Scrappin' the Details

4th of July Banner {Class at Timeless Treasures}

Happy Wednesday!

Today, I am sharing with you my 4th of July Banner that I will be teaching at Timeless Treasures. It has been a very long time that I have designed a class. However, I am ready to get back to doing what I love. This banner has bits & pieces from random paper collections. You will see Bazzill,
Canvas Corp., Pebbles, and Echo Park. I took some of my favorite patterns that screamed 4th of July to put this all together.  A perfect collaberation for the red, white, & blue.

This blog post is very photo heavy, as I created a banner with 10 panels. I also love the details that finish the final project. I wanted to share as many as I could with you. 

{I only had 30 minutes to assemble, and photograph. Sun was going down, and I was on my way to Roman's baseball game. My original idea was to tie blue tulle in between each of the panels. However,  I seemed to have misplaced it! LOL I still think it looks great without it, but will be extra special when I add it. }

4th of July Banner:

In this banner class we will be working with some of  my favorite elements: Vellum, heat embossing, rosettes, pinwheels. doilies, and lots of layering.  This will be perfect for your 4th of July celebration, and I hope you will join me in class as we create one panel at a time!

Details of the banner:

 

I love, love pockets created with vellum paper. Here I created an envelope to begin, and end the banner. You will find one more tucked in the middle, too. I layered with crepe paper that I ruffled using my sewing machine. I added a stripe paper to the inside, and of course added a bit of sparkle inside! 

 

 

 

 Now, here is another vellum envelope, but this time added it to a banner panel, just because.

 

 

 

Doily is white!  

 I think this is one of my favorites of all the panels! Just screams happy, and festive at the same time!

 

 Here on the tag. We will be playing with glitter, of course! Add in paint, and modeling paste, & we are learning a new technique!

 

 

 

 

Now for the details of my first class for 2014.  

Date: Tuesday,  June 17th

Time: 6PM-10PM

Location: Timeless Treasures

Cost: $40.00

List of supplies to bring will be given to you when you receive a reminder call about my class! If you cannot make the class, not to worry. I will have kits available with full instructions, and photos. Due to the detail given to this project, you will be charged one week prior to my class. If you cannot make the class, a  kit will be available for pickup beginning June 18th. Please call (949)888-7151 to reserve your spot! {I am limiting the size of my class.}

I had such a great time playing, and designing this banner. I hope that you will enjoy it, too. However, time to put it away, and begin designing my next class. I get lost in the details, and this is what makes me happy! 

Thank you for stopping by today! 

Little Yellow Bicycle & Xyron Blog Hop

Good morning everyone!

We are so excited to share our projects created with Little Yellow Bicycle’s Acorn Hollow Collection and Xyron Adhesive.

For my project, I created a simple card featuring my favorite glitter technique! This is defintely hands down my favorite technique when paired with my Xyron! I used this technique a lot, especially during the holidays!

This card features Little Yellow Bicycle Acorn's Hollow Collection, Xyron, and bit of shine!

I love this little create a sticker by Xyron. Super easy to use, and great for the little bits you want to add just a touch of glitter! It also looks so cute sitting on your scrapbook worktable!

 

Here is a look at how easy it is to add shine to simple embellishments as stickers, and chipboard pieces, too! 


First, I chose the smile sticker off the coordinating sticker pack from the Acorn Hollow Favorite Pieces Cardstock Stickers. To the back of the sticker I added a scrap piece of paper. Then ran the sticker  through the Xyron face down. The element will now be sticky on the top. This is what we want.


Then you peel it from the white strip, and place the sticky element face down into the glitter! You could also sprinkle it on top, but the item was small enough it fit perfect right into the container. Then you get the perfect shine to add a festive look to your projects:

You can see I also adhered the chipboard flower right on through my Xyron. So easy,and a fast way to apply adhesive without a whole lot of mess. (okay, you may have a bit of glitter flakes, but how sparkly fun is that)

Now for the giveaway - leave a comment here and on each blog you hop to and you have a chance to win the entire BRAND NEW Once Upon a Christmas collection from Little Yellow Bicycle. Leave a comment on our Facebook page and you add another chance to win. Then head on over to the Xyron Design Team blog to check out their fabulous creations and enter their giveaway for our Acorn Hollow Collection! Be sure to "like" them on their Facebook Page for an extra chance to win!

 

Now, on hop on over to the ever talented Robbie Herring! 

 

If you want to start from the beginning, here is the order of the blog hop, and tons of inspration along the way!


Lisa Swift - http://lisarukinswift.blogspot.com/
Corrie Jones - http://www.corejones.blogspot.com/
Vicki Boutin - http://vickiboutin.typepad.com/
Suzanne Sergi - http://scrappinthedetails.typepad.com/
Robbie Herring - http://robbiesphotoblog.blogspot.com/
Xyron Design Team Blog - http://aintshecrafty.blogspot.com/


Have a great weekend & Thanks for stopping by!

Sweet Mini Album via Random {Crate Paper}

Happy Friday Friends!

Today, I have my first tutorial on the Crate Paper Blog! I created a Mini Album with the gorgeous paper collection, called Random. Here is a peek at the cover:

I shared a simple technique to create "windows" in your book using basic dies. I filled this book with photos of Macie dressed in her Fancy Nancy attire. Well, I do not think the pink boots are Fancy Nancy appropriate. lol
The pink boots are actually hand me downs from her big sis, Gabi. They are still too big for her, but she wanted to wear them anyway!

To see the cover, and all the inside pages, hop on over to the Crate Paper Blog, by {clicking here.}

I hope you enjoy my recent mini album, and thank you for visiting today! 
Enjoy the weekend! Mine will begin with my son's first football game!!!
Go Titans! 

Xyron plus Diamond Dust = {Sparkle It} Tutorial

Good Morning,

I have shared this technique on the Fancy Pants Blog, but I thought I would share it here, too. This can definitely be achieved with other adhesive, but the Xyron makes this seamless. I do not have to worry about bumps, and lumps of glue, etc. One simple layer of adhesive, and I can achieve a flawless, sparkly look every time!

You will need three things for this tutorial:
1.Diamond Dust or favorite glitter {I tend to use Diamond Dust because it is chunky, and very sparkly! 
2.Xyron Machine {appropriate size for the desired element} Using the Permanent Adhesive Cartridge
3.Stamped text/images, preprinted titles, paper strips, borders, or chipboard embellishments. Anything you want to add a little sparkle.

Let me start off by saying how much I love my Xyron!! I used this little machine almost every time I papercraft. I never go to a crop without my tiny "X." I am very excited about the Creatopia! I cannot wait to see it in action!

Sparkle It Technique (3 simple steps)

First Step:
1. Run your desired embellishment face down through the Xyron. Get creative, and gather your favorite element to add just the perfect amount of shine!

You want to ensure the item that you would like to apply glitter is face down, as you guide it through the Xyron. I love my bigger machine, because as you can see, I can run many items at one time. I can even slip in chipboard embellishments. 
Second Super Easy Step:
2. Remove backing, and get ready to make them sparkle.

Third Step:
3. Apply Diamond Dust with adhesive side face up, to add instant sparkle!

Dust entire image with glitter, and you will have this:

It just add such a great texture, and shine on your embellishments. I love using this technique, especially at Valentine's, and the Christmas Season. How easy is this???

So simple, but adds just the right amount of sparkle to your projects! I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
Have a fabulous day,



 

Card, and a bit of inking {My Mind's Eye}

I have been in my scrapbook room the last two days cleaning, and purging through many of my supplies. Why is it that I find it hard to "let go" of some things? I probably should not have started this project, when I do have CHA projects to complete. It started innocently enough with the arrival of the new My Mind's Eye Collections. Wait until you see them! I loved it all, especially the stamps! 
They are so generous, that I simply wanted to create sufficient space for all the new product! So it began in one cubby, then the next one, and soon I was standing on so many piles! LOL I am almost to the end, and can semi see the floor. Today, I am tackling my two desks. Hopefully, on Saturday I can start to create! 
I thought I would share a card I created for My Mind's Eye. This was on the blog in November, but I have not shared it here.

   

This card was created using the Lost & Found, Portobello Collection. I loved the vintage charm of the papers,and of course the beautiful artwork. I did add a bit of script text, by stamping in the lower left hand corner.
This was the simple process:

First, I punched out a circle to cover the partial stamped circle on the papers. I used repositionable adhesive to hold it in place. Then I stamped.

By adding just a few stamping details, you are able to add more texture to your projects!

Remove the circle, and you are done! So easy! I love finding tiny spaces on my projects to ink text, or images. (I do have a longer acrylic block, but could not find it when I was creating the card! LOL Now, they are all perfectly tucked into a clear container!) So happy for the little things!
detail of the inking:

I hope you are enjoying the day. Time for me to get back to cleaning. I love that I have purged through so much, but now it is simply outside my door in my boxes! One step at a time. Right? 
I will be back tomorrow with more Valentine's Decor!

Hopping With Adornit {Day Three}

Welcome to Day Three of the Adornit Blog Hop, and today we are celebrating Pink Hoot & the Fern Collection!  You could win the entire collection, simply by playing along.  
I was really excited to alter the Vintage Groove Storybook for my Miss Macie. She and her big sister, are very close, and she loves looking through our family albums. I decide to create one just for her little hands. In this book, I tucked in a few snapshots of her with her big sister.

"You & Me" Mini Album

I loved all the beautiful border edges of the storybook album, and the Pink Hoot Collection was a perfect pairing! I love all the whimsical designs of Adornit's patterned papers!

a few details of the inside:

I stamped part of the tile onto the large Cloud diecut. Originally, I was going to color it in with Copic Markers, but I did not have the right colors on hand. So the finished title came together, simply by accident, and I instantly fell in love! 
Word Glitter Stamping Technique: Stamp sentiment onto paper, run through your Xyron Machine with the sentiment facing down, remove from adhesive sheet, and sprinkle glitter. The finished image is so beautiful. I used Dazzling Diamonds on my title.(I will be sharing this technique again on a Christmas Card.)

Included with the album are 8x8 page protectors. A great addition for scrapbook pages, or to include an 8x8 snapshot.

On all the outer edges, I painted white, and while the paint was wet, sprinkled glitter on top! Little girls, and bling are a  fabulous combination!
 

Macie is always laughing! She bring so much joy, and laughter everyday!

 one last detail:

 
Love this sweet snapshot of my two favorite girls! The Pink Hoot Collection had so many bold designs, and it matched the "loud" personalities of my girls!

Thank you for taking a peek at my mini album! Now, it is time to hop on over to Aphra Boyler, and see the gorgeous project she created. {Click here} to hop onto to her blog. Do not forget to leave a comment on my blog, as well as my talented friends. Your last hop should be Adornit, and you will be entered to win your own Pink Hoot Collection!

Here is today's order of the Blog Hop:

Melinda Spinks

Liz Qualman

Me

Aphra Bolyer

Robbie Herring

Frances Sylvia

Adornit 

Thank you so much for joining us the last three days! We hope you had as much fun as we did creating with this fabulous product! A big thank you to Georgana Hall, and Adornit!!!

 

Thanksgiving {Gifts of Gratitude}

Hello, everyone!
Today, on the My Mind's Eye Blog, I created the following Thanksgiving ensemble. Thanksgiving is one of my favorite celebrations. I love spending this time with my family and truly reflect on the blessings around us.  I enjoy making handmade creations that reflect this season. 

I chose the Brown Lush Collection to create a bit of home decor, sweet treat cones, gift card enclosures, and an elegant card. The perfect color palette for creating elegant gifts, to show my gratitude to my family, and friends. 

"{Thanksgiving {Gifts of Gratitude}"

a few details:

The Brown Lush Large Damask Paper is so gorgeous to stand alone. However, with a few added touches it turned this inexpensive frame, into a piece of art that will find a permanent place in the home. The dainty doilie was the perfect finishing detail.
 
I had so much fun creating these sweet treat cones! It did remind me of my children's favorite ice cream!
I added bits of crepe, and a small wisp of some festive garland. Of course, the final detail was a sprinkling of glitter! 
detail of cones:

The sentiments are all from the Lost & Found Collection. I used this paper to create my Scallop flowers. I loved making these, and have rediscovered how much, with this project!

The beautiful floral paper paired with paper roses, and a simple white doilie, is the perfect card to share my gratitude with my friends.
detail of roses:


Okay, I am going to enable you here for a minute. The paper roses were created by using this Sizzix die.



This die is a must have! It made rolling these lovely flowers so easy! It was fantastic on felt! (flowers on the frame were created with this die) I love it when I find tools that make the creating process, just a tad bit faster! So you can concentrate on the tiny details!

Finally, I created a few of these pretty gift enclosures to tuck a gift certificate inside. Also, here is a quick technique, how about trying Stampin' Mix? (Okay, I just made that up) LOL We all own so many stamps, so why used them alone, when stamps can be paired beautifully with another? On the "thank u" sentiment I used a Stampin' Up stamp, and the Portobello Road Boy Stamp, from the Lost & Found Collection to combine one sentiment with a bit more character.

Here the mixing begins:

First, I stamped the "thank u", twice. Cut the second image to create your mask. Then with repositionable adhesive adhere to the top of the first stamped image.

Second, using an alternative stamp, ink, and stamp underneath the first stamped image. Do not be afraid to stamp on top. (remember you have created a mask)

This is what it will look like when you are done inking. Now with the magic of a paper trimmer, you will now have created this:

How easy is that??? A technique I will be trying again, and again.

detail of inside of card:

I hope you have enjoyed my Thanksgiving gifts of gratitude. I had so much fun creating them, and cannot wait to hand them out to those special people in our lives. Just  a reminder of how grateful we are for them.

Thank you for visiting today. Tomorrow, I will share two new layouts using the Fabulous Fancy Pants!
And I think, there might just be a giveaway from Fancy Pants right here on my blog!

Have a blessed Tuesday,