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Hi all you Cosmo Cricket fans. For today we will keep it short, here are some great projects the design team did with the new releases!

Yukari Takanashi  made this layout "Adorable" where she used the "Togetherness" line

 

Yukari also made this next layout where she used "Mitten Weather"

Wendy Sue Anderson used "Matilda" to make this next layout.

Gudrun Loennecken has been busy making the next few projects. On this card she used the new "Pixie-Licious"

 

On this layout you can see the new "Pixie-Licious" as well.

 

This last layout by Gudrun features the new "Togetherness"

Natasja Verbeek made this not so wintery/christmas kinda project with the "Mitten Weather" release.

This layout by Natasja shows the "Pixie-Licious" line.

We hope we inspired you again and that you can find these new releases at your lss soon! Have a great weekend. 

  
 
 

Creative with Cosmo and Charms

Hi everyone!! We hope you are all enjoying your weekend. For today we have an other teaming up to share with you, it's the last one for now and we hope you all enjoyed the posts from the last couple of weeks.

Today we share with you some projects we did using embellishments from Creative Charms.

This first layout is done by Natasja Verbeek.

 

On this layout I used the Creative Charms "Braided Daisy Medley - Yellow" I love the summery bright feeling it adds to my layout. They go so well with the "Togetherness" line!

Gudrun Loennecken made this next layout where she used Gradient Gem and Pearl Stickers from Creative Charms next to  Sweet Tooth felt stickers.

 

This cute card is done by Laura Craigie using Jewels and Jewel Flowers.

Thanks to Creative Charms for providing us with their great product. We loved working with it!

We wish everyone visiting CHA a great show! We hope to be here next week to show you some more we did with the new releases :)
 

 

Debbie Olsen Can!

(Sung to the tune of The Candy Man)

"Who can take our paper?

Mix it with some glue, sprinkle it with chipboard,

and a miracle or two,

Debbie Olsen can!

Debbie Olsen can because she mixes it with love and makes the world look good.

Debbie Olsen creates everything she makes satisfying and delicious

talk about your childhood wishes ........

Look at what she made with........ Pixie-Licious."

Who can take some cardstock

Wrap it in a string

Cover it with paper

And make a precious little thing

Debbie Olson can!

Debbie Olson can because she mixes it with love and makes the world look good.

And the world looks good because Debbie Olson thinks it should!

"Hear Ye, Hear Ye"...............

"Hear Ye, Hear Ye", let it be written, let it be said, that in the land of Cosmo Cricket there was a certain faire maiden named Laurie Craigie, who along with other Cosmo Cricket design team members, created some "wicked cool craft projects."

And it came to pass, after receiving Pixielicious, Togetherness, and Matilda, Laura spent all of her days toiling by the sweat of her brow to create the terrific projects shown below.

Armed with only her design coordinating instincts, an adhesive runner, a pair of scissors, and her Diet Coke, Laura successful fulfilled her assignment as requested.

Now these projects, were in the words of everyone at Cosmo Cricket, "yeah delight-some", and some even saying, "defied all description."

The people in the land of Cosmo Cricket were happy, for thus was the beginning of showing new projects created by their Design Team using new Summer CHA 2010 product on their blog.

 

Paper Jewelry with Togetherness

Hey everyone. You know how much I love paper flowers? Well, I am beginning to love paper jewelry just as much! The techniques are generally easy, the cost is super low and the end results can be amazingly beautiful! I think you could sell these on etsy or at your farmer's market.

Take a look at this charm I made with our Togetherness papers. These are simple enough that even your children can make them....... give them the bottom strips that you cut off your patterned paper, they are the perfect size and you won't have to sacrifice anything!

All you need to do this is a 1/2" strip of paper folded in half lengthwise. Start rolling it and glue along the way. I used glossy accents for the adhesive and it worked perfectly, then I coated the whole thing with it after it was all done. When you need to add another strip, simply butt up the ends with no overlap and keep rolling and gluing. When you're all done, add an eye pin or make a loop with wire. Then, glue the whole thing onto a punched piece of paper, or better yet a coin or washer for added weight!

Start with a simply one, then go crazy! Can you imagine bib necklaces, earings, bracelets..... ooooh, I wish I had more spare time to play!!!

Pixie-Licious Artist Trading Cards

Hey everyone!

We are swamped getting everything ready for CHA next Tuesday. The crates are all loaded, the order forms are being printed and we're planning all the display projects.

On that note, I thought I would share some artist trading cards with you. These are from the Pixie-Licious line, but we'll be making some from Mitten Weather and Togetherness too. Have you made these before? I know some of you have, because you've given them to me. But if you haven't, you should.... they are really fun. It's a great place to start too because 3.5" x 2" is not too scary!

If any of you that are coming to the show want to trade cards with me at the end of the show, I would love it.

They are fun to collect. I usually write the artist's name (if it's not already signed on the card) on the back along with the date and location where I received it. Then all you have to do is look for some cute card holders at tag sales and you can have a collection of memories and friends right on your desk!

Time for Thermoweb

And did we say anything to much about those new releases?! Aren't they just awesome?! We already received some of it and maybe there even will put up some in this post :)

Today we want to show you the projects we did using adhesives from Therm O Web Adhesives. 

Let's kick off with this layout by Wendy Sue Anderson

 

I used the 3-D ZOTS to add dimension to my stacked chipboard pieces AND to pop up my buttons slightly.  I love the very subtle addition of dimension created with these clear adhesive dots.

 

 
 
Laura Craigie used the glue dots to hold down the metal frame and ribbon on this lovely card. 

 

she used adhesive foam to add dimension to it.

Gudrun Loennecken made this fun layout, she used the super strong double sided tape and the clear dots.

 

This little birdhouse is decorated with the brand new Togetherness by Natasja Verbeek 

 

Those Therm O Web adhesives are awesome! I used the super strong double sided tape here to adhere the papers on the wooden base. No problem what so ever!

 
 

Last but not least an other awesome card by Debbie Olsen

I rarely make a card without using both foam squares and glue dots--foam to raise certain elements on my cards, and glue dots to attach threaded buttons. The Thermoweb Zots medium singles are a great size for all bit the smallest buttons, and foam squares can be cut in half to raise smaller areas.

Now we are all off to make some more projects with the new releases! Hope we can share them soon!

Have a great weekend and happy scrappin'

 
 

Brand New Cosmo Cricket Stamps from Unity

We love the quality of stamps that Unity makes. We think they do such a great job with our artwork! Now, they have lots more. Do you love DeLovely? Did you hope for Joy Ride? How about the new lines? Well, Unity has you covered....... and their taking orders NOW! All you have to do is email Michelle or call their toll free number (see the ad below).

 

Here's a few close ups!

Now, a special congratulations to Gina F who said, "I am right there with Eric.. this is my favorite line of the new releases! The lavendar bling is super and the numbers... oh my the numbers!! The numbers are a must have and have been needed so much! Thanks!! p.s. my fave shopping place is stop and scrap."

Gina, you are one lucky girl. For your safety, you should first change your name, get a PO Box for us to ship your prize too and maybe consider moving to another state. Then, send your new information to jade at cosmocricket dot com (I'm joking, I'm sure everyone is so excited for you!). Jade will help you and Stop and Scrap with your prizes.

Sneak Peek #3: Togetherness, Tiny Types, Alphas

Congratulations Alison M who said, "I love, love LOVE all of these! I'm especially taken with the Mitten Weather line. I think purple is a great color for Christmas and winter. Our only LSS in this neck of the woods is the wonderful Captured Moments in Schenectady, NY!"

I'm sure Captured Moments is going to be glad they have you as their customer! Please send your information to jade at cosmocricket dot com. She will take care of getting you all set up for your freebies that will be shipping as soon as the beginning of next week if nothing goes wrong! Keep your fingers crossed.

Ok, for the many of you that have yet to win. You all have one more chance for a new line giveaway. You've seen my favorite (also Lindsay's by the way, it's one of those rare ocassions where we actually agree!). Now it's time for Eric's favorite....... Togetherness. Maybe it will be your fave too?

I have a suspicion that Eric is a softie! Did you know it's him that draws most of these wonderful illustrations for you all. If you look closely at the little fox with his dad, I think you may see a resemblance to the way Jack holds Eric's hand and looks up at him, and the way Eric looks back down at Jack. I sure do!

Our chipboard letters have been so popular, that we have added more. This time with Lavender Bling in Glitter, more fresh colors and some fun illustrated ones that make my heart happy!

And last, but not least, our new Tiny Types! The ones you see here on white are actually clear! And, by popular demand, NUMBERS!!

Ok, all you hopeful winners. Tell us what you think. Nominate your fabulous independent scrapbook store and keep your fingers crossed. We'll announce the winner tomorrow morning along with an excited announcement from Unity Stamps! See you then.

PS: Thanks for all the well wishes in regards to my braces. Yes, I did eat some carmelly candy yesterday, my teeth are super smooth and I love my smile. Can't wait to show you all!

Sneak Peek #2: Matilda, Wanted & Mitten Weather

Well, we started off with my favorite of the new lines and the lucky winner of Pixie-Licious is Misty Munn. Misty said, "oh how stinkin' cute?!?! I would love to see this in my not-so-local-scrapbook-store...Scrapbook & Co. in Baton Rouge, LA. I live in MS, but do not really have a LSS, but LOVE to make a pitstop by SB&Co. whenever I am in town. Thanks for the sneak!!"

Congrats Misty and Scrapbook & Co. If you will email jade at cosmocricket dot com, she'll get you all set up with your goodies. They won't be shipping for 1-2 weeks.

OK, I have a confession...... you are not the first to see all the new lines. Nope, I showed Eric's sister's the new stuff weeks ago. It's a family perk I guess. Anyway, Amy's favorite line is Matilda. Matilda is what Eric and I have lovingly referred to as "mini line." She has only three skus: a 6" mini deck, buttons and a 6" set of Ready, Set, Chipboard. But, for as little as she is, she makes a big statement.

Did you know that Cosmo Cricket celebrates its' four year anniversary at CHA in two weeks? When we debuted, we showed four lines and the most popular of them all was Wanted (probably because of Tim Holtz). In fact, it was so popular that we have yet to quit printing it. Well, hold on to your hats because Wanted adds new paper patterns in a limited edition mini album, along with buttons and 6" Ready, Set, Chipboard.

 

(Special thanks to Wendy Sue Anderson for inspiring this card with her lovely edged pinwheel flowers.)




I have to say I am in love with my first UTEE covered pendant. Yes, I did spill a little on the lower edge, but I don't care. I still love it.

 

Remember how we told you 3-5 lines. Well that's because we didn't feel we could in good conscience tell you that Matilda and Wanted were new, full lines. But, Mitten Weather is and it comes with everything you need whether scrapbooker, altered artist or cardmaker.

 

Above card is by Laura Walker.

OK, we'll play the same way today as we did yesterday. Enter yourself and your favorite store by telling us who they are and what you think of the sneak. Then, check back tomorrow to see Eric's favorite line of the release, the winner of today's peek, plus some odds and ends goodies.

Wow, long post. Gotta go...... I'm getting my braces off in 30 minutes!