Saturday Step x Step-Gift Card Holder

I have created a gift card holder using the Tim Holtz Pocket Envelope and the Festive Greenery Decorative Strip die.  At the moment the Funkie Junkie Boutique is closed and will reopen January 20, 2013.  Linda is moving and it is quite the undertaking.  I have used burlap string and the tiny clothespin from the Funkie Junkie Boutique.  There are not many steps in making these cute gift card envelopes.  You can see the open cut out before gluing it together.  I used scor-tape to adhere and then added my embellishments, it was super easy to make and will be great for gift card giving this Christmas.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend...enjoy!

Friday Focus-Melissa Frances

Good morning friends, it is Teresa; I am once again sooooo excited about today's Friday Focus.  I adore sharing anything Melissa Frances and today is no exception!

I have used the sweet Melissa Frances brown zipper ribbon, so fun!  I have made a zipper flower, added red tulle to the center and a pearl.  This zipper ribbon makes the sweetest flowers.  You can use glue, stitch them or use a Gluber by Cosmo Cricket.  I have used the Melissa Frances Christmas Stickers, the main image is from that set.  I stamped the sentiment and tucked in on it's side next to the main image.  Stained the gorgeous lace and sponged the doily.  A super easy and sweet Christmas card.  Be sure to stop by the Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your supplies today!  Linda is also having a moving sale, you can get the details of that here.... happy shopping! 

Step x Step: Let It Snow

Good morning friends, it is Teresa bringing you today's step x step.  I am sharing some of the gorgeous and  shabby Melissa Frances embellishments.  I adore snowflakes and Melissa Frances has some chipboard snowflakes that you embellish yourself(they are sold out now), so sweet! 

 I wanted them to have script/sheet music on them, so I covered them with gesso and then smoothed out the sheet music onto them and then carefully lifted the paper off.

This is right after I lifted the paper, I was not worried about the edges; it does not have to be perfect to be shabby.  I want to distress the ends anyway with ink, so bare cardboard will be covered in a shabby fashion.    

I also covered them with Tim Holtz glitter and then I added  the Melissa Frances paper garland to the center; and yes it is pink!  A little more frilly and girly.

I completed my card with more goodies from the Funkie Junkie Boutique, the lace trim, 

Melissa Frances Chrismtas Flashcards , and the pink ribbon.  The pink ribbon is what some of my goodies where wrapped in when I placed my order, I surely can't waste it...teehehehe.  The pink jingle bells I also made, spray painted them and covered them in Glossy Accents, and the Tim Holtz glitter.   I am so luvin the pink, a true frilly..*grin*.  Have a super day and be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your Melissa Frances goodies today! 

Saturday Step x Step:Snowflake Rosette Tag

Good morning F&F friends  I am sharing today's step x step.  I have made a tag, you know Linda is challenging us to the 12 Tags of Christmas, I hope you can join us here.  I was inspired by the snowflakes.  I wanted to make snowflake rosettes  very cute I think!  

I have cut out the rosettes using the Tim Holtz Mini Rosettes Die.  I luv placing all of my elements on my work table; this is the designing process and most of us luv it! 

I have folded all of the rosettes and glued the circle pieces to the rosettes.  I cut the snowflakes from a heavy duty watercolor paper, I luv he texture of this paper. 

I am adding the Tim Holtz glitter here....did I tell ya how much I luv this glitter..... A LOT!

Here is my tag, after I have used the Tim Holtz distressed stain.

I stamped the tree image, luv these trees!  Added the piece of burlap and stitched it place.  Preparing to place the rosettes and add the ribbon and burlap bow.    

A perfect Christmas tag, especially for the men in your life.  Not super fancy, but yet very homey and handmade.  Be sure to stop by The Funkie Junkie Boutique and check out the new arrivals and must have tools, stamps, ink, and embellies!

FRIDAY FOCUS - Melissa Frances

Good morning friends, it is Teresa; I am once again sooooo excited about today's Friday Focus.  Linda is now carrying Melissa Frances.....eeecccckkkk, I know; isn't this awesome?  You cannot get more frilly than Melissa Frances!

For my first card, I used a sweet Melissa Frances tag(sold out), and the adorable resin keyhole embellie.  I have used the Tim Holtz Once Upon A Time Aplha to make the "love' word.  I added tiny gemstones all around, such sweetness.  The heart is covered in the amazing Tim Holtz glitter(also sold out), I luv this glitter! 

Yes, a Christmas card, my first of the year!  I have used the Melissa Frances Christmas card stock stickers, these are fabulous.  They will make your Christmas card making so easy; you can pull some of your favorite papers, lace, ribbon, a Melissa Frances card stock sticker and a little sparkle...poof and they will be done!
Be sure to stop by the Funkie Junkie Boutique, Linda is offering 15% off all Melissa Frances, woohoo...time to go shopping!

Saturday StepXStep:Burlap Envelope

Good morning friends and welcome to the weekend, it is Teresa popping in to share today.  On Saturday's around here we share a Step x Step project with you.  I have a super simple, yet super fun and so very sweet little creation to  inspire you with today!

This is the finished sweet and simple burlap envelop/gift satchel.  I can't think of anything that goes any better together than burlap, a flower, and a rusty heart, can you? 

I started with a piece of burlap, size 8x8; but you can use any size depending on how small or large you want your finished envelop to be.

I then used Scor-Tape to adhere it all together.  I folded up the bottom corner, added the tape strips and then folded in the sides. 

Here is a photo with the sides folded in and the top flap still open.

You can use a old safety pin, a tiny clothes pin, a button with a piece of twine, or a simple glue dot to hold the flap down.  Decorate until your heart is content, I kept mine simple and sweet.  Be sure to head over to The Funkie Junkie Boutique and pick up your supplies to make your very own envelopes.  These would be perfect this Christmas for gift cards, too cute!

FRIDAY FOCUS - Crafty Secrets Digital CD's

Good morning F&F friends, I am sooooo thrilled to be sharing today's Friday Focus!  I am focusing on the amazing digital Crafty Secrets CD's, here and here; the details are awesome!  You know when something comes along that is just over the top amazing, the CD's where that for me.  I was amazed out how easy it was to click and print from my home printer and have the gorgeous color and details at my finger tips instantly!  It was so easy, if I can do it; you can do it.

Here is my card and gift box made with the gorgeous patterned papers, the box template is in the Patterns CD;  along with several other templates.

See the gorgeous patterns, all of these where printed from the CD using my printer, easy peasy!

More awesome patterns and colors..I adore the green!

There are labels, embellishments, frames, templates, and lots of patterned papers.  I have made several projects using the papers, you can see more in the following posts on my blog; here, here, and here.

Close up of my card, also using the gorgeous lace and rusted hearts...luv!

Closeup of the sweet gift box.  Now it is time for you to head over to The Funkie Junkie Boutique and save 15% on all the Crafty Secrets CD's and Creative Scraps.  Happy shopping!

Saturday StepXStep: Rolled Flowers

Happy weekend to all of our Frilly and Funkie readers, it is Teresa and I am sharing how to make rolled flowers.  You can use just about anything you can roll, it would be fun to use things you would not normally think of using.  I have used burlap and fabric for my card today. 

 

I took the piece of burlap and fold it over, I cut off the frayed edges.  You can cut it any length you want, the longer the burlap/fabric the larger your flower. 

 

I ran a stitching down the side, but you can use Scor-Tape to adhere the material too.  The Scor-Tape will make your fabric thicker, keep this in mind when deciding which way you will adhere.  I did not want my flower to be any thicker since the burlap is thick so I stitched it.

I used a Gluber dot to roll my burlap unto, twisting and tuning any way you want.  That is the beauty of making these flowers, you can't go wrong.  I have also used a small circled piece of card stock and glued as I went too.  I have not done that since the Glubers came out though, much easier! 

I prepare the base of my card; distressing and stitching.  I lay my card out on my work table and piece it all together, making changes as it comes together.

Again, here is everything before adhering down and still figuring out the placement of all my embellies...the fun and exciting part!

Here is a close up of the tiny fabric flowers, I used black seam binding for the leaves.  You can see all the shabby goodness in the flowers and ribbon.

 

Here is my completed card and all the awesome Funkie Junkie Boutique  items I used on my card.  Be sure to check out the items that are discounted even more this week, you can find them here.  I hope your weekend is full of creating time, don't forget to leave a little time for shopping!

Saturday StepXStep:Making Bows

Hello Frilly & Funkie fans, it is Teresa Kline bringing you today's step by step.  I am going to show you how I make my bows.  I have used white seam binding that has been dyed with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink.  I used the ink pad and a sponge to add color to the white ribbon. 

Here I am showing the ribbon across the card before I add the bow.  I attach the ribbon to the back of the card with my tape runner.

I pinch the ribbon in between my fingers making as many loops as the size bow I want.  Today I have made only two loops on each side of the bow.

Once I am finished with the loops, I cut a smaller piece of ribbon, lay it across the center of the bow.

I then flip it onto my work surface and bring the ends up and tie it all securely together.

I tie it tight and cut my ends to the desired length.

Here is my completed card and below a list of all the Funkie Junkie products I used...happy shopping!  Oh, I almost forgot don't forget to check out the gorgeous new lace.....swoooooon...I am luving these new laces and they are on sale.....wow!

FRIDAY FOCUS - Pion Designer Papers

Happy Friday, Frilly & Funkie friends, it is Teresa here bringing in the weekend with you today!  I am focusing on the gorgeous Pion Designer Papers.  Get your Pion Designer Papers for 15% off, check it out here!  These designer papers are gorgeous and so very versatile, I luv the fact that there are pages that have 6 x 6 sheet designs.  There are also several sheets with vintage styled cards/ATC in size.  I have used one in the tag that I created along with lots of other fabulous items from the Funkie Junkie Boutique.

Here is the vintage card cut out, along with one of the 6 x 6 designer sheets cut out.  This is the tag before starting to create.  I embossed and sponged the tag before adding on the fun frilly embellishments!   

Here is a card I created using two different designs of the Pion Papers, so beautiful together.  I have even stamped onto the gorgeous gingham piece of paper, so pretty! 

Here is a piece of the 12 x 12 paper that shows the four different 6 x 6 designs.  The patterns and colors go great together, perfect for pairing up on the same project.

My Creative Journey

Hello frilly and funkie friends....I am Teresa Kline from Paperie Blooms; my creative journey is expanding  and I super excited to share it with you!  I am so looking forward to our new challenges and learning all kinds of new things from the DT and you.  I have been creating cards for five years, I started after a Stampin Up party and it has exploded from there.  I have been on numerous design teams in the past; Sweet and Sassy, Stampers Dream.  I have held guest spots for Our Daily Bread, My Time Made Easy, and Layers of Color.  I am currently on the Verve and Lil' Inker design teams and I am a SCS Dirty Dozen alumni.  I am on several challenge teams Mojo Monday Sketch, Waltzingmouse Sketch, CASE Study and now Frilly & Funkie.  I have also guested for lots of challenge teams as well; The Color Throwdown, Just Us Girls(twice), Shabby Tea Room, Friday MashUP, Stampin Sisters in Christ, and For Your Inspiration to name a few.  So from the list you can see I luv to stamp and create!  I like sending my cards to people in our church, friends, neighbors, anyone who needs encouraging; I also donate lots of cards.
As far as style, I do not like to "label" myself...lol...I truly luv all styles of creating!  But, I have been told that I tend to be on the shabby/chic style.  I adore, stitching, distressing, button, bows, lace, and frills....so I guess you could say I am a frilly girl...teehehehe.  I am looking soooo forward to this team, the adventure, and expanding my style.  I look forward to getting to know you and I hope that you are inspired by my work!