My Creative Days

Short & Sweet

Dacia Smith — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:38:24 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Try pairing a photo with your Christmas card design this year. I’m sending this sweet photo of me and my boys captured earlier this year on a visit to Knoxville!

2. The Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder adds loads of holiday cheer. Pull out the design further by creating a poinsettia blossom using the Boho Blossoms Punch.

3. Ribbon is a great finishing touch. Knots create bulk when mailing cards, so I tried a new technique. The ruffle is achieved by gently pulling a horizontal thread in the center of the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon to gather. Apply to your card with Sticky Tape.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Short & Sweet (115060), Snow Swirled (111690)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Old Olive (100702), Jolly Holiday DP (retired)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler (119669)

Accessories: Petals-a-Plenty Embossing Folder (116824), Scallop Trim Border (118402), Scallop Oval (119856), Large Oval (119855), and Boho Blossoms (119858) Punches, Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Glue Dots(103683), Dimensionals (104430), Sticky Tape (104294)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

The Sounding Joy

Dacia Smith — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:00:31 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Add elegance to your stamped message using Gold Embossing Powder over the star stamped off image in More Mustard.

2. The Joy sentiment and the Snow Burst Embossing Folder add texture to the background of this festive holiday card.

3. Tie easy bows in a snap with the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon. The smooth lightweight material adds the perfect finishing touch for your special Christmas card share!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: The Sounding Joy (121979)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), Wild Wasabi (108641)

Ink: Versamark (102283), More Mustard (103162), Wild Wasabi (109014)

Accessories: Snow Burst Embossing Folder (124096), Scallop Trim Border Punch (118402), Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992), Gold Embossing Powder (109129), Heat Tool (100005)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Paper Pine Cone Ornament

Dacia Smith — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 02:55:57 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Decorate for the holidays using this Christmas Pine Cone adorned with the Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Series Paper.

2.Top off your cone with a ribbon embellishment using Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon and a Real Red Taffeta hanger.

3. The ornament measures 2″ wide and 3″ tall. The base is a styrofoam egg covered with folded paper petals attached with sequin pins.

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Project Recipe:

Paper: Holly Berry Bouquet DP (124004)

Accessories: Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Pear Pizzazz Seam Binding Ribbon (122330)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Codes of Love

Dacia Smith — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:09:49 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Each week a group of believers get together to hand craft cards for our soldiers. The truth, God has entrusted within me the gift of himself. I honor him with the very gift he has given me, my life. From this act of faith he has empowered us to reach around the globe with his love for our fellow man. This gift is available for all who believe.

2. I share a hand stamped index card with a verse from his word that has impacted my life in faith that he will use it to impact others. I’m amazed each week how he inspires me to create something beautiful.

3. Part of the inspiration for this design came from a stamp in the set Daring Adventure. An adventure awaits all who dare to believe!

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Daring Adventure (122602)

Paper: Soft Suede (115318), Crumb Cake (120953), Very Vanilla (101650)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), Crumb Cake (119670)

Accessories: Real Red 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon (119251), Sponge Daubers (102892), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Array of Sunshine

Dacia Smith — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:21:33 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Want to know how to make that cute scallop border on the oval? Cut a strip of designer paper and punch down one side using your Scallop Edge Border Punch. Then run the punched strip through your Crimper. Apply Sticky Tape to the back edge of your oval. Attach your strip forming to the oval as you go. Now give it a try, I know you can do it!

2. The sunny blossom was stamped with Versamark three times and embossed using Melon Mambo Embossing Powder. Then cut each blossom and layer using dimensionals.

3. Pull the project together with the coordinating Melon Mambo Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: Array of Sunshine (122487), Field of Flowers (122762)

Paper: Concord Crush (119791), Lucky Limeade (122926), Confetti White (102028), Cheerful Treat (122381)

Ink: Versamark (102283), In Color Assortment Stampin Write Markers (123002)

Accessories: Square Lattice Embossing Folder (119976), Ovals Original Die (114525), Blossom Petals Builder (121808) Scallop Edge Border (119882), and Bird Builder (117191) Punches (114526), Melon Mambo Striped Grosgrain Ribbon (125057), Crimper (101618), Stick Tape (104294), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

On Mission 4 Ever

Dacia Smith — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:00:44 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. The scallops are really 2″ circles cut using the Circles #2 Original Die.

2. Each circle adorns an embossed pattern using the Snow Burst Textured Embossing Folder for great feel and a fun new look.

3. Shoot your photos up close to capture great smiles, dimples, and all those facial features that seem to age with the passing of time. Joshua’s smile is the favorite part of my day! Hope he’ll serve to brighten yours.

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Project Recipe:

Stamps: You’re a Gem (122270)

Paper: Wild Wasabi (124303), Daffodil Delight (119683), Poppy Parade (119793), Baja Breeze (124265), Just Add Cake DP (124339)

Ink: Poppy Parade (119782)

Accessories: Snow Burst Embossing Folder (124096), Circles #2 Original Die (114526), Baja Breeze Taffeta Ribbon (122964), Scallop Circle (119854), 1 3/8″ Circle (119860), and 1 1/4″ Circle (119861) Punches, Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Scrapbooking Class with Gently Falling

Dacia Smith — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:41:13 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. We gathered at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA last night to scrapbook our memories. Each participant received a thank you gift for attending, a template, and all the supplies to complete today’s post. We enjoyed a relaxing evening having fun with friends. Missed the class and want the template? All $50. orders placed through my website this month will receive my class templates prepared for the month free of charge. You will receive the files via email in a pdf format at the close of the month.

2. Gently Falling is used in this layout to create custom designer paper. Looking for that perfect match of card stock and accessories? Stampin’ Up’s ink, card stock, and accessories coordinate helping you to capture a beautiful memory you can share with friends and family.

3. The design elements were created by stamping the leaves on Very Vanilla Card Stock, cutting with Paper Snips, and applying at various spots in the design. They coordinate beautifully with the designer paper and add a nice “pop” to the overall look of the page. The added bonus, they are a fraction of the cost found at your local box store, and you gain a creative coach to help inspire your crafting!

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Gently Falling (123804),

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953), More Mustard (100946), Always Artichoke (124264), Poppy Parade (119793), Early Expresso (124276)

Ink: More Mustard (100076), Always Artichoke (105219), Poppy Parade (119782), Cherry Cobbler (119669), Early Expresso (119670)

Accessories: Vintage Wallpaper Textured Impressions Folder (120175), Linen Thread (104199), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Regals Designer Buttons (119744), Paper Snips (103579), Scallop Edge Border (119882) and Corner Rounder (119871) Punches

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Day of Gratitude

Dacia Smith — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:21:57 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. Fall is a wonderful time of the year. It gives us an opportunity to reflect over the year and offer thanksgiving for all of our many blessings. Will you consider creating a thank you card this week and sharing it with someone you hold dear? Mine follows the Sweet Sunday sketch challenge 133 over at the sweetest thing.

2. The Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder works for more than just snow days. Try using it for another holiday of the year.

3. Creating the wreath using fall leaves from Day of Gratitude was easy. Cut a 3″ circle with your Circle Scissor Plus and randomly apply leaves around the circle following the outside edge for a pattern. Each leaf was stamped in coordinating colors pulled from the yummy Spice Cake Designer Series Paper.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Day of Gratitude (121148), Curly Cute (120510)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Crumb Cake (120953), Pool Party (122924), More Mustard (100946), Spice Cake Designer Paper (124003)

Ink: Soft Suede (120973), More Mustard (100076), Pool Party (122938), Crumb Cake (121030)

Accessories: Snow Burst Textured Impressions Folder (124096), Circle Scissor Plus (112532), Linen Thread (104199), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Neutrals Designer Buttons (119743), Paper Snips (103579), Piercing Tool (116631), Scallop Edge Border Punch (119882)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Gently Falling Thanks

Dacia Smith — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:08:41 +0000

Creative Tips:

1. The Snow Burst Embossing Folder adds just the right texture for the background.

2. Sponge around the edges of your stamp with a complimentary color after inking it up to add a fall appearance to your leaf.

3. The sentiment is from Petite Pairs and is popped up using a dimensional.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Gently Falling (123804), Petite Pairs (122497)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Cherry Cobbler (119685), More Mustard (100946)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), More Mustard (103162), Cherry Cobbler (119669)

Accessories: Snow Burst Embossing Folder (124096), 1 1/4″ Square (119865) and 1″ Circle (119868) Punches, Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith

Gently Falling Holiday Treats

Dacia Smith — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:31:13 +0000

In need of a morning out with friends? We’re getting together in Winston Salem, NC at the Robinhood Road Family YMCA on September 6 for a fun Fall Treat Class. Come enjoy great demonstrations, creative treat ideas, and learn to create them yourself. The class is $20 and includes a supply list, step by step instructions, your treats, and three completed projects with a holiday idea for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Can’t make the class, place a $50 order through my website and I’ll supply you with the instructions free!

Creative Tips:

1. Yes, these 1″ x 8″ Cellophane Bags are available in the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog available September 1. Each has an adhesive seal at top to keep everything inside. What a bargain at 50 for $2.50!

2. Looking for a matching treat? The Hershey Cookies and Cream Drops are a perfect fit. One package will put together 10 projects with 8 treats each. Your child could share this cute idea with teachers and friends for the holidays.

3. The tags are attached with a little Linen Thread wrapped around the top and pulled tight through a matching button. A little ribbon for each project is just a must have in my book!

4. Create multiple cool autumn color combinations using the coordinating Spice Cake Designer Series Paper.

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Card Recipe:

Stamps: Gently Falling (123804), Teeny Tiny Wishes (115370)

Paper: Pool Party (122924), Very Vanilla (101650), Spice Cake DP (124003)

Ink: Soft Suede (115657), More Mustard (103162), Pear Pizzazz (119784), Pool Party (122938), Crumb Cake (121030)

Accessories: Linen Thread (104199), Designer Buttons (119747), Cellophane Bags (124134), Paper Piercing Tool (116631), Mat Pack (105826), Paper Snips (103579), Dimensionals (104430)

Blessings,

Dacia Smith