Store It Mondays-Ribbon and Trim

Happy Monday Krafters!

I will be wrapping up Store It Mondays soon. I have a few more storing solutions to share. I hope you have enjoyed and were inspired by what I have shared thus far. Today I am sharing how I store ribbon and trim. A few years ago on scrapbook.com, I purchased a Simply Renee Ribbon Organizer for $12 during their 12 days of Christmas. It holds a ton of ribbon/trim. The organizer usually costs around $80. It was a steal. I wish I would have purchased two of them. There is storage in the tray area and the ribbon sticks out for easy access. Then there is more storage using clips for ribbon that is not on a spool but in bags or loose. I have purchased ribbon from Etsy and Hobby Lobby that does not come on a spool. This is perfect. I am not sure if scrapbook.com still sells this item. However, I am sure Amazon or Ebay has them if you were looking to reorganize your ribbon and trim. 

Prior to the Simply Renee, I used a peg board and cheap curtain rods to hold spools of ribbon and trim. This system can be customized as needed. I can extend the rods as I purchase more ribbon. I really do like this system too because again, it has the potential to hold a lot ribbons! This system can work well for small punches as well. 

I also have an iron dress form with trim on it. (You can see it in the picture above with the Simply Renee). I purchased that item from a catalog for about $19 (I don't remember the name of the place). I have the rose trim wrapped around to look like a dress. Instead of hoarding the trim, I really need to use more of it! LOL 

That’s it! I hope you were inspired today. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

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

Scraps?

Hello Krafters!

Today, I am sharing a really simple card. I used the scraps from the altered journal I shared Monday. I added sheer ribbon to the top and added a daisy that was colored with the Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. A piece of bling was added to the center. I stamped the sentiment Celebrate with Close to Cocoa Stampin’ Up Ink. I also added flowers from my stash and a butterfly charm.

That is it! Short and sweet right? This is a good way to use those scraps and have a card in your stash for those “I need a card now” moments! Thank you all for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products-

Once Upon a Time DCWV

Sheer Ribbon

Victorian Velvet Distress Ink

Bling

Close to Cocoa-Stampin’ Up

Charm

Close to My Heart Sentiment

Flowers-from my stash

First Heartbreak~

Hey Krafters~

Today, I would like to share another personal layout that is dear to my heart as well. This is part two! Check out Wednesday’s posting to see part one. This is my daughter’s first heartbreak L

If you remember, my daughter wanted to hold her crush’s hand the entire time we were at the zoo. When he FINALLY let go of it, this is what happened! Now mind you, he has been holding this girl’s hand for HOURS! First she went over to a wall and cried. Then she did not want to hold no one else’s hand except for Mikey’s! I could not resist taking a photo; even in her time of despair!

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

Materials:

DCWV-Be Mine

Core’dinations-Wheat, Pink

Cricut Expression 2

Songbird

Love Struck

Distress Ink-Walnut Stain

I Am Roses

Copic Marker

Half-back Pearls

Iridescent Pearls-Pink

Zva Pearls

Ribbon

Crop-a-dile Big Bite

Gel Pen

Scrapbookpal.com Design Team Entry

Happy Friday Krafters!

I know many of us use plastic or cash when we pay for items. I know I prefer to pay with these methods as well. However, I still pull out my checkbook often to pay bills, for church offerings/tithe and to give checks for birthdays. One day I was writing a check and thought yuck, my holder looks crappy! It was the standard bank issued one. Yeah that one L At that moment, I was determined to cover it!

I actually took my thought a bit further and made my own (the original one was in bad shape). Now I am sure this was a fade when checks were popular, but that does not matter. I go with what I feel J

Here is how I put my checkbook holder together:

I trimmed a sheet of Bazzill to 6.75”x7.5”. Then I used my score board to score the base at 3.25”, 3.75” and 7.00”. Take a bone folder and fold on all of the score lines. Since cardstock is the base, I used duck (I thought it was duct LOL) tape to reinforce the binding due to the stress it will be under with me opening and closing it. I also used for the closure as well (6” of tape folded a .75” of the way and tape down to the base). After applying the duck tape, I covered the base with two different patterns of The Paper Studio Antiquity Premium Cardstock using Scor Tape (that tape is really STRONG). I repeated the same steps in the inside the holder.

Inside of the holder, I added acrylic to the top and bottom. This is to hold the checkbook in place/to put between the checks and the duplicate sheets on the top portion. The acrylic was adhered with Scor Tape as well.

To embellish the outside, I used Mulberry paper and the largest Spellbinder’s Shapeabilities Mega Rose Creation die to make the rose on the closure. My hot glue gun came in handy for gluing down the layers. To make the paper easier to manipulate, I sprayed Gold Glimmer Mist on it and formed it while it was wet. Once it dries, the shape stays put and I was left a nice glimmer. Since I LOVE butterflies, I stamped four of them (three in the front and one in the back and added Crème Viva Décor Pen to the flourishes. I used half of Velcro Coins for the closure. I also stamped the word Blessings (my money is blessed and it is a blessing to have money) on the front of the holder.

Once everything was in place, I inked the edges with Walnut Stain. Finally, I added ribbon and trim to the spine. That’s it! It took approximately 45 minutes from start to finish to complete.

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. This is my entry to be on scrapbookpal's design team, please wish me well! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Grand Calibur

Shapeabilities Rose Creation

The Paper Studio-Antiquity

Bazzill

Mulberry Paper-Brown, Green

Scor Tape

Hot Glue Gun

Glimmer Mist-Gold

Distress Ink-Walnut Stain, Evergreen Bough (leaves), Gathered Twigs (stamped images)

Ribbon

Pearl Trim

Acrylic

Viva Décor Pan-Cream

Sentiment stamp

Cloud 9 Stamps

Duct Tape-White

Velcro

Happy Birthday SSSCT Project

Hello Krafters!

I am here to share a Creative Team project over at Scrappin’ with Sharon and Smokey. The files I used are SO versatile! Let me tell y’all, they cut really well too. I really like how this turned out!

This is a standard A2 sized card. I trimmed a little of the edge back so I can add a decorative edge using RM00145. This was cut at .75” x 5”.

Still using that RM00145 file, I made this beautiful decorative rosette! I cut it at 1.25” by 10.75”. I used the Martha Stewart Score Board and scored the border every .25”.

While scoring the rosette, I used file RM00148 to make the frame. The frame and the frame base were both cut at 2”x2.5”. As you can see, the frame is very detailed! It cut nicely considering how small some of the design is!

Once everything was cut and assembled, I added a few embellishments and the sentiment. Easy peasy! Files can be fun and you can use your imagination to make them your own. I hope you like today’s project. Please check out the store to get information about these files and others. The store is updated regularly. Also check out the new Yahoo Group Forum. Krafthead~

Materials:

Gazelle

Make the Cut

RM00148

RM00145

DCWV 2010 Ultimate Paper Pack-zebra print

Bazzill-black

Recollections Cardstock-red, white, black (butterfly)

Black Half-back Pearls

Martha Stewart Score Board

String Pearls-black

Stickles-christmas red

Sentiment

Studio G Ink-red

A Time To Celebrate~

Hello Krafters!

Today I would like to share something out of the ordinary….a layout LOL! My goal for 2012 is to share more of them. Sharing layouts is a way to get to know more about a person and their families. I am not a real open person. However, I am learning to come out of my shell a bit more.  I am trying to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone. By my own admittance, I am not a scrapbooker; I’m a wanna be! When I decided to scrapbook it was to document different pictures so my children will know about me and themselves. I have strayed away from that. I feel comfortable making cards. I have only about a dozen scrap pages completed. I hope to complete an album J

Enough of me babbling and on to the project! I decided to start scrapping photos that are already printed. This is layout is of my godson on his second birthday. It is the most recent picture I have. I wanted this layout to showcase him as well as show a little of me as well. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

DCWV-Guy, Heirloom (Becoming one of my favs for sure)

Grand Calibur

Nestabilites- Labels 1

Martha Stewart Score Board- Rosette

Lighter

Distress Tool

Distress Ink- Twigs?

Pearls

Bo Bunny Timepiece Stamp

Watch Charm

Ribbon

Cricut Expression 2

Hello Kitty Font Cartridge- “A”

Bazzill Cardstock- Base

Fiskars Crimping Tool

Fiskars Scallop Punch

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

Day 10 Operation Countdown to Christmas-CT Project

Hello Krafters,

Today is day 10 to Operation Countdown to Christmas! Time is going by so quickly! Anywho, I'm here to share a quick and easy Creative Team Project for Scrappin' with Sharon and Smokey! For this project, I used file RM00161 and let me tell you, this file cut out beautifully and was simple to put together!  This cute and versatile file can be used as a treat topper (pictured below) for stocking stuffers, co-worker gifts, and students or as a card and home décor piece.

With the holiday season quickly approaching, why not make it easy on yourselves? Check out this file and other files over at Sharon’s store. Take the stress out of hand-making gifts J for the holidays this year…Krafthead~

Materials:

RM00161

Gazelle

Dcwv Holiday Cardstock-red, black

Ribbon

Bling

1x8 clear cellophane bags-GT Bag Company

Raisinettes

Day 9- Countdown to Christmas

Hello Krafters!

Welcome to day 9 of the Countdown to Christmas! Today I am here to share another card for the holiday season! I hope you all enjoy! Krafthead~

Day 8-Operation Countdown to Christmas~

Hello Krafters!

Oh my, I am posting late! Today, I am going to share a quick card for the eighth day of Operation Countdown to Christmas. Hope you enjoy! Krafthead~

Christmas House- SSSCreative Team Project

Hello Krafters!

It’s Krafthead here to share a cute interactive Christmas/holiday project using RM00126 from Scrappin with Sharon and Smokey’s store. Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? I hope this project will inspire you to roll up your sleeves and get those holiday cards completed! Go on over to the store and check out her awesome files!

Expect the best today and I hope you all enjoy the project! Krafthead~

Materials:

RM00126

Gazelle

MTC

Cricut Imagine (brick pattern-chimney/house front, wood patter-mailbox post)

Martha Stewart Seasonal Cricut Cartridge (icicles)

Stickles (baby blue, icicle)

Distress Ink (walnut stain)

Crackle paint (picket fence)

Twine

BB pellets

Ribbon

DCWV -Christmas Combo (stickers), Street Lace (curtains)

Recollections Paper (card base, windows, door, chimney top, snow and mailbox)

Glitter paper (roof)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder (roof)

Brad (door knob)

White Gel Pen (mailbox