Song of My Heart Stampers: Paper Scraps Projects

Posts categorized "Paper Scraps Projects"

03/14/2019

pink lace and black polka dots

I tell ya, I am having so much fun in the stamp room these days.... using up my scraps! I was sorting my scrap bin out into my storage system (clear stamp cases are so awesome for this!) and came across some great pieces that were just begging to be used.

First up was a half sheet of Beautifully Detailed laser-cut lace that had gotten a bit mangled because I was too lazy to put it away properly. I untangled it and snipped out several salvageable flourishes, which turned into enough for six cards when all was said and done. Aren't they pretty???

They are really very simple layouts, but turned into something special with those lace flourishes. I really like that the lace comes in 12x12 sheets so you can just trim out the size and shape needed for your project.

The lace is Petal Pink on one side and plain white on the other, so you can glue down either side. I used a combo of both sides for this card, with Crumb Cake ink on Sahara Sand cardstock.

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Amazing Life Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

Beautifully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty 12x12 Paper

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Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper

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Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

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Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Soft Sea Foam Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

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Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

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Mini

Stampin' Dimensionals

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Liquid Multipurpose Glue (perfect for lace)

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Stamping Sponges (for applying glue)

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Paper Snips Scissors

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Pearl Adhesive

Basic Jewels

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Distracted by my stuff while supposedly cleaning up the stuff... that's me! Does that happen to you? I think I'm not alone on that when it comes to craft room organization! Leave me a comment if you enjoyed seeing what I was distracted by : )

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Blends Alcohol Markers, Cards, Everday, Clear Photopolymer Stamps, Paper Scraps Projects | Permalink | Comments (0)

03/13/2019

Scrumptious cards for the foodie in your life

Had to share some of the AMAZINGNESS that came out of the Stampin' Up demonstrator sample swap we did this month at our local meeting. WOW, are my friends talented!! Our theme was "foodie cards" and these are a few of my favorites.

The watermelon card was such a cute use of the Swirly Frames stamp set for the "rind." I love all the stitched detailing on the layers. Everything about this card screams "SUMMER!"

Look at the gorgeous clear-embossed and sponged background stamping on this coffee lovers card. And using vellum for the clear cup lid was genius!

And here's a clever and cute punch art burger and fries in a basket! Do you recognize the "pickle?" It's one of the porch cushions from Sitting Here stamp set! That's so smart! And what really ties it all together is the basket liner paper and the bottle of pop die cut.

This last one's perfect for tomorrow! It's "pi" day, get it? : ) Also done with the basket weave embossing folder. Jena told me she used the Cherry Cobbler Blends in each of the basket holes, then added a dab of Fine-Tip Glue in each. The result is SO realistic you almost expect it to smell like cherries!

Doesn't this make you just want to swap with us?? You totally can, you know! All you have to do is join by purchasing the Starter Kit. Even if you're not local or can't attend the demonstrator gatherings because of work or something. Because I love swapping SO much that I pay the shipping back to my long-distance team members who participate each month.

Can you imagine getting a package with beauties like these back in the mail?? It's all part of the fun of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator in my Song of My Heart family. I hope you'll think about it, and shoot me an email with any questions you think of. We'll chat, and I bet when you see what an amazing deal it is to be a demo, you'll be joining our exclusive demo swap in no time : )

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Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Cards, Everday, Cards, Fancy Folds, Cards, Masculine, Cards, Misc Holidays, Paper Scraps Projects, Punch Art Projects, Team News & Events | Permalink | Comments (0)

03/03/2019

A million little things

This weekend I finally got some ink on my Beauty Abounds stamp set! I have been wanting to play with the bubbles especially. This card came about after I masked off a rectangular area with post-it notes, then stamped bubbles in three colors. It's a cute layout to use up scraps!

The next card uses the same colors (Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana and Mango Melody) and the little spatter stamp from the set. I stamped a grid of nine splats, then added punched mini butterflies in the same colors as the inks. Just for fun I used three different embellishments to their centers to add visual interest. Fast and CUTE!

So there you go--that's just TWO of the stamps in the Beauty Abounds set--you'll have to pop back in tomorrow to see what I did with another of them!

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Posted in Cards, Everday, Cards, Masculine, Color Combos to Try, Paper Scraps Projects, Punch Art Projects | Permalink | Comments (4)

02/28/2019

Farmhouse inspired DIY cards part three (final)

So have you caved and gotten the rooster yet??? Have I convinced you to add him to your collection before the end of March? I hope so! Let me know if you have any questions about how you can get this exclusive Sale-A-Bration stamp set before it retires permanently.

I didn't have a blog series planned for this week, but it's turning out to be one anyway! This is part three of posts all sharing the results from ONE really great crafting session last weekend. My kids were at a Youth Conference, hubby was deep in arcane books for his PhD work, and it was just latte-powered me in the stamp room with no interruptions! You can view parts one and two here.

I think this one might be my personal favorite out of everything I made that day. It uses a retired (sorry!) die-cut set called Lots of Labels and the "shutters" are folded upward slightly to pop off the page. I took a photo from another angle so you could see how the rooster image is kind of laying in a shallow "bowl" formed by the bent cardstock.

You may be wondering why I went with gold pearls and/or gold thread on these farm-inspired cards. You could use any metal, really, but I wanted to cut through the cutesy of the plaid background and make it more modern looking. Nobody wants a card that reminds them of 30 year old kitchen decor : ) Remember when we all had plaid on the bottom, print on the top and a busy border in between??? And how hard it is to remove wallpaper?! LOL

Same deal here--farmhouse style, but clean and uncluttered, with plenty of neutrals so it keeps a fresh and modern feel. Farmhouse is all about textures, whether it's a touch of burlap trim, a ball of twine or a distressed paint finish background. I found I preferred the Crackle Paint background stamped off once so it was lighter and subtler than straight stamping.

This last one is the simplest, but I really love this layout so you'll be seeing it again soon. It's sooo simple, but it just works because it follows the rule of triangles and has good white space, two important visual design principles. I found a home for my last die cut as a fun little tab element you can add to the top, bottom or sides of any focal point.

There we go! Did you enjoy this mini series? Will you be trying any of the nine new layouts? Leave me a comment!

Thanks for letting me talk your leg off about my busy crafting day. I knew you'd "get" it!!

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Cards, Everday, Cards, Masculine, Paper Scraps Projects, Sale-A-Bration 2019, Trends in Papercrafting | Permalink | Comments (1)

02/27/2019

Farmhouse inspired DIY rooster cards part two!

I've got some more fun layout ideas for you that came out of my crafting session with the Home to Roost stamp set and a bunch of fun new background stamps. See the first post here, then enjoy these additional DIY cardmaking ideas. This is the most funnest hobby EVER!

All of the cards I shared in these posts use these basic materials (below) as a starting point. I made all the layouts, then went back and embellished them all at the end. That's a little tip for faster card production and more efficient crafting sessions!

***Note: Home to Roost is only available through March 31st, 2019,

but it's FREE with any $50 order when you Shop with Lyssa by the deadline!

This was an easy touch you can do with any Stitched Shapes square. Slice it diagonally corner to corner, then add those two pieces to opposite "corners" of a round or oval focal point. Adds a nice bit of color without being the same old matted look. Great dimension, too!

One of the things I loved about this set of Home to Roost ideas was that there was no need to color the rooster (although you certainly could). Just make sure your rooster is stamped in the darkest color you are using, in my case Cherry Cobbler, so that he really stands out.

Goodness, I'm going to need a Part Three to this little series! Check back tomorrow for the third and final showcase of this one VERY productive crafting session. Isn't it funny how sometimes you can't even manage to pull together ONE card, and other times you walk away with nine or ten? I hope these little tips and the idea for stamping everything up front before you start, are helpful to you next time you sit down to play.

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Cards, Everday, Cards, Masculine, Color Combos to Try, Paper Scraps Projects, Sale-A-Bration 2019, Tips, Techniques & Tricks | Permalink | Comments (3)

02/21/2019

Will you be getting this card from me? Classic Garage

Ever had one of those stamp sets where everything you did with it turned out great? Geared Up Garage is one of those sets! it's almost impossible to make a bad card with these images. And most of us need that kind of "easy" when we're looking for masculine designs, eh?

You'll be getting this card (or one of my other Classic Garage card designs) when you participate in the February 2019 Class of the Month using the club code R3NGPWWW with any order minimum of $35 before shipping and tax at http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa

I've pulled together seven totally different class projects that will ensure you get the most versatile use possible from your new set!

Your club benefits and perks will automatically begin when you use the code. Complete online club details here. I'll email to welcome you to the club and keep track of your participation points towards a shopping spree when you've played five months. Zero hassle! All YOU do is shop --and watch for your happy mail with some fun, free samples inside!

Hope to see your name pop up on my list before the monthly deadline of the 28th! I'm 100% confident you'll be back for more once you've tried my style of stamp club. Chat soon!

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01/31/2019

February 2019 Class of the Month Club is here! Classic Garage

February's Class of the Month is revving up with the new Classic Garage suite from Stampin' Up!

We've got lots of vintage car fans in the family so I knew this was one bundle I'd be taking for more than just a test drive. It's well-designed, full of versatile images and lots of fun sayings. I'll be using the toolbox stamp for handy man cards, too. There's even a grease smudge stamp, how funny is that?!

One very nice thing about the coordinating papers for this suite is that the dies that match the stamp set go with the patterned papers, too. Here's a quick peek of all the fun patterns in the pack. I can't wait to make some scrapbook pages with this!

Want to order cardstock ready to match? Here's the colors: Basic Black, Basic Gray, Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Tranquil Tide, Mint Macaron and Crushed Curry

This month we have four projects and three bonus layouts, so you'll be getting a good variety of experience with the different elements of this fun suite. If you are on a budget, stick with the club minimum order of $35--but if you want, feel free to bump it up to $50 and earn yourself a free Sale-A-Bration reward choice! You can view all the SAB freebies to choose from here.

This is one of the fun background techniques you'll learn to make this month:

Already have the stamps or bundle? No problem! Just order anything else you'd like to meet the minimum $35. To join the club and start getting the goodies (complete details here!) just shop with Lyssa with the February 2019 code, R3NGPWWW. Your benefits will automatically start when I see the code on your order.

Already have a demonstrator? That's ok, too. You can shop with me one-time and still keep them as your preferred demonstrator. But if you don't have a demo friend to provide you with cool inspiration and great customer service, please consider me yours. Contact me anytime and get a free catalog! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

I'm so excited to share this month's masculine layout class, and I'm REALLY excited you guys are always chomping at the bit to see the new one each month. I love using my background in graphic design and layout to teach you how to make awesome cards and grow your skills as a papercrafter.

So go shop so we can start the fun!

Just don't forget the code : )

Posted in "Class of the Month" Club, Big Shot Dies & Folders, Cards, Masculine, Cards, Misc Holidays, Club Code for the Month, Paper Scraps Projects, Patterned Paper Projects, Trends in Papercrafting | Permalink | Comments (1)

01/26/2019

Valentine mailing part one

I've been having a lot of fun this week working on a BIG challenge I took on earlier this month--sending a valentine to anyone on my email list who wanted one! I love making valentines and I don't need a bunch in real life, so I decided to send a bunch randomly--over 200, all told.

Yesterday the first batches went in the mail. I hope they like them!! I made several different varieties so I didn't get bored. These first two use the new Rectangled Stitched dies and the One for All stamp set.

I don't actually have any specific valentine stamp sets at the moment, so it was a fun challenge combining images and sentiments to express affection at this holiday. I lucked out when my fabulous Paper Pumpkin kit arrived and came with a whole bunch of extra images and cute animal sayings which were perfect. It coordinates with Animal Outing, which I was lucky enough to win at Stampin' Up! OnStage last spring.

For my last batch of homemade valentines this week, I used the free So Hoppy For You stamp set paired with the "hello beautiful" saying from the Butterfly Gala set. I hope it makes them smile like it did me!

Easy and cute is the name of the game... if you like #simplestamping ideas, you'll love my Ready to Make It? category, where all the cards take 10-15 minutes max, and use limited supplies.

Stay tuned for another "roundup" post of the next batch of Valentines! I still have over 100 left to go!

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Blends Alcohol Markers, Cards, Baby & Child, Cards, Misc Holidays, Paper Pumpkin News, Paper Scraps Projects, Sale-A-Bration 2019 | Permalink | Comments (4)

01/07/2019

Geared Up Garage

The men on my husband's side of the family are all car geeks, so as soon as I saw the newest masculine set in the Spring 2019 Occasions catalog, I knew it would be on my first order. I buy anything with old cars in it, but I liked how the Geared Up Garage set had different sayings and some garage-themed images, not to mention coordinating framelits.

And I knew I wanted to use it with the new Corrugated embossing folder to mimic a steel shed. I had a lot of fun with this card! And I can use the tool box for handyman cards, too.

if you'd like to recreate this layout and look at home, here's what I used.

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I'll just spill the beans right now that Geared Up Garage is going to be the Class of the Month featured stamp set for March 2019. So if you want to add it to your order now, and have it in hand for class, that's great! Or wait and plan to get it in March when you place your club order with the code. Not familiar with my Class of the Month club? Check out the details here.

You can get the stamp set alone or bundled with the coordinating Garage Gears framelits. I sprang for both since I know I'll be using them a lot, but if cash is tight, the stamp set works great by itself. I'll have ideas for both with and without the dies in my upcoming class.

Thanks for popping in to see what I made with my new toys!! Tomorrow I hope to stamp and color some of those sweet little Sale-A-Bration frogs. I'll be sure to share if I get them made into anything cute!

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12/19/2018

Love you to pieces, special needs support card

I've been having so much fun playing with the new Love You To Pieces stamp set and coordinating dies from Stampin' Up. It's just so unique and the ideas just keep coming! I've made fancy cards, simple cards, wedding cards, birthday cards, etc, all from the same bundle.

I wanted to come up with an encouragement card for moms of kids on the autism spectrum (near and dear to my heart), and I think the bright colors of this one echo that look pretty well. Here's what I used:

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The ribbon twist was fun to do... and lays flat for mailing, which is great! Complete instructions, measurements and tips for this card and six other designs are available in a class PDF format for free with any $35 order with the code 4M2QCN4Q during December 2018 (deadline is the 29th). The class will be available without an order in my Etsy shop beginning January 1st.

Click here to see past classes and choose one for a set you already own! You'll love the easy ideas. Why waste precious creative time trying to figure out what to make and trying not to waste cardstock guessing at measurements? Ain't nobody got time for that.

Happy crafting, my friend! And if you're one of the caregivers and support structure for a special kid, big hugs to you. Your vital ground work makes a difference in the quality of life for the child and everyone he or she will ever come into contact with. The sacrifices you make now will have positive consequences far into the future. I know it's hard and I wish we could go out for a cup of coffee and be real and just let it all hang out. Wouldn't we have fun? Sending love and strength your way today!

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12/11/2018

easy Varied Vases layout

Remember this Big Daisy card from last month? I finally sat down and made something with the leftover large squares from the window area. Isn't it cute? I loved working with the two "hot" shades of orange, tempered by the "cool" aqua and white. I've been working on Christmas colors so much lately, it was fun to pull out the orange for a while and change things up.

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Here's the measurements if you'd like to try this layout! I think it would work for a large variety of stamps, but it is especially cute with the little collection of Varied Vases punches hanging off either side of the focal point.

2.5 inch Mango Melody square
2.75 inch Whisper White square
1.5 x 2.5 inch Pumpkin Pie background piece
1.5 x 5 inch Pool Party strip
5.5 x 8.5 card base (medium)

Thanks for popping in to see what's up in my craft room today! Don't forget to take a moment to subscribe to my once-a-week e-newsletter before you scoot. I've got more tips, news and special offers just for subscribers!

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11/24/2018

Seasoned with Kindness with the triple panel layout

Don't mind me... I'm supposed to be working on Christmas cards right now, but I keep playing with my new Seasoned with Kindness set! I just love the tin cans and the different herbs, especially combined with this sweet olive-tone plaid from the Under the Mistletoe papers. It just speaks of homey goodness and a simpler life, you know? A good thing to be reminded of when the world is moving a bit fast for me.

Seasoned with Kindness is a hostess exclusive, so it's available to order with hostess credit on orders of $150 or more. So if you want this sweetheart of a set, you'll need to maybe combine orders with a friend or two and have a little book party. Or just have a bit of a splurge and tell hubby your gift is covered this year!

Ready to recreate this card at home? Here's what I used.

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Ok, ok, NOW I'll go work on Christmas cards! Yes, I'll share. See you soon!

Posted in Blends Alcohol Markers, Cards, Everday, Clear Photopolymer Stamps, Paper Scraps Projects | Permalink | Comments (0)

11/20/2018

Wrapped in Christmas Warmth card

I wanted to share this easy Christmas card idea with you. It was a big hit at my Christmas Club last night! Everyone loved the creamy vanilla deeply textured Cable Knit embossing folder background, and the idea for using up strips of leftover paper. This would make great birthday invitations, too!

Want to recreate this card at home? Here's what I used:

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If you haven't started your cards yet this year, it's not too late! I have lots of EASY ideas in the Christmas card section, many of which you can do without any specific stamps and using colors you already own. If you need any help figuring out what to order or how much you'll need, well, that's what I'm here for! Email me anytime at Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Cards, Christmas, Paper Scraps Projects | Permalink | Comments (2)

11/17/2018

Retro birthday card

Don't you just love the 80's vibe going on here? I had a lot of fun making this for a friend's milestone birthday with my latest stamp acquisition, the sassy Free Cake set. I only had a minute to play with it so far, but I can tell it's going to be a fun addition to my collection and a great excuse to use bright, bold colors.

I did a fun little treatment on the inside as well, popping up the punchline that I hand cut in a goofy shape. I hope she likes it!

If you're in need of a fun birthday layout, here's what I used for this card:

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Psst... I have gift certificates that fit perfectly inside handmade birthday cards! Let me know if you need one--or pass my email along to hubby and drop a big hint that this is what you'd like this year! Lyssa@songofmyheartstampers.com

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11/14/2018

Mini Photo Tutorial: chickenwire basket

I was feeling a little stressed yesterday, so I stepped into my stamp space after supper and played a little bit with my new Seasoned with Kindness set. Funny how your mood improves with every minute you're crafting!

So I made a darling little basket for my pots of herbs to go in, and it was SO easy and cute I had to share. You'll need the new Chicken Wire Elements from page 43 of the 2018 Holiday Catalog (or click here), a silver brad, and silver foil or the new Galvanized Metallic Paper for the rest of it.

You can make the basket smaller or larger based on your needs, of course, but this one holds all three pots and is a good proportion for the card overall. You'll need 2 pieces of 1/4-inch Silver Foil measuring 2 and a half inches long (top and bottom edges of basket), and one that's 2 inches long (basket handle). The chicken wire should be cut to about 2.5 by 1.25 inches. Easy!!!

Ready to recreate this card at home? Here's what you'll need:

Seasoned with Kindness is a 2018-19 hostess exclusive, but you don't have to have a party to get it. Just gather orders from a friend or two (or just have a little party with yourself!) and you can hit the $150 mark without too much trouble : ) You can order Seasoned with Kindness or any of the other hostess exclusives, or regular catalog merchandise is you prefer, with your hostess dollars. http://bit.ly/shopwithLyssa

Thanks for stopping by the stamp room today to see what I've been up to. I hope you always walk away with one or two new ideas tucked in your pocket for your next creative session. Happy stamping!

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10/12/2018

eeky epic adventure: bitty banner and creepy crawlies

Hi friends! Penni and I have been so happy to have you along for the ride as we made our Halloween treats and projects for the year. Today is the last day of our annual series, which I hope you have enjoyed!

My project for today is a banner... a medium-sized banner perfect for a bulletin board or large photo frame. It was a great way to use up scraps with the Everyday Label Punch. I mentioned the letters yesterday when I shared the scrapbook page title I made with the "negatives" left after cutting them.

A mini banner is also a great way to use up odds and ends of ribbon. Oh, and here's a trick for you--don't have twine in the exact color you need? Choose one that's close and run it over the brush tip of a Stampin' Blends alcohol marker in the right color. I turned this Grapefruit Grove twine into Pumpkin Pie in about 30 seconds flat!

Penni pulled in some fun accessories for her last projects of the week. The new Tin Ceiling embossing folder looks totally amazing with the new Black Foil cardstock! It adds an eerie gleam and a fun bit of Victorian detail to the background. And look at the clever use of the new Christmas Bulb Builder punch with the bonus stamp set Making Every Day Bright to create a daisy. That was clever!

Of course, the best little embellishment for creepy crawly tags on your Silver Mini Gable Boxes is the new Spider Trinkets silver-metal charms. They come with a little ring to perfectly tie them with Baker's twine or a few strands of burlap thread. Don't forget to save two to add to a pair of earrings for some wearable fun!

Thanks so much for riding shotgun on our series. Penni and I will be collaborating again in February 2019 with more real-life papercrafting projects to celebrate Valentine's Day. Until then, it's full speed ahead with Thanksgiving and Christmas... my, how time flies!

Posted in Big Shot Dies & Folders, Blends Alcohol Markers, Boxes, Baskets & Bags, Cards, Misc Holidays, Paper Scraps Projects, Party Decor & More, Punch Art Projects | Permalink | Comments (1)

10/11/2018

eeky epic adventure: spooky scrapbook spreads

Welcome back to Day Four of our annual October blog series, put on by myself and my Halloween baby BFF Penni. We had so much fun scrapbooking together for today's projects!

My page is inspired by the Cabana Bay resort at Universal Studios Orlando, which Penni and I visited on a girls weekend in 2016. If you've ever been there, you know the spot-on 1950's vibe it has. doesn't the headline remind you of that era?

The headline actually came about by accident --I needed Large Letters cut for a banner I'll be showing you tomorrow. But on the way to the banner I got distracted by a scrapbook layout! Happy little accidents, as Bob Ross would say : )

Penni did the coolest technique on her headline--spattering Basic Black cardstock letters with a strong Frost White shimmer paint spray with big, drippy splatters. I wish the shine showed up better in the photos. You can see the texture it adds, anyway!

This page is full of details. I collaborated on the little green treat bucket is made from the Takeout Treats box front. Someday I want to do a page with little treat buckets of different sizes and shapes, parading across the bottom of the layout.

The Spooky Bats punch is another great tool for quick embellishing. It punches out three different bats at once, a real timesaver!

The silver gleam of the lettering is echoed by the Glittered Ribbon used for the memo-board style layout. Won't it be fun to tuck pictures of Penni's costumed kids into that page? And such a great technique for scrapbooking.

Ok, that's it for today--it's hard to believe tomorrow is the last day of our series already! Pop back in to see the banner I made and see some out-of-the-box accessories Penni put into action for her final projects. Thanks for stopping and sharing with us today!

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09/26/2018

Photo Tutorial: easy Hawaii shirt fold

Welcome to our 8th of ten September 2018 anniversary posts! If you're just joining us, we've been celebrating the 10th birthday of my blog with giveaways, freebies and special deals. Today's special deal is super fun... you can be the FIRST to get your hands on Common Cuts for Cardmakers 103!!! Be sure to read to the end of the post for details.

But first, our trip down memory lane... sorry for the picture quality! Digital photos weren't all that great even just ten years ago.

I don't think I ever did upload this cute little Hawaiian shirt origami fold I learned to make 10 years ago this month. And it's too adorable to pass up, so now's as good a time as any to do it, right?

Here's the easy instructions--you'll love finding just the right papers to make this great little shirt.

There! Isn't that fun? And SOOOO easy! If you want the shirt smaller or larger, practice on copy paper, increasing or decreasing the height and width equally by 1/2 increments, until you find the perfect dimensions for your project.

Now, for our anniversary deal! A third volume of my popular cardmaking resources for beginners, Common Cuts for Cardmakers, is coming out in October, and you can get your file for free when you place an order in my online store between now and September 30th at noon CST! No code necessary. Your file will be emailed to you within 1-2 days after ordering. After the 30th, the new files will be available in my Etsy shop.

I hope you enjoyed today's tutorial! I have another big giveaway scheduled for anniversary post #9--stay tuned to win! See you later!

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09/11/2018

Delightfully Detailed lace sheet cards

I hope you guys like lace, because I sure have been posting a lot with it lately! Today's share is about ways to use the 12x12 lace sheets that come in the Delightfully Detailed specialty laser-cut lace paper pack. All of the cards shown today used just ONE sheet, and you get four in a pack (plus the four additional cut-apart sheets), so one package is going to go a long way. But you better buy two, just in case : )

I was cleaning out my purple scrap bin because it was so full the lid wouldn't close! So most of these are Rich Razzleberry and a few Fresh Fig, with an accent of Sweet Sugarplum, which I really miss since it retired this spring. Hoping we see that one come back as a regular family member in the next color remodel.

ONE lace sheet gave me enough trimmed-out motifs to decorate 10 full size cards. if you just needed an accent bit, it would stretch even further. But I needed quick thank yous, so lace and a punch and pearls was it for me.

These are all actually quite easy layouts--it's the lace that makes them so incredibly elegant. Choose a font style for your sentiment that fits the refined feel of the textures. I used the Darling Label Punch Box for my cards.

I need ten more thank yous and I still have three more 12x12 sheets to play with, so I guess I'll clean out my bulging pink scrap bin next! Oh one more thought before I sign off today--if you don't already own a pair, treat yourself to a set of Paper Snips when you order the lace paper. They are so sharp and finely pointed, it just makes life so much better when you're handcutting around images or snipping out super-delicate flowers and leaves.

Wanna make these beauties at home? Here's what you'll need to gather:

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If you missed it, I posted a 20-card class on using the other half of the Delightfully Detailed lace papers that is free during the month of September 2018. Between that class and this post, you're all set! ENJOY that paper. Can wait to hear what you made with it!

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08/29/2018

31 Pages in 31 Days 2018: Day Twenty-Nine

I can't count... and this page is a testament to that fact! I pulled together this teenage boy birthday page from extra bits and pieces of which I accidentally cut or punched too many for various past projects. I keep them all in a clear clamshell stamp case and often raid it when I need a little something to perk up a project. All this stuff was in there, even the glimmer paper punches!!

This diagonal layout is a great way to get a lot of ka-pow from a half sheet of patterned paper or a couple of 6x6 pieces. Instead of using it horizontally or vertically (boring) it's at a strong diagonal, which guides the eye straight to the central photo.

The curvy swirls help soften that sharp line a little, and the brightly colored mats make sure the eye stops at the photo and doesn't continue to travel right up and off the page. Love little design hints like these!

Wish the sparkle showed up better! But you can get a little idea of how the Glitter Enamel Dots sprinkled around help ground the page and dissimulate the color scheme more evenly, while adding some pizzazz (but not too much, it's a boy page!)

Goodness, Day 29 is a wrap, and tomorrow's the 30th already! It's been so fun to have you along as I scrapped my way through 31 Pages in 31 Days. Please share the final week's giveaway link with any friends that might be interested--four packs of paper is a FUN BOOST to anyone's stash!

Happy Scrappin'!

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