aka The Crafting Chemist

When I started this blog I had no idea what direction it would go... I'm a Mom, a Chemist, and a Crafter. This is my place to share my creative side and ocassionally brag about my kids. I hope you enjoy my creations and find some inspiration. Thanks for stopping by!

Saturday, November 30, 2013

12 Days of Christmas - Day 6

 
 
 
Welcome to Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.

Thanks for hanging out with us.  I hope you're enjoying all the Holiday projects and maybe you've even gotten some inspiration to make a project or two. 
 
We are on our 6th day of the hop and it will continue through December 6th.  The new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 6:
 
Holiday Card



Details:
patterned paper is from my growing stash of Holiday stacks
Snowman and sentiment are from the Peachy Keen "Snow Picture Day" set, colored with Copics
Spellbinders Lacey Circle, stamped with a tiny snowflake from the Peachy Keen November Kit
white Simply Sheer ribbon by LoveBug Creations
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 7 and Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, November 29, 2013

SBS Fan Page Challenge - Happy Fall

Good Evening Crafty Friends!
 
If you're looking for Day 5 of the Christmas Hop, go here.
 
I'm just popping in to share with you a card I made for the November challenge over at the Simply Betty Facebook Fan Page.
 
The challenge this month was to chose wither "Little Indian Betty" or "Pilgrim Corrine".  I chose to use Betty, and we also had to incorporate feathers.
 
Here is my card:
 

 
Details:
SBS "Little Indian Betty", colored with Copics
Jaded Blossom "Fancy Topper" die to make the cut-out, stamped using feathers from Sweet Stamp Shop "Dia De Los Muertos" using Versamark ink pad
sentiment is from Jaded Blossom "Let's Talk Turkey" stamp set
Timeless Twine Chocolate twine
 
 
Thanks for stopping by!

12 Days of Christmas - Day 5

Happy Day After Thanksgiving Crafty Friends!
 
And Happy Black Friday!
 
 
 
Welcome to Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!  Did anyone venture out for some shopping deals?  I went and picked up a couple of things, but did most of it online. 
 
We are on our 5th day of the hop and it will continue through December 6th.  The new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 5:
 
Napkin Rings


 
Details:
The base of the napkin ring is made from a toilet paper tube.  I measured the ribbon and then cut the tube slightly smaller.
The ribbon is attached with sticky tape.
The Gingerbread people were made using the Jaded Blossom "Gingerbread Wishes" stamps and die set.  The bow and scarf were colored with markers, hand cut out, and then attached with foam tape.
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 6 and Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

12 Days of Christmas - Day 4

Happy Thanksgiving Crafty Friends!
 
 
 
Welcome to Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.
 
We are on our 4th day of the hop and it will continue through December 6th.  The new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 4:
 
Gift Tags for the Kids (and Kids at heart)





Details:
These were quick and fun to make using a few supplies from my stash.
The cardstock is from a Recollections stack.
The tags are made using the Jaded Blossom, "Treat Tag Die".
Postage stamp and sentiments are from the Jaded Blossom "Santa Mail", and they are stamped on cardstock and hand cut.
red and green tulle
"Cherry/Olive Twist" Timeless Twine
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 5 and Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

12 Days of Christmas - Day 3

 
 
Welcome to Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.
 
We are on our 3rd day of the hop and it will continue through December 6th.  The new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 3:
 
Gingerbread Cookie Treat



Details:
I know, it's not a real cookie, but this crocheted gingerbread cookie can be used as an ornament and it's low on calories :)
The cookie is a free pattern by 'Repeat Crafter Me'
The cardstock is from my stash.
The bag topper is from Jaded Blossom, "Fancy Topper Die".
Sentiment is from the Jaded Blossom "Gingerbread Wishes", and it's stamped on a cut out using Jaded Blossom "Candy Charms and Banner Die".
red tulle
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 4 and Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

12 Days of Christmas Hop - Day 2

 
 
Welcome to Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.
 
We started this hop yesterday and it will continue through December 6th.  The new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 2:
 
Thank You Note from Santa


 
Details:
The stamp is from the "Santa Mail" set by Jaded Blossom.  I stamped Santa's signature with red ink and colored the cookie and straw with markers.
The cardstock is from my stash.
I used a Spellbinder Lg scallop rectangle die, and a bit of washi tape as an accent.
 
I'm hoping to keep this hidden from my little one.  She always leaves Santa cookies and milk and a carrot for Rudolph.
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 3 and Thanks for stopping by!
 


Sunday, November 24, 2013

12 Day of Christmas blog Hop - Day 1



Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop.
 
This hop will take place November 25th through December 6th and the new postings each day will be posted by 8 am eastern standard time. This hop will be full of wonderful ideas and inspiration to get you well on your way of creating all of those beautiful Christmas project. This is an awesome way to get a lot of your Christmas cards, and scrapbook layouts finished, home decorations completed and maybe even be inspired to create something using a new technique that you have never tried.
 
There will be a new project posted each and every day by all the wonderful amazing ladies in this hop. Also each day we will have a guest designer or two for you to visit.
 
Lisa our hostess will be giving away some wonderful blog candy each day of the hop from the amazing sponsors that we have for this hop. Lisa will be posting all the winners from this hop on December 10th. Every one has a chance to win including the ladies participating in the hop and even the guest designers and the sponsors. At the end of each post we will have a list of all the sponsors who are sponsoring this hop all you need to do is click on their name to go to their sites and check out all the wonderful sites. We want to thank each and everyone of the sponsors for their generosity. It has been greatly appreciated.
 
 
You should have come from Denise's blog.  If not, be sure to head on over to Lisa's blog and start from the beginning.  You won't want to miss anything!
 
 
Here is what I have created for Day 1:
 
Snow Buddies Card
 

 
Details:
 
White card stock embossed with a Sizzix snowflake folder.  The folder is an individual snowflake so I just moved it around and embossed them.
Patterned cardstock is by Recollections (older stack)
Snow Buddies and sentiment are from Peachy Keen, PK-1346, Picture Snow Day.  They are colored with Copics and adhered with foam squares.
 
(I will be entering this card into this week's PK 13-47 Challenge, Sketch.)
 
 
Next up is Daphne's blog.
 
 
Be sure to come back tomorrow for Day 2 and Thanks for stopping by!