Mitten Mini Album

I combined two of Maya Road's coaster albums to create this Christmas mini album. It is a combination of chipboard pages and clear acrylic pages - and all together it creates a beautiful little spot for our Christmas pictures. 

I guess I should get those pictures printed, shouldn't I?

I used a non traditional color scheme here - black and white with a splash of green - and totally love the result.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Album: Maya Road (Clear Acrylic Mitten Coaster, Chipboard Mitten Coaster); 
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye (Lost & Found Two: Rosy 6x6); Crate Paper (Portrait 6x6); Lily Bee Design (Picket Fence 6x6); 
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Snowflake from Snowflake Kisses);
Ink: Ranger (Archival - Jet Black); 
Paint: Apple Barrel (White, Black);
Accents: Maya Road (Snowflake Transparencies - Black, Christmas Words Mini Chipboard Set);
Rubons: Hambly (Sewing - Black, Elegant Labels - White); Basic Grey (bel-489);
Tools: Fiskars (Craft Knife, Scissors); 

Dual-Purpose Decor {The Twinery}

Today I am sharing a project over on The Twinery's blog...I hope you'll join me!



Supplies:
Twine: The Twinery (Flax, Buttercream, Pink Sorbet, Honeydew);
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Togetherness: Pinwheels, Girl Friday: Sunday, Girl Friday: Tuesday); Jillibean Soup (Pasta Fagioli: Meatballs, Soup Staples: White Stock); Basic Grey (Nook & Pantry: Dishes);
Buttons: Autumn Leaves (Foof-a-la);
Other: Old book pages;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Upper Crest Border Punch, Scalloped Sentiment Border Punch); EK Success (Scalloped Circle Punch); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);
Adhesive: Scor-Pal (Scor-Tape);

Fiskateer Spring Blog Hop

The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Cindy DeRosier's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - if you are a Fiskateer you can start at The Fiskateers' blog. If you are not a Fiskateer you can start at KellyStar's blog.

If you would like to become a Fiskateer: Click here.

The Details:
We’ll be hopping all weekend {March 24th and 25th} to welcome spring!
(The blog hop officially ends on Sunday March 25th at 11pm CST.)

You may find some fun giveaways along the way…be sure to check the directions carefully on each blog to participate.

The Project:
Since we are welcoming the arrival of spring I got out some very "springy" papers from my stash and some fun stamps from Market Street Stamps. That cute little chick is hand drawn (by me!) and is perfect for all sorts of spring projects.


I used two Fiskars squeeze punches (Round N Round in Large and Extra Large) to create the layered image. It almost looks to me like the little chick is peeking out of a hole in a tree.
I finished all off with a wood button tied with lace.


Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:

Sue in CT's blog

Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: Create Paper (Emma's Shoppe Collection - 6x6); Basic Grey (Basics Manila - 6x6);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Birds of a Feather);
Ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa);
Markers: Copic (Y32); ShinHan (R136);
Lace: May Arts;
Other: Wood Button;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Round N Round Squeeze Punch - L, XL); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Challenge Entry For: Moxie Fab World - Tuesday Trigger - I was inspired by the soft pinks and neutrals. Isn't it beautiful?

Falling Leaves Tags

I created this set of three tags using the Unity/Simple Stories Itty Bitty stamp "LIFE Bingo".

I stamped the bingo card in three colors of ink onto some patterned papers from the Basic Grey Basics {Manila} 6x6 pad.


I used a Fiskars Squeeze Punch to punch out the leaves from the stamped papers, adhered them to a tag-sized piece of kraft cardstock and then added a cute little canvas and pearl embellishment.


Quick and easy, and if I do say so myself...kinda cute. :o)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Company (Kraft);
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Basics - Manila 6x6 Pad);
Stamps: Unity (LIFE Bingo - Simple Stories Itty Bitty);
Ink: Tsukineko (Pink Grapefruit, Aegean Blue, Sea Breeze);
Pearls: KaiserCraft (Denim);
Other: Canvas fabric; Mini wooden clothespin;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Leaf Squeeze Punch); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher); We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper - 1/2" Round);

Sweet As Pie {Market Street Stamps}

***Looking for my Growing in Unity post? Look HERE***

***Looking for my GIVEAWAY? Look HERE***

{As seen today on the Market Street Stamps blog}


It's time for another Paint The Town challenge on theMarket Street Stamps blog!
Here is the card I created for the challenge:


I used the new Comfort Food stamp set for the sentiment and image. The adorable mixer was stamped on a piece of patterned paper and cut out using scissors and a craft knife.

And of course I had to add a bit of twine on it as well!


Head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog to get the color palette and get in on the challenge!

Thanks for stopping by!


Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye (Stella & Rose - Gertie: 6x6); Crate Paper (Emma's Shoppe - 6x6); Basic Grey (Basic - Manila: 6x6);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Comfort Food);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Twine: The Twinery (Caribbean, Cappuccino, Honeydew);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Round N Round Squeeze Punch); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

You're the BEST

***Looking for The Twinery/DiscountCardstock.com blog hop? Look HERE***

To everyone who got me to the "250 followers" mark...
I just want to say {Thank You!} and:

{You're the BEST!}

And stay tuned...I think this calls for a giveaway!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (Phoenix, Blackbird);
Patterned Paper: Cosmo Cricket (Circa 1934 - Ginger);
Pen: Sharpie Pen (Red);
Embellishments: Queen & Co (Pearls - Berry Red); Basic Grey (Rub Ons - "You're the Best"); Maya Road (Pleated Ribbon - Black); Black tulle
Tools: Fiskars (Upper Crest Border Punch, Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);
Adhesives: Elmers (Craft Bond - Foam Mounting Tape); Beacon Adhesives (Fabri-Tac);

Lucky in Love

For today's card my color palette was inspired by the sentiment.

Here's the card:


And be sure to check back on July 1st for a blog hop with prizes at every stop thanks to My Mind's Eye!



Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee (Old School: 6x6 Pad);
Embellishments: Hug Snug (Seam Binding: Chalk White);
Rub-Ons: Basic Grey;
Mist: Ranger (Perfect Pearl Mist: Sunflower Sparkle);
Tools: My Favorite Things (Jumbo Scallop Die); Ranger (Tiny Attacher & Tiny Staples); Coluzzle (Circle Template & Craft Knife); EK Success: Martha Stewart (scoring board); Fiskars (paper trimmer);

Love Endures

Today's inspiration comes from a color palette AND a sketch.

Here's the color palette I was working with:



And a sketch to go along with it:


And here's my card:


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee (365° Collection: Think Big); Pink Paislee (Bayberry Collection: Front Porch);
Embellishments: Pink Paislee (Artisan Tape: Black Dot); Hug Snug (Seam Binding: Chalk White);
Rub-Ons: Basic Grey;
Tools: Fiskars (Round N Round Squeeze Punch); EK Success: Martha Stewart (scoring board); Fiskars (paper trimmer);

Super Quick Card Set

This is a super quick card set I created for a bird challenge...easy and {I think} very pretty.
{The little bird is on top of the bird cage.}
It may be hard to see in the photos, but the stamped images are accented with little aqua-colored pearls.





Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (white);
Stamps: Unity (framed cage from Be Mine: I Adore You);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Pearls: Basic Grey;

So Very Happy

Today's card features papers from Basic Grey:


And...BONUS! Here's a sketch to go along with it:


As always, you can get the supplies you need to create this card {& much more} at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

Supplies:
Papers: Basic Grey - Basics Manila 6x6 Pad; Basic Grey - Sugared Paper Pad
Stamps: Basic Grey - Delta Stamps {Happy}
Ink: Tsukineko - Jumbo Java
Markers: Copic - V01
Dies/Cutting Tools: We R Memory Keepers - Corner Chomper {1/2" Round}; Spellbinders - Labels Fifteen {15}
Other: Wooden Button; Brown Twine

Girly Robo Star

Today on the Market Street Stamps blog:


Supplies:
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Robo Star}; Market Street Stamps {Blast Off};
Ink: Tsukineko {Jumbo Java};
Papers: Lily Bee Design {Happily Lost 6x6 Paper Pad}; Basic Grey {Basics Manila 6x6 Paper Pad}
Ribbon: American Crafts;
Pen: Sakura {Pigma Micron 05 - Brown};
Dies: Spellbinders {Labels Fifteen};

Best Wishes

Here's a quick card today - very simple, but I like how it turned out:



Be sure to stop by the AWDML store for all your crafting supplies!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill - Lemondrop;
Papers: October Afternoon - Fly a kite "Sprinklers"; October Afternoon - Schoolhouse "Pink Eraser";
Stamps: Market Street Stamps {Clear} - Simply Stitched Borders - Zig Zag Stitches;
Ink: ColorBox {Chalk} - Yellow Citrus;
Accents: Queen & Co. Pearls: Yellow Sunshine; Basic Grey Rub Ons: "Best Wishes";
Tools: Fiskars Border Punch: Scalloped Sentiment; Fiskars Hand Punch: 1/8" circle; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper: Deco Punch; Fiskars Trimmer; Fiskars Scissors;

Hey, Friend!

Today is the beginning of another month, which means new featured manufacturers at A Walk Down Memory Lane!

This month we are highlighting Basic Grey and Hero Arts!
Here's a card I creating using products from Basic Grey:


And a little sketch to go along with it:



Supplies:
Papers: Basic Grey - Nook & Pantry {Dishes}; Basic Grey - Sultry 6x6 Pad; Basic Grey - Mellow 6x6 Pad
Stamps: Basic Grey - Delta Stamps {Friend}
Ink: Tsukineko - Jumbo Java
Dies/Cutting Tools: Fiskars - Round N Round Squeeze Punch; We R Memory Keepers - Corner Chomper {Stub}
Other: Washi Tape; Vintage Ticket; Sakura Pigma Micron 05 {Brown}

Hello! {Step-by-Step}

Today on the A Walk Down Memory Lane blog you can go with me step-by-step as I turn this sketch:


Into this card:


Head on over there and check it out!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Stamps: Hero Arts; Basic Grey
Markers: Copic {RV02, RV04, YG05, YG25}
Artisan Tape: Pink Paislee
Tools: EK Success/Martha Stewart - Scoring Board; Fiskars - Paper Trimmer

Market Street Stamps - January Release

The January release of Market Street Stamps will be released on January 27th at midnight...but I have a sneak peek for you today.

The set I used is called Celebrate Cake. This new set has even more cute images and sentiments than I am showing today, but you will have to wait for the release to see them all!

I used three stamps from the Celebrate Cake set for my card...can you find them?

{I'll give you a hint...I used masking in creating the cake image.}

Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to come back for the blog hop to see another card I've created using Market Street Stamps!

Christmas in July

Yes, I know it's now August (my birthday month! Wahoo!), but I did make these in July for a Christmas in July online crop at A Walk Down Memory Lane.

Wreath:

Tree Shaped Card:


Papers for both projects are from Basic Grey and other than that all I needed to complete them was some adhesive and my trusty Fiskars scissors!

Pink Paislee at A Walk Down Memory Lane

This month I am a Guest Designer for A Walk Down Memory Lane {AWDML} and the featured manufacturer for November is Pink Paislee! And featured manufacturer means 15% off...all month long!

Today I am going to share with you a layout about each of my three children using Pink Paislee papers.

True Beauty:


This layout features a few papers from Pink Paislee {and I got them at AWDML, of course}.

True Beauty Supplies:
- Pink Paislee Sweet Cakes - Lovey Dovey
- Pink Paislee Enchanting - Wonderful
- Pink Paislee Enchanting - Pleasant
- American Crafts Thickers
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink
- Chandalier stamp by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous
- Making Memories Glitter Clears #30164
- Title piece created using GIMP


Big Shoes:


I love this background grid paper from Pink Paislee...the detail in the distressing of this paper is fantastic. It even has some light textile type designs on it faintly along the edges. It makes it easy to create a nice looking layout when the papers are so beautiful to start!

Big Shoes Supplies:
- Pink Paislee Office Lingo - Cubicle
- Basic Grey Mellow 6x6 Pad
- American Crafts Thickers
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink
- Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
- Sharpie Fine Tip Marker {Black}


Oh, Baby:


This background paper from Pink Paislee is fabulous! I added the stamping behind the photo just because I felt like I was cheating with such an easy layout...the paper had so much character by itself that it really didn't need anything!

Oh, Baby Supplies:
- Pink Paislee Captivating - Tender
- DCWV Cardstock
- American Crafts Thickers
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink
- Accent stamp by Tim Holtz for Stampers Anonymous
- Sharpie Pen. {Blue}


Stay tuned this month for more fun from AWDML and Pink Paislee!

Crazy Pair

This is my debut project as the October Guest Designer for Creative Cuts & More! I am so excited to work with their products this month. Be sure to get ready for a great blog hop on Friday, October 16th. Come back here to see what I've created and also be sure to visit the Creative Cuts & More designer's blogs {I'll have links for you then} to see what they've come up with!


Get it? Pear...pair...very punny, right?

For now, let's talk about today's project, shall we?

I really wanted to create a layout with shaped paper, but it is harder than it looks! I just added the kraft cardstock behind the great scalloped circle cut from Creative Cuts & More and felt comfortable again. I paired {ah, get it..."pair"ed?} the cute pear cuts with a chipboard frame. I generally cover my chipboard with paper, but this time I thought it looked nice plain. I added in the pictures of two of my crazy kids, a 6x6 sheet of Basic Grey Archaic paper, and then created the title spot using a basic shape from a free digital scrapbooking journal stamp and created the grid and title with GIMP {the font is CK Newsclips}.


The great cuts from Creative Cuts & More really helped the project come together quickly! The supplies I used are listed below if you'd like to scraplift my layout {and if you'd like to use my title spot just click on the image below for the full version}.


Creative Cuts & More Supply List:
1 x Circle - Scallop Mini 11 1/2": Textured Bazzill - Chiffon
1 x Antique Elegance Frame: Chipboard - Medium Weight
2 x Pear - Mini - Family Preserves: Textured Bazzill - Pear
2 x Pear - Mini - Family Preserves: Textured Bazzill - Parakeet

Other Supplies:
Basic Grey paper, kraft cardstock, Fiskars scissors, GIMP

Happy Camper

I've been playing with the Bear Hugs set from Cornish Heritage Farms again! There is so much that can be done with this cute set...and if you know me very well, you know I am not really an outdoors-y type of girl!


Supplies:
Paper/Cardstock: Basic Grey, Shabby Princess, The Paper Company, Georgia Pacific
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Other: Black Cord (IKEA), Zig Millenium Pen (Black 05), Craft Knife, Scissors, Corner Rounder

Look who's TWO

I'm really excited with how this layout turned out. I don't generally do layouts with just one photo (and until recently I only did two page layouts), but I knew the supplies I wanted to use and it seemed to take away from it too much to add another picture.

I started with a sheet from a 6x6 pad of Basic Grey and used that as my starting point and picked a piece of base cardstock to coordinate. I've been using cereal boxes for my chipboard and cutting the designs myself, but I had some chipboard pieces I wanted to use and covered them with another sheet of Basic Grey paper (I used ModPodge to attach the paper and then cut around the chipboard shapes with a craft knife). I used my Coluzzle template to cut out the oval for the title. I inked the edges of the chipboard and the oval with some Distress Ink (I think Brushed Corduroy). For "two" I used Thickers and then did hand lettering and detail with a white Inkssentials pen for the rest of the title piece. I topped that off with a button and a Prima flower.

After I had everything adhered I felt like the page was missing something, so I used the tips of a sharp pair of scissors and scratched a border around the photo. I really like the look it created.


Supplies:

Cardstock - Colorbok
Patterned Paper -Basic Grey
Flower - Prima Artful Collage
Button - Foof-a-la
Chipboard Accents - Maya Road
Thickers
White Pen - Ranger Inkssentials
Tim Holtz Distress Ink