Scrap Patchwork

Today's card is all sorts of DIY/scrap projects rolled into one:


I used scraps to create the patchwork-style background, created the canvas flower with strips of scrap canvas...and even used the leftover pieces of a larger pre-made pearl flourish that I had used previously on a layout.

The background was fun to make and I had hoped to share a tutorial, but unfortunately somewhere in the middle of a computer crash and a new computer I lost the tutorial step-out photos. :o(

Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Company (Kraft);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Free Bird - Blush 6x6);
Embellishments: Maya Road (Mini Transparency Tickets - White); ZVA Creative (Pearls); Prima Marketing (Sultan Gem);
Canvas: CT Publishing;
String: May Arts (SM17);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Challenge Entry For: Moxie Fab World - The Paper Scraps Challenge {Background created from paper scraps}

Challenge Entry For: Moxie Fab World - The DIY Embellishments Challenge {DIY canvas flower with gem center}

Challenge Entry For: Moxie Fab World - The Don't Throw It Away Challenge {Used end piece/scrap of canvas to create flower and used left over sections from a pre-made pearl flourish}

Just The Two Of Us {Scor-Pal}

{As seen today on the Scor-Pal blog}


I am so thrilled to be featured as the guest designer on the Scor-Pal blog today!


Using the Scor-Pal I created this mini album using what is often referred to as the meander or maze method. This type of album is a great option because it can be created from just ONE sheet of 12x12 paper.

The finished album comes out to a 3x3 size and was perfect for some pictures of my husband and I on a recent trip to Tahoe.


The way the meander album is assembled allows for each page to be turned into either a top-loading pocket or side-loading pocket. This is a great place to store mementos from a vacation or to tuck in tags with journaling about your special event.


To get started with your meander album take one sheet of 12x12 paper (single-sided or double-sided will work) and place it in your Scor-Pal.
Score at 3", 6", and 9", rotate your paper 90 degrees, and score again at 3", 6", and 9".
Once your sheet is scored your paper will be sectioned into a 4x4 grid (as shown in the diagram above).
To finish prepping your paper, cut along the score lines as indicated by the red lines on the diagram above.


Starting at the first square in the grid (shown in the diagram above in the upper left corner), fold on each score line accordion style, continuing around the corner pieces and all the way through until you have come to the last square in the grid (shown in the diagram above in the bottom right corner).
From here use Scor-Tape to adhere the edges of the front and back pieces of each of the pages together, leaving one edge opening for a pocket on each page (if desired). {I prefer to use the 1/8" Scor-Tape for this step as it gives a strong hold but allows for a bit more room inside each pocket.}
{Tip: Make sure each of your pages has one of the four edges in common as the spine edge - the front and back pieces of each of the pages along this edge will always be adhered with Scor-Tape to create a strong spine.}


For each of my covers I trimmed two 3x3 pieces of covered chipboard and sandwiched the twill tying tape between the pieces (which were adhered with 1/4" Scor-Tape) so that I would have a way to tie the album closed without it showing on either side of the cover.
I created a spine cover from a strip of patterned paper and scored it every 1/8" on the section that would be flexing when the album is opened and closed.


Thank you so much for allowing me to share my mini album with you and please stop by the Scor-Pal blog today and let them know what you thought about my project!


Supplies:
Adhesive: Scor-Tape;
Scoring Board: Scor-Pal;
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Gathering Collection);
Die Cuts: Authentique Paper (Gathering Collection);
Stickers: Authentique Paper (Gathering Collection);
Flower: Recollections;
Twill: Kraft Outlet;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Round N Round Squeeze Punch); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

Canvas Mini Albums

Back in early January when I was creating projects for CHA I decided to create a mini album for each of our kids featuring an overview of the first weeks/months after their birth.
Our kids love to look at pictures and since I've started making mini albums I've seen a bit of extra joy when they pull one off the shelf.
I wanted to create something easy enough to create in triplicate, yet still make them individual for each of our kids.



I started by creating a canvas cover for each album - each with a similar basic idea, just with a bit of difference in the stitching.
Each album is created using a combination of papers that have been cut to 6x6 or cut to 6x12 and folded in half to create a 6x6 pocket.



Each album also carries a few elements throughout, which helps pull it all together (and also made it easy to create in a timely fashion). If each page had been done with it's own theme/scheme as a traditional 12x12 page these albums would surely still be sitting in pieces.



Each album was then punched and bound using my Cinch...love that thing!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I'd love it if you'd leave a comment and let me know what you think.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Various Collections);
Embellishments: Maya Road; Ranger (Tim Holtz);
Mists: Ranger (Perfect Pearls Mists);
Other: Canvas; Washi Tape;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Rotary Cutter); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Silhouette Canvas

Wow! I can't believe it has been more than a week since I posted last! I've been crafting, but time to post my projects has gotten away from me.


This is a project I created for the Authentique Paper booth at CHA. I used a picture I had taken of my daughter when she was probably 2 or 3 years old and created a template from it for the silhouette image.
{I cut out the silhouette image using my Fiskars craft knife and scissors.}


I misted the canvas first with some Perfect Pearls mist, then added the silhouette cut out, then topped it off with a few trims and pins.
It was a very simple process once I created the template and I love how it turned out.


Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper;
Mist: Ranger (Prefect Pearls Mist - Interference Red);
Ribbon: American Crafts (Rose Ribbon - White);
Seam Binding: Hug Snug (Chalk White);
Pins: Maya Road;
Template: Tifany DeGough (Silhouette);
Canvas: JoAnn;
Tools: Fiskars (Scissors, Craft Knife);

Tickled Pink

Today I wanted to share with you a mini album I created using Authentique Paper's Uncommon collection.


Even though in person I am not a "girly" girl...in paper crafting I love fun pinks (grounded with neutrals, of course) and beautiful florals.


The Uncommon collection is beautiful for scrapping anything - from weddings to heritage pages to ladies-only events - but it is also perfect for those sweet little ones that just leave you "Tickled Pink".
{The cover was created easily by using some of the Icons and Tabloids die cuts.}


I created this mini album to show off pictures of my "little" girl (now 8 years old) in the first year of her life.
{The interior pages were created from one 12x12 sheet of paper using a meander-type method. I adapted the meandering a bit to suit my needs.}


Each page has a slot for a tag where I can add another picture or just some journaling about that precious first year.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Uncommon);
Die Cuts: Authentique Paper (Uncommon - Icons, Tabloids);
Trims: (Various ribbons, twill, and lace);
Pins: Maya Road;
Other: (Chipboard);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

WCMD Winner Blog Hop {& Giveaway!}

{Have you stopped by to check out my giveaway celebrating 500 followers? Click here.}



The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Terri Davenport'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 - you can start at the Paper Crafts blog.

Here's the full blog line-up:
Paper Crafts
Alyssa Scritchfield
Amber Daigre
Becky Olsen
Carol Bloomberg
Julie Day
Kelley Eubanks
Kelly Rasmussen
Laurie Willison
Lisa Petrella
Patricia Folchert
Savannah O'Gwynn
Sharon Dunn
Stephanie Washburn
Terri Davenport
Tifany DeGough <-- That's me!
Trinh Arrieta
Vanessa Menhorn
Veronica Zalis
Wendy Frederick

I hope you're not just here for the giveaway (but I won't blame you if you are!)...


...we'll get to that in a second.
For now, let's take a peek at today's card.

The Project:
If you've looked at the March/April issue of Paper Crafts, you may have already seen my winning card on page 82.

For today's card I decided to take the basic idea from my winning card and create a new one with a few small changes. This one goes a bit more toward the trendy navy color, but still uses fabulous papers from Authentique Paper (these are from the Free Bird Series) and that wonderful Itty Bitty from Unity Stamp company.


I did one of my favorite inking techniques to get a fun gradient on the stamped image. I love this look! It is a fabulous way to give your stamped image a little bit of spunk!

I was having fun stamping while I created this card, so I decided to create a coordinating bookmark:


Bookmarks are a great way to use up those scraps you've trimmed from your papers to create your card. It makes for a quick coordinating gift set.

Okay...now here's what you probably came by for...

The Prizes:
I've decided to share a little bit of what came in my WCMD prize package with one lucky winner.
Here's what you can win:

Giveaway includes:
PSA Essentials: Stamper, Alignment Tool, Black Ink, Vintage Snowman Peel & Stick Stamps, and Haunted Shack Peel & Stick Stamps
Clear & Simple Stamps: Circus Fun Stamp Set
American Crafts: Party Animal Stamp Set

But that's not all!
Paper Crafts has offered to send a copy of the March/April 2012 issue to another lucky winner!


{You can see my winning card on page 82.}

The Details:

To enter:
Leave a comment (only one, please!) on this blog post. That's it!

One comment will enter you for both giveaways.

{I would love it if you became a follower of this blog, but it is not necessary to win.}

Blog comments close (for the giveaways) Monday, February 20th @ 11:59pm (Pacific) and the winners will be announced Wednesday, February 22nd here on my blog.
Please remember to check back to see if you've won.
{Each winner will have 48 hours to contact me with their information. If they have not contacted me by that time, a new winner will be chosen.}

{Due to shipping costs, giveaways are available to US mailing addresses only.}

Thanks for stopping by today...and while you are here...please take a little peek at some of my crafty items (stamps, punches, and even a KNK Zing) I have for sale.
Unfortunately I don't have enough space to keep it all...but my loss is your gain!

And please check out my current giveaway celebrating 500 followers. You could win even MORE crafty goodness!


Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:
Trinh Arrieta's blog


Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (White);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Free Bird Series);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Born An Original - Authentique Itty Bitty);
Ink: Tsukineko (Midnight Black, Night Sky, Ocean Depth, Aegean Blue, Oasis Green, Tea Leaves);
Ribbon: American Crafts (Ruffle Ribbon - Green);
Other: (Pearl);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

500 Followers = GIVEAWAY!

You are special to me.
You...yes, YOU.

I truly appreciate each and every person that reads my blog (or just stops by to look at the pictures).


I am so excited that this blog has recently hit the 500 followers mark...and I think that calls for a little celebration.


Although I won't be sending all 500 followers a card, I did want to do something to celebrate - so I've gathered a few of my favorite products together for a giveaway:

Giveaway includes:
Market Street Stamps: Birds of a Feather Stamp Set
Fiskars: 8" Designer Scissors
Authentique Paper: Gathering Collection 6x6 Bundle
Unity Stamp Company: Share Your Smile {Authentique Itty Bitty}

The Twinery is helping me celebrate this fun milestone as well - they have offered to send an "I Dream In Twine" sampler pack to another lucky winner!

To enter:
Be sure that you are a follower of this blog
AND
Leave a comment (only one, please!) on this blog post

One comment will enter you for both giveaways.

Blog comments close (for the giveaways) Monday, February 20th @ 11:59pm (Pacific) and the winners will be announced Wednesday, February 22nd here on my blog.
Please remember to check back to see if you've won.
{Each winner will have 48 hours to contact me with their information. If they have not contacted me by that time, a new winner will be chosen.}

{Due to shipping costs, giveaways are available to US mailing addresses only.}

While you are here...please take a little peek at some of my crafty items (stamps, punches, and even a KNK Zing) I have for sale.
Unfortunately I don't have enough space to keep it all...but my loss is your gain!

Have a great day!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (French Vanilla);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Uncommon - 6x6 Bundle);
Die Cuts: Authentique Paper (Uncommon - Icons);
Twine: The Twinery (Blossom);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

Vintage Valentine {May Arts}

I created this container for the recent Vintage Valentine Challenge from May Arts. I used all four ribbons on my container - three were tied in bows which were then layered to create one big bow on the front and the remaining pink ribbon was then rolled to create the three little roses.


The paper is from Authentique Paper's new (not yet released) Delightful collection and I added in a few of the new cardstock stickers as well - the scallop border strip and the "Lovely" ticket.

I added in a few vintage mini playing cards to complete the look.

Thanks for stopping by - and please go vote (for me...if you'd like!) on the challenge entries.

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Delightful Collection);
Stickers: Authentique Paper (Delightful Collection);
Ribbon: May Arts;
Other: Vintage Mini Playing Cards;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Blog Hop {Market Street Stamps and Ribbon Carousel}

If you are hopping along with Market Street Stamps and Ribbon Carousel today - 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 - you can find out more on either the Market Street Stamps blog or the Ribbon Carousel blog.

Be sure to join in on the fun as Market Street Stamps is giving away TWO $25 gift certificates and Ribbon Carousel is giving away a newly released ribbon carousel.


For my card I started by stamping the peacock image (drawn by me!) from the Birds of a Feather set from Market Street Stamps in Tuxedo Black ink. I added a bit of color with my Copic markers and then cut it to a simple tag shape. I then tied off the top of the tag with a little bow of The Twinery's Pink Sorbet twine.

For the base of my card, I combined my patterned papers with some Pink Salmon Vintage Seam Binding and added a button threaded with The Twinery's Buttercream twine.


If you are the "sketchy" type, here is the sketch I created and used for my card:


Be sure to head back to the Market Street Stamps blog or the Ribbon Carousel blog to find the list of all the other stops on the hop!

Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Splendid 6x6); Crate Paper (Emma's Shoppe 6x6);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Birds of a Feather);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Ribbon: Ribbon Carousel (Vintage Seam Binding - Pink Salmon);
Twine: The Twinery (Pink Sorbet, Buttercream);
Markers: Copic (Y08, RV04);
Other: (Button - Yellow);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, 1/8" Circle Hand Punch); We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper - Deco); Scor-Pal (Scoring Board);

February Sketch Challenge {Authentique Paper}

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


Authentique Paper is back with another sketch challenge!
Generally I play along with the card sketch, but this time I am changing it up a bit and using the layout sketch:


For my layout I combined a 12x12 paper from the new Genuine line and added in a pop of orange from the Free Bird collection (Endless).


I love that the neutral denim/blue color scheme of the Genuine collection allows for adding in any pop of color and will allow the collection to be truly versatile.

Because I am not a scrapper, my only goal was to get a picture on the page to document a little trip my husband and I took to Tahoe.

I added in a seam binding bow and a stick pin to add a little embellishment, but I feel like these papers could have stood on their own.


Be sure to head on over to the Authentique Paper blog to see the coordinating card sketch - and get yourself in on the challenge!

And, if you didn't make it to CHA - check out this quick tour of the Authentique Paper booth...you will get a peek at the four newest lines: Celebrate, Genuine, Loyal, and Delightful.



Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Genuine - Perfection); Authentique Paper (Free Bird - Endless);
Ink: Ranger (Distress Stain - Wild Honey);
Embellishments: Maya Road (Mini Tickets - Transparency); Jillibean Soup (Pin - Blue/Orange);
Other: HugSnug (Seam Binding - Chalk White);
Tools: Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher); Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors);