Nature's Beauty

Hello All!

I was in an ATC swap at sb.com. For this swap, we had to make three ATCs that had to include a bird and or a butterfly. I decided to include both on mine. I used a Poppy Stamp die for the birdcage. The birds and butterfly cameos came from my stash. I colored them with some acrylic paint to go with the 7 Gypsies Conservatory Paper collection. Not pictured, but I also used a stamp from that same collection on the back.

That is it! I had so much fun putting these together! Thank you all so much for stopping by, Krafthead~

Products:

7 Gypsies Conservatory Paper Collection

7 Gypsies Conservatory Stamp

Poppy Stamp Birdcage Die

Inka Gold

I Am Roses

Feather

Walnut Stain

Lace

Pearl Strand

Acrylic Paint

CTMH Sentiment Stamp (I don’t remember the name of the set, sorry)

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~

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

Fashionista~

Hello Krafters!

As many of you know, I love DCWV paper! However, I have tried to open up my eyes to other paper lines. Now, I have opened up another can of worms because I have fallen in love with MANY of them. I see a pattern of me hoarding these papers too. I decided I would hoard no more! Yes it is pretty, but life is too short and I rather use what I have than waiting until that special occasion and miss out…you catch my drift?

The recipient is into fashion and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to pull out that “special” paper. On this project, I used Webster’s Pages Double Collection Pack (Ladies & Gents and Trendsetters). I think this paper is absolutely gorgeous and I put off using it because I did not want to mess it up. The good thing about crafting is there is no right or wrong way. As long as the recipient loves it, that is all that matters anyways; which she did.

I fussy cut a stamped image of a dress form. There are so many things that can be done with this pattern because of the colors in it. I decided to use my favorite cardstock, Kraft and minimize the amount of embellishments so the beauty of this pp can shine through. I matted the dress form on a piece of Kraft cardstock I cut using Nestabilities. Then I used some vintage lace I have in my stash and layered strung pearls on that. For the birthday tag, I punched it out using a Fiskars label punch and added pearls. I also added pearls through the hole and attached it to the dress form. The curly rose is from I Am Roses and the beige flowers are from my stash (bought from Karlas001.etsy store).

The top of the card, I rolled one corner so the recipient can see the beautiful patter on the other side. The butterflies were punched in the same pattern from the Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch and pearls were placed on the back. I added a cameo two roses (I Am Roses). On the black cardstock, I stamped an image in white to add interest. I sprayed iridescent gold to the card for a little shimmer.

On the inside of the card, I used the pattern was that on the butterflies and corner…it turned out GREAT!  I really like how this turned out. I hope you enjoyed this too J Thanks for stopping by, Krafthead~

Materials:

Grand Calibur

Nestabilities-Label One

Webster’s Pages Double Collection Pack Trendsetters/Ladies & Gents

Bazzill Cardstock

Stamp

Momento Ink-Black

White Ink

I Am Roses

Flowers

Cameo

Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist

Fiskars-Label Punch

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Popdots

Glue Gun

Pearls

Gel Pen

Lace

Flowers

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

SSSCT Project-Name Plate

Hello Krafters!

I’m here to share my first Scrappin with Sharon & Smokey Creative Team project. Since I upload videos to YouTube, I figured it would only be right to make a name plate. I used two cutting files from Sharon’s store. I also used the MTC software and my beloved Gazelle!  

For this project, I wanted to incorporate some of my favorite things. I love lilies, especially Calla Lillies! To me, they are the prettiest flowers. When I saw this file (RM00119), I knew I had to use it! File RM00119 was used to make ALL of the flowers! I used distress ink, Copics and a black pen to make the flowers to look a bit more realistic. They were really easy to assemble.

The frame was cut using file RM00155. I cut it out using thick cardstock (it cut very smooth). I painted it white and then used black Crackle Paint for a distressed look.

I added lace to the bottom with a strand of pearls (Karla’s Etsy). I also used the Martha Stewart butterfly punch.  I didn’t want to over embellish so I kept this very simple.

This project was so quick and easy! Thanks for stopping by. Krafthead~

*TIP* I recommend misting the pieces to roll the flowers OR taking an embossing tool and distress the petals until they curl***

Materials:                      

Gazelle

Make-the-Cut

RM00119-Calla Lilly

RM00155- Victorian Frames

Copic Marker-stems

Distress Ink-Walnut Stain, Worn Lipstick (flowers)

Lace

Suede Glimmer Mist-to color lace

Beige Pearl Strand-karlas001

Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch

Leaves

Sheer White Ribbon

Pearl

Black Pen

Faith Journal

Hi Krafters!

Today I want to share with you a Faith Book I made for my mother. This is my version of a Junk Journal. She is a newly born again Christian and I wanted to do something special for her. Since there are some personal things in the journal, I am only sharing the cover.

I cut the shape of the book using the Sizzix die, chipboard and pattern papers. I covered it with some Paperstudio’s faith paper. For the frame, I painted a bottom of a soda can with metallic gold paint. To hide the gaps, I outlined the frame with half back pearls. For the flowers, I used two sizes of the Marvy flower punches and inked the petal. The centers of the flowers are half back pearls. I also used Prima pearls for the flourishes.

In the inside, I added scriptures, titles, journaling spot, tags and personal notes. I also decorated the pages with flowers and pearls.

I bound the book with hemp and duct tape. To cover the duct tape, I used a piece of pattern paper. It turned out great and she loved it! Krafthead~

*Note* If you decide to cut a soda pop can, please be careful! It is very sharp and can cut you*

Materials:

Sizzix Die-Mini Cover and Pages

Paper Studio Pattern Paper

Hot Glue

ATG Tape

Cover-

Prima- Say It In Pearls

Marvy Flower Punch-Large and Grand

Half-Back Pearls

Soda Pop Can

Glossy Accents

Folk Art Paint-Metallic Gold

Chipboard

Stampin’ Up- Close To Cocoa Ink

Inside-

Fabulous Finds Cricut Cartridge-Tags

From My Kitchen- Recipe Cards and Tabs

Scriptures

 Vellum

Faith Stickers

Flowers- Close To My Heart

Half-back Pearls

College Rule Paper

Binding-

Eyelets

Hemp

Duct Tape