Score - SBC 479

   Today's #479 sketch over at Scrapbook Challenges is a super simple one. 

   Here is my take on it.

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio and Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Basic Grey and Crate Paper), washi tape (Scotch Brand, My Mind's Eye and Studio Calico), sequins (Studio Calico), mist (Heidi Swapp), mask (The Crafter's Workshop), embossing folder (Sizzix), embossing machine (Sizzix), tag (chic Tags), modeling paste (Liquitex), manual die (Spellbinders), die cutter machine (SpellbinderS), flair (Zappy Dots), marker (Faber-Castell) and pen (Project Life) 

Here is a closer look. 

   I wrote out the date in pen first but i didn't like it blended in too puch with the pattern of the tag so I wrote over it in marker to give it more depth.

   This badge originally had "football Mom" on it but so I covered "mom" with a piece of washi. Perfect fix for the on;y football theme item in my stash. 

 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.

So Stuffed

   This was the original sketch #303 from Scrapbook Challenges. 

   As you can see the updated has change very little but I think the newer way is easier to do since colors on sketches always seem hard for me to create with since I get it in my brain that I have to use that color that is shown.

   Here is my take.

Supplies: pattern paper (Inkado, Cosmo Cricket and Carta Bella), stickers (Elle's Studio and American Crafts), enamel dots (Queen & Co.), modeling paste (Liqutex), mask (The Crafters Workshop), tag (Chic Tags)

   Here is a little closer look of the modeling paste. I love the clock mask. It is a perfect touch to these older photos.  

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. 

Scrapbook Challenges Reveal and News

  First off, I will share my latest page for Scrapbook Challenges before I share the news. This is the newest sketch #437 reveal is a fun and it offers a lot of endless possibilities. 

   Here is my take on it. 

 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics), pattern paper (Die Cuts With a View, Cosmo Cricket and Studio Calico), stickers (Basic Grey and My Mind's Eye), tags (Elle's Studio and K & Co.), doily (The Paper Studio), wood veneer (Momenta), enamel dots (My Mind's Eye), modeling paste (Liquidex), sequins (Studio Calico), washi tape (Scotch Brand), mist (Tattered Angels) and mask (The Crafter's Workshop)

  Here is a closeup of the title. 

   Now onto my news. Earlier this month, I sent in an application to be part of a design team for an online store called SHE Glossy. Last week, I got word that I have made it. Happy dance on a day I was a little bummed about a mistake I made. To the added of excitement, I was being placed on their planner team.  For the next five months you will be seeing my planner pages featuring items that are from the SHE Glossy store. 

Make Magic - SBC #426

   Welcome to another term of Scrapbook Challenges design team work. I renewed my term because I love their sketches so much. I have been on the team since 2013. Over the next few days I will share with you the past sketch reveals for Scrapbook Challenges that started a few weeks ago. 

   This is the latest reveal. Scrapbook Challenges sketch reveal #426

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Designs, and Studio Calico), chipboard (Crate Paper), washi tape (Hazel & Ruby, My Mind's Eye, and Scotch), mist (Heidi Swapp and Tattered Angels), modeling paste (Liquitex), silk screen (Studio Calico kit exclusive) and mask (The Crafter's Workshop)

This was the first time I ever used a silk screen. There is a bit of a learning curve, like don't use gelatoes on it, but I love the quote so I knew it had to be used on here. 

 This mask I used on here is going to be my go to one. I got it for Christmas and I have used it a lot already.

 Close-ups on the little chipboard clusters.

Be sure to head over to Scrapbook Challenges blog to see the full reveal.

Studio Canvas

   I rarely show my canvases on my blog. The reason I think is that it is a non-design team project and I feel that I always have a mile long to-do list  and not enough time to do just for fun posts. That will soon change. I want to start blogging more and not just assignments. 

   This summer I came across this quote from Scrapbook.com. 

   When I saw it I knew I need to d o a canvas for my studio because over 50% of the time my studio is a MESS. That is the only down fall of having a room just to create in. You can close the door when it is a mess. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Fancy Pants Design and Ruby & Hazel), stickers (The Robin's Nest, Pebbles Inc. and Making Memories), transparency (American Crafts), modeling paste (Liquitex), mask (Studio Calico), gelatos (Faber-Castell), washi tape (Ruby & Hazel), electronic die cutter and cartridges (Provo Craft), mist (Tattered Angels), sequins (Tree House Studio), gems (Bo Bunny), charm (?), pom-pom trim, sewing machine, black thread, canvas, and mini clothespins.  

   I first started by covering the canvas by covering it with paper. I then colored it with gelatos and mists. While, it was drying I stitched the transparency to cardstock and filled it with sequins.  The next step was doing the finishing touches. Modeling paste, trim, clothespins, gems, and a charm. The final step took a little time. I die cut letters and colored stickers black and adhered them to the transparency. The finish results were something I love and it now hanging proudly on my studio wall. 

   Here are a couple of close-ups. 

Check Me Out - Scrapbook Challenges

Sizzlin Summer sketch #11 for Scrapbook Challenges

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico and October Afternoon), washi tape (Scotch), stickers (My Mind's Eye, Basic Grey, October Afternoon and American Crafts), flair (Studio Calico), mist (Studio Calico), modeling paste (Liquitex) mask (TCW)

Kaisercraft Design Team 2014 Entry

   This post is about my latest creations I made with the Attitude 6 1/2" paper pad  by Kaisercraft. I love this /collection because it is the perfect guy collection. Which everyone knows that guy collections are hard to find. 

   I created three projects for the application, card, bag and a layout. 

Supplies: pattern paper (Kaisercraft), die cuts (Kaisercraft), gems (Kaisercraft and Prima), mask (Studio Calico), twine (Timeless Twine) , stitch template (American Crafts)and modeling paste

 I didn't want to use plain alphas on this card so I took out my needle and twine to stitch "DAD". It adds a little more texture to this card.

 Up next, is a Father's Day bag. I took a plain kraft bag I got at Target to create this great gift bag.

Supplies: pattern paper (Kaisercraft), die cuts (Kaisercraft), gems (Kaisercraft), mask (Studio Calico), stamp (TPC) , ink (Stampabilities and Quick Quotes), washi tape (Fiskars) and modeling paste

 My last project is a layout of my brother's birthday this month.

Supplies: pattern paper (Kaisercraft), die cuts (Kaisercraft), mask (Crafter's Workshop), twine (Timeless Twine and My Mind's Eye), stamp (Deep Red Rubber) ink (Stampabilities and Quick Quotes), wood veneers (Studio Calico),sequins (Studio Calico), glatos (Faber Castell), stapler and modeling paste

Here are some close-ups. 

 I love how the stamp image can still be seen under the modeling paste.

Thanks for stopping by to see my application projects. Thanks.

NSD & Sketch Reveal

If you are a scrapper chances are you know today is National Scrapbook Day. Over at Scrapbook Challenges we thought it would be a good time to do another sketch reveal.

 Here is what I did with this sketch #391

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico), twine (Timeless Twine), sewing machine, black thread,, modeling paste, stitching templates (American Crafts) sticker (My Mind's Eye), diy enamel dots, mask (Crafter's Workshop), washi tape (?) and mist (Heidi Swapp)

 I just bought some more of these fabulous stencils by Amy Tan at Scrapbook Steals. I bought two sets and I am loving them both as you can tell since both are in use on this page.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope after this weekend I will be back into my scrappy mood. I am aiming to get 40 projects down this weekend. Wish me luck