Happy Birthday to a Lady With Many Titles

Hello Krafters!

Remember a LONG time ago, I started a Ten Minutes Or Less Card series? Well I started it up again. I have to say, a lot can be done in that amount of time! To keep the juices flowing and to actually use the crafty lab, this is going to be my new norm. 

Anywho, my pastor asked me to make a card for her and of course things did not run smoothly. She wanted to include the many titles her sister holds. After attempting to create my original idea, I eighty-sixed that idea and came up with this one.

I used the typewriter Spellbinders die. I typed up the titles on the computer with a typewriter font and printed them out. The pattern paper is Basic Grey’s Little Black Dress. I heat embossed the sentiment. I have to say, I really like this white embossing powder by WOW. It is much better than what I had before. I also used some stitched ribbon and added a flower to it. To finish off the card, I added some bling. That’s it!

It took me about 20 minutes to finish the card. But that time included typing and printing :)

Thanks so much for stopping by, Krafthead

B&W Thinking of You 'Birthday" Card

Hey Krafters,

I have been in a black and white mood lately. I really love the combination with a splash of color. To me, you can never go wrong. Also, the cards can be used for almost any occasion.

Anywho, here is my card share for today. I used three Spellbinders sets (I can't remember the names off hand other than the classic oval) to create four layers. I stamped and embossed the sentiment. For dimension, I popped up some of the layers and added shear ribbon. I used I Am Roses and Wild Orchid Craft flowers to embellish and finish off the card. Although I have the "thinking of you" sentiment, I used this as a birthday. The inside, (not pictured) said on your birthday.

Well that's it!! I hope you enjoyed today's project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Happy About Spring-Practical Scrappers DT Project

Hello Krafters!

Who is ready for spring? I know I am! This has been one of the worst winters I can remember! Check out this care. Hopefully it will bring a smile to your face and remind you that spring is a few weeks away!!

Today over at Practical Scrappers, we are looking through our cupboards and pulling out those unloved cookie cutters most of us only use during the holiday season. Go over and check out the other projects! I decided to pull out my clay and used two scalloped shaped cookie cutters for the embellishment. It matched the flowers in the Butterfly and Spring stack by DCWV perfectly!

Once the clay was dried, I rough painted it and added a pearl to the middle. I used the Grunge Girly Sayings (I think that is the name of it) Spellbinder Die by Donna S. for the sentiment and a stamp I had in my stash. That's it!

I hope you enjoyed today's project and it got you in the mood for spring. Thanks 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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Floating Butterflies-Practical Scrappers DT Project

Hello Krafters!

The Practical Scrappers DT members are exploring transparencies again! Transparencies can be used in so many ways. Remember to go over there and check out the different ways they can be used on projects.

I decided to use some leftover scraps to give the butterflies a floating effect. The cool thing is they move too or shall I say flutter! I like how it turned out. I can see myself doing this on many projects in the near future.

Well, my Krafty friends, I know this is a short post today, but duties call :) I hope you all enjoyed today's project. Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Supplies:

DCWV Mariposa Paper Stack

Paper Trey Ink Vintage Creme Cardstock

Transparency

Walnut Stain

Decorative Labels Spellbinders Dies

Sentiment Stamp

Cream Viva Decor Pen

B&W Christmas Card

Merry Christmas Eve Krafters!

Here is another card I made in the swap with my Sis! This project is pretty straight forward.

I hope you enjoy it, Krafthead~

Supplies:

I Am Roses-poinsettia

Silver Mixative

Cherry Lynn Flourish

Snowflake Embossing Folder

Trim

Spellbinder Die

Old School Just a Note

Hi Krafters,

I am going old school today. This design is one of the first I used when I first started making cards. It taught me how to mix pattern papers. When I need to put together a quick card or just want to get in my craft room, this is my go to design! It can be used for any occasion too J

For this card, I used the Paula Deen paper which was RAK’ed by Kelli. It has a country feel to it and like that! I also used the tags die by Spellbinders which I offset on the bottom of the card. I used the Martha Stewart punch for the butterflies. The flourish was made with the Inkssentials Enamels Accents. I think I like this more than my beloved Viva Décor Pens.

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

Other Supplies:

Punches-Martha Stewart - Lace Border Punch

Ink-Gathered Twigs (Tim Holtz) & Close to Cocoa (Stampin’ Up)

Round it All- corner rounder

Practical Scrappers DT Project: Lucky You/DT Call

Hello Krafters!

Today over at Practical Scrappers, we are showcasing cards and layouts using fabric. For my project, I decided to use a lacy fabric as the background to go along with the image J

I hope you enjoyed today’s project! Thank you so much for stopping by and thank you Netta for the stamp! Enjoy your day, Krafthead~

Also, Practical Scrappers is also have a DT Call! If you are interested in becoming a part of this awesomely talented team, I encourage you to go here for more information!

FANtastic

Hello Krafters!

Today I am sharing a Fan-tastic card! Here is a link to the YouTube video of me putting it together!

I hope you enjoyed today’s project. Have a great weekend, Krafthead~

Supplies:

Bo Bunny-Serenity Collections

Close to My Heart-Vintage Cream Cardstock

Core’dinations

Pagoda Cricut Cartridge

Viva Décor Pen

Ribbon

Sizzix Embossing

Spellbinders Dies

Fiskars Scalloped Border Punch

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Through the Years....

Good day Krafters!

My mom asked me to make a card for her friend who is turning 50 years old. They have been friends since they were little girls. Since it is a card that has so many “mile stones”, I had to figure out the best way to make it. I decided to make it open the regular way and then flip upwards. This is the prototype….I think. I am still learning how to use my Copics. I never realized how hard it is to blend dark colors. I also realized I need to get more W and C Copics! Yay, I have do some shopping!

She likes this one, but I am not sure I do. We will see how much time I have J

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

Products:

Copic markers

Digital Images-Mo

Nanna Kids-DCWV

I Am Roses

Spellbinder Dies

Stickles

Distress Ink

WRMKs Corner Punch

Charm

Practical Scrappers DT Project: Tags, Tags and More Tags!!

Hi Krafters!

Today over at Practical Scrappers, we are sharing projects utilizing tags! We all love tags! We use them as journaling spots, embellishments or we alter them! They can be used so many ways! I decided to use mini tags to embellish this simple card! Pop over to Practical Scrappers for more inspiration on using tags!! Krafthead~

Thank you Kelli (My Sister) for the beautiful vintage button! It was perfect for this project :)

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

Practical Scrappers DT-Vellum

Hello Krafters,



I am proud to show my first project as a Practical Scrapper! Today's theme was to use vellum 10 different ways. I opted to do dry and wet embossing on vellum. Check out the Practical Scrappers Blog for more ideas on how to use vellum on your projects! There are some really neat projects on there!

I used DCWV's Natural Stack for the pattern paper. I layered the vellum on top after running it through the Script embossing folder. This adds a nice amount of texture and elegance to a project. I especially like to do this technique on wedding cards or sympathy cards. I also embossed the vellum leaf with the Swiss Dot embossing folder in the flower spray (Wild Orchid Crafts Poppy Flowers).

For the sentiment, I used Versa Mark and white embossing powder. I really love the look of embossing on vellum! I backed it with a piece of cardstock so the sentiment does not get lost in the pattern.

To finish off the card, I punched out the borders out of the pattern papers and used the Picot Spellbinders Die for the sentiment. I also did faux stitching around the card.

I hope you enjoyed today's project. Remember to check out PracticalScrappers daily for projects and inspiration! Krafthead~

***TIP*** I like to use the Zig 2-Way Glue Pen to adhere vellum to a project. It is virtually invisible and holds vellum well too :)!

Products:

DCWV Natural Stack

White Gel Pen

Martha Stewart Punch

Vellum

Script and Swiss Dot Embossing Folders

Picot and Foliage Spellbinders Dies

Wild Orchid Crafts Poppy Flowers

Pearls

Ribbon

June Follower Corner-Favor8Favors and a Sneak Peek

Hello Krafters!

Have you ever met someone and you instantly clicked? My sister Kelly is that someone! I have not met her in person, but she is very dear to me! I met her about two years ago in the Jesus Girlz group on sb.com and she has been such a good friend to me ever since. I actually consider her more than a friend, she is my sister! We have so much in common it is crazy…if I had a biological sister, she would be it! Seriously!

A few weeks ago, I sent her a RAK and I guess we were thinking the same because she sent me a RAK at the same time! I took pictures of the goodies, but of course they did not come out well. The goodies contained papers, flowers, chipboard pieces, lace, and digi stamps…you will find out more about the digi stamps REAL soon!!! The funny thing is our packages contained similar items LOL.

Here is a simple project I made using one of the images she sent me! Again, I can’t say too much right now, but this is a sneak peek….isn’t this image AWESOME!! OH yea, I know y’all are feeling it J Stay tuned!! I did not do the image justice...trust me!

Although we have not met face to face per say, I am happy that she is a part of my life! Go check out my talented sister over at Favor8Favors! Krafthead~

Products:

Paper Studio Faith Paper

Digi Stamp

Copic Markers

Ribbon

Inkadinkadoo Faith Stamp

Nestability

Best Dad Ever!

Happy Monday Krafters!

This week will be dedicated to all of the dads out there! It takes a special man to be a dad. A dad is a man who provides, protects and spends time with his children. He supports them and encourages. I am happy that my children have a dad who is all of these things.

Today, I am sharing the card I made for DH. It was really fun to put together. The base is kraft card stock. I layered another piece of kraft cardstock which was corrugated. On top of that layer, I took a piece of pattern paper from the Time Piece Stack by DCWV. Then I used some of the TH tissue tape, ticket, added burlap, and some of the gears by Spellbinders.  I fussy cut the Polaroid from the same collection and also fussy cut the post card stamp. I embossed the sentiment and that is it!

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

Products:

DCWV Time Piece Stack

Embossing Powder

Shapeabilities Gears (Donna Salazar)

Fiskars

TH Ticket

TH Tissue Tape

Burlap

Stamp

Kraft Cardstock

Inka Gold-Copper

We R Memory Keepers-Stub

Charm

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~

Just A Note: Brown

Hello Krafters!

Today, I want to share a simple card. Lately, I have really been into browns. I had some sheer ribbon with cream dots and the ribbon was the inspiration. I used a lot of favorites on this one!

As you all know, I love the Picot Edge Spellbinder Die…so I HAD to use it. I also used the Top Note die..another favorite of mine J. I also used the Martha Stewart Doily Lace and the Doily punches. On the mat, I used an embossing to add texture. I added a simple sentiment that can be used for an array of occasions. To finish it off, I added a daisy with a pearl center. I placed other pearls to finish the design.

That completes today’s project. I appreciate every visit and comment! Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

Paper Trey Ink

Core’dinations

Picot Edge

Embossing Folder

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Daisy, Rose Bud-I Am Roses

Flat Back Pearl

Martha Stewart-Doily Lace, Doily

Close to My Heart-Ribbon

Close to Cocoa Stampin’ Up Ink

Sentiment

Blessings~

Hello Krafters,

I would like to share my first project using the Cameo! I wanted to see for myself how detailed this baby could do and I have to say, it DID NOT disappoint! I couldn’t let a good cut like this go to waste. This card can be used for many occasions J

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

Products:

Silhouette Cameo

Grand Calibur-Fancy Tag

Musical Flourish Embossing Folder

Halfback Pearl

Sentiment Stamp

Gardenia

Dapper

Happy Monday Krafters!

I trust you all had a good krafty weekend. Not much krafting going on for me. However, I do have a layout I would like to share. The “Dapper” man in the photo is DH’s grandfather. He was a Master Barber by trade. He owned his own barber shop in Illinois. His grooming skills have trickled down to DH. He is a natural barber! I was afraid to do this layout because I know how much DH value this photo. I hope I did right by him J

I hope you enjoyed the story and layout I shared of Grandpa. As always, thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products Used-

DCWV-Regal, Tattered Time, Guy

Charms

Grand Calibur

Picot Die

Gathered Twigs Distress Ink

Distress It All

Postcard Stamp

Collage Stamp

White Ink

Photo Corners

Antique Brass Crackle Paint

Thank You~

Happy Friday Krafters!

Can you believe it is March already??? Time is going by so quickly! Spring will be here before we know it!

I have a good friend who has been involved in some of the most important events in my life. We do not talk often, but we check in from time to time. I never realized how she has impacted me. She is a true jewel! Recently, she sent me a card out of the blue and it meant so much to me. I will cherish our friendship.

This card very busy; yet it is a true reflection of her and her personality. I used Graphic 45’s Le Romantique for all of the pattern papers. I tell you, those papers are gorgeous!

I appreciate your visit! I hope you enjoyed today’s project, Krafthead~

Please remember to stop by my other blog for more projects :)