Hey, everybody! Another Happy Hump Day to you – SO hard to believe we’ve already seen the first week of September! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a very cool vintage sewing album using the Blank Wood Card with Dress Form Chipboard Embellishments! This was such a fun project! I layered the two dress forms together to make one embellishment with some really good dimension as the focal on the front of the album. I cut four pages for the inside and embellished the front and back of each page.
The front and back covers of the album were created with Blank Wood Card. In addition to the stamped and painted Dress Form Chipboard Embellishments on the front, I used a vintage button, charms, ruler ribbon, and elements from the digital accessories. I used Ephemoire’s Til The Bobbin Runs Out digital journal pages and accessories on the covers and all the pages. The edges of the covers and pages are inked with distress ink. The inside of the front and back covers are painted with chalk paint and each has a spool element from the digital accessories. All four of the pages on the inside are embellished with digital journal pages. They also have folders that open, flaps that open up and out, and pull-outs – all embellished with elements from the digital accessories along with stamped and die cut buttons, and all with plenty of room for journaling and/or photos. I did a little ink splattering with a fan brush on each page, trying not to over-do it because I love ink splatters, lol! And finally, I tied two ribbons on the binding rings with crafter’s cord. Here are shots of the front and inside cover, front and back all pages, and the inside and back cover.
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Teal cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Brown cardstock, CutCardStock Baronial Ivory cardstock, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Bubblegum cardstock, CutCardStock Sandcastle cardstock Stamps: Great Impressions Lace background stamp, Ephemoire Til The Bobbin Runs Out digital journal pages and accessories, Sunny Studio Cute As A Button stamp set Ink: Memento Bamboo Leaves ink, Ranger Walnut Stain distress ink Dies/Punches: Stampin’ Up 1-3/4″ circle punch, Stampin’ Up 1″ circle punch, Fiskars 2-1/2″ circle punch, Kadomaru Pro corner rounder, Sunny Studio Cute As A Button die set Accessories: Folkart Java, Oatmeal and Sheepskin chalk paint; MISTI stamp tool, 7 Gypsies binding rings, Tim Holtz idea-ology Ruler Ribbon, 3 Girl JAM vintage button, Blue Moon charms from stash, Ranger distress collage medium, Big Shot, fan brush, Really Reasonable Ribbon pink twill and olive canvas ribbon, Hemptique Bamboo crafting cord, Stampendous green and pink Dot Sparklers
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get those craft supplies out to play! Be sure to check out all the amazing acrylic, wood and chipboard goodies at Clear Scraps… OMGoodness, you won’t be disappointed! And head on over to the Clear Scraps Facebook Page for lots of inspiration! And while you’re at it, join the Clear Scraps FacebookCreative Group to connect with other Clear Scraps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
Hi friends! Happy Monday and Happy Labor Day if you’re in the States! I hope you’ve had a great long weekend! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I created this sweet ‘just because’ tower card for The Outlawz September Progressive/Freebie Challenge where Hetty Clare Art is our sponsor this month. We were gifted the super adorable digital image called The Little Ballerina to play with for this challenge, and I used a yellow and green color combo for this fun fold.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and will come over and join in all the fun at The Outlawz Challenges! Lots of fun going on! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hi everybody! I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend and doing something fun! I’m a little late with this post but I’m thrilled to be showcasing three more projects created with the Paper Goods over at STAMPlorations! As is the norm when playing with STAMPlorations goodies, I’m having a blast! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! These projects were shown on the STAMPlorations blog on August 23rd which was the day after I got home from the hospital after suffering a heart attack. I had what they call a widow-maker’s heart attack with 100% blockage in my left anterior descending. I spent four days in the hospital and came home with a ton of medications that I’ll be on for the rest of my life, along with lots of diet changes and an exercise regimen. I’ve lost ten pounds but I certainly don’t recommend having a heart attack to do it, lol! ;)
So the posts you’ve seen in my blog over the past two weeks were scheduled in way in advance, and this post is the first fresh post I’ve written since I’ve been home from the hospital. Now, for the fun stuff… for this STAMPlorations feature I have created three fun Christmas projects using the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1 Ephemera, available in the Paper Goods section of the store. These ATC Backgrounds are so awesome and can be used to create not only artist trading cards, but tags and ornaments as you’ll see here shortly! My first project is a set of six ATCs, cards and coins, featuring the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1 Ephemera with stamped sentiments from the Joy clear stamp set. All have heat embossing and/or glossy or shimmer overlay. These all have some nice shine going on!
I cut and punched the ATC bases from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock and adhered them to the back of the individual card and coin panels trimmed and punched from the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1 Ephemera. I stamped sentiments on each one from the Joy clear stamp set in black, brown, blue, silver and gold ink, and added clear embossing, Glossy Accents, Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, and Crystal Clear Sparkle Overlay marker to embellish each one. I ran gold and silver paint pens around the edge of each ATC to finish them off. Here is a straight and hand-held angle shot of each one (pardon my thumb, lol):
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock Ink: Catherine Pooler Suede Shoes, Black Jack and Over Coffee ink; Delicata Golden Glitz and Silvery Shimmer ink; Versamark, Sakura Clear Star Gelly Roll pen, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle Overlay marker, Memento Rich Cocoa marker, Posca Gold and Silver pens Dies/Punches: Fiskars 2-1/2″ circle punch Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool, Hero Arts clear embossing powder, Glossy Accents
My second project is a set of four Christmas tags also featuring the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1 Ephemera. I created two of these tags in the traditional colors of red and green, and the other two in non-traditional colors of teal and purple.
Ornaments are super easy to make. First, I created a beaded tail and loop for the top. I punched circles from six of the images from the Christmas Backgrounds ATC #1 Ephemera, scored them down the middle, and adhered each side to the next, trapping the beading wire and ribbon in the center, with a simple bow adhered at the bottom.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these projects and you’re inspired to get crafty! Be sure to check out all the amazing paper goods, stamps, dies, stencils, digis and other crafty goodies at the STAMPlorations main, outlet and digital stores! Use code STAMPGIRLLESLIE for a 20% discount on your orders in the store (with unlimited uses)! And there is A LOT going on over at the STAMPlorations blog – tons of creative inspiration, tutorials, promotions and giveaways – all month long! If you’ve never visited, you are definitely in for a good time! When you do visit, be sure to leave comments on the posts! Every month Shery draws seven random winners from all the posts published during the month, so the more posts you comment on, the more chances you have to win! And be sure to Follow STAMPlorations on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest for more creative inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Hi everyone! A very Happy Saturday to you – I hope you’ve had a great week! We’re sure enjoying some cooler weather out here in Colorado and that makes us happy! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I’m stoked to be back on the Eyelet Outlet blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a cool inspirational note card with a nautical feel featuring our Anchor Brads, Ship Wheel Brads, Anchor Washi Tape and Black Enamel Dots! These brads and washi tape are the the bomb – I love using coordinating products!
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun goodies at Eyelet Outlet! I can already see you drooling, lol! Be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ Eyelet Outlet Facebook Page to keep up with news and sales, and while you’re at it, join the Eyelet Outlet Fans Facebook group for lots of creative inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Howdy, everybody! I’m having the hardest time wrapping my head around the fact that we’re three-quarters of the way through 2021 already! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! Our newest challenge is live over at Merry Little Christmas Challenge Blog and I’m stoked to share my DT inspiration project for MLCCB #38 – September Anything Christmas Goes! I used the Prickley Pear Stamps Build A Cat 2 clear stamp set and coordinating Build A Cat die set to create an adorable CAS Christmas card featuring a festive kitty and several flat-back Christmas bulbs on gold cord.
I’ve had these bulbs in my Christmas craft stash for years and when I came across them while digging, I decided I needed to use them! NBUS (never before used schtuff) for sure, lol! I created a 9″ x 3-3/4″ slimline card base along with a white panel for the front from Neenah Classic Crest 110# Solar White cardstock which I embellished with a strip of Canvas Corp red and white striped paper and layered on American Crafts Crimson cardstock. I stamped the sentiment on the panel and the cat on a scrap of Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock. I colored the cat and tail with alcohol markers, cut them with the coordinating dies and adhered them together. I adhered the cat to the panel, then the bulbs and gold cord to complete the card front.
I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, embellished it with a strip of the red and white paper and a red glitter die cut sentiment, and layered the panel on red cardstock.
And one more peek… this was such a fun card to create! So happy I ‘found’ the Christmas bulbs in the Christmas craft stash!
I hope you’ve enjoyed seeing this slimline card and will link up a Christmas project with us this month! We can’t wait to see what you create! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
Hi everyone! Happy Hump Day – I hope you’re having a great week with some lovely weather where you are! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! It’s time for a new challenge over at Mix It Up Challenge Blog and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project with you for MIUCB #53 – Anything Goes + Monochrome! Our challenges are always ‘anything goes’ and we offer a technique twist each month to inspire you! This month the twist is monochrome – but the twist is never required to play! I created a pretty ‘thinking of you’ slimline card in brown and tan using Prickley Pear Stamps Heart Key Crown stamp set and Hearts 2 stamp set and coordinating Heart Key Crown die set, along with an all-time favorite hello script die from Mama Elephant.
I jumped on the slimline wagon last Summer but I’ll admit that I am a bit of a rebel when it comes to size, lol! I always create a 9″ x 3-3/4″ card base because I think it fits better in a #10 business envelope. I created a side-folding portrait card base from CutCardStock Twine cardstock along with several additional layering panels from Darice textured brown cardstock and CutCardStock Twine cardstock. Using the Prickley Pear Stamps Heart Key Crown stamp set, I stamped the hearts in brown ink on the twine cardstock and used the coordinating Heart Key Crown die set to cut them.
I arranged the three stamped and die cut hearts on the front and added the die cut sentiment to the front of the middle heart at an angle. I colored several white flat-back pearls with an alcohol marker (did you know you could do that?!) to match the monochrome scheme.
I cut the inside panel from CutCardStock Twine cardstock and kept it fairly simple by just stamping a heart and the sentiment from the Hearts 2 stamp set on the panel in brown ink and layering the panel on brown cardstock, leaving a wide border.
And one more look… I really like how this slimline turned out! Always loving a monochrome color scheme, too!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this project and will link up with us this month! All of our challenges are ‘anything goes’ and we offer a technique twist each month to inspire you! We’d love to see either ‘anything goes’ or a monochrome project… you choose! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Howdy everybody! I hope you’re having a great week and you’re enjoying this Hump Day! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! Our new challenge over at Love To Scrap Challenge Blog is live this morning and I’m super stoked to share my DT inspiration project for LTSCB #149 – Anything Goes! This card is so stinkin’ cute I can’t stand it! I work way ahead on all my design team projects and I had a really hard time waiting to share this, lol! I used the My Favorite Things Pizza My Heart stamp set along with the My Favorite Things Pizza Maker die set, of course! ;)
These stamps and dies are definitely among MFT’s cutest sets. I cut a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock and added strips of red and white gingham paper across the top and bottom. I stamped the sentiment in black ink and then added the pizza die cuts. It was so fun building the pizza with pepperoni, ham, mushrooms, pineapple, green peppers and black olives – all from scraps out of the scrap bin that seemingly never dwindles, lol! And the gingham paper reminded me so much of the old fashioned tablecloths from back in the day!
I cut the inside panel from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock and embellished it with gingham paper, stamped the sentiment in black ink and layered the panel on a scrap of red cardstock from that same bin. ;)
And one more peek… I have loved pizza my whole life – in fact it’s still one of my favorite foods so you can imagine how much fun I had with this! ;)
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’ll link up an ‘anything goes’ project with us this month! We’d love to see what you create! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
Hi everyone! Happy Hump Day to you – hope you’re having a fabulous week so far! Things are pretty darn peachy here! Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! Our new challenge has launched over at Love To Craft Challenge Blog and I’m thrilled to share my DT inspiration project for LTCCB #62 – September Anything Goes! I created a sweet birthday card using some fun brads and a super fun die set that I haven’t used in a couple years. I’m trying to go through my humongous die collection and use some that haven’t been used in a while, or in some cases, have never been used at all, lol!
I created a standard A2 size top-folding card base from Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, along with a black and white gingham paper layer for the front and narrow strips cut from CutCardStock Basis Pink cardstock for the sides. I adhered a stitched oval die cut to the center of the panel cut from CutCardStock Basis Pink cardstock and stamped the sentiment vertically on the left side in black ink. I created the dress from the same black and white gingham paper and CutCardStock Basis Pink cardstock, added tiny black gemstones to the bodice, and adhered it to the center of the oval die cut I added the shoes and purse brads, a white heart brad, and several black gemstones on the sides of the oval, and adhered the panel to the card base.
And one more look… totally loving the black and white with pink which is such a pretty color combo! And that dress! ;)
Products used: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Pink cardstock, GKD Cold Snap 6×6 paper Stamps: C.C. Designs Birthdays stamp set Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black ink Dies/Punches: Frantic Stamper Pleated Dress die set Accessories: Tonic Studios 12″ Guillotine Paper Trimmer, Tombow Mono permanent adhesive, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Big Shot, MISTI stamp tool, Darice adhesive foam circles; Eyelet Outlet Shoe & Purse Brads, Heart Brads and Black Enamel Dots; Darice tiny black gemstones
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and will link up with us this month! We’d love to see what you’re working on! Thanks so much for stopping by – we’ll see you again soon! ;)
Hi everyone! A very Happy Saturday to you – I hope you’ve had a great week! Things are status quo here. The hubs had a pinched ulnar nerve released in his left arm several days ago and is doing well. I have to keep reminding him to take it easy and not over use his arm… you know how men are! ;) Affiliate links are used in this post at no cost to you. I really appreciate your support! I’m thrilled to be back on the Eyelet Outlet blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a fun birthday popcorn machine box card featuring our Popcorn & Ticket Brads and Red Jewel Bling! This was definitely a fun one! My Scan N Cut lives in a cabinet to keep it from getting dusty, and when I bring it out, I typically cut multiple files which keep me busy assembling for weeks to come. ;)
Here’s a shot of the back showing an additional sentiment and a Popcorn Brad on the signature panel.
And one more peek… what a super fun card! As you well know, I absolutely LOVE box cards and I really enjoyed creating this one, and these brads were just the ‘ticket!’
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: CutCardStock Basis Gold cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Red cardstock, Neenah Classic Crest 80# Solar White cardstock, Hygloss Silver Foil cardstock, K & Co. Essentials Dark designer paper pad Stamps: Avery Elle Loads of Wishes stamp set, The Project Bin Just Poppin’ stamp set Ink: Yellow Paper Mate Flair pen, Memento Rhubarb Stalk ink Dies/Punches: My Scrap Chick Popcorn Box Card cut file Accessories: Brother Scan N Cut, Bearly Art precision craft glue, MISTI stamp tool
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project! Be sure to check out all the fun goodies at Eyelet Outlet! I can already see you drooling, lol! Be sure to ‘like’ and ‘follow’ Eyelet Outlet Facebook Page to keep up with news and sales, and while you’re at it, join the Eyelet Outlet Fans Facebook group for lots of creative inspiration! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time! ;)
Happy Friday, everybody! I hope you’ve had a wonderful week – it sure went by fast! I’m thrilled to be back on the Clear Scraps blog today with another awesome DT inspiration project! I created a project documenting a motorcycle road trip to Deals Gap Motorcycle Resort with a group of friends back in July 2010. Hubby and I rode the Tail of the Dragon twice on two different motorcycles. We rode the Harley on our road trip with our friends and my best friend from high school and college trailered our Honda VTX so we could ride it on the Tail also. What fun we had! I used the Scallop Circle Printer Tray which I painted with green chalk paint, and it is perfect to document our amazing trip!
I painted the top layer of the Scallop Circle Printer Tray with green chalk paint. The nice thing about chalk paint is that it dries fairly quickly. I stamped texture all over the layer in brown ink, let it dry and then applied another coat of the Spanish Moss. When it dried there was just a tad bit of the texture stamping showing which I thought looked cool. I cut some striped patterned paper for the center area of the frame and printed a little summary of our trip on white cardstock, and adhered them to the back.
I printed the six photos I wanted to use, trimmed them and adhered them to the back so they’d show through the apertures. Working from the bottom up, I glued the second and third layers together and glued them to the back. I removed the protective film from the back side of the acrylic piece and glued it down. I removed the protective film from the front side of the acrylic piece and glued the painted top layer down.
I added punched elements, stamping, bling, die cuts and my St. Christopher pendant (the one I wore on all of our rides over the years) to the outside of the frame for interest.
Other products used: Cardstock/Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, CutCardStock Basis Brown, CutCardStock Pop-Tone Gumdrop Green cardstock, The Paper Studio Tattered and Worn 12×12 paper pad Stamps: Stampin’ Up Timeless Textures stamp set, Tim Holtz Idea-ology Type Lower cling foam stamp set, The Project Bin Wild Thing stamp set Ink: Catherine Poole Icing on the Cake ink Dies/Punches: Sizzix Primitive Stars dies, Stampin’ Up Banner Triple Punch, Stampin’ Up Itty Bitty Heart Punch, Sizzix Alphanumeric Tiny Type Lower Thinlits Accessories: Plaid Folkart Spanish Moss chalk paint, Bearly Art precision craft glue, Darice black glitter alpha stickers, clear acrylic stamp block, Trinity Stamps Andradite Sparkle Embellishment Mix, Ranger distress collage medium
I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s project and you’re inspired to get those craft supplies out to play! Be sure to check out all the amazing acrylic, wood and chipboard goodies at Clear Scraps… OMGoodness, you won’t be disappointed! And head on over to the Clear Scraps Facebook Page for lots of inspiration! And while you’re at it, join the Clear Scraps FacebookCreative Group to connect with other Clear Scraps fans! Thanks so much for stopping by today – we’ll see you next time!
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