Party Thank You

   What, two posts in one day. I told I have been scrapbooking at night this past week. This layout was based on the Sketches in Thyme July 8-14 sketch. 

   It is a simple birthday page with hidden journaling. Sorry for the bad glare. 

Supplies: pattern paper die cuts, chipboard (Echo Park Paper Co.), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps) wood veneer (Jillibean Soup and Jenni Bowlin), doily (DoodleBug Designs), journaling cards (Project Life) 

June SID

   I am happy to share with your this month's card sketch that I created for Stick It Down. It is super simple, which I love sketches like this because they are fast but can easily be changed up. 

   This card was made because my brother needed a "Thank You" card to send to our grandparents for his birthday. I kept the design very clean, which I always seem to do when it is a card from or to a guy. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper and KaiserCraft), washi tape (My Mind's Eye), die cut (Pretty Little Studio), stamp (Avery Elle), ink (Tsukineko), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps) 

I love the stamp from Avery Elle, this is where my brush lettering goals are. One of these days, I will get there but I need to find the time to practice. 

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to head over to the Stick It Down blog for the full reveal, check out the sponsor and see the layout sketches. 

Sending Hugs Card

I am sharing today another project that I made last week. It is for the Where Creativity Meets C9 current challenge has to do with Sparkle and Shine. 

Here is what I came up. I used sequins for sparkle and heat embossing powder as a shiny element. 

 Supplies: cardstock (the Paper Studio), pattern paper (My Mind's Eye and Crate Paper), journaling card (Project Life), stamps (Concord & 9th), ink (Tsukineko and Close to My Heart), embossing powder (Gel-a-tins), watercolor pencil and crayon (Faber-Castell), doily (Doodlebug Designs), Tools (Heat embossing gun and MISTI) and sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps) 

 Inside of the card. 

Starting From the Same Place - Artist Collaboration Blog Hop

An InLinkz Link-up

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   Welcome to the the artist collaboration featuring Stenciling Girl Products, Amazing Casting Products and Beacon. This hop features over 30 artists that all started with the same items that are pictured above. We had  free range when it came on out type of projects we could do as long as we use all the products we were sent. 

   This is what I came up with. It is a 12" x 12 canvas with an inspiring quote from Dwight D. Eisenhower. 

   Here is a closer look of all the details. 

   This cluster is my favorite section of this canvas. I got a little messy with my paints.

   This bow started as a piece of fabric and was stiffened with textured paste. 

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.

Little Missy - SBC SS 16

   This Scrapbook Challenges sketch #16 Sizzlin Summer is the final one in the series. This month so went by fast. 

   Here is my take on it. As you can see I scrapped some baby pics of my mom. 

Supplies: pattern paper (American Crafts and Basic Grey), stickers (Basic Grey, American Crafts and Bo Bunny), doilies (Doodlebug Designs), tags (American crafts), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps) and cork die cuts (SpiegelMom Scraps)

   A little mad Thicker cutting doctor made her appearance again. I ended up having to cut "8's" into "S's". 

   If you want some of these sequins and cork shapes I used on this page head over to SpiegelMom Scraps shop. Don't forget to use coupon code mandi15 for a 15% off discount.

   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.

Little Mister - SBC SS 15

   While, I got most of yesterday's things done but there are a couple of things left, like paint those terracotta pots. However, that might be put off still since I don't really want to paint them in the garage if it is rainy. 

   Today,s Scrapbook Challenge Sizzlin Summer sketch #15 reveal. 

   I kept is so simple on this baby page of my uncle. 

Supplies: cardstock (Bazzill Basics and American Crafts), pattern paper (DCWV), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), cork shapes (SpiegleMom Scraps), embroidery floss (DCM), stitching template (American Crafts), stickers (American Crafts)

   I love the hand stitching on this page. It is fitting for a baby layout, 

   If you want some of these sequins and cork shapes I used on this page head over to SpiegelMom Scraps shop. Don't forget to use coupon code mandi15 for a 15% off discount.

   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.

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. 

Freeze Frame - SBC #495

   Hope everyone is while rested for the start of another work week. My weekend turned into work days but I didn't mind since I did spurge on some new fall boots. I say that was a good reward for myself after a busy week.

   Today's Scrapbook Challenges sketch #495 reveal is great if you are in love with grids. I for one don't care for them since I am a little OCD and I have to have everything lined up perfectlf. This grid was perfect for this brain since it was a messy grid. 

   Here is my take on it. This photos here are pics of my mom and her friends from back in the day. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts) pattern paper (American Crafts and Basic Grey), stickers (American Crafts, Crate Paper and Basic Grey), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), die cuts (SpiegleMom Scraps), mist (Tattered Angles), sewing machine (Singer) and thread.

   Here is a closer look. No "E's" for frame so I used a "M" instead.  

   I just love the sequins and cork shapes SpiegleMom Scraps has to offer. 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.

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. 

Peter Cotton Tail - SBC SS 09

   Good afternoon everyone, I thought I should post the Scrapbook Challenges #09 Sizzlin Summer sketch before I get my hands covered in dough. Tonight, I am calling it Italian night. I am making homemade paste with saute tomatoes with bread sticks and for dessert shaved coffee ice. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts and The Paper Studio), pattern paper (K & Co.and Inkadinkado), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps, use coupon code mandi15 when you shop at her shop), stickers (Crate Paper, Basic Grey and Prima), stitching template (American Crafts), embroidery floss (DMC), washi tape (My Mind's Eye), border punch (Fiskars) and ink (Close to My Heart)

   Here is a closer look at the title work.

   I used an embossed cardstock for the background but wanted the pattern to pop so I rubbed an ink pad across the top.

   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.

Man Card Birthday Card - SBC SS 08

   Here is the last sketch reveal for this week at Scrapbook Challenges. It is a fun one and super easy to change to fit your needs. 

   I ended up making another masculine birthday card with this sketch. I told you it was easy to change. 

Supplies: cardstock (Canvas Home Basics), pattern paper (Photo Play), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps, use coupon code mandi15), ink (Tsukineko), stamp (The Paper Company), glue (Ranger) and punches (EK Success)

I kept this card very flat but all the details still add a wow. 

Here is the completed card with the matching envelope seal.

   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.