Sparkly Explosives

Howdy Folks!

How is your week going?  I apologize for being MIA (missing in action) lately.  I lost my mojo this past weekend, and I haven't been able to find it.  Does this ever happen to you?  I keep going into my wanna-be craft room, and then I walk out after about 5 minutes. 

But I was able to grasp a bit of mojo before it slipped away, again.  So in that fleeting moment I created this:

 

  
I die-cut flowers and used them as fireworks. :)  Trying to figure out ways to stretch my products, here.

(Supplies: cardstock; tape sheet; die-cut flowers; glitter- Silhouette; stamps- Papertrey Ink; glitter glue- Martha Stewart; blue and red ink- Color Box; Big Shot)

 

This card has more sparkle than I normally use, but I like the pizzazz. :D Well, dear friends, I am going to try and find my mojo before the week is over.  I want to thank you immensely for stopping by.  I really, really do appreciate your visit.  See you soon. :D

 

Happy Crafting,

Angie

Blooming Birthday

Happy Monday!

Did you have a good weekend?  Mine consisted of headaches induced by the heat and my dance kids.  Yep, I could tell school is out because their concentration was gone!!  Deep breath.... Better. :)

Ok, let's get to some happy stuff. ;)  I created a simple, yet bright, one layer card. 

I added glitter glue to the center of the flower and butterflies.

(Supplies: cardstock; ink- Color Box & Memento; sentiment stamp- Papertrey Ink; image stamps- Stampendous & Recollections; glitter glue- Martha Stewart)

I would like to participate in the following challenges:
*Catered Crop- garden party
*Inkspirational Challenges  -bloom


Well, I bid you good day and thank you very much for sharing a bit of your time with me. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Fluttering Butterflies

Howdy Folks!

How was your 3 day weekend?  I know Memorial Day just passed, but I still want to take this moment to say THANK YOU to all who have served or are currently serving our country.  You have sacrificed time, family and your life for my freedom.  So I am deeply grateful for you.

Well, I am popping in to share a card.  Here's a detail picture:

I love how the washi tape adds visual interest on the side.  The yellow base is a bit out of my comfort zone, but I like the happy vibe it gives.  :)

(Supplies: cardstock, butterfly punch- Martha Stewart, sentiment stamp- Papertrey Ink, washi tape, black ink, scraps of pattern paper)

Well, dear friends, thank you for stopping by.  It always warms my heart to have you visit. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Purple Surprise

Hello All!

I am stopping by to share a card that I recently made.  While working on my design team technique project for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges last week, I created a few things that just did NOT work.  But this card was a surprise.  I used clear embossing powder on a black base and got a surprising result- purple!

This is the same card, but the light was hitting it at a different angle. 

(Supplies: cardstock, clear embossing powder, image stamp- Hero Arts, sentiment stamp- Papertrey Ink, rhinestones- Bo Bunny, vellum, round paper punch- Fiskars,Versa Mark ink)

Well, that does for today.  Short and sweet.  Thank you, thank you for taking the time to visit.  :D

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

Bestowal Butterfly

Hey Y'all!

How is your week going so far?  I'm trying to get a bit of crafting time in the midst of all my to-do items.  So let's get to the crafty stuff. ;)

Today I have a thank you card.  The flower was die-cut with my Cameo and I used a Martha Stewart punch for the butterfly.
We have gray skies at the moment, so the pictures are a bit dull. Sorry. :(

I added some glitter glue to the butterfly and the hearts.

(Supplies: cardstock, Cameo machine, glitter glue- Martha Stewart, butterfly die-cut- Martha Stewart, sequins, sentiment stamp- Papertrey Ink, vellum paper, flower die-cut)

Well, I better get back to my to-do list. :(   Muchas gracias for coming over to visit & have a great day. :D 

Happy Crafting,
Angie

Birthday Butterflies

Howdy Friends!!

Got any fun plans for this weekend?  Our wacky weather, which is cloudy & windy, is perfect for staying indoors & getting some crafting done.  Or reading. Or watching a movie. Or cleaning.  Wait!  I said fun, so omit the last option. :D

Well, today I am sharing a birthday card.  This is one category that I really need to replenish.  In fact, there's 4 birthdays this month just in my immediate family.  And several more in our extended family.  I better get busy. :)

I added a tad of glitter glue to the antenna on the butterflies.

(Supplies: cardstock, pattern paper- Kiwi Embroidery Paper Co., butterfly stamp- Unity Stamp Co., sentiment stamp- Papertrey Ink, ink- black & Razzberry, rhinestone, glitter glue, vellum, circle paper punch)

Ok, folks, that does it for me today.  Enjoy your weekend and thank you for taking the time to stop by. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

P.S. Just a reminder that the current challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges is due March 6 at 11:55 pm (European time).  It's a monogram challenge, so go get your project linked up. :)

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

Layering the Love

Happy Monday!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  I was finally able to feel some peace & comfort regarding the loss of my friend.  In my last post I mentioned that I wasn't up to making "love" projects.  But one thing that my friend truly demonstrated in her life was genuine love.  It poured out of her smile, words, hugs and her actions.  So in her honor, I made a "love" card. :)

This card was based on a sketch recipe from Papertrey Ink.  Let's begin with a detail picture:  (No, I didn't break the container next to the card, it's actually made that way.)  :)

The 3 little hearts at the top are from the border punch.

(Supplies: cardstock, heart border punch- Martha Stewart, stamps- Unity Stamp Co., Perfect Pearls in Pink Gumball, paint brush, Versa Mark ink, black ink)

Well, friends, this does it for me today.  Muchas gracias for stopping in today and make sure to go love your loved ones. :)

Happy Crafting,
Angie

P.S.  Just a reminder that the current challenge at Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges ends Thursday, Feb. 20.  Go get your projects posted. :D

Flower Power

Howdy Folks!

I hope you enjoyed your weekend and are well rested for the week. :)  Thankfully, it will be a short week for some, since it's a holiday today: Martin Luther King Jr. day. :)

Well, I recently came across a new blog, One Layer Simplicity Challenge that is solely dedicated to 1 layer cards, so today's card will be posted to their challenge.  The theme is "Restocking the Shelf," meaning any theme that you need to replenish in your stash.  I definitely need to replenish my "thank you" cards, so I chose a "sketch" that I can easily mass produce.

Let's begin with some detail pictures.

(Supplies: cardstock, stamps- Stampendous! [flower] & Papertrey Ink [sentiment], glitter glue- Martha Stewart, ink- Color Box, gel pen, sequins)

Well, folks, that's all for today.  Gracias for stopping in today.  I appreciate your company. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie

P.S. Reminder: the baby theme for Scrapping 4 Fun Challenges is due Jan. 23. :)

Oh, Boy!

Howdy Y'all!!!

How was your Christmas?  Are you recuperating from all the busyness of it?  I was finally able to breathe at the end, and I even had time to visit a good friend of mine.  :D

Well, let's carry one with the craftiness.  :)  Today I am sharing some baby projects that I am entering into the City Crafter Challenge Blog. 

First, a simple tag:

And second, a gift bag: 

 



(Supplies for both projects: Cameo machine, pattern paper, cardstock, sequins, gel pen, stickers, rub on letters, vellum, ribbon, stamps- Papertrey Ink, twine, button, sewing machine)



For the bottom part of the bag, I created a little shaker section with vellum and sequins.  I cut out the onesies with my Cameo machine and created some faux "stitching" around them with a gel pen.  

Well, friends, time for me to finish some chores.  Thank you so, so much for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Happy Crafting,

Angie

Hanging Out

Hello All!

Are you enjoying this week?  How many of you have finished your Christmas shopping?  Me? Not at all!!!  I better hurry, though...

Well, today I am popping in to share a layout.  I struggled with this layout because I didn't have coordinating papers or embellishments.  In fact, I never do.  I think I really need to start buying kits.  Hmmm...

So here is the result:

A few detail pictures first. (Tried to create "subway" style stamping)

I just LOVE those chipmunk cheeks! :D

(Supplies: pattern paper- Recollections, washi tape, sequins, twine- My Mind's Eye, Journaling card, stickers- Bella Blvd. & Kelly Panacci, stamps- Papertrey Ink, ink- Prima)

This is what I love about scrapbooking- documenting life.  Well, I have LOTS to do so better run.  Have an awesome day and thank you for visiting. :D

Happy Crafting,
Angie