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12 Days of Christmas: Day 12

Hey everybody!  This is Erica and I'd like to welcome you to the final day of the 12 Days of Christmas here at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Today's sale item is KI Memories Lace Cardstock for $1! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" if you'd like. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. The best thing to do is check out every day and we'll combine the orders on the 12th. The first day you will pay shipping...every order after that, just click "store pickup".  Leave us a little note on your order and let us know you are combining shipping at the end of the sale days!

Now for today's project! 

I'm using Teresa Collin's Stampmaker to create return address stamps for some of the people on my Christmas list!  I'm going to package them up with a Hampton Arts Studio G acrylic block and a Catseye black inkpad and I'm sure they'll love this useful gift.

 First up, I wanted to link you guys up to a couple of videos that were very helpful for me.  (I was going to create my own video for you but then I realized I'd pretty much just be quoting her word for word.  Heh!)   She's got a lot of wonderful tips and tricks and it's just really helpful to watch someone else do it first.  LOL!  The first time I made a stamp, I had my laptop on the counter and played her videos again while I made it.  :)

Part I

Part II

Part III

 When I created my address stamps, I fit two on each small sized Imagepac that comes in the kit.  You can fit more on the medium pac. 

For my sample here, I used my own address (I realized that I hadn't made one for myself and I don't want anyone to know what I'm giving them!) and a couple stamps to put on the backs of photos I give to my family.  You can create the same sort of stamp to put on the backs of your cards.

First, I created this in PSE 4.0.

 

Then, I inverted it.  (You need to do this so that when you create your stamp, the light from the Stampmaker can shine through the transparancy and harden just your image.)
 

Next up, test print your image!  I can't stress this enough!  Before you print your image out on your Inkjet Negative Film, try it out on regular paper and hold it up to the light to make sure that no light shines through.  You also want to move your image to the corner of your sheet so you don't waste any of the Film.  Once you have your settings the way you want them (choose max DPI and the highest ink output) print it on your film.  Then, cut out your image.

Here's my test print and my cut image.

 

Now, dig out those instructions!  They will give you all the tips you need for layering the image pack and the negative so that are the right side up and that your wording will come out the right way.  :)

Pop it into the machine UPSIDE DOWN for the count of three (this step is necessary only if your stamp has tiny details or a very small font like mine) then take it back out flip it the right way up and pop it back into the machine for three minutes. 

After the three minutes are up, cut around the edges of the pack, retaining the stamp side of the pack and throwing the rest away.  Then wash away the unhardened goop (technical term) in a sink of soapy water.  Be very careful to get all the goop off without accidentally scrubbing off some details or letters. 

 

Now, put it into the provided tray, cover with water and put it back into the machine for two minutes to harden further.

When it comes out this is what you'll have.   

Now trim around your stamps with craft scissors. 

 
 Here are my trimmed out stamps.  Oh, and I'm blurring the address line on our stamp just incase you wonder why it came out looking so bad!  LOL!

 

Now, you just need to mount your stamp on your acrylic block.  These don't automatically stick to your block like most stamps and you need some sort of adhesive.  Most people (me included) don't recommend the adhesive that comes in the kit, it's just too strong.  I used some vellum adhesive but I've heard wonderful things about stencil adhesive and I plan on trying that next.

 

 Here it is!  My first try with my new return address stamp. 

 
There were a few places where I didn't scrub well enough so I went back after and removed those very carefully with my craft knife. 

This is going to make my addressing the envelopes of my Christmas cards a lot easier!  And, I know that my friends and family on my Christmas list are going to love them!

Well, that's it.  Our final day of The 12 Days of Christmas at A Walk Down Memory Lane.  Thank you so much for joining us and don't forget to head on over to the store before all the good deals are gone!  ;)

12 Days of Christmas: Day 11

We have another fabulous deal for you today!  All the wonderful Hambly Rub-ons in stock are only $2!  That is a savings of almost 60%!  WOW!  Let me tell you that these rub-ons go on like butter, smooth and easy.  They are top of the line and you just can't beat that deal! 

The journaling blocks are some of my favorites and they come in so many perfect colors!

My other favorites are the Christmas Decor ones:

 

I used my white ones to create a couple fun examples for you:

 

In addition to the fun Hambly rub-ons, I used the new Basic Grey Christmas Line, Jovial.
 
 Make sure to stock up on the Hambly Rub-ons because they are going to go quick!

Kim :)

12 Days of Christmas: Day 10

**Don't forget to read all the way to the bottom of this post to find out what today's sale item is!!**

Hi, All!  Have I got a TREAT for you today!  I have made a gift jar to give as a gift this Holiday season.  I plan to make these jars for my kids' teachers, folks at work and neighbors.  They are a great way to show you care with something homemade, and they are easy to produce a large numer of them!

 

First of all, you need to assemble your jar(s).  For this recipe, use a QUART sized jar.  Wash and dry it before beginning.  Then, layer in the following ingredients in order: 1tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour.  Be sure to pack (or tamp) each layer before adding the next one.

Once the ingredients of your jar are assembled, it's time to get out your scrappy supplies and decorate your jar!  I used Daisy Bucket Merry Wishes papers.  They are a wonderful texture and weight for this project.  In order to make the paper fit under the jar lid and to give it the look of fabric, I crumpled it tightly and then smoothed it back out again.  I also used the Just Rite Ensemble Christmas stamp set along with some Cat's Eye ink and my Nestibilities dies.  I also wrapped a piece of ribbon around the jar lid and added a bow.  I used Provo's Terrifically Tacky Tape to ahdere all of the projects pieces to the jar. 

On the back of the jar, I printed the directions for completing the recipe: 

Chocolate Chip Bars

 1 jar Chocolate Chip Bar Mix
3/4 C Butter or Margarine, softened
2 Eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp Vanilla

Preheat oven to 375.  In a large bowl, cream the butter, eggs and vanilla.  Add the Chocolate Chip Bar mix and stir until the mixture is well blended.  Spread batter into a lightly greased or sprayed 9X13 inch pan.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.  Cool in pan.  Cut into 2 inch squares.

I printed out the directions and adhered them to the back of the jar with Terrifically Tacky Tape.  Here's what it looks like on the back of the jar:

 

Today's sale item is IDEA BOOKS!  They are all 50% off!! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" to save on shipping. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope you enjoyed today's project and that it inspired you to make some yourself!  Have fun!

~~Nicole

12 Days of Christmas: Day 9

Hello everyone and welcome to the 10th day of Christmas.  Guess what is on sale over at the store today!!!  Maya Road keychains.  I love these things...they are on sale for 50 cents!!  They would make perfect stocking stuffers for the scrappers in your life!

Today I played with a Maya Road chipboard coaster and turned it into a gift tag.  I used the mitten shape and traced it onto my paper.  Next I placed the paper over the chipboard and simply started to decorate.  You can punch a hole in the corner and tie some ribbon on it which works perfectly to tie it on a gift.

 
The paper I used on this gift tag is BoBunny Winterfrost line.  It has a super fun element sheet that you can cut out the little tags on there which is perfect to write a name to make this a fun gift tag! 

Well everyone I would love to see you gift tags that you make.  Make sure you upload them to the gallery.

Have a fabulous day!

~~Stacy~~

12 Days of Christmas: Day 8

It's Scarlett here again today to welcome you to day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas here at A Walk Down Memory Lane.  Today's deal is 40% off all mists!  WaHoo!!!  Now's the time to add to your collection or start one if you haven't been bit by the misting bug yet! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" if you'd like. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. The best thing to do is check out every day and we'll combine the orders on the 12th. The first day you will pay shipping...every order after that, just click "store pickup".  Leave us a little note on your order and let us know you are combining shipping at the end of the sale days!

Today I have some home decor inspiration for you using the fabulous Crate Paper Snow Day line!  This collection just brings a smile to my face every time I use it and believe me I've been using it a lot. Since CHA Summer, I had my mind set on making a cutie Christmas tree with this line after seeing Lolly Chessie's creations reveled there.  I have had the base done up for quite some time and decided it was time to trim my tree so I could share it with you all. 

I used a variety of things, as you can see, to trim up my tree.  Most were from the store and some were from my stash.  Hope you have enjoyed looking at this as much as I did making it.  If you are inspired to create a tree of your own, please hop on over to the gallery and share it there.

Products Used:

Patterned Paper, Diecuts, Cardstock Stickers - Crate Paper Snow Day

Trims - My Mind's Eye

Perfect Pearls

Tim Holtz Memo Pin

Distressed Stickles

Mist - Tsukineko Psst! Shimmer Spray

12 Days of Christmas: Day 7

Scarlett here today to welcome you to day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas here at A Walk Down Memory Lane.  Today's sale item is a Fiskars Premium Personal Cut-line Trimmer for $20! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" if you'd like. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. The best thing to do is check out every day and we'll combine the orders on the 12th. The first day you will pay shipping...every order after that, just click "store pickup".  Leave us a little note on your order and let us know you are combining shipping at the end of the sale days!

Now for today's project. 

Poinsettia Flower Tutorial

  Step 1:

Cut 12 strips of paper to 3"x.5".  You will use 6 now and 6 later in the tutorial.

Step 2:

Fold strip in half.

Step 3:

Fold strip in a diagonal, creating a flat bottom V.

Step 4:

Fold strip diagonal again in the opposite direction.

Step 5:

Push in sides of strip at the folds you created.

Step 6:

Fold strip in half to look like above picture and place a glue dot at the end to hold in place.

Step 7
Crease folded piece lengthwise and then fold over edges.

Step 8:

Pinch ends together and place glue dot to hold in place.  You may have to play with the shape of you petal a bit to get it the way you would like it to look.

Step 9:

Repeat steps 1-6 with remaining 6 strips.  Punch out circle for base of flower. Adhere folded pieces to circle.  This is what it will look like when all pieces are placed:

Step 10:

Adhere the first 6 petals you created onto the circle in between base petals.  You are ready to embellish the center.

Step 11:

Your completed poinsettia will look like the above picture.

Products Used:

patterned paper: October Afternoon - Good Cheer

circle punch - Marvy

adhesive - Glue Dots

Hope you have enjoyed today's tutorial!

Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane!!!

 

 

 

 

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6!

Hey everybody!  This is Erica and I'd like to welcome you to day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas here at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Today's sale item is Unity Store Exclusive Stamp sets, buy 1 get 1 50% off! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" if you'd like. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. The best thing to do is check out every day and we'll combine the orders on the 12th. The first day you will pay shipping...every order after that, just click "store pickup".  Leave us a little note on your order and let us know you are combining shipping at the end of the sale days!

Now for today's project! 

We're going to use products from one of this month's Featured Manufacturer, Just Rite Stamps and create some really cute to/from tags!  We're using the 2" Stamper, the Girl Time Set, and the Small Letter Set.

 

First, you want to put the ornate border on the stamper and then spell out "TO" and "FROM" in the center section.  Make sure you check out the picture below for placement help or you may end up with a tag that says "OT" and "MORF"!  (Don't ask how I know that.  Hee!)

 

Next, ink up your stamp and stamp it on cream colored cardstock.

 

Now, grab your large scalloped circle punch, flip it over so you can center your image and punch it out. 

 

Next, use a 1/16" inch punch to punch a hole in the top of the tag.  Then, thread some red and white baker's twine through the hole, knot it to create a loop to hang the tag on your gift and it's done!

 

You can make lots of different versions of this tag by using the same stamp set up and just changing out the inks, papers, and twine.

Below, you can see the original cream and red tag, a brown on kraft tag with brown and white twine and two layered tags using Crate Paper's Snow Day line and some yummy teal baker's twine! 

 

For the layered tags, follow the directions above but instead of using the scalloped punch on the stamped image, use it on a piece of two sided patterned paper.  Using a circle cutter set to 2 1/4", cut out the stamped image and adhere it to the scalloped piece.  Embellish with stickers and follow the rest of the instructions to complete your tag.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and have fun making your own gift tags!  (I'll be making a bunch and giving them as gifts to my son's preschool teachers!)

12 Days of Christmas: Day 5

Greetings and welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas at A Walk Down Memory Lane!  It's Scarlett with you today and I will be sharing what today's deal is soon, but thought I'd share some inspiration for you first!

I don't know about you, but I adore making and giving out handmade Christmas cards.  The thing is though there are a lot of times when you may think well what in the world am I putting all this time and effort into a card for when it may just get thrown away? Well, I have the solution for you!!  Turn your card into an ornament so the recepient can keep it for years to come.

Here's the card:

Simply start off with a circle card base and layer up some circles and a sentiment in any way you would like creating the look of an ornament.

Inside:

Loop some twine or ribbon and add a button on top with a glue dot and you have created the piece that will allow this card to hang on a tree branch.  All the receipient needs to do is cut off the front half of the circle and they will have a new ornament for their tree.

Supplies Used:

Patterned Paper - Bella Boulevard December Details

Cardstock Sticker - Bella Boulevard December Details

Cardstock: Bazzill

Hope you like this idea and give it a whirl!

Now for today's deal:

Today's sale item is AWDML kits buy 3 get a Scrap Pink kit free! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" to save on shipping. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock.

Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas..Fun with the Cricut

Hey there everyone and welcome to the 4th day of Christmas.  Today there is a FABULOUS special at the AWDML store......WOW...Cricut Cartridges for $39.  WOOHOO!!!  Today's project features the Cricut.  Hurry and stock up on those cartridges now everyone.

I'm going to show you how to make a super fun centerpiece while rocking your cricut!  First you want to gather your winter paper and you will need a 10" green floral wreath, and some ribbon of your choice.  The first step is to tie ribbon around 4 areas of your wreath as shown below.

 
Your next step is to cut out a bunch of snowflakes using the shadow button on the cricut.  You will use these as your base flakes.  My paper of choice is the BoBunny Winterfrost Line.  Place your snowflakes around the wreath and using a hot glue gun adhere them to the wreath.

 
Now that you have your base layer down you can cut out a bunch of different snowflakes in a variety of sizes.  Place some of them flat on top of the first layer of snowflakes, and on some of them use a pop dot under them before placing down.

 
What I did after this is places some Kaiser Craft pearls in the center of the snowflakes.  Now for the final touch....place a candle in the middle of the wreath. 

 
Now you have a beautiful centerpiece for your table for the Holidays.  Don't forget to stock up on your cricut cartridges today while they are on sale.

Hope you have a fabulous day!

~~Stacy~~

12 Days of Christmas: Day 3

Welcome to day THREE of AWDML's 12 Days of Christmas.  Be sure to read all the way to the bottom of this post to see what today's new sale item is!!!

Today's tutorial is how to make this Christmas Ornament! 

 

I made a video for you to show you how.  Enjoy!!

Products Used:  Doodlebug Cheerfully Christmas 

Today's sale item is American Crafts Thickers- Buy FOUR get ONE FREE!! Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" to save on shipping. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for a new project and a new sale!!

~~Nicole

12 Days of Christmas - Day 2!

Today's sale item is on the Basic Grey 2011 Calendar Kits!  You can buy them today for $13 each!  That is a fantastic Deal!  I am creating them for all the grandparents on my Christmas List!

One thing I love about these kits is their flexibility!  They give you extra embellishments so you can customize them to fit your needs!  There were a few months that I wanted to turn my picture a different direction and I was able to do that and still make it look fantastic!  In addition, they allow you to personalize them by giving you ideas for inking and doodling.  Here are my inside pages done my way - Love that this kit can be uniquely yours!

January:

February:

March:

April:

May:

June:

July:

 
 August:

 
 September:

 
 October:

 
 November:

 
 December:

 
 
Be sure to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new sales each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" to save on shipping. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock. The best thing to do is check out every day and we'll combine the orders on the 12th. The first day you will pay shipping...every order after that, just click "store pickup".  Leave us a little note on your order and let us know you are combining shipping at the end of the sale days!

Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane!

12 Days of Christmas- Day 1

This gift idea is great to give to someone special.  I saw this clear card box in large at AWDML and knew exactly what to do with it. Its sturdy and acid free. It great for paper and photo storage. The ideas are endless with this so I made a card set to give away as a gift.

 

 

 

 

I used Echo Park Merry Christmas Line

 
Here is my project

 

Supplies
Echo Park Merry Christmas Carol paper-3 pieces

Echo Park Merry Christmas Element Stickers

 Echo Park Merry Christmas Tis the Season Cards

Bazzill Cardstock(Maraschino)- 3 pieces

Martha Stewart Scoring Board

Ink

Pop Dots

Adheasive

Directions

For the Box 1. Cut 5x12 of the Echo Park Carol paper and using your Martha Stewart Scoring board, you want to score at 1,2,6 1/2 and 7 1/2 from the 12 inch of the paper. Then cut a 1x12 piece of paper and score it the same way. Adhere the 5x12 onto the box then the small piece on top near the bottom

2. Cut out a Echo Park Oh Christmas Tree Card and adhere to a green scrap of cardstock; Glue down on top of the box

3. You are done...now for the cards

The Cards

I made 6 cards and have envelops to go with them. I created 3 of each style seen below

* Cut the Bazzill Cardstock to make the cards(4 1/4 x 11) total of 6 bases

Card #1

* 2Cut 2 pieces of PP - 4x5 and 1 1/2x4; Ink them and adhere them to the base of your card

* Add Santa sticker as your embellishment

Card #2

* Cut 2 pieces of PP- 4x5 and 2x5; Ink it and adhere to the card

* Add pop dots to ornament sticker and adhere to the card on top of the 2x5 strip of pp

I hope you enjoyed it and come back tomorrow till the 12th for more great ideas.

Lucy Chesna (DT Coordinator)

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Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas: Cricut CGull Cartridge Totes are just $49

Don't forget to check back everyday from December 1st through the 12th for new a new sale to be added to the list each day! You can wait until the 12th to "checkout" to save on shipping. But, when the items are saved into your shopping cart, it doesn't take them out of inventory, so you may miss out if items go out of stock.

Merry Christmas from A Walk Down Memory Lane