Classes

Yesterday I took a class at the Scrapbooking Studio. The class was called Project Life. Basically it is a class to learn to document even the small things in life and then put them into a scrapbook. Week by week, month by month. Then next year, or the year after, you can browse through and see what you did all year. I think the biggest thing i was taught is that even the most insignificant things in your everyday life might be something that you would look back at next year.

Document when you went to eat that good chicken at Cracker Barrel (you know, the kind that reminds you of Grandma Elzy's fried chicken). Write down that you went to an antique store and you just had to buy something (like the bazillionth cigar box, just because it was a neat one).

Will you be doing the same things next year? Will you be watching the same shows or reading the same books or doing the same kind of crafts? You may not know unless you document your life!

Canvas bulletin board

Hello everyone. I have a new project to show you. Lately I have been obsessed with canvas. I think it is because I saw something in Scrapbooking Studio and wanted to try to re-create it. And my craft club decided to do a canvas project this week. So here is what I made. (I am not sure it is exactly like it should be because I had to miss class. My husband's grandmother passed away and we had to leave town to attend the funeral).

Anyway, here is the project.
Items used:
11X14 stretched canvas
2 sheets 12x12 patterend paper
2 flowers
Scroll cut with Cricut
2 strips ribbon (one for bow, and one to go across bottom of page)
3 magnets
Wording of your choice
Metal cut 5X7 (not sure what kind, but very thin metal)

For Fun Challenges

I made the following card for the For Fun Challenges.  Read their blog, participate in their challenges, and have fun. It is more fun to participate in because there are no prizes, so all levels of craftmakers participate.

The challenge is color - mostly blue with a little white/cream. I used blue cardstock and cut it to a 4X5 card. I put a layer of white card stock next and then a block of white/blue patterned paper. To add the hearts, I used my punch and cut 20-30 hearts and glued them to the page. The cross is in Navy blue ink and the "Get Well Wishes" is in a brighter blue ink.

Hope you like it!  Now go to For Fun Challenges and join in.

Family Pictures

For our family reunion this year, I wanted to do something different. We always take pictures; I post them on Facebook, but does anyone print them out?

So when I was in the Scrapbooking Studio about a month ago, I bought a new Tim Holtz die. It is Tim Holtz Sizzix MATCHBOOK SET Dies Movers & Shapers. I saw the demo from the store, but wanted something more original. The demo just had small pieces of cardstock with some pictures on it. After talking to my son, Nick, we decided it was a matchbook, so why not add matches?

Well, this was a long, tedious job. Here are the steps to creating this:

• Cut out matchbook die
• Decorate matchbook with Tim Holtz Distress Inks and embellishments
• Print out photos
• Cut faces with small punch
• Score matchsticks
• Cut matchstrips (about 1/4" wide)
• Adhere faces to matchstick with popdots (one face per matchstick)
• Adhere matchsticks to die cut

I had to do this 13 times and there were 27 people to include on matchsticks. It took a lot of time but it was well worth it.

Cute Stamp From Ranger

While I was at a papercrafting class a few weeks ago, I found a cute stamp from Ranger. It is a dYlusions stamp - Ruby Rainbow. There are 9 pieces to this stamp: the girl's head, her body, 2 umbrella tops, the pole, boots, a full umbrella, and a set of wings. What makes it fun about this stamp is the coloring. You will have endless possibilities for this. I used my Stampin' Up markers to make this card. I also used Tim Holtz distress inks to make the outline of the card.

Back in the Swing

I went to a class yesterday on making chipboard books. Most of the ones I have bought are ones that the letters (if you are spelling out a word) are already cut. Well, last night I learned to cut my own. Not sure that I like this, but oh now I know how! :) Anyway, I think I will try to do some on my own. When I get an inspiration, I want to start making it now, not wait until I order one and it comes in. I also found a new place I am going to view -- Scrapbook Stamp Society. I am doing to Link Up for Pink blog, and I saw a real cool short brown haired girl, with big eyes. I have to go find that stamp! Now I think I am back in the swing of scrapbooking/creating. Good thing - I need to use my stash so I can buy more.

New Online Scrapbook Store

Cori Wagner

Ginger Snap Scraps is a brand new online scrapbook store, run & owned by stay-at-home mom

... Cori Wagner! 

She is having a Grand Opening Event on Friday, April 6. 

You can join the Facebook event by clicking here.

There will be free shipping on $25 orders for the grand opening weekend only!

Ginger Snap Scraps carries your favorite brands such as My Minds Eye, Provo Craft, Echo Park, Graphic 45, Zig, DCWV, Bo Bunny, La La Land, Peachy Keen, Riley & Co., Bella Blvd, Tim Holtz, Bazill, Basic Grey, Pink Paislee and many more!

ALL of the Cricut cartridges offered at Ginger Snap Scraps are $35 and under-all the time.

Please join the Facebook event to be eligible for giveaways and prizes on the day of the grand opening.

You can also like Ginger Snap Scraps on facebook and follow their blog Ginger Snap Scraps.

*Regular shipping at Ginger Snap Scraps is $5 flat rate shipping and $100 orders ship free.  You will earn 1 point towards every dollar you spend.  Once you reach 250 points you can redeem them for a $10 store credit.

Long Time No Post

Well, I have been slacking with my posting. I've still been crafting, but not had time to post. But now, I am back at it. Let me tell you some neat things I have been doing.
I have been learning some Tim Holtz techniques. I have falling in love with Distress Inks. This might be old school for some, but for me, I am new to it. I am learning how to blend and how to make a drab piece of paper look bright and colorful.
Right now I am taking Tim's Creative Chemistry 101 class. I am learning all about the differences in inks, stains, paints, and learning to do all kinds of things. I will post my projects at the end of next week. Watch for some exciting things to come. Until then........

Busy, Busy

Well, these past 2 weeks have been busy. I have been on a 2 day scrapbooking trek (in my town, but it was all day events). I learned a trick that some might think was obvious, but for me was different. A lady sitting at my table was using a edge punch and was punching her pictures. I had never punched pictures, as I was even leary about cutting them. But I tried a couple of her punches and loved it! So, of course Michael's was having a sale, so I went and bought 2 of them (same ones I used at the crop). I had never even used an edge punch. So, I am now using these. They are cool.

The other thing I am into is the chipboard albums. I have made one with the letters of my last name (each one on a different page), a book album, and others. I won't bore you with all the pictures, but my sister and I have some cool ideas to use with them.

I came down to my aunt's a coupld days ago and my sister and I did some scrapbooking. I have her hooked now and next it will be my mom and other sister. Adventures to come.

November Blog Hop Day 4

It is the last day of our Hop. We have seen some creative bags, tags, albums, and other projects. I decided to make some tags for this last day. I used tags you can purchase in the stores and then ink stained them on both sides. After adhering a picture to the tag, I used silver or white Stickles to make either the angels wings, Santa's beard, or the snow shine. It sure makes a difference in the tags.

So on to the hop. Time for the next hop at Paper Primper Altered Art. We are so glad you joined us! Our design team is going to show you some Christmas projects, all sponsored by Paper Primper Altered Art. Be prepared to see some beautiful paper bag albums, cards, and other assorted Christmas items. Starting Tuesday, November 1 - Friday, November 4, each day we will have featured designers showcasing their styles. So be sure to join us each day and see what might inspire you! Let's get started.

The start of the hop is Paper Primper Altered Art.

Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://www.suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/

Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/ **YOU ARE HERE**

Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/

Day 4 - all designers will showcase their projects. Hope you have fun!

Time for the next hop at Paper Primper Altered Art. We are so glad you joined us! Our design team is going to show you some Christmas projects, all sponsored by Paper Primper Altered Art. Be prepared to see some beautiful paper bag albums, cards, and other assorted Christmas items. Starting Tuesday, November 1 - Friday, November 4, each day we will have featured designers showcasing their styles.

Since today is my day, I have decided to make a paper bag album. I used paint, buttons, pictures, ribbon, and lots of beautiful Christmas paper. I tried something different -- I tore the paper. This is kind of scary to me because I am not used to doing that. But it was fun. I even took bits of paper and made my own design. Maybe I will do this again in future projects.

Be sure to join us each day and see what might inspire you! Let's get started.

The start of the hop is Paper Primper Altered Art.

Day 1 -

Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Day 2 -

Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://www.suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/

Day 3 -

Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/ ---YOU ARE HERE

Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/ -- GO HERE NEXT

Day 4 - all designers will showcase their projects. Hope you have fun!

November Blog Hop Day 2

Today is Day 2 of the Paper Primper November Blog Hop. My items will appear on the blog tomorrow. But for a preview, I will let you know I have a sweet paper bag album, some Christmas tags, and a couple other goodies. I will share these both tomorrow and Friday. In the mean time, follow the blog as shown below.

Time for the next hop at Paper Primper Altered Art. We are so glad you joined us! Our design team is going to show you some Christmas projects, all sponsored by Paper Primper Altered Art. Be prepared to see some beautiful paper bag albums, cards, and other assorted Christmas items. Starting Tuesday, November 1 - Friday, November 4, each day we will have featured designers showcasing their styles. So be sure to join us each day and see what might inspire you!
Let's get started. The start of the hop is Paper Primper Altered Art.
Day 1 -
Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/
Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/
Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/
Day 2 -
Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/
Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/
Suzanne - http://www.suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/
Day 3 -
Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/
Tammy - http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/
Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/
Day 4 - all designers will showcase their projects. Hope you have fun!

November Blog Hop

Time for the next hop at Paper Primper Altered Art. We are so glad you joined us! Our design team is going to show you some Christmas projects, all sponsored by Paper Primper Altered Art. Be prepared to see some beautiful paper bag albums, cards, and other assorted Christmas items. Starting Tuesday, November 1 - Friday, November 4, each day we will have featured designers showcasing their styles. So be sure to join us each day and see what might inspire you!

Let's get started. The start of the hop is Paper Primper Altered Art.

Day 1 -

Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Day 2 -

Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://www.suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/

Day 3 -

Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/

Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/

Day 4 - all designers will showcase their projects. Hope you have fun!

LOVE in Tags

This past weekend I went to a Girlfriend's Getaway in St Louis. It was 3 days of scrapping, laughing, and card making. This is the second time I went to the event this year. I go with my friend Kathy and my daughter-in-law Megan. We stay up way too late, don't eat good, and make lots of items. We see how creative the other ladies in the room are and even take away some cool ideas. You also learn a few lessons.

Since tags are a big thing this year, I decided to make one for myself. I bought 4 tags that are still attached and used this. They are the large tags. I covered each with patterned paper (I used one color on one side and another one the other). Lesson 1 - be sure to cut out each tag's paper; do not use one continuous page. The paper will not bend gracefully. Then I used chipboard letters to make the word Love. Lesson 2 - make sure you have all the letters or you have to borrow from others (thanks Kathy!). The letters were then colored with Stampin Up colored pencils. I glued the letters on the tags. To embellish, I used sunglasses and dragonfly chipboard pieces I bought at Michaels for about 25 cents each. To finish it off, I put several pieces of ribbon in each. So I only learned 2 lessons, but, I will remember them!

Today is the final day of our Haunted Halloween hop. We hope you have had fun hopping from one Design Team blog to another, enjoying many fantastic cards, pages, tags, and other assorted projects. Today we will reveal additional projects, so be sure to hop along. If you have had fun, then come join us November 1-4 as we showcase Christmas projects. Paper Primper is the sponsor of the hop. So let's get started. You should have come from Kassi's site. If not, then start at the beginning, at Paper Primper. Follow along with us to:

Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/

Tammy - http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)

Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/

Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/

So, what do I have to show you? I have created this card using Halloween paper, Stickles, and embossing powder.

Now hop along to see what Audrey has.

Blog hop Day 2

It is Day 2 of the Haunted Halloween blog hop over at the Honey Bee Corner. Today's designers are Patty, Giselle, Diana, and Yvette. Hop on over there and check out their projects. The start of the hop is here so be sure to follow the order. Be sure to leave comments on each site so the designers get some encouragement. Follow tomorrow and Thursday as we will have more designers and more projects! Next month we will have another hop with Christmas project. Have fun looking through the sites!

Blog Hop

Hello friends! Today starts the Haunted Halloween Hop with the Honey Bee Design Team. Be prepared to be dazzled, amazed, and maybe even spooked a little! Mistyrose started this hop and you can find her HERE. The Honey Bees can be found HERE. Stop by the blogs of the designers over the next 4 days and see what they have made for you. Each project is as unique as our Honey Bee Design Team, so let's get this hop going!

Day 1:
Kassi - http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/

Tammy - you are here! (http://tammysmakingmemories.blogspot.com/)

Audrey - http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/

Day 2:

Diana - http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/

Patty - http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/

Giselle - http://yuveriaseden.blogspot.com/

Yvette - http://cre8tivegirls.blogspot.com/

Day 3:

Kacee - http://youhadmeatscrap.blogspot.com/

Jessica - http://paperdeckerations.blogspot.com/

Suzanne - http://suzanneroseberryartfortheheart.com/blog.html

Day 4:

All designers will be showing their creations. If you did not start at the beginning of the blog hop, go to: Kassi's blog: http://kassicreations.blogspot.com/. If you are ready to go to the next, go to Audrey's at http://www.paperartbyaudrey.com/.

So..........here is my creation. I made a teepee card. I used the Paper Dolls Cricut Cartridge (for the mummy and the ghost), used black and orange cardstock, along with Halloween paper and stickers supplied by Paper Primper Altered Art .

This and That

This week I have been a crafting fool! I made a birthday card, a shaker card, two Christmas cards, a Halloween card, and a Halloween card box. In addition, I started making some Christmas presents. Tonight I am going to a crop and next weekend I am going for an entire weekend crop. Watch in the next few days and I will show some of what I have been making.

Speaking of the next few days, October 3 is our hop over at Sweet Magnolia Honey Bee Corner. The design team will be revealing some Halloween creations. Go check it out. Until then......

ATC Swap

Sweet Magnolia's Honey Bee Corner is ready for their first swap. We are swapping Artist Trading Cards. Each card must be 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (the size of a playing card). Join the group, state that you want to swap, and we will be ready to swap Oct 1. Get your creative juices flowing.

Giveaway

Another post for today. Diana is having a giveaway for when she reaches 500 followers. Check this blog out and get in the running. DL Art