- August 31, 2017
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Hello fellow craft enthusiasts and welcome back! I have a unique 3D project that I am sharing with you all today. It is super simple to make and very versatile. When your friends and family are ill and you want to cheer them up, you usually send them a little card or note telling them to get well. This DIY steps it up by giving them a small and practical gift for anyone who has a little flu. These DIY travel tissue box holders are adorable! Let's dive in with the tutorial.
I originally saw this idea in a Split Coast Stampers video so do some research to find which way you can follow along most easily. Plus, there are other designs of this type of project that may work better for you. I started my project out with a 110 lb piece of kraft cardstock cut to 4 1/4" x 11". You can make two of these using one normal 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock! Once you have it cut, you'll want to score it at the following places: 1/2", 3", 4", and 6 1/2". If you have a larger than normal pack size of tissues adjust accordingly. Use your bone folder to crease the edges. You'll see a box shape come together from these score lines. Before you glue it together, let's cut out the decorative panels.
The decorative panels measure 3/4" x 4", 2 1/4" x 4", and 3 1/4" x 4". You can adjust the layers as you please. The last and final step before decorating is to punch the hole for the tissues to come out of. Oval punches or dies work the best, but I only happened to have a couple of circular options. I decided on using my Fiskars scalloped circle punch to make the hole for my tissues. This is where the fun begins! The sky is the limit when you think about how you can decorate these fun gifts.
I used some simple glitter washi tape strips and paired it with a wood veneer word reading "hugs". I kept this one fairly simple since I wasn't sure who I would be gifting it to. This is a really unique way to brighten an ill person's day. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 29, 2017
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Hello fellow crafters and welcome back. This is a very exciting Saturday since it is time for another Scrapbook Blessings Club Hop! This month we are sponsored by Dare 2b Artzy! They have so many different stamp sets and you should definitely check them out. I'm featuring their hot air balloon set on my project today. Be sure to check out the other design team member's projects too! Plus, don't forget to enter the giveaway on YouTube!
This card uses the paper piecing technique to create fun dimension. Whenever I paper piece, I tend to stick with one simple color scheme, but mix patterns together. This card features patterns from KI Memories. I also experimented with some dimension in my paper piecing. I explain this further in the video, but it adds so much detail to a card. Enjoy the video tutorial below and don't forget to hop along and enter the giveaway!
I think that the glitter embossed background also adds a subtle theme to the card. It is almost a more mature hot air balloon card instead of a childish/whimsical version. The pom-pom adds a little bit of the whimsical feel back, but I like how fun it is! I used gold glitter embossing powder from WOW! to highlight these beautiful clouds. The burgundy cardstock with the gold and mustard yellow compliment well.
Paper piecing is an oldie, but goodie technique that is often forgotten about. I highly encourage you to give it a try with some of your stamps! I hope you enjoyed all of the projects created by the SBC team! Thanks for stopping by!
- August 26, 2017
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Hello crafty people! Today I took another approach to making simple cards. I do not gravitate towards making one layer cards because they usually require a lot of planning. I wanted to have an even easier approach than the traditional one layer card which usually involves masking, ink blending, and fussy cutting. This technique allows colors to mix, but still pack a bold punch of color.
I am featuring this stamp set from MFT that has a lot of different sea themed stamps. My original vision of this card included a coral reef at the bottom and fish swimming above it and luckily that's how it turned out. I used various oranges and greens to create the ocean floor. I also used detail stamps like small pebbles to help create more interest and texture. I use a really old set of ink pads called Whispers. Since I wanted bolder colors I used a stamping platform to help get great and exact impressions.
Once I had finished the ocean floor, I had a hard time picking out colors for my fish. Since I didn't add a watery background, I decided that the fish should be blue. These fish took multiple layers of ink and you can still tell that they are not as smooth. I left them the way they are and moved on to the sentiment. This sentiment came in the same set and I wanted it to pop. I decided to use Memento black ink to help make it pop out.
The final finishing touches on this card were very simple. I stamped some very light blue bubbles near my fish at the top to give the card some movement. Lastly, I added clear sequins to add little hints of shine to the ocean floor. Almost as if it was sunken treasure! I enjoyed making this one layer card. Do you make one layer cards often? I hope you enjoyed this fun card. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 24, 2017
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Hey there crafty folks! It's time for another card creation share! It's another simple and easy card today. We all know that I have way too many pocket page cards and this is an easy way to use some of them up! I simple picked out one with a nice sentiment and made it the focus of my card. Grab your pocket page card stash and get ready to make some fun and easy cards!
I started my card by picking out the sentiment I wanted to use. This pocket page card is from Recollections which can be found at Michaels. This is a great sentiment because it can be used for a variety of occasions or as a just because card. I paired this card with a fun x and o background from Pebbles. I thought this was a great way to use up a Valentine's themed paper without it being too themed. To dress up the card more I layered a doily behind the sentiment.
Just using a doily behind the pocket page card added more focus, but it wasn't enough for my taste. I wanted more color and texture on this card. I grabbed some teal embroidery thread that coordinated with the sentiment card. I originally wanted to tuck it under the piece in a circular form like I normally would, but I want the more traditional method by wrapping it around the card front.
To add some final touches on this card I used some silver pearls from Recollections. Lastly, I added a small red paper clip to help keep the interest towards the sentiment. Although this card is simple, it is a great way to use some of those extra Project Life/pocket page cards that are in your stash. I hope you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 22, 2017
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Hello craft people! Today I am sharing with you something that I haven't really done in a while. I started this project probably at the very end of last year, but it's one of my goals to finish it this year. The Pittsburgh Trip album is a 6x8 album that already contains two days of fun adventures. Although I've never worked with this size before starting this project, it is definitely a fun size to work with! Let's jump right in to these two fun 6x8 pages.
As I discuss in my video, this page is the introduction to this section of my travel album. I wanted it to be a summary and also a divider from the other section. I incorporated several small photos to give it a summarized look. Be sure to watch the video all of the way to the end to get lots of tips! If you'd like to see how I organized my photos and memorabilia for this trip check out my tutorial on it! For now, you can get a small glimpse in to how I organize my photos and scrapbooking materials by watching this process video. I hope you enjoy!
I find that 6x8 pocket pages are some times a struggle. I often need really small photos when all I print are 4x6 photos. It can be very intimidating to work with, but after diving in head first and buying several 6x8 albums, it isn't too bad! I like to do photos that span multiple pockets. You'll see this in most of my 6x8 pocket pages. On this example, you'll see I took this monkey photo and cut it down to 2x4 and then in half so it would line up perfectly across the divide. Things like this help make the album more functional for my photos personally.
I didn't need to spell out where we were and what we were doing for these photos, so instead of including filler cards, I just had a title card and a functional card which we will discuss later on. I used a stencil to create a fun pattern on the back of my title card. I used this "Explore" chipboard piece to really capture the feeling of these pages. I included a couple of other embellishments like wood veneer and phrase stickers for more interest.
The second page is more practically functional. I really love including memorabilia when I can. You'll see that in my Disney album and some of my regular scrapbooking pages too. Making memorabilia functional is also a key aspect in my crafting. For example, I had this map of the zoo that didn't fit in any of the pre-made pocket pages that I owned, so I had to tackle it from a different angle. I wanted it to be very easily accessible. This means no gluing it down or cutting up the map. Instead, I used my favorite technique, which involves pockets!
Pockets are one of the most functional memorabilia keeping items. The pocket I used on this layout is from We R Memory Keepers Typecast collection. It has a fun herringbone pattern which made it seem zoo-like. I couldn't just leave a pocket on a page, so I decided to spice it up a little bit. I layered a gold doily from Recollections behind it for more pizazz. The entire page is made from a piece of Kaisercraft patterned paper. To add some more texture, I looped some black thread around my fingers and glued it on top of the doily.
I wanted to use this portion of the bag to add some matching items from the other pocket page. I stuck with the green color scheme and included another Heidi Swapp sticker (star and geotag). I also included a baby title using Maggie Holmes puffy alphabet stickers. I used another Simple Stories phrase sticker as well.
I wanted to include a photo of how easy it is to use this pocket and pull out the map. I think it is one of the easiest ways to incorporate memorabilia on to a layout. How do you include memorabilia on your layouts? I have several examples including tickets, maps, pamphlets, and more on my channel if you're interested. I hope you enjoyed this fun little double page spread! Thanks for watching!
- August 19, 2017
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Hello friends! Today I am sharing something that's a little bit different. I rarely do cards without sentiments, but sometimes you just need something that can't be put in to words. I went for a really fun and colorful theme with geometric shapes. Let's jump right in to some details!
I started by creating my front panel. I trimmed a piece of white cardstock down to 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" to cover the entire card front. Then, I picked out a fun geometric stencil from Teresa Collins for a background pattern. I used two distress ink minis in the colors Mustard Seed and Lucky Clover. They blended in to a fun bright green to add another fun aspect.Once I completed the background, I looked for an element that went with it. I have several die cut pieces that don't really fit with the style of the scrapbooking layouts I make, but they are perfect for cards! This butterfly is from K & Company. I put it on foam for more dimension.
I wanted more detail behind my die cut piece before I glued it down. I picked out a 4" white doily from Wilton and some yellow embroidery floss. This helps the butterfly stand out and adds additional texture. Embroidery floss can be used in many ways to add more interest, but I decided to just wrap it around the bottom of the card.
As a final touch on this card, I used these perfectly coordinating enamel dots from Whimsy Stamps. I sprinkled groups of two in the upper right hand corner and lower left corner. This helps the eye move across the card. You don't need to have a sentiment on all of your cards. This also opens up the opportunity to add a more specific sentiment on the inside of the card at a later date. I hope you enjoyed this geometric and bright card! Thanks for stopping by!
- August 17, 2017
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Hello crafty people! Welcome back to my blog! Today, I am sharing a super simple card that still packs a punch. I use textures and bold colors to make it all come together. I was inspired to make this card because of the world wind my life has become this last few months. A lot of opportunities, changes, and obstacles are headed my way. I'm excited, nervous, and determined. We'll see how it all turns out soon enough.
To create this card I started with a card base that is A2 sized. You'll want to cut your cardstock to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" and score it at 4 1/4". Your total card should end up being 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I'm doing a portrait oriented card this time around. I knew that I wanted to have a lot of texture in the background, but not too much bulk. After thinking and sifting through my stash, I decided upon this cork paper. This paper is by DCWV and came in a couple of different colors and patterns. I simply used my paper trimmer to cut the cork down to 4" x 5 1/4".
The next step is to add embellishments! I have had these little globe embellishment (from the Target dollar spot) forever! I thought this was the perfect sentiment to pair with this globe. Once I figured out that I wanted to use the entire globe, I glued it into the center of my card. Next, I stamped this lovely sentiment from Whimsy Stamps. I stamped it with Memento black ink and cut it into a fun banner shape.
After gluing everything together, I had to add one finishing touch! These enamel dots from Whimsy Stamps were the perfect color combo to match my little globe. I sprinkled a couple here and a couple there to add more color. I hope you enjoyed this super simple card for a fun occasion. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 15, 2017
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Hello fellow crafters and welcome back! If you're new be sure to stick around and check out all of my other mixed media inspiration and my YouTube channel for more content. Today, I am sharing with you all a fun new way to make bold and colorful backgrounds for your pages. This technique is so easy and inexpensive! All you'll need is cardstock, Crayola markers, water, and a non-stick craft mat. Let's dive in to this fun technique!
To achieve this background look, you'll want to first select your colors. I went with a blue, green, purple, and pink color scheme. There are several color schemes you can do just be sure not to put two colors next to each other that won't blend well. The more water you spray on to your scribbles, the more it will disperse and be lighter. The pigment of these markers goes along. Do some test sheets of paper if you want a specific look. Let's dive in to the video tutorial, featuring a little furry guest!
This technique is very easy and yields some beautiful results! I used three photos on this layout to document our Easter egg hunt from this past spring. I cut two of the photos down to 3x3 and the other is 4x5. I used a diagonal striped glassine bag from Spiegel Mom Scraps as my base for my photos. The pink color pops against the blue and green background.
I used a piece of patterned paper from Pebbles' Garden Party collection to mat my photos. I created three little clusters near my photos. The top left includes a paper clip from KI Memories, a wood veneer butterfly, and Freckled Fawn enamel dots. There's also purple washi tape that runs underneath my photos and peeks out on the other side.
In the bottom left, I have a cluster next to the title. The title is made out of Thickers from Amy Tangerine's collection. They aren't exactly puffy stickers, but they are a cool texture. I used a bunch of the Tim Holtz occasion word stickers on this layout. There's only so many times I'll be able to use Easter themed word stickers, so I threw a bunch on. I also included more of the Freckled Fawn enamel dots.
The largest cluster is to the right of my photos. I used a blue watercolor tag from Target as the base. I used a different purple washi tape for another pop of purple. I then layered a Simple Stories die cut on top of that that reads "love". I found the perfect flair to use on this layout from April Lilli. I included another Tim Holtz phrase sticker and a heart wood veneer to complete this cluster.
This background technique is so easy and fun! There's definitely so many different variations and patterns you can try. I hope you enjoyed this version of it. Please share with me if you try out this technique! Thanks for stopping by!
- August 12, 2017
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Hello crafters and welcome back! I'm sticking with the same sort of theme this week with my cards. If you saw Tuesday's post, you'll know that I created a watercolor background using Crayola markers. I wanted to do that again, but a softer pastel look. I picked out some blues, light greens, and lilac as my background colors.
I used a large piece of watercolor paper to pick up the ink. To achieve the soft look, I used a lot of water so the marker color would disperse more evenly. So, I followed the same steps as my other example. I scribbled markers on to my Ranger craft mat and sprayed them with my water. I then took the large piece of paper and laid on to the color. I did push down to help the colors blend more easily. Then, I picked the paper up and set it aside to dry.
While it was drying, I stamped two adorable images from the Lawn Fawn cat stamp set. I stamped the cat and the bed using Memento black ink on to watercolor paper. Then, I used my watercolor set and colored them in loosely. I wanted brighter colors on these images so they would pop against the background piece. I then set those aside to dry. While I as waiting for everything to dry, I stamped out my sentiment. I used Memento black ink n the phrase "meow you doin'?" on a small strip of white cardstock. I added a slanted edge at the end to give it more interest.
After the background was completely dry (I left mine overnight), I wanted to add more detail to the background. I used this paw print stamp from the same Lawn Fawn sent and heat embossed them with WOW! gold glitter embossing powder. They add just a hint of fun on this cute card. Lastly, I assembled everything together. To add even more texture and interest, I used some embroidery floss behind me main image.
These pictures don't do the best justice at showing off the beautiful soft colors in the background piece, so you'll just have to try the technique out for yourself. I hope you enjoyed this fun little greeting card. If you have any questions please leave them in the comments and I'll be happy to answer! Thanks for stopping by!
- August 10, 2017
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Hello fellow crafters! Today I am going back to one of my favorite stamp sets in my stash. I just love these little otters! This set from My Favorite Things is so versatile. This card features the "otterly lost" sentiment on the inside of the card (which I didn't photograph, oops!). My card starts as a base if Kraft cardstock cut to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and scored at 4 1/4".
I wanted to try another technique using the Crayola markers. I decided to try and do a watercolor background look. I took my Ranger craft mat and scribbled various shades of blue and a little bit of purple and spritzed on water. I took a piece of watercolor paper cut to 4" x 5 1/4" and placed it directly on top of the colored droplets. You could mix the water and marble the colors, but I just placed it straight down without further alteration.
I was able to get several watercolor panels from one round of the water droplets. It's great to have some future cards already started! If you guys would like to see a video tutorial of this Crayola watercoloring technique let me know in the comments. I let the background completely dry before moving on to the next step. Then, I cleaned my board of leftover water and started a new watercolor process using brown. I wanted my little otter to have a watercolored look too. I did the same exact process and set it aside to dry.
Once everything was dry, I started stamping! I stamped a small wave on the watercolor background using Memento black ink. I also stamped my little otter in black ink and fussy cut him out. Be sure to let your watercolor pieces fully dry before stamping and cutting. Your stamped image could bleed and your paper could tear if you attempt to perform those actions without the paper being dry.
Lastly, to complete my stamping on this card. I stamped the sentiment "I'd be otterly lost without you" on the inside. I wanted to add a little more interest to the outside of the card so I sprinkled some sequins on top. I hope you enjoyed this technique idea. It's definitely a fun way to get messy with great and colorful results! What color combos would you use for this technique? Thanks for stopping by!
- August 08, 2017
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Hello crafty friends! I have a brand new video for you all this weekend. This was a highly requested video after my first twist and fold card share. I finally got around to filming this live tutorial and I hope you all find it helpful! It's great to share a live example so you can see my mistakes and learn from them. While I did do a lot of prep work for this video it is still a little lengthy. Be sure to stay tuned until the end for more tips and tricks!
This is a great card to make to give someone a pick-me-up. I kept the sentiments simple, but up-lifting. The outside of the card is simple. I used a scrap piece of patterned paper from Crate Paper for some fun color. I then added a Heidi Swapp chipboard floral piece to add dimension and a pop of color. I layered a We R Memory Keepers diecut on top of that. Lastly, for the front of the card I used Echo Park enamel dots. This card is A2 sized which makes it easy to mail if you wish to do so. I'm leaving the instructions up to the video. If you have any additional questions about measurements or the card, let me know in the comments down below! Enjoy the tutorial!
I liked having the shite backgrounds to help balance out all of the color from the patterned papers and elements. On the third panel I used a tag stamp from Scrappy Happiness and a K&Company tag. On the very last panel, I used a different scrap of Crate Paper patterned paper as a base for this fun quote. I took the Tim Holtz phrase sticker and snipped it into three parts. This is a really easy card to make once you get the hang of it! There are many variations of this card, so be sure to do some research and find the one that fits your occasion.
Again, if you have any questions about the sizes or anything let me know in the comments. I am also always looking for more suggestions of videos or series you'd like to see. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you so much for stopping by!
This is a great card to make to give someone a pick-me-up. I kept the sentiments simple, but up-lifting. The outside of the card is simple. I used a scrap piece of patterned paper from Crate Paper for some fun color. I then added a Heidi Swapp chipboard floral piece to add dimension and a pop of color. I layered a We R Memory Keepers diecut on top of that. Lastly, for the front of the card I used Echo Park enamel dots. This card is A2 sized which makes it easy to mail if you wish to do so. I'm leaving the instructions up to the video. If you have any additional questions about measurements or the card, let me know in the comments down below! Enjoy the tutorial!
The inside of the card was really fun to decorate. I used a plethora of different items. Each panel features something a little different. On the panel furthest to the left, I used a stamp form Scrappy Happiness and stamped it on a piece of Crate Paper patterned paper. I layered a fun floral sticker from Sticko on top of that. The next panel features the main sentiment of the card. I stamped this Technique Tuesday sentiment in memento black ink. I decorated this panel with more floral stickers.
I liked having the shite backgrounds to help balance out all of the color from the patterned papers and elements. On the third panel I used a tag stamp from Scrappy Happiness and a K&Company tag. On the very last panel, I used a different scrap of Crate Paper patterned paper as a base for this fun quote. I took the Tim Holtz phrase sticker and snipped it into three parts. This is a really easy card to make once you get the hang of it! There are many variations of this card, so be sure to do some research and find the one that fits your occasion.
- August 05, 2017
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Hello crafty friends! July is over and August is here! I don't know about you, but July was so very busy. There was vacation, celebrations, changes, and more. Even though it was busy, I got some crafting done! Today I'm sharing with you all of the creations I made this past month. Enjoy the show!
I most definitely did not get to craft as much as I had wanted to this month. I hope you found some inspiration in the projects I created. All of the layouts in this video have process videos over on my channel. I hope you enjoyed. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 03, 2017
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Hello crafty friends! I am back with another Scrapbook Blessings Club project for the August challenge! This month we're featuring a plethora of 3D projects featuring lovely images from our sponsor AMBIllustrations. Be sure to head over to our hop to enter to win a prize from AMBIllustrations! Today however, I'm featuring an image from our primary sponsor Bugaboo Stamps. Let's move on to my fun box tutorial!
I accidentally made a patriotic themed box way after July 4th, but that's okay! These types of square boxes are super easy to make. Essentially to make the base you'll want to use a sheet of 12x12 cardstock. I like using something that is double sided and sturdy which is why I often choose cardstock. This time around I chose a dark blue cardstock as my base.
You'll want to score your 12x12 piece at 4" increments. So there will be four lines in total. If you're using a scoring board, you'll want to score at 4" and 8" on two sides. Then, you'll want to grab a pair of scissors! I know that it's sometimes hard to follow along without visuals, so feel free to look up other tutorials to get a better gist. You'll use your scissors to cut two lines on opposite sides all the way up to the middle panel. You'll also want to trim that middle flap you just created by cutting off a quarter inch diagonal.
You just fold up all of the sides and glue them together to get your base! For the lid of this box you'll need a 6x6 piece of paper. I used a double sided on again but this one is from Doodle Bug. You'll score each side of your piece of paper at the 1" mark. Then, trimming one side of the small square you created on each side of the box. You will simply glue these flaps up to create a perfect fitting lid.
To decorate this beautiful box I used this fun image from Bugaboo Stamps. I used my watercolors to bring these cute characters to life. I stuck with the color scheme of my box to make it consistent. Once it was colored and dry, I fussy cut it out. To jazz up the top of the box even more, I put a doily behind my image. I also decorated it with resin flowers, wood veneer stars, and a paper clip. There were so many more things I could add, but wanted to keep it to a minimum.
These boxes are so easy to make. We'd love to have you join us in the SBC Facebook group to get in on the challenges and share your creations. I hope you enjoyed this fun 3D project. I don't get to share many types of these projects. Do you create many 3D projects? Let me know what you make in the comments of this post. Thanks for stopping by!
- August 01, 2017
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