Having the Best of Times - SBC Liftapalooza

   Today's lift at Scrapbook Challenges is on Karen.

   Here is my take on it. As you can tell I followed the original page very closely. The misting in the original piece really inspired me.  For the background pattern I used a assortment of watercolor crayons, mists and inks with two different masks. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Studio Calico and Fancy Pants Designs), stickers (American Crafts), masks (Hazel & Ruby and Studio Calico), die cuts (Basic Grey and Jillibean Soup), manual die (Studio Calico), die cutter (Spellbinders), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell), ink (Stampabilities),mist (Tattered Angels), sequins (Studio Calico), border punch (Fiskars), washi tape (The Paper Studio)

   Here are a few close-ups. I didn't have the letter "A" in the thickers so I took an "N" and trimmed a piece off and uses it as my cross section for the "A".

   This quote has been hanging around in my stash for a while now and I thought it was perfect for this page since I didn't have anything to say. 

 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.

Celebrate Card - SBC Mood Board

   This month's mood board challenge over at Scrapbook Challenges is perfect for March, since St. Patty's day is tomorrow. 

   I ended up creating a card for this challenge since my green stash is super small and I thought going the watercolor route was a great option since it is spring time. 

Supplies: cardstock (Studio G), washi tape (Target and Scotch Brand), ink (Close to My Heart), watercolor pencils (Faber-Castell), marker (Faber-Castell), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell), sequins (Hazel & Ruby), stamp (Deep Red Rubber Stamps), doily (Doodlebug Designs), journaling card (Project Life), tag (American Crafts), twine (Bella Creationz) and hole reinforcement sticker (Meijer) 

   If you like this card and want to own it hop by my Etsy store and snag it before it is gone. Like many of my items they are one of a kind so once it is gone it is gone for good. 

This tag has been in my stash for a super long time and I decided to recolor it with the watercolor crayon to match the theme.

 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.

I am Back - SBC

    I am back from the computer death. Turns out the main board went bad so a new computer was needed. All I can say is I am glad to be back and there is no better way to kick off the return than sharing the first sketch in the new term from Scrapbook Challenges. Also if you head over to SBC's blog you will see a brand new look site. 

The sketch reveal is #454.

   Since my little break from the team I found myself rarely scrapping so I thought I was going to be a little rusty when it came to work on this week's assignment. However, that was not the case because once I sat down all the pieces just fell together. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and American Crafts), pattern paper (American Crafts), journaling cards (Project Life), doily (doodlebug Designs), sequins (Fancy Pants), wood Veneers and button (American Crafts), twine (Timeless Twine), washi tape (Hazel & Ruby), stickers (Elle's Studio, October Afternoon, and Carta Bella), tags (K & Co, and Elle's Studio), embossing folder (Momenta), ink (Close to My Heart), mist (Tattered Angels), electronic die cutter, software and cartridge (Provo Craft)

   Here are a few close-ups.  I am currently on love with faux letter pressing. It is a technique you do with an inked up embossing folder. 

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. 

So Tweet - SBC #451

   Good afternoon blog readers. Today I am stopping by to share my take on the newest sketch #451 reveal over at Scrapbook Challenges 

Here is my take on it. 

Supplies: pattern paper (American Crafts and Crate Paper), doily (Doodlebug Designs), twine (Timeless Twine), brads (Eyelet Outlet), stickers (Fancy Pants Designs and October Afternoon), photo filter (Crate Paper), stamp (Glitz Design), enamel dots (y Mind's Eye)ink (Memento), journaling card (Project Life), washi tape (Scotch Brand and Hazel & Ruby), and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Provo Craft)

I am currently mixing my older papers with my new stuff. The Amy Tan and Dear Lizzy papers I used on this page were from two-three collection releases ago. The new thing is my all time favorite I at the moment, True Stories by Shimelle Laine. I am loving the fun colors and patterns. Plus, it doesn't hurt to have coffee icons and the color teal in it.

Mini Album Hop

Welcome to the mini album blog hop. If you didn't arrive here from Charity's blog please hop back to the start from Kelly's blog and start the hop from the beginning because you wouldn't want to miss any of the great mini inspiration.

   This might shock some of you but you are about to start a hop for mini albums. I only do one a year (that is a dec. daily) but I decided to join in on the fun since I had a clear mini album that I have had for years and knew I should use it soon. Plus, seeing my friend's, Kelly and hop host, amazing albums she creates it inspired me to jump in.

   I decided the theme for it will be about the trip my dad and I are took to Ohio so I can get an eye surgery done. The album has no pics or journaling in it at the moment but once my vision is better I am heading to my studio to finish this up. It is made from one of the Clear Scraps album bases.

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Echo Park, Glitz Designs, Crate Paper and Fancy Pants), photos filters (Crate Paper), doilies (Doodlebug Design), chipboard (Prima), sequins (Hazel & Ruby), mist (Tattered Angels), diecuts (Jillibean Soup, My Mind's Eye, Studio Calico and American Crafts), washi tape (Target. Queen & Co., Bella Blvd., My Mind's Eye and Doodlebug Design), stickers (Prima, Echo Park and Carta Bella)twine (Timeless Twine), journaling cards (Project Life), mini album (Clear Scraps), hole enforcers and punches (We R Memory Keepers and EK Success).

 I used the We R Memory Keepers envelope punch board to create this giant envelope page. This will house little mementos of the trip.

 On the back cover, I built the page under the plastic base so there will be no wear and tear on it.

1.   Kelly Jean - kelsterjean designs

2.  Amanda - Random Sweetness

3.  Nubia - The Papercutting Nerd

4.  Beth - Scrapping Wonders

5.  Heather M - Heather's Crafty Heart

6.  Lynn - Lynn's Everyday Ideas

7.  Charity - Scrappin' Chaos

8.  Mandi - Kraze of MJ <<<

9.  Heather S - Coffee and Pretty Paper

10. Kristin - rukristin papercrafts

First Planner Share - SG

      First, I want to say I am on a new team and this time it is for an online store that is getting some cute things. SHE Glossy, is the name and I want to say that the links to the store you will find on my blog are affiliate.

   Today, I want to share my take on the whole planner craze. I was recently accepted on a new store design team, SHE Glossy, as part of their planner team. Let's just say I love the whole process of  setting an hour out of my Sunday to decorate my week ahead. The planner I am using is one of the memory planners from Heidi Swapp. 

 Most of the items came from the SHE Glossy store. Other items includes: gelato (Faber-Castell), washi (Scotch Brand and Hazel & Ruby), stamp (American Crafts), corner punch (Fiskars) and  stickers (Target and My Mind's Eye)

   The "To Do Stamp" is something I found at my local Marshall's. I couldn't pass it up since it was $3.99. I also, saw them at Tuesday Morning. 

   On this page I used most of the items that are in the SHE Glossy planner section on the store.

    This PL card came in their Just Darling kit. I just add my own personal touch with some Hazel & Ruby washi tape, a piece of paper from Dear Lizzy collection and punched the corners with a fancy punch.

Thanks for stopping by. 

Sassy Pants - SBC Trend

   This month's trend challenge revolves around watercolor. I use to say I was never one to be fond of those softer colors but I have changed when I saw all the pretty scrapbooking items. 

   Here is my take on this popular trend. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper) chipboard (Crate Paper), stickers (Simple Stories and American Crafts) doily (Doodlebug Design), twine (Timeless Twine), masks (Hazel & Ruby), gelatos (Faber-Castell) and sequins (Tree House Studio)

   I used Hazel & Ruby masks and gelatos to create my watercolor element for my page. I just freehand stitch the butterfly trails. 

 
   I have heard so many stories of my cousin when she was growing up and the only thing that could best describe here was Sassy Pants.

Love & Joy This Holiday Season - SBC 346

   Hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent it running to hardware stores to get stuff for my dad while he worked on our kitchen remodel. It will be interesting on how I will make dinners in there once he starts removing the floor and the rest of the cupboards. I will post pics soon. and expect little updates throughout the whole process. 

   Now, on to this week's sketch #436 reveal for Scrapbook Challenges. 

   For this page. I switched the number of photos I used. Instead of using the large 8x10 photos I ended up using four 4x4 photos. This allowed me to get more photos on this page. In other words, I didn't want to go to the store and pick up photo paper to print a photo that big.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Carta Bella), stickers (My Mind's Eye and American Crafts), die cuts (Fancy Pants), doily (SRM Stickers), sequins (Hazel & Ruby). chipboard (October Afternoon) and electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Provo Craft)

Report: Play & Eat - SBC #433

   Scrapbook Challenges sketch reveal #433 is a great simple grid style. I have found out that I love grids but I don't seem to do them that often. 

   Here is the companion page to Buster's birthday layout I posted here. Yes, it is an 8x8. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico and Studio Tekturek), journaling cards (Project Life), stickers (Elle's Studio and American Crafts),  wood veneers (Studio Calico), washi tapes (Scotch Brand and We R Memory Keepers), enamel dot (My Mind's Eye), sequins (Hazel & Ruby), stitching template (American crafts), twine (Studio Calico kit) and doily (SRM Stickers)

Here is the hidden journaling. 

 I love the the title cluster.  It draws your eye to what would be an overlooked element.