It's a Fun Friday at Timeless Twine and Bella Creationz~

While I love making Mini Albums and

other time consuming things, what I think is

the MOST fun is making a simple card!

Hi! This is Cathy from the Creative Crew

at Timeless Twine & Bella Creationz!

Simple card making is something that is

more than fun to me, it's relaxing.  I don't 

have to think too hard and it seems that everyone

loves the thoughtfulness that goes into a 

handmade card.  I also want to share

my love of simple card making with everyone 

and I think if my projects are too challenging,

people may give up before they start AND they

think "this is too expensive, I'll just go buy a card"

Whoa! Where is the fun in that?

My card only has two layers on top of the card base.

I did add a layer of foam to pop up the tulips, but other

than that, it's a pretty simple card.  My tulips

are embossed with my Cuttlebug and then I chalked them

for a soft look.  I used a sentiment from the 

OH SNAP set from BellaCreationz.

Adding Timeless Twine and Sequins

are almost always a given!

I tried to show you the glitz on the tulips!  I used

my Wink of Stella brush to add a little zip!

When you look at this stamp set you probably

think photo albums, mini albums, project life

but I saw OH SNAP and knew it needed

to be on a card.  I hope you

like my FUN card on this FUN FRIDAY!

Thanks for stopping!

Cathy

THROWBACK THURSDAY with Timeless Twine & Bella Creationz

Hello!  This is Cathy from Mimis Craft Corner and

I am very excited to share with

you today a card I created using 

Timeless Twine & Bella Creationz products!

For Throwback Thursday, we ask that

you go back to your PAST craft projects and

remake them today with a few twists and turns.

Here is my Throwback from 2012

I LOVE black and white cards, but I also love this

layout.  It's a combination of patterned paper and

an insert at the bottom that I ran through

the Cuttlebug.  The two papers are separated

by a piece of ribbon.  I love this format and could

make this card over and over and it will never be the

same.  Here's my updated card for today:

I added paper from the First Edition Spring Drop paper pad.

I also used my all time fav punch of Martha Stewart to

separate the two layers.

I added some sequins and 

Key Lime Sorbet

Timeless Twine.

The sequins are coming soon to

BellaCreationz!

Keep in mind the Sorbet Collection is

on SALE all month!

Have a wonderful Spring day!

Mimi

Butterfly card for Cardztv Challenge!

I love butterflies and use 

them frequently on summer cards.

How fun when I realized that Cardztv had a

Designer Challenge just for that!

In looking through my card stash, I didn't

have any sympathy cards and really

needed one to send this week.

I used an embossing folder and 

chalked the images with a finger dauber and

a Q tip.  I added three butterflies using 

a Stampin Up little embossing folder.

My sentiment comes from HEARTFELT WISHES

a stamp set from Cardztv.  I reach for this stamp set

over and over to send encouraging cards!

It's really a must have for all card makers!

Thanks for stopping by and why not get

creative today and make your own butterfly card!

Mimi

To Die for Wednesday!

Hello!  This is Cathy from
Mimi's Craft Corner and today
is To Die for Wednesday!

For anyone who truly wants to be creative and NOT

depend on a Cricut or Silhouette, die cutting

is for you!  I use a Cuttlebug but the 

Big Shot is on my Wish List.  I reach

for my dies over and over again.  LOVE THEM!

  

It was treat day at my office

and I put these together for my docs!

I made the tags using my Silhouette.

I printed my sentiment first and then

cut them out with the software.

The little "box" the candy sets in

is a die that I use over and over!  It comes

from My Creative Time and it's called

the treat slider.

Here is another variation using the same

box but the tags are cut using metal dies that

I ran through my Cuttlebug.

The Hershey Nuggets are covered

with 1x3 inch patterned paper strips.

I added a plastic bag with the final

touch being Watermelon Sorbet Timeless Twine

 to tie the tag on.

This is such a fun project and is always

appreciated at my office.  With 12 providers

I need to be creative when I want to give them

something.  It always amazes me how

a little paper, stamps, Timeless Twine and

CHOCOLATE make such an

awesome gift.

Have a great day!

Cathy

It's Tag It Tuesday at BellaCreationz & Timeless Twine!

I'm so excited to be back today with a 

sweet tag created for

Timeless Twine & Bellacreationz!

Tags are a great way to say

"thanks" "get well" "thinking of you"

and to top it off put a little

pocket on the back for a gift card!

I used some flower dies from my stash and cut

out this fun flower for my tag.

FUN!  I added some beautiful

Timeless Twine and Sequins from Bella Creationz

Gosh aren't those sequins to die for????

I added another pocket (die) on the

back side for a gift card!

You know Car Wash tickets would work too!

Aqua Blue

Clearly Beloved

Clearly Beautiful

What a fun project!!!  I challenge you to

create a tag this week and share with

a friend.  It's a quick project and you

can totally make someone's day with this

little beauty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Cathy

Watercolors - New to me!!!

I love techniques and while

using watercolors is not a new one,

it's new to me!

Kristina Werner has awesome videos and is

a master of water coloring.  This is my 

first attempt.

I used Cardztv stamps on the inside but 

a die on the outside.

Thanks for stopping by!

Cathy

It's another Plan Nerd Sunday

I think for anyone to be organized

you need to have a plan.  For so long,

I've not had one.  I just had "to do" lists.

I decided last spring to get with it and go BACK

to a paper planner and I'm so glad I did.

Hello!  This is Cathy from Mimi's Craft Corner.

I am part of the Creative Crew for 

Timeless Twine & Bella Creationz.

Today, I'm sharing a couple of stamp

sets that I use when I plan my week

on Sunday.  I have a video for you,

so sit back with your favorite coffee or tea

and let's get organized!

click here!

to find BOTH of these stamp sets!

Now if you watched the entire video, you

know I am giving away a couple of

items featured in the video.  To be eligible for the

drawing, you MUST comment on my

personal blog Click here

and on Timeless Twine.

I will use random.org to draw a winner

March 15.  Don't forget to leave your name

and email for me to contact you.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Have a blessed week!

Cathy

Happy Monochromatic Monday!

March!  Yippee -- in Indiana we can

start thinking GREEN!

Hello, today I'm designing for 

Timeless Twine and Bella Creationz.

St. Patty's Day is just around

the corner, so in it's honor

I made a set of my favorite 3x3 cards.

Keeping with the Monochromatic Challenge, my 

white card base is 6x3 along with another

layer of white cut at 2 7/8 x 2 7/8.

I ran that layer through my Cuttlebug for

some dimension.

I added a shamrock die cut and sentiment

from My Creative Time.  

The sentiment

is stamped on a small label that I 

cut with my Silhouette.  

Just a hint, I cut

out an entire 12x12 sheet of 4 different

sizes of labels in white.  I have them in a

little photo box and can reach for them anytime

I need something special.

I did ink around very lightly with Tim Holtz

Distress ink on the label to make it stand out.

To finish off my card, I added 

Timeless Twine and Bella Creationz Sequins

I can't get enough of these

Sparkly Clear Sequins.

You cannot believe how many projects you 

will get out of your packet!

The Olive Green Twine is on SALE!

Don't wait on this one.  This is a staple

color you will use time and time again!

Thank you for stopping by!

I will be back shortly with another fun

post for Planner Sunday!  Don't miss it!

I'm loving my planners - yes I have more than one!

Cathy

Shaker cards & Sequins!

Really, how much more fun

can I take?  Today I'm creating for

Timeless Twine

and I'm so excited to share two of my favorite

things.  I love to make shaker cards and

I truly love sequins.

It's a bit gloomy in Indiana as we are facing

another cold and snowy weekend, so I

decided to create some sunshine on my own.

The sun is from the Silhouette store and seriously

using a cut from there is the EASIEST way to

create this fun card.  All you do is choose

what paper you want the sun cut from and load

white paper in for the rest.  The Silhouette cuts out

all the layers, you glue them together and add

in your fun sequins!  How fun and 

beautiful!  

I used the following products by

Timeless Twine & BellaCreationz

Clearly Beloved Sequins

BellaCreationz

Lemonade Yellow Twine

BellaCreationz

Solid Black Twine

BellaCreationz

I added a little sprinkle of 

Martha Stewart chunky glitter

in my shaker and a sentiment

at the bottom.

What a fun card!

Thank you for stopping in to see me today.

Make sure and visit

Timeless Twine

&

BellaCreationz

Now - let's get shakin'!!!

Mimi

It's a FUN FRIDAY at Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz

I have the MOST fun when

I'm making treat bags!

Today I'm sharing with you a 

simple yet fun idea for making

Valentine treats for the office,

school, neighbors, or just anyone

you want to give a SWEET little gift.

Who doesn't love OREO cookies???

I found these cute little treat bags

in the dollar bin at Target last year.

I had to buy them hoping I would find something

cute to add in them.  That OREO cookie

commercial got me and even though

I couldn't find the Red Velvet Oreos,

these looked pretty good!

Five cookies fit nicely in the 

bag and I made a bag topper out

of two 4x4 sheets of designer paper.

My sentiment comes from the

HAPPY DAYS stamp set

from Bella Creationz.  This set 

covers ALL your needs with

every sentiment you could 

possibly need.

I added a die cut heart and stamped a 

Peachy Keen Face stamp to add a

little personality.  I topped it off with 

Strawberry Cupcake Timeless Twine and Clear

sequins from Bella Creationz.

It's time for your FUN FRIDAY project!

Don't forget your stamp set!

bellacreationz4u

What will you make?

Mimi

It's all about the presentation!

How many times have we

heard that it's all about the

presentation?  Or "you never have a 

2nd chance to make a 1st impression.

Giving a handmade gift is no 

exception.  Presentation is EVERYTHING!

I love making small 3x3 notecards.  While tidying

up my work space after Christmas, I ran across

tons of snowflake die cuts and I wanted to

use them up.  They were the perfect addition

to this small notecard set.

I made up two sets of cards and secured them

with ribbon from my stash and Timeless

Twine.  Check out the video and

tell me what you think!

Thanks for stopping by!

Mimi

Making multiples with Timeless Twine!

One of things I love to do is

make multiples of cards.  Some

might call it the assembly line - LOL

but I think it just makes sense when

you already have the idea, the inks are out,

you gone through the stamps & twine.

I'm excited to share with you

a birthday card I've created that

was inspired by Jennifer McGuire.

I used my Cameo to cut the 

balloons.  I put three 4x12 strips on my

mat and cut the balloon that I 

trimmed in Designer Studio.

This is what it looked like when it was cut.

I've got my Timeless Twine all ready to go!

Here's the video to show you how 

I added the Timeless Twine and Sequins.

Check out this great stamp set

by BellaCreationz!

Here's a couple of views of my finished project.

Okay - it's your turn to make some

"multiples".  Get your favorite stamp

set and make up a bunch of cards.

It's so nice to NEED a card, go to your stash and

there it is!

Thanks for stopping by.

Mimi

It's a planner day!!!

Hello!  It's Cathy again from

 Mimi's Craft Corner but today I'm showing

you my new It's all About Me planner for 2015.

I decided to create this planner after seeing a new

stamp set from Bella Creationz called Plan to be Fit.

As soon as I saw it, I knew it was time to start

logging my progress and keeping track of my

goals and being accountable. 

Here is my planner in it's black mesh bag that

I bought from Barnes and Noble.  I have a thing

for these bags!!!  LOVE them!

I made a video for you showing you the 

inside of my planner and all the goodies used

from Bella Creationz/Timeless Twine.

Join us on Sunday's for planner tips from the 

Creative Crew!  Remember, if you don't plan

life will just happen.  Join us and take charge!

If you liked this video and watched it on You Tube, give it a 

thumbs up!  Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Cathy

My first post for Bella Creationz/Timeless Twine!

I am very excited to be a new 

Creative Crew member for Timeless Twine/

Bella Creationz!  I have used many of their products

this past year and have fallen in love with so 

many things!  If you are a frequent visitor to my 

blog, you know I like to make 3D items and gifts.

Stacy has the cutest little packages to help me

create the perfect gift.

To start off, I created 2015 calendar

gift for my BFF.  I found the calendar as a 

free printable from Pinterest.  I printed

it out and trimmed it to the size I wanted.

Then I created a little booklet to hold

all the months.

The cover features a doily, sequins and twine from

Bella Creationz/Timeless Twine.

Six months will store on either side of the booklet.

You can use a small picture holder if you want to

display on your desk or even pin it on your 

bulletin board.

My BFF is not as "blingy" as me :), so I didn't add

more sequins to the individual months!

Here is a quick video showing you

how I put this together.

If you like this video, give it a

"thumbs up" on YouTube.

Ready for some fun???  Head over to:

bellacreationz4u
to find the best embellishments, twine and other FUN,
things for your next project!

Cathy