Cornucopia of Cards

Just a reminder-today is the last day to get your cards uploaded for our online crop. We've been wowed by all the gorgeous creations we've seen in the gallery. Here is just one of the challenges and the beautiful results:

Asparagus Challenge: use the asparagus hues shown to create a card.

And the resulting cards:

by dbscraps

by Amanda

by michprice

by vero the sahm

Cornucopia of Cards Crop

Wow-the design team has cooked up some great fun for you this weekend. Today kicks off our Cornucopia of Cards Crop and you don't want to miss it. There is loads of inspiration headed your way! Just for convienice here is a list of all of the challenges. Please upload your entries to our gallery and post them back in the forum under the correct challenge. We can't wait to see how you will be inspired!

Main Dishes
Turkey
Ham
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes

Side Dishes
Mashed Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Asparagus
Corn

Desserts
Caramel Apple Pie
Pumpkin Cake Truffles
Pumpkin Roll
Pecan Pie

Bonus Sketches
Jules
Chris
Michelle N
Michelle P


Completed projects for this challenge must be uploaded to this thread by midnight on November 30th to be eligible for prizes.

Scrapbook Heaven News

We have two exciting things to share with you today! First- a Guest Design Team Call. Here is all the info and you can always ask questions on The Forum.

We are looking for enthusiastic and talented crafters who would like to work with our kits.

As our guest designer you will play with our fabulous design team from December 2011 and January 2012, designing with our December and January Scrapbook Heaven kits, and join us in our monthly crops.

To apply please send the following to scrapheaven_ga@yahoo.com:

· Contact Information (Name/ address/ phone/ email/username)
· Short Bio
· List any design team experience and publications you may have had
· Photos of your 3 favorite projects (layouts, cards, altered items)
· Link to your blog
Please note that while previous experience, publications and blogs are not a requirement for the Guest Design Team position, message board participation is!
Submissions will be accepted now through November 10, 2011. The guest designer will be announced November 20, 2011.
Happy crafting and good luck!

And second-a hugely fabulous crop is coming your way. Here's all the info:

 

You're invited to Scrapbook Heaven's Cornucopia of Cards Crop! The DT has cooked up a smorgasbord of deliciousness. It's a Thanksgiving feast like none you have tasted and is sure to whet your creative appetite! Join us beginning Friday, November 18 for entree items, colorful side dishes, and technique-filled desserts. Who knows, you may even pick up a new recipe or two for your cookbook. See you at the banquet, and don't forget to bring a friend (and your creative appetite!).

You WON'T want to miss this crop!!!! But I will warn you....you will get HUNGRY!

As you can tell-Scrapbook Heaven is the place to be in November!

SKETCHtober Fest round 8!

The streets are clearing out.  But we're sending you off with this one last sketch:

The Sketch:


The Layout:


And just for fun, I created a card based on the banner element from the sketch.

Thanks so much for playing along with us!  Can't wait to see how these sketches inspire your projects!

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest Round 7!

The party is winding down.  Our tummy's are full, the music is slowing and the taps are nearly empty. 

Here's Chris' card sketch:

 

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to this thread by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest round 6!

Hope you ladies are having fun! Here's another sketch from Michelle P. for you to play with.

The Sketch:

The Layout:

Remember you can adjust this sketch to make a card for a second entry and feel free to flip it in any direction you'd like.

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes

SKETCHtober Fest round 5!

Jules is seeing spots with this little number!

The card sketch:

Her card, all dressed up in pretty little buttons:

And her layout:

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest round 4!

We're halfway through the party.  Here is Chris' sketch and layout:

Don't forget: you can use each sketch for a card and a layout, then flip or rotate it to use it again!  Lot's of fun rolled into one!!

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest Round 3!

Are you inspired yet?  Ready for round three?

This one is from me:

One of my favorite ways to accent a card or page is to stitch it. This sketch has some stitching, but you could just as easily doodle, or create a mat for the space.

The Sketch: (you're using the blue one for this project, but there's a little sneaky of the LO sketch coming up tomorrow)


The Card:


And since card sketches are not just for cards, here's a layout using the same sketch:


All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest round 2!

Read for round 2?  Here's a sweet tag sketch from Jules:

And here is her layout.

 Loving those tags!

And a card she created by flipping the sketch:

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

SKETCHtober Fest round 1!

Let's get this party started!

We're gonna kick it all of with this fabulously cute sketch from our GDT Michelle:

The sketch:

The Card:

How cute is that little wrapped mummy?!

Remember-you can use this sketch to create a layout for a second entry and feel free to rotate it. Happy Creating!

All projects based on this sketch must be uploaded to the forum by midnight on October 31st to be eligible for prizes.

Card Crop Batch #5

Carla's 5th Card:

Another easy card Again, I used a card base that came with the kit. I love that they have nice edges.

I tied a strip of ribbon into a bow. Added the images and a rub-on sentiment.

Jules' 5th Card:

Put it in a pocket!

This is sooo easy!

Card base is a standard 5.5 x 4.25..

Cut the bottom of the 'pocket' to create the pointed shape. Cut off about 1/2 inch from the top of card to create the look of something being 'in' the pocket.

Cover base with patterned paper. With pen create the 'stitched' look around the pocket.

From coordinating patterned paper cut out hearts. Assemble 'cluster' with hearts, bow and mini tag.

Cut a piece of scrap paper cut a piece 1 x 3.75. Adhere inside front of pocket. Embellish with coordinating lace.

Lee's 5th Card:

Instructions
1. Cut a piece of patterned paper 5 1/2" X 3 1/2".
2. Cut another piece of patterned paper 3" X 5".
3. Mount the patterned pieces together. Sew edges if desired.

4. Cut a piece of coordination cardstock 1' wide and cut a scallop edge out of this cardstock border.
5. Attach the border to the center of your card. Attach ribbon to the top edge of the scalloped edge.

6. Attach matted papers to your card front.
7. Mount an oblong holiday image to a piece of cardstock and attach to the right hand side of your card.
8. Add rub-on word sayings and embellishments.

Michelle's 5th Card:

I'm going easy on you for this last one! It's a simple pocket card made from 12" long paper. The extra inch folds up to create a little pocket inside the card. Use it for cash, a gift card, a packet of soup, cocoa, or tea bag.

1) Cut a strip of paper 4 1/4" x 12" long.

2) Fold and score at 5 1/2" and 11". Fold 1" piece up and glue edges to inside of card to create a basic pocket.

3)Decorate card front as desired. I fussy cut some patterned paper, folded some paper flowers, and stamped sentiment on a transparent scrap from a sheet of stickers.

 GDT Heather's Sketch:

Here's my second sketch and example



 

All projects are due on Saturday, November 27th, 9PM cst.

***PLEASE NOTE***
You don't have to copy the card tutorials as outlined. Please feel free to use what you have available at home to make a card using the ideas shown in each tutorial.

Card Crop Batch #4

Carla's 4th Card:

 

For this card, I used one the card bases that came with the kit. It measures 5 1/2 x 4 1/2.

I cut a piece of the red pp 3 1/2 x 5 1/2. I stitched it around on my sewing machine. I used the baker's twine and did a couple loops around the red pp. Then, adhered to my card base. Just below the red pp, I added a strip of ribbon.

Finished this one off with a rub-on sentiment and a layered flower.

 

Jules' 4th Card:

Fold it over...stand it up!

Inside...



The base for this one is 5.5 x 10.75. Finished card is still 4.25 x 5.5.

Score cardstock at 4" from one end and 2.5 from the other. Fold in leaving shorter end for the outside of card. (see picture!)

Using coordinating patterned paper and scrap coordinating cardstock place paper on card base. For some added texture I dry embossed the solid cardstock.

I used a spellbinder to cut the 'oval' on the front of the card but you could use anything! I've seen these done with circles, squares...etc. Add a brad to the inside so the card will 'catch' and stand! Add sentiments as you like!

Lee's 4th Card:

 

Instructions
1. Fold and 8 1/2" X 11' piece of cardstock in half.
2. Using a circle template (or cutting system) cut a circle about 5" in diameter, DO NOT CUT THE TOP FOLD OF YOUR CARD.

3. Cut another circle out of cardstock 1/4' smaller than the card you made in step 2.

4. Cut another circle from patterned paper 1/4" smaller than the circle you cut in step 3.

5. Cut the top edge of both the patterned paper and cardstock so that they will both have about a 1/4' edge.

6. Sew patterned paper and cardstock together if desired.
7. Attach ribbon the the left edge of your patterned paper mat.
8. Attach flowers to ribbon.
9. Make leaves for your flower by tracing a leaf image onto patterned paper. Cut out.


10. Emboss the leaf and ink edges. Attach behind flower.

11. Attach a rub-on to a piece of patterned paper.
12. Cut around word saying rub-on.

13. Mount the word saying onto cardstock and cut out again.

Attach word saying to card front, bottom edge. Apply bling (not included).
14. Attach matted circle to card front.

Michelle's 4th Card:

This cute little card whips up quickly, and the inside has plenty of room for a photo and a greeting.

1) Cut cardstock base 10 1/2" x 3 1/2"

2) Score at 3 1/2" and 7" and on the diagonals as shown:


3) Cut patterned paper 3 1/4" square and along diagonal.

4) Fold and adhere triangles from step 3 as shown:


5) Embellish as desired. Use ribbon to tie closed, or use a decorative clip as I did in my sample.

All projects are due on Saturday, November 27th, 9PM cst.

***PLEASE NOTE***
You don't have to copy the card tutorials as outlined. Please feel free to use what you have available at home to make a card using the ideas shown in each tutorial.