Multi Tasking a project takes some thought and maybe also stepping out of your comfort zone

If you like the sketch be sure to check it out at Dixie Pieces.. with Kim and a November sketch Challenge.

Using the sketch I also played along with My Scraps and More the Thankful Challenge for 11/15.. family traditions and to use some ink, paint or mist. I used ink on the edges of the papers and also ink stamped a sectionof the background.

Also at Cookin' Up Creations Blue Plate Specials.. Inspirational Sunday 11/13 the challenge was to show a table and food.. it was perfect with these photos.

Multi tasking can be inspirational and also force you out of your box and your comfort zone.... you need to think ahead and plan how and what you'd like the finished project to encorporate as far as elements, theme, sometimes colour. It really is fun... hope you try it too.

My Scraps and More Guest DT call

My Scraps and More is having a Guest DT call so using the layout sketch I made and submitted the layout below.
This layout started with some background stamping in multi colouring. The circle is hand stitched with embroidery floss. I had lots of fun with strips in the border and fun elements in the clusters. Adding bling, a key and the tag.. were the finishing touches.

Just a few projects

Scrapbooks Etc. has amazing FREE patterns.. paper piecing patterns. So with the tree above I put together the card below. It was very small however so I decided it was perfect for a Gift Card for xmas. In the inside I added the pocket with slot to hold the gift card.
Here is the card all tied up ready to put into an envolope. Decorating is fun.. so many options to do what ever you like. It's also small enough to use up those small stash pieces and part accents.


I hadn't made ATC's lately so the these were part of a Challenge at Dixie Pieces Birthday Bash celebration.. and it was to make 4 of them and use the theme .. the 4 seasons. It always amazing me what fits on such a small size.

Using a sketch of Tiare Smith from the Cookin' Up Creations Sketchy Saturday Nov 12.. and the twist to use photos of ME.. I made sure when we went to the AIR SHOW this past weekend to get these photos.. Kevin and Gibb were amazing and volunteered to poss with me.. lent me their rifle and helmet to get these great shots. Also at My Scraps and More the Nov. 14 Thankful Challenge was to use 5 manufacturers on the layout. I used American Crafters, Colorbox, DCWV, We R Making Memories.. and 1 unknown accents manufacturer..
As you can see I play at many fabulous and amazing sites. They all have so much to offer. The DT teams are creative and inspirational. Be sure to visit them and see what they have to offer and even play along... would love to see you there.

Sketchabilities and their DT call

So Sketchabilities is having a DT call.. and I thought it would be fun to apply. Karan's sketches are amazing and she was where I got introduced to my first sketches ever. I have come a long way since then and it would be amazing to part of her team and use her sketches regularly. It would be an honour to display what I create using her sketch and I would love to inspire you using them.
Above is her sketch and my layout using it. Sure hope you like it because I had great fun using it.

so SILLY.. you make me SMILE

So SILLY is my project of the day.. it met so many challenge themes all in one page.
I started with paint on the background and stamped many different things into a somewhat square.(instead of 5 patterned papers) and a sketch of Creating Keepsakes from Oct 2011 to fulfill Tamara's Challenge at Cookin' Up Creations Sketchy Saturday.
The photo was to be silly .. so I dug into my skype gallery from when the Grandkids make faces into the webcam. Also not the best photo which was perfect for Kristin's challenge at My Sketch World. I also used this too for Thankful Challenges today at My Scraps & More.
Multi tasking is a great way to accomplish lots in one page.

Cookin' Up Creations... Tutorial Thursday

Hi everyone..
at Cookin' Up Creations this month the Caption of the month is

"Cookin for the Holidays" with a Food theme.


With cooking and food in mind I am posting the Thursday Tutorial with a recipe with a twist.
Any good food recipe has a list of ingredients that combined together make a delicious dish.

So with that in mind I have a RECIPE for a fabulous LAYOUT + TWIST

1. Pick a patterned paper that is very busy and has possibilities to cut and use many pieces.
2. You therefore need a background piece to piece it all together with.. whether cardstock or matching paper to the #1 piece.
3. You must use a #number on it.
4. You must use many different shape fonts on the page. (not all in the title but can be)
5. You must use at least 2 photos on it.
6. You must have at least 5 different colours somewhere.
7. You need a blend of accents.
8. You need at least 3 brads.

AND NOW FOR THE TWIST.
9. TITLE...
The title must have some technique to make it special... something to make it pop.
a. mask mist it
b. colour chipboard with paints
c. add stickles
d. matte for double colour
e. outline with markers
OR the technique I used
f. use glossy accents to make the letters pop and shine.

On my page the letters are perfectly flat and part of the paper so the letters needed something to make it stand out as the Main Title. I actually added 2 coats to get the affect I wanted.

The shine definitely makes the title pop off the page.

Here is the cross section photo to show how the glossy accents made the title pop and shine... gave it depth and texture too.
Would love for you to stop by Cookin' Up Creations and see what every one creates with my recipe..maybe you could play along too. Would love to see you.

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday.. Punching either a little or a lot

Hi everyone.. some of these are previously viewed this month because I am multi tasking. I wanted to share with you the fact that whether it is a little or a lot of punching ... it is perfect on layouts as well as cards.
On the layout above using Kreaxions Punch #309 there is just a touch of an accent on the upper right tab and under the circle photo just to help pop the circle cut photo with the Kreaxions circle cutter.
On the Christmas layout I used only 2 strips punched with Kreaxions Punch #312 with insert A and the fallen away pieces of snowflakes scattered over the page. That is a not a lot either but very effective.
On this double page I wanted to carry something that would pop from one side to the other.. .. carry the flow across. How perfect is the double punched border using Kreaxions Punch #311 with insert A. It's amazing how little it takes to get the job done.

Here is the up close pieces that carried from one side to the other.. it really is fabulous.

So on the Christmas layout I I did a Kreaxions Punch #312 and placed it on top of the fall away punch piece from the #914. To make it pop a bit more I added white gel pen in the snowflakes and added some stickles and on the lower one I added gel pen tip detailing.

Here is the details up close on the double border.

So after viewing these different pieces I hope you realize there are so many effective ways to use punches on layout.. using it a little or use them a lot.
Sure hope you'll grab those punches and experiment with them.. have a great day.. Bev DT

My Scraps and More Blog Sketches and Dixie Pieces

Every Thursday My Scraps and More Blog posts a sketch and a ballot is given for every layout submitted for the month. Thought it would be great fun to play along so below is my layout using the sketch #12 and with multi tasking I used mixed font for the title to submit in the Dixie Pieces Birthday Bash Challenge by Brianna #3. I turned it sideways to accommodate the photo and the cute owl on the paper.

I had great fun with some paint on this one, fun strips, knotted and weaved ribbon, some cute accents and some doodling.

Dixie Pieces is celebrating 4 years

A Bossy Scrapper Layout with Andrea. We compiled the 9 elements and then had about 3 hours to complete and post it.. this was a game.


This layout was Andrea's #1 to use 4 patterned papers.


Andrea's #2 was to use a banner.. I just happen to love banners.


Kim's #3 was to make a card with #'s on it... I got out all my new stamps and had a great time using #'s.

Kim's #3 was to use 4 buttons. I used the Peek a Boo card open circle and added felty accents, an epoxy sentiment and some doodling.

It was celebrating in full force this weekend .. Dixie Pieces Birthday Bash... they are celebrating 4 years. You however can still play along until Nov 13th... be sure to check it out.
I got a few of the challenges done of the 12.. a few more to do throughout the week.

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday and the Peek a Boo Card

Good morning. I know we have used the Kreaxions Circle Cutter so many times .. but it's so nice to share with you all the neat things that are so easy to do when you use it. Here is my Peek a Boo Card.
.
Using the Kreaxions Circle Cutter I made the window.
Then I misted the whole front before I decorated the card going through the peek hole too.
Then I cut the matching circle but a bit
bigger to frame it from the inside.
I then cut a bigger thin circle frame to add to the front and many
other circles to accent the card.
Adding more cute accents finished the front.

On the inside I did the thin circle frame. added the cute felt bug, some more
circles and added some freehand doodling.
It really is so easy .. but fun .. makes a cute different style card.
Hope you have a great day.