Post-NSD 1

   Last weekend was National Scrapbook Day and I have to say that I actually did quite a few pages for not doing it the last few months.  

Right now, I want to share with my take on the Scrap Our Stash #1 challenge, use these items plus mixed alphas.

   Here is my take on this challenge. I love how this came out. Plus the fact that I scrapped last year's birthday of my dad.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs, and Photo Play Paper Co.) tags (Elle's Studio and Studio G), chipboard (Crate Paper), stickers (Basic Grey,, and Heidi Swapp, and Fancy Pants Designs), punches (EK Success and Fiskars), stamps (K & Co., and American Crafts, black dye ink, and typewriter (We R Memory Keepers)

   Thanks for stopping by and be sure to come back because I am going to share all my NSD projects here. 

HB2U Card

   Over the weekend, I got in the mood to play with a new stamp set that I got for Christmas. I have to say this is my first stamp set from CAS-ual Fridays and I am in love with it. This set had the perfect touch for the guy birthday card. I am still debating whether or not to list it in my shop or keep it for my brother's birthday, which is about 3 months away. 

   I ended up creating this card for the Music to My Ears challenge that CAS-ual Fridays challenge blog. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs and American Crafts), stamps (CAS-ual Fridays) ink (Tsukineko and Quick Quotes), punch (EK Success), embossing folder (The Paper Studio), embossing machine (Sizzix), chipboard (Studio Calico)

   Here is a closer look at the texture and layers. 

   This stamp set even comes with great stamps for the inside card text. 

Make a Wish Shaker Style

      Last month I made a card that I loved and didn't know if I should sell it but I decided to list it on my shop anyway. I figure if I like it so much I could always make another one even though it would be made from different items since most of my cards are one of a kind. Fast forward to the current challenge over at Cas-UAL Fridays challenge, shaker cards. I knew he was my chance to try to recreate that first card I was in love with. 

   Here is my shaker card. 

Supplies: cardstock (Canvas Home Basics and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (PhotoPlay, Simple Stories and Fancy Pants Designs), enamel dots (My Mind's Eye), chipboard (Crate Paper and Simple Stories), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), stamps (Stampabilities, Studio Calico, and Peachy Keen Stamps), mist (Heidi Swapp) ink (Tsukineko) and stamping tool (MISTI) 

   I ended up using a plastic sheet that came from a pack of cork stickers for the "glass" window. 

   Now, this card is one I love as much as that first one. 

Make a Wish Card

   This card I created was actually for no challenge but for an upcoming birthday of my grandpa. I felt I needed to make him a card instead of picking one out of my two boxes of card stash. I think I just really wanted to play with pretty paper. Plus, I know my grandparents love their handmade cards a lot, they may or may not have my cards displayed in their home that were sent to them in May, June and August. 

Supplies: cardstock (Canvas Home Basics), pattern paper (Photo Play Paper and Fancy Pants Designs), filler card (Simple Stories), stamp (Stampabilities), manual dies (Spellbinders), die cutter (Spellbinders), punches (EK Success and We R Memory Keepers) and stamping tool (MISTI)

   I love the crisp image I get with the misti. I even stamped happy birthday inside of the card. I came out perfect.  The two perfect male collections every once needs to have is This Guy by Photo Play Paper and Good Fellows by Fancy Pants Designs. 

  Here is a picture of just the card.

SMS

   Tonight, I am up on SpiegleMom Scraps blog with this week's Tuesday Talent blog post.
I am sharing a great unisex birthday card that has a shaker feature.

Supplies: cardstock (Canvas Home Basics), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), stamp (Stampabilities), ink (Tsukineko), punches (EK Success), cork die cuts (SpiegleMom Scraps), burlap string (May Arts), markers (Spectrum Noir), chipboard frame (Simple Stories), foam adhesive (EK Success) and piece of plastic (I used a page protector).

I love how this came out. If you want to get some of the sequins, string or cork shapes from SpiegleMom Scraps be sure to use discount code mandi15 for 15% off your purchase. 

Making The Grade - SBC SS 13

   This is the last week for the month long event Sizzlin Summer at Scrapbook Challenges. Today's #13 sketch is one that I created. 

   Here is my take on it. I ended up scrapping an class photo of my dad.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper studio), pattern paper (American Crafts and Fancy Pants), stickers (Simple Stories, American Crafts, Heidi Swapp, Crate Paper,Photo Play and Fancy Pants), washi tape (Studio Calico), string (American Crafts), transparency (Studio Calico), wood veneer (Freckled Fawn)journaling card (American Crafts) and mist (Heidi Swapp)

   I love all the layers I did on this. It allowed me to use some of the odd and ends of stickers. 

   The string I used on the paper tags came from some metal rimmed tags from American Crafts, which I used the tags on a different layout but I didn't need the strings.

   Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Fine & Dandy @ 6 - SBC #494

   I hope everyone enjoyed there weekend. I was busy in my studio/basement creating cards that I posted in the previous posts. 

   Anyways, here is my take on my sketch I created for Scrapbook Challenges. This is sketch #494. 

   Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts and The Paper Studio) pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs), die cuts (Teresa Collins, and American Crafts), stickers (Photo Play). wood veneers (American Crafts), doily (Doodlebug Designs) mist (Heidi Swapp) and pen (Project Life)

   Even though this was a boy's page I still used polka dots and a doily. Doilies go perfect for parties. 

   Here is a closer look at the title work. I used premade die cuts for this. I love the layers.

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

It's Your Day Card - Die Cut Embossing

Over the weekend, I got to play along with the My Favorite Things "Camp Create". This post is for the Divine dry embossing

   Here is my take on the challenge. 

 Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs), stamp (My Favorite Things), ink: (Tsukineko), die (Spellbinders), die cut (Sn@p), chipboard (Crate Paper), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), manual die cuter (Spellbinders), punch (EK Success), mist (Tattered Angels) and washi tape (We R Memory Keepers)

   This was my first attempt to emboss with a manual di and I have to say I am hooked.

Here is a closer look at the layers.

Masculine Birthday Card - SBC SS 07

   Today's Sizzlin Summer  sketch #07 from Scrapbook Challenges is a good one. However, I was having a hard time finding photos for this layout design so instead of skipping this sketch I did something different. 

   I ended up created a great masculine birthday card. 

supplies: cardstock Canvas Home Basics), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs), embossing folder (Studio Calico), ink (Tsukineko), die (Heidi Swapp) cork die cut (SpiegelMom Scraps), stamps (Peachy Keen and Stampabilities), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps)and chipboard (Simple Stories)

   I even did the matching envelope seal with it. I am all about the details. 

   I love how this card came out. I think this Good Fellow collection from Fancy Pants is my favorite collection from them since Trendsetter.

   Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Always Focus... - SBC SS 05

   Sizzling Summer sketch #05 at Scrapbook Challenges is one that I ended up creating back in May when I was keeping myself busy at the family business. 

   Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: cardstock (Die Cuts With a View and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts and Fancy Pants Designs), stamp (Heidi Swapp), ink (Tsukineko), wood veneer (Crate Paper), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), overlay (American Crafts), tags (Studio Calico), cork die cut (SpiegleMom Scraps) embossing folder (Sizzix) embossing machine (Sizzix)

   Here is a closer look. I love how this title area came out. The SpiegleMom Scraps items were the perfect touch to this area. Don't forget if you are getting some items there use coupon code mandi15 for 15% off. 

   I even broke out an old brag paper pad from Fancy Pants to mat the photos.

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Awesome & Free - SBC #493

   Scrapbook Challenges #493 is one that I created. I really loved how this sketch looks. 

   Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: pattern paper (American Crafts, Fancy Pants Designs and Simple Stories), die cuts (American Crafts and Simple Stories), chipboard (Simple Stories), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps) cork die cuts (SpiegleMom Scraps), border punch (EK Success), washi tape (Scotch Brand Expressions), rubber embellishment (Studio Calico), stickers (Basic Grey)

   Here is a closer look. I love this title cluster 

If you like the sequins or cork stars head over to SpiegleMom Scraps to pick up yours. Use coupon code mandi15 for 15%off your purchase.

 Don't forget to link up your creations on the Mr. Linky at Scrapbook Challenges to have a chance at winning this month's prize.

Turtle Page

   Last week, I did something I kept putting off because I didn't want to spend the entire day cleaning. That dreaded task was moving my studio down into the cool 70 degrees basement for the summer. I was finding myself dreading to go in my studio to create since it was 90 degrees in there at night and a fan was not an option unless I wanted to play chase that paper.

this is where I am calling my studio home for the next few months. 

   Since the move I have finding my creative side again so I wanted to play along with Let's Get Sketchy week 4 sketch. 

   Here is my take on it. The pics aren't up to my usual standards. I am trying some new settings on my camera. 

Supplies: cardstock ( The Paper Studio and American Crafts), pattern paper (Crate Paper, My Mind's Eye and Fancy Pants Designs), stickers: Lilly Bee Designs, Studio Calico, and American Crafts), journaling pocket card (pebbles Inc.) and frame (Simple Stories). 

   Here are a few close-ups. I love this embossed paper from American crafts I found at Tuesday Morning. I spent $6.99 on a stack of 50 sheets. 

   A little back story on this turtle. My family saw her in our yard one Sunday morning and I knew I had to get some pics because I love animals. I knew there had to be some turtle eggs around since that is the only time we see turtles around here, so with my zoom on my camera I was able to get a pic of the neighbors back porch with an egg laying on it. She stayed in out yard for a few hours in the same spot until the sun came out and then she moved and kept going in circles. Sad to say I don't think the eggs made it because of the fox that lives backyard.