Craft with Grace / Bricoler avec Grace

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.

Mercredi Collimage (Scrapbooking) - Album marqué au pochoir

Bon mercredi ! J'ai un nouveau projet colliamge à vous montrer aujourd'hui.  C'est une couverture d'album de photos ou de collimage!  Elle a été décorée à l'aide d'un des nouveaux pochoirs de Stampin' Up.  Jetez un coup d'oeil:

Fournitures

Papier

• Papier cartonné Moutarde forte 
• Papier cartonné Fruits des bois
• Papier cartonné Très vanille
• Papier de la série Design Vraiment moderne
• Album Tableau 216 x 216 mm

Encre

• Tampon encreur Craft Moutarde forte

Accessoires et outils

• Ruban gros-grain à pois 1/2 po Fruits des bois
• Pochoir Flourish Décor 
• Ferrures Hodgepodge Hardware Argent stylisé
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Sizzix Big Shot
• Poinçon Bigz Papillons suberbes
• Éponges camoufleurs

N'hésitez pas à me contacter si vous avez des questions ou désirez passer une commande !  Merci de votre visite !

Scrappin' Wednesday - First Date Scrapbook Page

Happy midweek every!  I have a really cute scrapbooking page for you today.  The theme is First Date; however, this layout can also be used to commemorate the first day of school, first day of university, first day of retirement; first day of a new job, first Christmas, etc.  In fact you can use this layout for any first!  Take a look:

Supplies Stamps: Think Happy Thoughts Stamp Set	Paper: Card Stock Whisper White 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Garden Green 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Bashful Blue 8 1/2X11 Card Stock Rich Razzleberry 8 1/2 X 11
Ink: Stampin Write Marker Garden Green Versamark Pad Classic Stampin Pad Bashful Blue Stampin Pastels	Accessories: Glitter Dazzling Diamonds Cutter Bee Circle Scissor Plus Brads Rhinestone Circles Clear Sizzix Sizzlits Alphabet Go Go Boots Ribbon Grosgrain Polka Dot Rich Razzleberry 1/2"

Let's get started

Our First Date page (8-1/2" x 8-1/2")
1. Use Cheep Talk Décor Stencils and stamping sponges to color desired number of Bashful Blue circles on Bashful Blue textured page.
2. Inside of each circle, color a smaller circle with VersaMark ink using sponge daubers and stencil. Apply Bashful Blue Stampin’ Pastels to circles using sponge daubers.
3. Stamp dotted circle image repeatedly in VersaMark ink on Garden Green card stock (4" x 4-1/4"). Adhere Whisper White card stock (4" x 3/4") behind Garden Green card stock and adhere to page.
4. Stamp dotted circle image in VersaMark ink on Rich Razzleberry card stock (8-1/2" x 2-1/2") and apply Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter to circle. Adhere card stock to page.
5. Wrap Rich Razzleberry 1/2" polka-dot grosgrain ribbon around page, and adhere ends to back of page.
6. Cut title from Whisper White card stock using Sizzix Big Shot and Go Go Boots Alphabet Set Sizzlits die. Adhere title to page. Adhere Clear Rhinestone brad above “I.”
7. Tie ribbon in a knot around tickets and adhere to page.
8. Cut circle from Bashful Blue card stock using Circle Scissor Plus. Cut same size circle from Rich Razzleberry card stock, and cut out center to create ring. Adhere Rich Razzleberry ring to Bashful Blue circle, and adhere to page. Trim circle to match edge of page and journal with Garden Green Stampin’ Write marker.

Thanks for stopping by!  Simply click the "Comments" link below if you have any questions or would like to share an observation!

Technique Tuesday - Using Chalks in Card Making or Scrapbooking!

Hi everyone and welcome to Technique Tuesday!  I came across this great article recently by Vicki Churchill.  The topic:  Using chalks in card making and scrapbooking!  Take a look:

"Using chalks for your cards making or scrap booking ideas is a fantastic way of adding extra color to your pages. Chalks can also be used to create shadows or to shade in the edges of torn or ripped paper.

Applying chalks to any project can be done in a variety of ways. There really is not any need to spend a large amount of money on specialized application sponges. You can simply use eye make up applicators, cotton buds, cotton wool all of which do the job just as well with a variety of looks, not to mention being a whole lot cheaper.

Using chalks can transform a piece of paper together with being relatively inexpensive and the results are always unique.

Before you begin to add chalk to any card making idea you have or to a piece of paper it is advisable to have a scrap piece of paper to hand so that you can experiment and work out which colors work well together. Depending on how dramatic you want the effect to be will be determined by how vigorously you brush the chalk on.

If you have begun to add the chalks to one of your card making ideas and have made a mistake, all is not lost, using an artists eraser will safely and effectively remove the chalk from the paper. This type of eraser is also handy for removing any stray chalk dust.

Once you have finished applying the chalk and are happy with the overall design you will need to use a fixative to stop the chalk from smearing. As tempting as it may be never use hairspray to set the chalk, it is particularly important if you are using the chalks for scrap booking because hairspray is not photo friendly and can react badly causing your photos to deteriorate.

Chalks are really great to use with rubber stamps. Using a Versmark inkpad to stamp the image you can then begin to apply the different chalk colors (remember to start with the lighter color first) and soon you will see the image begin to take shape.

Storing your chalks is important, it is recommended that you store chalks in a box with a lid and keep them as flat as possible, excessive banging and knocking of the box will cause the chalks to break up and worse of all mix together rendering them useless.

Chalks are extremely easy to get hold of, you can find them in most craft stores and they can also be obtained via the internet so keep your eyes open for a bargain!.

If you have never used chalks before it is well worth giving it a go, they are a great embellishing tool that will allow you to create works of art in seconds. They are inexpensive and a great way to create depth to any card making ideas.


Vicki Churchill writes for a site that specializes in Card Making Ideas also providing you with excellent tips and ideas for Scrap Booking. "

As usual, if you have any questions, simply email me at sherley@craftwithgrace.com, call me (514) 624-8693 or click on the "Comments" link below!

Jeu d'estamps en vedette ce lundi - Halloween Hoot de Stampin' Up

Bon lundi à tous! Croiriez-vous que le tiers du mois d'aout est déjà passé? Il n’est pas trop tôt pour penser à vos projets d'automne. Et qui dit automne dit Halloween!  Le projet d'aujourd'hui vous servira d'inspiration pour la création de vos projets d'automne. J'ai pour vous aujourd'hui une jolie carte d'Halloween créée avec le jeu d'estampes Halloween Hoot que vous trouverez à la page 23 du Livre d'idées et catalogue de Stampin' Up. Jetez un coup d'œil :

Jeu d'estampes Halloween Hoot

 

Projet d'aujourd'hui

Fournitures

Jeu d'estampes : Halloween Hoot

Papier cartonné : Simplement noir, Cari moulu, Vert olive, Fruits des bois, et Murmure blanc

Encre : Tampons encreurs Classic Stampin’ Simplement noir, Cari moulu, et Fruits des bois

Accessoires & outils : Ruban gros-grain 1/4 po Simplement noir, Attaches parisiennes Design Cercle,
Adhésifs Stampin’ Dimensionals et Snail, Éponges camoufleurs

Planifiez-vous du temps bientôt pour commencer vos projets d'automne! Si vous avez des questions ou voulez suggérer un jeu d'estampes Stampin' Up que vous aimeriez voir en vedette, veuillez simplement me laisser un message en cliquant sur le lien « Comments» ci-dessous! Bonne journée!

Monday's Feature Stamp Set - Halloween Hoot by Stampin' Up

Hi everyone and welcome to Monday's feature stamp set!  One third of the month of August has already passed us by, so it's definitely not too late to start thinking about the creation of autumn projects!  With autumn comes Halloween!  You've guessed it, today's project gets you started with your Halloween card making!  It feature's Stampin' Up's Halloween Hoot stamp set, which you will find on page 23 of Stampin' Up's 2009-2110 Idea Book & Catalogue.  Take a look:

Halloween Hoot Stamp Set

Best Witches Card

Supplies

Stamp Set:  Halloween Hoot

Card stock: Basic Black, Crushed Curry, Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, and Whisper White card

Ink:  Basic Black, Crushed Curry, and Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Pads

Accessories & Tools:  Basic Black 1/4" grosgrain ribbon, Circle Designer brads, Stampin’ Dimensionals, Snail double sided adhesive, sponge daubers

I hope you liked today's project.  If you have any questions or would like to suggest a Stampin' Up stamp set for me to feature, simply leave me a note by clicking on the "Comments" link below!  Have a great day!

Tutoriel — carte d'anniversaire avec jeu d'estampes Sur un piédestal de Stampin' Up!

Bonjour et bon dimanche!  J’espère que vous passez un merveilleux weekend! On a tous besoin de cartes d’anniversaires, alors j’ai pense vous offrir un tutoriel pour la création d’une carte d’anniversaire très mignonne. Faites-en quelques unes à l’avance et vous serez prête quand arrivera l’anniversaire de vos parents et amies! Celle-ci a été créée avec les jeux d’estampes « Sur un piédestal » et « Vœux mignons » de Stampin’ Up! Jetez un coup d’œil :

Fournitures

Estampes

• On a Pedestal/Sur un piédestal
• Teeny Tiny Wishes/Vœux mignons

Papier

• Papier cartonné Vert olive : 51 x 51 mm ; 38 x 64 mm
• Papier cartonné Rouge rubis : 140 x 108 mm (taille finie)
• Papier cartonné Doux suède : 38 x 38 mm
• Papier cartonné Très vanille : 83 x 64 mm ; 76 x 19 mm ; deux à 38 x 38 mm ; deux à 41 x 13 mm ; 38 x 13 mm ; restes

Encre

• Tampon encreur Classic Rouge rubis
• Tampon encreur Classic Doux suède
• Marqueur Stampin' Write Vert olive
• Marqueur Stampin' Write Rouge rubis

Accessoires et outils

• Boutons de la série Design Café au lait 
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Crop-A-Dile
• Ensemble de planches de coupe
• Outil perce papier
• Poinçon Coin d'étiquette
• Poinçon Cercle 3/4 po
• Fil pour crochet

Allons-y

1. Percer des trous le long de la bordure du bas du grand morceau de papier cartonné Très vanille (83 x 64 mm) en utilisant l'outil perce-papier et l'Ensemble de planches de coupe.
2. Estamper l'image de gâteau rond en encres Rouge rubis et Doux suède sur les morceaux individuels de papier cartonné Très vanille (38 x 38 mm chacun). Découper, puis coller au grand morceau de papier cartonné Très vanille.
3. Mettre de l'encre sur le « S » de la portion « Sweet » de l'image du bloc de mot en utilisant le marqueur Stampin' Write Rouge rubis, et estamper la lettre sur la portion du haut du gâteau Rouge rubis, en superposant sur le grand morceau de papier cartonné Très vanille. Répéter avec les lettres restantes dans « Sweet », en s'assurant d'enlever l'encre des lettres précédemment estampées avant de procéder à la prochaine.
4. Estamper l'image de gâteau rond en encre Doux suède sur le papier cartonné Doux suède, et couper la portion du bas de l'image. Retourner le morceau, et le fixer à la portion du bas du gâteau Rouge rubis avec des Stampin' Dimensionals de façon à ce qu'aucun pois ne soit visible.
5. Estamper « Thinking of you » en encre Doux suède sur le papier cartonné Très vanille (38 x 13 mm), puis découper les lettres pour épeler « on you. » Coller les lettres sur les pois de la portion du bas du gâteau Doux suède.
6. Mettre de l'encre sur l'image de cerise en utilisant les marqueurs Stampin' Write Vert olive et Rouge rubis, puis estamper l'image sur des restes de papier. Découper, puis coller sur le dessus du gâteau Doux suède. Vous pouvez utiliser un Minipoint de colle roulé pour obtenir de la dimension.
7. Créer l'étiquette de papier cartonné Vert olive (38 x 64 mm) utilisant le poinçon Coin d'étiquette. Perforer un cercle dans le papier cartonné Vert olive (51 x 51 mm) en utilisant le poinçon Cercle 3/4 po. Coller au haut de l'étiquette de façon à ce qu'une partie dépasse la bordure, et rogner. Nouer le fil pour crochet dans le bouton Fleur Murmure blanc, et fixer le bouton au haut de l'étiquette.
8. Coller l'étiquette à l'arrière du grand morceau de papier cartonné Très vanille (bordure gauche). Coller les deux morceaux à la carte Rouge rubis.
9. Mettre de l'encre sur la portion festonnée de l'image de pied en utilisant le marqueur Stampin' Write Vert olive, puis estamper l'image sur le papier cartonné Très vanille (41 x 13 mm). Répéter sur le deuxième morceau de la même taille. Découper les deux morceaux, puis superposer les extrémités pour former un long feston. Coller les morceaux ensemble. Vous devriez avoir une rangée de 11 festons.
10. Poinçonner 11 trous dans le papier cartonné Très vanille (76 x 19 mm), en utilisant le poinçon 1/8 po dans le Crop-A-Dile. Coller les cercles aux « trous » dans le morceau festonné Vert olive. Fixer le morceau festonné à la carte avec des Stampin' Dimensionals.

Si vous avez des questions, veuillez simplement cliquer sur le lieu « Comments » ci-dessous pour me les faire parvenir!  Bonne journée!

Tutorial - Sweet card featuring Stampin' Up's On A Pedestal stamp set!

Hi everyone; happy Saturday.  I hope your weekend is off to a great start!  Here is a quick tutorial for a beaufiful birthday card featuring the "On a Pedestal"  and "Teeny Tiny Wishes" stamp sets!  Take a look:

 

Supplies

Stamps

• On a Pedestal
• Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper

• Old Olive card stock: 2" x 2"; 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
• Ruby Red card stock: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (finished size)
• Soft Suede card stock: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"
• Very Vanilla card stock: 3-1/4" x 2-1/2"; 3" x 3/4"; two at 1-1/2" x 1-1/2"; two at 1-5/8" x 1/2"; 1-1/2" x 1/2"; scrap

Ink

• Ruby Red Classic Stampin' Pad
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad
• Old Olive Stampin' Write marker
• Ruby Red Stampin' Write marker

Accessories & Tools

• Button Latte Designer buttons
• Stampin' Dimensionals
• Crop-A-Dile
• Mat Pack
• Paper-piercing tool
• Tag Corner punch
• 3/4" Circle punch
• Crochet thread

Let's get started

1. Pierce holes along bottom edge of large Very Vanilla card stock piece (3-1/4" x 2-1/2") using paper-piercing tool and Mat Pack.
2. Stamp round cake image in Ruby Red and Soft Suede ink on individual pieces of Very Vanilla card stock (1-1/2" x 1-1/2" each). Cut out, and adhere to large Very Vanilla card stock piece.
3. Ink "S" on "Sweet" portion of word block image using Ruby Red Stampin' Write marker, and stamp letter over top portion of Ruby Red cake, overlapping onto large Very Vanilla card stock piece. Repeat with remaining letters in "Sweet", being careful to remove ink from previously stamped letter before proceeding to next.
4. Stamp round cake image in Soft Suede ink on Soft Suede card stock, and cut off bottom portion of image. Flip piece over, and adhere over bottom portion of Ruby Red cake using Stampin' Dimensionals so that no polka-dots can be seen.
5. Stamp "Thinking of you" in Soft Suede ink on Very Vanilla card stock (1-1/2" x 1/2"), and cut out letters to spell "on you." Adhere letters over polka-dots on bottom portion of Soft Suede cake.
6. Ink cherry image using Old Olive and Ruby Red Stampin' Write markers, and stamp image on scrap paper. Cut out, and adhere to top of Soft Suede cake. You can use a rolled up Mini Glue Dot to achieve additional dimension.
7. Create tag from Old Olive card stock (1-1/2" x 2-1/2") using Tag Corner punch. Punch circle from Old Olive card stock (2" x 2") using 3/4" Circle punch. Adhere to top of tag so that portion hangs over edge, and trim. Tie crochet thread through Whisper White flower button, and adhere button to top of tag.
8. Adhere tag to back side of large Very Vanilla piece (left edge). Adhere both pieces to Ruby Red card.
9. Ink scallop portion of pedestal image using Old Olive Stampin' Write marker, and stamp image on Very Vanilla card stock (1-5/8" x 1/2"). Repeat on second piece of same size. Cut out both pieces, and overlap ends to form one long scallop. Adhere pieces together. You should have a row of 11 scallops.
10. Punch 11 holes from Very Vanilla card stock (3" x 3/4") using 1/8" hole punch in Crop-A-Dile. Adhere circles to "holes" in Old Olive scallop piece. Adhere scallop piece to card using Stampin' Dimensionals.

Do you have questions about this project?  If so, simply enter them by clicking the "Comments" link below!

Cours & Kit du mois d'aout - Petal Pizzazz !

Bon vendredi!  Voici mon tout nouveau Cours & Kit par correspondance !  Vous pouvez commander ce Cours & Kit par correspondance en ligne et le suivre chez vous au moment qui vous convient! 

En vedette, le jeu d’estampes Petal Pizzazz et le papier de Série Design Limondade fraise pressée de Stampin’ Up. Jetez un coup d’œil:

Pour seulement 25,00 $, vous recevez (vous récupérez le Kit chez moi, frais d'envoi en sus) :

• Instructions détaillées de la coupe et l’assemblage
• Gabarits originaux
•  Étapes détaillées avec phoo 
•  Liste de fournitures
• Tout le papier cartonné nécessaire pour compléter le projet
• Tout le papier Série Design nécessaire pour compléter le projet
• 4 enveloppes blanches
  
• 53 po de ruban Melon mambo
• 9 attaches parisiennes
  

Vous fournissez :

• L’adhésif
• Les outils (recommandé pour ce projet : Outil de perçage du papier, éponge, poinçon ovale grand, poinçon ovale festonnée, ciseaux, couteau-stylet, règle et plioir en os)
• Encre (recommandé pour ce projet : Classic Melon mambo, Fruits des bois et Simplement noir)
• Jeu d’estampe (recommandé pour ce projet : Petal Pizzazz)

Voici comment commander :

1. Comander le Kit & Cours Petal Pizzazz (25,00 $ –  récupérez le Kit chez moi) Frais additionnels pour envoi postal. Veuillez me faire parvenir un courriel ou me téléphoner si vous désirez que le Kit vous soit envoyé par la poste.  Pour commander il suffit de cliquer sur le bouton « Acheter » !

2. Commandez pour 50,00 $ ou plus (avant taxes et frais de manutention) de fournitures Stampin’ Up de moi, vous recevez les instructions du cours GRATUITEMENT! (Note : Les papiers et accessoires ne sont pas compris dans la promotion gratuite.)

Cliquez sur ce lien pour voir mes autres Cours & Kits par correspondance !