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New Ways to Use Buttons + Epiphany Crafts

  Hey there everyone! Back again with another way to use your Round 14 tool and something you may have a lot of just lying around-BUTTONS!


Thanks Card
 Use leftover buttons to create frames for the Round 14 tool to nestle perfectly into.

I love the dimension and warmth of the wooden buttons from SEI. The buttons set off the epoxies nicely.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Epiphany Crafts + Gift Wrap Trim

   Hey there everyone! Today I am going to share with you a fun gift wrap trim idea that you can make with your Round 14 tool to add a fresh shabby feel to any gift you give this holiday season.

Gift Wrap Trim
This technique is so unbelievably simple. 
1. Punch circles using your Round 14 tool.
2. Feed the circles into your sewing machine with the presser foot down.
3. After you stitch a circle, let the needle pass through the hole about four times, and then feed the next punched circle!

Wrap around a gift item several times using as a decorative trim.

Come back tomorrow to find out how to use your Round 14 with everyday items in your scrap pile!

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365 Cards + Me

      Hey there everyone! Yesterday I received the amazing new special issue from Paper Crafts, 365 Cards (well, actually 366-it's a leap year!
   There are sooo many FANTASTIC designers in it, and lot's of inspiration. This issue is particularly special to me because it's my first Cover! 
    Make sure to get your copy at your local book or craft store!



A Fall Invite+S.E.I.

     Hey there everyone! I am so excited. Today is my first post over at the SEI blog, I am so thrilled to be a part of this team, designing with such amazing women and such wonderfully creative and inspirational product. Today I am going to share with you a Thanksgiving invite using the new Homestead line that is super easy to make, and will impress your guests way before you put the turkey on the table.

Thanksgiving Invite

Don't just decorate a piece of paper invite, go beyond the simplicity! Try something new- Design an open-enveloped sleeve, slip the invite inside and hand deliver to your recipients to make them feel more welcome at your holiday gathering.

Layered elements add dimension. To make them stand out, especially the fabulous embossed leaves, ink them with chalk to bring out the raised areas.

Sometimes simple is more--white paper and vellum can make even the simplest rub on or strip of patterned paper pop!


Check out all the fabulous fall inspiration showcasing this month from the new design at the blog!
     
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Advocado Arts + Me



I have TERRIFIC news to share. A couple weeks ago I was at work on a wee break, and was checking my email. Out of the blue, I noticed an email from Lisa Hetrick of Avocado Arts, titled "Avocado Arts Design Team" Beyond excited I opened up the email, and was SOOO thrilled to be asked to join the team!

I adore this company, the WONDERFULLY designed stamps. I have SOOO very much wanted to be a part of something really special, and Avocado Arts is it!

If you don't know much about them, Avocado Arts is a clear stamp company that mails out monthly sets that require no commitment other than your desire to work with the best product! Read more about their program here

I can't wait to start sharing all their amazing stamps with you in January of 2012!

Here's the NEW Pit Crew team!



Andrew + Crate Paper

     Hey there everyone! I wanted to share a GORGEOUS card that my very artistic nephew made last weekend!! He saw my craft room, and asked me, "What are we going to create today?" I thought to myself, "Dearness me, he is ADORABLE!" So, I pulled out Toy Box from Crate  and let him choose some ribbon, buttons and embellishments. With a little help gluing and cutting, Andrew made this adorable card which he told me he would proudly keep in his room at home!







The amazing little man himself (with my pet Mr Green)!

Epiphany + Clearsnap Day 2

   Hey there! I'm back again! I know, twice in one week? Well, now that my design teams are in full swing again (in addition to another creative surprise that I'll mention in Jnauary 2012), I have lots of fun things to share with you.
   Day two has me sharing a fun Halloween party invitation using Epiphany Crafts Vintage settings and Clearsnap Pigment Ink and watermark ink. I really enjoy the incredible quality that Clearsnap creates. Rich colors, easy to use and great results. Check them out-their product line is extensive.


It's really easy to make this invitation. Trim some "Haunted" paper from the Phantom collection by Pink Paislee. Fold into a gatefold, trim envelope edges and attach a  Vintage setting

Trim some "Obscure" paper from the collection, stitch the top, stamp the Skull image with Clearsnap watermark ink, emboss with clear powder and ink over for a fun resist!

You can print your own info on the inside card to customize this invitation.
I hope this inspired you to think about fun halloween ideas for your upcoming party! Make sure to stop by the Epiphany Crafts blog to see new projects all week!

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