Try Stampin' Tuesday

I found this sketch on Pinterest and is Challenge #208 on Try Stampin' On Tuesday & the link up challenge ends tonight.

Here's what I made:

The card base is Recollections 4.25 x 5.5 found at Michaels. The butterfly paper is a piece of American Crafts Studio Calico Lemon Lush 6x6 paper pad. The flowers on the left side and the ribbon are from my stash that I adhered with my Xyron 1.5" Create A Sticker maker. I ran out of Glue dots on the butterfly paper.. The brads- butterfly & flower are K&Company Butterflies & Flowers Brads. The sentiment- Happy Easter is a Craft Smart $1 Michaels find stamp! I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink to stamp it. Here's a close-up of the stamp:

I used a pink Sharpie on one flower, a yellow orange Sharpie for the middle of the flowers, a green Sharpie to color in Easter, and Zig Memory Systems by EK SUCCESS 0.5 mm Azure/Blue ball point pen on the other flower. TFL!

My Recent Crop Night Projects

 

I had a crop at church this past Friday night, the same night as the blog hop I was just in. I almost used this as my project for the hop, but decided to go with what I had already. I decided to make another layout of my baby pictures & may be making more in the future! The paper is Recollections Bright Plaid found at Michaels- I thought it looked like a baby blanket. The picture mats are Recollections Butterfly Wings 4x6 paper. The ribbon was just $0.99 at Michaels and is also Recollections. I love the footprints and can use it on future baby cards. The sentiment "a child is a gift that comes through you into the world." author unknown is from a vellum set that Mrs. Gloria gave me and the cover is missing so I don't know the company that made it. I adhered it using my Xyron 1.5" Create a Sticker maker to a strip of American Crafts Dots & Stripes 4x6 Paper Pad. The stamps- BABY and Babies are such sweet beginnings, I borrowed from Vicki and I believe they are both Momenta stamps. I stamped them on paper from my stash using Versafine Onyx Black pigment ink pad. I adhered them using Glue Dots Mini. I colored in the BABY pins with my pens- the purple, pink, & green are all Sharpies and the blue is Zig Memory Systems 0.5 mm Azure Ball point pen. The silver is from an INC Starlightz Gel pen set. The journaling paper is a part of Molly & Rex note pad found at TJ Maxx- it was a gift from my Valentine swap with 4 Gs. I wrote that both pictures are of me at 5 & 7 months. 5 mos. in the top picture & 7 mos to the right.

I also made this card for a missionary that is coming to our church to speak next Sunday and it is also his birthday! The card base is Recollections 4.25 in x 5.5 in, again found at Michaels. The background paper is Paper Pizazz Confetti that I received in a birthday swap years ago and haven't used it that often. I thought it looked great with the Happy Birthday sticker which is Recollections Happy Birthday 3D Collection as is the cake. I put the HBD sticker on a piece of paper from Simple Stories Happy Day 6x6 paper pad. The washi tape is Scotch Expressions washi tape found at Walgreens. The 2 gems at the top right are Halloween Rhinestone Stickers that I received in a RAK from Kim. I'll write a message inside the card before Sunday. TFL and have a great day!

Groovy 70's Birthday Blog Hop

Disco, Tiger Beat, Pet Rocks, Mood Rings, and Platform Shoes
Cassette Tapes, Roller Skates, Loves Baby Soft and Boob Tubes.
If you were a child in the Groovy 70's then you most likely remember all of these Dynomite things!

Thank you for joining us in this Far Out Blog Hop celebrating Connie's Birthday!
The 1970's were full of style, fashion, and fun. What better way to celebrate a birthday!

You should have arrived from Theresa  (http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/)
If you need to start at the beginning, Connie Can Crop is the first stop on this Groovy blog hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these talented crafters who are here sharing their ideas and creations.

I have a fantastic sponsor this month, 3 Girl Jam!

They will be giving one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to spend on their super awesome ribbons and embellishments!

Visit 3 Girl Jam's blog 3 Girl JAM

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and shop here

What do you need to do to win? Easy... become a follower of each of the fabulous blogs in this hop and leave each of them a comment letting them know what you like best about their projects.

You will have until 12:00 am Monday to finish this hop and leave your comments.

Winners will be announced on Wednesday at Connie Can Crop.

Be sure to follow everyone and leave your blog love along the way!

Keep on Truckin' Friends!! Peace!

Here is my project:

I found this sketch on Pinterest & orginally from Scrapbook.com- (http://www.scrapbook.com/gallery/image/other/3406935.html)

Let me get to the details of my layout! I was born in the 70s so I decided to do a layout of one of my baby pictures. I've included a few close-ups so you can see the different elements. The paper is Recollections Pink Paisley Open Stock Paper that I found at Michaels. The "say cheese" and "always on the go" stickers are from Momenta ATD Super Sticker Pack- the baby sheet- that I found at TJ Maxx. The blue strip is a piece of paper that I used from a lady at my crop night at church= where I made this layout. The pink photo mat is Recollections Butterfly Wings 4x6 paper, also found at Michaels. The bottle is a small Sizzix die that I also used at the crop. I glued the little green piece in to give it a little color. I'll get to the picture in my journaling. The pink/red strip under the pic is Scotch Expressions Washi tape found at Walgreens. The green strip is from my stash- Bazzill Open Card Stock found at Michaels. The pink button is an 3D embelishment sticker from a set found at Michaels. I love shopping at Michaels, can't you tell! :) The journaling semicircle is from Best Occasions Jewel Punchout Pack. I wrote that this picture is of me at 7 months old in the walker and Chris Smith (one of my first friends, but I don't remember him).

this is a close-up of the title

this is a close-up of the bottle and picture

  I had another crop tonight at my church and will be posting another baby layout that I made tonight soon. I hope you will come back to see it! Thanks for looking!

Up next is Daphne (http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com)

Here is our complete line up in case you get lost along the way:

1. Connie- http://www.conniecancrop.blogspot.com
2. Alicia ~ http://www.goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
3. Janet - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
4. Madge - www.thescrappinlounge.com
5. Lori - http://scrappinmystressaway.blogspot.com/
6. Michelle- http://www.michellekinder.blogspot.com/
7. Sarah- www.sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com
8. Holli- http://www.sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
9. Miranda - www.nanasscrapspot.com
10. Sandy- www.scrapbookblessingsclub.com
11. Theresa - http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/
12. Amanda- http://salnclts76.blogspot.com
13. Daphne- http://craftyscrapsofstuff.blogspot.com.com
14. Audrey- www.kreativekreationsbyaudrey2.blogspot.com
15. Jessica- http://stampinandcraftin.blogspot.com

A Couple of Cards

I decided to make some cards this week just to have some on hand. The card base above is Recollections. Both PP are from Studio Calico Lemon Lush Collection 6x6 pad. The ribbon- pink and white polka dots is American Crafts Premium Ribbon. The top green strip is Scotch Expressions washi tape- found at Walgreens. The tat at the top was given to me from a lady that came to our crop night one night. She loves tatting (not sure if that's the right spelling) and decided to give some away. I adhered the ribbon with my Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker maker. Hello Friend is a Pebbles clear acrylic stamp from a set that I found at TJ Maxx. I used VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment ink to stamp it on Recollections Butterfly Wings 4.5"x6.5" Cardstock Paper that I trimmed with my Xyron 12x12 Paper Trimmer (not sure on the dimensions). I used Recollections Foam Adhesive Squares to add the sentiment. Now for the next card!

The card base on this card is Studio G Hampton Art. The pink PP is Melissa Frances Classic Elegance 6x6 Paper Pad. The coffee cup/saucer & Got Coffee sentiment are Got Coffee digi stamps from The Cutting Café. I used Recollections Foam Adhesive Squares again to attach the stamps. I used Copic sketch .Too 100 Black to outline the coffee cup/saucer & Chromatix Grape 1 & 2 Brush tips to give them color. I then added Studio Calico Adhesive Dots & Opaque Gems for the spots & the top 3 in the right corner. (I coughed after coloring the saucer so I had to cover up my mistake.) I've had a cold for a few weeks and the cough doesn't want to seem to go away. Anyway, I used ZIG Memory System 0.5mm Nutmeg to accent coffee in Got Coffee and a little on the steam. The purple washi tape on the left fold of the card is from Oriental Trading. I used Mini Glue Dots to adhere the pink PP.  I will be in a blog hop next Saturday, March 7 and I would love for you to come back and hop along with me! Have a great weekend & TFL!

More Valentine's

 I decided to make some more Valentine's today. The card above is for Robert, the guy I've been talking to online. We want to try to meet face to face this summer and get to know each other better. The red paper was one sheet of 8x8 that I fussy cut from DCWV Scrapbook Kit in a Stack Love & Wedding. The ribbon is Recollections that I bought from Walmart. They were $1 each a few weeks ago. The 3 gems at the top are Studio Calico Gems Adhesive Dots that I received in the mail today from Tammy Smith of Cuttin' and Stampin' and you can also find her on YouTube. I participated in a Create*Craft*Share YouTube hop with Scrappin Madge in December. She's having another one tomorrow so you might wanna check it out! :) I won the gems and some other goodies. I'll include the picture of what I won at the bottom of this post. On to the next card!

I made this card for Lisa. I forgot to mention that both card bases are Studio G that I bought at Michaels. The Happy Valentine's Day stamp is Craft Smart- another Michaels find. I stamped it on a page from American Crafts Studio Calico Lemon Lush 6x6 paper pad (seen below). The flowers are paper flowers and the Best Friends banner- 3D Embellishments- are both more Michaels' finds. The gems at the bottom are from the same pack of Studio Calico Gems (there's 8 different sizes of 4 colors) as seen below. I used Mini Glue Dots to adhere everything except the ribbon on the first card. I used my Xyron 1.5" Create-a-sticker maker to attach the ribbon. I will be making a few more Valentine's this week so please come back to see those! TFL!

Thanks, Tammy!! I can't wait to use the journal cards and the bits!

Happy Valentine's Day

 

I made this pinwheel card following Sending Love Pinwheel Card tutorial. The card base is from Michaels. The ribbon is Recollections. The pinwheel pieces/squares are from Martha Stewart punch pad. The owl is from a Sticko Owl Repeat set. I used thin Glue Dots to put the pinwheel together and the ribbon is adhered using my Xyron 1.5 Create-a-sticker maker. The base of the pinwheel, which you can't see is from DCWV Scrapbook Kit in a Stack Love & Wedding. I may make more of these and will put it on a bigger card. I'm not sure who I will give this to, but it will be one of my Valentine's I mail this year! I also bought a Happy Valentine's Day stamp and some Heidi Swapp Mini Stencils to use- both from Michaels. TFL!

Hello!

 

I just made this card using the above Monday Mojo sketch and you can play along at Mojo Monday until January 18 8 pm Mountain time.  Ok, now for the details! The pink solid paper is Best Occasions Jewel Punch Out Pack. The diagonal and floral papers are KI Peace & Butterflies Paper Pack. The Polka dotted paper is Studio G Variety Pack, but believe it or not they're both made at the exact same place just different years! How about that?! The hello is a Pebbles Clear Acrylic stamp that I bought as a set from TJ Maxx. I used Versa Fine Onyx Black Pigment Ink to stamp it and mounted the stamp to a clear Close to My Heart square block. The flowers in the corners are Michaels 3D Embellishments that I found in the $2 craft aisle! I ran out of Glue Dots while making this card, so I finished it off with Elmer's Disappearing Purple Washable School Glue stick. I used my Xyron 1.5" Create-A-Sticker to adhere the hello stamp after stamping it to 8.5 x11 typing paper that I cut out, of course. I will be buying more glue dots this week! That's all for now and TFL!