Happy New Year...Where I Been....and A Project!

Hello Krafters!!

It has been FOREVER since I posted! I am so grateful to those who continued to follow me through my hiatus! First I want to wish each and every one of you a prosperous, healthy, safe, blessed New Year! I hope that 2017 is much better than 2016!

So back to my hiatus...so much has happened in 2016! Some good and some bad. Since my last post, I think I made just ONE project! Honestly, it was not worth sharing. It was literally a five minute thank you card. As I mentioned prior to being away, I was creating out of obligation and no longer fun. I tell you, I will never make a business out of something I love again unless I hear the voice of God Himself. It was very taxing and it took the air out of me. With a husband, five children, pets and two jobs, it was too much. I lost all desire to create.

However, all was not lost. During my time away, I moved into a new craft room! It is a long story that I promise to share soon. After being in full chaos for about 5 months, I finally have it functional enough to create. It is not where I want it to be, but I am so happy!! Which brings me to my project!!

Back in March, my aunt had her wedding. I did the photography, catering and planning...which I think also played a part in my hiatus. I had the task to edit and print photos. I am embarrassed to say it took me this long to complete the photo package and the photo album for her and her husband! While it is simple and looks like something I did before (there is nothing wrong with lifting yourself LOL) I am so very proud of this wedding album because it is DONE and I was back in the lab creating!

So here it is:

I used an old stack from DCWV called Lemon Flower (I think-I actually gave the pack away to someone and kept the pieces I used). The skeleton leaves are from I Am Roses as is the Gardenia. The yellow roses are Prima (discontinued) and the metal charm is from Making Memories (discontinued)

That's it! I hope you enjoyed today's project! I promise not to be gone this long again! Have a marvelous day and week!! 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~

With Deepest Sympathy

Hello Krafters!

Today I am sharing a very simple sympathy card I made for a lady I adore at my local place of worship. I have adopted her as my mom. Anywho, her sister died last week. She has been battling with illness for quite some time. Although this time is somber for us, we are celebrating in knowing that she is home. BTW, I took the picture with my cell phone...one day I am going to learn!

The base was dry embossed using a Cuttlebug embossing folder. I then layered two sets of Spellbinder dies, stamped my sentiment and added a ribbon. Finally, I used a yellow Fairy Tale Rose by Prima and two mini roses by I Am Roses. I also used Recollection pearls in the corner.

Since the card is slightly larger than a regular A2 sized card, I placed it in a 5”x7” envelope. This is also a good idea if you have a very dimensional card.

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

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Shadow Box Card

Hello Krafters!

Today, I am sharing a card from a tutorial I made per request. You can click here to review it! I ended up using it as a Mother’s Day card that coordinated with the altered balsa box. Funny how things work out like that huh? This card was so easy and fun to make. I hope you try it out!

I hope you have a great day today! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Mariposa DCWV

Nestabilities

I Am Roses

Prima

Sprays

ZVA Bling

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Lindy’s Stamp Gang

Embossing Folder-Musical Flourish

Martha Stewart Punch

Day 5 Mother's Day Celebration Week

Happy Friday Krafters!

This marks the final day of the Mother’s Day Celebration Week! I enjoyed sharing all of the projects and I hope you enjoyed them too! Today I am sharing a Tea Dispenser I made for a friend who loves drinking tea.

I bought the file from the Silhouette Studio. I have to admit, when I opened the file, I was a little intimidated. Let me assure you, it was really easy to assemble! You will need two 12x12” pieces of cardstock or thick pattern paper for the base and one sheet of pattern paper for the layers (optional). I used the Linen Closet Stack by DCWV. It will go along with my friend’s kitchen or her office.

Once the dispenser was assembled, I placed pearls on the lid. Then I added some I Am Roses and Prima Flowers, lace, sentiment and charms (tea cup with saucer and tea pot) to the top.

The pattern paper has designs that are the color of the Prima roses…perfect! I also added a butter fly (not pictured) to the lid as well.

For the first one, I am really happy how it turned out! Next time, the process will go faster. These will make awesome gifts for the tea lover in your life!

Happy Mother’s Day to ALL of the mothers out there! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Tea Dispenser File

Silhouette Cameo

DCWV Linen Closet

I Am Roses

Prima

Charms

Jump Rings

Connect Four~

Happy Monday Krafters!

I hope everyone had a safe, productive and krafty weekend! Today I would like to share a project I made for the Cricut Challenge Forum. I was inspired by a layout done by a crafter on sb.com. My layout was based around the game Connect Four. This one was a lot of fun to do!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. I appreciate every visit and comment left. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Expression 2

Designer’s Calendar

Sweethearts

Cindy Loo

Storybook

Elegant Edges

Diamond Stickles

Trim

Prima E Line

DCWV- Doodling Around, Love & Wedding

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Viva Décor Pen

I Am Roses

Bazzill

Studio G Ink- Red

Distress Ink-Black Soot

Stampin’ Up Dimensionals

My Sweetie~

Hi Krafters!

Krafthead here to share a project I made for the Cricut Forum Challenge over at scrapbook.com. It is a simple Valentine’s Day geared layout.  The challenge is to have something red, fabric, bling and heart or cupid! I think I got all of that covered LOL!

The last few postings were LONG so I decided to keep this one short and sweet J! I hope you all enjoyed today’s project. Thank you for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Expression 2- American Alphabet

Art Philosophy

Paper Trimmings

Love Struck

Bazzill

DCWV-Madly in Love, Stack 7

Pearls

I AM Roses

Prima

Viva Décor Pen

Tule

Cameo Charm

Heart Charm

Bling

Pearls

Pearl Trim

Scrappin With Sharon and Smokey Creative Team Project

Hello Krafthead,

I hope everyone had a great time with family and friends on Christmas. I can’t believe it is over!

Today, I would like to share a sympathy card with you as a Scrappin’ with Sharon and Smokey’s Creative Team Project. My Mother’s friend lost her sister on Christmas day and I knew these files would be perfect. I used RM00155 for the frame and RM00090 for the flowers.

I threaded sheer ribbon through the frame and tied the ribbon into a bow. For the flowers, I used Tattered Rose and Peppermint Stick Glimmer Mist. I had leaves and Prima Say it with Pearls in my stash. The paper is from DCWV’s Bella Amor Stack. The sentiment is from a rubber stamp I have. That was cut using the smallest Nestability. I added pearls (from my stash) to the corners to finish off the card.

Be sure to drop by Sharon's store and check out these files and others! She is always adding new files!

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

Materials:

RM00155

RM00090

Glimmer Mist-Tattered Rose, Peppermint Stick

DCWV- Bella Amor

Nestabilities

Grand Calibur

Prima Say it with Pearls

Rubber Stamp

Ribbon

Pearls

Operation Countdown to Christmas Day 4

Happy Sunday Krafters,

Its Krafthead here for day four of the Operation Countdown to Christmas. Today I am sharing another card I made for the Second Annual Cricut Forum Holiday Card Challenge. Since Jesus is the reason for the season and it is Sunday, it is only fitting for me to share this angel card. I used the Christmas Noel Cricut Cartridge for the angel and snowflakes. The circle was cut from George.

I hope you enjoyed today's project and that you are inspired. Remember to check back often as we continue in the Operation Countdown to Christmas. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Cricut Expression 2

Christmas Noel Cartridge

George Basic Shapes

D’vine Swirls Embossing Folder

Cuttlebug

Marvy Scalloped Oval Punch

DCWV Winter Combo-pattern paper 2010 release

Glitter Paper

Puffy Paint

Ribbon

Bell

Sentiment

Prima Say it in Pearls

Faded Jeans Distress Ink