I love making Tussy Mussies. They make such pretty home decor. I hang mine from door knobs, decorative hooks or even chair backs. Small tussy mussies can be used as holiday place cards, as well.

I created this fall themed one using some pretty patterned paper, decorative picks from the craft store, some Tattered Angels Glimmer Chips and Glimmer Mists and my Spellbinders Dies and Wizard machine.

First, I created the cone. Next, I sprayed the autumn pick with Black Cherry and Iridescent Gold sprays to have it coordinate with my paper even better.

Next, I created a little tag to add to the cone. I used my oval scalloped Spellbinder’s die.  I added a sticker and some Rouge Nature chips that had been spritzed with Harvest Orange.

Then, I made a little decoration to hang from the bottom of the cone. I used two Regal Font Frames that had been spritzed with Harvest Orange and adhered them back to back. I cut two scalloped circles with my Spellbinders dies and used foam adhesive to attach them together, laying them over the frames. Then, I embellished them with stickers and gems.

And there you have it! Thanks for stopping by. ~Anabelle

We’re on the home stretch for Halloween, and I wanted to share with you a very simple, quick little card if you’re needing a little last minute treat. These Framed Font Pocket Watches are so versatile! Every time I look at these, I see, among other things, balloons, beach balls, Christmas ball ornaments, and today, I see Jack-O-Lanterns.  I simply punched out the center letter, set it aside and sprayed the frame with a combination of Jack-O-Lantern and Fall Pumpkin Pie Glimmer Mist colors. Love how the colors blend to create such great shading. Then, using a 2 inch hole punch, I punched a circle from text patterned paper, and misted it a bit with the same colors.  When the patterned paper was dry, I stamped a not so scary pumpkin face, then adhered it to the back of the self adhesive frame. A little bit of green pipe cleaner created the vine. Great focal point for a little card. Now, I just need to write a little greeting inside the card and send this little spook off!

Happy Halloween!

Michelle

I just LOVE the brand new Halloween Chip Tiles! These ivory based chipboard tiles are just the perfect size that you can do just about ANYTHING with them. For this project I used one as a door hanging for Halloween. I also used the Halloween Pumpkin Screen and some Halloween Bingo Board quotes too! Topped off with some fabric, cardboard, feathers and tulle and this project is just perfect to hang on the door for the holiday!

Liz Hicks

Education Coordinator

www.blogerisms.blogspot.com

I am totally in love with the Spellbinders tags die.  How fun to make a bunch of these cute little tags from all sorts of patterned paper! I was having a blast! To spotlight these tags, I decided to switch gears, and make a few Christmas cards, as Christmas card making is just around the corner…  Using the Wizard, I cut the text and polka dot tags and trimmed them with a button and vintage Santa sticker from my stash. The adorable postcard is from the Travel Bingo Boards and Calling Cards set, and was sprayed with Vanilla Breeze Glimmer Mist to add some instant age. The red frame is actually a Regal Framed Font Glimmer Chip, that was sprayed with Scarlet Glimmer Mist, then coated with a crackle medium.

Below is another vintage Christmas card. This one incorporates two of the scalloped ovals from Spellbinders nesting dies. I love how you can layer the shapes! The pair of mittens come from the Frosty Memories Embossed Glimmer Chips. I simply painted in some of the details with Glimmer Mist, then trimmed the cuffs with ribbon. Glitter makes the snowflakes on the mittens sparkle. Underneath the Merry Christmas greeting, I stamped that oval with the Classic Accents flourish stamp to add a bit more dimension…

And, one last card…again using the scallop die and an oval tag. The corner piece is from the Frosty Memories Embossed Chips as well, and sprayed with Pinecone Glimmer Mist. Love that new Fall color! These fun vintage postage stamps are from Graphic 45’s new Christmas paper line. One sheet of their paper has  A TON of them-just the perfect accent for the Spellbinder’s tags.

Using the dies from Spellbinders really made these little cards come together quickly. Check out what the Design Team over at Spellbinders is doing this month-you’ll love their projects. And, be sure to check out the Giveaway, and leave a comment anywhere on the blog this month. You just may be the winner!!!!

Good Luck!
-Michelle

 I love the look of letterpressed cards and stationery. When I was thinking about my next steps  with my Glimmer Screens and Spellbinders Wizard machine, I decided to try and recreate this look. After several attempts, I figured out how to do it! And I LOVE the results.

First, spray a Glimmer Screen with Glimmer Mist. I made three cards. I used Haunted Shadow, Meadow Green and Jack O’Lantern to spray the screens.

Next, I carefully removed the screen from the scrap paper I’d sprayed it on, and layed it onto a clean paper.

Then, I carefully placed my cardstock onto the wet screen. You have to be careful not to move the paper around and cause a smear.

Finish the sandwich by adding the embossing mat and covering with the white plate. Run it through the Wizard and then peel off the Glimmer Screen. You’ll have a beautifully embossed, glimmery image that looks just like a letterpress!

It’s really hard to capture the shimmer and embossed look in a photo, but I think you can get a good idea from this shot.

Because I loved the design and colors of my embossed images, I decided on a simple card layout. I matted the images on black cardstock, sprayed some Halloween Calling Cards with Glimmer Mist (Indian Corn, Bronze and Lime Twist) and adhered them with foam adhesive. A few gems added just the right touch of bling.

And here’s a look at the set.

So, I hope you’ll give this fun technique a try! I’m sure you’ll agree that pairing Glimmer Mists, Glimmer Screens and the Spellbinders Wizard can produce some really great effects. Thanks for stopping by. ~Anabelle

Here is a great way to share a sweet treat with a friend and stay environmentally conscious. This little cutie was a left over flower container that I had from some Prima flowers. I painted it and then Glimmer Misted over it to give it a nice little glimmer.  I then decorated it with some Glimmer Glass and Glimmer Chips and a cute little quote from our Holloween Bingo Boards, and Voila! It became a cute little gift for a friend or loved one. Stuff it with sweet treats and it is a gift anyone is sure to love.

Enjoy!

Liz Hicks

Education Coordinator

www.blogerisms.blogspot.com

I’m taking a bit of a detour from the spooky projects we’ve been posting this month. Northern Colorado got hit with a little snow this weekend, and inspired a little Frosty wall hanging. I first embossed the tree from the deciduous tree found in the Winter Trees Glimmer Screens package using the Spellbinders Wizard. Have I mentioned the wow factor of that little machine? So much fun! The tree was embossed on black cardstock, which I then sprayed with a bit of Marshmallow Glimmer Mist. When that was dry, I rubbed a black ink pad across the embossed image. With a two-way glue pen, I added glitter to create snow. The icicles come from the Frosty Memories embossed Glimmer Chips and the snowman comes from the Frosty Memories Stamped Glimmer Chips. The lantern the snowman is holding is actually a piece of Glimmer Glass. I painted the back of it with acrylic paint to create a candle’s glow.

As a fun way to celebrate our blog relay with Spellbinders, we’re doing a great giveaway! Be sure to post to our blog, and we will randomly choose a winner of this prize:

Tattered Angels/Spellbinders Giveaway

Winners will be announced at the end of the month!

Happy Crafting!

Michelle J.

One of my favorite things to do with Glimmer Mist and our Glimmer Chips is to use a dark color of glimmer mist and lightly sand it once it is dried.

With this card I did just that! I used Cinder Glimmer Mist to color the outer frame of the Regal Framed Font Alphabet Chips. After the Glimmer Mist was dried, I then lightly sanded off the Glimmer mist on the raised embossed edges of the frame to expose the beautiful cream base underneath.  I just love the beautiful colors fall brings, and this card helps to capture my favorite fall colors, with some fun patterns

as well.

Liz Hicks

Education Coordinator

www.blogerisms.blogspot.com

 As you know, this month we are having our Spellbinders Blog Relay. We are using our Glimmer Screens and running them through our Wizard machines to come up with some great effects!

 I decided that I wanted to use the garden gate screen for today’s project. I ran it through the machine, cut it out and lightly brushed it with some black ink.

 Next, I got out my colored pencils and colored the images on the Bingo card. I spritzed it, along with the calling card, with Jack O’Lantern, Harvest Orange and Jack-O-Lantern Glimmer Mists. I added some glitter to the Halloween Checklist.

 Finally. I layered them all together with some patterned paepr and crystal swirls to create this Spooky Gift Bag.

 I finished with some ribbon on the handle and a little die cut tag. Now, all I have to do is decide who will get it!

 Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! ~Anabelle

I have been like a little kid with a new toy since I gave this a try!  I heard it was possible to emboss using Tattered Angels Glimmer Screensand your Wizard machine from Spellbinders.  I had to give it a whirl.  Well.. lets just say.. it’s my new FAVORITE technique!  I’m obsessed! lol

I had a piece of copper sheeting in my supply closet that I was dying to try this on.   check it out!   Isnt that a gorgeous look?  I cut it out and added it to the top of this little wooden box  that I had previously Glimmer Misted.   ( so much easier to Mist on wood , rather  than to paint and looks so much prettier)

Here is a video on the Spellbinders site, showing you how to use stencils for embossing with the wizard.  The Glimmer Screens can be used in the same way.

After it was embossed, I sprayed  it with Suede Glimmer Mist (let it dry), and then coated it with Diamond Glaze . ( being carefull not to wipe away the Glimmer Mist)

Here is a peek at the inside of the box.

Like I said .. I had so much fun with this technique. I have a couple more projects I’ll be sharing soon, also using embossing with Glimmer Screens.

Tattered Angels and Spellbinders… a perfect match!