Crate Paper | Star Decor

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Christmas is right around the corner and it's time to get those decorations up!  If you're looking for some last minute ideas to add to your Christmas decor this year, then check out this fun, rustic Star created with the Crate Paper Snow & Cocoa collection and We R Memory Keepers Ruler Studio.

I adjusted the ruler to a basic star shape and once I had it the way I wanted it, I added a couple of pop dots to some of the joints to secure the shape. I thought it would be fun to use some of the tags/cards from the Ephemera Pack to create a banner across the star shape. Some of the tags/cards already had a hole in the top, and I used my single hole punch to add holes to the other ones.

I wanted the star décor to have a rustic, hand-made look, so I grabbed some twine that I had on hand to string the tags/cards. I placed the twine through the holes on the tags/cards and then tied it off on each end of the star shape. Then I cut some extra twine and tied two bows and secured them on the ends of the banner.

The tags/cards already had some cute images on them, but I wanted to add a bit more embellishing. I cut 5 star shapes from the Snow & Cocoa 6x6 Paper Pad and machine stitched down the center of each one, before adding them to the Ephemera pieces. I also added a few stickers and some of the cute Gold sequins from the Jar Pockets pack.

This rustic Star would look great hanging in a special spot or you could also stand it on a shelf or your fireplace mantle. It’s also a quick and easy project, that is perfect for adding that hand-made look to your holiday!

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Tinsel Town | The Magic of Christmas

I am so excited to stop in today and share my first layout, using my newest collection from Pretty Little Studio, Tinsel Town!!  The collection arrived the day before we went out of town for the Thanksgiving holiday, so I couldn't wait to sit down and make a layout, our first day back home!  

I love using non-traditional Christmas colors, so I knew I wanted a bright, fun color scheme when I created this collection.  I also love Wood Grain papers, so I started the layout by cutting my title from the Yule Log patterned paper.  I used the new Christmas Magic cut file set from The Cut Shoppe, to create a large title on the layout.  Once the title was cut, I added it to a white cardstock background, tilted it a bit and then stitched through it with my sewing machine.

I wanted several textures on the layout, so I used a mix of the Twinkle Acrylics, Twinkle Die Cuts, Wood Veneers, Flair Button and sequins.  I love the scattered look of the embellishments and the various dimension created by each one.  Since the design of the layout gravitated on the left side of the page, I decided to balance it with some patterned papers from the collection on the right hand side.  I cut strips from several of the patterned papers and layered them along the right side of the page.  Then I stitched along each one, to bring some texture to the strips.

I hope you've had a chance to pick up some of the Tinsel Town collection from the PLS shop, and that you've found some inspiration today for working with the collection!  This is a LIMITED EDITION COLLECTION, so make sure you get it while it's available!

I'm also doing a GIVEAWAY on my Instagram account, so make sure you check it out for the chance to win a selection of the Tinsel Town collection.  You can find me on Instagram at @ashleyhorton75.

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Big Picture Classes | Christmas Crafting "Yule" Love

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and if you're like me, there are already a lot of things on your plate for the upcoming holiday season.  We all know how hectic things can get, and we can feel like there's not enough time for working at our craft table, or even feel guilty for taking time to work on paper projects.  I've got some tips and time-saving ideas to share with you in my newest class, Christmas Crafting "Yule" Love, at Big Picture Classes.  It's LIVE today and there are 5 lessons for creating quick and easy hand-made embellishments, layouts and gift wrap for the Christmas season.

Here's a look at what you'll learn in the class:

• Time-saving ideas for fast and fun Christmas crafting
• Tips for scraplifting your own work
• Ideas for working with a sketch
• How to use a timer to manage time for a project
• Translating Pinterest inspiration into multiple projects 

If you don't have a membership with Big Picture Classes, visit the website to learn more and begin your FREE two-week trial.  There are tons of classes that you will have access to, once you sign up for a BPC membership!

TINSEL TOWN COLLECTION!

It's a little too early to wish you a Merry Christmas, but it's not too early to check out my newest collection, Tinsel Town with Pretty Little Studio!  It's perfect for documenting your Christmas photos on layouts, for your Christmas Daily albums, decorating your December Planner spread and more!  The collection is available for Pre-Order right now on the Pretty Little Studio website.  Pre-orders are taking place now through November 5th.

Here's a look at some of the products you'll find included in the Tinsel Town collection...but make sure you check everything out on the PLS website, because there's so much more!!

While you're checking out the Tinsel Town collection, don't forget to take a look at Oakley Avenue, if you haven't had a chance to pick it up yet!  It's been so awesome to see all of the amazing projects you've created with Oakley Avenue, and I can't wait to see how you use Tinsel Town!

Tinsel Town Collection!

I know we've still got to get through Halloween and Thanksgiving, but when it comes to Scrapbook Collections, things have to show up ahead of schedule!  To help get you in the holiday spirit, my new Christmas collection called Tinsel Town will be coming to the Pretty Little Studio shop soon!  Pre-orders will take place October 18th-30th.  I thought I would pop in today and share a few sneaks with you!

Lots of fun die cuts!  You can never have too many die cuts, in my opinion!!  And here are a few of my favorite patterned papers that will be included in the collection.

OH CHRISTMAS TREE

REINDEER GAMES

 TRIM THE TREE

This collection will also include flair buttons, stickers, sequins, wood veneers, acrylics and more!  So make sure you head over to the Pretty Little Studio website on October 18th to place your pre-order!!

American Crafts | Christmas Cards

Merry Christmas week!! I can't believe it's almost time!  I still have a few things to take care of, but thankfully all of the BIG Christmas shopping happened on Black Friday!  Today though, I wanted to pop in and share two cards I created for Christmas Cards week, that were shared on the American Crafts Blog last week.  Hopefully you've gotten your Christmas cards in the mail if you're sending them out this year, but if not here's a little inspiration to store away for next year!

Supplies: Be Merry (368911) - Checking It Twice, Be Merry (368932) - Sticker Roll, Be Merry (368927) -Decorative Tags, Be Merry (368930) - Photo Overlays, Be Merry (368931) - Die Cut Cardstock Shapes, Be Merry (368929) - Wood Veneer
 
How to: Cut white cardstock at 4.5x11" and fold in half. Randomly adhere several snowflake pieces from the Be Merry Bits pack to the front of your card. Stitch one of the Be Merry photo overlays onto the front of your card using white thread. Add the small snowflake tag over the photo overlay and place a wood veneer snowflake in the center of the tag. Use the Merry Christmas banner piece from the Be Merry Bits pack as the sentiment for your card and stitch it on with white thread. Finish by adding a tag sticker peeking out at the top of your card.

Supplies: Be Merry (368917) - Let It Snow, Be Merry (368911) - Checking It Twice, Be Merry (368931) - Die Cut Cardstock Shapes, Be Merry (368929) - Wood Veneer, Be Merry (368926) - Accent & Phrase Stickers, American Crafts Zing Embossing Powder
 
How to: Cut white cardstock at 4.25x11" and fold in half. Cut a piece from the Let It Snow patterned paper and tear along the top edge. Adhere to front of card. Add some adhesive above the torn paper edge and then sprinkle with American Crafts Zing Silver Glitter. Add the Santa's List piece from the Be Merry Bits pack and add names using the small alpha stickers from the Accents & Phrase stickers pack. Finish by adding wood veneer Snowflakes.

 I hope you have a great week, and a Merry and safe Christmas holiday!!

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Echo Park | Joy

Now that Halloween is over, it's time to look forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas!  And Echo Park is making it easy to get ready for the Christmas holidays!  Whether you like to create layouts, cards or altered projects, there's something for everyone and you can find easy how to instructions and supplies under the Inspiration tab on the Echo Park Blog.  There are tons of FREE downloads, that can help you re-create any project!  Today, I'm stopping in to share a layout, that is available for FREE download in PDF version on the Echo Park Blog.

For the supply list and easy instructions for this layout, download the Free PDF.  You can find it HERE!