St. Patrick's Day Music Celebration Card - Maja Design and Creative Embellishments

St Patrick's Day in my household is very important.  The saying goes, "everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day".  I'm not Irish, yet I join in the festivities right along with all the other folks because my husband is in an Irish band.   

This was created for my husband's friend and fellow Irish musician - a man who was a pillar in the local Irish community.  He passed away a few weeks ago quite unexpectedly.  I know he is joining the festivities wherever he is right now.  

Creative Embellishments has some amazing Celtic designs and borders to indulge the Irish and celebrate their rich heritage.  Even if you are not Irish, you can admire and adore the gorgeous intricate designs. 

Below is an image of the chipboard and stamp I used: 

 Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Shamrock Border

Lucky Artist Trading Coins

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins
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 The inspiration for my card was the Mood Board at Maja Design for March. The colors and the Spring theme are perfect for the celebration.  

The paper collection used was Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection. 

Stamping 

I added one of CE's amazing stamps to symbolize the Irish music that was so important to my husband's friend.  

Yes CE has Stamps!   

 Did you know Creative Embellishments has stamps? They have quite an impressive selection actually.  You can see the entire collection of stamps here.  

I used a rich brown ink from Spellbinders/Fun Stampers Journey called Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink .  If you'd like to really make the stamp pop, then immediately cover the ink with clear embossing powder to heat set.  The clear embossing and heat setting seals the ink and gives a nice smooth sheen to the stamp making it pop a bit.  

Artist Trading Coins at Creative Embellishments

I love the newest set of Artist Trading Coins designed by CE.  The "Lucky Artist Trading Coins" incorporate beloved Irish designs into unique crafting chipboards that  can be used to express friendship all through the year.   

Thanks for stopping.  Happy St. Patrick's Day. 

Where to Shop?

Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps
Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins
Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection
Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey - Cocoa Powder true Color Fusion Ink
Fun Stampers Journey - Clear Embossing Powder

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

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Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins

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Spellbinders/FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad

Spellbinders/FSJ Clear - Embossing Powder

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Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection

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Quick St Patricks Day Cards Using Creative Embellishments Chipboard

St Patrick's Day in my household is very important.  The saying goes, "everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day".  I'm not Irish, yet I join in the festivities right along with all the other folks because my husband is in an Irish band.   

The entire week is filled with music, Irish food and Irish dancing. 

 I'd like to point out the dancing is done by trained Irish dancers, not by me - so just set those crazy thoughts aside of a "jigging Jennifer". 

Creative Embellishments has some amazing Celtic designs and borders to indulge the Irish and celebrate their rich heritage.  Even if you are not Irish, you can admire and adore the gorgeous intricate designs. 

Below is an image of the chipboard and stamp I used: 

 Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Shamrock Border

Lucky Artist Trading Coins

 I also added one of CE's amazing stamps to pair with some clovers to craft a card for my husband that encompasses his love of music and his Irish band.   

 Did you know Creative Embellishments has stamps? They have quite an impressive selection actually.  You can see the entire collection of stamps here.  

This is a rather simple card, technically speaking, yet I love the amazing imagery from the Creative Embellishments products I used ( the stamp and the chipboard.) 
The shamrock chippies were cut from the Creative Embellishments Shamrock Border and gently swiped with dark brown ink.

Stamping technique:  How to accentuate your stamps
Do you ever think , "why do my stamped images look so dull after they dry?" 
Emboss them! 
 I used a rich brown ink from Spellbinders/Fun Stampers Journey called Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink  and immediately covered the ink with clear embossing powder to heat set.  The clear embossing and heat setting seals the ink and gives a nice smooth sheen to the stamp making it pop a bit.  

The Irish Claddagh -Artist Trading Coin

I love the newest set of Artist Trading Coins designed by CE.  The "Lucky Artist Trading Coins" incorporate a beloved Irish design  into a unique " Irish Claddagh Ring".  The Claddagh Ring is an Irish symbol of love, friendship and loyalty. 
The Claddagh ATC can be used to express friendship all through the year.   

I placed it atop another symbol - the Celtic 3 Border (Celtic Knots).  
Both chipboard pieces were left natural - unfinished chipboard.  

Thanks for stopping.  Happy St. Patrick's Day. 

Where to Shop?

Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments - Celtic Border 3

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps
Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins
Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey - Cocoa Powder true Color Fusion Ink
Fun Stampers Journey - Clear Embossing Powder

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Relax & Enjoy Sticker Sentiments - Card Kit of the Month Extras

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

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Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins

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Spellbinders/FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad

Spellbinders/FSJ Clear - Embossing Powder

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Music Pop-Up Card -Using Artist Trading Coins

Happy 2019 - wishing you all the best in the brand new year.  I'd like to thank Creative Embellishments for having confidence in my for yet another year of creative fun.  

I have no crafty resolutions in 2019 - just to create what I love because it's a way to relax, calm my soul and fight off stress.

Affordable, quality products are essential in the quest for creative joy and peace.  Am I right?  That's why I celebrate Creative Embellishments.  Affordable, American made, amazing quality, original designs, and frequent sales - make the product a super value.  

I'd like to present my new passion from Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins (a cool new take on the Artist Trading Cards).  They can be used for so many projects and in my opinion are not as limiting as the traditional ATC.  

Check out the complete collection of coins here.  

I've been using the trading coins as shaker cards, ornaments, card embellishments and now as a feature on a  pop-up card.

The image above shows the chipboard pieces used in the natural unfinished state:

Creative Embellishments  - Music Artist trading Coins

Creative Embellishments  - Small Family Border Word Set

Here is a quick video showing the pop-up card in motion.  Special thanks to my husband for the hand modeling.  

This is the cover of my card.  It's simple and neutral so I can use for the many music enthusiasts in my life.   Note how fabulous chipboard looks without treatments.

I used Stamperia's Music paper collection for this card. 

The inside pop-up feature was super easy to make by backing each Music Artist Trading Coin with different patterned paper for extra drama. 

Small Family Border Word Set

Thanks for stopping here.  Happy 2019

Where to shop? 

Shop for all your Creative Embellishments Artist Trading Coins here. 

Creative Embellishments -  Music Artist Trading Coins

Shop for chipboard, wood and flair buttons from Creative Embellishments here.  

Stamperia - Music collection is found here.  

Shop for Stamperia paper collections here.  

EASY DIY Customized Christmas Ornaments for the Season

Looking for ideas for teachers, co-workers, holiday exchange projects?  

You've landed at the right place.  Create your own customized, Christmas ornaments using Creative Embellishments newly released Artist Trading Coins. 

 These chipboard pieces are trendy, fun, perfect for mixed media, card making, a variety of projects including Christmas Ornaments.  

Yes ornaments!  Sooooo easy - created using the following coins:

Music Artist Trading Coins

Artist Trading Coins

Winter Artist Trading Coins

Do you have a tradition of giving someone a new ornament each year?  I know many folks have a tradition of giving a new ornament each year to their children, grandchildren, teachers, etc.  

This is a quick and inexpensive idea, and one made with love and crafty talent. 

Each of my ornaments are double sided so the beauty can be viewed from all angles. 

My first ornament features the Winter Artist Trading Coins and the frosty beauty of winter.  Each ornament uses the solid chipboard Artist Trading Coin as the base of the ornament.  

I added some decorative silver cord trim on the edges for accent and a finishing touch. 

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This is the second ornament made for my husband.  He is a musician and adores anything with a musical theme.  

This features the newly released Music Artist Trading Coins.  

Shop for all your Creative Embellishments Artist Trading Coins here. 

Creative Embellishments  - Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments  - Winter Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments -  Music Artist Trading Coins