Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Holiday Blog Hop! with Imaginisce - Day 2


Welcome to the Imaginisce and Clearsnap 
Holiday Blog Hop 2011! 

We've brought our designers together to share holiday scrapbooking, gift, and decorating ideas with you all week long, featuring our newest products! Sit down with a cup of hot cocoa and soak in the inspiration as our designers spread the holiday cheer. 

And, a Holiday Blog Hop is not complete without gifts so we have a wonderful giveaway lined up for you! 


This fabulous and festive prize pack includes some of our newest products!!
  • Smooch Accent Ink in Mocha
  • *NEW* Smooch Glitz in Firecracker
  • *NEW* Scentz Embossing Powder in Peppermint
  • Rollagraph Jumbo Handle
  • *NEW* Rollagraph Jumbo Wheel - Gift Galore
  • Design Adhesives - Fly Away
  • Designer Foils - Cherry Pie
  • Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inx in Honey
  • *NEW* Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Ink Embossing Powder in Truffle
  • Clearsnap Glitter in Winter Frost
  • Clearsnap Glitter in Fools Gold

Visit our blogs each day this week to see new creations from our Designers. Each comment entered on one of the Holiday Blog Hop posts will enter you into the giveaway! Earn additional entries by following us on FacebookTwitterYouTubePinterest, our blog (click the Follow Button), and sharing about the Hop online. Just post a link or comment on any Holiday Blog Hop post telling us what you did and that will count as an additional entry. We'll be posting the winners on December 24, 2011. Thank you for hopping along with us!

Today, Charlotte Jenkins is sharing a collection of holiday crafts, from scrapbook pages to gift bags and cards, with you: 



Hello, Charlotte here sharing some fun and easy Christmas crafts using the newly released Clearsnap products and the spirited and fun Imaginisce Santa's Little Helper Collection. The new ColorBox Scentz Scented Embossing Powder are so fun to craft with and so yummy to smell!  
Clearsnap Products

Other Products


Santa's Little Helper Scrapbook Tutorial
  • Cut a 12 X 12 piece of imaginisce Christmas Magic for the Santa's Little Helper line down to 10"X10". 
  • Aggressively run a paper distressing tool over the edges of the 10X10 page. Once the edges have been distressed with the tool, ink the edges with the Celebrate ColorBox Petal Point Cranberry Pigment Ink Brush Pad. 
  • Cut a border strip from the Jingle All The Way Imaginisce Paper. Cut the strip down to 9” in length. Adhere the strip vertically along the right side of the paper. 
  • Using a die machine, cut a decorative border strip using a piece of the Imaginisce Holiday Hoppia Paper. Glue the decorative strip vertically on the edge of the Jingle All The Way Strip.

  • Cut a border strip from the Jingle All The Way Imaginisce paper. Cut the strip down to 9” in length. Adhere the strip horizontally along the lower bottom of the paper. Ink the edges of strip with the Earthworks Ancient Page Petal Point Pine Permanent Dye Ink Brush Pad. 
  • Using a die cut machine, cut a 6x6” circle. 
  • Using the Doodles Jumbo Rollagraph Design Wheel Stamp, stamp the 6X6” circle. Immediately after stamping the image, sprinkle ColorBox Peppermint Scentz Scented Embossing Powder over the stamped image.  If you are using a tidy tray, gently tap the corner of the box on the tray to remove all the excess embossing powder. A folded piece of paper works just a well. If any stray bits of embossing powder still remain on the surrounding image, use a small paint brush to gently remove the stray embossing powder. 
  • Distress the edges of the die circle with the Celebrate ColorBox Petal Point Moss Green Pigment Ink Brush Pad. 
  • Place a double matte on the photo and adhere the photo over the die cut circle. Off set the photo over the die cut circle. 
  • Distress the edges of the photo mat with the Celebrate ColorBox Petal Point Cranberry Pigment Ink Pad. 
  • Punch 2 flowers from a punch or die cut system. Punch 1 large flower and 1 medium flower from the punch or die cut system. 
  • Distress the flower edges with Celebrate ColorBox Petal Point Pigment. Place one of the flowers on a stamp pad or mouse pad. Roll a rub-on tool over the entire flower causing the flower petals to curl upward. Repeat this process with the other flower.


  • Glue one flower layer over the other, staggering the petals.  Punch a hole in the center of the flower and place a brad through the hole. 
  • Brush a light coat of Firecracker Smooch Glitz over the top petals. This will give the flower some Christmas sparkle. Make three flowers. 
  • Adhere one flower to the upper right corner and lower left corner of the photo. 
  • Adhere one flower to the lower right on the horizontal strip at the bottom of the page.
  • Using a die cut machine, cut out three large flourishes and one small flourish. 
  • Stamp the flourishes with Top Boss Watermark Ink Pad. Immediately after stamping the flourishes, sprinkle ColorBox Snickerdoodle Scentz Scented Embossing Powder over the stamped image.  If you are using a tidy tray, gently tap the corner of the box on the tray to remove all the excess embossing powder. A folded piece of paper works just a well. If any stray bits of embossing powder still remain on the surrounding image, use a small paint brush to gently remove the stray embossing powder. Add two coats of embossing powder.
  • Adhere the flourishes around the flowers.
  • Using a die cut machine, cut out a decorative circle. Place one of the chipboard stickers from Imaginisce’s Santa’s Little Helper Collection onto the die cut decorative circle.  Adhere to the upper right hand corner of the page.
  • Add one of the chipboard stickers from Imaginisce’s Santa’s Little Helper Collection to the lower left of the page. Adhere the chipboard sticker directly over the horizontal strip. 

  • Adhere the chipboard Imaginisce penguin sticker near the lower right hand of the photo. 
  • Adhere two of the Imaginisce’ s Santa’s Little Helpers die cut sentiments to the page. 
  • Glue the 10X10” page to a 12X12” piece of Light Blue Bazzil cardstock. 
  • Aggressively run a paper distressing tool over the edges of the 12X12 page. Once the edges have been distressed with the tool, ink the edges with the Celebrate ColorBox Petal Point Cranberry Pigment Ink Brush Pad. When dry, brush the edges with Firecracker Smooch Glitz. 

Finished Scrapbook Page

Santa's Little Helper Detail
 Santa's Little Helper Detail

Season's Greetings Christmas Card

Christmas Gift Bag

Christmas Cookie Gift Box

Final Craft Grouping

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget to follow us and leave your comments below. To continue on the hop, head on over to the Imaginisice Blog here: http://www.imaginisceblog.com/  

Posted by Charlotte Jenkins
http://suepup.blogspot.com/


One last thing---we have another winner for the  12 Days of Giveaways !!! 


Fonda Rush
i added your blinkie to my blog: http://rush8888.blogspot.com/
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Please email jennifer.priest@clearsnapinc.com with your mailing address to claim your prize. Congrats and thanks for playing along!

122 comments:

  1. Those cards r sooo pretty! Luv the handmade flowers~such a wonderful addition;) Loyal follower via GFC! Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. I follow via Twitter! Twitter Name: @DevilAsAnAngel Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  3. So so pretty! I am going to try to do a Hanukkah version. I am so inspired!

    Laurie

    www.lauriescraftingblog.blogspot.com

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  4. I'm a fan/liker on FaceBook! Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I have the blinkie on my blog, liked you on Face Book and shared the blog hop link!

    Laurie
    www.lauriescraftingblog.blogspot.com

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  6. I subscribe via YouTube! Thanx~prhmangel(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. Hi! This is a fun hop. I've posted about it and Charlotte's tutorial on my blog.

    Merry Christmas!
    Your follower,
    Venus
    ven711@gmail.com
    http://weheartpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2011/12/clear-snap-blog-hop.html

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  8. Love each and every one of these projects, especially the flowers.

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  9. What a great ensemble! Thanks for little little flower tutorial!

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  10. WOW! Gorgeous and great instructions.

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  11. LOVEEEEEEEEEEE the flower! Thanks for sharing and sparking some creativity, especially with the bag and box gift ideas!

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  12. Like all the ideas. That cookie bag is pretty cool. Like you on FB, follow the blog and youtube.

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  13. Great ideas, especially like the cookie box. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win.

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  14. These projects are beautiful - love the way they look so good together yet each one is a gift in itself!

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  15. Oh wow...these are gorgeous! Wonderful ideas!

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  16. These Christmas projects are so cool thanks so much for sharing and the tutorial is a fantastic idea.

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  17. Great projects! Thanks for the giveaway! Shannon theirishscrapper2011@gmaildotcom

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  18. What a wonderful layout! LOve all the colors and details! The idea of scented embossing powders is genius. I make cards for cancer kids and I think they would enjoy that!

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  19. These are great projects! Thanks for the in-depth tutorial on the layout. I can't wait to try it out when I get my Christmas pictures!

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  20. Great projects! thanks for the tutorial.

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  21. Wow... The Frecracker Smooch Glitz is beautiful on the flowers! What a lovely project!! I love the LO, and the card! I follow your blog and your FB page!

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  22. Theses projects are gorgeous and I LOVE the idea of scented embossing powder!

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  23. Wow I love all the little extras you added to your page. So adorable.

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  24. Beautiful work!! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. Love the products and the beautiful tutorial. Very inspiring. Happy Holidays.

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  26. These are gorgeous projects. And thanks for the tutorial...I love seeing how the designer puts their project together.

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  27. What beautiful ideas...that flower is my absolute favorite piece! Thanks for sharing!

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  28. love this matching set thanks so much for sharing
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  29. I am a follower on the blog
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  30. I follow on twitter
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  31. i follow on facebook.
    -jamie
    babyblueangel_30@yahoo.com

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  32. Wow, what a fantastic tutorial. I love all of the techniques that she used on those flowers. The look is gorgeous!! Thanks for the wonderful blog hop!
    Merry Christmas!
    xoxo, Christine

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  33. Great picture tutorial for the flower technique! The end product is fantastic!

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  34. Great projects! Loved the glitter.

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  35. I love the scrapbook layout - so very colourful and incredibly interesting.

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  36. What beautiful goodies to win! ANd what wonderful ideas on how to use them! Thanks for the chance to win! Lisa
    kiwihana@aol.com

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  37. very creatve. love the flowers.

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  38. All of the projects today are really beautiful. Thanks for the inspiration. Thanks too for a chance to win such cool prizes.

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  39. Love all the details on those projects!

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  40. Love the projects! Thanks for all the great prizes!

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  41. This is wrong...so wrong. How can you show me new (or new to me) products, and techniques and not expect me to want them. This thing called paper crafting...who knew it would be so addicting. Thanks (I think) for sharing your inspiration and giving us all a chance to win.

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  42. I love the flower detail! Beautiful!!

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  43. Seriously beautiful! I am loving all the detail!

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  44. Thanks for the fabulous tutorial, awesome projects!!

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  45. What wonderful instructions for your layout. I love the flowers and I can't wait to try the scentz embossing powder!

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  46. Stunning projects! Great tutorial!

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  47. Oh my what a beautiful collection.... Awesome work... Love the little gift box...

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  48. Thanks for the chance to win - what an amazing prize!

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  49. And I follow the blog!

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  50. And I'm a facebook fan!

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  51. Woweee -- what a wonderful assortment of paper crafting goodies! You have really outdone yourself! Thanks for sharing!

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  52. I have shared this on Facebook!

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  53. WOW! What fantastic ideas! Thank you of rate tutorial too! Thank you so much for the inspiration! Off to get some crafting done! :-) x

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  54. Wow, Charlotte!! What fabulous projects. Love, love, love the layout and thanks so much for the instructions. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  55. Great projects--I like how you made the flower.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  56. I follow your blog.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  57. I subscribe to your YouTube.
    slrdowney at hotmail dot com

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  58. Aweome projects, and a wonderful prize pack. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  59. Love the "Santa's little helper" lo, the details are awesome!

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  60. I follow you on Twitter,and I retweeted. My user name is @ReaCuster

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  61. Beautiful page! I love the detail on the flower!

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  62. I love all the attention to detail in the projects. It gives you more to work with.

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  63. I have been following on facebook, but have recently heard alot about pinterest. Love the Seasons Greetings Card.

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  64. These projects are so cool. Thanks for sharing.

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  65. LOVE all of the projects. The layout is AMAZING!

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  66. Awesome projects and thanks so much for the tutorial!

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  67. Great designs! Love the step by step.

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  68. BEAUTIFUL project--love the flowers!!! Great tutorial! THANKS for the chance to win:) sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com

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  69. I LOVE the projects!! What a GREAT tutorial too!! THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win. Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  70. I am a follower on you tube!! THANKS for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  71. I follow you on Facebook!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  72. I follow your Blog!! THANKS for the chance to win and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

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  73. gorgeous! thanks for the tutorial on the flower too.

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  74. Great projects and handy tips on getting the dimension to the flower
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  75. nice projects. thank you for sharing.

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  76. So pretty. The detail on the layout is just simply amazing. I really like the bag as well. I made bags for Christmas, but used solid or slightly patterned paper as the background. I love the busier patterned paper for the base layer. Thanks for sharing. :D

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  77. Loving all of these tutorials!!! TFS your wonderful projects showcasing the Clearsnap products!

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  78. Wow Charlotte! I love all of these projects! Thanks so much for the tutorials on the detailed elements of your layout - which is gorgeous!

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  79. i subscribe to your you tube channel

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  80. Love the tutorial! Very beautiful projects. Follower and fan. shared day2

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  81. Beautiful projects and the tutorial was fantastic. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  82. What a great mix of projects and such a fantastic tutorial for them.

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  83. Wow! What a awesome collection of crafts! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Carol B
    ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

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  84. What a great group of projects! TFS and the chance to win!

    ~Ashley
    proudusmcwife(at)gmail(dot)com

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  85. Love how you made that flower and the smooch just adds the perfect sparkle for that seasonal layout!

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  86. Thank you for showing how to do the flower! I just did some yesterday and they looked so flat! I tried curling them by hand, but it looked horrible!
    wickedmtchic@yahoo.com

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  87. Wow! Those are all wonderful. Really love the lo!!

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  88. Wow, love the flowers and the christmas cookie gift box is awesome!!! Love how it is see through! Thank you for the inspiration!
    Lisa
    lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

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  89. What detail and such beautiful work!

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  90. Wow. Charlotte's a very talented lady. Love all her projects for this hop.

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  91. look at all the great projects! I am so excited about this hop!

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  92. this is awesome, liked you on FB

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  93. What awesome projects thanks for sharing with us. I follow your blog, facebook, twitter and Pinterest too!

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