Christmas Countdown Day 6

Can you believe we're already at Day 6 of our CC 2011?

Anyway today we have for you a lovely project by Susibee -


It's an adorable altered cookie jar.

I'm especially interested in the inside of that jar! Looks yummy!

Hop over to her blog for more details. Have fun!

See you tomorrow!

Christmas Countdown Day 5

Hello again!

Today on Day 5 we have for you November's Scrap Map!

Here's the sketch that you can have a play with -

Here's my take using CCW's September kit which included the lovely Alla Prima papers -

and some details -

I created a tear at the side of the page and backed it up with some patterned paper to create texture.

I also used some Prima bling, cut it up and placed them all over the page. For more texture I dry embossed some of the plain designed paper and then swiped over the raised areas with 'Bundled Sage' distress ink. This really worked well with the colour palette for these set of papers! Love it!

To add more to the plain background, I did some stamping with one of Tim Holtz's script stamps! I didn't want the stamp to stand out too much so I used a very light distress ink - Antique Linen - Perfect! (Can you tell how much I love my distress inks?)

Anyway do pop over to the CCW blog for more samples from our fabulous DT!

Don't forget to drop by tomorrow for another crafting project!

Hope you have a crafty weekend!

CCW Christmas Countdown Day 4

Hello! Today it's my turn to show you some creative how-to!

I've got two Christmas cards to share today - these are also my 1st ever Christmas cards too so please be gentle *winks*

Here they are -

Now on to the steps!

Card 1 – Ho ho ho

1. Prepare your card base

2. Take 3 pieces of coordinating patterned papers (I used a freebie from a magazine by HOTP)

3. Emboss the more plain patterned paper and emboss with a woodgrain design

4. Assemble the patterned paper beginning with the busiest design.

5. Add twine by cutting a slit at the side of the card.

6. Tie a bow using string and add a button to it.

7. Adhere letter stickers to create ‘Ho ho ho’ and accentuate using glossy accents.

8. Add red stickles dots randomly onto card and inner border; let dry.

9. Card is done!

Card 2 – Joy, Peace, Love

1. Stamp background stamp using embossing ink on smooth white cardstock

2. Emboss with fine white embossing powder

3. Swipe Broken China distress ink all over embossed piece until you get a look you like. Wipe away excess ink with dry cloth or paper towel.

4. Ink edges with Chipped Sapphire distress ink for contrast.

5. Adhere to card base

6. Make a ribbon bow covering entire card length. I followed this tutorial (the overlapping bow) and add button onto the center.

7. Stamp JOY PEACE and LOVE with alphabet stamps that would fit card. I used Lawn Fawn (Quinn's ABCs) onto light blue patterned paper.

8. Cut out words, ink edges and place onto card.

9. Use diamond stickles to glam up title. Once dry, cover letters with glossy accents (this also prevents the glitter from falling off)

10. Card is done!

I hope you've enjoyed today's tutorial.

See you tomorrow for more crafty goodness!

CCW Christmas Countdown Day 3

It's Day 3 of CCW's Christmas Countdown!

Today we've got a tutorial on how to make this festive door hanger!


It looks quick and easy to make!

Please head over to Lou's blog for more details!

Till tomorrow!

CCW Christmas Countdown Day 2

Welcome to Day 2 of our Christmas Countdown!

I hope you had fun with yesterday's project.

Today we have a layout for you.

Isn't it lovely? I love the dangling embellishments above the picture. And oh what a sweet picture it is too!



Our talented DT Sue created this layout.

Do head over to her blog for more pics and information!

See you again tomorrow!

Christmas Countdown with Creative Craft World!

Hi everyone!

Can you believe it's November already? Are we ready for Christmas yet? It's okay if you're not because at CCW we have something FUN planned for you this month! Everyday our DT members will have different project ideas for you to try out and have fun with! Isn't that awesome?

Anyway, on to the first project! Today, we head over to Trish's blog for this lovely Christmas framed art.


Take a look at how lovely it is!

For more details and how-to, please visit Trish.

See you tomorrow for another crafty project and thanks for joining us today!

Happy Monday and something exciting in November!

It is! Because my card was featured on the Glitterbabe's blog AND won too!

See this post!

Thanks Stef H!

Do visit Glitterbabe for some lovely digi stamps!

Now for some announcements!

Tomorrow is the 1st of November! Aside from my beloved mom's birthday, UKS is having some blog hop fun and CCW is not excluded!

Be sure to check the CCW blog for an altered project that I made and if you participate, you'll stand a chance to win something from CCW AND something from me too!

Wait! That's not all!

Starting tomorrow and for the whole month of November, CCW DT members will be hosting tons of projects and tutorials for our Christmas Countdown 2011!


Be sure to visit the CCW blog and our DT blogs including yours truly for some fun! Lots of inspiration to gear you up for the coming festive holidays!

Hope you join us!