Teacher Appreciation-Canvases

Hello Krafters!

Today I am sharing more Teacher Appreciation gifts! I decided to make them something they can keep forever or pass on to someone else if they choose to. One of the teachers is having dental problems so she could not thoroughly enjoy her sweet treat. So I decided to do a few altered canvases. They were fun to put together and I used products I haven’t touched in a long time (textured paste, Smooch, mixatives, and Lindy’s Stamp Gang sprays).

I used two different Bo Bunny paper pads for the background and butterflies. I used two different Martha Stewart butterfly punches. The flowers are Prima, I Am Roses and from stampingscrapping.com. I colored them with different colors of LSG. I used a few book charms from my stash. Those were colored with mixatives. The saying came from stickers from Authentic and Bo Bunny. 

The projects were simple and came out better than I expected! I really need to use my camera and stop using my phone because they look so much better in real life! I am on the late show, but I think I found a new addictions in doing canvases!!! I hope you enjoyed today’s project(s)! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Practical Scrappers DT- Pretty Cute Girl

Hi Krafters!

Today's project is two-fold. Over at Practical Scrappers it all about making those titles POP! There are some awesome ideas so go check them out! This is also my project for the Lift The Person Before You Challenge at scrapbook.com. This was lifted from Msnickers2...thank you so much for the inspiration.

For my "think outside the box" title, I used a combo of stickers and hot glue! Yes, you read right; the "girl" part of the title is done with hot glue. I dusted it with perfect pearls. The sticker "pretty cute" is from the Engraver collection by Prima.

The assembly of the layout:
The base layer is just solid black cardstock. I splattered Lindy's Stamp Gang. I do not know the color off hand, but it is in the Winter Wonderland set. Let me just say, this is the best white spray I have used to date! In the past I have used "white" sprays on black and as it dries it gets lost in the paper. Well not this one! As you can see it is a lovely white with the right amount of shimmer!

Going off the lift, I used strips of papers going horizontal and vertically. The papers are Lyric by Prima. I love, love, love this paper!! I fussy cut the collage from the 6x6 stack. The other pattern papers are also cut from the collection. For the doily, I used the English Tea from Cheery Lynn Designs. I added a butterfly (large Martha Stewart) punch out on top.  The flower cluster is a mix of Prima and I Am Roses flowers.

The photo is of one of my daughters. When I bought my camera, I was playing with the settings and I LOVE this picture of her...she is a pretty cute girl :)

I hope you enjoyed today's project! Remember to stop by Practical Scrappers to get more ideas on how to make your titles more fun. Thank you so much for stopping by!  Krafthead~

Play, Love, Soup

Hello Krafters!

I was challenged by my sister Kelli over at Favorite Favors! She made this awesome sketch and I had to post by today, April 4th. I met the deadline!! Yay me! Thank you Kelli for sharing the sketch and the challenge...

 

So let me start off by saying when my daughter gets older, she is going to probably kill me for sharing this post. However, it was too funny of an event not to share!  Ok to give you a little background, my daughter was about 2 years old. In the fall, I make soup. She decided to take it upon herself to "style" her hair! This girl used the soup as hair gel!! It was a mess! At first I was so upset as I had JUST did her hair, but then I thought this would be a funny photo to look at when she was older (this was before my scrapbooking days). By the time I grabbed the camera, she was crying...felt bad, but still could not resist!

To put this layout together I tried to stick to the sketch. I made my own background paper by splattering Glimmer Mist and Lindy's Stamp Gang. I also sprayed the ribbon with the same colors. For the pattern paper, I used Imaginisce. I used embellishments from my stash. It was so fun to put together!

I hope you enjoyed today's project..and I pray my daughter will be able to forgive me. Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Supplies:

Crate Paper Bingo Chips

Tim Holtz Tickets

Rick Rack Ribbion

Glimmer Mist

Lindy's Stamp Gang

Wild Orchid Crafts Cherry Blossoms

I Am Roses Cherry Blossoms, Gardenia, leave

Metal Key

Gesso

Imaginisce Pattern Paper

Cherry Lynn English Tea Doily

Authentic Words

Thickers

Practical Scrappers DT-Leave an Impression Mixed Media

Hello Krafters,

If you are a card maker, more than likely you use stamps for sentiments and an occasional image. Did you know you can use stamps for more than that? Oh yes! Stamps can be used to make pattern paper, add interest on layouts and just add the right element to a project. Check out how the Practical Scrappers DT used stamps. Today I decided to use a stamp on my mixed media project! Mixed media is a hot new trend. It is so much fun to do!

I cut down a piece of chipboard to 2.5x3.5". I used a collage stamp on some clay that I had in my stash. While that was in the oven, I layered some tissue paper on top of the chipboard for texture. Once the clay was set, I added it to the ATC. I added some flowers, chain and metal embellishments that I had in my stash.

 Next I painted everything with white Gesso. After the Gesso dried (I helped it using my heat tool), I added some Lindy's Stamp Gang (Gossamer Gold and Delphinium). Once, the sprays were dry, I stamped the collaged image with black Stazon Ink. Then I added Goosebumps spray for more texture.

That is it! I hope you enjoyed and try out today's project! Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Warm Winter Wishes

Happy Monday Krafters!

Do love to use stamps on your projects? Have you ever wanted to use stamps, but just don’t know how to use them?  If you answered yes to either question, check out Practical Scrappers for projects using stamps! That’s right; it is all about stamping today. The challenge was to use at least two stamps on a project. Stamps can give your layouts, altered pieces or cards the right oomph to make them even more spectacular!

For today’s project, I went with a card (yeah, I know). The coffee cup came from a stamp set by Pink by Design. The sentiment is by Inkadinakdoo and the snowflakes….not sure (sorry). I stamped the image on pattern paper from the Natural Stack by DCWV. I fussy cut it out! The snow flakes and sentiment were stamped with Versa Mark and heat embossed with Cesar’s Gold by Lindy’s Stamp Gang (I *heart* LSG). That gold went perfect with that brown! To finish the card, I rounded three of the corners with my Round it All.

A simple card to wish someone special “Warm Winter Wishes”…cause baby, it is cold outside now and it is going to get even colder! I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

SOC DT Project: Celebr8

Hello Krafters!

As all of you know, SOC is celebrating 8 years! How awesome is that? SOC is a place where we can go and share, enable, be enabled, support and just hang out. Since becoming a member at SOC, I have met some of the most amazing people!

October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Most of us, if not all of us, have been affected by this disease in some form. No matter the reason, ladies, please go and get checked regularly! It may save your life!

Since October is a special month, I decided to meld the two important events together. However, I did not have any paper I was satisfied with that could reflect the cause. So I decided to make my own! Making your own pattern paper can be fun and you can be as unique as you want to be!

I used Publisher, but you can use any program you have that will allow you to manipulate the images. First I opened the program ensuring there were no margins. Next you want to either add a shape or a text box the size of your document. Right click and go to” format auto shape” and go to fill color. Here, you can change the color, add a texture or a pattern. I decided to go with a pink tissue paper texture (after all, it is think pink month). Once you are satisfied with the filling, click OK.

Now I wanted to add my number 8. I used various fonts at different sizes. I also rotated some of them. After you get a good pattern started. Group your cluster together. Now you can copy and paste to make the process go faster. When the page is filled, go back in and fill in any gaps you may have. You can also adjust the sizes for a more custom look. When you are happy with your pattern, print your work on a printer on your desired material. I used a white cardstock. Now you are ready to make your project!

I hope you decide to try this out! Don’t forget to celebrate with us! Thanks for stopping by, Kenya~

Supplies:

Publisher

Make the Cut

Silhouette Cameo

Musical Flourish Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug

Martha Stewart Punch

Ribbon

Cherry Lynn Doily

Lindy's Stamp Gang-Gossamer Gold &Midnight Copper Embossing Powder

Versa Mark

Practical Scrappers DT Project: Friends for Life

Hello Krafters!

Today over at Practical Scrappers we are showcasing cards and layout for weddings! This was the first wedding photo I scrapped....sad but true! This gave me a little more confidence to work on this project a little more diligently.

Lately, I have been in a fussy cutting mood and this project has a lot of fussy cutting. I cut the frame from the paper collection. The appliques were also cut from various places in the collection. They make really nice fillers :)

I hope you enjoyed today's project! Don't forget to pop over to Practical Scrappers for more inspiration! Krafthead~

Products:

DCWV Formal Affair
Lace
Pearl Trim
I Am Roses
Vellum
Cheery Lynn Dies
Lindy's Stamp Gang-Scintillating Silver
Charm-Making Memories
Silver Mixative

Altered Fan-G45 A Ladies Diary

Hi Krafters!
I have another project using that beautiful A Ladies Diary paper by G45! Martica opened up another group (altered fans) for those of us who were done with our projects. This project took me out of my comfort zone since I never altered anything like this before. I had so much fun with this one and yes there is a lot of fussy cutting on this one too!

The fan pattern was cut from chipboard (2x) using the Pagoda Cricut Cartridge. I painted it with ivory Folk Art Paint. Once it dried, I used crackle paint and sealed it with Mod Podge. All of the layers made the fan sturdier. Between the layers, I added the lace. Again, my sister Kelli rak'ed me that beautiful lace!

I hope you enjoyed another project using G4's A Ladies Diary. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Chipboard
A Ladies Diary
Folk Art Paint
Crackle Paint
I Am Roses
Prima
Trim
Lace
Pagoda Cricut Cartridge
Cheery Lynn Die and Doily
Charm-BossKut
Bobble
Acrylic Flower
Stick Pin
Lindy's Stamp Gang
Martha Stewart Monarch Punch

Altered Journal-G45 A Ladies Diary

Hello Krafters!
I was asked if I wanted to participate in a swap using the beautiful A Ladies Diary by G45. I was so honored that Martica invited me! Anyone who knows who she is can say her work is the BOMB! There were a number of categories to choose from. I decided to do an altered journal. All of the participants of the swap thought it would be even better if it was a secret sister swap! So for this posting, I am only sharing the parts of the journal since it is personalized for the recipient.

There was A LOT of fussy cutting on this one guys and can I say it was WELL worth it!! Did I mention this collection is beautiful! I also wanted to mention my sister Kelli raked me the lace (thank you Sis) :) I sprayed it with Lindy's Clam Bake Beige...perfect!

The back:

I hope you all enjoyed today's project using that luscious paper! Have a great day, Kenya

Products:

G45 A Ladies Diary
I Am Roses
Lindy's Stamp Gang
Pearls
Prima Fairy Tale-teal
Cheery Lynn Dies
Folk Art Paint
Cameo
Charm
Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch
Ribbon
Lace

Dream Big....Think Big!

Happy Thursday Krafters!

I am so happy to be sharing my first project for Scraps of Color E:spire!!

For today’s project I am sharing a graduation layout of my sister-in-law. It was so fun to create!

When I first started scrapbooking, I was afraid of pattern papers. Once I felt more comfortable, I dabbled in personalizing the paper to fit my specific need. Since my SIL is young and fun, I played around with sprays, masks and Gesso to add more interest to the pattern paper. I love how a few splatters of paint and a few squirts of spray can change the whole dynamics of a page! Remember, there is no right or wrong in scrapbooking ;)

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop by SOC's blog for more projects, Kenya

Products:

Notebook Doodles Imagine Cartridge

Lindy's Stamp Gang-Rudolph Red

Chicken Wire Mask

Graphically Speaking Cricut Cartridge

Bridal Shower Cricut Cartridge (rosette)

Die Cuts with a View-High School Stack

Picot Die

Recollection Bling

Pigtailed Princess

Good Day Krafters!

I recently participated in the “Lift the Person Before You Challenge” on the sb.com forum. I like joining challenges from time to time just to keep the creative juices flowing. You can see the original layout here.

For this project, I used the Bo Bunny Little Miss Collection. That collection is truly divine! I had a hard time choosing papers to use. I decided to use two pieces, and use the front and back. It is too beautiful to waste!

The little girl in the photo is my oldest daughter when she was about 10 months old. I still cannot believe how fast time flies!

Whelp that is it! I thank the hostess for hosting the challenge and I thank Speppers1 for the original project! I had a fun time putting this together and I hope that you enjoyed looking at it! Trust me, you will be seeing this beautiful paper again! Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Bo Bunny Little Miss

Lucky8 Tattered Doily Punch

Lindy’s Stamp Gang

I Am Roses

Wild Orchid Crafts

Cherry Lynn Die

Charms

MS Punch

Recollections Bling

Pearls

Copic Marker-E33

Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Recessed Graduation Card

Hello Krafters!

Today I am sharing a graduation card I made for my SIL. Her school colors were red and white. I wanted to stay with that color scheme. They pattern paper inside the frame is from the High school Stack by DCWV.

Front of the card:

Since I did not have the right pattern paper for this project, I decided to make my own for the front of the card. I took a graduation cap stamp and randomly stamp it on some solid card stock using Versa Mark. I used some Lindy’s Stamp Gang Embossing Powder. I love how this embossing powder leaves a nice shimmer on the cardstock. It almost makes it look like pearlized cardstock!  I took my ticket stub punch and used that one the edge of the pattern paper.

The frame was cut from the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge.  I wanted to add texture to the frame because it was too plain. I embossed that with the African Batik embossing folder. The layer was placed on pop dots for dimension and for the “recessing”. For the diploma, I simply rolled a piece of scrap cardstock. The graduation cap was cut from the Wrap It Up cartridge (I think). Instead of using the tassel from the actual cut, I made my own from floss. The tassel is secured with a brad which was colored with Smooch. I stamped the sentiment with Stampin’ Up ink and added pearls using a red Viva Décor Pen.

The inside:

I took the same pattern paper from the recessed portion of the card and used the same punch I used on the front. It was layered with a piece of cardstock for the sentiment. The sentiment layer is also acts as a pocket for her monetary gift.

That is it! I wanted to keep this card simple and easy to make. I hope you all enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

DCWV High School Mat Stack

Recollections Cardstock-Red

Bazzill-White

Cuttlebug African Batik Embossing Folder

Elegant Edges

Lindy’s Stamp Gang Embossing Powder

Versa Mark

Stamps

Viva Décor Pen

Antique Linen Distress Ink

Black Soot

Floss

Brad

Smooch

We R Memory Keepers-Ticket Stub Punch

Pop Dots

Mask It Mist It Challenge NSBD-Follower Corner

Hey Krafters!

Before I begin, I have to give a shout out to Melissa from Peace, Love, Joy, and Paper! Her blog is so inspiring! She made a couple of projects misting the backgrounds using the mesh from apples. What a brilliant idea! Check it out here. Pop over to her blog and spread the love. Thank you Melissa for thinking outside the box J

You know when you have a deadline to meet and once you're done, are not completely happy with the end results although I am happy with the technique. Whelp, that is the case with today’s project! I had two whole hours and this is what I came up with. Not happy! Yep, this was the Mask It Mist It Challenge during NSBD! I had fun making it, but….now the picture has personal meaning which I will not bore you with the details. So it was titled “Da Bootie”. I know it is spelled “booty” (treasure), but again there is a story behind the title J

Anywho, thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Bubble Wrap

Tule

Lindy’s Stamp Gang

Walnut Stain

MME Lost and Found

Picot Die

I Am Roses Flower

White Gel Pen

Ribbon

Day Four

Hello Krafters!

We are partying on through this awesome week! Come on and party with me!

Do you love Lindy’s Stamp Gang?? I do! Their sprays are like no others….seriously! I am hooked J I know y’all know they have a new line named Flat Fabio…you want to try ‘em? Today I am giving you a chance to win a Bit ‘O Bubbly Starburst Spray AND a Flat Fabio Caribbean Blue Spray! Woooot Wooot!

*Remember entries for the Lindy’s will close tonight at 11:59p.m. CST

One winner will be chosen randomly and the winner(s) will be announced Saturday! All you have to do is leave a comment in the comments section by 11:59p.m. CST each day or for the product you wish to enter for. Any entries after that time on that particular day will not be counted…sorry. You MUST be a follower to enter!

Thanks again for coming by and celebrating with me! Stop by tomorrow for another opportunity to win! Krafthead~

Pastor's Mother's Day Project

Hello Krafters!

No card today….what? I know right? LOL Today I am sharing an altered balsa box I made for my Co-Pastor. I used the DCWV Mariposa Stack. Those papers are so beautiful….

All I have to do is add a couple of goodies in the inside! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Balsa Box

DCWV Mariposa Stack

Picot Die

Recollection Bling

Pearl Strand

I Am Roses

Lace

Ribbon

Folk Art Gold Metallic Paint

Lindy’s Stamp Gang-turquoise

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Coral Couture Mother's Day

Hello Krafters,

Welcome to day two of Krafting Love’s Mother’s Day Celebration! Today I am sharing an easy card. DCWV’s Coral Couture paper is GORGEOUS! Most of the papers make a beautiful card all by themselves. Since this pattern is so pretty, I did not want to over embellish. I printed a sentiment off the computer and cut it with a tag Nestibility. I also used the Classic Oval die to layer behind the sentiment which was dry embossed. I added a few flowers, sprays, lace, pearls and butterflies to finish it off.

Hope you enjoyed today’s project. Thank you for stopping by, Krafthead~

No Sentiment??

Hi Krafters!

Are you tired of cards yet? I hope not because I have another one to share. Who says we have to put a sentiment on the front of the card? Well  I didn’t on this one and it felt liberating!! This was a simple and classic design, but I like how it turned out! It can be used for a birthday card, anniversary, thank you or other occasions. It is OK not to put a sentiment on a card J

Short and sweet, but I hope you enjoyed it J Thank you so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Kaiser Crafts Stamp

DCWV Formal Affair

Halfback Pearl

Sheer Ribbon

Mulberry Rose

Lindy’s Stamp Gang

Dad's Birthday Card

Hey hey Krafters!

I would like to share with you a card I made for my dad’s birthday. I have shared many times over that I struggle with masculine projects. I have come to terms that I struggle because I think too much! Why can’t I add a flower to a manly page? Who says flowers are only for women? On this one, I just went for what I know which is to have fun!

The papers/ticket came for DCWV’s Tattered Time and Recollections Regent Street. One thing I love about DCWV/Recollections is that even if you used a different collection, most times they go together! I used a Sizzix Collage Embossing Folder on the mat. It made the paper look distressed and have a leather look to it! I love how that turned out! The gears were cut from the Indie Art cartridge and sprayed with Lindy’s Stamp Gang (it is really golden and shimmery). I believe I cut the arrow from Graphically Speaking.

I stamped the sentiment s from a couple of stamp sets from Inkadinkadoo. I stamped the clock image on acetate. The stamp is from the Bo Bunny Timepiece Collection. Prior to embossing, I stamped some random images on the paper (it was really to clean off my stamps, but it worked in the design LOL). The flower was made from the Create a Rose Shapeability. I added a button and hemp to the center. To complete the design, I added a clock charm.

I hope you all enjoyed today’s project! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Other Products:

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

1/8” Hole Punch-for the ticket