Heritage Cookbook for the Inventor

Heritage Cookbook Introduction Page

 
By: Bea Rosenleaf, Artistic Guide
For years, now, I’ve wanted to create a cookbook for my boys using my great-grandmother’s, grandmother’s and mother’s recipes that have become our family favorites.  I have all my great-grandmother’s and grandmother’s handwritten recipes, some dating back to the 1800s. So the theme for November – Heritage/Gratitude – was [...]

Thanksgiving Place Setting Holder for the Inventor

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Finished piece mesasures 4″ tall x 3.25″ diameter 
I am always looking for new ways to dress up the Thanksgiving table and so I came up with this project.  The container itself is a recycled sticker spool – ask your local stamp or scrapbook store to save them for you!  Quick enough [...]

Miniature Gratitude Journal for the Inventor

 
 
 
 
By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide 
Sometimes I forget to be grateful for the little things. To help me keep an attitude of gratitude, I created a mini journal that will fit into my purse. When I see something or think of something for which I am thankful, I jot it down. Then on the days when [...]

Harvest Candle for the Inventor

By: Chris M Herrmann, Artistic Guide   
Supplies:
Stamps:
Cornucopia Stamp (Another Stamp Company)
Paper:
Piece of white tissue paper 
Ink:
Distress Embossing Ink (Ranger)
Assorted Adirondack Pens (Ranger)
Sea Brights Orange Popsicle Pad (Ranger)
Other:
Superfine Gold Embossing Powder (Ranger)
HeatIt Craft Tool (Ranger)
Small Paint Brush
Water
Scissors
Colored Raffia
Large White Candle
Silver candle holder 
Directions:

Stamp and emboss image onto tissue paper using clear embossing ink and Super Fine Detail Powder.

Use brush [...]

Pumpkin Cookies for the Inventor

Pumpkin Cookies
By: Penny Yoder, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Supplies:
Stamp:
Pumpkin Bear (The Angel Company)
Paper:
All Cardstock (Joanns)
 5.5″ x 8.5″ apple green, fold in half to make an A2 card
3.875″ x 4.5″ yellow
4″ x 7.5″ brown, fold in half so you can put the recipe inside
3.25″ x 4″ white, to stamp the image
Inks:
Memento Ink Pad – Tuxedo [...]

Thanksgiving Place Card

Thanksgiving Place Card
By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 3″ x 4″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Hope you have…Thanksgiving (MSE!)
Paper:
Cream Card Stock (Unknown)
Wax Paper (Reynolds)
Mulberry Paper (Paper Odyssey)
Ink:
Brilliance – Graphite Black (Tsukineko)
Alcohol Inks:  (Ranger)
     Butterscotch
     Raisin
     Cranberry
     Gold Mixative
Other:
Single Glass Slide Mailer (Unknown)
Collage Graphic (Memories in the Making)
Alcohol Blending Solution (Ranger)
Tissue Paper (Unknown)
Glue Stick (Scotch)
Mod Podge (Plaid)
Paint Pen – Gold (Krylon)
Scissors [...]

Switch Plate Memories for the Inventor

Switch Plate Memories
By: Sue Trembeth, Artistic Guide
This project was inspired by Shari Carroll from her book- Layers
 
Supplies:
Stamps:
Smile Moments- D3042(Hero Arts)
Your History – C2712 (Hero Arts)
Moments- C2768 (Hero Arts)
Papers:
Chloe’s Closet paper pack (Making Memories)
Matte white card stock
Inks:
Momentos Tuxedo Black dye ink (Tsukineko)
Other:
3 electical outlet or switch plate covers of your choice
Glue stick
Red line tape
PVA glue (Lineco)
Foam brush
Craft knife
Pearl [...]

Memories Card for the Inventor

 
By: Maria Loomis, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: A8 (about 8.1″ x 5.5″)
Supplies:
Stamps:         
Main image, Serena #2 (The Stampsmith)
Rose Background (The Stampsmith)
Filigree Floral 14600-N (Magenta)
Woven Background (Rubber Soul)
Memories (Rubber Stampede: Retired)
Paper:                       
Cream Cardstock (Neenah Crest)
Glossy cardstock (Kromekote)
Light Mauve, Black and Olive Green cardstock       
Ink:                
Versafine Onyx Black Pigment Ink Pad (Tsukineko)
Versafine Vintage Sepia Pigment Ink Pad (Tsukineko)
Desert Sand Memento Dew [...]

Memories Mini-book for the Inventor

“Memories” Mini-book
By: Marcia Mattos, Artistic Guide
 Finished size: 6” x 6”
As I mentioned before this month’s theme is “remembrances”.  So, I decided to honor the memory of my mother, who passed away 15 years ago. I made a little Keepsakes mini-book, where I intend to add some of her photos and some written messages and cards [...]

Tote Bag Charm and Gift Box for the Inventor

You are going to LOVE this project!

By: Christine Candora-Hickey, Artistic Guide
Box – Finished size: 2″ x 1.5″
Charm – Finished size: 2″ x 1″
This tote bag charm is a great piece of art-on-the-go.  Attach it to your tote bag or purse for a little something to lift you up during the day.  Make a matching gift [...]

Black and White Photo Frame for the Inventor

Black & White Photo Frame for the Inventor
By: Michael A. Trent, Artistic Guide
Supplies:
Stamps:
Sunshine Daisy, 1135P (The Artful Stamper)
Paper:
White Chipboard (Colorbok or your local hobby shop)
White cardstock of choice
Ink:
Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Other:
Naked wood frame (local hobby shop)
Multi-Purpose Sealer (DecoArt)
Gloss Black Acrylic Paint (DecoArt)
Exacto blade
Corner rounder punch (Marvy Uchida)
Markers of choiceScissorsPop dots
Diamond Glaze (JudiKins)
Directions:

Trace frame on reverse [...]

Black and White Tulips Matted Art for the Inventor

Black and White Tulips Matted Art
Regena, Artistic Guide
Finished size:  11″ x 14”
Supplies:
Stamps:
Vase with Tulips (Inkadinkado)
Paper Texture Cube (Stampendous)
Tapestry (Great Impressions) 
Paper:
8.5″ x 11″ matte coated white cardstock (Marco’s Paper)
12″ x 12″ Black Glimmer cardstock (The Paper Company)
Ink:
Coal Black Ancient Page ink (Clearsnap)
Other:
11″ x 14″ White on Black Mat  with 2 two 5″ x 7″ openings (Michaels)
11″ x14″ [...]

A Tribute to Windmills for the Inventor

Windmills
By: Shelly Newkirk, Artistic Guide
Finished Card Size: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Border flourish (Magenta)
Crackle (JudiKins)
Old windmill ( B & J Art Stamps)
Paper:
2 pieces white card stock (Georgia Pacific)
Black text weight
Ink:
Jet Black Archival Ink (Ranger)
Soot Black Distressed Ink (Ranger)
Other:
Sp0nge
Water mister
Layering rulers
Heat gun or craft iron
Glue (Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Glue)
Directions:
There are two versions of this particular black and white [...]

Around the World ATC Shrine

Around the World ATC Shrine
By: Jennifer Willis, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 3.5″ x 5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Echoes des Voyages 35B Stamp Set (Echoes des Voyages)
World Diagram Stamp (Unknown)
Compass Stamp (Unknown)
Paper:
World Maps Printed Paper (Design Originals)
White Card Stock (Unknown)
Ink:
Black VersaFine Ink Pad (Tsukineko)
Vintage Photo Ink Pad (Ranger)
Embossing Ink (Personal Stamp Exchange)
Other:
Double Sided Tape (Provo Craft)
Scissors (EK Success)
Paper Trimmer (Purple [...]

Mystery Woman for the Inventor

Mystery Woman
By Chris M. Herrmann, Artistic Guide
Finished card size: 4.25″ x 5.5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Woman (Hampton)
Paper:
1 sheet glossy white card stock (Ranger)
1 white card 4.25″ x5.5″
1 sheet black card stock (Bazzill)
1 sheet gold card stock (unknown)
1 sheet green card stock (Bazzill)
Ink:
Jet Black Archival ink pad (Ranger)
Old Paper Distress ink pad (Ranger)
Adirondack pens:  (Ranger) 
   Bottle
   Black   
Other:
 PopIts (Ranger)
Art Glitter Glue
Scissors
Paper [...]

UTEE Adorned Mini Book for the Inventor

Utee Adorned Mini Book
by: Melanie Smith, Artistic Guide
Fnished size 5.5″ x 5.5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
B254B Briar (Rubbadubbadoo)
B259D Diamond Block (Rubbadubbadoo)
B253S Silver Birch (Rubbadubbadoo)
A147L Love Script 2 (Rubbadubbadoo)
SNS-TW:Stick ‘N Stamp Set – The World (Rubbadubbadoo)
Papers:
2 of 5.5″ x 5.5″ matboard or cardboard
6-8 of 5.5 x 5.5″ black cardstock for pages
1 or 2 sheets pre-printed  paper “Mellow-Seasoned” (Basic Grey)
Inks:
Onyx Black, Versafine [...]

Old Fashioned Suitcase for the Inventor

Old Fashion Suitcase
By: Bea Rosenleaf, Artistic Guide 
Finished Size: 7” x 6” (approximate) 
So you just came back home from a vacation and have tons of pictures. What to do with them?  If you’re a scrapbooker, no problem…just make a scrapbook.  Don’t want a scrapbook, or you don’t enjoy scrapbooking?  No problem, here’s a project to make [...]

Butterfly Book for the Inventor

Butterfly Book
By: Stephanie Loomis, Artistic Guide 
 
Supplies:
Stamps:         
Speckle (The Angel Company)
Joy Notes (The Angel Company)
Build a Flower (Inque Boutique)
Floral Jumbo Rollagraph (Clearsnap)
Paper:                      
Designer Collections Winterberry and Finger Paints (The Angel Company)
Tutti Frutti (The Angel Company)
Chipboard album (ColorBok)
White cardstock (Georgia Pacific)
Ink:       
VersaFine; Black (Tsukineko)
Palette Hybrid ink: (Stewart Superior)
     Viridian Leaf
     Moulin Rouge
     Orangerie
     Beaux Arts Blue
     Violette
     Sunflower
Yellow Sharpie marker
Other:
Silhouette [...]

Hanging Mandala for the Inventor

Hanging Mandala
By: Michael A. Trent, Artistic Guide
This project is a lot of fun to do and really much easier than it looks.  There is just a lot of work involved – cutting, trimming, and pop dotting – but it can be finished in under an hour and it’s beautiful to hang in front of a [...]

Fairy Dreams for the Inventor

Fairy Dreams
By: Sue Trembeth, Artistic Guide
Finished Card Size: 4.5″ x 5.5″
Supplies:
Stamps:
Dream (Cats Life Press)
Fairy Couple – B1032 (Close to my Heart)
Old French Writing-H2365 (Hero Arts)
Papers:
Cream card stock, 5.5″ x 8.5″, folded in half to form 4.25″ x 5.5″  base card
140 lb. cold press water color paper 5″ x 3.75″ (Strathmore)
Yellow orange card stock  5.815″ x 3.875″(unknown)
Samara 17018 paper4.25″ [...]