Jaded Blossom-December 11th Guest Designer

Hello! I was so excited to be chosen as a Guest Designer for Jaded Blossom for December 11th. It is quite the honor and I appreciate it so much!

First, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to Candace & Michelle for allowing me to showcase their wonderful products on the blog!

Ok, so this time of year, everyone is scrambling for that perfect little something. Whether you need it for a classroom treat, co-worker treats, or even a Cookie Exchange party favor, I believe my project can fill all of those needs! :-)

I created a favor pack of hot cocoa and marshmallows. I used Jaded Blossom's Winter Penguin stamp set and Ticket Book Die Set. The test tubes are food safe and I purchased them from eBay.

Find these wonderful products and more at www.jadedblossom.com

It's simple, fun, and sweet! You can even have your little ones help with the marshmallow part, one in the tube, one in their mouth! :-) 

This next photo shows the project vertically, if you are familiar with the Ticket Book die, there is a flap on the other side, that you can personalize to add the recipients name or your name as the giver.

I hope you enjoyed my project!

Thank you again to the Jaded Blossom Team!

Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Believe, just beCLAUS.

~Candice

H A P P Y T H A N K S G I V I N G!!!

Well this months swap is.... thanksgiving! I made 4 cards for my swap sisters and I sure do hope they enjoy them as much as I do! I love Lawn Fawn because I can color all of the images and they are so stinkin' cute!!! :-)

Just Believe!

More Swap Cards!

Hello! I've been working like crazy on all my swaps! I love the chance to use my stash and send happy mail to my friends! Please check out my latest creations below! :-)

Poinsettia Card Swap

Snowman Card Swap

Outside of Sorry you had a Crappy Day Card Swap

Inside of Sorry you had a Crappy Day Swap

Ok, that's it for now! Working on some now! More posts to come!

Just Believe!

Christmas Cards in a Flash!

So, I make my own Christmas cards each year and I need to get going on them...So, I saw this sketch and used it with a multitude of patterns. I wanted to stray from the traditional colors of red and green on these. They came out fantastic and I can't wait to send them out!!

Have you started your Christmas cards yet?!?!

Just Believe!

Santa Card Swap

So by know, y'all know I love my swaps! Here's another one for ya! This one is for a Santa Card! It was inspired by a card on Pinterest and I added my own spin to it! I love being crafty!!

CTMH Inspired Butterfly Cards

I recently got a kit for a workshop put on by my good friend, Jen. She is a CTMH consultant and hosts all of these fabulous workshops. I finally finished my kit, she supplied all the die cuts, card bases and envies. I only needed to assemble and stamp a sentiment. I love how they came out!

Visit Jen's blog: www.roxybonds-scrappin.blogspot.com

Just Believe!

Christmas Tag Swap

Hello! I just wanted to pop in and show off my tags for a swap that I'm in on facebook!

TTFN! (Ta Ta For Now)

Just Believe!

Christmas Ornament Swap

I love to swap with my fellow crafters. It gives me a chance to use my stash and gain new friends. This month I participated in a handmade ornament swap. You were to create 2 handmade ornaments for your partner and they would do the same. Below you will see my ornaments that I will send to my partner! My partner collects tea cups, so I thought I'd make an ornament teacup! I sure hope she enjoys them! I had fun making them! 😀

Just Believe!

The Big Fresno Fair Home Arts Entries

Hello!!! I am so happy and excited to announce that out of the 12 projects I entered, I came out with 4 First Place ribbons and 4 Third Place ribbons! The competition was fierce and I'm so proud of all my entries!

Again, I am so blessed to be able to have been recognized by my work. Paper crafting is truly a labor of love and it comes from the heart!

Just Believe!

Long time no post!!!

I haven't posted in sooooo long! Here are a couple of my newest creations! I love to watch YouTubes and search Pinterest for any inspiration. I have done loads more projects and even entered 12 projects in my County fair!! I will post those at a later date! :)

This was inspired by Jennifer McGuire. You stamp a background stamp with white pigment ink, let dry, and then stamp over with dye ink, and the white pigment ink will "resist" the dye ink. It looks very cool. I popped up the stripes with foam tape and the sentiment is stamped on the card front.

The sentiment is heat embossed on vellum and then adhered to patterned paper which is adhered to the card front. Very simple, yet elegant and classic.

Gerda Steiner Design Team Call

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I recently seen this call for Gerda Steiner Designs, her images are super cute and she has digi stamps, as well as clear stamps! Woohoo!! So, I thought i'd throw my hat in the ring and apply! Below are two cards that I created using the *free* digi stamps! Woohoo, yes! for free! These images are super cute and I love that bear!!!!

Now, the bunny was part of an Easter image I cut out the bunny to make it an any occasion stamp!

Birthday Bear Card

Springtime Shaker Card

Hope you enjoyed my super cute and simple cards!

Just believe!

Bubblegum Fun!

One of my other talents is jewelry making. I made the jewelry for my bridesmaids gifts and I made this set for a special girl in my life. It was so fun and easy! It's inspired by The Little Mermaid.

Have a fabulous day! 

Just Believe!

Swappy Goodness

I belong to a fb group that hosts many swap events. I love it because it's not always your traditional card/layouts/embellies swaps. It's get outside your comfort zone and create type swaps. It's so much fun! Below are some of my most recent projects.

Black and White Twinchies swap 

Spring ATC swap

Mini Bunting (Banner) in Cream and Brown swap

Just Believe!

Playing with the Boys...

Good Evening!! I had so much fun playing with the boys today! Those boys being stamps from C Thru the Woods by Charlene Woods. Find her products at cthruthewoods.blogspot.com.

Cowboy Tag

The Clovis Rodeo is coming up and I was inspired by this stamp to create a dusty wrangler after a day in the ring.

A card created for a bridal shower, I went with a "Something Blue" theme. I love the way the glitter sets off the card.

 A scrapbook layout that will accomodate 6 - 3x3 photos, it's just a fun and simple page.

Till next time! Just Believe! ~Candice

Dress Up Dolls!

I am seriously in love with this doll! That big ball gown! She's gorgeous! Julie Nutting makes such great stamps! I had fun with this one! It was a birthday card for my cousin!

Just believe!

Sparkle and Shine

I've been feeling under the weather but decided to brave my craft room and put together a quick card.

I was inspired by a stamp set that I had bought and the bokeh technique that's making its rounds on YouTube.

I used watercolor paper to paint the background, by smooshing my ink pad on my craft mat and I stamped the edges with some Hero Arts Unicorn ink with a polka dot stamp.  I love hero arts ink because once the ink settles it provides a softer look and it's not to harsh. It provided the right look that I was going for. 

All the other elements are your basic techniques, with sequins for that added bling!

I really love this little card. 

Just Believe!

I'm all ears!

I made this super cute birthday card for my godmother!

It was quick and simple! I used a cut file from Miss Kate's Cuttables!

My favorite part?! I didn't have yellow ribbon so I dyed white grosgrain with some CTMH Buttercup Ink Pad and a mini mister filled with water!

Possibilities are endless when it comes to crafting!

Just believe! 

My Design Team Audition Projects!

Hi there crafty friends!

I am auditioning for a spot on a design team, which would be fantastical! Ack! Even if I don't get the call up to the majors, I am having fun in pee wee leagues! Ha! Enjoy my sparkly adventure!

My Prima Doll Tag. I am really pleased with this one and glad she looks stunning! 

This card was so fun to make! I love white on black stamping! Fun fun fun!

And of course my SHEart that I showcased last week! It's so pretty I had to show it off again! 

Hope you all enjoy! 

Just Believe!

Another scrappy-licious post!

So I came back today to post some more cards! I have so much fun playing with paper! I just wish I had more time...

Just a simple card to let some know that they're on your mind. I had fun with the spritzer...can you tell?! 

A simple Valentine's Day shaker! I love shaker cards! So much fun!

Just buzzing by to say 'Hi!' Cute little bumblebee! 

As promised, a better view of my 'SHEart' my very first mixed media piece! I'm pretty ecstatic with the outcome!

Just Believe!