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Mojo Monday 405: It's A Boy!

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 21:59:00 +0000

Happy Sunday! I've made a baby card using another Mojo Monday sketch. This card is for some friends of ours. They finally had a baby boy after having two adorable girls. We are so happy for them and can't wait to meet Little Ethan!

Here's the sketch:

Here is my take on this week's sketch:

inside of the card

This is a paper collection from DCWV that I've had for a while. I love the colors and patterns-great for both feminine and masculine cards. The card base is a 110lb white cardstock I got from Micheal's. The sticker is from a left over sticker pack. I used one of my older border punch for the front and the inside of the card.

Supplies~
paper: The Linen Closet Stack & Cardstock Matstack {DCWV}
stamp: Verve
dies/punches: bracket border punch{EK Success}; Lacey Circles{Spellbinders}
misc: embellishment sticker{Recollections}

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Mojo Monday 400

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 06 Jun 2015 00:27:00 +0000

It's been so long since I've done a card challenge, but Mojo Monday is one of my "go-to" sketch challenges. Here is this week's challenge and this week there is a prize!

Also, they are offering two participates a spot on their design team. There's alot going on for this week's challenge. So check it out and hope you play along.

This week's sketch:

Here's my take on the sketch:

I love this paper pad from Pebbles. It was part of a Project Life sub kit from Citrus Twist. I am so drawn in to the colors and patterns...super cute!

Supplies~
paper: Seen & Noted{Pebbles}
stamp set: Sunny Days{Verve}
dies: charming oval{Verve}; stitched rectangle mats{Lil' Inker Designs}

My First Pocket Letter

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Fri, 01 May 2015 01:56:00 +0000

I'm always looking for new creative ideas and projects and boy did I find one! It's called Pocket Letter-a fun, creative way to send a letter to your pen pal. Check out creator, Janette Lane's blog for more details. You can also join Pocket Letter Pals and find pen pals to swap letters with. It has become highly addictive and a great way to use up left over crafting supplies.

So, here's my first Pocket Letter using Crate Paper's Party Day paper pad:

Front

Went through my stash of old supplies and found Prima's jar flowers from many years ago. I have every color and now I can use them again.

Back

These are the goodies I've enclosed. Flat enough to fold the pocket sleeves and fits perfectly in a No.10 envelope. On its way and now to make some more pocket letters!

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Project Life 2015-week 1

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 02:04:00 +0000

Every year, we visit my family for New Year's. This week is us just hanging out and the small things that completes the week.

Used papers from Maggie Holmes mini kit, holiday mini kit, and Citrus Twist sub kit for this week.

For 2015, I am doing weekly layouts again. Some weeks will have only one page. And that is alright with me. I'm not going to stress about not having enough pictures for that week. Like this week, didn't take too many pictures, so I created filler cards.

The bottom left pocket is a picture from an app. My hubby does not look like that at all! It was funny and had to put it in the album.

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Project Life 2015

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 01 Feb 2015 01:57:00 +0000

I can not stay away from Project Life. It has changed my way of scrapbooking and I love it. I probably have taken on too much, but I can't help myself. Not only am I doing PL 2015, but also catching up on 2014 and creating some albums for my family. I promised myself I would not get discouraged if I don't get them done; will take my time and just enjoy the whole process. With that being said, here's the first page of my Project Life 2015 album...

Maggie Holmes; Studio Calico sub kit

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Project Life....Newbie

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Fri, 01 Nov 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone...Happy November 1st!

I have a new obsession...it's PROJECT LIFE! I know it's been out there for a while, but I've been reluctant to start another crafting project since I have a hard time finishing my projects. There are so many unfinished projects just collecting dust on my shelf. And right now is not the time to start a new one. It's terrible and a bad habit of mine. But of course, I can't help myself. So now, I'm a Project Lifer!
I'm starting from my birthday month(September); when I've caught up, I'll work on previous months with just highlights. I am super excited and can't wait to share what I've done so far. I'll share my cover page with you now....

The cover page was done using the Honey core kit. It's the very first core kit I purchased along with the coordinating album. I love how quick the pages come together...I can embellish as little as I want or just "glam" it up.

sequins{Hero Arts}; dies{Creative Time}


wood veneer{Studio Calico}; stamps{Citrus Twist kit}


dies{Memory Box}; Thickers; love heart{ebay}

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Happy Halloween...Witch Hazel

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Thu, 31 Oct 2013 15:10:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I've been away from my craft room for some time, but happy to say that I am back to start crafting again.

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween and share my card using this week's sketch from The Paper Players.

This card is not a standard card size because I wanted to make sure the postcard fit. It measures 5 1/2 x 6...an odd size I know. Didn't want the card to be completely flat, so the banner is curled at the ends and the tag adhered with foam tape. I added the Halloween washi tape I purchased at Michael's.

Supplies~
pp: Witch Hazel {October Afternoon}
tools: fishtail dies{MFT}
others: enamel dots{MME}; embellishments from Witch Hazel collection{October Afternoon}; Halloween washi tape{from Michael's}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

We have another great challenge for you to try at Stamptacular Sunday...."DOILIES galore"! So use any type of doily you have and create a project or card.

For my card, I used a heart doily die as the base card. I cut a second doily and used the center as a layer. The papers were edged with walnut stain distress ink. For the banner, I scored each side and adhered with foam tape for dimension.

Supplies~
paper: Serendipity{Basic Grey}
stamp: You and I{Verve}
tools: nesting doily hearts, heart doily{Lifestyle Crafts}; I Heart You die{Verve}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~something sweet

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 30 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Welcome back to another fun challenge from Red Carpet Studio! Here is the challenge...

Vampire Craftin

prize: free blog makeover

For this challenge, I made a chocolate treat holder measuring 5x4 3/4. I wrapped a ribbon around the holder. To hold the ribbon in place, I used a ribbon punch in the back. The label, I punch out on very vanilla cardstock and from the design paper. Added a button from my stash and tied some twine through it.

Supplies~
paper: Springtime Vintage DSP{SU}
stamps: Chocolate Smile{Mo's Digital Pencil}; Yummy{SU}
tools: modern label punch{SU}; classic oval & lacy oval dies{Spellbinders}; ribbon punch{Recollections}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches~ Hello Kitty

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone! This is the last sketch for 2012 at Unscripted Sketches. Thank you for participating and sharing your talent with us! We look forward to having you join us again in the new year.

I used the Hello Kitty paper pad and matching embellishments. Some of the corners were rounded with my corner chomper. The chipboard embellishments were adhered with 3D glue dots. This is my first project using my Hello Kitty stash. I was able to snag some Hello Kitty goodies at Michael's. I remember going to the mall and would always stop by the Sanrio store...I still stop by now and then to look at all the pretty merchandise!

Supplies~

paper: Hello Kitty paper crafting pad{Sanrio}

misc: Hello Kitty chipboard shaped embellishments{Sanrio}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~mittens card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Happy Sunday everyone! We have another fun & fabulous challenge at Stamptacular Sunday..."emboss me"! All you have to do is create a project or card using embossing...any type of embossing. Don't forget to include a stamp!

I love the colors and designs in this paper stack. For my card, I used a stitched mat die for matting and curled one corner. I wanted to show both sides of the design paper since one is of mittens. The sentiment is embossed with sparkle embossing powder...lots of sparkle. This is now one of my favorite embossing powder!

Supplies~
paper: Jolly Holiday{Recollections}
stamp: Winter Mittens{Verve}
tools: Rectangle Stitched Mats{Lil' Inker Designs}; tagged rectangle die{Verve}; heart punch{EK Success}; aspen border punch{MS}
misc: sparkle embossing powder{Recollections}

Thank you for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches~card using chipboard

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 22 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone...are you all ready for Christmas? Got those last minute gifts from your list? I am all done with my shopping, but have lots of wrapping to do. Love the shopping part, but I drag my feet when it comes to wrapping(especially the odd shaped ones). Just a couple of gift card holders to make and double checked my list in case I forgot someone. That is the worst during Christmas shopping....just when you thought all the shopping is done and then find out you forgot someone. Now you have to fight street traffic and store traffic....ugh! Well, I hope this is not the case for all of you. That being said...HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS! Ü

Now on to this week's sketch from Unscripted Sketches....we can't wait to see your project. Hope you'll play along!

Here's a card I made using some chipboard stickers. I rounded the two corners using my corner chomper. The papers were sponged with Vintage Photo distress ink. The chipboard stickers were so white, I sponged them also with the distress ink...it looks so much better against the kraft. Plus it looks more vintage...love it.

Supplies~
paper: Holly Day Wishes{Recollections}
tools; poinsettia die{Magnolia Doohickey}
misc: Santa chipboard stickers{Recollections}; brads{Lasting Impressions}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~Vintage Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Time for another fabulous challenge from Stamptacular Sunday...."Christmas Time". This week's challenge is to make a Christmas card-it's that simple.

Sponsors:

Marker Pro

prize: $15 gift certificate

Bugaboo

prize: choice of 7 digi images

I decided to go this with vintage stamp set for my card. It goes so well with the traditional Christmas colors and this pattern paper. I love embossing with Lindy's Stamp Gang embossing powders...gorgeous colors and I just love the names!

Supplies~
paper: Botanical Noel{Recollections}; gold shimmer{DeNami Designs}
stamp: Vintage Christmas set{Recollections}
tools: labels eight{Spellbinders}
misc: pearl adhesives{Recollections}; caesar's gold & midnight emerald obsidian embossing powders{Lindy's Stamp Gang}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~Christmas layout

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 12:30:00 +0000

Hi everyone. I just want to take this time to express my deepest sympathy to the families grieving from the tragic event in Connecticut. My thoughts and prayers are with the parents and families.♥

Boy with everything going on, it's hard to focus on crafting...but sometimes a good distraction is not a bad thing. If you want or need a good distraction, try scrapping a layout with this challenge from Red Carpet Studio...."create a Christmas layout".

Sponsor: SK Digis

prize: $6 gift certificate

Here's a layout using some of my last year's Christmas pictures. This is a tradition we all look forward to playing...S-A-N-T-O! Just like BINGO, but you call out SANTO instead. The kids love to play because not only are there fun prizes and bragging rights for getting the most SANTOs.

sketch challenge from Sketches with A Twist

Supplies~

paper: Jolly & Bright{Recollections}

tools: skyland snowflake punch{MS}; scallop eyelet border{Fiskars}; gift bow topper die{Lil' Inker Designs}

misc: chipboard Thickers in reindeer{American Crafts}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches+piggyback challenge

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Oh boy, can't believe Christmas is just ten days away! I still have some Christmas cards to send out. This year, I'm only sending out just a handful of cards. I've made another holiday card using this week's sketch from Unscripted Sketches. There is a piggyback challenge to go along with the sketch..."alter the circle".

piggyback challenge: do something with the circle-distress, tear, layer{make it unique}

For my card, I chose to altered the circle by adhering a layer of glass glitter. You can find the glitter HERE. Then added a snowflake embellishment on top. I simply cut two triangles from the paper collection and sponged with tattered rose distress ink. The background paper is sponged with aged mahogany and tattered rose. You can't tell from the picture, but I sprayed goosebump spray in matte before sponging the paper.

Supplies~
paper: winterland{Fancy Pants Designs}
sentiment: Best Wishes{Hero Arts}
tools: 1 3/4" circle, 2" scallop circle{SU}
misc: snowflake{Jolee}; pink glass glitter{GlitterandKitsch}; matte goosebump stray

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~anything BUT a card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

This week's challenge from Stamptacular Sunday is "Anything BUT a Card". Simply create a project you'll give as a gift. With the holidays coming up, perfect time to make something for someone special. We can't wait to see your project!

This week's sponsor is

Marianne Design

prize: It's a surprise!

Here's my project this week....

This Christmas, I'm going to hand out gift cards in this little box. I cut the top and bottom of the label so it will fit on the flap. In order for the flap to close, I stuck a removable adhesive...but I think I'll switch it to circle velcro.

I also made a card to go inside and used my notch punch to hold the gift card in place.

Supplies~
paper: O' Christmas Tree paper stack{Recollections}
image: Kiss Me{Penny Black}; sweet season{SU}; holiday greetings{Wordsworth}
tools: decorative label, notch punch, 1 3/8 circle punch & 1 1/2 scallop circle punch{SU}; box with scallop flap{Sizzix}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches~Glad Tidings card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Here's another fabulous sketch challenge from Unscripted Sketches....

Here's another card I made using the Botanical Noel paper stack. Normally, I'm not drawn to this type of Christmas design. But this paper stack kinda grew on me. This design has the perfect space for a sentiment and all I did was added a die cut and just a few embellishments....voilà! My card is complete!

Supplies~
paper: Botanical Noel{Recollection}
sentiment: Instant Camera Christmas stamp set{Lil' Inker Designs}
tools: holly vine die{Memory Box}; scalloped edge border punch{SU}

thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~hoppy Christmas card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Happy Sunday....hope everyone enjoyed the first day of December. We had a great time getting our Christmas tree. It was a day I'll never forget because we had a bad rain storm....soaking wet! They said it was one of the worst storms so far. But everyone had a wonderful time. I can't wait to journal that day in my DD. Ü

Now, on to this week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday. We have a photo challenge for you...

Sponsor:

Paper Temptress

prize: $25 gift certificate

For my card, I used a digi image from Birdie Brown. This Santa and reindeer is so cute! I used Liquid Applique in white on his beard and hat. I love the texture and dimension....plus, it's fun to watch it puff up when heated. My favorite tool are my dies...love the intricate detail on this die from Memory Box.

Supplies~
paper: Designer Series Paper-brights{SU}
image: Happy Santa{Birdie Brown}
tools: frostyville border{Memory Box}; fancy tags{Spellbinders}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Red Carpet Studio~vacation layout

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Hi there! We have another layout challenge at Red Carpet Studio....create a travel layout.

Sponsor: Freckled Fawn

prize: $10 gift certificate

I did a layout on our Cabo trip last year. We took my in-laws on a mini vacation....had a great time. We relaxed by the pool and just hung out at the resort. The resort was all-inclusive, so we ate and drank...alot. Well, at least my hubby and I did. Ü You can tell how much sun I got in the photo...pretty pink.
On the layout, I traced half a circle using a pot...gotta use what I have available. lol
I layered it with my Lucky 8 punch, Classic Wreath{using just the outer cut}. Also used some of My Favorite Things Die-namics.

Supplies~
paper: Charming paper collection{Recollection}
tools: Classic Wreath Lucky 8 border punch{We R Memory Keepers}; fishtail banner, page banner{MFT}; swirling lace border punch {MS}; instant camera die{Lil' Inker Design}; blue ribbon punch{Fiskar}
misc: chit chat, custard Alphabet Thickers{American Crafts}; dimensional sticker{Amy Tangerine}

thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Card Cupids Challenge~Bugaboo "cool" cards

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:00:00 +0000

Here's another challenge from Sunshine Mail Foundation Challenge{aka Card Cupids}. They changed the name to Sunshine Mail in November, celebrating their second year anniversary. Click HERE to read the post.

So for Dec 1st challenge, the theme is "cool". Hope you'll play along for a chance to win images our sponsor Bugaboo.

I couldn't choose which image to use so I made two cards...

For the first card, I layered the base with design paper and from the matching die-cut mat pad. I love the patterns and fun colors. The soft blue and pink is one of my favorite combos for Christmas. The sentiment is stamped with charming oval dies. On the image, I added some liquid pearls and glitter glue on the cap.

I love the image for my second card. He's a cute snowman! I added some star die cuts to match the design paper. The sentiment is punched out using the word window punch.

Supplies~
paper: Mod Holiday{K&Company}, die-cut mat pad
images: little penguin winter, snowman skates{Bugaboo}
sentiments from A Muse Artstamps
tools: classic ovals, standard circles{Spellbinders}; stacking stars die-namics{MFT}; charming banner{Verve}; word window punch{SU}
misc: white opal liquid pearls; snowflake adhesive embellishments{Recollection}

Thank you for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches~

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Happy December 1st! Today, we are going to pick out our Christmas tree. I'm so excited because not only will we pick out the tree, but we'll also cut it down. I have my camera ready to document the event and can't wait to show you. This will be a great Day 1 in my DD entry!

Now, let's get to our next sketch challenge from Unscripted Sketches....we had some wonderful entries for the last sketch. I can't wait to see this week's creations!

I made this CAS card using the mat stack, Botanical Noel. For the sentiment, I die cut the shape using gold shimmer paper from my paper stash. The center design paper was also layered with the gold paper. I love the shape of the poinsettia...this is one of my favorite dies. This can also be used as leaves on a flower.

Supplies~
paper: Botanical Noel{Recollection}; gold shimmer paper{Denami Design}
stamp: Instant Camera:Christmas stamp set{Lil' Inker Designs}
tools: poinsettia die{Magnolia Doohickey dies}; floral oval{Spellbinders}
misc: cinnamon brads{Lasting Impressions}

Thanks for stopping by♥

Preview~my December Daily 2012

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 15:00:00 +0000

I can't believe this is the last day of November...where did the month go?! It's pretty scary how fast the days are flying by. I am excited for what's in store for the month of December and look forward to the new year. I have so many projects in my head for next year....can't wait to share them with you.

I am super excited to share the cover of my DD 2012{December Daily}. I tried to make one last year, but it just didn't happen. When I decided to make one, it was already too late. I ended up trying to "catch up" to the weeks prior and just gave up. So this year, I am prepared and ready to start documenting the month of December.
I'm really getting into creating daybooks and "smashing". I've already collected five smash books! It's so much fun and so different from scrapbooking. I've created monthly daybooks for the past few months starting with September. And have to say the day is more enjoyable...I am much more active and taking time to smell the roses!

I'll share my DD pages as often as I can....

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Unscripted Sketches~Merry & Bright card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 21:46:00 +0000

Hi everyone...Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We have another sketch challenge at Unscripted Sketches.

I made two cards using this week's challenge. For the first card, embellishments from Recollections. The sentiment is from Imaginince. I first embossed the frame and cut out the center for the sentiment.

I first created this card before going with the card above. After everything was adhered down, it looked too plain for me. These embellishments are also from Recollections.

Supplies~
stamps: snag 'em stamps{Imaginisce}
tools: textured impressions frames{SU}
misc: foam embellishments{Recollections}

Thanks for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~winter bliss card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Hi everyone! This week's challenge at Stamptacular Sunday is...."Winter Bliss". Simply create a project or card with a winter scene. Oh, and if you create a scene all on your own, your name will be entered three times! We look forward to seeing your project...hope you'll play along!

This week's sponsor:

Saturated Canary

prize: choice of 2 digi stamps

For my cards, I used an older stamp from Penny Black. This first card, I stamped on kraft paper from Core'dinations. The design papers are from the paper collection, Jingle{LilyBee Design}The sentiment is from a stamp set from Lil' Inker Designs. The border punch I used is the Snow Flurry from Martha Stewart and the image is layered with the Spellbinders die, lacey circle. To finish off the card, I hand stitched using some dark brown twine and added pearl adhesives to the two corners.

I decided to make this second card using the same image, but on white cardstock. The design papers are from last year's paper collection, Believe{Recollection}. I used a Sizzix die, Christmas tree #2 and trimmed the bottom of the tree. The paper is the Whitewash Colorcore{Core'dinations} and ran it through with the swiss dot embossing folder. To bring out the green cardstock, I sanded the paper a few times.

Supplies~

paper: Believe{Recollections}; Jingle{LilyBee Design}; Whitewash{Core'dinations}
image: Wishing...{Penny Black}; Instant Camera: Christmas stamp set{Lil' Inker Designs}; itty bitty background stamp set{SU}
tools: classic circle die{Spellbinders}; bell, holly punch{MS}; aspen snowflakes, snow flurry border punch{MS}; tree{Sizzix}; swiss dot embossing folder{Cuttlebug}

thank you for stopping by♥

DT: Stamptacular Sunday~Twilight Mama card

noreply@blogger.com (StephG) — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0000

We have a "recipe challenge" for you this week from Stamptacular Sunday. All you have to do is create a card or project using the following ingredients: ribbon or twine, pearls or gems, and dies or punches. Oh, and don't forget to use a stamp! That's it...pretty easy and we look forward to seeing your project!

This week's sponsors:

Bugaboo

prize: choice of 7 digi stamps

Wild Orchid Crafts

prize: a surprise

Here's my card... I used this image from Saturated Canary. Perfect for this week's movie release, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn-Part 2. For my ingredients, I used ribbon, pearls, and die. I didn't want to cover the checkered heart, so I cut around the heart and slid the image behind it.

Supplies~
paper: The Immortal Love stack{DCWV}
image: My Twilight Mama{Saturated Canary}
tools: ornate hinge die{Susana's Custom Art and Card Design}

thank you for stopping by♥