Cool Little Dude- SBC #428

Monday was another great reveal for Scrapbook Challenges sketch #428. 

   I am actually happy on how this page came out. I was having a hard time with the papers I wanted behind the photos. I first was going to use boy themed paper and they just didn't go well with the my background paper I chose. I know I could of changed that but I already tore it out of my paper pad and I don't like storing papers that are loose from their pad. I know it sounds weird but it is my pet peeve. I seem to always pull out my paper pads to create projects out of just the scraps. 

   Anyway, back on the topic of the sketch reveal. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper), journaling cards (Project Life), chipboard (Crate Paper), stickers (My Mind's Eye and American Crafts), washi tape (Bella Blvd.), diamond grid (Studio Calico kit exclusive), flair (Studio Calico kit exclusive), mini clothes pins, black thread, sewing machine, border punch (Fiskars) and pen (Project Life)

   The cool little grid was a Studio Calico kit exclusive that I got during their Black Friday sale last year. To make the Project Life cards stand out I just outlined them with a #05 pen from Project Life. 

Thanks for taking a peek on my take and be sure to hop on over to Scrapbook Challenges blog for the full reveal. 

My Style - Canvas Corp Intro

   At the start of the creative crew welcoming we were given a fun challenge to create a canvas the best represent our style. The trick was to squeeze us into a 4 x 4 canvas. That is a small area for me to get my favorite things on but I did. I am going to share step-by-step photos and instructions on how I created my canvas. 

   This was actually my first project I created as a crew member but is the second one I posted. We got to share a little love first with cards. 

   I define me as someone who loves texture, color, get a little messy, layers and is addicted to doilies. 

I am providing links to all my Canvas Corp Brands supplies:

4 x 4 Stretched Natural Canvas

Saffron- Glimmer Glaze 1 oz

Aqua- Stained Glass 1.35oz

Lime- Stained Glass 1.35 oz

Collage Tissue Creme Frames

Canary Chalkboard Glimmer Mist 2oz

Jute Rope Light Natural Hank 14'

Paper Tape: Postale (3 rolls)

Black & Ivory French Script

Black & White Dot Reverse

Black & Ivory Big Dot Reverse

C-Flute Kraft Tiles

Tattered Tangles

Other:

Doily (Doodlebug)

mask (Studio Calico)

modeling paste

liquid glue

 Step 1:
Cover canvas with tissue paper.

Step 2:
Wrap edge with tissue tape.

 Step 3:
Lay mask on top of fluted tile, apply mask and mist with chalkboard mist.

 Step 4:
Adhere tile and doily.

 Step 5:
Adhere tattered tangle. Highlight the words "good" with aqua glass and paint the background with lime glass.

 Step 6:
Cut little banners from paper scraps and adhere them and rope to canvas,

Step 7:
Paint the exposed tissue with the glaze.

   Please head over to the Canvas Corp Brands blog and vote for your favorite canvas. There is a lot of talented ladies there and I am lucky to be sharing my creative journey with them. One lucky creative crew member with the most votes will be given a canvas corp brands gift card so be sure to hop over to the blog and cast you vote for your favorite.

   Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check back for more projects, life updates, and yes, my dog's 14th birthday pics for next Sat.

Boys Will Be Boys - SBC #427

Today, I am getting back in the groove of having my Scrapbook Challenges pages posted here on Monday. This week is sketch reveal #427. 

   Here is my take on it. 

 Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Studio Calico and Kaisercraft), stamp (Deep Red Rubber), mask (Studio Calico), mist (Studio Calico and Heidi Swapp), die cuts (Kaisercraft)

   When I saw this quote on this die cut I knew it had to be used on this page. 

   The three was printed on the background paper but I didn't want to hid any of it so I took my craft knife and cut it so my paper could tuck on it.

That is it for know but be sure to stop by again.

Coastal Festival - SBC #424

This is my take on Scrapbook Challenges sketch reveal #424

   

   I kept the sketch as is but changed up the sizes of the photos. 

Supplies: pattern paper (Webster's Pages, Studio Calico and Echo Park). journaling card (Webster's Pages), wood veneers (Studio Calico), mist (Tattered Angels), tags (K & Co.), chipboard (My Mind's Eye and Um Wow Studio), mask (The Crafter's Workshop), enamel dots (Twine + Ink), diamond grid (Studio Calico kit exclusive)

   Those little tags I found in a mini smash book I had for a few years now. I am not a smasher but I seem to be collecting them. I have three full size and 1 mini. 

    These little wood alphas came in a kit from Studio Calico. I am in love with them.

Thanks for dropping by and be sure to keep on checking back for more inspiring ideas.

Valentine Theme Card - Canvas Corp. Brands

   I am super excited to share my first blog post dedicated Canvas Corp Brands as part of their scrapbooking creative crew member. On these posts I will share you step by steps on how to create the projects and also links to the CCB brands. 

   

   This first project has to do with Valentine's Day. All the members were given a blank card to create a one of a kind valentine for someone special. The special person that will be receiving this is an online friend who I never met but emailed and skyped with the past year. She listens to my ramblings and is willing to stay up late to fit in my crazy routine. She is a great friend and is super funny. Kelly Jean, aka kelsterjean,(if you are reading this you might want to stop now because the card has not made it to you yet) is her name and she is a sweet and she calms me down when I am critical of myself, like, when I second guess myself when I heard I made it to this team.

 

Supplies from Canvas Corp Brands:

Value Pack Greeting Cards - Ivory (50 card/env)

  Red & White Diamonds

Navy & Ivory Chevron

Black & Ivory French Script

Black & Ivory Mini Dot Reverse

Santa's Journey: Comfort and Joy

Love: Tangled Pack

Saffron- Glimmer Glaze 1 oz
Burlap Sheet Unsewn 12 X 12

ribbon

Sticker flipbook

Other supplies:

flower punch

1" circle punch

fancy corner punch

scissor

glue

red doily

gold doily

Step 1: cover card base with pattern paper.

Step 2: Punch the corners on the Christmas paper and adhere. Yes, I use a holiday paper on my card.

Step 3: Adhere doilies. I used a partial gold doily because that is all that will be shown. This way you save on supplies and weight on the card.

Step 4: Cut pennants from pattern paper and adhere.

Step 5: Adhere reminder pattern paper.

Step 6: Add stickers.

Step 7: Cut a heart from the burlap and adhere.

Step 8: Add tangle and highlight some of the areas with the glimmer glam.

Step 9 Adhere ribbon.

Step 10: With the scraps make a envelope seal by punching a circle and shape from them.

                                      
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the Canvas Corp Brands blog to see what the rest of the stunning cards the  members created. Also there is a chance to win a $50 gift card to the Canvas Corp Brands online store.

CONTEST DETAILS

1. Create a Valentine board on Pinterest (if you don’t already have one)

2. Find 3-5 of your favorite Valentine cards below and pin them to your Valentine board using the hashtag #myfavoritevalentine

3. Place a link to your pinboard in the comments on the Canvas Corp Brands blog. 

Jump In - SBC #425

This page is for Scrapbook Challenges sketch reveal #425. I switched the hexagons to all different shapes.

   This was a fun and quick page. I am surprised a doily never snuck onto this page. 

Supplies: pattern paper (Crate Paper and Close to My Heart) , die cuts American Crafts), punches (EK Success), sequins (Hazel & Ruby), and stickers (American Craft and October Afternoon)

Here is a little close-up of the diecut cluster. 

   Thanks for stopping b and be sure to check back tomorrow for my first project I am sharing here as a scrapbooking creative crew for Canvas Corp. Brands.

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.

My Life and Cards

   Like I said in yesterday's post today's post was going to be late. This morning was bad everything that could go wrong did. Woke up at 6 to get ready for my eye doctor appointment to check my contact lenses. While I was getting my contacts in I heard my parents saying the less than three year old refrigerator broke. All of all frozen food was throwing (bone broth, berries, eggnog, coconut water, etc.) Luckily, we have another refrigerator so we saved as much as we could and put it the other one. After all that, we kept calling the eye doctor because the roads were bad and wanted to make sure they were open.  They finally opened at 30 minutes before the appointment but we got it moved to hour and half later. After that, I noticed lost my contact in my bad eye. Looked for a half hour couldn't find it canceled the appointment and ordered a new one. Half hour later I found the stupid contact lens got the appointment back. Went to it, found out I need a newer prescription and a better fitting lens. So next week I am getting a new set and will be back there in two weeks for another contact exam. $300 and one irritated dog later the refrigerator is fixed. 

  

   Now onto the promised cards.

   When I saw this sketch from Sketch~N~Scrap I knew I wanted to do it. It is such a simple design it was easy to translate it in layers. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Webster's Pages),  doily (Doodlebug), sequins (?), rub-on (Studio Calico came from their kit club), tag (Elle's Studio), diecut (American Crafts), and enamel dots (My Mind's Eye), punches (EK Success and We R Memory Keepers)

   I have been in the mode lately to finish off 

This card sketch is from Scrapping Everyday Miracles. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), patten paper (Crate Paper and Close to my Heart), doily (Doodlebug), tags (Elle's Studio), diecuts (My Mind's Eye), journaling card (Project Life), sequins (Hazel & Ruby) and staple.

   Thanks for stopping by and I hope I inspired you to try some of these challenge sites.