Card - The Wild Hare Kit

   Today is the last project I am sharing over at The Wild Hare Kit club as their September's guest. 

   For my last project, I created this anniversary card for my parents that was made from just scraps from the kit minus the card base. Be sure to head over to their blog to see how I created this card. 

   

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Pink Paislee, Carta Bella), die cuts (Pinkfresh Studio), stickers (American Crafts), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), wood veneer (Pebbles), twine (?)

Layout Smile - The Wild Hare Kit Club

   I meant to post this layout that I created here earlier in the week but I kept getting sidetracked by yard work or cooking. Anyways, enough of the excuses.
   Here is the layout that I created of my dad using my September's hand-curated kit by The Wild Hare Kit Club.

 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Pebbles and Pinkfresh Studio), wood veneer (Pebbles (sequins (SpiegleMpm Scraps), die cuts (Pinkfresh Studio), flair (?), and stickers (Pinkfresh Studio and American Crafts), and bakers twine

   Here is a little closer look of the hand-stitched arrow. To see more details head on over to The Wild Hare Kit blog. 

My First TN - The Wild Hare Kit Club

     I can't believe I am going to say this but I did my first ever traveler's notebook spread and I LOVE it. When this trend first hit the scrapbooking industry I said: "That is NOT for me".  Boy, was I wrong? I have been wanting to do a cooking/baking theme scrapbook but doing a big album seemed unrealistic since it would take a lot of real-estate. 

   So here is my first TN spread in my cooking theme book. All items used on this page was included in my September's kit from The Wild Hare Kit Club. Plus, I even used this month's sketch as my inspiration. You can check out the sketch and a more detail post here. 

Supplies: pattern paper (Jillibean Soup, Pinkfresh Studio, and Pebbles), die cuts (Pinkfresh Studio), and stickers (American Crafts and Pinkfresh Studio)

   As you can see I even used a puffy sticker on the spread. I love that the Pinkfresh studio puffy stickers are not bulky. 

Love Ya - Layout for The Wild Hare Kit

   Here is another layout that I created with the Sept/ kit that I got from The Wild Hare Kit club as part of their guest designer for this month. This page is of my cousin and grandpa (Jido). I love this month's free cut file that came with this kit. 

 Supplies: cardstock(Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Jillibean Soup, Pink Paislee, Pebble), embellishments (Pebbles, American Crafts, Pinkfresh Studio, SpiegelMom Scraps)

  Be sure to stop but the kit club's blog to see a closer look. https://thewildharekits.com/love-ya-12x12-layout-with-mandi/

Layout - The Wild Hare Kits

   Today's my first blog post over on The Wild Hare Kit Club blog. Head over to their blog to see a more in-depth detail of my project. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Pinkfresh Studio and Jilibean Soup) sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps), die cuts (Pinkfresh Studio), wood veneer (Pebbles), stickers (American Crafts and Pink Fresh Studio)

   Everything that I used on this page minus my sewing machine came from the kit.

Unboxing Day- The Wild Hare Kit Club

   It is September and that means I am this month's guest over at The Wild Hare Kit Club. I did my first ever unboxing video and I have to say it will be my last one with my voice. ;) 

   Be sure to head over the kit club's blog to see the fun Q&A. Throughout the month I will be sharing projects that have created using this kit. 

I Am Guesting

   I have some exciting news to share. I am going to be guest designing for the month of September over at The Wild Hare Kit Club. 

   This kit club is very unique, their kits are hand-curated. All you have to do is fill out a style profile and they do the rest. 
   Before  Septemeber, I am going to share some projects that I created a petite kit I just order.

SMS

Tonight over at SpiegleMom Scraps blog I am up with my last guest design team post. I am sharing with you a cute anniversary card I made for my parents upcoming 36th wedding anniversary.

    Here are a few close up shots.

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. 

SMS Embossed and Foiled Card

 Head on over to the SpiegleMom Scraps blog to see a fun technique on how to add foil to an dry embossed image. Also, while you are over that checkout their shop and if you see anything that you want use coupon code mandi15 for 15% off. 

Sparklers Unite Blog Hop

   Hello everyone and welcome to our Sparklers Unit blog hop! The Sparklers are split into two teams; The Blog Squad and the YouTube Squad. Each month we come together to hang out here and bring you some great tips, technique and inspiration! For this hop, you should have arrived here from Jody's blog. She is the mastermind behind Spiegel Mom Scraps.

Here is the order of the hop.
SMS Blog http://wp.me/p2WVrX-28x
 Jody: https://spiegelmomscraps.wordpress.com/
Guest Designer :) Mandi Holmes: http://mjskraze.blogspot.com
Lisa Kingston: http://pinkglitterscrapper.blogspot.com/
Sarah McClellan http://theadventuresofscrappysarah.blogspot.com/
Hannah Lemieux http://www.scrapbookpagesandcupcakes.com/
Khristina Sorge http://www.redefinedkreative.blogspot.com/
Beth Soler  http://scrappingwonders.com/
Crafty Meggy   http://www.craftymeggy.com/blog/
Sara Scraps - https://sarascrapsblog.wordpress.com/
Katty Miranda https://kattymiranda01.wordpress.com/
Evi Cortes http://www.lifewithevi.com/
Felicia Young http://rosescrapco.blogspot.com/
Christy Harriman https://christysbeautifullife.wordpress.com/
Rachel Stewart https://wordsandpaperscraps.wordpress.com/
Laura Rumble http://beadsbuttonsandbirds.blogspot.com/

I ended up creating a fun shaker bag that features the Summer Paradise sequins and the cloud felties.

Supplies: transparency (American Crafts), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye and American Crafts), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps), felties (SpiegelMom Scraps), doily (doodlebug Designs), adhesive (hot glue), die (Spell Binders and Heidi Swapp), manual die cutter (Spellbinders) and small gift bag.

   Here is a tip on how to attach the transparency to the paper bag without losing the sequins. With a hot glue gun glue the transparency to the bag along three of the sides, fill the opening with the sequins and glue shut.

 I love those felt clouds with the hot air balloon print.

   If you want to get some of these felt and sequins for yourself be sure to use the coupon code mandi15 for 15% off your purchase.

   Thank you for spending your time with us today! I'd love for you be in the running for the $10.00 shop credit, so be sure to leave comments on all the blogs to be entered! You have through August 4th to comment and enter. Sharing on social media will also earn you an extra entry. Just leave another comment letting us know where you shared the blog hop event.

   Now, you'll be heading over to Lisa Kingston's blog. Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Busy Month

   A little heads up next month is going to very active here on my blog. Expect a blog post every weekday some days there might be more than one. 

   Starting August 1st. there will be a sketch reveal for Scrapbook Challenges which leads to the yearly Sizzling Summer event. That means a extra 16 sketch reveals. That is a lot of inspiration, which I am currently working on. 

   That is not all, I will also be a guest on the SpiegelMom Scraps blog for the month. If you love sequins, cork or felt diecuts, colored textured paste be sure to check out her shop.

   Here is a peek at what I will be working with. These things are so pretty. If you want to get some of these too and save a little money be sure to use coupon code mandi15 for 15% off your purchase. 

Make sure you follow my blog to ensure that you don't miss any of the action. 

Spilling the Beans

   A few months ago, I got an email from Shimelle and her team contacted me to be a guest designer. I was super excited and couldn't wait to get started on the assignment, which just happened to be about a local landmark and using arrows. Easy task, since I knew what I wanted to scrap. I waited for a snowless day to go and take pics of the historical village that is a few minutes away from my house. I love the old buildings and all the history  they hold.

Here are just a few close-ups shots of the layout. Be sure to head over to Shimelle's blog to see the full reveal. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basic), textured paper (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (American Crafts and Crate Paper), vellum (Seven Paper), stickers (American Crafts, Authentique, and Studio Calico), wood veneer (American Crafts), journaling card (Project Life), doily (The Paper Studio), twine (Bella Creationz), sequins (Studio Calico), mist (Tattered Angels), chipboard (Um Wow Studio), washi tape (We R Memory Keepers), stitching template (American Crafts), and pen (Project Life)

I did hidden journaling since there were a lot of facts about the windmill.

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. 

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.