Paper Studio The Shoppe on the Square

At the last Snippy Scrappers Crop, we had a card workshop inspired by Meggan and Tessa.  I think I've become a huge fan of them, so I CASEd the cards using a different set of papers.  I finally chose Paper Studio's The Shoppe on the Square.  I used Cactuses Again and Again from the Hungry JPEG for my embellishments - perfect for a hostess gift here in Arizona.

Tree Owl - New Challenge at Paper Ala Mode

This week at Paper Ala Mode, we have a fishy-owl challenge - sponsored by Createful Heart. I used Tree A1 Owl.

Be sure to pop on over to Paper Ala Mode to see all the cool projects created by the design team.

We Are 3 March Release

Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. My hubby contracted a bone infection, so I have been running with him for doctor's appointments and daily IV doses.

This month We Are 3 has some fabulous new papers - Brick Wall, Spring Flowers, and Lined Paper - and Fabulous Word Art (pun intended!) I love the way a masculine paper (Brick Wall) and a feminine paper (Spring Flowers) in coordinating colors go so well together...kind of a shabby chic feel. Of course, I'm always trying to do double duty - so made another pack of cards to give as a gift when we travel this summer.

The flowers are from Watercolor Bouquet from Creative Fabrica.

The sentiments are "Fabulous" from We Are 3.  You can see more designs from our design team if you visit here.  They are amazing card makers - be sure to stop by to see their fabulous work and give them some love.

These are such fun papers.  Be sure to stop by the Facebook page regularly to see what the talented design Team comes up with this month.

         

The Outlawz Twisted Thursday Challenge

This week at The Outlawz, Twisted Thursday's theme is to use layers. I created a simple card with three layers of orange patterns and a couple gold hearts.

Please stop by Twisted Thursday to see the fabulous creations by the design team and others - come play along!

The Paper Ala Mode Challenge

The Paper Ala Mode Challenges at The Outlawz are so much fun.  This week's theme is to use Wintry-Patterned Paper and an Animal.  Odd Ball Stamps were kind enough to sponsor - Thanks, Odd Ball!  I decided to make a tag using Wednesday's Sketch.  My wintry-patterned paper, unfortuantely, is well hidden behind my elephant.  The elephant is Christmas Elephant with Antlers from Odd Ball.  The snowflakes are a Sizzix die cut.  Click here to see all the wonderful creations submitted for the Paper Ala Mode Challenge.

Merry Christmas

Designing for others can sometimes be challenging...given product you just wouldn't ordinarily use.  This week's Paper Ala Mode Challenge is sponsored by Sandra Caldwell.  Her work is not what I would ordinarily be gravitated to - but since I've been become accustomed to her style - I'm now enjoying coloring her stamps.  Today's challenge, however, was a challenge - Christmas.  Now she did give us a snowman stamp and a Christmas bird stamp - both which I used previously.  For today's card, I just wanted to do something different.  So I pulled out one of Sandra's hippo stamps - and now I can't get the this Christmas song out of my head!  Visit here if you need a Hippo Christmas fix.

Chrstmas Wishes

Digital sentiments aren't just for cards and papercrafting!  Here's some Home Decor using a sentiment from We Are 3's Gift Labels collection.  The plaid circle is from Target's "dollar" aisle.  I added a couple floral picks and some burlap.  The glittered Christmas Wishes sentiment was cut on my electronic cutter and ironed on.

My Monday Layout

Here's a scrapbook layout I made last night for my grandson - the last page of his current book.  This is one layout that just came together for me.  I always use a sketch of some kind - and mid-process, I get somewhat frustrated because it's either not enough or too much...and I never seem to know what to add or what to get rid of.  For this layout, however, it just all came together.  I always wish I could share photos of my wonderful grandkids - but can't do that.  The photo here is of my grandson digging into a plate of food - all smiles.  I try to always make the first and last pages of a book something special - therefore, the "Yummy Ending" title.  I have to laugh - I pulled out the green scalloped circle from a box of scraps - not even realizing until today that the wording is perfect for a food page....sure wish, though, he was home eating carrots!  LOL!

Clean and Simple

Decided to go through my stash and make something clean and simple today. The image is from Bugaboo - Lady Bugs. The papers are Paper Studio.  The Challenge #60 at Get Creative is Clean and simple - check it out!

Love Colors

Hi, Everyone!  I'm here today sharing a quick-and-easy card for the February Challenge at House of Cards.  I especially love this challenge as I have a Paper Studio collection that has just been sitting there - shades of pink perfect for this challenge.

Sympathy Card

Hi, Everyone!  Today I have a card I created using the AMAZING Climbing Clematis (Power Poppy).  I just love these flowers.  I used some Tattered and Worn Paper Collection (Paper Studio) for the papers.  This is a nice card to let someone know you are thinking of them.

Challenge:

• Power Poppy January Challenge - Winter Blooms

Paper Studio meets Crafts U Print

I needed a quick hostess gift - made a small package of notecards.  I wanted to keep the focus on the bright colors, so I kept the designs simple by adding only some lilies using flowers from Oriental Lilac Parasol and Fan Lady (Crafts U Print) and adding leaves from Martha Stewart's Leaf punch.

Halloween Card with Owl - Using Scraps

Just a simple Halloween card....that's all for today.  

I Love Using My Stash

I'm on a mission to use my stash - it's great to find portions of my desktop - puts a smile on my face. Old card kits are perfect for just that - quick cards.

The papers are from Paper Studio called Deck the Halls with Chalk.  The flower embellishment is Recollections Printed Flowers - probably no longer available as I received these as a gift years ago.  Just amazing how quickly a card can go together when you put your mind to it.

Hobby Lobby Class - Paper Blossoms

Hobby Lobby - Tucson

5555 East Broadway

Paper Blossoms

Friday - February 5, 2016

1 p.m.

Price - $20 (includes all supplies)

Dive right into making four cards using Hobby Lobby’s “Be Bold . . . Be Bright” Foiled collection – combined with some paper-blossom die cuts.

Note

Paper colors/patterns may vary from pictures shown.

To register, call or text me at 520-576-8465.

What other types of papercrafting classes are you interested in?  Any techniques you'd like to learn?  Please leave a comment below with your ideas.

Sami Holiday + Stars

Hello!  Today I am joining Sami Stamps in their Challenge #32.  I have a CAS card - as I am STILL working on Christmas cards.  I'm using Sami Stamps digital Valentine Rose Feathers.  I embellished with glitter stars for Challenge #404 at Cute Card Thursday - their theme is "stars."

SALSA - Itty Bitty Card Exchange

Good Day, Everyone!

So excited to be returning to one of Tucson's scrappin' groups - SALSA...I've been off for vacationing and playing nursemaid to my husband and his new knee.  It's going to be great to finally return and visit my scrappin' friends!  Each month we have a themed card exchange - this month's theme is Itty Bitty.  So I made four itty-bitty cards - 2" square - with itty-bitty embellishments that have been in my stash for years...thanks to my hoarding.

Get Creative with Fantasy Stamps

Halloween just got ten times more fun with this gorgeous Kirra digital stamp by Nikki Burnett.  The detail she uses is almost like a Halloween bag full of candy!  Wow!  Wow!

For more fabulous fantasy cards using Nikki Burnett images, check out Get Creative Challenges - then join in the fun by adding your own fantasy card.

Patterned Layered Christmas Cards

Hobby Lobby - Tucson

5555 East Broadway

Patterned Layered Christmas Cards

Saturday - November 21, 2015

1 p.m.

Price - $20 (includes all supplies)

This class is featuring Christmas cards in non-traditional colors.

Note

Paper patterns may vary from pictures shown.

To register, call or text me at 520-576-8465.

What other types of papercrafting classes are you interested in?  Any techniques you'd like to learn?  Please leave a comment below with your ideas.

Be in the Round

Happy Saturday, Scrappers!

Welcome to my blog this Saturday.  My spectacular round inspiration today came from two sources - Mojo Monday #403 and SALSA card exchange theme - In the Round.  Mojo Monday shares the best card sketch challenges.

I do have to share, SALSA's theme is "In the Round." Since I forgot about this until the last moment, I remembered Mojo Monday's sketch and thought the round circle would just have to be enough! So I grabbed some scraps and the sketch and got to work. Finished the card and without even realizing - all my scraps have round patterns on them....and, yes, I have to confess when I decided I needed embossing, I did choose a dotted folder.

Files:  Doily Layer 4 - Crafts U Print