DCWV and Tombow USA Gold and Cork Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Die Cuts with a View (DCWV) and Tombow USA Gold and Cork Blog Hop!  We have 2 days full with gorgeous projects using GOLD and CORK! You probably came here from Rita Barakat's blog but if you happened to stumble across my blog, please go to the Tombow USA Blog (on Friday) DCWV Blog (on Saturday) to start!

Now on to my Bridal Shower Faux Cake Centerpiece Gold and Cork project using the DCWV 6" x 6" Adhesive Cork Stack, DCWV Gilded Paper Stack, Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive, Tombow Adhesive Dots, Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue and Tombow Xtreme Adhesive Tabs.

HERE'S HOW I MADE IT!

Measure and cut papers from DCWV Gilded Paper Stack to fit around outside of round paper mache stacking boxes.  Attach with Tombow Xtreme Permanent Adhesive - remembering to snap Xtreme Adhesive off at a 90 degree angle.

Repeat above steps with round box lids and rims, mixing and matching the decorative papers from the DCWV Gilded Paper Stack to create interest and dimension.

Apply Tombow Adhesive Dot to bottom of 3 wooden eggs, peel off liner and attach to cardboard for spray painting with Design Master ColorTool Brilliant Gold.  TIP:  The adhesive dot allows the round object to remain in place while it is spray painted.

 

Die cut two (2) labels from DCWV Adhesive Cork Stack and one (1) from chipboard.

Peel back adhesive liner paper and apply cork labels to either side of chipboard label.

"Stain" YOU & ME wooden embellishment with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Chocolate #969.  Remove a bit of the ink with a baby wipe to show the wood grain.  Paint the ampersand with gold acrylic paint.  Punch hole at the bottom, insert bird charm on safety pin with jump rings.

Cut out journal card from DCWV Gilded Paper Stack, then hand write names and dates with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Chocolate #969.  Embellish with additional heart themed papers.  Insert into nest using metal memo pin.

Attach grapevine wreath to top of medium round box with Tombow MONO Multi Liquid Glue.  TIP:  Rest something heavy on top to weight wreath down until glue dries.

Embellish boxes with paper trims created from the DCWV Gilded Paper Stack, rick rack, lace, pearls, decorative trims, stick pins, metal charms and ribbons applied with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, Adhesive Dots and Xtreme Adhesive Tabs.  I used a bunch of products from my craft stash!  

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NOW IT IS MY FAVORITE TIME - GIVEAWAY TIME!

To win, visit and comment on the participating blog posts. You have until March 31^st at 11:59 EST to comment. A winner will be picked randomly and announced on April 1^st 2015.

Tombow Xtreme Adhesive, NEW Tombow Adhesive Dots, NEW Tombow Foam Tape and everyone’s favorite the Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue!

 DCWV will be giving away: The DCWV Gilded Stack, a 4x4 Cork Stack, Insta Kraft Album, Accordion Album and a set of Birthday Photo Props!

Remember to “Like” Tombow USA and DCWV on Facebook.

Friday, March 27th Blog Hop Participants:

Tombow USA Blog 

Rachel Kleinman

Becky Springer

Rita Barakat

YOU ARE HERE>>Beth Watson

Jenifer Cowles

Thomisia Francois

Karen Hanson

Daniella Hayes

Piali Biswas

Jennie Garcia

DCWV Blog

Saturday, March 28th Blog Hop Participants:

DCWV Blog

Jessica Pascarella

Britt Bass

Jennifer Priest

Jaclyn Rench

Sara Andrews

Latrice Murphy

Tessa Buys

Yolie Burke

Karen Jiles

Marie Browning

Karla Der

Lisa Lahiff

Tina McDonald

YOUR NEXT STOP IS Jenifer Cowles

Check out more of my designs and inspiration on my PINTEREST and INSTAGRAM!

Thanks for stopping by! -Beth

Taylored Expressions and Tombow USA Spring Fling Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Taylored Expressions and Tombow USA Spring Fling Blog Hop! You probably came here from Shelly Mercado's Blog, but if you happened to just stumble across my blog, then please go to the Taylored Expressions blog on Friday OR the Tombow USA blog on Saturday to start!

Now, on to my SPRING FLING GIFT TAGS project using Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 10 Bright,  Tombow MONO AQUA Liquid Glue, Tombow Clear Power Tabs and Taylored Expressions You've Been Framed - SPRING Die

Die cut two sets of black cardstock with a Sizzix Big Shot using the Taylored Expressions You've Been Framed - SPRING Die.

Pop out the interior sections with a piercing tool.

Place die cut on top of BARC Wood White Birch Sheet with Tombow Dual Brush Pen Set, 10 Bright 

Outline areas to color in with a pencil and layer the colors as you go.

Apply die cut to birch sheet with Tombow MONO AQUA Liquid Glue, let dry.

The die cut outlines the colored image and really makes it finished!

Select coordinating ribbon and attach the finished GIFT TAG to your Easter Baskets/Gift Bags with Tombow Clear Power Tabs and give as gifts!

Enter to Win: Ready to hop into Spring? We've got TWO terrific prizes for TWO lucky winners to help you get started! To enter, leave some love on each of the participating designers' Spring Fling Blog Hop project posts by 11:59 pm PST on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. For each comment, you'll receive an entry to win one of two prize packs from Taylored Expressions and Tombow USA! We'll pick two winners at random. Here's what you can win:

Prize Pack #1: Taylored Expressions For Peep’s Sake Matched Kit, For Peep’s Sake Sequins,  Walking on Sunshine Embossing Folder

Prize Pack #2: Tombow XTREME Adhesive, Adhesive Dots, Dual Brush Set of 6 in Jellybean.

Remember to “LIKE” Tombow USA and Taylored Expressions on Facebook.

Here is the line up in case you get lost!

Friday: 
Taylored Expressions Blog: http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/ 
Shelly Mercado: http://shellypop.com/ 
Beth Watson <
Joan Ervin: http://stampingwithapassion.blogspot.com/ 
Daniella Hayes-: http://www.daniellahayes.blogspot.com/ 
Jeanne Streiff: http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ 
Jennie Garcia: http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/ 
Tombow Blog: http://blog.tombowusa.com/


Saturday:
Tombow USA Blog: http://blog.tombowusa.com/ 
Jennifer Priest:  http://hydrangeahippo.com/
Kendra Wietstock: http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/ 
Latrice Murphy:  http://latricemurphydesign.com/ 
Charmaine Ikach: http://oodabugalley.blogspot.com/ 
Marie Browning:  https://mariebrowning.wordpress.com
Courtney Kelley: http://courtneykelley.typepad.com/
Tyalored Expressions Blog: http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/


YOUR NEXT STOP IS Joan Ervin's Blog

Thanks for stopping by!  -Beth

Monogram Gift Box Tutorial with CONNIE CRYSTAL!

Welcome to the Designer Crafts Connection blog hop with Connie Crystal!  Each designer received some of the BRAND NEW Crystal Sheets and let me tell you how amazingly brilliant they are and easy to work with too!

Now on to my project!

I started out with a 4" square paper mache box from my stash and painted it with Americana paints by DecoArt in Lamp Black.

Measure and cut the damask patterned paper to fit around the box bottom.  Attach with Tombow Xtreme Adhesive - just remember to "snap" off this strong adhesive runner at a 90 degree angle!

Next I mapped out my monogram on graph paper, filling in the background and leaving the letter white.  Then Start cutting out the black Crystal Sheet background with a craft knife.

Once the baclground is cut out of the black Crystal Sheet, then cut out the monogram letter from the white Crystal Sheet.

Once the background and letter are cut out, attach to box lid with Tombow MONO AQUA Liquid Glue, let dry.

Cut the remaining white Crystal Sheet into single strips and attach to top and bottom edges of box lid.

Now it's time to HOP AROUND to see what the other Designers have created with their Connie Crystal - Crystal Sheets!  Just use the Designer Crafts Connection navigation box on the right hand side of my blog!

The inspiration is DAZZLING!!  To see even more creativity visit the Connie Crystal FB Page!

Thanks for stopping by!  -Beth

PINTEREST INSPIRED ARGYLE WREATH

Hi everyone!  Today is the first Monday in March and that means it is time for the Designer Crafts Connection BLOG HOP!  This month we were to be inspired by a project we saw in Pinterest!  I LOVE Pinterest, so this was so incredibly difficult for me to select just one project, but here goes!

• Start with a straw wreath form from the craft store and wrap it with several layers of charcoal grey polar fleece, for a fatter base.  Secure the ends with glue and straight pins.
• Next, measure and cut a diamond pattern from plain paper.  Trace and cut eight diamonds from       9” x 12” craft cuts Kunin™ Eco-Fi™ Rainbow Classicfelt™ in Candy Pink  Edge with Pink and Green Mini Polar Puff from Decorative Trimmings, then attach to wreath.
• Attach Lime Green Single Sequin lengths from Decorative Trimmings in a cross pattern over each diamond, secure with glue.
• Wrap Jumbo Black Rick Rack from Decorative Trimmings  around wreath in between diamonds.
• Create a Banner with 9” x 12” craft cuts Kunin™ Eco-Fi™ Rainbow Classicfelt™ in Neon Green, chipboard letters, extra rick rack and trims.  Attach to center of wreath with glue and straight pins.

I created my wreath with a "preppy" pink and green color scheme for Spring, but the color combinations and themes are unlimited with this quick and easy Pinterest Inspired craft!

Now it is time to HOP around to the other Designers participating in the DCC Blog Hop today!  Just use the HOP FORWARD and HOP BACK links in the navigation box on the right hand side of my sidebar to view all of the creativity that has been inspired by Pinterest!

Thanks for stopping by!  -Beth