DT Showcase.

Hello CCM friends and happy Friday to you!

We have some super fun cards for you today! 

Karen

"My oldest daughter loves getting mail!  Some days we can fool her into believing that the flyers were sent just for her, but it's even more fun to see her face when there is a card addressed just for her.  So today, I decided to team up the adorable mailman Freddie from the Sympathy Collection with some fun DCWV paper, and create a little card just to tell her how much I love her!  I love the bright primary colours together with this darling image! "

Kerry

"Are you enjoying the summer so far?  So many fun things to do...  Suntan, relax, play, sleep, swim, eat, and fun!  Which one will you pick?  Well, we all know what Candace from the Splash of Fun is enjoying, hehe!"

Melissa

"Lonely on the ranch?  I think this image is adorable and even if she is missing you in this card I guarantee next time you see her on my blog she will be happy.  I decided to go with what I consider non traditional cowgirl colors and then added in some rhinestones and little buttons.   She is available as an individual stamp, Autumn Memory Girl, or in a stamp set, Autumn Memory"

Kim

"I am using this adorable bear from the Beach Time set. There are so many fun things to do with this set. Perfect for those who also scrapbook.  I colored the bear and created some highlights by using a Copic blender marker, it's then fussy cut and adhered to the white cardstock using 3-D foam tape. The waves are added using a border punch and some dew drops to tie everything together."

Marcee

"This week I chose to use Sunny Girl for my card. She is SO adorable and also comes in the set Sunny Day. I colored her with ProMarkers. I kept my card base neutral and then used some fun soft colored papers to go with her clothing and umbrella. I added a simple "celebrate" sticker which makes this card perfect for multiple occasions."

Well, what do you think?  Hope you like them!

A super cute tutorial by Karen.

When I first started ScrappyCanuck Studios, I found out how much I loved creating tutorials - which makes sense because I am actually a teacher by trade. But I have to admit that the tutorials have been few and far between lately. However, when I joined the ChiChi Memories design team, they asked if I would be willing to take on one tutorial a month. This was a perfect opportunity to dust off the the old tut hat and get back at it!

So I am really excited to have one for you today!

For this little card, I used one of my favourite ChiChi memories stamps called "Elephant Love". In the digi, the heart is actually empty, and I thought that since it was such a great space, it might be fun to create a sentiment slider to enhance this adorable part of the image. So, when closed, the heart is filled with a fun paper pattern, and when open, the sentiment is revealed. It looks far more complicated than it really is - really! Let me show you how:

Materials for slider component:

• Stamp of choice such as ChiChi Memories stamp: Elephant Love
• Patterned paper (at least 2 coordinating patterns)
• Craft knife
• foam adhesive
• dry adhesive strips

Instructions:

Step 1

Using a craft knife, carefully cut around the inside of your printed digi. If you are planning on doodling in the cut out, you can do this now or after the slider is assembled.

Step 2

Using a piece of patterened paper, cut out a piece that is at least 1" longer than your stamped image. When placed in the middle, the patterned paper should extend out at least 1/2" from both the right and left sides.

Step 3

Cut a piece of coordinated pattern paper (star paper in this photo) that is as 1/2" longer than your stamped image, and just wide enough to cover the cutout in the stamped image.

Step 4

Test fit your papers by placing piece 2 under your stamped image, but on top of piece 1. You want to make sure that part of piece two sticks out on one side as this will become your pull tab.

Step 5

Using any piece of scrap paper, cut 2 1" squares and fold in half (these are the runners for your slider and will not be seen, so do not worry about the appearance of the paper.

Step 6

Turn over your stamped image, and place piece two on top in the appropriate place, covering the stamp cut out. Place some adhesive on each of your 1" square tabs and slide them underneath piece 2, pressing down on the adhesive to hold the slider in place. Add three small foam adhesive square to the far end to compensate for the thickness created by the slider and the tracks for the slider. This will also act as a stopper on the far end.

Step 7

Take the backing off of all of your adhesive, turn over the stamped image and slider and adhere to piece 1 of your patterned paper. pull out on piece 2 to make sure it easily slides in and out.

Step 8

Pull the slider out as far as it will go without moving past the cutout. Take your cutout shape and glue it in place onto piece. You want to make sure to glue down the edges well so it does not get caught on the slider as it is moving past the cutout section.

Step 9

Optional - Pull out piece 2 completely and cut a decorative edge on the left side (I cut one side and then used the scrap piece as a template for cutting the other side).

Step 10

Adhere the stamp and slider on to your card base and embellish. I finished colouring my images at this point to get good colour matching, and added a bit of ribbon to my pull tab.

Variations - If the cutout section seems like a bit too much for you, and great variation would be simply to use the same technique to create a pocket for hidden message.

Phew - I think that's it for me today! Thanks for popping by, and I hope you will give this technique for a sentiment slider a try!

DT Showcase

TGIF chi chi friends!  

It's showcase Friday and we are super excited to share with you more CCM projects.

Karen

"Since this weekend is Father's Day, I decided to use the super cute individual digi called "Freddie Loves Daddy" for my project!  I coloured these two cuties up with Copics, and hand-wrote the sentiment, using Echo Park paper and some May Arts ribbon for the card base. I also used a bit of Glossy Accents on the hearts to add a bit of dimension to the image.  I love the playful colours and patterns on this card - I think it is a fun way to show any dad how much you love and appreciate them!"

Kerry

"Are you ready for a tea party?  These adorable chicks sure are have an awesome time.   I just adore the Tea Party set.  I colored the chicks with Copic markers and I popped their adorable party hats.  The paper is from Echo Park Summer Day.  For the sentiment, it's also from the Tea Party set and I added some jewels from Eyelet Outlet."

Kim

"I made a CAS card to showcase this cute little bee from the Spring Is Here set. I used Copic markers to color in the bee and I used a fine point sharpie to mark in the dashed lines for movement."

Marcee

"For my project I used the Splash of Fun Submarine stamp. I just love the little bear inside the submarine! I found some Cosmo Cricket rub-ons I hadn't seen for a while and thought they would be perfect to use for this image. Add in some Echo Park Perfect Summer paper, a spellbinders die, paper piercing, some ribbon and presto, you have a cute card for any occasion. As usual, I colored with my Spectrum Noir alcohol markers."

Melissa

"I had such great fun creating these cards using Birthday Boy, and Birthday Girl. I started creating the cards I new I wanted to keep them pretty basic so the details on the cakes would be the main focus. I have to admit that my favorite is the boy cake, I love the little cars.  All the images were colored using Copic Markers. I also use Memento Dandelion ink for the yellow border around the boy cake, and tried out my sewing skills.  I was really pleased with the bright colors I used for each card and I think they both turned out very festive."

Well, what do you think?  Hope you like them and have a great crafty weekend!

Oh, happy day!

Hello everyone, how are you? Kerry here, I'm back to show you some super cute cards... we decided to mix things up and feature a few different stamp set. Here they are:

Alice used the 4th of July set, Freddie is all dressed up for the 4th of July parade! And this set is on sale on for only $3.96! Get your HERE!

After the parade, how about heading to the Carnival for a ferris wheel ride with little bear and some fried dough! Audrey used the Happy Carnival set.

Of course, can't forget to meet up with Candace, right?!

Kerry used the Sunny Day set.

Well, what do you think? Don't forget the sketch challenge #33 is still going on, you will have until next Wednesday to enter! Join us! HERE is the details.

Hello hello!

Hello CCM friends, how are you? I hope you are enjoying your week. Just want to drop by and say hello and show you a few cards today. I hope you like them. :)

Calypso created this adorable card with Freddie and his daddy.

Stamp set used: Freddie Loves Daddy

Here is a beautiful sweet card from Dee.

Stamp set: Meaning of Love

And finally, here is one from Kerry.

Stamp used: Happy Carnival set
Well, what do you think? Don't forget you still have plenty of time to join our sketch challenge, click here for more details!!!!

BIG NEWS!!! Spread some CHI CHI LOVE...

Hello everyone!!! BIG BIG NEWS and I hope you are ready for it... Today is the first day that both CCM teams are finally joined together as one big HAPPY FAMILY. Without further adieu... here is the new official CCM team!

Kerry

Audrey

Alice

Dee

Jeanette

Melissa

Tanya

Calypso

Plus, since it's the last couple of day of the "LOVE" month of February, so why not to spread some love...

If you help us to spread some Chi Chi love on your blog between today and March 3rd, in return we will REWARD you with this digi stamp featuring Freddie and his pal little bear, Always By Your Side. Simply email the link to your blog post to kerryischilling at gmail dot com.

And how about some samples? Here is a few samples from the DT gals:

Alice

Dee

Melissa

Just a reminder, we are sponsoring Aly's Sunday Sketch, the theme is Get Well or Give Support. You will have until March 5th to entry the challenge! One random winner will receive three single digi's stamps. *Hint: This is the perfect image for the image, hehe!*

We are sponsoring Aly's Sunday Sketch!

Hello Chi Chi fan, how are you today?

We are sponsoring Aly's Sunday sketch and the challenge will last until March 5th. The theme is Get well or Give support. One random winner will receive three single digi's stamps.

Need some inspirations:

Here is a get well kit from Connie.

A simple get well card from Kerry.

Can't wait to see your creation, have a great day!

Something sweet for Freddie!

Hello and happy Friday to you! I hope you are having a fabulous week. How about a project filled with some coconut candies. Yumm... And I bet Freddie would love them too. :)

I used Freddie from the Merry Xmas set or he's available as a single stamp too!

Sugar Crash Blog Hop

Hello blog hoppers and CCM lovers,

Welcome to the Chi Chi Memories Blog!! Today is a very special day! CCM is proud to become part of the Card Swaps Sugar Crash Blog Hop!! You should have arrived here from Margaret's blog. If you did not, you need to make sure you start at the beginning, which is Lora's Blog.

Why hop around? Well, there are 17 stops on the hop where you can win a prize or pick up a free digital image or a cool sketch. The only way to win the prizes is to leave a comment on that blog AND it’s always nice to say thank you for freebies, too. PLUS, our blog hosts have worked very hard and we want to show a little love and appreciation.

You are invited to participate in the Sugar Crash Crop at CardSwaps, too. There are 10 challenges to be posted over the next 3 days (November 4-6, 2010) and EVERY challenge will have a winner. What’s the prize, you ask? A paper crafts books from CardMaker Magazine!! PLUS, one lucky crop participant will win a card making kit that makes 50 cards!!!! It’s very cool… you MUST play along.

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The theme for the blog hop projects is: holiday sparkle, glitz, glam and sugary! It is perfect for the CCM November stamps! We just had our X'mas stamps released few days ago and we were excited to make some projects for the hop!

New Released Stamps for November:

Here are the projects made by the CCM DT:

Sally

Dana

Alice

Jeanette

Audrey

GRAB OUR FREEBIE!!

To thank you for hopping by our blog, we would like to offer you some FREEBIE and DISCOUNT at our shop. You can download the cute reindeer stocking digital stamp from the CCM shop under "Freebie" category. This Freebie is a limited time seasonal Freebie, so grab it before it's gone!

Kerry

Melissa

DISCOUNTS CODE FOR BLOG HOPPERS!!

We are also offering a 30% off discount to all the blog hop participants! The discount is only valid from November 4th to November 6h during the Sugar Crash Blog Hop Event. Scroll to the very bottom of this post to grab the discount code!

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You have one more hop to go!! Your next station will be Laura:

Lora - http://craftsaremything.blogspot.com/

Carolyn King - http://myblogbycammie.blogspot.com

Meredith - http://whatsnextma.blogspot.com/

Ashley - http://handstampedbyashley.blogspot.com/

Christy Croll (Tiddly Inks - Guest Designer) - http://tiddlyinks.blogspot.com/

Susie - http://lilbitofme-susan.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://b4ustamp.blogspot.com

Jane - http://jane-notsuchaplainjane.blogspot.com/

Traci (Guest Cardmaker) - http://papercraftingprincess.com

Angelina - http://angel-artdesign.blogspot.com/

Tami Mayberry (Guest Designer) - http://tamimayberry.blogspot.com/

Irina - http://sami-creativityworld.blogspot.com/

Ana - http://anaggarciam.blogspot.com/

Margaret - http://mmora-lilyana-365.blogspot.com/

***YOU ARE HERE AND ALMOST DONE!***

Chi Chi Memories (Guest Designer) - http://chichimemories.blogspot.com/

Laura - http://ljjonescircus.blogspot.com

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Don't forget to grab the CCM discount code!

Save 30% off for all CCM products. Discount only valid form November 4th to November 6th!

Discount Code: SUGARCRASH30OFF

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