Globeframe Gift

For today's project, I used one of my all-time favorite products - globeframes.  These make great gifts for any occasion.  I think they are so wonderful and versatile.  Today I have my "annual" gift for a friend - a framed photo of her grandson.

Difficult to tell from the photo (because I actually did such a good job of photoshopping out the glare) but there is a clear plastic globe over the photo to give it a finished touch.

Simple Globeframe

When giving a handcrafted gift, personalization is a must for me.  I fell in love with globecraft frames years ago - and although they are harder to find now, I can never turn away from using one as a special gift.

In this project, I used seasonal papers and gems to create a custom frame for my friend.  Each Christmas since my friend's grandson was born, I've made her a globeframe with his picture.  This year, I've strayed away from the Christmas theme to Halloween - here Sylas is opening Grandma's Halloween treat package.

I've made this frame a bit interactive by gluing gems back to back and enclosing them in the frame to make a shaker frame.

To see previous globeframes made for Vickie, visit these posts:
Here are links to the frames made the past three years (don't know what happened to my first frame).

• Santa Wishes
• Christmas Frame Collection
• Winter Frame

Create For Less - Scrapbook Layout Finalist

I didn't get around to creating a new project for today....learned yesterday that my wedding wall hanging is a finalist in a scrapbook layout contest sponsored by Create for Less. So my evening was spent counting my votes! LOL! As of this posting, I am in first place! So in honor of Create For Less recognizing my work, I am simply reposting my most favorite project to date. Step-by-step instructions for this project are posted here.

While I am currently in first place, I would love for you to help me stay there! Please visit this link - and simply LIKE the photo. Thanks!

Christmas Frame Collection

Hi Everyone,

Greetings to you on this fine Monday morning.  Today I am bringing you a project that I thought I posted back in December....but can't find it.  So am posting today - and even if a repeat, I think worth repeating.  

My buddy shown in this project is my friend's grandson.  I have made her a Christmas globeframe each year since he was born.  I especially love this one - I found the Santa beard sucker in Hobby Lobby - gave it to him for a Thanksgiving treat - with camera in hand.  I love the pic!

The frame I made a year earlier can be seen here.  Can't seem to find a pic of the first frame I made....guess I'll have to take another pic during my next visit.  

Baby Decor

Today's project celebrates babies. This is room decor I made for a coworker when his first baby was born.  It offers a little of everything inspired by babies - sweet flowers, pearls, a globe frame full of memories, and Winnie the Pooh, of course!  This papercraft project makes a great addition to any baby's room.

Baby E

Here's a project that has been setting on my desk for eons (like most!)...for my newest cousin.  Absolute fun project to make!!!! (Baby's face blurred to protect the innocent.)

White on White - Blog Hop

This month Lorby's World of Hops has challenged these talented crafters by asking them to create something that is white on white with a touch of color. I know you will be as pleasantly surprised to see what they have come up with. There is so much talent here that I know they have risen to the occasion and have some wonderful projects to share.

So please begin at Lorby's World (http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com) since she is our hostess and has a give away going on with this hop. She has all the details on her blog.

Now let's begin this hop. I have three projects to share.  I complain all the time that I craft for everyone else, but never seem to find time to do for me!  These projects have been on the "list" since this little guy was born in early December.  Hmmm....now that I think about it, I'm impressed it's been less than six months - and way before he turned 18!  Anyways, I wanted to make frames for his grandparents, great-grandma, aunt, and, of course, his parents.

Finally found time - and white-on-white was the next blog hop on my schedule - so decided to kill two birds with one stone....and here are my white-on-white projects.  I actually made one for Scraps to Treasures monochromatic hop - then a second white-on-white for this hop.  I planned to make the other two in traditional baby colors....but just did not like the first one - so went back to white-on-white for the last two.  

All have some degree of glitter and embossing.  The last uses Mulberry paper rather than just plain white cardstock.

Thank you for stopping by today and now your next blog to visit is Miriam.  Here is the entire line up in case you've gotten lost. Oh, and Anita was accidentally left off the original list - so be sure to hit her at the end!  Thanks!

Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

(Co-Hostess) Tee - http://tee-myspot.blogspot.com/2013/05/white-on-white.html
Jamie - http://craftygirl21.blogspot.com/
Deborah - http://www.scrappingmamma.net
Edwina - http://edwinascreations.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://slasewcraftiness.blogspot.com/
Mayra - http://themaddscrapper.blogspot.com/
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/
Miriam - http://miriamscreations.blogspot.com/
Janet - http://ladyluvbug.blogspot.com/
Anita - http://www.anitaandbugs.blogspot.com/

Scraps to Treasures - Monochromatic

Welcome to the Scraps To Treasure Team's Monochromatic Blog Hop. Our goal at STT is to use up all our scraps and leftover embellishments to create wonderful layouts, cards and other projects. This month we are doing that using different shades of only one color.

Up for grabs is this RAK from our hostess, Paula at http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com that will be going out to one lucky hopper that is a follower of all the blogs in the hop and has left a comment for each entry.Included in the RAK are:

10 My Mind's Eye Laundry Line Diecuts2 Basic Grey Bling It On Rubons and Rhinestones
2 Glitz Frosting Bling
1 Martha Stewart Glitter Alphas
1 EK Success Inspirables Embellishments
1 Special Moments Embellishments
1 Treasured Memories Metal Tags 

I'm so glad to meet three goals with this project: 1) monochromatic blog hop, 2) finally finding a use for my cream mulberry paper left over from a project I did about seven years ago, and 3) FINALLY finishing one of the baby gifts I've been wanting to make since - what I think the kid is almost 18? Okay - he's still a baby, but I'm embarrassed to not have gotten this gift to his family in the first month.

But I'm excited to share! I think for a project made from scraps turned out just great!



Enjoy the rest of the blog hop and more great monochromatic creations. Your next stop is Robin.  Here is the entire line up in case you get lost.

Paula - http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/ 
Melanie - http://afternoonscrapper.blogspot.com/ 
Lissa Marie - www.somanycrafts.com
Robin C. - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/
Lucy - http://love2createitall.com
Lynda - http://memoriesintyme.blogspot.com/
Liz - http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com
Camille - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/ (You are here)
Robin L. - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/ (Next Stop)

Happy Hopping!

Pimp Out Showcase with Deezy Does It!

If you are looking for the Butterflies Blog Hop, go here!

This week my blog is being showcased in the

Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop!!!

Brought to you by Deezy Does It!

Thanks, Wanda, for inviting me!

This "Weekly" Pimp-Out/Showcase Hop is to gain new followers, as well as bring more traffic to your blog and - at the same time - receive greater exposure.  It is also a great way to meet other bloggers, exchange ideas, get great tips and learn new techniques - all while showing your "art."

Before we begin, there are just a few simple rules to the hop.

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Welcome to my Showcase. My name is Camille Short (Short on Ideas) – and I admit to being a craftaholic, as well as a procraftinator! I have been papercrafting for about eight years now! I got my start when my new husband mistook a sarcastic remark about wanting to scrapbook seriously . . . and surprised me with about $300 of crafting goodies for my 50th birthday. The good news was that he was listening – the bad news was I wanted NOTHING to do with crafting! But being newlyweds, I humored him and signed up for some classes . . . OMG! It did not take me long to become addicted! In addition, he never complains about how much time or money I spend on my crafting – since it’s all his fault anyways!

I’m a retired educator who has always enjoyed showing people how to do things. After a move to Arizona from Michigan, I began teaching papercrafting classes at AZ Scrapbooking in Green Valley, Arizona. AZ has a great design team who brings inspiration to all their meetings – after a few years with them, I was inspired to share my talents with others through design teams. I first designed for Hobby Baby (sister company to Globecraft Memories and Piccolo Décor). I am currently designing for The Robin’s Nest – my favorite products being their Fleur Cardstock, Glittered Cardstocks, and Dew Drops!  I recently returned to work full time at Hobby Lobby as Office Manager . . . and when I won’t be bookkeeping, you will be able to find me in the Papercrafting section! 

Since working full time has crimped my crafting time, I didn’t get anything new made for this showcase. But I do want to share a couple of my all-time favorite projects.

My wedding album is still sitting in the bottom of a full closet – perhaps ¼ finished. (Guessing that will never be completed!) However, I was inspired at a CHA Convention to get my favorite wedding photos on the wall. In this project, a 12 x 12 canvas is scrapbooked – embellished with three Globecraft frames at the bottom. (Step-by-step instructions can be found on the post Eyes of Love.)

I enjoy creating cards more than anything else. My cards can be purchased at Luke’s Italian Beef Restaurant and the Medicine Shoppe in Tucson, as well as Fort Wilkins Gift Shop in Copper Harbor, Michigan. These Christmas cards using Robin’s Nest Cardstock are some of my favorites.

When you have some free time on your hands, browse through my blog’s older posts and visit some of my other fun projects! 

Thank you, Deezy Does It, for inviting me to share my passion in the Pimp Out Showcase!

To link up, please head on over to Deezy Does It! and join the party.

  

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In addition to the sponsor's give-a-way, I am giving away a “Sew Easy” Stamp Set of nine elegant vintage stamps perfect for projects for the sewing enthusiast! A random winner will be selected from those visiting my blog – browse through my blog for additional entries by leaving me messages on all your favorite projects!

You are welcomed to "like" the Deezy Does It! Facebook Page to keep up with the up-coming Pimp-Outs/Showcases.

Each week they will showcase a "blog"!  If you are interested in being "Pimped-Out/Showcased," please contact Deezy (rayzn.kane020406@gmail.com) for an available date.  All submissions need to be in by Wednesday, a week before your scheduled Pimp-Out/Showcase post date, 8 p.m. EST.

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Cuttin and Stampin Weekly Challenge #4

Hi Everyone,

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching, and cards in the Cuttin and Stampin Weekly Challenge will give you creative ideas for the dear one in your life.  Be sure to join the fun using your favorite stamp.  Be creative and have fun!

Stamps used on this card come from the Posy Patch Stamp Set by Heartfelt Creations.

Winter Frame

Merry Christmas!

I just finished my one and only handmade gift this year...talk about waiting until the last minute.  I got up at 4 a.m. to get it made.  I think the results are beautiful...even though it was created in a hurry.  I hope it will inspire that creative genius within you.

Products Used on this Frame

• Globeframe (Globecraft Memories) - Bits and pieces left over from other projects
• Paper is paper I received in a Christmas exchange bag at Salsa.
• Tattered Poinsettia (Sizzix Die/Embossing Folder)
• Glitter Ritz - Ice Blue and Cool Highlights
• Lakeside Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest)

Festive Friday

Hello, All!
  

For today’s Festive Friday, I wanted to create another simple...but elegant...Christmas card.  I've been making a lot of cards recently, and I wanted something quick and simple to check another task off my list.  I was so pleased with the first card, I was itching to make another one....and another...and another.  

Anyhow, for these cards, I decided to make a simple card out of blue cardstock, stamp a Christmas image, and emboss in Piccolo's beautiful micro silver enamel powder.  

I had also been wanting to make a tripled stamped card...my first few attempts were not all that impressive.  But after completing a few of these embossed cards, I thought Heartfelt Creations Elegant Holly Swirls would be perfect for this technique.

Here is the rest of the group....enjoy!  And please LINK UP your card by visiting Terri's blog!

FESTIVE FRIDAY BLOG HOP

every 2nd & 4th Friday

1.	Terri Sproul~hostess
2.	Susan Brown {sbartist}
3.	Angela Bodas
4.	The Robin's Nest
5.	Cheryl Lindsay
6.	Peg Rounds
7.	Camille Short
8.	Maria

Expressions of Gratitude - Veterans' Day Hop

Good Morning!

Today we will be sharing creations with a Veteran's Day theme  as part of the Veteran's Day Hop sponsored by Paper Shenaniganz!  

To start it all off, I made a simple card thanking our heroes...using  wordart from Operation Write Home.

I also want to share a card I made featured on Cool2Craft.

Today I also want to remember our Fallen Heroes with a small memorial made  in memory of Army Sgt. Jeremy E. Depottey from Newberry, Michigan, and our cousin, Army Master Sgt. Anthony R. C. Yost from Flint, Michigan. Fallen Heroes Memorials were erected in their home towns.  This project is a gift to my sister, Lori Miller, who devoted an extraordinary amount of time leading fundraising activities for Sgt. Depottey's memorial.

Thanks for hopping by!  Happy Veterans' Day to all those who have served.

In case you get lost along the way, here is the entire lineup:

1 . Melissa Lipcsey - http://papershenaniganz.blogspot.com/ 

2. Robin Carroll - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

3. Marji Franklin- http://www.fstampaholic.blogspot.com/

4. Sharon Littrell-http://simplysweetbysharon.blogspot.com/

5. Robin Lane - http://create-a-latte.blogspot.com/

6. Susie Gerdes - http://scrappyrandomness.blogspot.com/

7. Jenn Jackson - http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/

8. Charity Thebookinroom - http://thebookinroom.blogspot.com

9. Camille Short - http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/

10. Suzanne - http://www.zannieberry.blogspot.com

11. Jearise - http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com

Festive Friday - Southwest Christmas

For this week’s Festive Friday card, I thought I would make a Southwest-themed Christmas to include in my "ongoing" cowboy - western - Southwest request.. And the stamps to use for the job are two of my favorites - Animal Spirits Cactus and Petite Poinsettia Stamp Set from Heartfelt Creations.

These cards are actually super simple with mainly layered poinsettia leaves and a cactus.. Super easy and you can actually mass produce - yet vary the card - by different paper and placing the pieces in different locations.  Embellishments are embossed in copper or gold for that extra Southwest festive flair.

Enjoy!

SUPPLIES

Solid Card Stock: Red, Green, White

Patterned Paper: Christmas "scraps", Aumnt scraps (give a Southwest touch)

Patterned Paper: Christmas "scraps", Aumnt scraps (give a Southwest touch)

Stamps: Cactus - Animal Spirits; Petite Poinsettia - Heartfelt Creations

Be sure to visit all the bloggers for some great Christmas card ideas!

Festive Friday Blog Hop

every 2nd & 4th Friday

1.	Terri Sproul~hostess
2.	Susan Brown {sbartist}
3.	Angela Bodas
4.	The Robin's Nest
5.	Cheryl Lindsay
6.	Peg Rounds
7.	Camille Short
8.	Maria

Globecraft Memories - Halloween Graveyard Haunting

I hope everyone is having a fabulous fall!  For this month's project, I wanted to celebrate Halloween - in particular Halloween Graveyard Haunting!  There's certainly a trend toward decorating for Halloween as we generally do for Christmas.  Globecraft Memories ornaments are perfect for the celebration!  

When I first approached this project, I had ideas...but really wasn't sure how to execute them.  And here's my confession...I was having so much fun creating - I FORGOT to take pictures along the way!  However, steps are outlined below...and what's more important - I summon you to give this a haunted try!

Supplies Used

• Globecraft Memories Halloween Graveyard Haunting Ornament
• Little Fancy Oval Bubble Frame
• Green Cardstock
• Orange Cardstock
• Sizzix Embossing Plate - Flower Rings
• Black Embossing Enamel Powder
• Black Ink
• Black Acrylic Paint
• Silver Glitter (Glitter Ritz used)
• Sheer Black Ribbon

Instructions

• Cover the middle layer of the Little Fancy Oval Bubble Frame with Green Cardstock.  Distress edges with black ink.  (Use the rest of the bubble frame for another project!)
• Emboss the Orange Cardstock with Sizzix Embossing Plate (Flower Rings).  Distress flowers with black ink.
• Emboss the center layer (design) of the Halloween Graveyard Haunting Ornament with Black Embossing Powder.  For a matte look, Copic markers work well!  Actually, just about any media works great - try your favorite!
• The ornament frame comes with two bubbles.  Paint the back bubble with Black Acrylic Paint.  You will need to paint several layers - allowing to dry between layers.  Acrylic paint dries quickly, though, so this project can be finished rather quickly.
• Once the back bubble is solidly coated with Black Acrylic Paint, add one more layer.  While this layer is still wet, sparingly cover with Silver Glitter for that full-moonlight effect.  Allow to dry - shake off any excess glitter before assembling bubble frame.
• Assemble Bubble Frame - Orange Layer on top of Black Embossed Design Layer on top of Green Layer.
• Add Ribbon Bow to the Ornament Hole.

BTW, here's your chance to get 25% off your entire next order from Globecraft Memories/Piccolo Decor!  Enter Coupon Code TS25 on your next order for your discount - This discount is only good through Halloween, so be sure to stock up now!

World Cardmaking Day!

Hello Peeps!  How are you?  Ready for World Cardmaking Day?  I do believe I'll be working on my cowboy - ranching - western - Southwest cards - but I see the light at the end of the tunnel!  Here's a sample of what I made today.  Got the great horse stamp from Mark's Finest Papers - I'm not a western card fan...but loving this horse!  It's awesome embossed with Piccolo Vintage Copper or Gilded Rose Gold Enamel Powders - as shown in the second horse.  Remember, you can get this great Enamel Powders - and other great colors - from Globecraft Memories.  Enter Code TS25 for 25% off your entire order!

The roadrunner and coyote from  ards below are using other favorite stamps - Animal Spirits (still waiting for my quail!)

Have a great cardmaking day!

HOWDY

Adding some Southwest-themed cards to the cowboy - ranching - western collection.

Love my Vintage Copper Embossing Enamel from Piccolo - Enter TS25 for 25% Discount on your next order at Globecraft Memories.

Scraps to Treasure Blog Hop - Bookmarks

Hi all! Welcome to my first Scraps to Treasure September Bookmarks Swap Hop. If you arrived here from Cicily’s blog, you are in the right place. If you just happened to “open the book” to my chapter, please start at Chapter 1 which is Paula’s blog at http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/.

This month our group of frugally fantastic crafters have made bookmarks for each other. We are excited to share this fun idea with all our readers. If you want to try this and do not have a large group of friends to do a swap like this, you can do it with just 2 or 3 people.

Our wonderful sponsor for this hop is My Creative Time!

Be sure to comment on EACH blog for BOTH days to be entered into the drawing!

Also be sure to follow any instructions on each blog for any fun goodies they may be giving away!

Here are bookmarks I made to share with my friends. First,using scraps of paper; second, I wanted to include my favorite enamel powder - Piccolo Vintage Copper; and third, I wanted to create something quick, as I am off to my son's wedding tomorrow! I did the last by using my Martha Stewart punches rather than my favorite svg files. :)

Anyhow, enjoy!

This group is all about your scraps, using them up in a big way so they don't just keep piling up for little bits here and there. Scraps is the name; Treasures is the game!

CHALLENGE: Create a bookmark with scraps of paper. 

Here is the basic bookmark I created.

Since we are using scraps, here is the same bookmark in a variety of color combinations - limited to the scrap pile I chose from!

SUPPLIES
Bookmark Base: Cardstock - 2-1/8" x 7"
WordArtBorder Punch: Doily Lace Edge - Martha Stewart
Butterfly Punch: Large Monarch Butterfly
Enamel Powder: Vintage Copper Enamel Powder - Piccolo
Ribbon: Cream

This is the last chapter in this story.

Here is a list of the chapters where bookmarks can be found, in case you missed anybody!

Book One, Saturday 

Chapter 1 Jessi ~ http://mylifeinartsncrafts.blogspot.com/
Chapter 2 Lucy ~ http://www.love2createitall.com/
Chapter 3 Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Chapter 4 Pam ~ http://mzlavr2.blogspot.com/
Chapter 5 Tahi ~ http://tahisscrapcorner.blogspot.com/
Chapter 6 Robin S. ~ http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/

 Book Two, Sunday

Chapter 1 Paula ~ http://preciouspagesbypaula.blogspot.com/
Chapter 2 Ellen ~ http://cardmonkeyspaperjungle.com/
Chapter 3 Liz ~ http://tryin2craft.blogspot.com/
Chapter 4 Lissa Marie ~ http://somanycrafts.com/
Chapter 5 Monica ~ http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/
Chapter 6 Cicily ~ http://pinkdalmationscrapper.blogspot.com/
Chapter 7 Camille ~ http://shortonideasaz.blogspot.com/

Thanks for skimming through our “books.” Be sure to check back next month to see what we have to share.