Monday, December 29, 2014

Robin's Nest Design Team is posted and I am excited to be back



I am super excited to share that I am returning to the Robin's Nest Design Team.
They have a distinct product line with amazing papers, trims and accents.. and
every year there is new and amazing products to look forward to using.
Be sure to visit often on my blog and their blog to see what we have been 
creating and hope it will inspire you.





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Sunday, December 28, 2014

JnW Crafts and Trees



Hi ... at JnW Crafts I am super excited to share some fun Christmas cards using
lots of trees.. in the paper, cut out of paper, one abaca fibre tree and also a wood one 
with some added ink to colour it.

This first card has a cute image, a punched doily and border and some fun trees.
Trees in the background paper..and the  glitter tree is stencil traced and cut out
using the amazing JnW Crafts Tree.

Supply List:
Papers: Robin's Nest 
 Accents: Robin's Nest dew drops
 Stencil: JnW Crafts Trees
Image: Scrapbook Stamp Society Sherri Baldy
Punch: Just Imagine Crafts/Kreaxions
Markers: Copics
Other: stickles

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This card boasts lots of trees all so different and trimmed with mixed 
colours of dew drops.
A film transparency, a border and some tied twine finish this one off.

Supply List:
Papers: Robin's Nest 
 Accents: Robin's Nest dew drops, JnW Crafts wood tree piece
Stencil: JnWCrafts Tree
Other: twine, Christmas film, Abaca fibre



Thanks for stopping by today.. enjoyed sharing all the fun trees with you
on these 2 cute cards.

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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Turtle Soup Challenge with an altered item for December Mini Crop


Turtle Soup December Mini Crop... what fun challenges.
All our mini crops post the 3rd Friday of every month and you have 10 days
to play along with all the challenges posted.
This one was to alter a project. I did this Dollarama box all up.. 
base with paint, some stamping and stenciling.... ribbon wrapped together some flowers..
used some fun single flowers and bead looking flowers into clusters...
and then some more sparkle with trim and gem stones.
It turned out really cute... the Grand Daughters would love this.

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Friday, December 26, 2014

Let's Get Sketchy GET INSPIRED MAGAZINE Special Christmas Edition



Be sure to view the full issue. So full of amazing, inspiring and creative special Christmas projects.

http://www.joomag.com/magazine/get-inspired-special-christmas-edition-december-2014/0694646001419476192

Watch for the call to submit to the next issue.. we'd love to see you join us.
My projects are on pages 18-19, 78, 89, 92

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Merry Christmas from my house to yours


From my house to yours.. may you have a Very Merry Christmas 
and a Happy New Year.

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Monday, December 22, 2014

Robin's Nest and the fabulous coordinating Winter Collection


Today it's my turn at the Robin's Nest to boast about the amazing Winter Collection.

Supply List:
Paper: Robin's Nest Winter Collection:
Cardstock; misc
Alpha: My Minds Eye chipboard
Circle Cutter: Kreaxions
Ink; Tim Holtz ranger
Pen: Signo white gel, Micron 01 black
Sketch: Let's Get Sketchy, Bee Cee Creativity
Other: twine, metal snowflakes, chipboard accent

In the close ups you can view some of the details. 


 This amazing paper made it easy to add some dew drops of different shapes and sizes to accent
this part of the matted circle. Also I tied some red twine to pop some added colour 
and put some small journal strips to write on.


Using the chipboard snowflakes and adding dew drops make a fun border.


Using MME chipboard letters the title with extended signo white gel pen words is perfect
surrounded by more metal snowflakes and topped with chipboard accent in red for more colour again.


Sharing this view from a wider angle to see the circle, the great deer paper
and also the fun strips of striped paper. With all the coordinating paper things come
together really easily.. and you have a great page.

So glad you could stop by.. due come again. I love sharing with you... 
and have a great day.. maybe even a scrappy one!


Friday, December 19, 2014

IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK ALOT LIKE CHRISTMAS


So we trimmed outdoors first... to look festive with all the other neighbors homes on the street.



I added all the accents to this wreath and weaved in the lights.


Snowy has been in the family for years and it our greeter at our door.


The tree inside has changed over the years but this is the finished product now for about 3 years. 
Rows of bears that were gifts over the years border and watch over my tree.



The mantle and upstairs railing were assembled by me with lights and ornaments.



The store bought optic tree and the cute little stuffies decorate the dining room area.... 
this has always been the kid decorated area.


Don't often take a selfie.. but thought it would be cool to have me and my tree.


The tree even looks cool during the daytime with the light off.

Thanks for viewing my festive home .. happy to share with you.
And wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from 
my House to Yours.

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Thursday, December 18, 2014

Off the Rails Scrapbooking and the Origami Christmas Tree with tutorial


Today I am sharing my tutorial at Off the Rails Scrapbooking on how to make this
Origami Christmas Tree (see Video below)
done on this Christmas card 





Here are the measurements .. 1/2" increments.
Hope you love the look of it and will share with me.. your fabulous creation.
You get the 3 D look on the Layout seen below...



Thanks for visiting today.. hope you enjoyed this technique today and hope you give it a try.
It's great on so many possible projects you'll be creating.

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Monday, December 15, 2014

Let's Get Sketchy with Mondays Sketch and Robin's Nest Products


Today is sketchy Monday at Let's Get Sketchy and I am happy to share a sketch of mine.
I took the sketch and flipped it sideways and the move the title to fit.
I also showcase my amazing Robin's Nest products.

Supply List:
Paper: Robin's Nest Winter Collection:
Cardstock; misc
Alpha: My Minds Eye chipboard
Circle Cutter: Kreaxions
Ink; Tim Holtz ranger
Pen: Signo white gel, Micron 01 black
Other: twine, metal snowflakes, chipboard accent




In the close ups you can view some of the details. 



 This amazing paper made it easy to add some dew drops of different shapes and sizes to accent
this part of the matted circle. Also I tied some red twine to pop some added colour 
and put some small journal strips to write on.


Using the chipboard snowflakes and adding dew drops make a fun border.


Using MME chipboard letters the title with extended signo white gel pen words is perfect
surrounded by more metal snowflakes and topped with chipboard accent in red for more colour again.


Sharing this view from a wider angle to see the circle, the great deer paper
and also the fun strips of striped paper. With all the coordinating paper things come
together really easily.. and add a sketch as a starting point .. you have a great page.

So glad you could stop by.. due come again. I love sharing with you... 
and have a great day.. maybe even a scrappy one!


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Sunday, December 14, 2014

Turtle Soup DT 2015


As DT Coordinator I'd like to says thanks and best of luck to the design team that is leaving. 
You will be missed. Your talent, creativity and friendship was amazing  and such a big part of our team. Take care and we'll watch for you on Facebook to see what you're up too.

AND NOW 
CONGRATS TO THE 2015 DESIGN TEAM
We are excited to have many returning DT and some amazing NEW designers.
We are already planning the 2015 schedules to share with you. Be sure to visit us at:
http://www.turtlesoup.scrappingturtle.com/

Daily challenges, monthly mini crops, amazing gallery of creative projects.. 
and daily chatter to  get to know you all better.
We encourage even the beginner through advanced scrapper to join us.
There is always someone around to help you along the way.
Sketches, layouts, cards, tags, altered items and lots of techniques shared to 
keep everyone happy.

CONGRATS TO THE 2015 DESIGN TEAM.

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Friday, December 12, 2014

Paper House celebrates this month with paper pads


Hi.. so how are you all today... At Paper House mixing fabulous paper, great photos and fun accents
makes for a fun, cute , adorable and loveable page.
Starting with a full background sheet from Paper House 12x12 Nature paper pad.. 
then mixing in some Little girl papers from another smaller size paper pad 
worked perfect together. The shades of blue and pinks pulled the colours from
the subtle softer background themed paper.
I also mixed my Kreaxions and digital images to this project.

Supply List;
Cardstock: misc.
Stickers: Paper House ST 2243E, STCX -0110
Digital Image: SSS Sherri Baldy
Markers: copics
Frame: Cricut cut SSS svg file, title
Pens: Staedtler black, Signo white gel
Circle Cutter: Kreaxions
Ink: Tim Holtz ranger
Accents: SRM
Dew Drops: Robin's Nest



In the close ups we get to view some details up close.
The title is cricut cut and used the negative and matted it to make the letters pop.
The fun sisters digital image from Sherri Baldi was a perfect touch to this sisters page
with fun photos. The matting also svg file cut with cricut.


So many times I have mentioned that if you have a busy background you sometimes need some 
accent papers behind the photo or groupings to ground them to the busy paper.
Using both the blue strip, pink which is Kreaxions # 309 punched border and a Kreaxions cut white circle gave the 3 small photos a base. It is gentle slid behind a small portion
 of the flowers in the background floral print.
The corner is done with SRM stitch stickers Or sewing machine if you have one.


All the base clustering is perfect for these grouped photos. To 
add some more floral accents I used the Paper house stickers, added
a butterfly and gave it a flight path using a black ink pen.
So mixing big paper pads and smaller ones  .. using complimentary hues 
works perfectly on this page.
Thanks for your visit... hope to see you again soon.

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