It's Almost Spring!

Here in IL we've had a tease this past week....60-70 degree temps that have us all thinking Spring!  But today....cold, rainy/sleet, gray....I'm just thankful it's not snow!  But after a bout with the flu these past two weeks....I'm ready to turn the corner and think sunny thoughts....so I'm sharing a pretty spring card created using Just Imagine Kreaxions punch #901, and the new Spring Things collection from Doodlebug!

The sweet little doily with the butterflies and flowers goes perfectly with the Spring Things collection, and is super easy with these fun punches!  You use Just Imagine's star stencil octagon template:

....trace on paper (I used plain white cardstock) then just punch each "point" using the "A" guide you get with your punch.  There are several wonderful videos out there that show just how easy this is!

I layered the doily with some of the pretty glitter paper available from Just Imagine Crafts, and then popped a cute sentiment fussy cut from some of the Spring Things paper 6x6 pad in the center of the doily with some foam tape.  A few enamel dots, and it's a simple, but pretty springtime card.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  If you get a chance, check out all the inspiration over at the Just Imagine Crafts blog.  You can find my post over there today!  While you're there check out the specials (the butterfly punch I used for one!) and the great projects from the entire team!

Just Imagine....Christmas Inspiration Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Just Imagine/Kreaxions Blog Hop So glad you could join us! We’ve kept it short and sweet so hop along to each blog, leaving a comment along the way. One participant will be chosen from the comments for a $10 Just Imagine Crafts gift certificate. The designers have tips, tutorials, and/or prizes so don’t miss out!

Here is the order of the hop:
Just Imagine Crafts Blog (http://justimaginecrafts.typepad.com/...)
Joan Borgelt (http://thegovsplace.blogspot.com/)
Laura Cox (http://www.scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/...) <<<< You Are Here!
Candy Spiegel (http://www.candyscraps.com/)
Charity Hotrum (http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/...)

So if you've popped onto my blog today....make sure to start at the beginning and leave comments along the way to have the chance to win!  And make extra sure you leave a comment here on my blog....I'm sending a lucky someone a little holiday card making goodie bag!

So without further ado.....here's the card I'm sharing today:

I've used the Just Imagine Kreaxions 4 in 1 Snowflake punch (punch #312)....love this one....perfect for holiday cards or wintery scrapbook pages!  I punched this border without any of the guides, and then I trimmed off the bottom edge to leave the large scalloped snowflake.  You can see the trimmed off portion at the top of my card.

The Kreaxions Sparkle Duo glitter paper makes the punched out areas pop too....love that!

Remember, the other gals on the team have some great inspiration as well....so make sure to check them out!  There is that great prize too....so don't forget to comment!

Thanks for hopping along today!

Supplies:
Paper:  AC brown, kraft, Photo Play-Holiday Cheer, Kreaxions Sparkle Duo Glitter Paper 
Tools:  Kreaxions 4 in 1 Snowflake punch 
Embellishments:  Queen & Co pearls, AC hemp twine, jingle bells, Photo Play Holiday Cheer cardstock stickers

I "HEART" Autumn!

Autumn is my absolute favorite time of year, and any crafting time I can get playing with autumn collections or projects only adds to the wonderful!!  I've created this card for Just Imagine Crafts using their punch Kreaxions #304 and their amazing circle cutter!

I've created the top border using:  Punch #304 with the straight edge "A" insert

The bottom border was created using:  Punch #304 with no insert

The center circle was created by using the Kreaxions circle cutter (best circle cutter I've ever used!) and the same punch using the "C" insert and just punching at even intervals around the circle.

Here's a closer look at the different punched sections before I completed the card....it also shows the pretty Kreaxions glitter paper I used to make the punched areas pop for the borders:

If you haven't checked out these punches yet....you should give them a try....they are so fun to play with!  And better yet they are on SALE!!  Check out THIS POST to see more inspiration and which punches are on special (HINT: My fave is one of them!!).

Thanks for stoppin' by today!

Supplies Used:
Paper:  AC kraft and brown cardstock; Simple Stories-Pumpkin Spice 6x6; Kreaxions Glitter Paper
Tools:  Just Imagine Kreaxions punch #304, circle cutter
Embellishments/Ink: DIY enamel dots; Distress Ink-Gathered Twigs

A Vintage Thanks

I've been invited to be a part of the Just Imagine Kreaxions team....these punches were new to me--and I can't believe how that my inner craft geek has come out playing with these punches!  They are amazing with one punch doing so many different looks!  My first card is a vintage thank you card:

I used their Kreaxions Punch 304 which is really versatile and can be used for anything!  I started by playing with border punching on this card.  Here I took a 1" strip of cardstock and punched using the "A" straight guard piece that comes with the punch on each side to create this border strip:

Then to created the little strip you see on the right side of the black and white striped paper, I punched a 1" strip also, but without the guard piece:

 
These things are awesome....if you've never heard of them....google a few videos....crazy cool!

Exact measurements for card:
Card Base: 5&1/5 by 4&1/4" black cardstock
First Layer: 5&1/4" by 4" frame print patterned paper (Bella Vie from Photo Play), distressed and inked.
Border Strip: 1" by 5&1/4" black cardstock punched, then layered onto Kreaxions Glitter Paper 1&1/4" by 5&1/4"
Black and White stripe (Bella Vie) piece 2&1/2" by 4" with punched edge tucked around it and layered onto a 2" by 4&3/4" piece of pink damask patterned paper (Bella Vie)
Center Panel: 2&1/4" by 2&1/2" piece of black cardstock as base, layer on frame print paper (same size, I distressed it up a bit with a distress tool and Black Soot Distress Ink).  Layer on 2" by 2&1/4" piece of pink damask, then the sentiment (from JustRite HERE) and glitter paper (1" by 2&1/4").
Finish with enamel dots.

Thanks for stoppin' by today.....make sure to check out the Just Imagine website to see all of their awesome punches and products!