Paper Peppermints

I have a new project up on the Curtsey Boutique blog!  Here’s a sneak peek:

You can check out the entire post, and find the instructions HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek,

~Alyssa~

December Daily

I’ve been working on my December Daily, getting it ready for the busy holiday season ahead.  I’m sharing it today on the Want2Scrap Blog.  You can see more photos and details HERE.

Thanks for taking a peek!  Are you preparing for the holidays yet?

~Alyssa~

I Altered A Notebook

I feel like this post should have a much more exciting title!  I’ve not been very good about posting recently, but again with good reason.  I’ve been working on my Little Black Dress November Kit projects, which I can now begin to post.  I’ve also been gearing up for a new blog, a new DT, and some holiday projects.  So much fun stuff coming up!

The new kit from Little Black Dress is called “The Handsome Pretty.”  It’s available HERE.  Isn’t it fun?

Here’s my first project, an altered notebook.  I make several of these each year for gifts, including for my daughter, who fills up two per year with her drawings and doodles.  I know we’re going to love looking back on these in a few years time!

This kit has a lot of awesomeness!  More projects to come.

~Alyssa~

Hello, Beautiful!

Happy World Cardmaking Day!  I have a card to share today that I created using the October Little Black Dress Kit “Just for Today.”

You can see the entire kit and get yours HERE.

Have fun today!

~Alyssa~

Party Time!

I spent a week or so working on some adorable party supplies from the newest Little Black Dress Kit, “Always Dream,” and the results are now up on the LBD blog, along with step-by-step instructions!  You can have a look HERE, and learn more about this delicious kit HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by!  I am finally on the mend from 2+ weeks of illness, so I’ll be working to catch up with the blog this week.  I hope all is well in your world.

~Alyssa~

Princess Quarters

I am soooooo sorry for the long silence!  My entire family has been hit with a virus, and we’re all coughing the days away.  This is now day 8 of the “plague,” and all I can do it hope it get’s better soon.  I’m working on projects when I can, and it’s nearly time for the reveal of the September kit for Little Black Dress.  So, I’m popping in to share another project from the August kit, “Lucky Penny”.  (You’re going to love the September kit, for realz… it has washi!  Shh…).

This sign is for a little girls bedroom door.  My daughter loves things like this, and I know other girls do as well.  There was some lovely Echo Park in this kit, which is featured here, along with some cute vellum from American Crafts. 

And, while I’m at it, here’s the card I made for August as well.  Yes, that’s some Sassafras!  I was thrilled to see it, since it’s not in stores anymore.  Anything for some more Sass.

Thanks for coming by!  I promise to kick this cough in the behind and get back to regularly posting SOON! 

You can check out all the details of this kit HERE.

~Alyssa~

From My 'Stashe to Yours

Today I'm bringing you a little tag I made with some stamps from The Craft's Meow.  Designed by Nina Bracket, my set of Fun{tache}tic stamps is delightful!

I paired the stamps with (what else!) Want2Scrap products.  I used the Manila Tags, stamping on one, and staining another.  The I added some paint, a new silhouette, and a few fussy cuts.

Here's my tag:

Don't forget to head over to see Jean Martin next.  She's got another delightful project to share with you today!  Oh, and before you go, leave a comment here (by Aug. 12) for a chance to win!

Want2Scrap Products:

Sleek Strips Pearls White

Manila Tags

Partner Products:

Fun{Stashe}tic stamps from The Craft's Meow

Color Box Archival Dye ink

Video Tutorial!

I created a video tutorial with the July Little Black Dress Kit, and it’s all about how I constructed this Mini Album:

Here’s the video!  Enjoy it, and be sure to check out this colorful kit HERE.

~Alyssa~

Want2Scrap!

I’m thrilled to be joining the Design Team for Want2Scrap 2012!  Here is my very first project, using Want2Scap™ Products.  There’s a big event to be announced soon, and my little ATC is part of it… stay tuned for details!  You can learn more about how I created this ATC in THIS POST.

~Alyssa~

2011 Christmas House

Last year, I started a new tradition.  I just finished the second year of making paper Christmas Houses, and I can already picture the village I will have in a few years time!

I did this project last night, and decided at the last minute to create a little tutorial for you.  The photos are from nighttime, so pardon the lighting… it was all I had at the time!

Here are the finished houses I have completed so far:

Last year’s house started as a project for Prima Marketing.  For this year’s house, I chose the This and That collection from Lily Bee Designs.
1. Cut house shape with die cutting machine.  I used a file called “3D Love House” from Silhouette.

2. Using a ruler or straight edge, fold the house and crease edges in the appropriate points.

3.Adhere patterned paper to the insides of the windows and doors (if desired).

4. Glue the house together at the side seam.

5. Cut strips of paper in varying widths (1/2” to 3/4”) and 1-1/2” lengths.  Ink the edges of the strips.

6. Using a pencil or other round tool, slightly curl one end of each strip.

7. Adhere the “shingles” in rows, staggering the widths to add interest.

8. Trim excess lengths, then cut a strip of paper, fold lengthwise, and adhere to the roof peak as a cap.

9.  Add glitter glue or stickles to the roof as ice and snow.

10. Embellish as desired.

I hope you enjoy this little tutorial.  Thanks for stopping by!

~Alyssa~