgrace.com or call me (514) 624-8693 or click on the "Comments" link below!  Have a super day!

The Making of a Memory & Scrapbooking

Hi everyone and happy Friday!  I just came across this article by Kathleene S. Baker, which talks about how memories are made.  Memories don't have to be made of huge spectacular events; often the little things in life, when remembered, make us smile!  The same can be said for scrapbooking.  There is a myth that scrapbooking in a lot of work, requires a lot of supplies and takes a lot of time.  Well I think it's time to bust that myth!  I challenge you to scrapbook a memory today.  Do it simply.  With a picture and a few words, create a page that will fill you with warmth when you next take a look at it in your album!  Have a great day scrapbooking your memories! 

And now for the article I promised.  Take a look:

"One can't predict when or where they will come from; those memories that stay with us a lifetime, and never fail to bring us warm fuzzy feelings.

My husband had just finished loading his car; made one lap back through the house and then into the kitchen. "I guess filling my thermos is all I have left to do, and then I'm off." Down the drain went the hot water that had been warming his thermos. With a very nostalgic look on his face he softly said, "When I filled this with water earlier, I thought of your mom. In fact, anytime I fill my thermos I think of her."

"Oh honey, that's so sweet. I know she's watching and listening right now with a big smile on her face," I responded as tears began to brim my eyelids.

"You know, I never fill my thermos that I don't think of her, and I always smile too." The tone in his voice was so tender as he spoke of my mother who is no longer with us.

Years ago we had been visiting my parents, and the morning we were leaving mother watched as Jerry began to fill his thermos. Being the "coffee drinker" in the family, he's always placed himself in charge of thermos duties. Mom then casually offered up a tidbit of advice. "Jerry, if you would fill your thermos with hot water and let it sit a while, your coffee would stay hot longer on your drive." The look on his face was priceless as her simple suggestion sunk in. Well of course it would! It only makes all the sense in the world! Who wouldn't know that? He dumped the small amount of coffee already in the thermos, and ran the tap until it was at its hottest; then refilled with piping hot water. After pouring himself a fresh cup of coffee, he sat down to enjoy a few more minutes with mom, and to discuss this unique new idea.

Words of wisdom from a loving mother-in-law made an impact that will never be forgotten. When spoken that morning, Jerry didn't realize he would always hear those words ringing in his ears, or that they would bring a smile to his face time and time again. And Mother would never have dreamed her words would be a treasured and everlasting memory in the heart of her son-in-law.

The "fondest, lasting memories" don't necessarily come from "major moments" in life...the making of a memory simply happens.

Have a great week making your memories!"


Kathleene S. Baker ©2005
Kathleene lives in Dallas, Texas. She has two stepchildren and three grandchildren. In the past year she has had stories or poems featured by Starfish, Storytime Tapestry, Driftwood, Inspired Buffalo, Women With Heart, Texas Bob's World, Hearts With Soul, Warm Fuzzy Stories, Christian Voices and Petwarmers. Kathleene has become a Senior Writer for Storytime Tapestry, as well as Moderator. You can email her at:  Lnstrlady@aol.com.  As seen in Bob Proctor's Insight for the Day, www.insightoftheday.com.