Tag Set #2

Hey everyone! Happy Mother's Day to all of you fabulous Mom's out there! I would personally like to wish my Mom, Carol, a very happy Mother's Day. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful Mom. Not only is she my Mom, but she is my BFF! I love that she is always there and that we always have such a good time together! We have spent endless hours hanging out, scrapbooking, and giggling with one another. She holds a special place in my heart and I hope that she has a wonderful day! I only wish I could be there with her to share her special day! But I hope she knows she is loved!

Now, on to the scrappin'! Yesterday I shared with y'all a tag that I created from a tag swap I am in. Well, we are doing 2 sets of tags and today I worked on my second set. Mom and I scrapped together via Skype again and it was so fun! It's nice to have someone to chat with and ask their opinion while you scrap. My first tag, which is in the post below, was super cutesy. So for this set of tags, I wanted to go in a completely different direction. I was shooting for something more formal, more shabby chic. So here is what I came up with:

"Chandelier" Tag

Supplies Used

Cardstock: Core'dinations, The Paper Company, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye

Ribbon: Offray

Lace Trim: source unkown (a fellow scrapper sent me each of these and I am not sure of the mft.)

Pearls: Queen & Co.

Staples: Swingline

Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft). Tags, Bags, Boxes & More, Wall Decor' & More, Storybook

Electronic Cutting Software: Gypsy (Provo Craft)

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Zap Dots, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

This finished tag measures about 6"x3". I cut the tag shapes out using 'Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More.' The medallion shape was cut using 'Storybook,' and the chandelier (which is 3" tall) was cut from 'Wall Decor' & More.' I doubled up on the lace trims at the bottom. I adhered those with my 450. Love that stuff! I stapled on the ribbon at the top. I left the back of these tags blank so that the recipients could either write or stamp on them as they please for layouts, cards, or gift tags.

 I used my Zap Dots to pop up this medallion with the chandelier on it for some added dimension.

 Again, I made 10 of these babies for the swap. I am thinking I may use my 1 leftover tag on a card, or maybe on a gift. I hope the other swapee's will like these tags.

That is all for me today! I hope to get busy this week making some more layouts and cards. I'll be sure to post 'em as soon as I can!

As always, thank you so much for visiting my blog! I hope you all enjoy the rest of your weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all of you Mom's!

Happy Scrappin'! 

Meet Wendy & Wade

Hey y'all! Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!! I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend! I have spent the day cropping online via Skype with my BFF, my Mom. We have had such a blast! We both have been making tags. You see, we both signed up for a tag swap on a scrappy message board and thought it would be fun to work on the together. So that is what we did and we both completed our first set of tags today! Yay! Here is what I came up with:

"Summer Fun" Tag

Supplies:

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye, October Afternoon

Ribbon: American Crafts, Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)

Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts

Stamp: Studio G

Ink: Stampin' Up!

Staples: Swingline

Electronic Cutter, Cartridges: Cricut (Provo Craft); Tags, Bags, Boxes, & More

Electronic Cutting Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

SVG Files: My Scrap Chick, Beachy Kids (Wendy & Wade)

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

I thought for my first set of tags, I would try to do something cutesy. So I turned to a new set of SVG files I purchased from My Scrap Chick. These are just the cutest! Their names are Wendy and Wade. You can find them HERE if you are interested (scroll down a bit to see). They are just so adorable and make me giggle each time I look at them. I cut them at a 3 inch and let me tell you, those little bikini and swimming trunk pieces are teeny tiny! My tweezers were my best friend today!

The tag itself, which was cut with the TBBM cartridge is a little over 5 1/2 inches long. I added in some ribbon at the top and used my stapler to attach it. I also added in some patterned paper for a splash of color. I stamped the sentiment, which is something I rarely do. I don't think I've stamped in over 6 months. I left the back of the tags blank so that the swap recipients could leave as is or use the back for journaling purposes for a layout.

 Aren't Wendy & Wade a perfect pair? They remind me of the 'Jillibean' files from My Scrap Chick. I love these files that look like this. They are so different from the norm, or they were for me. Tee Hee!

 As you can see, I made not one, not two, but 10 of these babies for the swap. Tomorrow I will make 10 more of a different nature. I am thinking something more formal, elegant, shabby chic-ish. I want to go in a total different direction from these so that my tags will be a variety. I hope the other swapee's (is that a word? LOL) will like these tags. I thought they would be good for summer cards, summer/beach layouts, or maybe to add to a summertime present.

That is all for me today. I'm off to rest. I am about worn out for the day. See you tomorrow!

And again, Happy National Scrapbooking Day!!!

Thanks for visiting my blog and Happy Scrappin' to you!

Sweet Baby Girl

Happy Friday Everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend so far! Not much going on around my house this weekend, just the norm. Mom and I are planning to scrap via Skype tomorrow though to work on some tags for a tag swap we are each in. So fun! But today, I did sit down at my desk to work on another layout for the album I'm doing for Mrs. Kiel. Here is what I came up with:

"Sweet Baby Girl"

Supplies

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: Dream Street Papers, Lily Bee Design, The Paper Studio, Jillibean Soup

Cavas: Canvas Corp.

Lace Frame: Source Unknown (picked up at a local discount store for 10 cents!!!)

Flowers: American Crafts

Rhinestones: Queen & Co.

Alphabet Stickers: BasicGrey

Thread: Coats & Clark

Border Punch: EK Success

Pen: Stampin' Up!

Glimmer Mist: Tattered Angels (Coffee Shop)

Edge Distresser: Heidi Swapp

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

 This lace frame came in white, but I spritzed the Glimmer Mist on it to make it coordinate better with my patterned papers. I was so happy when I found all these laces at a local discount store. I got 10 pieces for a buck! Can't beat that! I need to go back and pick up more!

Love these little flowers from American Crafts!

That's all from me for now. Back to the desk to work. Have a great evening!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

Welcome To The World Audrey

Hey y'all! I hope you are having a fabulous day! I spent the morning cleaning up my home and doing laundry. After all of that, I decided to sit down and work at my scrappy desk. I decided to continue on with the baby girl album I am making for Mrs. Kiel. Here is what I came up with...

"Welcome To The World Audrey"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio

Alphabet Stickers: Cosmo Cricket, Pink Paislee

Journaling Page: Making Memories

Die Cuts (butterfly border, photo corners): Carolyn Gavin (Hobby Lobby)

Bling: Queen & Co.

Border Punch: Fiskars

Die/Embossing Folder Combo: Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), Butterfly

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Acid Free Glue

This photo does not do the layout justice. I tried numerous times to get a good shot of this layout and it just was not happening. It is much more bold, crisp, and clean looking in person. But I hope you can tell a little about it.

Thanks for stoppin' by! Have a great weekend!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

May Scrapstreet Showroom Featuring Pink Paislee!!!

Hey Y'all! Happy May!!! Can you believe it's here?!! The months just keep flying by for me! But I am excited because the new issue of Scrapstreet magazine is out today and this month in the showroom we are featuring Pink Paislee!!! I just love Pink Paislee goodies! They are just always so cute! Here are the projects I created for the showroom...

"Some Bunny Loves You"

Supplies:

Paper, Bauble, Border Stickers, Die Cuts: Pink Paislee

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Alphabet Stickers: Pink Paislee, Kaisercraft

Pearls, Rhinestones: Queen & Co

Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)

Twine: Divine Twine

Pen: Stampin' Up!

Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)

Electronic Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Zap Dots, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

This page features my nephew, Carter, during his Easter photo shoot 2 years ago. He got to pose with real bunnies and chicks and was just so cute! The Pink Paislee papers and embellishments were perfect for scrapping these photos!

 I know I'm biased, but isn't this pic adorable?!!! I just love it!

 Journaling, Die Cuts

 Love, love, LOVE this ribbon from Hobby Lobby (I need it in every color!!) and the border stickers from Pink Paislee!

 To jazz up these white alphas, I tied twine around portions of each letter and added some rhinestones.

I popped all of these die cuts at different layers using my Zap Dots.

 "Home For The Summer"

Supplies:

Paper, Die Cuts, Border Stickers: Pink Paislee

Cardstock, Eyelets: The Paper Studio

Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)

Pearls: Queen & Co

Thread: Coats & Clark

Other: sewing machine

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Zap Dots, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

I created this little sign to hang on a doorknob in our home for the summer.

 Aren't these border stickers from Pink Paislee great!

 "We Welcome You"

Supplies:

Paper, Baubles, Border Stickers, Die Cuts: Pink Paislee

Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts, Cosmo Cricket

Pearls: Queen & Co

Ribbon: Offray

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar 450 Quick Dry, Helmar Zap Dots

I altered this little frame to hang on our front door for the month of May. This was a great project to use up those paper scraps. I used scraps of leftover paper to create the border around the edge of the frame.

 Again, loving these border stickers from Pink Paislee!

 I added out last name to this little die cut.

 This little die cut of the boy cracked me up! He has red hair, glasses, and a bit of tummy...just like my hubby! I giggled with Brandon and said 'Look babe, he kinda looks like you.' He was not moved! Ha ha ha!

 Here is an up close of the baubles from Pink Paislee. Love these! They provide great dimension and are so glittery!

 "Hi"

Supplies:

Paper, Alphabet Stickers, Bauble, Border Stickers: Pink Paislee

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Flowers: Prima Marketing

Pearls: Queen & Co

Ribbon: Michaels

Twine: Divine Twine

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

I created this simple card in about 20 minutes.

 Blinged up the white alpha's a tad...

 The center part of the flower is another bauble from Pink Paislee.

That's 'all she wrote' for me today! I hope you will hop on over to Scrapstreet.com and check out this month's issue! It's filled with lots of yummy inspiration!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Happy Scrappin'!

Lots Of Love

Happy Thursday Everyone! For me, the weekend is here! Yippie! I am excited and a little sad today. Today is my last Helmar DT Blog Post! It has been such an honor to work for Helmar and to get to know all of  my fellow DT Members! Each one of them are so talented and so sweet! It is an experience that I will cherish forever. I would like to thank Tracy, Mark, and everyone at Helmar for everything! You guys have been so good to me and I wish you all the best! But all good things must come to an end, right? But not completely because I will still get to shout the word of Helmar all over acting as a Helmar Adhesive Ambassador. So although my role has changed, I am still so excited to see what the future will hold!

So I thought I would create a card for all my buddies at Helmar for my last post. This card is sending them all 'Lots of Love'!!! I love all of you guys!! And as we say, "Once a Helmar girl, Always a Helmar girl!!!

"Lots Of Love"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio, Core'dinations

Patterned Paper: Pink Paislee

Alphbet Stickers: American Crafts, Cosmo Cricket

Ribbon: Offray, Chatterbox

Mini Clothespins: Canvas Corp.

Glitter Glue: Stickles (Ranger Industries), Fruit Punch

Embossing Machine: Cuttlebug (Provo Craft)

Embossing Plate: Sizzix (Ellison)

Electronic Cutter: Cricut (Provo Craft)

Electronic Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge)

SVG's: My Scrap Chick (Jillibean Valentine)

Adhesive: Helmar Acid Free Glue, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots, Helmar Zap Dots, Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner

 Love these little clothespins from Canvas Corp. I decided to use them a bit differently and turn them sideways instead of clipping them on.

 Isn't Miss Jillibean adorable?!! I love the Jillibean files from MSC. If you are interested, HERE is the link to them. You'll have to scroll down a bit. AND they are having a sale!!!

 I used Zap Dots to pop Miss Jillibean up for added dimension.

As always, thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog! I hope you all have a phenomenal weekend!!! See you soon! Happy Scrappin'!

Family

Hi guys! Here is Layout #2 for the day that I promised. As you know, these are going into an album celebrating a new baby girl! For this page, I wanted to focus on their new family and baby makes 4!

"Family"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio

Alphabet Stickers: American Crafts

Rhinestones: Queen & Co

Die Cut/Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug (Provo Craft), Butterfly

Corner/Border Punch: Martha Stewart Crafts

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Premium Craft Glue,  Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Aren't they just an adorable family?!!!

 I added some rhinestones to the alpha's to bling them up a tad. All patterned papers were chosen by the lady I am creating this album for.

 The proud big sister! She is just so cute!

Ok, back to the scrappy desk I go! I'll see ya tomorrow! I have my final Helmar Design Team blog post going up! It has been such a wonderful ride and I am so blessed! But I'll be continuing on as a Helmar Ambassador, so I will still be shouting my love of all things Helmar! LOL! You know I love those adhesives!

Thanks for stoppin' by! Have a fabulous day!
Hugs!

It's A Girl

Hi Everyone! Happy Hump Day! I can't believe it's already mid-week! Another week flying by! I have a new layout to share with you today. I am so excited about this page and the ones to follow because they are not for me! I have been asked to create this album for someone else focusing on their baby girl! I am just thrilled to be scrapping for someone besides myself! It is such an honor and I sure hope she and her family will enjoy the album when I am finished. This will be the first page of the album.

"It's A Girl"

Supplies Used

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper: The Paper Studio

Die Cuts (bird border, journaling spot, photo corners): Carolyn Gavin (Hobby Lobby)

Glitter Glue: Stickles (Ranger Industries)

Thread: Coats & Clark

Rhinestones: Queen & Co

Punch: EK Success

Electronic Cutter, Cartridge: Cricut (Provo Craft), New Arrival
Sketch: Liz Qualman

Other: sewing machine

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Premium Craft Glue, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

 This is where the new mom can journal her thoughts...

 It's a baby girl, so have to add a little sparkle!

I will have Page Two of the album going up this afternoon and I will be sure to share all of the other layouts with you as I finish. AND I am doubly excited because I have not one, but two orders in! I also will be working on some Disney stuff for another lady. I plan on alternating between the two so I can finish them around the same time. Each of these albums will go to coworkers at the same school in Alabama and I would like to let them receive them at the same time. So here's to scrappin'! I'm going to be a busy bee but am thrilled!

As always, thanks for stopping by my blog! See you this afternoon!
Happy Scrappin'!!!

Let's Get Ready To Rock!

Hey guys! Happy Tuesday! I hope you all are having a great morning so far! I have a new project I'd like to share with you today. First, let's just say this is WAY out of my normal scrappy element. I prefer to stick to frills, lace, and bold colors, but for this project, it just ain't happenin'! LOL.

Let me give you a little background before I go into this project. Are any of you familiar with the term 'man cave?' I know it is becoming quite popular these days for the men in our lives to have their own room. Well, since the hubby gave me the biggest room in our new home for my scrappy studio, we decided he should finally get the man cave he has always dreamed of. And to be honest, this scared me to death! I am very shabby chic in our home's decor' and Brandon is a total opposite. But I made a promise and I said he could design it any way he wanted to. Brandon loves music and is learning to play the guitar so he decided he wanted a 'rock and roll' themed man cave. So we first chose the one thing every man cave needs, a big, comfortable couch! Here is our brand new couch! And although it is not in my personal tastes, I have to say it's definitely growing on me! This thing is soooo comfy and there's plenty of room to just hang out and veg!

So visualize that in his 'man cave' with a bookcase, 2 entertainment cases for cd's/dvd's/etc., and a entertainment center. After we had all the furniture in, we turned our attention towards the walls. Well, of course Brandon had to hang his dart board. He also bought a piece of really nice 'Beatles' mirrored artwork. Then we had the idea of me making him something! I was so excited! I figured he would not want my touch on any of the room, but I just knew I could come up with something for him. I wanted to totally blow him out of the water and surprise him. He is always so sweet to compliment my dainty artwork and I just wanted to do something completely opposite. So I have created 2 canvases.

I purchased these 16x20 canvases at a local bargain outlet for $2.99 each. I began by painting on a layer of black paint. I then used one of my favorite mediums, the Helmar Crackle Medium. This stuff is so awesome! I painted on the mediums as per instructions. Once dry, I rubbed my silver ink pad over the top and then wiped it down with a cloth. This allowed the silver ink to get into all of the nooks and crannies that the Helmar Crackle Medium left behind. I then also distressed up the edges with the same ink. Next, I found some free vector clip art online and pulled it up in my Inkscape program. This allowed me to turn the picture into a SVG file, which could then be cut on my SCAL software by my Cricut Expression. After cutting the artwork, I adhered it and sealed the canvases with 3 layers of sealant. Last, Brandon chose the black chain to hang them with. So it was nice to have a little of both of us in these pieces. Again, TOTALLY out of my element, but I must say, it was fun to change things up a bit and he adores these! I am a happy gal!

Supplies Used

Paper: The Paper Studio

Pearls: Queen & Co

Ink: Stampabilities

Paint: Plaid

Die Cutting Machine: Cricut (Provo Craft)

Software: Sure Cuts A Lot (Craft Edge), Inkscape

Font: VTKS Tattoo (found at Dafont.com)

Adhesive: Helmar Crackle Medium, Helmar V2 Vellum Adhesive

Canvas #1

I chose this font because it looked like something you would see on a rocker's tattoo. Then I wanted the circular pattern in the art to match the circular pattern on his couch. We chose the couch not only because it looked rockerish (is that a word? LOL), but because the circles on the pillows reminded us of records. I think I am going to make him a bowl to put on his coffee table that is made from a melted down record.

 Up close...

 Had to add some bling in there somewhere! Tee Hee!

 Canvas #2

I put the artwork for this canvas together out of 2 different pieces of art, a guitar and flames.

 Closer...

 Had to do a close up of the Crackle Medium effect...how cool is this stuff?!!! I love it!

And now back to the regular programming! LOL! No more rockerish stuff for me for a bit. I'm ready to get back to the sugar and spice and all that is nice! Ha ha ha!

Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a beautiful day!

Happy Scrappin'!!!

Exciting News!

Had to share this exciting announcement! As you know, I am so passionate about Helmar Adhesives! They have revolutionized the way I scrapbook and being part of their design team has been one of the best scrappy experiences I have ever been through! But it is time to bring in a new design team and I am sooo excited! I can't wait to see who the new team (and new guest designers) will be!!! Helmar is announcing it on the blog this week! So stay tuned! You can check out the Helmar blog HERE.

But in the meantime, today Helmar announces it's Adhesive Ambassadors!!! And I am so excited to say that I will be a Helmar Adhesive Ambassador!!! Yippie! I just had to shout my excitement this morning! And Congratulations to my fellow Adhesive Ambassador's as well!!!

I have a new post that went up this morning as well, so check below for some new scrappy stuff!

Have a fabulous Monday! Happy Scrappin'!

Pitchin' A Tent

Happy Monday All! I hope you had a fabulous Easter weekend with your friends and families! It was pretty dull around here. Brandon had to work so I spent the day alone, but I scrapped to keep me busy. Anyways, I guess you are wondering what I am thinking with that blog post title today, right?! LOL. It's a sad attempt at humor! I just couldn't think of anything else. I say 'pitching a tent' because today I wanted to share some 'tent cards' with you. I found the instructions for this cool type of card HERE  (or http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/tentcard/) at Splitcoast Stampers. I loved this tutorial! It was so easy to follow and these were put together so fast! I'd say I spent about 10 minutes on each card. So if you are need of some cards and time is short, this style of card is for you!

"Fresh & Fun"

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Die Cuts With A View, The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper, Die Cuts: Imaginisce

Rhinestones: Queen & Co

Circle Cutter: Creative Memories

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar Zap Dots

The instructions in the tutorial called for 'Spellbinders Nestabilities' dies, but I did not have any of these. So to create my circle cut out and the circle frame, I used my Creative Memories Custom Cutting System. You could also use a circle punch or your Cricut for that part if need be. Here is my finished card:

 See how the card is propped up like a tent? So cool! And it makes it so easy for the recipient to display  the card in their home.

 Love these die cuts from Imaginisce! Very summery!

 I chose to use white cardstock on the back of my card so that I could write my note here. I also stamped my personalized stamp from Cri-Kits on the back. I love adding that little personal touch to my cards! If you are in the market for a personalized stamp, check out Cri-Kits.com! They can make anything for you! You can even design your own!

 "Flower Card"

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: The Paper Studio

Patterned Paper, Flowers, Buttons, Sticker Embellishment: Making Memories

Rhinestones: Queen & Co

Ribbon: Ribbon FX (Hobby Lobby)

Circle Cutter: Creative Memories

Adhesive: Helmar Quick Fix Adhesive Runner, Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive, Helmar Zap Dots, Helmar Liquid Scrap Dots

For this card, I used lots of patterned paper and embellishments that have been in my scrappy stash forever! I am so glad I used up some older stuff! And the color combo of black/pink/cream is one of my faves! I decorated the back of this card in the same fashion as the card above.

 Up close of the Making Memories embellishments...

I hope you all have a fabulous Monday!

Happy Scrappin' to ya!