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Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit | Thank You Card

Thank you cards are always good to have on hand to send at a moments notice. ;)

I used the elements from the Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit to create this beautiful thank you card.

I die cut the butterflies from the papers and vellum included in the kit and layered the larger ones together to make a layered butterfly to place in the center of my die cut rosette. I adhered the whole thing in the center of the other doily included in the June Kit.

The stamped banners were created with stamps from the kit and die cut with THIS die from My Favorite Things. I simply scored the banner and wrapped it around the included pins before stapling them in place. 

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

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To see the other 2 cards I created with the Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit, click on the links below:

• Beautiful Beginnings Card
• Happy Anniversary Card

Have a great day! Check back tomorrow for a Project Life post. :)

Simon Says Stamp June Card Kit | Wedding Card

Happy Monday!

I've got another card share for you today featuring Simon Says Stamp's June Card Kit. This may be my favorite kit so far! To see another card I created with the June Card Kit, click HERE.

June is wedding season and I always like to have a card or two on hand to give the new couple. I love the sentiment of the greeting stamp from the kit. So lovely. I went with a cream/aqua/black color combination for this romantic love-themed card.

I used heart accents again for this card. And gems. And my new very favorite flag banner die set from My Favorite Things: Fishtail Flags Stax Die-namics. There is a banner/flag perfect for any greeting in this set!

I used the Kool Tak foam adhesive to adhere the stamped and cut out heart for a bit of dimension.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Check back tomorrow for a fun blog hop + GIVE AWAY!

Have a good one!

Simon Says Stamp April Card Kit ***GIVEAWAY*** @SimonSayStamp

I love giving stuff away.

Especially when it is something as great as this...

I love these amazing Simon Says Stamp card kits put togehter by the fabulous, Kristina Werner!

Here is a fun card I created this morning with the April kit:

To create my card, I die cut a bunch of hexagons from the awesome Lawn Fawn patterned papers included in the kit and designed the background. I punched clouds from one of the chevron design papers and also the transparency included in the kit, layering the transparency over the patterned paper clouds. I used foam adhesive to attach the clouds to the 4.25" square card. I stamped the unbrella directly on the card and traced the handle with a Copic Spica Black glitter pen. Then I stamped the unbrella on Neenah solar white cardstock (from the kit) and colored it in with Copics. I added glitter detail with the Sakura glitter marker. I cut the umbrella out and adhered it with foam adhesive to the card front. I stamped the greeting with the Hero Arts Mid Tone Butter Bar ink, cut it out and adhered it as shown. I used the washi tape inlcuded to create a pleated ribbon look and tucked it under each end of the greeting to finish this simple card.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

*note* I also used the raindrop stamp from the April Kit on the umbrella card from THIS post.

***GIVEAWAY***

For a chance to win the April Card Kit, please leave a comment on this blog post by Sunday, March 25, 2012, 11:59 a.m. CST. I will randomly select a winner and post on Sunday afternoon!

Good luck!!!!

Ella Publishing Ezine | Stamped Journaling Spots

Happy Valentine's Day!

Today, I am thrilled to be sharing ideas for the Ella Publishing EZine article this week, Stamped Journaling Spots, for creating your own stamped jouranling spots, labels and tags. 

Up first, how aobut a Valentine's layout featuring stamped notebook paper journaling spot accents!

I have always loved the look of notebook paper journaling spots on layouts. Lots of companies have made journaling spot tear off sheets over the years and I'm going to share how easy it is to make your own!

To create these great journaling spots I first ran ledger style patterned paper through my Silhouette Cameo to give that decorative notebook edges with a Kerri Bradford die cut kit (you could also use a notebook edger punch to recreate a similar look). Next, I added a title for my journaling spot my an Ali Edwards Studio AE Stamp. I added glitter pen over the top for an even more pre-made look. Then, I added a sub-title with additional Ali Edwards stamps. Adding text stamping to your journaling spots give them that great pre-made feel that we all love but in a size and style and color that perfectly matches the layout you're working on!

I added layered pre-made die cuts over the sewn on ribbon trims for embellishment.

Here's another example of creating your own stamped label. I am a huge fan of using October Afternoon (or similar) label stickers on my pages but when I don't have one that matches my project, I turn to my stamps to create a custom, perfectly matched accent for my page. I used Papertrey Ink stamps and die for my date label.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

With Project Life being so popular (and taking part in this journey myself this year) I'm always looking for ways to increase my creativity with my weekly layouts. One of my favorite ways to personalize my pages is with custom stamped journaling cards.

Becky Higgins sells these plain journaling cards and they are perfect for stamping up and having on hand to include in Project Life or on any layout. I use my PL journaling cards on all kinds of layouts, not just PL!

I used an assortment of stamps from Ali Edwards, Studio Calico and Stampin' Up to create this set of love-themed journaling cards. I added glitter pen over some of the stamped images for texture and interest.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• Stampin' Up Pink Pirouette Ink
• Ali Edwards Studio AE This One Stamp Set

As I mentioned above on the layout, I am a huge fan of including sticker labels on my scrapbook layouts but I don't always have the right color, the right size of label for what I need. Why not make your own?!

I create this set of stamped labels using images from Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up and Studio Calico. To create the multi-colored label, I colored the stamp with Memento Markers before stamping on the coordinating die cut label. I love how the different colors give the look of a pre-made label!

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Digital die cutting machines give us so many options for creating our own journaling spots and labels! I die cut these file folder journaling spots from ledger paper and stamped them with phrases from Papertrey Ink and Ali Edwards.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Silhouette Image Used:

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Be sure to check out the eZine article HERE at Ella Publishing and stay tuned for exciting news about a new eBook featuring stamping!

Click HERE for more information on this upcoming eBook and a sneak at one of my projects from the book!

Scrap It Weekly 2012 | Week 6 (layout + video)

I'm so super excited about this week's layout. It features one of my very favorite things (handstitched manilla tags) from a super awesome scrapper and designer (Amy Tangerine)! If you're a fan of Amy's or if you enjoy implementing handmade embellishments into your paper crafting, you will love her new tags exclusive to Two Peas in a Bucket. Be sure to check them out ASAP as quantaties are limited.

HERE is a layout (my Project Life 2012 title page) where I used a similar tag that she created for a past Studio Calico kit.

My layout this week features a photo collage of my youngest son from a couple years back and shows a range of facial expressions from joyous to downright angry. At the time I was exaperated because I needed a good shot but looking back I find this hilarious and it is SO him. Love that. Love him.

Here's a close up of how I customized the handstitched tag using Studio Calico and Studio AE stamps:

I created heart accents by layering washi tapes on paper and then die cutting the shapes for custom heart embellishments. Super fun

Brads or buttons add that perfect finishing touch. ;)

I added a chipboard alpha and number to the photo. They make great embellishments plus the number documents my son's age in these photos. :) I will probably need to secure them better with Glossy Accents or the Tiny Attacher so that they don't fall off over time.

HOW TO

 

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• October Afternoon Cherry Hill Text Paper
• Making Memories Black Glitter & Red Heart Brads
• Studio Calico Stamp Set ("Love")
• Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Stickers

Be sure to check out Amy Tangerine's awesome handstitched tags:

(click on banner to see all the designs exclusive to 2Peas!)

Adhesives I Use:

InLinkz.com

Previous Scrap It Weekly 2012 Videos (full listing):

• Week 1: Every Picture Tells A Story layout
• Week 2: Bring on the Love layout
• Week 3: U R Three layout
• Week 4: I Completely Adore You layout
• Week 5: Christmas Card Photos From Friends & Family 2011

Don't forget about Kerri Bradfords 30% off "I love" Sale this week! Today all holiday-themed kits are on sale!

I also wanted to post about the super fantabulous Card Kit of the Month for March at Simon Says Stamp. This kit is jam-packed with goodies galore and everything is hand picked by the amazing Kristina Werner so you know it's going to be great!

Click the photo above or HERE to get yours or click HERE to subscribe to the monthly kit club!

I can hardly wait for my kit to arrive so I can start creating! 

(and, yes, I will be sharing my card creations with this!) 

 

Scrap It Weekly 2012 | Week 5 (layout + video) + TS3 ANNOUNCEMENT!

This week I felt like I was finally ready to tackle one of the holiday layouts for my Christmas Cards From Friends and Family album from Christmas 2011. It's one of my most favorite albums ever. I love looking through it and seeing the changes in our friends and family over the years. Pure happiness.

In this week's video I give you a look at my album plus talk a little about my process for scrapping these yearly photo cards and handmade cards. For a complete look at the pages in my album please see the bottom of this post for links to every layout included in my Friends and Family album. :)

This week's layout was one of those that changed a lot from my original plan once I got into the layout. I switched out a lot of the product I thought I would use in lieu of other things, etc. It happens. Don't be afraid to deviate from your original path. I am so  happy with my finished layout and that is all that matters!

A huge showy title isn't necessary for this kind of yearly layout. It's okay to do one (and sometimes I do) but I decided to draw attention to my "2011" title with some circles, a couple of phrase stickers, banner stickers and a big showstopper poinsettia flower. Just lovely.

I added a couple more of these pretty poinsettias in the lower right corner of the 2-page spread to help draw your eye across the design and the page. Love the combination of a stamped a layered flower next to the die cut one.

Random border stickers, brads, buttons and these punched stars layered on the same patterned paper and sewn on with mini clear buttons add a subtle but effective page element.

HOW TO

 

SUPPLIES (please click on photos for links to products used):

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• vellum
• Cosmo Cricket Tiny Type Sticker
• Crate Paper border stickers
• Small Star Punch
• Coluzzle Circle Cutting System
• American Crafts White Glitter Macaw Stickers
• Crate Paper Candy Cane Paper (Peppermint Collection)

Christmas Cards from Friends & Family Links:

• Title Page
• 1998 Layout
• 1999 Layout
• 2000 Layout
• 2001 Layout
• 2002 Layout
• 2003 Layout
• more 2003 Layout
• 2004 Layout
• 2005 Layout
• more 2005 Layout
• 2006 Layout
• more 2006 Layout
• 2007 Layouts
• 2008 Layout
• another 2008 Layout
• 2008 Pocket Page
• 2009 Layout
• another 2009 Layout
• 2010 Layout
• another 2010 Layout
• December 2010 Pocket Page

There is still time to register for Latrice Murphy's 10 Challenge Scrapbook Throwdown Online Class!

See the details HERE. I am a guest designer for one of the days and I will be sharing an all new, never-before seen stamped scrapbook layout and accompanying how-to video.

Here's a sneak peek at my layout:

This is one of my current favorite layouts. It has everything I love:

• stamping
• lots of color
• buttons
• a Kerri Bradford photo collage
• and it used up scraps of paper, leftover kit supplies & more!

I am over the moon thrilled to announce that I will be back for

True Scrap 3 in April!!!

Please click on the add and sign up to receive email notifications so you can be the first to know when registration opens! 

My True Scrap 3 class will showcase double the amount of stamped layouts from the last True Scrap class, an instructional video (guaranteed to be a minimum of 45 min long) and a pdf handout with photos of the projects and supply lists for easy shopping! And as always with TS, you will get the fabulous TS experience of online chats, workshops, make-n-takes and more from 15 fabulous instructors!!!

Just like last time I will be offering a brand new BONUS CLASS for anyone who signs up for True Scrap 3 through the links on my blog. It's an all new class that will feature lots of layouts, cards and more! Kerri Bradford is designing an all new exclusive kit for the bonus class as well!

All the information on this will be available here on my blog on February 15th!

Alumni registration opens February 15th and general registration will open March 1st!

I can't wait to see you all at True Scrap!!!

January Studio AE from Technique Tuesday Blog Hop

Welcome to the January Studio AE Blog Hop!

This month the design team is featuring projects showcasing the January Studio AE stamp set, "Bring On the Love by Ali Edwards".

Here's a fun Valentine's/love themed card I created with this month's stamp set:

Card How To:

1. Create a card 5.5 x 3.25" from Papertrey Ink Rustic White cardstock.
2. Stamp greeting from January Studio AE stamp set along bottom right edge of card using Stampin' Up Crumb Cake Ink. *stamp the greeting before using the Impression Plate for a better stamped image.*
3. Emboss front of card with Papertrey Ink Linen & Canvas Impression Plate for a distressed background.
4. Round corners of card with 1/2" corner rounder Corner Chomper.
5. Add adhesive to white cardstock square (approx. 2.5") and layer scraps of ribbon on top. I recommend a super strong adhesive like Glue Arts Perma Tac. *for detailed photos on this technique see THIS post.*
6. Run cardstock with ribbon scraps through die cutting machine. You will want to use steel rule dies and a manual die cutting machine for this step since the ribbon is thick.
7. Sew coordinating buttons to each heart.
8. Adhere ribbon scrap hearts to card with foam adhesive.

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Be sure to check the blogs of all taking part in the Blog Hop today:

• Ali
• Daniela
• Laura
• Nichol
• Sharyn
• Teri
• Jaime

As a thank you for all the comments received during the hop on all the blogs, as well as those left on the Technique Tuesday blog, we will give away two stamp sets.

One person will win our Hearts by Ali Edwards stamp set.

One other person will win our The Cupcakery stamp set.

You don’t need to leave a comment on all the blogs to be eligible to win. But the more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win.

All comments must be made by midnight  PST on Jan. 13th.

Tune into the Technique Tuesday blog on Jan. 14^th to see if you are one of the lucky winners.

 

Lawn Fawn + May Arts = Blog Week Fun!

I admit it.

I am a ribbon junkie.

I love all the colors it comes in.

I love all the textures, the widths it's available in.

And I especially love the texture it adds to a project.

A touch of ribbon adds that finishing touch to any project, card or layout that instantly adds soft texture that is perfection.

I am so happy that Lawn Fawn and May Arts have joined forces this week. Here is a fun ribbon stocking ornament I whipped up that is sure to color to our Christmas tree and a smile to our faces for many years to come!

To create the ornament:

I first selected a bunch of May Arts ribbons that I thought I might use for the stocking. 

Next, cut a piece of cardstock big enough to die cut the stocking.

Cover the entire surface of the cardstock with a very sticky strong adhesive. You don't want any of the ribbons falling off.

Starting at the top or bottom (I started from the bottom) start layering on ribbon...

... until you've covered the entire surface of the cardstock.

I added some extra frills and lace over the top using a Craft Glue Adhesive.

Once the glue is dry, die cut the stocking. You will want to be sure and use a steel rule die (i.e. Sizzix dies) for this project so that you ensure the die will cut through the many layers of ribbon easily.

How cute is this?!!!!

For the stamping portion of this project I grabbed a couple colors of green ink and layered them to stamp some branches from the Lawn Fawn Ornate Ornaments Stamp Set.

Then I stamped a branch from the Lawn Fawn Bows & Holly set and colored it in with Copics before cutting it out.

I also stamped a tag and greeting from the Bows & Holly stamp set on kraft cardstock, distressing it with Studio Calico Mister Huey White Ink.

I die cut the remaining pieces of the stocking, plus another stocking from off-white felt and stitched the whole thing together.

Trinket pins, a die cut felt poinsettia and Doodlebug button complete the ornament!

SUPPLIES (click on photos for links):

InLinkz.com

Be sure to head on over to the Lawn Fawn blog for a chance to win some May Arts Ribbon and a LF Stamp Set of your choice HERE.

 

Ella Publishing Ezine | Christmas Cards

Today, I have the Ezine article over on the Ella Publishing website. Check it out HERE. All details on how to create each card will be available in the article. Supply lists for each of the cards can be found here below each project.

I don't know about you but I am starting to get the holiday itch to make holiday cards. Between these projects, December Daily goodness from Kerri Bradford and Ali Edwards/Studio Calico and the Holiday Card Boot Camp I am starting to feel a little holiday spirit!

I created 5 cards for the article.

A simple single layer card with mittens dimensional embellishment:

... SUPPLIES ...

InLinkz.com

Playing with SC Mister Huey Spray Inks and stamps for a custom background:

... SUPPLIES ...

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• Stamp Set by Jane's Doodles
• Schoolhouse Mister Huey Ink

A fun little snowman/critter family with googly eyes:

... SUPPLIES ...

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• Googly Eyes

Shaped cards are super fun to make and display:

... SUPPLIES ...

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• Flocked Paper (Doodlebug)
• Stampin' Up Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp Set
• Stampinn' Up Punch Potpourri Stamp Set
• Felt Leaves, Ribbon Trims

I always need a thank you card or two during the holidays:

... SUPPLIES ...

InLinkz.com

Additional Supplies:

• vellum

All of these cards have got me in the Christmas spirit. I love holiday crafting. I am itching to start my December Daily. I ordered the new kit that Ali Edwards put together for Studio Calico. Make sure to check it out tonight on SC's reveal at 12 p.m. EST. To see what I did last year for my December Daily, click HERE. 

Have a good one!

 

Scrapbook & Cards Today | How I Missed You Card

Thought I'd pop in here today between The Spawn of True Scrap festivities and my daughter's 11th birthday slumber party tonight to share another card from the Fall 2011 issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today.

Even though the feature is all about autumn-themed cards, I threw in this missing you card using fall-ish colors.

Download the Fall 2011 Issue HERE

Lots of playing with heat embossing and spray mists on this one. Addicted to Studio Calico Spray Mists.

I heat embossed the background stamp on Neenah cardstock using white embossing powder and spritzed the Mister Huey Inks over it to blend the colors. I removed the excess ink with a wipe and let the piece dry. I also used the white Mister Huey on the PTI Fine Linen cardstock for a bit more distressing. To make the die cut butterflies sparkle, I used Tsukineko Sparkle Spray Ink. Love the look of sparkly die cuts! 

For full instructions on how I created this card, please download the Fall 2011 issue HERE.

... SUPPLIES (click on photos for links) ...

InLinkz.com

I'll be back with another card share tomorrow. Have a good one!