Designer Showcase Blog Hop Christmas Tags

Hello Creative Friends!
Welcome to another Designer Showcase Blog Hop!  This month we are featuring our Christmas Tags.  Christmas is such a busy season for everyone, so I plan my Christmas baking in advance.  Once I choose the goodies, I design my treat tag.  So without further ado, here is the Bristow 2017 treat tag!

I always start with a base cut from the steel rule Tag Set die because you can cut 3 sheets of paper at a time!  This years base cardstock is Buttercream.  Then I chose to layer it with some Corrugated Stock that I had distressed with Buttercream ink.  Love the rustic look that it gave me.

My next step was to layer two pieces of washi tap from Candy Apple Journey Tape collection down at the bottom of the tag.  I sure hope this tape sticks around for the big catalog, but just in case I plan I putting in an order for it before Jan.1!  Using the Snow Blooms die, I cut 2 snowflakes from Whip Cream cardstock that was layered with White Liner sheets. Then I peeled of the backing and covered it with Sparkle Dust.  I Love how easy the White Liner sheets  make it to create glittery goodness from die cut shapes. 

Now it was time to package up my homemade peanut brittle!  The Oatmeal Cookie bags from the Romance Treat Bags collection where perfect for this year's goodies.  All I needed to do was fill the bags, tie a few bows and my gifts where ready for family and friends.

Products used in creating this Project:

Dies:  Tag Set Steel Rule Die, Snow Blooms Die Set

Specialty Cardstock:  Corrugated Stock, Romance Treat Bags, White Liner Sheets 

Accessories: Candy Apple Journey Tape, Sparkle Dust, Candy Apple Sparkle Ribbon, and Journey Natural Twine

Next up on the Designer Showcase Blog Hop is Carrie Rhoades!

 Thanks for stopping by!
Cindy

Local Snowman Shelf sitter and Treat Box Class

Hello Creative Friends.

Today I am sharing a upcoming class I am teaching locally here in King George Virginia.  I decided to keep the projects in a winter theme.

 

 

 

The first project we will be making is a wooden snowman shelf sitter.  This guy is so stinking cute and the best part is that you can keep him up all winter long!

 

The next project is this festive box that is perfect for giving Christmas treats in.  It is made using the Advent Box that is on page 311 of the big catalog.  The boxes come 25 to a pack and are only $8.95!  What a deal!!!  Make sure you check out the links below to all of the products used in these projects.

 

Products used in creating this Project:

Stamps:   Winter Fred Stamp,  Winter Holiday Bundle 

Dies:   Snow Blooms,  Journey Circle Dies

Mixed Media:  House to Home Trio Block Set,  Journey Gesso,  Beach Ball Paint,

Cardstock:  Advent Box,   White Liner Sheets,   Pool Play cardstock, Whip Cream cardstock, Kiwi Slice cardstock 

Ink:  Black Licorice ink pad,  Kiwi Slice ink pad, Whip Cream ink pad

Accessories:  Journey Sparkle Cuts,  Silver Shavings,  Cut Rhinestones, Beach Ball Satin Ribbon,  Vintage Tinsel- Hostess Exclusive 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy



Snow-Body Snowman Card by Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends!

How about a cute Snowman card today?!!

These guys are so much fun to color, and that sentiment- There's Snow-body I'd rather spend time with,  so stinking sweet.

Products used in this Project:

Stamps:  Snowmen Days Stamp set

Cardstock:  Kiwi Slice, Candy Apple, Whip Cream

Embellishments:  Candy Apple Journey Tape, Sparkle Drops

Coloring Medium:  Journey Color Burst Pencils

Check out the Locket Bundles that are on Sale this month

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy





Christmas Wreath Shelf Sitter

 

 Hello Creative Friends!
A few weeks back I taught a class using the Spruced Up wreaths from the Holiday mini.  They turned out so cute that I wanted to share the ingredient list for you to create your own.  Below I have listed the links for product used in making this festive piece.

 

 

 

Products used in this Project:

House to Home Trio wood blocks, Journey Gesso, Candy Apple Red Paint, Dark Roast Ink Pad,   Dark Roast Silk, Gold Silk, Spruced Up Mini Wreath, Gold Tinsel, Poinsettia Burst , So Plaid Ribbon, and the Christmas Leaf Bloom Benefit, ac-0307

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy



Jolly Santa Embellishments

Hello Creative Friends!

 

How about a cute little Jolly Santa tag and embellishment pack to get you in the Christmas spirit?!

 

 

This pack includes a fun tag and then a few smaller embellishments that you could use on packaging, cards, or a scrapbook page.

 



 

 

Wouldn't these be cute on a package of cookies for a co-worker?  Make sure you check the links below for the products I used to create these.

 



 

Products used in this Project:

Stamps:  Be Jolly stamp set

Dies: Journey Circle dies, Tag Set steel rule die, Border Basics Die set,

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 



Birthday Girl Scrapbook Embellishments

Hello Creative Friends!

 

I hope everyone is having a Happy Thanksgiving!  I wanted to stop by and share another embellishment pack I created a few weeks ago.  This one would be perfect for  little girls birthday party page.

 

I combined some retired patterned paper with Watermelon Fusion and Bubble Gum pink cardstock for this festive grouping.

 

Make sure you check out the links below to the different stamps and die I used to create this set!

 

 



 

Products used in this Project:

Stamps:  Guardian Angel Stamp Set, Star Bright Stamp set, Birthday Bash Stamp bundle

Dies:  Badge Label Die, Remember Today Die, Snapshot Sentiments Die, Star Dom Dies

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 

 



Snowman Step Card

Hello Creative Friends!

These little snowmen have stolen my heart!  For this card I pulled out some retired paper because it paired well with the candy cane I wanted to use from the Snowmen days set. 

 

 

 

I have listed links to the products I used below.

 

Products used in this Project:

Stamps:  Snowmen Days Stamp and Die bundle

Cardstock:  Candy Apple cardstock, Limeade Splash cardstock, Whip Cream cardstock

Accessories:  Candy Apple Journey Tape,

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy



Winter Fun Scrapbook Page Embellishments

Hello Creative Friends!

 

Here in Virginia it is beginning to get a bit chilly, so I decided to get ahead of the game and make a few winter themed scrapbook embellishments for when we get our first snow day.

 

Isn't this the cutest set?  Make sure you check out all the products I used to create it.

 

Products used in creating this Project:

 

Stamps:  Ski Sled Skate Stamp Set,

Dies:  Snow Blooms

Punches:  Punch handle, 1-3/4" scalloped oval punch

Coloring medium:  Journey Color Burst Pencils

Cardstock:  Cool Pool cardstock, Blue Lagoon cardstock, Lavender Fusion cardstock

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can Join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!

 

Join my Fun Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit! 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 





Birthday Wand

Hello Creative Friends!

 

Have you ever made a Rosette wand or pick?  I always enjoy creating this type of decoration for parties and special occasions.  This wand is one of several that I am sending to an event this weekend.

 

Look for more like this to be added to my Etsy store!

 

Make sure you check out this months Sale items!

 



 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Princess Scrapbook Page Embellishments by Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends!

 

The past few weeks I have been working on Embellishment packs for a big event up in Minnesota.  One of my fellow Journey Coaches ask me to create a few things for her booth.  Once her event is over, I will begin listing these type of items in my Etsy Store, CindyCreative Journey

 

What little girl wouldn't love having a scrapbook page decorated with these Magical Journey themed embellishments?

 

Products used in this Project:

 

Dies:  Ornamental Label Die set. Remember Today Die set,

Punch:  Punch Handle , 1-3/4" scallop circle punch, 1-1/2 circle punch, 1" circle punch, 3/4" circle punch,

Embellishments:  Special Celebration Sequins, Sparkle Drops,

Ink:  Bubblegum Silk

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can Join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!

 

 

Join my Fun Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit!

Thanks for stopping by,
Cindy 



 

Pockets and Lockets Projects

Hello Creative Friends and Welcome to Designer's Showcase Blog Hop!

Our theme this month is Pockets and Lockets.

I chose to feature the Treat Box for my project.  These come in packs of 10 and are perfect for giving small gifts in.  I also love to use them for handing out cookies, which makes them perfect for the holiday season.

I started with a Cranberry Bliss circle cut with the Journey Circle die and then pierced with the coordinating piercing die.  I love that our basic shape dies come with matching piercing elements!  I then popped a smaller circle of Fresh Forest onto that.  Make sure if you are pre prepping your boxes, that you strategically place your pop dots so that you can slide your ribbon under that Fresh Forrest circle... go ahead, ask me how I know...

Then I layered a piece of the White Liner sheet onto a Oatmeal Cookie cardstock sheet and die cut it using the Holiday Elements Steel Rule die.  I love using our steel rule dies for large projects because you can cut up to 3 sheets of cardstock at a time!  After I cut the deer heads, I peeled off the White Liner sheet and covered the sticky side with Silver Shavings.  Be sure to burnish the Silver Shavings onto the sticky side, so that you don't loose any of that sparkly goodness!

Then all you need to do is place your gift in the box, slide some of that oh so yummy So Plaid ribbon around it , tie a bow and you have a fast and easy fabulous gift to give!

Next up on the Designer's Showcase Blog Hop is Carrie Rhodes

Products Used in the Project:

Treat Box **On Sale**,   Journey Circle Die,   Holiday Elements Steel Rule Die,   Silver Shavings,  So Plaid Ribbon,  White Liner Sheets,  Cranberry Bliss Cardstock,  Fresh Forrest Cardstock,  Oatmeal Cookie Cardstock 



Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy





Black and White Card Embellishments by Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends

 

I love the simplicity of the color combo of Black and White, I mean it can go with everything!

Today I combined it with flowers, hearts, butterflies and bling!

 

 

 

I mean, what's not to love?!!

 

 

 

 

 

Products used in this project:

 

Dies:  Everyday Elements Steel Rule Die, Serif Basics Steel Rule Dies, Reverse Banner Die,

Stamps:  Today Is Stamp set

Cardstock:  Brushed Silver cardstock, Whip Cream cardstock, Black Licorice cardstock

Embellishments:  Just Write Gels pens, Classic Elegance Journey Tape, Black and White Buttons, Summer Fun Chips, Journey Glaze and Sparkle Cuts

 

Shop this Months Specials!

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 

 



Christmas Treat Box by Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends!

 

Are you getting ready for the gift giving season?  Christmas gift giving is in full prep mode here at the Bristow house.  I love to have cute little boxes ready to fill with holiday treats for all friends and family.

 

 

Isn't this too cute?  I think I am going to use them for chocolate covered pretzels!.... or a few candy canes, or even some packets of the Starbuck's instant coffee... oh the possibilities are endless!

 



 

And the good news is that the Treat Box Die is on sale this month!!!

 

Products used in this project:

 

Dies:  Treat Box Die **On Sale!***,  Holiday Die,

Stamps:  Merry Words Stamp set,

Cardstock:  Christmas Cheer Paper Pack, Cranberry Bliss cardstock, Kiwi Slice cardstock

Punches:  2" scallop circle punch, 1-1/2 circle punch, Tag time punch

 

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can Join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!

 

 

 

Join my Fun Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit! 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy



Fun Stampers Journey Fall Embellishment Pack with Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends.

 

I have a fun Fall Embellishment pack to share today. 

 

This set is done with punches and dies and was super easy to put together.

 

 



 

Make sure to check out the links to the products at the end of the pictures!

 

 

 

 

 Products used in this Project:

Dies:  Journey Circle Dies, Hello Fall Dies, Journey Serifs Steel Rule Die,

Punches:  Tag Time Punch, Scalloped Circle 2", Love Is punch, This Way Punch

Cardstock:  Fall Fest Prints, Pumpkin Bread cardstock, Oatmeal Cookie cardstock, Dark Roast cardstock

Accessories:  Sea Stones, Journey Color Buttons II, Journey Sparkle Dust, Journey Natural Twine

 

 

Check out some of this months Specials!

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy



Fun Stampers Journey Snow Frames and Snowman with Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends.

 

Look how cute this snowman card turned out!  This is one of the cards I will be sharing in my Monday class here in King George.  I have a great group of ladies that meet up every other Monday at a local book store called My Cup Overflows.  Make sure to check it out if you are local.

 

Don't you just love that snowflake background?  It's a super cute die called Snow Frames and it comes with 2 different frame dies.  The one shown and also a 1/3 of a frame die cut.  Lots of bang for your buck!!!  And that snowman.... isn't he to die for?!!  He is from a stamp set called Snowman days, and this set also comes with a matching die!!!  I will make sure I post links in the supply section.

Oh and make sure you check out the November special, called Pocket and Lockets.  There are some great deals for Christmas gift giving.  I mean really, who doesn't like jewelry?  Plus the dies that are on sale make perfect packaging for those little some things that you slip to your friends!

 

Supplies used in todays Project: 

Stamps:  Snowman Days Stamp and Die set Bundle

Dies:  Snow Frames Die set 

Cardstock:  Pool Play, Whip Cream

Ink:  Black Licorice, Beach Ball

Coloring Medium:  Journey Color Burst Pencils

Accessories:  Special Day Organza Ribbon, Silver Tinsel

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 

 



Fun Stampers Journey Ghostly Treats tag with Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends and Happy Halloween!

I wanted to share a tag I created using the Ghostly Treats stamp set.  This fun tag is on it's way to work with my husband today... shhh... don't tell!

Hope everyone has a Happy Halloween!

Products used in this project:
Stamps:  Ghostly Treats
Dies:  Ghostly Treats Die, Tag Set Steel Rule Die
Cardstock:  Tangerine Fusion, Deep Lilac, Whip Cream
Ink:  Black Licorice, Electric Lime, Electric Lime Silk
Coloring Medium:  Journey Color Burst Pencils
Accessories: Journey Glaze, Modeling Paste, Lemon Grass Twine, and Whip Cream Sparkle Tape

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can Join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!!

 

 

 

Join my Fun Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

Fun Stampers Journey Old Glory Embellishment Pack by Cindy Bristow

I had so much fun creating the Old Glory pop up card a few weeks ago that I decided to create an embellishment pack with the same set.

Making these embellishment packs or card candy, makes it super simple to create a card in seconds flat! 

Grab a card base, add a few layers, and pop on one of these cute little embellishments and you have a card ready to go.  They also work well on scrapbook pages, planner layouts, and little treats to hand out to your favorite people!

Products Used in this Project:
Stamp Set:  Old Glory Bundle
Dies and Punches:  Tag Set Steel Rule Die, Punch Handle, 2"Scallop Punch, 1-1/2" Circle Punch,  1-3/4" Scalloped Oval Punch
Cardstock:  Cranberry Bliss, Denim Days, Whip Cream
Ink:  Cranberry Bliss, Denim Days
Embellishments:  Journey Glaze, Sparkle Dust, Star Struck

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can Join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!!

        

 

Join my Fun Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 

Fun Stampers Journey Merry Melody Card with Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends.

A few weeks ago I shared some coloring of the Merry Melody stamp set over on my Facebook page, Cindy's Creative Journey.  If you haven't visited my page, please take a moment to like and follow me on Facebook.

I just love the vintage feel of this set and to add to that feel I pulled out some of the gold tinsel to add to my card!  I also created my own patterned paper by using the Poinsettia Burst stamp set.

Please feel free to ask questions or leave comments!

Products used in this Project:
Stamp Sets:  Merry Melody stamp set, Poinsettia Burst stamp set, Noel Wreath stamp set,
Dies and Punches:  Journey Circles, and Tag Time Punch, Punch handle
Coloring Medium:  Journey Color Burst Pencils
Cardstock:  Green Olive, Raspberry Berry, Buttercream, and Journey Brush Gold 
Ink:  Green Olive, Raspberry Berry, Black Licorice
Accessories:  Satin Green Olive Ribbon, Gold Tinsel 

 

What's the Big Deal?!!

You can join the Journey for just $25, that's the Big Deal!!

 

 

 

Join my Funs Stampers Journey Team for just $25 with the Designer Kit!

 

 

Thanks for stopping by,

Cindy

 



Fun Stampers Journey Holly Jolly Card Candy By Cindy Bristow

Hello Creative Friends.

Today's share is a quick and fun new Card Candy I have just listed in my Etsy Store, CindyCreativeJourney.

This set features die cuts form the Holiday Elements Steel Rule die.  This die fits in all standard die cut machines, and the best part is that you can cut up to 3 sheets of cardstock at a time!



 

I also used the new Serif Basic Alphabet Steel Rule die for that cute little camera in the top left hand corner.  I think it's actually a file folder card, but I turned it into a camera!

 

 

Products Used in this Project: 



Stamp Set:  Holly Jolly Stamp Set
Dies:  Serif Basics Steel Rule Die, Holiday Elements Steel Rule Die, Snapshot Frames Die, Journey Circles Die, Journey Oval Die, Reverse Banner Die
Cardstock:  Kiwi Slice, Cranberry Bliss, Whip Cream
Ink:  Cranberry Bliss Ink pad
Accessories:  Holiday Elements Sequins

Thanks for stopping by!
Cindy