A Peek Into My Stamping Room

A Poisonous Card!

Hello Friends!  Hope you are having a great week so far.  Just think....today is Thursday so its almost over!  LOL  

Today I want to share with you a Halloween card I made for my oldest daughter who is away at college.  I try to get a little goodie box together to send to her if she can't be home around Halloween.  So this will be the card I include in her goodie box!  I used some papers and other goodies I got from Scraptownlady.  All the papers on this card are from the Thrilling Collection from Authentique.

 

To make this card, I cut a sheet of 8 1/2 x 11" paper to 5 1/4 x 10 1/2" and scored it at 5 1/4".  Once folded this created the base of the card.  I used the Superstition, Frenzy and Antidote paper on the front to create my layers.  The spider web die will be available very soon in the store so check back! I tied a piece of black seam binding into a bow around the card and added the spooky label from the Forewarn paper.  Because this is a black card, I finished the inside of the card with a piece of ivory cardstock and a strip of Antidote paper.  Plus I added little black pearls in the corners and some Crystal Stickles to the skull/crossbones!

 

Here are a few more pictures of my card!

 

 

Hope this "spooky" card gets you in the mood to make some Halloween themed projects!  Thanks for stopping by Scraptownlady today!   

Scraptownlady Supplies:

• Authentique - Thrilling Collection - Antidote, Forewarn, Frenzy & Superstition papers
• Black Seam Binding
• Kaisercraft Black Pearls
• Adhesive - Beacon Zip Dry 

Other Supplies:

•  Crystal Stickles, 3d foam squares
• Cardstock - Posh True Black Linen 80# Cardstock; Simply Smooth Ivory Cardstock - Discount Cardstock

 

 

Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop For September

Hello Heartfelt Creations Fans!  If you are following along on our monthly hop, you have just come from Linda's Blog but if you are just getting started, please start at the beginning at Selma's blog.   Don't forget you can win a $25 gift certificate to spend on Heartfelt Creations goodies so be sure to leave a comment on everyone's  blog as you go thru the hop.  The contest will be open until September 27 at Midnight and the winner will be announced on Saturday, Sept 28.

This month I had a special birthday card to make so I gathered up my Heartfelt Creations products and got busy.  For this card, I used the Center Step Card tutorial on Splitcoaststampers.  I wanted something different and had a good time learning a new fancy fold!   Here's my card!

The base of this card is made from Kraft cardstock.  The patterned papers are from the Daphne Collection.  I really love Heartfelt Creations patterned paper packs.  Such beautiful colors and designs to choose from!!   This sentiment came from the Inspire Me Sentiments set  and was stamped onto some ivory cardstock using a deep red dye ink pad.   I cut/embossed this using Labels Eighteen (Spellbinders) and layered it onto a bigger Labels Eighteen that was cut/embossed from Kraft cardstock.  I added the matching Nestabling from Want2Scrap to highlight my sentiment.  Behine the sentiment, I cut 2 die cuts using a die from the Ornamental Add On set (Heartfelt Creations).  Using some foam squares behind this sentiment panel, I adhered it into place onto my card.  Here are some close-ups.....

I used the Tattered Blossoms PreCut set and matching die set for these flowers.  The swirly leaves are from the Ornamental Add On Die set. 

Here is another flower I made using the Tattered Blossoms stamps and dies.  I added alot of bling from Want2Scrap.  I just couldn't help myself.  Hope it isn't too much?  Can you have too much bling?  LOL

Now its time to head on over to Candy's Blog for your next stop on this Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop!  Good luck and I hope you win the $25 gift certificate because who can't use some lovely Heartfelt Creations!

Thanks for stopping by!  Here are a list of supplies with links for your convience!

Supplies Used:

• Stamps - Tattered Blossom PreCut Set; Inspire Me Sentiments - Heartfelt Creations
• Patterned Papers - Daphne Paper Collection - Heartfelt Creations
• Ink - Cherry Cobbler (Stampin' Up!)
• Cardstock - Kraft, Whipped Cream Pop-Tones, Simply Smooth Ivory - Discount Cardstock
• Dies - Labels Eighteen (Spellbinders); Tattered Blossoms Die Set,  Ornamental Add On Die set - Heartfelt Creations
• Accessories - Nestabling, Rhinestone Bling - Want2Scrap; Scor-Pal scoring tool.

 

Some Vintage Summer Projects to Share

Hello Friends! Hope your week is going well.  Where I live the feel of fall is definitely in the air with some nippy mornings and cool afternoons.  That is why I looked forward to creating some projects that reminded me of summer.  Today I have two projects for Scraptownlady to share with you using Little Yellow Bicycle Vintage Summer Collection - both the 12 x 12 papers and the 6x6 paper pad.  Here is a scrapbook page I created with both sizes of paper.

To create this scrapbook pages, I used a 12 x 12 paper from the Vintage Summer collection.  For all the other layers, I used the 6x6 Vintage Summer paper pad.  Sometimes its nice to just purchase the 6x6 or 8x8 sized paper pads because they don't take up much room and are easier to use when making cards.  But as you can see here, the smaller size papers do still work for layouts!

Here is my second project using this same paper line and a cut file from my Silhouette.  

 

I don't normally use stickers so I found this a fast and easy way to complete a great card!  Hope you have enjoyed my projects and I gave you some ideas on how to use 6x6 paper in other ways besides card making!

Thanks for stopping by today!  

Scraptownlady Supplies Used in these projects:

Little Yellow Bicycle - Vintage Summer Collection - Navy Tiny Floral
Little Yellow Bicycle - Vintage Summer Collection - 6x6 paper pack
Little Yellow Bicycle - Vintage Summer Collection - Vintage Summer Stickers (both packs)

Other supplies used:
Simply Smooth White and Kraft Cardstock (Bazzill Basics); Little Yellow Bicycle-Vintage Summer Collection - Fabric Favorites

Flying Witch Card!

Hello Rubber Cafe' Fans!  Hope you are having a great week so far.  All the cool weather is really getting me in the mood for Halloween!  Today I want to share with you another card I made using the September Creative Cafe' Kit.  For this card, I used the add-on stamps plus some of the cute embellishments that come with the kit.  Here is my card.......

 

This card is an A2 sized card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2").  I used the purple cardstock as my base - cutting it to 4 1/4 x 11" and folding it at 5 1/2.  Then I cut a piece of the green cardstock slightly smaller than the front - 4 x 5 1/4".  I then stamped the various images from the add-on set onto the green cardstock using Versamark ink.

Next I added the striped patterned paper and a strip of the purple/bat patterned paper to the bottom of the green panel.  I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap of white cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and cut it into a rectangle.  I added a slightly bigger rectangle of black cardstock behind the sentiment panel.

To make the "broom", I used the black/white straw that came in the kit.  I wrapped a small piece of the glittery tulle around the bottom of the straw and then wrapped some of the black seam binding to anchor it into place.  Remember, you can make your own "glue dots" with the Scrap Happy Sheer glue.  Just place a dot of glue where you want and let it dry for just a few minutes, it will remain sticky enough to act like a glue dot for this "faux broom"!!

Then I adhered my broom into place on the front of my card.  I stamped the flying witch from the Best Witches set, that came in your kit, onto white cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and fussy cut her out.  

To complete the card, I added the witch using Scrap Happy Sheer glue.  I still have half of my black/white straw left, wonder what I can make with that?  LOL  Hope you enjoyed my card today and get lots of ideas on how to create with your Best Witches Creative Cafe' Kit!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe' - Creative Cafe' kit of the month - Best Witches + Bonus Add-on Stamp set
• Paper:  The Rubber Cafe' - Creative Cafe' kit of the month - Best Witches -purple, green and black cardstock from the kit 
• Ink:  Memento- Black Tuxedo, Versamark
• Embellishments: Black seam binding ribbon, Orange Tulle and black rhinestones from the kit
• Adhesive: The Rubber Cafe' - Scrap Happy Sheer Glue 

 

 

 

Vintage Summer Mini Album and a Fun Announcement!

Hey friends!  Today I am posting as a official member of the Scraptownlady design team!  I was so excited when Cheryl called and asked if I could join the team and of course, I said Yes!  Well when I found out I would have to start posting right away, I knew just what I wanted to show you.  I had started this mini album last week so I sat down and started decorating it with Little Yellow Bicycle's Vintage Summer Collection.  This is a favorite paper collection of mine and I wanted to make this mini album for my daughter to use this album to record all the memories she made this past summer attending a bunch of different camps plus we went on a couple of college visits.  Here is my mini album!

To find the instructions on how I made this album, just visit the YouTube channel of My Sisters Scrapper.  She had the best video instructions ever!  For the front of this album, I used Patchwork Quilt and Cherry Curtains from the Vintage Summer Collection.  I also used stickers from this collection.  The doily and label shape were created on my Silhouette.  Here are two other views of my album.

 

To see the inside pages and the supply lists for the products I used, please visit the Scraptownlady Blog!  Thanks for stopping by!

 

 

The Rubber Cafe' Best Witches Card

Hello Rubber Cafe' Fans!  Hope you are enjoying all the wonderful cards the design team has been showing you using the September Creative Cafe' kit.  When I sat down to start creating projects using this kit, one thing kept coming up in my mind.  What kind of tools do most cardmakers own?  My conclusion was that most card makers own some type of square/circle punch or dies.  So when creating all of my cards, I used only Squares or Circles - dies & punches - hoping that this would help you to use what you already have when creating with the September Creative Cafe' kit.  Here is my card for today!

As you can see I used square punches on this card.  To start, I stamped the witches feet onto the white cardstock included in the kit using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink pad.  I punched them out using my hand-held square punch and matted them onto a slightly larger square of patterned paper. 

Then I layered those squares onto a strip of orange cardstock.  I did the same for the sentiment but didn't use any orange cardstock for that one!

I colored the witches feet using markers.   Plus you can see that I put together the white cardstock and patterned paper using the washi tape (included in the kit).  Then I started putting my card together.

As an added little something I stamped the hat onto white cardstock and fussy cut it out.  Then added the hat to the sentiment panel and the black rhinestones to the corner to complete my card!

 Hope you get some ideas from my card that its easy to use the supplies and tools you already have at home to make projects using the September Creative Cafe' kit!

Supplies:

Stamps:  The Rubber Cafe'-Creative Cafe' Kit: Best Witches set  

Paper: The Rubber Cafe'-Creative Cafe' Kit

Ink:  Memento-Black Tuxedo; 

Adhesive:  The Rubber Cafe'-Scrap Happy Glue; foam tape

Embellishments:  The Rubber Cafe'-Creative Cafe' Kit: Queen & Co black rhinestones

Tools:  1 1/4" & 1 1/2" square punches; various markers

 

 

 

Guest Designer for Scraptownlady!

Hello Friends!  Today I want to introduce you to a wonderful lady, Cheryl Saforek, owner of the online store Scraptownlady!  I met Cheryl through another crafty friend, Patti Gilliam.  Scraptownlady is a wonderful online scrapbooking supply store that is located here in Missouri!  I love to support my local peeps, don't you?

Cheryl asked me to be a guest designer and sent me some wonderful supplies to work with!  Here are two projects I made using those supplies!

First I made a scrapbook page.........

For this layout, I have a few hints and tricks!  I used papers from My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found 3 Oliver Collection.  For the base of my layout, I used the Ledger Stripe paper.  For the next layer, I used the plain side of the White Floral paper and I cut 1" off two sides to create a 11 x 11" piece.  I saved those 1" strips to make the rosettes on my layout.  I used a paper distressing tool on the edges of this paper.  I cut a strip of the Yellow Floral paper and adhered that down. Then using Spellbinders Medallion Six Die D-Lite, I cut/embossed the Yellow Blue Quatrefoil paper 6 times.  Here is a trick to help you with this intricate die - place a sheet of waxed paper between the die and the paper you are die cutting.  This will allow your die cut to come right out of the die!  Here is a close-up of the Medallion Six die cuts and my rosettes.

I matted my photo on a slightly larger piece of the Yellow Floral Paper.  Behind the picture I added some Cheery Lynn Designs French Pastry Doily die cut from ivory cardstock.  The sparkly paper is Mixed Floral paper from the same collection.  Isn't it so pretty?  I added a charm from my stash and a K&Company Key onto my rosettes.  I also used my Dymo printer to put my daughter's name on this layout!

I also made a card using the same My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Oliver collection

I used the Spellbinders Medallion Two Die D-Lite on this card.  This is a square card that measures 5 1/4 x 5 1/4".  The sentiment is stamped onto the ivory die cut from the Medallion Two.  The two panels behind this are also the Medallion Two but I only used the outline die for those.

I hope you have enjoyed my projects!  Special thanks to Cheryl for the wonderful goodies she sent to create my projects!

Supplies Used:

Layout:

• papers - My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Oliver Collection - Ledger Stripe, White Floral, Yellow Blue Quatrefoil & Mixed Floral papers
• cardstock - Simply Smooth Ivory - Discount Cardstock.com
• dies - Medallion Six Die D-Lite, Big Scalloped Circles Sm (Spellbinders Paper Arts); French Pastry Doily Die (Cheery Lynn designs)
• embellishments - K&Company Metal Art Keys, charm
• other tools - Scor-Pal

Card:

• papers - My Mind's Eye Lost & Found 3 Oliver Collection - Mixed Floral & Yellow Blue Quatrefoil papers
• cardstock - Kraft, Simply Smooth Ivory - Discount Cardstock.com
• stamp - Our Daily Bread Designs
• dies - Medallion Two Die D-Lite (Spellbinders Paper Arts)
• Ink - Rich Cocoa Memento Ink Pad (Tsukineko)
• embellishments - Kaisercraft Pearls, Gold Seam Binding (Scraptownlady)

 

Creating For Fun!

Yes you read that correctly, Friends!  I actually sat down at my desk and created something just for fun!  It has been so long since I have done that.  You might recognize the picture of my oldest daughter because I have used it for another scrapbook layout but unfortunately I had to send those to the company I created them for.  I decided I wanted a layout for my own scrapbook album!

For this layout I used Bo Bunny Prairie Chic collection.  Its one of my favorite paper lines and I still have a bunch of it.  Hope you don't get tired of seeing it!  Here are some other close-ups.  I did use a chipboard word from Want2Scrap that I painted with Picket Fence Crackle Paint.  Plus I used some Want2Scrap pearl bling flourishes.

 

Hope you enjoy my scrapbook layout today.  I am working on another video showing how I made some more cards using the Creative Cafe' Kit for September.  Gotta get ready for Halloween!  Talk to you soon!

A Creative Cafe' Video To Share

Hello Friends!  Hope you are having a great day!  It is really hard to get back into the groove after a 3-day weekend, isn't it?  Well, today I am excited to share with you a video I made showing all the contents of The Rubber Cafe' Creative Cafe' Kit club for September plus I show you how I made a card using the kit.

 

 

 

Here is the card I show you how to make with some of the wonderful contents of this month's kit!

 

Supplies Used: 

• The Rubber Cafe' - Best Witches Creative Cafe' Kit, Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, You're So Fine Diamond Clear Cool Highlight Glitter
• Ink - Tuxedo Black Memento
• Dies - Big Scalloped Circles Sm, Classic Circles Sm, Scallop Squares Lg, Classic Squares Lg - Spellbinders Paper Arts