Thanks A Latte

I made the following card using the above sketch from Mojo Monday and you can play along until Sunday, January 15 8:00 PM (MST) if you wish. Now on with the details.

I used Recollections A2 Kraft card as the card base. The paper is from Colorbok 12 x 12 in Signature Double- Sided Homespun Paper that I trimmed down to match the sketch. The washi tape is either Recollections or American Crafts, I lost the original packaging. I bought the stamps- the sentiment "Thanks a latte", the coffee cup/saucer, leaf, and heart- from Stephani Rogers on Facebook. I'm not sure of the name of the set. I stamped them all with Ranger Archival Jet Black Jumbo Ink Pad.  I used Recollections Masterpiece II Dual-Tip Primary Markers to color in the coffee cup/saucer and the heart stamps. I also used Copic Sketch Too 100 Black Marker to fill in the spots where the stamp didn't set.I used Gelly Roll Medium White Pen to accent the heart stamp and make the coffee look a little realistic. I decided to leave the circle part off my card, but you can tell I followed the sketch otherwise. I haven't decided who I will send this card to yet. I just received the stamps in the mail yesterday and couldn't wait to ink them up! :) TFL! I may make another card soon with another stamp set that I also bought from Stephani soon so be sure to come back later.

Endure

I made this layout for the Color Challenge above from Unity Stamp Company. They have a Challenge every week in their Facebook group- UNITY Show & Tell- where the link will take you.

The patterned paper is from ki Berry Blast Paper Pack by Hampton Art as are the photo mats. The  2 Unity stamps used are from an assorted Itty Bitty pack and I used VersaFine Black Onyx Pigment Ink to stamp them. The tag is from K&Company Abrianna Tag Pad and the ribbon is from The Vintage Rose Emporium. I wrote on the tag that these pictures are of Grandmama at 3 and 25. She loved birds and music and was the prayer warrior in our family is why I chose both stamps. TFL.

Soulmates

 I made this layout as a tribute to my grandmother that just passed Christmas Day. She had congestive heart failure or an aortic valve blockage last Monday and was transported to Vidant Hospital in Greenville. My sister delivered her baby last Tuesday at 19 1/2 weeks pregnant and the baby died 2 hours later. His lungs weren't fully developed so he couldn't survive in an incubator and he never opened his eyes or cried. Needless to say, it was a hard Christmas, but by the grace of God He pulled us through. We know that both grandmama and Charlie, the baby, are in heaven and we'll see them again one day. Now, back to the layout. She loved birds and the color pink is why I chose this paper. The paper is from K&Company Que Sera Sera Double Sided 12 x 12 Patterned Paper Pad.The above picture is how I will put the layout in my scrapbook.

I attached the funeral program with a paper fastener so it can be read in its entirety. The picture on the left is of my grandmama as a teenager some time before 1948. The picture on the right of my grandparents in the 1980s. I'm not sure of the exact date or where the picture was taken. I've never seen the younger picture of her until her funeral. The cameo is a RAK from Amy (Shabby Is Chic Boutique). The title- Soulmates and the circle journaling are from Colorbok Signature Hopscotch 12 x 12 Double Sided Patterned Paper Pad. That's all of the layout. I have more pictures of my grandmama when she was little and some of her siblings that I will be scrappin' soon. I will miss her, but I'm glad I was able to see her the Friday before she passed and that I have a lot of good memories with her. TFL!

Gallery of Favorites of 2016

I still haven't finished this layout, but will soon.

I don't think I ever included my tags in a post, but I thought I would here.

Have a Happy New Year everyone!!

Last Minute Gifts Blog Hop

 Welcome to the Last Minute Gifts Blog Hop!

 You should have arrived from (Alicia). If you are lost, go back to Alicia's blog at the beginning . As we approach the holiday season, I am sure we are all scrambling to find unique gift ideas. We hope as you hop along you are inspired by each bloggers ideas.

First, we would like to say a HUGE THANKS to our sponsor today.

Theresa is giving away a $20 Stampin' Up Gift Certificate to one lucky winner

AND take off 10% any order placed through her (not available on website) by December 31th. 
Email her at scrapsbygracie AT gmail.com with your order.

All you have to do to win this fabulous prize is comment on each of the blogs.
That's it! It really is easy. 
 Of course, we would love it if you became a follower too.

Comment buttons can be found at the bottom of the post (on most of the blogs).
Now on with the hop!

This is 3 Christmas ornaments I made for a swap back in November. I never blogged about them. They can easily be made for Last Minute gifts. The first one was originally a miniature cheese grater found in the cooking section. I used super glue to keep the ribbon down and used up most of the glue. The bells came on the ribbon.

The heart is a cookie cutter and I added ribbon with pom poms on it with hot glue.

The last ornament is made of safety pins, pipe cleaners, and small glass beads. The star on top is a sticker that I added on both sides. I found this idea off of Pinterest. If you go to the link, you can tell I changed up the beads and the pipe cleaners. I made it my own way! All the supplies were bought at Wal-Mart in the cooking, sewing, and crafts sections. I don't remember how much everything cost, but I'm sure it was all under $20.

Here's a close-up of all 3.

They were all fun to make. The only one I had a problem with was the Safety pin Christmas tree ornament, but once I got it right it didn't take me long.

Next up is (Sue) and I'm sure she has something beautiful to share with us.

If you get lost along the way, here is the entire lineup:

Alicia ~ http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
Amanda ~ http://salnclts76.blogspot.com/ YOU ARE HERE
Sue ~ http://suek86401.blogspot.com/  GO NEXT
Kim ~ http://katydidcards.com/
Holli ~ http://sunflowerholli.blogspot.com/
Lisa ~ http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com/
Jearise ~ http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Card A Day Challenge blog ~ http://cardadaychallenge.blogspot.com/

Theresa ~ http://scrapsbygracie.blogspot.com/

Holiday Magic Blog Hop

If you're looking for the December Technique Blog Hop, click here or scroll down.

Welcome to the Holiday Magic Blog Hop
Thank you for joining us for a weekend full of the magic of the Christmas Holidays! 
Our talented crafters have created all sorts of projects to inspire you and bring the joy of the season into your hearts! You should have arrived from (Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com). If you just happened upon this magical hop, Connie Can Crop is the first stop in this hop.

This is a one day blog hop and we appreciate your leaving a comment for all of these amazing crafters.

We have an awesome sponsor for this month!

One lucky winner will win a $21.00 gift certificate to shop their awesome products.
Be sure to visit them online-- http://www.bugaboostamps.com/
On Facebook-- Bugaboo Digi Stamps
And their blog-- Catch The Bug Challenge Blog

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 10 pm Sunday to finish the hop and leave your comments.
Winner will be announced on Wednesday 12/14/16
at Connie Can Crop
Be sure to follow everyone and leave a comment along the way!

 As you can see, I made a Christmas card. The card base is Recollections A2 card base. The holly paper I cut to fit the card from Pebbles Home For Christmas 12 x 12 Paper Pad. I used Unity Stamp Company Owl I want stamp set and the Sending Christmas blessings is a free Itty Bitty also from Unity Stamp Company. I colored in the owl image with Recollections Masterpiece II Markers- Primary. The twine is  Candy Cane Trendy Twine. I stamped both images on typing paper of course. I will include a note before I mail the card out. I plan on using it this year! Up next is (Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/) I'm sure Miranda has something wonderful to share! Thanks for stopping by and feel free to hop along with me in the December Technique Blog Hop.

Here's our line up in case you get lost:

Connie- http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com
Shannon H- http://shannonhdesigns.blogspot.com/
Angela- mermaidsnmonograms.blogspot.com
Christi- https://tranquility1905.blogspot.com/
Sue- http://suek86401.blogspot.com/
Holli- sunflowerholli.blogspot.com
Ashley- http://marinewifesscrappinlife.blogspot.com
Diana- http://daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Kim- http://katydidcards.com
Veronica- http://vickyscrappingpassion.blogspot.com
Amanda- salnclts76.blogspot.com
Miranda- http://www.nanasscrapspot.com/
Sandy- http://simplycraftycreationsbysandys.blogspot.com/
Lisa- http://lisaslittlerascals.blogspot.com
Alicia- http://goldengoddessdesigns.blogspot.com/
Sharon- http://piece-ofheart.blogspot.com
Jearise- http://lorbysworld.blogspot.com/
Sarah- http://sarahbiswabic.blogspot.com/

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!!!

And don't forget to check out the this month's challenge!!

Connie Can Crop Challenge #53
Baby It's Cold Outside
due 11:59 P.M. Saturday, December 31st
Pacific Time

 

December Technique Blog Hop

 Welcome to 

Can you believe it's month twelve of a Year of Card Techniques?

Here are the links in case you missed a month:
January  February  March  April May
June  July  August September October November

Be sure you've hopped and commented on each month for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to Stampin Up 

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/scrapsbygracie/ or Blitsy.com. (Winner's Choice)

This last month of the year we are focusing all our attention on metallics, whether it's foil, embossing powder, inks or cardstock, anything metallic and since it's December we just had to make it holiday too. 

Now on with the projects.

You should have arrived from Claudia's blog, but if not please begin at Theresa's blog.  I didn't have any metallic paper so I chose Stickles and gold embossed paper for my metallic portion for this swap. As you can see I made a Christmas card. The card base is a part of Recollections Christmas Noel Chalk Holiday 8.5 x 11 Cardstock Paper that I  cut down the to A2 card size. The gold Merry Christmas paper is fussy cut from Craft Smith Embossed 8.5 x 11 Paper Pad and I traced over it with a green American Crafts gel pen. The stocking, holly, ornament, and mug are all fussy cut from the same page from Pebbles Home For Christmas 12 x 12 paper pad. I used Stickles Waterfall and Stickles Golden Rod to accent each item. The washi tape is either Recollections or American Crafts. I don't remember if I bought it from TJ Maxx or Michaels. I'll include a note inside before mailing it. Thanks for stopping by! Debbie is the last stop on the hop and I'm sure she has something lovely to share with us! :) Feel free to hop along with me in the Holiday Magic Blog Hop, the next post, if you wish.

Today's Lineup in case you get lost:
Theresa
 Lisa
Kim
Jearise
Sharon
 Claudia
Amanda  YOU ARE HERE
 Debbie  GO HERE NEXT