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Core’dinations Blog Hop: Day 2

November 15, 2011 By Roree 117 Comments

Hey everyone!  Roree here, and it is Day 2 of the Core’dinations Blog Hop!

For today’s post, I created some Thanksgiving paper cone favors that would be perfect for giving to dinner guests.

To create the cone, I started with an 8″ square piece of Core’dinations embossed cardstock.  I rolled the cardstock into a cone shape, and I adhered the edge.

I created a festive topper by cutting out pumpkin and leaf shapes with my Cricut Expression and Create a Critter cartridge.  I inked and distress the die-cuts and added some machine stitching for detail.

I then stamped an image from the Amber Road stamp set and cut it out.  I then layered the die-cuts, stamped image, and ribbon, and I adhered them to the cardstock cone.

I finished by added a little crinkle shred and candy.

Products used:

If you left off the sewing, this could be a pretty quick and easy project.  And you could easily adjust the size to fit whatever type of goodie you wanted to add to the paper cone.

And don’t forget:

There are 3 ways to win cool stuff from Pink Paislee and Core’dinations

1. COMMENT ON OUR BLOG ALL WEEK LONG! Just leave a comment right here on our blog all week long for your chance to win a cardstock pack and some extra papers + embellishments from Pink Paislee!  We will choose 2 winners at random and announce those winners on Saturday November 19th. (yes it is okay to leave comments everyday…tee hee)

2. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OUR BLOG HOP ON FACEBOOK! Go to the Pink Paislee Facebook Wall and share the Blog Hop Announcement wall post with your friends.  Just click the little “share” button and post this on your very own personal page for another BONUS chance to win!  You MUST click the share button from our page or we won’t know you actually shared it!

3. VISIT OUR FRIENDS AT CORE’DINATIONS! Hop over to the blog at Core’dinations for even more chances to win!  Details can be found on their blog!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project.  Thanks so much for stopping by today, and be sure to stop by each day this week for more cardstock inspiration!

Good Luck!

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Creating with Cricut: Thankful

November 12, 2011 By Roree 6 Comments

Hey everyone!  Roree here, and today’s post is about Creating with the Cricut.  I just LOVE my Cricut, so this was a fun assignment to have this month.  And to keep in theme with Autumn/Thanksgiving, I decided to create a home decor piece for my mantle.

I started off with a piece of green patterned paper to use as the base of my project.  I cut it to fit inside of an 8 x 10″ frame.

I cut pumpkin shapes at 7″ using my Cricut Expression and Pumpkin Carving cartridge.  I used some green cardstock for the first layer and Mistables patterned paper for the second and third layers.   I misted the Mistables paper with Mister Huey’s Pumpkin Spice mist, and then I inked the edges of all three die-cuts with a light brown ink pad.

I altered the second layer by cutting off the stem and the third layer by cutting off the stem and outside edges.  I adhered the first two layers together, and then I popped up the third layer with foam adhesive.  I added the Wood Shop Wood Chip letters (inked with a brown ink pad) to the die-cut, and then  adhered the die-cut to my base patterned paper.

I added a tag cut at 1 1/2″ using the Cricut Expression and Give a Hoot cartridge and yellow patterened paper.  I inked it with a light brown ink pad and added rub-ons.  I tied it to the pumpkin with some twine.

I cut my leaves using the Cricut Expression and Create a Critter cartridge from the yellow patterned paper in multiple sizes (1 3/4″, 2″, and 2 1/4″).  I inked each leaf with a light brown ink pad all over, then I added a little red and green ink to add a little color.

I machine stitched the veins, crumpled the leaves, and then adhered them to each side of the pumpkin.  I finished with a bow and button at the center.

I found an old 8 x 10″ frame around my house that wasn’t being used, and I painted with with some off-white acrylic paint.  I then added the finished panel to the frame to finish.

Pink Paislee supplies:

Other supplies:

  • 8 x 10″ frame
  • Rub-ons
  • Button
  • Yellow embroidery thread
  • Sewing machine and green thread

 

I hope you all enjoyed today’s project.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Mix It Up: Phantom & Twilight

October 28, 2011 By Roree 2 Comments

Hey everyone!  Roree here, and today’s post is all about mixing a little past with the present:  Phantom & Twilight.  Twilight is still one of my favorite Halloween collections, and I was so happy to bring it back out and pair it with some of the fun papers and embellishments from the Phantom collection.

When I think of Halloween, I think of treats.  I thought it would be fun to create a cupcake box.  I used my Cricut Expression and Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge to create the box.  I used patterned paper from the Twilight collection.

I then dressed up the roof line with the ‘Spooky’ sticker from the Phantom collection.

I just love this font!

Next, I created some ghosts using my Cricut Expression and Happy Hauntings cartridge, and patterned papers from both Phantom and Twilight.

I placed one ghost inside and one outside of the box.

Lastly, I created a couple pumpkins using my Cricut Expression and Mini Monsters cartridge.  I used Phantom papers and brads.

Pink Paislee supplies:

 

So, are you ready for Halloween?  If not, better get moving!  ;)   And if you are still doing some creating before Monday,  don’t forget pull out your older Halloween collections and mix them with the new ones.  It will make them go a lot further.

Hope you all have a Happy (and safe) Halloween!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Creating with the Cuttlebug

October 12, 2011 By Roree 4 Comments

Hey everyone!  Roree here, and today I have a Halloween project to share with you using the Cuttlebug.  I’ve created some Halloween Treat Bags.

I found the black bags at the craft store.  I cut about an 1 1/2″ off the top of each of the bags with pinking shears, so they fit into my Cuttlebug embossing folders.  I embossed them, then I added stickers, brads, chipboard letters, and paper from the Phantom collection to decorate them.

(Spiderweb embossing folder)

(Skeleton Scroll embossing folder)

(Mini Monsters embossing folder set)

(Diamonds in the Rough embossing folder)

 

Supplies used:

Phantom – 6×6 Paper Pack 00569

Phantom – Element Stickers 00559

Phantom – Brads 00560

Phantom – Chipboard Alphabet 00562

Cuttlebug (Diamonds in the Rough, Mini Monsters, Skeleton Scroll, and Spiderweb embossing folders)

Cricut Expression (Happy Hauntings cartridge)

 

I finished the bags off by adding some shredded paper and candy.  It is a quick and easy way to dress up your Halloween treats.

Hope you enjoyed today’s project.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Hot Hues Color Challenge – September

September 22, 2011 By Roree 2 Comments

Hey everyone!  Roree here, and I have September’s Hot Hues Color Challenge for you.  Here it is:

Such a gorgeous color palette that works beautifully with the Vintage Vogue collection!

When I saw the line-up of colors and got my Vintage Vogue goodies out to start creating, I noticed that all of the circles in the color swatch shown reminded me of the colors in the Spool Buttons package.  I got so inspired by that and the design of the Hot Hues image, that I used the image as a  sort of sketch for my layout.

Here is what I came up with:

I used the Spool Buttons along the edge to mirror the color swatch, and I placed Ephemera and Chipboard Pops in a collage style in place of the photos.

 

I also used some of the new Wood Shop Wood Chip alphas for my title.  (I am just crazy about this font!  Love it!)

Pink Paislee products used:

 

Now it’s time for you to get out your Pink Paislee products, and play along.  And don’t forget to post your creations in the Live Pink gallery.  We all would love to see what you create!  :)

Hope you have a wonderful week.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

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