Star Light Star Bright with Want2Scrap

Greetings on this wonderful Monday morning !

Today I want to share some fun ornaments, or they could be toppers for gifts that you can create this season.

This would be perfect for a teacher, friend, secret Santa gift, neighbor or even to adorn your own tree.

This is also a great project for girl scouts or to do with your own children for gifts for grandma's and grandpa's to cherish!

I remember at night in the summer looking to the sky and making my wish on that first star....how special a simple symbol is to us...it brings us hope and faith.....and a childhood since of wonder.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are?

Up above the world so high , like a diamond in the sky

When the blazing sun is gone, when he nothing shines upon,

Then you show your little light, twinkle, twinkle all the night.

Then the traveller in the dark, thanks you for your tiny spark,

He could not see which way to go, if you did not twinkle so.

In the dark blue sky you keep, and often through my curtains peep,

For you never shut your eye, 'till the sun is in the sky.

As your bright and tiny spark lights the traveller in the dark,

Though I know not what you are - twinkle, twinkle little star.

FOR MY STARS:

I started with Want2Scrap™ Nestabling and Nestaboard Stars Five, I used 2 packs of both and Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur™ and Stars Five Die template.

Using Christmas Paper by Donna Salazar I cut out a bunch of stars using the Grand Calibur.

I adhered paper to some of the stars and then inked the edges using Clearsnaps Mixed Media Inx by Donna Salazar.

I attached Nestabling to random stars.

Others I painted using Eco Green Paint

Inked the edges and added Clearsnap Fairy Dust Glitter by Donna Salazar. Sparkle stars...and some with bling.....things are looking SO pretty!

I then layered in random orders using plain die cut stars without Nestaboard and some with for added dimension.

Punched a hole in top and added ribbon and three jingle bells to each bows center.

I just love that each have a different look.....

depending on colors you use.....

the bling chosen.....

and how you stacked the paper stars with the Nestaboard stars....so different but all so beautiful!

I WILL be making more of these delightful stars to share with friends and loved ones during this holiday season. No matter your beliefs a star is always a symbol of hope and faith.

For my Project I used :
Want2Scrap:

Want2Scrap™ Nestabling and Nestaboard Stars Five


Cross Promotional Products:

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur and Stars Five Die Templates
Eco Green Crafts Paints

Other:

Paper, Clearsnap Mixed Media Inx and Fairy Dust glitter by Donna Salazar
Jingle bells, ribbon, vintage seam binding and wire

Until next time...BE CREATIVE!

Karen Taylor

http://www.creativeyearnigs.blogsspot.com

Christmas gift suggestions: To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect."

~ Oren Arnold

 

The Sisterhood–Karen Taylor

Good morning..Karen Taylor here today to with you a happy October to you.

I hope you are enjoying fall weather.
I know I am loving the cooler temperatures and the leaves changing color.

For my Want2Scrap™ project today I am celebrating sisterhood!

“A sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost.” ~Marion C. Garretty

I started my layout with Simple Stories Elementary collection and cut Spellbinders™ Paper Arts: Stars Nestabilities® die templates using Grand Calibur™ die cut machine. I cut my background paper to 11 1/2 x 11/1/2, inked the edges and stapled to a 12 x 12 piece of kraft paper.

I then glued the die cut star to Nestaboard™ Stars Five,

Inked with ECO Green: Ink Walnut and embellished with Nestabling™ Star Five Silver and Bling: 72 Count - Silver Rhinestones - Self Adhesive and finished off the the layout with the layered and “blinged” stars.

I then die cut using Spellbinders™ Paper Arts: Grand Calibur™ die cut machine Donna's Alphas Spellbinders™ Shapeabilities® the word “SISTERS” . Inked them and embellished with Want2Scrap™: Bling: 72 Count - Silver Rhinestones - Self Adhesive.

In the cookies of life, sisters are the chocolate chips. ~Author Unknown

She is your mirror, shining back at you with a world of possibilities. She is your witness, who sees you at your worst and best, and loves you anyway. She is your partner in crime, your midnight companion, someone who knows when you are smiling, even in the dark. She is your teacher, your defense attorney, your personal press agent, even your shrink. Some days, she's the reason you wish you were an only child. ~Barbara Alpert

For my project I used:

Want2Scrap™: Nestaboard™ Stars Five, Nestabling™ Star Five Silver and Bling: 72 Count - Silver Rhinestones - Self Adhesive

Cross Promotional Products Used:

Spellbinders™ Paper Arts: Grand Calibur™, Stars Nestabilities® die templates SKU: S4-092, Donna's Alphas Spellbinders™ Shapeabilities® SKU: LF-003

ECO Green:Paint and Ink Walnut

Other:
Mini Alpha’s from: Webster Pages, My Little Shoebox and Mrs Grossman

Ink blending tool: Clearsnap

Staples and stapler

Thank you for joining me on this post celebrating the wonderful and complex world of sisterhood. If you have a sister or your best friend “is” your sister…..we must celebrate the joy they bring to our life…..................................most of the time ; )

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Have a fantastic day and until next time……….Be Creative!

Karen Taylor

A sister is a gift to the heart, a friend to the spirit, a golden thread to the meaning of life. ~Isadora James

A Vintage Friendship Card and 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

I am so thrilled to join Helmar this month as their guest designer. I love their products and can not wait to show them off! I have been a fan for a LONG time and their 450 Quick Dry Adhesive was perfect for making my project. The Helmar website includes the wonderful instructions below on using all of their adhesives …they could not make it any easier..no guessing!

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• Sizes - 1.7 and 4.23 fl. oz..
• Mediums- Fabrics, leathers, ribbon, rick rack, sheer fabrics, flowers, buttons, embellishments. Refer to Helmar Adhesives Easy Selection Chart.
• Instructions:

1. Make sure to Remove Foil Seal upon initial opening.
2. Always test before use.
3. Make sure surfaces to be adhered are clean & dry
4. Apply an even coat of glue over entire surface to be adhered.
5. Carefully wipe any glue residue off using a gum eraser or damp cloth.

• Dry Time - Quick Drying.
• Helmar Products are ACMI certified to ensure our products are the safest they can be.
• Clean up -With most solvents if glue is still wet, soak with water using a damp cloth and wipe. Comes off as anon sticky opague gum.
• Where you can purchase it - List of Helmar Preferred Retailers on Blog: www.helmarusa.typepad.com (left side)
• Wholesale retailers contact - info@helmarusa.com
• Tips: Nice thin, even layer is key. Dries clear, and sets quickly.
• Precautions - Do not smoke when using. Keep away from eyes. Avoid contace with heat sparks an open flames.
• Twist Top - Twist to open and twist top to close.

My Vintage Friendship card Featuring Helmars 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, paper by Donna Salazar and wonderful inks by Clearsnap.

I need no other adhesive to adhere the paper, vintage tatted lace or even the flower and leaves. Helmars 450 Quick Dry Adhesive did it all!

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Thank you for joining me today and I look forward to returning a couple more times this months with some fun Helmar product tutorials! I hope you have a wonderful and creativity filled day and until next time ….”BE CREATIVE!!”

Karen Taylor

Creative Yearnings

“Creativity can be described as letting go of certainties.” Gail Sheehy