This month’s theme for the scrapbook Challenge YOUrself layout is to include your favorite quote. I have a few favorite quotes, but I decided to go in search of something new for my scrapbook layout. I found a quote that said, “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day”. I LOVE this! It’s… Read More »
I’m over on the STAMPlorations blog today with the Throwback Thursday feature. I’ve picked an inspiration card and my job was to create 3 variations of that inspiration card. I selected a card created by Maria Fischer which has a black and white stamped image with a small amount of color added to the card with a geometric… Read More »
The new Challenge YOUrself Scrapbook Challenge is a theme challenge this month! You need to make a layout about YOU! I decided that any layout that I create about myself needs to include a mixed media background. I consider myself a mixed media artist even though I don’t share all those projects here or on YouTube. I’ve… Read More »
You know that I love a good craft kit. I do have to confess that I’ve been surprised at the prices of kits these last few months. It feels like they doubled in price. I’ve actually cancelled all my monthly kit subscriptions with the exception of the Simon Says Stamp kit and the Altenew Mini Delight Kit. Simon… Read More »
The June card kit for Simon Says Stamps was pretty terrific! It came with a giant stamp set, a stencil, card stock, envelopes, inspiration, 6 x 8″ patterned paper, Tim Holtz Ideaology clippings stickers and Typography Findings, and Gina K. Glitz Glitter Gel. You bet I played with the glitter gel and stencil. Let me tell you…it is… Read More »
The Challenge YOUrself March Scrapbook Challenge is all about POLKA DOTS! I have a ton of actual polka dot patterned paper in all colors, but I was really in the mood for a mixed media project and I just got some new 49th & Market scrapbook papers that are actually AMAZING!! Plus, I got not 1, but 2… Read More »
You will notice the date of this photo on this scrapbook page in my little journaling note. 2005. Yep! I’ve got some scrapbooking catching up to do. I found a photo box with some fun pictures of my kids from 2005 and it is going to be fun to walk down memory lane while I scrapbook these! To… Read More »
Sometimes when it’s time to create a card for one of the design teams that I’m on, I don’t always feel the sketch for the week. When that happens, I pull out my mixed media materials and decide what I can use in a new way with the sketch. Here is my card for this week’s Paper Craft… Read More »
Once in a while I like to experiment with new techniques and new products. Well…I like to do it all the time. I really enjoy getting sucked into experimenting with techniques and products that I’ve never tried before. I LOVE the card that I made from just such an experiment! This may look like a hot mess to… Read More »
Are we getting the next storm or aren’t we? That’s the big question around my little town. Whatever happens, I know that I am in need of some sunshine! When there isn’t any outside, you have to create your own! I added sparkle and lots of bright color! The sun is colored with Copic Markers and it comes… Read More »
How often do you use your dark colors of cardstock for something other than a script die cut, a background mat or a card base? We don’t use our dark colors of cardstock for a lot of techniques because it is often hard to add color to it. Enter Nuvo Embellishment Mousse! Embellishment Mousse comes in 24 colors… Read More »
Oh yeah! I’m a mixed media artist. That’s what you should be telling your friends and family. We don’t just craft. We create art using a variety of mediums. So far this week, I’ve used distress markers, distress crayons, watercolor paints, dye and pigment inks, embossing powders, perfect pearls, metallic elements, canvas, paper and lots of adhesives! Phew! … Read More »