You are in for a triple treat today! There are 3 beautiful new stamps being released today, all from the Saturday Evening Post line.

First, is a stamp called Polar Bear Pair.

The polar bears exhibits are always tops on my list when we go to the zoo, they are such amazing creatures. Joanne created this great card and paired it with a sentiment from the Motivational Centers set. Simple and stunning.

Up second is a stamp that will remind you of a bygone era, called Leopard and Beauty.

It makes me think of the early black and white Hollywood glamour movies. For this sample, Joanne created a work of art in full color! Check out her masking and feather…WOW!  

 Last up is a classic beauty called Horse and Rider.

Lisa combined black and cream to create an equally classic card!

You will find these samples along with many more in the Saturday Evening Post galleries.

Did something catch your fancy today? Leave a comment and let us know.

One item of note: the weekly product focus is back in the CHF Forums. This week Laura talks about Memento Markers, a new item to the store. Read what she has to say here. The markers are on sale this week as well so be sure to check them out.

We appreciate you stopping by!

Blessings,

Tracy

As October comes to an end Thanksgiving will be here before you know it!  It is not to soon to start working on your Thanksgiving Day  projects.

One of my favorite stamp sets to use for Thanksgiving is Kim Hughes, “Lets Get Stuffed“.

Today’s “tutorial” is not so much a “tutorial”, as it is a little nudge to get your creativity going!

This is just a small sampling of ideas to get your juices flowing.

Going to family or a friends house for the holidays?  Don’t show up empty handed.  In just a few short minutes you can create a terrific tag for a bottle of wine or sparkling cider for your hostess.

After the get together what hostess wouldn’t be thrilled to receive this thank you card in the mail?

Find yourself hosting the big dinner this year?  You can add a little festivity to your table with these great place cards.

You can make fun napkin rings for your table too.

And finally…these images are the perfect size to make great little wine glass charms.

Want more info on how to make any of these items?  You can e mail me (stampwithkristine@sbcglobal.net)

Want more ideas?  Check out the gallery.

Want to win one of Kim’s, “Lets Get Stuffed” stamp set?  Just leave a comment on this post telling us how you celebrate Thanksgiving by this Thursday at Noon and I will randomly pick one of you to win this stamp set!

Good Luck & Happy Stamping!

Kristine

Welcome to another exciting release day at the farm! Today we have something new from Shady Tree Studios and from Tom Allen’s Friendly Kritters line. Grab a cuppa and enjoy what the team has cooked up for you.

First up is a fun duo from Shady Tree Studios called Nesting Oak Leaves. It comes with one outline stamp and one solid stamp for great versatility.  

 

The outline stamp works well for coloring and paper piecing. Both would work to create beautiful backgrounds and for emboss resist. Here is a sample I made using some rich fall colored paper from Basic Grey. The leaves shine when embossed with gold.

Just in case you needed a little variety in your leaves, Shady Tree Studios is also releasing a second set called Nesting Maple Leaves. Again, there is a duo of an outline and solid stamp.

Jean combined warm colors, stitching and buttons to create this monochromatic beauty…

On this sample, I did some watercoloring with dye inks to capture the color of changing leaves. The 4″x4″ kraft card base allows the leaf to take center stage.

I have been anxiously awaiting our next release. This latest stamp from Tom Allen’s Friendly Kritters line is called Turtle Sled and it is A-dorable! Sledding down a hill can be pure joy and this image captures that perfectly.

Kristine combined some winter papers and frosty accents on this fun card…

Doesn’t it make you want to hit the slopes?!

As always, you will find more inspiration in the galleries. Check them out… Nesting Oak Leaves, Nesting Maple Leaves and Turtle Sled.

While we are on the subject of inspiration, did you know that Lisa Silver posts a weekly technique project in the forums? This week she shares a gratitude journal with a fall theme. Some of the Shady Tree leaves would work well with this idea. See her detailed tutorial here.  

We have a winner for this week’s blog candy! It was comment #8.  

Linda C. wrote on 19 October 2009 at 18:54 

Gorgeous tag! That background stamp is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial! 

Linda, congratulations! Please email Liz (liz@cornishheritagefarms.com) with your address and she will mail out the stamps to you!

We are glad you stopped by. Before you dash off, leave a comment and let us know what you think!

Today is release day for a new stamp set in the Rummage Bin collection called A Royal Birthday.

These images have beautiful detail and are too fun.  There are so many ways to work with these stamps using products and embellishments that are hot right now and we all have in our stash.  Its time to get out your bling, pearls, flourishes, glitter, embossing, and ribbons!

Jean made the most wonderful little tag book.  We all squealed with delight when we saw it!

Look at how she put rubies in the Queen’s hair!

Birthdays are a Royal Pain.  Now that I’m in my 40’s this will become my most used sentiment , lol!

And the mirror stamps beautifully on metallic paper.  Look at all of the detail.

Look at that yummy glitter!  Jean made a masterpiece here to celebrate the Queen.

There are so many more great samples in the gallery.  We had a lot of fun with this one, and you will, too!

Happy stamping,

Laura

	Dress up a package with glittering snowflakes in bold, modern color with this easy project. Hot pink looks sassy on a kraft shipping tag but why not try turquoise glitter for a sophisticated look or even black for unexpected drama! I find the secret of using glitter for an intricate design like this is the kind of powder that forms a sticky surface when you heat it - I used Stamp n Bond by Stampendous but you may find other brands too. Ready? Let’s get started! You can click through for a bigger version of the picture on any of the steps if you’d like it.
Supplies: Swirling Snowflakes Backgrounder Christmas Expressions Shipping tags Versamark ink by Tsukineko Frost White pigment ink by Clearsnap Stamp n Bond by Stampendous Ultrafine glitter Labels Four Nestabilities by Spellbinder Twill tape Gold metallic thread or fine cord Eyelet punch (or other small hole punch) Eyelet (optional) Heat gun
Note: It’s useful to have several pieces of scrap paper on hand for this project – use one sheet if you follow my method for stamping with the backgrounder, a second sheet for the Stamp n Bond powder and a third one for the glitter. That way, you don’t end up with anything stuck where you don’t want it or glitter mixed in with your sticky powder!
Die cut or punch a shape from a shipping tag to fit the sentiment (you’ll get several from one tag if you’re making multiples of these). I used the third die up in the Labels Four Nestabilities set here. Stamp sentiment with Versamark and sprinkle Stamp n Bond on top. Return excess powder to the jar.
Get your glitter and scrap paper ready to go so you can move quickly with the next step. Heat the Stamp n Bond powder just until it goes clear and shiny (you can see it starting to go on the left here, the powder on the right is still unmelted). I use a bamboo skewer to hold down the piece so I keep my fingers out of the way - those guns get hot!
Dump lots of glitter on top and wait a few minutes for it to cool right down before you tip off the excess glitter and return it to the jar. You can use a soft brush to gently clean off any final stray bits of glitter.
Use the Frost White ink direct to paper to define the edges of your shape.
Punch a hole at the top and set an eyelet if you’re using one. Loop gold thread or cord through the hole.
Now ink up your Swirling Snowflakes backgrounder with Versamark and repeat the steps, this time with your full shipping tag (Versamark > Stamp n Bond > heat gun > glitter). I like to lay the inked stamp face up on the desk and lay the tag on top, cover with a piece of scrap paper and smooth over with my hand to get good ink coverage before adding the Stamp n Bond powder. Don’t forget to wait a few minutes before you tip off the extra glitter – it sticks best if the melted powder is allowed to cool fully!
Thread a scrap of twill through the hole in the main tag and then push the ends of the gold thread of the sentiment tag through, going from the front to the back. Wrap the thread tightly round the twill and tie it to make a “waist” just above the top of the tag.

I hope you enjoyed this simple project and maybe you’ll be be inspired to glitter up a few creations for Christmas!

Could you use a little something extra for those holiday projects? I used Christmas Expressions from the Mona Lisa Moments line for my project - it’s a wonderfully versatile set of sentiments with something for just about any style of project. Just leave a comment on this post before Thursday noon EST and you’ll be in the running to win a set for yourself!

Thanks for stopping by - happy stamping!

Joanne

Happy Friday! There is always something coming hot off the presses at the farm and today we have a new backgrounder to share with you called ”Swirling Snowflakes”.

We have a winter storm advisory in parts of Western New York today, the flurries are flyin’ both in the air and in the studio! The design team has whipped up some incredible samples with this beautiful backgrounder. You will finds loads of inspiration for your holiday creations.

Laura created this “clearly” gorgeous tag with acetate…

Joanne embossed it in white onto glossy paper and then did a bit of alcohol/re-inker magic on the background. Her use of vellum and crisp colors combine for a simply stunning card!

In the gallery, you will find even more “cool” creations done with bleach, vellum, emboss resist, just to name a few. Check out all the Swirling Snowflakes goodness here.

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Tracy

We have a winner of the Thomas Kinkade papers and Vintage Christmas Expressions stamp set!

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Lois

wrote on 12 October 2009 at 8:50 e

This is really nice, thank you for sharing. You do beautiful work.

Lois, congratulations! Please email Liz (liz@cornishheritagefarms.com) with your address and she will mail out the stamps and paper pack.

Thanks for all the comments!

Tracy

It’s Scene It release day here on the farm!  This new set has a bunch of great images that will work great with all the Scene It sets that you’ve all ready started to collect!  It’s called “Gates and Bridges”.

I have had a blast playing with this set.  This is a simple card that I made with just the stone bridge and a Thomas Kinkade sentiment.

I cracked myself up when I came up with this card….isn’t this where you do your best thinking?

And finally…I just had to combine the covered bridge with “Make it Winter” to create this snowy card.

There are more samples in the Gates and Bridges gallery for you to check out too!

Happy Stamping!

Kristine

The holidays are fast approaching and with it come thoughts about gift giving. I spent many, many hours this summer canning jams, jellies, salsas and more with the intention of giving them away to friends and family this Christmas. I want my packaging to be as special as the homemade goodies inside but I also need it to be quick and easy. Time is at a premium, especially during the holidays! Here is a gift box idea that is made to fit an 8oz jelly jar and sooo much more! And best of all, it comes together in a flash thanks to some Thomas Kinkade Scrapbook papers.

 Supply list:

(2) 12″ sheets of cardstock

Thomas Kinkade Winter Wonderland paper pack

MLM Vintage Christmas Expressions set

Memento Black ink

ribbon

Quickie Glue Pen

Glitter

2 medium large brads

Scor-Pal or other scoring tool

Scor-Tape or Red liner tape

 

Score both sides of 1 sheet of 12×12 cardstock at 4 1/2″ and 7 1/2″. (Note that the + pieces are the sides and bottom of your box and you will be cutting the 4 outside squares down to form tabs)

 

 

 

 

Cut along the score lines on 2 opposite sides, up to the first score line.

Next, cut away 2 1/2″ inches of each outside square, leaving 2″ tabs as shown. (save the scraps)

Trim away the inside corners of the tabs as shown. This makes assembly of the box easier.

 

Add adhesive to the tabs as shown. Be sure to use a strong adhesive like Scor-Tape or red liner tape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assemble box.

 

 

 

 

 

For the lid, use the second piece of 12×12 cardstock to cut a piece  5 1/8″ by 5 1/8″ square.

Score all 4 sides at 1″

Cut along score lines on opposite sides, up to the first score line.

Cut tabs as shown (this will give you a cleaner looking lid)

Apply adhesive and assemble lid.

Set aside

 

The Kinkade papers come with images of several different sizes as well as plain accent papers.

Decide on your main image, cut to fit the front of your box. I chose one of the medium sized images in the pack.

Use a Quickie Glue Pen and fine glitter to add sparkle to all the snow in the image.

Cut the plain accent papers so you have 3 pieces measuring 2 7/8″ by 4 3/8″. Adhere those to the other 3 sides of your box.

Add ribbon to the lid if desired. You can also accent with more paper.

 

 

Cut a strip of 12″ x 1″ piece of cardstock for your handle.

Add ribbon to the handle if desired

Attach handle to your box, below the lid, using 2 brads. By using brads, the handle can be moved out of the way to remove the lid.

 

 

 

 

 

Use some of your scraps to make a tag.

Use a small image from the pack for the front of the tag.

Use Quickie Glue pen and glitter to add more sparkle.

Stamp sentiment inside your tag using black ink.

Attach tag to your handle.

 

 

I used different papers in the same paper pack to create a second gift box.

Using the Kinkade papers helps you create beautiful packaging without much work.

The finished box measures 4 1/2″ tall by 3″ wide and 3″ deep. It will fit a bag of cookies, fudge, or any number of goodies.

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are inspired to make your own packaging!

Leave a comment on this post and one lucky winner will receive a pack of Kinkade paper and the Vintage Holiday Expressions stamp set. You have until Thursday at noon EST to leave your comment to be in the drawing for the prizes.  

 Tracy Harp

 

Just a quick post to announce the winner of Kim Hughes Autumn Trees:

Here are your random numbers:

27

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