Springtime Pretty

Hi everyone!  How are you on this lovely day?  Well, yes, we have snow on the ground here in the Midwest again, but I can't help but think about Springtime being right around the corner!  Today on the Just Imagine blog we all are sharing some Spring inspiration and better yet....there is a sale on the punches we used to create them!  Here is the card I'm sharing:

I'm completely in love with this butterfly border punch (#901)....it creates such a perfect Springtime lacy look!  And the pastel palette of the Doodlebug Spring Things is a perfect compliment!

To create the layers I punch out and trimmed the pieces, then glued them to a strip of the pastel background paper from the Spring Things 6x6 paper pad and then glued them on in layers as you see here:

Remember, this is the SAME PUNCH I used on my Springtime card post a few days ago to create this doily:

So are you ready for Spring?  What kind of Springtime crafts are your favorite?  Make sure to stop by the Just Imagine Crafts store....they have so many pretty punches and you can use them so many different ways!

Thanks for stopping by today!

It's Almost Spring!

Here in IL we've had a tease this past week....60-70 degree temps that have us all thinking Spring!  But today....cold, rainy/sleet, gray....I'm just thankful it's not snow!  But after a bout with the flu these past two weeks....I'm ready to turn the corner and think sunny thoughts....so I'm sharing a pretty spring card created using Just Imagine Kreaxions punch #901, and the new Spring Things collection from Doodlebug!

The sweet little doily with the butterflies and flowers goes perfectly with the Spring Things collection, and is super easy with these fun punches!  You use Just Imagine's star stencil octagon template:

....trace on paper (I used plain white cardstock) then just punch each "point" using the "A" guide you get with your punch.  There are several wonderful videos out there that show just how easy this is!

I layered the doily with some of the pretty glitter paper available from Just Imagine Crafts, and then popped a cute sentiment fussy cut from some of the Spring Things paper 6x6 pad in the center of the doily with some foam tape.  A few enamel dots, and it's a simple, but pretty springtime card.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  If you get a chance, check out all the inspiration over at the Just Imagine Crafts blog.  You can find my post over there today!  While you're there check out the specials (the butterfly punch I used for one!) and the great projects from the entire team!

Frosty Beauty

Well, it's true, snowflakes are probably one of my favorite images to work with in stamping/die cutting.  As evidenced by some of my latest cards.  Here's a bright and cheerful card for the holidays, once again, using the new Small Oval Christmas Tidings stamp set from JustRite.....it's loaded with so many great images....love it!

Even with the layers this card comes together pretty quickly.

Base:  5&1/2" by 4&1/4" white cardstock A2 sized base.

First layer:  5&1/4" by 4" red cardstock.

Second layer:  5" by 3&3/4" silver POW glitter paper.

Third layer: 4&3/4" by 3&1/2" snowflake patterned paper (Doodlebug Here Comes Santa Claus)

Center panel:  First create the strip for the left side of the card by stamping the small snowflake in Festive Berries Distress Ink on a 1" by 4&3/4" piece of white cardstock.  TIP:  Start by stamping the center snowflake first and work out from there.  Mat this piece on a 1&1/4" by 4&3/4" piece of red cardstock.

Next create the base by matting the tree patterned paper (2&1/2" by 3&1/2") on a piece of red cardstock (2&3/4" by 3&3/4").  Cut POW silver glitter paper using the Vintage Labels Eleven die (3" wide die) and glue to the tree patterned paper base.

Stamp the large snowflake using Festive Berries ink and fussy cut out.  Cut red cardstock using the  1&3/4" Vintage Labels Eleven die.  Foam tape center panel to card front, and foam tape snowflake and red Vintage Labels pieces.  Stamp sentiment on white cardstock and trim to a banner (3/4" wide and about 2&1/4" long), then brush edges with ink.  Foam tape to center of red Vintage Labels piece.

To finish add a little bling and a bow.

Thanks for stopping by today!  Stop back soon for more crafty ideas!

Supplies Used:
Stamps:  JustRite--Small Oval Christmas Tidings
Dies:  JustRite--Vintage Labels Eleven
Ink:  Distress Ink-Festive Berries
Paper:  AC cardstock and glitter paper; Doodlebug-Here Comes Santa Claus
Embellishments: AC ribbon, Recollections rhinestones

Summer Sentiments

Hey everyone!  I've got a couple of cards to share with you today!  These are posted over on The Rubber Cafe' blog with all the details on how to create them!

There is something so cheerful about pinwheels and bright colorful papers like these from Doodlebug!  Find all the details on this card HERE.

This was my first try at a direct to paper ink pad swiping technique I've seen around, simple, a lot of impact, and a great CAS look!  The Distress Ink minis from Tim Holtz are perfect for this!  More details HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today....oh, and did you know you can actually sign up for the kit of the month club with the awesome stamps?  You get so many goodies in each and every kit too!  You can find out more about the Creative Cafe' kits HERE.

Happy 4th!!!

Happy 4th of July everyone!  I've got one more patriotic project for today.....full of fireworks, flash and a lot of Red, White, and Blue!!

This was such a fun shaker card to make!  You can get every detail HERE on The Rubber Cafe' site.  I used the June KOTM to create it! 

Have a safe, happy, wonderful 4th!!!

More Patriotic Inspiration

I've often seen the inspiration, challenges and all sorts of fun over at Mountain Plains Crafters and it seems the timing never allows me to play!  This holiday week, I decided to join in the fun....even tho I'm squeaking in at the last minute....hey, I made it!  I hope to play along more in the future too!  You can check out their site HERE.

And here is my entry into their Summer nautical or patriotic challenge:

I've used stamps from The Rubber Cafe' KOTM for July, and I used the Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic collection.

Thanks for stoppin' by.....make sure to check Mountain Plain Crafters out!!

Happy Friday July 3rd!!

TGIF!!!  Do you have fun plans for the 4th of July weekend?  Family time here....have one home from college internship and geared up for a weekend of BBQ's and fireworks!

I've got another home decor project today:

I love these wooden signs....I've made quite a few over the years!  This one uses Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic!

Love the Doodlepop stickers, and their little clothespins!

Such a patriotic collection....I'm ready to celebrate!!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  More celebration tomorrow!

Celebrate NSD and the 4th of July!!

Yes, we just found Spring, and I'm already sharing 4th of July!!  Looking forward to sunny warm days ahead!  But it's in honor of National Scrapbook Day (NSD) that I've made this cute pocket page using the brand new Doodlebug Patriotic Picnic collection:

And why for NSD??  Because it's a super special this weekend at Hannah's in Antioch, IL!!  We are doing a free make n' take of the sweet little pocket with the sequins and stars in it and using the new WRMK fuse tool!!  And as a bonus, if you'd like to have this sweet page kit for your PL book, it's only $5 to take it home!!  It's full of all sorts of Doodlebug goodies, like washi tape, mini doilies, sequins, vellum, and of course the amazing paper!!  Make sure to stop by Hannah's this weekend--we are even giving away a Minc and a WRMK fuse tool, plus a few goodies bags....just spend $25 and get a raffle ticket!  With all the new product in store.....come by this weekend, check it out, and play with the new fuse tool while you are there!

Thanks for stoppin' by today! Have a great weekend!! 

Scrap Your Stash Blog Hop January 2015!!

 

 
Welcome to the first Scrap Your Stash Blog Hop of the New Year!!  Wow, do we have an amazing line up of inspiration....so get ready to dig out that stash and get crafting!  You have hopefully hopped here from Charity's Blog and if you need to start from the beginning....that's Cathy's Blog HERE.

Wintertime here in the Midwest is a great time to get creative....it's too cold to be outside!!  So here's a fun winter home decor project I created with the Doodlebug Frosty Friends collection:

Love all the embellishments with this collection....the twine, the mini clothespins, the stickers, the sprinkles....makes it easy to craft up some winter cuteness--here's a couple of closer pics:
 

Love the little mitten stickers and snow globe:

And even though it's "old school" still love tearing paper....makes a great base for a wintery scene:

Thanks for hopping along today!  And still plenty of inspiration to be found....time to hop on over to Sandy's Blog to check out all the amazing over there!! 

Lost?  Or need the starting point?  Here ya go:

Cathy http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com/
Juliana http://www.17turtles.com
Charity http://menemenetekeluniversity.blogspot.com/

Laura http://scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/
Sandy http://itsafamilyaffairwithscrappynana.blogspot.ca/
Christine http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com
Alison http://alisondaydesigns.com/
Wendi http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com
Suzanna  http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Lee-Anne http://lee-annelovethejourney.blogspot.com
Bobbi http://vintagemusedesigns.blogspot.com/

Wendy C www.stampingrules.com
Monica http://scrapinspired.com/
Kristy http://alwaysaworldaway.blogspot.com
Jennifer http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com
Majken  http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com
Kim http://rydenkim.blogspot.com/

January Challenge Time: Snowflakes!

Over at Scrap It Girl we are rolling out the New Year with a great challenge!  Share your projects with snowflakes!  We've got some inspiration over on the blog and make sure to link up your projects HERE.

I was inspired by some new Tim Holtz and Prima goodies, to create this tag:

The soft sweater pattern in the background is from a Tim Holtz stencil and Picket Fence Distress Spray, and the blue is Tumbled Glass and Salty Ocean Inks blended together.

The Prima girl is layered by stamping on blue cardstock, Doodlebug paper, and AC glitter paper.  Queen and Co. rhinestones, and Doodlebug twine, Sprinkles and clothespins, and a bit of DCWV burlap paper add fun touches.  And I added some baubles and bling with Tim Holtz goodies too.

Here in Illinois....we are getting ready for our first real snowy weather this weekend.....this tag is the glittery pretty winter wonderland I'd prefer!  

Thanks for stoppin' by today....remember to join us over at Scrap It Girl!

Making Merry and a few of my Favorite Things....

Happy Holidays everyone!  Are you ready?  Many have already been celebrating, and I'm in that final few days push before the big day on Thursday.  Still gifts to wrap and goodies to make, including those Christmas cards!  I got a few made last nite, and I have a few more I'd been working on.

Remember you can join us over at the Scrap It Girl blog, we shared some of our favorite gift/wrap items, and we'd love to have you share what you've made too! If you've made any kind of packaging or even a LO or card with gifts (like the one below) you can link up to our "Wrap It Up" challenge....you've got until Dec. 31st!!  Link up HERE.

Here are a couple of my favorites I've made so far:

It was made using Doodlebug's Santa Express goodies and this one as well:

I'm a huge fan of twine....can you tell?!!

Thanks for stoppin' by and have a wonderful day!  I have some quick and easy cards coming tomorrow!

Wrap It Up Challenge

Hello everyone!  Ready to start some holiday scrapping?  How about holiday decorating?  Or maybe creative ways to gift wrap?  Over at Scrap It Girl....we have a perfect challenge for the month of December--it's our Wrap It Up challenge....it's all about gift wrapping.....whether it's a present on a LO or home decor/altered project, or homemade gift wrap or bags, it's time to wrap up those holiday crafts, and link them up on the Scrap It Girl site HERE. 

To get you started with a little inspiration, here is a gift bag/tag set I've created using the Doodlebug Frosty Friends collection:
 

This is something I love to do....take an inexpensive dollar store plain white bag, and use those extra scraps and embellishments from a scrapbook page to create a one of a kind gift bag that is a gift itself!  It's a great way to use up those odds and ends from different projects......six different manufacturers on this one!!

Here's a closer look at the gift tag:

I used a Tim Holtz stencil pounced on white cardstock using Salty Ocean Distress Ink and a Distress Ink sponge. Silver American Crafts glitter paper give it some sparkle, and a Doodlebug mini clothes pin, twine, and Sprinkles add a sweet touch.

For the sentiment, I used a Prima stamp:

The snowflakes are punched out of the glitter paper, and Queen & Co bling adds some pizazz. The feather is a wispy winter touch....from Bella Blvd.

And did I mention a prize?  Yes there is a prize over on the Scrap It Girl blog....you have a chance to win if you link up!!  Check out all the rules and links on THIS POST.

Thanks for stoppin' by today and join in on the challenge!  Instead of a plain (or expensive!) gift bag....make your own with your scraps and a few extra embellishments!

Time to Start....

I should start my Christmas cards in July.....I know it's true....lol.  But I'll be starting them now....and this is a little inspiration, just in case you haven't started yours yet either!

This card is definitely a "scrap my stash" card.....I've used last years Doodlebug Home for the Holidays collection.....love the stickers, and the patterned papers!  Add a little twine and jingle bells....the little touches that finish it off with just enough holiday spirit!

Thanks for stoppin' by today, and watch for more Christmas soon....including a Christmas Countdown calendar complete with a giveaway! 

Joyful Banner

If you aren't familiar with Unique Laser Designs.....you should be!!  They sell amazing laser cut wood, chipboard and cork designs, with so many options to choose from!

One of my favorites is their banners.  You can choose shape, and what you'd like to spell out....you don't have to buy a pre-fab kit....love that!

Here is a little sneak of a project I have up over there today.....I used the adorable Doodlebug Design Santa Express collection:

I also used Doodlebug twine, washi, Sprinkles and stickers. 

Want to see the finished project?  Pop over to the ULD blog HERE.

Thanks for stoppin' by today....come back soon! 

It's Still Fall....

I'm NOT ready for snow!!  We've had a bit already, but I love fall and want it to hang around a little bit longer!

Today's share is a couple of cards made with Doodlebug's Friendly Forest collection, and Unique Laser Designs cork leaves:

The edges of the leaf are rubbed with inka gold....love the way it pics up the texture....and also sparkles like the Doodlebug Sprinkles!

This card I left the cork leaf as is:

I love clean simplicity sometimes....especially for a sweet simple thank you.

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  More fall/holiday crafting coming soon!

Supplies Used:
Doodlebug Friendly Forest 6x6 pad and Sprinkles
Unique Laser Designs Cork Leaves
Inka Gold Rub
Trendy Twine/hemp string
Asst. buttons
Anna Griffin sentiment stamps
The Rubber Cafe' embossing powder

Favorite Things Friday: Halloween Edition

It's time for a little FTF....with a belated Halloween Edition!  Scrap It Girl is the place to share your favorite Halloween projects!  Link up in THIS POST, just for fun!

I shared a Halloween Printer's Tray I made this year using the Doodlebug Ghouls and Goodies collection and fun laser cut wooden pieces from Unique Laser Designs:

And another of my faves was this little decorative trio featured over on the Trendy Twine blog:

I love this collection, and I really enjoy making home decor projects for any holiday!  Looking forward to sharing some fall and Christmas creations this week.....stop back soon!

Time for the Scrap Your Stash Hop!

Practical Scrappers Blog Hop time!  Start at the Practical Scrappers site, and hop on thru to see amazing ways to use your stash!  You should have hopped here from Sandy.

This month my LO is using Doodlebug to capture Graduation memories:

A sweet simple LO to remember an important day!  I used banners along the bottom edge and tied it up with Trendy Twine....a perfect finishing touch.

Next up on your journey.....inspiration from Alison....you can find her HERE.

If you did happen upon the hop, make sure you start from the beginning HERE.  And if you are lost, here is the complete list:


Practical Scrappers http://practicalscrappers.blogspot.com
Wendi http://scrappydayinparadise.blogspot.com/2014/09/love-practical-scrappers-use-your-stash.html
Cathy http://alteredplayground.blogspot.com

Christine http://scrappingwithchristine.blogspot.com/2014/09/scrapping-our-stash-blog-hop-september.html
Suzanna  http://lifestrivialities.typepad.com/

Bobbi http://vintagemusedesigns.blogspot.com/
Majken  http://chocoscrapaholic.blogspot.com/
Ruth http://paperandmusings.wordpress.com/
Kristy http://alwaysworldaway.blogspot.com
Jennifer http://livethemoment-jen.blogspot.com 

Cheryl http://patchesandscraps.blogspot.com
Sandy http://itsafamilyaffairwithscrappynana.blogspot.ca/
Laura http://scrapaddict4life.blogspot.com/
Alison http://alisondaydesigns.com/

Thanks for hoppin' by, and check back in the next couple of days I'm having a giveaway!!

Today is Independence Day!!

Ok, yes, it's not the ACTUAL 4th of July....haha....but it's my Independence Day from a couple of crazy weeks!  Had family members in the hospital, road trips, and work, work, working at the liquidation sale at the LSS I work for!  Sooooo glad to have a few days off to craft (ok, and MAYBE get my guys some clean laundry....lol).

So in the hip-hip-hoooooooray of it all, here are a couple of July projects I can now share since they've been posted on the sites I created them for:

And next up this patriotic frame/home decor project:

And I've shared this one, but will do it again because it fits so well:

Doodlebug's Patriotic Parade was used for all three projects.  Also used American Crafts chalkboard paint (the frame and the jar) and POW glitter paper (card).  The WRMK flower punch board for the flowers, and most of the embellishments are Doodlebug....the "Happy" on the frame is from Unique Laser Designs.

Thanks for stoppin' today....share a little Independence Day with me today.....enjoy some creative time this weekend.....we all need a little independence!

Red, White, and Blue All Over!

With Memorial Day and the 4th of July right around the corner, I thought I'd dive into the new Doodlebug Patriotic Parade collection, and my new WRMK Flower Punch Board and make something festive:

This Doodlebug collection is adorable....I also used the sticker sheet in addition to Doodlebug buttons. 

The jar is painted with American Crafts chalkboard paint, and decorated with washi tape from Queen & Co, twine, buttons and bling:
 

This close up shows the WRMK flowers, and the straws I filled with tufts of tissue and placed firecracker stickers on them....they look ready to pop like real firecrackers!

Lovin' this bright, festive collection!  Thanks for stoppin' by today....enjoy the holiday weekend....and thank you to all who have fought for our freedom!!

Don't Worry.....Be Hoppy!

Yes, it's FINALLY SPRING!!!  The Robins are bobbing around, it's raining instead of snowing....I'll take that any day and twice on Sunday!

And it's time for a little Springtime crafting too.....at least this lil' funny bunny seems to think so:

She's made from a little cardboard alterable available at Hannah's Home Accents in Antioch, IL.  It's meant to be a Christmas Countdown calendar, but I took one look at it and saw this cute lil' bunny peeking back at me!  I drew out some patterns for feet and ears, and she just appeared!  Isn't she sweet?  And the little drawers in the middle open to hold some Easter/Springtime treats....hmmm....maybe some yummo jellybeans--now that's SWEET!

Thanks for stoppin' by today!  Welcome Spring!!

Supplies Used:
Paper: Doodlebug Designs Springtime collection; American Crafts Cardstock
Embellishments: Doodlebug Designs: Springtime Collection mini icons-Blossoms, Want2Scrap pearls, Darice twine, Darice pompoms, Darice google eyes, Trendy Twine Totally White, ribbon and button from stash.