Much Ado About Nothing

I am back!!

2018-07-03T07:47:00.000-05:00

I have been locked out of my blog for months! FINALLY suddenly today they send me an email and I am back in!

I am so happy! Here is what you've missed!

BOO Stenciled Bat Banner

2017-10-12T06:02:00.002-05:00

Hey there Creating Made Easy subscribers and friends, it is Pinky today and here is my first project for the October 2017 Kit!

I am in love with this fun kit, I love how many projects you can make plus a stencil that lasts.

Now you might see the stencil and think you can only use it for Halloween projects but check out the top of the Jack O Lanterns and how the flourishes look. Aren't they perfect for other projects? To show how to use them I created this BOO Banner where I only used the top area of the stencil.

And yes, this is ONE of two featured projects that will come with a step by step tutorial in each and every Creating Made Easy October kit that goes out.

I just love the scroll type design and it's a fun addition to many projects. Cards, shakers and more.

Plus these fun bats, I have an affinity for bats, they make fun projects.

We would love to see your projects and subscribe to the kits, we have so much fun making projects with you in mind.

Here is a direct link to the October Kit:

October 2017 Creating Made Easy kit

Happy Tuesday friends!

Pinky Hobbs: Creating Made Easy Designer

Beachy Glitter Mermaid Layout

2017-08-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

This page, is one I made for my mermaid loving friend, that is why is has no photo.

She loves everything mermaid and I knew she would love this too!

The Creating Made Easy August Kit was perfect for all my mermaid projects, I am in love,

August 2017 Creating Made Easy Kit!

Magical Disney Album Fun!

2017-08-02T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hey there friends, check out this fun Magical Disney Album I created using the July Kit from Creating Made Easy!!

If you love Disney, you have to see this kit filled with MOUSE goodness and Echo Park too!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/july2017kitclub.htm

Let's Be Mermaids! New Kit Fun

2017-08-01T06:30:00.000-05:00

Theres a fun NEW KIT at Creating Made Easy and it is all about the MERMAIDS!

Check out this Tag Album I created using the August 2017 Kit.

This album is the Featured Project for August so each kit will receive step

by step instructions for this fun project!

I had so much fun with this one. You will love it.

No hidden fees! NO extra shipping fees, it is 29.99 PERIOD (shipped in US).

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Nashville CMA Inspired Mixed Media Tag

2017-06-06T07:19:00.000-05:00

Hey guys, you all should know I am around Nashville, Tennessee- today and this week is HUGE in our neck of the woods with the CMA's arriving and of course Bonnaroo as well.

I actually used my Creating Made Easy May Kit to create this tag, nearly everything on the tag was from the May Kit.

I covered the Chipboard Tag Album Page using the Creating Made Easy May Kit patterned paper (PhotoPlay) then took the Guitar Chipboard Embellishment (also included in the kit) and sprayed it with adhesive and coated it in GOLD glitter!

I used the 6" Butterfly Teardrop Stencil to create the glittered butterfly in the upper corner.

All the other papers were in the kit, I only added the stencil, ribbon, glitter and stars!

Happy CMA's Nashville! And happy crafting all the friends.

2 Cards, 1 Stencil, Clear Patriotic FUN!

2017-06-05T07:16:00.000-05:00

Hello my friends, it is Pinky today and I am LOVING this Creating Made Easy June 2017 Kit which made me really excited for the 4th of July!

I made a Mini Album, a Layout, and 2 cards, and I STILL have enough left to make 3 more cards, 2 more layouts and a wall hanging....yes I do! #DropTheMic

Now if you are wondering what to do with the fantastic Layering Stencil in the June 2017 Kit,then you need to order it and check out the project Instructions included in the kit. Which comes with step by step instructions for the cards AND a Mini Album!

Plus if you check out the Clear Scraps blog and page, I created a step by step video for these Layering Stencils, so check out both websites, we have been working hard to create fun projects that are easy for you to not only follow along with, but use them as a jumping off point to create your own!

The June Kit comes with 2 acrylic sheets, you can create many cards or beautiful layouts, plus so much more, check out the KIT and grab it before it's gone.

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=June2017kitclub

Happy weekend friends, love to you all.

Clear Scraps Mixed Media Layering Stencil Video Tutorial

2017-06-01T07:30:00.000-05:00

Happy Thursday friends, I have a fun video tutorial to share today because

everyone is asking how to use the new Layering Stencils from Clear Scraps.

I made this Steampunk Hot Air Balloon Tag using some mixed media techniques.

If nothing else it will give you an idea of how to use these super cool stencils!

Here is the video, pardon my clumsiness! LOL

Have a fantastic crafty day friends!

Conch and Coke!

2017-04-04T07:00:00.000-05:00

Loving this April kit from Creating Made Easy, check out my Conch and Coke layout

using the NEW 12X12 Acrylic Layout from Clear Scraps.

They come pre-cut and designed, just add photos and embellishments.

Kits are only 29.99! Grab yours, I love them!

April kit

NEW Video NEW Kit NEW Projects!

2017-04-01T07:17:00.000-05:00

I have so many fun projects to share this month, hello friends, check out the new

Creating Made Easy April Kit and my newest PRINTER TRAY project!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=April2017kitclub

Each kit comes with step by step instructions and it is only 29.99!

Stay tuned I actually have 15 projects to share in between surgery and pneumonia! hahaha

Love you all!

You And Me TINY Mini Album Glitter Fun

2017-02-02T07:00:00.000-06:00

Happy February my friends, it is time for my craft to be ON again and it feels

so good, just like sewing, I always find my happy place while crafting.

I am LOVING this Carta Bella/ Clear Scraps

Creating Made Easy February Kit for the month.

This Tiny Mixable Album is just one of the featured

projects for the month, along with the Heart Shaker from yesterday.

Which means every single kit comes with step by step instructions for both.

I took photos of the entire process as well to share.

Here are some of the inside pages too.

WONDERFUL gorgeous kit and really beautiful colors.

Heres the LINK to the Creating Made Easy February Kit:

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/feb2017kitclub.htm

Hope you have a beautiful 2/2!!

Feb Kit and Heart Shaker Fun Tutorial

2017-02-01T06:17:00.001-06:00

Hello my friends, I cannot believe it is already February 1st, so crazy!

It's a new month and it means a BRAND NEW Kit from Creating Made Easy!

The February Kit is so much fun with the NEW Heart Shaker handsome

delish Carta Bella.

I have several projects to share including this one which has a step by step.

I took the Clear Scraps Chipboard cover piece and inked it up with StazOn,

then covered it with glitter Stickles.

Then I set it aside to dry.

I took one of the cards from the Carta Bella Paper included in the February

Kit and since it didn't quite fit inside I adhered extra scraps to the sides

of the base chipboard piece and the card in the middle.

I trimmed off the edges and then adhered the two layers of chipboard.

Then using a pearl pen from Viva decor I dropped 2 tiny dots onto the acrylic cover,

and ran a toothpick end through to create a heart.

After it dried I added the sequins, then adhered the acrylic to the top

and the glittered chipboard cover.

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Grab your fabby February Kit here!

http://www.clearscraps.com/product_p/feb2017kitclub.htm

Two Christmas Card Tutorial

2016-12-05T07:00:00.000-06:00

Hell my friends friends, I am excited to share 2 different holiday cards I created using the Creating Made Easy December 2016 Kit today! Yes, I even have a photo step by step tutorial for you to create your own.

For the first card I took a card base I had but you could use any card stock base and create your own. I traced the Mini Tree from the Tree Album in the kit and cut it out of the center of the front of the card just slightly larger then the Mini Tree.

After that I covered the front of the card with My Mind's Eye paper from the December 2016 Kit and then trimmed out the tree pattern.

I took one of the pages from the Tree Album and took of the protective film, then inked the tree using StazOn ink from my ink stash in my craft room.

While it was wet with ink I lightly sprinkled on glitter and let it set 5 minutes, then I added pearls with my Pearl Pen.

I covered the inside of the card using My Mind's Eye paper from the kit, and punch a hole above the tree cut out on the face of the card.

I used Bakers Twine from my personal craft stash to tie the tree to the front of the card. It actually is easily removed to become a beautiful shimmering ornament.

I then added the sentiment to the front, which I cut from the My Mind's Eye patterned paper.

For the second card I simply took 2 of the pages from the Mini Tree Album and adhered pattered paper to the back of one tree (after removing the protective film) and a sentiment sticker to the front of the other tree, trimmed off the excess and inked the edges using StazOn Cotton White ink.

I covered the front of my base card (from my stash) using the patterned paper in the kit, and added a snowy red glitter border on the bottom.

Then used pop dots to adhere the top tree and Beacon Adhesive to adhere to tree underneath.

This December 2016 Kit just made me ready for Christmas Crafts!

http://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Dec2016kitclub

Snowy Forest Scene Layout Display

2016-12-03T07:37:00.000-06:00

Happy Saturday my friends, I am here today with the Creating Made Easy Featured Project for the month, this Snowy Scene Stenciled Page Display with a fun wintery Holiday Lights 8x8 Layout. My very first December 2016 Creating Made East Kit project!

The Feature Project means every Creating Made Easy December kit ordered will arrive at your doorstep with step by step instructions to create this project, including exactly how I stenciled the Page Frame.

Have you seen the beautiful detailed in this 6X6 Rustic Forest Mascil (Stencil)? Its absolutely one of my favorite Mascils that Clear Scraps has ever designed! Not only the beautiful snowscape but the moose, bunny, and coyote all there together.

For those I used Modeling Paste and glitter (of course) and a white Pearl Pen.

I cannot wait to make other layouts to slide in and out of this display, I am going to use it all winter long.

The layout I also used the 6X6 Rustic Forest Mascil, I just used the snowmen, and left out the trees and forest creatures.

I absolutely love winter crafting and this kit made me feel like I could stay in a cabin all winter just to decorate it. You might not love snow, but the beauty of it is amazing and fun for all Christmas and winter projects. Loving the My Mind's Eye in this kit, the paper is fabulous.

Grab yours while they last!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Dec2016kitclub

I cannot wait to share the other projects and I have seen the new designers, they are amazing!

Perfectly Clear Fall Colors Layout

2016-11-18T07:00:00.000-06:00

Hello again friends what a beautiful fall we are having in Nashville, Tennessee this year (minus the drought), which made the Creating Made Easy November Kit all the more fun (as it is usually!) this time.

I have a fun layout today that is completely clear Fall Colors Acrylic Layout using the November Kit.

If you would like to create this layout, I have step by step instructions.

Using patterned paper from the November Kit (Creating Made Easy) punch out several 1" leaves using any fall leaf punch (I used one from my stash or a cutting machine would work as well).
Peel off the protective film from the Clear Scraps 12X12 acrylic sheet (only the front for now).
Trim out 12X7" piece of patterned paper as shown in photo.
Adhere 12X7" paper to front of acrylic using Beacon adhesives.
Trim out 4X6 matte using patterned paper from the kit.
Adhere matting to paper as shown, add photo (trimmed to size).
Take paper punched leaves, adhere them down right had side.
Take buttons(from stash or previous kits) and place them as shown amidst paper punched leaves.
Add FALL COLORS sticker from the November Kit sticker sheet.
Take gold 3/4" ribbon (from stash) and adhere under photo matting.
Take "But I think I love Fall Most Of All" sticker and stick to a leftover scrap of patterned paper.
Trim around stick leaving a 1/4" edge.
Using pop dots, add sticker on right hand side of photo as shown.
Adhere a couple buttons to the left hand side of the ribbon.
Using StazOn ink (from stash) or paint would work as well, and edge entire layout.
Remove protective film from the back of the layout.

Such a fun and easy layout when you break it down piece by piece, and I love acrylic layouts in my books, they are so unique and creative.

You could replace any of the stickers or sentiments wither choice from this packed kit!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Nov2016kitclub

Mustache Holiday Tree?! Hipster Fun Project

2016-11-16T06:30:00.000-06:00

Hey there friends, I have kind of an unusual fun project to share for MOVEMBER- if you had not heard of Movember- it's really all about mustaches in November.

I thought it would be fun to make a Hipster Holiday Tree and Card for one of my mustache fanatic friends to celebrate men's health. Such a great idea, why not have fun with it.

I used the Clear Scraps medium sized (7.5X11.5) 3D Chipboard X-Mas Tree, paired with the Clear Scraps 6" Mustaches Mascil/Stencil and the Clear Scraps Acrylic Coasters(for the card).

I wanted it to be masculine yet still shine for the holidays, so I painted the 3D Chipboard X-Mas Tree black then used metallic gold paint to stencil on the Mustaches Mascil/Stencil. Then I added black pearls.

For the card I used a black shimmer cardstock, that I fitted to the Acrylic Coaster and added 1" at the top for the border punch and fold over.

It was a fun little kitchy project to create and perfect for November, I can't wait to see my friend's face, it is the holiday season and all sorts of decor goes, why not make it YOURS!

I hope you like my fun project today, happy November friends.

Until next time, keep on checking the Clear Scraps blog and mine for more project ideas, and keep checking back for even more new releases!

Blessed & Grateful Fall Card

2016-11-15T06:04:00.000-06:00

Hey guys, today with one of my November kit projects,

this fall themed "Blessed and Grateful" card that I created using

the Blessings Chipboard Expression from the

Creating Made Easy November Kit.

I started with a card stock base card (from my stash),

and created a copper shimmer card stock cover using my own card stock,

and then used the pretty maple leaf patterned paper for the front.

I spray painted the Blessing Chip Word with gold metallic

paint then lightly rubbed some brown

StazOn on the word to bring out the texture.

I also rubbed the StazOn ink along the edges of the card.

I used the stickers from to kit to create the card itself and

added the "and" from the letter stickers.

This would make a great Thanksgiving Card for a family

or best friend of course. The Blessed Chipboard

would make a fantastic title on a layout, card, even a sun catcher, any thing is possible.

Grab your kit while it's here!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Nov2016kitclub

Cannot wait for December and all the winter/Christmas CRAFTING!

Autumn Blessings Acrylic Box & Tag Album Set

2016-11-03T06:33:00.000-05:00

Hey there friends it's Pinky today, I am so excited for FALL!

I have so many fun projects to share including this fun Clear Scraps Acrylic Box and the Chipboard Tag Album I created as the Feature Project for this month. The Creating Made Easy November 2016 Kit was an amazing kit to wok with, I love fall but also I LOVE the grateful side of the season, celebrating blessings, with family and friends.

For this project I created a step by step tutorial that is included in each kit, I shared how I created everything from each tag to the box itself.

I decided to turn the tags into a mini album that fits in the box, so I can proudly display it until after Thanksgiving.Each Tag includes room for a photograph, and I used an oil paint Sharpie in metallic gold as an accent color.

The patterned paper from Reminisce are so cute, and these stickers, you are going to love!

This Creating Made Easy November 2016 Kit was just fabulous.

Every Kit I receive I am amazed at how many projects I can create,and I always have leftover papers to play with and make extra cards or layouts.

I hope you enjoyed my project today, I will be back with more this month!
Until next time, have a beautifully crafty day my friends. Here is a link to the kit so it is easily found.

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Nov2016kitclub

BOO Crackle Spiderweb Album

2016-10-08T06:30:00.000-05:00

Happy October my friends, today I have a fun BOO Spiderweb Crackle Album!

For this mini I took the 4X4 Mini Tab Album from the October 2016 Creating Made Easy Kit, and I coated the cover page with StazOn ink (in case the crackle showed through)

and I used Texture Crackle Paste from my stash in copper to cover the front page.

While I set that aside to dry I covered each page with patterned paper from the October 2016 Creating Made Easy Kit.

After the Texture Paste completely dried I used black paint to "ink" the edges for a spookier feel.

After that I stamped spiderwebs on the cover, I actually used paint instead of ink for this one.

I put stickers from the kit on each page-prepping them for photos.

And added the BOO from Corrugated Alphabet Stickers from my own stash. (We all have alphabets stickers!)

I threaded it with a thin black ribbons and added pics!

I love the end result and it wasn't hard to create.

Grab your October 2016 Creating Made Easy Kit before it's gone! Only 29.99 including USA shipping.

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Oct2016kitclub

Until my next project, have a beautifully crafty day my friends,

Pinky- your average ordinary craft mom!

Halloween SHAKERS!!

2016-10-03T06:49:00.000-05:00

Happy Monday friends, today I have my first couple of projects from the fabulous Creating Made Easy October 2016 Kit!

I decided to make these two Clear Scraps Shakers and share just how I created them!

For the Bat Shaker I used Gesso from my stash, spreading it onto the chipboard base and basically using it as adhesive to adhere the next layer.

After thatI spread Gesso on the top layer piece, and set aside both pieces to dry.

Then I took heavy duty foil and punches out stars and moons (it sharpens your punches as well) to create the "floating" pieces in the Shaker.

Right before the base Gesso dried I put two foil moons as the "eyes" and pressed them in lightly.

I waited for everything to dry added the foil stars and adhered the acrylic and top layer on, after gluing some ribbon in between the layers for a hanger. Before I added the acrylic I hand painted some spider webs onto the front using paint and a very small brush.

Now for the Ghost Shaker I used Modeling paste from my stash with glitter (while wet) for the top layer.

I adhered patterned paper from the kit to the base of the Ghost Shaker.

After everything dried, I adhered a ribbon in between the layers, added the sequins from the kit, then adhered the other layers.

Such a fun idea, these Clear Scraps Shakers!

Happy Crafty Monday my friends,

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Oct2016kitclub

Fall Mixed Media Acrylic Tag

2016-09-26T07:19:00.000-05:00

Hey there friends, well this TAG project taught me a lot! LOL

I tried using this copper paste on it, but it kept flaking off, I was using the Clear Scraps

Fall Leaves Stencil/Mascil which I love.

But I had to find a way to keep the paste from flaking, so finally

I "frosted" the tag by using a file to scratch the surface. After I did that the

paste stayed on but I was sure to seal it with a clear acrylic spray.

I used Clear Scraps Maple Branch Chipboard Embellishments I painted and

glittered and added them for more texture.

Both the Mascil/Stencil were in the September Creating Made Easy Kit Club Kit

plus a whole bunch of amazing other items!

Micro Bead Owl Album

2016-09-23T07:05:00.000-05:00

Hey there friends, I have the Featured Project for the month of September with the Creating Made Easy kit. This fun micro bead "Lets Go Owl Album" which includes fun photo matting that matches the kit paper cards that were my inspiration.

Check out the photos below, each page it individualized with fun "tree" mattes that coordinate with the paper cards in the kit.

I had so much fun with this kit in general plus the album was just a pleasure to create.

Every kit comes with steeply step printed photo instructions to create this album from the front page to the last page! I enjoyed taking photos and making every detail fun.

Have you seen everything in the kit? I included posts for backpack tags as well and pics included in those posts.

Here is a link to the Creating Made Easy September Kit

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Sept2016kitclub

The owl was so cute, so many ideas.

Favorite Times Fall Layout

2016-09-22T07:00:00.000-05:00

Good morning friends, have you seen the fabulous Creating Made Easy September Kit and a layout I created using this kit?

I took brown cardstock from my stash as a base, and used light brown paint and the 12X12 Fall Leaves Stencil to create the background side panel, then sprinkled with glitter while the paint was still wet.

Shake off excess before it dries.

Then add the patterned paper as shown below.

You can see I added a banner using the stickers in the September kit as well as the title.

This is one of my favorite photos of me and my boys, it was a fun kit to create layouts, albums and more. Check out all the designer projects.

Grab your kit here!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Sept2016kitclub

Have a beautifully crafty day,

Handmade Backpack Tags!!

2016-09-21T06:44:00.000-05:00

Hey there friends I have a FUN project today using Creating Made Easy September Kit!

Since it is looking ahead to fall, it's time for back to school so I decided to take the Mini Tree Album included in the September Kit and make backpack tags!

They are actually sealed backpack tags with the HIGH quality Clear Scraps acrylic so they should last all year!

Here is how I made them:

I used two of the pages from the Mini Tree Album for each tag.

I removed the protective film from both tree pages first. Then I used Green StazOn ink to coat the front of the cover tree, then quickly added a mossy embossing powder. Now embossing acre can be tricky, you have to go slow and move quickly so it won't completely bend and melt. If it starts bend immediately move heat source underneath or way and carefully bend back but BE CAREFUL it can be hot, no one wants burned fingers. Using rubber tipped tweezers work well.

After embossing the front of the tree page, take brown and dark green StazOn ink (from stash) and color the INSIDE of the page and outside so you have a heavy brown color for the trunk.

Cut white or cream paper from cardstock (in stash) trim to fit, and write down BUS # and Name.

Adhere to INSIDE (non- embossed side) of tree.

Take clear tree page, adhere edges using clear Beacon adhesive, a little goes a long way and adhere trees together. Clip together to dry for 20 minutes for a long last extra over necessary hold! haha

Unclip, add RED pearls from pearl pen for the apples, then allow to dry 30 minutes. Add keychain through hole. There it is!

Beachy Layout With Mirrors!

2016-08-19T06:43:00.003-05:00

Happy Friday friends! I am lucky enough to have friends in

Florida, so I get to jaunt over once in a while and the August Kit

from Creating Made Easy was perfect for those beach pics!

I love the Mirrored Banners included plus the beautiful papers

with a vintage feel.

Check out this fun kit. It's ONLY 29.99!

https://www.clearscraps.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=August2016main

I still love scrapbooking pages when I get a chance.

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