Hello My Name is... - SBC #474

   Welcome to another great sketch from Scrapbook Challenges, I might be a little bias this time though since this one I created it. 

   As you can see, even though I made the sketch I flipped the placement of stuff. I am almost done scrapping all of my Jido's reunion pics. 

 
Supplies: cardstock (Bazzil Basics), pattern paper (Cosmo Cricket, Crate Paper and My Mind's Eye), embossed cardstock (Core'dinations), stickers (October Afternoon and American Crafts), stamp (Studio Calico), ink (Stampabilities), embossing powder (Adirondack), tags (Studio Calico and The Robin's Nest), wood veneer (Studio Calico), marker (Faber-Castell), chipboard (Maya Road), washi tape (Scotch Brand), and sanding block.

   I ended up first stamping the "HELLO" in black ink and then realized that a black plane was under it so you couldn't see the letters, so thinking fast before the ink dried I grabbed my embossing powder and heat embossed it. I love how this mistake came out right.  

   I recently, received naked chipboard from a RAK and was like great another item I won't use so I challenged myself to use it. I am happy I got it now since I have been finding a lot of projects to use it up on.

Recorded 2016 - SBC #FBF

   This flashback Friday sketch is double pager and it is actually the first time that I made a page that used almost 12 inch die cuts. 

   Here is my take on this sketch. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (The Robin's Nest, Anna Griffith, My Mind's Eye and Studio Calico), stickers (My Mind's Eye), washi tape (Little B), journaling card (Project Life), doily (Studio Calico), chipboard (Studio Calico), electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut) and pen (Project Life)

   As part of the New Year's decor I cut out giant numbers with the Cricut and hung it on a gold garland. I knew I would never use them again after this day so I thought a perfect way to get double duty out of them was to use them part of the background pattern on a layout. 

   Here is a closeup photo of our late night snack, pumpkin quesadillas. They sound kind of gross but taste great. 

Fall Mood Challenge @ SBC

   I am not one who is drawn too mood boards. I always find myself digging deep into my stash just to find that perfect color that is depicted in the board. However, this month's challenge over at Scrapbook Challenges spoke to me and I knew I had to do it.

  Here is how it inspired me. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and American Crafts), pattern paper (The Robin's Nest, Echo Park and Bazzil Basics), washi tape (Scotch Brand and We R Memory Keepers), flair (Basic Grey), doily (Doodlebug Design), stamps (Karen Foster), ink (Momento), embossing folder (Tim Holtz), embossing machine (Sizzix), journaling cards (Project Life), markers (Spectrum Noir), paint (Smooch), trim (?), pen (Project Life) and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Cricut).

   Of course, I found a mood board I loved and I had to search for a photo to use. I ended up using a week in the life photo I took a few month's ago. I journaled about my favorite fall things, apples and pumpkins. 

Anniversary House

   Tomorrow, is my parents 35th wedding anniversary. Every year, I go the handmade gift route for my parents. I love that with just a little money and some of my time I can give them a piece of one of a kind artwork. I originally was going to give them a stepping stone since they love the ones in the garden and have hinted a couple of times that they needed a few more. However, one evening I was walking in Hobby Lobby I saw this paper mache house the was begging me to take it home. I thought this would be perfect as a gift since my parents love those flameless candles to light up their bathroom during the night.

Supplies: fabric (DCWV), acrylic paint, stain (Tim Holtz), paint (Tattered Angels), gelato (Faber-Castell), dew drops (The Robin's Nest), modeling paste (Liquitex), stamps (EK Success and Technique Tuesday), ink (Close To My Heart), mask (The Crafter's Workshop), resin embellishments (The Paper Studio) and paper mache house.

   Here are a few closeups. I love those resign scrapbooking embellishments from Hobby Lobby. It was the perfect touch for above the doorway. The stamp set I used on here has to be 10 years old. It was something I won and that I rarely used. 

   I wanted to add some texture to the adhesive fabric I used to cover the house so I added some modeling paste on different areas with my favorite brick mask.  Then, I just went back with a rag that had some distress stain and rubbed it on the areas.

 
   Just so they remember when that got it I placed a big label on the inside of the roof top.

   The grass area was the hardest part. I didn't have the right color of paint or mist. Plus, I didn't want to have the flatness of paint. I decided to color some modeling paste with gelato and frosted the  edge and placed the diamond dew drops in the paste while it was wet. This ensured I didn't have to glue down every one of those little pieces by hand.

   Be sure to stop by tomorrow to see my latest recipe share. 

Time to Celebrate Party Hat

Last month, I recieved a email from Susan Brown, the lady in charge of the Anything But A Card challenge site. She contacted all the previous remembers in order to celebrate the Anything But A Card challenge blog's last challenge before closing. This challenge is marking the 50th challenge they have hosted since it started back in September of 2012. The site was founded by Carla Heibert, she gave my first taste of being part of a design team.

For such a milestone and the sad ending of a great site that stretched your creative muscles, I decided to create a party hat for the "Celebration". 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio),chipboard (Paper pad back), tissue paper (Hazel & Ruby), paint (Tattered Angels), ink (Tim Holtz), marker (Bic), masks (Hazel & Ruby), gelatos (Faber-Castell), sequins (Hazel & Ruby), glitter glue (Stickles), twine (The Robin's Nest), trim (American Crafts), and electronic die cutter, software and cartridge (Provo Craft). 

   I first created the hat shape with the chipboard backing from a paper pad that I used up. Then I started having fun with tissue and the color mediums. Surprisingly, I didn't get my hands too messy.  For the glitter touches I saved myself a bei headache by opting for the Stickles instead of the loose glitter. 

   The little pom-pom was created with jute twine. I am still in love with pom-poms after 3 years so I added a nice amount to this little hat by trimming it out with pompom trim.

   Thanks for stopping by and helping the me and he rest of the ABAC family celebrate out time sharing and inspiring others with our creations. 

Capturing Life

   Since becoming so involved in work with design teams I like to make a page after the year to document my favorite project for each team I was on for that year. Last year, I had the honor to work on three teams, Child's Play Challenges, Scrapbook Challenges and Simple Sketches. Because I am mostly a single page scrapper I knew I need three photo sketch and I came across one from
My Creative Scrapbook  I am also adding this in Scrapbook Circle's current technique challenge: rub-ons. Like most people I have a hate relationship with them but I do have a couple of brands that I have found that work, Studio Calico, My Mind's Eye and sadly the no longer in business Hambly Prints.

http://mycreativesketches.blogspot.com/2015/02/february-sketch.html

   Here is my take on it. I am entering this in Crafty Steals current monthly challenge - grid, Scrapbook Circle's technique challenge - rub-ons  and My Creative Scrapbook sketch challenge

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Echo Park), washi tape (Hazel & Ruby, Studio Calico and Scotch Brand), journaling cards (Project Life), doily (Doodlebug Design), stamps (Deep Red Rubber and Studio Calico kit exclusive), stickers (The Robin's Nest), electronic die cutter and cartridge (Provo Craft), rub-ons (Hambly Screen Prints), ink (Memento), gelato (Faber-Castell), tags (Elle's Studio), wood veneer (?), sequins (Tree House Studio). sewing machine and white thread. 

   On this page, I went a little washi tape crazy. The background is a piece of kraft cardstock covered in washi tape. I ended up using four different rolls. I am addicted to that stuff and I don't see it leaving my stash any time soon.  This page documents last year's design team projects. I did projects for three different teams and I picked a favorite from each team used those photos.  

   I was inspired by the pattern paper collection I used on this page. It is by Echo Park and it is called Capture Life. 

   I normally, would avoid the rub-ons but I knew I had some doily ones that I wanted to use on this page. These things are super old and I was shocked they worked. On the wood veneer flowers I colored it with gelatos, stamped it and layered a rub-on on top of it.

Here is a close-up on the journaling. I love Project Life cards for my journaling on layouts. I am not a Project Lifer but I do have a little stash of these super pretty cards. Yes, I might also be addicted to those too.

February's Challenge Slinky

The second challenge theme over at Child's Play Challenges has to do with a classic toy I loved when I was little. That toy is the Slinky and to this day I still have it.

For this challenge I drew inspiration from the color and the coils that make this toy so fun.
Since my main color silver I decided to scrap some New Year's Eve food photos.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts and Studio Calico), twine (Timeless Twine), stickers (Fancy Pants  Designs, Freckled Fawn, October Afternoon and American Crafts), metal ring (Making Memories), chipboard (Um Wow Studio), diecuts (Fancy Pants Designs), pen (American Crafts), washi tape (Scotch Expressions), ribbon (The Robin's Nest) and stamped tag.

The little metal circle is from the Making Memories tag maker.  That stamped image with the sequins sewn onto it was from an online scrappy peep, thanks Heather H.

 My favorite element on this page has to be to twine coils. They add movement and are just plain fun.

Stop by Child's Play Challenges to see the full reveal and our other current challenge.

Sketch Lovers Blog Hop

Welcome to the SG Blog Hop for December, if this is your first stop, you might like to start at the Scrapbook Generation blog and then hop through each link.

For my page I went with a single page sketch from my favorite sketchbook Sketches for Scrapbooking one-page sketches Vol. 2). I ended up using some old Christmas photos of my late Jido (aka Grandpa). I used a paper that had a big image for the base because I was keeping everything else on the other side. I love how this page came out and that I was able to add layers and clusters with the sketch. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Minds Eye and Graphic 45), washi tape (Darice and 7 Gypsies), ink (Quick Quotes), tags (Bo Bunny), die-cuts (The Robin's Nest), twine (Timeless Twine), doily and sequins)

You can find the SG sketches in their books and as downloads in the SG store, and there is a free one every month in case you wanted to try it out.

Next on the hop is Cicily, leave a comment on each blog and one lucky commenter will receive a free sketch bundle of their choice from the store. The winner will be draw on December 9th, so you have one week to leave a comment.

In case you get lost at any point, here is the list all the blogs

Scrapbook Generation blog - http://scrapbookgeneration.blogspot.com/

Ruth - http://scrapmachine.com/

Michelle - http://ownerofchanel.blogspot.com/ 

Steffanie - http://steffanies.blogspot.com/

Stephanie - http://craftyholidaygirl.blogspot.com

Devra - http://mycreativeview.blogspot.com

Tasha- http://tashascreativejuice.blogspot.com/

Pamela - http://reflectionsofmyartandsoul.com/blog

Brenda - http://roseblossomlegacies.com

Sharlene - http://inspirationstationbysbe.blogspot.ca/

Louise- http://madeatnumber27.blogspot.com.au/

Brenda R ~ http://granddivasscrappyplace.blogspot.com/

Cassie - http://allsmilesandsunshine.blogspot.com/

Lori - http://loriannie670.blogspot.com/

Elizabeth - http://ejoym.blogspot.com 

Mandi - http://mjskraze.blogspot.com/ <<<<<<<< You Are HERE

Cicily - http://www.pinkdalmatianscrapper.com/

Laureen - http://mybusyscrapbookinghands.blogspot.ca/

Janelle - http://stillscrappinlettersize.blogspot.com

Melissa - http://www.scrappyjedi.com/

Corrina - http://anotherthingoffthelist.blogspot.ca/

Lindsey - http://www.scrapping-by-the-sea.com

Nicole - http://www.lovemesomepaper.blogspot.com/

Tina Gale ~ http://tiggersscrapplace.blogspot.com

#11 Simple Sketches Reveal

As promised here is the three day late Simple Sketches #11 sketch reveal. 

I followed the sketch closely. The only thing I didn't add was the title. Every once in a while I do a titleless page. The main reason is that I couldn't think of anything than the overused Christmas ones. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye), stickers (The Paper Studio), diecuts (Pink Paislee and The Robin's Nest), overlay (Crate Paper), twine (Timeless Twine), gems (Eyelet Outlet and Prima), stamp (Deep Red Stamps) mist (Heidi Swapp), ink (Quick Quotes), gelatos (Faber-Castell)and diy enamel dots. 

The love how this page came out. I ended up using only two pattern paper scraps on this page. I love the clean look of this page but it still has my style on it. .Thanks for stopping by and tomorrow I am going to share with you another page I created.

Blank Halloween Layout

Linked up at Paper Issues. 

  Today's twine project I am going to share with you a cute Halloween layout that I used twine t to outline the paper layers. I love doing this becuse it adds a texture and it makes the layers look polished.  

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts),pattern paper (The Robin's Nest and The Paper Studio), twine (Timeless Twine), punch (EK Success), doily, stickers (Authentique, Soft Spoke, and American Crafts), vellum envelope, and wiggle eyes  

This page is one that I made ahead of time than when the photos would actually be taken. The key is leave a nice big space blank so you have room for photo pacement because you never know what style and sizt the photos you will end up taking. Plus, some of you know how busy my life has been so this allows to scrap the upcoming holiday photos so much sooner. 

The twine I used for this page are Autumn Splendor, Black Kraft, Purple Passion and Pumpkin Orange. 

  
Thanks for stopping by to see the newly created twine project. I would love to see yours so be sure to post your creations to our facebook page. Have a twinetasic day.

Guest of TRN

Today, I am back on The Robin's Nest blog as this month's guest designer.  I created a trio of mini notebooks that are perfect for a Back to School party. 

Supplies:
Daisy Stripe Teal
Special Girl ~ Brilliant Pink Swirl
Gold Glitter Paisley on Black Cardstock

Winter Glitter Snowflakes Cardstock
Stripe French Vanilla

Hearts-Glitter Chipboard

Classy Ribbon

Special Girl ~ Sweet Girl Sticker

Blue Mini Neon Dew Drops

Black Tear Drops

Other:

Rumple Ribbon

Mini Notebooks

3D Foam Squares

On this on I covered the front with the special delivery paper, classy ribbon, outlined the special delivery sticker with mini dew drops and added a cute little bow. 

I used the reverse side of the Daisy Stripe Teal for the front of this book. I then added the gold glitter paisley paper, stripe french vanilla and winter glitter snowflakes for the banners and topped it off with the black tear dew drops.

On this one I kept it simple. i covered the front with daisy teal stripe. I added the glittered hearts but used 3-d foam squares under the top heart to make more of a statement.