Friday, July 17, 2009

Quickie Page with The Summer Splash kit!

More misting and sewing...



This one was so quick and simple but it turned out so graphic. I just started with a white piece of cardstock from my stash and sprayed some charcoal Maya Mist for a rocker grunge look. The rest of the items on the page are all from the kit. Totally fun page to make!

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

And this is how I did it..

How cute was this kit I ask you?
I was inspired to alter this go round for some reason. Not like altered projects but altered supplies. I painted, I inked, I misted, I masked, I sewed...I basically went nuts. And here are the results.

For the cards above I stamped on some vellum (I know you have some laying around from back when it was "in"), stitched it on the blue patterned paper, punched out some scallops from from the stripe paper and cut some flowers out of another patterned paper and presto! A precious gift! Super quick and easy.

For the "Yummo" layout took two of the big bracket stickers and placed them where I wanted my title to be. Then I sprayed some brown Maya mist over the page and lifted the stickers. This was a great masking technique that I highly recommend! Plus now I have some cool "aged" looking brackets to use on another layout. I also wanted bold yellow letters for this layout. Since the letters in the kit were blue, I took out a yellow paint marker and just painted them...then Stitched them on the layout.
It's amazing what you can do if you go a little technique crazy!

Next is a layout that is currently featured on Scrapjacked.

For this one I used the background of the letter stickers as a mask. I pealed the background off of the sheet and used the entire sticky background part (leaving the letters themselves stuck to the backing of the slick package. Then I stuck the background onto my page and sprayed Maya mist over it and pealed it off. I LOVE this technique...you will see this over and over on my layouts I'm sure! You MUST try it. It's so easy and the results are so graphic and bold!

More sewing love here...
Bottom line...lets see you go a little technique crazy!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Spash into Summer...

With the "Summer Splash" kit! Loaded with BoBunny papers and stickers, some great papers from Scrap with in reach, a Heidi Swap stamp and more! I love the Jillibean Soup letter stickers...they look sorta like woodgrain! And that Creative Imaginations film strip is amazing!

And this is how our Masters worked it...
Pam
Noelle
Jody


Heather

Brooke

I can't wait to get scrappy with my kit! I'll post soon with my projects!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A couple more for good measure...

For those of you counting...that is 8 pages I did with this kit!
I'm still going crazy with my teal glimmer mist...but you could use paint too, or any kind of liquid ink really. I also cut up the bling and used it to accent the title which is stamped from a part of the Heidi Swapp corner stamp.

This layout is about missing my grandmother who just passed away this month. I plan on going back and adding some hidden journaling.

Since I broke the needle on my sewing maching on the previous layout, I did some hand stitching and I'm really glad I did. Also used some punches, like the bird punch and the scalloped border punch.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Another creation from the "Family Day Picnic"

This page has been in my head since I got this kit!
I was just now able to sit down and finish it yesterday.
I folded the flower over and stitched it on the sewing machine.

And I painted the bling and cut the circles in half to make it look more like a scallop. It ended up being a cool embelishment. I'm really loving painting on bling!

Monday, June 8, 2009

Normally I bring the potato salad...

But not to this picnic! Here are my pages...
On this page I cut out opening in the center of my patterned paper to form a frame and stitched some regular velumn to the backside for some added dimention and interest. Then I sewed the torn rectangle of patterned paper on top of that. It gave great interest to an otherwise flat layout.

Now for this layout and the next one, I got a little glimmer mist crazy but I love the results! I used the back of the diecut paper as a mask to make the design on the white cardstock.
Same here, I used the back of the diecut "Family" title piece as a mask and sprayed the glimmer mist right over it to make the design on the brown cardstock.
I also only inked the word "memories" on the Heidi Swapp stamp and used it as part of my title. Another way those stamps can go a long way! I even used my bling to the best of it's ability...I cut it up and used it as an eye for my little birdie!
Now these next two pages could be considered a two page layout if I did two page layouts! LOL!
For the title, I didn't have enough of the letters I wanted so I used the letters as a stencil for the word "Baby" and just outlined them then used the actual letters for the word Beach.
And it's hard to tell...but in the little scalloped design I cut out with a border punch, I put the little stones from the bling. I'll have to take a closer up picture for you for my next post. I have some more fun projects planned for this kit so check back later!

Hope you are having fun with your picnic!

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

The Masters Bring it to the Picnic!

The Masters never disappoint...here are their creations with the wonderful "Family Day Picnic" kit.

Jody
Pam
Noelle

Jansen

Heather

Brooke

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Family Day Picnic

It's that time...time for the new Master's kit..."FAMILY DAY PICNIC"!
Look at all the goodness in this kit...
Heidi Swapp bling, a whole set of stamps...

Jenni Bowlin bingo cards...

7 gypsies journaling cards & matching papers...

And more! Loaded as usual! I mean look at these stamps! *sigh*
Stay tuned for inspiration from the Masters as well as my project ideas.




Monday, May 18, 2009

Mini Mania!

SO I've been doing more creating making some minis with the Blue Crush kit!
I thought I would use the outer chipboard pieces to make covers for some minis!

For this one, i used vellum and some blue tulle to make a little frosted window out of the "Z" chipboard.

I used a lot of the bits and pieces of papers from the kits as the filler pages and bound it all together with the bind it all.

Perfect quick little minis!

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Masters Page Featured on Scrapjacked

Yep, this month my Scrapjacked page on Scrapjacked is one of my pages I did with my Blue Crush Masters Kit! Yall check it out and play along!http://scrapjacked.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 9, 2009

My crush is growing!

My crush on this "Blue Crush" kit is growing with every layout I finish!
I did a lot of sewing on my pages this month. I love how the Paper Element papers look like white washed canvas...almost like denim. Perfect for layouts of my boys!
And those big 'ol chipboard letters?! Be still my heart!
Here I used a small scrap of the crate paper to tie a little extra color onto the title letter.
And those prima crystals were wonderful...but I found the clear stones kept getting lost on my pages every time I went to place them. So I painted them!
I just dabbed a little paint onto them lightly covering just the top of the stones and presto...they look totally different!
And finally, I did a little banner for my son's room.
I just used the back card stock to make the triangle pendants and then covered the chipboard with the patterned papers and glued them on. Then punched some holes with eyelets and strung some thick ribbon through to hang it. Super quick and super easy!

What can you create with your Masters kit? Come on, wow us!

Our Masters are in love with "Blue Crush"

You'll fall in love with "Blue Crush" too.

JodySandi
Pam
Noelle


Brooke
Heather

Jansen

Now I just have to share what I've been doing with this kit. I'm well on my way to lots of pages and projects already!

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Blue Crush is here!

Just in time for those water pictures I know you are all taking now that the weather is getting nice...Blue Crush is here to give you that beautiful blue background.

And if you are like me and still scrapping winter pictures, it's perfect for that too! Did I mention that this kit gives you a set of Heidi Swapp clear stamps and a whole set of Cosmo Cricket chipboard letters?! Crazy, I know. So if you haven't yet gotten this kit or signed up for the Masters, do it!

Ok, I'll be back to post the Masters pages and then I'll be posting my projects shortly after. My brain is just floating with ideas!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Second installment...

Second installment of projects with this sweet kit
This time I decided to do some home decor items since I'm doing so many home improvement projects these days. I'm about to start working on our master bedroom and the color palette of the crate papers in this kit are perfect! The his and her frames above were created by just tracing and cutting out a computer generated silhouette and layering it with some of the pattered paper in the kit.
These frames were just plain frames from the dollar store that I adhered the patterned paper to and sanded the edges. I love the simple, clean lines of it!
Well enough blogging...I've got more scrapping to do!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Just a few...

Just a few projects to get your creative juices flowing as I continue to work with my kit.
This was a card that I loved so much when I was finished that I had to display it on my living room wall! I got this look by using my butterfly punch on the colored sections of the patterned paper. You could do it with any punch you like. The repeated image is so graphic!

And a layout...
This paper was just screaming for me to cut out those little sections to add dimention.

Alrighty...my scrap time has been rather short this week but I'll be back soon with more!

Friday, April 10, 2009

Masters inspiration!

Check out the wonderful work by the Masters with the latest kit!





Saturday, April 4, 2009

Licorice & Jelly Beans

Allow me to introduce you to the lastest Masters Kit...
Licorice & Jelly Beans! How perfect is this kit? It's loaded...I mean LOADED! I've blown through half of it, making a layout, mini book and a card and still have the entire collection of Crate paper stuff left to play with!
Stay tuned for some inspo!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Mini how to...

So I've been a little mini crazy lately. This mini was made using one of the transparency pieces as a templete...
I turned over the flocked polka dot paper and traced the scalloped transparentcy on the back *in the center of the page...we will use the rest of the page later* The carefully cut it out as to not damage the center or the outline.
I did the same for the back cover using the stripe paper. Then I did the same for the filler pages. Just plain pages are in my book because it's going to be a baby book for a friend. then I punched holes on the edge and tied the ribbon to make the spine. You can also score the edge a little on the over to help it open and close. Then you simply embelish the cover with your sticker of choice.

So why did we save the out line? Well here is why....this is the paper I used for the back cover of the mini.
After I cut out the cover, I placed a solid sheet of cardstock behind it and sewed the two together on my sewing machine.
This was a great way to make the most of you kit supplies!
Now I still have the mini in the post bellow...I'll show more on that later. Speaking of more...I got the NEW kit today and it is wonderful! I'll post pics soon as well as the masters pages!

Monday, March 30, 2009

Mini love...Peek-see

Ok, so I made this little mini and I love how it turned out...
So I was thinking of doing a little how to...anyone interested?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

Love to love it!

I sure am enjoying this kit.
Above is a set of cards I made from some of the scraps from a page I'm still working on. I removed the heart from the center of the circle stamp and stamped a letter there instead. Since the ribbon didn't match the look I was going for, I just used some scrap ribbon I had laying around.

And here are a couple of pages that went a little sewing crazy on!
On the layout below, I cut up one of the transparency frames and used it on the corners of the page instead.
I didn't want the adhesive to show so I sewed it to attach it to the page...didn't take much convincing to get me to do more sewing on this page!
Ok, so I have a couple more pages in the works on my scrap table and a couple minis too! I'll share as soon as they come together.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Sharing the love

See how the Masters showed the love...

Sandy

Pam

Noelle

Jansen

Heather

Brooke
So much love! Can you handle it?

Monday, March 16, 2009

Love Life?

Do you have one? The Kit that is! LOL!

With this kit, you can scrap the love of your life, what you love about life or just life in general. It has great transparencies and a whole set of wonderful clear stamps...plus all that paper, stickers and ribbon too! Stay tuned for some inspo pics from the Masters!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Fun Projects!

I have a few fun projects for ya!

Above is a little notebook I made using all the selvege edges of the paper (you know the bottom stip we usually cut off and throw away) that came in the last Masters kit. I saw the idea using the selvage edges of fabric made into quilt squares on flickr the other day and KNEW I had to try this! I just cut them off and staggered them and sewed them up. Great idea for making your own patterned paper. Those strips can be so cool sometimes!


And I was so inspired that I whipped up this little clear wallet.
I used two clear badge holders, turning them where both the open slit was both inside and placed the scalloped ribbon on the spine of the outside and stitched it on my sewing machine. Then I was pretty much done...I just added the rubons on the cover and presto. Done. Perfect to slip your ID and debit card into your cute little mommy's night out handbag and go. This idea could be used in so many ways. I may try it again soon with some of those ideas.

What can you come up with using some of those extra bits from your kit?

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Come out, come out where ever you are!

I've got a little give away for ya!
Remember the little button I made for my Christmas mini? Well I made one to give away but you have to leave me a comment! Let me know what you would like to see us make, demonstrate or give a tutorial on for upcoming kits and posts. I would love to hear from you. So leave us a comment and you could win this super cute little button to add to your Christmas mini or layout!

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Sassy Scrappers!

This month we sponsored some "sassy" chicks over at Sassy Scrappers...


This is just one of the beautiful layouts they did. So go check'em out and get a little dose of inspo!

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Projects and tips!

Hey there scrappers! Got a couple of things to share with ya!

Here is a little mirror I did with some of the rubons from the January kit.
I've always wanted to do something like this with this little mirror but was afraid of messing the mirror up. So here is a little tip...Since the back of the frame opens and the mirror comes out (like a picture in a picture frame), I simply put a piece of clear transparentcy in front of the mirror and applied the rubon to it. This way not only did I not have to worry about messing the mirror up, but I can reuse my mirror over and over again with different rubons and embelishments as I wish!

Now for a couple of layouts...
On this layout, I wanted to use the sheers as part of my title but they didn't really show up very well on the light colored paper I picked as my background. So I grabbed some stamps and my stazon ink and stamped the back side of the sheer. The effect was pretty cool.
Then I wanted to use the sheers somewhere else on the page to tie it all in and frame out my picture so I used the scalloped edge and cut it out like a corner with my scalloped scissors. A little stitching on the sewing machine and I was done. Super fun and easy!
And one last simple layout I did with some prints that I accidently printed multis of on my printer at home. See, nothing goes to waste! Well that's all for now. I'll be back to check on you!~

Sunday, February 15, 2009

Christmas Mini

As promised...more of my Christmas mini...


I love it! What do ya'll think?

Friday, February 13, 2009

Working Feverishly!

...on my projects for the "Sheer Winter" kit that is!
I hope this little peek gets your creative juices flowing!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Sheer Chill

That's what the latest Masters Kit is! Filled with (amoung other goodies) papers from Arctic Frog & Teresa Collins, KI sheers AND a set of clear stamps!
And here is how our Masters worked it:

Noelle

Sandy




Jansen
Pam



Heather

I just got my kit today and I plan on scrappin' all day tomorrow! So check back soon!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

So how did I do with "Snow Day"?

Man this kit had lots of goodies in it! I scrapped like half my Christmas pictures and snow pictures! Tons of product here!


And it's almost time for the next kit already! Are you ready?