A Haunting We Will Go!

We just love Halloween here at Oh My Crafts!  Our designers have been hard at work creating lots of fun Halloween projects and we have some more to share with you!  

First up, another card from Julie Hafen!

BOO Card

Created by: Julie Hafen

Supplies:

      Making Memories Toil & Trouble paper and trims
      White and black cardstock
      Black vinyl

Cricut Cuts:

      Simply Sweet cartridge (Shadow) 'BOO' cut at 1"
      Happy Hauntings cartridge: Ghosts cut at 3"

Cuts:

      Card 8” x 5 1/8”
      Black: 4” x 5 1/8”
      Orange: 3 ½” x 4 ¾”
      Dots: 2 ½” x 3 ½”
      Ribbon: 4 ½”

Tip:

     A glue dot works best when attaching ribbon to paper.

Instructions:

     1. Cut paper to specified dimensions
     2. Adhere polka dot paper to orange paper
     3. Adhere orange/polka dot paper to black-grey paper
     4. Attach ribbon using the adhesive on the back side
     5. Cut 'BOO' with black vinyl
     6. Cut the two ghosts using the black and white cardstock
     7. Apply 'BOO' to card
     8. Adhere ghosts to card using 3-D foam squares

Here's one from Lindsey Fillmore!

Everyone can use a little more Halloween decor!  This Happy Haunting hanging metal plaque is perfect for giving your room that extra bit of scary.

 

This cute little pop-out bat gives the project some fun dimension. 

Need some texture on your project?  Tearing the edges is a good technique!

Glittering the cut out words on this project really makes things sparkle!

Gotta love Halloween :)

If you have any questions about these projects , you can contact Julie at julie@ohmycrafts.com, or Lindsey at lindsfill@gmail.com.  Please put the name of the projects as your subject title.  


Happy crafternoon!

Introducing Our First OMC Spotlight...

BRENDA GALLANT!

I am so happy to have been chosen for this spot in your Customer Spotlight! I have been a seamstress for 43 years since I was 11 years old I have been sewing my own garments and I had always been meticulous about documenting my photo albums long before "SCRAPBOOKING" became popular in 1997 was when it reached Canada. I have been creating scrapbook albums since then and my only tools that I had back then were Rubber Stamps, Stencils for tracing and cutting the photos and mats, and those Decorative Scissors (Gotta love those things) . I have also done Paper Tole, Tole Painting, Macrmae, Ceramics, some jewlery making and card making.... but my passion is Scrapbooking. I also taught scrapbooking for 3 years and have conquered the technique for making Tear Bears and their clothing. In fact I have perfected the creation of them to a level of perfection. I am a perfectionist in all that I do from housework to my beloved scrapbook pages and cards. 

Since I live on a small island in Canada called Prince Edward Island I am limited to the access of scrapbooking supplies here and the nearest Craft Supply store from me is a Michael's Craft store which is a 60 mile car ride one way. So I am so thrilled that I can now sit at my computer at any time of the day or night and the supplies that I desire and need the most is only a click away. Oh My Crafts has become my main source for my supplies and always has the best deals on Cricut Cartridges. I have been known to give their website info to customers in the Michael's Craft stores who have been buying Cricut Cartridges. Sorry Michael's but we have to be loyal to our own check books and I can get 3 and sometimes 4 cartridges at OMC for the price of 1 at this retailer. I also love the fact that I get these items delivered right to my front door. The only thing I really need for these items some times is Patience!!! I have purchased everything from OMC from my cricut cartridges, to dies , to the famous Cinch Machine, and my newest additions are my addiction to the Tim Holtz destressing inks. My dream is to be on one of their cruises some day and I would love to be able to teach a class on one of these cruises. 

Thank you OMC for this opportunity to be in your Customer Spotlight and Thank you for supplying all us crafters with the products and the prices that we all love and can't resist. Your Customer Service is also second to none and you are one of the companies who truly do stand behind your products and services. I am responsible for adding several Canadians to your list of customers as I sing your praises and pass along your webiste info to everyone and I am the reason for my daughter, my step-daughter and several friends purchasing from your company.

A very Loyal and Addicted Customer,

Brenda Gallant

We asked Brenda the following questions to get to know her crafting style!

1.  What do you craft? Cardmaker, scrapbooker, etc.  I do both but Scrapbooking is my passion!

2.  Favorite technique or tool you use? MY favorite tool is my Cricut Machine, My enlarged cartridge library, my inks and chalks. I love Prima Flowers and  love Bling!

3.  How long have you been crafting? Since I was about 12 years old. I have been scrapbooking for the past 13 years and I usually scrapbook daily!

4.  How long have you been an OMC customer? For the past 3 years. One day I will add up my reciepts (which I have kept everyone) and they will dictate just how often I shop with OMC! I love to shop with this company!

5.  What are your favorite products you can find at OMC? I would have to say the Cricut Cartridges. But I also love the Tim Holtz inks and refills and I have been expanding my collection of these!!

6.  What is your favorite thing about OMC? I really LOVE their prices and the 20% coupon. It is really a bonus.  Their CUSTOMER SERVICE is SECOND to none!! They have great customer service!!

7. Favorite quote or phrase? I would have to say my favorite quote is .... "There is a Princess in every girl" and my most favorite one is .... "Always believe in your dreams".

Check out some of Brenda's projects!

WOW! Thank you Brenda for all you create and for being such a fabulous customer!  

Curious how YOU could become our next OMC Customer Spotlight?  Email us at contest@ohmycrafts.com with Customer Spotlight in the title to find out how!

Scaring up some fun!

Halloween is just around the corner, and we want to scare up some fun ideas for the holiday.  We decided to share some spooky Halloween Cards created by our own OMC designer, Julie Hafen! And of course, we have instructions to go right along with them.

BEWARE Halloween Card              

Created by: Julie Hafen

Supplies:            Bazzill Paper: Purple, Black, White, Orange

                          Cosmo Cricket Jack’s World Clear Stamp: You’re Invited

                          Pebbles Metallic Cream Chalks: Grey

                          Glass Effect Gel: Crystal Clear (traced over BEWARE)

                          Craft Ribbon

Cuts:                  Cricut: Happy Hauntings (BEWARE)

                          Cuttlebug: Halloween 3x3 Die: Beware

                          Purple Bazzil Paper:  9x5½

                          Black Bazzil Paper: 4x5

                          White Bazzil Paper: 3½ x4

Instructions:      1. Glass Effect Gel over BEWARE for added dimension (it will need some time to dry)

2. Score the purple cardstock at the center point to form a card

                          3. Stress the edges of the white cardstock with ink

                          4. Stamp ‘You’re Invited’ on top left corner

                          5. Use the cream chalk on the front of the white cardstock to give it that dirty look

                          6. Punch holes in Left and Right side (I used the Crop-A-Dile Pink Punch)

                          7. Use craft ribbon to weave in and out of holes

                          8. Adhere black then white cardstock to card

                          9. Adhere 2 skulls together then attach to the card

                          10. Use a heating tool to smooth out BEWARE once it dries, as it will curl slightly

11. Adhere BEWARE 

                                    

ENTER IF YOU DARE Card             

Created by: Julie Hafen

Supplies:              
Making Memories Toil and Trouble: Paper Pack, Brads, and Rosette sticker
Adhesive
3-D Foam Squares
Velcro
Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Pumice Stone
Hole punch (I used the Crop-A-Dile Pink Punch)
Tulle
Cricut: Happy Hauntings cartridge
Stapler

Cricut Cuts:         ENTER if you DARE phrase 3”

                            Inside lettering: spooky font ½” 

Cuts: Envelope (Spider Web paper): 5” x 10”, scored 2½” in on both ends

         Purple (Paisley) strap: 1½” x 11”, scored 3½“ on one side and 2½” on the other side

         Striped paper: 4 ½” x 4½
         Orange paper: 4” x 3¾”    

Tip: Use vinyl instead of cardstock/paper when cutting out small lettering

Instructions:                 

1. Cut and score all paper to specified dimensions

2. Cut ‘ENTER if you DARE’ phrase using the Cricut Happy Hauntings cartridge

3. Ink the edges- I also gently set the paper face down on the ink to allow some ink on the front of the lettering

4. Ink the edges of the purple strap

5. Adhere purple strap to envelope and attach Velcro

6. Adhere ‘ENTER if you DARE’ and cut lettering to allow card to open (my cuts are between the T and E of ‘ENTER’ and between the D and A of ‘DARE’

7. Punch holes for your bat brads and attach the brads

8. Cut 2 pieces of tulle and tie a knot in the middle of each piece, place some adhesive on the card and place the tulle in an ‘x’ across the adhesive

9. Place the Rosette sticker on top of the tulle

10. For the card invite, stress the edges of the orange and striped paper with ink

11. Cut the lettering out of black vinyl and place on card

12. Attach piece of tulle to card with a staple

13. Adhere 3-D Foam squares to back of orange paper and attach to striped paper for dimension

14. Place card inside of envelope and you’re ready to hand out your party invite

  

If you have any questions about these cards, you can contact Julie at julie@ohmycrafts.com.  Please put the name of the card as your subject title.  

Happy spooking!

It's Time for Another Giveaway!

This week we are sponsoring Erin Lee Creative!  

 

Erin Lee Creative is having a Halloween contest that will be judged on originality and creativity. She's looking for layouts, cards, or any other spooky Halloween crafts you might be creating!  The winner will receive an Oh My Crafts Halloween Prize Pack.

Check out Erin Lee Creative for more information on the contest and how to win!

Happy crafting!

Joy's Life Cricut Vinylology DVD Commerical #2

More Days of Giveaways!

Do you love giveaways as much as we do?  We thought so.  And just because we love giveaways so much, we're contributing to another!  

Check out Joys Life to see what we're giving away! Not to mention her new DVD Vinylology is worth checking out!

Don't forget, you can contact us at contest @ ohmycrafts . com if you'd like to learn more about connecting with us on the blogosphere!

Happy blogging!

 

Back to the Books

It's that time of year again - buying supplies, backpacks, and clothes... Yup! It's Back to School time!  And to get you excited we have some fun projects and layouts from Making Memories! 

First we have a cute project book.  What better way to save papers and projects than in a cute bound book?

Each school year is a new adventure for kids.  It's fun to preserve those first memories for them as they grow older, grade by grade.

So many pencils, so little space!  Keep them all handy in this adorable little pencil holder.

Boys will be boys!  Here's a cute boy layout with a sporty theme.

And we can't forget the girlfriends!  What would we do without them? :)

What better way to keep all your supplies in one place then with a nifty supplies box!  With such a cute design, it doubles as an art piece!

Of course we have to scrap the sports!  There's always time to cheer on our favorite teams, right?

And last but not least, graduation!  All those school memories may be coming to an end, but just imagine what the future has in store!

 

And we know you're curious, so here are the coupon codes!

BACKTOSCHOOL - 20% off any order

    OR

SCHOOLSHIP - FREE US50 Standard Shipping on orders $25+

Now, there is something else rather exciting coming up here at OMC... 

The Slice Elite!

The Slice Elite now cuts more precise so your die-cuts look even better, it cuts up to 40% faster, AND it can cut through thicker materials (up to twice as thick). The Slice Elite works with all your Design Cards and Accessories and comes in original blue and pink.  But do you want to know the best part about the Slice Elite?  You never have to adjust the blade settings - the machine does it for you! Now THAT is a cause for celebration, is it not :D

Happy schooling!