It’s time again for some new release sneak peeks at All That Scraps!  This month there are a bunch of new sets and they will be available to purchase Monday night, Nov. 10.  Go check out the blog…2 sets have already been previewed and there will be a new one each day. 

Today I get to share my second set, Cupcake Occasions!  :0)  There are two cupcake bottoms and a bunch of cupcake tops to put together and create a cupcake for lots of holidays & occasions!  (There’s even a turkey for Thanksgiving!)  :0)    **read to the end of this post to see how you can win some blog candy!

This first pic shows the cupcake top I made for Valentine’s Day.  Here I paired it with two of the sentiments to make a general “you’re sweet” card.  The little cupcake on the ribbon is a Martha Stewart punch. 

Next, I decorated one of the cupcake boxes that Christine got in the store.  Aren’t they cute?  They come in a few sizes for regular, mini or jumbo cupcakes.

There are two candles in my cupcake set and I placed them together on a clear block, then stamped a row around the middle of the box.  The candles were colored with Copic markers (I pulled a few colors from the patterned paper) and I added a few dots here and there with a black pen.  The bottom was then covered with some K & Company patterned paper that I found last year at Target.

I tried to get a good pic of the box top so you can see the shimmer on the cupcake but I had a difficult time with the photo.  I stamped the cupcake onto the clear window with Stazon ink.  Then I painted it from the inside with Shimmerz paints (they dry on glass, plastic, etc!).  I doodled around the edge and added my sentiment with a few brads.  Very easy project!

 Don’t forget to check out the ATS blog and gallery for more samples of Cupcake Occasions and the other new releases!

card recipe:

stamps- Cupcake Occasions by Cookie Crumbs

paper- White, Cameo, Choc. Chip, Wasabi, Bali Breeze dp, Apple Cider dp

ink- Black, Choc. Chip

accessories- gel pen, ribbon, Copic markers, Ribbon Tags Trio Nestabilities, Martha Stewart cupcake punch, Scallop circle punch, Photo Corner punch

box recipe:

stamps- Cupcake Occasions by Cookie Crumbs

paper- Pixie, dp- K & Company

ink- Stazon, Choc. Chip

accessories- Double Ended Tags Nestabilities, cupcake box, Shimmerz paints, Copic markers, brads

Would you like to win this set?  :0)  Just post a comment here and tell me what your favorite kind of frosting is.  Chocolate…vanilla…peanutbutter….whipped?  What’s your fave?  I’ll use Random.org to pick a winner on Sunday.

Tomorrow All That Scraps will be releasing 3 new sets by Amy Rysavy.  I used some images from all 3 sets on this card.  The ornament is from the Build A Holiday set which has some general shapes and accessories to make just about anything you can think of…snowmen, trees, ornaments, etc.  The word Joy is from the Christmas Sentiments set.  And the verse is from the Christmas Card Verses set.  They are perfect to use on the inside of the card but I chose to use it on the front instead.  This set has several nice verses to choose from and I had a hard time deciding which I wanted to use. 

There’s only one patterned paper here.  It is double sided and has a very pretty snowflake pattern on one side with a sweet argyle pattern on the other.  I cut the 12×12 sheet up into 4×4 squares so that I could get 9 Christmas cards from the 1 sheet.  Then I stamped the largest circle towards the center on the snowflake side and carefully cut it out, leaving the edges uncut.  (A pair of sharp, pointed, short blade scissors work great)  Then I also punched the photo corner from the center.  By doing this, I didn’t waste another sheet and my white layer with the verse covers up the holes left in the argyle pattern.  The verse was stamped onto the white layer before I glued the ornament in place.  I recently got a few clear blocks with the etched grid lines and they made it a breeze to get the sentiment perfectly aligned!  The top of the ornament was stamped onto silver cardstock and cut out.  Then I drew a silver line at the top with a Sharpie marker for a hanger.  This is a simple card but I think the papers make it a very pretty one. 

stamps- Christmas Card Verses, Christmas Sentiments, Build A Holiday- AmyR Stamps

paper- a textured White, Silver, dp- Heidi Grace

ink- Black, Not Quite Navy

accessories- Photo Corner punch, Silver Sharpie marker, gel pen

Something new is happening over at All That Scraps!  Go check it out!  Christine is offering some digital downloads of some cute new Halloween images….just in time to create some Halloween cards and treats.  It’s so easy…just download them through the shopping cart (they are in a zip file), print, color & create!  I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical at first…I love using the rubber stamps and have no desire to quit!  BUT….I also have to admit that when I tried it, it was fun!  And the bonus is that you can enlarge or reduce your images to suit your needs!  Cool! 

This first pic uses the cute Halloween house and one of the Sweet Pea images.  After printing the house, I cut it out with my rectangle Nestabilities and colored it with Copic markers.  (I had no bleeding of my printer ink with the Copics)  :0)  The Sweet Pea was cut out and popped up on dimensionals.  And the skull on the green photo corner was hand drawn to match Sweet Pea’s necklace.

digital images- Sweet Pea Halloween- C.C. Designs

stamps- Sugarplum Halloween (sentiment)- C.C. Designs   

paper- white, dp- K & Company and KI Memories

ink- Black

accessories- Copic markers, Photo Corner punch, Rectangle Nestabilities, Word Window punch 

And here is a super quick bag topper.  I used the pumpkins and Tiger the Cat to decorate it.  They were both colored, cut out and attached to the topper.  I used the Martha Stewart Cornice Edge punch along the bottom and doodled some faux stitches around the edge.  Super quick & easy!

digital images- Sweet Pea Halloween- C.C. Designs

paper- White

ink- Black

accessories- Martha Stewart Cornice Edge punch, Copic markers, gel pen, clear bag

It’s time again for the monthly DD/DDA challenge and this month Emily (WaterPixie) issued the challenge.  Here’s the deets:

Challenge Focus: Create a Halloween card or treat holder.

Required Element: Googlie Eyes! We want to see those eyes jiggle!

Restricted Element: No pumpkins! You’ll have to use a different image associated with Halloween!

I have some Halloween candy to decorate up, but I thought it would be fun to do something other than chocolate.  So I picked up some cans of Crunchy Cheetos…LOL.  Hey, they’re orange, right?  Well then, they’re perfect for Halloween.  ;0)

I started by covering the can with some Halloween papers.  Then I embossed the Cuttlebug Haunted House and swiped an old white craft ink pad over it.  I cut it out, attached it, and applied Stickles to the moon and one window.  My images were stamped and colored with Copic markers.  They were also cut out and attached with red line tape.  (I used red line tape on everything to assure that they would stay stuck on the curved surface.)  To follow the required element, I added tiny wiggly eyes to the scared Lucky, the owl and the bat. 

Here’s the top of the can.  I decorated the lid too.  You can see that I also added wiggly eyes to the ghost. 

Have you made any unusual treats for Halloween?  I’d love to see what you found to decorate!

stamps- Spooky, Spooky, Spooky and Sugarplum Halloween- C.C. Designs

paper- Black, White, dp- KI Memories and American Traditional

ink- Memento Black, Craft White

accessories- googlie eyes, Cheetos, red line tape, Cuttlebug Haunted Halloween, Copic markers, Stickles, circle Nestabilities  

Today All That Scraps is having another Review Preview Friday.  This week we are reviewing the Annabelle and Sadie sets.  I was bummed that I didn’t get a chance to play with the Sadies but I do have an easy Annabelle project for you!   I was just playing around a few days ago with the Annabelle set and I came up with this tiny box.  I don’t know if anyone has made one this size before, it’s surely been done….but I haven’t seen one.  So I thought I’d call it a “Micro Box”.  The card it is sitting beside is a 4 1/4″ square card, which shows how tiny it is! 

I already had the card made so I pulled out the same papers I used and I started figuring out my box.  If you are familiar with the 2-4-6-8 boxes, this box bottom is constructed the same way….only with different measurements.  And the lid is simply made as well.  I didn’t have time for a complete picture tutorial, but I think you’ll find it is easy to make.

Micro Box bottom:

I started with a piece of 3″ x 5 1/2″ Celery cardstock.  Score the 5 1/2″ length @ 1 1/4, 2 1/2, 3 3/4, and 5.  Turn the cardstock 90 degrees and score the 3″ side @ 1 1/4.  Cut on the red lines and remove the yellow shaded corner as shown below.  Fold on the dotted lines and assemble the box.  (Click on the thumbnail for a larger picture).  Decorate as desired.

Micro Box lid:

I started with a 3 3/8″ square.  But if you look closely, my lid is a little loose.  You may want to try a 3 5/16″ square if you would like it to fit a bit tighter.  Score @ 1″ on all 4 sides.  Using the scored lines as a guide, stamp as desired.  Cut on the red lines as shown below.  Fold and assemble your lid.  (Click on the thumbnail for a larger picture).  Decorate as desired. 

Have fun with the tiny box!  If you make one, please link back so I can see!  :0)

Here’s the deets on the card & box:

stamps- Annabelle by Cookie Crumbs

paper- Celery, Amethyst, Black, White, dp- Susan Branch

ink- Black

accessories- Nestabilities, sewing machine, Key Tag punch, gel pen, button, ribbon, Copic markers 

Before I announce the winner of my blog candy (my very first set, Annabelle), I want to say how much I appreciate all of your comments and support!  It means a great deal to me.  I have the best friends!   

Now for the winner….. hmmm…I’m not sure why it won’t let me copy and paste the number this time…but…

Michelle (MilwaukeeMommy)….it’s you!  Please contact me with your info!  :0)

And now….I have a card to share introducing the other C.C. Designs set to be released this month- Eric and Chrissy Go Prehistic!  This set, along with the other new sets will be available tomorrow night at ATS. 

Does this bone make my butt look big?  Ha Ha!  One of the fun things about designing for Christine is that she sometimes allows us to give our input.  Well, it was late one night…very late…when I was online.  And I guess I was tired and a bit silly when I suggested the phrase.  LOL.  But I’m so glad she included it because it totally cracks me up!  Sometimes we just need a “feel good, no certain reason for sending” type of card, right?  ;0)

This set includes Eric, Chrissy (shown here), 2 dinos, a volcano, a tree, some rocks and bones, and 6 phrases.  Definitely a fun set!

I colored Chrissy in a pink dress and set out to find some fun paper to use with her.  This dp is from Die Cuts With A View and is super sparkly!  So I added some Stickles to all 3 bones and made them sparkle too.  The main image was cut with the Fiskars circle cutter.  Then I layered it onto the pink and trimmed that with some Fiskars scissors.

stamps- Eric and Chrissy Go Prehistoric- C.C. Designs

paper- Prismatics cs, White, Pixie, Saffron, dp- DCWV

ink- Black

accessories- Fiskars Scallop Scissors, Word Window punch, gel pen, button, Copic markers, Stickles, SU! flower punch, Fiskars circle cutter

Today I am previewing the C.C. Design’s Sugarplum Christmas Scenery set.  I also used a new single stamp of Olivia in her jammies…isn’t she cute?  Christine will be releasing these on Tuesday at All That Scraps, along with a single of Christopher and another super cute set that I will preview tomorrow!

Several images here were masked & then stamped.  But the stocking was cut out and layered.  The words are an older C.C. Designs image from the Reindeer Games set.  After I colored Olivia’s jammies with Copics, I went over it with the colorless blender to give it that nubby look.  I don’t know how the kid’s footed pajamas are now but years ago they got kinda rough & nubby after several washings.  Then I added some Stickles to the tree trimmings, candy, stocking and fire.  Be sure to check out the ATS blog for the DT members who are previewing this set and you can blog hop or check the gallery to see who else has samples.

stamps- Sugarplum Christmas Scenery, Pajama Olivia, Reindeer Games (words)- all by C.C. Designs

paper- Red, White

ink- Black

accessories- Stickles, Copic markers

Also, here are two more great samples of Annabelle to check out:

Amy

Inge  

And today is your last chance to enter for my blog candy here.  Tomorrow I’ll be picking a winner!  Have a great Sunday!

All That Scraps has another new illustrator this month, Jen Ofiana!  Congrats Jen!  Her line is called Stampin’ Spot Studio and she drew a cute girl named Sadie.  There are actually 3 different Sadies being released… for birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas!  I have enjoyed getting to know Jen & working with her at ATS! 

I chose to use the Indian Sadie.  I love how her headband, dress and shoes match her basket!  The Happy Thansgiving words also come with her.  I paired her up with some of SU’s dp from last year and some Sizzix leaves.  I wanted to do the leaves in fall colors but it just seemed to look better in the green. 

stamps- Indian Sadie- Stampin’ Spot Studio

paper- River Rock, White, Wasabi, Cocoa, Apple Cider dp

ink- Black

accessories- paper piercer, gel pen, Wasabi ribbon, Word Window punch, Copic markers, Sizzix leaves

***Here are a few more previews of my Annabelle set to check out!  They look FAB, ladies!  Also, be sure to see my post from yesterday & enter to win Annabelle!

Christina

Jeanette

Jen

Kimmie

Renee

and our guest designer Molly!

Just another quick post!  Is everyone else’s week a hectic one? 

This card is for the All That Scraps Wednesday challenge.  Or should I say challenges?  I combined this week’s sketch with the past 2 week’s challenges….the color challenge (Baja/Kraft/Riding Hood Red) and the pop-up challenge.  I wanted to play along with those but have fallen behind.  Better late than never, right?

Be sure to stop in on Friday as I have some exciting news to share!  :0)  

stamps- My Rubber Ducky- C.C. Designs

paper- Kraft, Riding Hood Red, Baja, white

ink- Black

accessories- Darice gems, Stickles, circle punch (for pop up), Copic markers, spiral clip 

Today All That Scraps is having another Review Preview Friday.  This time we are reviewing the Sugarplum Halloween & Scene sets and also Amy’s Boutique.  I have two samples for you and be sure to check out the blog for links to more.

On this first card I used the Sugarplum sets.  I stamped the images onto shimmery white cardstock and colored everything with Copics except the black hat and cape which were watercolored.  Ever since I first saw Christine’s pumpkin images, I thought that they could double as treat bags.  So here I used the pumpkin for the bag, the vine for a ribbon to tie it shut, and the eye/nose image to make the candy corn!  I’m not sure if this witch is delivering or stealing treats…LOL.  Which do you think?

stamps- Sugarplum Halloween & Spooky Scenes- C.C. Designs

paper- Shimmery White, Galore, Black, KI Memories- Haunted

ink- Black, Only Orange, Summer Sun

accessories- Martha Stewart Spiderweb punch, gel pen, Copic markers, ribbon

Next I made a card using the Amy’s Boutique sets and the Sugarplum Halloween.   

This card turned a totally different direction than what I originally planned on.  I was going to paper piece this cute dress with some pretty floral paper but when I still had my Halloween sets out, I got the idea to make a little witchy dress.  :0)  I started with a base of glossy white cardstock.  The card on the left shows the outside of the card which reads “When in doubt…”.  And the card on the right shows the inside of the card which says “accessorize!”  The witch hat was masked from the image in the card above.  This is a very simple card but I like how it turned out.  The coloring on the inside was done with colored pencil since the card has no layers and I knew that my watercoloring or Copic markers would bleed through.

stamps- Amy’s Boutique, Boutique Sentiments- AmyR Stamps, Sugarplum Halloween- C.C. Designs

paper-  Glossy White, dp- KI Memories, K&Company

ink- Black

accessories- colored pencils