Christmas stars

I just wanted to do a quick post to show you some more craft fair  goodies I have been making.  I saw something like these the other day and it inspired me to try them. I can not remember if I saw them on Pinterest, or blogger or FB. but if the oringinal artist is out there please let me know I would love to give you recognition.  I am going to call these Christmas star pots.  the original crafter had these stars in Spools, but i had these small flower pots kicking around, they were rejects from a dowel mill, they all have a defect.  Made me think of Rudolph cartoon and the "misfit" toys,  I hated to toss or burn these wooden pots so I gavr them a purpose, table centerpieces or fireplace or shelf decor.  Someone mentioned they would make cute table place markers.   Any how, List of supplies used:

acrylic paint

Artiste and Art Philosophy cartridges

ribbon

CTMH inks and stamps

glue gun

Bo Bunny gems

cotton bandages (tops of mittens and stockings)

Crafters Moss

white Flock (patches glued on to look like patches of snow)

Bells

Dowels

assrted Christmas papers

Buttons

Hope you like them, if you have any questions, be sure to message me!

Happy Crafting....Cathy

ALL ABOUT ME BLOG HOP

Welcome to the ALL ABOUT ME BLOG HOP!!! Today you are going to see a lot of wonderful projects, and learn a little bit about some of us crafters, that you probably already follow, or maybe see someone you have missed, and would love to follow.  Either way, have a fun time, make sure you comment on each blogs projects, there maybe some goodies along the way. I have the line up below incase you get lost.  You should have arrived here from Sarah"s, if no, and you just happened upon my blog, start at the beginning at Shelley's so you don't miss a thing:)  Also you will want to make sure you follow her rules to win this mouth watering candy!!!

1. Shelley  - http://shelley-scrapbookingforfun.blogspot.com/

2. Judy - www.bepresentbereal.blogspot.com/

3. Sandy - http://scrapbookblessings.blogspot.com/

                            
 4. Shelley  -  http://heartstring-designs.blogspot.com/

5. Melissa - http://iamapapermaniac.blogspot.com/

6. Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/

7. Roberta  - http://thepapercraftingleague.blogspot.com/

8. Claire - http://threewaterscreations.blogspot.com/

9. Sarah - http://craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com/

10. Cathy - http://cathyplus5.blogspot.com/

11. Nadja - http://nadjarobbins.blogspot.com/

12. Tess - www.sassycricutcrafting.com/

13. Robin  - http://cutonedesignsbyrobin.blogspot.com/

14. Amy  - http://www.scrapthissavethat.blogspot.com/

15. Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/

16. Kim - http://theartisansattic.blogspot.com/

List of products used:
Cricut
Artiste cartridge
Cricut Sampler
Ribbons And Rosettes
Zig Pen
Rubber cement
DCWV..The Crafty Stack
Jolee's candy/cross
Ranger's Tim Holtz Distress pad Olive green

Here is my project about me:

To me, my family is the center of everything, as you can see it the layout, and next is the extension of my family, my pets, a golden retriever named Shelby, cat ma==named Lois and a Rosey Bourke parakeet names Sammy

Through my whole marriage, my husband has been my constant companion and the love of my life, we do everything together (except craft.lol) and have fun doing it:)

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and what has kept us together is out love and God, and our faith.

Another thing about me is I am a "Chocoholic".  Have been for years, there is no cure, I am hopeless! I showed this with the little pieces of candy I got from Jolee's Halloween stickers.

Another love of my life is flowers, I love growing them indoors, in pots.  When I was younger, (not that I am that old),  I used to spend a lot of time out door in flower gardens I had started.  My favorites are roses and lillies.  So I put some roses on the layout to represent that, as well as a stick pin I made.

And lastly I added a little spool of thread next to the small journal paper, which does a quick description ALL ABOUT ME.

Now your off to the talented Nadja.

                          Happy crafting, Cathy

Rosette Christmas tree

Good afternoon friends, today I wanted to share with you a project I did this morning.  I saw a Rosette Christmas tree yesterday posted on Facebook and checked out others on line and at Archivers.  Loved it, so decided I would  like to try it, I try everything at least once.lol

It is a 12 rosette Christmas tree, but I realized as I was putting it together...I accidentally omitted one..oh well, I still like it.  Your basic supplies, is paper score tape or red sticky tape to hold rosettes together as you form them.  I cut pieces of cardboard to put in between each layer, although you probably do not have to if you do not want to.  You can cut your edges with border punch if you like too.  I forgot to, or I would have. You also need a glue gun, but be careful, do not burn yourself 3 times like me.lol  I used some Christmas papers from a pile of loose papers I had.

these are the sizes you will need for this tree, or you can tweak to your liking.

Twelve Rosette Layered Christmas Tree

First Layer: 36” x 4.5”
Second Layer: 36” x 4”
Third Layer: 36” x 3.5
Fourth Layer: 24” x 3”

Fifth Layer: 24” x 2I.5”
Sixth Layer: 24” x 2.25”
Seventh Layer: 22” x 1.75
Eighth Layer: 20” x 1.5”
Ninth Layer: 20 x 1.25”
Tenth Layer: 18” x 1”
Eleventh Layer: 15” x ¾”
Twelfth Layer: 12” x ½”

Top Layer 12” x ½” (just stand on end – don’t make a rosette to lay down)

Score each strip at 1/2 inches.  It is easier to score paper first and cut strips after.

I laid the top rosette down like the rest, not sure what I am going to put on the top yet.

Hope you enjoyed my post, please come back!!!


Happy crafting.......Cathy

On a new Design team!

Today was a good day, I decided to try out for a design team..Jen's Digi Stamps.  I downloaded the digital freebie from Jen's store and colored it with a Letraset Promarker set, and submitted it this afternoon, and heard back this afternoon I made the team!!!  I am tickled, a new adventure for me.

I used Dcwv Christmas papers, Mr Treasurista's acrylic flowers, and assorted buttons and ribbons.  Tha card size is 8 1/2 by 5 1/2.

I like how it turned out:)  If you would like to try out these cute Digis, head over to Jen's Digi Stamp store here.

Have a great night:)  thanks for stopping by,

Cathy

What I've been doing and a hop notice

hello my crafting friends,  I am back, I been real busy the last couple weeks, with A bunch of doctor appointments, babysitting, and making crafts for some local fairs, I really have neglected my blog.  but I am back.  I certainly have missed posting.  First thing I want to tell you about is a blog hop I am going to be in.

It is the All About me Blog Hop.  And as the title implies, it is going to have projects that will hilight each of us, and let you get to know a little bit more about us,  It is going to be fun, and from what I have seen so far, some real nice projects you won't want to miss.  So mark your calendar!!!   November 27th!!

Next I just want to show you a little of what I have been working on....

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Gift boxes made with the ARTISTE cartridge...

Gift bags made from ARTISTE cartridge...

Tags with Santa's magical keys..Opens doors where the doors are locked and there is no chimney:)

 Here is one up close and below there are more..

So this is just a few of the things I have been working on for fairs.  this coming weekend is the last one I am doing.  I will be working on other Holiday projects after that.

Reminder to you, I am a Close To My Heart consultant, and would love to hook you up with the Artiste cartridge.  Just go to the top on my page and click the shop with me button and you are on your way to crafters heaven!!

Happy crafting.......Hugs, Cathy

Count on me:)

Hello my friends, today I wanted to post a card, cause it has been a couple days, but I did not get to craft today, decided to geather my kids and paint my ceiling and walls in my bedroom. Needless to say, it was an all day job, and all my muscles are sore, got in some crazy positions to paint.  My fingers even hurt.lol

 

So what I decided to do was pull out a card I made the other day.  I alwys keep a reserve.hahaha.

 

 

 

This card I made using DCWV papers.  I tried to keep this a fun and cheery card, If is for someone who needs a little lovein and warm wishes that is struggling with breast cancer. Hence the pink ribbon on the unside of the card.

I did the cute bumble bee with the Create A  Critter cartridge and the "count on me " sentiment from
3 Birds on Parade.  I added white brads for flower centers as well as some Bo Bunny bling.

 Thanks for checking in, if there is anything you need to know, such as sizes, message me.

Also, I just wanted to remind you I am a Close To My Heart consultant, and I would be happy to serve you, Make sure you check out my website where you can shop 24 hours a day!!  Check out the Constant campaigns there, and make sure you check the "While supplis last" section too.

http://cathyplus5.ctmh.com

Happy CRAFTING..........CATHY

Magical Keys!!

Santa's Magical Keys

 

Hi everyone, how we doing today, the 6th of November, voting day.  Did you vote??  I did. I was on the road today, most of the day, but when I got back in town, I made sure my husband and I voted.  I will not disclose how I voted, but I will say I hope the one who will do the best for the the country wins.

 

Now on to my project  for today.  I saw this idea on Pinterest, but I designed my own and created my own poem for the back.  I made some tags with which there are magical keys for those children who have NO chimneys for Santa to slide down, or homes that the parents lock the doors at night.  The children just leave the key out side the door and only Santa can use them to get in:)

 

 

For the tags, I cut them out with the Art Philosophy cartridge, and also used Winter Frolic cartridge too.

 

 

Other supplies used were:
Recollection paper
Echo park paper
Alphabets stamp set from Michaels
Tim Holtz keys
assorted ribbons
Bo Bunny gems
Burlap
fabritac
atg gun
liquid Glass
lace with tear drop pearls
Flat back pearls from MB Treasurista
3 Girl Jam ribbon
Knitted glove from local craft store
Stampin Up Merry Christmas stamp

I hope I inspired you to create your own!!!!

                                                               Happy Crafting!!
                                                Cathy :)