It's Snow Season!!

For many of you...that sentiment couldn't of come at a better time.

As many of you are posting about snowfalls, school closures and how the Echo Park Paper Wintertime collection is just the perfect paper to use for those newly taken photos!

Echo Park's recent release of Wintertime brings to mind snowy days spent sledding, ice skating, building snowmen and yes...drinking hot chocolate.

Lots of hot chocolate!!lol

Today Designer Kristen Swain and Michelle Lanning will warm your hearts and feet with their creations.

California Winter

Designer: Michelle Lanning

Glue Arts:

*3D combo pack-U Cut It 3D Foam Blanks

*Glue Glider Pro - Extreme Adhesive

*Ribbon Adhesive

Paper Products:

*Echo Park, pattern paper, die cut stickers

*snowflakes, Imaginsce

*Twine, The Twinery

*Brads, American Crafts

Layout Tips:

*turn diecut stickers to the sticky side and add glitter. Then adhere with pieces of 3D foam blanks. Ads a sparkle to the layout as well as dimension.

*For the winter title I outlined the letters in brown so that they would show up on the white journal card.

*for the brown border on the layout, I used the ribbon adhesive to glue these thin pieces, it worked perfectly!

Snow Season Sled

Designer: Kristen Swain

Supplies:Glue Arts - Hot Glue Gun, Glue Glider Pro with Perma Tac runner, UCutIt Foam
Wooden Sleigh/acrylic paint/Ribbon/Gems- craft supply
Paper/Stickers- Echo Park Wintertime Collection
Styrofoam balls
Twine
Chalk
Sculpey Clay
Black Marker
Glitter
sandpaper
iridescent pipe cleaners 

Instructions


1. Paint edges of sleigh with white acrylic paint. Allow to dry.
2. Using the Glue Glider Pro with Perma Tac runner, place adhesive along edges and middle parts of wood, then adhere strips of paper to sleigh, trim off excess and sand with sand paper for close fit.

3. Use UCutIt foam and cut large piece to fit behind cut out journal spot, then adhere to sleigh. Also add UCutIt to border sticker, and adhere over bottom edge of journal spot.
4. Add styrofoam balls cut in half using Hot Glue Gun, then glue on sculpey clay carrot nose, and detail face with chalk and marker. Add pipe cleaner scarf.

5. Add sticker details to piece, using small pieces of UCutIt foam to pop up between stickers, add ribbon bow and sticker topper, gems, and twine to sleigh as shown. Use Hot Glue to attach stickers/gems/buttons more permanently to piece.

Seriously...did your jaw hit the floor? Are you shaking a little realizing that yes...it's doable! You CAN make these that you normally see in a fashionable boutique!! Amazing isn't it? When you combine Glue Arts outstanding adhesive products and Echo Park Paper's Wintertime collection you truly find yourself creating unique projects.

For today we've got to keep this moving right along so let's mix it up a bit! Echo Park Paper has a brand new release called Little Girl.  It's filled with cupcakes, crowns, sweet girlie clothes, hearts, polka dots and more!!   


To make things fun for today we're not only going to giveaway our Glue Glider Pro, our Extreme Adhesive Squares and 3D Combo Pac....but we're also giving away a brand new collection of the Echo Park Paper Little Girl collection.  Just leave us a comment today and for a bit of fun...use the letter's in Echo Park Paper, Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro and Little Girl to make some fun new word combos for us!


We'll pick a winner tomorrow who will win this amazing prize!! Now speaking of prizes....let's announce yesterday's winner of the Wintertime Collection and Glue Arts products and that is..... 

Jamie said...

wow love the layout super cute! I think wintertime & a glue glider pro would be just the perfect combo.. cuz i am in LOVE with the wintertime collection.. and all you really need is an awesome easy way to adhere it! thanks so much for the chance to win!
-jamie
babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

January 10, 2011 6:16 PM

Congrats Jamie! Please email us at Gluegirl@gluearts.com with your info!  

Have fun!! And we'll see you tomorrow for more ideas, projects and ways to WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Welcome to Echo Park Wintertime Week!

Welcome to Echo Park Week!

Are you excited? Are you ready?

We've got such an amazing week planned and you don't want to miss a single day of it!

And do you know why??

Oh...how about daily giveaways today through Friday!!

Yes...you read right daily giveaways! How fun is that!!

We're at it again and working with Echo Park Paper and their so sweet Wintertime collection.

Wintertime is filled with dreamy winter themes...snowmen, snowflakes, sledding and skates and a family favorite....Hot Chocolate!

Just looking at the paper has us wishing for a mug of hot chocolate and some marshmallows!! YUM


All this week the Glue Girls will be sharing with you unique ideas for using the Wintertime collection...layouts, home decor and more! And the best part besides those ideas....a daily chance for you to win. So keep reading to find out more!

First Snow Layout

Designer: Lindsay Wahl

Supplies:
• Glue Arts: Glue Glider Pro High Tac, 3-d combo pack
• Echo Park Wintertime collection

Instructions:

1. Cut two wavy borders from patterned paper to create the snow scene along the bottom of the layout. I just played with mine until I liked how the two pieces overlapped. At the highest point on the background border, the paper measures 3 ¼”.
2. Use Pro to adhere the first border directly to the red cardstock. You will be creating a pocket with the second border, so don’t adhere it just yet.
3. Trim a piece of patterned paper to 1”x 8 ½”. This strip will run along the edge of your photos. I used 3 4”x 6” photos for this layout (2 horizontal, 1 vertical). Adhere strip, followed by photos, with Pro. Add sticker border to one photo, and add photo corner to another photo. Use UcutIt foam to add the winter snowflake sticker onto the photo.
4. Cut journaling tag and fill in with necessary details. Use UcutIt foam to create a pocket on the patterned paper that will go along the bottom of the layout. (see photo collage) I placed the foam along either side of the journaling tag and along the bottom. Add more foam on either edge of the patterned paper. Peel off all of the liners and adhere to the layout. Tuck journaling card inside.
5. I cut the snowman from patterned paper, not realizing there was a snowman on the sticker sheet! So, either way you choose to do it, adhere the snowman with UcutIt foam.
6. Add sticker title and date.
7. Add snowflakes. Adhere several with foam adhesive to give added dimension.

Winter Skate Box

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Designer Note: Glue Girl Linda Albrecht is the complete and total inspiration for this project. She made one using anther product line. When I saw the Wintertime collection I knew it was the perfect fit! Thanks Linda for your never ending inspiration!!  

Supplies:

- Echo Park "Wintertime" paper collection

- Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac, Extreme Adhesive Squares and Micro Adhesive Squares, Glue Arts Hot Glue Gun

- Plaid mod podge

- Apple Barrel Pewter Gray paint

- FolkArt Winter White paint

- FolkArt Metallic Silver Sterling and Pearl White paints

- May Arts Ribbon (MayArts.com)

- Bo Bunny Double Dot cardstock

- Colorbox Chalk Inks: warm red, aqua and glacier blue

- Papier-mache box (Hobby Lobby)

- EK Success Border Punch: Diamond Lace Edger Punch

- Martha Stewart coarse glitter

- White felt

- Jingle bells

- Christmas picks and berries

- Snowflake ornaments and twine

- Wood skates (look for these in your craft stores or online)

Step 1 - Cut two pieces of paper to fit, and cover the sides of the box without the lid. Ink the edges and adhere using the Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac for good adhesion. Next punch a decorative strip using the Diamond Lace punch. Ink the edge of the punch strip and glitter. Set aside to allow the paper and glitter to dry.

Step 2 - Next cut a piece of white felt to cover the top of the lid. Adhere using Glue Arts hot glue gun. Select a striped paper and cut to fit edge of lid. Adhere to sides. Wrap ribbon around lid using a sheer ribbon so the patterned paper shows underneath. Adhere in a few spots with Micro Adhesive Squares. Tie in the front including an ornament of your choice (Joy is shown). Affix securely with hot glue gun.

Step 3 - Once the glittered border strip is dry, adhere to box tucking just slightly under the box lid.

Step 4 - Paint the skates before you begin to allow time to dry. Paint the bottom blade Pewter Gray, and then once that paint is dry, go over with Plaid Silver Sterling Metallic paint. Paint the tops and front of the skate in Winter White. Then go over with Plaid Pearl White Metallic paint.

Step 5 - Apply a light layer of plaid mod podge to the top and front of skates. Apply a liberal coating of glitter. Shake off extra glitter.

Step 6 - Next decorate the skates with papers of your choice. Ink the edges of the paper and adhere with Glue Glider Pro ExtremeTac. Poke holes through paper, and thread twine through to create laces. Add jingle bells before tying the bows.

Step 7 - Hot glue the skates to the lid. Finish off with a hand cut or purchased snowflake ornaments or embellishments. Tuck in some Christmas picks and berries. Sprinkle a little glitter over the top for a light glittery dusting.

So onto the good stuff....leave us a comment today! Tell us what is your perfect combination of Glue Arts and Echo Park Paper products. Such as Wintertime kit and Glue Arts 3D Combo Pac. Or Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro and Echo Park's new Little Girl line!! We'll announce one winner tomorrow who will win the entire Echo Parker Wintertime Collection and a Glue Glider Pro, our Extreme Adhesive Squares and our 3D Combo Pac.

So what are you waiting for...leave us a comment and then be sure to visit our Glue Arts Facebook page and Echo Park's Page to keep us with all the fun going on there!! And let's announce last week's winner of a Glue Glider Pro and that is:

Sharon Rittler said...

I would love to see more cards and layouts since that's what I create most! I NEED a Glue Glider Pro so bad it's ridiculous! I would be the luckiest girl in the world to win one :}

January 7, 2011 11:01 AM 

Congrats Sharon!! Please email us your info at GlueGirl@gluearts.com!! See you back here tomorrow for more projects and chances to win!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kaisercraft Love Notes

Greetings One and All!!

Today I have some 'love' to share - well a layout, that is, using the gorgeous new Kaisercraft Love Notes Collection. **Sigh**Sigh**Sigh** the colours are just devine - you can't help but fall in love with them.

For my layout 'Love', I have concentrated on the 'softer' aspect of the collection and who says pink can't be seen on a boy's page LOL!! I am sure that my nephew is going to have something to say about this later on. I am really happy with how this one came together

'Love'


Materials Used: Love Notes Collection Patterned Papers: ‘Dedicate’ (P603), ‘Promise’ (P604), ‘Love Song’ (P605), ‘Dreamy’ (P607), ‘Affection’ (p609), Die Cuts (DC332), Printed Chipboard (CB120); Clear Stamp CS932 Gift of Love; Grosgrain Ribbon – Monochrome RI601; Rhinestone Flourishes Decorative Island Lagoon RS465 & RS462; Crochet Doilie EM949, Wooden Flourishes – Fancy Hearts FL316 & ‘Love’ Word FL319 ; Pearls – Hot Pink SB787; Black Ink; Mini Alpha Stickers Other: Cardstock, Glimmer Mist (Pink Taffy), Kindy Glitz, Punches



I created the background effect with a Kaisercraft doilie and some Pink Taffy Glimmermist. The added bonus of using the doilie is now I have a pretty pink one to use on another creation :)



Love, LOVE the new Kaisercraft wooden flourishes and Rhinestone Flourishes. These ones are 'Fancy Hearts', 'Love' Word and 'Island Lagoon' Decorative Rhinestone Flourishes.

And how cute is the Kaisercraft Love Notes Chipboard Embellie! I also got out my punches and made a little flower.

Thanks for dropping by!!

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Goals, Girls' Paperie and Goodies!!

Happy Friday!

We're back for Day Two of our spotlight on the Girls' Paperie On Holiday line! Today's post (forgive us...because we just have to do this) ..is just the Tweetest!!

Sorry it was too good to pass up but don't you agree? Linda took paper and stickers and made one of the sweetest items around...perfect for spring..because admit it..we're all wishing for it...and perfect for Easter. (now we might be pushing it) Consider remaking it for a Love Birds theme...now that is Tweet.(alright we know!) Let's get to the projects...

LoveBirds Boxes

Designer: Linda Albrecht

Supplies:

Glue Arts Glue Glider Pro with Extreme Tac Adhesive and Fabric Bond Adhesive

Glue Arts Mini Glue Gun and hot melt sticks

The Girl's Paperie "On Holiday" papers and Sticker Pad "Travel Text"

Felt, embroidery floss and Fiberfill batting

15 Gauge wire

Miscellaneous trims and lace

Buttons and brads for embellishments

Artificial nest, eggs and berries

Clear glitter

Brown and white acrylic paints

Clear sealer

Ranger Rock Candy Crackle paint

Tip:

When adhering paper to boxes apply the adhesive to the paper, not the box. I've found that you'll have less wrinkling that way because the paper will "give" a little if needed. Make sure also to apply adhesive right up to the very edge of the paper so that it is less likely to tear when using the box if there isn't any loose edges.

Email Linda at: DNL6echt@hickorytech.net 

if you would like the template and instructions for the felt Lovebirds and put "Lovebirds" in the subject line.

Instructions:
1. Cover paper mache boxes with patterned papers using the Extreme Tac Adhesive. Use a generous amount along all of the edges so that it holds tight during use of the boxes.
2. Paint the lids of the boxes with one coat of white acrylic paint and sprinkle with clear glitter while still wet.
3. Apply one thick coat of brown acrylic paint to the lids, allow to dry then lightly sand. This will expose white flecks where the paint is removed from the glitter.
4. Adhere labels and letters stickers to the front surface of the boxes then apply a coat of clear Crackel paint, allow to dry thenswipe with brown paint and quickly wipe off excess so that the paint just stays in the crackled lines. Apply a coat of liquid sealer to the paper over the boxes or use a spray sealer to protect the paper during use.
5. Cut bird pieces from felt and sew together, leaving the tail end open for stuffing and inserting yarn, lace, and tulle for tail feathers. Use the Glue Arts mini glue gun to adhere the tail feathers.
6. Use 15 Gauge black wire to make beaks and legs. Wire the birds onto the top of the smaller container through their feet.

7. Use embroidery floss to stitch eyes onto the head.
8. Make hats with patterned paper and Extreme Tac Adhesive then add embelishments with hot glue. Make sure to add a button to the top of each hat!
9. Put together a small bird's nest with mini artificial eggs and berries then use the mini hot glue gun to adere it to the box lid.

and switching gears which shows just how versatile this line is...we go from birds to a bit of late summer fishing!!

Let's Go Fishing Layout

Designer: Julia Sandvoss

Supplies:


Glue Glider Pro High Tac, 3D Combo Pac and Extreme Adhesive Mini Squares
The Girls' Paperie "On Holiday" Papers and Ledger Sticker Pad
Fiskars Wave Border Punch
Blue Cardstock
Making Memories Metal Artisan Signage & Pin
Tattered Angels Chalkboard Evergreen Spray Mists
American Crafts Alphabet Stickers
The Twinery Twine


Instructions:


1.  Spray Mist onto Vintage Travel background paper. Allow time to dry.
2. Next cut a 6 by 12 inch strip from the Mixed Dots paper. Adhere to bottom half of background paper.
3. Punch a decorative edge on the Pennants paper. Cut punched strip 2 by 12 inches.   Punch a 1 by 12 inch strip using the Wave border punch. Cut a 1/2 by 12 inch strip from the Travel Ticking paper. Ink edges.
4. Adhere strips to top edge of Mixed Dots paper. Add two 4 by 6 photos. Adhere with a slight tilt.
5. Cut a 3/4 by 12 inch strip from the Travel Ticking paper. Ink the edges and adhere to bottom edge of paper. Cut a 1/4 by 12 inch strip from the Pennants paper. Ink edges and adhere over strip. Next using your sewing machine...stitch the two papers onto background. 
6. Add Journaling sticker, title stickers, pin and Fishing letters. Sew again over bottom edge of Fishing stickers.

7. Cut out 5 pennants from the Pennant paper. Press pennants onto 3D Foam and trim to shape. Adhere yellow cardstock to foam and again trim to shape to fit corner of paper. Remove backing liner and adhere to paper. 

8. Cut a 1/4 by 6 inch strip from the Travel Ticking paper. Ink edges and adhere to sun. Using Extreme Mini Squares...roll the squares up and lightly press twine onto adhesive. Add word stickers.
9. Finish with stickers, embellishments and journaling.




Thanks so much to those of you who left us a comment about your goals and plans. It was enjoyable to read those and also realize just how many of us have the same goals.  We'd love to hear a bit more from you...would you like us to incorporate a layout and card idea during our partner weeks in addition to our paper craft projects? Or do you enjoy the paper crafting altered ideas more? What would you like...we would really love to hear!

And remember we're giving away a chance to win our Glue Glider Pro! We know given how many of you commented you need to scrapbook more..that our Pro is one tool you MUST have! We'll announce a random winner on Monday!

And speaking of Monday...hang onto your seats because we're partnering back up with Echo Park Paper and will be sharing ideas using their beautiful Wintertime Collection! You won't want to miss a single day!!!

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Kaisercraft Saturday Sketch: Sunshine on a cloudy day

This is my take on the Kaisercraft December #4 Saturday Sketch designed by Danielle Kirvan.



The original sketch was for a double but I converted it to a single just for something different.



Materials Used: Seaside Collection Patterned Papers Beach Hut (P590), Umbrella (P591), Rock Pools (P592), Paper Pad (PP834), Chipboard Alphas #3 (CB109), Alpha Stickers, Mini Alpha Stickers (MA502), Rewind Rub ons RB836. Other: Cardstock, Die Cut Frame



By reducing the size of the design elements, I was able to convert this fantastic double sketch into a single. Sizing the photo’s to 2.0 cm x 2.8 cm and by staggering and overlapping them in a similar formation, allowed me to still incorporate the same number of photos without it becoming ‘overwhelming’.



The Kaisercraft Seaside Collection was perfect for capturing the happy mood as expressed by Miss N in the series of photo's that I used.

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