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Damask Divas Blog Hop Balloon Ride

Apr30

Welcome to the Damask Divas Blog Hop for May, 2014.  If you got here from Jamie’s post, then you are in the right place.  You can always go to the Damask Divas Group Blog to see the entire list and/or start at the beginning.

This month we are using the Close to my Heart paper pack “Balloon Ride.”  It is one of my favorites.  I have been wanting to make a box card and decided I would give it a go with this paper pack.  Melody Lane made the project available to her followers in Design Space so I was able to use my new Cricut Explore to do the cutting on the box.   I cut the balloons and clouds out by hand.  The rest of the decor is from embellishments I had on hand (La Belle Vie, Picture My Life, etc.).  The sentiment is from the CTMH stamp set “Give a Lift” and it also has cute balloons.  Next time I use this paper pack I will use the balloons in that stamp set too.

Back side folded into A2 size card

Back side folded into A2 size card

Sentiment side folded into A2 card

Sentiment side folded into A2 card

Sentiment side of box card

Sentiment side of box card

Front side of box card with balloons and clouds

Front side of box card with balloons and cloud

Supplies used include:

Balloon Ride Paper Pack = Item # X7180B

Give a Lift Stamp Set = Item # D1581

These items and many more are available from Close to my Heart.  Shop my online store – click here – or shop with your own consultant.  We are all very happy to serve you.

Next on the hop is Kelly.  I hope you enjoy seeing all of our creations using this fun hot air balloon themed paper.  There are several beautiful patterns and colors in this pack.   Happy Crafting!

 

 

Damask Divas April Blog Hop ft. Buzz and Bumble

Mar31

Welcome to the Damask Divas April Blog Hop featuring the Buzz and Bumble paper pack from Close to my Heart.  Thanks so much for visiting! If you got here from Julie’s site, then you are in the right place.  If you lose your spot or want to start at the beginning go back to the Damask Divas home page.

CTMH buzz card and gift box pic

I cannot say that I like bees in person since they can sting, but I love these cute paper bees!  And I love the honey that real bees make!  I was inspired to make a card and gift box set. I covered the 4 1/2″chipboard card box with the various papers from the pack.  I used the Honeycomb stamp set to stamp the honeycomb shapes and then cut them out.  I layered them together to make the bee hive shape.  I cut the bees out of some scrap paper and pop dotted them on.  The paper flowers were made using the Artiste Cricut Cartridge exclusive to CTMH.    I also added some copper glitter glue to give the box some sparkle.

Here are more photos so you can see the details:

Close up of box top detail

Close up of box top detail

Front view of buzz box

Front view of buzz box

Side view - I used the strip of one of the papers to add the saying around the edge

Side view – I used the strip of one of the papers to add the saying around the edge

Close up of card front

Close up of card front

I used the Quick Cards - Bumble Bee stamp for the inside greeting

I used the Quick Cards – Bumble Bee stamp for the inside greeting

Here is my supply list:

Artiste Cricut Cartridge – Z1790

Buzz and Bumble Paper Pack – X7164B

Quick Cards – Bumble Bee stamp – A1135

Honeycomb stamp set – C1537

Gold Metallic Marker – Z1768 (comes with a silver marker)

Ink Pads – Larger honeycombs Goldrush Z2123; Smaller honeycombs Sunflower (retired) Sunset would be similar Z2191; Outlined honeycomb Brown Bag (retired) Saddle would be similar Z2171.  I also colored in the outlined honeycomb with gold metallic marker. For the inside greeting I used Cocoa Z2114.  You can easily substitute similar colors as needed.

Items on hand included rotary paper cutter, honeycomb embossing folders, 3D adhesive foam, copper ribbon.

I hope you are inspired by this creation!

Next visit fellow Damask Divas team member, Jamie.   Don’t forget to enter the sponsored giveaway on the Damask Divas home page here .  Happy Crafting!

Damask Divas Blog Hop using La Belle Vie CTMH paper

Dec31
Everything you need to make repairs.

Everything you need to make repairs.

Pretty in pink, sewing kit made with the Artiste CTMH Cricut Cartridge and La Belle Vie paper

Pretty in pink, sewing kit made with the Artiste CTMH Cricut Cartridge and La Belle Vie paper

Welcome to the January Damask Divas Blog Hop using La Belle Vie papers by Close to my Heart.  If you arrived from Latisha’s site at www.creatingfuncrafts.com/2012/12/damask-divas-la-belle-vie-blog-hop.html  you are in the right place.  You can always return to the main page for the Damask Divas at www.damaskdivas.com.  I created a cute sewing kit.  I was inspired by another Damask Diva’s Starbucks Gift Box (Thanks, Jayma Malme).  I used a ribbon punch on each print square and tied a ribbon to it before attaching to the box.  I could then tie each item so it could be used and returned to the box.  The gems help to keep the flaps from folding in when the lid is on, and the flaps fold down to show the items when the box lid is removed.  What does this exploding gift box inspire you to make?  Happy Crafting.

Next, continue on to see the creations of Melissa at www.mywatermelonmoon.com/2012/12/damask-divas-blog-hop.html –  I hope you have enjoyed visiting our January Blog Hop.