Special Post - Pixilicious - Part II

I told you we'd be back and here we are...ready to see some sweet treats for your eyes? If these don't leave you aching to craft, well, I just don't know what will. I'm talking fantastical projects folks! This PIXILICIOUS paper just keeps getting better.

GDT - HEATHER

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Claudia & Company's Puddle Jumper Reagan ©Lori Boyd

Glittered Candy Dots

May Arts Lavender Mesh Ribbon

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:

Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pixielicious DP Collection (Cosmo Cricket); Stamps: Maisie Lollipop digi (Claudia and Co. © Lori Boyd); Tools: Copics, Classic Oval & Classic Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Other: Satin Ribbon, Pearls

GDT - CARA

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Claudia & Company's Puddle Jumper Reagan ©Lori Boyd

Glittered Candy Dots

May Arts Lavender Mesh Ribbon

JONI

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Neenah Cardstock

Copics & Memento Ink

The Greeting Farm Oliver & Amelia Buddies

NICOLE

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Neenah Cardstock

Copics

Cupcake Digi Set ©Jane's Doodles

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I sincerely hope that you enjoyed this final installment of our Special Posts. A Great BIG Special THANKS to our Guest Designers: Jenn Koss, Heather Schlatter and Cara Erlam.

Please be safe during the New Year's Celebrations. We can't wait to see you all at our next challenge on January 4th, at our new blog home of Claudia and Company.

Until then...

SMiLES!

Claudia, GWeN, Nicole, Joni, Sheri and Piali

Special Post - Pixilicious - Part I

Do you believe in fairies? Well, then, how about pixies? Perhaps you will after you see these PIXILICIOUS projects designed by our designers and guest designers. This week is sure to get you feeling the want of spring and all its pretty colors.

PIALI

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Claudia & Company's Puddle Jumper Daisy ©Lori Boyd

GDT - JENN

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Claudia & Company's Puddle Jumper Reagan ©Lori Boyd

Glittered Candy Dots

May Arts Lavender Mesh Ribbon

JONI

Cosmo Cricket's Pixielicious designer papers

Neenah Cardstock

The Greeting Farm image (butterfly from Spotlight Kit)

Now, didn't I tell you that it would leave you longing for spring. I just adore those colors and fresh prints. Don't fret though, our little parade of pretty isn't over. We still have one post left. So, please come back ready for some serious eye candy on Thursday, December 30th. Trust me...you won't be disappointed!

SMiLES!

GWeN and the DT



Special Post - I Believe - Part II

I hope you enjoyed the first installment of our Special Posts this past Tuesday.
Today we are featuring the I Believe paper once again.
Our ladies created yet another wonderful group of projects for you.

Enjoy...

SHERI

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, I Believe DP Collection (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Joy Snowman Digi (Jane's Doodles/Claudia & Co); Tools: Copics, Paper Piercer; Other: Buttons, Twine, Pearls

PIALI

Thank you set...

Close up

Holiday Thanks

Papers: My Mind's Eye, I Believe line

Baker's Twine




GDT - HEATHER

Papers: My Mind's Eye, I Believe line
The Greeting Farm Stamp
Red Satin Ribbon

GWEN

Recipe: I Believe DP; OA-TGF Image; Baker's Twine; Prisma CS; DCWV Glitter DP; QK Snowflake Dies;

 Spellbinders Lables One Dies; Copics; Memento Ink; misc.



NICOLE

Papers: My Mind's Eye, I Believe line

Our Special Posts aren't finished yet...stop by on Tuesday, December 28th for our third installment!

We will be featuring a paper quite different from I Believe.

See you then!

SMiLES!

GWeN

Special Post - I Believe - Part I

Today we have no challenge post. The next few posts are going to be all about giving...giving the gift of Inspiration.

Our designers and a few Guest Desingers have put together some eye candy to help keep you inspired while you are busy with the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

We had the opportunity to work with I Believe (shown above) and here is what our first group of ladies has created for you...


JONI

Recipe:

My Mind's Eye I Believe Designer Paper

The Greeting Farm's O&A Just For You

American Crafts Ribbon Surprise Pack

Copics & Memento Ink

Neenah Cardstock

GDT - JENN

My Mind's Eye I Believe Designer Paper
Red Satin Ribbon

Glittered Candy Dots


GDT - CARA

Beanie Anya

My Mind's Eye I Believe Designer Paper

Satin Ribbon

Glittered Candy Dots

JONI & HER DD

Recipe:
My Mind's Eye I Believe Designer Paper
Snow Day collection chipboard accents

Our next post will be Thursday, December 23rd. You'll want to stop by and bask in the glory of the gorgeous projects our ladies have in store for you.

SMiLES!

GWeN

Inspiration Post: Easel Cards

Hello ACLP Friends!! It's Sheri here today to share a little inspiration with you!! One of my favorite types of cards to make are Easel Cards. They are super easy to make once you learn the basic construction of the card. The dimensions can be changed to create any size card you like. To get you started I thought I would show you a 5" x 5" Square Card.



Supplies Needed:
Scor-Pal/Scor-Buddy (or any Scor Tool)
Scor-Tape (Redline or other strong Adhesive)
1-5" x 10" Piece of Card Stock
1-5" x 5" Piece of Card Stock
Other: Stamps, Decorative Paper, & Embellishments to complete card.




Step 1: Scor the 5" x 10" piece of card stock at the 5" and 7 1/2".










Step 2:
Take your scor tool and fold all scor lines to create this shape.










Step 3:
Place Scor-Tape to the 2 1/2" x 5" section of the card stock that is facing up.








Step 4:
Attach the 5"x 5" piece of Card Stock to Scor-tape.










Step 5:
Here's your complete Easel card base. Now you can decorate the front & inside of the card. You will need to add an embellishment or an extra layer to the inside in order for the Easel to stand up by itself.

Here's my completed card:

Recipe items found in the DCRU store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Cupid DP Collection (Pink Paislee's); Stamps: Emma Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co), Sentiment (A Muse); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tools: Copics, Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer; Other: Twine, Pearls

Hope you were inspired to try this fun technique!!

Happy Stamping!!

So Cool I HAD to Share!

Alrighty ladies and gents, last night one of my team members shared a little project she had created for her daughter's room. When I saw this I knew I had to share it with you. Joni graciously agreed to let me post this one for you, so thanks, Joni!

Okay, the story...Joni picked up a steal of a deal at a yard sale...WANTED DP by Cosmo Cricket...I won't tell you where because I don't want you flooding into the area causing a riot...hehehe. There wasn't enough to go around...hehehe. Joni loved it so much, she had to stock up, and you'll never guess where she bought more...

If you don't know what Wanted looks like, it is gorgeous and it comes in a 6x6 sampler at DCRU.

Now, let me tell you that this dp is a real steal too. You get the four sheets pictured Xs 2! That is 8 - 6x6 sheets for only...are ready...drum roll please....$2.00! YUP! I said it, $2.00! Awesome!

Now if you are thinking this looks a little too "Western" for you, don't fret, thats where our dear Joni comes in.  Here is a little impromtu Inspiration Post from her that might make you look at Wanted in a whole new light.

CREATING A FALL DOOR/WALL HANGER

First, using the oval nestie create 12 ovals (you can get 11 from a 12x12 cardstock - lol!)

Then assemble them with different patterns until you are happy with the results.

Then embellish! I used leaves made from scraps, Joy Ride buttons, Nook and Pantry buttons, Quickutz flourishes, and a Kaisercraft baby blue flower. (links are listed below) 

Now...that looks incredible to me! I hope you all enjoyed this little yet creative and spendidly pretty piece of inspiration by our very own JONI!

SMiLES!

GWeN

Oval and scalloped nestie: http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_51/Spellbinders.htm

Joy Ride: http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1478/Joy-Ride-Collection-Buttons.htm

Nook and Pantry: http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1013/Nook-and-Pantry-Collection-BUTTONS.htm

Quickutz link: http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_144/Quickutz.htm

Kaisercraft flower: http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2143/Kaisercraft-Paper-Flowers-BABY-BLUE.htm

Inspiration Post~ Piali

Hello Everyone!!
Its me Piali...today I'll share some COSMO CRICKET ~TOGETHERNESS creations with you all.
I'm a big fan of Designer papers and stamps and as part of DCRU  Design Team I get to play with all the greatest and latest products...DCRU is full of new released CHA goodness!
Today I tried something different..I usually stamp a lot but today my projects have almost NO stamping at all.
If you are a crafter but not a stamper or you don't enjoy coloring a lot or you want to  make quick YET fabulous cards then here is some inspirations and ideas for you all.
Here are the products I used..

COSMO CRICKET ~TOGETHERNESS 6X6 PAD. $5.40

COSMO CRICKET ~TOGETHERNESS 12X12 CHIPBOARD STICKERS. $3.75

COSMO CRICKET~TOGETHERNESS 6X11 CHIPBOARD $2.75;
 MATCHING PRISM CARDSTOCKS $3.25.

I looooooooove this collection..and here are my projects..

This chipboard sticker is my most favorite one in this collection..

You can make this gorgeous card in less than 10 minutes... as the Prism cardstocks are already matched up with this collection ... .creating with them is a breeze.!

This card has NO stamping at all...the sentiment is cutout ... love the cute birds.

Last but not the least..

A cute Bookmark!

I've just used a fraction of the entire collection...you can create atleast 20 cards,  as you get 10-8.5 x 11 sheets of Prism cardstocks and still have plenty of goodies left for scrapbooking...

20 FAB CARDS + LOTS OF SCRAPBOOKING SUPPLIES + (6-8) 6"X6" DPs= $15.
Wow!! Thats what I call a SWEET DEAL!!

Hope you feel inspired!
Thanks for stopping by...