Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Cards

Designed by Anita Mulcahey

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Here are my fun cards for my DT post for The Hens' Den.  These colors are just so gorgeous and so much fun to work with.  You simply must stop by the store and get some of your own before they are gone.  This card was cut on my  Silhouette and is called a box card.  What a fun idea, it folds flat.   I used a black Sharpie to color the Petaloo Color Me Crazy frame and it came out amazing.  I love how wonderful this is, and it was so easy to create.

I decided to make a second card and have been wanting to use a pie chart on my projects and found this awesome one in the Silhouette Store.  It highlighted the gorgeous papers so well.  These cards are so fun and both fold flat for easy giving and mailing.

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Dime

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Farthing

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Guinea

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Pound

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Sixpence

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Sovereign

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Tuppence

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Collectables

Kaiser Craft 75 Cents Collection - Paper Blooms - Black

Petaloo Color Me Crazy Frames -2

May Arts Ribbon

The Twinery Twine

Sharpie - Black

Bazzill Craft Cardstock

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe Puppy Love Layout by Nicolle Kramer

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe 

Puppy Love Layout

Designed By: Nicolle Kramer

A picture of  fabulous goodies I got to work with in this kit I used for all February's Blog posts.

In keeping up with the theme of the month here being Love, I created a layout of my son Bret hugging our beagle Roscoe. We consider our puppies here our babies. This picture was a total perfect photo opportunity. I was sitting at my scrappy desk turned around and saw that loving pose. I am so glad I caught it. The title I came up with perfectly fits the photo.

To create the background I used a flourish mask and Tim Holtz Black Soot distressed ink around it for that swirly effect. To get use out of my border punches I try to use them on all my layouts. The heart punch is perfect for this theme.  For further embellishments I cut different size hearts out of the graphic 45 papers.  I found a sketch online for even more inspiration.

Here's a close up of the love and all the layers. I added a pretty Petaloo velvet cream rose to the center of a handmade crocheted heart. 

A close up of the right bottom area of the layout. It's filled with more hearts and chipboard elements. Plus a little fussy cut butterfly.

Supplies:

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe-Butterfly Specifics

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Cardstock Stickers

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Counting Down

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Genuine Article

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Mercurial Masterpiece

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Olde Curiosity Shoppe

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Optical Oddities

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Race for Time

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Tags 1

Graphic 45 The Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Tag 2

Graphic 45 Staples Alphabet Stickers

Graphic 45 Staples Chipboard Buttons

Graphic 45 Staples Chipboard Flowers

May Arts - Woven Rosettes - Burgundy

May Arts Ribbon Crochet Ribbon 1.5 in

Petaloo Velvet Wild Roses Small- Cream

Tim Holtz- Ranger Ind- Black Soot- Distressed Ink

 Don't forget to check out The Hen's Den store for some new products available now from Winter CHA. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe- New Driver Layout by Nicolle Kramer

New Driver Layout

Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe

Created by: Nicolle Kramer

These are the products I used to create with this month.

Kayla's has been bugging my hubby and I since she's turned 16 for us to take her for her permit. There was a slight delay because we couldn't find her Social Security Card. Go figure it was right in front of our faces. She finally went to take the test on Saturday, January 26th. Kayla was so excited that she only got 1 wrong on the test. She did better then her 2 older brothers. Mike (my hubby) took her out the next day to practice. I am just glad he does because I don't have any patience for that sort of thing. Kayla has a lot of practice ahead of her. Mike takes her in his 2008 Dodge Caravan he uses for work. We recently bought a new 2013 Dodge Journey and because it's smaller that's what she will be learning in from now on. She's one lucky girl.

Some of the techniques I used in this layout are distressing both with scissors and ink, lots of layers, double matted photos. Don't you just love that beautiful big bright blue Petaloo flower and the little white velvet flowers in the cluster with the graphic 45 chipboard tags. The cluster on the left side of the layout came together nicely. When I embellish I keep in mind what the topic of the layout is and go from there. I used the chipboard key, number tag, time piece flower and button. To me the age you are able to drive represents the numbers, the key represents the vehicle and the clock how time flies.  

A closer look at the bottom cluster.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to check out The Hen's Den store for these and other fun items. There's also a Valentine Blog Hop on February 14th.  I hope you can come join us in the fun!

Supplies:

Graphic 45

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Butterfly Specifics

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Cardstock Stickers

Olde Curiosity Shoppe-Counting Down

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Exquisite Motif

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Genuine Article

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Mercurial Masterpiece

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Optical Oddities

Olde Curiosity Shoppe-Parlor Wall

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Tags1

Olde Curiosity Shoppe- Tags2

Graphic 45 -Ornate Metal Keys

Petaloo-Velvet Wild Roses Small

Petaloo- Bohemian Ready to wear Flower

May Arts- Satin/ Grosgrain Double Banded 1.5 in - Cream

May Arts- Soft Blue Crochet Ribbon .5 in.

Love and hugs,

Just Remember I love you

Just Remember I love you pocket Valentine

by Lori McClellan

sentimentalxpressions.blogspot.com

featuring Teresa Collins, Tim Holtz, and Petaloo

I have to admit, I love making Valentines.  This is one of my favorite things to do with my kids.  It has become tradition to mass produce the class valentines on Super Bowl sunday.  While the guys watch the football game, the girls craft the night away.  In my opinion, it is a total win-win situation!  

So as the big day approaches, I am starting to plan out some Valentine ideas, and I thought I would share with you.  If you order supplies from The Hens Den, with their super fast shipping you can have all your supplies you need in time for a Super Bowl scrap-fest of your own.

Start by gathering your supplies.

Teresa Collins Houndstooth cardstock

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology Journaling tickets

Petaloo CAnterbury Collection Magnolia Blossoms

May Arts Red Burlap ribbon

Adhesive

Sewing machine (optional)

Circle punch

Create your pocket by folding a cardstock rectangle in half.  Sew around 3 sides, leaving one for an opening.  Use the circle punch to cut the tab at the top.  Tie the burlap ribbon on the side.

The base is a Tim Holtz journaling tag.  The Teresa Collins, I love you sticker, is popped up on the tag.  And to finish it off, I used a petaloo flower.  Add some adhesive to the back and stick the tag to the pocket.

All that's left is to add your name in the blank space on the tag, fill it with treats and give it someone you love.

Thanks for stopping by.  Remember to check out The Hens' den What's on Sale page  to find some great deals on supplies to make your own Valentines.

My Mind's Eye All is Bright Collection-Family Layout - Nicolle Kramer

Family Layout

Designed By : Nicolle Kramer

 Featuring: My Mind's Eye All is Bright

 These are the goodies I got to create with this month.

What would the holidays be without family? To me the Christmas Holiday is all about family and coming together. So I created a scrapbook page with one of the family pictures I took at Christmas. My mom, sis, nieces, hubby, sons and daughters. I am in there too. Mike's mother took the photo for me. it turned out to be a nice time. 

A few techniques I used on this layout are layering, distressing, die cutting and misting. For inspiration I use a sketch to help me get started on a layout.

Below is a close up of the awesome Petaloo Magnolia and Flower pick. I knew when I saw this in my kit I had to pick a special photo to go along with such a beautiful embellishment.

Below is a close up of the cluster at the bottom of the layout. I used the Chipboard Elements and Buttons from the All is Bright Collection.

Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget there is a sale going on at The Hen's Den store to make room for the new products featured at winter CHA.

Supplies:

My Minds Eye - All is Bright Collection

All is Bright- Christmas Bright Paper

All is Bright- Christmas Joy Paper

All is Bright- Christmas Linen Paper

All is Bright- Christmas Chipboard Elements

All is Bright- Christmas Decorative Tape

All is Bright- Christmas Decorative Buttons

Petaloo Canterbury Collection

May Arts Sheer Woven Rosettes- Burgundy

May Arts Lace Ivory

Bazzill papers- Ivory and Pomegranate

Misc items- Mist and red and gold flowers

Heating Up in the Cold

Good Morning Folks, Moriah here with a hot idea on a chilly winter's day!  It's been a snowy time here in New England and there's nothing like some snow to give me a good excuse to pull out my hot cocoa. :)  I love me some cocoa when the white stuff is flying- of course I love it most when I can watch the stuff fall from inside whilst sitting by the fire, but I digress...

The hot cocoa I was sipping also got me thinking about Valentine's Day.  See in February my fellow teachers and I celebrate Curious Cupid (think Secret Santa valentine-style).  It's been a tradition at my school since way before I started there and I LOVE it!  Curious Cupid makes for a fun lead up to the holiday and makes for a cheery distraction from the snow for all of us teachers.  So why did the cocoa make me think of it?

Well we have 3 mini gift days and then the Big Reveal day.  The first 3 days we are only supposed to spend $5 or less and the big day isn't supposed to be more than $15.  That isn't an easy feat to begin with, never mind in New England where things can get expensive quickly. So last year at around this time I was thinking "wouldn't cocoa be a fun inexpensive treat", but then I thought "how to I make it pretty & special vs. plain & boring"?  A quick search of Pinterest and I came across this cute packaging idea. :)

Basically the paper is a wrap for the cocoa and the ribbon is a pull-tab to get the cocoa packet out.  I cut the first layer of paper 8"X 5.5" and then cut an additional paper about 8"X 3.5".  I layered the smaller on top of the larger and scored one of the narrow edges at .5" and then again at 4.25".  Everything got folded and the smaller tab gets some adhesive.  Glue together and voila!  You have a pocket to slide your cocoa packet- but wait!  Se where the ribbon is at the top of both packets?  You'll need to punch a hole through the top of both side of the pocket and feed ribbon through the holes.  The cocoa packet will rest on the ribbon inside the pocket, so once you have enough ribbon sticking out of both sides, slide your cocoa into the pocket and tie a bow.  When that special recipient wants to break into their cocoa all they have to do is pull the ribbon up and the packet slides out. :)  Cool huh!  Don't forget to embellish with a tag so your cocoa buddy remembers you and smiles while enjoying their hot cup of yummy chocolate goodness.

I hope this has warmed you up (couldn't help it, I had to pun it) to the idea of giving some valentine love to friends and family this year.  You have plenty of time and these are super quick when you get on a roll.  If you have any questions, please feel free to leave them in the comments and I will make sure to get you an answer!

Happy Thursday!!!

Wanna make your own that look like the ones above?  Check out The Hen's Den supplies used here:
Petaloo Mulberry Daisies
May Arts Pink & Brown Ribbon
May Arts Ivory & Pink Check Ribbon
Simple Stories All About Me 
Simple Stories Brown Damask 
Simple Stories Journaling Card Elements #1
Bo Bunny Garden Brads
Bo Bunny Love
My Minds Eye Christmas Rhinestones
Ranger 1/4" Wondertape

Gallery Winner and new flowers are in the store!

 I just want to thank everyone for all of your submissions to the online gallery! It was brought to our attention that there had not been a winner announced for the Month of October, thank you!

We have pulled a winner for October and the winner is Karey! Congratulations Karey!!
There is not a blog link but here is Karey's submission:

Please email me at info@thehensden.com to claim your in store gift certificate. All winners must claim their prize with in two weeks. 

Unfortunately we are not able to ship internationally at this time and we had only international submissions for the month of Novebember so we do not have a winner for the month of November. 

Please keep submitting your work, we love to see your creations you have made using products purchased from The Hens Den. The new gallery is up and we are giving away another in store gift certificate at the end of the month!  GALLERY SUBMISSIONS HERE.

NEW Petaloo flowers are in the store! Please take a moment to check them all out here --> FLOWERS

 

 

 

 

There are many great flowers available in the store ----> SHOP FOR FLOWERS

My Minds Eye - Follow Your Heart Layout

My Minds Eye

Follow your heart

12 x 12 layout

Created by Charlie LaBonte

We just got back from spending 3 days with my Son and his beautiful family.   Brandon and Melanie are such wonderful parents and they have blessed Glenn and I with 3 wonder Grand Children.  Logan and Ethan will 8 years old in 2 months and I am having a very hard time grasping just how fast time is flying.   This past weekend we celebrated our Grand Daughter's birthday. Autumn Grace turned 1 year old on December 1st.  She is such a sweet baby.  We all say that but honestly, we know of some babies that are not so sweet but we love them none the less.  Autumn smiles and giggles and gets into EVERY THING!.   She surprised her Mom by laughing at me.  What did I do to bring out such a reaction you ask?.  Not a darn thing.  Grandma's do not do anything to make their Grand Children laugh.   Especially at themselves.....If you believe that, I have a bridge to sell you ....lol

In this picture she is 6 month old.   Barely being able to stand in this picture, she is walking and getting around quite well.  She will be running any day now, I just know it.

Products used:

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Paper Clips

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Gems

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Stamps

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Honey Pink Paper

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Be Joyful Paper

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Adorable Paper

My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart Your Song Paper

Tim Holtz Idea-Ology- Label Pulls

Petaloo Floral - Chantilly Velvet and Lace Flowers **These are new in the store**

 There a wonderful new flowers from Petaloo...one collection is ready to wear!!! 

Please stop by the store and check out all the goodness we have for sale and we would love it if you would post your projects to our gallery.  



 



Perfect Layout by Nicolle Kramer using My Minds Eye Follow your Heart "Be Happy" Collection

Perfect

Designed by: Nicolle Kramer

Blog

Featuring: My Minds Eye Follow Your Heart "Be Happy" Collection

This layout was inspired by a picture of my daughter in her Tap costume for recital. Her performance was perfect. The colors from this collection go well with the color of her outfit.

Supplies:

My Minds Eye -Follow Your Heart -Be Happy -Happy Doily Paper

My Minds Eye -Follow Your Heart -Be Happy -  Adorable Paper

My Minds Eye -Follow Your Heart -Be Happy-Be Your Paper

My Minds Eye -Follow Your Heart -Be Happy-Striped Pink Paper

My Minds Eye- Follow Your Heart-Be Happy-Your Song Paper

My Minds Eye -Follow Your Heart- Be Happy- Layered Stickers

My Minds Eye-Follow Your Heart-Be Happy- Decorative Brads

Maya Road-Large Daisy Vintage Lace Trim

Maya Road- Vintage Gauze Blossoms- Cream

Petaloo-Mulberry mini Tye-Dye Daisies- Fuschia

Misc. Bazzill Basics colors- Black, pomegranate, green and pink, fuschia crocheted doily, white paper doily,martha stewart punch and 3d foam squares.

Preparing the components to your page: 

• Use 12" x12" "Be Happy" Your Song paper for your base and distress all edges.
• Cut 8"x8" piece from Striped Pink paper using the side with the grey hexagons.
• Cut a 2" x12" piece from Adorable paper using striped side.
• Fussy cut a large pink doily from the Happy Doily Paper.
• Fussy 2 hexagons from Honey Pink Paper
• Cut  (2) 1" x12" pieces from pink and red bazzill basic papers and border punch them.
• Cut 12" piece from Maya Road Large Vintage Lace Trim.
• Cut a mat from black bazzill basic paper to 1/4" larger on all four sides of your photo.
• I used green bazzill basics to border punch green leaves to add to my flowers.
• Fussy cut banner from top right of Be Your Paper
• Fussy Cut small frame from Adorable Paper.  
• Layer petaloo flowers smaller on top of larger and attach with brads.                          

Assembling your layout:

• Attach  2" x12" piece from Adorable paper to base Your Song paper.
• Attach 8"x8" piece from Striped Pink paper near  the top right corner of layout.
• Glue and attach the 1" x12" two border cut pieces from pomegranate and pink about and inch below the top of the layout. Attach the large daisy vintage trim over  the border punched paper.
• Attach with foam squares your matted photo  near top right of layout. 
• Attach the 2 fussy cut hexagons from Honey pink paper 1 to right bottom, the other to the top left corner. 
• Attach the fussy cut frame from adorable paper to bottom left of picture.
• Attach large pink fussy cut doily to fuschia crocheted doily and attach to bottom left of photo and layout. Glue paper doily and maya road cream flower on top of that. Cluster and attach your fuschia petaloo flowers to both sides of cream flower as shown in picture above. Tuck under and glue leaves. Attach layered stickers onto the fussy cut frame. Reference second picture above.
• Attach fussy cut banner and layered sticker to top right above picture.
• Add a decorative brad and layered sticker near top left of layout.
• I used a sketch for inspiration.

Layered Stickers                 Your Song Paper                 Striped Pink Paper                 Be Happy Be You                 Adorable                  Happy Doily Paper                 Mulberry - Mini Tye-Dye Daisies - Fuchsia                 Daisy Vintage Lace Trim                  Be Happy Be Joyful                  Vintage Gauze Blossoms - Cream

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