Hello, Kraftie Friends!

Happy Sunday! Here are some botanical birthday card inspiration...I like sending Birthday Cards, for a handmade touch...don't know how many people keep them, but at least I get to enjoy making them! lol!

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I've ordered some new stamps (that I probably shouldn't have ordered...) and I've been playing with them! There's nothing better than crafting when you're sick, right? =)

Happy Saturday, Kraftie Friends!!!

My mom is visiting, but I managed to make this scrap page...




I used Club Scrap Succulents printed paper, Cricut-cut overlay, Butterfly (both from Artbooking CTMH Cricut cartridge), flowers and Beautiful (from Flower Market CTMH Cricut cartridge), more die cut Butterflies, Distress Stains, Walnut Ink and paper flowers with pearls in the centers.
I also added some journaling with a blue Gel Pen from Delft Gel Pen Set.

The cat is my Ragdoll Angel...isn't she Beautiful? =)

Challenges:
1. More Than Words March 2017: Beautiful & Butterfly
2. Simon Says Mon: Handmade Flowers
3. Simon Says Wed: Bit O' Green
4. Word Art Wed #274-#275: AGoes

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

Have you tried Yupo papers yet? They are 100% recyclable, waterproof, tree-free synthetic paper...basically plastic that will hold ink!
A few months ago, I got some Yupo paper in my Club Scrap Color Me Happy Kit...and I played with it a little bit, trying to figure out what worked best...

I tried Distress Stains, but I have to retry it...didn't really turned out the way I wanted...
And, of course, I tried alcohol inks!
They work great on Yupo paper, just like they work on glossy paper!


I used yellow and blue + blending solution + white alcohol inks for the panel above.
I die cut it with STAMPlorations die and added a white ribbon before adhering the panel to the card base.
I cut a wreath using Flower Market CTMH Cricut cartridge (you can see it HERE), adhered half on the card and outlined it with green markers. Then, I adhered the other half on.
I cut out some succulents from a printed paper (Club Scrap Succulents Collection), and adhered them on card (the lighter one with foam tape).
Finally, I added some sequins.

I'll be back next week with some panels + stamping...so, please, check back!

And since there are some challenges for handmade backgrounds, I'm entering the card in the following challenges:

1. Mojo Monday #487 Contest:
2. Simon Says Mon: Make Your Own Background
3. Club Scrap March Technique Challenge: Create Your Own Backgrounds
4. Unicorn Challenge #19: Go Green
5. Word Art Wed #272-#273: AGoes
6. Addicted to Stamps #232: Make Your Mark

7. Simon Says Wed: For a Special Lady/Girl

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

The Artist Team at Club Scrap was challenged this month to create projects with Alpha Stencils:
Lowercase Alpha Stencils & Uppercase Alpha Stencils (btw, they are 50% off, Feb 28th through March 6th!!!)


If you came from Debbie's Blog, you're in the right place!
Your next stop is Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post)!

I've been wanting to make a faux Traveler's Notebooks for a while...so, I made one for myself (the one with the charm):

I also made 2 for my kids, so I did some stuff a little different than I was initially planning for safety issues...


And I made 3 different sizes, but I liked this one the best...

I used papers and button from the Succulents Collection and Decorative Vinyl Adhesive Covering for the covers, printer paper for the pages, up-cycled gold elastic, The Cinch (to punch the square holes) and Crop-a-Dile (to punch a smaller hole for the closure).
OK, you could use just the Crop-a-Dile for all the holes, but I couldn't find mine at first...haha

I have a video at the bottom of the post, but here are some instructions + options:

How-To Cover:
1. Trim printed paper to size: 6.75" x 9.5"
Score it in the middle, so it will be 4.75" x 6.75" after folded.
2. Adhere Decorative Vinyl Covering on the back of the cover and trim the excess off.
Optional: Use a clear vinyl covering on both sides, instead, after you stencil your covers.

3. Stencil words or initials, etc...using Lowercase Alpha Stencils and/or Uppercase Alpha Stencils, daubers and ink pads.
4. Punch 2 holes on the top and bottom (one on each side of the fold).
Optional: Add eyelets for a more finished look.

5. Thread elastic through the holes (check the video).
6. Add a button (or a bead) and tie a knot (If you're making it for kids, I would skip the button).

How-To Closure (I didn't use it in the kids' covers):
1. Punch a hole on the right edge of the cover (about 1/4" from the edge), right in the middle.
Optional: Add an eyelet for a more finished look.

2. Tie an elastic and thread through the hole, from the inside.
3. Add charms of your choice.

Optional Design: Punch a hole on the cover's fold, right in the middle, and add the elastic from the inside.

How-To Notebooks:
1. Covers: 8.5" x 5.5" cardstock (score and fold it in half or you can add 1/4" on both sides, if you'd like a little extra room)
2. Stencil words or initials, etc...using Lowercase Alpha Stencils and/or Uppercase Alpha Stencils, daubers and ink pads.
3. Pages: 8.5" x 5.5" printer paper - 10 sheets (score and fold it in half)
4. Place a notebook on each elastic.







Here's my video tutorial:


This is your last stop!
Hope you enjoyed our Blog Hop!
And you can go back to Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post) to start all over again! =)

Challenges:
1. Creative Moments #112: AGoes

Hello, Kraftie Friends!

I have lots of planners, although I don't post them a lot...
But here's how I made some inserts using Club Scrap's Digital Kits and my The Happy Planner BIG Punch:


I printed some images from Succulents and Color Me Happy Collections on white cardstock, trimmed them to fit my Mini Happy Planner, leaving an extra 0.5" margin on the left (for the slots).
I backed it with Decorative Adhesive Vinyl Covering and trimmed the excess off.
Then, I punched the slots with The Happy Planner BIG Punch.

Here's how they look like in the Mini Happy Planner...





I printed the panel (Succulents Digital Kit), die cut it and adhered it on green card base.
I added a round embellishment with foam tape and some fibers.

Challenges:
1. Color Throwdown #431:
2. Simon Says Wed: AGoes
3. WordArtWed #271-#272: AGoes

Hello, Kraftie Friends!!!

It's my turn to post over at EyeConnect Crafts' Blog today!!!
EyeConnect Crafts makes 100% Recycled Chipboard products...and they are a little thinner than others, so the projects will not be so bulky!

I have a fun Side-Step Card to share...



Head over THERE for the written and Video Tutorial + Supplies!

Challenges:
1. Club Scrap's February Technique Challenge: Fancy Folds
3. WordArtWed #271-#272: AGoes

If you came from Club Scrap's Blog (Karen's Post), you're in the right place!
Your next stop is Kay's Blog!

I love plants and succulents are everywhere nowadays!
That's why I decided to make a Table Top Decoration piece this month...something Spring-y and the best part of it...I don't have to water it! =)


Start with a paper mache' letter "O" (or the number "0"). I chose a deep one, so it can stand on its own.
Paint it with brown paint and before it dries, rub a plastic bag on for a faux leather texture:


I used printed paper for the card and the light green paper for the cut out insert.
I added some Easter washi tape from my stash and added the ribbon (Succulents Fibers) on the flap.