Thursday, November 3, 2011

My Creative Time Design Team Announcement!!

 

Happy Friday everyone!! And, I’m happy to announce that the wonderful Emma Aguilar of My Creative Time has chosen me to design with her awesome stamps!

For those of you that are new to my blog,  my name is Trell and I am a lifelong (of 27 years) Alabamian. I was born and raised in Florence, AL. I got into the wonderful world of papercrafting by chance. I started working at Jo-Ann in July of 2010 and it was there I learned to use a Cricut Expression. I finally caved and bought one (and a Gypsy!) in November 2010. Almost a year later, I've added an Imagine, way too many cartridges, stamps, and various inks. I've also developed quite a ribbon addiction.

In addition to papercrafting, I teach cake decorating as a Wilton Instructor and I refer to my KitchenAid (it’s tangerine) as my child. I love making something from start to finish, and I have to say that I feel so blessed to have met so many talented and sweet ladies throughout this last year. I'm super excited to be a part of Emma's design team! I owe a lot of what I've learned to her!

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For my card today, I tried to keep it relatively simple. I say that having used my Expression, Imagine, and Cuttlebug.

I knew I wanted to use the Build a Banner Kit, as the focus of my card. I used Kraft cardstock to cut the pennants and a light textured yellow to cut out the stitched circles. The orange backing is not cardstock, it’s felt. A bit of advice, if you have the synthetic stuff like what I used ($.34 at Jo-Ann) I would add a piece of cardstock to my sandwich and make multiple passes. If you have 100% wool felt, I’m sure it will cut beautifully.

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The card base is Kraft and measures, 7.5” by 3.5.” I inked it with Tea Dye Distress Ink. My patterned mat was printed from the Imagine More Art cartridge and it’s an eight of an inch less. It’s inked with Tea Dye and Chocolate Chip. The twine is Martha Stewart that I got from the Christmas isle at Jo-Ann.  I stamped the polka dots with Chocolate Chip ink from Stampin Up. I stamped, “Gobble,” with Early Espresso.

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I used Microsoft Word for the sentiments. The font is Belshaw and was printed at 22 points. In order to align it to the left, I used a text box. The mat that my turkey is on, was printed with my Imagine and is a pattern from Ancestry. The turkey is from Simply Charmed. I also used Ancestry for his feathers. His wings are PTI Orange Zest and his body is a polka dot from Imagine More. He was cut at 3.25.” Also, the feathers and the top note were inked with Tea Dye as well.

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I want to say a HUGE thank you to Emma for choosing me. And I’d also like to thank three of the loveliest ladies (you know who you are) that encouraged me to apply. I’m so excited for what is to come!

Thanks for stopping by. Have an amazing weekend, and most blessed day!

40 comments :

  1. YAY!!! Congrats, Mr. T! Love that you'll be on the team. :)

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  2. Congratulations! Isn't this all so exciting??? Love your card. Looking forward to working with you :)

    Cassandra

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  3. Congratulations. Adorable Card.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  4. Congrats Trell!!! Glad to have you on the Team!! :)
    Beautiful card! Love the paper!! :)
    Cindy

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  5. Hi Trell! What a fun and festive Thanksgiving card! I love Emma's banner set too and this is a wonderful sample of how awesome it is! I'm super excited to get to know you and the other dt members and build new friendships as we travel on our creative journeys together! Congrats to you!! :)

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  6. Congratulations Trell on making the DT

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  7. WOOTIE WOOT!!!!Welcome to the team senor fabulous! :)

    ♥ Nikki ♥

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  8. Congratulations! Your card is great and can't wait to see what else you do:)

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  9. Trell, your card is awesome! Love the colors and patterns you used! I'm so excited to have you on the team!

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  10. Trell, this card is fabulous! I love everything about it! I'm so excited to be joining you as a new DT member and look forward to working with you! Congrats!!

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  11. Congrats on getting the call to the DT. Love your card :)

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  12. Congrats Trell, you deserve it! I knew you would make it as soon as you applied, you had nothing to worry about!

    Congrats again!

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  13. congrats to you for making the DT!! I love Miss Emma and her DT and I look forward to following you too! this card is too cute..and the turkey being inside is adorable!! thanks for sharing...and again CONGRATS!!

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  14. Great card, Trell! I love how you say it was simple... and you only used your Imagine, Expression and Cuttlebug. *giggle* I can't imagine that you get to bring home an actual paycheck working at Joann's! I'd spend every last dime I made in the store!!! Great job!

    -Veronica

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  15. Congratulations Trell! I'm looking forward to working with you on Emma's team and to get to know you better! your card turned out perfect. I love that the inside is just as beautiful as the outside! Awesome job! Hugs- Glora

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  16. Congrats Trell!!! Glad to have you on the team!! I love your gobble card the colors are PERFECT my friend!! Woot woot!! Hugs, Leanne

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  17. congrat Trell! your card is just too cute!!! welcome to the team!

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  18. congratulations on being chosen for such an awesome DT.. I looking forward to seeing more of your creations...

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  19. What a great card! Love the Biuld a banner Kit!! One of my favorites! So gald to be on the DT with you! big hugs

    Nancy

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  20. Hi Trell!

    Congrats on making the dt! I look forward to getting to know and working with you!

    Your turkey card is adorable!

    Ruthie :)

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  21. Congrats!! I am a new follower and looking forward to all of your creations!!

    Amanda :)

    www.fun4me-afrye.blogspot.com

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  22. Wow, are super talented Mr. T.
    I'm a new follower on your blog and I will be looking forward to all your creations ;o)
    Blessing,

    Gina L.

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  23. What a great turkey card! I love it and can't wait to see what more you come up with...I am a new follower. :) Oh, and I work for JoAnn's as well, always nice to meet someone else who work there. ;)

    Paula Bee
    http://craftwithbee.blogspot.com/

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  24. Congrats Trell!! your newest follower ~Gaby

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  25. Love your card! Congrats on making it on Emma's DT!!

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  26. Congrats on making the design team! I look forward to working with you! Love your card, I esp love the fall colors!
    Tracy M
    tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com

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  27. Love your card, it is just adorable! Looking forward to working with you on Emma's team! Hugs, Cathryn :)

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  28. Congrats on making the team! I look forward to seeing all of your future creations!

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  29. This is my first time visiting your blog. I plan to add it to my favorites. I too am a lifelong Alabamian (45 years).

    Congratulations on being picked the design team.

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  30. Congratulations that you have made it to this awesome team! I will checking your posts on Emma's challenges! Isn't she the best!

    Love this project, it is so supercute!

    Jannie
    www.knutselfrutselen.blogspot.com

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  31. wow, that is kickin! I love it!! Congrats on being on Emmas DT- glad to find you thru her and am a happy new follower!
    mrsroddy4@aol.com
    http://ICrea8Cards.blogspot.com/

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  32. Love your card and it's nice to see a guy on a design team. Good luck to you.

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  33. Congrats on making the Design Team! I saw the announcement of her new DT and had to come check out your blog. FABULOUS!! Love everything I have seen on here. New follower and can't wait to see more =)

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  34. Congrats!! New follower here, and I'm looking forward to your creations on Ms Emma's DT!! : )

    Jamie
    Http://oohlalapaperie.blogspot.com

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  35. Wow...your cards are beautiful! You have so many ideas and have used many steps to make your card. Wonderful job and Congratulations on being on the Design Team. Look forward to seeing more creations!
    quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

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  36. Welcome to the team MR. TRELL!!! Your are one TALENTED crafter my friend & I am EXCITED & looking forward to working w/you for the next 3 months!;)
    BIG HUGE HUGS,
    Emma;)

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  37. Hi Trell
    I just found your blog and I adore your work. Congrats! and I cant wait to see what your next project is.
    I am now a follower of your blog. If you have a minute please stop by mine and say hello.

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  38. love the card, great job!!!

    rosiemini@gmail.com
    www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com

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  39. OMG!!! Trell, Congratulations!! I'm SUPER excited for YOU! Very well deserved your creations are amazing my friend:) Congrats again!!
    Hugs,
    Norma

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  40. I'm soooo glad you Made It! I look forward to seeing what you create. You're an Awesome Crafter. Smooches... Felicia - scrapperinthemaking.blogspot.com

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