Welcome to the Clearsnap/Stephanie Barnard Hop!

The Stamps of Life and Clearsnap are having a blog hop featuring The Stamps of Life stamps and Clearsnap inks and other fun products. Be sure you comment on all the stops along the hop because prizes will be randomly chosen among the comments!

The Stamps of Life will be giving away a prize to 3 lucky people – one stamp set (of the winner’s choice) per winner.  Clearsnap will be giving away an assortment of Stephanie Barnard Colorbox Premium Dye inks. Enter to win using the widget on the Clearsnap blog and by leaving a comment on each blog in the hop:


Clearsnap - http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
The Stamps of Life - http://stephaniebarnard.blogspot.com/
Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/?p=17629

Sabrina Alery - http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/

Judy Rozema - http://jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/
Megan Aaron - http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Deb Felts - http://withastampandasong.blogspot.com/
Diana Gonzalez - http://www.arteypoemas.com/
Vicki Garrett –  http://summerthymestudio.blogspot.com/
Denise Hahn - http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com/
Kim Pargeter - http://stampinriley.blogspot.com/
Suzanne Austin - http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/

Joana Studer - http://joanastamps.blogspot.com/

Tami Sanders - http://tamisanders.com/

Emily Niehaus - http://emmielouwho.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Priest - http://hydrangeahippo.com
Kim Howard - http://basementstamper.blogspot.com/

Hey everyone!  I have a very quick and easy gift wrap idea that I was able to complete in no time using Colorbox Stephanie Barnard Premium Dye Ink Spray and  "Sprinkles" Chunky Glitter.

 

I am the world's WORST gift wrapper...seriously. Wrapping gifts during Christmas is a total chore.  There have been some years where "Santa" has just left gifts under the tree with no wrapping :D.  At any rate, this idea was super easy, simple yet elegant, and personalized.

 

 

A few years ago, I purchased a small berry wreath for probably less than a dollar.  I've been using it in pieces for crafting and thought it would be great for this idea.  There were more red berries than I preferred-so, I  painted them white, and while still wet, I dipped them in Stephanie Barnard's "Sprinkles" Chunky Glitter.  Of course this needs to dry (or dry with a heating tool).  

The piece of fabric has been dyed with Stephanie Barnard"s Premium Dye Ink Spray in "Bubblegum."  Once the fabric was dry, I stamped it with Clearsnap's Crafter's Ink in "Snow" and heat set dry.  The tag is a punch that has been lightly spritzed with Stephanie Barnard's Premium Dye Ink Spray in "Strawberry." 

Wrap the package with a piece of jute string to hold the tag and berry branch and that's it!  Super easy! 

Thanks for stopping by!!! Head on over to the next talented designer's blog here. 

Handmade Holiday Blog Hop!

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!!!

Calling all crafters! We’ve gathered designers from some of our favorite manufacturers to show you ways to create something from the heart this holiday season. This 3 day Hop includes over 60 stops with inspiration brimming from every corner. Explore all of the thoughtful and frugal handmade gifts you could create for the holidays, all in one place, during our second annual Handmade Holidays Blog Hop!

To sweeten the Hop, we’re offering a gift for you! For every comment you leave on the blogs in the Hop, you’ll be entered to win a prize pack from one of the participating manufacturer sponsors! Use the Rafflecopter widget on the Clearsnap blog to gain extra entries each day: http://cleasnap.blogspot.com

THIS IS THE CLEARSNAP PRIZE PACK!

Visit the list of blogs below and leave a comment on each by Nov 27, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Each day we will be sharing a brand new list of blogs with brand new projects for you to explore, be inspired by, and create from!

Nov 16
Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Fiskateers - www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Tombow USA – http://blog.tombowusa.com/
Authentique Paper http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Kristin Wilson – Graphic 45 -  http://www.kristinwilsonhandmade.com/
Jennie Garcia - Tombow -  earthyscrap.blogspot.com
Gini Williams Cagle - Hampton Art - http://ginicagle.blogspot.com/
Sabrina Alery – Clearsnap – http://Sabrinaalery.blogspot.com
DeeDee Catron - Globecraft Memories - http://umwowstudio.blogspot.com/
Michelle Grant – Donna Salazar Designs -  http://michellejbg.blogspot.com
Emily Lanham – Authentique Paper -http://www.createserendipity.net
Emma Jeffery – Fiskateers - http://hellobeautifulblog.blogspot.com
Natalie Clause – The Twinery -  http://www.southernbellescharm.com/
Alberto L Juarez – Graphic 45 http://vintageodyssey.blogspot.com/
Vivian Keh - Hampton Art - http://contadinak.wordpress.com/tag/vivian-keh/
Jennifer Priest – Clearsnap – http://hydrangeahippo.blogspot.com
Heather Conklin – Authentique Paper - http://goldiecar.blogspot.com/

Nov 17
Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Fiskateers - www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Tombow USA – http://blog.tombowusa.com/
Authentique Paper http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Diana Gonzalez – Clearsnap – http:// www.arteypoemas.com
Monika Wright – The Twinery - http://www.iloveitallwithmonikawright.com/
Gretchen McElveen - Hampton Art - http://gretchenmac.blogspot.com/
Megan Aaron – Clearsnap-  http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Tania Willis – Fiskateers- http://throughtrialsiambeingpurified.blogspot.com/
Gloria Stengel – Graphic 45 - http://www.gloriascraps.blogspot.com/
Suzanne Austin – Clearsnap - http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/ 
Shellye McDaniel – Authentique Paper - http://paperedcottage.blogspot.com/
Natasha Naranjo Aguirre – Donna Salazar Designs -  http://www.moments-of-tranquility.com
Jen Carter – The Twinery - http://jensinkspot.blogspot.com/
Laura Denison – Graphic 45 - www.lauradenisondesigns.com
Candy Spiegel – Globecraft Memories - http://candyspiegel.wordpress.com/

Nov 18
Clearsnap – http://clearsnap.blogspot.com
Hampton Art - http://blog.hamptonart.com/
Graphic45 – http://g45papers.typepad.com/
Fiskateers - www.fiskateers.com/blog
Donna Salazar Designs – http://donnasalazar.typepad.com/
Tombow USA – http://blog.tombowusa.com/
Authentique Paper http://authentiquepaper.blogspot.com/
The Twinery - http://www.thetwineryblog.com/
Eileen Hull for Sizzix http://eileenhull.blogspot.com/
Globecraft Memories – http://globecraftmemories.blogspot.com
Dana Warren - Hampton Art - http://kraftpaperstamps.blogspot.com/
Steph Ackerman – Globecraft Memories - www.stephaniescraps.blogspot.com
Arlene Cuevas – Graphic 45 -  http://butterflykisseswithlove.blogspot.com/
Susan Lui – Graphic 45 -  http://luv2scrap-pages.blogspot.com/
Ashley Bores – The Twinery - http://www.heartmadelife.com/
Mistra Hoolahan – Donna Salazar Designs - http://mistrabutterfly.blogspot.com
Nina Yang - Hampton Art - http://waffleflower.com/
Angie Blom – Authentique Paper - http://angieblomdesigns.blogspot.com/
Denise Hahn – Clearsnap – http://inmyblueroom.blogspot.com
Stephenie Hamen – Fiskateers - www.mycraftyadventures.com
Guiseppa Gubler – Authentique Paper - http://guiseppagubler.blogspot.com/
Jessica Fick – The Twinery - http://iembellish.blogspot.com/

Cheers to creating gifts from the heart this holiday season!

Happy Hopping!


I have three kiddos, 1 in tow (LET ME CLARIFY: not on board, but still at home with me!), 1 in Pre-K, and the other in Kindgergarten.  With that said, when it's gift giving time for their classes, I think quick, cheap, and easily replicated. 

I saw this idea on Pinterest and thought..."Hey, those would make cute treat gifts for my kiddos classes!"  I will show ya how easy these were to make!

Starting off with some some of my favorite papers from Authentique, I cut 5x5 squares using the nifty trimmer that Fiskars so genereously sent!

Next, I run a strip of Tombow's Permanent Adhesive on the top side of the square. 

 Fold the paper on a diagonal to form the cone and there ya have it!  Easy peasy right?

 I also used Tombow's Clear Adhesive Squares to secure the cone on the backside. 

How cool are these Colorbox Crafter's Inks!  They come in these cute mini bottles with a applicator tip! Makes doing fine PERMANENT detail work that much easier!  OK, so after I colored the wreaths with the Crafter's Ink in "Jungle," I covered them with Clearsnap's Clear Embossing Powder and heat set with a heat gun.  The rest is history!  With the help of Fiskar's Snowflake and Double Loop border punches....I finished these little treat holders up in no time!

 I even threw some Fairy Dust Glitter on one of the wreaths before I set it with a heat gun. 

 

That's it folks! Head on over to the next blog HERE.

Thanks for stopping by!