Kindness Cards

Hello Friends!

So how is your summer treating you?  I am so ready for Fall because that means cooler weather.  But I do want time to SLOW down. ;)  

Well, today I am sharing a few super simple cards with some simple touches that give them a bit of pizzazz.  :)

I added glossy accents to make it look like the watering cans are dripping.

(Supplies: cardstock, stamps- Unity Stamps Co., colored pencils, glossy accents, gray & black ink pads)

I added faux stitching with a gel pen.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper, stamps- My Favorite Things & Hero Arts, black ink pad, gel pen)

Love the "sunset" colors in these.

(Supplies: cardstock; stamps- Stampendous & Hero Arts; distress inks in picked raspberry, mustard seed, spiced marmalade, & peacock feathers; gray ink pad)

I love how the pattern paper looks like a little cafe table cloth.  The other side has an ocean design.  

I added glossy accents on the marshmallows.  They can also be ice cubes in an iced coffee drink (minus the steam).  ;)  

(Supplies: cardstock, checkered pattern paper- Graphic 45; stamps- Fiskars; colored pencils; glossy accents; black stamp pad) 

That covers it for today.  I hope you find time to unwind, take a deep breath & surround yourself with peace.

Wishing you LOTS of health & happy crafting.

Angie

(Psm. 119:116)

Baby Bibs 2

Howdy Friends!

I hope you are staying cool.  I know many look forward to summer but not me. Summer is like living in a HOT oven in my town.  Well, I recently created some baby cards, so I'll be sharing those with you today.

I created a boy set and a girl set.  These came together quickly using "Bundle of Joy" from Echo Park.

 (Supplies: brown and green cardstock, bib die- My Favorite Things, Sentiment stamp- Hero Arts, safety pin stamp- Fiskars, die cut machine, pattern paper & stickers- Echo Park Paper Co.)

The panda stamp is actually holding a flower.  So I masked it off using a post it note and stamped the bottle instead.  I added faux stitching using a white pen and some glossy accents on his nose.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern papers from my stash, panda & carriage stamps- Untiy Stamp Co., bib die- My Favorite Things, bottle stamp- Fiskars, die cut machine, white pen, glossy accents)

Thank you so much for visiting.  

Peace, Health & Happy Crafting,
Angie

Cutie-Patootie

Hello Friends!

How are you doing?  Weekend is almost here, so hang on a bit longer. :)

Well, today I am stopping by to share my current design team project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The challenge is to use a stamp or digi image on your card, layout, canvas, mini album or "off the page" creation.

This challenge inspired me to create a mini baby album.  My last design team project was a baby memory file.  So I am finally making a teeny-tiny dent in my baby photos. 
I recently decided to display my projects for others to enjoy.  (I know!  The light bulb took a while to come on.)  ALL of my layouts get stored in the scrapbook and then put away, which means others rarely view them.  So I've decided to create projects that can be placed around my home (i.e. coffee table, bookshelf) for others to see.

Ok, let's get on with the good stuff.  :D

Detail picture of cover:

Album cover:

Some inside pages:
Here is my adorable little niece.

I added journaling throughout the album. 

My sweet nephew:

 My other adorable niece.

(Supplies: chipboard, cardstock, pattern paper- My Mind's Eye & Basic Grey, journaling cards- Echo Park & Me and My Big Ideas, sequins, colored pencils, glossy accents, twine- My Mind's Eye, stamps- Fiskars, Heidi Swapp, Recollections, Hero Arts & Papertrey Ink, circle punch- Martha Stewart, black ink, die-cut- Cameo, button- Recollections, machine stitching, ribbon)

So what are you creating for the challenge?  Go get scrappy and link up your projects here.  And while you're there, check out the awesome creations by my teammates and the guest bloggers. They rocked it. :D

Have a wonderful, fabulous day and thank you for spending some time with me. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges- Memory Files

Howdy Everyone!

Can you believe that it's April ALREADY?!  I'm trying to figure out where March went!

Well, today I am sharing my design team project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges.  The challenge this time is "Anything Goes," so I took the opportunity to play with some new goodies.  I recently bought some Heidi Swapp Memory Files and these are great for packing in lots of pictures.  So I must warn you that this post is picture heavy.  Oh, and I apologize for the dull pictures.  It's been raining off and on, which makes for gray photos. :(  So let's begin. :D

This is the cover of the Memory File.  It's so beautiful on its own, so I only added a few embellishments.

Inside I added 2 smaller Memory Files by stitching them together.

Here is the blank cover of the inside files.

Then I used 6x12 pattern papers to create my own "Foto Stack."

This gives you extra space for pictures and embellishments. 

Here are the decorated small memory file cover and "Foto Stack."  I used a border punch on some of the layers of the stack.

Here are some of the inside pages:

I also stitched a transparency inside the memory file for some journaling space.

Wondering how many pictures I was able to pack into the Memory File?
All these plus 7 more. :D  I have been treasuring these pictures of loved ones for a long time.  Some of these "babies" are already in high school & college!!  A certain one is already a FATHER himself!!!  Time definitely flies by.

(Supplies: Memory Files- Heidi Swapp, pattern paper- Pink Paislee, Heidi Swapp, Fab Scraps, Prima, & scraps from my stash; stamps- Hero Arts, Stampendous!, Fiskars, Papertrey Ink, Stampede; twine- We R Memory Keepers; punches- Martha Stewart; stickers- Stella Rose & Karen Foster; rub-on letters; ink- black & brown; machine stitching; photo corners)

I'm so glad that I have all these baby/kid pictures in one place now.  So what will you create for this challenge?  Give it try and go check out the awesome projects my teammates did here.  Well, I appreciate you hanging out with me for a bit today.

Happy Crafting,

Angie

Scrappy Stuff

Hello Everyone!!

I hope you are having a "sweet" day so far.  According to holidayinsights.com, today is Chocolate Mint Day.  I ADORE chocolate, but not a huge fan of mint chocolate.  Don't get me wrong, I'll still eat it. :D

Well, today I am sharing a "sweet" birthday card.  I made this card with my scrap pieces.  I have large, medium, & small zip lock bags with scrap pieces.  One of my mottos is: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Repurpose.  So I hate to waste paper, or anything for that matter.  I have made about 4 dozen gift tags out of my scraps, but I've been trying to think of other ways to use them.
 
This card was made with all scraps, except the base.

 

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper, sequins, ink, sticker- from my stash, stamp- Papertrey Ink)

Here are a couple of my scrap tags:

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper, sequins, sentiment stamp- Hampton Art, sticker, banner punch- Fiskars)

So how do you use your scraps?
Well, time for me to skedaddle.  Have a great, sweet day. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Tea Time

Happy Weekend All!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying their day with loved ones or perhaps alone relaxing. ;)  We have some really nice weather here in sunny Central Cali. that I took advantage of it & left my craft desk for a bit.  In fact, it's warmer outside than inside my home.  But I'm not complaining because I prefer a cooler atmosphere.

Ok, enough ramblings. :D  Today I am sharing a thank you card.  I used some colors that I don't typically use, but I'm trying to stretch outside my comfort zone. ;) 

Detail picture:

I stamped the little tea bag onto pattern paper then cut it out.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper (from my stash), stamps- Fiskars, gel pen, sequins)

Well, friends, I wish you a wonderful & enjoyable weekend.  Thanks for coming over to visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Bringing Baby

Hey Everyone!!

How is it going?  So, how many of you made resolutions for the new year?  This year I decided to give up on resolutions and just make goals.  I know, they seem like the same thing to me, but I am much more likely to achieve my goals than resolutions.  And one of my goals is to expand my crafting skills.

Anyhow, today I am sharing another baby card.  And I know JUST who to give it to. ;D  To tell you the truth, I wanted to wait at least a few weeks before posting this card, but I couldn't help myself. (Looking down sheepishly)  So here it is.

Here is a detail picture: 

I used an umbrella die-cut and paper pieced the top part, as well as the baby.  All the sequins are white but the light made them different colors. :)

(Supplies: cardstock, umbrella die-cut- Cameo, sequins, pattern paper- Recollections, sentiment & baby stamp- Fiskars, gel pen) 

Well, friends, what are YOUR resolutions/goals for 2014?  Whatever they may be, I wish you lots of success.  Thanks for stopping by!! :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Just Arrived!

Howdy All!!!

How is your new year going so far?  Well, let me start off with an apology for being absent again here.  I have been working on a design team project, so I hadn't crafted much else.  And the holidays turned my schedule upside down.  But I am starting to get back into the swing of things. :)

So, today I am sharing some baby cards.  I actually used left-over items from a project for these.  The onesie and the stroller were cut out with my Cameo.  Here they are:

A detail picture:

A detail picture:

(Supplies for both cards: cardstock, pattern paper- Recollections, sequins, stamps- Fiskars, button, sewing floss, gel pen, stitching, pearl- David Tutera)

Well my faithful viewers, I hope that this is a great year for you and I thank you for continuing to check out my little blog world.  See you soon. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Latte Love

Hello!!!

How is your week going?  Christmas is ALMOST here and I'm not even ready!!  I should be panicking, but I'm sure I will in a few days. ;)

Well, let's get on to the crafty stuff.  My hubby asked for a "thank you" card the other day, and I was shocked to find only one.  So last night I decided to remedy that situation using a cute stamp set from Fiskars called "Latte Love".

Here are some detail pictures:

(Supplies: pattern paper, cardstock, stamps- Fiskars, brad- Recollections, twine- My Mind's Eye, pop dots)

I usually steer away from yellow and was uncertain about using it as my base, but I've decided I like it. :) 
By the way, I dedicate this card to all of you who stop by and visit. I appreciate your company. :D  Have a great day.

Happy Crafting,
Angie

P.S.  This summer I discovered the DIY & decorating blog called Tatertos & Jello by Jen Hadfield.  She is super crafty and creative.  Well, now she will have her own scrapbooking line based on her cottage remodel.  Lucky gal!!  And to celebrate, she is having a giveaway.  So stop by her blog and check it out!

Gift Card Set

Happy Monday!

I hope you had a fabulous weekend.  Mine was great. :)  Went to my niece's birthday party on Saturday, and yesterday I got to hang out with her a bit.  I just wish I had HALF of her energy.  :p

Well, let me warn you that today's post if photo heavy.  Today I am sharing my World Card Making day projects.  I actually began on Friday night and continued working on them for the rest of the following week.  I decided to make a card set and I shopped my stash for every item.  That's right!  I restrained myself from going shopping, so I used what I had.  Here we go-

I made 6 birthday cards total with various banner colors. 

(Supplies: banner punch- Fiskars, scraps of cardstock & pattern paper, sentiment- Plaid, cupcake stamp- Studio G, glitter glue- Martha Stewart, sewing machine)


I made 6 baby cards of various styles but only photographed 1 type.  Sorry.

(Supplies: pattern paper- Recollections & Echo Park, sequins, sentiment & stroller stamps- Unity Stamp Co., glitter glue- Martha Stewart, Distress Ink- Ranger)

Gift Tags:

(Supplies: cardstock- tan & solid colors, pattern paper, banner punch- Fiskars, black pen)

And since I didn't want to just place these in a gift bag, I decided to make a container/box for them. This was created from a frozen dinner package.  :p  I measured, scored, folded and stapled.

Before:

After: (Front side)

After: (Back side)

(Supplies: cardboard package or chipboard, pattern paper- Echo Park & others from stash, Mod Podge, Flower die cut- Anna Griffin, butterfly die-cut, watercolor pencils, lace ribbon, letter stickers)

Phewwww.  That was a long one.  Are you still there?  I hope I didn't scare you off.  If you are, thank you for hanging in there. :)  Enjoy your afternoon and thank you for coming.

Happy Crafting,
Angie