Bottle Cap Necklaces

     One of may favorite classes I held recently was a Bottlecap necklace class.  Each person attending received

   a container of bottlecaps
   a necklace (purchased from Oriental Express)
   a bottle of Crystal Effects

   We flattened the bottlecaps using the Big Shot, the cutting pads, the platform with all tabs opened, and a piece of thick cardboard.  One necklace uses a flattened bottlecap, and the other left the bottlecap in its original shape.
      Next we made all kinds of inserts to place inside the necklace.  The have a punched out circle from a magnet sheet on the back so they can be easily changed out according to a person's mood.

final step is to add Crystal Effects to the top of each design.  I found I was heavy handed with the first inserts I placed the crystal effects on and all I needed was a little bit of liquid.  I just had to make sure that I extended it out to the edges of the insert.

   It was great fun.  I used stamping, pieces of designer paper and jewels. I put the bling on after everything was dry. One of my favorite designs is the crown.  When I wear it I say I am the Queen of Stamping.

   It's not too late to order your set of bottlecaps.  If you want to place a quick order and have a chance at being a hostess at the same time, then place your order on my website and use the following hostess code.  If I draw your name as the hostess I will contact you and find out what you would like for your free gifts. 6:00 PM is the time of the drawing so make sure you have your order in by that time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Celebrate with Pop Up Posies

     One of the things I love about this card is the embossing folder, Delicate Designs,  that can then be cut out with the Large Scallop Edgelit. I wanted my ribbon to wrap around the card because when I cut off a short piece I think the edges ravel.  So, I reached for the tiny postage stamp looking punch from the set Little Labels punch pack and made a small slit at the fold.  I wrapped the ribbon around the card without any problem.  In order to make sure that the inside of the card looked nice, I made sure the ends of the ribbon were placed on the front of the card and then placed the flower on top of the ends.  Now, inside and out this is a nice looking card. What is your favorite part of this card?

     Remember Friday is the last day that you can order the Pop Up Posies kit and make these cute cards.

Embossing Powder Match Up

      The background for this card is Pool Party Core'dination paper. In case you have not ever used this paper before here are the steps you need to get some striking results.

1. Emboss with your favorite embossing folder.

2.  Sand the paper with a light touch until you achieve the look you desire.

3. Finally, use the special cloth to rub the residue off of the paper and your surrounding work space.

     To finish the card, use the matching embossing powder for a saying, some coordinating Calypso Coral flowers and card stock to create the banner. A fast a cute card made simple by using items from the Pop-Up Posies kit.  A great last minute purchase from the Spring catalog.

A Cupcake Liner Daffodil

   What is your favorite spring flower?  One of my favorites is the Ddaffodil.  This card uses cupcake liners, and satin brad from the Pop Up Posies kit.  What else is included in the kit?

Crumb Cake focal points
Daffodil and white satin brads
Cupcake liners in 3 sizes
Calypso Coral and Pool Party flowers
White string

    Do you want this kit?  It can be yours and you can be the Mystery Hostess this Friday, May 31st.  What do you have to do to become the Mystery Hostess?

1.  Place a minimum order of $25 either with me or through the hostess portal numbered TGJDMWNT.  Your name will be entered into the hostess drawing.

2.  For every additional $25 you order your name will be entered in the drawing an additional time. Example, your order totals $50 you name will be entered into the drawing two times.

3. At 6 PM on the 31st I will draw the winning name and call you to find out what you would like for your free items.  So, get a list ready in case you are the winner.
 
Since this order will be placed on the 31st your order can be from the new or the old catalog.  Don't have a new catalog yet.  Contact me and I will see that you get one.

Thanks Big Time

     Layers of Calypso Coral flowers glued together make a wonderful focal point on this thank you card.  The craft accent piece is also a part of what you receive when you purchase the Pop Up Posie kit featured in the Spring catalog.  The great thing about the kit is that there are quite a few of the featured items so you could make several cards with this design.
    The International Bazaar designer paper on the background of this card was one of my very favorites. There are just a few more days where you can order items from both the spring catalog and the big catalog. Consider making an order for my Mystery Hostess party on Friday, May 31st.  Check out the blog tomorrow for more details.