My Mind's Eye December 2011 Newsletter

My Mind’s Eye * December 2011 Newsletter * Page 1

EYEInspire by Amber PackerMany of us are in the middle of preparations for Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa. With the hustle

and bustle of preparations, it may seem like the meaning behind the holiday is lost. While the “magic”of the holiday (aka Santa) may have disappeared for me, the “wonder” of it has not.

When I look at this earth and ponder on the beauty and majesty of it, I am quickly reminded of theblessing that it is to be alive today. I marvel at all the conveniences of modern life that provides the warm glow of the twinkling lights and a warm home for my family. And I am amazed at the love and

concern for others that is alive in most hearts.

As my sons make their wish lists of toys and electronics, I am reminded of this quote from Mother Teresa:

“There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread.”

As you spend time celebrating this holiday season, don’t forget to be appreciative of the blessingsyou have. And, give the most lasting gift you can: love, acceptance and kindness.

EYEInspireMerry ChristmasFeatured Collection: Lost & Found Christmas

Each year, my friend invites the “real” Santa to her house and has aphoto shoot (she must be REALLY good). Not only are her photosAMAZING, but it’s so much fun to do since both my sons still “believe”.

Supplies:1 - “Santa” Glittered paper (12” x 12“)1 - “Boughs” Glittered paper (6“ x 5 1/2” and 6“ x 3 1/2”)1 - “Tinsel” Glittered paper (8 1/4“ x 6 1/4”)1 - “Holly” Glittered paper (2” x 12“)1 - Lost & Found Christmas Decorative Brads1 - Lost & Found Christmas Stamps1 - Lost & Found Christmas 6x6 pad1 - Lost & Found Christmas Glittered Adhesive Chipboard Accessories Sheet1 - Lost & Found Christmas Accessory SheetPhotos: (2) 4” x 6”

Also used: Brown ink, brown pen (for journaling), adhesives, paper piercer, sewing machine and brown thread, craft knife and pop dots.Photo Credit: Heirloom PhotographyPhotoshop Action: “Troy” by Totally Rad Actions

Instructions: Step 1: Cut papers to sizes listed above. Ink edges, if desired (I did). Step 2: Using a craft knife, cut around the bottom of the “25” bracket at the top left corner of the “Santa” glittered paper as shown.Step 3: Cut around the Santa image on the bottom right corner as shown.Step 4: Adhere 6” x 5 1/2” “Boughs” paper damask side up (about 1 1/4” from top) and 6“ x 3 1/2” piece just below with green side up.Step 5: Adhere “Holly” glittered strip across seam as shown.Step 6: Mount photos to center of “Tinsel” paper (brown side up) and adhere as shown.Step 7: Stamp border across bottom of left photo and add two brads.Step 8: Layer “We Wish You” embellishment piece, half scalloped circle embellishment piece, “jolly” chipboard circle and “Tis the Season” brad element as shown.Step 9: Layer “Merry Christmas” chipboard piece, “Merry & Bright” banner, “date” embellishment and brad circle (I changed out the “25” brad).Step 10: Add journaling in the bracket at the upper left or hide beneath photo and ENJOY!!

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by Amber Packerhttp://www.amberpacker.com/



EYESketch

Sketch Designer: Jana Eubank; http://www.janaeubank.com

Designer: Tamara Jensen; Featured Collection: Kraft Fundayhttp://www.tamarajensen.typepad.com

What do you get when you combine a sketch byJana Eubank and designers Anam Stubbington,

Tamara Jensen and Jana Eubank?

Three completely different takes on it that arepure EYECandy!

Designer: Jana Eubank; Featured Collection: 12 Days of Christmashttp://www.janaeubank.com

Designer: Anam Stubbington; Featured Collection: Lost & Found - Rosyhttp://www.anamstubbington.typepad.com


EYEExpandby Lori Allred

http://www.allreddesign.net

December 25 card Featured Collection: Lost & Found Christmas

Supplies:

• “Trees” Star paper (5" x 5" for star)• “Boughs” Dot paper (3 1/2" x 6" for bracket)• “Santa” Text paper (1" x 6" & 1/2” x 6” scallop border)• “Boughs” Damask paper (2 1/2" x 6" for star)• “Santa” Damask paper (1/2" x 6" scallop border)• Lost & Found Christmas Glittered Chipboard Sticker (scallop border)• Lost & Found Christmas Accessory Sheet (Circle in Text)• Dark Brown Cardstock (6” x 6”)• Brown Tulle• Red Glitter• Red Rhinestones

Also Used: Scalloped Border Punch, pop dot

Instructions: 1. Cut paper to sizes listed above. 2. Fold dark brown cardstock in half to create base of card.3. Adhere text paper to bottom edge of card. 4. Use an electronic cutter or fussy cut the bracket shape out of the brown dot paper. Use liquid adhesive to draw line along bottom edge of bracket and sprinkle with red glitter. Adhere in place to point of bracket is touching bottom edge of card.5. Adhere “Boughs” Damask paper to top edge of card. 6. Fold Tulle in half and adhere along edge where bottom and top papers meet approximately 2 ½” from to of card. Tacky tape works best and be sure to gather tulle as you’re laying it along edge. 7. Adhere scallop paper borders and cardstock scallop border together and place over gathered tulle.8. Cut a 4 ½” star from red star “Trees” paper. Using ruler and scoring tool, score star from point to valley and fold start to create 3D effect on star. 9. Using foam tap, place text circle cardstock accessory to center of star. Then with foam tape, layer a few times and adhere start to center of card as shown.10. Place red rhinestones along chipboard scallop border.


EYE ExpandMerry & BrightFeatured Collection: 12 Days of Christmas

Supplies: • “Deck the Halls” Dotted paper (5" x 9" for title)• "Joy" Checkered paper (4 - 1" x 12" and 5 1/2" x 7 1/2")• "Wrap It Up" Striped paper (2 - 3" x 12" and 2 – 1 1/2” x 12”)• "It’s the Season" Word paper (2 – 6” x 12”)• “Merry & Bright” Chevron paper (4” x 10” for title and 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”)

Also used: Cricut Die Cut Machine

Instructions: 1. Cut paper to sizes listed above. 2. Using a piece of cardstock, adhere each strip of paper from the bottom of page up as shown above. 3. Zig Zag stitch where each paper strips meets (this step is optional).4. Use Cricut to cut “Merry” with Merry & Bright paper (Christmas Cheer cartridge 4 3/4”)5. Use Cricut to cut “&” with Seasons Greetings paper (Martha Stewart Elegant Cake Art cartridge 6”). 6. Mount “&” symbol to page using foam tape to add dimension. Be sure to tie blue twine around it before you stick it to your page.7. Use Cricut to cut “Bright” with Deck the Halls paper (Lyrical Letters cartridge 5 1/2”)8. Ink edges of titles with coordinating color, if desired and adhere to pages as shown.9. Tie bow in end of blue twine from trims and adhere to end of “M” on Merry and end of “&” symbol using glue dots. Mount layered sticker ornament from ends of twine as shown.10. Place peppermint candy row, gift, single blue peppermint layered sticker to pages as shown. 11. Place one decorative brad to top of photo and write date of photos on paper strip. 12. Use foam tape on left page to pop larger photo and top 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” photo up.

by Lori Allredhttp://www.allreddesign.net

• “Seasons Greetings” Circle paper (6” x 6” for title)• “Tinsel” Red paper (3 1/2” x 3 1/2” and 5 1/8” x 7 1/8” and 4” x 6”)• 12 Days Layered Sticker• 12 Days Rhinestones• 12 Days Decorative Brads• 12 Days Trims


EYECreateby Karen Grunberg

http://www.karenika.com

Welcoming DaddyFeatured Collection: Lost & Found 2 - Rosy

Supplies: 1 – Lost & Found 2 – Rosy “Remember” Lovely paper (12” x 12“)1 – Lush 2 – Navy Damask Flocked Paper 1 – Lost & Found 2 – Rosy “Love” title Lush 2 Navy TrimsUnion Square Favorite TrimsLush Brown and Red flocked chipboard alphabet stickers

Also Used: White cardstock, brown thread and sewing machine, butterfly punch, brown ink, and black pen.

Instructions: Step 1: Take the Remember Lovely paper and cut anything inside the red frame out. Then cut that frame so you have a 8 1/2” section and a 3 1/2” section. Place them on the white cardstock as in the photo above, leaving 1/4” between both pieces.Step 2: Lay out the chipboard letters along the seam of the two papers and stick them on.Step 3: Tuck the navy trim under the straight edges on each side of the title. Step 4: Adhere the red trim along all the other edges of the green paper. Step 5: Tuck and adhere the three photos on the left section, right along the edge of the navy trim. Step 6: Cut the title right below the “Looks Like” line and adhere the large section to the top left of your page and the smaller section to the bottom right area.Step 7: Punch out three butterflies using the Damask paper. Adhere the large one along the small title piece on the bottom right edge and the smaller ones to the bottom of the bigger title piece.Step 8: Add journaling lines to the left of the photos. And journal.Step 9: Use a zigzag stitch all along both sides of the navy and red trims. Step 10: Using a straight stitch, stitch along the title pieces, the butterflies, and right through the title.


EYEShareby Amber Packer

http://www.amberpacker.com/

Noel CardFeatured Collection: Lost & Found Christmas

Supplies: "Noel" Glittered paper (4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and 4 1/4" x 11")Red star 6 x 6 paper (2 - 4 1/4" x 1 1/2")Green Stripe 6 x 6 paper (2 1/4" x 3 1/4")Green dot 6 x 6 paper (2 3/4" x 3 3/4")Lost & Found Christmas TrimsLost & Found Christmas Brads

Also Used: Sewing machine, scallop punch, thread, ink, scissors and 2 x 3 photo (Ink edges of cut pieces, if desired)

Instructions: 1. Shape long edge of red star paper with scallop punch and glue crochet trim under.2. Fold over 4 1/4" x 11" piece of paper so the folded edge is on the top.3. Adhere red star paper and crochet trim about 1/4" from top edge of card.4. Hand cut around "Noel" piece (4 1/4" x 5 1/2"and adhere about 1 1/4" from top of scallop strip.5. Sew a straight stitch along both the top and bottom of stripe strip and two lines along top of red scallop piece.6. Tie 13" green trim with knot on left side.7. Adhere photo to center of green stripe paper and set aside.8. Adhere dot paper just above "Noel" and along the right side of the card.9. Punch a scallop edge on the second red star strip. Cut down so the strip is 1/4" tall.10. Adhere along bottom of striped paper and over dot mat.11. Add photo (matted) to center of dot paper.12. Add brad to left side of photo on top of knot.13. Add sentiment inside card and ENJOY!!!


EYEShareby Amber Packer

http://www.amberpacker.com/

Merry Christmas CardFeatured Collection: Lost & Found Christmas

Supplies: "Trees" Glittered paper (6" x 12")Brown Damask 6 x 6 paper (3" x 5")Striped 6 x 6 paper (1 1/2" x 6")Red Star 6 x 6 paper (2 1/4" x 3 1/4")Lost & Found Christmas TrimLost & Found RhinestonesLost & Found Accessory Sheet

Also Used: Brown ink pad, pop dots, sewing machine, thread, 2 x 3 photo, glue gun (Ink edges of cut pieces, if desired)

Instructions: 1. Adhere brown damask to right side of card with 1/2" border on top, right side and bottom of card.2. Sew a border about 1/8" inside front edge of card and brown damask paper.3. Punch scallop border along bottom of stripe paper and trim off 1/2" along top. 4. Adhere scallop paper (stripes out) about 1 1/4" up from bottom with green side adhered to top.5. Adhere crochet trim along bottom edge of green paper.6. Add photo just above.7. Run a small bead of glue along edge of "Merry Christmas" embellishment and add red crochet trim (fold over so the trim will lay flat). Continue until you have gone around the entire embellishment.8. Add to left side of card as shown.9. Add scallop rhinestones to top of green strip with medium sized rhinestones to center as shown.10. Add sentiment inside card & ENJOY!!!

***When you are using the chipboard and paper accessories sheets, have a fun time creating different cards using the same design.


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