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Faux Quilted Pumpkin Card

Hello friends, Larissa here with a faux quilted card I created today for Halloween.
Last week if you remember I posted a Faux Quilted Pumpkin Pillow I made.

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Well, I am using the same pattern and made a card. I used almost all of the 1 inch Faux Quilting squares and triangle stamps for this card.

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Here is what I used:

What I did:

  1. Lay all the stamps in the pattern you want to make on a large acrylic block.
  2. Stamp them on a piece of white cardstock using the Tangelo
  3. Stamp the eyes and nose stamps in black in between the blank spaces
  4. Stamp the stem and leaves using the Evergreen
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  5. Cute the pumpkin out with your detail scissors
  6. Tie twine around the stem and tie a bow
  7. Add your sentiment and emboss it in white on the Black cardstock
  8. Adhere the pumpkin to the black cardstock then to the orange card base.

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So simple and easy. What a fun festive card.

I hope you enjoyed my post today. Have a wonderful day friends.

Larissa

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Faux Quilted Pumpkin Pillow

Hello, friends, Larissa here with a Faux Quilted Pumpkin Pillow.  It is the 2nd day of October, Wow, where did September go?  Who has already decorated for Halloween? I am trying to get my decorations up now. I always add a little something new to my decor each year.  The past few years it has been something I have made.  This year I made this adorable little Faux Quilted Pumpkin Pillow to place on my sofa.

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What you will need:

What you will do:

  1. Stamp a pumpkin shape onto one of the 12 x 12 pieces of burlap.
  2. Sew up the sides of the pillow leaving an opening to stuff your pillow stuffing.
  3. Stuff the pillow then sew up the opening in the pillow.
  4. Glue your buttons on for eyes.
  5. Make ya bow out of the strip of burlap and adhere it to the stem of the pumpkin.

It is that simple.

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You could also make a cute scarecrow for fall if you don’t decorate for Halloween. How fun would that be?

I hope you enjoyed my post today. Don’t forget to check back to see what the Design Stars are creating for you. They are always full of surprises.

Have a wonderful day friends.

Larissa

 

 

 

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Trick or Treat Halloween Card

Hello, friends, Larissa, back with you today to share a fun Trick or Treat Halloween Card.

Trick or Treat Halloween Card

This Trick or Treat Halloween Card is quick and easy to make.

What I used:

here’s how:

  1. Stamped the Faux Quilting stamps on a piece of white cardstock using the different colors of ink.
  2. Cut each stamped image out using detailed scissors.
  3. Adhere each square and triangle in a quilt pattern using lZip Dry
  4. Attach the Halloween clipart to the quilt pattern.
  5. Adhere the card front onto the black card stock.
  6. Finished it off with a few black sequins.

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I just love this. It is so fun and perfect for Halloween. What are you working on?

Don’t forget you still have time to send me your submissions to join our fun Design Team.

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Have a wonderful day friends.

Larissa

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Background Basics Pinwheel Gift Boxes

I recently discovered and immediately became addicted to making paper pinwheels, so I had to share how to make them with you all!

Quick and easy to make because the base is a Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler and they can have a multitude of uses from decorating frames, gift boxes, cards or scrapbook layouts!  A very custom look on a budget!   You can even adjust the size to create extra large pinwheels to decorate a kids room or nursery!

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Here is what you will need:

Here is how I made it:

 1.)  Stamp each of the four Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Checks, Diamond, Basket and Picnic with the Ann Butler Crafter’s® Ink by Clearsnap – Limelight, Aquamarine, Sunshine, Lilac and Berry on the coordinating cardstock.  I love how Ann’s brightly colored inks pop off the pastel cardstock colors! Trim each square neatly with scissors.
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 2.) Attach two contrasting squares together with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive. Draw lines from corner to corner, then measure 1″ on either side of the center line.
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3.)  Cut on each of the four solid lines, stopping at the 1″ mark.
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4.)  Attach a Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tab to the center of the square.
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5.)  Fold in every other triangle point and secure to the adhesive to create a pinwheel.
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6.)  Select a contrasting button and tie a bow with embroidery floss.  Attach button to pinwheel with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tab
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7.) Cut out one additional Colorbox® Background Basics Stamps by Ann Butler – Checks, Diamond, Basket and Picnic stamped design and attach to box lid with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive.
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8.)  Attach each pinwheel to a decorated box with a Tombow Xtreme Tab.
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Here are some detailed images of the boxes!
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Thanks for stopping by and check out Ann Butler Designs on Facebook for more crafty inspiration!
BethW

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Happy Fall Pumpkin Faux Quilted Card

Hello, friends! Larissa here with you today showing you my Happy Fall Pum[kin Faux Quilted Card.

IHappy-Fall-Faux-Quilted-Card used:

  • Ann Butler Designs Faux Quilting Stamps from Unity Stamp Company; 2″ Doily Picnic, 2″ Leaves All Over, and 1″ Stripes. Dots. Hearts.
  • Ann Butler Designs Colorbox ® Crafter’s Inks from Clearsnap in Tangelo and Sand
  • white and kraft cardstock
  • rhinestones
  • Fall sentiment
  • clear embossing ink
  • copper embossing powder
  • brown ribbon

How I made my card:

  1. Start out stamping the 2″ stamps all over a piece of white cardstock.
  2. Cut out a pumpkin shape from the white cardstock.
  3. Add the brown ribbon to the stem.
  4. Stamp your sentiment and emboss.
  5. Add your rhinestones to embellish the card.
  6. Stamp the card base using Sand ink.
  7. Adhere the pumpkin to the front of the card.
    Happy-Fall-Faux-Quilted-CardTo finish the card, I used the Tangelo ink mixed with water. I took a small brush and went around the edges.Of course,  you can cut out any king of shape from a piece of cardstock. You could even stamp different colors of stamps. As I have said many times before the possibilities with these Faux Quilting Stamps are endless.

I hope you enjoyed my post today. I hope to see what you are doing with these fabulous Faux Quilting Stamps. Make sure to tag me when you post pictures.

Have a wonderfully Blessed day friends.

Larissa

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Happy Birthday Ann Butler

Hello, friends and welcome to our Surprise Birthday Blog Hop for Ann Butler.
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Today is a very special day as we celebrate from one end of the Earth to the other with our very own
Ann Butler.

As you hop with us today each Design Star has a special message for Ann. Would you like to add your own message? You can do just that. At the end of my post you can Link up your Card and or Post for Ann. The Linky will stay open for a week so you will have time to come back and wish her a Fabulous birthday. Make sure you click on each of our Design Stars links to see what they have to say to Ann. 🙂

Happy Birthday

Ann,

Happy Birthday to an amazing woman. I have been blessed to be a part of your team and most importantly your friend. I remember the day I got your phone call asking me to be on your team. I was jumping for joy.
I enjoy our weekly chats. I love that we can talk about anything together not just the world of art.
We are in this together now and I am excited to move forward with you as an amazing artist and friend.

I hope your Birthday is as amazingly special as you are. Thank you for being my friend. Happy Birthday!!!!

Your Friend,
Larissa

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Stars and Stripes Forever Card with Art Screens

Hello, friends, today I made a Stars and Stripes Forever Card with Art Screens.

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Who doesn’t like to make or receive a handmade card? The 4th of July is no exception. I think you could also make this for in a frame to set on a bar or mantel for some DIY decoration.

Stars and Stripes Card using Art Screens by Ann Butler #DIY, #4thofJuly, #handmadecards, #annbutlerdesigns

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You will need:

What did I do:

  1. I took a little modeling paste and mixed the Rose color Iridescent Powder together using the back of the palette knife.
  2. I taped town the Waves Art Screen to the white cardstock with painters tape leaving a square in the corner covered.
  3. I smoothed a thin layer of the modeling paste over the Art Screen.
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  4. I did the same steps again with the Sky Iridescent Powder and the Stars Art Screen.
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  5. Once dry I adhered it to a piece of navy cardstock and added a sentiment.
  6. I also added a few little-colored pearls to the sentiment to finish it off and give it a little bling.

Make sure it is completely dry between each step or you can mash the modeling paste. It took about 20 minutes.

Hope you enjoyed my post today and were inspired to make your own 4th of July card. We would love to see what you do. Tag us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter when you post it. You may be featured on our Fan Page. Don’t forget to visit us on Social Media to be more inspired with creations from our Design Stars.

Have a wonderful day, friends.
Larissa

Larissa

 

 

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Background Basics Faux Quilted Party Containers

ABD PARTY CONTAINERS MAINSummer is party season and I love to entertain!  These Faux Quilted Party Containers will brighten up any Pool Party or Bunco Night with the Girls AND they are quick and easy to make from recycled deli containers!

Here’s what you Need:

Learn to make faux quilted party containers with Ann Butler Designs #diy, #partyfavors, #AnnButlerDesigns, #fauxquilting

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Here’s how to make it:

1.)  Thoroughly wash and dry deli containers.  Randomly stamp Ann Butler Background Basics Stamps on tissue paper with coordinating Ann Butler Crafters® Ink.  Let dry completely.

 

2.)  Paint decoupage medium on stamped surface of tissue paper, then wrap around outside of recycled plastic container.  Smooth out tissue paper with your fingers as you go.  Miter the corners of the tissue paper, then overlap the corners to create a finished look.  Let dry completely.

ABD PARTY CONTAINERS 3.)  Once dry, carefully trim the ragged edge of the tissue paper with scissors.

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4.)  Fill with your favorite “dry” party foods, serve and ENJOY!

NOTE:  Since these containers cannot be submerged in water to be washed, use “dry” party foods such as nuts and hard shell candies.  Wipe inside of containers clean with a damp paper towel.

Ann Butler Design PARTY CONTAINERS

GIFT IDEA:  Thoroughly wash and dry the lid as well and decorate in the same fashion.  Fill with your favorite candy or baked goods and give as a gift to a special friend or someone who just needs a smile!

Ann Butler Design PARTY CONTAINERS

Ann Butler Design PARTY CONTAINERS

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Thanks for stopping by!  -Beth

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Patterned Paper with Ann Butler Design Stamps

Patterned paper with Ann Butler Design Stamps, Vishu Reberholt

Hello Blog Friends! Its Vishu here today to show you how easy it is to make patterned paper with Ann Butler Design Stamps and inks. What you do with these pretty patterned paper well the sky is the limit. I decided to make a gift box and its 4″ square box.

Design Star Vishu makes patterned paper using Ann Butler Designs Stamps #DIY #giftwrap #patternedpaper

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Products Used:

First I colored by white cardstock with the ColorBox Crafter’s® by Ann Butler and then stamped the image with black ink. While the ink was wet I brushed some iridescent powder to give the patterned paper a shimmery look, no sure if you can see it……but the paper looks really pretty and sparkly.

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The rest of the box was pretty easy to put together. I scored and cut at the desired dimensions and my box was ready.

Pattern Paper with Ann Butler Designs

Patterned paper with Ann Butler Design Stamps, Vishu Reberholt

Lastly I embellished the box with some ribbon and handmade paper flowers.

Hope you enjoyed this project of creating your own patterned paper with Ann Butler Design Stamps and Thanks for stopping by.

VishuR

 

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Watercolor Easter Bunny Card

Gracie here today, sharing a Watercolor Easter Bunny Card project using Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks by Clearsnap. Since the last set of cards I shared on the blog (here) I’ve been experimenting different watercolor techniques using these awesome inks, and today I’m sharing a card and a little treat bag both embellished with watercolored bunny die cuts (very fitting for Easter). Here are the simple steps I followed to create this easter set.

1. Use a sponge dauber to apply different colors of Crafter’s Inks to a piece of white cardstock.

2. Spritz a little water to the cardstock immediately after applying the colors, to allow the colors to blend with a watercolor effect.

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3. Die cut any desired shape various times from the watercolored cardstock.

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4. Adhere die cuts to a white card mat and adhere the white mat on a card base.

Watercolor Easter Bunny Card
I saved one of the watercolored bunnies to add it to a treat bag with some gold cording. I finished the card with a sentiment heat embossed on vellum and some black pearls. I think this is a fun and easy idea for Easter, and I invite you to try it out… I know you’ll love it! Ann Butler’s Crafter’s Inks are perfect for this technique and you can see how the different colors blended and created other different hues when they combined.

Watercolor Easter Bunny Card

Watercolor Easter Bunny Card
If you’d like to check out the inks I used for this technique, I added a list below. Thanks so much for visiting today! See you next time.

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