Pink Lemonade

Class today!!

I am going to be teaching at Charleston Scrapbooking today. I will be teaching my Holiday Squash Album that is featured in the December issue of Crafts 'n things.  With stamps from Impression Obsession, dies from Sizzix and the new Jovial paper collection from Basic Grey this book is filled with fun and techniques!

The class is from 1:00 - 4:00 PM here in North Charleston...can you make it? We have just a few spots left so call Karla at 843-569-3559 to get your spot before they are all gone! :) Can't make? Want the kit? Call Karla and she can help you with that as well!

 

 

Crafts 'n Things December Issue

The December issue of Crafts 'n things is out and FILLED TO THE BRIM with bunches of wonderful holiday ideas. So if you have decided to "give handmade" this year, this is a resource you can't miss!

 

On of my favorite things that I did for this issue was a simple bread wrap. I wanted to show people that a gift doesn't have to be expenseive and take months to create. So I used my beautiful Gina K Designs stamps and Sizzix dies and whipped up this little bread wrap to dress up a super easy banana bread recipe that I made up that starts with - get this - a CAKE MIX!!! I hope you like the project and that you will consider RUNNING to get the magazine...not in the mood to run? Well why not just subscribe...give yourself an early Christmas gift!!! :)

 

The October issue of Crafts N Things is now available...

To me, one of the most exciting things about working in the magazines is that there is such a long time between when I actually make the projects and when I get to then see them in print that I sometimes forget what is in each issue. The October issue of CNT has some BEAUTIFUL projects....take the cover for instance - Kerry Goulders Adorable Owl.

How fun is that stuffy?? If you like her stuff and are wanting to "Give Handmade" this Christmas I highly recommend Kerry's Etsy Shop - Kid Giddy. Lot's of happy little delights going on there...

 

I had a fun earrings and bracelet set as part of the Girls Night In regular feature...these are some of my favorite projects to date I think! Created using Swarovski pearls, pale purple crystals and copper metals this set just oozes hip and fun...They are SUPER fun to wear and just make me feel sparkly all over! LOL So check out the issue and if you love it as much as I do, why not just subscribe so you are sure not to miss all these fabulous ideas!!! Enjoy!

Want a teaser of whats in the August Issue of CNT????

Tonight is the big night of reveals and releases over at Gina K Designs Stamp TV Forums! If you haven't been over there yet, HEAD ON OVER!!! There are some AMAZING projects being shared that you will not want to miss! :) I already have my eye on a FEW other sets that I LOVE from this release!! :)

I was blessed to work with Gifts from the Sea by Melanie Muenchinger...it is GORGEOUS! If you are beach lover like me this set is for you! This invite is a sneak peek into what will be running in the August Issue of Crafts n' things magazine...if you want all the deets I suggest you just hop on over and subscribe so you don't miss an issue! :) Oh and while you are there be sure to sign up for the FREE Crafts n' things newsletter...it too is JAM PACKED with fun stuff.

Enjoy!

Grunge goes Chic

Creativity blossoms in the June garden crafts issue of Crafts ‘n things! Find fresh and inviting projects from your favorite designers. Today’s hottest techniques—from paper crafts and stamping to sewing, beading and more—are all featured with step-by-step instructions and photos for picture perfect results. Whether you need a quick gift for Mom or Dad or budget-friendly spruce-ups, you’ll find oodles of inspiration. Projects include vintage style jewelry, sumptuous floral arrangements, chic pillows, creative clay pots, knit and crochet accessories, gourmet and spa gift sets and so much more! Repurpose flea market finds into stylish garden gifts and decor.

So I thought I would share with you one of my designs that is featured in the June Issue! :) I LOOOOVE this necklace! I was inspired by all the fabulous jewelry I have been seeing at J.Crew, Anthropologie, and in Target. Lots of florals, off set focal points, and ribbons! LOTS of RIBBONS!!! Silk was huge everywhere I looked and so I tied that into my design here. I hope you enjoy it! Be sure to pick up a copy of the June Issue of Crafts n' Things so you can learn how to make one for yourself! :)

I don't just make cards and scrap pages ya know....

Aside from having  fun editors, a great team of graphic designers who make the layouts look fabulous, and wonderful fellow designers, one of my favorite things about working on projects for Crafts N Things is that I get to use some of my other "creative juices" and have those ideas come to life and see them published! This necklace is shown in the April issue of Crafts N Things as part of the "Girls Night In" layout. I created this, the fun recipe and the invitation...be sure to get your issue today!!! Or better yet SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an issue from here on out! And let me just say, as wonderful as the April issue is, you will not want to miss the June issue...trust me on this one!

Enjoy!

Pamper Yourself ( I know I could use some pampering tonight!)

Seriously, when I started to load this post my kids all decided to go haywire and get out of bed and cry about missing their "ninis" (favorite blankies) and they all had to "go potty" (as in get out of bed just to get out of bed) ...ugh..then to top it off my sweet little two and a half year old "got hiccups"...she threw up in her bed!!!  I am not sure if it was because she actually had an upset tummy or if she was just crying so hard that she gagged but UGH just what I didn't want to deal with at nine pm! (Calgon take me away...what irony this post holds...hahaha) LOL Anyway, so life is back on track, all kids are happy, soothed, have their ninis, have had the necessary baths, and are snoozing cheerfully..WHEW...ok so anyway onto the project - this was published in the June issue of Crafts N Things - It is a Lavendar Vanilla Pamper Yourself set...see what I said...irony... Enjoy!

Supplies:
Small glass bottle with cork.
Small tin with lid.
6” Lavender Scented Pillar Candle.
7”x10” piece of soft flannel fabric and coordinating thread.
Simply Smooth White; Prismatics Card stock (Prism Papers): Tawny Medium, Nautical Blue Light & Medium, Spring Willow Light & Medium.
Bird Floral Image (Crafty Secrets) Birds & Botanical Image & Journal Notebook
Ribbons (Renaissance By Design): Hint of Lime Dot Printed Satin Ribbon, Antique Blue Rhombus Pattern Ribbon. Flat Lace.
Buttons (Foofala).
Hemp.
Long Grain White Rice.
Lavender Essential Oil.
Pampered Package Clear Stamp Set (Renaissance By Design).
Wizard Die Cut & Embossing Machine (Spellbinders) Scalloped Oval Small, Scalloped Circle Small, Labels Two, Inverted Scalloped Circle Small.
Paper Crimper (Fiskars).
Fluid Chalk Inks (Clearsnap) Ocean, Chestnut Roan, Blackbird.
Zip Dry Paper Glue (Beacon Adhesives).
Adhesive Dots.
Sewing Machine.

Just a quick post tonight...NO STAMPING!!! (the horror!!!)

Well tonight I thought I would share a photo of some etched glasses I did for Crafts N Things Dec 2008 issue...I just loved how they turned out....they could not be more simple...you just rub on the stencil like you would any other rub on, then add the glass etching paste...wait two minutes and rinse it all off! And boom...you are all set!!! Enjoy! I have a stamped paper card for you tomorrow! :D

Lots of stuff this week....

But it is not the fun creative stuff..it is the fun Family stuff! :) My sister in law, niece and nephew are coming all the way from New Jersey to visit with us this week! My kids are so excited I am not sure we will last until two this afternoon when they are scheduled to arrive! LOL Anyway I thought this week would be a good week to post some stuff that was published in the Dec issue of Crafts N Things. These were featured in the December Editorial....

I came up with a fun and DELICIOUS Recipe for the cupcakes too! Enjoy!

Dark Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes
Duncan Hines®Moist Deluxe Dark Chocolate Cake Mix – make just as directions call but add 3 tsp coconut extract. Once cooled frost using Whipped Chocolate Coconut Frosting and top with toasted shredded coconut.

Whipped Chocolate Coconut Frosting

6 TBS  butter, softened
4 TBS milk
1 lb. confectioners' sugar
6 TBS baking cocoa
2 tsp coconut extract

Combine butter and milk. Add in enough confectioners' sugar to create a good spreading consistency (about 1 – 1 ½ cups). Add cocoa and coconut extract. Whip until light and fluffy.

Toasted Shredded Coconut – Place ¾ cup coconut on baking sheet and toast under broiler set to high for 1 -2 minutes or until lightly golden.

Recipes and Photography by Keri Lee Sereika

Supplies:
Cardstock: Classic Red Prismatics & Natural Smooth -  Prism Papers
Stamps: Holidays - Innovative Stamp Creations
Ink: Olympia Green & Toffee Versafine - Tsukineko
Dies: Classic and Scalloped Long Rectangle Nestabilities - Spellbinders

A few things today....

If you subscribe to Crafts N Things these will not be new to you, however, if you don't here are a few things I had pubbed in the May June issue of CNT! :)

Supplies:
Tea Tin
Vanilla Cream Prismatics Cardstock – Prism Papers
Patterned Papers: Pink Lemonade Collection , Lulubelle & Sweetpea – Webster’s Pages
Mocha Gold Pearl – Joy Crafts
Peach Prima Flower – Prima Marketing
Cream Double Loop ribbon – Creative Impressions
Green and white polka-dot ribbon - Creative Impressions
Olive Pastel Fluid Chalk Ink- Clearsnap
Nestabilities Scalloped Circle & Petite Scalloped Circle Dies – Spellbinders
1/8 th inch hand held punch
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue.
Mini Glue Dots