Friday, February 26, 2021

Gorgeous 21 - She's Crafty Mini-Paper Pad Class Wk #8...

It's already Week #8 of the She's Crafty Mini-Paper Pad Class and I have some GORGEOUS photos of my son and his gf on his 21st birthday.

Here's a look...





Don't forget to head on over to YouTube to watch the process video and check out all the other girls who are playing along with this week's sketch. I also have some measurements for this layout in case you want to make your own but you'll have to grab them from my YouTube video description.




Monday, February 15, 2021

It's Faux Technique Blog Hop...

Welcome to this month's Technique Blog Hop featuring the theme IT'S FAUX. 

I have a fun technique I think you'll love but first let's make sure you're in the right place. There are twelve Makers participating this month and you should have come here by way of Michelle's Blog. If so, you're on the right track...if you're starting here, WELCOME!

I have a card featuring my faux 'swiping' (for lack of knowing what else to call it) and the February SOTM, Doodle Borders.

Here's a look at the card...

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By using my masking tape, I created the faux swiping at the bottom...you can check out the process video below if you to watch how it's done. I also used the In This Together Special with coordinating ink colors for the process...
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Here's a look at the inside...I think the light side of the Grape Cardstock is perfect for a handwritten note but you could also add a piece of White Daisy Cardstock to write one as well...


Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget to head on over to Darlys's Blog to continue the Technique Blog Hop but before you go, click on the YouTube process video below so you can come back and watch the video.

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Love is in the Air YouTube Hop - Perfect Match...

I made a one-page Layout featuring a sketch from Scrapping Reflections Sketch-a-Day for February to make this layout for the Love is in the Air YouTube Hop by fellow-CTMH-Maker, Miranda! 

Here's a look at the layout...




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If you want to catch all the sketches this month, make sure you follow the hashtag #FASFEB21 on IG...I know that several of my crafty friends have been playing along ALL MONTH...me, I'm just starting out and we'll see how many I can do.


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Also...don't forget to click on my video below so you can watch the process AND check out all the other girls who are participating in the Love is in the Air YouTube hop...





Thursday, February 11, 2021

FREE Card Pattern for Valentine's Day with CTMH...

shared from ctmh's blog...

A FREE Card Pattern for Valentine’s Day and Beyond!

We have an early Valentine for all our loyal readers—a free card pattern! Celebrate along with us and share the love this Valentine’s Day, and anytime, with a personalized handmade card!

Making its original debut in our Blossom Workshops on the Go® cardmaking guide years ago, we paired this timeless pattern with our lovely Perfect Match collection to create four cards, two that are romantic themed and two that are not.

This classic pattern can be used for every celebration and occasion with the right combination of papers, embellishments, and sentiments. If you’re not sure how to mix and match these products, we’ve taken the guesswork out of the equation for you! For effortless coordination, simply choose any one of our creative collections and stick to just those products within the suite. Another option is to pick a color combination from either of our Love of Color volumes, and to strictly work with products within that color palette. (Making cards can be that easy! ðŸ¥³)

The flower card above was made using one of the Ballerina color combinations: Ballerina, Pewter, Carolina, and Sugarplum. If you look closely, you’ll notice that even though we picked this combination, we left Sugarplum (one of our retired colors) off and added White Daisy. It still works!

The Hello card on the right was made from one of the Candy Apple combination options: Candy Apple, White Daisy, Lagoon, Sapphire, and Black.

Download the free pattern below and share some love this Valentine’s Day, and beyond, with a handmade card from the heart. ❤️

**The Perfect Match collection is available now and through the end of the month (February 28), while supplies last!

Day 9: Love Your Stash - Embellishments - BFFs...

Today is Day 9 of the LOVE YOUR STASH YouTube Series...during the month of February, the Creative Design Team is challenging you to LOVE YOUR STASH with us.

Here's a look at today's Layout (video is at the end of this post) using all my embellishments (hahahahaha - let's be honest, that is NOT POSSIBLE but I can try).

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I used the Sweet Safari Cricut Collection for the clouds/stars and the rainbow (just spliced it so it is only 1/2 of a rainbow). The right photo is a flip-flap so it allowed me to have a total of THREE PHOTOS. ***I also used the February 2021 SOTM - Doodle Borders on the outside of the red-polka-dot rainbow arc...see those cute little arrows!
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Everything is better with SHIMMER BRUSHES, right! I added a little Lemonade Shimmer to the stars and I LOVE how the stars look against the background I created with Distress Oxide Inks...
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I used several current paper packs - Sweet Safari, Happiness Lives Here and the Mix-In (Jan-Feb)

Thank you for stopping by...here is the process video...I would LOVE to have you head on over to YouTube to watch (click on the video instead of watching here so you can like and leave a comment).


Sunday, February 7, 2021

Mini-Paper Pad Class | Week #6 | You Mocha Me Smile...

It's been a while since I shared a layout from the She's Crafty Mini-Paper Pad Class so I thought I would share Week #6 with you guys! After all...it IS ALL ABOUT one of my favorite things...COFFEE!!!!

Here's a look at the layout...

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I used the Whole Latte Love stamp set for the sentiment in the coffee stain ring...
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I also used the Doodle Borders (Feb 2021's SOTM - FREE if you're a VIP of mine...find out more here)...can you find it in the photo below?


Don't forget to head on over to my YouTube Channel and watch the process video (I show you how to get the PERFECT COFFEE RING stain) and you can catch all the other girls who are playing along with the mini-paper pad class...



Friday, February 5, 2021

Bring Back My Pack - Blossom Blog Hop...

HAPPY FRI-YAY!!!

It's time to feature the Bring Back My Pack - Blossom with a few of my fellow-Makers! If you're coming from Maureen's Blog, you're on the right track...keep hopping around until you get back to where you started. If you're starting here, WELCOME!

Now...let's take a look at what I made using this CUTE Special!

I made a standard size card using the paper and stamp set/thin cuts from the Blossom Special. I also threw in some images from the February 2021 SOTM - Doodle Borders...
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I used Smoothie Ink to create the Ombre look for the sentiment from the Doodle Borders stamp set...as well as the little Nectarine tic-marks on the right side of the card...


Thanks for stopping by! You can now head off to Judy Faye's Blog and see what she has to share! Don't forget to leave some love along the way and tell us what you think of our projects...we all love reading your sweet comments!



Wednesday, February 3, 2021

In This Together with CTMH...

shared from ctmh's blog...

In This Together

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Let’s celebrate the happy moments from the past several months with a new paper collection!

The vibrant In This Together collection features a delightful paper packet, sticker sheet, and stamp set, all packed with designs, icons, and sayings that pretty much describe exactly what we’ve all been experiencing on the regular over the last year. The bright, happy colors and whimsical designs that make up these products provide a beautiful foundation for the scrapbook layouts and fun cards that are begging to be made from our current circumstances.

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The In This Together paper packet comes with 12 12″ x 12″ patterned papers, that’s double the usual amount found in our paper packets.

To complement the color palette of the patterned papers and sticker sheet, we’ve also put together a coordinating cardstock pack that coordinates perfectly with the shades and hues featured in the rest of the suite.

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The lighthearted sentiments and icons in the In This Together stamp set are the perfect companion to your favorite quarantine photos!

Rounding out the In This Together paper collection are the In This Together Dots. With their shiny finish and coordinated colors, the In This Together Dots are just the thing to tie your artwork together!

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We love each and every component of the In This Together collection, but there’s even more to love about it when you take a look at the exciting bundle and workshop options available through the In This Together special! With three discounted bundle options, it’s easier than ever to create beautiful artwork with this high-spirited collection!

For a guided approach to crafting with the In This Together collection, check out the In This Together workshop kit. This kit includes the paper, stamp set, embellishments, and a few additional components you need to create three 12″ x 12″ layouts and eight cards!

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For a slightly different experience, you can turn to the In This Together album workshop kit, which includes materials and instructions to walk you through the creation of an entire 6″ x 8″ album!

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If you want to get the benefit of a curated bundle at a great price but want to express your own creative vision, the In This Together product bundle is another excellent choice, as it includes the majority of the In This Together collection but doesn’t come with pre-designed project instructions.

One way or another, the current pandemic is affecting all of us. We hope that you enjoy crafting and creating beautiful things with the new In This Together collection, and above all, stay safe and be kind—we’re in this together!