Lawnscaping Challenge #55 - Bun in the Oven Card

I made this expecting baby card for the Lawnscaping Challenge.  The challenge was to use embossing on the project so I dry embossed the white background cardstock to mimic the circles in the pink patterned paper.

Supplies: Cardstock (Neena Paper); Patterned Paper (Martha Stewart); Stamps (Lawn Fawn - Plus One); Dies (Simon Says Stamp, Spellbinders); Ink (Memento, Copic); Embossing Folder (Sizzix); Punch (WRMK); Glitter Glue (Crayola); Adhesives (Xyron Mega Runner, DIY Foam Tape); Other (Xyron Creatopia - Shapez Component).

And here's a closeup.  Instead of stickles, I borrowed my daughter's Crayola glitter glue and it worked wonderfully!

Make sure you visit the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog to play along!  As always, thanks for stopping by!

Wedding Cards!

I don't know what it is about August and September, but we had FIVE weddings these past two months!  Sadly, we were unable to attend any of the celebrations.  It was in my third trimester and thank goodness we decided not to travel since, as you know, Benjamin arrived much earlier than expected.  I have no idea how I would have survived if I had gone into labor in San Francisco or Orlando!  At least when Charlotte was born in Flagstaff, I had Justin with me.  :)

Anyways, I wanted to share with you the wedding cards I made featuring amazing products by Xyron, Cloud 9 Design by Colorbok and Spellbinders.

1.  Xyron and Cloud 9 Wedding Cards.  Xyron recently partnered up with Cloud 9 to feature some of their new patterned paper and fabric flower embellishments.  You can check out more projects by the Xyron Design Team on Xyron's facebook page.

Supplies include: Colorbök Cloud 9 Patterned Paper, Neena Paper Cardstock, Cloud 9 Flower Embellishments, We R Memory KeepersSew Easy and Floss, Lifestyle Crafts Embossing Folder, Paper Smooches Stamps, Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron 5" Creative Station.

Supplies include:Cloud 9 Patterned Paper, Neena Paper Cardstock,Colorbök Cloud 9 Flower Embellishments, Lawn Fawn Stamps, Martha Stewart Punch, Glossy Accents, Stickles, Xyron 1.5" Create-a-Sticker, Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron 5" Creative Station, Copic Markers.

Supplies include: Colorbök Cloud 9 Patterned Paper, Cloud 9 Fabric Flower Embellishments, Neena Paper Cardstock, Lawn Fawn Stamps, Copic Markers, Gloss Accents, Homemade Foam Tape, Xyron Mega Runner, Martha Stewart Score Board.

Supplies include: Colorbök Cloud 9 Patterned Paper, Cloud 9 Fabric Flower Embellishments, Neena Paper Cardstock, Lawn Fawn Stamps, Copic Markers, Gloss Accents, Homemade Foam Tape, Xyron Mega Runner, Martha Stewart Score Board.

2.  Xyron and Spellbinders.  Some other cards I made featuring Xyron and Spellbinders can be found on this blog post.  And other projects by the Xyron Design Team are found here.  But this is a wedding card I made using the Spellbinders fold and tuck dies.  SO FUN!!!!  

Supplies include: Dies (Spellbinders Paper Arts Shapeabilities - Round About, Ribbon Banners); Patterned Paper ( My Mind's Eye); Cardstock (Neena Paper); Sprays, Masks, Inks (Studio Calico, Memento); Buttons (Basic Grey); Stamps (Lawn Fawn); Adhesives (Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron 5" Creative Station, Homemade Foam Tape, Glossy Accents); Big Shot; We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Lawnscaping Challenge #41 - Cards using Spellbinders Nestabilities

So I've been stalking the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog for some time now and am always in awe of the gorgeousness that my dear friend and stamper extraordinaire, Jennifer McDermott, always creates for the them.  Since this week's challenge was a super simple card sketch, I didn't have much of an excuse to not play along.

I used my Spellbinders Nestabilities dies to create a frame for my stamping.  I especially love how Spellbinders dies can both cut and emboss, something that even my beloved Silhouette Cameo can't do.  I think that adds just another level of sophistication.  So here are the two cards I made using primarily papers and elements from my September Counterfeit Kit.

1.  Flying By Card.  This card uses three different Lawn Fawn sets (Belinda's Borders, Sunny Skies, and Flying By).

Supplies:  Patterned Paper (Studio Calico - Take Note); Cardstock (Neena Paper); Dies (Spellbinders Nestabilities - LG Classic Scalloped Circles, LG Standard Circles); Washi Tape (Martha Stewart Crafts); Stamps (Lawn Fawn); Adhesives (Xyron Mega Runner, Homemade Foam Tape); We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.

2.  Note of Thanks.  I've found that some of the larger Lawn Fawn sentiments, like this one from Many Thanks, fit perfectly in a scalloped circle to make the perfect simple card.

Supplies:  Patterned Paper (Studio Calico - Take Note); Cardstock (Neena Paper); Dies (Spellbinders Nestabilities - LG Classic Scalloped Circles, LG Standard Circles); Border Punch (EK Success - Musical Symphony); Stamps (Lawn Fawn); Adhesives (Xyron Mega Runner, Homemade Foam Tape); We R Memory Keepers Corner Chomper.

Make sure to stop by the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog for more details on how you can play along.  You have until September 12 to submit an entry!

As always, thanks for stopping by!

Wrapping Up Project 100 {Baby Cards and Crafts}

I started PROJECT 100 back in January as a personal challenge to use up my "stash" by creating 100 different projects before buying any more paper, buttons, stickers, etc.  In retrospect, I made a couple of exceptions to the rules.  When Scrapbook Steals had Silhouette accessories available, I bought the starter kit for fabric (along with all the fabric paint) and rhinestones.  I've purchased some random stamps and stickers (like two $3 stamps and five packs of $1.50 thickers) from TJ Maxx and Marshalls.  But for the most part, I've stuck to the original rules of only buying supplies as needed for specific projects or Vanlikethecar Design orders.  I would give myself a B+ for following the rules. 

It took me almost four months but I am now exceedingly proud to announce that I have successfully completed PROJECT 100!!!!  As of the last blog post, I had five projects left in my countdown.  So here they are (plus one) - all super cute ideas for the little baby in your life.

1.  Baby Bib Cards.  Addie B Designs released three new bibs for their summer collection.  (Make sure to check out their Facebook page for super cute bibs, booties, hair accessories, and everything else adorable and monogrammed for baby!) 

So, new baby bibs means new baby bib cards!  Here are the cards (4) I created inspired by Addie B's adorable bibs.

Supplies:  Patterned Paper (My Mind's Eye); Cardstock (American Crafts); Stamps (Lawn Fawn, Unity Stamps); Brads (Oriental Trading Company); Digital Files (Lettering Delights); Other (Silhouette Cameo, Tim Hotlz Distress Ink, American Crafts Zing Embossing Powder, Versamark Ink, Memento Black Ink).

2.  Painted Baby Onesie.  To go along with this adorable bib I ordered from Addie B Designs...

...I made this hand painted onesie featuring a design from the new Lawn Fawn Critters Ever After collection, my Silhouette Cameo and Silhouette fabric vinyl. 

3.  Button Monogram.  Here is a button monogram I made for a client.  I seriously need to make one for Charlotte - so cute!!

Here is a link to the blog post with another button monogram I made a few weeks back.  And if you want to make one yourself, here is a link to the tutorial by the oh so fabulous Jana Paddington on the Scrapbook Steals blog.

So, we have a total of 6 project (4 cards, 1 onesie, and 1 monogram) bringing our grand total to 101 PROJECTS!!!!  

Thanks so much for following along and encouraging me to craft my way through this goal.  I'll probably restart a similar challenge once we get settled back in California for the next few months.  I still have way too much paper.  :)

As always, thanks for stopping by!!

Crafting with my November Counterfeit Kit

Can I just tell you how much I'm loving my November Counterfeit Kit.  Before, when I would start a scrapbook page, I would spend a long time (sometimes hours) just thinking about what papers worked together, playing with color combinations, and rummaging through my boxes for the perfect embellishments.  (Yes, sadly, I have THAT much stuff.)  But now, with the Counterfeit Kit, I already have papers and embellishments preselected from my stash and can get scrapping almost immediately.  Just yesterday, I *nearly* finished an entire layout during Charlotte's nap time (which, for me, is unheard of).  So, with that, I wanted to share with you some layouts and a card I made with my counterfeit kit.

1.  January 2011 {a scrapbook layout}.  

I used this fantastic sketch  by Kristy Lee over at Scrapbook Steals (Opal #2) as my starting point.

Inspired by the shape and movement of the photo placement, I fussy cut some Studio Calico paper to create a frame around some photos.  

I then made my journaling spot by cutting out a circle, stamping it with a Hero Arts ledger stamp and stitching around it with some embroidery floss. 

2.  February 2011 {a scrapbook layout}.

 

This was another layout using a Kristy Lee sketch from Scrapbook Steals (Opal #3).

I'm in love with the Sassafras various blooms and in stitch blossoms.  They are super cute and make embellishing so quick and easy! 

To frame my photo collage, I cute apart a die cut sheet from Studio Calico.  I also cut out some banner pieces from Studio Calico Fabrips to embellish the top corner of my photo collage.

3.  March 2011 {a scrapbook layout}.   

If you haven't noticed, I'm trying to get caught up on our 2011 family album and these month pages with the photo collages make it a lot easier.  :)  I'm also trying to catch up with all the Opal sketch challenges at Scrapbook Steals.  So, as expected, my starting point was another Kristy Lee sketch (Opal #6).

My newest obsession has been these candy dots by Pebbles (which are just adhesive little button dots).  So cute!  I'm also trying to incorporate more washi tape into my layouts.

In trying to add some pops of color to the layout, I did some random blue stitching around the flower cutout.

And I am kindove in love with these Jenni Bowlin Studio stick pins (which are just decorated needles/ pushpins).  Sadly, I just don't know how to use them.  So I just stuck it with the flowers here.

4.  Wedding Wishes {a card}.

For my final November Counterfeit Kit creation (well, for purposes of this post at least...), here is a wedding card I made.  

I cut out the circle card and scallop shape using my Cricut and Sure Cuts A Lot software.  The sentiment and banner stamps are from Lawn Fawn.  And aside from that, I used American Craft Thickers to spell out the names and added faux stitching with a black Sharpie around the circle.

Whew, that was a lot!  :)  

As always, thanks for stopping by!!!