News, Updates and Musings from Creek Bank Creations!
Marcie Morgan's two page layout with our chipboard tree was a huge hit at the last show. I promised the gals I would post it on the blog for them. Remember we try to get all our projects and layouts in our gallery on the website. Our goal is for you to be able to recreate the projects you see and be inspired!!
6x12 Birds and Cage Marcie Morgan left the birds plain and painted the bird cage white on the layout shown above. I think these birds would be cute with paper on them too! 
6x12 Chunky Alphabet 
6x12 Sprockets and Spinners
These sprockets and spinners are great because you can make them any color you want! We used brown ink on these and accented the chunky letters with them too, but you can paint them or ink them any color. Great for boy pages! We used 7 Gypsies Venice Collection for the paper on this layout.
Tree. Tom had been asking me for a tree since last year. I was just too busy to sit down and do it. Here it is...I couldn't help but sneak in the heart in the top of the tree. Thought I would try and fit a photo in that space. This tree measures 11.75x11.75 and comes totally cut out of the chipboard sheet.
Stars and arrows. Great for covering with pattern paper.
Another Product Tom has been asking for. He insists there is NOT ENOUGH product for you hunter types. Here's his addition for you! I simply drug a black ink pad over this one below! 
Light and Scroll. I've been wanting a light post for years..couldn't figure it out until now. I love this sheet. Marcie Morgan did a great job using the light on this layout below. She simply painted the light and scroll with white paint.
The Scallop shown below isn't new but you might of missed it...
Just pop out the pieces, ink or paint them. Paper in the layout below is Bo Bunny Flower Child
1. Lay down newspaper to catch excess spray. Lay your cutting mat on the surface.
2. Spray a generous layer of Stick Away Spray ion your mat. Be sure to get the surface wet. Let this sit for 30 seconds.
3. Grab an old credit card, or rigid material with a straight edge and scrap down the entire mat. you'll notice old adhesive peels off easily during this process. Go over the entire mat as you push any of the old adhesive buildup to one end of the mat. Repeat steps 2 & 3 if necessary until all adhesive build up is gone.
4. Wipe down your mat with a paper towel to remove any last bit of adhesive or stick away spray.
5. Apply masking tape to cover any part of the mat your does not come in contact with paper during the normal operation of your machine. (basically any part that does not become sticky). If you are using the Baby Biggie Glue Stick you do not need to mask your mat.
6. Apply a thin layer of Stick and Spray or use the Baby Biggie Glue Stick over the entire surface of the mat. For the spray option: You should notice that it is hard to see where you have sprayed. You should not have a thick layer of spray on your mat, as only a thin layer of adhesive will do the trick. Let this dry for 5-10 minutes and then peel off the masking tape...Your mat is ready to use!
Stick Away: (Blue Can) Amazing Adhesive Cleaning Agent which removes unwanted sticky residue from almost any surface. Ideal for removing adhesive build up on scissors or rubber stamps. Can be used on glass, plastic, china and almost any other work surface. Safe to use around the house. Acid and Lignin Free. Pump Spray. This product allows you to retack mats that you thought were not usable!
The cutting guide. A paper bound book that contains over 500 styles of paper. This cutting guide is one I've been using for months as it is a wonderful resource. It tells you speed, blade depth, and more for each style of paper you own! If you have trouble with getting good clean cuts this guide is the answer! Only $4.95!!
The Cricut DVD is the way to get the maxium benefit out of your investment. For less the cost of most cartridges you can buy educational software to educate yourself. Many of you pick my brain for Cricut help and tips...this DVD is the answer. How to cut your own chipboard (lightweight), how to cut your own stamps, what is fit to page? What is repeat last? Learn every feature and function on the machine! It's a great deal at $22.97
If you've invested in the gypsy you know it's a great tool waiting for you to explore and use it. This dvd goes into in depth detail learn...
You may remember The Girls Paperie lines arrived earlier this year. The two layouts above are from The On Holiday line. 
Girls Paperie Paper Girl flowers!
The Girls Paperie Paper Girl Die Cut pieces. Birds, Flowers, Frames, tickets and more. 88 piece total.
Lightweight chipboard alphas. 191 pieces here...a great collection that can be used many, many ways!
On Holiday Die Cuts. Matches paper line. Arrows, stamps, luggage tags and more!
Now this is a great bargin! 7 pages of stickers...words, stickers, chunky letters with maps on them..and more!
Lots of new laser cut designs that match themes you've been asking for!
If laser cut stuff isn't your thing...
Label holders meant to work with the Artist print tray! Love these classic holders!
Self Adhesive hole reinforcers! This hole reinforcers are meant to cover up plain holes in chipboard album pages! What a great idea!
7 Gypsies Ephemera-Ancienne Great cards and such to hang on the ATC & photo Display.
Lots more we're working hard to get on the site!
Keep Scrapbooking!
Tom and Julie Creek
Creek Bank Creations, Inc.
101 Ross Street
Muncie IL 61857
(217)-548-2132
Judy brought banana pudding to share with the croppers this weekend at our National Scrapbook Day Event. This was THE BEST thing EVER!!! Many ladies asked for the recipe so we'll just post it here. Judy sent the recipe over to me this morning, and after some research it appears to be a recipe from Paula Deen (LOVE HER COOKING). She calls it..
Not Yo' Mama's Banana Pudding
2 Bags Pepperidge Farm chessman cookies
6-8 Bananas sliced
2 cups milk
1 package vanilla instant pudding (what Judy used) Paula Deen says instant french vanilla. Mix according to package directions.
1 package cream cheese softened
1-140z can sweetened condensed milk
1-12oz container cool whip
In a 9x13 inch pan layer 1 package of cookies in the bottom. Next layer with bananas. Beat milk and cream cheese together. Stir in pudding, stir in cool whip. Mix well and pour over bananas. Cover with remaining cookies.
Let me just express my continued thankful heart for your continued support for Creek Bank Creations. I continue to be amazed at your support at shows, online, and at these events we are hosting. Thank you!!!
Something special happens when you all get together....There is a big part of ME that is amazed at what happens when YOU all get together and craft. There was such a creative energy going in the gym filled with croppers. I am blessed to see women sharing their lives with each other, connecting, and growing. What a wonderful blessing it is to be able to craft in such a manner, and what a blessing for us to be able to facilitate that happening.
Thanks from all us at Creek Bank Creations, Inc.
Julie Creek
Tom Creek
Brye, Keely, Diann, Michelle, Marcie, Brye and Jessica.
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