Sketch Challenge at Scrapbook Generation

It a Virtual Crop Challenge at Scrapbook Generation.  Lots of opportunity on this layout to use the fab pandas Kadoodle Bug is known for.  I flipped this sketch horizontally.  I had a little time, so cut out several baby phrases to use.  The papers are from Free Scrapbooking, and the "journaling" just happened to be in my stash from Love SVG.  Because this design fill the page with photos - easy peasy!  I just love al lthe sketches at Scrapbook Generation.   

Creative Memories and Heart Layout

After creating a basic two-page layout with Diane Porrazzo, Creative Memories consultant, I added the finishing touches to complete the pages. The papers are Positive Vibe from Digi Crea.

Susan's Scrap Club meets Creative Confetti

Those that know me well know that I depend on my electronic cutter.  Yesterday I loaded up its memory too much and CRASH!  I have not been able to reinstall the software since!  Fortunately, I listened to the wise ladies in the Eclips Users Group who recommended when you update the software, KEEP the old software installed.  Yeah!  It saved me!  A number of features missing....but I will at least be able to keep doing what I do most while I wait for someone smarter than me to figure out what's wrong. 

The Creative Confetti Challenge at Power Poppy this week calls for a baby card.  I hope this works - a baby layout!  I have a new niece - since I only have grandsons to scrapbook for, I decided to take this opportunity to scrapbook for a girl!  For this layout, I used Positive Vibes from Digi Crea, along with Baby Deer and Mom and a tiny Lovely Forest Deer - all from Star Jam Lines.

Unfortunately, my computer does not like the color turquoise - so on my computer, this looks like a baby blue layout.  I hope you see the beautiful turquoise, pink, and green that I really used.  When I look at this on my phone, it's gorgeous!  Here, gotta admit - not so much.  I don't generally collage embellishments - so this was a little tough for me....but I'm very happy with the results.  I thank Susan for this sketch inspiration.

Creative Confetti "All Boxed Up" Challenge

This week the theme at Creative Confetti is "All Boxed Up." Tell me that's not a fun challenge!

I found these deer images from Star Jam Lines - of course, I just HAD to use them for a new scrapbook for my new niece.  They are colored digitally.  Inspired by the Creative Confetti Challenge at Power Poppy, I placed both images in boxes - somewhat "out of the box" - and cut the entire image including the background box.  The papers are from Digi Crea.  Here is a close up of the colored images.

Power Poppy has done a fabulous job with this challenge (as always), so be sure to check out the rest of the entries.

Kim Cameron - Let's Go Cowboy

I'm really excited about this gift bag because I found a use for some free papers that have been in my stash for quite some time....not to mention the cute digitals, also resting in my stash. LOL! Not creative or elaborate - but cute nonetheless.

Beary Baby Angel inspired by Featured Stamper

When I saw this card in this week's Featured Stamper gallery, I thought, "Nice and easy." But then finding a scene I liked, I had second thoughts. Instead of a fun scene, I used Beary Baby Angel from Di Gigi.

Onesies with a Tutu

Good Morning, Everyone!  For my project today, I made some onesies for my husband's cousin's baby shower.  While checking out favorite onesies online, I fell in love with the saying "My Little Black Dress."  So I started searching for black onesies and a little black tutu.  I actually found the printed onesie for cheaper than I could make it!  But I wanted to do more and use that little tutu for more than three months.  So I bought a couple more onesies to personalize to go with the tutu so now that tutu will go one for a year.  

For the first onesie, I used Princess Crown from Miss Kate Cuttables.  This was not planned, but I love how when you look quickly, it looks like "Princess Short."  This is my first "cutout" technique - not sure why my crowns didn't match up...ooops. 

For the second onesie, I made this and hope Grandpa gets a kick out of it.  

How stinkin' cute is this?!?!??  I got the idea from Cricut Newbies and Pros.  The deer is from Amastery Clip Art from the Hungry JPEG - a freebie download.

Here is the entire collection - tutu with three onesies.

All Heart

The Paper Ala Mode challenge this week is hearts.  This little character from Sandra Caudwell is rather cute.  The design is simple and can be used for a variety of occasions.

Even this card in all its pink glory could be used for Valentine's Day, an anniversary, a new baby girl, or just because for your granddaughter.  I'm sure this card would always be a hit.

My First Layered and Glittered Design

I did this design several weeks ago, but never got around to posting it here.  I'm still learning - for instance, even after watching several videos and placement, when I eyed it up, I thought it was too low - when completed, very much too high.  Guess those people in the videos knew what they were speaking of.  However, when reviewing sizing charts, seems 3" x 3" was the size I should use.  Wow - do you know how small that is?  Instead, I went with 6".  Glad I didn't listen to them about that!  This is for my neighbor who turned one year old last week.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with Leftovers

Today is Thanksgiving - and I'm sure a logical blog post would be a Thanksgiving card.  However, I'm all about the leftovers!  So I hope this card sparks some ideas for using your leftover paper scraps!

Cute Bug in a Flower

This freebie image from Angie's Cards and Digis is just so darn cute!  The image is free today only on Angie's Facebook page.

Vintage Family Memories

Today - on to Scrapbook Challenge Sketch #458...WOW!  I really like this sketch.  Thank You!

I'm so disappointed by the photo - the cardstock I'm using is detailed in glitter - with a type of quilting pattern . . . GORGEOUS!  Unfortunately, you can't see that in the photo - so here's a small closeup of some of the cardstock detail (though still pretty tough to see its glittering beauty).

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.

Looking for Inspiration?

Make sure to join us at Suzy Bee's Bloomin' Challenge every weekend.  Suzy Bee has a new challenge posted that will hopefully inspire you - oh, and did I say inspiration?  Check them out every weekend.

This week's Challenge is Anything Goes.  Check out all the designs on their blog!  Below are my entries - looking to get rid of lots of baby blue paper that I've bought years ago - and complete an order for baby cards - this weekend's project.  :D

Babies Galore - Scraps to Treasures Challenge

Welcome to the Scraps to Treasures Challenge - Babies Galore!

To celebrate the pending birth of Robin's 6th grandbaby, we are creating baby-themed cards, layouts or altered items. I'm also celebrating the pending birth of my first - and today I learned - my second grandbaby!  So let's celebrate babies!  If you haven't already visited Scraps to Treasures, click here to do so to see what our fabulous design team has created as inspiration for you.

I needed baby cards, so when I pulled out my "baby color" scraps, I was on a roll. Some of these scraps are from the first papers I purchased as a scrapper like ten years ago. Sometimes it really pays off to be a hoarder! The butterflies you'll see on many of these cards are scraps from wedding invitations I made for my niece this past summer. My printer was running out of ink, so instead of getting nice butterfly background, I ended up with lots of pages of washed-out butterflies. But adding a little pink and blue Copic to them, that washed-out effect was perfect for these cards!  The sentiments are from Pictures by Drehi - Baby WordArt (freebies).

Now we want to see what you can "bring to life" using your scraps. Visit Scraps to Treasures to link your project for a chance to win a RAK!

Miss Kitty Collection

Hi Everyone

Happy Sunday! Today I am bringing you a post filled with inspiration from Miss Kitty. Getting rid of some Miss Kitty paper that has been hanging around, complimented by Special Delivery and Glitter Sorbet from The Robin's Nest...and posies from Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch stamp set, all glittered up with Glitter Ritz.

Have a crafty week!

Baby Girl's Dew-Drop Mobile - The Robin's Nest

Hi Everyone,

I feel like a giddy teenager every time I get to play with new products and my card turns out to be fun to make!  

Special Delivery Girl is another amazing new release.  I know you all can't do without both Special Delivery Girl and Special Delivery Boy.  Details?  For Baby Girl - Pink Swirl Paper, Pink Roses on Green Cardstock, Rose Vellum, Special Delivery Cardstock, Embellies, Stickers, More Stickers, Tags, Banner, and even Babies! 

This month, we are also featuring Diamond Dew Drops and partnering with Timeless Twine.  Be sure to visit each day this month, as the design team has once again outdone themselves and are bringing you projects that will take your creativity to the sky. Enjoy! 

For my project, I made a pop-out baby card.  

This crib card is a great way to welcome the new baby - to really surprise Mom & Dad, make the inside of the card a replica of Baby's Nursery.  Decorating this paper nursery is so much fun....I have here a "mirror" and "portrait" from Special Delivery stickers - but you can add shelves and windows.  Design the crib to be a replica of Baby's crib.  But beware!  You will have so much fun making this nursery, it might just take you nine months to make the card!  

A list of supplies and detailed instructions are provided below.

Supplies Used

• Pink Swirl Paper
• Pink Roses on Green Cardstock
• Kiwi Glitter Sorbet Cardstock
• White Cardstock
• Special Girl - Sweet Girl Stickers
• Special Girls - Little Friends - Baby Girls
• Delicate Asters Dies (Heartfelt Creations)
• Glitter - Lilac Pink (glitter Ritz)
• Timeless Twin - Bubble Gum Pink & White
• Jade Diamond Dew Drops

Instructions

As you can see, the card front is pretty standard.  The card itself (finished size - 5-1/2" x 5-1/2") is made from Pink Swirl Paper - with pink inside.  The card front is covered with white cardstock, then layered with Pink Swirl and Pink Roses on Green.  The Sweet Girl sticker (matted with white) is popped up - embellished with a baby on the lower left corner.  

Glittered Delicate Asters embellish the card as well - with Bubble Gum Pink & White Twine Flower Centers.  To make the flower centers, wrap twine in a continuous circle on a large glue dot - then transfer to the flower.  The flowers are accented with Kiwi Sorbet leaves and twine hanging from the flowers.  The card front was finished off with a Diamond Dew Drop border.

Now for the fun!  The card inside!  Note as you are making the card, you will first complete "flat" parts inside - then outside, then embellish the inside, then finish off the outside.  Remember to add the "bulky" items last to make it easier to add all other items.

So, I began by "wallpapering" the room - adding a 4-1/2" x 11" layer of Pink Roses on Green Cardstock - leaving the top and bottom "molding" in pink.   

I created a cutting file to cut the crib on my Cricut.  I used Sure Cuts a Lot - but this is an easy file to create using Cricut Craft Room - or to even cut with a craft knife.  Here is a picture of my workspace for cutting the file.

For the bumper pad, I used strips of Pink Swirl and Pink Roses on Green glued back to back.  I cut strips the length of each section of the crib - 3/4" high.  I glued the bumper pad at the bottom of the inside of the crib - pink side showing out - roses in.  

To add the crib to the card to pop out properly, put adhesive along the top and bottom edges of the two sides at the crib opening.  I like to use red tape for its strength.  Fold the crib in half.  Take the tape covering off ONE side and position your crib with edges right at the center of the card.  Close the card top to adhere to the crib.  Open the card....take the tape covering off the other side of the crib; close the card again. 

Voila!  Pop-out crib!

Now for the mobile!  Cut four strings of twine - generous (several inches) in length (easier to cut off later).  Using small glue dots, glue two Diamond Dew Drops together - with twine in between.  I find it easier to get the Dew Drops on there - then trim off any extra twine.  Do this for each of the twine strings.  

Cut four 1/4" wide strips of cardstock -  1-1/2" long.  Fold strips in half.  Place red tape on the back of each strip.  

Take the red tape covering off Strip #1.  Lay the twine near the end of the strip.  Take the red tape covering off Strip #2 - glue JUST ONE HALF of these two strip together - with the twine in between.  Now do the same for  the other end of Strip #2 and Strip #3 - then Strip #3 with Strip #4.  You will finish up doing the same thing for Strip #4 and Strip #1 - BUT FIRST add a generous length of string right at the intersection where  all the strips meet in the middle.  Make sure all the strips are securely glued together to hold that middle string.  

Trim the end strings at the TOP - and the center string at the BOTTOM. 

To fasten the mobile to the wall - Cut a strip of cardstock 1/4" x 2-1/2".  Fold in half - also fold each end out approximately 3/8".  Place red tape on the back.  Take the tape covering off and glue the top string of the mobile in between the two sides of the string right at the middle fold.  The end flaps are then glued to the card wall above the crib. 

 Hard part's finished!  Now have fun decorating the room.  I chose a couple of the Special Girl - Sweet Girl stickers.  One ornate oval that to me looks like a mirror - and one of a sweet girl "portrait - matted in black to offset the "mirror."  Some more Delicate Asters, Diamond Dew Drops across the "moldings", and big Bubble Gum Pink & White Twine bow at the head of the crib.  I finished the room off with a baby blanket (included in the Baby Girls package), a teddy bear, and a baby doll from the Baby Girls package.  While this card is a bit time intensive - it is the perfect card for a baby shower. Can't be at the baby shower - make the card 12" x 12" - and the new Mommy will know for sure she is in your thoughts.

This post is bittersweet - as this is my last design post for The Robin's Nest - for now at least.  Perhaps when my life slows down again, I'll be back.  :D  But I do want to thank Rachel for having me share what I enjoy for the past six months, Terri for being an amazing and supportive team leader, and all the designers for sharing your ideas and assistance....I felt privileged to be included in a group of such talented crafters!  But continue to play with Robin's Nest products, I will - so watch The Robin's Nest Facebook page - I'll share any new ideas I have!  Thanks, All!