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“Sing a New Song”

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

We are half way through April and spring is definitely in the air.  Hope you have enjoyed the wonderful spring like weather we have had over the last few days.  For my post today at OCS, I have used the Birds and Blooms stamp from Heartfelt Creations along with the matching Birds and Blooms Die.  I stamped the images and then used the matching Birds and Blooms Die to cut everything out.  So much easier to do than fuzzy cutting and certainly worth it.  I then layered the pieces for a 3D effect.

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There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s “Anything Goes” challenge for a chance to win a prize from OCS.  For any supplies you made need to make your project and any other creative endeavours check out Lora’s OCS store for some amazing products and prices.

Until next time, Happy Crafting and have enjoy your creative endeavours.

Hugs,

SueBerkley_w

Something Different!

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

Wednesday is here again and I hope you enjoyed the Easter Weekend with your family.  We are having an “Anything Goes” challenge here at OCS for the month of April.  For my post today, I have the new Lotus stamp from IndigoBlu and used a technique that I haven’t used for quite some time.

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I used some gold embossing powder and heat embossed the image, then added some colour to the background using the Tea Dye Distress Ink from Ranger.  Scor Pal Tape (1/4″) was used to create a border around the edge and some Lancashire Rose Mega Flakes from IndigoBlu was added.  I didn’t add a sentiment at this time as I couldn’t decide what the card could be used for.

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Take some time to play our “Anything Goes Challenge” here at One Crazy Stamper this month, and share your creativity with the OCS design team.  For all your supplies stop by Lora’s OCS store.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs,

SueBerkley_w

April Challenge – Anything Goes

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 Hi Fellow Crafters;

Being as it is the first of the month, we have a brand new challenge here at One Crazy Stamper.  The challenge for April is “Anything Goes”.  For my card to start the challenge I have used the new Birds and Collage Stamp from Heartfelt Creations.  I used the Viva Decor 3D Stamp Paint to add colour to the embossed image and Distress Inks Shaded Lilac and Dried Marigold on the stamped image.

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You have plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge for a chance to win a prize from One Crazy Stamper.  For any supplies you may need to create your project check out Lora’s online and brick and mortar stores.

Until next week, craft up a storm and remember we look forward to seeing your entries.

Hugs;

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Happy Spring!!!

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Hi Everyone;

Now that March break is over, hopefully this spring like weather will stay for a while. It is certainly melting the snow and becoming a bit warmer. The month is almost over and hopefully it doesn’t go out like a lion.

For my post today at OCS I have used this adorable Hummingbird stamp as well as a sentiment from the Sign Post Sentiment set. Both are from High Hopes Rubber Stamps. The background is a stamp from Impression Obsession called Blossoming Branches Background which I coloured with some Rangers Distress Inks.

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Supplies used:

There are still a few more days to enter this month’s challenge for a chance to win a prize from OCS, and if you need any supplies to complete your project check out Lora’s OCS store for some great products and prices.

Until next time keep crafting and have fun.

Hugs;

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Spring is on the Way!!

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

Hope you are enjoying this more balmy like weather that is melting some snow and showing grass.  Yeah!  Spring will soon be here along with some flowers, greener grass and more sunshine.

For my post today, I have used Part-Time Gardener from High Hopes Rubber Stamps January 2015 release.  To adhere the Kensington Border Die (Memory Box) that is on the left hand side I used this new adhesive called Stick It.  It is the perfect type of adhesive for all the fine and intricate dies, that are difficult to add adhesive to.

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Supplies used;

There is plenty of time to enter this month’s “Anything Goes” challenge fora chance to win 2 Whimsy Die sets from OCS.  If you need any supplies for your project, check out the awesome new products that are arriving on a daily basis.

Until the next time, keep crafting and be creative as you can.

Hugs,

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Springtime Joy

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

Wacky Wednesday is here again and I hope you have been enjoying this warmer weather; hopefully this the start of Spring.  For my post today I have used Little Miss Springtime from High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

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You still have plenty of time to enter this month’s “Anything Goes” challenge for a chance to win a prize pack.  While you are deciding on what to use for your card, check out Lora’s OCS store for all the new products that are arriving daily.

Until next time, enjoy your creative endeavours.

Hugs,

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Sending Cheery Wishes Your Way!

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Hi Everyone;

March started off as a lamb on Sunday, and now we are having a winter storm with snow and freezing rain. I don’t know about you, but I am definitely can’t wait for spring to arrive.

As it is a new month, this means that we have a new challenge here at OCS, and it is “Anything Goes”.  For my post today, I have used a High Hopes Rubber Stamps called “Hummingbird Ring” and no design paper.  I used the Ranger Distress Inks to add colour to the embossed background.

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If you need any supplies for this month’s challenge, check out Lora’s OCS store for all the new products that are arriving daily.

Until next time, keep crafting and have some creative fun.

Hugs,

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March “Anything Goes Challenge”

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

As it is March 1st, which means it is time for a brand new challenge here at One Crazy Stamper, which is “Anything Goes”.  For my post I have used this adorable stamp from Wild Rose Studios called Kitty Picnic.

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Supplies used:

  • Kitty Picnic (Wild Rose Studios)
  • Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Paper:  X-Press It Blending Cardstock
  • Copic Markers:  Skin:  E0000 – Floral White, E000 – Pale Fruit Pink; Hair; E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige; Dress: BV0000 – Pale Thistle, BV000 – Iridescent Mauve, BV00 – Mauve Shadow, BV01 – Viola; Hat: BV01 – Viola, G0000 – Crystal Opal, G000 – Pale Green; Kitty’s: E30 – Bisque, E31 – Brick Beige; Basket: E50 – Egg Shell; Grass: YG13 – Chartreuse; Flowers: V12 – Pale Lilac; Lady Bugs: R14 – Light Rouge
  • Spellbinders:  Labels Seven
  • Flower Soft: Shamrock Green and Heather

You have plenty of time to enter this month’s “Anything Goes” challenge for a chance to win two Whimsy Die sets from OCS.  For any supplies you need check out Lora’s OCS store and keep an eye out for all the new products that are arriving weekly.

Until next time, keep crafting.

Hugs;

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Accordion Style Card Holder and Card Organizer Holder Tutorial

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

Wacky Wednesday is here again and there is definitely a chill in the air.  It seems that a record will be set for this month as being the coldest February on record.  Instead of a card for my OCS post today, I have a tutorial for two different styles of card holders or as a possible recipe holder.  The first one is an Accordion Style Card Holder, that I saw on SplitcoastStampers originally done by Jane Matsumoto.  The second one, is from InkStainswithRoni blog and is done in a completely different manner and is definitely more fiddley to do.

Both of these holders will hold 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ cards and or recipes.  Either one can make a nice gift for someone special.

So make yourself a cup of coffee or tea and take a few minutes and have a browse.  I hope you find this useful.  My next little project will be to create something that will hold cards between 5″ x 5″ to 6″ x 6″.

Accordion Style Card Holder

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Supplies

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Supplies used — this can be done with one sheet of 12″ x 12″ double side patterned cardstock as well as one sheet of  8 1/2″ x 11″ white cardstock.

The 12″ x 12″ cardstock was cut to the following sizes:

  • 1 piece of  6″ x 12″ patterned paper
  • 1 piece of  4″ x 6″ patterned paper
  • 2 pieces of 3 3/4″ x 4″patterned paper
  • 1 piece of 2″ x 6″ patterend paper
  • 3 pieces of 3 7/8″ x 5 1/2″ white cardstock
  • 3 circles approximately 3/4″ each in white cardstock (instead of a circle punch I used the 2nd smallest Spellbinder Standard Circle die)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

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Score the 6″ x 12″ patterned paper at 4 1/2″, 6 1/2″ and 11″.  This will form the base.

Step 2:

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Score the 4″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper at the 2″mark and fold in half.  Use the decorative edge punch on one end and attach this piece along the scored 1″ section of the base with Scor-Tape.

Step 3:

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Score both pieces of the 3 3/4″x 4″ patterned paper every 1/2″ across the 4″ side.

Step 4:

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Crease the scored lines well and attach the accordion pieces to the sides of the base.  Take care to line up right along the edges of each panel.

Step 5:

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I forgot to take a photo showing where the ribbon should be added.  Scor-Tape is added to the seam underneath the top flap (decorative edge) and attach the ends of the ribbons about 1 1/2′ from each end.  The 2″ x 6″ piece of patterned paper is adhered to cover the seam and the ends of the ribbons.

Step 6:

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I used some peel off stickers to add as labels to the circles and adhered the circles to the backs of the 3 7/8: x 5 1/2″ cardstock pieces, which are then inserted into the accordion slots.

Step 7:

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I attached a Hook and Loop Fastener Tab (Tombow) to the front panel.

Card Organizer Holder

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This card organizer was seen on InkStainsRoni’s blog here and is much more fiddley to make.  The basic organizer users 2 pieces of 12″ x 12″ heavy cardstock plus design paper.

Step 1:

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Cut one piece of the white cardstock in half so that there are 2 pieces of 6″ x 12″.

Step 2:

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Using one of the 6″ x 12″ pieces of cardstock, score at the following at the following measurements of 2″, 4 1/8″, 9 1/8″ and 11 1/8″.   If using the Scor-Pal, score at the 2″ mark and fold.  Slide the fold over to the endge and score at the 2 1/8″ mark and fold.  Slide this fold over to the edge and score at both the 5″ and 7″ marks.  Once all the folds have been done at the score marks, this sheet of cardstock will form the outer covering of the organizer.

Step 3:

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Cut the second sheet of cardstock at 7″ x 12.  Score the 12″ side at 1″, 3″, 9″ and 11″.  Turn the cardstock to the 7″ side and score at the 1″, 3″ and 6″ marks.

Step 4:

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Turn the second sheet of carstock so that the 12″ side is at the top.  There are 3 small sections, in each of the bottom corners that need to be trimmed away: – a 1″ square in the corner with two 1″ x 2″ rectangles as show.

Step 5:

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Fold the 1″ flap along the top down and just tack it down.  Fold the 2″ square flaps down and apply adhesive to each.  Stand the 12″ piece up and adhere the 2″ square flaps to the 2″ x 3″ sides.  The inner container is beginning to take shape — apply adhesive to the 1″ flaps.

Step 6:

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The container slides into the outer shell of the organizer as shown.  Add adhesive to the bottom and 1″ flaps to the organizer.  Cut a 4″ x 6″ piece from the original piece of cardstock that was set aside and adhere it to the 1″ flap of the organizer shell.  A pocket can be added in the decorating stage to hold postage stamps.

Step 7:

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I added the designer paper at this point, but I really wonder if it might have been easier to do that before everything was adhered together.

I attached a Hook and Loop Fastener Tab (Tombow) to the front panel and inside the lid flap.

I hope you found this useful.  Until next time, keep crafting and remember to stay tuned for Sunday, when OCS will have a brand new challenge.

Lots of  Hugs,

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Have a Great Day!!!

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Hi Fellow Crafters;

I hope you all had a good Family Day and enjoyed the time with your family.  The weather is finally warming up for a change after the cold weekend.  Here at OCS, we are having a “Red, White and a Die” challenge and the design team are using the January release of High Hopes Rubber Stamps.

For my post today, I have used the adorable Favourite Honey Bear.  I coloured the image with the Spectrum Noir Pencils, added Ranger Distress Ink to the image.  I hand wrote the sentiment as I didn’t have a suitable sentiment.  The hearts were coloured with a red Stella of Wink, and the clear was used for the honey and flower centers. The mesh was from my stash.

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Supplies used:

There is still plenty of time to enter this month’s challenge for a chance to win a prize pack from OCS.  If you are in need of some retail therapy, check out Lora’s brick and mortar and online OCS stores for some amazing products and prices.

Until next time, keep crafting up a storm and enjoy yourself.

Hugs,

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