Gray Florals: tutorial

Reflecting on 2019 Accomplishments and Road Blocks + Free Worksheet! // 2020 Creative Reset Series

2020 Creative Reset

December 07, 2019
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VIDEO: Congratulations Z Fold Card // Card Fold Tutorial

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July 26, 2018
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VIDEO: Hand Stitching Your Own Handwriting Tutorial // Easy DIY

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November 28, 2017
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VIDEO: Mixed Media Watercolor Background Technique // Egg Hunting Process Video

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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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VIDEO: Twist and Fold Card Tutorial // Card Creations

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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!

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.

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!

August 05, 2017
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Tulle Shaker Card Tutorial // Card Creations

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Hello crafty people! I am finally back to sharing new projects with you all compared to last week's throwback projects from the archive. I have an amazing new technique to share with you that I personally think will become all of the rage in the card making world. I hope you enjoy this take on a tulle shaker card. There are a lot of different takes on tulle shaker cards, so I suggest you check them all out to find the best method for you! I do have a real time tulle shaker card tutorial over on my YouTube channel for Scrapbook Blessings Club. So, be sure to check that out if you would like more details and a slower paced tutorial.

I must admit, that since this was my second tulle shaker card it went a little bit better than my first. I do have to admit that tulle is very, very hard to get it to adhere to anything. That being said, I am still experimenting with the best method. So far, tear tape is the best bet. You just have to be sure to really push down the sandwich to make the best pocket. I started my card by stamping a fun background using a beautiful floral stamp in some Colorbox ink. I then used my Spellbinders circle dies to die cut some windows.

Once those were cut, I used a wave die from Impression Obsession with some blue cardstocks to create waves. I layered these together and then fitted them to the circles. I then created my card's custom sequin mix! This mix is a variety of manufacturers which includes Kat Scrappiness, Neat and Tangled, and Darice. I went with a blue, clear, orange, silver, and white color scheme.

After the sequin mix was ready, I started to adhere the tulle to the back of my card front. I used tape adhesive and liquid adhesive in special spots. I grabbed a piece of DCWV cardstock that looked like sand and cut it to fit the background of my card. Once everything for the components was together, I put the sequins in their places and sandwiched it together.

Once the main base was put together with a sandwich in the order of card base, background paper, sequins, tulle, and card front in that order, I could decorate! I featured these beautiful fish from a My Favorite Things stamp set called Sea Life. I stamped my little friends in some orange inks from Whisper Inks. I used my stamping tool in order to get crisp and full stamped images.

To complete my card I added a sentiment from the same stamp set using black Memento ink. I cut it into a nice banner shape and then added some teal twine to the top. This card was so much fun to make and I cannot wait to make more unique shaker cards. If you enjoyed this tutorial be sure to follow me on social media for more inspiration! Thank you so much for stopping by!