Not Too Shabby - Free Scrapbooking Kit

Found this free digital Scrapbooking kit to download from Shabby Princess.

The Not too Shabby sampler ::: PENELOPE kit is super sweet and pretty!  From the bold, yet feminine color palette…to the rich textures and adorable embellishments…it is all perfectly girlie pages.  The easy-as-pie layered template is so cute, and a fabulous way to end up with an adorable layout!  So…download this precious collection and embrace the girlie-ness, lol

Download the kit here.

Crabby

I enjoy making simple and fun cards. This card was created using small stamps which would otherwise be lost on a card.  A perfect layout when you need a quick and easy card. 

The swirls were created purposing the Sizzix reindeer die. I used only the antlers from the die cut. The crab was colored using Copic markers. For the crab is used R22, R27, R59. The sand was created using Copics colors E00, E02 and E000.  

Challenges I participated in:
Lady Ann's- Anything Goes (T)
Through the Craftroom Door- Anything Goes (T)
Love to Scrap - #5 Anything Goes (M)
Make It Monday - #140 Anything Goes (M)
Paper Playtime - #10 Button or Brads (May 26)
Stamping Sensations - Embossing & Texture (S)

Recipe: Embossing folders (CB Modern Wallpaper and SU Designer Framelit), Stamp Set (SU It's the Thought), Other (SU Extra Large Oval punch, creamy Caramel ink, Sizzix Reindeer die, rhinestones, buttons and twine.

Summer Afternoon

Missouri weather changes every hour, it could be rainy, cold and snowing within minutes.  I named this card, "Summer Afternoon" so, I can have atleast some sunshine.

Recipe: Embossing folders (SU Designer Frame and CB D'Vine Swirl), Stamp (SU Summer Afternoon), Other (Sntique Brad, printed paper, SU Decorative label, Copics, flower punch and green/red stickles.

Challenges I participated in:

Outlawz Challenge - May Flowers (F)

Cute Card Thursday - #268 Something Blue (Th)

Paper Crafting Journey - Anything Goes (Th)

Divas by Design - Anything Goes (W)

Whimsy Stamps - #59 Anything goes (W)

CMC Challenge - Anything Goes (May 24)

Tip of the week: Punch Technique

This two minute video by Stampin Infection; will show a neat layering tip using the blossom and modern label punches. If you don't have any stamp set for the blossom punch this video if for you.

The blossom punch is on the SU retiring list so, you might want to get it while you can. Hope you enjoyed the tip of the week. 

Perfectly Preserved

Are you always looking for a gift idea using your stamps? Well, today's project is using a terracotta wine holder which I purchased on sale for $1.00. A great container to holding my cooking utensils. This project turned out so well; I can't seem to bring myself to give it away.

Recipe: Stamps: SU Perfectly Preserved, Dies: SUCollection Framelits, Other: fabic (three different patterns), ribbon and chipboard letters.

Challenges I participated in:

Annabelle Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes (May 17)

Five Simple Things Challenge - Inspire Me Fridays #101 Anything Goes (F)

Pattie's Creation Design Challenge - #66 Anything But A Card (F)

Polka Doodles - #18 Anything But a Card (May 17)

Stampin for the Weekend - Diecuts Challenge (F)

Welcome Weekend

Tip of the Week

I saw this great tip over at Patty's Stampin Spot. Great idea when you need to punch out the medallion which has a ribbon tail.

Pull the ribbons and position so that the scallop lines up with the punch. Take your stamped image out of the punch. Finish cutting out the ribbon tails with your scissors.



Happy Birthday

Good Monday morning.  I had a great weekend, went fly fishing with 17 other ladies.  Even though I didn't catch anything it was still fun.  Today's project is a birthday card.  The layers adds even more drama for this beautiful inspiration.

The card is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.  The SU main image was stamped with Memento Rich Cocoa. 

I colored the flowers with Copics: Flowers [RV 04, RV13, RV 21 and V17], Branches [YR14 & E15], Leaves [YG03 & G24]. I added the ribbon for a finishing touch. 

Challenges I participated in:

Pile It On - April Showers Bring May Flowers (S)
Outlawz - Anything Goes (May 2)
Aud Sentiments Challenge - #79 Birthday Sentiment (F) 
Crafty Ribbons - #77 Anything Goes with Ribbon (May 8)
Paper Crafting Journey - Use a Sentiment (F)

Mother's Day Freebie Set

Amanda's Parties To Go has a bright and cheery printable for your Mother's Day party. 

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE MOTHER'S DAY FREEBIE

Ticket Punch Idea

                            If you still have this old/retired SU punch hangin around, here's an idea to make the shape into a ticket punch.  Love this idea to reuse and repurpose craft supplies we already have. 

Strawberries Are Always In Season

I love Strawberries anytime of the year.  Here is a card I made using a free digital image from the web.  I printed out the image three times and layered the following pieces: basket edge, handle and strawberries with foam tape.  I also add Crystal glaze to the Strawberry leaves for added interest. The image was colored with Copics; for the basket I used E13, E15, E18 & E29, strawberries R22, R27 & R59, leaves YG03 and G24.

Challenges I participated in:

Speedy Fox and Friends Challenge #156 - Punched Borders (April 26) 

CMC Copic Challenge #66 - Red, Red & Red (April 26)

Paper Creator's Crafts Challenge #7 - All About Spots (May 27)
Love to Scrap Challenge #4 - Cut it Out (M)

Additional supplies: scrapper floss, buttons, MS border punch, Crystal effects.

Speedy Fox & Friends #155 Challenge Winner

I'm excited to share with you, I'm the winner of Speedy Fox & Friends #155 Challenge. The theme was embossing with white.  You can see the card I submitted here.

My prize was the "Silly Shells" stamp set by Mark's Finest Papers& Stamps.



Free Digital Elements & Papers

I enjoy working with digital elements and papers.  This allows me to create cards with mutiple layers without wasting paper.  Start with a card sketch layout, then create the layers with the digital papers and elements.  I leave some "white space" for stamping the main image. I use Microsoft word for creating hybrid cards however, there are other programs you could use.  Here's a link to a card I created using this technique.  

I came across this free download created by Eyeinspire.  You can download it here. Happy Crafting!

                                    

Bliss

This card was created with Kraft cardstock and white embossing powder.  The edges were sponged with white craft ink.  The colorings on the flowers were done with Copic markers.  This is just another way to use your Copic markers.  I added some twine and a decorative boarder to the right side of the card for added interest.  I truly appreciate everyone stopping by to take a look.

Challenges I participated in:

Challenges 4 Everybody - #18 Always Anything Goes (S) 

Pile It On - #15 Embossing (S)

Speedy and Friends - #155 Emboss with white (Sat)

 Make it Monday - Always Anything Goes

Make My Monday - Blue & Brown

MyGrafico - Anything Goes (M)

Maker Pop - April Showers (M)

 

Sweet Girl

I know it has been awhile since I posted anything.  While I was away I asked myself if cards and papercrafts was something I enjoy doing. The answer was yes.  So, I have decided to start posting again.

This card was created with a digital stamp.  For coloring I used Copic markers.  This was the first time I created clouds.  Does the clouds look real to you?

Challenges I participated in:

CMC Challenge #65: All About Hair (04/26)

Digi Stamps 4 More: Anything Goes (04/16)

Creative Card Crew #33: Clouds

Happy Celebration to You!

Happy Celebration to you! This card was created using many wonderful products. The digital star background paper is from Adorable Digital Design and the red and white strip digital paper is from the Polkadoodles Sundae of Seasons CD-ROM.

To add depth I added glitter, ribbon, a button and clear glaze. The digital image was colored with Copics. The digital image was created by Learning-Years, coloring pages. You can download your free image here. Join Polkadoodles red, white and blue challenge here to win a prize!

Challenges I participated in: Catch The Bug - Red, White & Blue + Add a Ribbon,  Colour Me Creative Copic's Challenge - must use copics, Marks Finest Papers -#61 Make It Sparkle,  My Sheri Crafts - Independence Day, Fairy Tale - America.

Just Because

Emma over at Polkadoodle's decided the challenge this week is "All of a flutter - use pretty things with wings." I created a cute notepad holder using elements from the Double Sprinkle of Kraft CD-ROM from Polkadoodles.

 

Front view of the note pad. Did you notice the raised flowers?  I used a product called Liquid Applique in white and pink. You can go here to learn more about this Liquid Applique which I have posted previously here.  

 

Inside view of the note pad. This makes a very simple and sweet gift for a friend or co-worker. Start with solid cardstock measuring 5 1/4 x 7 3/4. Score on the long side (7 3/4) at 3 3/4 & 4 inches.  Adhere sticky pad. 

Challenges I participated in: Delightful Challenges - Anything goes, Southern Girls - Anything goes. 

Life is a Matter of Moments

I got this idea from Sandi MacIver's instructions. I love the SU Elements of Style stamp set for this creation. I did choose different colors than her original creations. I think this layout would work for all color choices. The stamped image was water colored. I love how the Top Note die works so well with the new Decorated Label punch. The punch fits perfectly in the center of the Top Note die. Are you impressed with this shabby chic card? Challenges I participated in: Make it colorful - Colour with Blue, Come and Get It Challenges - Green, Brown and Blue, Kaboodle Doodles - Flowers as main focus, Make it Monday - Anything Goes. 

You can click here to access the instructions.

Scooter

This week's Polkadoodle challenge is to make something for your dad or another man in your life. Today, I want to share a card I design using the Not for Girls CD-ROM from Polkadoodles.

I choose to work with the scooter collection. The digital background paper was printed out and then ran through an argyle embossing folder.
Then I printed the other layers out three times and layered them with 3-d tape. Next, I added two antique brads which gives the card a masculine appearance. You could create a girls card by simply putting rhinestones or pearls in place of the antique brads. You have a super scooter weekend! Challenges I participated in:
Do You Stack Up? - Birthday, Paper Shelter Challenge - Celebrate.

Craft Tip #11: Baker's Twine

During a search I came across this title “Make Your Own Baker’s Twine”…yes, I thought, how! How could I use this in my card making? All the beautiful colors.
Just some basic supplies and you too can make your own. Would this be something you would do? Please leave a comment......Click here to view a video on how to make your own baker's twine.