Friday Feature!

Hello & Happy Friday!!

I'm sorry I skipped yesterday, but I was getting ready for this awesome project reveal today!  (I actually had to make it...& remind myself to take photos as I went because I always seem to forget to do that!)

 You need: a 10" Styrofoam wreath, straight pins, a thimble (optional), a Bone Folder & 6 sheets of Designer Series Paper to get started.

Cut your Designer Series Paper (DSP) into 1/2" strips.  (I did this until I had 4" of each paper left)

 Using your Bone Folder, curl your 1/2" strips.  Be careful not to curl too much, or the paper will actually stop curling & straighten out (ask me how I know!?!)...but you can curl them tighter with your fingers if they're not tight enough. ;)

 

Start pinning each paper curl onto the wreath...randomly...

 

I have issues with 'random' placement of anything, so this was a challenge for me.  I was, however, determined to step out of my comfort-zone & make this work!

 

Continue pinning paper curls until the whole wreath is full...at least the top & kind of down the edges...you want it to lay flat against the wall or door that you're going to hang it on.

 

After that, I added some Chevron Ribbon to hang it by, some glitter-bats on wire & a Rosette made out of one of the 4" strips of DSP that I had left.

 

Next was deciding what to put inside the Rosette...

 

I chose this, but you could use any number of items...the Witches Brew Banner Kit actually has lots of cool glitter images & supplies to make Rosettes too!  (The Banner Kit would make decorating your wreath in coordinating colors super-easy!!!)

I hope you enjoyed this project!  If you would like to order the supplies to make one of your very own, contact me so we can discuss what your options are!  If you would like one of these already made for you, I'm taking orders for those as well...in Halloween, Fall/Thanksgiving or Christmas!

If you order the supplies & would like a little 'direction' while you assemble it, we can set up a Private Class for you & up to 3 of your friends!  (Again, contact me so we can work out the details & set your date!)

If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask me!

Thanks for stopping by!  I'd love to hear what you think about this...leave a comment below with any thoughts, suggestions & even ideas about this wreath & you will be entered into a drawing!
~Cybil

Wednesday Wonders!

Well, it's Wednesday again...half-way through the week...hump-day...that much closer to the weekend...whatever gets you through the week, I guess. ;)  I've never really had an issue with Wednesdays...they are good days!  & this week is no exception...although I could ask for better weather...the near-constant rain & over-cast skies we've had the last 3 days are starting to drain my energy...I NEED the sun to thrive & I am trying to patiently wait for it's return.  In the mean-time, there has been more movie-watching, couch-laying, & napping here than normal...& it's the weather's fault!  Luckily hubby understands! :)

But on to better things...the Wednesday Wonders!!!!!  Well, these were actually released yesterday, which would make them Tuesday Treasures...but my blog post went out before these showed up, so I'm sharing them today!

Another NEW Photopolymer Stamp Set!!!!!

 Bite Me Photopolymer Stamp Set 

Item #134622 

$13.95

 


And NEW Digital Downloads including this FREE Wallpaper for your computer!

Starlight October Wallpaper - Digital Download

Item #134989

FREE!

 

 

To see the other NEW Digital Downloads, CLICK HERE!

 

I'm a bit off on my sales & recruiting goals for this month, so if you would like to purchase anything or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!  It is the perfect time of year to get a serious move on your Holiday shopping & I have gift ideas for just about anyone on your list...& Gift Certificates too!  I would love to help you get your shopping done & I would love for your help in meeting my goals!  I hope to hear from you soon.

 

Have a crafty day & thank you for stopping by!
~Cybil

 

Card Club Tuesday...

On Saturday, we had our Monthly Card Club! 

(If you'd like info on starting your very own Card Club, just let me know!)

 

This month's theme was Halloween/Fall, so here are the cards I designed!

 

 We used the Tags 4 You & Tape It stamps sets.  I love Tape It...there's nothing like being able to stamp your own Washi Tape...in any color you want!

 

Hope you enjoyed today's cards & remember, if you are interested in starting your own Card Club, just let me know & we can start working out the details!  (Christmas is coming...faster than we'd like...so why not start your cards NOW?!?)

 

Thanks!
~Cybil

MDS Monday! (MDSM32)

I'm starting out yet another week with the MDS Monday Challenge!  If you can't tell, I LOVE the inspiration I get from this wonderful group of ladies...as well as the awesome submissions to this challenge each week!

 

I started out with this sketch:

I'm also honored to be mentioned again this week!  Come join us so you can be mentioned too! 

 

 I went into MDS & had it randomly select a color grouping for me to use...& I put this card together!

(Yes, I know it's a little different from the sketch...that's the glorious thing about INSPIRATION!!!  You don't have to copy it exactly!)

I was almost too simple, but I love the way it turned out!!

 

Then I hopped over to the Fab Friday Challenge to see what they were up to this week...since I hadn't checked in over there in a while...& I LOVED their color combo too!  So I re-did the card to match their color challenge!  Although I had it done in enough time to submit it, I didn't want to post my creation quite yet. (I look forward to my MDS Monday posting!)  Even though I didn't submit it, I still love it & wanted to share! 

This was also super easy to change the colors! 

All you have to do is: Insert a duplicate page & click on each element & change it's color!  Can you imagine how sweet it will be to make baby cards...quick design & then change the colors to boy, girl or neutral?!?  Or even birthday cards?!? 

 

I LOVE MY MDS SOFTWARE!!!!!

If you'd like to learn more about it, let me know!  Classes will be starting soon! 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!  If you like what you read, please consider Following so you don't miss a single post!

~Cybil

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Fabulous Friday!

Hello all & Welcome to Fabulous Friday!

Today was my cousin's birthday...22nd birthday, to be exact!  & since she is in Florida right now participating in the College Program at Walt Disney World, I am lucky enough to see her more often than I see any others on my side of the family.  I was also honored that she asked my daughter & I to spend her birthday with her!!!  Soo...we went up & had an amazing lunch at the Whispering Canyon Café at Disney's Wilderness Lodge.  I had been there before, but it had been a while...the resort always amazes me though!  This HUGE log cabin style get-away...right in the middle of Central Florida!  It is gorgeous...& if you ever visit Disney, even if you're not staying there, I highly recommend you go visit the resort & sit in the lobby for a little while, just to take in the beauty!

 Saffron is enjoying her lunch too!

This was the card I made for her...even though I didn't get a pic of her opening it. :(  Stitch is her favorite character!!  (I'm also working on a whole line of this style cards with some other characters...so keep an eye out if you're a Disney Fan!!)

When we left there, we headed to the Magic Kingdom for just a bit.  There is a Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party tonight, so the park closed to regular guests at 7 p.m.

We had a blast there too...can't you tell!?!

I just wanted to share a little bit about my Fabulous Friday this week!  What did you do today?!?

I'll see you all on Monday with another MDSM Challenge submission!!!  (I'm excited to share this one & it's another CARD!!!)

Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!
~Cybil

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Gearing up for Halloween!

What are your Halloween Plans?!?  Trick-or-Treating?  Halloween Party?  Sending cards? Decorating your house?!?

 

Monday was a creative day here in my Studio!  I made a total of 7 NEW card designs!!!  While I'm not going to share them all with you right now, I am going to share my favorite Halloween card design!  (It's super-simple too, which is perfect for making a bunch to send out!)

Supplies:

Cardstock: Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Punch: Label Bracket

Stamp Set: Tags 4 You

Embellishments: Witches' Brew Washi Tape

Adhesives: Multipurpose Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals

 

If you need the item numbers, just let me know! 

I'd love to help you get an order in & get these cards done for Halloween.  If you order the products to make this card, I will even cut your cardstock for you!

 

Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!

~Cybil

 

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New Product Tuesday!

Soo...I must admit, I was totally planning  on telling you about the NEW Digital Downloads that came out today! ;)  However, Stampin' Up! made it an even better announcement today!!!  In addition to the NEW Digital Downloads, they also released 2 NEW Photopolymer Stamp sets!!!!!

Here is just ONE of the Digital Downloads that were released today!  Looks like a fun way to build a snowman to me...especially since you wouldn't find me outside in any snow! ;) 

 

 You can check out all the new Digital Downloads by going HERE!

And here are the 2 NEW Photopolymer Stamp Sets!!! (Along with a couple ideas too.)

 

You can order the 'Greetings From' set here:

 

You can order the 'Map It Out' set here:

 

Remember to use Hostess Code: BGGGM2SM when you order any of the NEW products and you will be entered into a drawing for FREE products!

 

Happy Shopping & Happy Creating!  I'd love to see what you make with your new supplies!

~Cybil

 

 

 

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