The Book of Swatches Journal

 Hi everyone! I want to share a sneak peek of a journal I created. I used Eileen Hull's Handbound Journal Diecut, Swatch Card Stamp Set along with a few other dies all by Eileen Hull. For more photos and the how to's you can find the post HERE.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope your Wednesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Violet Stacking Drawers

 Hi everyone! I want to share a sneak peek of a project I created using the Stacking Drawer Diecut and a few other dies and stencils by Eileen Hull. You can find the full post HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Friday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Moroccan Treasure Box

 Hi everyone! I'm back with a sneak peek of a project I created using the re-released Treasure Box Diecut and the new Painterly Blooms and Background Thinlits, and a few older dies, all by Eileen Hull. You can find the full post HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Pink and White Floral Storage Box

 Hi everyone! I wanted to pop in and share that I have a new blog post live. I share how I used the new Storage Box Diecut by Eileen Hull to create a pink and white floral gift box. You can find the post HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Thursday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Hearts, Lace and a Fairy Tag

 Hi everyone! I have a sneak peek to share with you of my latest project featuring some of Eileen Hull's newest products. For the complete post with how to's you can find the post HERE. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is great and enjoy creating! 

Chunky Merry Christmas Stocking

Hi everyone! I wanted to hop on today and share a project that I actually created for a swap this past Christmas. I occasionally participate on Instagram with a group of ladies that does swaps. In this particular swap we had to make a stocking from scratch and fill it with handmade and/or store bought goodies.

I found a stocking pattern in a craft book that I had laying around and since I couldn't quite get the book to lay flat enough to scan and then print it I took the book to Staples and had it enlarged and printed for me. Since the person at the counter at Staples had such a hard time getting it enlarged and printed I wasn't charged...it pays to be nice especially if it's busy. 😊 Also you can find stocking images to print out on the internet. All you have to do is search and pick out the image you like best.

I traced the stocking pattern onto a piece of cardstock and cut out two stockings. I cut two and a half of the Make-it 3-D Diecut  (retired) from White Chipboard out but Eileen Hull has other diecuts that can be used such as the "pocket" from the Christmas Snowman Diecut. Plus you have the snowman that could be used as a decoration on the stocking.  

I adhered the tabs of the Make it 3D die to one side of the stocking. I did the same steps for the other side of the stocking. I measured and cut strips of patterned cardstock and adhered to the "wall" Make it 3D diecuts. 

I glued pom pom trim to both sides of the stocking. The lace I adhered to the inside of the stocking and then folded over to create the cuff. I punched a hole in the side and set a Wide Eyelet with a Crop a Dile. I strung about 12 inches of gold trim and tied off at the top.

I started by adding a paper doily and part of a Christmas snowflake ornament (part of it was damaged) to the corner of the cuff. I built up the layers by using Foam Pop Dots on the back of Christmas diecuts so I could add greenery, over sized beads, pearl sprays, poinsettias and thread bows underneath.

I added small wrapped gifts inside and mailed off to my swap partner. I think I will be making more this year since I now have all the kinks worked out and I know exactly have I will put it together. I stumbled through the process since this was the first one I had ever made. As always if you have any questions about this project please let me know.

Supplies

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Make-it 3-D Diecut  (retired)

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Christmas Snowman Diecut

Diecut Machine

Christmas Embellishments 

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

Gold Trim

Pom Pom Trim

Lace

Paper Doily

Snowflake Ornament

Poinsettias

Thread

Over sized Beads

Pearl Sprays 

Greenery

Paper Cutter

Wide Eyelet

Crop a Dile

Foam Pop Dots 

Various Christmas Cardstocks

White Chipboard

Scissors

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

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This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs - Creative Addiction to Paper Blog at no additional cost to you. Today's features are Sizzix, Eileen Hull and Scrapbook.com Products. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Wednesday is awesome and enjoy creating!

Itty Bitty Mini Junk Journal with i-crafter

Hi everyone! Today over on the i-crafter's blog I share how I created this tiny little junk using diecuts and the new Geometric Dimensional Dome. You can find the link to the blog post HERE. I've also included a more detailed supply list of the products I used below.

Supplies

 i-crafter: Geometric Dimensional Dome

i-crafter: Floral Garden Diecuts 

i-crafter: Mini Succulent Terrarium Diecuts

i-crafter: Geometric Favor Box Diecuts

i-crafter: i-Clik Pick

Patterned Cardstock and Butterfly Images

Diecut Machine

Sequins

Seed Beads

Gems, Buttons, Charms

Trim, Lace, Pom Pom Trim, Ric Rac

Paper Cutter

Scissors

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

Needle and Thread

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs - Creative Addiction to Paper Blog at no additional cost to you. Today's features are i-crafter and Scrapbook.com Products.  

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is wonderful and enjoying creating!

i-crafter: Grow Mini Canvas

Hi everyone! Today over on the on i-crafter's blog I share how I created this quick and easy mini canvas! You can find the complete blog post HERE.

Supplies

i-crafter: Carly Alphabet Diecuts
i-crafter: i-Stik Adhesive
Diecut Machine
Paper Cutter
Scissors
Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive
Sequin and Gem
Various Patterned Cardstocks
Diecuts
Mini Canvas
Acrylic Paint
Paint Brush
Chalk Ink
Lace
Cheese Cloth

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs - Creative Addiction to Paper Blog at no additional cost to you. Today's features are i-crafter and Scrapbook.com Products. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Wednesday is wonderful and enjoy creating!

Hot Pink Floral Extended Mini Book Case

Hi everyone! I wanted to share a project I created using Eileen Hull's newest Tiny Book Case Diecut with a fun added "twist"!

After applying an Adhesive Sheets to both sided of a piece of Chipboard I added patterned cardstock to each side, placed the diecut on top and run through the Diecut Machine. As in the photo below you can see where I cut an extra set of "flaps". 

I adhered the "extra set" of flaps to the front of the case.

I also glued the bottom halves and the lid together.

I cut strips of patterned cardstock the same size as the outside and inside of the case and adhered to give it a cleaner look. 

I cut cording and tied to the closure and added a button, sequin and gem to the center of the closure.

I added an assortment of flowers and leaves, handmade and store bought, to the top of the lid along with lace, cheese cloth, thread bows and pearl sprays.

There you have it! I absolutely LOVE this bookcase diecut and how versatile this diecut is! 

For more inspiration stop by Eileen's blog to see the latest projects from the rest of team! You can find the latest blog post HERE. As always if you have any questions about this project please let me know.

 Supplies

Eileen Hull/Sizzix: Tiny Book Case Diecut

Diecut Machine

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

Adhesive Sheets

Chipboard

Lace

Cheese Cloth

Thread

Flowers

Pearl Sprays

Sequins

Gems

Elastic Cording

Button

Scissors

Paper Cutter

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs - Creative Addiction to Paper Blog at no additional cost to you. Today's features are Eileen Hull, Sizzix and Scrapbook.com Products. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Tuesday is great and enjoy creating!

i-crafter April Blog Hop: Shabby Chic Butterfly Gift Box

Hi everyone! I am so excited to share that I was asked to be a part of the i-crafter Inspiration Team and, of course, I said yes! With this being the first of the month it is time for the quarterly blog hop and the newest release of i-crafter diecuts!

I started by making a "practice butterfly" with the Folded Butterfly 3D (222001) before committing to the finally butterfly for my project. I cut out and folded on each of the indentions on the butterfly. 

I pinched the center of the diecut and wrapped a piece of wire around, secured and shaped. It was very easy to put together.

Now I cut out the "real butterfly" that I used for my project. The only difference I added a sequin and gem for the head and pearl top pins for the antennas.

I covered a box that I had received as a gift with patterned cardstock and trim before adhering the butterfly to the corner of the box. I also added lace, thread, jute, premade flowers, leaves and pearl sprayers to complete this gift box. 

Besides this new butterfly diecut for April these are the other diecuts being released this month.

Folded Butterfly 3D - 222001

Water Lily 3D - 222006

Alphabet, Carly - 222009

Doily - 222028

Exploding Shaker Box - 222037

Elephant Family & Phrases - 222030

Rose Heart - 222039

Now for the fun stuff! Here is the line up of the rest of the i-crafter Inspiration Team! Check each blog and see what each team member has created. Also be sure to leave a little "love" (comment) on each team member's blog. 

i-crafter

Amanda

Jenn

Jessica S.

Karen

Lisa

Ardyth

Lynnea

Tonya

You can find diecuts and other i-crafter products at Simon Says Stamps and i-crafter.

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

DISCLAIMERS

This blog is compensated to provide opinion on products, services, websites, and various other topics. Even though the owner(s) of this blog receives compensation for our posts or advertisements. I always give my honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely my own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with each manufacturer, provider, or party in question.This blog contains affiliate links, clicking and shopping through these links helps to support and run Tonya Trantham Designs - Creative Addiction to Paper Blog at no additional cost to you. Today's features are i-crafter and Simon Says Stamps Products. 

Thanks for stopping by, hope you have a great day and enjoy creating!

Bird and Flowers Altered Bird House

Hi everyone! I am back with another project and this time I altered a birdhouse that I had bought at Target in the One Spot on clearance. It was a Halloween theme birdhouse but I had in mind to do something different with it and this is what I came up with.

I started by tracing the sides and roof onto a piece of paper, I cut out each piece to create a pattern. I then traced the patterns onto watercolor paper and cut each piece out.

I inked the glass tray with Papaya Cream Pigment Ink from the Mermaid Paintbox Collection, added water to the ink and painted all four Watercolor Paper walls and let dry.

I inked an Art Dauber with Papaya Cream Pigment Ink from the Mermaid Paintbox Collection and inked the edges of all the walls. I inked the Ornate Border Molding Mat with Berry Pigment Ink from the Mermaid Paintbox Collection and stamped each of the four walls and once dry adhered each wall to the wooden birdhouse.

I cut four pieces of watercolor paper to fit the roof. And with a scallop edge punch, I punched one side of the watercolor paper, cut another piece of watercolor paper and folded in half. Then I punched both sides with the scallop edge punch. I also punched a Circle from a scrap of watercolor paper. Next I inked a glass tray with Rose Gold Pigment Ink from the Mermaid Paintbox Collection and added water, placed all the roof and circle pieces into the ink mixture and once I got the desired effect I wanted I removed and let dry.

I inked the Simple Dot Rollagraph with Espresso Pigment Ink from the Taos Petal Point Collection and inked all roof pieces. 

I adhered all roof pieces to the wooden birdhouse roof. I also added gems to each scalloped edge of roof and adhered the inked circle punch to front of the birdhouse. I added gems underneath the roof on the front of birdhouse, cut and adhered the lace to the front and back of the roof edge.

I placed the bird and wing diecuts from the Birds and Butterflies Diecuts on top of the Handwritten Creative Card and run through the diecut machine. I cut two of each out of the bird and wing. I reversed the Handwritten Creative Card so bird diecuts could be glued together.

Next I inked art daubers with Gulfstream and Coastal Pigment Inks from the Mermaid Paintbox Collection and inked the bird and both wings diecuts. I placed the wings to each side of bird and adhered the bird to roof. I finished by adhering the bow, pearl sprays, flowers and leaves to bird. As always if you have any questions about this project please let me know.

Supplies

ColorBox: Mermaid Paintbox Collection- Papaya Cream, Berry, Rose Gold, Gulfstream, Coastal and Ice Glacier Pigment Inks

ColorBox: Taos Petal Point Collection: Espresso Pigment Ink

ColorBox: Ornate Border Molding Mat

ColorBox: Art Daubers

ColorBox: Handwritten Creative Card

ColorBox: Simple Dots Rollagraph

ColorBox: Standard Rollagraph Design Wheel

Scissors

Diecut Machine

Wooden Birdhouse

Circle Punch

Scallop Edge Punch

Glass Tray

Paper Cutter

Beacon Adhesive: Zip Dry Adhesive

Watercolor Paper

Pencil

Paint Brush

Ribbon

Pearl Sprays

Paper Flowers and Leaves

Lace
Black Gem

Sizzix/Eileen Hull: Birds and Butterflies Diecuts

(Products listed above are Affiliated Links for your convenience)

Thanks for stopping by, hope your Saturday is wonderful and enjoy creating!