Gift Card Holder

All right--today is my day over on PBD and you will for sure want to check it out-here is a peek under the tent

Click the link and see the details:  Pink By Design Stamps Blog
Come back on Wednesday for all the measurements and a step by step assembly!  You are going to want to keep this on in your tool shed!
Make it a great one-

Treat Slider Card with Pink By Design Stamps

It's Friday and I am knee deep with  my move--Movers at going to arrive any moment to load up all my stuff (and trust me it is a lot of stuff)
So If you have never Visited Tresa Black's Blog--you should!! She is one of the most talented paper artists that I have ever come across and most recently she has been showing a book she made for the CTMH convention.  Simply AMAZING--you must check it out. 
Well She did this super cute treat slider one Halloween and when I got this new set of Chocolate Inspired stamps from Pink By Design thought it was a match made in sweet treat heaven.

I changed it up just a little, but here is the outside!  This was a very simple and pretty quick project and I think I might be using this for a little favor I have to make in the near future.

Half opened---

All the way!
I got the candy bars at target for $1 (pack of 10)  paper was scraps and so was the ric rac.  Tag was punched and the circle was also punched.  Bling was from left overs and I inked the edges of the tag.  Sentiment is from the Pink By Design Say It Sweet Stamp Set which is a retail exclusive and can be purchased at Oh My Crafts!
Don't fret---I am going to point you to Tresa's Fabulously Artsy YouTube Channel for her easy to follow video--just be ready to spend some time on both her blog and all the videos--not only are they great but she is very funny as well.

Make it a great one--now off to finish moving!

Quick gift packaging using Pink By Design Stamps

Well we have hit wednesday and I am in the midst of the great move of  2011!  I never realized how much stuff I had--and to pack the scrap room has been a crazy experiance.  I have come to the realization that my collection of scrap items is so big I could open my own store!  Sort of sad in a funny way--
So i opened my mail box the other day and I got a package from Sarah the Pink Cricut (also the founder and designer for Pink by Design) with my newest release sets for the Design Team.  I know I said it before but this is another must have release--just in time to get started on your holiday cards!

So this fun little package is a clear box from PTI and the paper is CTMH and SEI.  I simply cut two strips for the belly band that were 12" long and a 1/2" difference in width.  I added some atg to the end and wrapped it around after inking the edges. 

I used my spellbinders to cut the layerd shape.  The bottom layer is solid brown and I sent it through the cuttlebug to add texture.  I used a folder from the Asian theme set.  I inked the edges here as well.  This oh so wonderful vintage fall wreath is from one of the set that is going to be released soon.  I simply stamped the image on cream card stock in brown ink. 

 The pattern SEI paper had pine cones and is also glittered so I thought about how I can add some pop, I found these tiny pearls in red in my horde of supplies and thought --hello holly berries!  Simple but elegent--just my style.  This whole project only took about 10 minutes.  I also added a scrap of red ribbon around the middle of the notes and attached them together using pop dots. 

Make sure you check out the Pink By Design Blog where the uber talented design team post a new project every day!!!

Make it a great one-

The Monday Buzz, with a Card using Pink By Design

Hello all--can you believe it is already Monday. This week is jammed packed for me. A lot going on at work with a big trade show in Vegas next week and my big move all of four miles from where I live now.
I have been packing all weekend and have come to the conclusion that I have way to much of everything--scrap stuff, wine, ties, shoes, suites, CLOTHES! I have also been getting rid of a lot of stuff but good lord have I collected a ton of stuff.
On to the project. I made this card using two Pink by Design stamp sets--one is a retail exclusive and the other a classic back ground.

The background is the Wired Background that I thought looked a bit like a honey comb. I used CTMH solid Creme Brulee paper and ink (no embossing shocker I know) for the base, Colonial White cream, and Topiary green paper.  The patter is from K&Company stack I got a Michael's for $1.99.  Got to love a deal.

 

Here is a close up of the layers.  I used chalk in on all the edges in the same color to give it an earthy brown ground.  I also put pop dots under the large cream section and the solid green section to give a bit of a 3D effect. 

The sentiment is from the new Pink by Design Honey Pie set that you can get at OH MY CRAFTS.  This set has some great BEE sentiments! 

I took some of the scraps and finished off the inside.  This is a great gender neutral card so if you need something of a man--you could lift this one to great success. 
Thanks for stopping by today and I love hearing your feed back.  This month is crazy and I am so thankful that you all stick with  me and through all my crazy travels and life goings ons!
Make it a great one

Grill Master using PBD and Cricut Father's Day Seasonal Cartridge

Wednesday is here and I have a fun card for you using Pink By Design Just 4 Men stamp set, Cricut Father's Day Seasonal Cartridge, Fiskers punch, and DCWV paper.

Used two colors of ink around the grill inset square border--brown on the base and a blue just around the edge after I roughed it up

Got to love this Pink By Design Stamp set--and it is on sale this week!!

Here is the back-plenty of room for a note and a bit of the coolest BBQ paper I have found!

Alright I have a really fun card for Thursday so stop back and check it out

Bryan

Home of the Brave with Pink By Design

Well I am home from Branson, and it was not as bad as I thought it was going to be.  It was so good to see my family and spend some time with them.  I made this card and I thought it was a very true sentiment!

The stamp is from Pink By Design Our Troops stamp set

How true is this.  If you make cards for the troops, this is a must have set!!!

 Papers are K & Comapny, ribbon is from Michael's, punch is from SU, Die cut is Spellbinders, chalk ink is from PTI.

I am working on a bunch of haul videos to share and there is so much I found!  Videos will be up everyday next week!!! I said I bought a lot-I really did buy a lot!!! I have not even checked the mail so not sure what may have shown up while I was gone--I love suprises in my mail box!
Alright I will have another card up for you on Thursday.

Oh BTW--if you have not checked out the new Pink By Desgin Blog, head over there now--the design team posts everyday and there is even a message board where you can post and share all sorts of things! Check it out!
Make it a great one
Bryan

Thank you with Pink By Design Our Troops Stamp set and BLOG CANDY...................

Happy Monday everyone--since Blogger was jacked up on Friday and I usually take the weekends off here is my project from last weeks Pink By Design Team Friday.  Our challenge was to do something for the troops--so I made this!

I used a premade card base and some great (yet simple) K&Company Americana Paper.  My brother is over seas now and will be coming home the first week of June for a couple of weeks and we will be having a family vacation in Branson--yes Branson!  (said in disbelief as this is not my idea of a great vacation spot)

When my brother got his orders the whole idea of the armed services changed for me and I can not hear the national anthem without getting might misty eyed. I am so proud of him and all of those that serve to keep our country safe and FREE!

I cut three equal strips of paper and inked the edges with my trusty PTI edgers (must haves)!  I added the sentiment from the OUR TROOPS Pink by Design stamp set.

The perfect sentiment for those that are in service to our country!

OK--so I have been crazy with work and travel and forgot that Sarah was nice enough to allow me to give away a stamp set--so one lucky winner will be getting the HATS OFF set that will be perfect for all your graduation cards and layouts--just leave a comment on this post and the winner will be announced on Wednesday Morning!

Cup of Joe? using Pink By Design Stamps and blog candy winner

Good Monday Morning!  Let's get started with a cup of coffee!  This fun card was made with the Pink By Design Perk Up Stamp Set.  There is also a full background stamp and a full sentiment set all available on Sarah's website (to shop click here)

The Coffee cut was done with the From My Kitchen Cricut Cartridge and the colors for this card were taken from my fav place to get a cup-Starbucks!

I stamped the cup and in deep green and the lid in brown, than added the coffee in white craft ink!

Here is a close up!  I also pop dotted the lids on each to give a bit of a 3D effect

I pulled out the handy white signo pen for a little doodling

Here is the back of the card--I added a couple of the cups and a fun journal block for a great note.  This notebook background stamp is also one from the most recent Pink By Design release---I used my crop-a-dile hole punch and my snips to make it look like it was torn out of a notebook!

Here is the envelope--love how this finishes it off.  What a great card for a thank you or birthday of a coffee lover.

OK---sorry for the delay in the announcement of the blog candy winner--

Jamie said...

I've been a follower for a short time now but have loved everything I've seen so far including this new project for Sarah's bday. TFS.

May 5, 2011 3:41 PM

Jamie--you have two weeks to contact me at scrapguyblog@yahoo.com with you contact info and I will get the CTMH book out to you as quickly as I can. 

Thanks for all the wonderful comments and all of you who hopped along with us--it was  a great success and a super surprise for Sarah's birthday!

I have a couple post for you this week as I am on the road again for work!  Make sure to check back!

Make it a great one-

More Sneak Peeks with Pink By Design

So sorry nothing was posted on Tuesday--on a business trip and it is a crap shoot when it comes to time no matter what I plan it is always a moving target.  So today I have two!!!!
Sneak Peek Number 1

This set has a ton of great sentiments to go with all of those animated characters we all love but hate to cute on the cricut because of all the small bits!  That is why you have an Imagine!  In all honesty this one was pretty easy off of Pooh and Friends--key to the cut is make it as big as you can size does matter when it comes to these cricut cuts.  The are some great sentiments to go with all of the Magic Kingdom original characters!!!!  This set is going to be a lot of fun

Sneak Peek Number 2:

This set is all about coffee--shapes and a couple of essential sentiments--this perk up is so cute.
The cricut cut is from the kitchen cartridge and the paper is Basic Grey!

I love the steam stamp!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I used three different coffee beans for this pattern that I also used on the inside of the card.

You got to remember the inside of the card--and here I used the same coffee beans from the front and created my own border stamp!  This set is so cute and if you check out some of the other  peaks you will also find a coffee background and a whole set of sentiments!! Three must have sets!!!!
Check out the Pink Cricut and the other talented design team members cause their projects are super cute as well--and don't forget the release on the 5th!!!!

Pink By Desgin Sneek Peek with the Red White and Blue

Hello everyone! What a Monday to be in NYC.  After the President shared the news last night I felt like I had to go to ground zero this morning. 
Before I left Dallas I had been working on some Sneak Peeks for the next release of Pink By Desgin Stamps and rearranged the posts to do this one today.

The flag is a two part stamp and I used CTMH heat embossing powder on both. 

The 'USA' stamp is also part of this set and I used white craft ink on the blue paper.  The ribbon is from my statch but I am sure you will be able to find something close at Michaels very soon. 

Relase date is this Thursday (which is also Sarah's Birthday) so make sure to check out the Pink Cricut for all sorts of stuff this week.  I will be posting sneak peeks all week so make sure to check back every day!

Pink By Design Team Friday!!!!

It's Friday!!!!! Today is Pink by Design Team Challenge and it was to make something for Mother's Day!
Here is what I came up with!

It's a 3x3 gift box with belly band.  I used CTMH solid paper and K&Company patterned paper (just one sheet of each).  I stamped the top and bottom of the box with the Pink by Design Damask background stamp in the matching ink color--I came off looking like a nice printed sheet of paper.
I cut strips of the K&Company patterned paper to line the sides of both the top and bottom of the box, inked the edges with the PTI Chai ink--love this stuff!!!!  Attached them with my ATG to the lid and base.

So for the sentiment I used a PTI die and border stamp and the Pink by Design Our Mothers stamp set.  I attached it to the belly band at the bottom and attached a layered shaped flower to the top.

I also inked the edges of this with Chi as well.  Now for some info about the flower!

So I used the Mother's Day Bouquet Cricut Seasonal Cartridge all four layers are the same shape---easy right!  Each layer is 1/4" smaller as you move towards the center.  I used the PTI chi and some Color Box Chalk ink in a pinkish red to ink the edges of each layer.  I folded and rolled each layer before building the flower.  I lightly (and I mean lightly) sprayed the layers with a litter water (hardly a mist) and shaped while wet--let it dry and you get some amazing results.  Once dry I layered each cut up and used secured them with an vintage floral brad.  I also roughed the edges before inking--sort of how a rose looks and feels--I really love the way it turned out.
Thanks for stopping by and make sure to head over the Sarah's blog The Pink Cricut to see all of the other projects made by this super talented design team!
Make sure to come back on Saturday morning and check out the project I made for Everyday Cricut!! It is a super cute layout!
Make it a great one-

From one chick to another cupcake box using Pink By Design Hoppy Easter Stamps

Good day! It's Friday!!!!!!! Today is the Pink by Design Team day and the challenge was anything Easter.  I found these great cupcake boxes at Michael's and thought they would be perfect for this project.

I used the Cricut Animal Kingdom for the chicken and scraps of paper for the cuts.  Some creative inking, a couple black gems for yes and a pop dot under the wing to make it flap made this chicken special!  

I used the Hoppy Easter sentiment set and they argyle background (both solid diamonds and outlines) a bit of heat embossing, my trusty nestibilities die and BAMMM!

I added some polka dot ribbon in the same colors around the center and it is ready to give a tasty treat to a friend, or co worker this Easter.  Make sure to head over the the Pink Cricut to check out all the great projects from the design team!

He Is Risen....Easter Card using Pink By Design Hoppy Easter Stamps

This card was made using last years Easter limited edition cartridge from Cricut and the new SEI Couture paper line that you all are all going to want.

Butterflies are from SEI as well and I inked the edges to tie it all together!

The sentiment is from Hoppy Easter stamp set by Pink by Design!

Easter with Pink By Design Stamps!!!!!

Hello everyone--It's Monday and I had a jam packed weekend.  Business lunch on Saturday, Game night Saturday night, had to hit the office on Sunday as well as help a dear friend put her scrap room back together after a few home improvements, pack for a week on the road, and get all my projects done, laundry, and a little bit of house cleaning!
If you don't know I am part of the Awesome design team for the Pink Cricut and her Pink by Design Stamps and this week is a design team Friday so I thought I would give you three projects this week using her Hoppy Easter set--I am going to use it all week.

I used the Easter 2010 Limited Edition Cricut Cartridge for the funny bunny.  All the Papers were in my scrap bin and I love any chance I get to use these fun googly eyes I get at Joann's.  I wanted this to be a bit more boy friendly thus the heavy on the blue.

I love this cut and the half eaten ears give be a giggle cause that is how I have always eaten my chocolate bunny--ears first, then the candy eye, followed by the rest of the body!

I used the a fun sentiment for the inside and a little bit of the egg paper--which paired perfectly with the sentiment!

Alright that is all I have for today but I will have another card on Wednesday and a fun giftable for the design team assignment on Friday.  Make sure to stop back by--
Make it a great one!