Card Sketch- Scrapping Everyday Miracles

Hello! I have another card to share today, this time using the current card sketch at Scrapping Everyday Miracles:

I used the "Edge to Edge" cartridge and my Cricut to make the background of this card. After the background was cut, I backed some of the flowers with pink cardstock. I also cut the elephant and number 1 using my Cricut. I added a googly eye to the elephant for some fun. The "1" was heat embossed with sparkle embossing powder to balance the sparkle of the tape.

Scrapping Everyday Miracles- Wedding Card

Hello! I am here today to share a card I made a couple of weeks ago for my cousin's wedding. I started with this sketch from Scrapping Everyday Miracles:

I started with some purple shimmer cardstock to match the wedding colors. I wend monochomatic with the rest of the papers, using black and white patterned paper and transparency with silver polka dots. I stamped and heat embossed the dress and sentiment in silver. I used some pearlized white ink to accent some of the dress .I finished the card off with a piece of silver rick- rack.

August Calendar Page

Hello! I hope you are having a great week! We've been busy with camp this week, but I had time to get my calendar page done for next month! I started with this sketch from Stick it Down:

This was another sketch that was a little outside my normal style, but I had fun playing with inks, stamps and banners! I started by splattering pink and turquoise inks on my background. I glued down some twine for my banners. I then stamped and fussy cut and punched the banner pieces from several pieces of patterned paper. The majority of the paper used on this layout was from a 6x6 pad, which worked out perfectly. To attach the banners, I used a combination of regular adhesive and foam adhesive to add dimension. I used my Cricut to cut the word "August" and stamped "awesome." For the journaling, I printed on white cardstock and then went over all of it with Twisted Citron Distress Stain. I love the variation in color that gave to the background!  I finished the page off by embellishing with some fussy cut circles, button and chipboard and a few stamped stars.

I was also inspired by the Pinspire me challenge at Paper Issues. This was the inspiration board:

I love the colors and I also even brought in the watermelon!

Materials:

Cardstock- Bazzill, Michaels

Patterned Paper- Bo Bunny, October Afternoon

Twine- Pink Paislee

Ink- Ranger, Stampin Up, Heidi Swapp, We R Memory Keepers

Stamps- Unity Stamp Company, Hero Arts, KI Memories, October Afternoon

Buttons and Chipboard- Bo Bunny

Die Cutter- Provo Craft

Cartridge- Cricut Classic Font

Font- Bell MT

Punch- American Crafts

Baby Shower card- Scrapping Everyday Miracles

Hello all! It has been a while! I have been busy editing photos, but have squeezed in a little card creating. Today I have a baby shower card I created based on this sketch from Scrapping Everyday Miracles:

I decided to use my Cricut and cut out the cute little rocket ship using the "Boys Will Be Boys" cartridge. I stamped the banners and fussy cut them and then added letter stickers. I edged everything with red ink to tie it together. A cute sentiment finished off the card.

Scrapping Everyday Miracles- Birthday Card

Hello! I have a card to share today using the current card sketch at Scrapping Everyday Miracles:

I decided I wanted to used one of the cuts from my "Edge to Edge"cartridge for the front of my card, so I used some cardstock and chose this fun geometric cut. I layered that over a piece of watercolor paper that I had watercolored with some Distress Inks and a water brush. I put my Cricut to work cutting the dragonflies and the bracket piece. The numbers were rub ons. To accent my card, I used some sequins, Liquid Pearls and some Perler bead enamel dots (Perler beads that I melted in the oven).  If you haven't heard about making enamel dots using Perler beads, Google it or check Pinterest! It is so easy and since we have had an influx of beads since Christmas, I figured I would try it!

October Calendar Page

Hi all! I hope you are having a fabulous week! I got a chance to scrapbook this week and have my calendar page ready for next month! I started with this sketch from Stick it Down:

This sketch challenged me a bit as I like to line my photos up, but I eventually figured out how to make it work. 

I started by finding this flower cut that had openings  for the petals and filled the openings with patterned paper.

I then stamped leaves on my background cardstock using a very old Stampin Up set that I absolutely love. I also cut some leaves from patterned paper to add some dimension. 

Once the layout was assembled, I decided it needed a bit more so I added the sequins with the leaves. I am also entering this in the Scrapping Everyday Miracles Birthday Crop challenge #2, which was tic-tac-toe. I chose the diagonal from top left to lower right: 3+ photos, patterned paper, and a sketch. Finally, Paper Issues has a challenge going on right now called "How 'Bout Them Apples" which includes making a layout about fall. Since this layout is about October, it is definitely about fall!

Materials:
Cardstock- Bazzill, Michael's
Patterned Paper- Jillibean Soup, October Afternoon
Ink- Ranger
Stamps- Stampin Up
Thickers- American Crafts
Chipboard- October Afternoon
Die Cutter- Provo Craft
Software- Crafters Edge
Fonts- Queen Empress, Garden Dingbats, Plants

Scrapping Everyday Miracles June Challenges

Yesterday was the first day of June, which means new challenges at Scrapping Everyday Miracles!  We have three challenges, once again.  Here they are:

Challenge #1:  The Theme Challenge

Theme: Each new day is a gift.

Scripture Inspiration:

James 1:17  ^"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

Challenge #2:  The Layout Sketch

I loved all the photos in this sketch, so I had to use it!  I didn't follow the photo sizes, but I did follow the placement for my layout.  I also went with the torn diagonals of paper for my background.  After I had those pieces laid on my plain cardstock, I decided it needed more.  I used a lettering template as a mask since this was a page about school.  

I pulled out (and used) a bunch of rub ons for this layout.  You can see the cluster here:

Challenge #3:  The Card Sketch

I made this card for my in-laws anniversary this past week.  I dry embossed some yellow vellum for my base layer and then added a couple of different patterned papers on top of that.  I stamped the sentiment of a printed piece of chipboard and finished it off with a twine bow.

Make sure you stop by the blog and see what the rest of the team did and play along!

Layout Materials:
Cardstock- Stampin Up
Patterned Paper- My Mind's Eye, American Crafts
Ink- October Afternoon, Studio Calico
Rub ons- Fancy Pants, Hambly
Stickers- October Afternoon, Fancy Pants
Journaling spot- Making Memories
Die Cutter- Provo Craft
Cartridges- Makin the Grade, Cricut Classic Font, Cindy Loo
Flower- Prima
Bards- October Afternoon, Echo Park
Gems- Michael's
Pen- Zig, Sakura

Scrapping Everyday Miracles May Challenge

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!  Can you believe it is May already?! I wish the weather here would catch up, but the cool weather gives me an excuse to stay inside and scrap!

Thursday was May 1st, and a new set of challenges was revealed at Scrapping Everyday Miracles. 

 Challenge  #1: The Theme Challenge

May's theme:  Renew - New - Rebirth

Scripture Inspiration: 

2 Corinthians 5:17 "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new."

Challenge #2:  The Layout Sketch

What would we do without all of the sketch inspiration at Pagemaps?  Here's another one of their great sketches to get you started!

Challenge #3:  The Card Sketch
Thanks again to the sketch inspiration from Pagemaps!

 

I worked with the card sketch again this month and made a birthday card for my nephew whose birthday is next week.  I had the idea of using tire tracks for one of the strips, so I took the wheels off of one of my sons' Duplo cars.  I rolled it over dark brown ink and then rolled in on my card.  I then used some washi tape and patterned paper to complete the strips.  To continue with the vehicle theme, I decided to make a truck for the inside.  I wanted to add some splatters to the front for interest and decided to go with "mud."  I used some brown acrylic paint.  I dropped a bit on the card.  I was hoping it would be thinner than is was, so once it was on the card, I had to improvise.  I took a pencil eraser and dipped it in the paint and made prints all over the front of the card.

I cut out the truck for the inside using the "Boys Will Be Boys Cricut cartridge.  I stamped the sentiment on the side of the truck.  I made the dirt by rubbing an ink pad across the paper.  I then dipped my finger in the wet paint on the front of the card and made some more "mud."

Head over to Scrapping Everyday Miracles and check out what the rest of the team made this month!

Cards and a Tutorial

Happy Monday everyone!  I have a couple or cards to share today and a tutorial over at the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog.

First up is a card I made last weekend for my sister-in-law whose birthday was a week ago.  I used last week's Unscripted Sketch as inspiration:

I started with a piece of Glossy Cardstock for my background.  I stamped a text background stamp using Resist Ink.  After letting that dry, I used an ink blending tool to add the rainbow of colors on the back using Distress Inks.  I then used the flower stamp and grey distress ink to add the flowers.  

The smaller rectangle was a light pink color, I added the bright pink using an ink blending tool and then stamped the "Happy Birthday" with grey and purple inks.  The flower was cut using my Cricut and Botanicals cartridge and I added the details with purple colored pencil. A strip of ribbon and the card is done!

This is a card I made for my mom whose birthday is next weekend.  If you want to see my step by step directions for making the background, you can check it out here on the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog.

 Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful week!

Scrapping Everyday Miracles April Challenges

Life has been crazy around here and so I am running a few days behind.  On April 1, a new set of challenges was revealed at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  

Challenge #1:  The Theme Challenge

We hope our monthly theme, layout, and card challenges will help you meet your goals while encouraging you to see the daily miracles all around you!

Choose 1 or more:  Faith, Hope, Love

These foundations of the walk as a Christian come from God's Holy Word in 1 Corinthians 13:13.

Bible Verse Inspiration: We hope you will use these Scriptures to inspire your projects!

• Hebrews 11:1  "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."
• Romans 15:13  "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."
• 1 Corinthians 16:14  "Let all that you do be done in love."

You may enter any type of papercrafted project that fits the theme of "Faith, Hope, Love," or any combination of these!  You may enter a layout, card, tag, wall hanging, canvas, gift packaging, etc.. - as long as it uses paper as one of it's materials! 

Challenge #2:  The Card Sketch

Beginning in January, we have featured card sketches that we hope have offered some variety for you to work with!  This month again we feature a sketch from Pagemaps!

Challenge #3 The Layout Sketch

 Beginning in January with a sketch featuring 4 photo spots, we have featured a sketch each month with a decreasing number of featured photos on each sketch! And now we come to April and a 1 photo feature!  This sketch was supplied by Pagemaps!

I created an example for the card sketch.  I made this birthday card for my dad.  

I used My Mind's Eye "On the Bright Side".  The pennant shape was stamped on white patterned paper and then fussy cut.  I made the "stitches" using dark blue Stickles.  Head over to the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog to see what the rest of the team made!

Laughter is the Best Medicine: Scrapping Everyday Miracles March Challenges

Ah!  It is March already!  February just flew by! I am somewhat thankful for this, because, here in Minnesota, it has been a loooooong COLD winter and I am ready to get to the months where there is at least a chance of relief!

With the first of the month, comes 3 new challenges at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  Our main theme challenge this month is "Laughter is the Best Medicine" and our verse is Psalm 126:2 "Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”

We also have two Page Maps sketches to choose from, a card sketch and a layout sketch.  I have a card to share today based on the card sketch.

I made this card for a friend who had a baby.  The stork cut is from the Cricut Holiday Cakes cartridge.  For the ground, I tore a piece of paper and used it as a mask.  With an ink blending tool, I inked the bottom of the panel with Wild Honey ink and then,  concentrating on the top edge, I used Mowed Lawn ink. 

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my project!  Make sure you head over the Scrapping Everyday Miracles and check out what the rest of the team did and join us in the challenges!

Scrapping Everyday Miracles February Challenge

It is February 1st, which means it is time for a new set of challenges at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  I created examples for both of the sketches this month.

First up is my card.  I made this wedding card for an old neighbor who got married a few months ago (yes, I said a few months ago, sometimes I am so not on top of things!).  The heart cut is from the Cindy Loo Cricut cartridge.  I backed it with the blackout of the same heart cut from vellum.  I stamped "love" in VersaMark and then used some Stamp N Bond.  After heating it, I sprinkled the blue glitter on it.  The finishing touch was the pearls and gems.

I used our inspiration verse this month as the sentiment inside my card:

My second project is a layout based on the layout sketch.  These are some photos from one of the first sessions of ECFE that my son was able to actually play and participate. I had a lot of fun playing with these bright colors and practicing some clustering in the top left.  Oh, see those letter stickers in the title?  They are ridiculously old!  I was happy that they worked with my color scheme and theme for this project.

I used rub ons, wood, chipboard, stickers, and some fussy cut stars for my cluster.  After I had all the pieces attached, I wanted something to connect them.  I have seen some layouts recently that use some bunched up thread as an embellishment so I decided to try that here.  I really like how it turned out!  

I have these epoxy quotes and thought this one fit the layout well.  The journaling card that I used had a car on it, so I found an apple sticker to fit the theme of the layout better.  A fussy cut star and a wood star complete this smaller cluster.

Make sure you head over the Scrapping Everyday Miracles and check out what the rest of the team made and the awesome prize this month!

Materials-

Cardstock- Bazzill

Patterned Paper- My Mind's Eye, Echo Park

Die Cut Paper- KI Memories

Stickers- Bo Bunny Press, American Crafts, Cloud 9 Designs, Simple Stories

Wood- Adorn It

Ribbon- Michael's

Twine- Target

Floss- DMC

Rub ons- Basic Grey

Pen- Zig

Ink- Ranger and Clearsnap

Embossing Powder- JoAnn Crafts

Scrapping Everyday Miracles: January Challenges

Scrapping Everyday Miracles is back with our regular monthly challenges, but our schedule has changed a bit.  ALL of the challenges will be posted on the 1st of the month and you will have until the 21st to upload your project.  On the 28th, we will announce our winners.

Each month, there will be a theme challenge, card sketch and layout sketch.  For January, I used the card sketch.

I created this card quite a while ago for a friend's new baby.  I started with the turtle chipboard and built the color scheme around that.  The brackets were some plain chipboard that I inked with dark brown ink.  I edged everything with the dark brown ink as well.

You can check out what the rest of the team did and get details on the other challenges by heading over to the Scrapping Everyday Miracles blog.  Thanks for stopping by!

Unscripted Sketches #233- Happy Birthday

My oldest turned 7 yesterday (I'm still a little shocked by that number... how am I old enough to have a 7-year-old?!), so I made her a card.  I was inspired by this week's Unscripted Sketch.

I was also inspired by the banner punch I bought last weekend.  I punched the green banners and hand cut the purple mat for the center one.  I also fussy cut the flower face and free hand cut the sentiment bubble.

I heat embossed the cupcake with orange powder and then sprinkled some glitter over the top for some fun sparkle.

The new (and returning) design team were introduced at Scrapping Everyday Miracles the other day.  You can check out the post here.  There is also a Christmas challenge going on now, make sure you enter, there are 3 great prizes up for grabs!

Scrapping Everyday Miracles- Christmas Challenge!

This month we have a Christmas project challenge going on at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  I decided to make a layout for my younger daughter's album with photos from a few years ago. 

 Some of the photos had weird lighting and so I couldn't get them to look right in color.  I decided to print them and a few others with clashing colors in black and white.  That left me with photos that had pinks, blues and purples in them; very non traditional Christmas colors.  

I used a combination of an older BoBunny collection and Recollections "Peppermint Twist" from last year.  I stamped the background cardstock with Versamark and heat embossed it in blue to match the papers.

I also had these banner pieces already cut from a previous project so I stamped and heat embossed the snowflakes on them as well.  

Make sure you go to Scrapping Everyday Miracles and check out what the rest of the team made.  And then make your own project and share it for a chance at a great prize!

May you have a blessed Advent and Christmas season!

Materials-

Cardstock- American Crafts

Patterned Paper- Michael's, Bo Bunny Press

Stickers- Bo Bunny Press

Punch- EK Success

Ink- Tsukineko, Ranger

Embossing Powder- JoAnn Crafts

Brads- Bo Bunny Press

Glitter Glue- Ranger

Pen- Sakura

Floss- DMC

Stamps- Hero Arts

Tutorial and a couple cards

Hi all! It was my turn to post a tutorial over at Scrapping Everyday Miracles.  I chose to do a tutorial for a technique I used on the card I made for this month's sketch challenge.

The ombre effect is really trendy right now, so I started my card by creating that effect with a mask and spray mists.  I used white and gray mists.

Step 1
Lay your mask over your card base or page.

Step 2

Spray the first color of mist, concentrating the color on one end of your project.

Step 3

Spray the second color of mist, concentrating the color on the opposite end.

Step 4

Remove mask and allow ink to dry.

Step 5

Place paper in an embossing folder.

Step 6

Run through your embossing machine.

Step 7

Take paper out of the embossing folder.  Now you have an inked design and an embossed design for extra depth.

Step 8

Embellish as desired.  I made a baby card with this one.

And as a reminder, here is my card from the sketch challenge.