Happy CHA Week! Shellye here to share a few projects that I created to grace the Simple Stories booth at CHA. With understanding, I know how much everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of these new releases on store shelves. You will love them even more in person!
First, let's start with a couple of things that I made using the HARVEST LANE Collection. I purchased this vintagey-mod framed cork-board at Kirkland's Home Store. I love the bright turquoise and it matches perfectly with the blue hue in HARVEST LANE.
As you can see, I chose papers that could be used throughout the year. I simply tacked on photos of my kids, which can be changed out as desired. I used various heart-shaped stickers from the Fundamental Cardstock Sticker sheet, sanded around the edges and then attached them to the tops of flat tacks.
To create the banner at the top, I used a 2" scalloped circle that I folded in half and over a strand of baker's twine. I tied on a few wooden buttons and generous gingham bows at the ends. A few flowers from the Fundamental Cardstock Stickers were placed here and there.
Supplies:
#2602 Harvest Lane Fundamental Cardstock Stickers
#2610 Harvest Lane 4x6 Journaling Card Elements
#2613 Harvest Lane 4x4 Quote Elements/ 6x8 Photo Mats
#2616 Harvest Lane Wood Simple Basics Designer Cardstock
#2618 Harvest Lane Red Floral Simple Basics Designer Cardstock
#2619 Harvest Lane Yellow Quilt Simple Basics Designer Cardstock
#2620 Harvest Lane Green Stitch Simple Basics Designer Cardstock
Here are a couple of quick and easy cards that I made with HARVEST LANE. The beauty of Simple Stories' designs is that you don't have to add much fruh-fruh to achieve beautiful results!
Supplies (both cards):
#2608 Harvest Lane Made With Love Cardstock
#2619 Harvest Lane Yellow Quilt Simple Basics Cardstock
#2611 Harvest Lane 4x6 Journaling Card Elements
#2609 Harvest Lane Flash Cards
#2602 Harvest Lane Fundamentals Cardstock Stickers
Now for some HANDMADE HOLIDAY...what a treat this collection is. If you love homespun, country-inspired Christmases, then you will adore Handmade Holiday. When I laid my eyes on the Countdown Cardstock Stickers, I knew immediately that I wanted to do an Advent Calendar!
To make this extra-sturdy, I sandwiched a sheet of chipboard between the two cardstock papers and machine stitched around the perimeter. I used a couple of fun svg files to create the holly leaves and title. The berries were made by using a 1/2" round punch. I had fun embellishing the calendar with the sweet stickers from HANDMADE HOLIDAY, as well as felt snowflakes, buttons and a bit of pretty lace trim from my stash :)
Be sure to brush on a bit of baby powder to the backs of your Countdown Cardstock Stickers before attaching them to the calendar with a brad. At the end of each day, the dates can be gently pulled from the calendar.
Supplies:
#2702 Handmade Holiday Fundamental Cardstock Stickers
#2703 Handmade Holiday Expressions Cardstock Stickers
#2725 Handmade Holiday Countdown Cardstock Stickers
#2724 Handmade Holiday Winter Wonderland Designer Cardstock
#2716 Handmade Holiday Calendar Simple Basics Cardstock
#2718 Handmade Holiday Green Holly Simple Basics Cardstock
Lastly, I had the assistance of my daughter who helped to pick out the buttons that I hand-stitched to the front of this fun and whimsical card
Supplies:
#2707 Handmade Holiday Handcrafted Designer Cardstock
#2712 Handmade Holiday 4x6 Vertical Journaling Card Elements
#2702 Handmade Holiday Fundamental Cardstock Stickers
#2703 Handmade Holiday Expression Cardstock Stickers
I hope that you enjoy this fun-filled week of new Simple Stories goodness...lots more to come!
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Love the countdown calender. Nice work.
Posted by: Marion from Holland | July 17, 2012 at 03:19 AM
Wow! Shellye! Love everything you shared....in fact, I just pinned 3 of your creations! thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Michelle StClair | July 17, 2012 at 04:14 AM
Oh boy, do I love what you have done! Now I can't wait to get my hands on this line.
Posted by: Sue | July 17, 2012 at 05:31 AM
Beautiful (as usual), Shellye!
Posted by: von | July 17, 2012 at 06:02 AM
THOSE ARE AMAZING SHELLYE!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Lilith | July 17, 2012 at 06:41 AM
Shellye, these are simply amazing!!! I loved the turquoise frame, but then I kept scrolling and you just kept right on going with the goodness! Love them all!!
Posted by: Deanna Misner | July 17, 2012 at 06:47 AM
Um, hello... I love all your work and this is no exception.
Posted by: Karrie Adams Johansson | July 17, 2012 at 07:06 AM
eeeek, can't wait. i didn't think i could love it more, but yeah, you made me shellye♥
Posted by: danni reid | July 17, 2012 at 07:21 AM
Gorgeous projects, Shellye!
Posted by: Danielle | July 17, 2012 at 07:27 AM
Shellye...everything you touch is so amazing! These are gorgeous!
Posted by: Guiseppa Gubler | July 17, 2012 at 07:31 AM
These are gorgeous Shellye!!! You are so darn clever and creative and are constantly inspiring me!!! I can't wait to get my hands on these lines!!!
Posted by: Pam | July 17, 2012 at 07:32 AM
oh my gosh Shellye!!!!
those are so amazing girl ;)
Posted by: CarolM | July 17, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Stunning...gorgeous..fabulous Shellye!!!
xoxoxo
Posted by: Tracy | July 17, 2012 at 11:12 AM
absolutely beautiful projects Shellye! :)
Posted by: Gina | July 17, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! Shellye, you did awesome!
Posted by: Patricia | July 17, 2012 at 03:54 PM
Thanks for all of the sweet compliments! I really appreciate them so much!
Posted by: Shellye | July 17, 2012 at 05:17 PM
AWESOME projects, Shellye!!! Love them all.
Posted by: anabelle | July 17, 2012 at 06:39 PM
Gorgeous projects! I loooooove that Christmas calendar!
Posted by: Kate Vickers | July 17, 2012 at 08:49 PM
This information is so good. Thank you!
Posted by: ofis takımı | July 19, 2012 at 07:18 AM
I love the frame! How long ago did you purchase it from Kirklands?? If recently, I need to go there ASAP ;)
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absolutely beautiful!!
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